Wal-Mart Clearance

Jaime emailed to let me know that she found several racks of summer clothes marked way down at Wal-Mart. Kids' shirts and shorts marked as low as $1.00!! It sounds like now would be a GREAT time to stock up on some summer staples!

Sunday Coupon Preview

There are not supposed to be any coupon inserts in this Sunday's newspaper. It seems like if a holiday falls on a Monday, that the newspaper on the Sunday before usually doesn't have any inserts. Not sure why this is, but it seems like that is always the case. If you only pick the Sunday newspaper up for the coupons, you might want to skip this week...or at least flip through the newspaper before buying it to see if there might be an unexpected insert.

HEB Coupon Update

So it sounds like some of you might have had problems using the $5.00 off 5 Kraft cheese coupon at HEB. It doesn't scan properly, so cashiers are saying you can't use it. I had a meeting with Lynn Shipley (the supervisor at the San Angelo HEB) several months ago, and he gave me a copy of an email that he had just recently received concerning Internet coupons. The following is a copy of the email that he printed off for me. I have highlighted the section about Internet coupons.

New Coupon Policy Rolls Out To Stores

At H-E-B, we know it is important for our Customers to stretch every dollar they spend. With that in mind, H-E-B has launched a new coupon policy. The new coupon policy outlines the types of coupons we accept and our coupon guidelines.

A key policy change pertains to internet coupons. Printable internet coupons are extremely popular because they are widely available through a variety of coupon websites and are easily redeemable at applicable locations. In the past, internet coupons were accepted at H-E-B if they scanned correctly at the register. For the convenience of our Customers, the new coupon policy states that H-E-B now accepts all internet coupons even if they do not scan, provided the Customer has met the purchase criteria expressed on the coupon (i.e. the targeted item, brand, and size).

Click here to review the coupon policy and to learn more about our coupon guidelines. The coupon policy can also be found on our heb.com website under Weekly Ads and Coupons. For any questions regarding the new coupon policy, speak to your Central Checkout Operations Manager or your Store Leader.

I keep a copy of this email in my coupon binder and pull it out if I have any troubles while I am checking out at HEB. You might want to print a copy of it as well. It seems like HEB has a problem with their employees not being aware of their coupon policy. As a coupon shopper, I know that it can be frustrating at times...but stick with it...the savings are well worth any frustrations!!

HEB Update

A little earlier today I printed off the GREAT $5.00 off 5 Kraft Cheese coupon that I just posted about. I wanted to take it up to HEB to see if it would work with one of their Combo Locos this week.

BUY:
Kraft Natural Shredded Cheese
GET FREE:
HEB Corn Chips
Wolf Brand No Bean Chili

I got to HEB and was surprised to find that the cheese was price cut to $2.00. I picked up 5 packages of cheese, corn chips, and chili and went to check out.

I handed the cashier all of the yellow store coupons first, and then the $5.00 off of 5 Kraft Cheese coupon. Wouldn't you know that the coupon would not scan. The cashier tried to tell me that they no longer accepted internet coupons. I smiled and said that they did. He then told me that they couldn't accept internet coupons if they did not scan. I smiled again and said that they did...as long as it is a valid coupon with a barcode, expiration date, and mail/in information he should be able to manually enter in the amount. I pulled out an email that I received from the supervisor of our local HEB that said just that. He still did not want to accept the coupon. I pulled out one of the bags of cheese that had a peelie on the front that said save $5.00 off of 5 Kraft Cheese products (on the inside it had the website where you could go to print off the coupon). He called someone else over (a manager maybe?), and he finally manually entered it.

I walked out of the store with 5 bags of Kraft Cheese, 5 cans of Chili, and 5 bags of Corn Chips for $5.00 (around $0.33 per item)!! If you try this at HEB you will most likely be told that you cannot use the coupon, but if you remain calm, polite, and hold your ground they should take your coupon off...but it is not for the faint of heart. :)

If you don't want to deal with the hassle over this coupon, you might want to use the coupon for $1.00 off 2 Kraft Cheese found here. (I did not try this coupon to see if it would scan, but it is a coupon from coupons.com and the coupons from there usually scan!) If you bought two of the combo locos, you'd pay $3.00 (around $0.50 per item), still an awesome deal!!

