Big Boo Hoo - Bye Bye $0.50 Kashi Cookies and Pita Crisps at Publix -

Recyclebank - Kashi - Odwalla

Good News and Bad News

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The Bad First.
I've been patiently waiting for Publix to put the Kashi Pita Crisps, Kashi Cookies and Kashi Crackers on sale again.  The new yellow Publix Advantage Flyer shows them for $2.50 each on sale.  So I clicked over to Recyclebank and look for the $2 off any one Kashi item coupon.   Well, there it wasn't.  Yes, I said wasn't.  This happend a couple of months ago, and the Kashi coupon turned back up a short time later.  So I'm hoping it will reappear when we turn the calendar page to May.

The Good Second.
There are still lots of very good exclusive coupons available at Recyclebank.  There is an Odwalla coupon for $1 off any 1 item, and it's on special for just 40 points today.  How long does it take to get the 40 points?  About a minute.  In fact, when you are visiting the world map to earn points, look for Japan and you'll earn 35 points just for uploading a photo relating to recycling.

Extreme Savings: $3 - 1395 Calories - 3 Meals and 4 Snacks / Desserts

Prior to about 10 months ago, I would have been delighted if the ingredients for just one lunch cost just $3, let alone paying $3 for 3 meals and 4 snacks / desserts.  What has changed is they way I shop. These days, I:

• Plan shopping trips carefully, watching and waiting for the best deals 
• Combine sales, BOGOs, store coupons, manufacturer coupons, competitor coupons, gift card deals, clearance, and any other great savings scenarios t
• Stockpile, stockpile, stockpile in pantry and freezer
• Purchase produce at farmers markets or Aldi's, which saves a whole bunch over Publix and Super Target 

Not every meal or every day will look like our menu from yesterday.  Some days everything is made from scratch, some days we dip in to the freezer for a little help.  We try to make sure we are eating  veggies, fruits, grains, and proteins that make sense.  

Wednesday's Menu

Total $3.00, 1395 Calories 

 

Breakfast Total:  $0.33, 365 Calories

• $0.0  - Cup Fiber One cereal @ FREE, 180 cal
• $0.20  - Cup Skim Milk @ $2.98 gallon, 80 cal
• $0.13 - Medium Banana @ $0.39 pound, 105 cal

Lunch Total:  $0.26, 250 Calories

• $0.26 Silk Protein & Fruit Smoothie @.50/qt + Banana @ $0.13, 250 cal
• Made with 1 cup of the Silk beverage (Publix) + 1 Banana (Farmer's Market) + ice, blended. 

Dinner Total:  $1.75, 335 Calories

• $1.25 Barber Chicken Parmesan @ $2.50/2 ct., 250 cal (Publix)
• $0.50 simple salad w/balsamic vinegar @ $3.00/Romaine 3 ct., 35 cal (Publix)
• $0.0 Birdseye steamed broccoli @ FREE , 50 cal (Publix)

Snacks / Desserts Total:  $0.58, 410 Calories

• $0.23 Fresh Pear @$1.19/2 pounds (5 pears), 100 cal (Aldi's)
• $0.10 Milkbite Bar @ .50/box of 5, 150 cal (Publix)
• $0.15  - 1 oz. Almonds @ .90/can 6 oz, 160 cal (Walgreen's)
• $0.08 - 4 oz. Fresh Pineapple @ $1.39/very large, 35 cal (Aldi's)

TOTAL $3.00, 1395 Calories

PUBLIX: $14.82 for 20 Meals + Vitamins + Lots of Chocolate Treats

PUBLIX

Extreme Savings For A Small Shopping Trip

We didn't need much of anything from the supermarket this week.  The only thing I really wanted to grab while on sale was the new product by Silk - Fruit & Protein beverage.  I enjoy trying new "healthy" products, especially when I have awesome coupons.

