Albertsons Post Sale

Post cereal $1.57 each when you buy 2
Honey Bunches of Oats 13-18 oz.
Raisin Bran 20 oz.
Shredded Wheat 13-20 oz.
Post Selects 13-16 oz.
Grape Nuts 24 oz.

Additional Catalina - Voucher will print after you pay
Buy any Post cereal (10 oz or larger) during purchase dates and save up to $5 off your next order
buy 3 get $2 off
buy 4 Get $3 off
buy 5 or more and get $5 off
Between 3/27/09 and 4/19/09

So you'll need to buy 6 in a transaction. You'll pay $9.42, and get a $5 Catalina voucher off your next shopping order. That's $.74 a box WITHOUT coupons.

Use one of these coupons from your Sunday inserts:
Post Selects Cereals, any $1/2 (4-12-09) SS-3/1
Post Shredded Wheat, Raisin Bran, Grape-Nuts Nuggets or Flakes, any 10 oz. or larger boxes $1/2 (5-10-09) SS-3/29
Final price on these varieties...... .24 a box!

Or...print this coupon:

Post Trail Mix Crunch: $2 off 1
This variety will be free after coupon/instant discount/Catalina.

Albertsons 3/25-3/31

Just a couple things stick out to me:

Kellogg's cereal - MiniWheats, Crispix, Corn Pops, or Rice Krispies 12-18 oz. are a $1.67. They were cheaper this last week, but you had to buy 10, and I only had 5 coupons so I didn't end up getting any. If I buy them this week I'll get some FREE milk with 'em with this Extra promo: Buy 7, get 3 gallons of milk FREE. Buy 5, get 2 gallons FREE. Buy 3, get 1 gallon FREE. Voucher will print at checkout, valid on your NEXT shopping trip. Use this coupon: Kellogg’s Cereal, any flavor 10 oz. or larger .70/1 (4-5-09) RP-2/22 to get them for $.97

Kraft macaroni & cheese 7.25 oz. Limit 6 $.49 with the in-ad store coupon. My kids prefer home-made, but it would be nice to have a couple in the pantry.

Carolina smoked white turkey or Hormel cooked ham - Service deli $2.88/lb. For my SF friends at the deli they have coupons for $.55 off each lb of Carolina smoked turkey, plus a mail in rebate form where you save $5 on 3 lbs of turkey or $10 on 5 lbs of turkey. I'm planning on buying 5 lbs (separated into 1 lb increments) then using 5 coupons and mailing the receipt in for a rebate (2.88 x 5 - (.55x5) )= $11.65 minus $10 rebate TOTAL $1.65...hopefully it is decent turkey, I'll sample it before buying because there is nothing worse than rubbery turkey even if it is cheap.
EDITED TO ADD: Some people have said that the rebate isn't good on the sale turkey...read the terms of the rebate first

There are a bunch of Kraft products on sale...buy $10 worth and save $3.

Jell-O pudding .9-3.9 oz. $1.00, $.70 after promo, plus use this printable: $1.00/3 and one half gallon of milk or largerfrom Group B to get 'em for cheaper (though you have to buy milk)

Kraft chunk or shredded cheese 6-8 oz. $2.50 after promo $1.75 if you buy the 2% variety you can save more:
Buy 2 & get $1 OYNSO (that means On Your Next Shopping Order)
Buy 3 & get $2 OYNSO
Buy 4 or more & get $3 OYNSO
Ends 3/29

So if you bought 4 it takes the price down to $1.00 a piece

Nabisco 100 calorie packs 4.4-8.8 oz. $2.50 after promo $1.75. Use coupon: Planters Big Nut Bars, 100 Calorie Pack Honey Maid Delight Bars, or 100 Calorie Pack Chewy Granola Bars, box .75/1 (4-30-09) SS-2/22 to get them for $1.00

Nabisco crackers 6.5-16 oz. (Ritz, Wheat Thins, or Triscuit) $2.50. After promo $1.75. Use coupon: Nabisco Ritz, Wheat Thins or Triscuit, any varieties $2/2 (3-31-09) SS-1/25 to get them for $.75.

Taco Bell salsa 16 oz. $1.00 after promo $.70 (I paid $.90 for this the other day).

