Penny Item 5/31 & 6/1

This week’s penny item is Publix Brand Macaroni & Cheese.

The penny item coupon is valid for use on Sunday and/or Monday. The actual coupon can be found in the ad located in the Sunday paper (usually on the front cover). Florida does not participate in the penny item promotion.

Let me know if your store offers a different item!

Weekly Totals

I am playing catch up…sorry for this being a day late.

I thought I didn’t  do much shopping this week… but once I looked at my spreadsheet–I got more than I thought!  This week was a bit different as I bought items for my son’s T-ball party.  Of course I got some great deals but the cost is not part of my budget as I had funds from the other parents to cover the costs for the supplies.  I am not including those items in my weekly totals…although let me just tell you I was able to completely cater the party for less than $5 per family (food, paper products, drinks, everything!!)  I did splurge a bit—since I bought $30 worth of hamburgers for the party I decided to take advantage of a MIR that I was able to get my hands on.  The MIR is for $15.00  WYB burgers and Bass Ale—works for me! 

I spent $22.15 for $189+worth of products. My savings percentage is 89%…not too shabby.  The starred items were purchased at Kroger.  I had a rain check for the Hormel Pork Roast’s and the Country Time Lemonade is producing catalinas–so I earned $2 in catalinas that I will spend at a later date.  I will also earn the $15 from the Bass MIR and $3 for a MIR for my flowers–so overall I think I had a GREAT week!

Here is what I purchased:
Jennie O Turkey Burgers (Frozen) x 2
Tide (Huge Bottle on Clearance) x 1
Gerber Daisy Bunch x 3
Dixie plates x 4
Pork ($13.65 worth–various packages)
Athenos feta x 1
Philly Cream Cheese x 2
Glad Wrap X 2
Kraft Salad Dressing x 3
Kraft BBQ x 6
Hefty Gripper Trash Bags x 2
Sweet Potatoes X 2
Tomatoes x 3
Lemon x x 1
Lettuce 1
Butternut Squash x 1
Dentastix x 6
Watermelon x 1
J&J Steri-Pads x 4
Vidalia Onions x 5
**Hormel Pork Roast x 5 (7.5 lbs)
**Country Time Lemonade x 4
**Bass Ale 6-pack x 1

How did you do this week?  Since Mister Linky is having issues…use this linky to leave your link or post a comment!!

AJC $1 Off Coupon for 5/31

Leandrea was so kind to tell me that the AJC coupon is back!  For all of you around Metro Atlanta go HERE print your coupon for $1 off this Sunday’s paper (5/31/09).  The coupon is a Kroger coupon but most Publix stores around Atlanta consider Kroger a competitor and will accept it.  It might be a good idea to use the coupon for a Sunday double to get 2 sets of inserts for $1.50.

Thanks Leandrea!!

Coupon Organization

 

I love to see how people organize their coupons.  I have tried several different ways over the past year and a half and I think my current method is what I plan to stick with. I currently use a very large accordion style folder with handles.  I love this organizer because of the handles!  In the past, I used a  3″ ring notebook with a zipper.  The rings had a tendency to mess up which meant my zipper pockets often fell out or just got stuck. Also,  it never failed that my zipper would break (usually at the most inopportune time!).  I often felt like a college kid again carrying around a massive notebook! 

I think  my newest binder is actually quite chic!  At least it has a bit of character and I don’t feel like a school girl.  It is also quite functional.  The latch ensures that each pocket remains intact within the accordion file. At this moment it is packed to capacity and the buckle is hard to close…but once I do the monthy sweep for expireds –it should be a bit more manageable.  Within this accordion file are many plastic zippered pockets.  Each pocket is labeled by category and fit perfectly in the accordion file.    I have some categories further divided and contained within ziplocs inside the pocket.  It just depends on my category whether it will have subcategories.

My categories include: Frozen, Fresh Fruits & Veggies, Refrigerated, Snacks, Breads & Cereals, Starches, Baking, Condiments, Body, Hair, Mouth, Deodorant, Make Up, Fragrance, Cleaners, Paper Products, Baby Products, Meds, Laundry, Restaurants, and Frees/MIR’s.  I cut 2-4 inserts and file them into my binder based on their category.  My remaining inserts remain whole and are filed into a plastic drawer system by date.  I cut at least two sets of inserts because I like to be able to pull a pocket and do a quick survey to see what I have.  Cutting also familiarizes me with what coupons are available.   When I flip through an insert I just don’t attend like I should–cutting, sorting and organizing each coupon helps me remember what I have in my inventory.  I also like the fact that if I happen to be out shopping and come across a clearance rack–I can easily grab a pocket…do a quick scan to determine if I have a coupon to correspond with the clearanced item.  This has often come in VERY handy!  Having a few inserts clipped also means I can help a friend in need whenever necessary! 

This is what works for me–I carry my binder with me almost everywhere I go as you never know when you might spot a deal.  I’d love to see what you all do to keep your coupons organized…

Mister Linky is having issues but you can still link using this linky

Busy Day…

Ok–I know I said I’d have a post about coupon organization today but I have been running like a mad woman!  My 3 year old has his T-ball end of the season party tomorrow and I am team mom…so with all of the million other things I had on my agenda today…something had to give.  I will definitely have something for you all by tomorrow night! 