Publix: 

• 1 Odwalla Organic Carrot Juice, half gallon (sale $5)
• 8 Vita-licious Egg White/Low Fat Cheese/Whole Grain Breakfast Sandwiches, 2 ct. (clearance $1 ea)
• 2 Silk  Protein & Fruit Smoothie Beverages, 1 qt, (sale $2 ea)
• 2 Sundown Vitamin D ($3.29 ea)
• 2 Hershey Mini Chocolates, 15+ oz ea (clearance, Easter candy $3 ea)
• 1 Russell Stover Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Eggs (clearance, Easter candy $0.25 ea)
• 4 Russell Stover Chocolate Covered Coconut Eggs (clearance, Easter candy $0.25 ea)

Coupons:

• 1 $5 off $30 Purchase, Winn-Dixie coupon from Enjoy The City booklet
• 1 $5 off 2 Sundown Vitamins, Publix Green Advantage Flyer
• 1 $1 off Any Dairy Item (Publix Baby Club coupon)
• 2 $1 off 1 Sundown, peelies
• 2 $1.50 off 1 Silk Product, any size (printed)

TOTAL VALUE:  $71.97*

TOTAL COUPONS:  $16

TOTAL COST:  $14.82

TOTAL SAVED:  $57.15*, or 80%

20 Meals: 

• 16 Breakfast Sandwiches + 4 oz organic carrot juice
• 4 Protein & Fruit Smoothie Beverages (Each container has 32 oz, but I'm counting 16 oz as one meal replacement for a lunch or a light dinner @ about 300 calories and about 10 grams of protein - I'm doing this part from memory.)

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*NOTE:  Total Value and Total Saved per receipt are quite wrong, because they don't take in to account the clearance items.  They rung up so that they don't show as sale items with a "you saved" amount listed.  So I recalculated using the regular prices for the clearance items to more accurately reflect the Total Value and Total Saved.  Vita-licious sandwiches reg. $4.49 ea.  Hershey's reg. $5.99 ea.  Easter eggs reg. $1 ea. 

FINALLY BOGO: Heaven On A Stick - Frozen Diana's Banana Babies - Find Your Store

Diana's Banana Babies are one of my favorite frozen treats of all time.  They are just the right size, perfectly ripened to a smooth sweetness, and covered in a nice thick coat of either dark chocolate or milk chocolate.    What could be better!

I stock up when Publix Florida has them on a Buy One Get One Free sale.  They never have coupons; at least that's what Diana's Bananas told me via email.  They run about $2.50 for each box on the BOGO sale (5 per box, I believe).

P.S.  It looks like they now make them in a chocolate and peanut covered variety.

Here's the current SALE deals for Diana's Banana Babies, per their website:

• Publix:  4/26 - 5/2/12 BOGO
• Winn-Dixie:  4/25 - 5/2/12 BOGO
• Albertsons Phoenix:  4/16 - 5/7/12 BOGO
• Food Town:  4/20 - 4/27/12 Sale
• Harvey's:  4/4 - 4/25/12 Sale
• Food Lion:  4/4 - 4/25/12 Sale
• Dominick's:  3/29 - 5/3/12 Sale

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PUBLIX: Weekly Ad & Matchups - Thursday, 4/26 to 5/2/12 (for some 4/25 to 5/1)

 PUBLIX

Weekly Ad Savings

4/25/12 to 5/2/12

The upcoming Publix weekly ad contents along with coupon match-ups is available for viewing at I Heart Publix.   The sale prices might vary from what you find in your local Publix stores because they are from the Atlanta metro Publix weekly ad.  

Here are some of my favorites for stockpiles in the pantry and freezer.  

Pepperidge Farm Swirl Bread, 16 oz, BOGO $3.99 for 2

• COUPON:  $0.50 off 1 Pepperidge Farms Bakery Product from SmartSource insert of 2/26/11
• FINAL PRICE:  $1.50 per loaf
• SAVINGS:  62%, or $5 on 2

Smart Balance Spread, 7.5 to 15 oz, BOGO $2.59 for 2

• COUPON:  $1 off 2 spreads or sticks from SmartSource insert of 4/1/12
• FINAL PRICE:  $0.80 each package
• SAVINGS:  70%, or $3.58 on 2

Diana's Bananas - Banana Babies Chocolate Cov. Bananas, 10.5 oz, BOGO $4.49 for 2

