Publix Trip 4/10/11

Here are my purchases from Publix this week!
(Items purchased and the $ amount of coupons on product used)

3 Nabisco Munch Packs - (used $2.99 Q)
10 bags Steamfresh - (used $6 Q)
4 Yoplait Fiber One Yogurt - (used $4 Q)
3 Jello 6 packs - (used $2 Q)
Publix Gallon Milk - (used $3.60 Q)
4 AJ Waffles/French Toast - (used $4 Q)
Crest Toothpaste - (used $2 Q)
2 Sobe - (used .50 Q)
2 Wishbone Dressing - (used $3.10 Q)
1 Starkist Tuna - (used $1 Q)
2-6PK Kerns Nectar - (used No Q)
2 Phazyme - (used $6 Q)
4 Fiber One Bars - (used $4 Q)
2 Nature Valley Bar - (used $2 Q)
4 Kellogs Honey Smacks - (used $1 Q)
12-8PK Juicy Juice Boxes - (used $6 Q)
8 Carnation Milk - (used $4 Q)
1 sunchips - (used $2 Q)

Total before coupons and discounts - $197.56
Total Spent - $67.69
Total Savings - $129.87
Percent Off - $66%

It's been a while... Busy as Usual!

Hey all! It's been a long while since I have posted, but that does not mean the savings have stopped. I have taken on other endeavors which limited my time here on the Miss Coupon Diva blog, and I have some updates!

I have upgraded my coupon organization binder in a way that makes it more useful and practical. I'll be making another video soon to help anyone that is getting started! There have been a few stores in our area that have also changed their coupon practices, and those can be seen at http://www.hip2save.com/.

Third most, I must say that this blog is NOT affiliated with the "Coupon Diva" or the TLC Extreme Couponing show. This blog is run by a mom from a normal household who practices couponing that relates to the average couponing family, not grocery hoarders or shelf clearers! I do not charge for the advice and tips, and do not profit from anything unlike the "Coupon Diva" from the TV show. Afterall, we are all trying to save money right?

With that being said, let the savings continue!
Happy Saving :)

The Original
Miss Coupon Diva

Staples Trip - 8/8/10

I had an awesome trip to Staples today!! Not only were they dozens of coupons in their ad, but they also took the Office Max 20% off entire order deal too! I got everything today for FREE after all rebates!! Here's what I got:





2 Packs Staples 8x10 Matte Photo Paper
(Reg $14.99 + 2-Store Coupons $13.99) Price - $1 Each!

2 Packs Brights Colored Copier Paper
(Reg $11.49 + 2-Store Coupons $7.49) Price - $4 each

2 pairs Wescott Scissors
(Reg $4.49 + 2 Store Coupons $3.49) Price - $1 each

5 Packs Lined Paper
(Reg .75 + Sale ) Price - .01 Each!

1 Multipack Post It Notes Stickies
(Reg $5.29 + $5.29 Easy Rebate) Price - FREE

1 Pack retractible Highlighters
(Reg $4.99 + $4.99 Easy Rebate) Price - FREE

1 Pack Pop up Scotch tape
(Reg $3 + $3 Easy Rebate) Price - FREE

1 Staedtler Multipack Colored Ballpoint Pens
(Reg $5.29+ $2 Store Coupon) Price - $3

1 12 Ct box Bic pens
(Reg $1.99 + .99 Store Coupon) Price - $1

Xcellence 10 PC Math set
(Reg $2.99 + .99 Store coupon) Price - $2

1 2GB USB drive
(Reg $9.99 + $8.99 Rewards Back) Price - $1

Total: $19.05
20% Off Order Competitor (Office Max) -$19.85

Price before Coupons and Discounts - $99.23
Price Paid - $0!! - I'll make .80 after rebates!
Savings - $100.03
Percent Off - 100% ++

Target Trip - 8/8/10

Wowza! Target is giving $10 gift cards with the purchase of Combo ink packs! Rare treat, so I have to get some. Time to stock up!









5 HP 60 Combo Ink Packs
(Reg Price - $31.49 - $10 GC) Price - $21.49 each!



Price Before coupons/discounts - $157.45
Price Paid- $107.45
Savings - $50
Percent Off - 32%

Just imagine, if I had to buy these individually, I would have to pay $179.95!!

