No Inserts This Weekend

Remember that due to the holiday weekend there will not be any coupon inserts in the newspapers on Sunday!  After this week at Publix I NEED the break!!

Bloom $10/40

For all of you whose Publix considers Bloom a competitor… HERE is a coupon for $10 off a $40 transaction.  This coupon is valid 5/20-5/26–perfect to use with the SUPER ad this week!!

FREE Oscar Mayer Jumbo Beef Franks

Go HERE to request your FREE pack of Oscar Mayer Jumbo Beef Franks–better hurry my guess is this one will be gone quickly!

Thanks Jodi

Blue Bunny Deal

Go HERE to learn how Blue Bunny will pay you to purchase their Aspen or Sedona Frozen Yogurt Granola Novelties.  Purchase must be made this weekend (5/23-5/25).  I can not guarantee that Publix carries this brand but if you find out let me know!!

SUPER DEALS 5/21-5/27 (5/20-5/26 in some areas)

These are what I see as the SUPER DEALS for the new ad –let me know if you spot any other ones!!

Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread or Cream Cheese, Assorted Varieties, 8-oz tub 4 for $5.00
-$1/2 PRINT
-$.75/1 Sundried Tomato & Basil Or Spinach & Artichoke Flavors Only PRINT
-$.55/1 Cheese Loves Company
-$.55/1 Cheese Loves Company
-$1/1 Grape Magazine Summer ’09
With the Grape Mag Q–each tub is $.25

Dixie Plates or Bowls, Selected Varieties, 20 to 48-ct pkg BOGO $2.99
-$1/2; $.50/1 from 05-10-09 RP
-$.35/1; $1/2 from 03-15-09 RP
-Save $1 wyb Dixie Ultra plates AND 1 pkg Dixie napkins from Summer Savings Booklet
-$1/1 Target IP PRINT
-Free Napkins WYB Dixie Plates Peelie
FREE Plates and Napkins with TWO $.50/1 Q’s combined with A Target IP plus a peelie!!

Oscar Mayer Beef Franks, Regular, Light, Bun Length, XXL, or Jumbo, 16-oz-pkg BOGO $3.99
-$1/2 PRINT (no more prints available)
-$1/2 from 05-10-09 SS
-$1/2 Target Q from 04-19-09 SS
-$1/2; $1/1 Blinkie
-Any ONE Store Brand Hot Dog Buns Free WYB (2) Packages Of Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs Tearpad
-$1/1 in Kraft Food & Family Summer ’09 (It was not in my copy)
Use the $1/2 MQ with the $1/2 Target Q to pay $1 per pack of hot dogs–use free bun tearpad Q if you have it!
If you are one of the lucky ones with the $1/1 Q…combined with the Target Q –you pay $.50 per pack!

 Kraft American Cheese Singles, Yellow or White, 12-oz pkg BOGO $2.59
-$1/1  Cheese 2% milk (I pulled the link as I cannot guarantee this to be an accurate match up– I will re-post if it does indeed match)  
-$1/2 PRINT
-$1/2 Target Q from 4/19/09 SS 
Combine the $1/1 MQ with the Target Q to get two packs of cheese for FREE (possible overage)

 Edy’s Ice Cream or Frozen Yogurt, Assorted Varieties, 1.5-qt ctn BOGO $4.99
-$2/1 FLIP PRINT  
Use the Flip to get ice cream for $.50

 Aunt Jemima Breakfast Entrees, Scrambled Eggs and Bacon or Sausage with Hash Brown Potatoes or Pancakes and Sausage, or Sausage and Egg, 5.25 to 6.8-oz box BOGO $1.79
-$1/2 from 05-03-09 SS
-$1/4 Blinkie (thanks Amy) 
Using the Q you get two boxes for $.79

Kraft Mayonnaise or Miracle Whip Dressing, Assorted Varieties, 32-oz jar BOGO $4.29
-$1/1 PRINT
-$1/1 Target IP PRINT
-$1/1 from 04-26-09 SS
-$2 off Produce WYB 2 participating Kraft Products – Kraft Dressing (16 oz), Kraft Mayo Mayonnaise or Miracle whip Dressing (24-32 oz)
-$2 off Fresh meat /poultry when you buy Kraft Dressing (16 oz) and any Two other participating products. Participating products are A.1., Kraft BBQ Sauce, Miracle Whip, Kraft Real Mayo and Kraft Dressing.
-$1/2; $1.50/2 Peelie
-$1/2 Miracle Whip Traditional Family Recipes with a Twist
-$.75/1 Miracle Whip in Kraft Foof & Family Summer ’09
Combine the MQ IP and one Target IP to get each bottle for $.15

Kraft or Seven Seas Dressing or Good Season, Assorted Varieties 14 or 16-oz bot (Excluding South Beach Living) BOGO $2.99
-$1/1 PRINT
-$2 off Produce WYB 2 participating Kraft Products – Kraft Dressing (16 oz), Kraft Mayo Mayonnaise or Miracle whip Dressing (24-32 oz)
-$2 off Freshpoultry/meat when you buy Kraft Dressing (16 oz) and any Two other participating products. Participating products are A.1., Kraft BBQ Sauce, Miracle Whip, Kraft Real Mayo and Kraft Dressing.
-$1.50/1 from 05-10-09 SS
-$1/1 Tearpad
-$1/1 Target IP PRINT
-$1/1 Sunset, April 2009
-$1/1 in Kraft Food & Family Summer ’09
Use the $1.50/1 to get each bottle for FREE (or combine the MQ IP’s  with the Target IP to get it Free with possible overage)–Use the meat or Produce tearpad Q’s for an even better deal!

Kraft Barbecue Sauce, Assorted Varieties, 16.25 to 28-oz bot BOGO $1.39
-$1/2 Traditional Family Recipes with a Twist
-$.35/1 peelie
-$.75/1; $1/2 from 05-03-09 SS
-$1/1 PRINT
-$2 off  Fresh meat /pooultry when you buy Kraft Dressing (16 oz) and any two other participating products. Participating products are A.1., Kraft BBQ Sauce, Miracle Whip, Kraft Real Mayo and Kraft Dressing.
Use the $.75/1 and get each bottle for FREE  (plus possible overage)–use  the meat tearpad Q’s in addition to get an even BETTER deal!

A.1. Steak Sauce, Assorted Varieties 10-oz bot BOGO $4.19
-$1/1 PRINT
-$2/1 from 05-10-09 SS
-$1/2 Racing Winner’s Circle Celebration
-$1 off Beef WYB A.1.
-$2 off  Fresh meat when you buy Kraft Dressing (16 oz) and any two other participating products. Participating products are A.1., Kraft BBQ Sauce, Miracle Whip, Kraft Real Mayo and Kraft Dressing.
Use the $2/1 and get each bottle for $.10 –use any of the meat tearpad Q’s in addition to get an even BETTER deal!

