Friday, March 26, 2010

Publix OOP: $21.28 or 86% Savings


I had a decent shopping trip today thanks to the giftcard I won from The Prudent Patron giveaway.
(1) Jennie-O Ground Turkey @ $3.99
Will submit for Rebate $3.99



(2) Bob Evans Mashed Potatoes @ 2 for $3.39
Used (2) $0.50/1 MQ IP
= $1.39



(2) Fresh Express Salad Mix @ 2 for $3.99
Used (2) $1.00 off Produce PQ
= $1.99



(2) I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter Sticks @ 2 for $2.49
Used (2) $0.50/1 MQ IP
Used (1) $0.75/2 PQ
= -$0.26 (Money Maker)



(2) Wesson Oil @ 2 for $3.79
Used (1) $1.00/1 MQ
=$2.79



(4) Kraft Dressing @ 2 for $3.19
= $6.38



(2) Nabisco Ritz Crackers @ 2 for $3.09
Used (2) $1/1 MQ
=$1.09



(2) David’s Sunflowers @ $1.00 each
Used (1) $1/2 MQ ALL You
=$1.00



(1) Orville Smart Pop Popcorn @ $2.45
Used (1) $1/1 MQ
=$2.45



(3) Breakstone’s Sour Cream @ $0.99 each
Used (3) $0.55/1 MQ
= $1.32



(6) Bird’s Eye Vegetables @ (3) for $0.89 & (3) for $1.19
Used (6) $0.50/1 MQ
= $0.24



(2) Hilshire Farm Smoked Sausage @ 2 for $5.00
Used (1) $1/2 MQ
=$4.00



(2) Quaker Grits @ 2 for $2.75
= $2.75



(2) Chocolate Cheerios @ 2 for $3.99
Used (2) $1.25/1 MQ IP (No longer available)
Used (2) $1/1 PQ


= -$0.51 (Money Maker)



(2) Old El Paso Green Chiles @ $1.35 each
Used (2) $0.55/1 MQ IP
= $1.60



(1) Kraft Mini Cream Cheese @ $1.89
Used (1) FREE Coupon (First Taste)
FREE



(1) Kashi Cereal @ $3.79
Used (1) FREE Coupon (Vocal Point)
FREE



(4) Progresso Canelini Beans @ $1.29 each
Used (2) $1/2 MQ IP
= $3.16



(2) Gold Medal Flour @ $1.49 each
Used (2) $0.75/1 MQ IP
= $1.48



(6) Betty Crocker Muffins @ 2 for $2.59
Used (6) $0.50/1 MQ IP
= $1.77



(8) Ronzoni Pasta @ 2 for $1.29
Used (8) 75/1 MQ IP
= -$0.84 (Money Maker)



(4) Jimmy Dean Sausage @ 2 for $4.00
Used (4) $1/1 MQ IP
= $4.00



(6) Bird’s Eye Steamfresh Vegetables @ (2) for $0.89 & (4) for $1.19 each
Used (6) $0.50/1 MQ
Used (3) $1/2 PQ
= -$2.46



(1) Milk @ $2.28
= $2.28



(2) Hillshire Lunchmeat @ $3.79 each
= $7.58



(2) Band-Aids @ $0.79 ach
Used (1) $1.50 PQ
Used (1) $1/1 MQ
= $0.92 (Money Maker)



Apples @ $2.37
Used (1) Save $1.00 on Produce WYB (2) Kraft Dressings
= $1.37



Bananas @ 3.34
Used (1) Save $1.00 on Produce WYB (2) Kraft Dressings
= $2.34



(1) Shred’s Lettuce @ $1.29
Used (1) Save 1.00 on Produce PQ
= $0.29



Used A $25.00 Giftcard (Won from The Prudent Patron Giveaway)




Total OOP: $21.28
Total Savings: 135.21
Percentage Saved: 86%

Friday, March 19, 2010

Can you say Cheese Please!

Stocking up on Cheese:

(8) Kraft Shredded Cheese @ $1.49 each
Used (1) $2/2 MQ Blinkie
Used (3) $1/2 MQ Blinkie

(8) Kraft Chunk Cheese @ $1.49 each
Used (4) $1/2 MQ Blinkie

(1) Wheat Thins @ $2.49
Used (1) FREE Wheat Thins Kroger Coupon
(2) $4 off Order

Total OOP: $7.56
Total Savings: $49.05
Percentage Saved: 87%

Publix OOP: $51.59 OUCH!!


My trip today was more out of pocket than I usually spend.

