Albertsons Ad/Coupon Match Up (September 15 - 21)

It looks like it is the week of the Buy one Get one FREE sales! Remember at Albertsons if there is a Buy one Get one FREE sale, you are allowed to use TWO coupons...one for the item you buy and one for the item you get FREE. Albertsons will also triple coupons with a value up to and including $0.39, and will double coupons with a value up to and including $0.50. All final prices that I will be calculating will be based on the assumption that you use TWO coupons for the Buy one Get one FREE sales. I will only be listing the items from the ad that have coupons available to use with them, or ones that seem like a pretty good deal even without the use of coupons. Of course, you should always look through the ad to see if there is something that I've missed, or something that you think is a good deal! I put the deals that I think are definite stock up prices in bold. Remember that this might be different for your family and your budget...this is just a guideline for those of you who are just starting out!

BUY ONE GET ONE FREE SALES:

Sara Lee Classic White Bread $2.49
Final Cost: $2.49 for two (or $1.25 each)

Red Baron Pizza $5.49
-There is a coupon for $1.00 off Red Baron Pan Pizza (found in 8/29 SmartSource insert), but I do not think that the Pan Pizza is included in this sale. You might want to take this coupon just in case.
Final Cost: $5.49 for two (or $2.75 each)
If Pan Pizza is included, final cost will be $3.49 for two (or $1.75 each)

State Fair Corn Dogs $3.99
-use coupon for $1.00 off State Fair Corn Dogs (found in 9/12 RedPlum insert and here)
Final Cost: $1.99 for two (or $1.00 each)

Keebler Chips Deluxe Cookies $4.19
-use coupon for $1.00 off two Keebler Cookies (found in 8/15 RedPlum insert)
Final Cost: $3.19 for two (or $1.60 each)

Dannon Yogurt $0.69
-use coupon for $0.40 off any 6 Dannon Fruit on the Bottom Cups (found here)(will be doubled)
Final Cost: $1.27 for 6 yogurt cups (or $0.21 each)

P.F. Chang's Meals for 2 $9.99
-use coupon for $2.00 off P.F. Chang's Meals for 2 (found in 9/12 RedPlum insert)
Final Cost: $5.99 for two (or $3.00 each)

Blue Bell Ice Cream and Novelties $6.39
-use coupon for $1.00 off Blue Bell Ice Cream (found here)
Final Cost: $4.39 for two (or $2.20 each)

Campbell's Select Soups $2.69
-use coupon for $0.50 off two Campbell's Select Soups (found in 9/12 SmartSource insert) (will be doubled)
Final Cost: $1.69 for two (or $0.85 each)

Nestle Nesquik Milk (Single Serve) $1.49
-use coupon for $0.50 off one Nestle Nesquik Milk (found in 8/1 RedPlum insert) (will be doubled)
-use coupon for $1.00 off two Nestle Nesquik Milk (found in 8/1 RedPlum insert)
Final Cost: 2 for FREE (if you use 2 $0.50 coupons), or $0.49 for 2 (or $0.25 each) (if you use $1.00 off 2 coupon)

Contessa Dinner Entrees $8.69
-There is a coupon for $1.50 off Contessa MicroSteam or On the Stove Meals (found in 6/20 RedPlum insert), but I am not sure if the MicroSteam meals are included in the sale.
Final Cost (if you are able to use coupon): $5.69 for two (or $2.85 each)

Chung's Chinese Entrees $5.99
-use coupon for $0.35 off Chung's Chinese Entrees (found here) (will be tripled)
Final Cost: $3.89 for two (or $1.95 each)

Dannon Danimals $2.79
-use coupon for $1.00 off Dannon Danimals Crush Cups/Smoothies (found in 9/12 SmartSource insert)
Final Cost: $0.79 for two (or $0.40 each)
$0.79 will be the cost of 8 Danimals Crush Cups (less than $0.10 each) or 12 Danimals Smoothies (around $0.06 each)

Dan-o-nino Yogurt Cups $2.79
-use coupon for $0.50 off one Dan-o-nino (found in 9/12 SmartSource insert) (will be doubled)
Final Cost: $0.79 for two (or $0.40 each)
$0.79 will be for 12 Dan-o-nino yougurt cups (around $0.06 each)

Dannon Activia $2.99
-use coupon for $0.75 off Activia yogurt (found here)
-use coupon for $1.00 off 2 Activia products (found in 9/12 SmartSource insert)
Final Cost: As low as $1.49 for two (or $0.75 each)

Laughing Cow Cheese Wedges $4.99
-use coupon for $1.00 off Laughing Cow Cheese Wedges (found in 8/15 SmartSource insert)
Final Cost: $2.99 for two (or $1.50 each)

Oscar Mayer Cold Cuts $4.99
-use coupon for $1.00 off two (found here)
Final Cost: $3.99 for two (or $2.00 each)

Select Albertsons and Skinner Pasta $1.29
Final Cost: $1.29 for two (or $0.65 each)

Albertsons White or Brown Rice (2 lb. bag) $1.99
Final Cost: $1.99 for two (or $1.00 each)

