Making it work at Publix

Making the best out of a bad situation.  After discovering I didn't have the coupons I had planned on using at Publix I had to make a deal out of what I had. 

Purchased

15 Bottles of Powerade $1 ea.
2 Bags of Vegetable Stir Fry $1 ea.
2 Fresh Take Seasoning Packets. $2 ea.
2 Dawn Detergents $1.49 ea.
2 Land o Lakes Butter $2.40 BOGO
1 bottle Stir Fry Sauce
1 box of Texas Toast
1 package of Strawberries $1.67
1 pack of Chicken Breast Cutlets
1 Bottle of Nesquik Milk

I lost my receipt that is the day I had at Publix. 

My total OOP was $20 and change.

The Worst Day for a Couponer

Well the worst day for a couponer was today for me.  I work with a lot of small children who are very, very busy.  I took my lunch time today to cut and organize my coupons for a deal I planned to work at Publix this afternoon.  I went to my after school job and doubled checked to make sure I had all my coupons and made sure I was ready to go.  OK my after school students are constantly busy talking and moving around.  I tried to keep them quiet so that I could focus on my plan.  During the clean-up process I gathered the paper I was throwing away along with coupons that had expired.  I left the school and headed to Publix and arrived in the parking lot.  I got out the car, searched my bag only to find that I didn't have any of the coupons I had clipped for my deal.  Then I realized that I had thrown them out with the unwanted trash at school.  Boy was I so mad, but I could only laugh to hide the pain.  I didn't let that stop me I went into Publix held my head high and searched for deals I could make with store coupons and whatever coupons I had in my purse.  I was able to make a good deal, but not the one I had planned.  Oh well here's to a great couponing day at Publix.  Never give up you can always save some M-O-N-E-Y.  I will post what I scored a little later.  Leave a comment to let me know what you do when your plan doesn't come together.  How do you make a bad plan a good one?

$10 challenge @ CVS Scott Paper Products

Bought:

3 Six Packs of Scott Paper Towels

2 12 Rolls packs of Scott Tissue

Used:

$3 off $15 purchase for sharing story on CVS Facebook

$1 Green Bag Tag Reward

3 $1 off Scott Paper Towels

2 $1 off Scott Toilet Paper

1 $10 CVS Gift Card

Total w Tax: $14.37 plus I received a $10 CVS Gift Card

Ok Ok Ok, I was able to get my husband out on a Sunday evening the night of the NBA all star game to get paper products from CVS...... Wow what a miracle!  He did an awesome job and was able to work the deal (of course with my instruction) to a T.  We were able to get paper towels and toliet paper to last for a couple of months.  This is such a great deal I will try to get out again this week to duplicate the deal.  Of course I want have the Scott coupons for they expire tonight 2/26, but it will still make for some inexpensive paper products. 

Shopping @ Kroger

Purchased:

2 Dozens of Eggs
1 Box of Apple Jacks
4 Rolls of Brawny Paper Towels
1 Carton of Florida Natural Juice
1 Gallon of Mayfield Milk
1 Bottle of Vitamin Water
1 Orange Salsa Dish for My Good Friend

Used:

4 $1 off Brawny Paper Towels coupons
1 $4 off White Milk coupon
1 .75 of Vitamin Water coupon
1 Free Eggs coupon

Total w Tax $9.03
Total Savings $16.33

Shopping @ Ingles

Purchased:

2 packs of Oreo Cookies
2 boxes of Saltine Crackers
2 Country Crock Squeeze Spread
1 Pack of 8 ct Small Steps Paper Towels

Used:

2 $1 off Country Crock coupons
1 $1 off Small Steps coupon
1 $1 off 2 Nabisco coupon

Total w Tax $10.91

Paper Products at CVS

It is time to stock up on some much needed paper products.  I am heading out to CVS to see what I can score.  Scott paper towels and toilet paper are included in the $10 gift card promotion for the week of Feb-26 to March 3.  I love Scott products they are very efficient economical to buy. 

   

Free Gallon of Milk on Facebook

The milk mustache campaign is giving away a free gallon of milk coupon when you purchase 3 breakfast items.  You will need to visit the Milk Mustache Milk Campaign on Facebook to get your coupon.  The coupon has a $4 value.  You can use this with the $4 off 4 boxes of Kellogg's cereal coupon for purchases at Kroger to make a great deal today only.  You can use it to purchase 4 boxes of Rice Krispies at Publix to Tuesday or Wednesday of next week depending upon your Publix sale end date. 