Rumor is that the "Sunday Double coupons" are going to be a regular thing so I may wait until Monday to shop, just in case those come out again.

Produce Deals this week (through the 28th)

Here is the Buy Low Ad for the week

Springville Reams:
Asparagus $.99/lb
Potatoes - Russet $.99/5lbs
Fresh Express Spinach $.99/9 oz
Apples - Large Braeburns, Jonagold, Cameos, Granny, Red or Golden $.69/lb
Artichokes $.99/ea
Navel Oranges $.29/lb
Roma Tomatoes $.69/lb
Fresh Express Cole Slaw $.99/16oz
Fresh Express Tossed Salad $.99/12 oz
Peppers - Green Bell $.39/ea
Zucchini $.69/lb
Carrots $.99/2lbs
Grapefruit - Small Texas Pink $.29/ea
Onions - Medium Yellow $.29/lb
Kiwi $.19/ea

Albertsons Double Coupons

In today's paper in the Albertsons ad there were 4 coupons that will double any manufacturer's coupon (up to $1). Last week my Albertsons let me do different transactions so that I could use the 9 "double" coupons I had, ask Customer Service what their policy is.

Some things to use your "double" coupons on:

Tree Top Trim juice blends 46 oz. 2.50
Tree Top trim, 46 oz. $1/1 (3-31-09) SS-1/4
Final price after doubled coupon: .50

Lysol sanitizing wipes 80 ct. B1G1FREE
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes, any $1/1 (5-11-09) SS-3/15
Final price after 2 doubled coupons: 2/3.29

Quaker Quakes $1/1-reg price $1.99=free
Pringles $1 off 2-sale price $1 each=2 free
Dentyne gum .75/1-reg price $1.39=free
Activia 4 pack yogurt $1/1 $2=free
McCormick grinders 2/$4. Double the $1/1 cpn (McCormick) and it will be FREE. They have black pepper, sea salt, cinnamon and sugar, and many others.

Or if you're going to buy Kelloggs cereal use the three "double" coupons to save even more.

Some other goodies:
Boneless beef round rump roast $1.99 lb.
Albertsons cheese 2 lb. $3.99
Kellogg's cereal 9-21.5 oz. $2.50, buy 10 and save $10
Use coupon: Kellogg’s Cereal, any flavor 10 oz. or larger .70/1 (4-5-09) RP-2/22
Kellogg’s Jumbo Multi-Grain Krispies, Raisin Bran Extra!, Mini-Wheats Little Bites, Special K Blueberry, or Disney Hannah Montana Cereal, any flavor 11.2 oz. or larger $1/1 (4-5-09) RP-2/22
to get 'em for $.80 and $.50

Savvy Shopper Videos

I'm a Pinching Your Pennies girl through and through, but occasionally I see what the savvy shopper from the Daily Herald is up to. On her site savvy shopper deals she has 3 videos that I thought were great.

The first is 19 minutes long and is an overview of how you save money by combining coupons with sales. The 2nd video is 7 minutes long and talks about her method of organizing coupons (binder method). The 3rd video talks about her website, savvyshopperdeals.com . I highly recommend the first video to anyone interested in learning couponing practices, vocabulary, and a few tricks of the trade.

I'm feeling GREAT now!

My fruit basket is full, I had two delicious meals this weekend, and I'm ready to face the scary grocery store world once again.

Have you checked out Buy Low in Provo? I wish I lived closer. They have some fantastic deals. Has anyone tried price matching them at Walmart?Ad


Springville Reams through 3/21
Asparagus $.99/lb
Grape Tomatoes $.79/cup
Broccoli $.69/lb
Cantaloupe $.39/lb
Cucumbers $.33/ea
Grapes - Red and Green Seedless $.99/lb
Green Onions $.33/bunch
Honeydew $.39/lb
Iceberg Lettuce $.79/ea
Mushrooms - Cello Sliced or Whole $.99/8 oz
Leaf Lettuce - Reg & Green $.69/ea
Apples - Small Pinklady, Fuji or Gala $.69/lb
Avocados - Small Hass $.50/ea
Celery $.69/lb

