Bi-Weekly Shopping Trip 11/15

My friend, Shannon, is trying to save money, so she asked if she could go grocery shopping with me this weekend. We found some pretty good deals, and I got some Christmas shopping done! This was my first time to actually match coupons and sales at Publix, and I was very pleased with the results.

Here's what I got:

First stop, Target:

• Luvs Box of Diapers: $15.99 (Target is cheaper than Walmart on Luvs diapers)
• Baby Wipes: $4.64
• Shower Curtain Liner: $2.34
• Snack Cakes: $1.43

Total: 24.40 + tax

Next stop, Walgreens:

• Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent (x2) = Reg. $14.99, on sale for $6.99 and BOGO + used 2 coupons for $1 each = $4.99
• Disposable Foil Pans (3 pack) = Reg. $1.19, on sale for $0.79

Regular price: $16.18
After sales and coupons: $5.78 (saved 65%)

Next stop, Aldi: (For comparison's sake, I'm going to list Walmart's great value price in parentheses beside each item)

• Bread: $0.79 ($1.52)
• Hannah Montana Guitar: $16.99 ($24.97)
• Boneless pork chops: $4.87 ($5.23)
• Frozen pizza x 2: $1.98 ($1.96)
• Canned green beans: $0.49 ($0.63)
• Chicken broth x 2: $0.78 ($1.10)
• My First Leap Pad Book: $8.99 ($13.97)
• My First Leap Pad: $14.99 ($22.97)
• Paper towels: $2.89 ($3.44)
• Shredded cheddar cheese: $2.99 ($4.29)
• Cream of mushroom soup: $0.49 ($0.98)
• Tomato soup x 2: $0.98 ($1.96)
• Canned sweet peas: $0.49 ($0.63)
• Canned pinto beans: $0.99 ($1.24)
• Seasoned mashed potatoes x 2: $1.88 ($2.56)
• Stuffing mix: $0.79 ($1.29)
• Dozen eggs: $1.19 ($1.24)
• Milk x 2: $4.98 ($6.78)
• Corn tortillas: $1.19 ($1.38)
• Dill pickles: $1.49 ($1.63)
• Cream cheese x 2: $1.98 ($2.24)
• Canned chicken: $1.79 ($2.34)
• Cheese crackers: $1.29 ($1.68)
• Animal crackers: $1.29 ($1.44)
• Bacon pieces: $1.29 ($1.76)

Aldi Total: 77.77 + tax
Walmart Total: 109.23 + tax (29% savings)

Last stop, Publix:

• Publix Frozen Yogurt: Reg. $3.49, on sale for $3.00
• Coffee Mate Caramel Apple Creamer: Reg. $2.00, on sale for $1.50 + used $0.55 blinkie coupon (coupon machine in front of creamer) = $0.95
• Keebler Pie Crust: Reg. $1.57, on sale for $0.99 + used coupon from 11/9 RP for $0.25 doubled = $0.49
• McCormick Gravy Mix x 2: Reg. $1.98, on sale BOGO + used coupon from 11/2 RP for $0.25 doubled = $0.49
• Blue Bonnet Margarine x 3: Reg. $2.97, used Walgreens coupon from ad = 3 for $2
• Juicy Juice x 2: Reg. $6.98, on sale BOGO + used 2 coupons for $1 each = $1.49
• Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal: Reg. $3.49, on sale for $1.99
  
• Cocoa Puffs: Reg. $3.49, on sale for $1.99
• Golden Grahams: Reg. $3.49, on sale for $1.99 + used $1 coupon from 11/2 SS off 3 boxes = $0.99
• Ritz Crackers x 2: Reg. $7.38, on sale BOGO + used coupon for $1 off 2 boxes = $2.69
  
• 5 lbs potatoes: Reg. $3.99, on sale for $1.99
• Colgate Toothpaste (large): Reg. $3.29, on sale for $1.99 + used $0.75 coupon = $1.24
• Pillsbury Crescent Rolls x 3: Reg. $8.67, on sale $5 for 3 + used 3 coupons for $0.35 doubled = $2.90
• Betty Crocker Brownie Mix x 2: Reg. $5.10, used Walgreens coupon from ad = $1.98 + used $0.50 coupon doubled = $0.98
  
• Betty Crocker Cookie Mix: Reg. $2.67, used Walgreens coupon = $0.99 + used $0.75 coupon = $0.24
• Betty Crocker Frosting x 2: Reg: $3.78, on sale BOGO + used 0.55 coupon = $1.34
• Used Walgreens $5 off $20 purchase coupon
  

Regular Price: $64.34
After sales and coupons: $18.43 (saved 71%)

Total cost for groceries, cleaning supplies, diapers, etc. is $85.41 + tax.
Total spent on Christmas gifts: $40.97 + tax.

YAY! I officially love Publix now!!!