Tobins' Tastes: Saved 81% and $170 At Publix

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Saved 81% and $170 At Publix

Got everything in all three pictures for under $50. Saved $170

Today's Publix trip was so HUGE that I needed three different pictures to show it all. I saved $170 and had close to $10 in MONEYMAKERS and lots of items under $1! I also was able to use two $5/$30 Target printable coupons too.

Today's trip was almost a disaster. I actually spent a decent amount of time getting everything ready for this trip and I had an extensive list with prices, coupons, totals and the breakdown of what went in each transaction. When I walked into Publix, I realized that my list was sitting on the counter at home. I really didn't feel like going back to get it so I just winged it. Shockingly I actually got everything on my list and manged to get it all worked out in my head. Not gonna lie, I am pretty proud of myself : )

Too much to all fit in one pic

The most exciting part of my shopping trip was finding that my Publix started carrying the the trial sized Crest White Strips again! I hadn't seen them since my crazy moneymaking Valentine's Day shopping trip. They weren't on clearance like they were in February but they still made me $1 each. I have tons of $7 off coupons (without the travel sized exclusion wording) but I only used eight due to the 4 like coupons per transaction limit and not wanting to split my trip up more than twice.


We are having a big Christmas party on Friday so I stocked up on tons of stuff for that as well as items for all the dishes and desserts I will be bringing to all of Christmas dinners and parties we are invited to.

We actually have a dinner party or family event every night from now until December 26th so we didn't need any fresh veggies or fruit. I wanted to grab some of the great deals on meat right now but our freezer is still too full with our stockpile and party prep so I am going to have to wait on those. My cart was actually overflowing so it's probably good that I skipped the big turkey and ham I was thinking of.

Since I never went to Publix last Thursday today's trip used my grocery cash from that budget and then I will be hitting up Publix one last time this Thursday or Friday to get the fresh items for our party.

Breakdown of today's Publix trip:
Total retail value: $209.10
Total spent: $38.74
Total saved: $170.36
Percent saved: 81%

 What I got with sale/coupon match ups:
  • 8 boxes of Crest White Strips (2 count), retails for $5.99 each
    • Used eight (in two transactions) $7 off coupons from inside past white strip and crest toothpaste boxes
    • Made them ALL FREE plus an $8 MONEYMAKER
  •  1 bottle of Clear Scalp for Men Shampoo and Clear Scalp Conditioner, retails for $4.99 each
  •  3 tubs of Smart Balance Spread, retails for $2.50 each, on sale for $1.50 each
    • Used a $3/3 coupon from the Smart Balance Website (have to send e-cards)
    • Stacked with three $1 off Publix coupons from the All the Trimmings Booklet
    • Made them all FREE plus a $1.50 MONEYMAKER
  •  2 Coffeemate Natural Bliss Creamers, retails for $2.51 each, on sale for $1.67 each
    • Used two $1.50 off coupons from Facebook
    • Made them .17 cents each
  •  6 Chobani Greek Yogurts, retails for $1.33, on sale for $1 each
    • Used six .60 cents off coupons from a "Happy Holidays" email from Chobani
    • Made them .40 cents each
  •  2 bags of Pretzel Crisps, retails for $3.29 each, on sale BOGO, made them $1.65 each
  • 1 half gallon of Silk Almond Milk, retails for $3.49, on sale for $2.50
  • 4 boxes of Scotties Tissues, retails for $1.25 each, on sale BOGO (.63 cents each)
    • Used two $1/2 coupons (not sure if they are still available)
    • Made it .13 cents a box
  • 4 two cup bags of Sargento Shredded Cheddar Cheese, retails for $4.19 each, on sale for $3.00 each
  • 2 dozen Publix Eggs, retails for $2.09
  •  2 packages of Nestle Tollhouse Ultimate Frozen Cookie Dough, retails for $3.59 each, on sale BOGO ($1.79 each)
    • Used two .75 cents off coupons from the 10/7 RP
    • Made them $1.04 each
  •  2 packages of Texas Toast Croutons, retails for $1.69 each, on sale BOGO made them .84 cents each
  • 6 cans of Campbell's Great for Cooking Cream of Chicken Soup, retails for $1.33 each, on sale BOGO (.66 cents each)
    • Used a $1/5 coupon
    • Stacked with a $2/4 Publix Best Meals Happen At Home Email coupon
    • Made them .17 cents each
  •  4 bags of Ore-Ida frozen potatoes, retails for $3.89 a bag, on sale BOGO ($1.94 each)
    • Used two $1/2 coupons from the 12/9 SS
    • Made them $1.44 a bag
  •  2 boxes of Duncan Hines Cake Mix, retails for $2.05 each, on sale BOGO, made them $1.02 each
  • 4 boxes of Chex Cereal, retails for $3.79 each, on sale BOGO ($1.89 each)
  •  2 two pound bags of Publix Rice, retails for $1.89 a bag, on sale for .99 cents a bag
  • 1 pound package of Smithfield Thick Cut Bacon, retails for $6.19, on sale for $3.34
    • Used a $1 off coupon from the 11/11 SS
    • Made it $2.34
  •  1 five pound bag of Gold Medal Better for Bread Flour, retails for $3.19, on sale for $1.99
    • Used a .25 cents off coupon from Facebook
    • Made it $1.74
  •  2 one pound bags of Publix Black Beans, retails for $1.89 each, on sale for .99 cents each
  • 2 bags of Cape Cod potato chips, retails for $3.79, on sale BOGO ($1.89 each)
  • 2 tubs of Athenos Feta Cheese, retails for $4.99 each, on sale BOGO, made them $2.49 each
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