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!