So I went a little wild in the produce section today.  LOVE their produce. Did you know that they get a produce truck in once a day?!?  AND if you ever want to taste something before you buy it make sure to ask a Publix employee in the produce section.  I have tried several things. Slim on great meat deals…Look for deals in the meat department next week.

Order Total: $25.93
Tax: $6.70
Grand Total $32.63
Savings: $92.36

WHAT’S IN THE BUGGY?
8 ears of corn
1 bag of sweet vidalia onions
1 bag of Idaho potatoes
3 organic apples
1 bag of spinach
1 bag of cherries
1 bag of purple seedless grapes
1 pack of squash
1 cantaloupe
1 2 lb bag of carrots
1 cup of fruit salad
1 pack of ground beef/pork
1 pack of Angus hotdogs
1/2 loaf of sour dough
1 package of Nature’s Own Sandwich Rounds Multi Grain
8 Ken’s Marinades(rain check)
1 BullEye BBQ sauce
2 Olay washes
2 packs of Schick razors
4 Hefty freezer bags
3 Ziploc freezer bags
1 12-pk of Cottonelle
2 Mott’s apple juice

Used one $10/$50 coupon.  $20 in Register Rewards.

If you happened to miss yesterday’s Publix trip be sure to take a peek. There are some GREAT deals to work.  (Simply GoGurts are GREAT frozen!)

Order Total: $4.82
Savings: $100.52

WHAT’S IN THE BUGGY?
8 ears of corn, 8/$2
8 Ken’s Marinades, $1.40 each ($0.40 each after $1/1 coupon)
7 Ziploc freezer bags, $2.09 (SUPER DEAL after coupons)
6 bottles of Nivea Body Wash, $3.98 each (FREE after $4 coupon)
3 Simply YoGurts, $1.40 each ($0.30 after $1.10/1 coupon)
2 Oscar Mayer Deli Creations, $2.70 each ($.70 each after stacked coupons)
2 boxes of Capri Suns, $1.79 ($0.79 each after $1/1 coupon)
1 tub of Fresh Fruit Salad, $2.39 ($0.39 after $2 coupon)
1 1/2 loaf of Publix Sour Dough bread, $1.83 ($0.83 after $1 coupon)
1 Heinz Ketchup, $2.19
1 Publix Ketchup, FREE after Buy Theirs Get Ours Promo
1 Kraft BBQ sauce, $1.69
1 Publix BBQ sauce, FREE after Buy Theirs Get Ours Promo
1 Olay Regenerist wash, $6.99, On sale for $3.99 (FREE after coupon stack)

Coupons Used:

(1) $10/$50 Winn Dixie

(1) $3/$25 Publix coupon (Mother’s Day booklet)

(1) $1/1 Bakery Item Publix coupon (Mother’s Day Publix booklet)

(1) $2/1 Fresh cut fruit Publix coupon (Mother’s Day Publix booklet)

(8) $1/1 Ken’s Marinade MQ from 5/9 SS

(6) $4/1 Nivea MQ from 5/2 RP

(2) $1/1 Capri Sun MQ from 4/25 SS

(1) $2/1 Olay Regenerist face wash MQ from 5/2 PG
(1) $2/1 Olay Regenerist wash Publix coupon (Live Well Feel Beautiful Publix booklet)

(3)  Ziploc B1G1 FREE MQ from 4/11 SS
(2) Ziploc $1/2 MQ  from 3/21 SS
(2) Ziploc Publix $1/2 Publix coupon (There Is Value In The Family Publix booklet)

$1/1 Oscar Mayer Deli Creations MQ PRINT HERE
Stacked with $1/1 Publix coupon PRINT HERE

(2) $1.10/1  Simply GoGurt MQ PRINT HERE IE or HERE FF

No Register Rewards used.

Pull those 4/11 Red Plum B1G1 Cover Girl coupons and head to Winn Dixie to score some FREE make up!  Winn Dixie is currently running a B1G1 sale, tack on your coupons and you have FREE make up.

