It's Been a While!

Sorry about that- I'll be better in the future.  Here's some hot deals at Giant this week...

- Kellogg's Fiber Plus cereal is on sale for $2.50 a box (regularly about $4.50).  Use a 70 cents off of one coupon from last weekend - which is doubled - and snag these for $1.10 a box.  I picked up 3!

- Fiber One had some great coupons this weekend!  Fiber One brownies are on sale for $3 a box at Giant - use the 75 cents off of one coupon (doubled to $1.50) and get these for $1.50 per box.  They're brand new - and new items always have the best coupons and best sales!

- Oral B Advantage toothbrushes are $2 each - and from the 4th of July weekend inserts, we have $2 off 1 Advantage toothbrush making these FREE!  They were already sold out by the time I got there- so I got a rain check and will pick them up next week.

Free Coupons (That Don't Require a Printer) and Other Fun Finds This Week

This week didnt have a ton of great deals/ coupon matchups...  but here's some good ones:

At Giant:
> Ore Ida Fries, buy 3 for $6 (must buy 3) - match with the $1 off Ore Ida Sweet Potato Fries, makes them $1 each.  (There's no printables out there - that I see - but you can sign up to get them in your in box)

> Buy 4 boxes of Kellogg's cereal, get $6 off instantly AND a coupon for a free gallon of milk.  Since you're paying full price for the cereal ($3.50-4.50), it's not a bargain unless you have coupons for the cereal.  Deal Idea:  If you have the $1 off 2 boxes coupons, buy 4 boxes of $3.50 cereal (like Fruit Loops or Apple Jacks), get $6 off, get $2 off with coupons.  Final price:  $6 for 4 boxes of cereal and a gallon of milk.

> Lloyd's Barbeque BOGO (Buy One Get One Free).  Use 2 $1 off coupons from last week's circular!

> Cascade 20 packs - $4.49 less $1 coupon (from this Sunday's paper!) - $3.49

At Mars:
> Mars is great for dirt cheap deals - just remember, they're selection is considerably smaller.  They also don't double coupons - so I generally don't use my coupons there unless their deal without the double is better than anywhere else, or the coupon is over $1.

> Mars has a great selection of produce - and their sales generally can't be beat by anyone.  This week:  get cucumbers for 50 cents each.  The next closest sale price out there is $1!  Also, Vidalia Onions are 89 cents per pound - about 1/2 of the competition

> Go any $1 off French's Worcestershire Sauce coupons left?  Mars has 5 oz bottles for 93 cents - making these bad boys FREE.  (Note:  This is their regular price - no need to run out before their sale ends!).  If you use a lot of French's products, sign up and get on their mailing list!

> Mt Olive Sweet Relish is $1 (with a $10 purchase) - use the $1 off 2 coupon from a few weeks back and get these for 50 cents each.  Note:  There is a 3 item limit at this price


> Johnsonville Chicken Sausage is $3.29, use the $1 off coupon from a few weeks back and get these for $2.29.  My store had a sign next to it with 50 cent off coupons, so even if you don't have the $1 off, you can get these for under $3!


> Kraft 16 oz Salad Dressings $3 for 5 (most stores run this promo with the 8oz bottles).  Use $1 off 2 Kraft Dressings and get 2 for $1.16 each

> Perdue, boneless skinless chicken breasts $1.99/lb (3lbs or more)

> Shady Brook Farms ground turkey (93% lean) $2.29 for 1.3 lbs

> Boneless eye round roast for $3.49

> Motts 24oz apple sauce $1.39

Other Ideas...
> Lately, I've been getting to Giant around 8am - just in time to see their meat selection marked down.  Any "sell by today" items are marked down an additional $1.50-2 (including off their sale price!).  These items go FAST - so you really can't get there any later than 8:30 for the best selection.  Some deals I saw:  pork chops for $1 (4 chops) and London Broil for $1.  As long as you can use it that day or have room in your freezer - why not stock up?  Lately, we've been having pork chops at 1-2 times a week.  (And if you like it with Shake and Bake, watch Mars $1 Sales - they're ALWAYS included).

> Giant Healthy Ideas magazine is FREE, loaded with great recipes AND coupons.  This week I got 50 cents off any Olivio product (states Do Not Double), 75 cents off any 2 Ragu Pasta Sauces (remember:  this will become $1.50 at Giant!), $1 off any Cottontails Baby Wipes (with $15 purchase), and $1 on any 2 Francesco Rinaldi ToBe Healthy Pasta Sauce with Omega 3.

Since Weis starts their sales on Sunday, review on their deals coming soon!

