Saving one penny at a time
You can expect the following inserts in this Sunday’s newspaper:
(1) Procter & Gamble
Happy 4th of July!
For the full 2010 coupon schedule, click here.
*Remember to get the paper from the largest city near you.
It will have more coupons.
I made some somewhat random shopping trips during these past two weeks. And I probably will make one more by the time Friday hits. Between being out of town and running errands in between to keep up with life – it’s been a bit crazy to say the least. All that’s running through my head is wedding, classroom, blog, wedding, classroom, blog. So many things to plan for!
So in all of that, I made it to Publix last week for a quick trip. And I made an even quicker trip to Kroger yesterday to grab 2 newspapers and some random ingredients for my meals this week. Like I always say – my stockpile is saving our budget, my time, and my tummy!!
Here’s what I bought:
Publix
(oh, and the new Publix on Charlotte is ah-may-zing!!)
(2) Juicy Juice, $1.32 ea
(1) Classico prepared pesto, $2.89
(2) Newman’s Own Salsa, $1.00 ea
(2) Kraft Shredded Cheese, $2.99 ea (oops! I ran out!)
(2) Starbucks Ice Cream, $0.89 ea
(2) Uncle Ben’s Boil in a Bag Rice, $0.14 ea
(2) Eggo Waffles, $0.64 ea
(1) Publix Flour, $2.29 (ran out of this too :()
(2) Quattro Razors, 3 count, $1.49 ea
(1 lb) Green Beans, $0.99 lb
(1.5 lbs) Bananas, $0.59 lb
(1) Nature’s Own Bread, $1.42 ea
(1 gallon) Milk
-$5.00/30 Publix Coupon
Before Sales and Coupons: $66.73
Total OOP: $26.86
Percent Savings: 59.8%
Kroger
(2) Newspapers, $1.00 ea
(1 lb) Strawberries, $1.89 ea
(2 lb) Bananas, $0.39 lb
(1) Parmesan Cheese, $2.48 ea
(4 oz) Pimentos, $1.19 ea
Before Sales and Coupons: $10.47
Total OOP: $8.87
Percent Savings: 15.3%
So that wraps up June. I did spend an extra $70 to complete the Diva Detox (something for me, regardless of budget). Taking out that week of shopping, I am exactly on par with my $30/week budget. Boy, I thought it was going to be a lot worse than that with my erratic shopping! Turned out better than expected!
I think I might do the cleaning products deal (see below) – but not much else!
WEEKLY EXTRA CARE BUCK DEALS
Kodak Picture Movie DVD, $9.99 limit 1
-$5.00/1 Kodak Picture Movie DVD printing on some CVS receipts
OOP: $4.99
Get Back: $9.99 ECB
$10 in select cleaning products, $2.50 ea limit 1
Get Back: $5.00 ECB
$15 in Clean & Clear Products limit 1
Get Back: $5.00 ECB
-$2.00/1 Clean & Clear Finishes product
-$2.00/1 Clean & Clear
-$5.00/1 Clean & Clear Advantage Acne Control Kit
-$5.00/1 Clean & Clear Morning Burst Cleanser
$10 in John Frieda or Jergens Products limit 5 (for the next month)
Get Back: $3.00 ECB
(2) Mennen Speed Stick, $3.00 ea limit 1
-$0.75/1 Lady Speed Stick Stain Guard Deodorant
-$0.75/1 Speedstick Stain Guard
Get Back: $3.00 ECB
OTHER WEEKLY DEALS
Stayfree Pads, B1G1 at $3.79 limit 6
B1G1 Stayfree Product RP 6/27
Final Price: 2 for free!!
Betty Crocker Warm Delights, $0.88 ea
-$0.75/1 Betty Crocker Warm Delights SS 6/27
Final Price: $0.13 ea
Lay’s Chips, 10.5-13 oz, B1G1 limit 4
Mars Singles, B1G1 at $0.89 ea limit 8
MY PLAN
For beginners (and me right now) with no ECBs…
Buy:
(2) Ziploc Bags
(2) other cleaning products
Use:
(2) -$1.50 Ziploc Bags
(2) -$1.00 any of the Cleaning Products
OOP: $5.00
Get Back: $5.00 ECB
Kroger is running the same Mix & Match this week. Buy 10 of the participating Daytona 500 products and receive an automatic $3.00 off.