 Kellogg’s Pop Tarts, Assorted Varieties, 8-ct, 14 to 15.2-oz box BOGO $2.39
-$1/2 from 04-05-09 RP
-$1/1 Peelie
Using $1/1 Peelie you pay $.20 per box.  Those with $1/2 get two boxes for $1.39

Mueller’s Pasta, Assorted Varieties, 12 or 16-oz pkg BOGO $1.29
-$1/3 PRINT
-$.55/2 Noodles from 3/01/09 SS   
Use the $1/3 to pay approx $.31 per box of pasta

 Ragu Pasta Sauce, Assorted Varieties, 16 to 26.3-oz jar BOGO $2.19
-$.30/1 $.60/1; $1.25/3 $.60/2 from 05-17-09 RP
-$.75/1 from Making Life Better
-$1/3; $.30/1 1.25/3 from 04-05-09 Unilever
-$.75 Family Is It’s Own Reward
Using $.75/1 you pay $.35 per jar

Helluva Good! Sour Cream Dip, French Onion, Bodacious Onion, or Bacon Horseradish, 12-oz tub BOGO $2.00
-$.50/1 from 5/17/09 SS
-$.50/1 PRINT (thanks Lisa)
Use either Q–when doubled each dip is FREE  

Nabisco Baked Snack Crackers or Wheat Crackers, Assorted Varieties, 7 to 10-oz box BOGO $3.25
-$1/1 Wheat Thins PRINT
-BOGO Wheat Thins Artisans from 03-15-09 SS    
Use  $1/1 MQ’s and each box is $.63. If Artisan are included…FREE crackers!

Pedigree Denta Stix for Dogs or Jumbone, Assorted Varieties, 6 to 7.4-oz pkg BOGO $3.79
-$2.50/1 from 04-19-09 RP
-$2.50/1 PRINT or PRINT or HERE 
-$1/1 Blinkie
-$1/1 from 03-08-09 RP
-$1.50/1 Peelie & Single Page Flyer
Using the $2.50 Q –each item is FREE (possible overage)

Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread or Cream Cheese, Assorted Varieties, 8-oz tub 4 for $5.00
-$1/2 PRINT
-$.75/1 Sundried Tomato & Basil Or Spinach & Artichoke Flavors Only PRINT
-$.55/1 Cheese Loves Company
Using the $.75/1 each item is $.50

Kingsford Charcoal Briquets, The Original or Mesquite or 100% All Natural Competition Briquets, 12 to 18-lb bags $6.99
-$2 off the other white meat wyb and 13.5lb + Kingsford or Kingsford Matchlight charcoal and any one KC Masterpiece BBQ sauce- Turn up the music fire up the grill
-$1/1 Peelie
-Free KC Masterpiece BBQ Sauce WYB (1) Kingsford Charcoal or Kingsford Match Light, Any 9 Lbs. +
-$3/1 “Summer is Here”/Top Chef booklet
-Save $2 at the Meat Counter with the purchase of Kingsford charcoal (18 lb.) or Kingsford Match Light Charcoal (13.5 lb.)
-$6 off The Other White Meat (pork) WYB Kingsford Any 13.5 Lbs. + And (1) Of The Following Participating Brands: Ball Park Franks, Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing, Glad Products, KC Masterpiece Product, Or Vlasic Pickles Or Relish     PRINT or   PRINT
-$3 off Publix Fresh Pork WYB (1) Kingsford Or Kingsford Matchlight Charcoal, Any 13.5 Lb 
-$4 off WYB Kingsford Match Light Charcoal, Any 13.5 Oz. +  And (1) Package Of Beef
Tons of SUPER options here–Here is my favorite:
Buy 1 Charcoal @ $6.99
Buy $6 Fresh Pork
Buy 1 Glad Wrap @ $1
Buy 1 KC Masterpiece BBQ (make sure this addition is OK with your store)
-$6 off Pork Q
-$1/1 Glad Q
-$3/1 Summer is Here Q
-Free KC Masterpiece Q (check to make sure this is OK)
TOTAL for all products is approx:$3.99

Glad Cling Wrap 100 square feet 2 for $2.00
-$1/2 from 04-05-09 RP
-$1/2 Tearpad
-$1/2 Fire Up the Grill Booklet
-$1/1 Summer is Here Booklet
FREE Glad Wrap with the $1/1

Johnson & Johnson First Aid Products (various prices)
-$2/2 any J&J Red Cross First Aid Items PUBLIX Q
-$3/2 Tearpad and Blinkie
-$1/1  from 5/17/09 P&G
Use the $2/2 Publix Q with the $3/2 MQ to get many items FREE or Super Cheap!

8 pk Pepsi Product 12 oz can bogo up to $2.99 **Check your ad–only in select areas
-B2G1 Dr Pepper Publix Store Q (in Yellow Advantage Flyer)
What A deal …purchase 6 and pay for one using the Adv Flyer Q!! I wish I had this deal in my area!

Cover Girl Products
-$2/1 Any Cover Girl or Queen Item Publix Q (Green Adv Buy Flyer)
-$1/1 from 5/3/09 PG
-$2/1 CG Lip Product from 5/17/09 P&G
Many Items super cheap or Free when you combine the Publix Q with the MQ–Thanks Tanya

Danimals Smoothie on sale 2 for $2.49
Use $1/1 from 03-01-09 SS– Each pkg is $.25

McCormick Grill Mates Marinade Packets are $1
-Use the $.50/1 from 05-03-09 RP to get FREE Marinades

Hefty Garbage Bags are $3.69 (at my store)
Use $1/1 Target IP PRINT with $1/1 from 05-17-09 RP–CHEAP trash bags!!

Join me at  BeCentsAble’s Grocery Gathering

Weekly Ad 5/21-5/27 (5/20-5/26 in some areas)

This ad is from Metro Atlanta -remember prices vary by region
This may be the best ad I have seen in quite a while! 

