Friday, October 31, 2008

Are You Looking for Even More KMart Deals This Week?

If you are still looking for more KMart deals, I found a few more during my second trip to KMart on Thursday. Many of the items were out of stock including some of the deals below, but I was at least able to confirm the prices. I also have a list of some of the best deals from next Sunday's coupon inserts matched with the current sales, for those who have access to an early edition of the paper. If you are new to my site, you can find my previous KMart Super Doubles posts for the week here.

Sale Items

Loreal Eye Single Color Eye Shadow $3.49 BOGO (2nd one rings up FREE)
Receive 2 FREE after $2/1 (10/5 RP or 9/7 RP)

Almay Eye Makeup Remover Pads $2.99
FREE after $2/2 (Beauty Book)

Almay Eye Makeup Remover Liquid $3.29
FREE after $2/2 (Beauty Book)

Regular Price Items

Whisker Lickins Cat Treats $1.39
FREE after $1/1 9/14 RP

Calgon Bath Beads $1.99
FREE after $1/1 (Beauty Book) (Thanks for the Tip, June!)

EAS Bars $1.79 or $1.99
FREE after $1/1 (9/7 S2 - expires 10/31)

Visine $3.99
FREE after $2/1 (7/27 S)

Early Edition Coupons

Each week The Coupon Clippers provides a preview of the coupons that will be in the Sunday paper. The matchups for the sale items below are based on the coupon values found at their site. There is only one free item listed, but some of the other items are good deals if you are brand loyal.

Olay 4 Bar Pack $4.00
FREE after $2/1 (P&G)

Old Spice Deodorant $2.33
$1.33 after $1/2 (P&G)

Head & Shoulders Shampoo $3.50
$1.50 after $1/1 (P&G)

Cascade $3.79
$1.79/1 after $1/1 (P&G)

While you are at The Coupon Clipper's website you may also want to note these other good coupons that will be coming in Sunday's paper.

Kraft Singles .50/1

FREE can Mighty Dog

Glade coupons - Glade has been offering many different catalina deals over the past few weeks. Some of these coupons may come in quite handy!

Thank you for visiting and please check back for information and matchups for future Super Doubles events.

Several Additional FREE items at Kroger!

I went to Kroger last night during the Midnight Madness sale, it was just that - Madness. However, while I was there I found a few deals for FREE items share with my readers. These may be especially helpful if you are looking for filler items to use the $5/$50 purchase coupon that expires October 31 (2008 Entertainment Book).

FREE after Traditional Coupons

Brut Deodorant $1.00
FREE after $1/1 (9/21 S)

Celestial Seasonings Tea $1.00
FREE after $1/1 (10/5 S1)

Pert Shampoo $2.00
FREE after $2/1 (10/19 S)

Sundown Vitamins BOGO
Cheaper items (Folic Acid) are FREE with $2/1 (10/12 RP)


FREE after Traditional Coupons with eCoupons

Betty Crocker Frosting $1.50 (Sale price until January)
FREE after .50/1 doubled (10/19 S) AND .50/1 OR .55/1 Shortcuts coupon.
You can do this deal twice per card if you have both ecoupons loaded.

Herbal Essence $2.49
2 FREE after $3/2 AND $2/2 P&G eSaver

If you did not take advantage of the Cottonelle offer with the .50 coupon you can still get a couple of packages of FREE toilet paper with the new .25/1 coupon.

Cottonelle - 4 pack single rolls .99 (Everyday Price)
FREE after .25/1 doubled (10/26 S) AND .50/1 Cellfire OR Shortcuts coupon.
You can do this deal twice per card if you have both ecoupons loaded.

I'm Flipping Over These Great New FLIPs to use at Food Lion and Publix!

I am always happy to see FLIPs for items that there aren't usually regular coupons for. This week they are several great ones!

$1/1 Bag of Shredded Cheese
$2/$5 Produce Purchase
$2/$5 Bakery Purchase

Also, there was a $1/$2 Pop Tarts coupon.
At Publix this week these are on sale for $1.66.
.66/1 after $1/2 FLIP AND $1/2 (10/12 RP)

The links to all of these coupons and more can be found at this HCW thread.

You can play a game to receive a coupon for $1 off a bag of apples. The game can be found here.

The Cranberry Cannon Game will allow you to print three different coupons.

Each Publix location can decide who they consider competitors so be sure to check with your Customer Service Representative before shopping. Most Publix locations will allow a competitor coupon and a manufacturer coupon for each item unless coupon wording restricts it. Just a reminder that the FLIPs coupons are limited to one per person per day for each product.

Thursday, October 30, 2008

Reminder: Kroger 8 Hour Sale is Tonight!

Just a reminder that Kroger's 8 hour sale is tonight from 4 PM-Midnight. For the list of the best deals during the sale see my previous post here.

Update to KMart Super Doubles October 26

Wednesday was the first day that I had an opportunity to go to KMart for Super Doubles this week. While I was there I found a few other deals to tell you about.

I hope to have sale matchups with next week's coupons in the next couple of days for those of you who have access to early editions of the Sunday paper. There are also a few other potential deals that I want to confirm before I post them so be sure to check back later this week.

Prices and coupons are from the Metro Atlanta area and may vary depending on your location.

Sale Items

TBonz Dog Snacks $2.50
FREE after $1.50/1 10/19S

Glade Candle Holder (Without Candle) $2.99
FREE after $2/1 (November All You Magazine)

Blueberry Frosted Mini Wheats $2.67
.67/1 after $1/1 (August All You magazine - expires 10/31)
My store didn't carry blueberry but they did have the strawberry. The $1/1 coupon from the November All You magazine can be used on the strawberry.

Ace Products 10% off
Shelf Prices Started at $2.99 (Sports Tape)
.69/1 after discount and $1/1 (November All You Magazine)

Non Sale Items

Kotex Lightdays $1.29
FREE after .75/1 (10/12 S)

Ziploc Vacuum Starter Kit $3.99
FREE after $2/1 (October All You Magazine)

Zest 3 bar bundle $2.19
.19 after $1/1 (10/12 P&G)

Ziploc Vacuum Bags $2.79
.79/1 after $1/1 (October All You Magazine)

There were a few shelf price increases that I noticed for items that I previously posted. These increases have happened just within the past couple of weeks. I encourage you to always check the shelf price and confirm how the item rings up at the register.

Pert $3.49
Still FREE with $1/1

Hershey Candy Bars $2.49
Now .49/1 after $1/1

Resolve Cleaner $4.99
Now .99/1 after $2/1

You may want to check out the toy clearance while you are there. I was able to get a toy truck for The Little Man for 75% off.

Remember that any previous information or future updates for Super Doubles will be found here.

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Publix Highlights for the Week of October 28

Please remember that my ad week begins on Wednesday; however, some areas begin on Thursday. Please check your local ad to verify your ad schedule. These sales and prices are in the Metro Atlanta area where manufacturer coupons with a face value of .50 or less are doubled and items that are on sale Buy One Get One Free (BOGO) you only have to buy one to get the item 50% off. Be sure to take full advantage of the sales by pairing them with competitor's coupons including $/$ purchase when applicable. I try to find the best deals to post here, but for a complete match up of this week's sale items with coupons from the newspaper inserts visit Coupon Mom starting on Thursday.

This is another slow week, but somewhat better than last week's ad. There are even a couple of free items if you still have the coupons.

The Best of the Loss Leaders:

The Essentials Sale is continuing. The front page of this week's ad is identical to last week's.

Publix Chocolate Milk 1/2 gallon $2.69 BOGO

Pomegranates $2.00
$1.50/1 after $1/2 from November GreenWise Magazine.

Lays Potato Chips $3.79 BOGO
Good for Salty Snack Rebates

4 pound bag navel oranges $2.50

The Best of the Deals with Competitor Coupons:

Publix Premium Baby Wipes 80 count $2.00
.50/1 after $1.50/1 Food Lion Printable
Coupon is for the Food Lion brand most Publix stores will substitute the Publix brand.

The Best of the Deals with Coupons:

Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers 50% off
Prices start at $1.79 for basic vegetables
FREE for items less than $2 after $1/1 (10/5 GM, 9/7 GM - expires 11/1) OR
$1/1 printable coupons here.

Idohoan Potatoes $1.29 BOGO
FREE after printable coupon here.

Uncle Ben's Rice Country Inn Rice $1.59 BOGO
.30/1 after $1/2 (8/24 RP) OR $1/2 printable coupon.

Arnold Bread $3.69 BOGO
$1.29/1 after .55/1 (10/5 S1)

Ingles Loss Leaders Week of October 26

I've included the best of the loss leaders plus a couple of deals with printable coupons. If an item is on sale for BOGO you only have to buy one item receive a 50% discount. Click here for the full ad.

The Best of the Loss Leaders:

Celery .98

Beef Cube Steak Family Pack $2.28/lb
This is great when cooked in a sauce made from cream of mushroom soup and milk served over rice. Great easy option for hospitality.

Red, Gold, or Rome Apples 5 pound bag $2.98

Tangerines 3 pound bag $2.98

The Best of the Sales with Coupons:

Progresso Vegetable Classics Soups $1.00
FREE after $1.10/1 printable coupon. Common Sense with Money has the link here.

Progresso Traditional or Rich and Hearty Soups $1.33
.23/1 after $1.10/1 printable coupon. See above link.