Staples Trip - 8/7/10

Finally I decided to get a laptop today! I was looking for one, since my son's died and he needed one. I hunted my deals down, grabbed my ads and staples card and headed to Staples. Here is the deal I got:







HP Laptop
(Reg 599.98)


Minus - Intant savings and Sale price discount - $150.00
Minus - Retro Coupon on Previous Purchase - $75.00
Minus - Old PC Trade in - $50.00
Minus- Staples Card Purchase discount (20%) - $64.99
Minus - State Tax - $0 (Tax holiday)


Retail Price - $599.98
Price Paid - $259.99
Savings - $339.96
Percent Off - 57%

YEP! That's $260 for a $600 Laptop.... Me very happy :)

Publix Trip - 8/4/10

Today I went to Publix to stock up on some deals. Here is what I picked up:

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2 Boxes Lucky Charms
(BOGO + $1 Q) Price - $1.50 ea

2 Boxes Cinnamon Toast Crunch
(BOGO + 2- .55 Qs) Price - $1.45 ea

2 Boxes Reeces Puffs
(BOGO + $1 Q) Price - $1.50 ea

10 Boxes Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks
(BOGO + 5-$1 Qs) Price - .89 ea

1 Publix Supreme Pizza
(Mystery coupon deal) Price - .01

Total Before Coupons and Discounts : $56.53
Paid: $12.81
Savings: $43.72
Percent Off: 77%

Walgreens Trip - 7/25/10

I made a trip to Walgreens today and got a great deal on school supplies. I went to two Walgreens stores and picked up:

6 Scotch 10.5 X 15 Mailing Bubble Envelopes
(Reg $1.99 ea - $9.60 Store Coupons ) Price - .39 ea

12-30Pks Papermate Mechanical Pencils
($7.99 ) Sale Price - .99

6-2 Pks Sharpie Pens
($2.49 - $1 Instant discount -$5.40 Store Coupons) Price - .59 ea

6 Zipper Pencil cases
($1.49 ea - $2.70 Store Coupons - Price - .59 ea

6 Plastic Slider snap cases
( ) Sale .39 ea

Total before coupons and discounts: $132.90
Paid: $21.90
Savings: $111.00
Percent Off: 80%

Staples Trip - 7/25/10

I headed to Staples today to grab up some more supplies. They had the backpack deal which after doing the math, makes the item more expensive than the deal last week so I passed that one up. This is what I got today:

11X14 Dry Erase Board with Calendar
($3.99 - $1.99 Store discounts/coupon) Price - $2

2 Pkgs Staples Hype Highlighter Pens
($2.00) Sale - .25 ea

2 Rolls Scotch Pkg Tape
($3.29 Sale - $1 Store Coupon) Price - $1 ea

2 3pks Scotch invisible tape
($3.49 ) Price - $1 ea

2 pks Bic Rounstick Pens
($1.99 ea) Price- .01 ea

Total before coupons and discounts: $25.53
Paid: $6.52
Savings: $19.01
Percent Off: 74%

Publix Trip - 7/24/10

Today I went by Publix and snagged up some deals. This is what I picked up:

5 Boxes Special K Cereal
(BOGO + $1 Q + $1.25 Q) Price - $1.54 ea

2 Bags Quaker Delights Snacks
(BOGO + $1 Q) Price - .96 ea

4 Pks Papermate Pens -
(50% off) .50 ea sale

3 Pks Highlighter/erasable pens
(50% off + $4.50 MIR) Price - .47 for all 3!

6-4 Packs Fiber One Yogurt
(BOGO Raincheck + 5 -.50 DBL Q's) Price - .25 ea

6 Cans Campbells Chuncky Soup
(BOGO + 3 $1 Q's) Price - .70 ea

$5 Rite Aid Coupon off $25 order
$4.50 MIR for Pilot Pens

Price before Discounts and coupons - $88.03
Paid - $15.52
Savings - $72.51
Percent Off - 82%

Staples Trip 7/18/10

Swung by Staples today and picked up a few deals...

1 High Sierra Backpack

($79.99 + 50% off + $10 competitor Coupon) Price - $29.99

(Usually I wouldn't spend this much for a backpack, but it's got a Lifetime Warranty!)