(8) Tombstone Pizzas @ 2 for $5.79
Used (4) $3/2 MQ Tearpad

Navel Oranges @ $2.77
Used (1) $1 off Produce PQ

(2) Yoplait Yogurts @ 20 for $9.00
Used (3) $0.50/6 MQ IP
Used (1) $1 off Dairy Item PQ

Sweet Onions @ $2.32
Used (1) $1 off Produce PQ

(4) David’s Sunflower Seeds @ 5 for $5.00
Used (2) $1/2 MQ IP

(2) Vick’s Dayquil @ $1.29 each
Used (2) $1.50/1 MQ

(2) Wishbone Salad Dressings @ 2 for $2.65
Used (2) 75/1 MQ IP
Used (1) $0.75/2 PQ

(2) Oreo Cakesters @ 2 for $3.39
Used (2) $1/1 MQ IP

(1) Arnold Sandwich Thins @ $2.99
Used (1) $4/1 MQ Houseparty coupon

(1) Puff’s @ $1.99
Used (1) FREE Puff’s WYB (2) Vick’s Products
FREE

(4) Taco Bell Dinner Kits @ 2 for $2.69

(6) Fast Fixin Nuggets @ 2 for $5.99
Used (5) $1/1 MQ IP
Used (4) $1/1 PQ

(6) Lance Crackers @ 2 for $2.89
Used (6) $1/1 MQ IP

(1) Fresh Express Salad Mix @ $2.50
Used (1) $1 off Produce WYB (2) Taco Bell

Bananas @ $3.45
Used (1) $1 off Produce WYB (2) Taco Bell

(6) Uncle Ben’s Rice @ 2 for $1.99
Cashier would not take my coupons


Total OOP: $51.59
Total Savings: $122.59
Percentage Saved: 70%

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Sunday Coupon Preview 3/21/2010


Go here to take a peek at the upcoming coupons in this weekend's paper.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

CVS Cheap Stayfree & Fusion Razors


I purchased everything in the picture for $3.55.

Card #1

(1) Tresemme @ $3.34 (Not Pictured)

(1) 5 Flare Gum @ $0.88 (Filler)

(1) Stride Gum @ $1.29 (Filler)

(1) Frances Caramel @ $0.33 (Filler)

(4) Stayfree @ $3.69 each
Used (2) BOGO MQ 1/3/10 RP
Used (2) MQ $1/1 IP

(1) Fusion Razor @ $8.99
Used (1) $4/1 MQ 2/7/10 PG

Used (1) $4 off $20 Purchase


Total OOP: $0.22 + $1.71 (tax)
Total Savings: $34.63
Percentage Saved: 95%
ECBS Used: $11.99
ECBS Earned: $12.00


Card #2

(1) Fusion Razor @ $8.99 each]
Used (1) $4/1 MQ 2/7/10 PG


Total OOP: $0.99 + $0.63
Total Savings: $11.00
Percentage Saved: 87%
ECBS Used: $4.00
ECBS Earned: $4.00

Monday, March 15, 2010

Photos of My Stock Pile

I have had several ask about my stock pile and how do I feed a family of five on less than $50.00 a week. I finally got the stock pile sorted and organized. This picture is of my stock pile in the basement. I also have a pantry in the kitchen with items we use everyday.

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Rite-Aid $9.95 Profit


I purchased everything in the picture using three transactions. In the end, I made a $9.95 Profit.
Transaction #1

(5) Dawn Hand Renewal @ $0.79 each
Used (5) $1/1 MQ Homemade Simple Books

(4) Band-Aids @ $1.99 each
Used (4) $1/1 MQ 3/14/10 RP

(2) Johnson & Johnson Lotion @ $4.49 each
Used (2) $1/1 MQ 3/14/10 RP
Used (2) $1/1 Store Coupon

(1) Johnson & Johnson Wash @ $4.49
Used (1) $1/1 MQ 3/14/10 RP
Used (1) $1/1 Store Coupon

Visine @ $4.99
Used (1) $2/1 MQ All You Magazine
Used (1) $3/1 Store Coupon

Used (1) $5 off $25 Purchase

Total OOP: $5.77 + $1.74 (Tax)

Transaction #2

(4) Band-Aids @ $1.99 each

(4) Neosporin @ $3.99 each
Used (4) MQ $3/2 WYB Neosporin & Band-Aids

(1) Visine @ $4.99
Used (1) $3/1 MQ All You March
Used (1) $3/1 Store Coupon

Used (1) $5 off $25 Purchase

Total OOP: $4.91 + $1.67 (Tax)
Grand Total for Transactions #1 & #2
Total OOP: $14.05
Will Receive $25.00 SCR
$10.95 PROFIT

