We really did not need anything major this week so I went to Publix to grab fruit, milk, bread and a few things that were such a good price I couldn’t pass them up!!  I keep telling myself that I am going to do a big stock up at some point but just have not had the chance to shop.  I know that sounds crazy…but we have a great stockpile right now so my focus has been on other things. I am cutting into that stockpile quite a bit–so I know I will NEED to do a big shop soon!  Luckily I have been well below my weekly budgeted amount…so I will not have to feel guilty about a big trip!! 
This week I spent $7.54 for $66.17 worth of merchandise.  That means I saved 89% –not too bad at all!!
By the way Publix will be getting a chunk of money from me tomorrow as I decided to let them handle Jake’s birthday cake for his party tomorrow.  So– I will be shelling out over $40 bucks for that cake…but I do have a $3 coupon 😀  I know many of you are gasping at that decision!! I know I have enough free cake mix in my pantry to bake 20+ cakes for free!  I have been a bit under the weather the past few days and with so much on my plate and a crazy schedule …pulling that $40 from our entertainment budget is a sanity saver.  It is all about balance! 
So here is what I got this week for $7.54

Product quantity price   Q used total coupon details
tyson entrée 1 3.5 3.5 3 0.5 $2/1 PQ + $1/1 IP
Bob evans Mac & Cheese 1 2.5 2.5 2 0.5 $1/1 PQ + $1/1 IP
Apples 1.26 lbs 1 0.87 0.87   0.87  
greeting card 1 0.99 0.99 0.99 0 hallmark Q
greeting card 1 3.99 3.99 0.99 3 hallmark Q
Nature valley Bars 6 1.99 11.94 12 -0.06 six $2/1 Peelies
Bananas 1 1.04 1.04   1.04  
8 o clock coffee 2 2.5 5 2 3 $2/2 IP
gallon milk 1 2.69 2.69   2.69  
pep farm bread 1 1.85 1.85 0.8 1.05 $.40/1 Insert Q
international delight 1 2 2 2 0 fre prod Q
chex mix 4 1.25 5 4 1 four $.50/1 IP
El monterrey burritos 1 3 3 5 -2 free prod Q
tax 1 0.95 0.95   0.95  
Publix coupon     0 5 -5  
TOTAL PAID     0   7.54  

How did you do this week?  Leave a comment or link to your weekly totals.