The Commissary Prices

I get a kick out of going to the commissary sometimes.  It seems like every single time I go, I inevitably run into the same people week after week and without fail, it always seems to be the same crew of retired Veterans and their wives.  I love hearing their stories of the days when they served and especially love seeing their chests puff out in pride about how they served. 

I love their meat prices.  Seriously, I went in there a few days ago and chicken breasts were $1.39 a pound.  I can't even get that at Publix on a day when they are on sale.  The closet they get is $1.99 a pound and even then I refuse to buy them.  Today the hubby and I grilled up some steaks we picked up there for less than $3 a pound and they were delicious paired alongside a heaping pile of onions and mushrooms sauteed in my cast iron skillet. We are eating like kings and I haven't even used a coupon in there yet.  For those who know me on a daily basis, I am always looking for a deal and am not afraid to stock up on things if it is super inexpensive. 

So, in an effort to save a little time and money, I decided that from now on I am using Publix for their BOGO (Buy One Get One) Deals and the commissary (with my coupons) for everything else.  The only thing that stinks is that I wish they were open on Mondays like the rest of the freaking world, but once again, I digress.

What kinds of deals do you find at your Commissary?

Publix Jackpot on Dog Treats

I got a good deal on the Purina One Begging Strips at Publix this week, so in true BOGO fashion, I couldn't resist going back and getting some more.

Here is what I got on my last run to Publix a few minutes ago.  

Deal 1:  Purina One Begging Strips Normally:  $3.00 a bag.  Here is what I scored:  Using a B1G1 for every Purina One Begging Strips bag I purchased, I also scored a free Busy Bone Dog Treat...which basically translates to any newbie couponer the following deal:  B1G3 Free...in other words, I bought 1 bag of Begging Strips, got another one free PLUS two Free Busy Bones.

Total Price Paid:  $6 for four bags of Purina Begging Strips and four Busy Bones.  If I had paid full price for all of them it would have cost me $26. So I saved 77%!!!! or $18.

Deal 2:  Bic Mechanical Pencils for Back to School:  Normally $2.69 a piece.  They were on sale for $1 or 3 for $3.  Bought two and used two $1 Target coupons.  Paid:  FREE and saved $5.38 or 100%.

Deal 3:  Contessa Microsteam Shrimp:  Normally $6.99 a piece.  They were B1G1 this week knocking the price down to $3.50 a piece.  Using a $2 off coupon, I got it for $1.50 and saved 79%.

Grand Total I would have paid:  $38.37

Actually paid:  $7.50

Savings of:  80%.

Yeah, those who think that couponing is a waste of time are really not doing their homework.  I bought almost $70 worth of stuff today for $15.  With the savings I just made, I can either go get an hour massage, fill up two tanks of gas or go get a mani AND a pedicure.

Publix Savings this Week

Here is what I bought for $15.54 combining coupons and sales at Publix this week. I saved $48.22 and purchased $63 worth of groceries! I probably could have doubled up with more coupons, but wasn't in the mood to dig deeper.
Looks like I will be mailing baking brownies and mailing them off with granola bars for my hubs and the rest of his platoon this week.
Breakdown of savings:
Betty Crocker 4 boxes paid $.98 a box ($3.90) would have paid $10.76
Quaker Oats to Go 1 box paid $1.05 would have paid $3.19
Nature Valley Granola Bars 2 boxes paid $.75 a box ($1.49) would have paid $10.98
Knorr Sides 8 pouches paid $.47 each ($2.96) would have paid $10.32
Hunt's Ketchup 2 bottles $.42 each ($.84) would have paid $3.28
Simply Potatoes 2 containers paid $.59 each ($1.18) would have paid $5.18
Starbucks Ice Cream 2 pints $1.79 each ($3.79) would have paid $7.58
Playtex Gentle Glide Tampons 1 box $2.99 would have paid $7.99
Softsoap Liquid Hand Soap 2 bottles FREE would have paid $2.58
How did you save money this week?