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.

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