Saved $120.00, Spent $39.07 at Publix

Lately, I have just been posting the shopping trips I do for "Clipping for a Cause," so I thought I would change it up a bit and post my most recent trip to Publix for our family. I am proud of this one because we had two parties over the weekend that we helped host! So..not only does this include groceries for our family of 5, but there are also things on the list that we wouldn't normally buy that were purchased for the parties!

(4) Edwards Pie Singles @ $1.25
USED: (4) Internet Printables for $1/1
TOTAL: $1

(3) Shout Trigger Spray @ $1.50 (Eligible for SC Johnson Rebate)
USED: (3) 0.55/1 3/21/10 Smart Source
USED: (3) $1/1 "There's Value in the Family" Publix Coupons
TOTAL: -0.15!

(2) Cheese-It Duos @ $1.65
USED: (2) 0.75/1 Internet Printables TOTAL: $1.80

(4) Windex Multi Surface Cleaner @ $1.70
USED: $1/1 4/11/10 Smart Source
USED: $1/2 "There's Value in the Family" Publix Coupons
TOTAL: 0.80

(4) Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom Cleaner @ $1.65 (Eligible for SC Johnson Rebate)
USED: (4) 0.75/1 3/21/10 Smart Source
USED: (2) $2/2 "There's Value in the Family" Publix Coupons
TOTAL: -0.40

(2) Betty Crocker Cookie Mix @ $1.34
USED: (2) 0.40/1 3/28/10 Smart Source
TOTAL: $1.08

(2) Toaster Strudels @ $1.10
USED: (1) $1/2 3/7/10 Smart Source
TOTAL: $1.20

(7) Yoplait Yo-Plus @ $1.25
USED: (7) 0.50/1 4/18/10 Smart Source
TOTAL: $1.75

(2) Sargento Cheese @ $2
USED: (1) 0.40/2 from 1/31/10
TOTAL: $3.20

(2) Cocktail Weiners at $3.79
TOTAL: $7.58

(2) Artichoke Hearts @ $2.15
TOTAL: $4.30

(3) Organic Snyder's Pretzels @ $2
USED: (3) 0.50/1 Publix Coupon
USED: (3) $1/1 4/11/10 Smart Source
TOTAL: $1.50

(4) Del Monte Fruit Chillers @ $1.67
USED: (4) Internet Printables for $1/1
TOTAL: $2.68

(4) Cascadian Farms Granola Bars @ $1.99
USED: (1) $2/3 Publix Coupon
USED: (2)$1/1 Internet Printables
USED: (1) $1/2 Peelie
TOTAL: $3

(1) Toothpicks @ 0.69

(2) Bags of Lays Kettle Chips @ $3.29
USED: (1) Buy one, get One Free (Facebook Fan)
TOTAL: $3.29

(1) Bag of Sun Chips @ $3
USED: (1) 0.55/1 Publix Coupon
TOTAL: $2.45

(2) Midols @ $3.69
USED: (2) $2/1 Internet Printables
USED: (2) $2/1 Publix Coupon from Green Advantage Flyer
TOTAL: -0.62

(2) Ziploc Slider Bags @ $1.99
USED: $1/2 "There's Value in the Family" Publix Coupon
USED: (1) Buy one Get One Coupon for Ziplocs (Can't remember which paper!)

Mahatma Rice 0.50/1 Coupon in This Sunday's Paper (4/25)

After glancing at this coming Sunday's coupon insert preview now posted on Southern Savers, I noticed a great 0.50/1 Mahatma Rice coupon that will be in the Red Plum insert. Nearly every time I visit the food bank and they see rice coming in, the volunteers get excited as there is a great need for this particular item. Not only is it inexpensive (free in fact, after the coupon for the small bags), but it can make a family meal stretch a long way. If your own shelves at home are stocked with rice and you don't really need it, please consider clipping and donating it to "Clipping for a Cause!"

How to Make a $5 Profit from This Week's Publix Ad:

I know that most of you have probably heard by now about the SC Johnson $5 Rebate going on right now. For those who may not, I thought I would take the time to share. Below, I have posted some great deals along with the coupons needed to make them free or close to free. Included in that list are "Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom Cleaner" and "Shout Laundry Stain Remover." Both of these products qualify for the $5 rebate. So..not only are they free after coupons, but you can make a $5 profit! You have to purchase 3 items from the list of products that qualify, AND you can submit a form 3 times per household! Click here to download the form and don't forget to save your receipt! If you are purchasing everything together in one big shopping trip, you will need 3 separate receipts for each 3 items you buy to qualify for the rebate.

GREAT Deals and Opportunities to Donate for Free Starting Tomorrow at Publix (Today in Some Areas!)

I don't know about you but I am pumped about tomorrow's Publix ad! There are so many different options on ways to donate and make a difference with hardly any cost out of pocket. Not only that, but it will be a great week to stock up on certain items for your own family! A lot of people have been asking me, "where are you storing all of this extra food before it gets delivered to the various food banks and charities?" So.. I decided this would be the perfect opportunity to brag on my hubby. Ever since "Clipping for a Cause" started, he has been nothing more than extremely supportive. He converted our laundry room into a mini food bank, by building shelves where all of the items are placed and sorted before I can get them to where they are going. Not only that, but my parents donated an extra refrigerator they weren't using! Thank goodness, because it got to the point that the frozen veggies were causing our "family freezer" to bust at the seams! So..there ya go!

