My Publix Deals!!

Woohoo!! Okay, so I didn't get everything on sale, but since I'm still in my first month of coupon gaming, I think I did quite well today. With a savings of over $100 (2 weeks in a row)!!

Here's the breakdown:

TOTAL IN GROCERIES = $181.98
Total Savings in Coupons = $32.79
+
Total Savings in Advertised Sales = $67.63
TOTAL SAVINGS = $100.42
TOTAL OOP = $81.56!!!

Here's the breakdown:

• Fast Fixin' Chipotle Chicken Sandwiches (2) = BOGO $5.99 - 2 MFG Q $1/1 = Paid $3.99/2 (printable coupons available HERE)

• Fast Fixin' Cheeseburgers (2) = BOGO $5.99 - 2 MFG Q $1/1 = Paid $3.99/2 (printable coupons available HERE)

• Stouffer's French Bread Pizza (2) = BOGO $2.99 = Paid $2.99/2 (no coupons used)

• Voila! Frozen Meals (2) = BOGO $4.69 - 2 MFG Q $1/1 = Paid $2.69/2 (printable coupons available HERE)

• Organic Valley 1/2 gallon Milk (1) = 2/$7 - 1 MFG Q $1/1 = Paid $2.50/1 (printable coupons available HERE)
  

• Publix Ground Chuck (3 lbs.) = $3.19/lb. = Paid $9.54 (no coupon - we had just run out!)

• Tropicana Pure Premium 1/2 gallon OJ (2) = 2/$6 - 2 Food Lion Q $1/1 = Paid $4.00/2 (printable coupons available HERE)

• Coffee Mate Creamer (2) = 3/$5 - 1 MFG Q $1.50/2 = Paid $1.83/2 (printable coupons available HERE)

• Sorrento Stringsters (2) = Sale $3.79/1 - 2 MFG Q $1/1 = Paid $5.58/2 (non-printable Q from newspaper insert)

• Kelloggs Poptarts (10) = BOGO $2.19 = Paid $10.95/10 (no coupons, but this is a staple in our pantry for my Dear Hubby)

• Post LiveActive Cereal (4) = BOGO $3.99 - 4 MFG Q $1.50/1 = Paid $1.98/4 (non-printable Q from Publix/KRAFT/Exxon Mobil Gift Card Promo flier)

• KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Deluxe (4) = BOGO $2.45 - 1 Blinky Q $1/3 = Paid $3.90/4
  

• Nabisco Wheat Thins (1) = $3.29 - 1 MFG Q (purchase 4 Nabisco, KRAFT, or Oscar Meyer products, get Wheat Thins Free)) = FREE (Q available in Publix Cracker aisle)

• Sunmaid Raisins 6 pk (2) = 2/$3 - Publix Q $1/2 = Paid $2/2 (non-printable Q available in Publix Smart Summertime Savings flier)
  

• Campbell's Tomato Soup 4 pk (1) = 2/$5 = Paid $2.50/1 (no coupon)

• Quaker Chewy Granola Bars (4) = BOGO $2.79 - 4 Target Q $.50/1 = Paid $3.58/4 (printable coupons available HERE)

• Chock Full O Nuts (2) = Sale $5.99 - MFG Q $1/2 = Paid $10.98/2 (non-printable Q from newspaper insert)

• Betty Crocker Supreme Brownie Mix (2) = BOGO $2.63 - 2 MFG Q $.50/1 = Paid $1.63 (non-printable Q from newspaper insert)
  

• White Seedless Grapes (2 lbs) = Sale $.99/lb = Paid $2.07 (no coupon)

• Organic Bananas (2 lbs) = $.99/lb = Paid $2.16 (no coupon)

• Gillette Aftershave Gel = $2.99 = Paid $2.99 (no coupon)
  

I hope it helps you save some money this week! You'll notice I highlighted my best deals in purple. Let me know if you found more deals and I'll post them here. Find more great deals at Publix at Fiddle Dee Dee!

Publix Deals (7/31 - 8/6)

Check out my friend, Sarah's blog for the best Publix deals! fiddledeedeeblog.blogspot.com

Thanks Sarah!!

Walgreens $5/$20 Coupon

In case you haven't signed up for Walgreens emails to receive special offers and savings, you'll want to HERE. I just received this $5/$20 coupon good only Thursday, July 31, 2008.
Get yours HERE!

Sweepstakes

Publix Boxtops is offering a chance to win a $100 Publix Gift Card!

Click HERE or on graphic above for entry form!

