My Publix Trip 103% saved

This was a pretty small trip, I just needed to get some salad stuff and then use up some coupons I had printed for the bread and ice cream. The baby food was a moneymaker and will be donated to my neighbor. It must have been shift change when I shopped because my only choice of cashiers was three different guys that I never go to, so we had a newbie coupon cashier. He was so nervous and didn't know what to do with the Rudi's bread coupon because it wouldn't scan. I thought this would have been an easy transaction since I wouldn't need numbers - but when the Altoids rang up at $2.19 and they gave it to me for free, it put me in the negative - and then required manager approval for numbers. They paid me $1.53.

 

Also the Best Meals Happen at home coupon displays are up in the stores now, the same coupons are on the back page of the ad. Get some extra because they are valid through Feb 6.

 

Don't forget to print a $5/$25 Save A Lot coupon from facebook

 

17-Jan	22		45.69	19.41	27.81	tax	-1.53	14	-103.35%
Product	qty	price	subtl	B1G1	-Q	0.00	total	Q#	Q details
lettuce	1	1.49	1.49				1.49
Rudi's GF Bread BOGO	2	3.99	7.98	3.99	4.00		-0.01	2	$2/1 MQ print
haagen daz ice cream pint BOGO	4	3.91	15.64	7.82	7.82		0.00	2	BOGO MQ print (NLA)
mushrooms	1	1.50	1.50				1.50
carrots	1	1.89	1.89				1.89
Chili Seasoning BOGO	2	1.25	2.50	1.25			1.25
Nabisco soup cracker BOGO	2	2.39	4.78	2.39	1.00		1.39	1	$1/2 MQ peelie
Beechnut Fruities BOGO	8	0.99	7.92	3.96	8.00		-4.04	8	$1/1 MQ print
Altoids mints	1	1.99	1.99		1.99		0.00		Rang up wrong $2.19 publix promise
Save A Lot $5 off $25		0.00	0.00		5.00		-5.00	1	$5/25 facebook print

Goodbye 3% Pay - FL State Workers Lose Pension Lawsuit

In a major victory for the state, the Florida Supreme Court ruled 5-2 against state workers and allowed the state to retain the 3 percent levy on worker salaries to offset the state's investment into the Florida Retirement System.  Download Retirement ruling
The ruling allows lawmakers to avoid another $2 billion budget hole next year and state workers will see their salary cuts retained indefinitely. The lawsuit, Scott v. Williams, was filed by the Florida Education Association after lawmakers passed, and Gov. Rick Scott signed to tap salaries of 623,000 government worker.
Lawmakers argued at the time that the change was needed to fill a $3.6 billion budget gap and bring Florida in line with 47 states that require their government workers to contribute to their pension plans. The savings was then plowed back into the budget, not into the retirement fund.
The Supreme Court overturned a ruling by Leon County Circuit Court Judge Jackie Fulford, who ruled in 2012 that the pension changes were unconstitutional because they impaired the contractual rights of the FRS employees, took private property without full compensation and impaired employee collective bargaining rights. She ordered the state to halt the practice and reimburse workers with interest.
Attorney General Pam Bondi and Republican legislative leaders immediately challenged the ruling and continued collecting money from employee payments. It is now up to the court to decide but a decision could take months.

If the seven justices had upheld the lower court ruling, state and local governments would have to reimburse active workers in the Florida Retirement System and cover the resulting hole in their budgets. The state has already taken more than $900 million from employees and are expected to take up to $2 billion by June 30, 2013, the end of the state's current fiscal year. State economists have predicted that revenues appear to be meeting expectations and, for the first time in years, legislators may not face another year of belt tightening. 

 

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1/20 Sunday Coupon Insert - SS

Looks like only one coupon insert this Sunday.