I see frito pie, chili dogs, and chili cheese dip in my future! :)

Coupon for Kraft Cheese

There's an awesome HIGH VALUE coupon that is available now for $5.00 off 5 select Kraft Cheese Products. These coupons include:

Kraft Singles
Kraft Parmesan Cheese
Kraft Natural Cheese
Kraft String Ums
Kraft Cracker Cuts
Kraft Deli Deluxe
Philadelphia Cream Cheese
Velveeta Cheese
Cracker Barrel Cheese
Cheez Whiz
Breakstone's Sour Cream or Cottage Cheese
Knudsen Sour Cream or Cottage Cheese

Buy 5 of these products and you'll be able to use the $5.00 coupon found here. To make it even better, when you redeem your coupon, Kraft will donate 5 meals to feed the hungry!

You will not be able to use this coupon at Albertsons. In their coupon policy it states that you can't use a printable coupon with a value that exceeds $2.00.

Thanks My Frugal Adventures!!

Albertsons Ad/Coupon Match Up (September 1 - 7)

Looks like there are several FREEBIES this week at Albertsons (as long as you have the right coupons!) There are quite a few Buy One Get One FREE deals at Albertsons this week. Remember that at Albertsons you can use TWO coupons when there is a Buy one Get one FREE sale!

French's Classic Yellow Mustard $1.00
-use coupon for $0.50 off French's Mustard (found in 6/20 SmartSource insert and here)(will be doubled)
Final Price: FREE

French's Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce $1.00
-use coupon for $0.50 off French's Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce (found in 6/6 and 8/22 SmartSource inserts) (will be doubled)
Final Price: FREE

Mt. Olive Relish $1.00
-use coupon for $1.00 off Mt. Olive Pickles, Peppers, or Relish (found in 8/1 SmartSource insert)
Final Price: FREE

French's Worcestershire Sauce $1.00
-use coupon for $0.50 off one (found here)(will be doubled)
Final Price: FREE

Pepperidge Farm Goldfish $1.00
-use coupon for $0.35 off one Goldfish (found in Save Big. Dream Big. Coupon Book) (will be tripled)
Final Price: FREE

Ball Park All Meat Franks $3.49 Buy One Get one FREE
PLUS Get TWO Sara Lee Whole Grain White Hot Dog Buns FREE
-use coupon for $2.00 off Ball Park All Meat Franks (no longer available to print)
-use coupon for $1.00 off Ball Park Franks (found as peelie coupons on product)
-use coupon for $1.00 off two Ball Park Franks (found in 8/1 RedPlum insert)
Final Price: As low as all 4 products FREE if you use TWO $2.00 coupons

Lay's Potato Chips Buy One Get One FREE

Tyson Bacon Buy One Get One FREE

Eckrich Smoked Sausage Buy One Get One FREE
-use coupon for $0.35 off one Eckrich Smoked Sausage (found in 8/29 SmartSource insert)(will be tripled)

Cinnamon or Butter Sliced Loaf Cakes Buy One Get One FREE

Stride, Trident, or Denytne Gum (3 packs) Buy One Get One FREE
-use coupon for $2.00 off three Stride, Trident, or Dentyne 3 packs (found in 8/8 Smartsource insert) (This was a regional coupon, so you might not have it in your inserts. If you do have it, this might be the time to stock up on gum!)

Nestle, Skittles, or Starburst Candies Buy One Get One FREE

Hormel Always Tender Tenderloin or Pork Fillets Buy One Get One FREE
-use coupon for $1.00 off Hormel Always Tender product (found in 8/1 SmartSource insert)

Albertsons USDA Choice Beef Bottom Round or Eye of Round Roast Buy One Get One FREE

Albertsons USDA Choice Beef Bottom Round or Eye of Round Steak Buy One Get One FREE

Albertsons Fresh Cut Petite Sirloin Steak (pre-seasoned) Buy One Get TWO FREE

Albertsons Boneless, Skinless Fryer Breast (pre-seasoned) Buy One Get TWO FREE

Albertsons Boneless Pork Loin Chops (pre-seasoned) Buy One Get TWO FREE

Gorton's Breaded Fish Fillets, Sticks, Shrimp Poppers Popcorn Shrimp Buy One Get One FREE

