Before I started couponing, over 8 years ago now, I thought I was already doing everything I could to save money. In reality I had it all wrong. Lots of advertising dollars have been poured into training consumers to believe three myths (lies) about saving money.
Myth 1 – You need to be in a Big Box Store
Sadly you’ll never save money in Walmart (or any other similar store) compared to shopping in a grocery store. They came in and did great job of brainwashing folks in the 80’s, but it’s wrong. Yes they price match deals, and have “always low” prices… but they don’t do anything else. In the south we have grocery stores that double coupons, have tons of store coupons and even take competitor coupons. Walmart does none of this. I’m not saying that you won’t find deals there, just that you will find much better deals by looking at traditional grocery stores.
Myth 2 – You’ll Save Buying House Brands
This myth is one that actually costs you the most. You’ll rarely find a house brand on sale, and you’ll never have a coupon for it. To compare that to buying a name brand product at it’s best price (40% off or more) and using a coupon on it, the name brand will 99.9% of the time be the cheaper deal. Take cereal for an example. Right now you can get Kellogg’s cereal for 25¢ a box at Target… when was the last time you saw their house brand on sale for 25¢??
In reality, house brands make the largest profit for a store. Don’t fall prey thinking that they exist for you to save money…
Myth 3 – The Best Deal is on the Biggest Package
How many mom’s out there have felt like they need to find the biggest box of diapers ever made to get the best deal? I know lots of folks that have Sam’s Club and Costco memberships just for diapers and paper towels. Grabbing that massive box actually is saving you nothing. If anything when they label it as the “Value Box” that should make you question it from the start! Yes when we look at the cost per unit it appears to be the best price, but don’t forget about the coupons! Diapers make a great example of how the biggest box isn’t the best deal:
Huggies Value Box, 156 ct., $34.97
-$3 off Huggies Diapers coupon
Total Due: $31.97
20¢ per diaper
(4) Huggies Jumbo pack diapers, 36 ct., $8.99
-(4) $3 off Huggies Diapers coupons
Total Due: $23.96
16¢ per diaper
It gets even better if you follow the drugstore deals. Buying the small packs of diapers when they are giving rewards would mean that you would pay $14 for all 4 packs or get them for 9¢ per diaper! You just beat the price of the big massive box by 50%!!
Paper Towels, Bath Tissue, Laundry detergent and many other products all fit the same mold. Buying the largest package rarely if ever makes for a deal.
In Summary:
What was your favorite deal from this week? Here are all of the deals still running in case you missed any.
I have taken on a new challenge for the next 30 days… eat at Applebees 5 times from their lunch menu. They just released a new menu that you can make your own lunch combo by mixing and matching from top menu items. In total, you could have over 200 different lunches without repeating the same combination!!
I don’t tend to ever eat out for lunch, but it work perfectly this month as I’m on the road for workshops a ton. They offered to pay the bill, so what could I really say…
We recently went in for our first lunch and were very pleased with the new menu. There are a ton of choices for soups, salads and sandwiches. Heads up for anyone gluten free though… the choices are bit slim on the gluten free menu. My husband grabbed a salad without the croutons, and I had an American BLT with a side of tortilla soup. Both were very good! I’m already pondering what my next 4 combinations will be.
If you are dieting I’ll warn you not to look at the bottom of the lunch menu… they offer dessert for $1 with any lunch! We were good and didn’t add on the calories, but I can’t promise to be great the next 4 trips in!
The Giveaway:
One Southern Savers reader is going to win $100 to try out the lunch menu for themselves. My challenge is over the next 30 days, so I’ll announce the winner when I check back in with you at the end of the month. Fill out the form below to be entered to win.
We have another long Publix ad starting 4/21 and running through Tuesday/Wednesday of the next week. Remember all Publix stores are closed on Easter, so this ad begins Monday 4/21.
It’s a long ad in terms of deals too. Grab cereal for 59¢ a box or pasta for 4¢ or completely free toothpaste.