At Kroger, remember:
PRODUCE
Asparagus, $1.97 lb
Dole or Fresh Selections Cole Slaw, 14-16 oz, $1.00 ea
Dole or Fresh Selections Premium Salad, $2.00 ea
TN Tomatoes, $1.28 lb
Locally grown Zucchini or Yellow Squash, $0.99 lb
Sweet Corn, $0.20 ea
Sweet Vidalia Onions, $0.88 lb
California Peaches, $0.88 lb
Northwestern Cherries, $1.99 lb
Organic Red or White Seedless Grapes, $1.97 lb (great price!)
Raspberries, 12 oz, $2.50 ea
Blueberries, 12 oz, $2.50 ea
Seedless Watermelon, $3.49 ea (great price!)
Strawberries, 1 lb, $1.68 ea
MEAT
Boneless Pork tenderloin, $3.99 lb
Pork Spareribs, $1.99 lb
Harvestland All Natural Boneless Chicken Breast, $3.99 lb
Perdue Chicken Split Breast, $1.29 lb
Kroger Value Chicken Leg Quarters, $0.59 lb
Kroger Shrimp, frozen, raw, or cooked – $4.99 lb
Kroger or Private Selection Shrimp Rings, B1G1
Silverbrite Salmon Fillets, $3.99 lb
Tuna or Swordfish Steaks, $7.99 lb
Daytona 500 Mix & Match
Buy 10 of the following items in any combination and receive an automatic $3.00 off at the register. Price is listed AFTER discount ($0.33 off each item).
Coca-Cola Soft Drinks, 2L, $0.99 ea
Coca-Cola Soft Drinks, 8 bottles or 12 cans, $3.66 ea
Gatorade, $0.69 ea
Kroger Cheese, bar or shredded, 8 oz, $1.19 ea
Kroger Cheese Singles, $1.49 ea
Banquet Entree, $0.70 ea
Breyers Ice Cream, 48 oz, $1.97 ea
Klondike Frozen Treats, 4-6 count, $1.97 ea
Ragu Pasta Sauce, 16-26 oz, $1.39 ea
Kraft Barbecue Sauce, 18 oz, $0.70 ea
Country Crock Spread, 45 oz, $1.69 ea
-$0.50/1 Country Crock RP 5/22
-$0.40/1 Country Crock
Final Price: $0.69 ea
Betty Crocker Cookie, Brownie, or Muffix Mix, $1.69 ea
-$0.75/2 Betty Crocker Supreme Brownie Mixes SS 6/27
Final Price: $1.31 ea
Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits, 8 count, $1.19 ea
-$0.40/2 Pillsbury Grands Biscuits or here
Final Price: $0.79 ea
Totino’s Pizza, $0.95 ea
Totino’s Pizza Rolls, 15 count, $0.95 ea
-$1.00/2 Totino’s Products
-$1.00/5 Totino’s Rolls SS 4/18
-$0.40/2 Totino’s Rolls SS 5/30
-$0.60/3 Totino’s Products
Final Price: $0.45 ea
General Mills Cereal, 10.9-18oz, $2.19 ea
-$1.00/2 General Mills Cereal
-$1.00/2 General Mills Big G Cereals or here
-$1.00/2 General Mills Cereals SS 5/30
-$1.00/2 Cheerios SS 6/6
-$0.55/1 Cinnamon Toast Crunch or here
-$0.55/1 Cheerios Cereal Kroger e-coupon
Final Price: Use e-coupon and MF for $1.09 ea
Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil, 30-80 sq. feet, $2.69 ea
-$1.00/1 Reynolds Parchment Paper
-$1.00/1 Reynolds Aluminum Foil
-$1.00/1 Reynolds Aluminum Foil SS 5/16
-$1.25/1 Reynolds Wrap Recycled Aluminum
-$1.25/1 Reynolds Non-Stick Foil
Final Price: $1.44 ea
Purex Laundry Detergent, 50 oz, $2.19 ea
-$0.35/1 Purex Natural Elements Detergent when you invite a friend
Final Price: $1.49 ea
Other Deals
Arnold’s or Brownberry Bread, B1G1
Kangaroo Pita Pockets, 12 oz, $1.25 ea
Kroger Buns, $1.00 ea