Publix, Cambell's, and Pepperidge Farm are offering a chance to win a Honda Odyssey or Honda Element plus a 1-year supply of Goldfish & On-the-Go Soups.
Click HERE or on graphic above for entry form!

My Goodwill Hunting!

In my quest for low cost brand-name clothing, I thought I'd share a few of my favorite finds from my Goodwill Hunting yesterday (1/2 off sale). I paid merely $6.00 for the clothing and the sunshade was only $3.99!!

Did you know that you can print coupons online??

Save on Groceries - Download the CouponBar and never miss another offer!

Goodwill 1/2 Off Clothing Sale

Many Goodwill Stores have their weekly 1/2 off clothing sale every Monday from 12pm - Closing. I try to make it whenever the kids don't happen to be taking naps.

Be sure to call or stop by your local Goodwill to see if they offer this sale! Click HERE to find one in your area.

*This sale typically excludes shoes.

JCPenney's Gift Card Promo

In case you haven't heard, there are a couple of promotions out where you can receive $10 JCPenney Gift Cards.

1. Publix & JCPenney are teaming up to provide $10 JCP gift cards for every 4 KRAFT items and $50 worth of groceries at Publix. (7/28 - 8/22) Limit of 3 gift cards. See more on this HERE at Fiddledeedee!
2. JCPenney In-Store Promo (7/27 - 8/2) - Purchase 2 pairs of Levi Jeans at JCPenney and receive a $10 JCP Gift Card. Limit of 2 gift cards per household for this promo.*
   

* "Purchase(s) must be made at jcp.com or at participating JCPenney stores. Purchases include Levi's Men's, Young Men's, Misses', Juniors', Boys' or Girls' jeans. Qualifying purchases must be made within the same department."

Homeschool Mondays

As a homeschooling Mom of 3, just starting into my 2nd year, I wanted to start this new weekly Post for all of you homeschoolers out there and me! I will be posting homeschool tips, deals on curriculum, organization helps, schedule hints, etc. every Monday morning. If you have any helpful tips, please comment. If I get enough comments and people interested in this weekly post, I will start a Mister Linky so that you can post on your blog and link to mine.

This week I will just let you know what we're using for curriculum this year. I have a 1st grader, a preschooler, and a toddler. This is our curriculum of choice:

1st Grade Daughter

• Saxon Math 1
• Sonlight Core 1 (Read-Alouds, 2nd Grade Readers, & History/Geography)
• Apologia Science (Exploring Creation with Astronomy)
• Handwriting Without Tears (Cursive)
• Horizons Grammar/Phonics/Spelling
• Bible - Still figuring out what to use/do... suggestions are welcome!
  

Preschool Daughter

• Hooked on Phonics (Kindergarten) Click on link at bottom right-hand side of my blog for 20% savings on HOP!!
  
• Saxon Math K
• Lots of Arts & Crafts

Toddler Son

• Puzzles :)
• Hopefully he'll behave and stay out of trouble... haha

Please comment and tell me what you're using for curriculum, or your style of homeschooling, and the reason you like what you're using! My hope is that we can help each other and be an encouragement to one another.

Tylenol / Motrin Coupons

Does anyone else have this scenario?

I have 3 Tylenol Coupons in my stash right now that seemingly could all stack together toward 1 purchase of an 80 ct. Tylenol. Since I'm new to this, I would love your insight on whether you think this would work at my local Publix? What's your experience with your Publix?? FYI, mine takes competitor coupons.

Here's what I have in Coupons:

• 1 - MFG Q Save $1.00 off any Tylenol product (from 7/27 SmartSource) - Print yours HERE.
  

• 1 - Publix Q Save $2.00 off any Tylenol or Motrin iB 20 ct. or larger (from Smart Summertime Savings booklet)

• 1 - Walgreens Q Save $2.00 off Tylenol (80 ct. or 100 ct.) or Motrin (100 ct.) (from 7/27 Walgreens newpaper insert)

I'm thinking I can save $5.00 off 1 bottle of 80 ct. Tylenol! I don't know what my Publix is selling this item at right now, but what a discount, right?!

Office Depot Freebie & Teacher Appreciation Day

So, with the Sunday papers hitting the stands today, you definitely need to check out Office Depot's insert if you're still in need of school supplies. If you didn't get a Sunday paper (shame on you), you can still check their flier by clicking HERE.