Better Get Them Before They Are Gone

The end of May is fast approaching –with the end of the month comes the final chance to use (or print) many coupons.  All those fantastic Kraft coupons may be pulled and replaced very soon…so if you haven’t printed all you might need-do it before the month ends (just in case). You an access the coupons.com on my left sidebar or go HERE

The Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, & Box Tops For Education sites will all reset too!

I go through my binder at the end of each month to pull those coupons that are expiring.  The boys and I have a busy day today but I hope to get my binder cleaned out a bit–I am going to try to post some pictures later and describe my organization system since several of you have asked some great questions about coupon storage!

Another Booklet

Yep–Kerry did it again… Here is her latest find:

$1/1 Fiji Water (500ml 6 pack or larger)
$1/2 Nature Sweet cherry tomatoes
$1/1 Weber grill creations seasoning or $1/2 Weber marinade mixes
$1/2 Hass Avacoados
$1/1 Bic Lighter
$3 off beef, chix, or seafood AND a 12-pack or larger of Corona

I am loving that avacado Q! Thanks again Kerry –you are the best!

Joya’s Ma found this one in the wine aisle. It was hanging on a bottle of Sutter Home-called “Build a Better Burger” with “Save upto $7.85! It is very little maybe 2×2 –coupons include :

$1 off beef and wine,
$2 off Colavita Olive Oil,
$1/2 Cape Cod chips,
$.55/1 Johnsonville Brats,
$.55/2 avacados,
$1/1 Bic lighter,
$.75/1 Tabasco brand,
$1/1 Weber seasoning or marinade

Nice find!!

Private Messaging

Since several of you have emailed me and posted in the comment section that you would be interested in trading…I have installed a new feature here on the site. I am still in the process of testing….BUT–I would like to know the interest level.  If you are interested in communicating with others via Private Mail on this site– email me.  I will have to manually set you up as a user. Once I have set you up as a user you will be able to initate trades, ask others direct questions, or contact me directly. 

If interested email me at iheartpublix @ gmail.com  (remove the spaces)  In that email I need you to provide me the username (the name everyone will see), your name, email, and website (if you have one or want it listed).  Once I have you set up I will email you a temporary password that you will change once you log in.

New FLIP’s Are Up & THANKS

I didn’t see any that corresponded with this current sale but there may be a few that might come in handy.  Click the FLIP’s tab above or go HERE

I also wanted to take a minute to THANK all of you who have sent such nice emails and posted great comments.  I am so glad that the site is helping so many of you to save money!  I think all my typing is helping lots of other folks too…I have had fun this morning looking around to see how many sites misspelled the word Famiglia.  I did a funny little test and purposely misspelled a word just to see who all my site is helping   I am glad it is helping so many–I will take it as a compliment.  (I fixed my post but FYI it is not Famigla –it is Famiglia ) I appreciate all of you who gave link backs to my site–THANKS!!

Buy Theirs Get Ours Promo is Going Again

It looks like Publix is offering the promo again this week.  The National Brand Products are:

Special K Red Berries Cereal
-Save $2 on COFFEE, wyb any (1) Kellogg’s Special K Protein Meal Bars & any (1) Kellogg’s Special K Cereal
-Save $2 on MILK, wyb any (1) Kelloggs Special K Cereal (12oz+) & any (1) Kellogg’s Special K Cereal Bars (6ct+)
Special K Strawberry Bars
-Save $2 on COFFEE, wyb any (1) Kellogg’s Special K Protein Meal Bars & any (1) Kellogg’s Special K Cereal
-Save $2 on MILK, wyb any (1) Kelloggs Special K Cereal (12oz+) & any (1) Kellogg’s Special K Cereal Bars (6ct+) 
Quaker Raisin, Date & Walnut Oatmeal
-$1/1 Peelie
-$1/1 Booklet Q
-$1/2 Tearpad

If you buy the National Brand Product you will get the corresponding Publix brand for FREE.  In the past the Publix Brand item has not automatically deducted at check out –so make sure you watch as the items are scanned! I can’t tell by the ad if the promo is good for all flavors or just the ones listed.  Let me know if you find that out!

Here are the Essentials this week (no major changes)

Publix Milk (Gallon) $2.79
Publix Large Eggs (dozen)$.99
Frosted Flakes 14-oz box $1.99
     -$1/2 Blinkie
     -$1/1; $1.50/1 from 04-05-09 RP
     -$1 off Kellogg’s Cereal WYB One Gallon of Milk Tearpad
Publix Sweet Cream Butter salted or Unsalted, 4 Quarters, 16-oz box $1.99
Jones Dairy Farm Sausage Links or Patties, Golden Brown, Asst Varieties 2 for $3.00
     -$1/2 Peelie
Assorted Maxwell House Coffee 11 or 11.5-oz brick $1.99 (Columbian and Decaf Varieties 10.5 to 11.5-oz bag $2.99)
         -$2/2 PRINT
Eggo Waffles Original or Nutri-Grain or Special K, Asst Varieties $1.39
     -$1/2; $.75/2 from 04-05-09 RP
     -$1/1; $.75/1 Booklet/Tearpad Q
Blueberry Muffins, 4 count $1.99
Ocean Spray Juice Cocktail or Juice Drink, Asst Varieties, 64-oz bot. (Excluding 100% Cranberry) $1.99
     -$1/1 Blinkie
     -$1/2 from 04-19-09 RP

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