[ grocery ] :: weekly deals at publix

Woot! It's going to be a good week for us at Publix. At first, I was not impressed by the items on sale, but the more I look over the sales, the more I realize that some of the convenience food items would be nice to have on hand...like oatmeal and soup.

I had a friend of mine ask why I only post a portion of the weekly sales. Well, it's because those are the items that I would actually buy. Sure, Hamburger Helper is only $0.74 per box with a coupon, but The Hubs abhors that stuff and we won't use it. We also don't buy a lot of cookies, chips, or candies - it's unhealthy and we will eat all of it. At once. And immediately regret it. And then do it again.

The most important thing I want to show people is that couponing can be healthy. You can eat well on a budget, and you don't have to resort to making multi-meals out of roadkill and coupon-ketchup like Mama June (Honey Boo Boo reference).

It's a brand new week of grocery deals! Here are some of my picks for items that I'll be stocking up on. Go to Southern Savers to see other deals - maybe there is something you need on sale!

Publix: Weekly ad here.

Every week, Publix publishes a "Penny Item" that is valid on the first day of their weekly sale. Here in the Metro Atlanta area, it's on Thursday for most stores. However, you do need the Penny Item coupon, located in the Living section of the AJC. (Note: sometimes the AJC has a $5 off Publix coupon, too!) So, in order to get the Penny Item for the week you need your coupon and you have to spend $10 in groceries before coupons. Easy-peasy!

This week's Penny Item is Publix Coffee, 12 oz, limit 1. 

I am definitely getting this since The Hubs has given up soda in exchange for coffee. Win!

Here are some of the items on my shopping list this week:

Since the warm weather is coming to an end, you can expect lower prices on some summer crops. These prices aren't amazing (not worth stocking up), but still good for fresh veggies.

Green Beans, Yellow or Zucchini Squash: $1.69/lb
Publix Baby Cut Carrots, 16 oz: $1.25
Sweet Onions: $0.99/lb
Sweet, Yellow, or Bi-color corn: $0.40 each

Publix Split Chicken Breasts: $1.99/lb
Publix Drumsticks or Thighs: $1.49/lb

Mueller's Pasta or Hidden Veggie Pasta Blend, 12-16 oz: $0.73 - use a $0.55 off coupon here or here, makes it $0.18

Wish-Bone Dressing, 16 oz: $1.46 - use $1 off coupon here, makes it $0.46

Campbell's Homestyle Soup: $1.24 - use $1 off newspaper coupon, makes it $0.24

Quaker Instant Oatmeal: $1.70 - use $1 off Publix eCoupon here, makes it $0.70

LaraBar, Uber, or ALT Bars: $1 - use $0.50 off coupon here, it will double and make it FREE!

Dannon Greek  Yogurt, Oikos, Light & Fit, or Activia: $1 - use $0.50 off newspaper coupon, it will double and make it FREE! Use a B1G1 coupon here to get a second cup FREE

Publix Yogurt, 6 oz: $0.25

Crest Toothpaste, 8.2 oz: $2 - use $0.55 off Publix coupon sheet (in store) and $0.50 off newspaper coupon, makes it $0.45

Herbal Essences Hair Care: $2.50 - buy 2, use $3 off 2 newspaper coupon, makes it $1 each

Make sure you sign up for the Publix Best Meals Happen at Home email! They have incredible coupons once per month. I signed up last month and have used my coupons to get items like butter and salad dressing.


If you aren't familiar with Publix eCoupons, check out their program here. If you have questions about your coupons, or where to find them, please comment below. Happy savings!

- Maggie White