Oh you guys…I had a fantastic day!
First, I got to sub for my favorite teacher.
Picture this…a clean classroom with lime green walls.
It sounds a little strange (the green walls, I mean), but it’s really quite eye-catching and endearing.
My students were attentive as we listened to The Scarlett Ibis. It’s a short story that takes you through a range of emotions.
Then, coupons in hand, I went shopping!!
Woo Hoo!
I just HAVE to share the deals I got today!
First was Publix…
Ragu – $1.29
Used: $.55 mfg AND $.75/2 Target coupon
Spent: $.37 per jar
Popsicles – B1G1 @ $3.99
Used: $1 mfg AND $.75 Target coupons
Spent: $.25 per box
Ball Park Franks – B1G1 @ $4.09
Used: $1 mfg
Spent: $1.55 per pkg
Sara Lee Hamburger Buns – $3.19 (not on sale)
Used: Buy 2 Ball Park Franks get Sara Lee Buns FREE
Spent: NOTHING! FREE item!!
Ritz Crackerfuls – 2/$4
Used: $1 mfg AND $1 Harveys coupon
Spent: NOTHING! FREE items!!
Publix Reusable Bag – $.99
Used: $.99 coupon
Spent: NOTHING! FREE item!
Grand Total Spent: $4.31
Total Saved: $32.84
Percent Saved: 87%
Then, I went to Target…
A shout-out to my mother-in-law, who came across more coupons and passed them along!
Chef Michael’s Dry Food – $4.26
Used: $3 mfg AND $1.50 Target coupon
Spent: NOTHING! This was a MONEYMAKER of $.24!!!
Chef Michael’s Wet Food – $.84
Used: B1G1 mfg AND B1G1 Target coupon (the Target coupon actually took off $1 – go figure)
Spent: NOTHING!!! Both cans were FREE!
I bought a little something extra to get the total over 0 because the store’s system won’t allow negative amounts.
Grand Total Spent: $1.23
Total Saved: $6.67
Percentage Saved: 84% (this is misleading only because of the extra item I purchased)
After running to Target, I spoke to my mother-in-law, who mentioned another deal at Publix, so back I went since my ads run Wednesdays through Tuesdays (this was the last day)…
Publix recently put out Toss for Cash coupon booklets.
The coupons inside are STORE coupons, which means that you can stack mfg coupons with them.
The one I was interested in was the $3 when you buy 1 40oz Heinz Ketchup AND 2 Ore Ida Tater Tots or Fries.
This week, the ketchup is on sale 2/$4…a GREAT deal on its own.
My mother-in-law had figured out that by purchasing the smallest box of fries ($1.13), she could get the threesome for $1.26.
Good deal, eh? Especially when you consider that the ketchup is regularly $4.58.
This was right up my alley because the Mr. had specifically requested this brand of ketchup. I’ll use whatever is cheapest for cooking, but it’s gotta be Heinz for hamburgers, hot dogs, and fries. Trust me…we’ve done blindfolded taste tests before.
Anyhoo…
Before I left home, I googled for mfg coupons for both products but came up empty.
I figured it was a great deal without additional coupons, so off I went.
I got to the freezer section, and what did I find?
A blinkie (a machine that spits out coupons)…suctioned to the glass door.
What was in the blinkie?
Mfg coupons for Ore Ida fries.
No kidding.
The coupons were $1/4.
Before leaving home, I had clipped four Publix coupons, so I had already planned on purchasing eight boxes of fries.
This coupon saved me an additional $.50 per “threesome,” taking my total from $1.26 to $.76.
Yeah.
I felt like I’d won the Lotto.
Ok…maybe not quite as good as that but pretty darned close.
I HAD to call my mother-in-law on the spot.
She was astounded because she had visited two Publix stores today and never saw the blinkies.
Grand Total Spent: $3.04
Total Savings: $19.56
Percentage Saved: 87%
Total for the Day: $8.56
Guess what we’re having for dinner?
Hamburgers, hot dogs, fries, and corn on the cob. If you only include what I bought today, I’ll be feeding my family dinner and lunch for a few days for less than $10.
Oh, and the dogs?
They’re eating Filet Mignon.
Living like royalty, I say.
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