This weeks shopping list

Albertsons:
Decent meat deals-
Boneless beef chuck roast $1.99 lb
Boneless pork ribs or roasts, Max Pak (3 days only! 2/27-3/1) $1.99 lb
Boneless pork sirloin chops or roasts, Max Pak (3 days only! 2/27-3/1) $1.99 lb.
Boneless, skinless chicken breast $1.88 lb
Carolina oven roasted or oil browned turkey breast - service deli - Limit 4 lbs. 3.99 lb (Requires in-ad store coupon)
Extra lean ground beef 85% lean -Butcher block 1.99 lb
Other item-
Albertsons large eggs, dozen Limit 2 .99
Albertsons tomato or chicken noodle soup 10.5-10.75 oz. 3/$1.00
Nabisco Premium saltine crackers 16-16.5 oz. Limit 2 $.97 (Requires in-ad store coupon)
Purex laundry detergent 80 oz. Limit 2 $3.99 (Requires in-ad store coupon)
Shoppers value freezer or sandwich bags 15-150 ct. $1.00
This weeks promotion-
**Mix or Match promo: Save $3 instantly when you spend $10 on participating items.**
Lots of item, non that I need...here is the PYP list

Smiths:
Red Seedless Grapes .99/lb ($.79 in Provo and Orem!!)
Boneless Beef Rump Roast $1.79/lb
Kroger Cottage Cheese, 16 oz. $1.00
Kroger Sour Cream, 16 oz. $1.00
Mountain Dairy Gallon Milk, Whole, 2%, 1% or Skim $1.69 ($1.49 in Provo and Orem!!)

Maceys:
Boneless Skinless Fryer Breasts, Super Saver Pack $1.49/lb
Breaded Chicken Breasts, 10 lb. box frozen $9.99
ShurSaving Gallon Milk, 1%, 2% or Skim $1.67
Western Family Cottage Cheese, 16 oz. assorted $.99
Western Family Enchilada Sauce, 10 oz. mild or medium .67
Western Family Mandarin Oranges (Case of 24 = $10.56) .44
Western Family Grape Juice Cocktail, 12 oz. frozen .59

Buy Low: (in Provo Plumtree Plaza)
Has Awesome meat deals on Fridays, and Produce deals on Wednesdays Check out the ad here

Springville Reams: (through the 28th)
Asparagus $0.99/lb
Artichokes $0.69/each
Onions - White or Red $0.49/lb
Potatoes - Russet $1.99/10lbs
Avocados - Large Hass $.89/each
Pineapple $0.69/lb
Fresh Express Tossed Salad $0.99/12oz bag
Kiwi 6/$1.00
Lemons $0.20/each
Tangerines - Minneola $0.49/lb
Carrots - Mini $1.89/2lb bag
Grapefruit - Small Texas Pink $0.29/each

Free Stuff

I like to check my mail. I'm always eagerly awaiting rebate checks. It is nice to get free things in the mail, too.

Here are some freebies (they require registration. I suggest using-or setting up- a junk email account):

Free Kashi Frozen Entree

Samples from Walmart, they change frequently

Free sample of Tide

And these you can just print from your computer:

Free Arby's sandwich (with drink purchase)

Free sub from Quiznos

Victoria's Secret body spray

Last Chance for Cheap Granola Bars and Fruit Snacks

The extra catalina at Albertsons ends tomorrow. So if you're not a Sunday shopper, today is the last day to take advantage of the extra savings on Natures Valley Granola Bars and Betty Crocker fruit snacks.

Here is how my transaction the other day played out:
5 boxes of Betty Crocker "Fruit Stickerz" snacks for $2 a piece
5 boxes of Natures Valley Granola Bars for $2.50 a piece
Used 5 of these coupons: Betty Crocker Fruit Roll-Ups Fruit Stickerz Fruit Flavored Snacks, any flavor box .50/1 (3-28-09) SS-2/1
and 5 of these coupons: Nature Valley Granola Bars, any flavor/variety box .50/1 (2-28-09) GeneralMillsSS-1/4

for a total of: $22.50 minus -$5.00 coupons

I then received a $10 "catalina" for buying 10 General Mills items, a $3.50 "catalina" for buying 5 fruit snacks, and a $3.50 "catalina" for buying 5 Granola bars.
That comes out to a grand total of $.50 for the 10 items!!!