Here's the Freebie:
Ticonderoga® Dry Erase Markers 4-PK
Priced at $3.99 - Mail in rebate for $3.99 = FREE

Here's some more School Supplies on Sale:
OD = Office Depot Brand

• $.05 OD Wooden Ruler (Reg $.99)
  
• $.01 OD Glue (Reg $.79)
• $.50 Crayola 12 ct. Colored Pencils (Reg $1.49)
• $.30 OD Composition Book (Reg $.99)
• $.50 Wilson Jones 1" Poly Bonders (Reg $1.99)
• $2.99 Backpacks (Reg $4.99)
• FREE Journal w/ purchase of $15 (Reg $4.99)
• BOGO HP Advanced Glossy Photo Paper (Reg $13.99)

Teacher Appreciation Week
Receive FREE breakfast and supplies!
Click HERE to find your store's event date.
Enroll in the Star Teacher Rewards Card HERE to take advantage of this special day for teachers and to receive even more free stuff!

$2.50 off Colgate!

Here's the deal:

Print a $1.50 off 1 Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste HERE (MFG Q)
plus
Print a $1.00 off Colgate Total Advanced Product HERE (scroll down to the Target Q's)

Receive a total of $2.50 off Colgate Total Advanced toothpaste at Target, Publix, or any other grocery store that accepts competitor coupons!

HERE'S THE SCOOP!

Here's the "Scoop", so you stay in the loop on all the best deals out there!

I noticed on Food Lion's coupon website that they often offer coupons on Food Lion brand items, so I asked the Assistant Manager at Publix today to see if they would take these coupons for Publix brand items. After checking with his Manager, he came back telling me that they will indeed take these coupons!! So, be sure to print out as many store specific coupons as you need and remember to use them at Publix.

If you don't already know, Publix accepts all competitor coupons including $/$$ (i.e. $3/$15 purchase at CVS).

That's your Scoop 'd' Loop for the day!

My Publix Deals!!

Hey Ya'll! I am super excited to share with you the deals I got at Publix today. I don't normally go grocery shopping on Saturdays, but because some of my coupons were about to expire, I needed to use them on the current sales. I've taken pictures of what I bought and highlighted the breakdown of how it came to the cost I paid. Here's what I bought:

Oops! Forgot these as well...

Here's the breakdown:

TOTAL IN GROCERIES = $140.99
Total Savings in Coupons = $43.83
+
Total Savings in Advertised Sales = $44.06
TOTAL SAVINGS = $87.89
TOTAL OOP = $53.10!!!

Here's the breakdown:

• Publix Hamburger Buns (2) = $1.15 - 2 Food Lion Q $.50/1 = Paid $1.30/2 (coupons available HERE)

• Pepperidge Farm Whole Grain Wheat Bread (2) = 2/$6 - 2 Target Q $.50/1 = Paid $5.00/2 (coupons available HERE)

• Yoplait Gogurt (4) = 2/$3 - 2 MFG Q $1.75/2 = Paid $2.50/4 (coupons available HERE)

• Publix Pizza Dough (2) = $2.59/1 - Food Lion Q $2/$5 Bakery = Paid $3.18/2 (coupon available HERE)

• Fresh Express Salad (2) = BOGO $3.69, Bag Red Delicious Apples = $4.99, Organic Bananas = $2.11 ($.99/lb) - 2 Food Lion Q $2/$5 Produce = Paid $6.79/all (coupons available HERE)
  

• Gatorade Fruit Punch 64 oz (3) = 3/$5 = Paid $5.00/3 (no coupon)

• Mt. Olive Sweet Relish 16 fl oz (2) = BOGO $2.19 = Paid $2.19/2 (no coupon)

• Jif Peanut Butter 40 oz (2) = BOGO $5.87 - 2 MFG Q $.55/1 = Paid $4.99/2 (non-printable coupon)

• Near East Couscous (2) = BOGO $2.19 - 2 MFG Q $.50/1 = Paid $1.19/2 (coupon no longer available for printing)

• Kelloggs Yogo Bites (2) = BOGO $2.89 - 1 MFG Q $1.75/2 = Paid $1.14/2 (coupon no longer available for printing)

• Tyson Frozen Chicken Breasts (3) = $4.99/1 - 3 MFG Q $2.00/1 = Paid $8.97/3 (no coupon)

• General Mills Cereal (4) = 3/$5 - 2 MFG Q $1/2 & 4 MFG Q $.75/1 = Paid $1.68/4 (no coupon)

• Nabisco Honey Maid Graham Crackers (4) = BOGO $3.99 - 4 Food Lion Q $1/1 = Paid $3.98/4 (coupon available HERE)

• Oscar Meyer Turkey Hotdogs = $3.69 - Buy 3 Nabisco Product, Get O.M. Hotdogs FREE - MFG Q $.55/1 = Overage of $.55!!