• COUPON:  --
• FINAL PRICE:  $2.25
• SAVINGS:  50%, or $2.25 on 2

Nestle Toll House Cookie or Brownie Dough, 16 to 16.5 oz, $2.50 ea

• COUPON:  $1 off 1 Nestle toll House Refrigerated Cookie Dough from SmartSource insert of 3/25/12
• COUPON:  $1.25 off 2 Nestle Toll House Refrigerated Cookie Dough, PRINTABLE
• FINAL PRICE:  Best, $1.25 each

Kleenex Tissues 68 to 184 ct (excl Cool Touch), $1.25 each

• COUPON:  Publix Store Coupon $1 off 2, 50 ct or more, from SmartSource insert of 4/15/12
• COUPON:  Publix Store Coupon $1 off 1, 50 ct, from "Bundle of Savings" booklet
• FINAL PRICE:  Best for 184 ct, $0.75 each when you buy 2

I know that fresh-cut flowers would not be a stockpiling item, but they are a lovely treat at this price.

Lily Bunch, BOGO $4.49

• COUPON: --
• FINAL PRICE;  $2.25 each
• SAVINGS:  50%, or $2.25 on 2

PUBLIX: Stork Delivery - Newst Baby Club Coupons - $1 Off Produce & More

PUBLIX

New Baby Club Coupons

Expire June 18, 2012

I think it is admirable that Publix is considerate enough to include non-baby items in the periodic coupon mailings they do to members of the FREE Baby Club.  It shows that some thought went into process of choosing products that may be necessary, but not typically thought of when making a shopping list for things that are needed with a baby in the house.

For example, in the envelope that arrived today were the following Publix store coupons:

• $1 Off Any Dairy Item
• $1 Off Any Fresh Meat Item
• $1 Off Any Produce Item
• $1 Off Shout Laundry Product 8.7-60 oz
• $1 Off Two Ziploc Containers, 2 - 6 ct. 
• BOGO Publix Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon 35 ct.
• BOGO Publix Wipes Refill, Unscented or Sented 72 ct.

Naturally there are baby-specific coupons too.  To join the Publix Baby Club, visit Publix.com

• $1 Off Stonyfield Farm Organic YoBaby Yogurt
• $5 Off Publix Diapers, Big Box

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PUBLIX: Super Low Price for Red Baron's Large Pizzas - Hurry.

WOWSER! 

$1.20 Per Large Red Baron's Pizza

PUBLIX

Red Baron Pizza (large size) BOGO $6.39* for 2 (weekly ending 4/18/12 in Florida)

• $1.00 OFF - Use 1 Manufacturer's coupon from Winn-Dixie's weekly ad exp. 4/17/112 (if your Publix accepts Winn-Dixke as competitor)
• $1.00 OFF - Use 1 Store coupon from Target's website (then look for their Coupons link at bottom of  page)

Pay $2.39 for TWO Red Baron's Pizzas. 

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*This price is from SE Florida, where food prices are usually on the high side, so you may be able to score an even lower price in your Publix.

PUBLIX: 39 Meals - 47 Snacks - 16 Cups Milk & Juice - More - $59.33

PUBLIX AD 

(ending 4/18/12 in Florida)

Publix did not accept Winn-Dixie $5 off $30 coupons toward the two $50 gas cards because I had the two Publix $10 off coupons from current ad. There were lots of posts and comments here and there about how Publix accepted both coupons stacked, but my Publix said it would be too many "store" coupons per their policy.  I knew that and was fine with it, but thougt I'd ask anyway.

Groceries Purchased

1 Odwalla organic carrot juice, 1/2 gal.

1 Simply OJ, large

1 Romaine lettuce hearts, 3 ct.1 Organic milk, 1 gal

2 Kraft Milkbites, 5 ct. 

1 Kraft large size Swiss cheese slices

2 Kraft Fresh Taste cheese mixes

1 turkey Cobb salad from deli, just made (enough four 2 meals)

1 fountain drink, 32 oz

1 Boar's Head deli turkey, 4+ oz.

1 Hormel Natural deli turkey, 8 oz.

2 Mrs. Paul's Parchment Tilapia, 2 ct.

2 Birdseye steam veg, 4 servings per bag

2 Birdseye Voila, 3 servings per bag

6 Red Baron Pizza, full size

1 Lenders bagels, NY Style

2 chocolate bunnies, hollow, med.