(I realize that catalinas are not instant savings, but you use them to pay for your next transaction).

Hot items at Albertsons 2/18-2/24

Another General Mills Sale...are you noticing how frequently they come around? After you coupon for awhile and build your stockpile you can really pick which items are worth getting and which you can hold off on. Anyway...

This weeks deal goes like this: You buy 10 items and you get a $10 "catalina" to use on your next shopping order. You only buy 10 items at a time (to maximize your savings), then according to your store's policy you can get 10 more items and use the catalina that printed up previously to pay for this transaction.

Now, don't get scared but if you buy 5 or more fruit snacks in 1 transaction you will get ANOTHER catalina for $3.50.

and if you buy 5 or more Nature's Valley Granola bars you will get ANOTHER $3.50 catalina

So, I would suggest buying:
5- BC fruit snacks, and use 2 of these coupons: Betty Crocker Fruit Shapes, Fruit by the Foot, Fruit Gushers, Fruit Roll-Ups or Fruit Roll-Ups Fruit Stickerz Fruit Flavored Snacks, any boxes .50/2 (4-4-09) GeneralMillsSS-2/8
and
5- Natures Valley granola bars, and use 5 of these coupons: Nature Valley Granola Bars, any flavor/variety box .50/1 (2-28-09) GeneralMillsSS-1/4

For an out of pocket cost of: $19 You will then get a $10 catalina and 2 $3.50 catalinas. When you take the catalinas into affect your cost for the 10 items is $2- or $.20 a piece.

There are a ton of hot offers. Check out PYP shopping link for hot deals and links to printable coupons.

Springville Reams 2/16-2/21

Artichokes $.69
Fresh Express Cello Spinach 9 oz $.99
Grapes -Red & Green Seedless $.99/lb
Broccoli $0.59/lb
Cauliflower $.59/lb
Cucumbers $.39 each
Green Onions $.33 bunch
Radishes $0.33 bunch
Apples $0.79/lb
Cabbage $0.39/lb
Oranges $0.39/lb
Sweet onions $.59/lb
Fresh Express Cole Slaw16 oz $.99
Fresh Express Tossed Salad 12 oz $0.99
Roma Tomatoes $0.59/lb
Celery $0.79/lb
Limes $.09 each

If you go it pays to look at their meat section. Often they have items marked down.

Shopping List 2/11-2/17

Springville Reams (through the 14th):
5lb carrots: $1.99
Green Bell: $.39
Red Bell Peppers: $.69
Romaine, red leaf/green leaf: $.49
Small Avocado: $.49
Green onions: $.33
Tomatoes: $.49/lb
Mushrooms: 8oz for $.99
Apples: $.69/lb

***Albertsons***
Crisco Olive Oil 16.9 oz. $4.99 use coupon:Crisco Olive Oil, any $1/1 DND (4-30-09) RP-2/8 to get it for $3.99
**ConAgra promo: Save $10 on your NEXT shopping trip when you spend $25 on participating items.**
Hunt's ketchup 24 oz. $1.00 (after promo $.60)
Hunt's spaghetti sauce 26-26.5 oz. $1.00 (after promo $.60)
Hunt's Manwich sloppy joe sauce 15.5-16 oz. $1.00 Use coupon: Manwich Sloppy Joe Sauce, any 15.5 oz. cans or larger .50/2 (2-28-09) SS-1/18 to get them for $.35 (after promo)
Hunt's tomatoes 14.5 oz. $1.00 Use coupon: Hunt’s Canned Tomato Products, any 11 oz. or larger .40/2 (2-28-09) SS-1/18 to get them for $.40 (after promo) or printable to get them for $.27
Pam cooking spray 5-6 oz. $2.50 Use coupon:Pam Cooking Spray, any variety .35/1 (2-28-09) SS-1/18 to get them for $1.15 (after promo) or use printable to get 'em for $.50
Ro-TEL tomatoes 10 oz. $1.00 ($.60 after promo)
Swiss Miss cocoa 8-10 oz. $1.00 ($.60 after promo)
Wesson cooking oil 48 oz. $2.99 ($1.79 after promo)

