Photo Show & Tell: Swanson Broth, Medjool Dates, Ziploc Bags, P.F. Chang’s & More

We are on week three of living off our stockpile! It has been interesting. Because I’m still grocery shopping (albeit much less), we are still spending money on groceries. But we have been spending much less. For the third week in a row, our grocery spending has been between $34 and $38. Not bad considering prior to this venture, we were spending around $50/week at the grocery store plus $55 bi-weekly for our organic coop. In addition to the $34-$38, we do spend money on eggs, milk, and produce. I stopped the veggie coop we belonged to because I was finding that we were wasting some of the produce. So now we are buying just what we need. I found a local farmstand that sells organic, free range eggs for $4.99 (20 eggs!) and they also have great produce prices. I’m going to head there this weekend to check them out. I would much rather stop there twice a week for fresh produce than have my coop produce go bad. That said, I did love getting our coop bounties. We’re just in a stage of life right now where things are really hectic. And sometimes I’m in survival mode. So eating as healthy as we should is sometimes put on the wayside. I keep telling myself this is just a stage of life? It is… right? 🙂

So don’t forget! Because I’m living off my stockpile, my Photo Show & Tell will have two parts now. The first part will be the BEST deals that I would take advantage of if I had a need for them. The second part will show the exactly items I purchased and the coupons I used. So if you usually follow my lead and buy what I buy, I would recommend you pay attention to the scenario I concocted for you with the best deals. That is what I would buy if my freezer wasn’t overflowing and if my cabinets weren’t full.

How did you do this week?

Please remember that you do not see any chicken or ground beef purchased because we have stocked up on boneless, skinless chicken breasts and ground beef with Zaycon Foods. **Right now Zaycon Foods is taking reservations for their upcoming Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, Bacon, Sausage links, Chuck Roast, Patio Steaks, Pulled Pork and more Events! You also do not see much produce as we belong to a coop and every other week get a delivery of organic fruits and veggies.

• To see this week’s Publix Weekly Ad, go HERE. 
• To see this week’s Publix Deals & Steals, go HERE. 

Below are the best deals – Spend $46 on $140 Worth of Groceries Following the Scenario Below:

2 Propel Zero Water Beverage, 6 pk, 500 ml bottles, BOGO $4.59 for two
Receive $1/1 Propel Workout Water (Ibotta Deposit) [Any variety; 6-ct. pack only]
Total Due (when factoring in cash back): $3.59 or $1.80 each (makes each bottle $0.30)
2 Nabisco Toasted Chips or Wheat Thins Toasted Pita or Popped Chips, Assorted Varieties, 4.5 or 8.1 oz, BOGO $3.69 for two
Minus one $1/2 Wheat Thins or Ritz Wheat Thins Toasted Chips, Popped Chips or Toasted Pita Crackers or Ritz Toasted Chips, exp. 2/22/15 (SS 01/11/15) [4.5-oz.+]
Total Due: $2.69 or $1.35 each
2 General Mills Cheerios Plus Ancient Grains, 11.6 oz, BOGO $4.39 for two
Minus two $0.75/1 Cheerios Ancient Grains Cereal, exp. 3/14/15 (SS 02/01/15)
Total Due: $2.90 or $1.45 each
2 Celentano Meatballs, Italian Style, 12 oz, BOGO $4.99 for two
Minus two $1/1 Celentano Meatballs, exp. 2/22/15 (Publix Game Day Favorites Booklet or (SS 01/25/15 R))
Total Due: $2.99 or $1.49 each
2 Barber Foods Stuffed Chicken Breasts, Assorted Varieties, 8 or 10 oz, BOGO $5.49 for two
Minus two $1/1 Barber Foods Product
Total Due: $3.49 or $1.75 each
2 Snack Factory Pretzel Crisps, Assorted Varieties, 7.2 oz, BOGO $3.29 for two
Minus one $1/2 Snack Factory Pretzel Crisps Product, exp. 3/1/15 (SS 01/11/15) [6-oz.+]
Total Due: $2.29 or $1.15 each
4 Betty Crocker Hamburger Helper BOGO $1.99 for two
Minus one $0.75 off three boxes Helper™ Skillet Dishes
Total Due: $3.23 or $0.81
2 Swanson Broth, Assorted Varieties, 32 oz, BOGO $2.69 for two
Minus one $1/2 Swanson Broth or Stock printable
Total Due: $1.69 or $0.85 each
4 Mueller’s  Hidden Veggie Pasta, Assorted Varieties, 12 to 16 oz, BOGO $1.79 for two
Minus one $1/3 Mueller’s 100% Whole Grain, Gluten Free, Hidden Veggie, Pot-Sized and Traditional Pastas, exp. 2/15/15 (SS 01/04/15 #2 R)
Total Due: $2.58 or $0.65
2 Palermo’s Primo Thin Pizza BOGO $6.99 for two
Minus two $1/1 Palermo’s Frozen Pizzas (zip 77477)
Total Due: $4.99 or $2.49 each
2 Halls Cough Drops or Suppressant, Assorted Varieties, 30 ct, BOGO $1.23 for two
Minus one $1/2 Halls Single Bags, exp. 2/21/15 (SS 01/11/15) [17-ct.+] or printable
Total Due: $0.23 or $0.12 each
2 Pedigree Food for Dogs or Puppies, Assorted Varieties, 3.5 lb bag, BOGO $4.49 for two
Minus two $1.00 off (1) PEDIGREE Dry Food for Dogs
Total Due: $2.49 or $1.25 each
2 Whiskas Temptations Treats for Cats, BOGO $1.79 for two
Minus one $1/2 Temptations Treats for Cats, exp. 2/22/15 (RP 01/11/15 R)
Total Due: $0.79 or $0.40 each
6 P.F. Chang’s Home Menu Meal for Two, Assorted Varieties, 22 oz, $5.99
Minus six $1/1 P.F. Chang’s Home Menu Meal, Appetizer or Rice, exp. 3/1/15 (SS 01/18/15)
Minus two $3/2 P.F. Chang’s Home Menu Meal for Two, exp. 2/20/15 (Publix Green Grocery Flyer) [22-oz.]
Receive $1/1 P.F. Chang’s Home Menu Meals for Two (Ibotta Deposit)
Receive $1/2 P.F. Chang’s Meals, Rice or Appetizer (Snap Deposit)
Receive FREE $10 Publix Gift Card wyb $30 Participating Frozen Brands; Includes Marie Callender’s Pot Pies, 16 or 40 oz, Bertolli Classic Meal or Meal Soup for Two, 24 oz, P.F. Chang’s Home Menu Meal for Two, 22 oz, or Healthy Choice Single Serve Meals, 8.5 – 12 oz (Publix Coupon) – Grocery Advantage Flyer (Valid from 1-31-15) (exp 02/20/15)
Total Due (when factoring in $10 Gift Card, Ibotta & Snap Deposits): $9.90 or $1.65 each
1 Silk Almondmilk, 64 oz, 2/$5
Minus one $1/1 Silk Almond Milk printable
Total Due: $1.50
2 Ziploc Slider Bags, Storage or Freezer, Assorted Varieties, 10 to 20 ct, 2/$4
Minus one $1/2 Ziploc Brand Bags Printable
Minus one $1.00/2 Ziploc brand Containers or Bags (Publix Coupon) – 1-18-15 SS (exp 02/12/15)
Receive $1/2 Ziploc Brand Bags (Ibotta Deposit)
Total Due (when factoring in cash back): $1.00 or $0.50 each

