You know you are old when a.) on your birthday you can’t actually remember how old you are, b.) no one else can either, and c.) your idea of a kickin’ good time is scoring some great deals at the grocery store.
I’m pretty sure both Winn-Dixie and Publix held their fabulous sales this week just in honor of my (33rd, for the record) birthday today because I gotta tell ya, my shopping trips rocked today!
It made me almost as happy as these flamingos on my lawn this morning:
Aren’t they funny? (Thanks again Rachel & Fred!)
Here is what I got:
At Winn-Dixie I spent $6.31 for $107.68 worth of groceries, a savings of 95%.
It was by far my best Winn-Dixie trip ever. I often feel like I end up overspending when I go to Winn-Dixie, but today everything worked out perfectly. The manager did have a little trouble getting the last B1G1 Right Guard coupon to scan, but he finally pushed it through and all was well.
Grocery Breakdown $5 off $30 purchase Winn-Dixie in-ad coupon 16 boxes Mueller’s Pasta BOGO @ – $1.67 (16) $1/1 Mueller’s Product (email coupon–sign up) Final price: +$0.17 each–moneymaker! 2 Kraft Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese, BOGO @ – $2.99 (2) $0.50/1 Kraft Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese Dinner printable or printable Final price: $0.99 each 2 State Fair Corn Dogs, BOGO @ – $3.99 (2) $1/1 State Fair Product printable Final price: $0.99 each 2 Armour Pre-Cooked Meatballs, 14oz, BOGO @ – $4.99 (2) $0.55/1 Armour Meatballs, exp. 3-31-11 (SS 01/30/11) or (SS 01/23/11) Final price: $1.94 each 10 Right Guard Total Defense 5 Deodorant, BOGO @ – $6.49 (5) FREE Right Guard Body Wash/Deodorant wyb Select Items (RP 3/13/11) (3) $1/1 RightGuard Body Wash (Peelie on 3 of the deodorants) Final price: FREE! 1 Clorox Bleach- $1.67 $0.25/1 Clorox Regular or Scented Bleach, exp. 4-24-11 (SS 03/13/11) $0.50/1 Clorox Bleach, exp. 3-31-11 (Winn Dixie, Spring Forward) Final price: $0.92 each 2 Hillshire Farm Deli Select Ultra Thin Meats, each – $3.33 $1/1 Hillshire Farm Lunchmeat printable or printable Final price: $2.33
At Publix I spent $10.64 for $136.82 worth of groceries, a savings of 92%.
My total actually came to $14.33 at the store, but when I got home and looked at my receipt I realized I was accidentally charged for 3 gallons of milk instead of 2, so I will stop by for a price adjustment later today. I was especially excited for the BOGO Sabra Hummus, but I only managed to print 2 coupons before it expired. And that is exactly why it is SO important to print those coupons early! Oh well, those are the breaks. I was also pretty psyched about the BOGO frozen Home Run Inn pizza–Husband’s all-time favorite–which is a brand new item at Publix. I couldn’t resist buying 4 of them, even without a coupon!
Grocery Breakdown $10 off $50 Purchase Winn-Dixie Home Mailer 2 Sabra Hummus, 10oz or 4pk, BOGO @ – $3.99 (2) $1/1 Sabra Hummus printable (no more prints available) Final price: $0.99 each 6 boxes Kellogg Smacks, BOGO @ – $4.09 & 2 Gallons Milk @ $3.69 each (2) $1/3 Kellogg’s Cereal, exp. 4-16-11 (Target Coupon, RP 03/06/11) (3) $1/2 Kellogg’s Cereals, exp. 4-17-11 (RP 03/06/11) (2) FREE Publix Milk (1 Gallon) WYB 3 Selected Kellogg’s (Publix Yellow Advantage Flyer) Total for all: $7.27 ($0.91 each) 2 Keebler Fudge Shoppe Cookies, 6.6-15oz, BOGO @ – $3.49 (2) $0.55/1 Keebler Fudge Shoppe Jumbo Sticks, exp. 5-1-11 (RP 03/06/11) Final price: As low as $1.19 2 Lysol Disinfectant Cleaner, 40oz, BOGO @ – $3.19 (2) $1/2 Lysol Multi-Surface Cleaner Pourables, exp. 4-5-11 (SS 03/06/11) (1) $2/2 Lysol Cleaning Product, exp. 3-31-11 (Winn Dixie, Spring Forward) Final price: $0.09 each 14 Purina Friskies Party Mix Cat Treats, BOGO @ – $1.75 (14) $1/1 Friskies Cat Treats, exp. 4-24-11 (SS 01/23/11) or Publix One Stop, One Store Booklet) (14) $1/1 Purina Cat or Dog Treat (Publix printable) Final price: +$1.12 each–moneymaker! Schick Quattro Titanium or Intuition Razor, BOGO $ – $8.99 (2) $3/1 Select Schick Quattro Products, exp. 5-1-11 (SS 03/20/11) or $3/1 Schick Intuition Naturals (Facebook Printable) Final price: $1.49 each Aunt Jemima Breakfast Meals, 5.25-6.8oz – $1.00 $1/2 Aunt Jemima Frozen Product (Facebook printable) Final price: $0.50 Home Run Inn Chicago’s Premium Pizza, BOGO @ – $6.99 Final price: $3.49 each
Altogether I spent $16.95 for $246.30 worth of groceries, an average savings of 94%.
