Publix Mystery Coupon

The 1 penny item for our area today is a roll of Bounty paper towels. We could always use these and saved $1.98. yeah!

Bi-Lo Deal - Hebrew National Beef Franks

I know I hardly ever post about Bi-Lo, but in case someone would benefit..(like my friend Kris)....I had to post this deal. We love Hebrew National beef franks. It's our family's favorite and we eat them through out the summer, grilled or whatever. We'll have friends over and have hamburgers and hot dogs and that is what we serve.

Bi-lo has them BOGO again this week. I bought them before we went to Florida at the BOGO price, and I'll be going back again to stock up. I just freeze them...though the freezer is getting pretty full, and we really could use another one. (How long have I been saying that?)

Anyway.... if you like Hebrew National, then you know how expensive these franks are and that this price really helps out! Go get them at Bi-Lo this week! But save some for me please. :-)

Publix BOGO Deals -April 9th-15th

Here is a quick rundown of the Publix BOGO items for the week: There are a ton of them! Items in Bold you can add a recent coupon from the paper or from recent online coupons. There may be more coupons that you have stockpiled, or that you have found online to add to these BOGO deals. If there is one you found add it to the comment field. Here is the link to the Publix flyer for some other deals: Publix Flyer

Arnold Classic Italian Bread-20oz loaf (Save up to $2.69)
Bertolli Olive Oil-extra light or 100% pure (Save up to $6.99)
Betty Crocker Hamburger Helper-chicken or tuna - (Save up to $1.99)
Online Coupon for Hamburger Helper HERE
Classico Pasta Sauce-assorted varieties (Save up to $2.55)
Delmonte Tomatoes –assorted varieties (Save up to $1.27)
Doritos Tortilla Chips-assorted varieties ($3.49)
Fresh Express Spinach (Save up to $2.69)
Green Giant Canned Vegetables-assorted varieties (Save up to $1.05)
Hershey’s Nuggets-assorted varieties (Save up to $3.29)
Keebler Chips Deluxe Cookies or shortbread –assorted varieties (Save up to $3.85)
Kellogg’s Cereal-assorted varieties (Save up to $3.29)
Kid’s Cuisine Dinner –assorted varieties (Save up to $2.19)
Kraft Real Mayo or Miracle Whip (Save up to $4.49)
Kraft South Beach Living Meal-assorted varieties (Save up to $2.99)
Lipton Tea Bags-110ct box (Save up to $3.59)
Lysol Neutra Air Air Treatment-assorted varieties (Save up to $3.29)
McCormick Garlic Powder or Sliced (Save up to $2.99)
Nabisco Ritz Crackers-assorted varieties (Saveup to $3.29)
Nabsico Toasted Chips or Garden Harvest Chips –assorted varieties (Save up to $2.99)
Northland Juice –assorted varieties (Save up to $3.89)
Pop Secret Premium Popcorn – assorted varieties (Save up to $4.59)
Post Cereal-Pebbles.Honey Buncesof Oats, Honey Comb- (Save up to $3.59)
Publix Nasal Decongestant-PE non drowsy 18ct (Save up to $3.39)
Ronzoni Pasta – selected varieties (Save up to $1.39)
Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom Cleaner-assorted varieties (Save up to $2.93)
Streitz Matzo Ball Mix or Matzo Ball & Soup Mix –assorted varieties (Save up to $2.59)
Sun Maid Natural California Raisins-24oz (Save up to $3.69)
Zatarain’s New Orleans Style Mix-assorted varieties (Save up to $1.69)

Grocery Savings/Spending - March

I finally had a little bit of time to go through all my grocery receipts and savings for the month of March. I have to say I am pleased with how well we did! We are not quite where I would like for us to be yet, but are getting closer. I'm not sure if I posted an actual budget or not, though I do know I had one in my mind. It was around $100. a week. It's actually on my Dave Ramsey budget form as well.