 

Smartsource 1/20/13

Almay $2/1 cosmetic product (2/24/13)

Alouette $1/1 cheddar spreads (3/24/13)

Baileys $1/1 non-alcoholic coffee creamer dnd (3/31/13)

BelVita $1/2 8.8oz breakfast biscuits (3/9/13)

Boboli $1/1 pizza crust dnd (3/31/13)

Campbell's $1/1 skillet sauces (3/31/13)

Chef Michael's $3/1 food for dogs (2/24/13)

Colgate $.50/1 4oz+ Total, Optic White, Max Fresh or Sensitive toothpaste (2/9/13)

Colgate $.50/1 adult or kids manual toothbrush excludes Plaus, Triple Action and Extra Clean (2/9/13)

Colgate $1/1 adult or kids powered toothbrush (2/9/13)

Enzymatic Therapy $2/1 Probiotic Pearls product (4/30/13)

Excedrin $1.50/1 100ct+ product (3/9/13)

Excedrin $1/1 24ct+ product (3/9/13)

Farm Rich $.75/1 18oz+ snack (3/31/13)

Franks $.75/1 Redhot sauce (3/31/13)

Franks $.75/1 Redhot sweet chili or thick sauce (3/31/13)

French's $.30/1 classic yellow mustard (3/31/13)

French's $.50/1 spicy brown or horseradish mustard (3/31/13)

Gillette $2/1 disposable (2/28/13)

Glade $.75/1 Expressions fragrance mist starter kit (3/2/13)

Glade $3/1 Expressions oil diffuser starter kit (3/2/13)

Green Mountain Coffee $1.50/1 10 or 12oz bag (2/20/13)

Green Mountain Coffee $1/1 K-Cup packs (2/20/13)

Hebrew National $1/1 beef franks in a blanket (3/3/13)

Hershey's $1/2 10oz+ Hershey's Miniatures assortment, Hershey's Kisses milk chocolate, Hershey's Kiss cookies 'n' creme, Reese's miniatures or York peppermint patties (3/15/13)

Hershey's $1/2 8-10.5oz stand-up bags of Hershey's Drops, Hershey's with Almonds Pieces, Reese's Pieces, Reese's minis or Rolo minis (3/15/13)

Hormel $1/2 pepperoni packages (3/18/13)

Infusium 23 $1/1 16oz+ shampoo or conditioner (2/17/13)

Infusium 23 $2/1 8oz+ leave in treatment (2/17/13)

Irish Spring $1/1 6pk+ bar pack (2/9/13)

Irish Spring $1/1 body wash excludes 2.5oz (2/9/13)

Johnsonville $1/2 sausage (3/1/13)

Kozy Shack $.50/1 chocolate pudding (3/31/13)

Kozy Shack $.50/1 pudding (3/31/13)

Lloyd's $1/1 barbecue product (3/18/13)

Mariani $.50/1 3oz+ dried fruit snacks dnd (3/31/13)

Marzetti $1.50/11 Simply Dressed salad dressing (3/17/13)

MidNite $2/1 regular, for Menopause or PM (8/31/13)

Mt. Olive $1/1 pickles, peppers or relish (3/10/13)

Nature's Way $2/1 Alive! multivitamin product (4/30/13)

Pepperidge Farm $.75/1 Baked Naturals (3/31/13)

Pepperidge Farm $1/1 Jingos! snacks (3/31/13)

Pert Plus $1/1 13.5oz+ 2-in-1 product (2/17/13)

Precious $.75/1 10oz+ Stringsters or Sticksters dnd (3/31/13)

Progresso $.25/1 light soup can (3/16/13)

Progresso $.50/2 soup cans (3/16/13)

Reynolds $.50/1 slow cooker liners (5/31/13)

Reynolds Wrap $.50/1 pan lining paper dnd (3/31/13)

Reynolds Wrap $.75/1 35sqft+ foil excluding Wrappers (2/28/13)

Similasan $2/1 ear care product (3/31/13)

Similasan $2/1 eye care product (3/31/13)

Similasan $2/1 kids care product (3/31/13)

Softsoap $.35/1 8oz+ liquid hand soap (2/9/13)

Softsoap $.50/1 28oz+ liquid hand soap refill (2/9/13)

Softsoap $.75/1 12oz+ body wash or 2pk+ bar soap (2/9/13)

Speed Stick $1/1 regular or lady antiperspirant/deodorant excludes 2oz, 1.4oz and .5oz (2/2/13)

Sunbelt Bakery $.75/1 granola box or fruit & grain bars dnd (3/31/13)

Total $.75/1 whole grain or raisin bran (3/2/13)

Tylenol $1/1 cold product (3/31/13)

