With things slowing down now that Christmas is nearly here, I decided to help fill the day with some posts to reminisce on coupon deals past. Isn’t that what the holidays are about…memories? Also, make sure you claim your FREE 3-pack of Olay Samples if you haven’t done so yet either. Finally, don’t forget about the FREE 8×10 Photo Enlargement ($3.99 value) at Walgreens.com through 12/25! Merry Christmas!
This is a great trip that Maureen (a member of our team) had back in October 2017. She went to Publix and took almost $175 of their stuff…and she was paid to do it! Obviously, this trip is ancient, so none of the coupons are still available today, but I thought you would like to have a glimpse at what a pleasure shopping at Publix used to be previously. Enjoy!
I shopped the new Publix ad Friday night and took advantage of the $10/$50 gas card coupon found in the weekly ad (valid through Sunday). To use this coupon, you buy $50 in groceries and a $50 gas card of your choice. The $10/$50 coupon will take $10 off the top, then you apply whatever other coupons you have. I had $100 in groceries, so my store allowed me to get two $50 gas cards and use two $10/$50 coupons in a single transaction. Since I have to buy gas anyway, I consider the gas card deal to be a discount on the groceries rather than on the gas. An extra $20 discount is factored into the final tally for this trip.
I was quite happy with the deals in the weekly ad. It’s often the case that when we have a gas card coupon, the ad is a bit weak. Every now and then, we get the gas card with a decent ad and/or on a weekend when we get a new green or purple flyer. This week, we have both. Be sure to check your printables for the Smithfield and Crave dog food coupons. They were available recently (the Smithfield was available a few days ago) or within the last three weeks (Crave). If you haven’t used your digital coupon for a free Publix Premium Pancake mix, there is a maple syrup and pancake mix deal you won’t want to miss.
I’ll be going back Sunday to use another gas card coupon with the new deals in the purple health & beauty flyer that starts on Saturday, October 7. I’ll be getting Robitussin, Advil, Crave wet cat food, and Maybelline. You can see a preview of the new purple flyer match-ups HERE. I am waiting until Sunday because I hope my ibotta rebates reset by then. Freebies, cheapies, and moneymakers are your best friends during gas card weeks because they help you to reach $50 in groceries, which means the $10 discount covers more of the cost of items that have higher post-coupon costs.
As always, ibotta cashback offers vary by account (both the offers and the values), and some SavingStar offers may no longer be available to activate.
TWO SMITHFIELD DICED HAM, Fully Cooked, 8 oz, BOGO $3.29
TWO DOLE CRUSHED PINEAPPLE, 8-oz, reg. 5/$5
Get $1.50 cashback from ibotta for buying Smithfield diced ham and Dole canned pineapple (varies by user)
Used two $1/1 Smithfield Anytime Favorites product printable coupons (no longer available)
Used one $0.50/2 Dole pineapple 9/10 SS
Other option: $0.75/2 Dole 20-oz Dole pineapple printable coupon (no longer available)
Price at register $2.79, but received $1.50 from ibotta
NET PRICE FOR ALL: $1.29 (32 cents each)!
TWO CAMPBELL’S WELL YES! SOUPS, 16.1 to 16.58 oz, BOGO $2.69
Get $1 cashback from ibotta for buying two Well Yes! Soups, Any Variety, 16 oz+ (varies by user)
Used two $0.75/1 Well Yes! Soup printable coupons (no longer available) or 10/1 SS
Price at register $1.19, but received $1 from ibotta
NET PRICE FOR ALL: $0.19 (10 cents each)!
TWO LAVAZZA GROUND COFFEE BAGS, 12 oz, BOGO $8.99
Get $1 cashback from SavingStar for buying one LavAzza coffee (Select varieties)
Used one $5/2 Lavazza products Publix Digital Coupon (no longer available)
Price at register $3.99, but received $1 from SavingStar
NET PRICE FOR ALL: $2.99 ($1.50 each)!
TWO FRANK’S REDHOT SWEET CHILI SAUCE, 12 oz, BOGO $3.29
Used two $1/1 any Franks RedHot Sauce 12 oz 10/1 SS (regional)
NET PRICE FOR ALL: $1.29 (65 cents each)!
SIX CRAVE DRY DOG FOOD, 4 lb bag, BOGO $9.99
Used six $5/1 Crave dry dog food 4 pounds or larger printable coupon (no longer available)
NET PRICE FOR ALL: FREE + $0.03 PROFIT!
Note: Check your printables. Mine expired on 10/10 and 10/15, so I printed these about 3-4 weeks ago.
