Is it just me or has this week flown by? I can hardly believe the weekend is almost here!
I had a fun little shopping trip this morning. After Sunday’s fiasco with the girls, it sure was nice to shop all by myself while they were at school. I was so relaxed that I even had time to make a little video!
But first, just a little reminder to head on over to the PrintHotCoupons.com Facebook page this week for another chance to win your very own Qubie Coupon Organization System just like the one I use (a $49.99) value!
Remember, entering is super easy. Just click on the “GiveAway” link found on the lefthand menu (clicking from here should take you right to that page), then follow the instructions.
(If you really want a Qubie but don’t want to wait, you can go ahead and order one. If you happen to win the giveaway, Qubie will refund your purchase price. Use coupon code LWSL5OFF to save $5 on your order, but only through TODAY 9/15/11!)
I will pick & announce a winner over at PrintHotCoupons.com on Saturday, September 17th!
But now on to shopping….
Here is what I got:
At Publix I spent $24.11 for $101.23 worth of groceries, a savings of 75%
4 Yoplait Frozen Smoothie Mix, assorted varieties, 7.6 oz, BOGO @ – $3.19 (4) $0.75/1 Yoplait Frozen Smoothie, exp. 10/1/11 (GM 08/07/11) Final Price: $0.84 each 4 Pillsbury Biscuit Sandwiches @ – $2.50 (4) $1/1 Pillsbury Egg Scrambles or Biscuit Sandwiches printable or printable or printable (4) $1/1 Pillsbury Toaster Strudel Pastries or Toaster Scrambles, 10- 11.5 oz (Publix YAF) Final Price: $0.50 4 Krusteaz Pancake or Waffle Mix, assorted varieties, 24- 32 oz, BOGO @ – $2.49 (2) $1/2 Krusteaz Product printable Final Price: $0.74 each 4 Rosetto Ravioli, Stuffed Shells, or Tortellini, assorted varieties, 19- 25 oz, BOGO @ – $4.33 (2) $1.50/2 Rosetto Products Printable Final Price: $1.41 each 4 Nabisco Honey Maid Grahams, assorted varieties, 12.2- 14.4 oz, BOGO @ – $4.31 (4) $1/1 Honey Maid Grahams Printable Final Price: $1.15 each 2 Dropps Laundry Detergent, 20 ct, BOGO @ – $5.99 $1/1 Dropps Detergent (Received in Mail after requesting from company) Final Price: $2.99 each 2 Combat Ant Bait @ $4.69 (2) $2/1 Combat Product Printable (2) $3/1 Combat Ant or Roach Bait/Gel Kill (Publix Yellow Advantage Flyer) Final price: FREE + Profit 5 Michelina’s Assorted Entrees, 5.5- 9.5 oz @ – $1.00 (1) $1/5 Michelina’s Entree printable or printable or printable Final Price: $0.80 each 1 Milk, Gallon 2% @ $3.89 (1) $1.00/1 Any Milk (Received in mail) Final Price: $2.89 * * *Altogether, this week I spent $32.35 on $132.72 worth of groceries, an average savings of 76% for the week.
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And 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, please link up your coupon savings here. If you don’t have a blog, feel free to share your shopping experiences in a comment below.
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debi September 15, 2011 at 7:57 pm
That chocolate smoothie packet looks delightful! I never see those at my stores. Great job Ruth, as always!
Ruth September 17, 2011 at 12:31 am
Debi that was the first time I’ve ever seen it–it must be new. I can’t WAIT to try it!
Colleen September 15, 2011 at 8:54 pm
Hey Ruth,
I’m just starting out and was curious about coupon matchups sites that you might recommend. I really like yours but unfortunately you don’t have my local stores. I’m in Denver and do most of my shopping at King Soopers and Safeway. Any advice would be wonderful!
Thanks!
Ruth September 17, 2011 at 12:30 am
Hi Colleen, we don’t cover King Soopers yet on SWSL but we do provide Safeway matchups, so you’re halfway there.
You might want to try Colorado Springs Bargains (The link will bring you to this week’s King Soopers post.) Hope that helps!
Colleen September 19, 2011 at 11:01 pm
Thank You!! You are AMAZING!! Took my first trip to Safeway and overall not bad concidering it was my first trip and I don’t have any coupons saved up yet. I clipped the ones from the safeway add and ended up saving about $60, my total was 149 and ended up spending $90. I know that I will get better with practice! Thank you so much your site is very informative and helpful!!
Samantha September 15, 2011 at 9:23 pm
I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS! They are so helpful!
Also, thought it was cute that when you were in the frozen food section, one of the products that was almost directly over your head was called “HOT MAMA” LOL:) Too FUNNY:)
Ruth September 17, 2011 at 12:22 am
Of course I had to go back & watch it after I saw your comment–that is too funny!
Kimberly September 16, 2011 at 1:19 am
I had a question about your Qubie binder, do you have the 4 pocket inserts or the 8 ? and how do you organize yours just to get an idea of how to set it up, or does the Qubie already do that for you. Yours lookes sooo organized any advise would be great
Love the video again, keep up the great work !
Ruth September 17, 2011 at 12:21 am
The great thing about the Qubie is that it comes already all set up! That was for me the biggest selling point–the less work the better!
I just folded my coupons and put them in the right spot and was good to go. Now my husband and I do it together while we watch TV–I clip, he folds, and then I put them in the right section. Oh, and just so you know, the coupon code LWSL5OFF got extended through Monday, September 19th if you still want to order yours! 
Claire September 16, 2011 at 3:55 am
LOVE the new video Ruth – thanks!! I had a great trip to Publix today too.
Ruth September 17, 2011 at 12:17 am
Thanks Claire! Glad you had a great trip!
Claire September 17, 2011 at 1:58 am
Ruth!! I posted on teh SWSL Publix matchup but have to re-post here:
Forgot to mention, when I went to Publix yesterday I found two extra little coupon booklets – I am sure you have seen them – they were near customer service. One was called “Gameday Plays” and has 13 Publix coupons all for $1-2 / 1 (Heinz catsup, bagel Bites, Nancy’s Quiche, etc! One is a $5/1 Brita pitcher & filter.
The second booklet was “One Stop. One Store” and has $59 worth of $1+ Publix coupons (Palmolvive, Beneful, Sensodyne, AND a $2/1 Dropps Laundry detergent SQ!!!) (Can you believe that – Dropps??)
Claire September 17, 2011 at 1:59 am
(excuse typos – I was excited. lol)
Inna September 17, 2011 at 9:55 pm
Hello, I live in North Port, Fl however I went to Port Charlotte publix to buy Dropps becuase I had $1 off Manuf. one and I have found this book that you are talking about- so it came up FREE- Sweet deal!!!
Ruth September 19, 2011 at 8:23 pm
Lucky you!
Abigail September 19, 2011 at 10:06 pm
Inna, where did you get the $1/1 MQ?!?! that’s awesome!
great job!
Ruth September 19, 2011 at 8:24 pm
Great deal with the Dropps! I wish I would’ve seen it before I used my MQs…
Claire September 20, 2011 at 1:17 am
And I missed the MQs so, there we are!!
Jessica Rockwell September 17, 2011 at 9:57 pm
Ruth,I am wondering how you used the $1/1 Pillsbury Biscuit Sandwiches when the YAF says the Toaster Strudles,Toaster Scrambles or Frozen pancakes. Just wonderign cause I am getting my list together and doesn’t seem like these match up. Thanks!
Jessica Rockwell September 17, 2011 at 11:49 pm
Oh my gosh nevermind I see the biscuit coupon now!
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