Sundown Vitamins BOGO - Prices vary.
Items under $3.00 (shelf price $6.00) will be FREE with $3/1 (9/28 RP)
Other coupons available:
$2/1 (10/12 RP) AND $1/1 (10/5 RP)

Honey Nut Cheerios $2.00
$1.00 after $1/1 printable coupon here.

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Easy Recipe for the End of the Month Stretch

I received an e-mail from a friend earlier this week who is expecting her third child in November:

"I am trying to meal plan for November and I am bored with all my recipes. Since I don't plan on leaving the house much, there are a lot of days to plan for! If you get a chance, can you send me your favorite easy recipe?"

I have been wanting to post this recipe for some time, but her e-mail motivated me to share it now.

I threw this together one night when I was first married and not feeling well. I was looking for something easy that I could make with what I had on hand and had minimal cleanup because our apartment didn't have a dishwasher. The bonus is that it is a very inexpensive dish to make, so if you are looking for a nutritious meal to help stretch your budget at the end of the month this is it! My little experiment was successful, and it has remained one of our favorites!

Beans and Rice


Serves 3-4 main dish servings. This recipe can easily be multiplied for larger families or if you are having guests. If you have leftovers you freeze it in individual serving containers for when you are too busy or tired to cook.

I strongly recommend canned beans instead of dried beans for this dish. In my opinion, the flavor is much better with the canned beans.

1 can corn (.42 can Wal-Mart)
1 can black beans (.49 can Aldi)
1 can kidney beans (Even though it is more expensive than Aldi or Wal-Mart, I like the Kroger brand best for this as the syrup is thicker .56 can)
long grain white rice (Amount will vary based on your family. Price has been about .66/lb lately)
shredded cheese for topping
salsa (optional)

Open all the cans.
Drain retaining a thick coating of juice on the beans. Do not rinse the corn or beans.
Place corn in pot and turn burner to medium heat.
In a separate pot put water in pot for rice turn on high.
Cook corn for a few minutes, while water for rice is preparing to boil.
Stir corn so it doesn't stick to bottom. You want to place the corn in the pot and start to cook them before the beans or they will be undercooked and crunchy.
Place rice in water once it is boiling. Cook as directed.
Place both cans of beans in with corn and stir.
Continue to stir mixture periodically to avoid having beans stick to bottom of pot. If the mixture is cooked at a temperature too high or not stirred they will burn!
Mixture will become thicker as beans start to become mushy. You can have either moist where basically the beans are just heated or you can have it a bit drier and the beans are mushier.
In general, I use the rice as the timer at my house for when the beans should be cooked.
Turn off rice and bean mixture when cooked.
Layer rice then bean mixture.
Top with shredded cheese.
You may also top with salsa (My husband prefers having this addition.)

I have occasionally used the mixture as a baked potato topping, but I like it better served over rice.

If you have a favorite easy recipe to share with us please leave a comment. If you have a blog you can provide a direct link to the recipe. You can find some other recipes that I have shared here.

Saturday, October 25, 2008

Publix GreenWise November Coupons

Each month Publix publishes a magazine called GreenWise. The recipes and articles are designed to encourage a encourage a healthier lifestyle. Almost always there are coupons for organic or natural products. You can request to have a FREE subscription mailed to you house here (Sorry, you must live in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, or Tennessee) or copies are available at most Publix locations.

November Issue:

Manufacturer Coupons:
$1/2 POM Wonderful Pomegranates expire 1/31/09 DND p. 7 YUM!
$1/1 EatSmart All-Natural Snacks expires 2/28/09 p. 23
$1/1 Blue Diamond Chilled Almond Breeze Almondmilk 9/1/09 p. 25
$1/1 Silk half gallon or larger 12/31/08 Manufacturer Coupon - DND - No Barcode only Publix LU number. Inside front cover.

Store Coupon:
$1/1 Horizon Organic Half Gallon Milk expires 12/1/08 p. 23

Kroger Loss Leaders and Highlights Week of October 26

Prices and scenarios are based on the Metro Atlanta sales circular. Our sales week runs from Sunday-Saturday. To find the ad for your store click here. Manufacturer coupons with a face value of .50 or less double. When items are on sale BOGO you only have to buy one to receive the 50% discount. If the sale is 10 for $10 you can buy just one for $1.

I try to only focus on the best deals each week. For a complete list of sales with coupon matchups from the Sunday coupon inserts visit Coupon Mom's website during the week of the sale.

Kroger is running its .58 sale again. Please don't be fooled into thinking that these are good deals. Often we can get the brand name items for less or the generics are cheaper elsewhere like Wal-Mart or Aldi. If Kroger is your one stop shop you might want to pick up something that you are running low on, but be sure to check first to see if there is another alternative for less. For example, see my post here on how to get Fleischmann's Yeast Strips for .10 instead of spending .58 for the Kroger brand!

The Best of the Loss Leaders:

Head of Lettuce .79

Kroger 18 Ct. Large Eggs $1.98

Boneless Pork Loin $1.99/lb

Ground Chuck $1.99 (5 lb package)

Asparagus $1.99/lb

The Best of the Sales with Coupons:

Starkist Tuna Pouches $1.25
.25/1 after $1/1 (Home Mailer) I just received several coupons in the mail from VocalPoint to share with friends so be sure to check through your mail if you are registered. If I find none of my friends want these I may leave a coupon on the shelf. (I like finding a good coupon on the shelf for an item that I was going to buy anyway.) This is also a good item to donate as the food banks are preparing for the upcoming Christmas season.

Hot Pockets $1.66
.66/1 after .50/1 doubled (9/28 RP)

Purex Laundry Detergent $1.99 Limit 4
.99/1 after.50/1 doubled (8/10 S1 - expires 10/31) OR
.99/1 after .50/1 doubled printable coupon for Purex Natural Elements here. (Thanks Fiddledeedee!) OR
$1.29/1 after .35/1 doubled (10/5 S1)


The Best Deals for Thursday's 8 Hour Sale 4 pm - midnight:
Many of these items are on sale for the rest of the week, but they are the best deal during this time. There is a limit of 4 of each item. Usually, the registers are programmed to enforce the limits.

Big K Soft Drinks .39

Hershey's, Mars, or Nestle Fun Size or Snack Size Candy $1.47
.47/1 after $1/1 printable coupon.

Kroger Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns .50

Tombstone Pizza $1.99
For a limited number of states (AL, AR, CT, HI, KY,MA, ME, MN,MO, NC, NJ, NY, OR, RI, SD, TX, UT, VA, and WV) there is a mail in rebate to receive a coupon for a FREE Tombstone pizza when you buy a Tombstone pizza. That's a super deal for those who have this form, but still a good deal for those of us who do not live in one of those states.

You can find the latest Kroger deals that I've posted here including Cellfire coupon matchups. There are a couple of FREE items that you don't want to miss!

Friday, October 24, 2008

New List for KMart Super Doubles Event October 26- November 1

Here is the anticipated list of FREE items and other good deals that can be found during the KMart Super Doubles Event next week. Mercedes has posted the list of stores that are officially participating here. In the past some stores have participated even if they were not listed.

For those of you who are new to KMart Super Doubles here are the basics of KMart's double coupon policy:
Coupons with Face Value of $2 and Under Will Be Doubled.
Up to 75 coupons per person per day can be used.
No more than 4 of any item may be purchased.
No overage will be given.
No internet coupons will be accepted.
Personal Note: Some stores refuse to double coupons that state do not double. To the best of my knowledge I have not included any coupons with that wording in the list below.

Prices and coupons listed below are from the Metro Atlanta area and may differ by region. Coupons highlighted in red expire on October 31.

Be sure to check back next week for any additional coupons. You will be able to find any of my updates or previous KMart Super Doubles posts here.

The Best of the Sale Items Week October 26 - November 1:

Colgate Total $2.50
FREE after $1.50/1 (October All You Magazine)

Gillette Shampoo $3.50
FREE after $2/1 (9/28 P&G)

Kraft Easy Mac Singles $1.00
FREE after $1/2 (9/14 S)
Previously, there were reports of difficulties with this coupon automatically doubling. Coupons at my store are doubled manually so I have not encountered any problems.

Powerade 32 oz bottle $1.00
FREE after .75/1 (6/8 S)
FREE after $1/1 (7/13 S)

Sobe Life Water 20 oz bottle $1.00
FREE after .50/1 (Tearpad)
Remember to save the entire labels to get FREE Lizard Gear items.

