We all have weeks that have little time for cutting coupons, and this was one of those weeks for me. Only July 4th we had a number of folks out for dinner and fireworks (legal here in SC). Time got very away from me thanks to a new neice, and a messy house so super last minute I ran to the store to get this weeks deals and a few other “have to have” items.
If you’ve ever listened in on our Monday night Q&A or attended a workshop, you know our goal in saving at the grocery store is to NOT have to have anything. We want to shop based on whats on sale, not off of what we need. Items we need cost a lot of money, typically never being on sale the week you need them.
Thankfully the things I needed were for a cookout, and that was the entire weekly ad at Publix over the weekend! We grabbed 20 ears of corn on the cob at 20¢ each ($4 total) plus a few other things like paper plates, cups etc. I also got any of the sale items we will use.
While I didn’t use any manufacturer coupons except those I found in the store on select products, I did have a competitor $5 off coupon that Bi-Lo mailed recently. Despite the lack of coupons, we still ended up saving half!
Publix Savings:
Total Purchase Value: $152.71
Total Spent: $72.44
Total Saved: $80.27 or 52.5%
This included a whole Pork shoulder that was over $35! I was kicking myself for not thinking about a few weeks ago when they were on sale for less per lb, but we were serving BBQ and needed meat. While that is a high price for a hunk of meat, it was so much that we served 25 people and still put some up in the freezer.
We had folks bring a side or dessert, so our total cost for a July 4th party came to about $45 including the paper goods, corn on the cob and a potato salad we also made. Thats right at $1.80 per person so not too bad. We have a different budget for hospitality (apart from my normal grocery budget) and haven’t had folks over in a while so it was good to enjoy sweet fellowship.
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The back to school deals are starting! Pretty soon there will be a ton of deals in stores for school supplies. I wanted to give you a price list of what you should be looking to pay for certain items.
Although schools probably haven’t put out their supply lists yet, you can probably guess what will be on them: pencils, markers, binders, and more. Go ahead and start buying now so you won’t have to pay top dollar the week before school starts.
Remember that you can also price match name brand items (not store brand) at Walmart at Target, so keep that in mind (they usually have a bigger selection than other stores). And if you don’t need these items, consider donating. There are lots of kids in need and schools always welcome supplies.
Pencils, Erasers, Pens
No. 2 Pencils, 8-10 pk: 1¢-79¢
Mechanical Pencils, 10 ct: 99¢-$2
Pencil Pouch: 1¢
Pink Erasers, 2 pk: 50¢
Pencil Top Erasers, 12 ct: 1¢
Pens, multipacks: 1¢-$1.99
Gel Pens, 2 pk: $1.50
Arts & Crafts
Crayola Crayons, 24 ct: 50¢
Crayola Markers, 10 ct: 75¢
RoseArt Markers, 10 ct: 62¢
Crayola or RoseArt Colored Pencils, 12 ct: 50¢-$1.49
Watercolor Paints, 10 ct: $1
Highlighters & Sharpies
Bic Highlighter, 5 pk: $2
Sharpie Highlighter, 5 ct: $1
Sharpie Permanent Marker, 5 ct: $1.99
Notebooks
1 Subject: 17¢-49¢
3 Subject: $1.44
5 Subject: $1.88
Composition Books: 50¢-$1
Mini Composition Books: 20¢
Folders
Pocket Folders: 1¢-15¢
Poly Folders: 39¢-42¢
File Folders: 25¢
Binders
1″ Binder: 25¢-99¢
Zipper Binder: $9
Paper Clips, Pushpins or Binder Clips: 33¢-$1
Paper
Filler Paper, 100 Sheets: 25¢-75¢
Copy Paper, 500 Sheets: FREE-$1
Writing Pad, 80 Sheets – $2
Construction Paper, 100 Sheets: $1.50-$2
Index Cards
3″x5″ Lined Index Cards, 70-100 pk: 1¢-48¢
Adhesives & Staplers
Glue Sticks, 3 ct: 67¢-99¢
School Glue, 4 oz: 1¢-50¢
Scotch Invisible Tape, 3 pk: $2
Stapler: $3
Mini Stapler: $1
It is Friday! That means you get to shop some great deals at your local stores this weekend! Be sure to check out these printable coupons and coupon codes before you go. Once again, I found several great coupons you will want to be sure to check out.
