Choosing a Cashier
In order to maximize my coupons I have begun to analyze my checkout options before hopping in a checkout line. The last and final hurdle standing in your way to getting your grocery items for the very best price is the cashier. If they are having a bad day or don’t want to be bothered with my stack of coupons they are not very likely to be so great for your savings.
There are a few quick things I look for before picking my line and yes, some of them are stereotypes.
- Young teenage cashiers are the best; they rarely care or are focused on anything.
- Look for a smile if you can make eye contact from afar. Not even a hint of a smile? Move on.
- Male cashiers (they seem to have a sense of respect that you are trying to help your family).
- Middle aged females are the least likely to have patience with my coupons (or my kids for that matter); they seem to be the ones that are really not happy in general.
- The ultimate best choice is always the self checkout if you can do it!
If you shop the same stores and get a great cashier try to always get back in their line. After a few trips they will definitely remember you and tend to trust you more each time. We have one cashier at Bi-Lo that I love. She remembers us and gets as excited as I am when I save more than I spend.
Remember it is worth waiting in a larger line to get the person that will let you use ALL of your coupons. You took the time to try to save, so what’s a few more minutes? Lastly, do not take out your frustrations on the cashier if they do not allow you to use a coupon. They have nothing against you or your coupons, they are only concerned about getting in trouble later. Give them a break and take issues to the manager.
Note: This is all written from the concept that you are using valid coupons and not breaking any rules. A couponer doesn’t need to be guilty of something just because you are trying to save money…
Are there things that you look for in a cashier? Things you avoid?
Here are the best deals at Publix this week for $1 or less. Grab free sausage, fragrance booster plus more!
Here’s a glimpse of just the top deals across the Weekly Ad and the Unadvertised deals lists:
Publix $1 or Less Deals:
- Dole Pineapple, 20 oz, $1.25
-.75/2 Dole pineapple, 20 oz printable
(makes it 88¢) -
Bush’s Best Cocina Latina Beans, 15-16 oz, at $1.69 (84¢)
-$1/2 Bush’s Cocina Latina, Variety or Organic Variety beans, SS 04/30
–B1G1 Bush’s Cocina Latina refried beans, 16 oz, (Publix Coupon), Saving That’s Just Your Style flyer or (EXP 6/2) printable - Hunt’s or Rotel Canned Tomatoes, 10-15 oz, $1
-Free $10 Publix Gift Card WYB $20 in participating Conagra brand items; limit 3 rebate - Totino’s Pizza Rolls or Crisp Crust Party Pizza, 7.5-10.9 oz, $1
- Purina Beyond Natural Dog Food, 13 oz, at $1.79 (89¢)
-B3G1 Purina Beyond wet dog food cans, up to $1.99, RP 03/26
(makes it 66¢ ea.) - Cheez-It Baked Snack Crackers, Snack Mix or Grooves, 8-12.4 oz, at $3.99 ($1.99)
-$1 off Sunshine CheezIts 7 oz + (850 points) printable
-$1 off Kellogg’s or Keebler or Cheez-it products (unlock offer), limit 1, Checkout 51 mobile coupon
(makes it 99¢ after Checkout51)
Print the new Crunchmaster coupon while available to save on crackers!
There are also $1 off coupons available too that you can use at Kroger to get $1.99 crackers.
Crunchmaster Coupon
-$1.50/2 Crunchmaster snack bags or boxes printable
Kroger Deal Idea:
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Heads up Whole Foods Shoppers! There’s a new Whole Foods app coupon for $5 off fresh fruits, vegetables and floral, plus lots more great new offers.
If you don’t have the Whole Foods Market app yet, you can download it for FREE on iTunes and Google Play. On the app you will receive exclusive digital coupons and local sale info, plus more.
To take advantage of these coupons, have the cashier scan your personal barcode from the app on your smartphone. And, don’t forget to check out this week’s Whole Foods list of deals.
Whole Foods App Coupons
$5 off Fresh produce or floral purchase, $25+ (exp. 5/30)
$5 off Saffron Road snacks, broth, sauce or entree purchase, $20+ (exp. 5/30)
$5 off Bach Original flower essences flower remedy, 20 mL (exp. 5/30)
$2 off Whole Foods Market sausages purchase, $10+ (exp. 5/30)
$5 off Pact Apparel leggings & pants (exp. 5/30)
$5 off Plum Organics infant formula, 21 oz (exp. 5/30)
$5 off Satva Athletic & Lifestyle clothing (exp. 5/30)
$2 off Natural Vitality Natural Calm magnesium supplement, 8 oz (exp. 5/30)
$2 off Natural Vitality Natural Calm bath salts, 20 oz (exp. 5/30)
$1.50 off Stonyfield yogurt, 30-32 oz (exp. 5/30)
$1.50 off Enjoy Life snacks, baking mix, plentils or seed & fruit mixes (exp. 5/30)
$1.50 off Tom’s of Main men’s deodorant (exp. 5/30)
$1 off Kashi cold cereal (exp. 5/30)
$1 off Organic Valley shredded cheese (exp. 5/30)
$1 off Modern Table meal kit or bean pasta starter (exp. 5/30)
$1 off Harmless Harvest organic harmless coconut water, 16 oz (exp. 5/30)
$1 off Lundberg organic sprouted rice entree (exp. 5/30)
$1/2 Organic Praire organic beef Mighty Bars (exp. 5/30)
$1/2 Organic Valley Grassmilk yogurts, 6 oz (exp. 5/30)
$1/2 R.W. Knudsen organic sensible sippers juice boxes, 4.23 oz (exp. 5/30)
See more Whole Foods Deals.