Beggin Strips $2.50
.50/1 after $1/1 (8/10 RP or 10/12 S)

Crest Premium Toothpastes $2.50
.50/1 after ($1/1) 9/28 PG

Mitchum Deodorant $2.00
.50/1 after .75/1 (8/24 S OR 10/26 S)

Kellogg's Frosted Mini Wheats - IF included in sale $2.66
.66/1 after $1/1 (November All You Magazine)

Best of the Sale Items Monthly Book October 14 - November 10:

Altoids Mints $1.69
FREE after $1/1 (coupon found on package)

Dove Shampoo or Conditioner $3.79
FREE after $2/1 (8/17 RP)

Goodlife Cat Food $4.00
FREE after $2/1 (8/24 RP)

Ice Breakers Gum .99
FREE after $1/2 (9/7 S2)

Life Savers $1.25
FREE after $1/1 (10/19 S)

Oust Surface Disinfectant and Air Sanitizer $2.50
FREE $1.50/1 (10/26 S)

Sobe Glass Bottles Sale $1.00
FREE after .50/1 (Tearpad)

Hershey Extra Dark Chocolate or Cacao Bags $2.50
.50 after $1/1 (9/28 S)

Renuzit Pearl Scents $2.50
.50/1 after $1/1 (9/7 S2)

Cascade Complete Shelf Price $4.79 - $1 Instant Savings = $3.79
.79/1 after $1.50/1 (Home Mailer)

Goodlife Dog Food Sale $5.00
$1 after $2/1 (8/24 RP)

Peter Pan Peanut Butter $2.00
$1/1 after .50/1 (October All You Magazine) OR $1/2 Blinkie

Viva Big Roll 2 pack $4.00
$2/1 after $1/1 (Tearpad in store)

Deals on Regular Priced Items:

Endust Free $3.29
FREE after $2/1 (9/7 RP)

Greased Lightning - Shelf Price $2.89
FREE after $1.50/1 (All You Magazine August Issue, October Issue)

Healthful Life Cat Food $1.99
FREE after $1/1 (8/3 RP)

Hershey Extra Dark Bars $1.99
FREE after $1/1 (9/28 S)

Johnson & Johnson First Aid Shelf Prices Vary
FREE for items under $2 after $1/1 (8/10 S1)

Pert Shampoo $2.99
FREE after $2/1 (10/19 S)

Revlon Beauty Tools - Shelf Prices Vary
FREE for items under $2 (emery boards, nail clippers, tweezers) after $1/1 (9/14 S, 10/12 S, 10/19 S)

Tums Smoothies $1.89
FREE after $1/1 (9/28 S)

Vaseline Lotion for Men $2.99
FREE after $1.50/1 (9/7 RP)

Vaseline Lotion $3.29
.29/1 after $1.50/1 (9/7 RP)

Hunts Tomato Paste $1.00
.33/1 after $1/3 (Publix Yellow Advantage Buys)

Tylenol Rapid Release $4.49
.49/1 after $2/2 (9/14 RP)

Resolve Cleaners $4.49 and up
.49/1 and up after $2/2 (10/5 S1)

Ziploc Bags $2.19
$1.09/1 after .55/1 (9/14 S) OR
$1.19/1 after $1/2 (8/24 S OR 10/12 S)

American Greetings Cards Prices Vary
$1/2 excludes .99 cards (Tearpad found in store)

For other items previously found visit the HCW thread here.

Thursday, October 23, 2008

KMart Super Doubles Update and $20 KMart Gift Card Giveaway!

A special welcome to those of you are looking for the KMart matchups for Super Doubles next week! In case you haven't heard the news about the KMart Super Doubles promotion Mercedes at Common Sense With Money has the details here.

I hope to have a current list that includes next week's ad and any new coupons by early next week. My previous post here will not be entirely accurate at this time as it also included several sale items for that week, but it can give you a head start on what regular price items to look for. Any updates in the future or other KMart Super Double deals will be found here.

For those who have gone to a KMart Super Doubles event in the past it appears that there may be some policy changes, but I do not know all of the details at this time. If anyone has any more details on their policy for this event please leave a comment or send me an e-mail. thedeallady(at)yahoo(dot)com

If you are looking for some extra money to spend at the Super Doubles event, you might want to check out The Happy Housewife and Penny Penching Mom's blog for her $20 KMart Gift Card Giveaway here. You can get a lot of stuff for $20 during a Super Doubles event so take a minute and sign up for her giveaway.

Don't forget to take a look my posts for this week's best Kroger, Ingles, and Publix deals that I have listed, or learn how to get a coupon for a FREE item from Fast Fixin' here. Thanks again for stopping by, and remember to check back for the new Super Double matchups soon! Have a great day!

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Publix Highlights for the Week of October 22

Please remember that my ad week begins on Wednesday; however, some areas begin on Thursday. Please check your local ad to verify your ad schedule. These sales and prices are in the Metro Atlanta area where manufacturer coupons with a face value of .50 or less are doubled and items that are on sale Buy One Get One Free (BOGO) you only have to buy one to get the item 50% off. Be sure to take full advantage of the sales by pairing them with competitor's coupons including $/$ purchase when applicable. I try to find the best deals to post here, but for a complete match up of this week's sale items with coupons from the newspaper inserts visit Coupon Mom starting on Thursday.

This weeks ad is disappointing to say the least. Most of the sale prices this week are not Publix's lowest prices for stockpiling and the few items that are their lowest price don't have a good coupon to go with them during this sale cycle. However, it often seems that a new twist comes along midweek when the ad doesn't look that terrific. Currently, it looks like a good week for just a quick trip (or a week off) and plan to use some items from the stockpile. Having a slow deal week will give me an opportunity to find out how they reorganized my local store before I have to plan a major shopping trip.

The Best of the Loss Leaders:


Eggs $1.29/dozen

Publix Salad Blend $2.99 BOGO

Tangerines 3 pound bag $2.49

Milk $3.39/gallon

The Best of the Sales With Coupons:

Bic Comfort 3 Razors $4.99 BOGO
.50/1 after $2/1 (9/14 S exp. 10/26 OR 11/12 S)
Tip: This is only a good deal if you don't shop at CVS.

Juicy Juice $3.49 BOGO
.75/1 after $1/1 printable coupon ANY 64 or 46 oz.
.75/1 after $1/1 (9/14 RP) if Harvest Surprise is included
$1.25/1 after .50/2 doubled 8/3 RP

Edy's Ice Cream $5.39 BOGO
$1.69/1 after $1/1 (November All You Magazine)


Don't forget that October 22 is the last day to use the $5/$25 Whole Foods Coupon. Many Publix stores will accept this as a competitor coupon.

While you are here, take a minute to look around and see the other deals I have listed including the current Yellow Advantage Buys Ad. Check back later this week for any new competitor coupons, the new Green Advantage Buys Ad, and any other deals that I may find. Have a great day!

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

New Kroger Cellfire Coupons - Expire November 17

Cellfire has issued new coupons to load onto your Kroger card. There are even a couple of new FREE items! Hurry, these coupons must be downloaded to your card before November 3; however, once they are downloaded you have until November 17 to use them.

There is a limit of 10 Cellfire coupons per Kroger card at anytime so be sure to select your coupons wisely. Each coupon can only be loaded and used once per card.

Just a reminder, you do not have to use your cell phone to use the Kroger coupons after you have received the text message to set up your Cellfire account. Loading the coupons online instead of using your cell phone will save on fees.

Ecoupon savings should automatically come off of your order when you use your Kroger card. You will usually see the savings applied after all items have been scanned, but before you use any other coupons.

Remember FREE items make great fillers to use $/$ coupons! You can donate the product if you don't use it.

The Best New Cellfire Deals:

Naturally Preferred H20 BOGO
2 FREE when used with BOGO coupon (9/7 S1)

Active Lifestyle Oatmeal Any Varitety FREE
Yes, FREE no other purchase required. I did a double take on this one too.

Pepperidge Farm Goldfish - Sale week of October 19 - $1
.50/1 after .50/1 Cellfire Coupon

Private Selection Deli Pizza $1.50/1
Look for smaller pizzas on Manager's Special for a pontential good deal!

A NEW Release of an Old Favorite:

Cottonelle 4 Pack or Larger .50/1
Regular price for 4 pack of single rolls .99
FREE after .50/1 doubled (9/21 S - expires 10/25 I'm hoping there will be a new one soon.) OR
.50 Profit after Cellfire coupon and traditional coupon OR
.50/1 after Cellfire coupon - This is still not a bad deal if you need it.
Shortcuts is also offering a .50/1 coupon however only one ecoupon will be used per package. In order to use both ecoupons you must buy two packages.

Be sure to see my Kroger thread for more current deals and offers. In my matchups for this week's ad I identified several items that will be FREE after coupons. Have a great day!

Ingles Loss Leaders Week of October 19

I've included the best of the loss leaders plus a few good deals with coupons including a couple of potenitally FREE items! There are also several BOGO deals this week at Ingles including several for the Laura Lynn brand products. If an item is on sale for BOGO you only have to buy one item receive a 50% discount. Click here for the full ad.

The Best of the Loss Leaders:

Tyson Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Fillets Family Pack $1.88/lb - Stock up price!

Ground Chuck 5 pounds or more $1.98/lb - Ask the butcher to divide into smaller packages to freeze. There is no additional charge for repackaging, but you must purchase the entire quantity to receive the sale price.

Lay's Potato Chips $3.89 BOGO - Qualifies for Salty Snack Rebates

Tangerines 3 pound bag $2.98/lb

The Best of the Sales With Coupons:

Rayovac Batteries .98
FREE after $1/1 I located some listed here if you are interested. (I have no association with this seller. Not considered an endorsement.) OR
.49/1 after $1/2 (10/12 S)
Ingles regularly puts Rayovac Batteries on sale for .98. Since I have discoved these inexpensive batteries I have used them almost exclusively and have been pleased with their performance. Don't be fooled by their price!