Albertsons through 3/17
Yesterday there were 3 "double" coupons in the paper. In the Daily Herald they were on A6, DesNews A9, and SLtrib A7. You can use 3 (maybe 4 depending on the store) per visit. With them you get a manufacturers coupon doubled (a $1.00 coupon will be doubled to $2.00, $.50 coupon to a $1.00).
I haven't hit the sale this week, but I'm planning on buying:
Green seedless grapes .99 lb.
Milk, gallon 2%, 1%, or skim (First 3) $1.67
Hershey's or Cadbury candy 3.5-20 oz. Extra Dark or Cacao Reserve $1.25 use coupon:Hershey’s Extra Dark Bar or Bag, or any Cacao Reserve by Hershey’s item, 3.5 oz. or larger $1/1 (3-31-09) SS-1/25 to get them for $.25
Whopper's and Robin Eggs Easter candy 10 oz. $1.00 use coupon: $1.50/3 printable to get them for $.50
Shoppers Value bath tissue 12 double rolls Limit 4 $3.99 (Requires in-ad store coupon)
3 Purex laundry detergent 24-32 load or fabric softener 44 oz. 3/10.00 Use $3.00/3 in-ad store coupon and 3 manufacturers coupon: Purex Ultra Concentrate or Natural Elements liquid laundry detergent, any bottle .35/1 (5-1-09) SS-3/8 to get them 3/$5.95.
2 Lysol spray 12.5 oz. 2/$7.98 Use $3.00/2 in-ad store coupon and 2 manufacturers coupon: Lysol Disinfectant Spray, any 12 oz. or larger $2/1 (3-30-09) SS-2/1 to get them 2/$.98.

There is also a Kraft deal-Save $10 wyb $25 of stuff
There is a catalina offer on Kraft 2% cheese, so I'm going to buy 4 blocks/bags of cheese (to get $3 off). They are $2 each, minus Kraft promo, minus catalina = $.45 a piece
some Taco Bell Salsas $1.50 after Kraft promo $.90
A couple boxes of Nabisco Wheat Thins or Triscuit $2.50 after promo and this coupon: Nabisco Ritz, Wheat Thins or Triscuit, any varieties $2/2 (3-31-09) SS-1/25 they will be $.50

I might get these and use them with my double coupons:
Planters Mr. Peanut Big Bars multipack or HoneyMaid Delight bars 2.50/1.50
Planters Big Nut Bars, 100 Calorie Pack Honey Maid Delight Bars, or 100 Calorie Pack Chewy Granola Bars, box .75/1 (4-30-09) SS-2/22
Final price after doubled coupon: FREE

South Beach Fiber Fit bars or Diet 100 calorie snack bars 6.15-8.4 oz. or South Beach cereal or Live Active bars 6.15 oz. 2.50/1.50
South Beach Living Fiber Fit Granola Bars, High Protein Cereal Bars, Sweet Nut Creations Bars or 100 Calorie Snack Bars, any box $1/1 (3-31-09) SS-2/8
Final price after doubled coupon: FREE

I've Been Suffering from Grocery Depression

It been a tough couple weeks. I'm going through a cycle of: there is nothing to eat, I hate everything I'm serving, I don't want to cook, I don't want to go shopping, there is nothing to eat. Of course we haven't starved. We've got a wide range of frozen meat, breads, soups, and beans on hand. Our produce supply though, is suffering.




Tomorrow, I have nothing going on so I'm determined to get to the store.

