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Thursday, October 21, 2010

Lowe's Ad

For those of you who have been reading this blog for a while, you know that I have never shopped at Lowe's. I do take the ad into Wal-Mart pretty regularly to price match certain items. Wal-Mart will price match other store ads...as long as it is for a dollar amount...no % off or Buy 1 Get 1 Free. They will also match a store brand product for Wal-Mart's store brand product.

Milk (gallon) $2.00
(Side note...I saw an ad for the Dallas/Ft. Worth area advertising milk for $0.99 a gallon. Sure would be nice! :)

Lowe's Sandwich White Bread $0.48
(This price is only good Friday the 22nd to Sunday the 24th.)

Red Ripe Tomatoes (4 pack) $0.99

Celery $0.69

Red Delicious Apples $0.78/lb.

Limes 12 for $1.00

Lemons 5 for $1.00

Grapefruit 3 for $0.99

Fresh Pineapple $2.00

Lettuce (Garden Fresh Romaine or Red/Green Leaf Lettuce) $0.98

Mini Peeled Carrots (1 lb. bag) $0.99

Grocery Shopping--October Week 3

I have to admit that I didn't do a whole lot of shopping this past week. I haven't been feeling the best, so I've been hanging around the house a lot. One of the GREAT things about stocking up on food when it is on sale is that you don't have a lot of grocery NEEDS each week. I focused this week on buying produce, eggs, and milk (plus a few freebies).

I bought everything pictured below and spent...



$17.46 and saved $21.35.

I bought:

15 cans of Contadina Tomato Sauce
4 Yakisoba Noodles
1 Fresh Express Strawberry Fields Salad Kit
1 Fresh Express Bagged Spinach
5 Vicks Cough Drops
2 Bumble Bee Tuna Pouches
Bananas (2 1/2 pounds)
White Seedless Grapes (2 pounds)
Strawberries (2 pounds)
2 gallons of Milk
3 dozen eggs
Apples (3 pounds)
3 Tomatoes
2 bottles of Gain Dish Soap

Totals for October:
Spent: $80.57
Saved: $345.60

How are you guys doing this month?

Albertsons Ad/Coupon Match Up (October 20 - 26)



Albertsons will:
-double coupons up to and including $0.50
-triple coupons up to and including $0.39
-only double/triple up to 4 like coupons per transaction
-accept TWO coupons during a Buy One Get One Sale (as long as each coupon is for $X.XX off ONE product)
-allow you to combine a manufacturer's coupon with a store coupon


FREE Gandy's Milk when you buy 3 select General Mills Cereals for $7.00(The FREE milk will come as a coupon for free milk on your next purchase)
Cereal Included:
Cheerios
Trix
Golden Grahams
Cocoa Puffs
Total
Kix
Oatmeal Crisp Raisin
Oatmeal Crisp Almond
Cinnamon Toast Crunch

-use coupon for $0.55 off Cinnamon Toast Crunch (found here)
-use coupon for $1.00 off 2 Select General Mills Cereals (Basic 4, Chex, Total Fiber One, Oatmeal Crisp)(found here)
-use coupon for $1.00 off 3 Select General Mills Cereals (Cheerios, Chex, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs, Etc.)(found here and in 9/12 and 10/3 General Mills Insert)

Final Price: Will Vary...as low as $5.35 (if you buy 3 boxes of Cinnamon Toast Crunch) for 3 boxes of cereal and one gallon of milk...around $1.33 per item

Hunt's Tomatoes $1.00
-use coupon for $0.45 off 3 Hunt's Canned Tomatoes (found in 10/3 SmartSource insert) (will be doubled)
Final Price: $2.10 for 3 (or $0.70 each)

Good Day Bread $0.69

Libby's Canned Vegetables $0.69

-use coupon for $0.50 off 2 Libby's Vegetables (found here)(will be doubled)
-use coupon for $1.00 off 3 Libby's Vegetables (found in 8/29 RedPlum insert)
Final Price: As low as $0.38 for 2 (or $0.19 each)

Always Save Apple Juice $0.99

Blue Bell Ice Cream $3.99

-use coupon for $1.00 off Blue Bell (found here)
Final Price: $2.99 (YUMMY!!)

Fresh Express Salad Blends Buy one Get one FREE

-use coupon for $0.75 off Fresh Express Salads (I've seen these as peelie coupons on numerous bags of Fresh Express products)
-use coupon for $0.55 off Fresh Express Product (found here)
Final Price: ???