Trident Xtra Care Gum $1.49 BOGO
FREE after .75/1 (All You Magazine - August)

Uncle Ben's Rice Side Dishes $1.33 BOGO
.16/1 after $1/2 (8/24 RP)

Emerald Nuts $4.98 BOGO - Qualifies for Salty Snack Rebates
1.49/1 after $1/1 (8/17 S)

Eight O'Clock Coffee $4.98 BOGO
$1.49/1 after $1/1 printable coupon

Coupon for a Free Fast Fixin' Item


Did you happen to buy two bags of Fast Fixin' products at Publix this week? If you still have them in the freezer, set up a funny pose and e-mail them your picture. The first 50 people to send in a picture will receive a coupon for a FREE Fast Fixin' item. I thought these coupons would go fast, but not many people have posted pictures. Be creative because the funniest picture will receive 5 FREE Fast Fixin' item coupons! For complete details see the official rules here under the Fast Fixin' Funny Section. For more coupons and promotions visit their website, and don't forget to save those UPCs!

Monday, October 20, 2008

Kroger $25 Gift Card Give Away! TWO Cards This Week!

Freebies 4 Mom is giving away two $25 Kroger gift cards this week! You can find the entry form here. Since FREE groceries is something that most of us can use this is a terrific giveaway!

While you are there, be sure to check out the other One Year of Freebies 4 Mom Giveaways. On the morning of Tuesday, October 21, she will reveal a special one day giveaway. Freebies 4 Mom has some great giveaways to celebrate its one year anniversary so I'm sure that you won't want to miss them in addition to all of the freebies that are regularly posted!

If you are looking for ways to get the most out of that $25 Kroger gift card be sure to checkout my current Kroger deals here including weekly sales, catalina offers, ecoupon matchups, and other hidden deals. This week's ad includes several items that will be FREE after coupons!

Saturday, October 18, 2008

Kroger Loss Leaders and Highlights Week of October 5

Prices and scenarios are based on the Metro Atlanta sales circular. Our sales week runs from Sunday-Saturday. To find the ad for your store click here. Manufacturer coupons with a face value of .50 or less double. When items are on sale BOGO you only have to buy one to receive the 50% discount. If the sale is 10 for $10 you can buy just one for $1.

I try to only focus on the best deals each week. For a complete list of sales with coupon matchups from the Sunday coupon inserts visit Coupon Mom's website during the week of the sale.

There are several FREE and cheap after coupon items this week so be sure not to miss those deals!

The Best of the Loss Leaders:

Kroger Value White or Wheat Bread .89

Anjou Pears $1/lb

Kroger Mini Carrots $1/lb bag

Eggs $1.28/dozen

Gala Apples $1/lb

Ground Beef 73% lean $1.59/lb

Perdue Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast $1.99/lb

Tangerines $2.99 3 pound bag

Orange Juice $2.99/gallon - ~.50 increase over last weeks price

Kroger 16 oz cheese $2.99 WOW! I know cheese is expensive, but it has been a while since I have seen it for this price. If you didn't stock up last week, now is the time. It can be frozen in the bag and is great to use for casseroles. Stockpiling cheese is especially helpful if you cook casseroles for multiple meals at once like I do on occasion.

The Best of the Sales With Coupons:

Celestial Seasonings Tea Bags 20 count $1
FREE after $1/1 (10/5 S1)

Mojo Bars (Often found in the health/organic section) $1
FREE after .50/1 doubled (Mambo Sprouts Book)

Nesquik Milk or Milkshakes $1/1
FREE after $.50/1 doubled (9/14 RP)

Totinos Pizza Rolls 15 count $1
FREE after $1/1 printable coupon OR
.30/1 after .35/1 doubled (8/10 GM or 10/5 GM)

Fresh Express Cole Slaw $1
.25/1 after .75/1 blinkie found next to product

Green Giant Vegetables $1
.50/1 after .50/1 Shortcuts coupon.
.25/1 after .50/1 OR .50/2 Shortcuts coupon AND .50/2 doubled (9/7 GM OR 10/5 GM).

Betty Crocker Cake Mix $1
.50 after .50/1 Shortcuts coupon This coupon is one of the "package deal" coupons. You will have to load all 4 coupons on to your card; however, you don't have to buy the other items to get the coupon to work. However, remember you can only have 25 e-coupons loaded to your card at once so be sure to check to see if want different e-coupons loaded to your card before selecting the mulitiple offer coupons.

Sunny D $1
.50 after .25/1 doubled (8/17 RP)

Non-Sale FREE Items After Coupons:

Kiwi Shoelaces
$1/1 Kiwi coupons (10/5 RP)
The .99 shoelaces make great FREE filler items if you are using $/$ coupons.
The shoelaces are great to donate especially if you are sending care packages through the mail. Also, you could get a pair to throw in as an extra stocking stuffer.

Cottonelle 4 Pack Single Roll Toilet Paper
Shortcuts has a NEW Cottonelle .50/1 coupon.
FREE after .50/1 doubled (9/21 S - expires 10/25) Maybe there will be a new one in next week's paper.
.50 Profit after both insert coupon and Shortcuts coupon.

Hunts Tomato Sauce/Products
Here is a $1/2 Hunts Tomato Product printable coupon.
You can print this coupon twice per computer.
This should make the tomato sauce FREE or very cheap.
(Thanks, Slickdeals)

Try Me Free Rebate Form Found:


I found a Try Mee Free Rebate on the bottles of Arm & Hammer Carpet and Fabric Odor Eliminator. The sale price for these bottles was $2 last week. There is a $1/1 coupon that can be found here. Tip: Using a coupon for mail in rebate items helps to cover the cost of the stamp and any taxes that you may have. Most companies will reimburse you for the full purchase price even if you used a coupon.

Don't Forget $/$ Coupons:

Don't forget to use your 2008 Entertainment Book Kroger coupons if you still have any left. (The 2009 Entertainment Books do not have Kroger coupons.) The October coupon is $5/$25 purchase. There is also a $5/$50 purchase that was good for the entire year that expires on October 31. If you do the majority of your shopping at Publix they will accept these as competitor coupons. See my Publix weekly ad posts here to find some of their best deals.

For more Kroger deals be sure to check out my current posts here. Have a great day!

Friday, October 17, 2008

KMart Super Doubles

Particpating KMart locations are offering Super Doubles through Saturday. Some locations are participating even if they are not on the official list. Participating stores will double coupons with a face value of $2 or less. Yes, you read that right a $2 coupon will be doubled to $4! Each person is limited to 75 coupons per day with a maximum of 4 of each coupon. Unfortunately, KMart will not accept printable coupons.

If you play the drugstore games regularly you may not benefit from the sale as much, but there are several deals to be found if you decide to go to KMart. For those of you who don't play the games or don't have double coupons at your grocery store this could be a great opportunity for you. I must admit I am not usually a big fan of KMart, but I decided I didn't want to miss this.

Here are some of the items that I found that are FREE or possibly good deals after coupons.

Items That are FREE Before Tax:

Altoids Mints - Sale $1.69 (mine rang up for $1.25)
FREE after $1/1 (peelie found on package)

Colgate Advanced Clean Toothpaste - Sale $3
FREE after $1.50/1 (October All You Magazine)

Dove Shampoo or Conditioner - Sale $3.79
FREE after $2/1 (8/17 RP)

Endust Free - Shelf Price $3.29
FREE after $2/1 (9/7 RP)

Glade Candle - Sale $2
FREE after $1/1 (9/14 S)

Goodlife Cat Food Sale $4
FREE after $2/1 (8/24 RP)

Greased Lightning - Shelf Price $2.89
FREE after $1.50/1 (All You Magazine Multiple Issues)

Healthful Life Cat Food - Shelf Price $1.99
FREE after $1/1 (8/3 RP)

Hershey Extra Dark (NOT Special Dark) - Shelf Price $1.99
FREE after $1/1 (9/28 S)

Ice Breakers Gum - Sale .99
FREE after $1/2 (9/7 S2)

Johnson & Johnson First Aid - Shelf Price Various
FREE for items under $2 after $1/1 (8/10 S1)

Revlon Beauty Tools - Shelf Price various
FREE for items under $2 (emery boards, nail clippers, tweezers) after $1/1 (9/14 S OR 10/12 S)

Sobe Glass Bottles Sale $1
FREE after .50/1 (Tearpad)

Tums Smoothies - Shelf Price $1.89
FREE after $1/1 (9/28 S)

Vaseline Lotion for Men - Shelf Price $2.99
FREE after $1.50/1 (9/7 RP)

More FREE Items IF You Have These Upcoming 10/19 Smart Source Coupons:
Many areas have early editions of the paper that include the Sunday Inserts so be sure to take advantage of these offers if you can. I used the preview at The Coupon Clippers to find these deals.

Life Savers - Sale $1.25
FREE after $1/1

Pert Botanicals Shampoo - Sale $3 (Previously the shelf price was $2.99.)
FREE after $2/1

Revlon Beauty Tool - Shelf Prices Vary
FREE for items less than $2 after $1/1

Items That are Cheap/Possible Deals:

Kraft Easy Mac Single Serve Cups - Shelf Price $1.09
.09/1 after $1/2 (9/14 S)
There have been reports that these have not been doubling automatically. My store has to manually double all of the coupons so this was not an issue for me.