WHAT’S IN THE BUGGY?
6 Cover Girl Make Up Items

Total: $0 (tax ONLY!)
Savings: $81.53

Used 3 B1G1 coupons from the 4/11 RP.

To top it off, I even received a $7 PG Catalina(which is like cash at Publix)! Good day!

WHAT’S IN THE BUGGY?
1 $50 gas card
8 ears of corn
2 apples
1 pineapple
2 packages of Oscar Mayer lunch meat
1 package of turkey bacon
1 package of Nature’s Own Sandwich Rounds
2 Hidden Valley Ranch Dressings
1 Ken’s Marinade
2 boxes of General Mills cereal

No Register Rewards.  One $10/$50 was used. Gas is not included in my grocery budget so I will not count the gas card in my final total.  Here’s the breakdown:

Order Total: (with $50 gas card): $39.89
Tax: $1.25
Grand Total: $41.41 MINUS the $50 gas card and you are looking at FREE groceries!!!!

Coupons Used:
$10/$50
$10 off gas card Publix in ad coupon
(2) $2 Oscar Mayer IP coupons
(1) $1 off meat Publix coupon
(1) FREE Turkey Bacon
(1) FREE Nature’s Own
(2)$2 off Hidden Valley Dressing
(1) $1/1 Ken’s
(2) .55/1 Cinnamon Toast Crunch IPs

So what can you get for $0.54 at Target? Go ahead TAKE A PEEK!!!

WHAT’S IN THE BUGGY?
6 bottles of Gillette Body Wash
3 bags of Tidy Cats litter
2 boxes of KLEENEX hand towels

COUPONS USED:
Gillette was on clearance for $1.52 each. I bought 6 and used (3) $4/2 coupons from  5/2 PG.
KLEENEX $2.99 Used $1/1 Target coupon stacked with $1/1 manufacturer coupon.
Tidy Cats, $1.77 Bought one pack using the $1/1 manufacturer coupon from 5/2 SS. After checking out a $1/1 Target coupon printed for Tidy Cats. So I used it on the next 2 bags stacked with (2) $1/1 manufacturer coupons.

So I saved $19.54. And spent $0.54 plus tax!

Order Total: $24.24
Sales Tax: $6.47
Grand total: $30.71
Savings: $120.24

WHAT’S IN THE BUGGY?
2 packages of Perdue Chicken(light and fit)
1 package of ground beef
6 ears of corns
2 avocados
2 apples
1 pack of bella mushrooms
8 packages of Kraft shredded cheese (I freeze it.)
6 Old El Paso taco kits
4 bottles of Ken’s Dressing
3 packages of Cascadian Farm organic  granola bars
2 boxes of Kellogg’s Fruit Snacks
2 bags of Mission tortillas
2 bags of Tostitos
2 bottles of Juicy Juice
2 cans of refried beans
1 bag of Rold Gold pretzels
1 package of Capri Suns
1 box Glad trash bags
1 bag of Kingsford Charcoal
1 Hidden Valley Ranch dressing
1 Old El Paso taco seasoning
1 bottle of Wishbone dressing(16 oz)
1 bottle of Publix dressing(16 oz)
1 bottle of KC BBQ sauce

I used one $5/$25 on this trip. I did not have time to write down all the coupons…However, if you want to know which coupons I used on specific items feel free to ask. I can recall them easily. All of the coupons that I had are listed in the I Heart Publix match ups.

So it has been one year since I started doing my grocery shopping at Publix. Yes, I tracked my savings from the very beginning! So TAKE A PEEK at one year of BB SAVINGS!  Keep in mind the spent amount even includes tax!

4/22/09-4/22/10  Total Spent(including tax) $994.00

4/22/09-4/22/10 Total Saved $4,976.58

We have more food than ever and have spend far LESS! Woohoo!  Each week was tracked under the PEEK tab in the nav bar.

