I had a marvelous time at Publix today.  My grocery cart was literally overflowing – so much so that I had groceries on top of my purse which is something I never do.  The best thing about all of the groceries is that I am giving a ton of them away so that makes me feel even more productive!  I shopped at the Publix near me that accepts Target coupons so that I could maximize all of the Target coupons I have stashed away.  I did spend a bit more out of pocket than I probably would have desired but I did get fresh veggies and a ton of Birds Eye frozen veggies.  We eat a lot of veggies in this house and if we eat frozen veggies, my favorite are Birds Eye Steamfresh veggies (with NO sauce).  Pop the bag in the microwave and voila – a healthy side dish.  I “splurged” on Oscar Mayer Bacon.  I had a manufacturer and a Target coupon burning a hole in my pocket so I couldn’t resist.  Besides, that I stocked up on crackers, oatmeal, peanuts, Ore-Ida Hash Browns and I even got six bottles of soda which we barely drink – yes the soda and Hash Browns will definitely be shared!  🙂 

What deals are you taking advantage of this week?  What are your favorite stockpile items in this week’s sale?  I would love to hear how much you are spending and saving!  Please leave a comment on this post filling me in on your deals as well as how much you spent and saved!

The items I purchased today coincide with this week’s Publix Weekly ad.  To see this week’s ad & coupon matchups, go HERE.  

If you are new to saving money at Publix, read my Intro to Publix post!  

**NOTE**
1)  My Publix allows us to use more than one of the same Publix store coupon and/or competitor coupon.  Not all Publix locations allow this.  You should ask customer service if they allow this before loading up your cart.  
2) Not all Publix locations allow overage.  If your Publix does not allow overage, they will adjust the value of the coupon down so that you receive the item for free.

Here is what I bought:

2 Celery on sale B1G1 $1.69 for two
Total Due: $1.69 or $0.85 each
1 Bag Yellow Onions on sale $1.99
Total Due: $1.99
2 Bags Green Beans on sale $0.99/lb (random fact – I heard that the cold temperatures in FL are affecting the green bean crops so I’m curious if the price will increase soon…)
Total Due: $1.86
2 cartons Tomato Grapes on sale B1G1 $2.50 for two
Total Due: $2.50 or $1.25 each
2 Dobie Scrubbers regularly priced at $1.79
Minus two $1.50/1 Scotch Dobie Scrubbers, Says “redeem at Publix” but is a manuf. Coupon – Winter Family Savings
Total Due: $0.58 or $0.29 each
6 Wheat Thins/Wheat Stix on sale B1G1 $2.79 for two
Minus six $1/1 Wheat Thins Rolling (I had to use three computers to print out 6 coupons)
Minus three $1/2 Nabisco Cracker Items TARGET coupon Target.com (exp 1/15/2011)
Total Due: FREE plus $0.63 overage
2 Mueller Pasta on sale B1G1 $1.17 for two
Minus two $.55/1 Mueller’s Pasta Products Rolling
Total Due: $0.07 or $0.04 each
2 Betty Crocker Potatoes on sale B1G1 $1.75 for two
Minus two $.55/1 Betty Crocker Potatoes Printable
Total Due: $0.65 or $0.33 each
2 Duncan Hines Cake Mix on sale B1G1 $1.57 for two
Minus two $0.55/1 Duncan Hines brownies, cake mix, frosting and Amazing Glazes All The Trimmings booklet 
Total Due: $0.47 or $0.24 each
2 Cape Code Kettle Chips on sale B1G1 $3.49 for two
Minus one $1/2 Cape Cod Potato Chips, any new varieties  11/07/10 SS Insert
Total Due: $2.49 or $1.25 each
1 Sorrento Ricotta Cheese on sale 2/$6.00
Minus one $1.00/1 Sorrento Ricotta Blinkie
Total Due: $2.00
6 Liters of Coke/Diet Coke on sale B2G1 $3.58 for three
Minus one B3G1 Coke Liters Target Store coupon
Total Due: $5.37 or $0.89 each
6 Quaker Instant Oatmeal on sale B1G1 $3.75 for two
Minus six $2.00/1 Quaker Instant Oatmeal printable – no longer available
Total Due: FREE plus $0.75 overage
1 Breakstone Sour Cream on sale 2/$2.00
Minus one $0.55/1 Breakstone’s Sour Cream (IE) Rolling Printable (FF) 
Total Due: $0.45
1 Publix Half & Half regular price $3.89
Total Due: $3.89
6 Planters Nuts on sale B1G1 $3.19 for two
Minus three $2/2 Planters Snack Items TARGET coupon Target.com (exp 1/15/2011)
Minus three $2/2 Planters Manufacturer coupons
Total Due: FREE plus $2.43 overage
2 Oscar Mayer Bacon regular price $3.39
Minus one $1.00/2 Oscar Mayer Bacon manufacturer (print limit reached)
Minus two $1.00/1 Oscar Mayer Target coupon
Total Due: $3.78 or $1.89 each
6 Cool Whip 8 oz on sale B1G1 $1.37 for two
Minus three -$1/2 Cool Whip 
Total Due: $1.11 or $0.18 each
6 Ore Ida Potato Hash Browns on sale B1G1 $2.95 for two
Minus five $1.00/1 Ore Ida Hash Browns blinkie
Minus three $2/2 Ore Ida Hash Browns TARGET Coupon 12/5/2010 SS Insert (exp 2/7/2011)
Total Due:  FREE plus $2.15 overage
2 Sundown Folic Acid regularly priced $3.79
Minus two $3.00/any Sundown Naturals Vitamins, 120 ct or larger, or Osteo Bi-Flex, 120 ct or larger Publix Green Advantage Flyer – expires 12/17/10
Minus two $1/1 Sundown Naturals or Marvel Heroes Vitamin
Total Due: FREE plus $0.42 overage
1 4-Way Nasal Spray regular price $3.99
1 4-Way Nasal Mist regular priced $6.99 (I didn’t mean to get this size – this box was in the wrong spot on the shelf.  Oh well)
Minus two $2/1 4-Way 12/12/10 SS Insert
Minus one $5.00/2 mix or match Bufferin, Excedrin, Comtrex, 4-Way nasal spray, Theraflu or Triaminic Publix Green Advantage Flyer – expires 12/17/10
Total Due: $1.95 or $0.97 each
11 Birds Eye Steamfresh on sale 50% off
Minus five $0.50/1 Birds Eye Steamfresh or Freshlike (exp 12/31/2011)
Minus three $1/2 Birds Eye All The Trimmings
Total Due: $4.29 or $0.39 each

Total Spent: $27.76 (including tax), Total Saved: $160.40, Percentage Saved: 85.3%

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Also –Attention Bloggers -at the bottom of this post is a place for you to link up your deals! So, make sure you leave a link to your shopping trip successes this week. I am looking for your personal deals not a list of store sales/coupon matchups! And, 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!