Weekly Totals
September 3, 2010
This has been a wild and crazy week!! Not only was my husband home all week, we also had tons of errands, doctors appointments, soccer practice, teachers meet & greet, and various workers in and out of the house this week. Seriously, I felt like each day was a three ring circus!! I told my husband that if at all possible, I want to stay home all day tomorrow! I just need a day to regroup, organize and if possible– relax a bit!!
I will be honest guys, I spent a lot of moolah this week! Since my husband was home, I was able to go to the grocery store solo!! That is a rare occurance in my world and I think I actually spent more money without the boys in tow. Usually I am working hard to get the things on my list and get out before any major meltdowns can occur. This week I was able to look around a bit and the impulse shopping starting happening. I found myself picking up things not on my list!!
This week I spent $93.57 for my groceries. While I am not thrilled with my total, I am OK with it!! I work very hard to save money each week that every once in a while I think it is not a big deal to just shop! I have a variety of meat in my freezer and could have easily made meals with it rather than spend $40 on the meats that I bought this week. My husband chose the menu this week and so I bought the stuff I needed! I might have paid a little more than if I had purchased it during a sale…but, oh well 
This is the exact reason that I have a budget. It allows me the flexibility to spend more when I need it and I know everything should even out by the end of the year! While it is not a fabulous week, I did manage to save 48% this week and I still think that is a pretty good week!
Here is what I brought home for $93.57
| Product | quantity | price | coupon | coupon details | ||
| wings | 1 | 9.46 | 9.46 | 9.46 | ||
| lipton | 2 | 1.33 | 2.66 | 1.35 | 1.31 | $.75/2 TQ + $.60/2 insert |
| select harvest | 2 | 1.2 | 2.4 | 2 | 0.4 | (2) $1/1 IP |
| chi chi | 3 | 1.25 | 3.75 | 2.25 | 1.5 | $1/1 + B2G1 peelie |
| nilla wafers | 4 | 1.95 | 7.8 | 4 | 3.8 | (4) $1 off wyb jello |
| bananas | 1 | 2.99 | 2.99 | 2.1 | 0.89 | (4) .55/1 wyb nilla |
| jello | 4 | 0.75 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | (2) B1G1 Tearpad |
| fun fizz | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | free product Q |
| keebler cookie | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | $1/2 IP |
| milk | 1 | 2.49 | 2.49 | 2 | 0.49 | $2 wyb keebler Fuel 4 school |
| ben & jerry | 3 | 1.9 | 5.7 | 4.5 | 1.2 | (3) $1.50/1 |
| ribs | 1 | 10.76 | 10.76 | 10.76 | ||
| buns | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||
| avocado | 1 | 1.29 | 1.29 | 1.29 | ||
| flank steak | 1 | 12.32 | 12.32 | 12.32 | ||
| bacon | 1 | 2.34 | 2.34 | 2.34 | ||
| beef | 1 | 7.24 | 7.24 | 7.24 | ||
| ball park | 2 | 2.5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | (2) $2/1 IP |
| garlic | 1 | 0.49 | 0.49 | 0.49 | ||
| potatoes | 1 | 2.99 | 2.99 | 2.99 | ||
| zucchini | 1 | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.56 | ||
| corn | 1 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||
| limes | 4 | 0.25 | 1 | 1 | ||
| squash | 1 | 0.95 | 0.95 | 0.95 | ||
| apples | 1 | 3.99 | 3.99 | 3.99 | ||
| tomatoes | 1 | 1.51 | 1.51 | 1.51 | ||
| cilantro | 1 | 1.19 | 1.19 | 1.19 | ||
| sour cream | 1 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||
| capri sun | 3 | 1.79 | 5.37 | 3 | 2.37 | (3) $1/1 booklet coupons |
| diet coke | 4 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 10 | (2) $1/1 Rite Aid VV |
| cheeze nip | 1 | 3.19 | 3.19 | 3.19 | 0 | free product Q |
| bread | 1 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | ||
| tax | 1 | 3.77 | 3.77 | 3.77 | ||
| TOTAL | 93.57 |
How did you all do this week? Leave a comment or link to your weekly totals.
Orlando Folks Check Your Paper For A Publix Coupon
September 3, 2010
Orlando folks…be sure and check your paper today as numerous readers have found a $5 off $50 coupon stuck to the front of their newspaper.
Thanks to jk smith, Laura, Tanya & SVK & anyone I might have missed 
New Fast Fixin’ $1/1 Printable
September 3, 2010
Coupons.com is already making me very happy this month. They have some great coupons and I just spotted one of my favorites under my zip 30187:
-$1/1 Fast Fixin’ or Fast Classics Product 20 oz. or larger
We are huge fans of all their products here at my house!
Dollar General Coupons (if your store considers a competitor)
September 3, 2010
Dawne emailed me about new Dollar General coupons she found in her store. If your Publix accepts Dollar General as a competitor these might come in quite handy. If you want Dollar General deals and coupons delivered to your inbox sign up for the Saving Zone
$1/2 Eckrich products
$1/2 Dinty Moore big bowls 15 oz micro cups
$2 off wyb 2 Lipton 16.9 oz 12 pk teas
$.50/1 Hefty trash bag
$1 off Ting product
$1.50 off Huggies jumbo pack, little movers, little snugglers or pull ups
$.50 off one Glade carpet and room item
$.50 off one Shout
$1.50 off one Kotex product
$.50 off one Glade plug-in scented oil refill unit
$.50 off one Ultra Suavitel
$1 off one Poise
$.50 off one Liquid plumr
$.50 off one Purex, mountain breeze 100 oz.
$10 off one Ready Mobile phone
Send in Your Questions!
September 3, 2010
It’s Friday and that means that today is the day to send in your questions for “Ask I Heart Publix”! We actually forgot to put up the call for questions last week so our question pile is getting a little low – time for you all to write in!
Your questions can be about anything – basic couponing information, how to use the site, finding coupons, other ways to save, whatever you’re curious about! Every Wednesday we’ll answer 10 of your questions. There’s also a tab at the top of the site where all past questions and answers are stored.
Keep asking, and we’ll keep answering! Email your questions to contactiheartpublix at gmail dot com. If it has been a while and your question has not been answered please resend. My inbox can be a monster and sometimes things can get lost
Also, if you’d like to be featured on the new Reader Spotlight, you can also email the idea for your post (or your completed post!) to contactiheartpublix at gmail dot com.
Miami Folks Be On The Lookout For A New Dolphins Flyer With Coupons
September 3, 2010
You folks around Miami might want to be on the lookout for a very cool set of coupons. Tracey emailed me about a flyer that contains SEVENTEEN $5/ $50 Publix coupons to use the weekend of each Miami Dolphins football game.
That is pretty neat. I am not sure if this is specific to Miami or if other areas will see similar flyers (fingers crossed for Atlanta Falcons flyers 
)
Thanks Tracey!
Veggie Delights – Curried Egg Salad
September 3, 2010
Meagan from Frugal Fun and Fortune gives us a meat free dish each week. This week she shows us how to make Curried Egg Salad.
Egg salad is one of those things that I always forget about. I am not sure why as it is usually something that I can whip together at any time! I think I have found my lunch menu for today! Be sure to visit Meagan to check it out!