Macey's Case Lot Sale 3/4-3/10

Buy what you can of stuff you need:
Some good prices-
Dole 100% Juice, 12 oz. frozen pineapple or orange blend (Case of 24 = $24.00) $1.00 each
Suave Shampoo or Conditioner, 15 oz. assorted (Case of 6 = $4.62)$.77, use coupon:Suave Hair Care, any .50/2 (4-5-09) RP-1/11 to get them for $.52 ea
Suave Shampoo or Conditioner, 15 oz. assorted (Case of 6 = $4.62)$.77, use coupon:Suave Shampoo, Conditioner or Hairspray, any $1/2 (5-24-09) RP-3/1 to get them for $.27 ea
Suave Shampoo or Conditioner, 15 oz. assorted (Case of 6 = $4.62) $.77, use coupon:Suave Shampoo, Conditioner or Hairspray, any $1.75/3 (5-24-09) RP-3/1 to get them for $.19 ea
Western Family Apple Sauce, 15 oz. (Case of 24 = $14.16) $.59 each
Western Family Gelatin, .44-3 oz. (Case of 24 = $9.48)$.40 each
Western Family Instant Pudding, 1.24-4 oz. (Case of 24 = $10.56)$.44 each
Western Family Orange Juice, 12 oz. frozen (Case of 24 = $30.00)$1.25 each
Western Family Pancake Syrup, 128 oz. imitation maple (Case of 4 = $22.68) $5.67
Western Family Paper Towels, 15 roll $7.99
Western Family Premium Drinking Water, 24 pk half liter bottles $2.99
Western Family Refried Beans, 16 oz. (Case of 24 = $16.56) $.69
Western Family Table Salt, 26 oz. plain or iodized (Case of 24 = $10.08)$.42
Western Family Tomato Juice, Vegetable Cocktail or Apricot Nectar, 46 oz. (Case of 12 = $11.88) $.99
Western Family Tomato Sauce, 8 oz. regular (Case of 48 = $12.00)$.25
Western Family Tomatoes, 14.5-15 oz. can (Case of 24 = $14.16) $.59
Food Storage Bucket, 5 gallon with lid $3.99
Harvest King All Purpose or Unbleached Flour, 50 lb. bag $12.99

According to this blog iprepare the following are good deals too:

*The Country Cream milk is a great price ($9.99) for this brand! I haven't seen it this low for several years. It is usually $13.99 to $16.99.

*I think the SAF yeast is actually $2.50 not $5.00.

*The 50 gallon Water Barrels are a good price at $39.99. I've purchased some with a group order at $34.99. Maceys had them several years ago for $36.99. So I think the water barrels are a four *star* rating.

*The 45 lb. *buckets* of hard red/white wheat are also at least a four *star* rating. You can buy bags for less, but if you want buckets this is a pretty good deal. $16.99 would be a five *star* deal.

February Totals are In

This is how my price sheet looked this month:

Google Document

I read a blog where a lady only spends $60 a week. I spent $69 a week this month, better than last month, but there is room for improvement still :)

Completely Free Stuff

Here are some goodies that I got completely free in February.

From Walmart-


How did I do this? The following coupons come out fairly regularly and with them I know I can get the items free at Walmart. When I see them in the inserts I set them aside so that I can redeem them whenever I make it to that store (which isn't very often).
*The 3 oz Suave lotion is $.97, so use these coupons:
Suave Lotion, any $1/1 (4-5-09) RP-1/11
Suave Moisturizer, any $1/1 (3-8-09) RP-12/14
* The Johnson Buddie bars are $.97, so use this coupon:
Johnson’s Baby product or Johnson’s Buddies product, any excluding trial sizes $1/1 (3-31-09) RP-1/4
* The 10 pack of Schick razors are $1.97, so use this coupon:
Schick Disposable Razor, any $2/1 (3-22-09) SS-2/8
* The Shout wipes are $.97 in the travel/trial size section, so I used a printable coupon for $1 off 1

From Walgreens-

How did I do this? Each month Walgreens offers a few items that are "free after rebate." You buy the items, fill out a form online, and then they will send you a rebate check or a Walgreens giftcard (which is the way to go, since you get a 10% bonus for doing this). This month I got: Revlon foundation and lip gloss, cough medicine, and contact solution. There were more items available for rebate, but they were out of stock. The beauty is that you can use coupons on these items, and still get the full amount back on the rebate. I used 2- $1 coupons on the make-up so I essentially got paid to get these items. The Excedrin was $1.99, and if you bought 1 you got a coupon for $1 off your next order (register rewards or "catalina"). I used a $1 off manufacturer's coupon to make this item free. The candy bars were b1g1 free, and with my b1g1 free manufacturers' coupons they rang up free. The Reynolds foil was on special for $.89, and I had $1 off manufacturers coupons.

You can find a weekly list for Walgreens on Pinching Your Pennies, in the "screaming deals around town" forum.