Tylenol $3/2 cold or sinus products (3/31/13)

Tyson $.75/1 breaded chicken strips (4/20/13)

Tyson $1/1 Any'tizers snacks (4/21/13)

Ultra Palmolive $.25/1 dish liquid (2/9/13)

Xenadrine $5/1 product (4/13/13)

Zevia $2/1 6pk (3/31/13)

 

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Publix Weekly Ad Sneak Peek 1/17- 1/23/13

BOGOs:
Ocean Spray 100% Cranberry Juice Blend or Citrus, 64 oz bottle (excluding 100% Grapefruit Juice, Grapefruit Cocktails and Light Juice 64 oz bottles), save up to 3.13

General Mills Cereal, Cheerios: Original or Honey Nut, 17 or 18 oz box, or Lucky Charms, Cookie Crisp or Reese's Puffs, 15.6 to 18 oz box, save up to 5.19

McCormick Chili Seasoning Mix, 1.25 oz pkg, save up to 1.29

Bantry Bay Mussels, 16 oz pkg, save up to 5.99

Phillips Crab Cakes, 6 oz pkg, save up to 8.99

Cumberland Gap Ham Chunks, Regular or Diced, 8 oz pkg, save up to 3.29

Hebrew National Kosher All Beef Franks, or Knockwurst, 11 or 12 oz pkg, save up to 4.99

Fresh Attitude Salad, Spring Mix, Baby Spinach, Arugula, Baby Romaine or Baby Spinach, 5 oz pkg, save up to 2.99

Kellogg's Apple Jacks Cereal, or Froot Loops, 12.2 or 12.6 oz box, or Scooby Doo! 12 oz box, save up to 4.29

5 Money Saving Ideas for Long-Term Food Storage Shopping

While many of us are thinking about saving money by buying in bulk and storing the goods for a few weeks or months, there is another type of food storage we should also consider. Storing the right foods in case of an emergency can ensure the survival of your family. Many pre-packed kits can feed a family for 1, 3 or even 12 months, but they are outside the price range of many families. You can shop for food long term, however, without it costing a fortune.

1. Pay attention to calorie counts, servings and nutrition on prepackaged meals.

It may seem that the meal plan which offers the most calories per dollar is the best money-saving choice, but this isn't always the case. Nutritious calories are much more satisfying, in addition to supplying you and your family with much-needed vitamins and nutrients. For example, 100 calories of butter is much less filling than a large apple, which is also around 100 calories. The apple is also much healthier.

2. Packaging matters in prepackaged meals.

Where you store the meals where they are not exposed to excess heat, but it is up to the packaging to protect the food from spoiling due to exposure to moisture or air. The common ways that long-term emergency meals are packaged include Mylar bags, pails and tin cans. In each of these packaging techniques, the air is removed through the process of nitrogen flushing, or an oxygen absorbing pellet is inserted in the package. Pails are not airtight, so are usually used in combination with Mylar bag and cans. Mylar packaging lasts 7 to 10 years. If you plan to keep your emergency rations longer than this time, it may be necessary to replace the meals. Some meals packed in oxygen-free tin cans can last up to 25 years.

3. Find a balance between dehydrated and freeze-dried foods.

Some foods are best preserved through dehydrating, while others can only remain nutritious long term when freeze-dried. Freeze-dried foods may store a few years longer, but dehydrated foods are much less expensive. In order to freeze-dry foods, the food must be flash frozen. The frozen food is then put into a vacuum chamber where the ice is removed by turning it into a gas. This is a complicated process requiring very specific technology and tools. Dehydrated foods simply have had the water removed through heating.

Dehydrated food also shrinks significantly from its original size while freeze-drying does not. This means dehydrated food requires less storage space than an equal amount of freeze-dried food.

Some companies that sell prepackaged meals already offer a combination of the two, but if not do not be afraid to purchase your meals from more than one source. Buying items such as fruits and vegetables that have been dehydrated in addition to freeze-dried meals can help to bring down the total cost of emergency food storage. 

