Mini Target trip--- paid $0.21 on $9.11 worth of groceries

I don't go to Target too often. I prefer Publix & Walmart as their overage policies can cover tax {and I do love to come out of a store with money in my pocket), but I will go to Target if there are enough free or super cheap deals to catch my eye. I had a bit of time today after a dentist appt, so I popped in to check it out.

Here's what I got:

-2 Gold Bond powders, trial size @ 0.97
----used 2 $1/1 printable coupons from here
-1 Welch's Fizz 4 pk @ 2.06
----used 1 $2/1 printable coupon (no longer available) & $1/1 Target printable coupon
-1 Iams cat food trial size @ 3.00
----used 1 $3/1 Iams cat/dog food coupon from the 1/29 P&G insert
-1 Up&Up Ibuprofen 24ct @ 0.97
----used $1/1 Up&Up Pain Relief Item Target printable coupon

I went to a non-Super Target so they only had a small amount of Activia yogurt (which was all out). I did not get to use my two $1/1 & the Target $1.50/1 coupons I wanted to, but I will just head to the one down the street to check. I also saw some $1 3ct Quaker Granola bar pks. I have to check my $1/2 coupon to see if there are size restrictions. If not, that's 6 granola bars for $1.

Publix Kelloggs 50% Sale & $5/30 gift card success

Had a very successful day today shopping Publix's Kelloggs 50% sale. I made 4 trips. Yes, four, and at 4 different Publix stores. And in one day because I did not have time to take advantage of the sale Saturday.

So, I didn't lay everything out for pictures, but I will add a picture of my pantry soon. We're growing quite a stockpile, and I am compiling a very large donation for a local battered women's shelter. Couponing is such a gift from YHWH :)

Okay, so here's the breakdown. I made a few mistakes (grabbing wrong items), but overall it was extremely successful.

QTY	ITEM	PRICE	COUPONS	subTOTAL	SAVINGS	TOTAL
TRIP 1 (Sunday)
9	Up2U gum	1.49	(9) $1/1 (9) 0.55/1	13.41	13.95	+0.54
4	Wish-Bone dressing	2.89	(2) 0.65/2 (2) $1.50/2	5.78	4.30	1.48
1	Powerade 30oz	1.25	(1) free	1.25	1.25	Free
2	Kelloggs Krave	50% 1.99	(1) $5/5=2  (1) $1/2	3.98	3.00	0.98
2	Crunchy Nut	50% 2.00	(1) $5/5=2  (1) $1/2	4.00	3.00	1.00
1	Smorz	50% 1.63	(1) $5/5=1	1.63	1.00	0.63
4	Sundown Folic Acid	3.79	(4) $3/1 (2) $3/2	15.16	18.00	+2.84
			$5/30		5.00
				45.21	49.50	+4.29-tax
				Paid OOP:  -$3.27—I MADE $3.27

Trip 2 (last trip I made before I picked up the children from my parents'):

TRIP 2 (Sunday)
1	Corn Flakes	50% 2.05	(1) $5/5=1	2.05	1.00	1.05
2	Rice Krispies	50% 2.17	(1) $5/5=2	4.34	2.00	2.34
2	Cocoa Krispies	50% 2.17	(1) $5/5=2	4.34	2.00	2.34
1	Cinnabon	50% 1.63	(1) $5/5=1	1.63	1.00	0.63
1	Frosted Mini Wheats	50% 2.00	(1) $5/5=1	2.00	1.00	1.00
1	M&Ms	3.91	Free w/ cereal	3.91	3.91	free
2	Powerade	1.25	(2) free	2.50	2.50	free
1	Kelloggs Krave	50% 1.99	(1) $5/5=1  (1) 1/2=0.5	1.99	1.50	0.49
1	Crunchy Nut	50% 2.00	(1) $5/5=1  (1) 1/2=0.5	2.17	1.50	0.67
6	Sundown Folic Acid	3.79	(6) $3/1 (2) 2/1 (2) 3/2	22.74	28.00	+5.26
			$5/30		5.00
				47.67	49.41	+1.57-tax
				Paid OOP:  -$0.93—I MADE $0.93

More to come later...

