If you are new to using coupons and shopping at Publix, then I know getting started may be overwhelming. I wanted to try to help you out. I’m going to give you a mock grocery list using this week’s current Publix sales ad. I’m not giving you a ton of items to buy, but I thought that if I showed you 6 or 7 items to buy using coupons it may help you get the hang of it. The grocery list I’ve made you includes only printable coupons and two Publix store flyers. That way, if you are new to gathering and stashing your Sunday newspaper inserts, you won’t have to worry about not having coupons for the sale items! ALL of these items are on sale right now at Publix so if you want to get your feet wet on couponing, the items should be easy for you to find and buy! (Go HERE to see this week’s Publix ad and coupon matchups!)
Go Here to read my Intro to Publix post!
2 bags of Eight O’ Clock Coffee, on sale BOGO $4.99 for two. Use one $2/2 PRINT. Total spent: $2.99 (thanks Elizabeth!)
2 boxes Kellogg’s Special K Granola Cereal on sale BOGO $3.99 for two. Use two $1/1 PRINT. Total spent: $1.99
2 jars Ragu Pasta Sauce on sale BOGO $3.35 for two. Use one $1/2 PRINT AND one $1/2 Publix store coupon from
Multiply your Meals & Savings (coupon booklet found in Publix). Total spent $1.35
2 jars Emerald Honey Roasted Peanuts or Dry Roasted on sale BOGO $3.18 for two. Use two $1/1 printable. Total spent $1.18
2 Four-packs Yoplait Yo-Plus Yogurt on sale BOGO $2.50 for two. Use two $1/1 PRINT or PRINT. Total Spent $0.50
2 Sundown Vitamins Vitamin D (smallest size possible) priced at $2.99 each. Use one $3/2 PRINT, use one $6/2 Publix store coupon from Green Advantage flyer (found in kiosk with sales ad – coupon is on back sheet). Total FREE plus $3.00 OVERAGE if your store allows.
1 lb Ground Chuck priced at $2.69/lb. Total $2.69
1 Box Scotties Tissue on sale $0.99. Use one $1/1 printable (make sure you say you are NOT a regular Scotties user – otherwise you will not get the $1.00 coupon)
Total Owed: $7.70 (not including tax)
Total Saved: $35.98
Percentage Saved: 82.4%
If you decide to add fruits and veggies or other staples that you need, feel free to. I gave you this list because it has a lot of dirt cheap items and freebies. When you stock up on these items, you should have extra money left in your weekly grocery budget to put towards produce, meat, milk or other necessities!
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..
Thank for this post, make it easier to make a small start. There is so much it is making my head swim.
Thank you so much. I know a few people that are new to couponing, so am I. So I’m going to pass this on :)Thanks!
Elise and Joanna – I’m glad this is helpful! Please don’t forget to email me any questions you might come up with as you get into couponing =)
What a great post, Liza. I love that you only used printables – SO quick and easy!
I’m thrilled you posted this… I tried your strategy today… Went to Publix to pick up our normal weekly groceries.. Spent 69.25 and saved 68.83.. We were thrilled to save almost as much as we spent… We’re very excited to continue to work on our goal of 80-90% off!!!
Awesome job today Coy!! Please feel free to email me if I can ever be of assistance 🙂 Keep up the good work!
Thanks, Liza!! You know me…off to send this some friends!! 🙂
I have a question. If the 8 o’clock coffee is BOGO at $4.99 and you have a $2/2 coupon, wouldn’t that make it $2.99 instead of $3.99? Maybe a typo?
LOVE the site! Thanks for all you do.
Elizabeth!! GREAT Catch! I’m making the change right now 🙂
Where do you find all these coupon books?
Hey Kim! The Green Advantage flyer is going to be next to the store ads.. Usually there is a kiosk right by the front door as you enter into your Publix. The Multiply Your Meals and Savings booklet should be either by the store ads & flyers OR in another place in your store. You could also ask customer service if they have the booklet… I gave the link to the post I made about the booklet.. make sure you look at the picture of it so you know what you are looking for. Keep me posted on how it goes!