I created the above shopping spreadsheet / chart to help me in the store when I’m shopping at Publix but this could be used for any store! I love having this to help me know when I’ve reached a $30 threshold for use of a Winn Dixie $5/$30 coupon.
I write down everything as I put it in the cart, the quantity of the item, the price of the item as well as the total for all of the like items. Then I put in the coupons that I have to use towards those items. Then I subtract my total coupons from my price total to see how much it will be after coupons are applied.
At the end, I subtract the additional store $/$$ coupons if applicable, then I will know exactly what my total should be before tax!
This is a simple table that I created in Word. You can also create the same in an Excel spreadsheet. I’ve also heard people using their iPhones or iPads using an app called iSpreadsheet. I personally like to write the stuff down, but either way you do it, I think it’s a huge help.
Do you use anything to help you when you shop?
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~Crystal~
Is there anyway to send me a copy of that sheet that I can print out or can you tell me how to make one. I don’t shop at Publix but I am just starting out couponing and this would be a great help. Thank you
I just use the calculator on my phone. Before I go to the store – if I’m going somewhere I frequent – I will write down the “normal” price of the item next to it on my list so I can compare the shelf price vs what I usually pay. I find that helps me get the most out of my money
What a neat Idea, I use hubby, he is good with math and keeps things moving for me.
I created an excel spreadsheet. I do as much fill in as possible before the store. I created formulas to do the math for me. Most of the time I print it out and have extra lines for other items not pre-planned. Sometimes I will upload it onto my IPad … But like you, I like writing things down and checking things off my list.
I also have created an excel spreadsheet. It looks much like what you have above. This way if I am unable to do the shopping and have to send my dear hubby, he can have an exact list. I am unable to go into grocery stores any more as I’ve become deathly allergic to shellfish, and can not even breath it, so this helps greatly, especially when they have 6 for $6.00 sales, I can group them together and explain to him that these specific items MUST be devisable by 6. LOL