Today's grocery shopping 03/21/2009

 This shopping was done at Publix.

Well, today was a very good day for shopping! I went to my favorite local store to get some lunch supplies and purchase some good deals. I spent $58.87 but I SAVED $73.81 and still have $2.49 coming back to me on a rebate! YIPPEE!

Here's what I purchased and how I did it:

2 Lender's Bagels - BOGO (Buy one, get one free)  - $1.99

4 No Yolks Noodles - sale for $1.59, less manufacturer coupons: 1-$1.00, 3-$0.50 for a total of $3.86 ($0.96 per bag)

2 Light & Fluffy Egg Noodles - sale for $1.50 less manufacturer coupons:  2-$0.50 for a total of $2.00 ($1.00 per bag)

8 Knorr Pasta sides - BOGO for $1.59, less manufacturer coupons:  4-$0.75 off 2 for a total of $3.36 (0.42 per package)

1 Strawberries - on sale for $1.67, less store coupon for $1 - $0.67

1 Store brand cream cheese - $2.29 - no sale but cheaper than name brand even with coupons

8 Smart Balance Buttery Spread - BOGO for $3.09, less manufacturer coupons: 4-$1.00 off 2 for a total of $8.36 ($1.045 each)

4 Smart Balance ½ gallon milk - FREE!!!  Used for manufacturer coupons that gave the milk free when you purchase Smart Balance Buttery Spread.

1 Over the Moon ½ gallon chocolate milk - $3.49, less manufacturer coupon of $1.00. Also have a rebate for the remaining $2.49, so this was also FREE

6 South Beach Living Granola Bars/100 Cal bars - on sale for $3.00 each, less manufacturer coupons: 6-$1.50 off ($1.50 each)

1 Mini seedless watermelon - on sale for $2.99 less $1 store coupon

1 French's Worcestershire sauce - on sale for $1.50, less manufacturer coupon: $0.50 - $1 total

2 Sweet Onions - no sale but $1 store coupon - $0.69 total

1 Folger's Decaf singles - $4.49 - no coupon or sale but hubby was desperate! J

1 Canteloupe - sale for $1.50

4 Campbells soup - sale for 4 for $5, less manufacturer coupon: 2-$0.40/2 - total of $4.20 ($1.05 per can)

1 lb lunch meat - $6.05

1 pkg fresh green beans - $3.89

Total before sales & coupons:  $132.18

After:                                         $58.87

56% savings

Not bad for an area with no double coupons!