Thursday, May 6, 2010

Publix Trip: Why I Use Coupons!

I used to take pictures of my shopping trips, but I haven't posted one in a while. And then I figured, "why do y'all care what I'm buying!" So, I just quit doing it. But, tonight was too good not to share. This is a perfect example of why taking the time to clip coupons and organize your shopping trip really pays off. I am so happy with my receipt! I also purchased a $50 BP gas card, so that is included in my total. But, I will not be counting it towards my grocery budget for the week.



Order Total: $95.67
Sales Tax: $8.84
Grand Total: $104.51 (includes a $50 BP Gas Card)
Total Savings: $168.88 (includes $10 from the Gas Card)

What's in my Buggy:

(1) $50 BP Gas Card (for my Disney trip!)
(4) Pillsbury Ready to Bake Cookies
(2) Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sandwiches
(2) Jell-O Pudding
(2) Gallons Publix Milk
(1) 1/2 Gallon Publix Milk
(2) Single Tic Tacs- for Ella :)
(1) Publix Cream of Mushroom
(4) Nabisco 100 Calorie Much Pack (12-pack size)
(3) Special K Low-fat Granola
(2) Cheerios
(2) Cinnamon Toast Crunch
(36) Beech-Nut Baby Food
(1) Publix Hand Sanitizer
(1) Publix Cocoa Butter
(2) Double Stuffed Oreos
(1) Jumbo Bath Puff
(1) Emerald Almonds
(5) Oscar Mayer Deli Lunch Meat
(4) Eight O'Clock Coffee
(2) Hellman's Light Mayo
(6) Pop-tarts
(6) Ears of Corn
(1) Pineapple
(3) Apples
(1) Broccoli
(1) Green Bell Pepper
(1) Strawberries


Yes, so ALL of that food practically cost me $45 plus tax! Can you believe it?!?


Coupons I used:

(1) $10/50 Winn Dixie
(1) $10 off $50 BP Gas Card WYB $25 Groceries Publix Q
(2) $1/2 Pillsbury Cookies MQ
(2) $.75/1 Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sandwich MQ
(2) $.60 Jell-O MQ
(2) $1/1 Milk WYB 1 Kellogg's Cereal MQ
(1) $1/1 Dairy Item Publix Q
(1) FREE 1/2 Gallon milk WYB 2 Nabisco Cookies MQ
(1) B1G1 FREE Single Tic Tacs MQ
(2) B1G1 FREE Nabisco 100-Calorie Packs MQ
(2) $1/1 Kellogg's Low-Fat Granola MQ
(1) $1.50/3 Kellogg's products Target Q
(2) $.55/1 Cheerios MQ
(2) $.55/1 Cinnamon Toast Crunch MQ
(2) $1.50/8 Beech-Nut Baby Food Publix Q
(1) FREE Publix Hand Sanitizer Publix Q
(1) FREE Publix Cocoa Butter Publix Q
(1) FREE Nabisco Cookie WYB 1 Nabisco Cookie & 1 Gallon Milk MQ
(4) $1/1 Oscar Mayer Lunch Meat Publix Q
(5) $2/1 Oscar Mayer Lunch Meat MQ
(2) $2/2 Eight O'clock Coffee MQ
(1) $1/2 Hellman's Mayo Target Q
(2) $1/3 Kellogg's Pop-tarts MQ
(2) $3 RR from Walgreens


8 comments:

  1. Way to go Alaina!! Boy do we need a Publix!

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  2. Wait a minute, so you are heading back to disney?!

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  3. I always use printable coupons and save lots on my weekly shopping. I saved $1 on Langers juice and VELVEETA Shells & Cheese Cup, Save $1.00 On 1 Axe 12 oz. Hydrating Shower Gel and Get ONE FREE up to $1.30. These coupons are available on clickmycoupon.com.

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  4. loyoo3- Yes, I am heading back to Disney. This time alone, without kids, and a friend of mine! We are "Dining Through Disney"! We are literally going to eat our way through Disney at some fabulous restaurants. I am going to take pictures and update posts through the blog! We're going over the Memorial Day weekend!

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  5. Do you shop the sales for your meat or do you buy your meat in bulk once a month. I feel like the meat is what always up my grocery bill! I've been trying to make very healthy meals and I feel like everything that is calls for is never on sale!

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  6. I shop the sales for my meat. I cook mainly with chicken breasts and ground beef. I think they both freeze well, so when I find a sale I stock up! Last week Publix had their chicken breasts $1.99 lb. so I bought a lot and froze them. I do the same with the ground beef, but I freeze it in zippy bags in 1 lb. portions. If I see good prices on different meats (pork, steak, etc.) I will buy it and cook it that week. If I'm in a pinch and the sales don't look good, I head to Sam's. Check out this post on I Heart Publix for good meat prices:

    http://www.iheartpublix.com/index.php/2010/05/ask-i-heart-publix-6/

    Its the last question in that post. Hope this helps!

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  7. Well, you will have to let me know some of the yummy places that you try. I am trying to make our dinner reservations now for our trip in Sept. Hopefully AC won't be terrified of the characters!

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