Weekly Shopping Trip & Totals (Feb. 4)

Here's this week's Publix shopping trip. I took my hubby with me, and he of course through in a few extra items, but overall I was pleased with my trip. Especially, considering the few extra things that we tossed in the cart.

I don't have a picture today, sorry. We went late last night and we just threw everything in the cupboards when we go home and then went to bed.

PUBLIX
6-Honest Kids Thirst Quenchers 8 pouches, 6.75oz Box (BOGO $3.49)
(6) -$.75/1 Honest Kids Carton PRINT
::Paid $5.88 (or $.98ea)

4-Pompeian Olive Oil 16oz (BOGO $5.99)
(4)-$1/1 Pompeian Olive Oil PRINT
::Paid $8.00 (or $2.00ea)

20-Rotel Diced Tomatoes 10oz (BOGO $1.39)
(6)-$.75/3 Rotel Tomatoes – From Publix Green Adv. Flyer – (use 6)-4.5
(20)-$.25/1 Rotel Tomatoes – From SS 1/23 (use 20) -5
::Pay $4.40 (or $.22ea)

4-Planter’s Peanuts 16oz (BOGO $3.29)
(2)-$1/1 Planter’s Nuts Target Q Print
(2)-$.75/1 Planter’s Nuts Target Q Print
::Pay $3.08(or $.77ea)

2-Breakstone’s Sour Cream 16oz (BOGO $2.03)
-$.55/1  Breakstone’s Sour Cream PRINT,  or PRINT, or Fom SS 1/23
::Pay $.93 (or $.47ea)

9lb - Publix Fresh Grd. Turkey ($2.49lb)
::Pay $23.06

4 - State Fair Corn Dogs, Classic 16oz or Beef 13.35oz (BOGO $3.29)
-$1/1 State Fair Prdcts PRINT
-$1.50/2 State Fair Prdcts PRINT
-$.55/1 State Fair Prdcts PRINT
::Pay $1.29/2 after use (2) -$1/1 Qs

1 - 6pk Michelob Ultra ($6.29) - for the hubby

4 - Splenda’s w/Fiber ($3.89ea) - Sale price
(2) -B1G1 Splenda Prdct - From SS 1/16
(2)-$2/1 Splenda Prdcts PRINTABLE - no longer available
::Paid $3.78  (or $.95)

1- Kleenex Tissues ($1.99) - regular price
(1) -$2/1 Kleenex Tissues, any - From Winn Dixie Catalina
::Paid $3.78  (or $.95)

2 - Axe Body Sprays ($4.99) - regular price
(1) -B1G1 Axe Prdcts - From SS 1/30
(2) -$1/1 Axe Prdct - From Publix Green Adv. Flyer
::Paid $2.99 (or $1.50ea)

(2)-5/$30 Winn Dixie Qs
Total OOP: $62.84
Total Groceries:  $195.73
Total Amnt Saved: $132.89 (68%)

Weekly Shopping Trip & Totals (Jan. 28)

Technically, I wouldn’t have normally done this shopping until Monday but I had a couple of coupons that would have not survived that long, as they expired today and tomorrow and I wanted to take advantage of the deals. Having said that, this is actually for the beginning of February and has nothing to do with January’s Budget, so don’t let that confuse you.  I will have an update of Jan.’s budget up on Monday for all to review.

PUBLIX

2-Tasteful Selections Potatoes,  24 to 28 oz bag, BOGO $3.99
-$2/1 Tasteful Selections Potatoes printable – no longer available (used 2)
::Paid FREE!!

2- Perdue Chicken Breast Nuggets, 12 oz pkg, $2.99
-$1/1 Perdue Refrigerated Breaded Chicken
::Paid $3.98 (or $1.99ea)

8 -Uncle Ben’s Original Converted Rice 5lb Bag (BOGO $6.99)
-$1/1 Uncle Ben’s White or Brown Rice – From RP 1/9/11 – (use 8)
::Paid $19.96 (or $2.50ea)

4 - Purina Beggin’ Strips Dog Snacks 10oz pkg (BOGO $5.29)
4 - Purina Busy Bones (2/$5) – buy 2
-$1/1 Purina Dog or Cat Treat Publix Q PRINT – (use 4)
-$1/1 Purina Beggin’ Strips – From SS 12/12 – (used 1- all I could find L)
-B1 Purina Beggin’ Strips wyb (1) Purina Busy Bone - From SS 1/23– use 2
::Paid $.29 for all 4 items!

