Publix Trip Tomorrow!

Since we're moving, I'm trying to keep us eating out of our fridge, pantry and freezer for the most part. That being said, I am planning on buying:

8 packages of Pledge Dusters (BOGO @ $3.99) - I will use 4 $2/2 Target Qs and 4 $2/2 Man Qs (9/26 SS)
1 3lb bag of apples @ $1.99
This brings my total to: $1.95 and my savings to over $32. Not too shabby.

I love dust cloths... and we're going to need them with all this moving business.

Grocery Tracking 7/11 to 9/18

Since I "got serious" about couponing, I have been tracking my savings. I wanted to know if all the work was worth it. I began this process on the 11th of July this past year. Each week I log my savings from coupons, store sales, how much I spent, and calculate my total savings in dollars as well as a percentage.

Since that time I have spent a grand total of $211.87, and saved $1,034.72. $540.83 of that savings is from coupons. My savings expressed as a percentage from July 11th through the end of this week comes to 83% even.

Not going to lie - I'm pretty impressed with myself. :)

Shopping Success 9/9/2010!

Alright - I spent more than I thought I was going to. I forgot that we have a birthday celebration coming up and we needed produce for tacos. Also, I needed to get vinegar and baking soda for cleaning purposes. I ended up spending $15.53 including sales tax. I saved $18.91 by shopping sales and $24.45 by using coupons. Total savings: $43.36 or 73.36%.

Grocery Planning 9.9.10

This is what I am planning on buying on my grocery adventure this evening. We'll see how closely I can stick to it. I know that I'll be buying some produce, and maybe some meat (if I can score that awesome B1G2 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast coupon like Esther had). At any rate, I will fall well below my $20 goal unless the sky falls (in which case I have much bigger problems anyway).

Clothes: They're better cheap.

Like most people, I love a good pair of jeans. I know a few brands that, without fail, will fit and look the way I want them too. Unfortunately for me, these brands are DKNY and Express. Express jeans retail from $70 to $118 (ouch) while DKNY is a little more affordable ranging from $40 to $50. In my world $50 is a lot of money. Even though I will wear jeans until they die, I think anything over $20 is ridiculous. Good thing for me there is a Plato's Closet near me. At any point in time I can walk through their doors knowing they have 4-5 pairs of jeans in my size in the brands I like. Yesterday I dropped in for 20 minutes, tried on 5 pairs of jeans, and bought one pair of dark Express jeans. They look brand new - no visible wear at all. 

The price tag for all this glory? $15. Booyah.

Success at Publix - 8.19

Purchased:

6 boxes of whole wheat Barilla pasta (3 $1/2 Man) : $1.17
4 Kids Cuisine Meals (4 $1/1 Target, 1 $1/2 Man Q - All You 05/10) : -$0.22
4 boxes Hamburger Helper (2 $1/2 Target, 1 $.75/3 Man Q 8/8 RP) : $1.15
2 boxes Finish Dish Detergent (2 $1/1 Man) : $4.99
2 24ct bottles of Excedrin Tension headache (2 $1/1 Man) : $0.98
2 24ct bottles of Excedrin Migraine (2 $1/1 Man Qs 7/11 RP) : $0.98
2 boxes Pepperidge Farms Crisps (2 $1/1 Man) : $1.49
2 45ct boxes of Hefty trash bags (2 $1/1 Man) : $4.89
2 containers of Planters Peanuts (2 $1/1 Target, 1 $1/2 Man) : $2.89
2 packages of Chips Ahoy! cookies (1 $.75/2 Man 8/8 SS) : $2.94
6 boxes of Honest Kids juice pouches (6 $1/1 Whole Foods, 6 $.75/1 Man) : $10.44
Bartlett Pears $.99/lb : $2.13
Pluto Plums $.99/lb : $.97

Total Before Coupons: $70.02

- Publix $5/50
- World Market $10/30
- 2 Save-a-Lot $5/20
- Rain Check on Honest Kids Drinks (B3, G3): $10.47

Total: $.04 Out of Pocket, Saved $49.14 in sales and $58 in coupons: $107.14 or 99.96%.