Idahoan Potatoes $1.00

-use coupon for $1.00 off Idahoan Potatoes (found here)
Final Price: FREE

Yoplait Yogurt $0.50

-use coupon for $0.40 off 6 Yoplait Cups (found here and in 9/12 and 10/3 General Mills Inserts)(will be doubled)
-use coupon for $0.50 off 8 Yoplait Cups (found in 9/26 and 10/3 General Mills inserts)(will be doubled)
Final Price: As low as $2.20 for 6 (or $0.37 each)

Nature Valley Granola Bars $2.50

-use coupon for $0.50 off Nature Valley Granola Bars (found here) (will be doubled)
Final Price: $1.50

Nestle Carnation Evaporated Milk $1.00

-use coupon for $0.50 off 2 Nestle Evaporated Milk (found in 9/26 SmartSource insert and here) (will be doubled)
Final Price: $1.00 for 2 (or $0.50 each)

Del Monte Canned Fruit $1.25

-use coupon for $1.00 off 5 Del Monte Canned Fruits/Veggies (found in 9/19 RedPlum insert)
Final Price: $5.25 for 5 (or $1.05 each) (NOT a good deal in my opinion)

Shedd's Spread Country Crock $1.99

-use coupon for $0.30 off Shedd's Spread Country Crock (found in 9/26 RedPlum insert) (will be tripled)
-use coupon for $0.40 off Shedd's Spread Country Crock (found here)(will be doubled)
Final Price: As low as $1.09

Healthy Choice Frozen Entrees $2.00

-use coupon for $1.00 off 2 Healthy Choice Entrees (found in 10/17 SmartSource insert)
Final Price: $3.00 for 2 (or $1.50 each)

Totino' Party Pizza or Pizza Rolls $1.00

-use coupon for $0.50 off 4 Totino's Products (found in 10/17 SmartSource insert) (will be doubled)
-use coupon for $0.40 off 2 Totino's Pizza Rolls (found in 9/12 General Mills insert) (will be doubled)
Final Price: As low as $1.20 for 2 Pizza Rolls (or $0.60 each)

PF Chang's Dinner for Two $6.99

-use coupon for $2.00 off any PF Chang's Dinner (found in 9/12 RedPlum insert)
Final Price: $4.99

Chung's Egg Rolls $2.50

-use coupon for $0.35 off 1 Chung's product (found here) (will be tripled)
Final Price: $1.45

Ronzoni Heart Healthy Pasta $1.00

-use coupon for $1.00 off Ronzoni Healthy Harvest (found in 10/10 SmartSource insert) (You will need to check at the store if this is included in the sale)
Final Price: FREE

Chef Boyardee Canned Pasta $1.00

-use coupon for $0.75 off 2 Chef Boyardee products (found in 10/3 SmartSource insert)
Final Price: $1.25 for 2 (or $0.63 each)

Jell-O Instant Pudding $1.00

-use coupon for $0.50 off 2 Jell-O (found in 10/17 SmartSource insert) (will be doubled)
Final Price: $1.00 for 2 (or $0.50 each)

SoftSoap Hand Soap $1.00

-use coupon for $0.35 off Soft Soap (found in 10/3 SmartSource insert) (will be tripled)
Final Price: FREE

Dial Basics Bar Soap (3 pack) $1.00

-use coupon for $0.35 off Dial Bar Pack (found in 10/10 RedPlum insert) (will be tripled)
Final Price: FREE

Jazz Apples or Barlett Pears $0.99/lb.

Cucumbers or Green Onions $0.69 each


3 Day Sale (Friday October 22 - Sunday October 24)

Sanderson Farms Whole Fryers $0.59/lb. (limit 4)
-with $10.00 additional purchase

Sweet Strawberries $2.00/lb.

Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite (6 pack bottles) 5 for $10.88 (when you buy 5)

Tide Laundry Detergent (63-80 load) $9.99

-use coupon for $1.00 off Tide (found in 9/26 Proctor and Gamble insert)
Final Price: $8.99

Quilted Northern (12 double roll) $5.99

-use coupon for $0.50 off Quilted Northern (found here) (will be doubled)
Final Price: $4.99

Brawny Paper Towels $5.99

-use coupon for $0.50 off Brawny Paper Towels (found in 10/10 RedPlum insert) (will be doubled)
Final Price: $4.99

HEB Ad/Coupon Match Ups (October 20 - 26)


MEAL DEAL:

BUY:
Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunchmeat
-use coupon for $1.00 off Oscar Mayer Lunchmeat (found here)
Oscar Mayer Beef, Cheese, or Fat Free Franks
-use coupon for $1.00 off 2 Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs (found in 9/26 SmartSource insert)
GET FREE:
HEB Thin or Ridged Potato Chips
Kraft Natural Shredded or Chunk Cheese, or Kraft Natural Shredded Cheese with a Touch of Philly
Planters Flavor Grove
Jell-O Gelatin
That's a SAVINGS of $6.47 BEFORE coupons!

COMBO LOCOS:

BUY:
Quilted Northern Bath Tissue (12 double rolls)
-use coupon for $0.50 off Quilted Northern (found here)
GET FREE:
Brawny Print Paper Towels (2 big rolls)
That's a SAVINGS of $3.64 BEFORE coupons!

BUY:

3 Tombstone Pizzas
GET FREE:
Wonka or Nestle Big Bag Candy
That's a SAVINGS of $7.00!

BUY:
Vlasic Hamburger Chips
-use coupon for $0.55 off Vlasic Pickles (found here and in 6/27 SmartSource insert)
GET FREE:
McCormick Grill Mates Seasoning
Bumble Bee Chunk Light Tuna
That's a SAVINGS of $2.43 BEFORE coupons!

BUY:
Oscar Mayer Carving Board Lunchmeat
-use coupon for $1.00 off Oscar Mayer Carving Board Meat (found here)
GET FREE:
Stove Top Stuffing Mix
That's a SAVINGS of $1.89 BEFORE coupons!

BUY:
Tyson Any'tizers, Chicken Strips of Chicken Breast Fillets
-use coupon for $1.00 off Tyson Any'tizers (found in 10/10 SmartSource insert)
-use coupon for $1.00 off Tyson Frozen Chicken (found in 10/10 SmartSource insert)
GET FREE:
Red Barn Pan Pizza or Pasta Meal
That's a SAVINGS of $4.98 BEFORE coupons!

BUY:
Gorton's Fish Sticks, Fillets, or Popcorn Shrimp
-use coupon for $1.00 off Gorton's Grilled Item (found here and in 9/12 SmartSource insert) (Note...these coupons are for GRILLED items, you will need to check at your store to see if the GRILLED items are included in this deal!)
GET FREE:
Pepperidge Farm Garlic Texas Toast
Heinz Ketchup
That's a SAVINGS of $4.73 BEFORE coupons!

BUY:
HEB Fully Cooked Crispy Chicken Strips
GET FREE:
HEBuddy Chicken Breast Nuggets


BUY:
Fritos Original Scoops Corn Chips
GET FREE:
HEB Texas Dippers Corn Chips

BUY:
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
-use coupon for $1.00 off 3 Select Kellogg's Cereals (found in 10/17 RedPlum insert)
GET FREE:
HEB Frosted Flakes Cereal

BUY:
2 Kellogg's Pop-Tarts (12 ct.)
-use coupon for $1.00 off 3 Pop-Tarts (found here and in 8/29 SmartSource insert)
GET FREE:
HEB Milk (1/2 gallon)

BUY:
2 Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers
-use coupon for $0.50 off 2 Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers (found here and in 10/3 General Mills Insert
GET 3rd FREE!

BUY:
2 McCormick Grinders
GET 3rd FREE!

BUY:
Hill Country Fare Deli Style Assorted Gelatin Desserts
GET FREE:
Winky Gel Bites

BUY:
Bagels (5 ct. from the bakery)
GET FREE:
HEB Cream Cheese

BUY:
4 Nestle 8 pack Candy Bars
GET 5th FREE!

BUY:
HEB Baby Spinach, Baby Spring Mix, or Baby Spinach & Spring Mix (look for items marked down for Quick Sale)
GET FREE:
2 HEB Sparkling Naturally Flavored Waters

BUY:
T-fal Aluminum Non-Stick Jumbo Cooker with Glass Lid
GET FREE:
Hill Country Fare Chicken Thighs
HEB Soft Drink
Simply Mashed Potatoes or Simply Macaroni and Cheese
Bush's Best Pinto Beans

BUY:
Energizer Max Batteries
-use coupon for $1.00 off Energizer Batteries (found in 9/12 and 10/3 SmartSource inserts)
GET FREE:
Hill Country Fare Overwrap Thick Crust Pizza

BUY:
Right Guard Total Defense 5 Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick of Gel
-use coupon for $1.50 off Right Guard Deodorant (found here)
-use coupon for $1.50 off 2 Right Guard or Dry Idea Deodorants (found in 8/15 RedPlum insert)
GET 2nd FREE!

