Happy Friday!  I’m so happy this week is over!  It has been a really long week for me and I’m happy that the weekend is here!  I had fun at Publix today – like always 🙂  Today was actually the first day I left the house since my surgery so walking around Publix was a bit interesting.  Usually when I shop, I am in and out of the store in 30 minutes or less.  But, today, my trip took a bit longer as I got distracted quite a bit and was just very slow walking around.  I am SO disappointed that I didn’t print out the $2.00/1 Nestle candy coupon that I told all of you about at least 3 times.  Hopefully you all printed it because you will get an outstanding deal on candy.  Since I didn’t print it, I will be scanning the sales for candy deals in the next two weeks and I will keep you posted with what I find!  Regarding my trip today, I will tell you up front – I spent more money on this one Publix trip than I have spent on any one trip all year.  Part of me wants to be frustrated over that fact, but I was able to purchase 8 bags of coffee (we go through it like it is water), more of the Crunchmaster crackers (using a rain check) and I bought over $25 worth of P&G products so I can submit for another Cooking Up Early Detection kitchenware rebate set (using my mom’s info).  So, I’m pleased.  I still have veggies left from Jeff’s grocery trip last week and my freezer still has meat so yet again, I focused on sales and getting the kitchenware rebate.

**On a personal note, thank you to everyone who posted kind comments and sent me emails about my health.  I am doing really well and I’m recovering nicely.  I didn’t realize the surgery was going to be quite as extensive as it actually was so the entire experience has been extremely humbling.  You all were so patient with me while I was away from my computer and I wanted to thank all of you for your kind words and prayers.

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) You should find out what stores your Publix considers competition so that you know what competitor coupons you can use.  Some but not all Publix locations accept Target, Winn Dixie, Whole Foods, Sweet Bay, Walgreens, and many more. 3) 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’s the rundown and how to do what I did for today’s Publix stop:

1 Green Bell Pepper, regularly priced $2.49/lb
Total Due: $1.34
1 Tomato, on sale $1.49/lb
Total Due: $0.61
8 Crunchmaster Crackers, B1G1 $2.99 for two (USED RAINCHECK)
Minus eight $1/1 Crunchmaster Crackers 8/29/2010 SS Insert (exp 10/31/2010)
Total Due: $3.96 or $0.49 each
10 Pledge Grab It Dry Disposable Cloths B1G1 $3.99 for two (USED RAINCHECK)
Minus five $2/2 Pledge Products 9/26/2010 SS Insert (exp 11/7/2010)
Minus five $2/2 Pledge Products PUBLIX coupon Publix Family Favorites Booklet 9/8/2010 (exp 10/10/2010) ***NOTE – this coupon has expired. My customer service manager allowed me to use this b/c I had a raincheck on the item, the coupon had not expired too long ago and because it is a store coupon.
Total Due: FREE
8 Eight O Clock Coffee on sale B1G1 $5.69 for two
Minus four $2/2 Eight O’Clock Coffee
Total Due: $14.76 or $1.84 each
1 Splenda with Fiber on sale $3.49
Minus one $2/1 Splenda Sweetener Granulated Fiber (IE)  Printable (FF)
Total Due: $1.49
2 Land O Lakes Spread, Fresh Buttery Taste, on sale BOGO $1.89 for two
Minus two $0.55/1 Land O’ Lakes Fresh Buttery Taste Spread
Total Due: $0.79 or $0.40 each
2 Simply Lemonade Singles, on sale 10/$10
Minus two $1/1 Simply Organic Juice
Total Due: FREE
1 4C Grated Parmesan Cheese on sale $2.99
1 4C Bread Crumbs regular price $1.59
Minus one FREE 4C Breadcrumbs WYB 4C Grated Cheese 10/10/2010 SS Insert (exp 12/31/2010) (this subtracted $2.50)
Minus one $1/1 4C Grated Cheese 10/10/2010 SS Insert (exp 2/28/2011)
Total Due: $1.08 or $0.54 each
8 El Monterey Tornados on sale 2/$4.00
Minus four B1G1 Tornados
Minus four $1/1 Tornados 7/18/2010 SS Insert (exp 10/18/2010)
Total Due: $4.00 or $0.50 each
2 Lactaid Milk regularly priced $2.19 each
Minus two $2.00/1 Lactaid Milk any Blinkies
Total Due: $0.38 or $0.19 each
4 Coffee Mate Creamer on sale 3/$5.00
Minus four $1.50/1 Nestle Coffee-Mate Creamer
Total Due: $0.68 or $0.17 each
2 Swiffer 360 Starter Kits regular price $2.69 each
2 Swiffer 360 refills regular price $8.29 each
Minus four $1/1 Any Swiffer Item P& G Be Aware. Be Empowered. Be Well Single-Page Flyer PUBLIX coupon (exp 10/17/2010)
Minus two FREE Swiffer Refill (up to $7.00) WYB Starter Kit 9/26/2010 RP Insert (exp 10/31/2010)
Total Due: $3.96 or $0.99 each
1 Febreze Air Effects on sale 2/$5.00
Minus one $1/1 Febreze Air Effects 9/26/2010 P&G Insert (exp 10/31/2010)
Minus one $1/1 Febreze Air Effects or Set & Refresh item P& G Be Aware. Be Empowered. Be Well Single-Page Flyer PUBLIX coupon (exp 10/17/2010)
Total Due: $0.50
5 Febreze Noticeables Warmers on sale 2/$5.00
Minus five $3/1 Febreze Noticables Starter Kit or Warmer 9/26/2010 P&G Insert (exp 10/31/2010)
Minus one $3.00 off wyb select P&G items Publix Store Coupon
Total Due: FREE plus $5.50 overage
6 Sundown Vitamins
Minus three $6.00/2 Sundown Vitamins Publix Store Green Advantage Flyer (expires 10/15)
Minus one $3.00/2 Sundown Vitamins manufacturer printable
Minus four $1/1 Sundown Naturals Vitamin or Supplement 10/3/2010 SS Insert (exp 11/16/2010)
Total Due: FREE plus $6.49 overage

Total Due: $25.10 (including tax), Total Saved: $166.30, Percentage Saved: 86.9%

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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 – I will remove links that go directly to your home page.