Not my first time couponing period, but it's my first time following the advice of smartshopping2009.com. I watched a news special recently in which this lady taught a woman how to coupon effectively. I have to admit that I was impressed and wanted to follow in her footsteps. I've been checking in on her site and for the most part, find it very helpful. My only complaint is that many times I can't find the coupon where she says it is located. Not sure how that happens. Here are the deals from my first grocery trips AFTER following her advice:

Walgreens 11/20/09

Aussie Conditioner $2.99 Sale - $1.00 Coupon - $2.00 Register Rewards = FREE
Walgreens Aspirin $1.29 - $1.29 Coupon from Walgreens Mailer = FREE (found this one on my own!)
Ricola Cough Drops $1.00 - $1.00 Register Rewards = FREE
2 Tuf Paper Towels $1.58 - $0.58 Coupon from Walgreens Mailer = $0.50 each (found this one on my own!)
Puffs Facial Tissue $1.79 - $0.90 Walgreens Ad Coupon - $0.25 Coupon = $0.64

Publix 11/20/09

2 Triscuit Crackers BOGO $3.19 - $2.00 Coupon(s) = $0.60 each
2 Uncle Bens Rice BOGO $1.89 - $2.00 Coupon(s) = FREE
6 Knorr Sides BOGO $4.05 - $3.00 Coupon(s) = $0.18 each
2 Betty Crocker Mashed Potatoes BOGO $3.59 - $2.50 Coupon(s) = $0.55 ea
2 Breakstone Sour Cream $1.98 Sale - $1.00 Coupon = $0.49 each
2 Rondele Pub Cheese BOGO $3.99 - $2.00 Coupon(s) = $0.99 each
2 Dole Pineapple BOGO $1.69 - $1.00 Coupon = $0.35

Bi-lo 11/22/09

1 Ocean Spray Oatmeal BOGO $1.67 - $1.00 Coupon = $0.67
1 Pillsbury Brownies $0.95 - $1.00 Coupon = FREE
6 Martha White Muffin/Biscuit Mix $4.62 - $3.30 Coupon(s) = $0.22 each
3 Pillsbury Frosting $2.91 - $2.40 Coupon(s) = $0.17 each
4 4C Breadcrumbs BOGO $3.38 - $2.00 Coupon(s) = $0.35 each
2 Carpet Fresh BOGO $2.65 - $2.00 Coupon(s) = $0.33 each