2 Packs Index cards

(.50) Sale - .25 ea

2 Slider Pencil cases

(.99) Sale - .25 ea

2 HammerHill Reams Copy Paper

(6.99, Sale 4.99 + $3.99 Rebate) Price - $1.00 ea

2 5-Packs Bic Mechanical Pencils

($3.24) Sale .25 ea

Staples Photo Paper

($9.99 + $9.74 Rebate) Price - .25

2 Staples School Glue

(.25 ea) Sale .01 ea

$10 Competitor Coupon from Office Depot

$9.74 Rebate for Glossy Print Paper

$7.99 Rebate for Hammerhill copy paper

Total before coupons and discounts - $114.42

Paid - $33.76

Savings - $80.66

Percent Off - 70%

Target Trip - 7/11/10

Just one word...

OLAY!!!

10 Bottles of Olay Total Effects Body wash
($4.49 + 10 $4 coupons) Price = .79 each

Price before coupons and discounts - $47.90
Paid - $7.90
Savings - $40.00
Percent Off - 84%

Staples Trip - 7/11/10

ok, so it's back to school time and the deals start rolling out! I picked up several fabulous deals today! Here's what I got:

2 packs Highlighters
($3.99 ea) Sale $1 ea

2 2-Pack scissors
($1.99 ea) Sale $1 ea

2 4-Pack Bic pens
($3.29 ea) Sale $1 ea

2 Reams Printer Paper
($4.99 ea) Rebate - $4.98 += Sale .01 ea

2 Pencil Boxes
Sale $1 ea

2 8-Pack No.2 Pencils
(.99 ea) Sale .01 ea

2 Scotch Magic Tape
($2.99 ea) Sale $1 ea

1 Post it Notes 2 pack
($2.99 ea) Sale $1 ea

1 Pk 25 ct Peel and stick Envelope
($3.49 ea) Sale $1 ea

2 Mini Staplers
($1.99 ea) Sale $1 ea

2 4-Pack Staples Glue Sticks
Sale $1 ea

2 15ct Roseart Color Pencils
Sale .79 ea

10 2-Pocket Folders
(.15 ea) Sale .01 ea

2 Dry Erase Boards
($4.99 ea) Sale $1 ea

1 Lollipop
(.50) .50 (Filler Item, lol)

$5 off $30 Store Coupon
$9.98 Reams of Paper Store Rebate

Total before coupons and discounts - $70.78
Paid - $15.18
Savings - $55.58
Percent Off - 79%

Food Lion Trip - 7/3/10

Food Lion has been a little slack lately on their deals, but they clearly surpised me this week with their "Sweet Deals" and "Kraft Promotions" ! Here is what I walked away with on this trip!




4 Containers of Cool Whip
($1 each + 2-.20 Q's) Price - .90 each (FREE with Promo)

2 Smuckers Ice Cream toppings
($1.66 ea + $1/2 Q) Price - $1.16 each (.16 each w/ Promo)

4 Jello Six Pack Puddings
($2.89 each + 3- .60 Q's + $1 Q) Price - $2.19 each ($1.19 each w/Promo)

3 Kraft Sandwich spreads
($2 each + 3 $1 Q's) Price - $1 each (FREE w/ Promo)

1 Kraft Mayo, 1 Kraft Miracle Whip
($2 each + $1.50 Q) Price - $1.25 each (.25 ea w/ Promo)

1-10 Pack Capri Sun
($2.07 + $2 Food Lion Q) Price - .07

-$5 Kraft Promo Discount
-$5 Sweet Deals Promo Discount

Total before coupons and dicounts: $34.36
Price Paid: $5.45
Savings : $28.91
Percent Off: 84%

Publix Trip - 7/3/10

Gotta Love Publix! Picked up a few things today. Here is what I got:




6 bottles of ALL detergent
(BOGO + 2-$2.00 Q's + 4-$1.00 Q's) Price - $1.66 each

4 Fiber One 4-Pack yogurts
(BOGO + 4-.50 DBL Q's) Price - .25 each

3 Bottle Karft Dressing
(BOGO + 3-$1.00 Q's) Price - .59 each

-$5 Rite Aid Competitor Q

Total before coupons and dicounts: $55.47
Price Paid: $9.76
Savings : $45.71
Percent Off: 82%

Bilo Trip - 7/3/10

It's been a while since I have posted, but that does not mean that savings have stopped rolling in! Today I went to Bi-Lo and picked up this great deal:



3 Dixie Plate (30 pk)
(BOGO + 3-.50 DBL coupons) Price - .64 each

1 200 ct Package Dixie Napkins
($3.79 + FREE coupon) Price + FREE!

Total before coupons and dicounts: $13.66
Price Paid: $1.92
Savings : $11.74
Percent Off: 86%