2-Kikkoman Soy Sauce 10oz ($1.79)
1 -Dozen Eggs ($2.49)
2-Ponzu Kikkoman Sauce ($2.29)
-B2 Kikkoman Soy Sauces, G1 Dozen Eggs FREE – From RP 1/23 – (use 1)
-B1G1 Kikkoman Soy Sauce PRINT – (use 1)
-$1/1 Kikkoman Soy Sauce PRINT – (use 1)
-B1 Kikkoman Sauce, G1 Ponzu Sauce FREE PRINT –(use 2)
::Paid $.79 for all the above items

4 - Chobani Yogurts (10/$10)
-$.30/1 Chobani Yogurts PRINT - (used 4)
-$1/4 Chobani Yogurt Target Q - From Home Mailer
::Paid $1.80 (or $.45ea)

-$5/$25 Save-A-Lot Coupon

TOTAL AMNT PURCHASED:         $107.63

TOTAL AMNT SPENT OOP:           $22.76

TOTAL AMNT SAVED:                     $84.87 (79%)

ALBERTSONS

I was able to buy over 24lbs of meat, and saved 64% on this entire trip! I know – I didn’t really need the meat, I am pretty stocked, but I couldn’t help myself with the great deal on chicken and ground beef.

3 – Hamburger Helpers ($.99)

-$.75/3 Hamburger Helpers PRINT

5 – Green Giant Frzn Veggies ($.99)

-$.50/1 GG Frzn Veggies – (used 4, all I could print)

2 – Totino’s Pizzas ($.99)

-$.50/2 Totino’s Prdcts PRINT – (used 1)

-$5 off wyb 10 participating Products

::Paid $1.65 for all 10 items

9.06lbs – Boneless/Skinless Chicken Breasts ($1.69lb)

::Paid $14.70

7.5lb - Ground Beef, various kinds

-.50/1 Manager’s Special on Meat – had 2

-$1/1 Manager’s Special on Meat – had 3

-$2/1 Manager’s Special on Meat – had 1

Paid: $11.86

3.19lb – Pork Chops (BOGO $3.99lb)

Paid: $6.42

2pkgs– Turkey Cutlets (6.89)

Paid: $6.89

-$5/$50 Albertson’s Coupon In Ad

TOTAL AMNT PURCHASED:         $110.49

TOTAL AMNT SPENT OOP:           $40.32

TOTAL AMNT SAVED:                     $70.17 (63%)

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GRAND TOTAL AMNT PURCHASED:        $218.12

GRAND TOTAL AMNT SPENT OOP:          $63.08

GRAND TOTAL AMNT SAVED:                   $155.04 (71%)

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Publix: Weekly Shopping Trip & Totals (Jan. 23, 2011)

Talk about stockpiling this week. I was able to stock back up on canned tomatoes & paper towels. Boy oh Boy, did I stock up on paper towels!

I have to say I don’t think the photo above does my purchases justice. You’ll find 14 Big Rolls of paper towels (which are actually 3 rolls in 1 (meaning I bought 42 single rolls!).  I also stocked up on Weight Watcher’s desserts (whoo-hoo!).

Here’s the rundown of what I bought and how:

2 – Fresh Express Salad Blends (BOGO $3.99)

::Paid $3.99

12 – Hunt’s Canned Tomatoes (BOGO $1.39)

-$.45/3 hunts from SS 1/23 – (used 4)
-$0.75/3 Hunt’s Tomatoes, 14.5 oz or larger  Publix Coupon- 1/9/2011 SS  Insert – (used 4)

::Paid $3.54/12 (or $30ea)

2-Crystal Light Drink Mix, Assorted Varieties, 8 qt cnstr or On The Go, 7 or 10 ct box (BOGO $3.49)
::Paid $3.49

2-Wise Potato Chips, Assorted Varieties, 9.75 or 10 oz bag, (BOGO $3.79)
-$0.50/1 Wise Snacks PRINT – (used 2)

::Paid $2.79/2 (or $1.40ea)

4-Yoplait YoPlus Yogurt, Assorted Varieties, 4 pack, 4 oz cup (BOGO $2.00)
-$1/1 Yoplait YoPlus Yogurt Rolling – (used 4)
::Paid FREE!!!

