So, I know that with a lot of my recent Photo Show and Tells, I have said that I didn’t really need anything. Today was a similar day, except I desperately needed ground turkey for meatballs since I want to make my meatballs and sauce this week. Last night I put together my grocery list and as I did, I kept coming across more and more awesome deals. I am SO excited about the FREE Gatorade – it’s a long distance runner’s dream!! Today was my best day at Publix so far. I spent $8.57 and saved $165.92!!! I do have a few side notes to make.
First of all, you may notice that very seldom I buy fresh veggies and fruit. That is because I used to belong to a co-op and every month I spent $40.00 on produce. Starting this month, I am no longer in the co-op, but I am keeping my produce budget of $40.00. I will spend a bit of that on great deals at Publix, but most of it I plan to spend at a local veggie stand where I can get a bit more for my money. I wanted to give this disclaimer because I don’t want you to think that all I eat is processed food. I also will include all money spent on produce in my Monthly and Yearly Savings column on the far right column of this blog.
Secondly, you may notice that I very seldom buy meat and seafood. I ALWAYS buy my meat and seafood at Publix. However, I stock up when they have great sales so that I don’t have to shop for it very often. When you stock up, you can be more selective as to when you buy meat. I am actually very low on ground beef right now so once the extra lean ground beef goes on sale, I’m going to use the Yellow Advantage $1.00/2 lbs of Publix ground beef coupons and stock up!
Thirdly, I obviously buy in large quantities. I am able to do this because of two reasons: buying multiple newspapers and having 2 printers. I buy 6 – 8 newspapers every Sunday and I have two printers so I am able to print most printable coupons 4 times. This excess in coupons may seem like a bit much, but, when items go on sale and are either free or at a rock bottom price, I would much rather get 8 of the item versus just 2. It is up to you, but I ALWAYS make up the money I spend on Sunday papers. And, I found a local place that sells Sunday papers for 50 cents each so I’m not breaking the bank!
Fourth, I don’t need Bayer. I don’t need Johnson and Johnson products or Rolaids or Phazyme. I got all of this today because not only were they free, but Publix paid me to take them home. They were all moneymakers. The money I made from them was put towards the other items that I actually had to pay for!
Here’s the rundown and how to do what I did for today’s Publix stop:
8 Ritz Bitz Sandwiches on sale B1G1 ($2.99 for two) Minus four $2.00/2 printable (IE) or printable (FF) coupon Total: $3.96 ($0.50 each!!!) 4 Kellogg’s Special K on sale B1G1 ($3.99 for two) Minus two Buy 1 Special K, Get 1 Special K Original or Special K Granola Free printable (I think coupon is gone now) Total: FREE!! ** Tip – you can do this w/ only 1 printable. Buy 2 Special K Original, give 1 printable, get both boxes free! 6 Chobani Greek Yogurt on sale 10/$10.00 Minus six $1.00/1 manufacturer coupons from 12/13 SS Total: FREE!! 2 Johnson and Johnson Sterilized Pads priced at $1.79 each 2 Johnson and Johnson Adhesive Tape priced at $1.79 each Minus four $1.00/1 manufacturer coupons from 1/3/10 RP Minus two $2.00/1 Publix store coupon from Green Advantage flyer Total: FREE plus $0.84 OVERAGE!! 4 Rolaids 3 pks priced at $1.85 each Minus two $4.00/2 manufacturer coupons from 1/3/10 RP Total: FREE plus $0.60 OVERAGE!! 2 Bayer Chewable Pain Relievers priced at $2.47 Minus two $1.00/1 manufacturer coupons from 10/25 RP and 1/3/10 SS Minus one $5.00/2 Publix store coupon from Green Advantage flyer Total: FREE plus $2.06 OVERAGE!! 6 Phazyme 180 mg Capsules priced at $2.99 each Minus six $2.00/1 manufacturer coupons from 1/10/10 RP Minus three $5.00/2 Publix store coupons from Green Advantage flyer Total: FREE plus $9.06 OVERAGE!! 1 Digiourno 200 Cal Pizza on sale for $2.50 each Minus one $1.00/1 manufacturer coupon from store dispenser Total: $1.50 4 Keebler 100 Cal pk cookies/crackers on sale B1G1 ($3.19 for two) Minus four $0.75/1 manufacturer coupons from 1/10/10 RP Total: $3.38 ($0.85 each!) 8 Gatorade G2 64 oz on sale B1G1 ($1.97 for two) Minus eight $0.50/1 manufacturer coupons from 1/10/10 RP Minus eight $0.55/1 Publix store coupons from Yellow Advantage flyer Total: FREE plus $0.52 OVERAGE!! 2 Egg Beaters on sale B1G1 ($2.79 for two) Minus two $1.00/1 manufacturer printable or printable Total: $0.79 ($0.40 each!) 3 Cascadian Farms Frozen Veggies on sale $2.00 each Minus three $1.00/1 printable coupons (sign up online and they will email coupon. print twice!) Minus one $2.00/3 Publix store coupon from Yellow Advantage flyer Total: $1.00 ($0.33 each!!) 5.25 lbs Publix Ground Turkey on sale $1.99/lb Total: $10.46 10 Healthy Choice Frozen Entrees on sale $2.00 each Minus two $5.00/5 printable coupons Minus five $1.00/2 Publix store coupons from Yellow Advantage flyer Total: $5.00 ($0.50 each!) I also used a $5.00 off when you spend $50.00 Publix store coupon. Grand Total: Spent $8.57 on $174.49 worth of food. (Saved $165.92 or 95% of the grocery bill!) **To see this week’s Publix Savings blog, read my Publix Weekly Ad Blog! **To learn how to save at Publix, read my Intro to Publix Blog!
Thanks for coming to Addicted to Saving! Here’s a little bit about me so you can know who’s behind all these posts!
My name is Liza and I began my money-saving journey in the Spring of 2009 as a way to stretch a limited household income. I had lost my job and my hubby was self-employed. I launched Addicted to Saving in November of 2009 and it has grown by leaps and bounds. Since then, my hubby and I have struggled with the ups and downs of two failed adoptions and are now LOVING being parents to our little man Asher who we brought home from Ethiopia in August of 2013. I feel incredibly blessed to be able to help you save money. My goal is that you will have FUN and become empowered to save more and more money each week..
I just printed the Nabisco Cracker coupon.
Thanks for the tip Liza!
that is truly incredible!!!! way to go!!!
Great job! I also enjoyed these savings. One suggestion – donate the medical supplies that you dont need to a local charity for Haiti. they are really in need. thanx
Incredible! I think you will have no problem sticking to your $40 produce budget. Publix is always having a great deal on soemthing.
Where are you located? My Publix will not take more than one from the Green Advantage per purchase.
Hi Lindsey – I am located in Pasco County, Florida. The first time I tried to use more than one Green Advantage, I went to customer service first and asked if it was allowed – I was told yes. Sorry to hear you aren’t able to use more than one! I guess you can just split your purchase into more than one transaction if you want to use more than one Advantage coupon?