BOGO’s

Deli Iced or Green Tea, Assorted Varieties 1-gal bot BOGO $2.39

Medium Shrimp Ring, Medium Cooked Shrimp and Cocktail Sauce, Shrimp 12-oz, Sauce, 6-oz, 18-oz package BOGO $11.99
-$1 off meat or seafood–Publix Art Calendar Q

Lay’s Potato Chips, Assorted Varieties, 10.5 to 13.25-oz bag (Excluding Baked!, Light, and Natural) BOGO $3.99
-Save $2.00 on any Lay’s 15 oz dip with purchase of 2 bags of Lay’s potato chips any flavor/varieties 11 oz or larger Tearpad
-Save $1.00 on Produce WYB One (1) Bag of Lay’s Potato Chips Tearpad
-$2 off Sara Lee Buns or Bread when you buy any two (2) 9.5 oz or larger bags or Lay’s Potato Chips and/or Frito’s Corn Chips or any one (1) 36-count Multipack Sara Lee Bread Teaprad
-$2 off  WYB Any (1)Frito-Lay Baked Snacks 8 3/4 Oz. + Bag And (2) Lay’s Brand Potato Chips, Any 10 1/2 Oz. + Bags Tearpad
-$1 off bread WYB Lay’s Potato Chips, Any (1) Bag And (1) Bag Of Sunchips Snacks Tearpad

Oscar Mayer Beef Franks, Regular, Light, Bun Length, XXL, or Jumbo, 16-oz-pkg BOGO $3.99
-$1/2 PRINT
-$1/2 from 05-10-09 SS
-$1/2 Target Q from 04-19-09 SS
-$1/2; $1/1 Blinkie
-Any ONE Store Brand Hot Dog Buns Free WYB (2) Packages Of Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs Tearpad
-$1/1 in Kraft Food & Family Summer ‘09 (It was not in my copy)

Mr & Mrs. T Drink Mix, Bloody Mary, Rich & Spicy Bloody Mary, Strawberry Daiquiri, Pina Colada, or Margarita, 64-oz bot BOGO $5.99

Curly’s Chicken or Pork with BBQ Sauce, 18-oz tub BOGO $5.69
-$1/1 PRINT

Blackberries, 12-oz pkg BOGO $4.99

New England Coffee, Assorted Varieties, 9 to 12-oz bag BOGO $5.79
-$1/1 PRINT

Helluva Good! Sour Cream Dip, French Onion, Bodacious Onion, or Bacon Horseradish, 12-oz tub BOGO $2.00
-$.50/1 from 5/17/09 SS
-$.50/1 PRINT (thanks Lisa)

Kraft Cheez Whiz Cheese Dip, Original or Squeezable Spread, 12 or 15-oz pkg BOGO $3.89
-$3 off Pasta WYB 2 of the following: Velveeta Pasteurized Processed Cheese (32 oz & larger) Kraft 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese (8 oz) Cheez Whiz Process Cheese (15oz) Tearpad

Kraft American Cheese Singles, Yellow or White, 12-oz pkg BOGO $2.59
-$1/1  Cheese 2% milk PRINT 
-$1/2 PRINT
-$1/2 Target Q from 4/19/09 SS  

Edy’s Ice Cream or Frozen Yogurt, Assorted Varieties, 1.5-qt ctn BOGO $4.99
-$2/1 FLIP PRINT 

Popsicle Ice Pops or Fudgesicle or Creamsicle, Assorted Varieties 21.6 to 39.6-oz box BOGO $3.99
-$1/1 from Family Is It’s Own Reward Booklet

Contessa Shrimp Scampi, on the Bar-B, Coconut, Whisky Jack, or Marsala, 10-12-oz pkg. BOGO $6.79
  -$1.50/2 PRINT

Freschetta Pizza, Assorted Varieties 12.6 to 30.5-oz box (Excluding PizzAmore Varieties) BOGO $5.99
-$1/1 from 03-01-09 SS

Farm Rich Cheese Sticks or Mozzarella Bites, Quesadilla Slices, or Panini, Assorted Varieties 20 to 28-oz bag BOGO $7.69
-$.75/1 PRINT 
-$1/1 Family Circle, Hallmark, Woman’s Day, LHJ February 2009

Cole’s Garlic Bread, Zesty or Butter Flavored; or Breadsticks or Garlic Toast Slices: Regular or Cheese, 9 to 16-oz pkg. BOGO $2.79
-$.50/1 PRINT

Bagels, 4-ct, Assorted Flavors, Plain, Egg, Wheat, Cinnamon Raisin, or Onion BOGO $1.59

Quaker Instant Grits, Assorted Varieties, 12-pk, 12-oz box BOGO $2.79

Aunt Jemima Syrup, Assorted Varieties, 24-oz bot BOGO $3.79
-$1/2 PRINT
-$1/2 from 05-03-09 RP

Lender’s Bagels, Assorted Varieties, Pre-Sliced, 6-ct bag BOGO $1.79
-$1/3 Blinkie

Aunt Jemima Breakfast Entrees, Scrambled Eggs and Bacon or Sausage with Hash Brown Potatoes or Pancakes and Sausage, or Sausage and Egg, 5.25 to 6.8-oz box BOGO $1.79
-$1/2 from 05-03-09 SS
-$1/4 Blinkie (thanks Amy)

Kraft Mayonnaise or Miracle Whip Dressing, Assorted Varieties, 32-oz jar BOGO $4.29
-$1/1 PRINT
-$1/1 Target IP PRINT
-$1/1 from 04-26-09 SS
-$2 off Produce WYB 2 participating Kraft Products – Kraft Dressing (16 oz), Kraft Mayo Mayonnaise or Miracle whip Dressing (24-32 oz)
-$2 off Fresh meat when you buy Kraft Dressing (16 oz) and any Two other participating products. Participating products are Kraft BBQ Sauce, Miracle Whip, Kraft Real Mayo and Kraft Dressing.
-$1/2; $1.50/2 Peelie
-$1/2 Miracle Whip Traditional Family Recipes with a Twist
-$.75/1 Miracle Whip in Kraft Foof & Family Summer ‘09

Kraft or Seven Seas Dressing or Good Season, Assorted Varieties 14 or 16-oz bot (Excluding South Beach Living) BOGO $2.99
-$1/1 PRINT
-$2 off Produce WYB 2 participating Kraft Products – Kraft Dressing (16 oz), Kraft Mayo Mayonnaise or Miracle whip Dressing (24-32 oz)
-$2 off Fresh meat when you buy Kraft Dressing (16 oz) and any Two other participating products. Participating products are Kraft BBQ Sauce, Miracle Whip, Kraft Real Mayo and Kraft Dressing.
-$1.50/1 from 05-10-09 SS
-$1/1 Tearpad
-$1/1 Target IP PRINT
-$1/1 Sunset, April 2009
-$1/1 in Kraft Food & Family Summer ‘09

Kraft Barbecue Sauce, Assorted Varieties, 16.25 to 28-oz bot BOGO $1.39
-$1/2 Traditional Family Recipes with a Twist
-$.35/1 peelie
-$.75/1; $1/2 from 05-03-09 SS
-$1/1 PRINT
-$2 off Fresh meat when you buy Kraft Dressing (16 oz) and any two other participating products. Participating products are Kraft BBQ Sauce, Miracle Whip, Kraft Real Mayo and Kraft Dressing.

A.1. Steak Sauce, Assorted Varieties 10-oz bot BOGO $4.19
-$1/1 PRINT
-$2/1 from 05-10-09 SS
-$1/2 Racing Winner’s Circle Celebration
-$1 off Beef WYB A.1.
-$2 off  Fresh meat when you buy Kraft Dressing (16 oz) and any two other participating products. Participating products are A.1., Kraft BBQ Sauce, Miracle Whip, Kraft Real Mayo and Kraft Dressing.