Gain Dish Detergent $0.99
-use coupon for $1.00 off Gain (found in 8/29 Proctor and Gamble insert
Final Cost: 2 for FREE

Rubbermaid (Entire Line) Prices vary
-use coupon for $1.00 off two Rubbermaid Take Alongs (found in 8/1 SmartSource insert)
-use coupon for $1.00 off one Rubbermaid Easy Find Lids Containers (found here)
Final Cost: Will Vary

Vitamins (Entire Line) Prices Vary
-use coupon for $1.00 off Flintstones vitamins (found in 7/25 RedPlum insert)
-use coupon for $3.00 off Flintstones Vitamins AND One a Day (found in 7/25 RedPlum insert)
-use coupon for $2.00 off Centrum Vitamins (found in 9/12 RedPlum insert)

PRODUCE BUY ONE GET ONE FREE SALES:

Fresh Express Bagged Salad (Select varieties) $2.99
Final Cost: $2.99 for two (or $1.50 each)

Large Cantaloupe $2.99
Final Cost: $2.99 for two (or $1.50 each)

Cauliflower $2.99
Final Cost: $2.99 for two (or $1.50 each)

Vine Ripe Tomatoes (4 pack) $2.99
Final Cost: $2.99 for two (or $1.50 each)

Medium Yellow Onions (3 lb. bag) $2.99
Final Cost: $2.99 for two (or $1.50 each)

Hass Avocadoes $1.99
Final Cost: $1.99 for two (or $1.00 each)

Strawberries (1 lb.) $3.99
Final Cost: $3.99 for two lbs. (or $2.00/lb.)

Driscoll Raspberries (6 oz.) $3.99
Final Cost: $3.99 for 2 6 oz. containers (or $2.00 each)

MEAT BUY ONE GET ONE FREE SALES:

Albertsons Fresh 80% Lean Ground Beef

Albertsons USDA Choice Beef Boneless Petite Steak

Boneless Skinless Fryer Breast or Tenders

Albertsons USDA Choice Beef Bottom Round Steak or Eye of Round Steak

Albertsons USDA Choice Beef Extra Lean or Tenderized Beef

Albertsons Fresh Cut Bone-In or Boneless Pork Loin Chops

Honesuckle White 93% Lean Ground Turkey

OTHER DEALS--NOT BUY ONE GET ONE FREE SALES:

Green Giant Vegetables $0.49 each (limit 12)

Progresso Calssic Soups $0.99 each
-use coupon for $1.00 off four (found in 9/12 General Mills Coupon insert and here)
Final Cost: $2.96 for four (or $0.74 each)

Gold Medal Flour $0.99

Nature Valley Granola Bars $2.50
-use coupon for $0.50 off one (found here)(will be doubled)
Final Cost: $1.50

Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers $1.67
-use coupon for $0.50 off two (found here) (will be doubled)
Final Cost: $2.34 for two (or $1.17 each)

Pillsbury Toaster Strudel $1.67
-use coupon for $0.35 off Toaster Strudel (found in 9/12 General Mills Coupon book) (will be tripled)
-use coupon for $0.50 off two Toaster Strudels (found in 9/12 General Mills Coupon Book)(will be doubled)
Final Cost: As low as $0.62

Select General Mills Cereal $1.67
-use coupon for $0.55 off one Cheerios (found here)
-use coupon for $1.00 off three select General Mills cereals (found in 9/12 General Mills Coupon book)
-use coupon for $1.00 off two select General Mills cereals (found in 8/22 SmartSource insert)
Final Cost: As low as $1.12

Select General Mills Fruit Snacks $1.67
-use coupon for $0.50 off two Fruit Snacks (found in 9/12 General Mills Coupon book and here)(will be doubled)
Final Cost: $2.34 for two (or $1.17 each)

Albertsons--TWO FREE Bottles of Gain Dish Washing Detergent

I sure hope you haven't used all of your coupons for $1.00 off Gain Dish Washing Soap (found in 8/29 Proctor and Gamble insert)! I was tempted to use them to get a FREE bottle of Dish Soap at Wal-Mart, but I'm glad I waited because this week you can use one coupon to get TWO FREE bottles at Albertsons.

Buy 2 Gain Dish Soaps $0.99 each (on sale Buy one Get one FREE)
-use 1 coupon for $1.00 off Gain Dish Soap (found in 8/29 Proctor and Gamble insert)
Final Cost: 2 for FREE!!

This coupon will beep since it is $0.01 more than the purchase amount. Your cashier will need to manually enter in the coupon with a value of $0.99.

More Albertsons deals to come...I'm just starting to work on the ad/coupon match up now!

FREE Sample of Quaker Life Soft Baked Bars

Go here to request your sample of Quaker Life Soft Baked Bars. You'll be able to choose between Banana Walnut Bread and Cinnamon Roll Raisin Pecan. They both sound delicious, but I chose the Banana Walnut Bread Bar.

Thanks Money Saving Mom!