We literally paid 4 pennies for all this stuff.

Picture to come...

CVS Trip 8.17

My CVS Trip looked a little different than expected. The candies weren't on sale in the right size, and the deodorant was more expensive. I still did alright, though.

Transaction 1:

Gillette ProGlide Razor $9.99, Earn $5 ECBs
-$4/1 Gillette ProGlide Razor (8/8 P&G)

Purex Laundry Sheets $5.99, Earn 2 ECBs
- $3/1 Purex Complete 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets Coupon (8/15 RP)

4 Right Guard Deodorants $4.49 (B1G1) $8.98
-2 $3/2 Printables (no longer available)

Total: 13.71 (including tax), Earned $7 ECBs

Transaction 2:

Blink Tears $7.99, Earn $7.99 ECBs
-$1.50/1 Printable
-Use $5 ECBs from above

Total: $1.49 (including tax), Earned $7.99 ECBs

Grand Total: $15.20 OOP, Saved $15.98 on sales and $19.50 in Qs (70%), $9.99 in ECBs left over to use next week.

Planning for Publix: 8/15 - 8/21

This is just my blueprint... A few things usually change before my Thursday night shopping trips. Also, if I can't find the varieties I need for me coupons to be valid I also have to make alterations. This is a start, though. If all goes as planned, my total before coupons will be $58.13, after coupons it should be $4.15. Under $5 for 34 items is okay by me.

I had to cut off the part of my spreadsheet where I list my coupons. I will post them for you later. :)

CVS $5 Challenge 8/15 - 8/21

Transaction 1:

Blink Tears $7.99
- $1.50/1 Manufacturer Q

Spend: $6.49, Earn $7.99 ECBs


Transaction 2:

4 Right Guard Deodorants - B1G1 @ $3.29 - $6.58
-2 $3/2 Manufacturer Q (no longer available)

18 pks Sour Patch Kids - B2G1 @ $.89 - $10.68
-2 $4/6 Various Brands – Gum, Candy or Halls Coupon (8/8 SS)
-2 $2/3 Various Brands – Gum, Candy or Halls Coupon (8/8 SS)

Gillette Pro Glide Razor - $9.99 (Earn $5 ECBs)
- $4/1 (P&G 8/8)

Purex 3-in-1 Sheets $5.99 (Earn $2 in ECBs)
- $3/1 Purex Complete 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets Coupon (8/15 RP)

Total: $8.24 - $7.99 ECBs from above = $.25

Total Spent: $6.74, ECBs for next week: $6, saved $34.49

Publix Trip 8.12

We kicked Publix's butt yesterday. Here's how:

4 packages of Del Monte Fruit cups (BOGO @ 2.79) $5.58 - 4 $1/1 Target Qs, 1 $.75/3 Man Q: $.83

2 22ct packages of Stay Free pantyliners $1.99 ea - 1 B1G1 Man Q, 2 $1/1 Man Qs: Free

4 packages of Orville Red. popcorn (BOGO @4.89) $9.78 - 1 $1.50/4 Congara Products Q and 2 $.40/1 Man Q: $7.48

2 Kashi cereals (on sale 2/$5) $5 - 2 $2.50/1 BJs coupons: Free

4 Kelloggs Mini wheats cereals (BOGO @ $4.19) $8.38- 2 $1/2 Man Qs, 4 $1/1 Target Qs: $2.38

1 Kelloggs Granola Bars $3.19 - $.70/1 Man Q: $2.49

4 boxes HonestKidz Fruit drinks -not pictured(BOGO @ $3.49) $6.98- 4 $1/1 World Market Qs, 4 $.75/1 Man Qs: Free

2 bags Tyson Chicken Nuggets (BOGO @ $6.59) $6.59- 2 $2.50/1 BJs Qs, 2 $1/1 Man Q: +$.41

