Happy Couponing: 10/25/09

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Grocery Store Round-Up, 10/28/09

Click on the grocery store's name below for the latest deals.

~ Albertson's

~ Brookshire's via Couponing 101

~ Central Market

~ Fiesta

~ Kroger (Still working on it)

~ Kroger SE via Frugal Coupon Living

~ Publix via Frugal Coupon Living

~ Sack 'n Save/Minyard (Still working on it)

~ Sprouts via Craving The Savings

~ Tom Thumb (Still working on it)

I would love to add more stores to the Grocery Store Round-Up so if you are interested in doing a grocery store swap for a store that I don't already cover, please contact me

Fiesta 10/28 - 11/03/09

My Fiesta does not double/triple coupons and will not take Internet coupons. They do however have their own coupon book (at times) that you can get at the front of the store or at the customer service desk. They have no loyalty card so the deals you see below are good for all. Click here to locate your closest Fiesta.

I try to make as few grocery trips as possible so I take part in Wal-Mart's price matching policy when I can. The number one ad that I price match is Fiesta, they are out of my way and since they don't take IP's (Internet printables) and Wal-Mart does I can normally get better deals. Even though Fiesta doesn't take IP's I will list any match-ups that I find in case you want to price match at Wal-Mart like I do. Keep in mind Wal-Mart will not price match BOGO sales or store brand prices.

Here are the best deals that I see for this week:

* Produce Department *

~ Hass Avocados - 33¢/each

~ Texas Juice Oranges, 10-lb bag - $4.99/each
(that's less than 50¢/lb)

~ Bartlett Pears - 20¢/each

~ Lemons - 17¢/each

~ Russet Potatoes, 5-lb - $1.69/each
(that's 34¢/lb)

~ Baby Carrots - 99¢/each

~ Fresh Coconuts - 88¢/each

* Grocery Department

~ Old Orchard Apple Juice, 64 oz - $1.38
Use <$1.00>/2 (here) = $1.76/2 or 88¢/each

~ Tabasco Pepper Sauce, 2 oz - 59¢ with in-store coupon
Use <$0.50> (here) = 9¢
I am not sure if the in-store coupon is a store or MFGC, ONLY combine if it is a store coupon. You can always price match the 59¢ price at Wal-Mart and then you don't have to hassle with the in-store coupon.

* Health & Beauty *

~ Aveeno Shampoo/Conditioner, 5.2-10.5 oz - $2.88
Use <$1.50> (All You, June '09) = $1.38
Use <$1.00> (09/27 RP) = $1.88
Use <$1.50>/2 (09/27 RP) = $4.26/2 or $2.13/each

~ LA Looks Gel, Mousse & Hairspray, 20 oz - $1.48
Use <$1.00> (08/02 SS, expires 11/02) = 48¢

That's all I have on my shoppin' list for the week but if you are looking for more Fiesta deals head over to Mommy's Wish List and see what Lea Ann has cooked up for ya. Thanks, Lea Ann!

Central Market 10/28 - 11/03/09

New to shopping at Central Market? Click here to learn the ins & outs of shopping at CM.

Here are my must haves for this week, go here to see the full ad of weekly specials.

* Foodie Freebie *
BUY:
~ (2) Boneless Pork Chops
GET:
~ Lucini Salad Dressing, 8.5 oz
~ Imagine Soup, 32 oz
FREE <$7.98> with in-store coupon wyb pork = varies
(There are coupons out there for Lucini & Imagine but my CM will NOT allow you to use a coupon on the FREE items in the Foodie Freebie deals.)

~ CM Premium Choice Angus Boneless Rib-Eye Steaks - $8.99/lb
This is a good price since my target price for rib-eye's are $4/lb but that is with the bone. Since these are without the bone you will get much more meat.

~ Annie's Homegrown Cereals, 9 oz - $2.50
Use <$1.00> (here) = $1.50
I never pay over $1/box for cereal but that is for conventional cereals not natural or organic.

~ Cascade Fresh Yogurt, 6 oz - 63¢
Submit your coupon request here

~ New York Apples (Macoun, Empire or Fortune) - $1.49/lb

*** Click here, here, here, here, here, here & here for a good selection of coupons for organic & all natural products that you can find most if not all at CM.

I am proud to have my Central Market post on BeCentsAble's Grocery Gathering!

Albertsons 10/28 - 11/03/09

My Albertson’s will Triple coupons up to $0.39 and Double coupons up to $0.50. They will only Triple and Double (4) of the same coupon. Check your local Albertson’s coupon policy before shopping.

