I love Publix, by far my favorite place to shop for groceries when using coupons!

• (1) Iams Dog Food $6.99 (not pictured)
  
• (1) $50 gas card (not pictured)
  
• (2) Resolve Stain Sticks $0.50ea
  
• (2) Lysol Spray Cleaners $0.85ea
  
• (2) Charmin Toilet Paper $3.49ea
  
• (2) Right Bite Cookies $1.10ea
  
• (1) Fruity Pebbles $1.08
  
• (2) Betty Crocker Cookie Mix $0.99ea
  
• (2) Duncan Hines Cake Mix $0.22ea
  
• (2) Pillsbury Grands! $0.70ea
  
• (2) Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls $0.40ea
  
• (12) Yoplait Yogurt $0.47ea
  
• (2) Del monte Corn $0.00
  
• (1) Quaker Chewy Bars $0.00
  
• (1) Frosted Flakes $0.00
  
• (1) Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs $0.00
  

Total before sales and coupons: $131.44

Total OOP: $70.28 or 47% if you take out the gas card we only spend $20.78 on groceries or 75% savings

Plus I will turn it in for a $5.00 Publix Gift Card

So today before savings, my total was $189.78

I spent $37.98 on groceries or 73% savings and $50.00 on gas

I had some free coupons I got from the Kroger home mailer and wanted to get some of the Totino’s Pizzas

• (8) Totino’s Pizza $0.74ea
  
• (2) Totino’s Pizza Rolls $0.55ea
  
• (1) Kroger Salad Dressing $0.00
  
• (1) Kroger Unsalted Butter $0.00
  
• (1) Kroger Large Eggs $0.00
  
• (1) Kroger Canned Soup $0.00
  

Total before sales and coupons: $23.42

Total OOP: $7.30 or 69% savings, plus I got a $2.00 off Catalina that I took to Publix!!

As much as I love shopping and finding deals, I really hate going to CVS because they NEVER have anything I need in stock on the first day of the sale!

Today was different, they had what I needed and I was able to do the deal I wanted! Note: They took off too much on the speed stick coupons, made mention but they let it go through!

• (2) Ladies Speed Stick $0.00
  
• (2) Men’s Speed Stick $0.00
  
• (2) Irish Spring Body Wash $2.00ea
  
• (2) Soft Soap Body Wash $1.25ea
  

Total before sales and coupons: $34.92

Total OOP: $9.90 or 72% savings

Plus I got $5 ECB and I will turn this in for the Colgate-Palmolive Rebate for $5.00 so I made $0.10 profit J

I am really looking forward to the Tuna, salad mix and smart balance milk!!

I hope to get back in the swing of things soon!! I took advantage of the buy 4 get $4 off P&G sale at Kroger!!

• (2) Strawberries $2.00 ea
  
• (4) Grapefruit $0.50 ea
  
• (1) Broccoli Crown $1.25
  
• (2) Frozen Tilapia $4.39 ea
  
• (2) Dawn Hand Renewal $0.99 ea
  
• (1) Frebreeze Air Effects $0.49
  
• (1) Frebreeze Set & Refresh $0.49
  
• (3) Covergirl Eyeshadows $0.72 ea
  
• (2) Old Spice Deodorant $0.49 ea
  
• (2) Duracell AA Batteries $1.49 ea
  
• (1) Crest Toothpaste $0.94
  

Total before sales and coupons: $60.67

Total OOP: $22.44 or 63% (Anything over half is fine with me)

A few of my coupons did not match the sales but I bought the items anyway because it was still a good deal!

• (2) Weight Watchers Bakery Items $1.25 ea
  
• (2) Kefir $3.39 ea ( This is a cousin to yogurt, I use it in smoothies, it is New Years we are on a diet J )
  
• (2) Tyson Chicken Tenders $2.99 ea
  
• (4) Right Bites 100 Calorie packs $2.49 ea
  
• (1) Asparagus Bunch $3.14
  
• (2) Aunt Jemima Frozen Pancakes $0.89 ea
  
• 3.67 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken $7.30 ($1.99 lb)
  
• (3) UP2U Gum $0.09 ea
  
• (2) Fresh Express Salad Mix $1.99 ea
  
• (2) Pepperidge Farm Deli Flats $1.14 ea
  
• (2) Snackwell 100 Calorie Packs $0.59 ea
  
• (2) Jennie-o Ground Turkey $3.49 ea
  

Total before sales and coupons: $117.78

Total OOP: $36.89 or 69%

I did purchase (2) of the $50 gas cards but did not include that in my total!

I have a love affair with spreadsheets ( nerdy I know ) but I thought what better way to help you guys out than to make one that will help!!

I am planning on using this to keep track of my spending (good, bad and ugly) so I can try to get control of my spending. For the first ever we are planning on taking 2 vacations never year, one to California to vist family and one to Orlando to head to Disney World!! So saving is going to be extremely important!!

This what it looks like follow the link below and download the spreadsheet and then click enable editing to be able to enter in your own information. If you have any question please send me and email and I will try to help you out!

Good luck to all of us J

Savings 2012 Google Doc

Have you ever tried this dog food before??

I went out and picked a few things

•(2) Pace Picante Sauce $.90 ea
•(2) solo grip cups $.40 ea
•(2) Krusteaz muffin 1Step $.50 ea
•(1) Dixie Crystal brown sugar $1.00

Total before sales and coupons: $14.69
Total OOP: $5.00 or 75% savings!!

So excited about this trip and had a great time with my mom!

• (2) Dr Pepper $0.44 ea.
• (1) New Ciabatta Bread FREE
• (1) Sister Schuster Rolls FREE
• (3) Viva Paper Towel Rolls FREE
• (2) Michalena Dinner FREE
• (1) Ocean Spray Sparkling FREE
• (2) Wheat Thins $1.22 ea
• (2) Breakstone Sour Cream $0.63 ea
• (2) Gold Medal Flour $1.49 ea.
• (2) Dixie Crystal Sugar $2.16 ea
• (2) Pam Cooking Spray $0.60 ea
• (1) Mezzetta Sweet Peppers $0.50
• (2) Ocean Spray Juices $0.99 ea.
• (9) Publix Soda $0.50 ea
• (2) Pillsbury Cookie Mix $1.39 ea
• (1) 64oz Crisco Vegetable Oil $3.59
• (4) V-8 Fruit Smoothie $0.99 ea
• (4) Carnation Evaporated Milk $0.18 ea
• (2) Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce $0.49 ea
• (1) Cracker Barrel Cheese $2.45
• (2) Rondele Cheese Spread $0.40 PROFIT
• (2) Scrubbing Bubbles $1.00 ea
• (2) O-Cel-O Sponges $0.87 ea
• (1) Vanity Fair Napkins $0.60 ea.
• (2) Ritz Crackers $1.17 ea
• (2) Gallons of Tea $1.30 ea
• (1) Pillsbury Frosting $1.19
• (1) Gallon of Gatorade $0.15
• (1) Martins Dinner Rolls $1.94
• (2) Betty Crocker Muffin Mix $0.95 ea
• (1) Fresh Cranberries $1.50
• (1) Package of Celery $0.75
• (2) Keebler Crackers $1.34 ea.

Total before sales and coupons: $175.49

Total OOP: $54.08 or 70% off! What a way to start the holiday season J