• Sure Solid Unscented Deodorant = $2.39/1 - Q Display $1 off - Walgreens Q $1.50 off = Overage $.11!!

• Cover Girl Lashblast Mascara = $6.59 - MFG Q $2/1 - Q Display $1/1 = Paid $3.59 (I think this is correct, though it seems that I saved even more on this deal...)

• Cover Girl Eye Enhancers Eyeshadow = $4.99 - MFG Q Free w/purchase of CG Product = Paid $0.00!!

So, here it is. I hope it helps you save some money this week! You'll notice I highlighted my best deals in purple. Let me know if you found more deals and I'll post them here.

Walgreens Coupons

I have just come across a wonderful Walgreens Rebate and Coupons Site. Since Walgreens is closer to where I live than CVS, it's usually more convenient for my hectic schedule with 3 kiddos. So, if I can get a deal, hopefully ya'll can too!! Plus remember that you can print these out and use them at Publix. For those of you who are new to this, Publix accepts competitor coupons, making them a preferred store on my list!

Click HERE for Walgreens Printable Coupons. Contains $718 worth of savings in this month's Catalog!! I stopped at Walgreens today, and their new Savings Booklet will be available by their entrance under their weekly flier tomorrow. (It's a skinny book full of coupons.)

While you're there, head back to the pharmacy and pick up this magazine for FREE (or a few copies) for coupons on diabetic items as well as Splenda (which we use daily in our house). Here's a pic of the Magazine to help you look for it:

Dollar Days at Michaels (7/27 - 8/2)

Stock up on some craft supplies for the kids and yourself at Michael's this week!

15/$1 - 1" Foam Brushes (Regularly $5.85/15)

2/$1 - Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint, 2 oz. bottle (Regularly $1.58/2)
4/$1 - Spool O' Ribbon (Regularly $2.00/4)
1/$1 - Modeling Clay (Regularly $1.99 - $3.49)
1/$1 - Hambly & Sandylion Stickers (Regularly $1.49)
1/$1 - Fall Label Floral Stems (Regularly $1.99)
1/$1 - Sugar & Cream Yarn by Lily (Regularly $1.69)
1/$1 - Marbles, Gems, or 2 lb. River Rocks (Regularly $2.29)
2/$1 - Foam Can Hugs & Visors (Regularly $2.00/2)
1/$1 - Foam Flip Flops (Regularly $1.99/1)

See Michael's Weekly Ad HERE for more details. Remember prices and deals may vary by location, so always check your local ad.

Organizing Your Coupons

Some Great Information from A Full Cup!

Are you buried in coupons? Do coupons expire before you can use them simply because you’re unable to locate them? Do you get frustrated when you’re shopping and remember that you have a coupon for an item that’s on sale and you can’t find it?

Well if you’ve experienced any of these, here are some helpful organization ideas to help you take charge of your coupon madness.

Where can I keep all of my coupons?

• Recipe Box
• Three Ring Binder with baseball card holder inserts
• Accordian style File Folder with dividers
• Shoe Boxes
• Envelopes
• 4x6 photo albums
• Baby Wipe Box

Okay so how do I organize my coupons in these devices?

• Recipe Box - You’ll need divider cards for your recipe box. You can purchase index cards or simply make them yourself out of cardboard. These cards will represent different categories to sort your coupons. Everybody sorts their coupons differently so there is no universal rule. Here are some different ways to label your dividers:
  • Alphabetical by product name (GM, Kelloggs)
  • Alphabetical by item type (Cereal, Milk, Paper Towels
  • Alphabetical by General Category (Dairy, Meat, Paper)
  • Store Name (CVS, Target, Walgreens)
  • Expiration Date (this might work better if you only have a small amount of coupons)
  
  
• Three Ring binder with baseball card holder inserts - this device allows a lot of storage space for your coupons. Many people choose this method because its so easy to see your coupons. Again, categorize them however you seem fit. Many people will carry around a dry erase marker to write notes on the baseball card inserts while they’re shopping. Just a little bonus!
  
  
• Accordian style File Folder with dividers - this is probably the most popular way to organize your coupons. They come in all different sizes and colors. Again, you’ll need to choose categories that will make your shopping trips easy. In addition to simply choosing your categories some people go the extra step and have a folder for each store that they shop. It really depends on the number of coupons that you need to organize. Another option is to have an accordian file for “grocery items” and another for “health and beauty items”.
  