Belk has several coupons you will want to checkout. Also be sure to look at all the great Craft Store Coupons. It’s a good weekend for deals.
Clothing Coupons
JCPenney- Extra 30% Off Regular Priced Purchase (exp 7/10)
JCPenney- $10 Off $25 Purchase (exp 7/10)
Carter’s- Extra 20% Off $40 Purchase (exp 7/31)
Belk- Extra 20% Off (exp 7/10)
Belk- Extra 20% Off (exp 7/10)
Belk- Extra 20% Off Home Sale (exp 7/10)
Kohl’s- 15% Off $100 Purchase (exp 12/31)
H&M – 20% Off (1) Item (email sign up)
Old Navy – 30% Off Purchase (email sign up)
Naturalizer- $10 Off Any Purchase (email sign up)
Other In Store Coupons
Bath & Body Works – Extra 25% Off Purchase
Bath & Body Works- $10 Off a $30 Purchase
Ulta – $3.50 Off $10 Purchase
Bed, Bath & Beyond – 20% Off (1) Item
Party City – Free Ultra Shape Balloon w/$80 Purchase (exp 7/19)
Craft Store Coupons:
Michaels
-25% Off Entire Purchase printable (exp 7/9)
-40% Off Jolee’s Stickers & Embellishments printable (exp 7/9)
-40% Off All Regular Price Stringing, Cording and Tools printable (exp 7/9)
-60%+110% Off Hampton & Oxford Street Frame Collection printable (exp 7/9)
I have a confession… my husband and I are currently watching the old star trek tv shows on Netflix every night. Not that I would say we are trekkies, but they are fun to watch.
This weekend we can change things up a bit and watch two of the newer Star Trek movies for 49¢ each!!
Fandango Now is offering both Star Trek Into Darkness and Star Trek (2009) for 49¢ each all weekend. You can rent the movie in HD or SD.
This deal is valid through Sunday 7/10.
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Target released two new Cartwheel coupons today to help you save on School Supplies! These are both good through Saturday night only, so head out and use them while you can.
New Target Coupons:
-25% off School Backpacks & Lunchkits in back to school shop, Target Cartwheel printable
-25% off Back to School supplies in back to school shop, limit 10, Target Cartwheel printable
Don’t forget, they are only good through Saturday 7/9.
Mayonnaise is always a good item to have on hand, and you can get a great deal on it at Target this week.
Go ahead and print your Hellmann’s coupons to pair with a Cartwheel offer for this fun deal.
Hellman’s Coupon
-$1 off Hellmann’s or Best Foods organic mayonnaise or Carefully Crafted item printable
Target Deal Idea:
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Amazon is offering the Metene Digital Forehead Thermometer with Infrared Scanner for $29.99 (reg. $99). You can save an additional $14 when you enter code VY55JOTD at checkout. That means you pay $15.99!
This amazing thermometer features kid-friendly tympanic scanning. This makes taking temperatures while little ones are sleeping super easy. This would be a great baby shower gift, too.
Forehead Thermometer $15.99 (after coupon code)
Amazon Prime members get FREE 2-day shipping.
*Prices on Amazon are subject to change at any time.
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Everyone’s favorite item is back for Cents of Styles Fashion Friday. These adorable kimonos can be used for a day at the beach or wear this fall with your favorite tshirt and jeans! Today only, you can grab one for $12.95, shipped.
Be sure to use code BEACHCOVER at checkout to get your savings. This would be a great time to pick one up for a gift for someone too. Who wouldn’t love one of these colorful Kimonos?
This deal is valid 7/8 only.
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If you are looking for another album to add to your collection, head over to Google Play and download the Michael Bublé: To Be Loved MP3 album download completely FREE! Remember that you will be asked for your credit card, but you will not be charged for this download.
This is a great way to add more music to your collection and not pay a thing. This offer is valid for a limited time.
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