2 Mazaretti salad dressing, refrigerated (and one didn't 777777777777777

1 Sunmaid raisins, largest

1 Badia garlic powder, largest

1 Organic Publix black beans, can

1 La Tortilla, large 

4 Snackwell snack bars

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$150.54 Value

$59.33 spent out of pocket

$91.21 saved, over 60%

Now lets see how many meals I expect to get from my $59.33 expenditure.  We don't eat much meat or poultry 

39 Meals

4 parchment tilapa w/steamed veggies

18 pizza and simple salad 

4 deli wraps - turkey or chicken, cheese, lettuce, (slices of onion from pantry)

5 bagels for breakfast (butter, spread or jam from fridge)

2 Cobb salad
6 Voila by Birdseye

47 Snack and Treats

20 Snackwell bars*

10 Milkbites*
14 servings raisins
1 bagel

2 chocolate bunnies

*The bars can also be a quick breakfast along with a glass of OJ or fresh fruit


Remainder for fridge and pantry
8 cups organic juice
8 cups organic milk
and a few more things

Gas Cards Purchased

2 Shell gas cards, $50 ea

I used printable and clipped coupons, plus three of the $5 off from the Enjoy the City book.  I also forgot to give cashier two coupons totaling $1.25.  Next time...

Mmmmm. Cobb or Chef Salad + Lg. Drink Just $4.78 @ Publix - Enough For 2 People

PUBLIX 

Through 4/18/12

Yum.  Ate this for dinner yesterday and it was so large that two of us shared it.  We added a couple of breadsticks from our freezer.  These salads can be found in the cooler at the Deli Department and are NOT the pre-packaged small salad bowls found in the produce section these days.  They are med fresh in the back of Deli and put out on display.

   $5.49 Sale on Salad
+ $1.29 Large Fountain Drink
= $6.78
- $2.00 Coupon
=$4.78 TOTAL for 2 meals.

Here's How:

• Cobb and Chef Salads are on sale this week (per weekly ad) at Publix stores for $5.19 (SE Florida).
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• Take $2.00 off with Publix coupon from SmartSource insert of 4/1/12 when you buy one of the salads and a large fountain drink.  

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PUBLIX: Is Publix Open On Easter Sunday – April 8, 2012? Who Is?

In a word:  No

But…

If you want to get some grocery shopping done in Florida on April 8, you can find plenty of places to go:  Whole Foods, Winn-Dixie, Super Target.  Another option would be a chain pharmacy store, such as Walgreen’s and CVS; lots of them have substantial grocery, refrigerated and frozen sections.

(Oops, I originally included Super Target as 'open on Easter' - It is not open 4/8/12.)


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Publix: Weekly Ad Holiday Dates - Easter Reminder

Just a reminder to Publix shoppers that there will not be a new weekly ad starting today.  In Florida, the Publix weekly ads start on Thursdays and run through Wednesday.  However, Publix is on an Holiday schedule this week for Easter.

WEEKLY AD SCHEDULE

• Current weekly ad runs through 4/7/12
• Publix Closed for Easter Holiday 4/8/12
• New weekly ad starts Monday, 4/9/12

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PUBLIX: Stocking Spree Booklet Has Arrived !!! March 2012 Deja Vu

Look What Arrived From Publix 
$57+ In Savings

(actually, it's from a marketing company in Connecticut)

The "Savings Are Stocking Up At Publix" coupon booklets arrived today in my mailbox (and 2 neighbors).  The booklet and coupons are a larger size than in the past.  When yours arrives, you'll find a variety of coupons for food, personal care, household supplies, and some goodies for pets.

What's inside?  Peek inside the booklet HERE.

Want one?  Visit StockingSpree.com






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$1.00 Off Salad at Publix & Winn-Dixie

PRINT HERE

Most Publix stores in S.E.  Florida accept Winn-Dixie coupons as a competitor.  Print one or two of these and get a nice price.  These Dole Salad bags are often on sale or BOGO at Publix.  You should be able to get a great deal if you can pair two of these with a sale like that.

Ready, Set, Print HERE



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ALDI'S Newbie -- Liberating!!