Mt Olive Pickles, Selected Varieties, 16 to 46-oz jar or 4-pk 3.7-oz cont. BOGO $2.79
-$1/2,; $.75/1; $.55/1; $1/2  hangtags

Kellogg’s Pop Tarts, Assorted Varieties, 8-ct, 14 to 15.2-oz box BOGO $2.39
-$1/2 from 04-05-09 RP
-$1/1 Peelie

Mueller’s Pasta, Assorted Varieties, 12 or 16-oz pkg BOGO $1.29
-$1/3 PRINT

Ragu Pasta Sauce, Assorted Varieties, 16 to 26.3-oz jar BOGO $2.19
-$.30/1 $.60/1; $1.25/3 $.60/2 from 05-17-09 RP
-$.75/1 from Making Life Better
-$1/3; $.30/1 1.25/3 from 04-05-09 Unilever
-$.75 Family Is It’s Own Reward

Betty Crocker Supreme Brownie Mix, Assorted Varieties, 19.8 to 22.5-oz box or Dessert Bar Mix, 19.5-oz box BOGO $2.69
-$1/2 from 05-10-09 SS
-$.50/2 PRINT
-$.50/2 PRINT
-$1.00 off Publix Ice Cream WYB 2 Betty Crocker Supreme Brownie Mix
-$1/2 Tearpad
-$1/2 Dinner Made Easy booklet

Bush’s Best Baked Beans or Grillin’, Assorted Varieties 22 or 28-oz can BOGO $2.29

Green Giant Canned Vegetables, Assorted Varieties, 11 to 15.25-oz can (Excluding Specialty Corn Varieties, Three Bean Salad and Asparagus) BOGO $1.29

Near East Rice Pilaf or Couscous or Taboule or Whole Grain Blends, Assorted Varieties 5.25 to 10-oz box BOGO $2.19

Nabisco Baked Snack Crackers or Wheat Crackers, Assorted Varieties, 7 to 10-oz box BOGO $3.25
-$1/1 Wheat Thins PRINT
-BOGO Wheat Thins Artisan Cheese Crackers 3/15/09 SS

Orville Redenbacher’s Gourmet Popping Corn, Assorted Varieties, 12 to 30-oz pkg BOGO $4.89
-$1/2; $.50/1 from 05-17-09 SS
-$.50/1 from 04-19-09 SS
-$1/1 “get more for less” Target mailer
-$1/2 from 05-03-09 SS
-$1/3; $.40/1 from 04-19-09 SS
-$1/1 All You, May 22, 2009
-$1/1 Blinkie 10 pack mini bags if included(thanks-Karen)

M&M’s Chocolate Candies, Assorted Varieties Big Party or Large Bag, 15.9 to 19.2-oz bag BOGO $4.69

Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Snack Crackers or Grahams, Assorted Varieties, 6.6 to 8-oz pkg BOGO $2.19
-$1/2 Flavor Blasted Peelie

Purina Tidy Cats Cat Litter or Box Filler, Assorted Varieties, 14-lb pkg BOGO $6.99
-$2/1 “get more for less” Target mailer & Peelie on select packages
-$1/1 PRINT
-$1/1 from 04-26-09 SS

Pedigree Denta Stix for Dogs or Jumbone, Assorted Varieties, 6 to 7.4-oz pkg BOGO $3.79
-$2.50/1 from 04-19-09 RP
-$2.50/1 PRINT
-$1/1 Blinkie
-$1/1 from 03-08-09 RP

Dixie Plates or Bowls, Selected Varieties, 20 to 48-ct pkg BOGO $2.99
-$1/2; $.50/1 from 05-10-09 RP
-$.35/1; $1/2 from 03-15-09 RP
-Save $1 wyb Dixie Ultra plates AND 1 pkg Dixie napkins from Summer Savings Booklet
-$1/1 Target IP PRINT
-Free Napkins WYB Dixie Plates Peelie

Carbona Clean It! Foaming Cleaner, Stainless Steel or Smooth Ceramic Stove Top, or Clean and Shine Ceramic Cooktop, 8.4-oz bot BOGO $3.79

Publix Acid Reducer Maximum Strength Ranitidine Tablets, 150 mg, 24-ct box BOGO $7.99

8 pk Pepsi Product 12 oz can bogo up to $2.99 **Check your ad–only in select areas
-B2G1 Dr Pepper Publix Store Q (in Yellow Advantage Flyer)

Bakery
Apple Pie, Choice of Flaky Double Crust or Dutch Apple with Streusel Topping, 28 or 34-oz size 2 for $6.00
Assorted Decorated Cupcakes, 6-count or Chocolate or Vanilla, 12-oz pkg. $3.99 (12-ct 24-oz pkg $6.99)
Assorted Danish Rolls, 4-ct, 8-oz pkg $5.49
Assorted Three Dozen Cookies,Assortment of Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter, Sugar and Oatmeal, 23-oz pkg $3.49
Chocolate Overload Cake, 23-oz size $6.99
Original Recipe Buns, 8-ct, Hamburger or Hot Dog, 12-oz pkg $2.19
French Hamburger Buns, 16-oz pkg $2.49

Beer & Wine
Sterling Vineyards Napa Valley Wine Cabernet Sauvignon, 750-ml bot $23.99
Bodega Norton Malbec Wine or Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon, 750-ml bot $8.49
Sutter Home Wine, Selected Varietals, 1.5-L bot $7.69
Red Diamond Merlot Wine or Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, or Chardonnay, 750-ml bot $9.49
Esancia Pinot Noir Wine or Cabernet Sauvignon, 750-ml $14.49
La Crema Sonoma Coast Wine Chardonnay, 750-ml bot $19.99
Sterliond Vitner’s Collection, Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot, 750-ml bot $13.99
Fetzer Valley Oaks, Selected Varietals, 750-ml bot $7.49
Yellow Tail Wine, Selected Varietals, 750-ml bot $6.49
Arbor Mist Wine, Selected Varietals $3.49
12-Pack Assorted Heineken Beer or Amstel Light, 12-oz can or bot $12.99
6-Pack Assorted Magic hat Ale, 12-oz bot $6.99
12-Pack Assorted Samuel Adams Lager or Beer, 12-oz bot $12.99
6-Pack Assorted Smirnoff Malt Beverage 11.2-oz bot $6.49
12-Pack Corona Extra or Corona Light , 12-oz can or bot, or 12-Pack Red Stripe Jamaican Lager, 12-oz bot $12.99