Transaction #3

(1) Post Cereal @ $1.88 each
Used (1) $1/1 MQ IP

(1) Trident Layers @ $0.99
Used (1) 75/1 MQ

(1) Cottonelle Toilet Paper @ $5.99 each
Used (1) $1/1 All You February
Used (1) $1/1 Store Coupon

(1) Touch of Gray @ $6.99 each
Used (1) $2/1 MQ IP
Will submit for $6.99 rebate

(2) Herbal Essences @ $2.99
Used (1) FREE Herbal Essences styling product WYB Shampoo, Conditioner, or styling product

Right Guards @ 2 for $4.49
Used (1) $2/2 MQ IP
Used (1) $2/1 Store Coupon

Used (1) $5 off $25 Purchase

Total OOP: $6.58 + $1.38 (Tax)
Grand Total For Transaction #3
After I submit for $6.99 Touch of Gray Rebate
Total OOP: $0.97

Friday, March 12, 2010

Publix OOP: $27.81 - Savings 77%


Sorry! about the dark picture. I was in a hurry to get the Cole's Bread in the freezer. The sales at Publix this week were slim. I went today to use my Rain Check for the Cole's bread and to grab the Butterball Turkey Bacon. I will go back next week and grab more bacon.

(3) Ore-Ida Potatoes @ $3.15 each
Used (1) Peelie FREE Ore-Ida Steam N Mash Potatoes with purchase of (2) Ore-Ida Fries
Used (1) $1/2 MQ IP
= $5.30

(1) Publix Salad Mix @ $2.00
Used (1) PQ $1.00 off any produce item of $1.00 or more
= $1.00

(8) Cole's Bread @ 2 for $2.29
Used (8) 50/1 MQ IP
= $1.16

(1) Bananas @ $2.21
Used (1) PQ $1.00 off any produce item of $1.00 or more
= $1.21

(6) Band-Aid Travel Size @ $0.79 each
Used (3) PQ $1.50/2
Used (6) $1/1 MQ 1/31/10 RP
= - $5.76 (Money Maker)

(6) Yoplait Greek Yogurt @ $1.19 each
Used (6) PQ $1.19/1
Used (4) 30/1 MQ IP
= -$1.20 (Money Maker)

(3) Ken's Honey Mustard @ 2 for $3.29
= $4.94

(8) Butterball Turkey Bacon @ 2 for $2.79
= $11.16

Publix Eggs @ $1.59

(2) Arnold Whole Wheat Sandwich @ 2 for $2.99
Used (2) $4/1 MQ Houseparty Coupon
= -$5.01 (Money Maker)

(6) King Hawaiian Rolls @ $0.99 each
Used (6) $1/1 MQ 12/13/09 RP
= -$0.06 (Money Maker)

(1) Hillshire Farm Lunch Meat @ $3.79
Used (1) 35/1 MQ 2/14/10 RP
= $3.09

(4) Sundown Vitamins @ 3 for $3.59 & 1 for $3.99
Used (2) PQ $6/2
Used (2) $3/2 MQ IP
= -$3.24 (Money Maker)

Flatouts @ 2 for $2.89

(5) David's Sunflower Seeds @ 5 for $5.00

(1) Publix Milk @ $2.28
Used (1) Save $1.00 on milk WYB Sara Lee Bread Tearpad
=$1.28

(1) Sara Lee Bread @ $2.49
Used (1) 55/1 MQ 2/14/10 RP
=$1.94

Total OOP: $27.81
Total Savings: $91.13
Percentage Saved: 77%

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

$25 Kroger Giftcard Giveaway

I Am A Money Magnet is having a giveaway: $25 Kroger Giftcard. With this giftcard you can stock up with Kroger's current promotion The Cart Buster.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Free Sample Kashi

Go here to request your sample. You can choose from three different products:
GOLEAN Crisp!™ Toasted Berry Crumble cereal
TLC® Dark Chocolate Coconut Fruit & Grain bar
GOLEAN Crunch!® Honey Almond Flax cereal
Thanks A Few Short Cuts!

Sunday, March 7, 2010

$10 Publix Giftcard Giveaway

Heather over at Clipping for a Cause is having a giveaway for a $10 Publix Giftcard. Go here and guess the the amount she paid out of pocket for her donation items.


Friday, March 5, 2010

Publix Saved $162.59


I purchased everything in the picture (Edy’s Ice Cream not pictured) for $28.55 with a total savings of $162.59.

