How a $98 Grocery Bill Became $26.65 at Publix

Brigette walked into Publix with coupons and walked out with a $26.65 receipt. The total before deals and rebates was $98.

The biggest savings came from coupon stacking. A $5 off $20 Publix digital coupon dropped three boxes of Keebler cookies from $13.19 to $8.19. Three boxes of Rice Krispy Treats cost $10.04 before coupons. Two printable 50-cent coupons and a $1.40 Fetch rebate cut that to $7.64.

Personal care items turned into cash flow. Poise pads listed at $6. A $2.50 Publix digital coupon, a $3 Publix Extra Savings flyer coupon, and a $2.50 Ibotta rebate made the transaction a $2 money maker.

Cleaning supplies also got deep discounts. Two Softscrub products cost $4.59 upfront. After a $2 Ibotta rebate, a $1.50 Ibotta rebate, and a 75-cent bonus rebate, the final outlay was 29 cents for both.

A jug of Persil laundry detergent went from $8.49 to $3.49 after a $2 Publix coupon and a $3 Ibotta rebate. Canned Yerba Madre was 24 cents after a $1.25 digital coupon. Annie Chun's bowl was also 24 cents after a $1 Publix coupon and a $1 Ibotta rebate.

The weekly menu plan relies on venison from the freezer and eggs gifted by friends with chickens. Meals include taco salad, crockpot roast, crustless quiche, and spaghetti with venison sausage. Homemade whole wheat bread and blueberry muffins round out the week.

A $10 stocking spree coupon applied to the entire purchase. The combined effect of manufacturer coupons, store coupons, and rebate apps brought the total to 73% off the shelf price.