Kroger Large Eggs, $0.98 ea
Kroger Deluxe Ice Cream, 48 oz, $1.88 ea
Kroger Potatoes, $1.79 ea
Kroger Canned Fruit, $1.00 ea
Kroger Premium Chicken Breast, $1.67 ea
Naturally Preferred Organic Milk, 1/2 gallon, $2.50 ea
Silk Soymilk or Pure Almond Almondmilk, 64 oz, $2.50 ea
-$0.55/1 Silk Soymilk
-$1.00/1 Silk Soymilk SS 4/11
-$0.75/1 Silk Soymilk SS 4/11
B1G1 Silk Soymilk SS 4/11
Final Price: $1.25 ea
Betty Crocker Cake Mix, 18-18.5 oz, $1.00 ea
-$0.50/1 Betty Crocker Cake Mix AND Frosting or here
Final Price: FREE + Frosting
Crest Whitening Expressions Toothpaste, 6 oz, $1.97 ea
-$0.75/1 Crest Toothpaste RP 6/27
-$1.00/2 Crest Toothpaste PG 6/6
-$0.50/1 Crest Toothpaste PG 6/6
Final Price: $0.97 ea
CoverGirl Cosmetics, 25% off
-$1.00/1 CoverGirl product PG 6/6
-$2.00/1 CoverGirl Lash Blast Fusion Mascara PG 6/6
This week’s penny item is:
Publix Potato Chips
On the first day of the ad each week, a Publix customer can get the penny item with any purchase of $10 or more before coupons. The penny item is most often located near the check-out lines. Many stores do not require it, but the coupon for the penny item can be found in Wednesday’s newspaper flyer.
For the Publix weekly match-ups, see here.
Had a wonderful weekend in Nashville! If you haven’t seen Toy Story 3, you totally should. And try out the new Sopapillas Mexican Restaurant in Franklin – it’s delicious.
This weekend we’re off to Orlando to be a part of my dear friend Kelly’s wedding. I cannot wait to celebrate with her!! She will be a beautiful bride. Then, I am flying from Florida to Wilmington, NC. I will spend all of next week with my great-grandfather and mom. Grandpa is 94 and doing wonderfully. As great-grandma travels to D.C. for a conference, we’re just keeping him company and trying out some new recipes. He’s one of the funniest men I know and I can’t wait to spend quality time with someone so full of life.
As a result, I think my blogging schedule is going to change a bit. But it’s been off all summer. I’m thinking about ways to re-vamp/re-conceptualize the blog as I move into a new stage in my life (married with a job!) If you have ideas and/or encouragement, feel free to comment or email!
Monday: Pasta Primevera
Tuesday: Chicken & Spaghetti Casserole, green beans
Wednesday: Chicken pesto pizza, Romaine salad
Thursday: Jambalaya, Salad with fruit
Friday: Florida! Rehearsal dinner
Saturday: Kelly and Kean’s Wedding!
Sunday: En route to NC
…
Breakfasts:
Yogurt and granola
Cereal and milk, banana
Oatmeal, strawberries
Green Smoothies
Lunch:
Turkey sandwiches, apple, carrots, yogurt
Tuna Salad and crackers
Leftovers
…
What’s for dinner at your place this week?
You can expect the following inserts in this Sunday’s newspaper:
(2) SmartSource
(1) Redplum
For the full 2010 coupon schedule, click here.
*Remember to get the paper from the largest city near you.