TWO PILLSBURY ORIGINAL CRESCENT DINNER ROLLS, 4 oz can, on sale 10/$10 (reg. $1.59)
Get $1 cashback from SavingStar for buying two Pillsbury Refrigerated Baked Goods Products (Excludes Pillsbury’s Best Pizza Dough)
Used one $1/2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Baked Goods Products printable coupon (no longer available)
Price at register $$1, but received $1 from SavingStar
NET PRICE FOR ALL: FREE!
ONE PUBLIX PREMIUM MAPLE SYRUP, 100% Pure, U.S. Grade A amber, 12.5 oz., reg. $6.69
ONE PUBLIX PREMIUM PANCAKE & WAFFLE MIX, reg. $3.99
Get a FREE Publix Premium Pancake & Waffle Mix, Blueberry Flavored, Chocolate Chip Banana, Gluten Free, or Pumpkin, 16 oz, wyb Publix Premium Maple Syrup, 100% Pure, U.S. Grade A amber, Rich Taste, 12.5 oz Auto-deduction at register (deducted $3.99)
Used one FREE Publix Premium Pancake & Waffle Mix Publix Digital Coupon (deducted $3.99 – no longer available)
NET PRICE FOR ALL: $2.70 for 100% pure maple syrup and FREE pancake mix!
ONE CENTRUM SILVER MULTIVITAMINS, on sale $5.99 after $4/2 auto-deduction (reg. $7.99)
ONE CALTRATE 60-COUNT CALCIUM CHEWS, on sale $5.99 after $4/2 auto-deduction (reg. $7.99)
Get $1 cashback from SavingStar for ANY ONE (1) Centrum product (exp. 10/16)
Get $1 cashback from SavingStarfor ANY ONE (1) Caltrate product (exp. 10/16)
Get $2 cashback from SavingStar for any Centrum® Silver® Multivitamin, 60ct or larger (exp. 10/16)
Used one $3/1 Centrum Regular or Silver, 10/01/17 RP (exp 10/16/17) [60-ct.+; Excludes multigummies and vitamints]
Used one $3/1 Caltrate Calcium & Vitamin D3 Supplement, 10/01/17 RP (exp 10/16/17)
Used one $4/2 Centrum or Caltrate Publix Coupon from October Pharmacy Booklet, exp. 10/31
Price at register $1.98, but received $4 from SavingStar
NET PRICE FOR ALL: FREE + $2.02 PROFIT!
TWO TROPICANA TROP50 JUICE BEVERAGE, 59 oz, 3/$10 (reg. $3.99)
Get $1.50 cashback from ibotta for Trop50 Orange Juice, 59-oz. bottle (limit 2 per receipt) (varies by user)
No coupons used
Price at register $6.67, but received $3 from ibotta
NET PRICE FOR ALL: $3.67 ($1.84 each)!
TWO SMITHFIELD BACON, 16-oz, BOGO $8.99 [RAIN CHECK]
Used two $1/1 any Smithfield bacon printable coupon (no longer available)
NET PRICE FOR ALL: $6.99 ($3.50 each)!
ONE HIGH ROAD CRAFT ICE CREAM, reg. $5.29
Used one FREE pint of High Road Craft ice cream printable coupon (no longer available)
NET PRICE PAID: FREE!
TWO QUORN MEATLESS PRODUCTS, on sale $4/2, (reg. $4.00)
Get $1.00 cashback from ibotta for buying Quorn product (limit 2) (varies by user)
Get $2.00 cashback bonus from ibotta for redeeming Quorn offer on three separate trips
Used two $1.25/1 any Quorn Product printable coupons (no longer available)
Price at register $1.50 but received $4.00 from ibotta
NET PRICE FOR ALL: FREE + $2.50 PROFIT!
ONE PERFECT PROTEIN BAR, reg. $2.50 (these are in the dairy case near the yogurt)
Get $2.25 cashback from ibotta for buying one Perfect bar, any variety (varies by user)
Used one $1/1 Perfect bar printable coupon (no longer available)
Price at register $1.50 but received $2.25 from ibotta
NET PRICE PAID: FREE + $0.75 PROFIT!
ONE PUBLIX HALF & HALF, reg. $1.89
No coupons used
NET PRICE PAID: $1.89
ONE SUCCESS BOIL-IN-BAG TRI-COLOR QUINOA, 12 oz, on sale 2/$4 through 10/13 (reg. $2.50)
Get $1 cashback from ibotta for buying Success Quinoa (limit 2) (varies by user)
Used one $1/1 Success® Tri-Color Quinoa, 12 oz. printable coupon (no longer available)
Price at register $1 but received $1 from ibotta
NET PRICE PAID: FREE!
Retail Value: $174.44
Net Price Paid (not including tax): $4.29 Profit
Savings Rate: 102.4%