So I think I am officially getting the hang of this! After spending a couple hours on Wednesday researching my favorite sites, IHeartPublix.com and SouthernSavers.com - I had printed out my coupons, clipped others, organized in stacks and also on an Excel spreadsheet list, and just gotten everything together.
This was going to be my first full on, head first run into major couponing. I was so excited to go to the store after work I could barely contain myself. :)
I went to Publix and was in and out in an hour. I only bought what was on my list, and actually didn't buy two items (2 Red Baron pizzas) because they were out of stock.
So, here is my "score" this week. My best yet. Before I divulge my spendings vs. savings, let me just list what it is that I came out of the store with:
4 boxes Duncan Hines brownie mix
4 boxes Duncan Hines cake mix
4 containers Duncan Hines frosting
4 boxes Triscuits
2 boxes Special K
4 bags Lays chips
12 bags Birds Eye frozen veggies
4 bags Alexian frozen all-natural breads
4 cups Ciobani greek yogurt
4 (4 pk) cups of Yoplait Yo-Plus yogurt
2lbs Jimmy Dean sausage
4 packs Jones sausage
2lbs bananas
3 bottles of 32 load Snuggle fabric softener
6 packs Idahoan mashed potatoes
1 (5lb) bag Domino sugar
1 pack (8 roll) Viva paper towels
2 (12oz) packs Kraft sliced American cheese
2 boxes Quaker granola bars
2 (1.5L) containers Breyers ice cream
2 (8oz) containers Cool Whip
Total before savings: $203.62
Coupons + Sales: $145.96
Total I paid: $57.66
Savings of: 72%
The Yoplait Yo-Plus yogurts ended up being FREE because they were on sale for $2, and on BOGO, so they were $1 each. I had a $1 off of one coupon for each of them, so they cost me nothing. The bananas were also free w/ the coupon I had because I purchased the Triscuits. The Alexian bread was $0.70 per bag after coupons, the Triscuits were $0.25 per box after coupons, and the Breyers ice cream was $1.50/carton after the "stacked" store + manufacturer coupons I had.
Yes, my name is Kimberley and I am addicted to couponing.
See you all next week! :)