2 In-Store February Publix Booklets

I went to a different Publix than usual and came across two books we don't yet have at my local store:

Take The Special K Challenge--

 

Coupons included (manufacturer coupons, all w/ exp. 2/25/12):

 $2/1 Dasani multipack when you purchase 1 pkg of Special K Cereal bars (5ct+) AND 1 Kellogg's Special K2O Protein Water Mix (7ct+)

$1/1 Starkist Tuna pouch when you purchase 1 Kellogg's Special K crackers (8oz+)

$3 off fresh produce when you purchase 2 pkgs Kellogg's Special K crackers (8oz+) AND 1 pkg Special K Protein Shakes (4ct)

$1/1 Minute Maid Pure Squeezed Light Orange Juice beverage (59fl oz) when you purchase 1 pkg of Kellogg's Special K cereal (11.4oz+)

$1/1 Morningstar Farms Veggie Foods Product when you purchase 2 pkgs of Special K cereals (11.4oz+)

$1/1 Wholly Guacamole product (7 or 14oz) when you purchase 2 pkg Kellogg's Special K crackers and/or cracker chips (4oz+)

$1/1 Sargento reduced fat or reduced sodium Shredded, Sliced, or Snack item when you purchase 1 pkg Special K crackers (8oz+)

**I will look through the Publix/Target coupons to find matchups. Any ideas??

Return the love. Publix pet booklet--

Coupons included (Publix coupons, all w/ exp. 3/7/12):

$1/1 Purina One dog food (18lb)

$1/1 Nylabone Nutri Dent dog treat (8-36ct pkg)

$1/3 Iams canned dog food (13.2oz)

$1/1 Adams Flea & Tick item (12-24oz bottle)

Buy 1 Whiskas multi pack cat food (30-72oz multipack), Get 1 Crave cat treat free (3oz)

B5G1 Whiskas food for cats (3.5oz cup)

$1/1 Purina One Smart Blend cat food (3.5oz)

$1/1 Hartz dog or cat toy

$1/1 Hartz Nodor Litter Spray (17oz)

$1/1 Arm & Hammer cat litter (14lb)

$2/1 Newman's Own Organics cat food (3lb)

$1/1 Meow Mix cat food (6.3lb+)

$1/1 Iams dog biscuits (24oz)

$2/1 Iams dry dog food (17.5oz)

$0.50/1 Rachael Ray Nutrish Just 6 dog treats (10oz)

$1/1 Kibbles 'N Bits dry dog food (3.6lb+)

Printable Coupon Sites

Just found this one today: ClickCallMail-- it has Publix/ General Mills coupons (the Publix ones are pdf)-- I think the $1/2 Muir Glen coupon will be a nice matchup for the manufacturer's coupon I have. Now, where was it??

Cooking with Kraft--  Kraft/Publix coupons-- my favorite is the "SAVE $1.00 on Publix® Produce when you buy OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Chicken Breast Strips or Cuts (6 oz. or larger)"  I used this one a few weeks ago to get a pkg of 6ct donuts for $1.47 (& bought the meat). There is also one for $1/2 Kraft shredded cheeses with a touch of Philidelphia. Kraft cheeses are B1G1 starting Thursday (Wed. for some), so I hope these are included.


In Stores Now @ Walmart-- this is a great place to sign up for free samples and print various coupons (not all are restricted to Walmart). Right now there are a handful of printable coupons including Crystal Light & Glade Expressions. You can also sign up to see if you qualify for a free Life Choice bar.


Pillsbury/General Mills-- many Pillsbury and GM printable manufacturer's coupons without store limitations


Facebook-- there are literally TONS of printable coupons on company's respective facebook sites. Just type in "facebook" in the coupon database for an exhaustive list.