Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Contest: How much did I spend on Groceries? $62.87 (68% Savings)

UPDATE: The answer is $62.87!  Deanna you are the WINNER!I am not quite the "black belt" saver as you might believe :) I did save $137.75. That is 68% in savings. What matters is that you are spending SMART, not whether you are a PERFECT spender! I have only couponed for 3 months now. If I can do it, you can do it! Give yourself a RAISE and start couponing today!!!  






This is what I bought: 5 lb. bag of potatoes, 1 Stoffers Skillet meal, 1 Boston Market Steak Frozen, 2 Heinz White Vinegar, 6 Gerber baby food, 12 Beechnut baby food, 2 Oikos Greek Yogurt, 4 jumbo packs of Stayfree, 2 packages of midol, 2 Jollytime Popcorns, 2 French's Wors. Sauce, Publix 18 eggs, 2 Knox gelatin packets, 4 boxes of Ritz crackers, 4 Lysol cleaners, 2 quaker instant oatmeal boxes, 4 Arnold double fiber bread, 2 lbs of red seedless grapes, 1 Red Baron Pizza, 4 Rolaids packs,  4 Bertoli pasta sauces, 1 whole milk gallon, 1 pint international delights coffee creamer,   1 French's honey mustard, Publix OJ, 2 Musselman's apple sauce, 1 Stacy's pita chips, 2 Franks red Hot sauce, 2 NY bread Frozen, 2 sctotch fur fighters, 2.5 lbs bananas...I think that is everything!

*Note: We do eat meat and other vegetables, but I have that stockpiled from sales.  At Publix this week, I did not want to pay $3.79 /lb for chicken breast when I paid $1.79/lb at Kroger last week...LOL!  I bought 10 lbs. of chicken breast last week.


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FREE offers!

I don't know about you but one of my favorite words is FREE!  Whenever I receive a FREE item in the mail,  I get really giddy!  Here are the best offers that I have found:
Save 80% off Restaurant.com $25 Gift Cert. orders. Use code BONUS and Pay $2 thru 01/31/10.


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50% off coupon at Joann's Fabrics!


Joann's Fabrics just posted an amazing coupon!  Go here to print a  50% off any one regularly priced item! The coupon will expire after January 30th!

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Save 80% off Restaurant.com $25 Gift Cert. orders. Use code BONUS and Pay $2 thru 01/31/10.


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SeeHere: 29 Custom Photo Cards FREE with FREE SHIPPING!



SeeHere.comGet 29 FREE PHOTO CARD at SeeHere with FREE SHIPPING. Orders arrive within 2-3 days. You could use these as Valentine's cards, Easter cards, for your business or just to send out pictures of the family!  My mom is a real estate agent.  I know she could use these for her open houses or to market a house on the market!  Just think outside the box!


How to get 29 FREE photo cards:

  1. Go HERE and set up a FREE account with .  
  2. Upload your photos and make your card on  the website.  
  3. Save your card and then put 29 cards in your cart.  Use coupon code: newbaby at check out to get them free with FREE shipping.  If you need more than 29, you can get 50 for $4.99.  
SeeHere also has this deal that ends in 3 days: 50 Free* 4x6 Prints with promo code: prints-6. *Shipping Not Included


Want more Valentine's gift ideas/deals?  Go HERE


(Thanks, MojoSavings for sharing about the FREE Photocards!)

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Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Target: How to pay $1.75 for a 12-pack of Coke Products (YMMV based on regional prices)


Recently, I posted about a $2 off coupon when you buy 4 12-packs HERE.  Right now Target has 12-packs on sale for $2.25 a 12 pack (based on southern savers prices posted)
Deal:
Buy 4 - 12 packs for the Super Bowl
Use the coupon HERE
Pay $7 for 4-  12 packs!
That is like paying $1.75 a 12 pack!  WOW!
**Update : your Mileage may vary based on location and store. Check local prices to confirm!


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My Publix Routine with match-ups and links: 1/28-2/3

* For the week of 1/21 go HERE!