4. Know what kitchen basics have a long shelf life, and buy them in bulk.

When considering emergency food options, it is easy to get sidetracked by all of the companies who sell ready-to-eat Mylar packed meals, tins of freeze-dried foods and other prepackaged supplies. There are some items in your kitchen right now, however, that have a shelf-life longer than many of these purpose-designed meals. These products include wheat, rice, corn, sugar, beans, oats, pasta, potato flakes and non-fat powdered milk. While they will not sustain your family on their own, ensuring you have enough of these basics for several months of regular use can help save money when you are stockpiling your rations. Purchase these items in bulk from a local restaurant supply, warehouse store or even your local supermarket. They can be stored in food grade 5-gallon buckets with rubber seals, which are available at most hardware stores.

5. Shop around, just like you would for your weekly groceries.

The most simplistic way to create an emergency food supply is to in pre-packed, storage ready containers. There are many companies who offer these foods, as well as associated items such as first aid kits. Not all of these deals are created equal, however. Many online stores offer coupon codes for free shipping or special gifts with purchase as well. Look for these specials to get more for your money. 

Ensuring there is nutritious food during an emergency is an important consideration for any family today. While stockpiling and storing several months' worth of food can be expensive, you can reduce the costs by following these tips.

 

This guest post provided by Agnes E Jimenez, a professional blogger and writer.

My Publix Trip - Paid $1.42, Saved 96%

This week I received the $10 off $50 Sweetbay coupons in the Sunday paper and was so excited to use it. However, my excitement turned into anxiety as store after store implemented different rules about its use. In the end, I only used one last Sunday but they wouldn't give out the $10 GC for future use. The other stores stuck to the wording about the total having to be $50 after all discounts. I hated that I was anxious about a stupid coupon, and I didn't really even need it because its the same as a $5 off $25 Save A Lot. So, I got more joy out of giving it away to other people in the store - ahead or behind me in line to use on their orders. What bugged me the most is reading about other bloggers who were able to use it with no minimum after coupons AND getting the $10 GC too. I unsubscribed from one particular blogger bragger who always boasts about their shops. I have a hard enough time not comparing myself to others as far as my blog, or my savings, or my shops so I don't need it.

 

Anyway, this was a small shop to get some produce and mouthwash. All the 80 ct Centrum vitamins were cleared out so I need to get some rainchecks for the Centrum and Pronutrients to get those deals some other week. Hope you have a good week shopping.

 

10-Jan	17		37.63	3.99	33.00	tax	1.42	24	-96.23%
Product	qty	price	subtl	B1G1	-Q	0.78	total	Q#	Q details
avocado	1	1.50	1.50				1.50
Fresh Exp Salad BOGO	2	3.99	7.98	3.99	4.00		-0.01	2	$2/1 MQ print
apples 3 lb fuji	1	3.29	3.29				3.29
mushrooms	1	1.69	1.69				1.69
Temptations Cat treats	8	1.50	12.00		12.00	0.78	0.78	16	$1/1 pq + $0.501 12-2SS
Listerine Mouthwash 1 L	1	3.99	3.99		3.00		0.99	2	2/1 + 1/1pq
Sundown Vit B6	2	3.59	7.18		9.00		-1.82	3	$2/1 +  $5/2 GAB PQ
Save A Lot $5 off $25	1	0.00	0.00		5.00		-5.00	1	$5/25 facebook print

1/13 Sunday Coupon Inserts - SS RP

Redplum 1/13/13

Arnicare $1/1 2.6oz gel (3/31/13)
Dial $1/1 12oz+ lotion product (2/10/13)

Dial $1/2 6oz+ regular or for men body washes (2/10/13)

Dial $1/3 liquid or foaming hand soap or 3pk+ bar (2/10/13)

Fleischmann's $.40/1 3-strip pizza crust yeast (4/30/13)

Garnier $2/1 moisturizer (4/6/13)

Garnier Fructis $1/1 conditioner or treatment ets (2/23/13)

Garnier Fructis $1/1 shampoo ets (2/23/13)

Garnier Nutrisse $2/1 Nourishing color foam (3/9/13)

IHOP At Home $1/1 frozen breakfast item (5/13/13)

Jimmy Dean $1/1 sausage crumbles (2/24/13)

Kettle $1/2 4oz+ Bakes (3/16/13)

L'Oreal $2/1 EverCreme, EverCurl, EverSleek, EverPure or EverStrong shampoo or conditioner (3/9/13)

