Coupon deals 8-19-11

Today I had a great couponing day! Publix is my favorite store right now. Many people say they don't shop at Publix because it is more expensive, but I find so many good deals there!! This was a run down of my deals today!

Shopping Trip #1
(1) Hellmann's Mayo - Reg $3.69, Coupons $1.75(store) and $.25 (Manu, doubled)= $1.44

(4) Emerald peanuts - Reg $3.59, Sale $1.80, Coupons (2) $1.50 = $4.20

(4) Degree Deo (M&W)- Reg $2.99, Sale $1.50, Coupons (2) $1.00 = $4.00

Total with tax = 9.96
Total Savings = 20.37

Shopping Trip #2
(6) Resolve Spray n wash - Reg $2.99, Sale $1.50, Coupons (3)2.00 (store), (6).50 (Manu. doubled)= Free + $3.00 overage

(2) Caress body wash - Reg $4.99, Coupons (2)$1.50 (store), (2)$.75 (manu.)= 5.50

Total with tax = $3.59
Total Savings = $25.44

So I spent a total of $13.55 and saved $45.81. That is a 77% savings!

Here's a pic of my goods for the day!

I'm back :)

I can't believe i've been slacking on my blog for over a year! How did time slip by me so fast? Well I'll give a little update. I've been working in daycare during the past year and 2 months! I have loved almost every minute of it. The moments i haven't enjoyed as much are the baby diaper blowouts... the potty trainers that try to hid when they have an accident by trying to "fix it" themselves.... and the kids that authority issues that scream in your face and the only thing you can do about it at that moment is put them in time out or take them to the office. But those moments are few and far between. I love walking by a room and hearing "Hi Ms Jeffer!" (They can't get that middle syllable in there most of the time) I love the hugs and kisses they give so freely. I love seeing their eyes light up when they learn something new. I love watching them get excited about saying their Bible verses. Pretty much... I have an awesome job :). I'm helping Tina (my boss) in the office right now. Summer is just too busy to have only one person in the office. We're going to be starting on some renovations soon too! We started painting the trim in the office on Friday (15th). We'll keep working on the office painting this coming week and maybe next weekend move to the fellowship hall/afterschool room to start painting! Just gotta get those funds in to do all the projects we would like to do!

The other update in my life is that I've started couponing! I kept seeing everyone save 40,50,60% off their grocery bills so i was determined to find out how they were doing it! Its not that hard actually. I just keep a 3 ring binder with pocket dividers. I put each Sunday's coupon inserts in a divider marked for that week. I go to Southernsavers.com which has been a huge help. They have all the sell items at the stores linked with the coupons to go with them. I don't have to use my brain too much :). Lately I've been able to get some free stuff like Nexcare bandaids, Scotch tape, Scotch scissors for kids and the office, cat food, Cascade dish detergent, Nesquick (mmmm :P) Josh has been enjoying the extra savings. I tell him its my "part-time" job. I invest about 2-3 hours a week in getting my lists and coupons together. But then I don't mindlessly go to the grocery store like I had been. I know which store (sometimes stores) that I am going too and what I'm getting there, and about how much it will cost!

In other news... Josh and I (along with Brad and Cheryl... and peanut) will be going to Disney World at the end of September! I can't wait for vacation!! Before then, Josh and I hope to go on a mini weekend trip for our anniversary! I can't believe it's been almost 3 years that we've been married!

Well its time for some birthday celebrating! Y'all have a good weekend :)