6-Weight Watchers Smart Ones Desserts, Assorted Varieties, 4.36 to 6.6 oz pkg, (BOGO $1.93)
-B5G1 Weight Watchers Smart Ones TARGET coupon PRINT – (used 2)
-$5/10 Weight Watchers Smart Ones Rolling PRINT – no longer available (used 1)

::Paid $2.72/12 (or $.23ea)

9 - Rotel tomatoes ($1.39) – regular price
-$.75/3 Rotel diced tomatoes 10 oz Publix Q from Yellow Adv. Flyer– (used 3)
-$.25/1 Rotel Tomatoes – From RP 1/23 (used 6)
-$1/3 Ro-Tel PRINT – (used 1)

::Paid $7.76/9 (or $.86ea)

1 - Tabasco Pepper, Chipotle, or Green Sauce 5 oz, (2/$5)
-$0.50/1 Tabasco PRINT – (used 1)

::Paid $2.00

1 - Frank’s RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce 12 oz (2/$3)
-$0.50/1 Frank’s Red Hot Sauce Rolling PRINT – (used 1)

::Paid $1.00

2 - McCormick Garlic Powder ($1.99)

-$0.75/1 McCormick Spice or Herb RP 1/2/2011 – (used 2)
::Paid $2.48/2 (or $1.24ea)

1 - McCormick Grinders or Grill Mates Blends .77 to 3.65 oz (2/$3)
-$0.75/1 McCormick Spice or Herb RP 1/2/2011 – (used 1)
::Paid $.75

14 – Scott Paper Towels 1 Roll (2/$5)

-$1.50/1 Scott Paper Towels 1 Roll – From Start Your Year With Big Savings – (used 12) only had 12 L

-$1 off 4 Rolls or more – From SS 1/16 – (used 4)

-Send for a $10 Publix Gift Card wys $35+ on Kimberly Clark Prdcts – From Start Your Year With Big Savings

::Paid $13.00 (will send for a $10 GC, making 14 rolls only $3.00!!)

3 – Sobe Fruit Juices (10/$10)

-No coupon, only grab some for kiddos lunches the next day J

::Paid $3.00

1 – Oscar Mayer Carving Board Turkey (2/$7)

-$.75/1 Oscar Mayer Carving Board Lunchmeats – (used 1)

-$1/1 Oscar Mayer Carving Board Lunchmeats – From SS 1/23 or PRINT – (used 1)

::Paid $1.75

2 – Sundown Vit. A ($.3.29) – regular price

-$6/2 SD Vitamins Publix Q – From Green Adv. Flyer (used 1)

-$1/1 SD Vitamins – From RP 1/2/11 (used 2)

::Paid -$1.42 overage

1 – Pedigree Dog Food 8.8lbs ($8.49)

-$2/1 Pedigree Dog Food 8.8lbs – From SS 1/23 (used 1)

::Paid $6.49

-$5/$25 Competitor Coupon

TOTAL GROCERIES BOUGHT: $170.56

TOTAL AMNT SPENT: $54.21

TOTAL AMNT SAVED: $116.35 (68%)

Publix & CVS: A Couple Quick Runs

Usually I don't go out shopping more than once during the week, (GO HERE to see my original shopping trip) but there were some amazing deals I just couldn't pass up on, plus some new coupons were released that made some deals even better! Unfortunately I did not grab a pic of this loot but I wanted to still share with you what I bought & how.

CVS
7 - Finish Quantum Dish Detergents ($3.00) - Receive $10 ECBs wys $20
-$2.25/1 Finish Quantum Dish Detergent - From SS 1/2/11 - (used 7)


Total Groceries: $41.93
Total Amt. OOP: $5.25 (+ Tax)
Total Amt. Saved: $36.68 (87%)
Received $10 ECB, made $4.75!!


PUBLIX

4 – Band-Aids ($2.39) – on sale

-$2/2 on Band-Aid, Neosporin, J&J Red Cross Brand, Cortaid, or Bendadryl – From Publix Green Adv. Flyer – (used 2)

-$.50/1 Band-Aid or Neosporin – From SS 1/9/11 – (used 4)

::Paid $1.56 (or $.39ea)

3 – Maalox Adv. ($4.49)- Regular price

-$5/1 Maalox Adv – From SS 1/9/11 – (used 3)

::Paid -$1.23 (overage)

2 – Lysol Neutra Air Sanitizing Spray 10oz (BOGO $3.59)

-$1.50/1 Lysol Neutra Air – From SS 1/9/11 – (used 2)

::Paid $.59 (or $.30ea)

6 – Slim Fast 3-2-1 Plan Snack Bars ($2.29)

-$1.50/1 Slim Fast Item – Target Q PRINT – (used 6)

-B2G1 Slim Fast Prdct Free – From RP 1/2/11 – (used 2)

::Paid $.16 (or $.03ea)

6 – Glad Kitchen Bags ($5.49)

-$1/1 Glad Odor Shield – Target Q PRINT – (used 3 – all that I could print off)

