The Process - Here's How I Do It

I thought as I was perusing the new Publix sale flier today that you all might like to know how I get ready to go to the store.

First, I do not shop at just one store. While this might seem like a lot of work, it's not, really. There are four grocery stores in one area that I can hit in one day/night. I can also run into a store with a list of the few things I want and be out pretty quickly (lunch hour??).

So, today I got the Publix sale paper and went through looking at the BOGOF items. First I see what items are BOGOF that I would use and have a coupon for. Then I figure how much each will be using either one coupon or two to determine how many I'd like to get. Then, if there are items I would like to purchase but don't have a coupon for, I will do an Internet search for Internet printable coupons. Most of the time, you can print the coupon twice per computer. We have two computers, so many times I can get four coupons (if it's something I really want). If I'm just going for these certain items, I'll pull the coupons, put them in an envelope and then still take my binder (just in case) but only will use the ones I have in hand. I can be in and out pretty quickly using this method.

FYI -- BOGOF items for Publix this week. I've marked (c) beside the ones I'm certain have a current coupon. There may be others.

Birds eye Viola! Meal - $4.99/2
Ore-Ida Steam and Mash Potatoes - $3.99/2
Gorton's Fish - listed as surprisingly low price
Publix Style Southern Style Deli Potato Salad - $2.49/2
Dole Fruit, Gel or Parfait Bowls - $2.79/2 (c)
Campbell's Select Harvest Soup - $2.39/2 (c)
Post Honey Bunes of Oats Cereal - $3.89/2 (c)
Joffrey's Coffee and Tea - $9.99/2
Thomas' English Muffins - $2.99/2
Quaker Oats Oatmeal - $2.65/2
Aunt Jemima Syrup - $3.79/2 (c)
Aunt Jemima Pancake and Waffle Mix - $2.59/2 (c)
Kellogg's Eggo Waffles - $2.29/2 (c)
T. Marzetti's Dressing - $3.99/2 (c)
Quaker Cereal (Captn Crunch, Squares, Life) - $4.49/2 (c)
Pillsbury Moist Supreme Cake Mix - $3.69/2
Ronzoni Pasta - $1.39/2 (c)
Zataran's New Orleans Style Mix - $1.99/2
Powerade Sports Drinks (8 pk or 10 pk) - $6.79/2
Carroll Shelby's Chili Kit - $2.19/2
A1 Steak Sauce - $4.19/2 (c)
Mt Olive Sweet Relish - $2.19/2 (c)
Pompeian Extra Virgin Olive Oil - $11.99/2
LaFamiglia DelGrosso Pasta Sauce - $7.99/2
Orville Redenbacher's Popping Corn - $4.89/2 (c)
Nature's Own Bread - $3.49/2
Quaker Quakes Rice Snacks - $1.79/2
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Miniatures (and other Hershey's candies Big Bag)- $5.49/2 (c)
Keebler Fudge Shoppe Cookies - $3.49/2 (c)
Nabisco Ritz Crackers - $3.79/2 (c)
Smart Balance Spread $2.99/2 (c)
Kozy Shack Pudding - $2.99/2 (c)
Philly Swirl Frozen Treats - $2.99/2
New York Texas Toast - $3.29/2 (c)
GE Extra Soft White light bulbs - $1.99/2
Purina Dog Chow 17.6 - 20 lb bag - $9.99/2 (c)
Purina Tidy Cat Litter - $6.99/2 (c)
Spray n Wash Laundry Stain Remover - $2.99/2 (c)
Right Guard Xtreme deodorant - $3.99/2 (c)

There are some other good deals there this week as well.

Happy Couponing!

Doubles/Triples

Monica asked about how to know which stores double/triple coupons.

This is my experience in TENNESSEE: Most every Kroger store doubles coupons up to $.50 every day. Publix also doubles coupons up to $.50 every day. Harris Teeter doubles coupons up to $.99 every day. Food Lion does not double coupons at all. Wal-Mart does not double coupons at all.

I did some research on the A Full Cup site to see what the coupon policies are on some other stores across the country. I've provided links directly to the coupon policies for each of these stores. You can always check your store there as well.

Albertsons

Aldi's - I could not find a coupon policy for them; I suspect they TAKE coupons but do not double. The link is to their website UPDATE from Reader Julie: Aldi's does NOT take coupons.

Food Lion - This is the link to the FL website. They do not double coupons, however, they do have their own Internet Printable coupons (FLIPs) that are worth signing up for if you shop there regularly. Other stores will often accept their coupons as "competitor's coupons". Sign up using their "Shopper's Companion Email" link. You can also sign up here to get more coupons and weekly specials via email from them.

Meijer

Winn Dixie

Publix - Publix also offers free antibiotics (there are 8 included). Click here for more information.

Stop and Shop / Giant Foods

Food City - Food City also has several "clubs" to join: Wine Club, Pet Club, Baby Club and Kids Club. The links to these can be found by clicking the Food City Link

Bi-Lo

Kroger

Cub Foods - Interesting tidbit on Cub Foods: often they will accept expired coupons (up to 90 days). Check the link for more information.

Do you have a store that's not listed. Check out A Full Cup to see if your store is listed. Click on the store and look at the top of the message boards for Store Information/Coupon Policies and click the link to find out more information. OR... drop a comment and I'll look it up for you!

Happy Couponing!

Do you Have a Baby, Toddler or Preschooler?

Join the Publix Baby Club or the Publix Preschool Pals. Each month they send you coupons to use at Publix (these would be "store" coupons and can be stacked with manufacturers coupons) for all types of baby products in the baby club and you get fun things for your preschooler in the Pals program. Just today I got a "Baby You" booklet in the mail for the following items:

$5 off 2 Similac
$3 off 1 box Huggies
$3 off one package Enfamil
$3 off one package Pampers

This was just a special mailing and not the regular monthly sheet of coupons I get.

GIVEAWAY: To the first person who leaves a comment asking for them, I will mail you the $5 Similac coupon OR the $4 Enfamil coupon OR the $3 off Huggies coupon. I will mail ALL THREE to the first people who ask for them. Remember that many stores accept competitor's coupons -- check your store's policies!!

Coupon Book at Publix

Here is another one for Publix shoppers. Even if you don't regularly shop there, drop by and pick up a savings booklet (maybe buy something there too -- it's only fair!)

Special K $10 coupon Booklet

All Coupons are Manfacturer coupons and expire 11/1/09

-$2 off Milk wyb (1) Special K Protein Shake 4pk & (1) Special K Cereal

-$2 off Store Brand Coffee wyb (1) Special K Cereal Bar or Bliss Bars & (1) Special K Cereal

(note: store coffee is the penny item through today!)
-$2 off Produce wyb (1) Special K Waffles & (1) Special K Protein Meal Bars

-$2 on Bottled Water wyb (1) Special K Crackers & (1) K2O Protein Water Mixes

-$2 on Beauty Products wyb (1) Special K Protein Shakes & (1) Special K Bliss Bar