Bi-Lo ~ I Saved 60% & got lots of fresh veggies!

I had fun shopping today, but I really need to stop for a while and eat up some of my stockpile. It may quickly turning into hoarding if I'm not careful! :)

Some of my favorite deals this week:

• FREE Healthy Choice frozen meals
• Bertolli frozen dinners (The oven-baked ones are gooooood.) for $2.99 each
• FREE Kikkoman Oriental dry mixes
• Sweet potatoes for $0.39/lb.
• BOGO 3-lb. bag apples (GREAT for making apple butter in the slow cooker or apple pie!)
• Heluva Good! dips for $0.67 each (The Bacon Horseradish is YUMMY!)
• Daisy sour cream for $0.66 each
• Kellogg's MONEYMAKER! (I didn't work this deal because I seriously have twenty boxes of cereal, but you should definitely try it!)

Go to Southern Savers to match up these deals. And let me know if you find any others!

Total before savings: $125.94

Total after savings: $51.21

I saved 60%!

Some Great Drugstore Deals!

(This photo has nothing to do with anything, but it makes me laugh...)

Okay, I admit: I haven't walked into a Walgreens, Rite-Aid, or CVS in over two weeks. In fact, I allowed (unknowingly, of course) $9 in Register Rewards to expire during my deal-seeking hiatus.

But tonight, ladies, it was ON. I went to Target, Walgreens, and CVS in a time span of 1 hour. And then I impressed my husband with all my great deals when I got home. And that, friends, is a successful evening. :)


Target

I ran to Target to price match Pepsi 12-packs. I have never price matched before, but it was so easy! I took my CVS ad in (Customer Service told me you have to bring in the entire ad)

~ CVS is running the 12-packs for $2.50 each (Limit 4).

~Target has a printable coupon here for $1 off a 12-pack. You can print this twice per computer.

After all was said and done, I paid $1.50 per 12-pack! Cool! I will definitely do this again this week.

Also, Target carries Steaz organic teas, and there is a FREE coupon here that you can print twice per computer. I used two tonight (I didn't want to seem greedy!), and everything went fine!

Totals: 2 12-packs of Diet Mtn. Dew & 2 Steaz green teas - paid $3!


Walgreens

You all know by now that I can't resist a good deal on a frozen lunch. :) Well, Walgreens has their Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers for $2.50 this week. (Grocery stores run them at this price pretty often, too.) Go here to print a $2 off coupon for these. Once again, you can print 2 per computer, so if you have access to more than one computer (wink, wink) you can have $0.50 lunches for a while! :)

Also, Walgreens has in-ad coupons for Swanson Chicken Broth ($0.50) and Campbells Cream of Chicken or Mushroom soups (5/$4). Southern Savers links you to some of the manufacturer coupons you might have to go with them here.

Next, Aussie shampoo/conditioner/styling products are on sale for $2.99-$2 Register Rewards when you buy one. Use the $1 coupon from P&G 10/11 and you get one for free!

Totals: 2 Healthy Choice meals, 5 cans Campbells soup, 2 cans Swanson broth, 1 Aussie shampoo = paid $6.25 - $2 Register Reward = $4.25!


CVS

Dave needed Renu contact solution, so I ran to CVS to work this great deal.

~Renu Multiplus Solution twin-pack (2 12 oz. bottles) for $15.49 - $2 coupon =paid $13.49 - $3 ECB for buying multipack = $10.49 for 2 bottles!

While I was there, I picked up 2 Glade Sense & Spray Starter Kits at $6 each - (2) $4 off coupons (SS 10/18) = $4 - $4 ECB for spending $12 on Glade products = BOTH FREE!

And...4 Suave shampoos for the boys on sale for $2 each = $8 - (2) $1/2 coupons (RP 10/25) - $2 ECB for buying 3 Suave products = $4 for all 4!

Totals: 2 bottles Renu contact solution, 2 Glade Sense & Sprays, and 4 Suave Shampoos = paid $23.50 - $10 ECBs I already had = $13.50 - $14 in ECBs printed on my receipt! Woohoo! Technically, I didn't "make" $0.50 I guess, but it sure feels good! ;)

Bi-Lo ~ I saved 62%

I ran into Bi-Lo tonight to grab a few deals. My printer is acting up, so I didn't work all of the deals I wanted, but I managed to sneak out of the store only spending $25! Works for me!