Deals and Coupons This Week!

So here's what to look out for this week...

In your Sunday paper

• Coupons for salad and apple slices!
• Skintimate or Edge Shaving Gel - 55 cents off (see Giant, below)
• Wisk $2 off (see Weis below)

Giant

• Edge and Skintimate are on sale for $1.99 - which isnt too much lower than Target's regular price - BUT with the 55 cent off coupon (doubled) - it becomes 89 cent shaving gel, which is awesome!  I had a bunch of coupons from previous weeks, so I stocked up!

Weis

• Wisk is on sale this week for $3.99. Match up with the $2 off coupon, and it's $1.99.  Not the lowest I've bought laundry detergent (I've gotten All and Purex for 99 cents) - but this is a great price for Wisk!!!

Deals this Week at Weis

In general, I think Weis has become overpriced but they occasionally have some great deals!

This week -

Cheerios (and other General Mills cereals) are 4 for $6.  If you have the $1 off 3 boxes coupon from a few weeks back, you can get 6 boxes for $7.  OR you can print off a 50 cent per box coupon, which will double (2 prints per PC).  Since Weis only doubles up to 4 coupons per order, you could get 4 boxes of Cheerios for $2 - or 50 cents a box.

Other deals...

• Split chicken breasts, thighs and drumsticks 99 cents a pound - stock up if you have any cookouts coming up!
• Red and green bell peppers $1 each 
• Ronzoni $1 (still have the $1 off coupon from a few weeks back?  These will be FREE)
• Edy's Shakes and Smoothies - 4 for $5.  In this Sunday's paper, there is $1 off of 2.  Use 2 coupons, get 4 shakes or smoothies for $3
• Newman's Own Frozen Pizza - 2 for $10.  Use the $1 off 1 from last weekend, these are only $4 each!
• Band Aids - 2 for $5; This Sunday has 50 cents off of one (which will double), making each box $1.50 (PSA - if you aren't picky about Band Aids, use the NexCare coupon from last weekend for $1 off of 2 and hop over to Walmart, where each box will then be 50 cents)
• Lysol Kitchen/ All Purpose Cleaner or Toilet Bowl Cleaner- 2 for $4, use the $1 off of 2 from this Sunday, making them $1.50 each

Happy Shopping!

Deals at Giant This Week

Some great deals this week at Giant!

Best Life Buttery Spread is still on sale for $1.50 (regular price is $3.99!).  In this week's paper - a 50 cent off any Best Life Butter product - which will double making this spread 50 cents!  Best of all...  the expiration date isn't until April 2012.  Stock up for cheap!

Save your Nesquik Coupons from last weekend?  They were 50 cents off any Nesquik product.  Individual chocolate milks are $1 this week at Giant - which makes them FREE.

Deals at Giant This Week

Had a great trip to Giant this week - my final bill was $53.16 (before coupons and sales $101.73). Here's some highlights:

• Best Life Buttery Spread: - Regular $2.49, sale $1.50 - $.50 coupon (doubled) - Final Price:  $.50
• Sunny Delight Punch (large) - Regular $1.69, sale $1 - $.25 coupon (doubled) - Final Price:  $.50
• Chi Chi's Whole Wheat Tortillas - Regular $1.89, sale $1.74 - $.50 coupon (doubled) - Final Price:  $.74
• Spray n Wash - Regular $2.79, sale $2 - $.75 coupon (doubled) - Final Price $.50
• New York Garlic Bread Sticks - Regular $2.99, sale $2 - $.75 coupon (doubled) - Final Price $.50
• Smart Balance Fat Free Milk (1/2 gallon) - Regular $3.99, sale $2.50 - $1.50 coupon - Final Price $1 (this coupon is in this week's paper!!!)

Happy Shopping!

Coupon Preview for this Sunday!

We have 3 sets of coupon inserts coming this weekend!  Be sure to check out the full preview here – just note, you may see some differences and values due to the region.  

Remember, using coupons is like a poker game… You need to know when you play your winning hand.  It may take some time for the good sales to come to match these… it’s important to save them and be organized!

Like what you see?  Pick of multiple papers to maximize your savings.  And if you didn’t know – buy them at Dollar Tree.  They’re only $1 there! 