WOW! I have not shopped like this in awhile! Boy, it was fun I must admit.  The Grand Opening in Gulf Shores was everything it was talked up to be.  I thoroughly enjoyed meeting other buggies while I shopped today. I truly have the BEST readers.  My buggy did overflow on this trip. Several folks that were not use to seeing someone shopping the way we do gave me odd looks…One even said–You must love to clean. Ha. Little did she know that I was getting most of it next to nothing and it will last me months. I enjoyed meeting several of the manufacturer sales reps and made sure to thank the ones that came armed with coupons.

I do love Publix–but not just the grocery store–the people. From the wonderful customer service staff to the vice president, they are some of the most friendly people.  Today, I told the store manager that before long he would start the think that The Buggy worked at Publix.  After the fourth time in and out the door, I think he saw what I was talking about.   I do not work for Publix(I would). I am just a regular couponer who happens to love the store overall and the saving.

On to the savings! On this trip I used no Register Rewards and one $10/50 Winn Dixie coupon and one $5/$40 Publix coupon from home mailer(Gulf Shores will allow you to use one Publix $/$$ plus one $/$$ competitor). The Register Reward policy for Gulf Shores is one per retailer.

Order Total: $17.51
Tax $6.79
Total: $24.30
Savings: $167.17

WHAT’S IN THE BUGGY?
1 bunch of grapes
2 apples
1 bag of carrots
4 ears of corn
2 oranges
1 head of lettuce
1/2 loaf of sour dough bread (my fav)
1 bag of Nature’s Own Sandwich Rounds
7 4 pks Yoplait YoPlus Yogurts
6 bottles of Shout Stain Remover
6 Del Monte Fruit Chillers
4 cartons of Egg Beaters
4 cans of Scrubbing Bubbles
4 bottles of Windex Multi Surface Cleaner
4 boxes of Toaster Strudels
3 boxes Cascadian Farm Granola Bars
3 bags of Cascadian Farm frozen fruits/veggies
2 value size boxes(24 bars) Nature Valley Granola Bars
2 boxes of CheezIts
2 boxes of Fruit Loops
1 box of Raisin Bran
1 Publix Ice Cream
1 jar of Orchards Select Pears
1 Soft Scrub Total Kitchen Cleaner
1 bunch of flowers
1 Reusable Publix bag

Have you taken a PEEK IN THE BUGGY lately?  I have been a full blown Publix couponer for over one year now. For out of towners, Publix is just now moving into our area. One year ago I was driving one hour(one way) to get to Publix in Orange Beach.  I now make the 35 minute drive to the “new” store.   Yes, my savings justified my trips(gas). I have documented my trips since the beginning–so proud of my savings I kept all of my receipts until I started tracking my savings on The BB site. So, if you haven’t taken a peek…The Buggy is waiting!

Several of the items that I purchased today are for the snack stockpile and upcoming vacation.  I used one $5/$25 and one $3 Register Reward on this trip…The rest were regular manufacturer and store coupons.

Order Total: $13.07
Sales Tax: $3.81
Grand Total: $16.88
Savings: $67.19

WHAT’S IN THE BUGGY?
4 boxes of Mueller’s Whole Wheat Pasta
2 packages of Kraft Shredded Cheese
2 bags Stacy’s Pita Chips
2 boxes of OR Natural Popcorn
2 packages of Keebler cookies
2 packages of Oreos
2 jars of Peter Pan Peanut Butter
2 bottles of Hunt’s Ketchups
2 Reach Dental Flosses
1 Natures Own Sandwich Rounds
1 4 pk. of YoPlus
1 box of Multi Grain Cheerios
1 box Nature’s Valley Granola Bars
1 bag Sunchips
1 box of DH blueberry muffins
1 bag of grapes
6 folders on clearance

Nice quiet trip to Publix today. It’s hard to believe that I have been shopping Publix this way for over one year now.  Sure couponing takes some time–but learning to coupon has been time well spent!  It has truly changed my life…and my expectations of grocery stores.