I love Cereal and Deals

If you have yet to have an opportunity to take advantage of the great deal on Kellogg's cereal you still have time to do so.  The $4 off 4 boxes of cereal coupon is now available on coupons.com using zip code 30331.  Kroger has Kellogg's cereal on sale until Saturday @ 50% off.  Hurry get your coupon and head out to Kroger.

I love Shopping @ Publix

I love going into Publix and feel that I am walking out with a bargain.  I felt this way with my savings today.  I bought a lot of things that I use everyday to cook.  Publix is a great store to shop with sales and coupons.  Take a look at what I bought it will go a long way in my household. 

Purchased:

8 jars of Bertolli Pasta Sauce $2.79 BOGO

8 bags of Kraft Shredded Cheese $3.49 BOGO

11 cups of Yoplait Yogurt 3 for $2

3 jars Mt Olive Sweet Relish $2.39 BOGO

3 packs of gum $1.49

2 boxes of Quaker Chewy Bars $2.99 BOGO

2 boxes of Crest Toothpaste $2.47

2 bottles of Dawn Dish Detergent $1.49

2 bottles of Wishbone Salad Dressing $2.65 BOGO

1 bottle Lawry's Garlic Salt $3.75 BOGO

1 4ct Bagels Publix Bakery $1.69 BOGO

1 Bag of Halls Cough Drops $1.23

1 6 pack Basic Paper Towels $8.79

1 Packet of Hormel Bacon $3.99

Used:

4 Target 1.50 off 2 Bertolli

4 .50 off 2 Kraft Cheese

1 $1 purchase of 10 Yoplait Yogurt Publix Coupon

1 .50 Yoplait Coupon (doubled $1 off)

3 .50 off Mt. Olive Pickles (Doubled)

3 $1 off UP2U Gum

3 .55 of Target UP2U Gum

1 $1 off 2 Quaker Coupon

2 $1 off Crest Coupon

2 $1 off Publix Crest Coupon

2 .50 off Dawn Coupon (Doubled)

2 .50 off Wishbone Coupon

1 .50 off Halls Coupon

1 .25 Basic Coupon (Doubled)

1 $2 off Publix Basic Coupon

Total w Tax OOP $36.06

Total Savings $76.09

Happy Presidents' Day

Enjoy Presidents' Day and prepare yourself to vote in the election later this year.  Make sure your selection will help to benefit our United States of America. 

Still Time to Get those Kellogg's Cereal

Today is the last day to get Kellogg's half off at Publix, but the Kroger sale starts today.  If you didn't make it out to Publix you can take advantage of the sale at Kroger.  The sale at Kroger will end Saturday, February 25, 2012.  If you didn't print your Kellogg's coupons search around different zip codes and try to find it because this is a great deal. 

$5 dollar Kellogg's coupon and Publix Sale

Wow I can't believe it I have enough cereal to take me to at least the summer.  My family loves cereal.  I can eat cereal for breakfast, lunch, dinner and a snack.  We really enjoy eating a nice bowl of cereal anytime of the day.  Well today I bought 20 boxes of Kellogg's cereal for less than $15 dollars with tax. 
Purchased:
5 Boxes Frosted Flakes
3 Boxes Apple Jacks
3 Boxes Corn Pops
3 Boxes Raisin Bran
2 Boxes Froot Loops
2 Boxes Rise Krispies
1 Box of Special K
1 Box of Sugar Smacks
Total 20 Boxes of Kellogg's Cereal

Used
4 $5 Kellogg's Coupons
1 $5/$25 Competitor Coupon
Total: $14.47 including tax

Hot Hot Coupon for Kelloggs Cereal and Publix Deal

Wow coupons.com has just released a fantastic coupon that will allow you to save $5 dollars off 5 boxes of Kellogg's cereal.  Head over to coupons.com and enter zip code 84121 to get this great coupon.  Once you have your coupon in hand, head over to Publix this weekend February 18 and 19 for their 50% off Kellogg's cereal sale.  You should be able to get 5 boxes of name brand cereal for about $6 now that is worth getting up and getting out for.

 

Friday Mega Swagbucks Day

Woohoo I won 29 Swagbucks searching the web.  Friday is mega swagbucks day. If you are not a member of swagbucks register today so you can earn.  I use swagbucks to purchase Amazon gift cards which I use to purchase books, music and gifts for friends and family.  Searching is fun and easy and as you can see very rewarding. 