Anyway, I hit under that at about $98 a week. For the month my groceries were $430. The entire month! And I have a lot of food in my house! So I am feeling pretty good about that as I have saved about $150 from the days of couponless shopping. Here are some more figures that I also added to the 2008 tracking numbers in my side bar.

Groceries Spent March: $430.

Publix Savings March: $146.12

Bi-Lo Savings March: $74.24

ECB's : $15.00

Savings from Clipped Coupons March: $190.89

New Blog!

No, not from me! Good grief I have enough of those already! lol!

My friend Mamosa has started a new blog called Practically Proverbs 31. It's all about stewardship of our finances, bodies, and lives. I'm looking forward to reading her blog frequently!

Publix Mystery Coupon???

The penny item at our local Publix is Publix Brand sliced white bread. Yeah! We needed bread, and it has become more expensive, so we were glad to see this! Go get yours today!

Questions Answered...

I had a comment left asking about the Cinnamon Rolls and the London Broil that I prepare.

Well first about the cinnamon rolls...oh how I wish I could say that I make them homemade. I bet it would be less expensive! However, our Sunday tradition is to make the Grands Cinnamon Rolls before church. Dh has been doing this forever...and it's really all him. I just get ready for church. lol! My friend Susan makes an incredible sweet rolll that tastes just like Cinnabon Rolls. Seriously. They are delicious! I have not attempted to make them, though I should as I can make the dough in my under-utilized bread machine.

The London Broil recipe I have not "officially" made yet. I got this recipe at a cooking demonstration I went to recently. We actually got to sample the London Broil served with rice, and it was awesome. It was my favorite recipe of the evening. I also buy London Broil BOGO at Bi-lo and happened to have two in my freezer....so these are just waiting for this recipe to be used! It is so easy.....

3-5 lbs of London Broil
2 cups of water
1pkg onion soup mix
1 can cream of chicken soup

Place meat in the bottom of the crock pot. In small bowl, mix water & soups. Pour over beef. Cook on high for 4-6 hours or on low for 8-10 hours. Serve with rice, potatoes or noodles. Serves 6-8.

*Note* The cream of chicken soup is not a typo. It was really used and actually tastes less "pot roasty" than using cream of mushroom soup. I think the london broil basically falls apart, or was shredded a bit with two forks and served over the rice.

Menu Plan...

Whew! I feel sooo lost without my menu plan. Seriously. It drives me bonkers not having some kind of guide to go off of....even if I don't follow it precisely.

So without further ado, here is my menu plan for the coming weekend and all of next week. It may be a little rough around the edges, but it is pretty well done.

Saturday
Breakfast-Pancakes/ Sausage
Lunch- Hot Dogs/Fruit
Dinner-Mozzarella Chicken

Sunday
Breakfast- Cinnamon Rolls
Lunch- Crockpot something
Dinner- Sandwiches

Monday
Breakfast- Apple Butter / Biscuits
Lunch- Baked Potato/Broccoli
Dinner- Baked Rotini

Tuesday
Breakfast- eggs/toast
Lunch- Deli Wraps
Dinner- Mild Italian Sausage w/ peppers

Wednesday
Breakfast- Bagels/Cereal
Lunch- Soup/Homemade Bread
Dinner- Fiesta Chicken

Thursday
Breakfast- Cereal/Toasted pastries/Fruit
Lunch- Ravioli
Dinner- Crockpot Chili/rice

Friday
Breakfast – Waffles
Lunch – English Muffin Pizzas
Dinner- White Chicken Chili

Saturday
Breakfast- Pancakes/ Sausage
Lunch- Out
Dinner- Hamburgers/Fries/Baked Beans

Sunday
Breakfast- Cinnamon Rolls
Lunch – London Broil/Rice
Dinner- Whatever is left from the week!

Publix Shopping Trip

I went to Publix last night and made a quick trip in to grab the BOGO deals and some necessities we needed. You know...fruit/milk/veggies etc.