Vaseline Lotion - Shelf Price $3.29
.29/1 after $1.50/1 (9/7 RP)

Hunts Tomato Paste - Shelf Price $1
.33/1 after $1/3 (Publix Yellow Advantage Buys)

Bic Twin Razors 10 Pack - Sale $4.49
.49/1 after $2/1 (10/12 S)

Tylenol Rapid Release - Shelf Price $4.49
.49/1 after $2/2 (9/14 RP)

Glade Scented Oil Warmers - Sale Price $4.50
.50 after $2/1 (9/14 S)

Hershey Extra Dark Chocolate or Cacao Bags - Sale Price $2.50
.50 after $1/1 (9/28 S)

Kashi Cereal - Sale $2.50
.50/1 after $1/1 (various non-insert sources)

Renuzit Pearl Scents - Sale $2.50/1
.50/1 after $1/1 (9/7 S2)

Resolve Cleaners - Various Shelf Prices $4.49 +
.49/1 after $2/2 (9/7 S1 OR 10/5 S1)

Cascade Complete Shelf Price $4.79 - $1 Instant Savings = $3.79
.79/1 after $1.50/1 Home Mailer

Peter Pan Peanut Butter - Sale $2
$1/1 after .50/1 (October All You Magazine) OR $1/2 Blinkie

Ziploc Bags - Shelf Price $2.19
$1.09/1 after .55/1 (9/14 S) OR
$1.19/1 after $1/2 (8/24 S OR 10/12 S)

American Greetings Cards Prices Vary
$1/2 excludes .99 cards (Tearpad found in store)

Viva Big Roll 2 pack - Sale $4
$2/1 after $1/1 (Tearpad in store)

Rubbermaid Totes 18 gallon - Sale $4.79
$2.79 after $1/1 insert - date not listed in database

Remember these are just the deals that I happened to find. Check this thread on HCW for even more deals!

Try Me Free Rebates:

If you have any Try Me Free Mail in Rebates that have coupons to go along with them be sure to take advantage of the opportunity to double the coupon value in order to minimize your out of pocket expenses AND maximize the amount you receive back. If you are doing several different rebate offers be sure to get each rebate on a separate receipt.

SC Johnson Catalina Offer:

Buy $10 of Participating Products get $2
Buy $15 of Participating Products get $3
Buy $20 of Participating Products get $5

I tried to do this deal with the Glade products; however, my catalina didn't print. On the sign in the store Ziploc products were also included in the offer. In conjunction with the Super Doubles you could get some really great deals. Hopefully, this will work for others.

Thanks for stopping by! Please visit again for more deals in the Metro Atlanta area including the best of the weekly sales for Kroger, Publix, and Ingles. Have a great day!

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Harry's/ Whole Foods $5/$25 Purchase Coupon! Possibly Use at Publix Too!

Whole Foods Market has a $5/$25 purchase coupon available. The coupon is valid October 15 - October 22 and can be used once per person per day. You can find the coupon and some of their money saving tips here.

I called my local Harry's which is owned by Whole Foods. Customer Service said Harry's is accepting these coupons as well. I wish I had waited to buy my groceries this week. Oh well, maybe next time.

For those of you who shop at Publix you can use these as a competitor's coupon at many locations. Since the offer is $25 before coupons you will be able to find some great deals this week! This is also a quick and easy way to take $5 off of your purchase if you don't usually use coupons.

Thanks to Common Sense with Money for sharing this coupon offer.

$25 Kroger Gift Card Give Away!

I thought that you may be interested in winning a $25 Kroger Gift Card! So I decided I would share this opportunity with you.

Stretching a Buck is giving away a $25 gift card to Kroger. Hurry, today is the last day to enter. You can enter by leaving her a comment here.

Stretching a Buck's blog has Kroger sales for the Ohio area which are often different from the ones we have in Metro Atlanta, but occasionally they will overlap. Ohio also has double coupons up to .99 in face value! Wow! It is good to have a source for your local deals. So if you stumble upon my blog and are from the Ohio area be sure to check out Stretching a Buck.

To find the great deals in Metro Atlanta that you can use that $25 gift card on please see my Kroger posts here.

Let me know if you win!

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Publix Highlights for the Week of October 15

Please remember that my ad week begins on Wednesday; however, some areas begin on Thursday. Please check your local ad to verify your ad schedule. These sales and prices are in the Metro Atlanta area where manufacturer coupons with a face value of .50 or less are doubled and items that are on sale Buy One Get One Free (BOGO) you only have to buy one to get the item 50% off. Be sure to take full advantage of the sales by pairing them with competitor's coupons including $/$ purchase when applicable. I try to find the best deals to post here, but for a complete match up of this week's sale items with coupons from the newspaper inserts visit Coupon Mom starting on Thursday.

This is going to be a good week for deal seekers! Several of the deals are old favorites and some have been on sale recently, but there are still lots of goodies to be had.

Best of the Loss Leaders:

Lettuce .79 - Limit 4

Eggs $1.29/dozen - Limit 4

Pork Loin $2.19/lb - More expensive than Kroger this week, but a good price for Publix

Milk $3.39 - More expensive than Kroger. Aldi still beats both at $2.49 a gallon!

Best of the Sales with Competitor Coupons:
Each Publix location can decide who they consider competitors so be sure to check with your Customer Service Representative before shopping. Most Publix locations will allow a competitor coupon and a manufacturer coupon for each item unless coupon wording restricts it. Just a reminder that the FLIPs coupons are limited to one per person per day for each product. Target coupons do not have stated limits.

Betty Crocker Fruit Snack $2.59 BOGO
.30/1 after .50/2 doubled (9/7 GM) AND .50/1 Target Printable (Betty Crocker is the General Mills Brand)

Gerber Baby Cereal $1.50
.50/1 after $1/1 FLIP

Seedless Grapes $1.69/lb
.69/for the first pound $1/1 lb OR MORE Target Printable

Pepperidge Farm Milano Cookies $2.00
.88/1 after .75/1 Target Printable AND $1.50/4 Printable Coupon

Cheez-It Crackers 13-16 oz $2.50
$1.50/1 after $1/1 Target Printable

New Competitor Coupons for Non Sale Items:

Lipton Tea
Target has issued a $1/1 printable coupon for ANY Lipton Tea Product.
Look for smaller sized packages of tea bags or products that are individual serving sized and they should be FREE or cheap.

Green Giant Carrots $1/1 Target Printable. I do not believe that Publix carries this brand at my store, but some locations may. If so this could help reduce your cost on a 1 lb. bag. (Note: Target has the 1 lb bags on sale for $.99 so they are FREE after coupon.)

Don't Miss These:


Kellogg's has several new $1/1 coupons including some for ANY 10 oz or larger boxes of cereal. These coupons are available at their website. The various coupons are on a rotating basis so you should refresh your screen until you find the coupons that you want. It has been reported that you can print up to 6 copies on one computer of the $1/1 ANY cereal coupon, but I can not verify this.

Kellogg's Cereals - Frosted Flakes, Corn Pops, Apple Jacks, Fruit Loops $4.29 BOGO
.15/1 after $1/1 Printable Coupon AND $1/1 FLIP OR
1.15/1 after $1/1 Printable Coupon OR $1/1 FLIP

Kellogg's Frosted Mini Wheats Assorted Varieties $3.99 BOGO
FREE after $1/1 printable coupon AND $1/1 FLIP OR
$1.00 after $1/1 printable coupon OR $1/1 FLIP - Still not a bad deal if Food Lion is not a competitor in your area.
Various Printables here and here (some are specific to Frosted Mini Wheats so don't waste your ANY coupons on these if you like other Kellogg's cereals)
There is also a Try Me FREE Rebate offer on the blueberry variety. You can find the form on the boxes or here if your box does not have a form. In areas where the second box rings up as 0.00 you will get an even better deal because you will be getting two boxes for FREE and profit after coupons!

Best of the Sales with Coupons:

Kashi Waffles $2
FREE after $2/1 printable coupon

Lenders Bagels 6 count (Dairy Case) $1.95 BOGO
.23/1 after .75/1 Publix Coupon (Publix Toss for Cash Book - GA version)

Vlasic Sandwich Stackers, Pickles, Spears $2.79 BOGO
.40/1 after $1/1 printable coupon (From HCW Verified PDF coupon list)

Kashi Cereal $2.50
.50/1 after $2/1 printable coupon also various non insert coupons are available

Blue Diamond Almonds $3.29 BOGO
.65/1 for Bold Varieties after .50/1 doubled (8/24 S)

Farm Rich French Toast Sticks $3.29 BOGO
.65/1 after $1/1 (August All You) OR
.90/1 after .75/1 Printable Coupon

Hot Pockets, Lean Pockets, or Croissant Pockets $1.66
.66/1 after .50/1 doubled (9/28 RP)

Smart Balance Butter Blends $3.59 BOGO
.74/1 after $1/1 (Publix Fresh, Frozen, Flavorful Book OR 9/7 RP)

Fresh Express Salad Blend BOGO - No Price Given
.75/1 Blinkie (I found these at Kroger, but Publix may have them too so be sure to look)

Fast Fixin Chicken Breast Nuggets, Tenders, Popcorn, or Fries 26- 32 oz. $5.99 BOGO
$1.99 after $1/1 printable coupon
Be sure to keep your UPCs. You will receive a coupon for a free bag for every 10 UPCs you submit.

Be sure to check out my other posts for other Publix deals including the new Yellow Advantage Buys Ad. Thanks for stopping by!

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Publix Yellow Advantage Buys Advertisement October 11 - November 7

The Yellow Advantage Buys are additional sales that Publix runs in addition to the weekly ad. These sales run for four weeks. Typically these deals are not as good as the weekly sales, but there is usually at least one or two good deals to be found.