2 Smart Balance Spreads (BOGO @ 3.09) $3.09 - no Qs :(

2 packages Barber Chicken (BOGO @ $4.99) $4.99 - 2 $1/1 Man Qs: $2.99

4 packages Aunt Jemima waffles (BOGO @ 2.39) $4.78 - 4 $1/1 Target Qs: $.78

6 packages of BIC mechanical pencils (3/$3) $6- 3 $1/2 Man Qs, 3 $1/2 Target Qs: Free

2 Pilot Pens ($.99 ea) $1.98 - 2 $1/1 Man Q: $.02

4 packages Papermate pens (2/$1) $2- 4 $.50/1 Man Qs: Free

3 Herbal Essences Products ($1.99 ea) $5.97 - B1G1 (up to $3.28) -$3.28: $2.69

1 Aussie Styler product $3.49 - B1 Herbal Ess, G1 Aussie (up to $3.28): $.11

1 Publix Medicated Shampoo: $4.99 no coupons :(

4 bags Friskies Cat Food (BOGO @ $4.09) $8.18 - 4 $.75/1 Target Qs, 3 $1/1 Man Qs: $2.18

2 bags Purina cat treats ($1.69 ea) $3.38 - 1 B1G1 up to $1.89 Man Q, 1 $1/2 Purina treats Target Q: $.49

Frank's Hot Sauce $2.39 - $.50/1 Man Q: $1.89

Apples ($1.49/lb) $2.07 -$1/1 Produce item Target Q: $1.07
Bananas ($.69/lb) $.81 - $1/1 Produce item Target Q: $.19

6 Eggs: $.75

1 package Perdue boneless skinless chicken breast: $4.01

1 package Chuck Steak: $3.29

1 Half Picnic roast: $4.81

1 $5/50 Publix coupon : $5

1 $10/30 World Market coupon: $10

3 $5/20 Save-a-Lot coupons: $15

Total after coupons: $17.96

But, wait - it gets better. I bought 5 Kelloggs products at one time and have sent a MIR for $5/5 Kellogg products to the manufacturer.

That brings my total spending to $13.43! Total Savings on Sales: $84.32, Savings from Coupons: $90.55 for total savings of $195.30 or 93.57%!

Grocery Planning 7.29

#	Item	Price Per	Price	$Qs	Total	Qs
8	Pop Tarts	$2.39	$9.56	$4.00	$5.56	4 $1/2 Man
2	NatureV Bars	$5.49	$5.49	$2.75	$2.74	1 $.75/2, 2 $1/1 T.
2	Hunts Ketchup	$1.75	$1.75	$2.00	-$0.25	1 $1/2 Man, 1 $1/2 F.L.
2	GoGurt	$2.79	$2.79	$2.00	$0.79	2 $1/1 Man
4	Old Orch. Juice	$1.50	$3.00	$1.00	$2.00	1 $1/4 Man
6	Playt. Tampons	$4.25	$12.75	$5.00	$7.75	4 $2.50/1 Man
1	Sabra Hummus		$2.50	$1.00	$1.50	1 $1/1 Man
1	Bleach		$1.50	$0.00	$1.50
1	Ammonia		$1.50	$0.00	$1.50
1	12 Eggs		$0.99	$0.00	$0.99
2	Tony's Pizzas	$1.00	$2.00	$1.00	$1.00	1 $1/2 Man
2	Lactaid Milk	$2.19	$4.38	$4.00	$0.38	2 $2/1 Man
2	Cascadian Farm Bars		$3.99	$4.00	-$0.01	2 $1/1 Man, 2 $1/1 W.F.
2	Power of Fruit Bars		$3.39	$2.00	$1.39	2 $1/1 Man
	Check out:
	Whole Chicken ($1.19/lb)
	Fruit
	Veggies
	Publix Coupon		1 $5/50	$5.00
	Save-a-Lot		2 $5/20	$10.00
			$55.59	$43.75	$11.84
Peelies to look for:		$2/1 Nature Valley Bars