Calling all Moms

If you have a little one who is still in diapers and/or you use the Johnson's baby products and are ready to stock up or know of other mothers who you can help, then pay attention.  I have a deal for you!!!


Deal 1 (for this deal, you need access to (4) printers, to print the 3/3 manufacture coupon and access to (1) printer to print the 3/2 Publix Store coupon.  These coupons will be stacked and combined with the $10 off $40 competitor Sweetbay coupon.

Buy (12) Johnson & Johnson's bodywash @ 3.49 each
Total: $41.88
Use (4) 3/3 Johnson's Baby Wash, Shampoo, or Destin product (MQ)
Use (6) 3/2 Johnson's Baby Wash, Shampoo, or Destin product (SQ)
Use (1) $10 off $40
Pay oop 1.88 for 12 bottles or .16 per bottle

Deal 2
Buy (2) boxes of Pampers or Huggies Diapers @ 19.99 per box
Total: 39.98 (tax should put you over $40)
Use (2) 3/1 box of Huggies (SQ)
Use (2) 2/1 from the 5/15 SS (MQ)
Use (1) $10 off $40
Pay oop 19.98 for 2 boxes or 9.99 per box
(the exact amounts may vary depending on each store, but saving $10 off a box of diapers is an excellent deal!)

$10 off $40 Sweetbay Printable

There is a new printable for Sweetbay!  Get $10 off any $40 or more purchase.  Remember, you can only use one coupon per transaction (you may only be able to use one per person. It depends on the store restrictions).  But, saving $10 is still a great deal! When you have a coupon like this, look for great deals that will allow you to save money on top of using this coupon.  Don't let a SUPER coupon like this go to waste!


So, click here to start saving!!

Thanks iheartpublix

No Coupons this Week!!

Relax and enjoy the holiday, cause there will be no inserts in this Sunday's papers (St. Pete Times and Tampa Tribune)

Shopping Trip This Week

Okay, this week's ad didn't appeal to my family.  So, I didn't create a list and don't plan on shopping.  As you start out with couponing, you'll notice that sometimes, you will have a very good week and buy up the store, while other weeks, you don't see anything worth while.  Times like these are part of the experience and if you are able to recognize that there are things that your family doesn't need during a sale cycle, then you are becoming a wise shopper and to that I say "Congrats"!  

Being a good stewart and a skilled couponer, doesn't mean you go and buy any and everything just because it's cheap or on sale.  I especially enjoy weeks like these because it gives me a break from clipping and printing out coupons or list.  So, tomorrow instead of going shopping for groceries, I'll take my savings and take my kids out to dinner and buy a book.

Total for today...

My shopping trip wasn't too bad.  My total was $190.16 and I paid $36.75.  I got a few items that wasn't included in my list and I didn't have coupons for.  Things such as, bread, lunchables, extra bags of Boca, Ziplock bags, and those cage free eggs that are so cotton choppin' expensive. 

I'd love to read your success stories.  Feel free to post. 

5/18 Publix Shopping List

This week isn't that great of a week.  But there are a few good deals.  I'm posting my list.  If I'm missing any deals, please share! 

5/19/2011
Blue Diamond Almonds	2	3.19	1	2.19
Boca Burgers	2	3.55	0	3.55
Lipton Tea	2	3.99	1	2.99
Propel Water 6pk	4	7.98	4	3.98
Smart Balance Spread	2	2.99	1	1.99
Tostitos Salsa	4	5.78	4	1.78
Wish Bone Dressing	6	7.95	6	1.95
Sunchips	4	12	8	3
Baked Lays	4	12	4	7
Kellogs Cereal	3	5.97	2	3.97
Sierra Mist 2L	4	7.96	7.96	0
Pull Ups	1	10.59	1.5	9.09
Chinet Items	2	2.15	2	0.15
Sweet Onion	1	0.79	0	0.79
Bananas	1	1.6	0	1.6
Gallon of Milk	1	3.39	3.39	0
McCormick Grinders	2	3	1.5	1.5

Example of Stockpiling

Today's shopping trip is a good example of stockpiling.  Remember, most items go on sale in a cycle.  So, staple items, you want to always grab plenty of those because you don't want to find yourself grabbing only 1 or 2 and then paying full price when you run out.  If you notice that you have an abundance and a sale is coming back around on the same item, you can always donate it to family, friends, or charity. 

At Winn-Dixie, I stocked up on toothpaste, rice, and barbeque sauce.  I ran out of sauce a long time ago and refused to by any at full price.  I'm so thankful to have some for only .10 a bottle.  At my Winn-Dixie, they didn't have the KC Masterpeice sauce, so the manager allowed me to substitute it for whatever sauce I wanted.  This doesn't always happen, but when it does, yippee!! 

.25 cent Colgate Toothpaste

At Winn-Dixie this week, this toothpaste will be on sale for $.99.  Use the 75/1 from the 5/1 SS and get it for .24 each!!