• 6-pack of Diet Mountain Dew (an utter necessity for me right now!) (reg. $4.69) paid $3.00


• 4 bags Betty Crocker cookie mix (reg. $2.13) paid $0.87 each


• 4 cans Betty Crocker frosting (reg. $1.79) paid $0.50 each


• Twix Bar (reg. $0.79) FREE!


• 12-pack orange soda (reg. $2.99) paid $2.50 *no coupon used


• 2 bags Sargento shredded cheese (reg. $2.79) paid $0.57 each


• 2 bags Birds Eye frozen veggies (reg. $2.00) FREE!


• approx. 4 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts (reg. $16.00) paid $7.00


• Hormel natural hard salami (reg. $3.99) paid $0.90


• Deli ham (reg. $3.49) paid $0.85


• 2 pkg. Gwaltney bacon (reg. $3.59) paid $1.79 each


• bag Kaiser rolls (reg. $3.00) paid $0.50

Total before savings: $67.42

Total after savings: $25.32

I saved 62%.

Head over to Southern Savers here to match up the coupons you have with this week's deals. This sale doesn't end until Tuesday night, so you have two more days! And remember, if the store is out of stock of a certain item, just ask for a raincheck! Then you can pick it up at the sale price the next time you are in.

Publix ~ I saved 76%!

What a great trip to Publix today!

My total before savings was $98.76, and my total after savings was $23.89!

Here's what I got:

• 6 cans Hunt's diced tomatoes (reg. $1.39) paid $0.19 each


• 4 bags Alexia frozen rolls/bread (reg. $3.39) paid $1.19 each


• loaf of Wonder Bread (reg. $2.49) *not on sale


• 2 boxes Nabisco Honey Maid graham crackers (reg. $3.99) paid $0.99 each


• Hidden Valley Ranch salad dressing (reg. $3.15) paid $0.01 *Publix Mystery Penny Item


• 3 pkg. Nestle Tollhouse cookies (reg. $2.89) paid $0.45 each


• 2 boxes Gorton frozen fish/shrimp (reg. $7.49) paid $2.75 each


• 2 bags Nestle semisweet chocolate chips (reg. $2.50) paid $0.25 each


• bag baby carrots (reg. $1.69) paid $1.29 *no coupon used


• 2 cartons Trop50 orange juice (reg. $3.79) paid $2 for one and $2.50 for the other


• box Cheerios (reg. $3.49) paid $0.19


• 2 boxes Kashi cereal (reg. $3.29) $0.50 moneymaker!


• 5 boxes Betty Crocker potatoes (reg. $1.69) paid $0.04 each!


• bottle Publix hand sanitizer (reg. $0.99) FREE!


• bottle Publix cocoa butter (reg. $3.49) FREE!


• bottle Publix rubbing alcohol (reg. $1.39) FREE!

You have until Tuesday night to snag these great deals. Also, when you go, stop by the customer service counter and ask for the newest coupon booklets. They handed me a couple new ones today!

Wii Games for $5 at Target!

Here are just a few of the many games I found at Target last night for $14.99. That's already a pretty good deal, but Target sweetens the deal a bit more by offering a "Buy 2 Get 1 Free" sale this week.

Now, the kicker: Target just released a great Toy Coupon Book (available online and in stores). It contains a coupon for $10 off any 2 Wii Games!

So here's what you need to do to work this deal:

1. Go here and print 3 $10/2 coupons (It's on page 5 ~ I had to use two computers. It only let me print 2 off the first computer I tried?)

2. HURRY over to Target and choose 6 Wii games at $14.99 each. (There are also some good games priced at $19.99. This would still make them only $10 each.)

3. Use all 3 coupons for the 6 games. (Your total before coupons should be $60.)

4. Skip to the car! :)

Note: I found some $14.99 games at the front of the store by the cash registers and in the electronics dept. None of them were "locked up."

Publix ~ I saved 60%

This was a fun trip for me today. I bought lots of produce and real food, and only a few snack-y things and still saved 60%!

