So you read my two posts and thought they were interesting but just are not sure if the work involved is worth the savings. For your pleasure I have kept the receipts from my last four shopping trips. Some of you will be appalled at the food I buy but there is some good stuff there too.
Publix - Publix is an expensive place to shop when buying items at full price, but they tend to have a good number of buy one get one free deals and they have one item each week that if you spend ten dollars on Sunday or Monday they give it to you for a penny. Here is what I purchased at Publix yesterday and last monday.
2 boxes of Total cereal and 2 boxes of Cheerios cereal– regular price $3.49 a piece — on sale for 1.75 and had coupons for $1 off two — final price per box $1.25
4 pack of Yoplait YoPlus yogurt (bought 5) — regular price $4 — on sale for $2.00 and had coupons for $1 off — final price per pack $1, per cup 25 cents
3 bags Totino’s pizza rolls — reg price 3.69 — sale price 1.84 and had coupon for 40 cents off which publix doubles — final price $1.04
6 boxes hamburger helper (yes I eat this stuff about once a week) — regular price $1.99 — on sale for $1 and had coupon for 80 cents off three — final price per box 83 cents
Northland fruit juice — reg price $3.89 — sale and final price $1.95
Pasta Sauce — regular price $2.69 — sale and final price $1.35
Bertoli Olive Oil — reg price $6.99 — sale and final price $3.50
4 Pack of Publix Bath Tissue — reg price $2.39 — sale and final price 1 cent
Loaf of Publix white bread — reg price $1.09 — sale and final price 1 cent
Totals — Reg Price $66.92 — Savings $42.63 — final price $24.29 or 64% off
Bloom - I like they layout of Bloom but they are also a higher end grocery store so their regular prices are a bit higher than Wal-Mart or other low cost stores. Once again their sales are really good.
3 Bouty Paper towels — regular price $1.19 - sale price $1 plus 25 cent coupon - final price 75 cents.
2 Edy’s ice cream — reg price $5.29 - sale and final price $2.65
Pre-Made salad - reg price $3.49 - sale and final price $1.75
Bloom boneless skinless chick breast — reg price $9.53 - sale and final price $4.31
Totals - Reg Price $27.35 - Savings $13.58 - Final Price $13.77 or 49.7% off
Bi-Lo — I used to do most of my shopping here because it is convenient to my home. I still do a portion of it but make sure to only get the best deals. Their regular prices are lower than Publix or Bloom but not quite as low as Wal-Mart. I really don’t shop at Wal-Mart because it is out of my way and they really do not run sales on groceries.
First aid Alcohol - Reg price $1.09 - sale and final price 76 cents
4 pack Jello pudding (bought 3) - Reg price $3 - sale price $2.50 plus had 50 cent coupon that Bi-Lo doubles - final price $1.50 or 37.5 cents per cup
7.65 lbs lean ground beef - Reg Price 3.99/lb - sale price 1.99/lb - final price$15.28
Totals - Reg Price $40.69 - Savings $20.11 - final price $20.59 or 49.4% off
Grand Totals - Reg Price $134.96 - Savings $76.32 - Final Price $58.64 or 56.6% off
That is just what I did at the grocery stores. That doesn’t include the amazing deals I got at the major pharmacies. Now my grocery budget for the month is $200. I am a little a head of schedule on my shopping but I will not be spending any money for the rest of the month on ground beef, chicken, paper towels, and a few other items. By stocking up I am able to spend the remaining money on foods that are more fun to eat like steak or seafood (one of my wife’s favorites). I realize my eating is not the best but hey I had salad and yogurt in there. See you tomorrow for wednesday deals and coupon codes.
What is this about doubling coupons?? I like the sound of that.
Some stores will double the value of your coupons up to a certain amount. Both Publix and Bi-Lo will double your coupons up to $0.50. Any coupon higher than $0.50 stays at its face value. So If I bring in a $0.40 I actually get $0.80 off.