Dairy
Breakstone’s Sour Cream, Regular, Reduced Fat, or Fat Free, 16-oz cup 4 for $5.00
     -$1/2 PRINT
Nestle Coffee-mate Coffee Creamer, Assorted Varieties, 16-oz bot 4 for $6.00
     -$1/1 PRINT
Claussen Pickles or Spears or Sauerkraut, Assorted Varieties, 20 to 32-oz jar 2 for $4.00
     -$1/2 PRINT
     -$1/2; $.75/1 from 05-10-09 SS
Pillsbury Ready to Bake! Cookies, Assorted Varieties, 16 to 16.5-oz pkg 2 for $5.00
     -$1/3; $1/2 from 04-05-09 SS
     -$1/3; $1/2 from 03-15-09 SS
     -$.55/2 peelie
     -$.35/1 from 04-26-09 SS
Sargento Sliced Cheese or Deli Style, Assorted Varieties, 5 to 8-oz pkg 2 for $5.00
     -$1/2; $.40/1; $.55/2; $.50/1 from  04-19-09 SS
Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread or Cream Cheese, Assorted Varieties, 8-oz tub 4 for $5.00
     -$1/2 PRINT
     -$.75/1 Sundried Tomato & Basil Or Spinach & Artichoke Flavors Only PRINT
     -$.55/1 Cheese Loves Company
     -$1/1 Grape Magazine Summer ’09
Dannon Yogurt, Assorted Varieties, 6-oz cup 20 for $10.00
     -$.60/6; $1/10 from 05-03-09 SS
     -B6G1 Blinkie

Deli
8-piece Mixed Fried Chicken, 2 breasts, 2 thighs, 2 drumsticks, and 2 wings, hand breaded 36-oz box $5.99 (Fresh Chilled $5.49)
Deli Southern Style Potato Salad or Macaroni Salad or Old Fashioned Deli Beans, 16-oz cont 2 for $3.00
Boar’s Head Salsalito Turkey Breast $8.89/lb
Publix Ultimate Party Sub-serves 8 to 10 $14.99
Chachies Salsa, 16-oz cont 2 for $5.00
Publix Pre-Sliced Sweet Ham, 12-oz pkg $3.99

Floral
Fantasia Bouquet $6.99
Grad Carnation Bouquet $4.99

Frozen
Talenti Gelato, Assorted Varieties, 16-oz pkg 2 for $7.00
DiGiorno Pizza or Flatbread For One or California Pizza Kitchen Pizza for One, Assorted Varieties, 5.3 to 10.2-oz box 4 for $10.00
     -$1/1 PRINT
     -$1/1 PRINT
     -$1/1 Blinkie
     -$.75/1; $1.50/1 from 05-17-09 SS
     -$1/50/1 PRINT
Nathans Mini Bagel Dogs, 21.9-oz box $7.89
Stouffer’s Lean Cuisine, Assorted Varieties 5.25 to 12.5-oz box $1.99
     -$1/4 from 05-03-09 SS
Contessa Restaurant Quality Meal, Assorted Varieties 22 or 24-oz bag $4.99
     -$1.50/2 PRINT
     -$2/1 Blinkie

Grocery
Assorted Lay’s Dip, 15-oz jar 2 for $6.00
     -$2.00 off any Lay’s 15 oz dip with purchase of 2 bags of Lay’s potato chips any flavor/varieties 11 oz or larger
Nabisco Easy Cheese, Assorted Varieties, 8-oz can $2.99   
12-pk Selected Coca-Cola Products 12-oz can B3G1 (individual 12-packs are $3.33 each) **Check your ad–select areas
     -$1/1 Dr Pepper FLIP PRINT  
     -B2G1 Dr Pepper Publix Store Q (in Yellow Advantage Flyer)
12-Pack Pepsi 12-oz can B4G1 (individual 12-packs are $3.00 each) **Check your ad–select areas
     -$1/1 Dr Pepper FLIP PRINT
     -B2G1 Dr Pepper Publix Store Q (in Yellow Advantage Flyer)
     -$1/1 Target IP PRINT 
Nabisco Classics Cookies, Assorted Varieties, 12-oz pkg $1.99
     -$.75/1; $1/1 Tearpad
     -$1/1 Peelie
     -$1 off Nabisco Cookies and 1 Gallon of Milk
Kellogg’s Cereal, Froot Loops, Corn Pops, Apple Jacks, Smacks, or Rice Krispies, 11.2 to 16.5-oz box or Cereal Straws, 8.8-oz box $1.99
     -$1/1 Racing Winner’s Circle Celebration
     -$1/2 Blinkie
Heinz Tomato Ketchup, Fridge Door Fit, 40-oz bot 2 for $4.00
     -$1/2; $1/1 Peelie
     -$1 off Ore-Ida Fries WYB Fridge-Fit 40 oz Heinz
Kellogg’s Cereal, Special K, 16.7 to 19-oz, Raisin Bran Extra, 14-oz or Crunchy Blends Granola, 18-oz box $2.99
     -$1/1 Special K Blueberry PRINT
     -$1/2 Blinkie
Gatorade Thirst Quencher or G2 Low Calorie Beverage, 8-pk. 20-oz bot or Gatorade Tiger, 8-pk, 16.9-oz bot Assorted Varieties 2 for $10.00
     -$.50/1 Tearpad
V8 100% Vegetable Juice or V8 Fusion, Assorted Varieties, 46-oz bot 2 for $5.00
     -$.50/1 Tearpad
     -$1/1 BH&G, Parents, Family Circle May 2009
     -$1/1 PRINT
     -$2 off Produce WYB 4 V8
     -$1/2 Blinkie (thanks-Karen)
     -$1/1 PRINT
Publix Spring Water, 24 or 28-pk, 16.9-oz bot or Purified, 24-pk, 16.9-oz bot. $3.99
Monster Energy Drink, Original, Lo-Carb, Khaos, or Assault, 4-pk, 16-oz can $4.99
Selected Coca-Cola Products 2-L bot. 2 for $3.00
Assorted Publix Soft Drinks, 2-L bot 2 for $1.oo
Planters Cashews or Mixed Nuts or Cashews & Peanuts, Assorted Varieties, 9.25 to 11.5-oz can 2 for $5.00
     -$1/1 PRINT
Cheez-It Baked Snack Crackers, or Party Mix, Assorted Varieties 11.5 to 14.5-oz box 2 for $5.00
     -$1/2 Tearpad
     -$1/2 Winetag
Publix Enriched Sliced Buns, Hot Dog or Hamburger, 8-ct pkg. $.99
     -$1/2 FL Buns FLIP PRINT

