Safeway - Ziploc and Produce

Total Spent: $5.83
Saved: 89% on 1st transaction, 70% on 2nd transaction

This is just another example of how couponing can help you get your produce for much cheaper! I did the Ziploc deal posted on KCL and used 2 $3 catalinas from last week (thank you moneymaker Corn Flakes!) to bring my 1st transaction total down to $3. I took the $4 catalina I received from the Ziploc deal to buy produce and only spent $2.83 for all those veggies!

Albertsons Doublers = Love

Total Spent: $0.99
Total Saved: $34.61

Since I did this deal on Tuesday, I'll spare you the details and coupons that I used...suffice it to say that the Velveeta was FREE with doublers and produced a nice $1.50 catalina which I turned around in the 2nd transaction to pay for the majority of the frozen dinners (I got 15 in total). I was surprised to find both Albertsons well stocked with all these items - especially the frozen dinners, since they were on sale 2/$1! My husband likes to take these for lunch, and having them net out to $.05 a piece is fantastic!

Super 1: 5/5 - 5/11

Tom and Lys - here's the best deals at Super 1 this week...the AMAZING deals (i.e. run, don't walk!) are highlighted in red :o]

If you'd like to take a look at the ad, go here

Western Family Large Eggs $.78
Grade AA, One Dozen First 1 Please, All Others Everyday Low Price

Blue Bunny Ice Cream $1.98

Strawberries $1.50

Asparagus $1.48/lb

Navel Oranges $.58/lb

Red or Golden Delicious Apples $.88/lb

Super 1 English Muffins $.68
First 2 Please, All Others Everyday Low Price

S&W Beans $.68

Nature Valley Granola Bars $2.48
$0.40/1 – Nature Valley Granola Bars – (bettycrocker.com)

Yoplait Yogurt $.58
$40/6 or $.50/8 from 4/25 SS

Brown Cow All Natural Yogurt $.68
$0.50/3 – Brown Cow Farm Yogurt – (browncowfarm.com)

Doublers - One Last Albertsons Run

Total Spent: $.17

Saved: 99.4%

I did 3 transactions, and thanks to doublers, I only paid tax on the Puffs (I used some VocalPoint coupons to get them for free!). The Drumsticks were only $.50 after using the $1/1 coupon from the 5/2 SS, and the Nesquiks were $.29 each after the $1/2 coupon from the 5/2 SS. I brought my total down by using a $1.04 balance I had left on an Albertsons gift card. All in all, it was an awesome evening!

Super 1 Foods: 4/28-5/4

Tom and Lys - here are the awesome deals and coupon matchups for this week. Sorry it's short - I'll look up more for you next week. You'll only have through tomorrow to get in on these prices, though. Happy shopping!

Hass Avacados 2/$1

Vine Cluster Tomatoes $.98/lb

Mangos $.98/ea

Green Bell Peppers 2/$1

Western Family Sour Cream $.98

Rosarita Refried Beans $.78
$.50/3 from 4/25 SS
$.61 each wyb 3

Betty Crocker Hamburger, Chicken or Tuna Helper $.98
$.75/3 from 5/2 SS

Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks $1.88
$.50/2 from coupons.com

Old Spice Anti- Perspirant Deodorant 2/$3
$1/2 from 5/2 P&G

Albertsons Doublers and Safeway Weekend Sale!

Safeway

Total Spent: $10.85

Saved: 72%

Not pictured: Silk Almond Milk, Kraft Caesar Salad Dressing

I decided to brave it and try the buy 5, save $5 promo on Kraft products - but, it didn't work for me on these products even though some blogs reported it did. I had a free and $1/1 coupon from Kraft First Taste that I used to get the Philadelphia Minis for nearly free. The 100 Calorie Cheese Bites ended up being the most pricey item, but they'll be enjoyed by my daughter...and I can't complain about 72% savings. I think I'm going to go back and use the Kraft salad dressing coupon in today's paper to get more for even cheaper...yes, I paid $.99 a bottle!

Albertsons

Total Spent: $4.98

Saved: $12.50

Not Pictured: Catalina for FREE Gallon of Milk

I lucked out on getting the Kix cereal - there was 1 box left in the normal aisle, but I kept searching and found quite a few on a pallet near the dairy. One of the boxes had a peelie for $1.50 off bananas when you bought 2 boxes of Kix, so the bananas were FREE! And, buying 4 boxes of Kix triggers a free milk catalina. Awesome deal.

Total Spent: $.83

Total Saved: $25.59

Not Pictured: 2 pkgs Mission Tortillas

It was a blessed coupon day - the coupon fairies were out in force! I found 3 $1.50/2 coupons taped near the tortillas and used them to get 6 packages for $.24!!! The Kashi cereal was $.50 with doublers, and the Capri Sun was FREE!

