Publix Shopping - 12/6/09

Ok so this is exactly how I get in trouble at the grocery store. I go for one thing and end up with way more than I intended. I carried in only my little wallet sized coupon organizer since I currently use the save the whole ad method of couponing. Today, I was after cream of chicken soup to try out the Publix recipe for Party Chicken. I got that, and then some...

4 Oscar Myer Deli Creations @ 2 for $4.00 = $6.00 no Q (my hubby likes to take these for lunch and I'm all out of Q's)

2 Campbells Cream of Chicken Soup @ $1.34 ea - .25Q from 11/8 SS doubled to $.50 cents = $2.18

1 Infusiom Shampoo @ $5.99 - $2.00 Q from 11/18 SS = $3.00

1 Infusiom Conditioner Free with BOGO Advantage Buy Q plus I used another $2.00Q for this one for a final cost of $1.99 for both.

1 Farm Rich Mozzerella Sticks on bogo for $3.85 - $2.00 printable = $1.85

1 Farm Rich Mozzerella Bites on bogo for $3.84 - $2.00 printable = $1.85

1 Package Publix Romaine Lettuce @ $2.50

1 Avocado @$.99 (I know but I love them)

1 Cucumber @ $0.65

1 Tomato $1.29

2 Bags Wize White Cheddar Popcorn on Bogo for$1.50ea (no Q although I shoulda printed one)

1 Gallon Milk @ $2.59 (cheaper at Kroger)

1 small pkg. Publix dried apricots on sale for 25% off @$2.24 (I need these to bake cookies for an upcoming holiday party)

1 Publix Bleach @$.01 penny item

Total with Tax = $30.46

Total saved combined with in ad specials and Q's = $30.28 or about 50%

So, I could have done a lot better had I waited to get Q's for the Wise and not splurged on a few things like the avocado. This is a really good reason to put together that coupon binder I've been putting off building. I hate that I often buy things knowing full well there are coupons out there. Hopefully, documenting this will help me be more disciplined.

Dinner's ready...

Keeping Track

About 9 months ago, my friend introduced me to the world of couponing. Like a lot of you, I used coupons every once in a while... when I remembered. But let me tell you, after she pointed me to sites like Southern Saving and through that found many other sites like Hip2Save, it was all over. I was hooked!

How hooked? Not long ago I was packing for a girl's weekend away same said friend when I realized my son was out of overnight pullups. I told my husband I would run out to get them, but he said not to worry, he would go to the store in the morning. I just couldn't let it go. I could not stand the thought of him going without my Kroger plus card (pre-loaded with a coupon) or a paper coupon and paying full price! Nope, I got up early the next morning (6:30 AM) and picked up the overnights before heading out for my weekend away.

My husband has encouraged me to keep track of my savings. What better way to do it than to post them here. Enjoy!