I've been a die-hard Publix shopper for a while now, with a very occasional Target trip.  I've nearly mastered the most efficient methods for saving an average of 70% savings.  And I'm very satisfied with that at this time.  But I was lured in to the nearly new Aldi's by the weekly ad that started today.  How could I resist 89¢ per pound for split boneless chicken breasts.  The fun began when we parked and found "free" shopping cart, already saving me 25¢ before I walked in the door.  I felt like I was in a cartoon, as I looked at every product on the deep shelves filled with boxes of neatly packed boxes and bags of popular items with packaging and names that often sound like and look like the "name" brand, but are being offerred at a deep discount, also known as Aldi's everday low prices.

I spent $30.06 and feel like I got a great bang for my buck.  At first I had an unusual, sort of creepy feeling like I was missing some obvious deal to be made by stacking coupons and BOGOs.  It was becuse my brain was not in BOGO-coupon-stacking mode as it usually is in Publix.  It was absolutely a liberating shopping experience to shop with nothing but cash in my pocket.  During this trip, I did not miss my aisle by aisle list from Publix's website, nor my coupon organizer filled with coupons harvested from blinkie machines, magazines, peelies, mail requests, displays, booklets, packaging, and of course Sunday newspaper inserts.  The only disappointment was that there were no more 89¢ boneless chicken breasts, as they they were all gone within two hours of opening the store.  Obviously they don't receive enough.  I spoke to one of the staff and she explained that each store gets an amount determined by management outside the store.

For $30.08, I bought:
3 lb boneless chicken breast, frozen, 5.99
16" deli pizza, (this is very large) 4.99
1 giant pineapple 1.39
2 lb pears 1.19
2 lb green grapes 1.79
3 lb onions .99
32 oz Lite & Fit nonfat plain yogurt 1.99

1 garlic lovers hummus 1.69

1 bag shrimp lo mein, frozen (serves 4) 3.99
12" frozen cheese pizza .99
12" frozen combo pizza 1.99
1 raisins 1.79
1 sweet pickle relish 1.29

I count about 24 lunches or dinners, plus snacks out of this shop.  I'll just need to supplement the chicken, lo mein and pizzas with a salad or some freebie Birdseye veggies alrady stockpiled at home.  I defiitely would have done better at Publix mostly because I have a Winn-Dixie coupon for $5 off $30.  Beyond that, I probably could have save a couple of dollars on the lo mein.  We ate the $1.99 pizza with some homemade roasted veggies for dinner tonight.   It was full of flavor, had a perfectly crispy crust and a nice covering of gooey melted cheeze.  So dinner tonight cost 1.99 (as I got the veggies for free last month in Publix during the great Birdseye deal where some turned in to moneymakers.

If you haven't been to Aldi's, which is part of a successful international supermarket company with stores throughout the world,  I would recommend giving it a try if for nothing other than the incredible produce prices that Publix doesn't come close to.  You'll also get to witness the incredibly thoughtful and respectful way that the cashiers are provided with cushioned seats with backs so they can remain comfortable and off their feet throught much of their work day.  I applaud that practice.

Happy Shopping

PUBLIX: Special Printable BOGO Coupon - Kraft MilkBite Milk & Granola Bars

As Much Calcium as 8 oz. Glass of Milk
New Product
New Coupon for Publix

 

They come in Chocolate, Strawberry and Peanut Butter and can be found in the refrigerator section.  No registration or login required for FREE Publix BOGO coupon.

$2 Meal for Two - Eat Well - Coupons Are A Must

$2 Dinner For 2
Ingredients & Instuctions

This meal serves well as a lunch, brunch or dinner, and breakfast of course.  Thanks to shopping with coupons, we are able to enjoy this healthy meal for $1 or less per person, based on recipes for 2.

How?
When the perfect combination of sales, store coupons, and manufacturer coupons come together to create a scenario where I can get groceries totally FREE or at a super low price, I tend to stock up.  We have a pretty large freezer chest in the garage, which has many packages of FREE Birdseye Steamfresh vegetables (no sauce).  They were on sale at 50% off, and I combined store coupons with manufacturer coupons and paid nothing.   For eggs I pay no more than $1.20/dozen.  For Kraft Big Slices Swiss cheese I pay no more than $2 (10 slices).  We like Arnold's whole grain breads and pay an average of  $1.59 per package (at least 16 slices).  I usually get produce from the big indoor farmer's market open 7-days a week, or from discount supermarket, Aldi's.  I buy produce at Publix too, but usually just fill-in or sale items.