L'Oreal $2/1 EverCreme, EverCurl, EverSleek, EverPure or EverStrong treatment (3/9/13)

L'Oreal $2/1 EverStyle (3/9/13)

L'Oreal $3/1 Preference shade (3/9/13)

Oscillococcinum/Coldcalm/Chestal $2/1 adult or childrens product (3/31/13)

Pup-Peroni $1/1 5.6oz+ dog snacks (3/15/13)

Purina $3/1 ONE beyOnd dog food (2/13/13)

Purina Free 16oz ONE beyOnd cat food carton up to $3.25 or $3.25/1 3lb+ cat food bag (2/13/13)

Superpretzel $.50/1 product (2/6/13)

Superpretzel $.501 pretzeldogs product (2/16/13)

Weight Watchers $.55/1 sweet bakery product (3/31/13)

Wisk $1/1 45oz+ laundry detergent (2/24/13)

 

Smartsource 1/13/13

Activia $1/1 4pk (3/3/13)

Airborne $1.50/1 product (4/13/13)

All You $.50/1 issue (4/26/13)

Almond Accents $.50/1 3.5oz+ package (3/31/13)

Alouette $1/1 cheese portions (3/31/13)

Alouette $1/1 light spreadable cheese (3/31/13)

Berkeley Farms $.50/1 gallon or half gallon Trumoo (2/23/13)

Birds Eye $.50/1 C&W variety (2/28/13)

Birds Eye $.50/1 Steamfresh Chef's Favorites (2/28/13)

Blink $1/1 Tears or GelTears (2/28/13)

Campbell's $.40/2 condensed soups excluding chicken noodle, tomato and great for cooking (3/15/13)

Campbell's $.40/4 condensed chicken noodle and tomato soups (3/15/13)

Campbell's $1/1 Go soup (4/9/13)

COMPLETE $1/1 12oz+ solution (2/18/13)

COMPLETE/Blink $1/1 COMPLETE Blink-N-Clean lens drops or Blink Contacts lubricant eye drops (2/18/13)

Contac $1/1 Cold+Flu product (3/31/13)

Cottonelle $.50/2 flushable moist wipes ets (2/9/13)

Cottonelle $.50/2 toilet paper 4pks or 1 9pk+ (2/9/13)

Depend $1/1 guards for men (2/23/13)

Depend $1/1 product ets (2/23/13)

Dreamfields $.55/1 pasta (3/16/13)

Duraflame $3/1 firelogs dnd (2/28/13)

Edge $2/2 7oz+ shave gels (2/10/13)

Gain/Era $.40/1 Gain detergent or fabric enhancer or Era detergent ets (2/28/13)

Gain/Era $1/2 Gain detergent or fabric enhancer or Era detergent ets (2/28/13)

Gas-X $1/1 product (4/13/13)

Gas-X $2.50/2 products (4/13/13)

Gevalia $1.50/1 coffee (2/9/13)

Glade $1.50/1 Plugins Scented Oil twin refill or 2 single refills (2/9/13)

Glade $1/1 Decor Scents holder (2/9/13)

Glade $1/1 PlugIns Scented Oil warmer or starter kit (2/9/13)

Glade $1/1 Sense & Spray starter kit (2/9/13)

Glade $1/2 Decor Scents refills (2/9/13)

Glade $1/2 Sense & Spray refill (2/9/13)

Glade $2/2 4oz jar candles (2/9/13)

Goodnites $2/1 underwear jumbo pack+ (2/9/13)

Huggies $.50/1 56ct+ baby wipes (2/9/13)

Huggies $1.50/1 diapers (2/9/13)

Huggies $2/1 Little Movers or Little Snugglers diapers (2/9/13)

Jello-O $.80/2 refrigerated snacks (2/10/13)

Jergens $1/1 4floz+ moisturizer (2/19/13)

John Frieda $3/2 Frizz-Ease frizz eliminators, styler or finishers excludes shampoos, conditioners, trial sizes, appliances and brushes (2/9/13)

Jolly Time $.50/1 microwave popcorn (2/28/13)

Ken's $1/1 16oz dressing (2/28/13)