I am not a huge fan of "reinventing the wheel".  I Heart Publix does a fabulous job posting the match-ups of Publix deals with coupons.  These are the match-ups starting 1/28 (1/29 for some):
  1. Know your Publix stores coupon policy: If not, call them now!  Do they take competitor coupons? If so, do they take drugstores, food lion, walmart and target coupons? Do they double coupons?
  2. SUPER DEALS: I pick out items with their coupons from the Super Deals.  Try to buy enough of the item for 6 weeks or more if they are free.
  3. DOLLAR DEALS: I pick out items from the Dollar Deals and the other Dollar Deals section section.  Again, try to buy enough of the item for 6 weeks or more .
  4. Weekly Match-ups: Then I go to the Weekly Match-ups and pick out my menu for the week taking my stockpile of frozen meat and goods into consideration as well as get items that are needed around the house.  I also stock up 6 weeks worth of items that I can freeze or store since it is never a good idea to pay retail :)
  5. Competitor coupons and man. coupons: I also check through the Food Lion Printable Coupons,  Target Grocery Coupons and other competitors coupons for the items that are not on sale as well as Coupons.com, Red Plum and Smart Source.You can save even if it is not the BEST DEAL.  I would only buy enough for 1 week since it is NOT the best deal.
  6. $5 off:  I print my $5 off for every $25 coupon (if accepted). HERE if my store considers CVS/Rite Aid a competitor.
  7. Rewrite list on envelope:  Break them up in separate purchases if using multiple $5 off coupons.  Paper clip coupons, place them in my envelope with my grocery list and head to the store.  Hand the cashier the coupons in the process of checking out with the $5 off on top.  I always hand them my Publix Upromise card to have them scan to save for my kiddos college fund.  If you have not signed up for Upromise, do it NOW!  Upromise is an EASY program to help save for your children, nephews, nieces and grandchildren's college fund with your simple purchases.   
I am no expert. This is just my routine which I am sure I will perfect over time as I know you will.  Let me know what you think!


*To get a little info on Publix, go to 10 reasons why I love Publix!


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Monday, January 25, 2010

Land of Nod-up to 70% off!

The Land of Nod

There is a great sale at Land of Nod on everything from toys, room decor, gifts and more.  I LOVE this store.   ALL for up to 70% off!  Click the banner to get to the website!

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Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 is 37% OFF!




Are you serious about photography? Get what the pros have!  Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2  is the professional photographer's essential toolbox for today's digital photography workflow. Yes this would make as EXCELLENT gift for an aspiring professional photographer! It is on sale for 37% off at Amazon!


  • Quickly import, process, manage, and showcase your images--from one shot to an entire shoot--so you can spend less time in front of the computer and more time behind the lens.
  • Seamlessly integrates with Adobe Photoshop software (sold separately) for streamlined use of Smart Objects, panorama stitching, high dynamic range (HDR) functionality, multiple layer workflow, and more. 
  • See your edits automatically updated in Lightroom.  

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Cheerios Coupons & Chance to win!


Cheerios are an absolute staple around our house.  A few months back, I took advantage of this offer.  You will receive 4 - $1 off coupons through e-mail as well as a chance to win a FREE box of Cheerios.  I did not win the Cheerios but I did get a pretty sweet deal combining these coupons with a sale! Go HERE to snag this deal!


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FREE Movie Screening of Hot Tub Time Machine with John Cusack!


Snag yourself some FREE tickets to an advanced screening of the NEW John Cusack movie Hot Tub Time Machine by going HERE! Enjoy!   

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FREE AMC Movie Tickets to Facebook fans!


Who wants free tickets to the movies?  I know I Do!  Go HERE to become a fan of Be Our Movie Critic and you will get one free movie ticket to AMC movie theatres to see a movie of your choice.  Movie tickets will start being distributed beginning 2/25!

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Knox Coupon Moneymaker!


I am really excited about this coupon that was in 1/24 Red Plum from the Sunday's paper.  The Knox coupon states $4 off ANY Knox products.  That means you can grab the Knox Gelatine that is about $1.40  and get it for FREE plus overage!!!

What does it mean when you have overage?  Well, it means that Knox will pay you to buy their product and they will also pay for your milk and/or eggs.  Or you can look at it this way, I bought 2 newspapers for $2.50.  With 1 Knox coupon, I just got paid back the expense of the both newspapers!  That is why it pays to buy more than 1 newspaper. You can double, triple or quadruple your savings!  I LOVE IT!

Don't want to use this product? Donate it to a local food bank!  Charity + Savings is a winning combination!

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