Ranch Style Beans $0.50

Lindsay Olives $1.00
-use coupon for $1.00 off two Lindsay Olives (found in 5/2 RedPlum insert and here)
Final Price: $1.00 for two (or $0.50 each)

Chef Boyardee $1.00
-use coupon for $0.35 off three Chef Boyardee products (found in 8/15 SmartSource insert) (will be tripled)
Final Price: $1.95 for three (or $0.65 each)

Ortega Black Beans $1.00
-use coupon for $1.00 off two Ortega Products (found here)
Final Price: $1.00 for two (or $0.50 each)

Mt. Olive Pickles $2.00
-use coupon for $1.00 off Mt. Olive Pickles, Peppers, or Relish (found in 8/1 SmartSource insert)
Final Price: $1.00

Powerade Sports Drink $0.48 each (When you buy 10)

Mrs. Baird's Grab 'N Go Donuts $0.99

Pillsbury Biscuits $1.00
-use coupon for $0.30 off two Pillsbury Grand's Biscuits (found in 8/8 General Mills Coupon Book and here)(will be tripled)
Final Price: $1.10 for two (or $0.55 each)

Pillsbury Crescent Rolls $1.00
-use coupon for $0.50 off two (found here)(will be doubled)
-use coupon for $0.40 off two (found in 6/27 SmartSource insert)(will be doubled)
Final Price: As low as $1.00 for two (or $0.50 each)

Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls $1.00
-use coupon for $0.40 off two (found in 8/8 General Mills Coupon Book and here)(will be doubled)
Final Price: $1.20 for two (or $0.60 each)

Minute Maid Fruit Drinks $0.99

Popsicle OrangeCherryGrape $0.99 (limit 2)

Blue Bell Ice Cream $3.34 (limit 3)
-use coupon for $1.00 off one Blue Bell (found here)
Final Price: $2.34

Green Seedless Grapes $0.99/lb.

Jumbo Black Plums $0.99/lb.

HEB Ad/Coupon Match Up (September 1 - 7)

MEAL DEAL:

BUY:
2 Ball Park Beef, Cheese, or White Turkey Franks
-use coupon for $2.00 off Ball Park Products (this is no longer available, but if you printed it from Facebook now would be a GREAT time to use it!)
-use coupon for $1.00 off Ball Park Jumbo Franks (this is a peelie coupon found on the packages of Ball Park Franks at HEB)
-use coupon for $1.00 off two Ball Park Products (found in 8/1 RedPlum insert)
GET FREE:
Hormel No Beans Chili
HEB Dip
HEB Potato Chips
HEB Soft Drink (2 liter)
Hill Country Fare Relish
That's a SAVINGS of $4.99 BEFORE coupons!

COMBO LOCOS:

BUY:
Pepperidge Farm Milano or Distinctive Bag Cookies
-use coupon for $0.50 off Pepperidge Farm Distinctive Cookies (found in 8/1 SmartSource insert...Note, some newspapers received a coupon for $0.75 off one, or $1.00 off two. It just depends on your paper)
GET FREE:
HEB Classic Roast Coffee
That's a SAVINGS of $2.57 BEFORE coupons!

BUY:
HEB Fully Cooked Shredded BBQ Beef Brisket or Pulled Pork with Sauce
GET FREE:
HEB Thin Potato Chips
That's a SAVINGS of $2.00!

BUY:
2 Gatorade G or G2 (8 packs)
GET FREE:
Frito-Lay Family Size Doritos
That's a SAVINGS of $4.48!

BUY:
HEBuddy Chicken Breast Nuggets or HEBuddy Lean Junior Burgers
GET FREE:
Oscar Mayer Fun Pack Lunchables
That's a SAVINGS of $2.77!

BUY:
Kraft Natural Shredded Cheese or Cheese Crumbles
-use coupon for $1.00 off two Kraft Natural Shredded Cheese (found here)
GET FREE:
HEB Corn Chips
Wolf Brand No Beans Chili
That's a SAVINGS of $3.30 BEFORE coupons!