***Macey's***
Hydroponic Tomatoes .69/lb
Leaf Lettuce, red, green or romaine .79
Boneless Pork Loin Chops, Super Saver Pack $1.79/lb
Boneless Pork Sirloin Roast or Chops $1.79/lb
ShurSaving Gallon Milk, 1%, 2% or Skim $1.67

***Smith's***
Blueberries 6 oz (8 hours only! 2/13 from 3-11 PM) $1.00
Red seedless grapes (8 hours only! 2/13 from 3-11 PM) $.99 lb.
Kroger orange juice, half gallon (8 hours only! 2/13 from 3-11 PM) $.99
Mott's apple juice 64 oz. (8 hours only! 2/13 from 3-11 PM) $.99
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts 4 lb. bag $6.96
Chicken thighs, boneless, skinless, 3 lb. bag $5.49
Kroger smoked sausage or Kielbasa 16 oz. $2.00
Gallon milk, whole, 2%, 1%, skim $1.67
Kroger cheese 32 oz. block or shredded $4.99
Kroger tomato sauce 8 oz. $.20

Also here is a catalina offer going on:
General Mills (Betty Crocker) Fruit Shapes, Fruit By The Foot, Fruit Gushers, Fruit Roll-Ups, or Fruit Roll-Ups Fruit Stickerz
Buy (3) & get $1.50 OYNSO
Buy (4) & get $2.50 OYNSO
Buy (5) or more & get $3.50 OYNSO
Purchase between 1/30/09 – 2/22/09

They have a bunch of items that are "buy 10 save $3"...so you could buy 10 Fruit snacks
Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks, 4.5- 9 oz at $1.79 =$17.90 - $3 promotion $14.90 - $5 in coupons -if you have that many: Betty Crocker Fruit Roll-Ups Fruit Stickerz Fruit Flavored Snacks, any flavor box .50/1 (3-28-09) SS-2/1 = $9.90 -$3.50 catalina = $6.40 or .64 a piece.

The deal is a lot better if you break it up into 2 sets of 5, but then you would have to buy other items to get the "buy 10 save $3 promotion." It's too much work for me, but if you like fruit snacks this can be a screaming deal.

Price Sheet

At the end of January I was anxious to see how much I had spent on groceries. I mentioned before that I keep a price sheet with all my purchases detailed. Here is part of my January Price Sheet

You see that I I am fairly detailed on my list (date, store, description, etc). I added the category recently because it allowed me to sort my items better. (I could see how much I'd spent on meat, milk, etc.)

On my spreadsheet, when I click on the top of the "spent" column, it totals it for me, allowing me to see what I have spent overall. The sad truth, is that I spent WAY too much in January. I noticed I bought some good stuff, but seeing the totals has sobered me up a bit. (I'm too embarrassed to show you, I'd lose all credibility). Anyway, hopefully that gives you an example of what your spreadsheet can look like.

Good Deals this week 2/4-2/10

I meant to write more good deals last week, but never got around to it. Sorry about that.

Albertsons:
I don't see any good stock up prices this week. I'm not sure I'll even hit the store this week. Especially since I'm feeling guilty about how much I spent last month there.

I think you'll get your best deals combining the "double coupons" found on the front of the ad with your manufacturer's coupons.

They say: "Maximum value $1.00. Coupons valued at $1.01 or higher are not eligible for doubling. Offer does not apply to in-store, competitor, alcohol, tobacco, or FREE coupons. Total coupon redemption cannot exceed price of item. No cash refund. One double coupon per manufacturer's coupon. Four double coupons per family per shopping trip. Photocopies of this coupon are not accepted. Misredemption constitutes fraud."