Don’t forget to also check out the deals in the Publix 3 week long flyers:
Grocery Flyer Deals
Personal Care Flyer Deals
Buy One Get Ones
- Fresh Fruit Salad, at $3.49 ($1.74) lb
- Oscar Mayer Meat Wieners, 16 oz, at $3.69 ($1.84)
(Excludes Beef, Cheese, Turkey and Angus) -
Smithfield Maple or Honey Ham Slice, 8 oz, at $3.49 ($1.74)
-$1 off Smithfield ham, SS 4/06 (EXP 04/30)
(makes it 74¢) - Oscar Mayer Zip Pack Shaved Ham or Turkey, 16 oz, at $5.29 ($2.64)
- SuperPretzel Soft Pretzels, 6 ct., at $3.19 ($1.59)
-.50/1 Superpretzel product, Publix eCoupon (limit reached)
-$1 off Superpretzel soft pretzel item, RP 4/13
-.35/1 SuperPretzel soft pretzel item printable
-.50/1 SuperPretzel soft pretzel item, Publix eCoupon (limit reached)
-.50/1 SuperPretzel soft pretzel item printable
-.50/1 Superpretzel soft pretzel item, RP 4/13
(use $1 off, makes it 59¢) - Green Giant Vegetable Steamers, 11-12 oz, at $2.59 ($1.29)
-$2/2 Green Giant Frozen Bagged Vegetables, in store dispenser
(makes it 29¢ ea.) - Athenos Crumbled Feta Cheese, 3.5-4 oz, at $2.89 ($1.44)
- Kozy Shack Pudding, 4-6 pk or 22 oz tub, at $3.29 ($1.64)
(Excludes No Sugar Added and Simply Well) - Yoplait Go-Gurt, 8 pk., at $2.55 ($1.27)
-.75/2 Yoplait Trix, Kids Cup or Go-Gurt yogurt printable
-.75/2 Yoplait Go-Gurt, Kids cup yogurt or Trix multipack yogurt, SS 3/16
(makes it 90¢ ea.) - Nestle Coffee-Mate Flavored Creamer, 32 oz, at $3.79 ($1.89)
(Excludes Original, Low Fat Original and Fat Free Original)
-$1.25/2 Nestle Coffee-Mate liquid creamers, excl Natural Bliss, SS 2/09 (EXP 04/28)
-$1 off Nestle Coffee-Mate liquid or powder creamer (Facebook) (EXP 04/29) printable (limit reached)
-$1/2 Nestle Coffee-Mate liquid coffee creamer, 16 or 32 oz, Target (EXP 04/26) printable
(use $1 off, makes it 89¢) - Boston Market Home Style Meals, 13-16 oz, at $3.69 ($1.84)
- Aunt Jemima Waffles, 10 ct., at $2.39 ($1.19)
- Boca Veggie Protein Veggie Burgers, Patties or Veggie Ground Crumbles, 12 oz, at $3.15 ($1.57)
-.50/1 Boca product made with non-GMO soy, March Whole Foods booklet
-$1 off Boca meatless item printable
-$1 off Boca meatless item, Publix eCoupon
(use $1 off, makes it 57¢) - Diana’s Bananas Banana Bibies, 10.5 oz, at $4.49 ($2.24)
- Fruttare Frozen Fruit & Milk Dessert Bars or Ice Bars, 10.8-12 oz, at $4.49 ($2.24)
-$1 off Fruttare product, multipk., Publix (EXP 04/25) eCoupon (limit reached)
(makes it $1.24) - Talenti Gelato, Sorbetto or Gelato Pop, 9-16 oz, at $4.99 ($2.49)
- Healthy Choice Premium Bars or Greek Frozen Yogurt, 11.4-15 oz, at $3.99 ($1.99)
-$10 Publix Gift Card WYB $30 in Marie Callender’s, Healthy Choice, P.F. Chang’s and Bertolli frozen items by 4/30 (EXP 04/30) rebate - Arnold Sandwich Thin Rolls, 11.75-12 oz, at $3.89 ($1.94)
-$1/2 Arnold sliced bread or snadwich thins rolls, SS 3/30
(makes it $1.44 ea.) - Quaker Chewy Granola Bars, Big Chewy or Dipps, 6.1-7.4 oz, at $2.89 ($1.44)
-$1 off Quaker Big and Chewy bars or (2) Granola Bars, RP 3/23
(use $1 off, makes it 44¢) - Betty Crocker Ultimate Hamburger Helper or Chicken Helper, 8.6-9.8 oz, at $2.99 ($1.49)
-.75/3 Betty Crocker Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper or Chicken Helper home cooked skillet dishes printable
-.80/4 Betty Crocker Hamburger, Tuna or Chicken Helper home cooked skillet meals printable