Health & Beauty
Centrum Ultra or Ultra Silver Multivitamin, Assorted Varieties: Mens or Womens, 100-ct box $9.99
     -$1/1 from 05-17-09 RP
     -$5/2; $2/1 from 04-26-09 RP
     -$2/1 All You, May 22, 2009
     -$1/1; $3/1 from 03-15-09 RP & 02-22-09 RP
     -$1/1 Peelie
Garnier Fructis Hair Products, Assorted Varieties, 2 to 13-oz pkg 2 for $6.00
     -$1/1 from 05-03-09 RP
Coppertone Sunscreen Products, Assorted Varieties 3 to 8-oz pkg $7.49
     -$1/1 PRINT
     -$1.50/1 from 05-10-09 SS
     -$1/1 Tearpad
Carefree Pantyliner, 46 to 60-ct box or Stayfree Maxi Pads, 24-ct pkg or Stayfree Ultra Thin Pads, 16 to 22-ct pkg $1.99
     -$1.50/1 PRINT
     -$1/1 Cosmo, Parents, Shape, Good Housekeeping March 2009
     -$1/2 from 04-26-09 RP
     -$2/2 Stayfree Family Circle June 2009
     -$2/2 Stayfree from 04-26-09 RP
Sensodyne Toothpaste, Assorted Varieties, 4-oz box $4.49
     -$1/2 from 04-19-09 SS
     -$.75/1 PRINT
Zyrtec Allergy Tablets, Indoor and Outdoor, 24-hour, 30-ct box $18.79
     -$4/1 PRINT
     -$4/1 from 04-26-09 RP
     -$3/1 from 05-10-09 RP
     -$4/1; $2.50/1 from 03-15-09 RP
Dial Bar Soap or Coast, Assorted Varieties, 3-pk, 4-oz pkg 4 for $5.00
     -$.35/1 from 05-17-09 SS
     -$.35/1; $1/3 from 03-08-09 SS
Axe Anit-Perspirant & Deodorant or Deodorant or Body Spray, 2.7 to 4-oz pkg or Axe Shower Gel, 12-oz bot 2 for $7.00
     -$1/1 from 04-05-09 Unilever
     -$1/1; $1.50/1 from 04-05-09 Unilever
     -$3/3 Tearpad
Atkins Endulge Nutritional Bar, Assorted Varieties 5-pk box (1 Free Bar on Select Flavors, While Quantities Available) 2 for $9.00
     -$1/1 from 05-17-09 SS
     -$2/1 from “All Well & Good” booklet
One A Day Multivitamins, 50-ct or 80 to 130-ct pkg, or drink mixes, 12 to 18-ct box, (Excluding Prenatal, 30-ct, 50+ Advantage, Weight Smart, or Energy, 100-ct pkg) $6.99
     -$1/1 Tearpad
     -$4/2; $1/1 from 03-22-09 SS
     -$1/1 PRINT
Ecotrin Pain Tablets, Safety-Coated Aspirin: Regular or Adult Low Strength, 125 or 150-ct box $4.99
     -$2/1 PRINT
     -$2/1 from 05-17-09 SS
Free Style Light  or Freedom Light $9.99
     -$9.99/1 from 05-17-09 SS & 01-04-09

Household
Purex Complete 3-in-1 Dispenser & Sheets, Assorted Varieties, Detergent + Softener + Anti-Static, 20-ct pkg or Refills, 24-ct pkg $4.99
     -$.50/1 Natural Elements(if included) PRINT
Publix Light Bulbs, 40, 60, 75 or 100 Watt, 4-ct pkg $.99
Swiffer Duster Refill or Swiffer Cloths, Assorted Varieties, 6 to 32-ct box or Extendable Handle Duster $7.49
     -$1/1 P&G Brand Saver $120 In P&G Savings
2X Ultra Tide Laundry Detergent, Assorted Varieties, 50-oz bot $5.99
     -$.35/1; $1/2 from 05-03-09 PG
     -$1/1 Clairol House Party Prilosec OTC Savings Mini Booklet
     -$1/1 from  Wal-Mart Portrait Studio Packet
     -$1/1 P&G Brand Saver $120 In P&G Savings
Ultra Downy Fabric Softener, Assorted Varieties 62 to 77-oz bot $7.49
     -$.20/1, $.25/1; $.50/1 from 05-03-09 PG
     -$1/1 P&G Brand Saver $120 In P&G Savings
Formula 409 All Purpose Cleaner Original or Lemon Fresh Scent, 32-oz bot $2.19
     -$1/2; $.75/1 from 04-05-09 RP
     -$.75/1 Parade, January 2009
     -FREE Clorox Brand Bleach (82-96oz) wyb any (2) Clorox Cleaning Products, Formula 409 Cleaners, Pine-Sol Brand Cleaner, or Tilex Products Tearpad
Tilex Soap Scum or Mildew Remover or Mildew Root Penetrator & Remover, Assorted Varieties, 32-oz bot $2.99
     -$.50/1 Peelie
     -FREE Clorox Brand Bleach (82-96oz) wyb any (2) Clorox Cleaning Products, Formula 409 Cleaners, Pine-Sol Brand Cleaner, or Tilex Products Tearpad
Sparkle Paper Towels, Pure White Family Pack, 8-roll pkg. or Giant Roll, 6-roll pkg $5.49
     -$1/1; $1/2; $.50/1 from 05-03-09 RP
Angel Soft Unscented Bathroom Tissue, Double Rolls or Regular, 12 or 24-roll pkg, or Septic Safe 2-ply Mega Rolls, 9-roll pkg $5.49
     -$.50/1 PRINT
     -$50/1; $1/2 from 04-19-09 RP
Clorox 2 Stain Fighter & Color Booster, 2X Ultra, Original Scent, Fresh Meadow, or Lavender, 33-oz bot $3.99
     -$1.50/1 PRINT
     -FREE Clorox Brand Bleach (82-96oz) wyb any (2) Clorox Cleaning Products, Formula 409 Cleaners, Pine-Sol Brand Cleaner, or Tilex Products
Glad Tall Kitchen Bags or Trash Bags, Selected Varieties, 25 to 80-ct pkg $5.49
     -$1/1 Odor Shield PRINT
     -$1/1 Forceflex PRINT
     -$1/1 From Wal Mart Portrait Studio Bag
Kingsford Charcoal Briquets, The Original or Mesquite or 100% All Natural Competition Briquets, 12 to 18-lb bags $6.99
     -$2 off the other white meat wyb and 13.5lb + Kingsford or Kingsford Matchlight charcoal and any one KC Masterpiece BBQ sauce- Turn up the music fire up the grill
     -$1/1 Peelie
     -Free KC Masterpiece BBQ Sauce WYB (1) Kingsford Charcoal or Kingsford Match Light, Any 9 Lbs. +
     -$3/1 “Summer is Here”/Top Chef booklet
     -Save $2 at the Meat Counter with the purchase of Kingsford charcoal (18 lb.) or Kingsford Match Light Charcoal (13.5 lb.)
     -$6 off The Other WHite Meat (pork) WYB Kingsford Any 13.5 Lbs. + And (1) Of The Following Participating Brands: Ball Park Franks, Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing, Glad Products, KC Masterpiece Product, Or Vlasic Pickles Or Relish
     -$3 off Publix Fresh Pork WYB (1) Kingsford Or Kingsford Matchlight Charcoal, Any 13.5 Lb PRINT or   PRINT
     -$4 off WYB Kingsford Match Light Charcoal, Any 13.5 Oz. +  And (1) Package Of Beef