It will have more coupons.
As many of you know, the first weekend of May brought a thousand-year flood to middle Tennessee. Many businesses and homes were destroyed and families displaced. As a result, local food banks have seen a 50% increase in the number of families requesting emergency food.
This greater demands calls for Nashville residents to step up to the plate and help out. As a couponer, I have plenty of extras every week and those extras are certainly in need now. Can you help?
Here are some donation ideas to get you started:
I totally utilized this tip this past week to pick up some greatly reduced meat and bread. So I wanted to pass along this saving-money-trick…
Seek out your store’s manager’s specials. When meat is close to expiration, bread a day old, or produce on its way out, many stores will rewrap or remark these items with lower prices for a quick sale. Because product shipments come in on a regular schedule, products that don’t sell are marked down on a regular schedule. You’re job is to figure out when the manager does this!
Just ask! If you ask the meat manager or at customer service, they’ll tell you when products come in and when they are usually marked down. Remember, it may be on different days for different products.
For example, the Harris Teeter on Harding Road marks many items on manger’s special on Tuesday afternoons. There are tons of meat markdowns, several bread specials, bags of produce marked for $1.00 each, and even discounted cupcakes and sweets.
One word of caution. Look very, very carefully at actual expiration dates on each marked-down item. You definitely don’t want to buy past-expired meat, produce, or bread. And for any marked-down purchase, use that day or freeze immediately.
For Harris Teeter Super Doubles, remember:
FREE Items:
Dannon Danimals, 6 count, $1.89 ea
-$1.00/1 Dannon Danimals SS 6/06
Dannon Dan-o-nino, $1.89 ea
-$1.50/1 Dannon Dan-o-nino SS 6/06
Yoplait Fiber One Yogurt, 4 pack, $2.00 ea
-$1.00/1 Yoplait Fiber One Yogurt Multipacks or here
Yoplait Yo-Plus Yogurt Multipack, $2.00 ea
-$1.00/1 Yoplait YoPlus Yogurt 4-pack or here
Philadelphia Cream Cheese Minis, 4 pk, $1.99 ea
-$1.00/1 Cream Cheese Minis printable (limit reached)
Kraft 100 Calorie Cheese Bites $2.99 ea
-$1.50/1 Kraft 100 Calorie Bites printable (limit reached)
-$1.00/1 Kraft 100 Calorie
Franks Red Hot Sauce, 4.5 oz., $1.29 ea
-$0.50/1 Frank’s RedHot Sauce
-$0.75/1 Franks Red Hot Sauce
Yakisoba Noodles, $1.00 ea
-$1.00/2 Yakisoba Product SS 5/16
Terra Chips, $1.99 ea
-$1.00/1 Terra Chips Products SS 3/28 (expires 6/28)
Good Seasons Recipe Mix, .7 oz, $1.69 ea
-$1.00/1 Good Seasons Recipe Mix SS 5/02
-$1.00/1 Good Seasons tearpad
Wholly Guacamole or Salsa 7oz. $1.99 ea
-$1.50/1 Wholly Gauamole, Salsa or Queso
-$1.50/1 Wholly Guacamole Product
Muir Glen Tomato Paste 6 oz. $1.39 ea
-$1.00/1 Muir Glen or here or here
Fisher Fusion Trail Mix $2.00 ea
-$1.00/1 Fisher Product SS 12/6, 12/13, 1/10, 2/7
-$1.00/1 Fisher Product