Fall Savings October 11 - November 7:

Sobe Life Water 20 oz. $1
FREE after .50/1 doubled (tearpad)
If you live in FL, GA, NC, SC, TN be sure to save the entire labels from your Sobe bottles for free Sobe items. For more details see the thread here. Post number 5 provides a phone number to obtain the form. I must admit I am disappointed that the promotion for the Southeast did not include the free movie tickets which some areas got.

The following is only a deal if you were planning to buy a deli or bakery item anyway. If you are paying more or buying something that you had not planned to buy then it isn't a deal.

8 Pack Selected Coca-Cola Products 12 oz. bottles
3/$10.00 - I know this is not a deal
$1.33/8 pack after $2 coupon for Deli or Bakery item
Equivalent to paying $1.99 for a 12 pack of 12 oz Cokes. - Which is a good deal.
Note: According to the Rules at MyCokeRewards these packages do not contain points.

Manufacturer's coupons:

There were an above average number of manufuacturer's coupons included in this edition. These coupons say Redeem at Publix because Publix wants to encourage you to use them at their store, but you should be able to use them at any store that accepts manufacturer's coupons. These coupons will not be listed in the Coupon Mom Database or most subscription coupon sales matching services so be sure to add them to your personal database.

$1/1 Gatorade Tiger 8 Pack
.55/2 Hunt's Diced Tomatoes 14.5-28 oz. (if your store doubles the .40/2 coupon (9/21 S) is better as it would be .80/2) Seeing this coupon makes me think that we will not be seeing the BOGO sale I was hoping for.
.55/2 Hunt's Tomato Sauce 15-29 oz.
$1.00/3 Hunt's Tomato Paste 6-12 oz.
$1/2 Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausages
.55/2 Silver Floss Krrrrisp Kraut
$1/1 Ball Park Beef Franks
.75/1 Super Pretzels

Publix Coupon and Rebate:

$1/1 Arm & Hammer Degreaser/Multi surface Cleaner 32 oz or Essentials Cleaner or Multi Refill 2.4 oz - Publix in ad coupon
Try Me Free Rebate for Essentials Cleaners can be found here.
$1/1 manufacturer's coupon can be found here if you are planning to buy it at another store or do not have the Publix coupon. My store will not let me use a Publix coupon and a Manufacturer's coupon together if the Publix coupon states that it may not be used in conjunction with any other coupon. It is my understanding that Publix is refunded by the manufacturer for Publix coupons that have that wording. Not all Publix coupons say that so be sure to check.

For more current Publix deals please check my other Publix posts here.

Saturday, October 11, 2008

Ingles Loss Leaders Week of October 11

Here are the best loss leaders that I saw in the ad. If you have an Ingles in your area you can price match the sales items that they carry and are not aren't BOGO at Wal-Mart if you want to save a stop. Click here for the full ad.

Sanderson Farms Boneless Chicken Breast Tenders $1.98/lb

Florida Navel Oranges 4 pound bag $2.00 (cheaper than Kroger)

Tangerines 3 pound bag $2.50

Red or Rome Apples 5 pound bag $3.98

Kroger Loss Leaders and Highlights Week of October 12

Prices and scenarios are based on the Metro Atlanta sales circular. Our sales week runs from Sunday-Saturday. To find the ad for your store click here. Manufacturer coupons with a face value of .50 or less double. When items are on sale BOGO you only have to buy one to receive the 50% discount.

I try to only focus on the best deals each week. For a complete list of sales with coupon matchups from the Sunday coupon inserts visit Coupon Mom's website during the week of the sale.

The Best of the Loss Leaders Without Coupons:

Kroger Shredded Cheese 8 oz. bag - $1.66 - Time for me to stock back up!

Ground Chuck - $1.99/lb (Sold in 5 pound package.)

Pork Loin - $1.99/lb

Orange Juice - $2.48/gallon

Florida Navel Oranges 4 pound bag - $2.89

Milk - $3.19/gallon

Tyson Hickory Smoked or Thick Sliced Bacon BOGO - No price listed
Note: This is not the fully cooked bacon that we have a coupon for.

The Best of the Sales with Coupons:

Softsoap - Liquid Hand Soap Dispenser $1.00
.30/1 after .35/1 doubled (9/28 S)

Pure Protein Bars $1.00
.25/1 after $1.50/2 (7/20 S OR 10/12 S)

Barbara's Cereal BOGO - No price listed
Could be a good deal for organic cereal after coupons:
$1/1 Puffins or Organic Wild Puffs (8/10 RP)
$1/1 Ultima Cereal (5/4 RP)

Sundown Vitamins BOGO - Prices Vary Depending on Type
Coupons:
$1/1 (10/5 RP OR 7/27 RP)
$2/1 (10/12 RP)
$3/1 ($9/28 RP)

Unsure if Catalina deal is still working for the Sundown Vitamins. For more information on this possible money making deal click here.

For other Kroger deals please look at these previous posts on e-coupon matchups and Catalina promotions.

Menu Planning by Using the Sales Circluar - Eggplant Casserole Recipe

Eggplant is one of my favorite foods. As promised earlier this week, I'm sharing one of my favorite eggplant recipes. My parents made this when we had fresh eggplant from the garden so it brings back several good childhood memories for me.

This is a very simple recipe that can be used as a side dish or as a main dish if you are vegetarian or have a meatless night in your menu plan. Like most casseroles, it travels well so it is great for a potluck dinner or when taking a meal to one who is ill.

I chose to share this particular dish this week since the ingredients are currently on sale at Publix. I wanted to provide an example of being able to reduce your budget by planning a menu around items that can be found on sale and demonstrate that you don't have to eat junk food in order to save money.

Eggplant Casserole:

Recipe makes 9x13 casserole dish. 6 healthy portions. Leftovers can be frozen for homemade "tv dinners".

Ingredients:

2 Smaller Eggplants- Look for firm eggplant with a shiny peel. $1.29/lb at Publix
2 28 oz Cans Diced Tomatoes - The Muir Glen Organic Tomatoes are on Advantage Buy at Publix for $1.75/28 oz can see scenario here to get these for FREE.
1 package (tube) of crackers - (like Ritz, Town House, etc.) OR
Substitute the crackers for the Progresso Bread Crumbs that are on sale BOGO and have a $1/2 printable coupon.
1 8oz package of shredded cheese - Publix has their brand on sale for $2.00 this week. Not the best deal, but at least it is discounted some.

Directions:

Slice eggplant into 1/3 inch pieces. (Inside of eggplant should be firm and light in color. The seeds will be visible throughout.)
Salt and soak eggplant in water for 30 minutes. This removes the bitter taste often associated with eggplant.
Spray casserole dish with oil (I use canola)
Remove eggplant from water and rinse salt off of eggplant.
Place first layer of eggplant into dish.
Drain tomatoes.
Layer first can of tomatoes on top of eggplant.
Place second layer of eggplant.
Layer second can of tomatoes on top of eggplant.
Crumble crackers into crumbs. Tip: Crumble them in the package to reduce mess.
Sprinkle cracker crumbs (or bread crumbs) over eggplant.
Top with cheese.
Heat oven 350 degrees.
Cover pan with aluminum foil.
Place in oven and cook for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes.
Cheese should be melted and eggplant should appear dark in color.
Serve over bed of rice (I allow at least 2/3 cup per person, more if serving as main dish.)

For an Easy Meal Serve With These Other Sale Items:


Barber Stuffed Chicken Breasts (2 pieces) $4.99 BOGO
$1.50/1 after $1/1 (9/7 S1) OR $1/1 Printable Coupon

Publix Classic Salad Mix 16 oz. $1.99 BOGO

A complete meal for 6 for just over $2 per person, or skip the chicken and save even more!

Friday, October 10, 2008

Kroger Catalina Promotions

I have two great Catalina offers to share with you. The first is from Sundown Vitamins and the second is from Fleishman's Yeast.

Get Paid To Take Your Vitamins!

In reality it is get paid to take vitamins off of the shelf. These are great items to donate if you don't use them. I know that my regular readers remember the Powerade Deal. This time the promotion comes from Sundown Vitamins.

Buy 2 bottles of Sundown Vitamins that are on sale BOGO this week.
Prices vary depending on the type of vitamin, but the Folic Acid and Vitamin D 400 are less than $3 for two bottles. You can mix and match the types to meet your needs and since Kroger BOGO items ring up 1/2 price there is no need to worry about items being of equal value.
Use one coupon for each bottle and use the appropriate coupon value depending on the price of the bottle.
$1/1 (7/27 S or 10/5 RP) OR $3/1 (9/28 RP)
As you are checking out you will receive a $2.00 coupon off anything during a future shopping order (expires 2 weeks after purchase).
When I did this the Catalina machine also printed a coupon for $2/2 Sundown Vitamins that can be used to repeat the deal.

Example:
Buy:
Folic Acid $1.34/1
Folic Acid $1.34/1
Pay Out of Pocket:
.68/2 after 2 $1/1 coupons or 1 $2/2 coupon
Receive:
$2 coupon for future visit AND
$2/2 coupon to repeat deal
Unrealized Profit (You shouldn't claim the profit until you actually use the Catalina coupon.):
$1.32 - tax (.19 for me)
$1.13

There were no promotional dates listed for this Catalina offer. At HCW it was reported to have ended on October 4, but as of October 9 it was still working. I expect that it will continue working at least through the weekend, but I can't guarantee it.