I did pretty well... I saved $50. and spent $65 on all my groceries.... I had a cart full!

One thing I bought a ton of at $0.70 a box were the Betty Crocker Supreme Brownie Mixes. I bought ten of them on a BOGO price, and had coupons too! When I got home to put it all away... I noticed that I already have 7 boxes of Duncan Hines Brownie Mix in my pantry. Um so 17 boxes.... if I go to shop for Brownie Mix in the near future, just shoot me. lol!

I wish I lived closer to Kroger like my friend Jeannie. What's a Girl to Do? I could use some of that Gatorade she bought there! Baseball season is upon us...and that is what my boys drink.

Publix BOGO's - April 2nd - 8th

Here is a quick rundown of the Publix BOGO items for the week: There are a ton of them! Items in Bold you can add a recent coupon from the paper or from recent online coupons. There may be more coupons that you have stockpiled, or that you have found online to add to these BOGO deals. If there is one you found add it to the comment field. Here is the link to the Publix flyer for some other deals: Publix Flyer

EDIT: I'm sorry but I read the Publix Flyer wrong on the Gatorade... It is actually Buy 2 get 1 free. I've taken it out of my list.

Bagels -4 count-assorted varieties (Save up to $1.49)
Barilla Pasta –assorted varieties (Save up to $1.39)
Betty Crocker Supreme Brownie Mix-assorted varieties (Save up to $2.39)
Bird’s Eye Voila Meal –assorted varieties (Save up to $4.69)
Blackberries- 5.6oz pkg (Save up to $2.49)
Chatham Village Croutons-assorted varieties (Save up to $1.49)
Electrosal Automatic Dishwasher Detergent -75 oz bottle (Save up to $4.19)
Fast Fixin’ Chicken Breast Nuggets or Strips-36 oz pkg (Save up to $5.99)
General Mills Cereal –Cheerios and Toast Crunch assorted varieties (Save up to $3.49) Online Coupon for both cereals HERE
Green Giant Canned Vegetables –assorted varieties (Save up to $1.05)
Hefty Everyday Plates – 130 ct pkg (Save up to $5.29)
Hershey’s Candy Bars, Reeses peanut Butter Cups –assorted (Save up to #3.79)
Icicle Supreme Surimi Flake Style – 16 oz pkg (Save up to $3.99)
Irish Spring Deoderant Soap Bars-assorted varieties 3pk (Save up to $3.29)
Kellogg’s Cereal –Frosted Mini Wheats + other assorted varieties (Save up to $3.99)
Kellogg’s Pop Tarts- assorted varieties (Save up to $2.15)
Luigi’s Real Italian Ice-assorted varieties 24 or 36 oz box (Save up to $3.19)
Lysol Sanitizing Wipes-assorted varieties (Save up to $4.99)
Maxwell House Ground Coffee- assorted varieties (Save up to $3.05)
Mueller’s Pasta –assorted varieties (Save up to $1.29)
Nabisco Single Serve Tray or Kraft Handi Snacks-12-24pk (Save up to $5.69)
New York Garlic Texas Toast- reg, lite o garlic bread sticks (Save up to $2.59)
Orville Redenbacher Popping Corn-assorted varieties (Save up to $3.89)
Peter Pan Peanut Butter-assorted varieties (Save up to $2.19)
Publix Allergy Relief Tablets-10ct pkg (Save up to $6.99)
Ragu Pasta Sauce –assorted varieties (Save up to $1.99)
Rosetta Pasta – assorted varieties 18-25oz bag (Save up to $3.99)
Sheba Premium Cuts Cat Food-assorted varieties (Save up t o $1.09)
Superpretzal Soft Pretzals – assorted varieties (Save up to $2.69)
Swiss Miss Pudding –assorted 6 pk (Save up to $2.27)
Wishbone Dressing –assorted varieties 16 oz bottle (Save up to $2.85)