Weekly Totals
February 6, 2010
We really did not need anything major this week so I went to Publix to grab fruit, milk, bread and a few things that were such a good price I couldn’t pass them up!! I keep telling myself that I am going to do a big stock up at some point but just have not had the chance to shop. I know that sounds crazy…but we have a great stockpile right now so my focus has been on other things. I am cutting into that stockpile quite a bit–so I know I will NEED to do a big shop soon! Luckily I have been well below my weekly budgeted amount…so I will not have to feel guilty about a big trip!!
This week I spent $7.54 for $66.17 worth of merchandise. That means I saved 89% –not too bad at all!!
By the way Publix will be getting a chunk of money from me tomorrow as I decided to let them handle Jake’s birthday cake for his party tomorrow. So– I will be shelling out over $40 bucks for that cake…but I do have a $3 coupon 
I know many of you are gasping at that decision!! I know I have enough free cake mix in my pantry to bake 20+ cakes for free! I have been a bit under the weather the past few days and with so much on my plate and a crazy schedule …pulling that $40 from our entertainment budget is a sanity saver. It is all about balance!
So here is what I got this week for $7.54
| Product | quantity | price | Q used | total | coupon details | |
| tyson entrée | 1 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3 | 0.5 | $2/1 PQ + $1/1 IP |
| Bob evans Mac & Cheese | 1 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2 | 0.5 | $1/1 PQ + $1/1 IP |
| Apples 1.26 lbs | 1 | 0.87 | 0.87 | 0.87 | ||
| greeting card | 1 | 0.99 | 0.99 | 0.99 | 0 | hallmark Q |
| greeting card | 1 | 3.99 | 3.99 | 0.99 | 3 | hallmark Q |
| Nature valley Bars | 6 | 1.99 | 11.94 | 12 | -0.06 | six $2/1 Peelies |
| Bananas | 1 | 1.04 | 1.04 | 1.04 | ||
| 8 o clock coffee | 2 | 2.5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | $2/2 IP |
| gallon milk | 1 | 2.69 | 2.69 | 2.69 | ||
| pep farm bread | 1 | 1.85 | 1.85 | 0.8 | 1.05 | $.40/1 Insert Q |
| international delight | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | fre prod Q |
| chex mix | 4 | 1.25 | 5 | 4 | 1 | four $.50/1 IP |
| El monterrey burritos | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -2 | free prod Q |
| tax | 1 | 0.95 | 0.95 | 0.95 | ||
| Publix coupon | 0 | 5 | -5 | |||
| TOTAL PAID | 0 | 7.54 |
How did you do this week? Leave a comment or link to your weekly totals.
Did you anounce the Krispy Kreme winners?
Thanks for the reminder Susan–just posted!!
And all I can say is Amen! to that sanity saver budget!!!
Don’t feel bad..I make my kids’ cakes, but I LOVE!!!!! Publix cakes…they are soooo good!! Too bad we don’t have any more birthdays with the kids until August!!
all i can say is WOW. I am only beginning on this publix couponing and hope to be as good as you are one day!
Order Total $52.48
10% Tax $11.91
Grand Total $64.39
Saved $155.69
Groceries for 61% off!
I hope you get to relax & enjoy your son’s special day with a yummy cake! When you save so much it is ok to splurge on things that will help you keep your sanity! Take care of yourself!
I have a question (newbie here!) Can you stack manufacture’s coupons? I saw that you used 3 coupons for 1 tyson entree? Also does publix take free item coupons? I heard they didn’t but saw you had used some? Thanks!
Hey Malinda
You can’t stack MQ’s I used two coupon on the Tyson–a $2/1 Publix coupon and a $1/1 coupon to deduct $3 total. Publix dodes accept Free item coupons just not printable free’s. Mine were all home mailed coupons coupons.
I spent $22.41 for $148.47 worth, saved $126.06 = 85%
I went last week and saved $110 and they paid ME $7.14 and then I sent in for the $10 Publix GC! This week I saved $128 and spent $13.81. I just got 60 MORE Knox coupons in the mail, so WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!! Watch out!
I notice you have a $5 publix coupon at bottom a lot – where do you get these?
I trade for them…these were actually from the Publix calendar (five $1/1 grocery coupons)
Publix cakes are the ONLY birthday cake choice for me. MMMmmmmm!! Their icing is absolute delish! At every birthday party we go to I always scope it out to see if they have a Publix cake or not. That’s one thing that I am “brand” loyal about.
I got 182.62 worth and only paid 39.39. I saved 143.23
If you live in Orange Beach you can fimd the 5.00 Publix coupon in the free Island Clipper Magaziene. They actually have them at publix in front of the store. Coupon is Good for only orange beach i beleave.And Orange beach store lets you use 1 other store $/$$ coupon ex. Winndixie 10 off of 50.00. So that 15.00 dollers off pluse all your coupons.
Last week I did better 90.54 worth for 5.09 I dont think I will be able to beet that.
Today was my first-ever coupon shop and I am SOOOO excited about it! I’ve been reading up and clipping coupons all week preparing for my shop this morning, I was a bit nervous going in – not sure about all of it – but now I’m SOLD!
I bought $165.91 worth of groceries and cleaning supplies and paid $86.70! That’s nearly 50% savings, and I haven’t even begun to stockpile my coupons yet!
Thank you for the wonderful site and all of the great help!
Just got back from my trip this afternoon. I spent $4.90 on $84.01 worth of groceries, saving 94%. My best savings percentage yet!!
You should try their cookie cakes. You can preorder them circle or square and they’ll decorate them for you. They are really yummy and a fraction of the cost of a sheetcake…
Went last night & bought $120 worth of groceries for the week & snacks for the game…paid $52 total. Not a bad deal for my 2nd couponing trip. It will get better as I stock-pile my coupons I am sure. Thanks for all your hard work Michelle!!!
Don’t feel bad about getting a Publix cake. For my husband’s birthday last month I wrestled with buying a cake or making one. Even though I was pressed for time, I decided to go ahead and make it. I made one of the stacked presents cake, all personalized to my husband’s interests. I spent four hours making, baking and decorating this cake. As I put on the last little top piece, I bumped the board with my hip and sent the cake flying off the counter where it landed upside down. I was in total shock, not even realizing the dogs were having a cake fest. I scooped up the disaster and sat down. Thankfully, I had time to go to Publix and order the cake in time for the party. Moral of the story? If you’re already pressed for time, don’t push yourself or you’ll end up at the Publix bakery anyway.
Dont feel bad you cant replace time with your family. I worked in a backery for 5 years and also did wedding cakes on the side. So my fam expects from me. I usualy make a super bowl cake with the two teames helments butting heads. but this year I was like enough and I got cupcakes from publix all decorated. My yongest is learning how to walk and thats time you cant take back. And I love Publix cake tast the best out of any store I have ever tryd. Love it.
Spent $28, saved $140!!!
Going back for some more tomorrow. The store I went to was out of Sp K granola 
make sure you get a rain check that way you dont have to race back!
#36 & 37 are mine…entered the wrong name on the first one, sorry!
Check out both posts, one for Publix and the other for CVS.
Thanks!