(2) Quaker True Delights @ 2 for $2.99
Used (2) 75/1 MQ 2/14/10 RP
= $1.49

(4) Quaker Granola Bars @ 2 for $2.99
Used (2) 75/2 MQ 2/14/10 RP
= $4.48

(4) Country Crock Sides @ 2 for $3.59
Used (4) $1/1 MQ IP
= $3.18

(2) Quaker Oatmeal @ 2 for $3.89
Used (2) $1/1 MQ IP
= $1.89

(2) Ocean Spray Juices @ 2 for $3.25
Used (2) $1/1 MQ IP
= $1.25

(3) Edy’s Ice Cream @ 2 for $5.29
Used (1) $1/1 MQ 1/31/10 SS
Used (1) $2/2 MQ Nestle School Days Made Simple
= $4.94

(4) Yakisoba @ $0.79 each
Used 50/1 MQ 1/3/10 SS
= -$0.84 (Money Maker)

(5) Knox Gelatin @ $1.39 each
Used (5) $4/1 MQ 1/24/10 RP
= -$13.05 (Money Maker)

(6) King Hawaiian 4 ct @ $0.99 each
Used (6) $1/1 MQ 12/13/09 RP
= -$0.06 (Money Maker)

(7) Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegs @ $1.19 each
Used (6) 50/1 MQ 2/7/10 SS
= $2.33

(2) Smucker’s Uncrustables @ $2.00 each
Used (2) $1/1 MQ IP
= $2.00

(4) Sundown Vitamins (1) @ $2.99 & (3) @ $3.29 each
Used (2) $6/2 PQ Used (4) $1/1 MQ 1/24/10 RP
= -$3.14 (Money Maker)

(2) Nyquil @ $1.29 each
Used (2) $1.50/1 MQ 2/7/10 PG
= -$0.42 (Money Maker)

Puff’s @ $1.99
Used (1) MQ Free Puff’s WYB two Vicks products
= FREE

(4) Band-Aid Travel Sizes @ $0.79 each
Used (2) $1.50/2 PQ
Used (4) $1/1 MQ 1/3/10 RP
= -$3.84(Money Maker)

Oscar Mayer Deli Creations @ $2.50 each
Used (1) MQ $1.50/2 ALL You March
Used (2) 75/1 PQ
= $2.00

Kraft Dressings @ 2 for $3.19

(9) Pasta Roni @ 2 for $1.39
Used (3) $1/3 MQ 1/3/10 RP
= $3.26

Potatoes @ $2.49
Used (1) Saved $1.00 on Produce WYB two Kraft Dressings
= $1.49

Zucchini @ $2.70
Used $1.00 WYB any produce item of $1.00 or more PQ
= $1.70

Navel Oranges @ $2.71
Used $1.00 WYB any produce item of $1.00 or more PQ
= $1.71

Tomatoes @ $4.07
Used $1.00 WYB any produce item of $1.00 or more PQ
= $3.07

Kraft Chunk Cheese @ 3 for 5.00
Used (1) $1/2 MQ IP
= $2.33

Kraft Shredded Cheese @ 3 for $5.00
Used (1) $2/2 Blinkie
= $1.33

Sara Lee Bread @ $2.49
Used (1) 55/1 MQ 2/21/10 RP
= $1.94

Publix Gallon Milk @ $2.28
Used (1) Save $1.00 on milk WYB any Sara Lee Fresh Bakery Product
= $1.28

Lunchables @ $1.00 each
Used (2) 75/1 MQ IP
= $0.50

(6) Yoplait Greek Yogurts @ $1.19 each
Used (6) FREE Yoplait Greek Yogurt PQ
= FREE

Total OOP: 24.32 + $4.23 (Tax)
Total Savings: $162.59
Percentage Saved: 85%

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Enter to Win a $25 Publix Giftcard

Go here to enter The Prudent Patron's giveaway for a $25 Publix Giftcard.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

BOGO Starburst Coupon


Become a fan of Starburst on Facebook and you will receive a coupon: Get a FREE pack of Starburst with the purchase of any single serve product!
Thanks I heart Publix!

$1 off Produce WYB (2) Taco Bell Products Publix Coupon

Go here to print Save $1.00 on Publix Produce with the purchase of any two Taco Bell Home Originals products.
Thanks I heart Publix!

Free Sample Beneful Incredibites

Go here to request your free Sample of Beneful IncreditBites.
Thanks A Few Short Cuts!

BOGO Skittles Coupons

Become a fan of Skittles on Facebook and click on the Coupon Rainbow Tab to print your coupon: Get a FREE Bag of Skittles with the purchase of any single serve product!

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

$2 off $10 Purchase Murphy Gas USA

Go here to print $2 off $10.00 or more purchase at Murphy USA. These stations are usually located in front of Walmart.
Thanks Bargain Buggy Blog!