BUY:
Oscar Mayer Family Size Lunchmeat
-use coupon for $1.00 off two Oscar Mayer Lunchmeat (found here)
GET FREE:
Kraft American Singles
That's a SAVINGS of $2.38 BEFORE coupons!

BUY:
Ruffles Potato Chips
GET FREE:
HEB Ridged Potato Chips

BUY:
3 Mars Single Candy
GET 4th FREE!

BUY:
French's Classic Yellow Mustard
-use coupon for $0.50 off French's Mustard (found in 6/20 SmartSource insert and here)
GET FREE:
Hill Country Fare Ketchup

BUY:
1 lb. of HEB New Harvest Wild Gulf Shrimp
GET FREE:
Louisiana Fish Fry Crawfish, Shrimp & Crab Boil

BUY:
HEB Artisan Mozzarollo
GET FREE:
HEB Premium Quality Pita Bread

BUY:
HEB Chef Prepared Dip
GET FREE:
HEB Premium Quality Delicatessen Bite Size or Entertainer Crackers

BUY:
11" Gourmet Apple Pie
GET FREE:
Hawaiian Punch

BUY:
1 Air Heads Candy
GET 2nd FREE

BUY:
Oscar Mayer Sliced Bacon
GET FREE:
Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunchmeat

BUY:
HEB Premium Smoked Sausage Links
GET FREE:
HEB Fancy Shredded Cheese

BUY:
HEB Fully Cooked Beef Brisket
GET FREE:
Breyers Ice Cream

BUY:
Duracell Saver Pack Batteries
-use coupon for $0.75 off Duracell Batteries (found in 8/29 Proctor and Gamble insert)
GET FREE:
Eckrich Smoked Sausage

BUY:
Rubbermaid Cereal Keeper
GET FREE:
Post Honey Bunches of Oats, or Honey-Comb, Golden Crisp, Cocoa Pebbles, Fruity Pebbles, Cupcake Pebbles, or Marshmallow Pebbles

BUY:
Igloo Island Breeze 28 Quart Rolling Cooler
GET FREE:
HEB Soft Drinks (12 pack)
Bag of Ice

BUY:
Hill Country Essentails Body Wash
GET FREE:
Hill Country Essentials Razors

BUY:
Vicks NyQuil or DayQuil, Formula 44, Sinex Nasal Spray, or Vapo Products
-use coupon for $1.50 off Vicks NyQuil or DayQuil (found in 8/29 Proctor and Gamble insert)
-use coupon for $1.00 off Vicks Product (found in 8/29 Proctor and Gamble insert)
GET FREE:
Puffs Facial Tissues

BUY:
Hill Country Essentials Mouthrinse
GET FREE:
Hill Country Essentials Dental Floss

BUY:
HEB Baby Complete Advantage Infant Formula
GET FREE:
HEB Baby Distilled Water (1 gallon)

BUY:
Sear 'n Smoke Charcoal Grill
GET FREE:
$50.00 HEB Gift Card
HEB Charcoal Briquets
HEB Smoking Wood Chunks

BUY:
O'Cedar ProMist Mop Kit
(Note...there's supposed to be a $5.00 Mail in Rebate on package)
GET FREE:
Playtex HandSaver Gloves
Pine-Sol Cleaner

OTHER DEALS:

Sanderson Farms Whole Chicken $0.87/lb.

Hill Country Fare BBQ Seasoned Leg Quarters $1.00/lb.

Oscar Mayer Meat Wieners $1.50
-use coupon for $1.00 off two Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs (found in 8/22 SmartSource insert and here)

Hill Country Fare Natural Shredded Cheese 3 for $5.00

Kraft Barbecue Sauce $0.88

Ranch Style Beans $0.50

White Seedless Grapes $1.39/lb.

Strawberries $1.87/lb.

Red Delicious Apples $2.48/3 lb. bag

Texas Grown Corn 5 for $1.00

Colgate Toothpaste $0.99
-use coupon for $0.75 off any Colgate toothpaste (found in 8/29 Proctor and Gamble insert)