Cheap Barbeque Sauce

This yummy sauce is included in the BOGO at Winn-Dixie this week!!!  Use (2) 1/1 coupon from the 5/15 SS and you'll pay only .10 each.  Yippee!!

Free Mr. Clean Magic Eraser

Starting tomorrow, at Winn-Dixie, they will have the Mr. Clean Magic Erasers on BOGO.  The 2-pk!!!  If you use the 1.50/1 from the 5/1 PG you can get them for free.  Remember to use (2) coupons because you're getting 2 packs. Doing so, will also give you a .40 money maker. 

Free Yellow Rice

At Winn-Dixie starting tomorrow, Mahatma Saffron Yellow rice will be included in the BOGO sale.  The cost for (2) is $1.00.  Use the .50/1 coupon from the 5/1 RP and grab as many as you want, for free!  But, don't forget to leave some behind for the other couponers!

5/12/11 Publix Shopping Trip

My shopping trip went really well.  They did take my Whole Foods coupons, but I'm still waiting for them to post their competitor list.  Over all, it was great.  I walked away with $94.20 worth of groceries for $12.88. 

Lots of Savings!

A special shot out to all the people who attended the trainings that I've done.  Today's training marked my 5th training and I'm doing another one next Thrusday night.  Everyone who has attended the training is so excited about the savings they have experienced.  That makes my heart smile. 

One particular couponer stated that her credit card bill was $2,000 less last month than the month previously. 

Couponing is a practial way to save money.  It doesn't have to be time consuming or a junk food fest.  Try to find a way that works for your family and start saving! 

Happy Couponing!

My list for tomorrow!

Well, I'm done completing my shopping list for this week.  It's a little light and I'm not sure if the new coupon policy will affect any of my items and savings.  I was told that they will post their competitor stores on the 23rd and as of now, they will accept all competitor coupons.  As such, I'm using some Whole Food coupons this week.  I'll let you know if I have any problems.  Also, I'm going to use one of the "get a $10 gift card when you spend $50 or more.

Seventh Generation Dish	2	2.99	3	.-01
Back to Nature Granola	2	3.79	4	-0.21
Morningstar	4	12	8	4
Welch's Juice	4	7.82	3	4.82
Kraft Mac and Cheese	10	12.95	9	3.95
Sara Lee Bread	2	2.85	0	2.85
Cantaloupe	1	1.99	0	1.99
Watermelon	1	2.49	0	2.49

My total should be under $20 and after my $10 gift card, it should bring my total under $10. 

Welch's Juice

In the 5/1 SS, there was a 1/1 coupon on any Welch's juice.  These will be included in the BOGO deal this Thursday.  If you use (2) coupons, they will be less than a $1 per bottle.  You can't get 100% juice this cheap!  Stock up!

Homestyle Macaroni and Cheese

In your 4/17 SS insert, there is a 1/1 coupon for this macaroni.  The upcoming sales cycle starting this Thursday will include this in the BOGO deals.  If you use (2) coupons, you will be able to score each bag for .30.  What a deal??  This is my stock up price!

New Publx Coupon Policy!!!!

Publix accepts maufacturer’s coupons (limit one per item), Publix coupons (originals only-no copies), valid Internet coupons, and coupons from nearby competitors identified by each Publix store. (Competitor names are posted at each Publix store.) We will accept coupons from competing pharmacies for prescriptions only. We will not accept percent-off-items or percent-off-total-order coupons. We will only accept coupons for identical merchandise we sell. Acceptance is subject to any restrictions on the coupon, and we reserve the right to limit quantities. Manager approval is needed for individual coupons above $5.00. For a buy-one-get-one free (BOGO) offer, each item is considered a separate sale. We will accept a manufacturer’s coupon and either a Publix or a competitor coupon on the same item. Dollars-off-total-order coupons will be limited to one Publix and one competitor coupon per order. The order total must be equal to or greater than the total purchase requirements indicated on the coupon(s) presented.

Thanks http://www.iheartpublix.com/

Couponing, putting it all together for my 5/7/11 Shopping Trip

This video is of my process of preparing for a shopping trip and it also includes a shot of my savings and what was purchased. It's about 8 min. long. Enjoy and feel free to post any comments!