Now, onto the deals!

Bayer Aspirin @ $2.37
USE: $2/1 Publix Coupon from Green Advantage Flyer
USE: $1/1 Manuf. Coupon from 3/21 Smart Source
Makes it FREE!

Alka Seltzer starting at $2.49
USE: $2/1 Publix Coupon from Green Advantage Flyer
USE: $1/1 Manuf. Coupon from 2/21 Red Plum
Makes it FREE!

Ronzoni Pasta @ 0.89
0.75/1 Smart Taste here

Yo-Plus Yogurt 4-pk @ $1.25
USE: 0.50/1 Manuf. Coupon from 3/21 or 4/18 Smart Source
Makes each 4-pk 0.25!

Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom Cleaner @ $1.64
USE: $2/2 "There's Value in the Family"
USE: 0.75/1 Manuf. Coupon from 3/21 Smart Source
Makes it FREE PLUS OVERAGE if you use both!

Shout Laundry Stain Remover @ $1.49
USE: $1/1 "There's Value in the Family" Publix Coupon
USE: 0.55/1 Manuf. Coupon from 3/21 Smart Source
Makes it FREE When you use both!

Another "I Heart Publix" Birthday Giveaway! $50 Publix Gift Card!

Click here to enter the "I Heart Publix" giveaway for a $50 Publix gift card! Who couldn't use one of those these days??? While you are there..check out Michelle's other giveaways on the left hand side of the website. There have been several throughout the week to celebrate the "first birthday" of "I Heart Publix!" All of them end today, so make sure you enter as soon as possible! Good Luck and have a great weekend!

Got Pocket Change?

If you do...keep it because you won't even need a penny for all of this..in fact, why not make a few bucks while you shop this time!

(8) Arm and Hammer Toothpastes @ 1.50
USED: (8) $2.50/2 Manuf. Coupons (MQ)
TOTAL: $2

(6) Soft Scrub Total Kitchen/Bathroom Cleaner @ $2.50
USED: (6) 3/7 Red Plum (RP) Coupons (Q's) for $1.50/1
USED: (6) Target (Competitor) Internet Printables for $1/1
TOTAL: FREE

(14) Boxes of Bayer Aspirin @ $2.36
USED: (14) 3/21 Smart Source (SS) Q's for $1/1
USED: (14) $2/1 Publix Q's from Green Advantage Flyer
TOTAL: FREE PLUS $8.96 OVERAGE

(7) Schick Razors @ 0.99
USED: (7) $2/1 Q's from 4/11 SS
TOTAL: FREE PLUS $7 OVERAGE!

(2) J&J Soap Buddy Bars @ $1.09
USED: (2)MQ's for $1/1 J&J Product
TOTAL: 0.18

(11) Dawn Dish Soap @ $1.46
USED: (11) 0.50/1 MQ's from 4/4 P&G (This one doubled to $1)
USED: (11) 0.50/1 Publix Q (PQ) from Green P&G Flyer (Publix doesn't double their own Q's)
TOTAL: FREE PLUS A LITTLE OVERAGE!

(I also used the free reusable bag Publix Q in the P&G Flyer when you buy 2 participating products [Dawn] and got several bags for the next trip!)

(7) Reach Dental Floss @ 0.99
USED: (7) MQ's from 3/7 Red Plum (RP)
TOTAL: FREE

(4) Prevacid @ $10.79
USED: (4) MQ's for $6/1 from 4/11 SS
USED: (4) PQ's from Green Advantage Flyer for $5/1
TOTAL: FREE PLUS A LITTLE OVERAGE

(9) Dayquil/Nyquils @ $1.29
USED: (9) $1.50/1 MQ's from 3/7
TOTAL: FREE PLUS OVERAGE

(3) Betty Crocker Potatoes @ $1
USED: (3) Internet Printables (IP's) for 0.40/1 (Doubled to 0.80)
TOTAL: 0.60

Keep in mind that the "Clipping for a Cause" ministry allows me to shop for multiples of each item due to a devoted congregation of people donating their unused coupons! It wouldn't be possible without their help!

As stated in recent posts, all personal hygiene/cleaning items will all be donated to Villa Lodge and Suites in Lawrenceville this month. The residents who occupy this low-income hotel struggle to make their payment each month in order to have a place to live. More often than not, if they are unable to pay it several times, there are no other options for them. I was not aware until recently, but food stamps cannot be used for non-food items. This means, no over-the-counter medications, shampoo, soap, toothbrushes, etc!

All non-perishable food items will be benefiting the Southeast Gwinnett Co-op this month.

All cold/freezer items will be benefiting the Quinn House in Lawrenceville. After speaking with Keith earlier this week..he explained to me that he cooks for 40 people a day who would otherwise be homeless if it weren't for the Quinn House. Therefore, he said, there are never too many donations!

Mueller's Whole Wheat Pasta: Great Item to Donate for 9 Cents!

The new ad for Publix begins this Thursday (Wednesday in some areas). I am so excited..especially about the Mueller's pasta being BOGO again! I know some of you may not be fans of the whole wheat pasta, but you just can't beat 9 cents for a whole box of it..especially if you just toss a couple in your cart to donate for the heck of it! When thinking about items to donate to food banks, I always try to concentrate on things that will stretch a long way to feed families in need. Pasta is a perfect example.

Click here for the 0.55 coupon and combined with the sale (2 for $1.29) it will be a little over 9 cents a box!