This is a weekly series where I show you how much I save on my grocery and household needs, including as many natural and organic items as possible.
This was a weird week, resulting in two separate trips to Publix. The first time I went for some baking supplies for Valentine’s Day cupcakes and a couple of sale items and essentials. The second trip was for a few more sale items, including some great sale prices on organic produce.
Publix had their great in-ad coupon available again, for $10 off a $50 gas gift card wyb(when you buy) $25 or more in groceries. Both times I was buying enough to qualify for the gas card deal, so I bought one with each purchase. I spent only $40 on each gift card for a total savings of $20 on gas. The costs and savings for the gift cards are not included in the totals below since that is gas money rather than grocery money.
Here’s what I bought this week at Publix in my first trip:
- 2 Almond Breeze almond milk half-gallons
- 2 Tam-x-ico whole wheat tortillas
- 3.27 lbs bananas
- 1 YoBaby organic yogurt 4-pack
- 1 Publix shortening (for cupcake frosting…it makes frosting less appetizing doesn’t it?)
- 1 Publix confectioners sugar 2 lbs (also for cupcake frosting)
- 4 Wet Ones antibacterial wipes
- 2 Duncan Hines cake mixes
- 1 Publix cling wrap
- 1 dozen Publix eggs
Total before sales and coupons: $45.19
Savings break-down:
Store and competitor coupons used: $5.00
Manufacturer’s coupons used: $1.80
Savings from sale prices: $9.35
Free $10 gift I earned last week: $10.00
Total after sales, coupons and gift card: $19.04
Percentage saved: 58%
Here’s what I bought in my second trip:
- 2 Monterey Ricotta Spinach Ravioli
- 2 Kellogg’s Crunchy Nut cereal
- 1 pint organic grape tomatoes
- 1 bag tangerines (3 lbs)
- 1 Publix light sour cream
- 2 Persian limes
- 1 organic baby spinach
- 1 bag organic Russet potatoes (5 lbs)
- 2 Arnold multigrain bread
- 1 Kettle reduced fat potato chips
Total before sales and coupons: $46.44
Savings break-down:
Store and competitor coupons used: $6.00
Manufacturer’s coupons used: $4.90
Savings from sale prices: $15.25
Total after sales and coupons: $20.29
Percentage saved: 56%
TRANSACTION TOTALS COMBINED
Total before sales and coupons: $91.63
Savings break-down:
Store and competitor coupons used: $11.00
Manufacturer’s coupons used: $6.70
Savings from sale prices: $24.60
Total after sales and coupons: $39.33
Percentage saved: 57%
Recap:
I’m still not feeling so great from a stomach bug I had yesterday afternoon and evening 
so I’m not adding any extra tips this week. Check out last week’s post for lots of great tips for using coupons. Feel free to ask questions below or on my Facebook page. Have a great weekend!
-Cilla