Total Spent:  $46.37  Total Saved:  $94.45  Percentage Saved: 67.1%

**If you purchase an additional $10 of meat, $5 of dairy and $10 of produce, you will spend $81.37 making your savings at least 53.8% OR you will save even more if you buy meat/dairy/produce that is on sale!

Below is what I bought and the coupons I used:

2 Palermo’s Frozen Pizza on sale BOGO $6.99 for two
Minus two $1/1 Palermo’s Frozen Pizzas (zip 77477)
Total due: $4.99 or $2.49 each
2 Nabisco Toasted Pita Chips, Assorted Varieties, 4.5 or 8.1 oz, BOGO $3.69 for two
Minus one $1/2 Wheat Thins or Ritz Wheat Thins Toasted Chips, Popped Chips or Toasted Pita Crackers or Ritz Toasted Chips, exp. 2/22/15 (SS 01/11/15) [4.5-oz.+]
Total Due: $2.69 or $1.35 each
2 Celentano Meatballs, Italian Style, 12 oz, BOGO $4.99 for two
Minus two $1/1 Celentano Meatballs, exp. 2/22/15 (Publix Game Day Favorites Booklet or (SS 01/25/15 R)
Total due: $2.99 or $1.49 each
2 Butterball Turkey Sausage Link or Patty, 10 oz, BOGO $3.49 for two
Minus two $0.55/1 Butterball Every Day Turkey Bacon or Turkey Breakfast Sausage, exp. 3/1/15 (SS 01/04/15 #2 R)
Total Due: $2.39 or $1.20 each
4 Swanson Broth, Assorted Varieties, 32 oz, BOGO $2.69 for two
Minus two $1/2 Swanson Broth or Stock printable
Total Due: $3.38 or $0.85 each
2 Arm & Hammer Toothpaste, Assorted Varieties, 4.3, 4.5, 6 or 6.3 oz, BOGO $3.69 for two
Minus two $0.50/1 Arm & Hammer Toothpaste or Whitening Booster printable
Total Due: $2.69 or $1.35 each
2 P.F. Chang’s Egg Rolls, or Mini Vegetable Egg Rolls, 2/$5
Minus two $1/1 P.F. Chang’s Home Menu Meal, Appetizer or Rice, exp. 3/1/15 (SS 01/18/15)
Receive $1/2 P.F. Chang’s Meals, Rice or Appetizer (Snap Deposit)
Total Due (when factoring in cash back): $2.00 or $1.00 each
Large Red Delicious Apples, $0.99/lb
Total Due: $1.23
2 Ziploc Slider Bags, Storage or Freezer, Assorted Varieties, 10 to 20 ct, 2/$4
Minus one $1/2 Ziploc Bags, exp. 3/21/15 (SS 01/11/15 #2)
Minus one $1.00/2 Ziploc brand Containers or Bags (Publix Coupon) – 1-18-15 SS (exp 02/12/15)
Receive $1/2 Ziploc Brand Bags (Ibotta Deposit)
Total Due (when factoring in cash back): $1.00 or $0.50 each
1 Medjool Dates reg price $6.99
Minus one $2/1 Bard Valley Natural Delights Medjool Dates printable
Receive $1/1 Bard Valley Natural Delights Medjool Dates (Ibotta Deposit)
Total Due (when factoring in cash back): $3.99
2 Fresh Attitudes Lettuce Blends on sale 2/$4.00
Total Due: $4.00 or $2.00 each

Total Spent:  $31.55  Total Saved:  $51.06  Percentage Saved: 61.9%