Coupon for FREE Pringles Xtreme

Go here to request a coupon for a FREE can of Pringles Xtreme! Once you fill in your mailing information you should get confirmation saying you will receive your coupon in the mail in 4 to 6 weeks. If you are interested in this coupon then I'd go ahead and request it because it probably won't be available for long!

Thanks Addicted to Saving!

Not the Best HEB Trip (September 14)

I had several coupons that were getting close to expiring, so I decided to run into HEB and see if I could find any good deals. I bought several items that I normally wouldn't purchase (Go-Gurt and Toaster Strudels), but my older boys have been asking to have them in their school lunches so I decided to surprise them! I bought everything pictured below and spent...




$14.68, and I saved $41.01!

2 HEB Split Top Bread (Clearance priced at $0.50 each)

5 Kraft Shredded Cheese ($2.00 each)
-used coupon for $5.00 off 5 Kraft Cheese Items (found here)

5 Wolf Brand Chili ($1.30 each)
-used HEB coupon for FREE Chili when you buy Kraft Cheese

5 HEB Corn Chips ($2.00 each)
-used HEB coupon for FREE Corn Chips when you buy Kraft Cheese

4 Yoplait Go-Gurt ($2.26 each)
-used 2 coupons for $1.00 off 2 Go-Gurts (found in 9/12 General Mills Coupon insert))

4 Toaster Strudels ($1.88 each)
-used HEB coupon for FREE Toaster Strudels when you buy Go-Gurt

4 BumbleBee Tuna Pouches ($0.79 each)
-used 2 coupons for $1.00 off 2 Bumblee Tuna (found in home mailer)

2 Colgate Toothpaste ($0.99 each)
-used 2 coupons for $0.75 off (found in 8/29 SmartSource insert)

Today wasn't the best shopping trip to HEB, but I was still able to save around 74%! Without coupons or sales this would have cost over $55.00...well over my weekly grocery budget, but with the right sales/coupons you can really make your grocery budget stretch!

Amazing Money Maker at CVS!

There is an AWESOME money maker at CVS this week, if you have the right coupons.
I bought everything pictured below and spent...



$1.73. I said it was a money maker right? Well, I also left the store with a $6.00 Extra Care Buck and I can submit for a $10.00 rebate from Olay! After all is said and done, I will make a profit of $14.27 after purchasing the three items above.
Here's how I did it (and you can too if you have the correct coupons):

2 Olay Complete Moisturizers ($8.79 each)
1 Olay Regenerist Anti-Aging Roller ($18.99)
Total: $36.57 (plus tax)

-used coupon for $4.00 off $20.00 CVS purchase (found here) (Hand this coupon to the cashier FIRST)
-used 2 coupons for $3.00 off Olay Moisturizers (these were mailed to me after signing up for FREE samples)
-used 1 coupon for FREE Olay Anti-Aging Roller Product when you buy 2 Olay Moisturizers (found in 9/12 SmartSource insert)
-used $5.98 in Extra Care Bucks
Final Cost After Coupons: $1.73 AND a $6.00 Extra Care Buck for purchasing Olay Regenerist Anti-Aging Eye Roller

I am also submitting for a $10.00 rebate from Olay that can be found here. This rebate is only valid for purchases made between 6/30 and 9/17, so if you are interested in this you must make your purchses in the next couple of days.

If you do not have any Extra Care Bucks to start out with or the $3.00 Olay Moisturizer coupons, you should still be able to turn this deal into a money maker. Here's how:

2 Olay Complete Moisturizers ($8.79 each)
1 Olay Regenerist Anti-Aging Roller ($18.99)
Total: $36.57 (plus tax)

-use $4.00 off $20.00 CVS coupon (mentioned above)
-use 2 coupons for $1.00 off Olay Moisturizer (found in 8/15 RedPlum insert and 9/12 SmartSource insert)
-use 1 coupon for FREE Olay Anti-Aging Roller Product when you buy 2 Olay Moisturizers (found in 9/12 SmartSource insert)
Final Cost: Pay $11.58 (plus tax) AND you will receive a $6.00 Extra Care Buck, and then submit for the $10.00 Olay Rebate...when all is said and done, this will turn into around a $4.00 money maker!

Target--School Supply Clearance

I ran into Target (in San Angelo) this morning to see if I could find any good deals, and I was pleasantly surprised to find that their school supplies were all marked down 75% off!! I bought everything pictured below, and spent...



$2.08!

I bought:
17 one subject notebooks
10 packages of loose leaf paper
2 rulers
2 compasses
2 protractor sets

I am putting items back for next year (or for in the middle of this year when the teachers send home notes saying they need more items :) If you have any children in school, or ones that will be in school soon, it would be a good time for you to go stock up on items that you'll need for next year. I spent less for everything I bought today than for 1 compass at regular price.

Note...I was at Target around noon today, and they had a TON of notebooks, folders, loose leaf paper, rulers left...not a lot of binders, pencils, pens, etc. With the prices as low as they are I don't think the items will last very long, so if you are interested it might be worth it for you to make a trip over there today.