-$3/1 Glad Trash Bags PRINT (used 6)

::Paid $11.94 (or $1.99ea)

2 – Sundown Vitamin B6 ($3.49) – regular price

-$6/2 Sundown from Publix Green Adv. Flyer – (used 1)

-$1/1 Sundown Vitamins – From RP 1/2/11 – (used 2)

::Paid -$1.02 (overage)

Total Groceries: $107.08

Total Amt. OOP: $16.08

Total Amt. Saved: $90.00 (85%)

OVERALL TOTAL GROCERIES: $149.01

OVERALL TOTAL AMT. OOP: $21.33

OVERALL TOTAL AMT. SAVED: $126.68 (85%)

Weekly Shopping Trip & Totals (Jan. 13, 2011)

I headed on out to Publix today and did perfect this week with my grocery spending. I am happy with my totals and everything I purchased. I was able to stock up on some items, which always makes me happy and picked up a few needed items, as well. All staying under my $60 wk budget, well under I might add ;) So, how did I do?

$137 worth of Groceries - Spent $39

3 – Glad Force Flex w/Odor Shield ($5.49)

-$1/1 Glade Odor Shield Target Q PRINT – used 3

-$2/1 Glade Force Flex printable – no longer available – used 3

::Paid $2.49ea ($7.47)

2 – Finish Quantum Detergent ($2.99)

-$2.25/1 Finish Detergent – From SS 1-2

::Paid $.74ea ($1.48)

8 – Slim Fast Snack Bar Multi-Packs ($2.29)

-$1.50/1 Slim Fast Item Target Q PRINT

-B2G1 Slim Fast Item – From RP 1/9

::Paid $.22ea ($1.74)

8 – Jell-O Refrigerated Snacks (3/$6)

-B2G1 Jell-O Refrigerated Snack FREE from Target Q PRINT – used 2

-$1/1 Jell-O Refrigerated Snack Item Target Q PRINT – used 1 (this isn’t available, I just came across it in my stash)

-$1/2 Jell-O Refrigerated Snack PRINT – used 1

-$.60/1 Jell-O Refrigerated Prdct – From SS 1/9 – used 6

::Paid $.80ea ($6.40)

2-Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa Mix 8-10ct box (BOGO $1.99)
-$2/1 Swiss Miss Cocoa PRINT – no longer available, check your binders
::Pay -$2.00 overage

2-Jimmy Dean D-Lights Sandwiches or Chicken Biscuit 4ct (BOGO $5.99)
-$2.50/1 Jimmy  D-Light PRINT – use 2
::Paid $.50ea ($.99)

2-Lysol Neutra Air Sanitizing Spray, 10oz (BOGO $3.59)
-$1.50/1 Lysol Neutra Air – From SS 1/9/11

::Paid $.30ea ($.59)

2-Organic Valley Milk ½ Gallons (2/$7)
-$1/1 Organic Valley Milk PRINT

::Paid $2.50ea ($5.00)

2 – Pepperidge Farm Breads (BOGO $3.89)

I then went on over to Bravo SuperMarkets, here in Orlando, and picked up some meat and produce. I bought:

3.5lbs of Chicken ($3.48) 

3.5lbs Gala Apples ($3.52) 

1.98lbs Onions ($1.96)

.90lbs Green Peppers ($.71)

TOTAL GROCERIES BOUGHT:  $137.97

TOTAL AMOUNT OPP: $38.97

TOTAL AMOUNT SAVED: $99.00 (72%)

Weekly Shopping Trip: Publix & Walgreens Jan. 3, 2011

$202 Worth of Groceries - Spent $46

I finally made it out to Publix and Walgreens (and will probably head back to Walgreens later ;).  How did I do – well, Ok! J As you will find out in my CentsAble Budget Report I am making some changes to my grocery budget and list, which is going to be a challenge, but I think a very possible one.  I have reduced my monthly budget from $300 to $240 (or about $60 a week).  Also, I am now switching over to organic milk and eggs this year, and hopefully if I can handle it in my budget,  at least 50% of my meat over to organic.  But before I get to hasty, I want to make sure my $240 a month budget is capable of contributing to this new factor.