Here are the week’s best deals as I see them:

* Okay Deals *

~ Betty Crocker Hamburger, Tuna or Chicken Helper, 4.5-9.2 oz - $1.00
Use <$0.75>/3 (09/13 GM, here or here) = $2.25/3 or 75¢/each

~ Litehouse Dressings, Dips & Sauces - $3.00
Use <$1.00> (04/05, 05/10 or 06/07 SS) = $2.00

* Great Deals *

~ Honeysuckle White Premium Quality Turkey, frozen 10-22 lb – 67¢/lb
(Limit 1 with $20 additional purchase AFTER all coupons)
Use <$1.00> (here) = varies

~ Red Globe SEEDED Grapes - $1.00/lb

~ Pepperidge Farm Goldfish, 6-6.8 oz - $1.00

~ Nabisco Go-Packs!, 3.5-4 oz - $1.00
Use <$1.00>/2 (Nabisco $55 coupon book) = $1.00/2 or 50¢/each
(You can request this coupon book again here)

~ Albertson’s Butter, 8 oz - $1.00

~ Duncan Hines Cake Mix, 18.25-18.5 oz - $1.00
Use <$0.55>/2 (10/11 SS) = $1.45/2 or 73¢/each
(You could also price match at Target and use the 50¢ Target coupon here, paying 23¢/each)

~ Betty Crocker Specialty Potatoes, 4.5-6.6 oz - $1.00
Use <$0.40> (here) = 20¢
(Some areas got coupons in 09/13 GM & 10/04 SS, I didn’t)
(FREE at Kroger this week!)

~ Carnation Evaporated Milk, 12 oz - $1.00
Use <$0.50>/2 (09/27 SS or here) = $1.00/2 or 50¢/each
(FREE at Kroger this week!)

~ Campbell's Condensed Soups, 10.75 oz - $1.00
Use <$0.30>/2 (09/20 SS) = $1.10/2 or 55¢/each
Use <$0.40>/2 (09/13, 09/20 or 10/04 SS) = $1.20/2 or 60¢/each
Use <$0.30>/3 (09/20 or 10/11 SS) = $2.10/3 or 70¢/each
Use <$0.40>/4 (09/13 or 10/04 SS) = $3.20/4 or 80¢/each

~ Bar S Bologna or Cotto Salami, 16 oz - $1.00
Use <$1.00>/2 (10/25 RP, here or here) = 98¢/2 or 49¢/each
(There was also a 50¢ MFGC in an Albertson’s Big Book of Savings in August)

~ Idahoan Potatoes, 4.10 oz - $1.00
Use <$0.75>/3 (here) = $2.25/3 or 75¢/each
(Coupon value varies, shown is what I got)

~ Swanson Chicken Broth, 14 oz - $1.00
Use <$0.40>/3 (09/27 SS) = $2.20/3 or 73¢/each

~ Zatarain’s Rice Mix, 5.7-8 oz - $1.00
Use <$0.75>/2 (09/13 RP) = $1.25/2 or 63¢/each

~ Minute Rice Boil in Bag or Premium White or Brown Rice, 14 oz - $2.00
Use <$0.50> (10/04 SS) = $1.00

~ Mentos Gum, 1-1.06 oz - $1.00
Use <$0.55> (08/16, 09/13 or 10/11 SS) = 45¢

~ Zone Perfect Bar, 1.58 - 1.76 oz - $1.00
Use <$0.55> (09/13 SS) = 45¢
Use BOGO (here) = $1.00/2 or 50¢/each

~ Roma Tomatoes - $1.00/lb

~ Sonya Apples - $1.00/lb

~ Celery - $1.00/each

~ Texas Grapefruit - $1.00/each

~ D’anjou Pears - $1.00/lb

* Total Steals *

~ Little Debbie Snack Cakes, 13-16.2 oz - $1.00
Use <$1.00> (All You, October ’09, p.117) = FREE
Use <$0.75> (here) = 25¢
Use <$0.55> (09/27 SS) = 45¢
(Coupons are for the chocolate cupcakes, if included)

~ Dial Liquid Hand Soap, 11.25 oz - $1.00
Use <$0.35> (08/16 or 10/04 SS) = FREE

~ Suave Deodorant, 1.4 oz - $1.00
Use <$0.25> (10/25 RP) = 25¢
(Coupon is good on any Men Product)

~ Tony’s Pizza Pouches, 9 oz - $1.00
Use <$0.50> (10/04 SS) = FREE

~ There is a sale on various Pillsbury items, $1.66-$2.50
Several coupons are in 08/09 GM, 09/13 GM, 09/27 RP, 10/04 GM, 10/11 SS & 10/18 SS
I found a few printables here, here & here
Don’t forget there is a catalina deal running until 11/01, Earn $2 OYNO wyb 3
Here is my scenario:
Buy (1) Sweet Roll @ $1.67
Buy (2) Grands @ $1.67/each = $5.00
Use <$1.00> (here) = $4.00
Use (2) <$1.00> (here) = $2.00
Earn $2 catalina = 3/FREE!!
(Also keep a look out for items priced at $1 or less and use the $1/3 blinkie to get all 3 items for FREE)

~ Oikos Greek Yogurt, 5.3 oz - $1.00
Use <$1.00> (10/04 SS or here) = FREE

** Don't forget to bring your own bags & remind the cashier to give you 5¢ back on each bag you bring in & use. This doesn't have to be the reusable bags it can be plastic bags from any store. I roll my used plastic bags then store them in empty tissue cubes. I keep a cube full of bags in my car so that if I forget my reusable bags I at least have these plus they are always handy when you have kids. When your plastic bags get holes don't forget to recycle them at Albies!

**Click here to view the weekly ad online