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+)

Favorite Coupons & Freebies

There are so many good deals right now. I am rediscovering my love of shopping {sans the desire to spend money} ;)

Here's a list of just some of my favorites:

for Publix:

Sominex & Phayzyme $2/1-- use these (you should be able to print twice per computer) stacked with the $5/2 coupon in Publix's Green Advantage Flyer & make $2.62 and $2.02 in overage, respectively
**NOTE: Publix shoppers are a savvy bunch, so oftentimes good deal products run out quick (I find this especially true with vitamins/medicines), so try going Wednesday morning (restocking occurs on Tuesday, at least in my area) for the freshest selection OR you can always put in a special order for the next week. And, if all else fails--ask for a raincheck.

Tena $7/1-- this is a pdf coupon you receive when you sign up. There are no restrictions. It reads "up to $7", so depending on the cashier you may receive $7 off or simply the price of the product ($5.19 at Publix). The coupon will beep prompting the cashier to enter the amount, so it is up to their discretion. It reads that the vendor will receive reimbursement for the amount of the coupon plus the $0.08 handling, so it shouldn't harm Publix to go ahead and take off $7, giving you almost $2 in overage.

Sambazon for FREE-- "like" them on facebook & share the deal with a friend--earn a free 10.5 oz bottle, cashier will have to write in the amount, but it'll be FREE
Sambazon $2/1-- (use zip 33614 if you don't see it) Sambazon 10.5 oz (found in produce section) are on sale 2 for $4, so score free drinks with this one :)

Beech-Nut $1/3-- the Stage 2 glass jars of baby food are B1G1 (so, 2 for $0.55), so with 6 jars & 2 coupons, you can earn $0.35 in overage

Birds Eye $1/2-- complete activity to print coupon, most Bird's Eye frozen veggies are 50% at Publix right now, so stack this coupon with the $1/2 Publix coupon (found in the "Find Yourself in Good Health" booklets at the store) and get free or very cheap veggies

Kikkoman $1/1-- the seasoning packets are $0.89 at regular price at Publix, so they are $0.11 moneymakers each

spent $5.21 on $302.08 worth of groceries---2 Publix Trips today for 2 $10 gift cards

So, I'm not all interested in the Super Bowl. Figured I'd spend the morning stocking up on some more groceries. My goal is to earn 5 $10 Publix gift cards this week {I have until Wednesday night for this promotion). Earned 1 yesterday & 2 today. Two more to go. I already have 1 list prepared; I plan to get the fresh produce items on the 4th trip. But I am going to take a break for a day or 2 while I finish up some Etsy orders & work on schoolwork with the boys.

So, here ya have it. I did it in 2 trips (at 2 different Publix stores) because the first (my favorite) didn't have enough stock for both. I'll write up the lists later like I did in my last post, but right now I must go cook dinner.

First trip:

Total OOP: $0.53 (forgot to use gift card, so I actually paid cash--plus Dalton wanted Starburst which were $1.01 & for which I paid full retail--gasp! ;) The lady behind me was actually shocked I bought it without a coupon, hahaha ;P


Trip 2:

Total OOP: $4.68 (used Friday's gift card so it actually didn't cost me anything)

Total spent: $5.21 Total saved (according to Publix): $302.08 (**unfortunately many of these items were store promotions so they came off the total immediately, making my total under $300 in both trips, so thus not making me eligible for 3 cards. But, I think I did okay nonetheless ;P)

Then, there's this, the donuts from the first trip that were quickly devoured ;), the coupons from products I purchased (I didn't use them on the purchase b/c I had better ones, so I've got those for later), and the 2 gift cards I received. I also earned one on Friday's trip.



So, there ya have it. I'd like to be able to match up all the coupons for ya, but I HEART PUBLIX is really all ya need. That, the coupon database at Southern Savers, a few coupon printer downloads & well, the Sunday paper (lots of them).

Alrighty then. I feel like I accomplished something today :)