5/6/11 Publix Shopping List

Phazyme	2	6.98	9	-2.02
Sominex	2	6.38	9	-2.62
20lb bag of Jasmine rice	1	22	0	22
Purina Cat Litter	2	2.39	2.1	0.19
Carefree Liners	4	0.04	2	-1.96
Philly Cooking Cream	4	8	6	2
Crystal Light Drink mix	6	8.97	7.98	0.99
Birdseye Vegetable	4	3.76	3	0.76
Pepperidge Farm Bread	6	9	6	3
Edwards Singles	6	8.85	6	2.85
Knorr Sides	12	8.94	4	4.94
Kelloggs Cereal	2	4.09	1.4	2.67
Mayo	2	4.39	1	3.39
Yoplait Smoothie	2	3.19	2	1.19
Power of Fruit Bars	4	6	4	2
Whole Fruit Sorbet	2	2.99	1	1.99
Birds Eye Voila Meals	2	4.99	2	2.99
Birds Eye Steamfresh	2	5.98	5.98	-1
Reyonds Wrap	4	8	3	5
Premium Chicken Breast	1	5.2	1	4.2
GreenWise Soy Milk	1	2.69	1	1.69
Klondike Bars	2	3.33	0	3.33
Post Cereal	2	3.25	0	3.25
Hawaiian Rolls	2	3	2	1
I Can't Beleive It's...Spray	2	2.89	0.75	2.14
Valalia Sweet Onion	2	1.98	0	1.98
Florida Red Potatoes	1	2.5	0	2.5
Watermelon	4	2.26	0	2.26
Bananas	2	1.7	0	1.7

This week, I had a savings of about 90%.  My groceries were worth $356.81 and I spent $39.00.  I also purchased (2) $50 gas cards for $40 each.

High Value Coupon!!

Click the following link to print a $10 off $40 purchase at Sweetbay.  Remember, Publix will also accept this coupon and it will go great with the many BOGO items this week.  Happy Savings!

Sweetbay

Thanks wwww.addictedtosaving.com

Easier Printing

I just loaded the picture link to go directly to the coupon.com website and print coupons.  Hopefully, this will make your printing experience easier!

Full Publix Weekly Ad

Okay couponers, it's that time again!!  The full ad is up on I Heart Publix.  TrueCouponing doesn't have the ad yet, therefore, you're not able to create a list by clicking on the boxes.  But, feel free to browse the full ad in anticipation of a great week of savings!!

Pay special attention to the $10 off of $50 gas card when you spend $25 or more.  I'm going to grab a few of these and do 2 seperate transactions because both my husband and I need gas next week!!

Happy Couponing!

Cheap Chips!!

In today's paper, the "Moments to Save" insert, there is a 1/1 Tostitos chips .  At Publix they are included in the BOGO. So, if you use (2) of them, it will make each bag $1.50.    That's a Huge savings for the family sized bag.  Normally, each bag sells for 4.99!!  They make for great haystack meals or just for snacking!

Coupons to save for later.....

There are always coupons in the paper that you think, oh I can use these NOW.  But, my rule of thumb is to save certain coupons for a later deal that I know is coming up.  Here are a few of the coupons that I'll hold on to, for extra savings later.


Welch's Juice 1/1 (SS 5/1)-This juice will go on BOGO soon, juice is 3.99 at Publix.  Using this coupon will make them $1 per bottle.  This is my stock up price. 

There are a lot of pet items coupons this week too.  I'll save these to match with the current Publix pet items coupon book.  Stacking these coupons will make for a lot of free pet care products.  If you're in Publix, pick up a few of these books for yourself AND your buddy! 

75/1 Colgate Toothpaste (SS 5/1)-This toothpaste goes on sale often.

As a matter of fact, they are usually on sale for $1.  Since this coupon says "Any Colgate" you're able to use this coupon.  So, you should be able to stock up on toothpaste for .25.

2/1 (PG 5/1) Tampax Pearl tampons.  When these go on BOGO, they will make a great deal!
Also in the Protor and Gamble insert are a lot of BOGO on men's bodywash.  Save these, they will make for FREE body wash at either Publix, Walgreens, or CVS soon!

3/1 Purex (RP 5/1).  Purex goes on sale very often.  So, using this coupon with the BOGO sale, will alllow you to stock up. 

BOGO on either Right Guard or Dry Idea products (RP 5/1).  Dry Idea and Right Guard products goes on BOGO at CVS and Walgreens often.  That's a good time to stock up on this stuff.

1/1 Emerald Breakfast on the Go.  (RP 5/1).  This will make for a cheap healthy snack when it goes BOGO at Publix!!

These are just a few things I came across by glancing through the paper.  This is the time when I will kick it into high gear.  I don't work during the summer and need to stock up, since we will be down to one pay check, I get into my squirrel mode.

If anyone comes across more great ideas, please email me and I'll post them!

FREE TODAY!!!

BIC Soleil Razors are BOGO this week at Publix.  Use (2) coupons to purchase 2 and not only will they be free, you'll earn yourself .51 cent.  Remember, don't be greedy, leave some behind for others.  Happy Shopping!

Lots of coupons today!

If you're just getting started with coupon, today is the day to pick up a few extra papers.  In the St. Pete Times, there were 5 inserts.  I'm assuming the same were in the Tampa Tribune, please post a comment if you know otherwise.  Remember, always get papers in even numbers.  Here are the inserts to look for....

SmartSource #1
SmartSource #2
Redplum
P&G brandSavers
Moments To Save