Here are some of my favorite deals:

Amazing Deals:

• Publix peanut butter (reg. $2.39) - paid $0.01
• Green Giant Mexicorn (reg. $0.87) - FREE!
• Near East Couscous (reg. $2.19) - paid $0.59
• Shedd's Spread Country Crock (reg. $1.85) - FREE!
• Mueller's Pasta (reg. $1.29) - paid $0.10
• Uncle Ben's Country Inn Rice (reg. $1.49) - paid $0.24
• Pillsbury Simply Ready to Bake cookies (reg. $3.39) - FREE!
• Ritz Crackerfuls (reg. $3.39) - FREE!

Good Deals:

• Breyers Ice Cream (reg. $4.99) - paid $1.74
• Dannon Yogurt cups (reg. $0.70) - paid $0.40
• Fresh green beans, zucchini, and squash - paid $0.99/lb.
• 5-lb. bag of white potatoes (reg. $3.49) - paid $1.99
• 3-lb. bag of Gala apples (reg. $3.49) - paid $1.49
• Ziploc freezer bags (reg. $2.99) - paid $1.39

Okay deals or not on sale but I really needed them:

• Bananas - paid $0.69/lb.
• Arnold Health Nut bread - paid $1.84
• Publix sour cream - paid $0.95
• Publix sharp cheddar cheese 8 oz. - paid $2.99
• Kraft American Singles paid $2.00
• Ritz crackers - paid $3.79

Total before savings: $94.33

Total after savings: $37.90

I saved 60%.

You have until Tuesday night to snag these deals! Head on over to Southern Savers here to get started. Also, don't forget about the valuable "$4 off any 4 General Mills products" store coupon that can be found in the Publix ad in the front of the store. You can only use this coupon once per visit.

Bi-Lo ~ I Saved 57% (a.k.a. This is what happens when you take your husband with you)

Okay, let me say up front that I absolutely adore my husband. And my children. They are my favorite people, and I like having them around all the time. Except, of course, when trying to save money at the grocery store. My sweet husband joined me at Bi-Lo, and here's how we did:

Amazing Deals:

• Mt. Olive peppers (jalapenos, salad peppers, etc.) (reg. $2.45) - paid $0.22
• Chef Michael dry dog food (reg. $3.99) - FREE!
• Pop Secret popcorn (reg. $2.73) - paid $0.26
• Smart Balance popcorn (reg. $2.69) - paid $0.64
• Scott Naturals paper towels (reg. $7.99) - paid $2.99

Good Deals:

• Quaker granola bars (reg. $2.79) - paid $0.80 each
• Southern Home tortilla chips (reg. $2.00) - paid $1.00
• Southern Home pretzels (reg. $1.25) - paid $0.62
• Mentos gum (reg. $1.35) - paid $0.25
• Farm Rich frozen cheese sticks (reg. $7.79) - paid $2.89
• Tornados (reg. $2.50) - paid $1.00
• Cheez-Its (reg. $3.99) - paid $1.24
• Gwaltney bacon (reg. $3.59) - paid $1.79
• 3-lb. bag of apples (reg. $3.99) - paid $1.99

Things I bought strictly because my husband accompanied me:

• Lays Kettle Chips - paid $3.00
• Bread - paid $1.99
• Honey - paid $2.99
• Sargento Sliced Cheddar Cheese - paid $2.99
• Sargento Sliced Swiss Cheese - paid $2.99
• Milk - paid $3.19 (okay, we actually needed this, but it's easy to blame on him)
• Deli Ham - paid $1.74

Now we need to talk about this week's meal deal: buy 2 Tombstone pizzas for $10.78, get 1 box Totino's pizza rolls, 1 box TGIFriday's Quesadillas, and a 6-pack Pepsi for FREE.

I was really excited about this deal, because I had $1 off pizza rolls coupon + $1 off TGIFriday's coupon, so I would really be getting all of this for only $8.78. HOWEVER, (This is reason #2 to go shopping ALONE whenever possible) I was trying not to inconvenience my husband by standing in the frozen food aisle for 15 minutes, so I rushed and accidentally only got ONE pizza. I ended up paying $4 more AND getting only one pizza! See...if you feel like you are the only one who messes up a good deal and then walks to her car wondering what happened, you are WRONG! :) I am still mad about this one...

Total before savings: $145.57

Total after savings: $62.94

I saved 57%.

(P.S. - If you want to snag any of these deals, or to check out the entire list, visit Southern Savers here for all the coupon match-ups!)