-.75/3 Betty Crocker Hamburger Helper, SS 3/02 (EXP 04/26)
-.75/3 Betty Crocker Hamburger, Tuna or Chicken Helper home cooked skillet dishes printable
-.75/3 Betty Crocker Hamburger Helper, SS 4/13
-$1/2 Betty Crocker Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper, or Chicken Helper Home Cooked Skillet Meal printable
(use $1/2, makes it 99¢ ea.) - Bertolli Sauce, 15-24 oz, at $2.89 ($1.44)
(Excludes Organic) - General Mills Cheerios Cereal, 10.9-14 oz, at $3.99 ($1.99)
-$1/2 General Mills Cheerios cereal printable
-.75/1 General Mills Cheerios Multi Grain cereal (listed), SS 3/23
-.50/1 General Mills Honey Nut Cheerios reg or Medley Crunch cereal, Upromise (EXP 04/30) eCoupon
-.75/1 General Mills select Multi Grain Cheerios cereals, Upromise (EXP 04/30) eCoupon (limit reached)
-.50/1 General Mills Honey Nut Cheerios reg or Medley Crunch cereal, Publix (EXP 04/30) eCoupon
-.75/1 General Mills select Multi Grain Cheerios cereals, Publix (EXP 04/30) eCoupon
-$1/2 General Mills Cheerios cereal printable
-.50/1 General Mills Honey Nut Cheerios or Honey Nut Cheerios Medley Crunch cereal printable
-.75/1 General Mills Multi-Grain Cheerios or Multi-Grain Cheerios Peanut Butter cereal printable
(use .75/1, makes it 49¢ after Upromise) - Flatout Foldit Artisan Flatbreads, 8.5-9 oz, at $2.99 ($1.49)
-.50/1 Flatout Flatbread item, on product
(makes it 49¢) (in FL, use .50/1, makes it 99¢) - New England Freshly Ground Coffee, 9-12 oz, at $6.99 ($3.49)
-$1 off New England coffee item, RP 3/16 (EXP 04/27)
(makes it $2.49) - Kraft Mayonnaise or Miracle Whip Dressing, 30 oz, at $4.89 ($2.44)
- Gatorade Thirst Quencher, 8 pk., 20 oz, at $6.69 ($3.34)
- Peter Pan Peanut Butter or Peanut & Honey spread, 13-16.3 oz, at $3.09 ($1.54)
-.50/1 Peter Pan peanut butter, Publix Help End Child Hunger booklet
(makes it 54¢) (in FL and NC, makes it $1.04) Read More→
Things were a little slower in coupon land today as companies are gearing down for the holiday weekend. We did find a few new offers though!
My kids LOVE the Dole Squish’ems so I’m happy about another $1 off coupon. The Ajax coupon will also make for 50¢ laundry detergent at Walmart right now!
$3 off Starbucks Macchiato AND People Magazine printable
$1/2 Campbell’s Skillet or Slow Cooker Sauces printable
$1 off Dole Fruit Squish’ems (zip 77477) printable
$1.50/2 New York Color products printable
$1 off Fixodent Adhesive, 1.4 oz + printable
$3/2 Aveeno Products, excl bars, and trial sizes printable
$3 off Aveeno Lotion AND People Magazine printable
$3 off Cottonelle Bath Tissue AND People printable
$2 off Ajax Laundry Detergent printable
$1 off Gerber Graduates Training Plates, 2 pk. printable
$10 off Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Stride-2-Ride (Target coupon) printable
Harris Teeter Super Doubles starts again on 4/23. Here’s a list of high value coupons that will double and make great deals on regular priced items. Remember Harris Teeter doubles coupons up to $2; twenty coupons a day
I will post 3 separate lists for Super Doubles this week. So make sure you add everything you want to your shopping list:
1. This list of high value coupons.
2. The Harris Teeter Ad (posted Monday)
3. Unadvertised Sale Items (posted Tuesday afternoon)
If you know of any other high value coupons that will double, share them below in the comments section.
