Well – as you can see from the picture above, there wasn’t much space left on our kitchen table after today’s shopping trip! So today I sent my husband armed and dangerous to Publix. I gave him a detailed grocery list and put together the scenarios and then sent him on his way. I’m fortunate because by now, after hearing me speak at dozens of seminars, he fully understands couponing. So, when I send him out, I very seldom worry. Today he did excellent. My only complaint is that didn’t get me whole grain Ritz crackers. But if that is my only complaint, we are doing good! 🙂
We did really well today – total spent was $28.97 on everything above 🙂 I was especially excited about the Zephyrhills Sparkling water deal. I love sparkling water and would drink that any day over soda or juice. So to get 12 bottles for free was an awesome blessing! In my notes below, I also give you a different scenario for Zephyrhills. We got our bottles for free but not with much overage. If you would prefer the overage, see my note below.
How did you do this week shopping? I hope you were able to spend less and save more than I did! 
Please leave a comment letting everyone know how you did!
Below is what I bought and the coupons I used:
2 Smart Balance Milk on sale 2/$5.00
Minus two $1.50/1 Smart Balance Milk (zip 43420)
Total Due: $2.00 or $1.00 each
12 Zephyrhills Sparkling Water on sale BOGO $0.99 for two
Minus six $1/1 Zephyrhills Sparkling Natural Spring Water, 1-Liter Bottle (any flavor) or $1/1 Zephyhills Brand Sparkling Natural Spring Water, 1 L
Total Due: FREE plus $0.06 overage **I love this water so preferred to get more bottles, BUT I could have gotten more overage if I got 6 bottles, and used six $1/1 – I would have gotten them FREE plus $3.03 overage
6 Ore Ida Hash Brown/Pot O Brn Potatoes on sale BOGO $2.79 for two
Minus two $1.50/3 Ore-Ida Frozen Potatoes, TARGET COUPON 12/04/2011 SS Insert (exp 01/08/2012) **coupon states one coupon per deal NOT transaction
Minus three $1.50/2 Ore-Ida Frozen Potato Products Publix All the Trimmings Booklet (exp 12/31/2011) **this is a manufacturer coupon
Total Due: $0.87 or $0.15 each
6 Birds Eye Steamfresh Veggies on sale 50% off (they were $0.98 each after sale)
Minus six $0.55/1 Birds Eye Varieties Publix All the Trimmings Booklet (exp 12/31/2011)
Total Due: $2.61 or $0.44 each
4 Totinos Pizza Stuffers on sale BOGO $3.65 for two
Minus two FREE Totinos Pizza Stuffers Mailer
Minus two $0.75/1 Totino’s Pizza Stuffers 10/02/2011 GM Insert (exp 12/24/2011)
Total Due: FREE plus $1.50 overage
2 I Can’t Believe Its Not Butter on sale BOGO $2.95 for two
Minus two $1/1 I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter Tub
Total Due: $0.95 or $0.47 each
1 Yoplait Yogurt on sale $0.67
Minus one FREE Yoplait Yogurt coupon
Total Due: FREE
2 Publix Butter on sale 2/$4.00
Total Due: $4.00
1 Asparagus on sale $2.99/lb
Total Due: $2.72
Sweet Potatoes on sale $0.39/lb
Total Due: $1.63
1 Cantaloupe, on sale 2/$4.00
Total Due: $2.00
1 Bag Idaho Potatoes on sale 2/$5.00
Total Due: $2.50
2 Ocean Spary Craisins on sale BOGO $1.99 for two
Total Due: $1.99 or $0.99 each **great deal even w/o a coupon
2 General Mills Chex Cereal on sale BOGO $3.59 for two
Minus one $1.00/2 GM Chex Cereal (zip 34655)
Total Due; $2.59 or $1.30 each
2 Keebler Club Crackers on sale BOGO $3.99 for two
Minus one $1/2 Keebler Cookies or Crackers, 8 oz+, PUBLIX COUPON Publix Winter Family Savings Booklet (exp 12/31/2011)
Minus one $1/2 Keebler Crackers, 8 oz+ 12/11/2011 RP Insert (exp 02/05/2012)
Total Due: $1.99 or $0.99 each
2 Arm & Hammer Toothpaste on sale BOGO $2.99 for two
Minus one $1.50/2 Arm & Hammer Toothpaste, 2.5 oz+
Total Due: $1.50 or $0.75 each
2 Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate on sale BOGO $2.49 for two
Minus one $0.50/2 Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa Mixes, excludes single serve, TARGET coupon Target.com 11/30/2011 (exp 01/07/2012)
Total Due: $1.99 or $0.99 each **If you do this deal, look in your 11/13 SS Insert for a $0.50/2 man.. I didn’t have it but you will get a better deal if you do
6 Nabisco Ritz Crackes on sale BOGO $2.99 for two
Minus two B2G1 Nabisco Crackers, 9-16 oz
Total Due: $2.99 or $0.50 each **I chose not to use any additional coupons b/c I find it to be a “gray area” of couponing and also b/c my store does not like to accept additional coupons to use on the items you are paying for.