BUY:
Glass Plus Trigger Cleaner
-use coupon for $0.50 off any Glass Plus Product (found here)
GET 2nd FREE!

BUY:
any Mascara (valued at $5.00 or more)
-use coupon for $1.00 off Maybelline New York Magazine (found in 10/10 RedPlum insert)
-use coupon for $1.00 off Rimmel Product (found in 10/17 RedPlum insert)
GET FREE:
Hill Country Essentials Eye Make-Up Remover Cleansing Towelettes

BUY:
Aussie Shampoo or Conditioner
-use coupon for $1.00 off Aussie or Herbal Essence Product (found in 9/12 SmartSource insert)
-use coupon for $1.00 off 2 Aussie or Herbal Essence Products (found in 10/10 Proctor and Gamble insert)
GET FREE:
Aussie Hairspray

BUY:
2 L'il Critters Gummy Vites
GET 3rd FREE!

BUY:
Boost High Protein Ready to Drink Shakes (6 ct.)
-use coupon for $1.50 off Boost Product (found in 10/17 RedPlum insert)
GET FREE:
Boost High Protein Chocolate Powder

BUY:
HEB Baby Regular or Supreme Fit Jumbo Diapers
GET FREE:
Sassy Disposable Diaper Sacks

BUY:
Dial or Dial for Men Body Wash
-use coupon for $1.00 off 2 Dial Body Washes (found in 10/10 RedPlum insert)
GET FREE:
Dial Liquid Soap

BUY:
Hill Country Essentials Matrix or Mystique Disposable Razors
GET FREE:
Hill Country Essentials Shave Gel or Shave Cream

BUY:
HEB New Day or Reliance Incontinence Product
GET FREE:
Fresh'N Up Personal Washcloths

BUY:
3 Gerber Lil' Entrees or Healthy Meals
-If you have young children then there's a good possibility that you've received Gerber coupons in the mail for these products.
GET 4th FREE!

BUY:
Enfamil Premium Infant Powder Formula or Gentlease
-use coupon for $2.00 off Enfamil (found in 10/10 SmartSource insert)
GET FREE:
Munchkin Jumbo Pack Diapers

OTHER DEALS:

HEB Flavored Tortilla Chips 3 for $5.00

Boston Butt Pork Roast (bone in) $0.97/lb.
(I think this is a GREAT price for Pork Roast!)

Hill Country Fare Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs $0.97/lb.

Wrigleys' Multi-Pack Gum $0.99 (with in store coupon)


Simply Orange or Lemonade $1.00
-use coupon for $1.00 off Simply Juices (found here)
Final Price: FREE

Fuji or Gala Apples $0.98/lb.

Red Delicious Apples $2.47/3 lb. bag (around $0.82/lb.)
Sorry for the lack of posts over the last few days. On Sunday I started feeling sick and haven't had the energy to do much of anything. I'm finally starting to feel like my normal self today, so I'll try to get the HEB and Albertsons ad match ups done when I lay my little guy down for his nap. Hope you are all doing well!

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

FREE at Albertsons

I just wanted to point out a few items that are FREE at Albertsons if you have the right coupons.

Mentos Gum on sale for $1.00
-use coupon for $1.00 off Mentos Gum (found in 10/3 SmartSource insert)
Final Price: FREE

Betty Crocker Pouch Potatoes on sale for $0.79

-use coupon for $0.40 off Betty Crocker Potatoes (found in 9/12 SmartSource insert) (will be doubled)
Final Price: FREE

Marcal Small Steps Paper Towels, Tissues, Toilet Paper on sale for $1.00

-use coupon for FREE or $1.00 off select Marcal Products (found in 10/10 SmartSource insert)
Final Price: FREE

Idahoan Potatoes $1.00
-use coupon for $1.00 off Idahoan Potatoes (found here)
Final Price: FREE

I'm sure that there are probably other unadvertised deals that will get you FREE items, but wanted to point a few out that I saw when I ran by there today.