 Meat
     -$1/$5 Butcher’s Brand Beef FLIP  PRINT
     -$1 off Meat or Seafood from the Publix Art Calendar
     -$3 off Pork Tearpad (No beer purchase necessary found at Kroger)
Pork Spareribs $1.99/lb
New York Strip Steaks $6.95/lb
T-Bone or Porterhouse Steaks $6.35/lb
Top Sirloin Steaks $4.19/lb
Top Sirloin Fillets $4.79/lb
Tenderloin Steaks $10.19/;b
Ribeye Steaks $6.95/lb
Publix Mild or Hot Sausage $2.99/lb
Ground Sirloin $3.99/lb
Ground Sirloin Patties $4.29/lb
Beef Cubed Steaks $3.49/lb
Boneless Shoulder Roast $2.99/lb
Boston Butt Roast $1.79/lb
Publix Regular Sliced Lunch Meats, Ham: Cooked or Honey; or Turkey Breast: Smoked or Oven Roasted, 10-oz pkg  for $5.00
Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage or Polska Kielbasa or Cheddarwurst, Assorted Varieties, Mix or Match with Hillshire Farm Link Sausage 2 for $5.00
$1/2; $.75/2; $.55/1 from 04-19-09 RP
Split Chicken Breast $1.69/lb
Chicken Thighs or Drumsticks $.99/lb
Johnsonville Sausage or Bratwurst, Assorted Varieties, 19.76-oz pkg $3.99
     -$1/1 from 03-29-09 SS
     -FREE Johnsonville Beef Franks wyb two packages of any Johnsonville Sausage Products Peelie
     -$1/2; $.55/1 from 04-05-09 SS
Hormel Black Label Bacon, Original, Low Salt, Maple Flavor or Thick Sliced, 16-ox pkg 2 for $6.00
     -$.55 off Hormel Black Label Bacon WYB Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits Peelie

Pet
Iams Dog Food or Puppy Food, Assorted Varieties, 15.5 to 20-lb bag $16.99
     -$2/1 P&G Brand Saver $120 In P&G Savings
Iams Premium Cat Food, Assorted Varieties 3.5 or 4-lb bag $5.99
     -$2/1 P&G Brand Saver $120 In P&G Savings

Produce
Florida Sweet Corn, White, Yellow or Bi-Color Varieties 12 for $3.00
California Cherries $3.99/lb
Florida Vine Ripened Tomatoes $.99/lb
Organic Grape Tomatoes, 1-pt pkg $1.99
California Strawberries, 16-oz pkg 2 for $5.00
     -$1/1 Target IP PRINT (if Driscoll’s Brand Included)
Simply Juice, Assorted Varieties, 100% Pure, Not from Concentrate, 1.75-L bot 2 for $6.00
Red Seedless Watermelon $4.99
Publix Salad Blend, Spring Mix, American, European, Italian, Hearts of Romaine, or Caesar Salad Kit 5 to 12-oz bag 2 for $5.00
Red or White Potatoes, 5-lb bag $2.99
Okra $1.99/lb
Cucumbers 2 for $1.00
Sweet Vidalia Onions $.67/lb
Sweet Vidalia Onion 3-lb bag $1.99
Portabella Mushrooms, Sliced or Whole, 6-oz pkg $2.69
Incredible Fresh Diced Vegetables, Yellow or Red Onions, Tomatoes, or Peppers, 8-oz pkg 2 for $4.00
Celery Sticks, 8-oz pkg 2 for $3.00
Cantaloupe 2 for $4.00
Dole Pineapple Orange Banana Juice, 6-pk 8-oz cont. 2 for $5.00
Florida Valencia Oranges,  4-lb bag $1.99

Seafood
     -$1 Off Meat or Seafood from Publix Art Calendar
Large White Shrimp, Prev Frozen, Farm Raised, 31-53 per pound (peeled & deveined) $5.99
Large White Shrimp 31 to 40 per pound $6.99/lb
Fresh Swordfish Portions, never frozen, skinless, boneless, wild harvested, 6-oz each $6.99
Fresh Salmon Fillets, Never Frozen, Farm-Raised $6.99/lb

COUPONS IN AD:
Buy 3 Kellogg’s Cereal (asst var, 8-oz pkg or larger) Get One Publix Milk FREE (1-gal bot)
$2.00 off Huggies Big Pack Diapers ($17.99 Final Price with coupon)
$3.oo Off Enfamil or Nestle Infant Formula

Join me at  BeCentsAble’s Grocery Gathering

Free Digiorno Flatbread Melt

Remember that offer I told you about last week –well you can go HERE at midnight tonight and if you are one of the first 100,000 people to register they will send you a coupon for a FREE Digiorno Melt.  Good luck!

I got mine last night–looks like they are still available as of 8am today–so hurry!

Penny Item 5/17-5/18

Another New Booklet

Kerry found another new booklet…she is a coupon bloodhound!

 The new booklet is titled: Sumer Savings

-$55/1 McCormick Grill Mates
-$.55/1 McCormick Salad Supreme or Toppins
-$.55/1 Lawry’s Seasoning Blend
-$1/2 Lawry’s Marinades
-$1/1 Vitamin Water or VW10 16oz 4 pack
-$1/1 Sunsweet fruits
-BOGO Ocean Spray Sugar Free Drink Mixes (max value 2.99)
-$.55/1 8 oz morton season All or 7.5 oz Morton Nature’s Seasons
-$1/1 Ore-Ida French Fries wyb 1 40 oz bottle Heinz Ketchup
-$.55/1 Tetley Iced Tea Blend 24 ct round or square
-$.55/1 Brawny Paper towels 2 big roll or larger
-$1/2 – Save $1 wyb package dixie Ultra plates AND 1 pkg Dixie napkins
-$1/1 Clamato item (Publix Q)
-$1/2 Playtex Wet Ones
-B2G1 Buy 2 six-packs Snapple and get 1 six-pack free (max value 4.99) (Publix Q)
-$1/1 ANY Morningstar veggie food product (this one says store coupon and “good only at Publix” but bar code starts with a 5)

Also found is a booklet:  ”Activity Log”

It has 6 coupons in the front as well as pages to chart your exercise.
2 each of:
$1 off any deli item
$1 off any grocery item
$3 off $30 order

Some Coupon Tips

Many of you have emailed some super question and I hope I have helped you in my response…since I have received quite a few questions  lately I thought I would post these tips for everyone to see…

• You can use a manufacturer coupon for each item you purchase–this includes  BOGO items. Here in Georgia each item rings 1/2 price so if an item is BOGO at $2.50–each item will ring up as $1.25.  If you have two $1/1 coupons you can use one for each item and end up paying $.25 per item!  For the Florida folks–even though your stores ring the items as true BOGO you can still use a coupon on the item that rings at $0 –this is still a purchase!  You will end up paying $.25 per item as well! 