The Publix employees in Fairhope are top notch.   Many of our favorites are being moved around the company. I am happy to know that we will have a direct contact with the new Gulf Shores store too. The buggy might just be pulling up there for the Grand Opening!

So, today’s trip was relaxing…small and easy.  I am really trying to focus on buying more whole foods–sticking to the perimeter of the store. Have you ever noticed that those items are on the “outside” of the store–produce, meats, dairy, etc…That’s where the bulk of your foods should come from. Does that mean that I will not buy a package of cookies here and there? No. It means that I will not buy just a buggy full of packaged stuff. Everything in moderation as my aunt taught me.

So here’s a PEEK IN THE BUGGY…

Order total:$13.95
Sales Tax: $2.41
Grand Total: $16.36
Savings: $47.91

WHAT’S IN THE BUGGY?
1 pack of extra lean ground beef
1 dozen eggs
2 packs of strawberries
1 bag of spinach
1 package of squash
1 cup of Greek yogurt
2 4 pk. Fiber One yogurt
2 cans of Pam spray
2 bottles of Mott’s apple juice
2 boxes of General Mills cereal
2 bottles of Ken’s Marinade
2 packs of Immaculate cookie dough
1 Betty Crocker brownie mix
1/2 loaf of Publix sour dough bread

What’s for dinner? Right now we are eating mostly a lean protein from the freezer and vegetables(fresh and frozen). Our grains are whole wheat pasta, rice or Nature’s Own Sandwich Rounds.  I tend to get hooked on things like the Nature’s Own…I have been using them as buns for turkey and chicken burgers.

Gosh it has been awhile since I have shopped!  We have been eating a lot of items in the stockpile and fresh fruits/veggies.  Today I just needed a Publix trip. Do you ever just need those? I know it is crazy.  So I pulled this trip together in about 30 minutes total. I am telling you newbies that you will get much quicker!   I was thrilled only spending $18.66 and getting many of the items that I needed to replenish.  No Register Rewards used in this trip.

Without further ado here is  A PEEK IN THE BUGGY!

Order Total: $18.66
Tax: $3.53
Grand Total: $22.19
Savings: $74.55

WHAT’S IN THE BUGGY?
1 gallon of milk
1 pack of ground sirloin (buying leaner meat)
1 large pack of strawberries
1 pack of asparagus
4 bags Steamfresh frozen veggies
4 boxes of 5 Grain Wheat Thins
2 bags of Kraft Shredded Cheese
2 jars of Classico Tomato Sauce
2 boxes of Honey Nut Cheerios
1 bags of Nature’s Own Multi Grain Sandwich Rounds
1 tub I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter
1 box of sticks I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter
1 bottle of Wesson Oil
1 pack of Keebler cookies
2 bags of Lays Chips
1 Heluva Dip
1 4 pk. Kraft Cream Cheese
1 Lays Dip

Coupons Used:
(1) $10/$50 Winn Dixie Q
(1).55 off milk WYB  1 Keebler Cookies Tearpad MQ
(1) $1 off milk Publix Q
(1)$1.50 off ground beef WYB 2 Classico Sauces MQ
(1) $1 off meat Publix Q
(2) $1/2 Steamfresh IP MQs
(2) $1/2 Nabisco Crackers MQ
(2) $1/2 Nabisco Crackers WAGS Q (Fiber Selects were the correct oz to use this Q)
(1) $1/2 Kraft Cheese MQ Blinkie
(1) $1/2 Cheerios MQ
(1) FREE Nature’s Own MQ
(2) .75/1 I Can’t Believe Blinkie MQ
(1) .75/2 I Can’t Believe Publix Q
(1) $1/1 Wesson Oil MQ
(1) $1/1 Keebler Cookies MQ
(2) $1/1 Lays Natural Chips MQ
(1) $3 off dip WYB 2 Lays Chips MQ
(1) FREE Heluva MQ
(1) FREE Kraft Cream Cheese MQ