Right now, you can use this Ebay coupon code to get a August Smart Lock Wifi Keyless Home Entry system for just $76 shipped!
This product is regularly priced at $399.99, so this is a super deal!
Ebay Coupon Code
Enter code P20MEMDAY to get 20% off home and outdoor items
Code expires on 5/29.
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Here are the best deals at Kroger this week for $1 or less. Check out 50¢ smoked sausage, a FREE candy bar and more!
Here are just the top deals across the Weekly Ad and the Unadvertised deals lists
Kroger $1 or Less Deals:
- Dannon Greek Yogurt, 4-5.3 oz, $1
- Colgate Toothpaste, 4 oz, $1
-.50/1 Colgate toothpaste, 3 oz+, SS 05/21
(makes it 50¢) - Gatorade, G2 or Propel Fitness Water, 20-32 oz, 69¢ ea. WYB (10)
-.50/2 Gatorade Flow, on same receipt, 28 or 32 oz, Ibotta App mobile coupon - Kroger Cream Cheese, 8 oz bar, $1
-.25/1 Kroger Cream Cheese Bar, 8 oz, Kroger eCoupon
(makes it 75¢ ) - Skittles or Starburst Candy, 1.8-2.17 oz, 50¢
-.50/2 Skittles regular or Wild Berry, Starburst 4.2 oz or less, Juicy Fruit Gum or Starburst Strawberry, RP 04/09
(makes it 25¢ ea.) - Kraft Jet-Puffed Marshmallows, 10 oz, $1
-$2 off Nabisco (1) Honey Maid grahams, AND (1) Kraft jet-puffed marshmallows 8 oz+, AND (1) Hershey’s Milk chocolate 6-pk., SS 05/14 - Simple Truth 2% Greek Yogurt, 5.3 oz, $1
-$1/2 Simple Truth Greek Yogurt, 5.3 oz, Kroger (EXP 5/27) eCoupon (limit reached)
If you are headed to Walgreens this weekend, you can grab Lipton Recipe Secrets for only 69¢ thanks to a $1/2 printable coupon.
These are great for making homemade soups and dips! Plus, don’t forget you can print it up to two times per computer.
Lipton Coupon
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Walgreens Deal Idea (starts 5/28)
- Buy:
Lipton Onion Soup & Dip Mix, 2 oz, 99¢
Use:
-.60/2 Lipton Recipe Secrets packets printable
makes them 69¢ ea.
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Through 5/31, you can get up to $20 on a Costco Cash Card with a purchase of a new Costco membership. It’s a great time to grab a membership!
To get a Costco Cash Card:
- Select membership type and purchase
GOLD STAR MEMBERSHIP – get $10 Costco Cash Card.
EXECUTIVE MEMBERSHIP – get $20 Costco Cash Card. - Receive a Costco Membership Activation Certificate by email.
- Print your certificate and take it to any Costco warehouse to receive your membership card and Costco Cash Card.
Offer valid through 5/31. Limit (1) per household for new customers only.
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Here are the best deals at Bi-Lo this week for $1 or less. Check out the free cheese, 49¢ chips and salsa plus more.
Here are some top deals across the Weekly Ad and the Unadvertised deals lists
Bi-Lo $1 or Less Deals:
- Tropicana Orange Juice SIngles or Twister, 10-59 oz, $1
- Ball Park Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns, 8 ct., $1.88
get 20 Plenti Points WYB (1)
-.55/1 Ball Park Buns printable
-$2 off Ball Park hot dogs, AND buns any brand, on same receipt, limit 1, cannot use this offer with any other coupon, Checkout 51 mobile coupon
(use .55/1, makes it 78¢) - Dannon Yogurts, 5.3-6 oz, 50¢
- Pace Picante Sauce, Salsa or Queso, 15-24 oz, at $3.98 ($1.99)
-.55/1 Pace Salsa, Picante or Dip, 15 oz+, SS 04/30
(makes it 89¢) - Zatarain’s Fish Fri Seasoning, 12 oz, $1
-.50/1 Zatarain’s product, Ibotta App mobile coupon
(use .50/1 eCoupon, makes it 50¢) - Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce, 18 oz, at $2.39 ($1.19)
-$1/2 Sweet Baby Ray’s barbecue sauce, SS 05/21
-$1/4 Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue sauce, SS 05/21
-$1/3 Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue sauce, SS 05/21
(use $1/2, makes it 69¢ ea.) - Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Treats, 8 ct., at $3.09 ($1.54)
-$1 off Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain bars, Special K Bars or Rice Krispies Treats squares, 5-ct, + (850 points) printable
(makes it 54¢) - Hershey’s, Reese’s, Kit Kat, Pay Day, Almond Joy, Mounds, Rolo, Heath, or York Patties, 1.4-2 oz, at $1.09 (54¢)
- Fuze, Dasani, Minute Maid Sparkling, Gold Peak or Smartwater, 18.5 oz – 1 L, $1
get 75 Plenti Points WYB (5)
(makes it 85¢ ea. after points) - Ronzoni Pasta, 12-16 oz, at $1.50 (75¢)
- Pillsbury Family Size Brownie or Cake Mix, 15.2-18.4 oz, $1
-$1/2 Pillsbury baking mixes or frostings, tearpad
(makes it 50¢ ea.) - Kraft Barbecue Sauce, 18 oz, at $1.89 (94¢)