Fleischmann's Yeast

Just this past weekend I was saying it was cheaper to buy yeast in bulk, but apparently that may not always be the case.

Strip of 3 packets shelf price $1.99
Pay $1.09 after .45/1 doubled (10/5 S1) - This is not a good deal, but you also receive a
.50 Catalina good on any item (not just yeast) in a future visit. Which .60/strip is still not a deal; however, the Catalina is a manufacturer's coupon and since Kroger doubles manufacturer's coupons with a face value of .50 or less the Catalina should double. So after you use the Catalina it is like paying .10/1 strip which is a good deal especially if you do not use yeast on a regular basis.

If you are looking for an even better deal wait until the yeast goes on sale. Since the Catalina offer is not scheduled to expire until December 31, the yeast is likely to go on sale before this offer ends. Even with just a 10 cent discount in the price, the yeast would be FREE after the coupon and Catalina so be sure to periodically check for an unadvertised price reduction.

Like I have said previously, various types of traditional promotions including Catalina offers are where the real deals are often found. Please visit my blog again for information about future promotions as I hope to make this a regular feature. You can find more current Metro Atlanta (Southeast Region) Kroger deals that I have posted here.

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Kroger 3 Day Sale October 9, 10, 11

By popular demand I am posting the items Kroger has on sale during the three day sale promotion this weekend. This information was provided this morning by my local store located in Metro Atlanta.

Sara Lee White Bread .99

Blue Bell Ice Cream $2.88
$1.88 after $1/1 printable coupon that can be printed twice. You can find it here under the "Extra Scoops" Section.

5 Pound Bag Russet Potatoes BOGO - No price given

Frozen Buffalo Style Chicken Wings - 3 lb. bag $3.99

While you are visiting you may want to check out my post about Kroger's best loss leaders and sales with coupons for this week, and the new ecoupon matchups that I have listed. Thanks for stopping by and come back soon!

New Kroger E-Coupon Matchups

Kroger is continuing to run some great unadvertised promotions. These unadvertised promotions are often where the true deals can be found. These kinds of deals are missed by most coupon matching services, but a little research on your own can really pay off. I will try to continue to publish these types of promotions and match ups as they come along so if you are just stopping by please consider subscribing to my blog.

Please note that if you are getting overage from these scenarios be sure to have other items in your cart to apply your balance to.

New Cellfire Coupons:

Cellfire has issued a new set of Kroger Plus Card Coupons that expire November 3. Please visit the Cellfire website to view the complete list of offerings. Just a reminder, after you have set up your account you do not have to use your cellphone again to use the Kroger coupons.

Cottonelle Single Roll 4 Pack Toilet Paper Everyday Price .99
If you have any of the current coupons left you get one last double dip before they expire.
FREE after .50/1 doubled to .99 (9/21 S) AND
.50 Profit after .50/1 Cottonelle any 4 Pack or larger Cellfire Coupon

Green Giant Vegetable Steamers - If I recall these had a high shelf price of $2.49/1
However, if they go on sale they could be FREE/cheap
USE $1/1 (9/7 GM OR 10/5 GM) AND
$1/1 Cellfire Coupon

New P&G ESaver Coupons:
There are several new P& G coupons available that expire December 31. The complete list can be found here. Remember that these offers are limited to one per Kroger Plus Card.

Febreze Noticeables Starter Kit - Various Sources Have Reported Shelf Price of $7.49
FREE/Profit after $5/1 Esaver Coupon AND $5/1 (9/28 P&G)
Please note that you will still have to pay any sales tax if you live in GA.

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Food Lion Loss Leaders Week of October 8

I typically Price Match Food Lion's Loss Leaders at Wal-Mart. Be sure to take your ad in order for Wal-Mart to honor the lower price.

The Best of the Loss Leaders:

Seedless Red Grapes .99/lb

Value Pack Ground Chuck $1.89/lb

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast $1.99/lb

Publix Highlights for the Week of October 8

Please remember that my ad week begins on Wednesday; however, some areas begin on Thursday. Please check your local ad to verify your ad schedule. These sales and prices are in the Metro Atlanta area where manufacturer coupons with a face value of .50 or less are doubled. For items that are on sale Buy One Get One Free (BOGO) you only have to buy one to get the item 50% off. Be sure to take full advantage of the sales by pairing them with competitor's coupons including $/$ purchase when applicable. I try to find the best deals to post here, but for a complete match up of this week's sale items with coupons from the inserts visit Coupon Mom starting on Thursday.

The Best of the Loss Leaders Without Coupons:

California Bartlett Pears .69/lb

Lettuce .79 - Limit 4

Bosc Pears .99/lb

Publix Classic Salad Mix 16 oz. $1.99 BOGO

Eggplant $1.29/lb - Check back later this week for a couple of my favorite eggplant recipes

Eggs $1.29/dozen - Limit 4

Publix Butter 1 pound $2.00 - Consider stocking up. Recently saw that Wal-Mart had their brand for ~$2.50/lb

Apples 3 pound bag - $2.99

Milk $3.39/gallon - Limit 4
Note: Aldi still has milk advertised for $2.49/gallon - which is a terrific deal currently.

Sales With Competitor Coupon:

California Seedless Grapes $1.69
$.69 for the first pound after $1/1 lb or more Target Printable Coupon

Nestle Coffee-mate Non-Dairy Creamer 16 oz. $1.66
.66 after $1/1 FLIP

Best of the Sales With Coupons:

Lysol Trigger Spray Cleaners $2.69 BOGO
.35/1 after .50/1 doubled (9/1 S1)
If you have children be sure to buy 2 different products (i.e. Kitchen Cleaner and All Purpose Cleaner) to qualify for the $5 Lysol Pediatrician MIR

Lawry's Marinate $2.85 BOGO
.43/1 after .50/1 doubled (8/17 RP)
- Sometimes we can get these for free at Kroger. At Publix they used to run .25/1 after coupons. Apparently they have raised their price.

Progresso Bread Crumbs $1.93 BOGO
.47/1 after $1/2 printable coupon

Wishbone Dressing $2.69 BOGO
.60/1 after .75/1 (10/5 RP)
- Prices really are going up. These used to be .25/1 after coupons too.

Old El Paso Salsa $16 oz $2.39 BOGO
.70/1 after $1/2 (GM Dollar Days Book)

Barber Stuffed Chicken Breasts $4.99 BOGO
$1.50/1 after $1/1 (9/7 S1) OR $1/1 Printable Coupon
- Price Increase from $4.49 since last BOGO
- When compared to chicken breasts at $1.99/lb these are more expensive especially since some of the weight is not chicken, but they have been prepared so all you have to do is thaw and cook in the oven. You are paying for the convenience of minimal preparation, but it is cheaper than the alternative of eating out if you are busy.

Seapak $7.89 BOGO
$2.94/1 after $1/1 (Publix Fresh, Frozen, Flavorful Book)

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Earn CVS ECBs - No Purchase Required!

I just earned $5 ECBs and I didn't have to use a coupon or even buy anything! Recently, I received my first invitation to fill out a survey for the CVS Advisory Panel. The survey took less than 5 minutes for me to fill out and I will get $5 ECBs printed on my receipt at the end of the month. Some surveys credit even higher amounts. I hope that I will be selected again, but it took several months before I got an invitation to participate.

You won't get rich off of it by any means, but it is a nice bonus of CVS ECBs. This is just another easy way to help lower you out of pocket expenses for things that you need!

Monday, October 6, 2008

Dishes with Eggs - Recipes for Ham and Spinach Quiche and Blueberry French Toast Casserole

Since eggs are on sale this week I thought that I would share a couple of my favorite dishes that use eggs. When possible, I try to use ingredients from my stockpile that I have gotten on sale to help reduce cost.

Ham and Spinach Quiche - From my Dad


This recipe makes two (2) 9x13 pans AND one (1) 8x8 pan of quiche or can be cooked in deep dish pie shells. This is great for hospitality or to freeze for homemade frozen dinners (or breakfasts as the case may be). Note that the uncooked mixture can be stored in a covered bowl in the refrigerator overnight to make morning preparation easier.

Ingredients:

2/3 cup flour
1 quart half and half
16 eggs
3/4 lb. ham (I typically use prepackaged deli slices, but freshly cooked or frozen leftover scraps work well too)
2 pounds frozen chopped spinach (thawed)
3/4 bag Kroger frozen chopped onion (thawed)
3/4 bag Kroger frozen chopped bell pepper (thawed)
4 cups shredded cheese (mixed in)
2.5 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
4-6 cups shredded cheese (top)

Put flour in bowl.
Slowly pour in 1/2 and 1/2 while stirring to dissolve flour.
Add eggs and mix well.
Chop Ham in to small pieces or dice if using fresh.
Add other ingredients except cheese for the top and stir until ingredients are evenly distributed.
If using casserole dishes spray with cooking spray (I use canola) before placing mixture in pans.
If preparing ahead, keep mixture covered in the bowl in refrigerator, and stir before placing mixture into prepared dishes.
Top with cheese.
Cook at 350 degrees for 1 hour 15 minutes - 1 hour 30 minutes
Quiche is done when cheese is light brown and knife comes out clean when inserted.