2 Chinet Dinner Napkins on sale BOGO $2.15 for two
Minus one $1/2 Chinet Napkins, Tablecovers or Guest Towels
Total Due: $1.15 or $0.58 each
8 Mueller Whole Grain Pasta on sale BOGO $1.39 for two
Minus eight $0.75/1 Mueller’s Whole Grain Pasta, 11/20/11 SS Insert (exp. 12/31/11)
Total Due: FREE plus $0.44 overage
1 Sambozan Smoothie reg price $2.99
Minus one FREE Samboza coupon **not all stores will allow printable “free” coupons. Ask customer service how your store will handle it
Total Due: FREE
10 Swanson Chicken Broth ans on sale bOGO $1.05 for two
Minus two $0.50/5 Swanson Broth, exp. 12/31/11 (SS 11/06/11)
Total Due: $4.25 or $0.43 each
Minus one $5/30 Publix Coupon from the Take Your Budget by the Horns Booklet
Minus one $5/$30 Winn Dixie Coupon from Enjoy the City Booklet
Total Spent: $28.97 Total Saved: $136.59 Percentage Saved: 82.6%
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Also –Attention Bloggers –at the bottom of this post is a place for you to show your own brag worthy purchases! I ask that you make sure this is a direct link to your deals post – I will remove links that go directly to your home page. If you don’t have a blog, feel free to leave a comment on this post letting us know how you did shopping this week!
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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..
Well, I got to meet your husband in the store for this trip! I didn’t fair as well as you both did, but I spent $37.84 and saved $124.11. That’s 71% savings! Not too shabby! Thanks Liza for all you do. It inspires so many.
Jeff was happy to meet a fellow couponer 🙂 Great job saving 71%! That is awesome!
What zip code did you use for the Zephyrhills Sparkling Water coupon? I can’t seem to find it.
My daughter happened to find a $2.50/2 a&h toothpaste coupon inside the pkg this morning…so I will be getting more toothpaste. My sister likes it a lot and she’s coming for xmas so I will give it to her…she lives in PR…she doesn’t think she can find it there. I don’t care much for a&h but happy she’s able to use it/likes it. I price match the potatoes at wlmrt with the aldi’s ad cuz on their ad they have the potatoes $1.99 for 10 lbs…I thought it was a great deal. I din’t want to use the nabisco bogo cuz it says “redeem at walmart.”Liza, I am suprise you didn’t get any sundown…for the overage…lol!!! Just a little I ended up getting some this week. Great savings.
Check your receipt, the Nabisco B2G1 coupon had a max value of $2.50. Curious if it rang up at the full $2.99 per box value?
My cashier only gave me the $2.50 on the B2G1 coupons, and pointed out that was the max value. I never even saw it on the coupon! I was able to 2 – $1/1 Mfg coupons on Nabisco crackers with the B2G1 though and got 4 boxes for total of $1.48!
Hi Kathy and Steve – mine did as well – I typed up my Photo Show & Tell and mistakingly wrote in that the value of the box was subtracted. In reality only $2.50 per box was subtracted. My error.
Thanks Liza,
We did our shopping last night and got 6 boxes of Nabisco crackers. Our store let us use 2 B2G1 coupons and 4 $1/1 coupons resulting in a $.03 moneymaker :).
Also, check your St. Pete Times 10/23 RP insert for Zephyrhills Sparkling Water B1G1 coupons. We found 2 from the St.Pete Times and 1 from our Citrus County Chronicle and combined them with 3 $1/1 printed coupons for 6 free bottles of water and a $3 moneymaker. I wonder why the B1G1 RP Insert coupon was never mentioned in any of the weekly ad matchups or the coupon databases?
because they expired on 12/4.
I just got done at Publix and hit it bog with the I can;t believe butter, mayo bogo, orieda, birds eye, and crackers, also I was surprised on glory veggies. They took all my coupons, including the b2g1 on crackers and walmarts extra bakery item when you bought the two butters. my husband went with me for the first time and he was amazed, we saved 97.54 in all, paid 85 and 40.00 of that was meat for the month and little extras like his 6 pack of bear, cookies from the bakery and produce. I haven’t sorted through the entire receipt yet but I am so happy!!!
I spent $55.14 this week and saved $196.02. A really good week for me!
I had a great day shopping yesterday. I got 445.00 worth of groceries for 189.00. I bought a prime rib roast for 52.00 or 5.70 a pound and had i cut into steaks, the pre cut ribeye steaks are 7.99 a lb, saved 2.20 lb by doing it that way. I also got 20 boxes of the Nancy’s appetizers ( mini quiche, mini crab cakes and deli spirals) for 50 cents a box, save $60by using 10 $5/2 Target coupon and 10 $1/2 man. q’s. I am hosting a bridal shower tonight so that is so cheap. Also like the BOGO spinach dip and King’s bread Publix Q combined with the King’s bread man Q. I got a big Bag of Iams so out of the $189, $75 was for meat and dog food. I was happy.
My publix will not accept the Nabisco B2G1 coupon because it says walmart on it. I may have to return some of my Nabisco as I was not prepared to spend all of that this trip. Any ideas?