Kia

In the market for a new car.  Well I've heard that Kia's are the way to go.  They are reliable, reasonable and a great source of transportation.  If you are willing to go check out the new models of Kia, you will have an opportunity to earn a $25 gift card for your personal use.  All you have to do is visit the Kia website to obtain your personalized certificate.  Take the certificate in to your local Kia dealer have the dealer sign the certificate, mail it in to get your gift card.  Sounds pretty simple to me.  Hurry this offer ends March 31, 2012. 

 

Four Day Week-End

A four day week-end is a great time to catch up on couponing.  I plan to go through my coupon binder, bins and containers to get an update on all of my active coupons.  I also plan to go out to see what deals I can score.  Looking forward to a rewarding week-end.  I will keep you posted on the great deals that's available.

Looking for Coupons

If you are looking for coupons My Coupon Hunter and The Coupon Clippers have updated the latest coupons to their sites.  Head over and get what you need.  Also don't forget to checkout Ebay. 

Coupons @ Walmart

I believe Walmart is changing.  They are becoming coupon friendly.  While perusing through the store today I found coupons for Theraflu ($1.50 off).  I also saw a display where they were trying to get customers to try Jergens lotion and they were giving out coupons for $1.00 off an 8oz or larger purchase.  This is a first for me I've never seen coupons in Walmart other than the ones I bring in myself or the ones found on particular products.  I am proud to say looks like Walmart is heading in the right direction in becoming coupon friendly. 

Shopping @ Publix

Wow what great bargains I found at Publix today.  I purchased $78.02 worth of products for the grand total after store BOGO, sales and coupons plus tax $16.23.  I had to have the Snickers, but I didn't have a coupon for them.  They were on sale for BOGO so I don't feel so bad. 

Purchased:

4 Boxes of 100 Calorie Cookies

2 Boxes of Cake Mix

2 Canisters of Almonds

4 bags of Shredded Cheese

2 packs of sliced cheese

2 Bottles of Resolve Cleaner

4 Boxes of Phazyme

1 Bottle of Spicy Brown Mustard

1 Bag of Guilty Pleasures (Snickers)

Total OOP $16.23

No Great Deals Lately

I'm just sitting around gathering my coupons for the big stock-up sales.  I find that many stores do not have great deals in January and early February because of the major holidays when stores have their largest sales.  Be aware and check your circulars weekly because the stock up sales are on the way.  I am looking forward to stocking up on canned tomatoes for soups and stews, sliced and shredded cheese.  I will keep you posted when you need to stock-up.

Kindle Fire deal @ Walmart

I got a Kindle Fire for Christmas and I l-o-v-e love it.  I can search the web, play games, read books, and many other things that I like to do in my spare time.  It is great for people on the go.  If you need a small device to keep in your purse to occupy some of your wait time the Kindle Fire is the way to go.  Walmart is currently offering a $50 gift card on a Kindle Fire purchase of $199.  The Kindle Fire sells for $199 on Amazon so this is a great way to get a gift for yourself and have money left over to purchase some groceries and other things you need around the house.  This deal is only good at Walmart store location and is good until February 14th.  Sounds like a great Valentine's Gift. 

Great Donation Item $.50 Gloves @ Target

Target has a vast selection of gloves on sale for $1.00 for two pairs.  All of the gloves have been marked down by 50%.  The weather here in Georgia has been so unpredictable that Target didn't get to sell many gloves.  If you are looking for a great donation item I believe this will be a good deal to get.  My local Target had 3 racks of these gloves, so I am going to wait to see if they will get one more markdown before I stockup. 

Helthy Heart Month Go Red Feb 3

The month of February is Healthy Heart Month and February 1-7 is Women’s Heart Health week. February 3 is Go Red for Women day. Where ever you go make sure you are wearing your red in support of women and a healthy heart.

February is the month to increase heart health awareness, especially in women. You may also check out http://www.goredforwomen.org  for more information on “Go Red for Women”.

Nilla Wafers Facebook Coupon

You gotta love Nabisco Nilla Wafers.  Nabisco has a $1 off coupon on their Facebook page.  Hurry over to get yours there is a limit of 50,000.  Update:  Publix had these on sale this week BOGO sale ends 2/1/2012.  My store didn't have any of the regular size cookies left, but I was able to get the last two boxes of minis.  Woohoo OOP $2.11.