Blue Berry French Toast Casserole
Adapted From a Recipe Found on the Internet Several Years Ago - Website Unknown


Makes one 9x13 pan or slightly smaller casserole dish depending on the size of the loaf/loaves of bread. Plan ahead! Must sit overnight in refrigerator for bread to absorb mixture. Can be frozen in individual servings to be reheated for a quick breakfast treat or dessert!

Ingredients:

Loaf of Bakery Bread - Be sure to buy the bread on Manager's Special because you need the bread to be dry so it will absorb the mixture well
8 oz package of cream cheese
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
6 tablespoons of butter, melted
8 large eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
3/4 cup syrup

Spray pan with cooking spray.
Break the bread into small pieces. Use half to cover the bottom of the pan.
Place cream cheese on microwave safe plate.
Place powdered sugar on top of cream cheese.
Heat in microwave for 30 seconds.
Mix/mash cream cheese and sugar with fork.
Spread cream cheese mixture on top of bread.
Layer washed blueberries on top of cream cheese.
Sprinkle heavily with cinnamon sugar.
Tear remaining bread and place on top of blueberries.
Mix butter, eggs, milk, and syrup.
Pour mixture over bread.
Use a spatula to press down the bread so that the mixture is well absorbed.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Preheat oven to 350.
Bake at 350 for 45 minutes.

Saturday, October 4, 2008

Kroger Loss Leaders and Highlights Week of October 5

Prices and scenarios are based on the Metro Atlanta sales circular. Manufacturer coupons with a face value of .50 or less double. Our sales week runs from Sunday-Saturday. To find the ad for your store click here.

I try to only focus on the best deals each week. For a complete list of sales with coupon matchups from the Sunday coupon inserts visit Coupon Mom's website next week.

The Best of the Loss Leaders Without Coupons:

Milk - $3.19/gallon (Cheaper than Publix. Will Aldi still have milk at $2.49?)

Eggs - $1.33/dozen (More expensive than Publix.)

Gala Apples $1/lb - Bags of apples may be cheaper per pound so be sure to look if you plan to buy any kind of quantity

Bartlett Pears $1/lb

Tangerines 3 pound bag $2.50 - Typically anything less than $1/lb for tangerines is a very good deal.

Gwaltney Brown Sugar Bacon BOGO - no price listed
Think this should make it about $2 for a 1 lb package

Carolina Pride Full Line Sale BOGO - no prices listed
Unfortunately, there are no coupons currently to match up with these this time. However, if you use these now is the time to buy.

Tyson Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts BOGO - no price listed
If I recall correctly their normal price is somewhere between $4.50 and $5.00/lb. However, the BOGO price is definitely higher than the normal $1.99/lb sale price.

Note: The BOGO price may be indicative of a increase in the sale price in the future. Kroger tends to put meat on sale BOGO instead of their typical $1.99/lb sale price before they increase the sale price. Probably at a minimum we will see the $1.99/lb sale price less often.

The Best of the Sales with Coupons:

Grands Biscuts $1/1
See my scenarios here.
.50/2 Printable coupon here AND here.
Current .30/2 Cellfire coupon expires Monday. Be sure check if there is a new one available if you go later in the week.
.50/1 Shortcuts coupon.

Hot, Lean, or Croissant Pockets $1.66
.60/1 after .50/1 doubled (9/28 RP)

Free Yogurt Through Monday Only:
The shelf price of Yo Plus Yogurt is $2.49 at Kroger.
FREE after $1.50/1 (10/5) AND $1/1 Cellfire coupon

Thursday, October 2, 2008

Beginning of the Month - New Coupon Printables and Current Sales

It is the beginning of the month and there are a few new printable coupons and e-coupons available that match up with the current ads.

Kroger:

Cottonelle 4 pack .99 - Everyday
FREE after .50/1 doubled to .99 (9/21 S)
.50 Profit after .50/1 doubled AND .50/1 Shortcuts Coupon

Hunt's Canned Tomatoes .75
Buy 6 cans .18/1 after 3 .40/2 doubled (9/21 S) AND $1/5 Shortcuts Coupon
Buy 5 cans .23/1 after 2 .40/2 doubled AND $1/5 Shortcuts Coupon
Buy 5 cans .39/1 after 1 .40/2 doubled AND $1/5 Shortcuts Coupon
Buy 2 cans .35/1 after 1 .40/2 doubled

Grands Biscuits $1/1
.50/2 printable coupon doubled - (coupon says do not double, but most stores abide by their double coupon policy and still double the coupon)
Must buy 2
.50/1 after .50/2 doubled OR
.35/1 after .50/2 AND .30/2 Cellfire OR
.25/1 after .50/2 doubled AND .50/1 Shortcuts


Publix:

A new Muir Glen $1/1 printable coupon is available! See my scenario here to get FREE tomato products!

Betty Crocker Potatoes $1.59 BOGO
FREE after .40/1 printable coupon doubled coupon says do not double, but in most cases Publix will still double

Eight O'Clock Coffee $4.99 BOGO
.50/1 after $2/1 FLIP. See HCW thread for all of the new FLIPs here.

Ingles:

According to the weekly Ingles thread at HCW
Green Giant Steamers are an unadvertised special $1/1
FREE after $1/1 (9/7 GM OR printable coupon)
Please note that I have not verified this at my local store.

Thanks to Fiddledeedee for posting that new printable coupons are available!

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Publix Highlights for the Week of October 1

Please remember that my ad week begins on Wednesday; however, some areas begin on Thursday. Please check your local ad to verify your ad schedule. These sales and prices are in the Metro Atlanta area where manufacturer coupons with a face value of .50 or less are doubled. For items that are on sale Buy One Get One Free (BOGO) you only have to buy one to get the item 50% off. Be sure to take full advantage of the sales by pairing them with competitor's coupons including $/$ purchase when applicable. I try to find the best deals to post here, but for a complete match up of this week's sale items with coupons from the inserts visit Coupon Mom starting on Thursday.

This week's ad is not nearly as spectacular for couponers as last week's; however, there are a few great loss leaders that are even better if your store accepts the Food Lion (FLIP) and Target Printable Coupons.

The Best of the Loss Leaders With Competitor Coupons:

Red Globe Grapes .99/lb
First pound is FREE after Target Printable Coupon
Buy in small quantities for the best value.

Dozen Eggs $1.29 - Limit 4
.29/Dozen after $1/1 FLIP (Limit 1 Food Lion Coupon For Each Type of Item Per Transaction)

Publix Ice Cream $2.29/Half-Gallon
$1.29/1 after $1/1 Food Lion Printable - Great to go with Apple Crisp. The new crop of apples should start coming in soon.

If you are planning to buy produce don't forget the $2 off/$5 Produce FLIP (Should NOT stack with Target grapes coupon, but can be used if you are buying additional produce). Also, the $2 off/$5 Bakery and Deli FLIP is still valid this week too.

The Best of the Loss Leaders Without Coupons:

Publix Sour Cream 16 oz. $1.09 BOGO
.55/1 - Good if you need it. Probably all of the free Daisy Sour Cream has been used or expired by now.

Chicken Leg Quarters .59/lb
I'm sure it is probably a fair price, but this still seems high to me. I remember getting them on sale for .19/lb a just a few years ago.

Head Lettuce .79 - Limit 4

Bartlett Pears .99/lb

Milk $3.39/gallon - Limit 4

The Best of the Deals With Coupons:

Betty Crocker Potatoes 1.59 BOGO
.30/1 after $1/2 (General Mills Dollar Days Book)
I'm anticipating a new coupon to be in Sunday's inserts, but I don't have any verification.

Birds Eye Boxed Vegetables $1 - If you really need more frozen vegetables right now.
.30/1 after .35/1 doubled (Fresh, Flavorful, and Frozen Book)

Lender's Bagels (frozen) BOGO - No Price Listed
Estimate these will be less than .50/1 after .75/1 Publix Coupon (GA version of Toss for Cash Book)

Kashi Pocket Bread Sandwich 50% off - No Price Listed
Estimate these will be less than $1 after $2/1 Kashi printable coupon.

Banquet Select Recipes $1.33
.88/1 after .50/2 doubled (8/21 S)

Old El Paso Dinner Kit $2.99 BOGO
$1/1 After $1/2 (8/10 GM - expires 10/4 OR General Mills Dollar Days Book)

Ragu 45 oz. $3.35 BOGO
$1.17/1 after .50/2 doubled (8/17 RP)
You may come out cheaper waiting for the 26 oz. size to go BOGO, but if you are running low buy a couple of jars.

Some Coupon Matchups for FREE/cheap Non Sale Items:


Frank's Red Hot Sauce Small bottles from .99
FREE after $1.50/1 (9/28 S)

Buy 1 Muir Glen Tomato Sauce .85 (Thanks for the tip, Random Ramblings) AND
1 Muir Glen Diced Tomatoes $1.69 (If you are just buying these they are cheaper at Wal-Mart)
.04 for BOTH after 2 .75/1 (9/28 S) AND $1/2 Publix Coupon (October Greenwise Magazine - Most stores should have these available currently at the front turnstyle with the weekly ads.)
You can pair the Tomato Sauce with a more expensive item if you still have any of the $1/1 printables.

Vlasic Relish or Peppers
FREE or cheap after
$1/1 Printable (From HCW Verified PDF coupon list) AND Publix Coupons (GA version of Toss for Cash)