Chinet Napkins, 40 count, $1.40 ea
-$0.75/1 Chinet Napkins SS 3/28
Degree Anti-Perspirant & Deodorant, 0.5 oz, (trial size) $1.50 ea
-$1.25/1 Degree Girl Deodorant
-$1.25/1 Degree for Men
-$1.25/1 Degree for Men
-$1.25/1 Degree for Women NatureEffects
-$2.00/1 Cinical Degree for Men
-$3.00/2 Degree Girl Deodorant
-$3.00/2 Degree for Men
-$3.00/2 Degree for Women NatureEffects
Lip Smackers .14 oz., $1.99 ea
-$1.00/1 Lip Smackers
Carefree liners, 22 count, $1.49 ea
-$1.00/1 Carefree Product SS 4/25
Kotex Pantiliners, 48 ct, $1.49
-$1.00/1 U by Kotex Product April All You Mag
-$1.50/2 Kotex Liners or Security Tampons SS 5/16
-$2.00/2 Kotex Pads SS 5/16
Johnson’s Baby Powder or Oil 4 oz $1.75
-$1.00/1 Johnson’s Baby Product SS 4/25
-$1.00/1 Johnson & Johnson Baby Oil
-$1.00/1 Johnson & Johnson Baby Product or here
-$3.00/3 Johnson & Johnson Baby Products
Johnson & Johnson Baby Bar, $1.99 ea
-$1.00/1 Johnson’s Baby Product SS 4/25
-$1.00/1 Johnson & Johnson Baby Product or here
-$3.00/3 Johnson & Johnson Baby Products
Reach Dental Floss, $1.65 ea
-$1.00/1 Reach Floss or Flosser RP 1/3, 3/7, 4/11, 5/16
Sure Deodorant for Men, $2.79 ea
-$1.50/1 Sure Deodorant for Men SS 5/2
-$1.00/1 Sure Product SS 5/2
Air Wick Scented Oil Warmer, $2.29 ea
-$1.50/1 Air Wick Hidden Pleasures Scented Oil Warmer
Puffs Tissues, $1.50 ea
-$1.00/1 Puffs Tissues Vocal Point Home Mailer
NEARLY FREE Items:
Uncle Ben’s White Rice, 16 oz, $2.15 ea
-$1.00/1 Uncle Ben’s Plain White or Brown Rice SS 5/16
-$0.75/2 Uncle Ben’s Product
Final Price: $0.15 ea
Borden Single Sensations, 12 oz, $2.19 ea
-$1.00/1 Borden Singles or here
-$1.00/1 Borden Singles July All You Mag
-$1.00/1 Borden Singles SS 5/23
Final Price: $0.19 ea
Lindsay Olives, $2.50 ea
-$1.00/1 Lindsay Olives RP 5/2
Final Price: $0.50 ea
French’s Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce, 12 oz, $2.00 ea
-$0.50/1 French’s Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce SS 6/6
-$0.50/1 French’s Mustard SS 5/9
-$0.75/1 French’s Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
Final Price: $0.50 ea
Soft Scrub Cleaner, 17 oz, $2.39 ea
-$1.00/1 Soft Scrub Product April All You Mag
-$1.00/1 Soft Scrub Product RP 6/13
-$0.50/1 Soft Scrub Product RP 6/13
B1G1 Soft Scrub Product RP 6/13
Final Price: $0.39 (for 2)
Bagel Bites Mini Pizza Bagels, 9 count, $2.69 ea
-$1.00/1 Bagel Bites
-$1.00/2 Bagel Bits SS 6/13
Final Price: $0.69 ea
Smart Balance Milk, 64 oz, $3.89 ea
-$1.50/1 Smart Balance RP 5/23
Final price: $0.89 ea
8th Continent Soymilk, 64 oz, $2.99 ea
-$1.00/1 8th Continent Somilk RP 6/6
Final Price: $0.99 ea
Bounce Dryer Bar, 44 uses, $4.99 ea
-$1.50/1 Bounce Dryer Bar in P&G $100 Coupon Booklet
Final Price: $1.99 ea
Reynolds Wrap Alumnium Foil, $3.55 ea
-$1.00/1 Reynolds Parchment Paper
-$1.00/1 Reynolds Aluminum Foil
-$1.00/1 Reynolds Aluminum Foil SS 5/16
-$1.25/1 Reynolds Wrap Recycled Aluminum
-$1.25/1 Reynolds Non-Stick Foil
-$0.75/1 Reynold’s Wrap SS 6/20
Final Price: $1.05 ea