 

• At Publix not only can you use one manufacturer coupon per item but you can also use a store coupon or a competitor coupon per item as well.  Always check with your store to see who they consider a competitor.

In the following scenario Crackers are BOGO @ $4.50
You have the following coupons:
ONE $1/1 MQ
ONE $1/1 Target IP
You can use both coupons together to reduce the OOP (out of pocket) or cost of the cracker to $.25 per box!!

Be aware that Publix registers are programmed to beep if the number of coupons exceed the number of items purchased. So in the above scenario the register would require one more item to be in your transaction or a manager override to allow all the coupons to be taken. The register will also beep once you reach the pre-programmed coupon threshold …here is it $50. So once you have hit $50 worth of coupons used in one transaction you will need a manager override for the register to accept any more coupons. There is often debate on what is appropriate regarding issues that arise due to the register programming.  Some people would say flying under the radar (keeping coupon usage under $50 per transaction and making sure your coupon to item count is equal) is the best practice. That is really not an option for me.  I live 20+ minutes from civilization and have two small boys with me–making multiple trips is just not always possible.  Instead I have a great rapport with my store.  They know I am an honest couponer and will happily make sure my check out experience is quick and painless (for everyone).

 

• Be organized and make a shopping list! This is helpful for several reasons:

A) You will be less likely to stray from your list and buy those impulse items that can be a budget buster. I write a menu for the week which greatly reduces the need for multiple trips to purchase forgotten items AND I can cook based on what I have in my pantry and/or what is a good deal that week.  Organization at the beginning will save you tons of money at check out!

B) If you know your approximate total you will be able to ensure your check out experience is accurate. Most cashiers do not make mistakes on purpose but it can happen accidentally–if you are aware of what your end total should you will be able to easily spot any error before you get all the way home and start checking your receipt.  I actually sit in my car and check my receipt prior to leaving so I can tell if I made an error or the cashier made the error…If it is cashier error I can quickly remedy the situation by going to the customer service desk where they will happily resolve any issue.

C) You can have your coupons organized and ready rather than having to scavenge for coupons on the fly–this makes shopping a much more pleasant experience! I shop with two young boys in tow–I often need to get in and out as fast as possible.  That would not be possible if I had to fumble through my coupon binder to find coupons as I shopped.     

•  What coupons will double?  Here in Georgia all coupons up to and including $.50 will be doubled at Publix.  If you look at a coupon–under the bar code will be a series of numbers. If the series begins with a #5 the coupon will be doubled automatically at the register.  If the coupon begins with a #9 the coupon will have to be doubled manually by the cashier.  Often these coupons will also state “Do not double”–I have never had a manager refuse to double a coupon that is $.50 and under but policy may vary by store. I would recommend asking your store their policy is regarding double coupons.

 

• Let’s talk about STOCKPILING : When something is super cheap or free–buy as many as possible! If you are able to get items now for next to nothing, you will be able to access them when you NEED them!  If you wait to buy until you need the item– it may not be on sale and you will pay full price.  I typically buy more than my family can use for the sole purpose of donation.  Coupons allow me to stock my pantry and give to those who are less fortunate all while staying within budget!   Another great thing about having a stockpile is that I free up money in my weekly budget that can be spent on things that we may need that is not on sale or things that may not have corresponding coupons.  If I have a stocked freezer full of meat I can devote more of my weekly budget to produce and other things that are needed for my menus. There is no need to rush out and spend a ton of money trying to stock your pantry all at once. Sales run in cycles…if you are patient the deals will come If your budget allows–you can set aside a small amount devoted to increasing your stockpile.

 

• Just because you have a coupon doesn’t mean you need to buy the item!  If you really want to see the full potential of a coupon–wait and use the coupon when the item is on sale! When I first started couponing I bought things just because it seemed like I was getting a good deal.  You know a lot of the things I bought expired or were really not things that I needed.  Now–unless it is free or I need the item…I just wait for it to go on sale.

 

• Store Brand items are not always a better deal.  There are rarely coupons available for store brand items.  Being open to trying new and different brands can open up a world of saving possibilities and you never know you might actually find something you prefer!  I was one of those persnickety people who was very brand loyal. I would only purchase certain brands no matter the cost.  You know after I started couponing and began trying new brands I realized that I was buying things out of habit and often just imitating  my mom and what she bought when I was growing up.  Now, my family enjoys a huge variety of products and we have found new favorites that I might have never given a chance before coupons! 

 

• Warehouse/Bulk Stores (Costco, Sams, etc) are not where you will find the best deals.  They may sell 10 packs of cheese for $15 dollars but if I can get 10 packs on sale for $2.00 and use ten $1/1 coupons I can get the same amount of cheese and save a bundle!  That was a made up example but you guys get my point.  Using coupons on a sale item will beat the tiny discount you get for buying in bulk any day! On the same line of thought…sometimes it is better to get many small packages rather than a few bigger packages.  If the small pack of Ritz crackers are on sale for $1 and the big box is $1.50–If I have a bunch of $1/1 coupon I would rather get 25 small boxes and pay $0 rather than 8 big boxes and pay $4.00.  I am getting the same amount of crackers but I will take FREE any day!

 

• Remember to get rainchecks.  If a store is out of an advertised product they will usually give you a raincheck for that item so you can get it your convenience and you still get it at the sale price. You never know a better coupon may come out and you get an even better price!!  I like rain checks because they allow me to restock items at different times!  I can only get so many yogurts due to expiration dates…with a rain check I can restock after we have depleted our supply and still get them for the sale price!

 

• Coupons–I could write a thesis on clipping, storing and finding coupons…my best advice is get as many coupons as you can!  Grab them when you see them even if you do not need that specific product at that moment.  You may pick up a blinkie and need it for a sale three weeks later.  If you had waited, that blinkie machine may have been removed!  Never throw out a coupon unless it is expired…you never know when a coupon make come in handy!  Even if you do not use or plan on using a specific product it may be helpful in saving you money on things you DO use!  Let’s use Benefiber as an example.  This is a product that I do not use or need.  I have a $3 coupon for Benefiber…it goes on sale at Publix for $2.50.  So now every time I purchase a box of Benefiber and use a coupon –I have $.50 in overage that will reduce the cost of my grocery bill.  If I buy 10 boxes that is $5.00.  Do I need that Benefiber–NO…but I bet I can donate it and someone will happily use it! Look for sources to obtain free coupons–ask family, neighbors, visit the local recycling center —tons of people read the paper but never give the coupon inserts a first glance!

If you need info about Publix policies you can check out my Publix FAQ ‘s tab above.   I would recommend that you talk with your store if you have any questions or need clarification!  I hope this helps…please feel free to keep the questions coming!

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