Kleenex $.50/3 50ct+ or 1  bundle pack ets (2/9/13)

Kleenex $1/2 hand towels (2/23/13)

Kotex $1.50/2 Natural Balance products excludes 14-22ct liners (2/23/13)

Kotex $1/1 U liners excludes 14-22ct (2/23/13)

Kotex $1/1 U pads ets (2/23/13)

Kotex $1/1 U tampons ets (2/23/13)

Mott's $.55/1 Snack & Go pouch 4pk, or single-serve applesauce or medleys 6pk cups (2/24/13)

Ortega $.50/2 products (3/31/13)

Planters $1/1 peanut butter jar (2/10/13)

Poise $1/1 hourglass shape pads (2/23/13)

Poise $1/1 product (2/23/13)

Poise $3/1 feminine wellness product ets (2/23/13)

POM Wonderful $.50/1 4.3oz or 8oz fresh arils dnd (3/31/13)

POM Wonderful $.50/1 pomegranate dnd (3/31/13)

Prevacid $2/1 24HR product (2/24/13)

Prevacid $6/2 42ct 24HR products (2/24/13)

Pull-Ups $.50/1 flushable moist wipes ets (2/9/13)

Pull-Ups $1.50/1 training pants jumbo pack+ (2/9/13)

Real Simple $.50/1 issue (4/12/13)

Revlon $1/1 eye product (2/27/13)

Revlon $1/1 lip product (2/17/13)

Revlon $1/1 nail enamel (2/17/13)

Revlon $2/1 foundation, powder, BB cream, concealer, blush or primer (2/7/13)

Schick $2/1 Intuition razor or refill (2/23/13)

Schick $2/1 Quattro disposables pack (3/3/13)

Schick $2/1 Quattro Titanium razor or trimmer (3/3/13)

Schick $2/1 Quattro Titanium refills (3/3/13)

Schick/Edge Buy Xtreme3 disposable, get one 7oz+ Edge shave gel free up to $2.99 (2/10/13)

Schiff $1/1 vitamin supplement excludes Move Free and Digestive Advantage (4/13/13)

Schiff $3/1 Move Free (4/13/13)

Scotch-Brite $.75/2 scrub sponges, scour pads, dishwands and dishwand refills (2/8/13)

Scott $.50/1 Naturals flushable wipes tubs or refills (2/23/13)

Scott $1/12+ extra soft bath tissue (2/23/13)

Scott $1/2 8pk+ 1000 tissue or 1 16pk+ (2/23/13)

Scott $1/6+ towels rolls (2/23/13)

Scrubbing Bubbles $.75/1 all purpose cleaner with fantastik (2/24/13)

Scrubbing Bubbles $.75/1 bathroom cleaner with color power technology (2/24/13)

Scrubbing Bubbles $.75/1 mega shower foamer (2/24/13)

Scrubbing Bubbles $1/1 Fresh Brush refill (2/24/13)

Scrubbing Bubbles $1/1 total kitchen foaming all purpose cleaner with fantastik (2/24/13)

Scrubbing Bubbles $1/2 bathroom cleaning products (2/24/13)

Scrubbing Bubbles $3/1 Fresh Brush starter kit & caddy (2/24/13)

Scrubbing Bubbles $5/1 automatic shower cleaner (2/24/13)

Scrubbing Bubbles B1G1 free toilet cleaning gel up to $3.99 (2/24/13)

Skintimate $.55/1 shave gel or shave creme excludes 2.75oz cans (2/24/13)

Smart Balance $.50/1 spreadable butter or blended butter sticks (2/27/13)

Smart Balance $1/2 buttery spreads (2/27/13)

South Beach Diet $1/1 snack bars or sweet delights (3/31/13)

South Beach Diet $2/1 smoothies 4pk or meal bars (3/31/13)

Viva $.50/1 or more paper towel big rolls (2/24/13)

WhoNu? $.55/1 cookies (3/10/13)

Windex $.55/1 multi-surface cleaning product (2/24/13)

Windex $1/2 glass cleaning products (2/24/13)

Ziploc $.55/1 Perfect Portions bags (2/23/13)

Ziploc $1/2 bags (2/23/13)

Zone Perfect $1.25/1 5ct box (2/16/13)

 

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