Now it’s your turn! Seeing others’ examples is one of the best ways to learn new couponing strategies, hints, and hot deals. If you have a blog, pleas link up your coupon savings here. If you don’t have a blog, feel free to share your shopping experiences in a comment below.
And finally, don’t forget that today is the last day of the month! Be sure to print any coupons you may want to use, as many of them will be gone tomorrow. Also, don’t miss your chance to win a Disney’s Tangled Blu-Ray Combo Pack. It includes a copy of the movie in both regular DVD and Blu-Ray format, so even if you don’t have a Blu-Ray player, you will still be able to enjoy the movie!
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Amy March 31, 2011 at 6:33 pm
Great Job! I can’t wait to be able to do some awesome shopping like this. I am really starting to enjoy saving so much and getting extra things I would not normally buy. This is awesome. You really got me started. Thanks so much!
Ruth March 31, 2011 at 8:50 pm
It is definitely addicting!
Angie March 31, 2011 at 6:38 pm
First of all, Happy Birthday!
Secondly, way to go! I have just started couponing in the last few weeks and have already seen some fantastic results. I used to hate grocery shopping, but now I can’t hardly wait until you post the HT coupon match-ups each week so I can start getting my list together. It’s become, pretty much, like a challenge for me each week to see how much I can get for as little money as possible. Your grocery shopping accounts give me some good ideas on how to use coupons to maximize savings. Thanks so much!
Ruth March 31, 2011 at 8:50 pm
You’re welcome!
Roxanna @Homemaking Mom March 31, 2011 at 7:26 pm
Happy Birthday!!!! Your comment about not remembering your age on your birthday was funny and I can totally relate. I am 34 and find myself doing the same thing! Congrats on all of the great savings!!!! It is so much to save like that
Ruth March 31, 2011 at 8:51 pm
Thanks!
Tonya March 31, 2011 at 7:30 pm
Happy Birthday!!!!
Great shopping trip. I always find myself realizing all the great deals after you post your Thursday post. Thanks for your help and hard work! Enjoy your day 
Ruth March 31, 2011 at 8:51 pm
Thank you Tonya!
amanda March 31, 2011 at 8:34 pm
Just curious has to how you got 16 coupons for the pasta. I know it usually only lets you print off two. Would love to be able to stock up If Icould.
Ruth March 31, 2011 at 8:49 pm
Whenever I find a PDF coupon, I always immediately “print” it as a PDF file to my computer rather than print it out on paper. That way I can find it easily whenever I need it, at least until it expires. I didn’t know that the site only allowed 2 prints. Most PDF coupons are unlimited!
Stephanie L March 31, 2011 at 11:39 pm
Happy Birthday!! I feel the exact same way. It’s a g ood thing I remember the year I am born bc I swear every time someone asks me I have to do the math…and sadly I’m ..28. I think it’s bc we are so focused on our kids…we know their age right down to the weeks or months:) I get excited when someone offers to keep the kids for an hour or so and where do I go…grocery shopping! LOL
Enjoy your day, may it be filled with lots of savings and love!!!
Ruth April 1, 2011 at 8:13 pm
LOL, that’s my idea of a perfect day too…grocery shopping with no kids! Thanks Stephanie!
Patricia April 1, 2011 at 12:19 am
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I hope that you didn’t have any of this horrible Florida weather ruin your day!
Great shopping trips. Publix’s ad this week was pretty boring for me, nothing really good that I had coupons for. Oh well there’s always next week.
Ruth April 1, 2011 at 8:14 pm
Isn’t it funny how a wonderful ad for one person can be just so-so for another? Thanks for the birthday wishes!
Julie @ The $15 Grocery Challenge April 1, 2011 at 8:21 am
Grocery shopping is my idea of a fun birthday activity too. My husband thought I was crazy for wanting to organize coupons on my birthday
Ruth April 1, 2011 at 8:14 pm
LOL!
Amanda P April 1, 2011 at 12:53 pm
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Gald you had a great vacation and are back. I have really mssed your posts.
Ruth April 1, 2011 at 8:15 pm
Thanks Amanda, that’s nice to hear.
Amy April 1, 2011 at 5:35 pm
Good news! I just received my free Friday paper and there is a coupon for K-Cups in Smart Source. It is for $1.00 off. I wanted to let you know, since you are such a big coffee drinker like me. I am very excited.
Ruth April 1, 2011 at 8:14 pm
Yay! Thanks for letting me know!