I'm back... with Groceries

I know it has been a while... to say the least!  I was planning to post some pictures of our new apartment last week... the only snag, we could not find where we packed the camera cord.  Alas, we found it recently, so a new apartment tour coming shortly.

But first, I wanted to share my Publix shopping trip today.  I am no where near a pro at playing the coupon game, however, I have so much fun doing what I can to save our little family money.  So here is my trip from today.  It was a good sale, so I was able to stock up on some things that we use all the time.

2 Whole Fruit Sorbets: Normally $2.99 each; On sale B1G1 free, had 2 $.50/1 coupons (which doubled) - Total $1 for both


1 Philly Cooking Creme: Normally $2.99; On sale for $2, had a $1.50/1 coupon - Total $.50


1 Watermelon (quarter): Normally $.69lb; On sale for $.59lb - Total $2.48


2 Ghirardelli brownie mixes: Normally $2.79; On sale B1G1 free - Total $2.79 for both


2 Kellogg's Crunchy Nut Ceareals: Normally $3.99; On sale B1G1 free, had 2 $.70/1 - Total $2.59 for both


1 Box Glad trash bags: Normally $7.29; On sale for $5.49, had a $1/1 coupon - $4.49 total


2 Smart Ones frozen dinners: Normally $2.17 - $4.34


2 Eggo Waffles: Normally $2.55 each; On sale 2/$4, had a $.75/2 coupon - Total $3.25 for both


1 Salad mix: Normally $3.99; On sale B1G1 free - Total $1.99


1 Package frozen dinner rolls: Normally $3; On sale B1G1 free, had a $1/1 coupon - Total $.50


4 Bags 8 O'Clock Coffee: Normally $7.89 each; On sale B1G1 free, had 2 $2/2 coupons - Total $11.78 for all four


1 Yoplait Smoothie Kit: Normally $3.19; On sale B1G1 free, had a $1/1 coupon - Total $.60


1 Package Kraft Cheese: Normally $2.99; Had a $1/1 coupon - Total $1.99


2 Bottles Pop Secret popping corn: Normally $4.69 each; On sale B1G1 free, had a $1/2 coupon - Total $3.69 for both


1 Six Pack Diet Coke: Normally $3.99; On sale B1G1 free - Total $2.00


1 Bottle Olive Oil: Normally $10.99; On sale B1G1 free, had a $1/1 coupon - Total $4.50


1 Edward's pie for two: Normally $2.95; On sale B1G1 free, had a $1/1 coupon - Total $.48


2 Zatarain's frozen dinners: Normally $2.99; Had a coupon for $1/2 - Total  $4.98


2 Jars Kraft Mayo: Normally $4.39 each; On sale B1G1 free, had a $1/2 - Total $3.39 for both


1 $50 American Express Gift Card: Normally $50+$4.95 activation fee; Had a Publix coupon for $10 off - Total $44.95 for a $50 gift card!!


1 $50 BP Gas Card: Normally $50; Had a $10 off coupon with a $25 grocery purchase - Total $40 for a $50 gas card!!!


Plus $10 donation to Tornado Relief

So for $243.64 in groceries/cards I paid $151.09 (pre-tax) that is a 62% savings