Full Ingredients List & Preparaton Instructions

See $1 Menu, Click Here

Options:
Toss the egg yolks, use a different cheese, other fruit combo, crackers or biscuits instead of bread.  It shouldn't affect the price if you found good deals.



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PUBLIX: CHEAP CHEAP Truvia - Just $0.62 Cents per Full-size Box of Truvia

This is a GREAT DEAL on Truvia.

Publix 3/1/12 - 3/7/12 (one day earlier for some areas)

Truvia will be on a BOGO sale for $3.99.

Buy 2 boxes for $3.99 and stack these coupons:

• USE:  2 coupons for $1 off 1 box -  
• 1/8/12 Red Plum newspaper insert 
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• Smartsource.com to print two of their $0.75 off coupons
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• Publix Greenwise Winter Magazine (these are manufacturer's coupons).  This is a free magazine distributed by Publix.  Check the store for your copy.  You can receive by mail too.
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• AND:  Swipe your FREE Upromise card for an additional &0.75 savings

Pay just 62 cents a box. 

So instead of $7.98 for 2, you pay just $1.24.

  

99 Cents -- Souffer's Family Size Entrees -- At Publix

March 1 - March 7, 2012

Pay Just 99¢ for Big Stouffer's Entrees at Publix Florida

It's All About Stacking

 Sale + Store Coupon + Manufacturer's Coupon

Stouffer's Family Size entrees will be on sale for $3.99 (limit 4).

Use 1 Manufacturer's Coupon
$2.00 Off Coupon from Red Plum insert of 1/29/12
or  print a $2 Coupon from Stouffer's Facebook site, here.
**AND**
Use 1 Store Coupon
$1.00 Off Coupon from Publix Simply Delicious Inspirations

Final Price = 99 Cents Each


Don't forget to finish stocking up on the Viva Italia Sale items in the current weekly ad, ending 2/29/12.


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PUBLIX: Over 85% Savings--Spent $29.50 for $201.65 in Products

Paid $29.50 for $201.65 worth of items

Saved:  Over 85 %

An Extreme Savings Week

What fun shopping at Publix has been this week.  The best part is there are still 3 shopping days left.  


Here's What I Bought:
2 Owalla Juices (64 oz)
1 Organic Milk Gallon
6 Organic Muir Glen soups (in BPA free cans)
1 Silk Pure Almond 1/2 Gallon
6 Bordon Milk Quarts - shelf stable
1 Publix Raisins, Large Canister
1 Publix Frozen Yogurt 1/2 Gallon
9 Sundown Vitamins, 120+ ea (Money Makers)
3 lb Onion
1/2 lb Turkey Slices, Nitrate Free Hormel
1 Nasoya Won Ton Wraps
1 Lactaid 24 ct.
1 Sparkle Slect-A-Size Paper Towels, 6 Big Rolls
1 Pillsbury Brownie Mix
1 Pillsbury Cookie Mix
1 Pillsbury Cake Mix
2 Post Honey Bunches of Oats Cereal
4 Mentos UP2U Gum
6 Uncle Ben's Ready Rice, unflavored rices
12 Kashi Frozen meals (so yummmmmy) (Small Money Maker)
2 Uncle Ben Country Rice

I used a combination of coupons from newspaper inserts, Target, Publix, Winn-Dixie and various coupon and manufacturer's websites.  Included were 6 of the $5 off when you buy $30.  The Sundown vitimins were a big help in pushing the pre-coupon total higher while some of them produced cash overage.

PUBLIX: $2.25 OFF One I Can't Believe It's Not Butter - Coupon Stacking

Hurry to Get This Coupon

Use Both By 2/24/12 at Publix


PRINT COUPON

• Grab the HOT new printable coupon for $1.25 off 1, HERE.  Click on "Foods" on left side of screen and you will find it.  To print a second one, click the back arrow after the first one is sent to the printer.
• Clip the $1 off 1 coupon from the Publix Yellow Advantage flyer that expried 2/24/11

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