PUBLIX

12 – Martha White Muffin Mixes ($.99) – regular price

-B2G1 FREE from Publix Yellow Adv. Flyer – used 4

-$1/4 Marth White Baking Mixes PRINT – used 3

::Paid $4.92 (or $.41ea – Saved 59%)

12 –Maruchan Yakisoba Noodles (BOGO $.79)
-$.50/1 Maruchan Yakisoba Noodles from SS 1-2 – used 12

::Paid -$1.26 overage

4 – Quaker Quick Oats (BOGO $2.55)

-$1/1 Quaker Oats Target Q PRINT – used 4

-$1/1 Quaker Oats from RP 1-2 – used 4

::Paid -$2.90 overage

2 – Grain Eggs Organic (2/$4)

-$.55/2 Dozen Eggs PRINT – I didn’t have this with me, but makes for a better deal J

::Paid $4.00 (Saved $.98)

2 – Smithfield Bacons (2/$6)

-$1/2 Smithfield Bacon Blinkie

::Paid $5.00 ($2.50ea)

6 – Lean Cusines Market Creations (5/$10)

-$1/2 Lean Cusines Market Creations from SS 1-2 – used 3

::Paid $9.00 (or $1.50ea)

2 – Tyson All Ready Cook Chicken Strips, 10oz (2/$6)

-$1/1 Tyson Grilled Chicken PRINT – no longer available check your binders

::Paid $4.00 (or $2.00ea)

4 – Nabisco 100 Calorie Snacks (BOGO #3.19)

1 – Gallon Organic Milk ($5.49)

-B3G1 FREE Target Coupon PRINT

-$1/2 Nabisco Cookies Target Coupon PRINT

-$1/2 Nabisco Cookies AND One Gallon of Milk PRINT

::Paid $5.68 (only $.19 for all four Snacks)

1 – Tide Detergent 100oz ($10.99)

1 – Downey ($6.99)

-FREE Downey (up to $4.99) wyb Tide (peelie from awhile back)

-$1/1 Tide Detergent from PG 12/26

-$1/1 Downey from Special Olympics Coupon Sheet Publix Q

::Paid $10.99 for both items

TOTAL GROCERIES PURCHASED: $116.08

TOTAL AMOUNT OOP: $34.18

TOTAL AMOUNT SAVED: $81.90 (71%)

WALGREENS

Started with Zero RRs – and split everything up into 4 transactions as follows:

FIRST TRANSACTION

1 – Nivea Aftershave for Men ($3.99) – Receive $3.00 RR

-$1/1 Nivea Men’s Face Care Booklet Found in Walgreens

1 – Crest Toothpaste ($2.00) – Receive $1.00 RR

-$.75/1 Crest Toothpaste from PG 12/26

::Paid $4.63 oop

SECOND TRANSACTION

1 – Oscillo. Children’s Flu Medicine ($9.99) – Received $10 RR

-$2/1 Oscillo. Children’s Flu Med PRINT

1 – Snickers Filler Item ($.69)

::Used -$3.00 RR from Trans. #1

::Paid $4.73 oop

THIRD TRANSACTION

1 – Omega Factor Vitamins ($10.00) – Receive $10.00 RR

-$9.00 RR from Trans. #2

::Paid  $1.00 oop

FOURTH TRANSACTION

2 – SlimFast Powders (2/$11)

-$3/2 SlimFast from Walgreens January Coupon Booklet – used 1

1 – SlimFast Multi-Pack Snack Bars ($4.49)

-FREE SlimFast Multi-Pack wyb (2) SlimFast drinks or powders from RP 1-2

2 – Coffe Mate Creamers (BOGO $2.49)

-$1/1 Coffee Mate Creamers PRINT

1 – Finish Electrasol ($3.49) – Receive $1.50 RR

-$2.25/1 Electrasol from SS 1-2

3 – Wrigley Gums (3/$2.00) – used as a filler

::Used -$10.00 RR from Trans. #3

::Paid $2.09 oop

TOTAL GROCERIES PURCHASED: $86.46

TOTAL AMOUNT OOP: $12.45 (left with $2.50 in RR for next time)

TOTAL AMOUNT SAVED: $74.01 (86%)

GRAND TOTAL GROCERIES PURCHASED: $202.54

GRAND TOTAL AMOUNT OOP: $46.63

GRAND TOTAL AMOUNT SAVED: $155.91 (77%)

Right now I am under budget but I have to admit that I still have some other items to purchase. I am in need of some chicken and ground beef, which is on sale at Albertsons and will be heading over that way later today. Plus I need to load up on some fruit  & veggies for the rest of the week. I have a feeling I will technically be over a bit this week, but I was kind of expecting that, however it is really the monthly amount that I am most concerned with. 

I still have $13.37 to play with this week,  my guess is that I will spend an additional $30-$40 on meat and produce. But next week I won’t have to buy any meat so I have a feeling it will all balance out in the end. J

How did you all do? Do you have any questions, can I help you with putting together your grocery list, please let me know. I am here to help! J