I went back and did an additional transaction, but I don't have a picture for it. I got another Kashi Cereal and 2 Kraft Melt Downs. I spent $.50 and saved about $12. My husband loves making nachos, so these seemed like a fun thing for him to try - and you can't beat the price :o] If you just love the feeling of getting things for free, here's what I did:

Kraft Melt Downs (near the string cheese) $1.69

Use: $1/1 from 4/25 SS and a doubler

FREE!!!

Safeway | Great Deals Start with Scrubbing Bubbles!

Transaction 1:

Total Spent: $5.76
Savings: 86%

What I Got:
2 Scrubbing Bubbles Extend A Clean, 2 Refills

Used:
2 Scrubbing Bubbles $5/1 from 4/11 SS
2 Buy One Scrubbing Bubbles Get a Refill Free

Received:
$4 Catalina
Will submit for the $5 SC Johnson Rebate

So actually, this will end up being a moneymaker!

(thanks, Krazy Coupon Lady)

Transaction 2:

Total Spent: $7.61
Saved: 72%

What I Got:
10 lbs Russet Potatoes, 3 Jars of Prego, Kashi Heart to Heart Cereal, Ore-Ida Hash Browns, Yo-Baby Yogurt - 6 pack, Dozen Eggs

Used:
FREE Kashi Heart to Heart coupon (came with a sample)
$1/1 Ore-Ida Hash Browns from 3/21 SS
$4 Catalina from Transaction 1

Safeway In-Ad Coupons:
$.99 for 10 lbs of potatoes
$1.99 for Ore-Ida Potatoes
$1.25 for Prego Sauce

Received:
$1 Catalina for buying 3 Prego Sauces

The second trip was okay, but not incredible. I went way over the $10 minimum I needed in order to use the super coupons, but I didn't feel like going to a different store to get a better price on the eggs. Also, I think there's a coupon for Prego in the 2/7 SS that I didn't have clipped and in my binder, so I missed out on some extra savings there, too. Basically, I'm going to call this a "lazy couponer" trip! :)

Eat Your Veggies (and Fruit!) | Best Deals 3/31-4/6

Want to know where to buy produce this week?

Top Food and Drug has quite a few items for less than their competitors. Here's a list of all the advertised sales with price comparisons - now you don't have to flip through every single ad in search of the best deal, it's all here for you! Eating seasonally will save you a ton of money, and there are some fantastic deals to be had on produce this week.

Best Deals on Vegetables!

ASPARAGUS!
Albertsons: $1.28/lb
Top Food: $1.38/lb
QFC: $1.49/lb
Fred Meyer: $1.68/lb

Avacados
Safeway: $.99/ea (no size indicated)
Albertsons: $1.69/ea (large)
Top Food: $2.50/ea (extra large)
*I think Fred Meyer's regular price beats all of these, but I don't have the exact #

Bell Peppers
Fred Meyer: $1.20/ea (red, orange, yellow)
Albertsons: $1.50/ea (red)

Broccoli or Cauliflower
Top Food: $.89/lb
Albertsons: $1.49/lb
Safeway: $1.49/lb

Celery
Fred Meyer: $.68/lb
Top Food: $.79/lb

Radishes or Green Onions
Top Food: $.59/ea
Albertsons: $.69/ea
Safeway: $.79/ea

Yams
Fred Meyer: $.79/lb
Top Food: $.89/lb
QFC: $.99/lb

Cantaloupe
QFC: $.38/lb
Fred Meyer: $.88/lb


Here are the best deals on fruit!

Apples
Top Food: $1/lb (fuji or granny smith)
Albertsons: $1.49/lb (fuji)
Safeway: $1.69/lb (fuji or gala)
QFC: $1.99/lb (organic fuji)

Large Lemons
Top Food: $.59/ea
QFC: $2.88/bag (2lbs)

Whole Pineapple
QFC: $1.99/ea
Safeway: $1.99/ea
Fred Meyer: $2.50/ea
Top Food: $2.99/ea
Albertsons: $1.29/lb

Green Seedless Grapes
Top Food: $1.48/lb
Albertsons: $2.99/lb

Strawberries
QFC: $1.50/lb (THURSDAY-SUNDAY ONLY!)
Safeway: $1.50/lb (2 lb cartons for $2.99)
Fred Meyer: $1.67/lb
Top Food: $1.99/lb (2 lb cartons for $3.97)
Albertsons: $2.99/lb

QFC - Buy 8, Save $4 Deal...Old, But a Good Run!

Total Spent: $5.97
Savings: 85%

4 Boxes Ronzoni Smart Taste - FREE after coupons
8 cans DelMonte Diced Tomatoes - $.25/each
2 bottles Motts Apple Juice - $.99/each
2 boxes crackers - $.99/each

I went back and did the pasta deal again and got 8 boxes for $1!