So, to use these hand your cashier your manufacturer's coupon, let's say a $1.00 one, then give them the "double coupon" from the ad. You will save $2.00 on the item. There is a limit of 4 "double coupons" per shopping trip, but you could gather up a bunch of ads from your friends and neighbors and potentially save big. That is if you break up your double coupon usage into different shopping trips, which would take a bit of time.

Here are some Double coupon ideas:

Pepperidge Farm Goldfish crackers $1.50
Use coupon: $1.00/2 in-store/on package manufacturers coupon DOUBLED
Final price: .50 each

Dannon Frusion Smoothies 7 oz. 1.00
Use coupon: Dannon Frusion, any 7 oz. bottles $1/4 (2-28-09) NestleSS-1/4 DOUBLED
PLUS: Buy 5, get FREE Dannon La Creme yogurt 4 ct. (up to $2.49) with in-ad store coupon.
Final price: 5/3.00 + free Dannon 4 pack

Kellogg's Pop Tarts 21-22 oz. 2.50
Use coupon: Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts toaster pastries, any flavor 8 ct. or larger $1/2 (3-15-09) RP-1/18 DOUBLED
Final price: 1.50

Lipton Sides w/veggies 4-6.4 oz. 1.00
Use Coupon: Knorr Rice and Pasta Side Dishes, any .75/2 (4-12-09) RP-1/18 DOUBLED
Final price: 2/.50

M&M's premium 3.50
Use Coupon: M&M’s Premiums Chocolate Candies, any $1/1 (3-31-09) RP-2/1 DOUBLED
Final price: 1.50

Romano's Macaroni Grill restaurant favorites 8-18.2 oz. 2/7.00
Use (2) coupons: Romano’s Macaroni Grill Restaurant Favorites Dinner Kit, any flavor $1/1 (3-28-09) SS-2/1 DOUBLED
PLUS: Buy 2, get 2.00 off chicken instantly with in-ad store coupon.
Final price: 2/3.00 + 2.00 in free chicken.

L'Oreal Kids shampoo, conditioner, or 2 in 1 9 oz. 1.99
Use Coupon: L’Oréal Kids Product, any .75/1 (3-29-09) L’OrealRP-1/4 DOUBLED
Final price: .49

Revlon ColorSilk hair color 1.99
Use Coupon:Revlon ColorSilk Products, any $1/2 (2-15-09) SS-1/11 DOUBLED
Final price: .99

Quaker Simple Harvest bars 2.50
Use Coupon: Quaker Simple Harvest All Natural Multigrain Chewy Granola Bars, any box $1/1 (3-31-09) RP-2/1 DOUBLED
Final price: .50

Quaker True Delights 2.50
Use Coupon: Quaker True Delights Granola Bars $1/1 (2-28-09) L’OrealRP-1/4 DOUBLED
Final price: .50

Quaker Oatmeal Squares cereal 16 oz. 2.00
Use Coupon: Quaker Oatmeal Squares Cereal, any 16 oz. or larger .50/1 (3-31-09) L’OrealRP-1/4 DOUBLED
Final price: 1.00

PYP shopping List

At Smith's (or price match at Wal-mart)
Red Seedless Grapes .99 lb
Boneless Sirloin Pork Chops, super value pack 1.89 lb
Tyson Fresh Whole Chicken .59 lb
Mountain Dairy Gallon Milk 1.67

For my Local Friends:
Springville Reams through Saturday has:
Bananas $0.39/lb
Lemons & Limes 6/$1.00
Apples $0.69/lb
Green Onions $0.33 bunch
1 lb. Mini Carrots $0.89 bag
Hot House Tomatoes $0.39/lb
Mushrooms 8 oz. pkg. $0.99
Small Hass Avocados $0.59 ea
15 lb Bag Russet Potatoes $2.49
Red, Green, or Romaine Lettuce $0.69 ea
Red, Gold, Orange Bell Peppers 2/$0.89
Broccoli & Cauliflower $0.59/lb
Yellow Onions $0.25/lb
Fresh Express Salad 12 oz or Coleslaw 16oz $0.89 bag