Produce
- Fresh Express Salad Blends or Spinach, 9-12 oz, $2.99
-$1/2 Fresh Express bagged salad printable
-$2/2 Fresh Express salads, enter two bag codes in your account printable
-$1/2 Fresh Express blends or kits, (zip 99218) printable
-$1/2 Fresh Express blends printable
(use $2/2, makes it 99¢ ea.) - Bolthouse Farms Beverage, 32 oz, $4.99
-$1.50 off Bolthouse Farms beverage (Instagram) printable
(use $1.50 off, makes it $1.99)
Meat
- Butterball Every Day Turkey Burgers, 32 oz, $8.85
-$1 off Butterball Product (Facebook – when you share) printable
-$1 off Butterball frozen turkey burgers, (zip 06112) printable
(makes it $6.85) - Perdue Oven Ready Chicken Roaster Seasoned, 96 oz, $11.99
-$1 off Perdue Oven Ready chicken printable
-$2 off Perdue Oven Ready product, RP 3/02
-$1 off Perdue Oven Ready roast item, (zip 03103) printable
(use $2 off, makes it $7.99) - Al Fresco Chicken Breakfast Sausage Country Style, 8 oz, $3.99
-$1 off Al Fresco product, 7, 8, 12 or 14 oz (Facebook) printable
-$1 off Al Fresco product, 7, 8, 12 or 14 oz printable Read More→
I’m not sure how many Hockey fans there are in the rank of Southern Savers readers. But just in case a few of you have a favorite NHL team, here’s a deal you!
Save 50% off all NHL gear with the codes NHL50OFF or HOCKEY101. When I entered the code, my cart also got Free Shipping!
They have tee shirts, hats and jerseys for 33 teams.
Deal Ideas
Washington Capitals Hoodie $25 (reg. $50)
Anaheim Ducks Vintage Tee $14 (reg. $28)
Detroit Red Wings Structured Cap $12.50 (reg. $25)
Boston Bruins Jacket $32.50 (reg. $65)
See more online apparel deals.
There are some handy new Target Mobile coupons available for paper products that I’m excited about!
You can text BATH to 827438 to get a mobile coupon valid for $10 off a $25 purchase of Bath Tissue and Paper Towels purchase. Also, you can text PAPER to 827438 to get $5 off a $25 purchase. Both coupons are valid through 4/26.
When you combine these manufacturer coupons you can get some great deals. Also, there is a $10 Gift Card Deal going on this week when you buy (3) select items for an even better deal!
Deal Ideas:
Buy:
(3) Bounty DuraTowels 8-packs $9.99 each
Use:
-$10/$25 Bath Tissue & Paper Towels Purchase, Target Mobile Coupon (text BATH to 827438)
-$1/2 Bounty paper towels 6 pk. + or Charmin bath tissue 9 pk. +, Target mobile coupon – text THANKS to 827438
(3) -$1 off Bounty DuraTowel, 6 roll+ printable
Total Due: $16.97
Get Back: $10 Target Gift Card
Makes it $2.32 each!
Buy :
(3) Charmin Bath Tissue Double roll 24 pk $12.99 each
Use:
-$10/$25 Bath Tissue & Paper Towels Purchase, Target Mobile Coupon (text BATH to 827438)
-$1/2 Bounty paper towels 6 pk. + or Charmin bath tissue 9 pk. +, Target mobile coupon – text THANKS to 827438
(3) -$1 off Charmin Ultra Soft or Strong, 12 ct.+ printable (limit reached)
or (3) -.25/1 Charmin Bath Tissue PG 3/30
Total Due: $24.97
Get Back: $10 Target Gift Card
Makes it $4.99 to $5.74 each
Note: You need access to (2) computers to print the (3) manufacturer coupons needed.
This is an awesome price not only for this size package, but for these brands!! I’ll see you at Target tonight…
See more Target deals.
Head on over to Bath & Body Works to stock up on your favorite hand soaps! The soaps are on sale right now for $3 each, regularly $6.50 plus print this coupon for $10 off a $30 purchase in-store.
Deal Idea In Store:
Buy:
(10) Hand Soaps $3 Each
Use:
$10 off $3o in-store purchase, printable
makes it $2 each
Unfortunately, this coupon cannot be used online, but you can you coupon code HOPPYSHIP to get $1 shipping with a purchase of $25 or more. Consider picking out some new scents for Spring or these soaps make great gifts too.
If you can’t make it to the store, check out their sale online with $1 shipping!
See more In-Store Deals.