  
• Shoe Boxes - you can use this method as you would the recipe box method.
  
  
• Envelopes - this method works well if you don’t have a lot of coupons to organize. Some people choose general categories (dairy, meat, paper) and some people choose to label their envelopes by stores (CVS, Target, Grocery Store).
  
  
• 4x6 photo albums - this method is similar to the baseball card insert method. You have clear holders to see your coupons easier. Again, sorting the coupons is based on your preference.
  
  
• Baby Wipe Box - you can use this method as you would the recipe box method.

Thanks to A Full Cup for this information!

FREE Summer Movies - Nationwide

Although the summer is coming to an end, if you haven't already taken your kids to a FREE summer movie, now's the time! Every Tuesday and Wednesday, Regal Cinemas nationwide open their doors for 10am showings. All movies are first come, first served. Check HERE for your local listings.

Win $150 Worth of Groceries!!

From Red Plum - Register between 7/21/08 - 7/27/08 for your chance to win a week of free groceries. Click on the link HERE. See the ad on the right side of the linked page.

Borders $5/$5 Books

Through August 8, 2008, you can order anything for $5 or less from Borders.com and get it for FREE!

Go HERE and you can search through the products they offer which are $10 or less. Find something for less than $5, add it to your cart, and proceed to the checkout. (You can checkout as a guest to speed things up if you don't have an account with Borders.)

When it asks for the promotional code, enter: BR41925. Choose to have it shipped to your local store and your total will be $0!

Have fun shopping! And, if you could, help us out in the comments section by sharing what items you find for less than $5.

Thanks to Money Saving Mom!!

Staples Teacher Appreciation

Thanks to Money Saving Mom for posting this great event for teachers and homeschool parents!

"Staples is having Teacher Appreciation Day soon for all teachers--including homeschooling moms! Go HERE to see when your Staples event is scheduled. At the event, you'll get a beautiful tote bag filled to the brim with all sorts of goodies. There are also doorprizes and coupons!"

Publix Deals (7/24-7/30)

Check out my friend, Sarah's blog for the best Publix deals! fiddledeedeeblog.blogspot.com
Thanks Sarah!!

Reward Cards

If you don't already know about them, check here! There are many stores that offer FREE reward cards to use with every purchase. They literally GIVE you money for shopping at their stores. Here is a list of some (please feel free to suggest more), which I will be updating as I find more:

CVS Pharmacy
Offers ExtraCare Rewards - Rewards are called Extra Bucks that you can earn at any CVS/pharmacy store or online when you use your ExtraCare card. Earn 2% back with every purchase in-store and online at CVS/pharmacy. Earn 1 Extra Buck for every 2 prescriptions purchased in-store and online at CVS/pharmacy. Earn even more Extra Bucks on select brands advertised in our weekly ads. Your Extra Bucks will print on your receipt immediately following your qualifying purchase(s).
Click on the link HERE to learn more.

Office Depot
Offers Worklife Rewards - You get 10% Back in Rewards on ink, toner, paper and their Design, Print & Ship Services, PLUS 1% Back in Rewards on nearly everything else they sell when you earn at least $10 in Rewards!
Click on the link HERE to learn more.

Staples
Offers Staples Rewards - Earn 10% back in rewards on ink and toner, case and ream paper, and Copy & Print Center purchases. Get rewarded quarterly as long as you've earned at least $10 in rewards in the quarter. Rewards balances under $10 will roll over each quarter during the calendar year. At the end of each calendar year, any rewards balances under $10 will expire. There is no limit to how much you can earn in rewards - spend your rewards on anything at Staples.
Click on the link HERE to learn more.

Publix - UPromise
Offers UPromise Rewards - Visit your local Publix store and purchase eligible Upromise products. You will know which products are eligible by the Upromise tags and other store signage. Present your registered Publix Upromise key tag to the cashier during checkout and your savings will automatically be added to your Upromise account.
Click on the HERE to learn more.

This is the start of something Great!

Hey ya'll! I have been inspired to start my own blog to help others save money on groceries, clothes, and everyday items. I hope that you will join me in the journey to saving and becoming a better steward of the money God has lent us.

I have many friends online who blog about their finds, coupon hunts, and deals and will regularly send you to their blogs for more information. My hope is that through my blog, you will have access to almost every possible deal out there!

Come along with me!