Here’s what I am clipping…

RedPlum


All laundry detergent 28 loads or larger Save $1.00/1 (7/17) All is regularly on sale for less than $3 a bottle – this coupon could get it at $2 or less!  The lowest price I've ever paid for All is 99 cents a bottle...  It can be done!!!  :)

Ball Park products any Save $1.00/2 (7/1)

Johnson’s baby or Johnson’s natural product no buddies 1oz to 4oz Save $.50/1 (8/15)

Kellogg’s cereals 8.7oz or larger Save $1.00/3 (7/17)

Millstone Coffee 10oz or larger prepack bag, 1/2 lb or more bulk or K-Cup portion packs Save $1.50/1 (8/31)

Newman’s Own Pasta Sauce, salsa, lemonade, marinade, popcorn or cereal Save $.50/1 (7/30)

Newman’s Own Salad dresssing Save $.75/1 (7/30) I love $.75 coupons since my Giant doubles coupons up to $.99.  If I watch the sales – I could get this for free.

Nivea for men face care product or TWO shave gels (0.5 fl oz – 7 oz) Save $2.00/1 (7/30)

Nivea for men body wash (8.4 fl oz- 16.9 fl oz) Save $2.00/1 (7/30) Target recently had this item on sale for $2.50 – and it’s fabulous body wash.  Save the coupon for the next sale and maybe get it at 50 cents.  Cheaper than Suave or even generic!

Organic Valley flavored or regular half & half and soy creamer Save $1.00/1 (6/30)

Perdue Frozen fully cooked product Save $1.00/1 (7/31)

Perdue refrigerated breaded product Save $.50/1 (7/31) This would be $1 off at Giant - and they have some new Cars chicken nuggets I know my kids would love

Snuggle fabric softener liquid or dryer sheets Save $.75/1 (7/17) Again- this is really $1.50 if you use it at Giant.  Or – go to Walmart.  While they don’t double – they have a great selection of smaller (40 load) dryer sheets at around $1.87.  With this coupon, you’d get it for a little over a dollar.

6-5 P&G

$1.50 Pampers Diapers or Pants (7/31) Pampers are always on sale for about $8.99.  With this coupon – you could make that $7.49

$1.50 Pampers Cruisers , Swaddlers or Extra Protection Diapers (7/31)

$1 Oral B Pro-Health For Me CrossAction or Pulsar Manual Toothbrush (7/31) Keep a close eye on sales – this toothbrush could come to your house for free!

$1 Crest Pro-Health For Me Toothpaste (7/31)

$5 Crest 3 D White 2 Hour Express, Professional Effects, Advanced Vivid 14 ct, Vivid, Stain Shield Gentle Routine Whitestrips ETS (7/31) Not something I would normally buy- but since it’s $5, I’ll keep it and watch the Target clearance section.  

$2 Oral-B Pulsar Manual Toothbrush (7/31) Again, likely a future free toothbrush in your future

$3 Oral-B Adult or Kids Battery Toothbrush (7/31) My kids love electric toothbrushes.  Enough said.

75c Crest Toothpaste 4 oz or more or liquid gel (7/31) Remember- this would be $1.50 at Giant – and Crest is normally on sale in the $1.50 to $2 range.  A great buy!

75c Oral-B Satin, Glide Floss 30M or more, or Glide Floss Picks 30 ct or higher (7/31) At $1.50 value, this could be free

B1G1 CrossAction Manual Brush – up to $3.99 (7/31)

$2 Venus refillable razor or pack of disposable razors (7/31) Venus razors are EXPENSIVE.  Recently, I found my Giant has Venus Breeze sets on clearance for $4.50.  With this coupon, (if you can still find them!), that would be $2.50.  Although, if you use a lot of razors, it pays to figure out the price per razor in the bulk sets at BJs or Costco (generally the $40-50 range) instead of buying these packs.

$1 Secret Clinical or Natural Minerals deodorant ETS (7/31)

$3 Two Tampax Pearl or Compak Pearl, 18 ct or higher (7/31) Target likes to run sales on Tampax that give you a $5 gift card when you buy 2, around the $5 per box range.  If we see that sale again, these 2 boxes could cost you around $2 – total.

$1.50 Two Tampax, 18 ct or higher (7/31)

$2 Gillette ProSeries Skin Care product (7/31)

$4 Gillette Fusion ProGlide razor (7/31) Walgreens has these for $9.89 this week with a $5 Register Reward for a future purchase … making this razor 89 cents!!!

$1 Gillette ProGlide or Fusion Shave Prep (7/31)

B1G1 Gillette Bodywash, ets, uo to $4.99 (7/31)

$.25 Charmin (7/31)

$.50 Downy Liquid Fabric Softener or Dryer Sheets (7/31) (This is $1.00 at Giant!!!)

$.25 Cascade (7/31) Keep in mind - if you coupons dont say they exclude Trial Sizes - it means that INCLUDE them.  While 25 cents or 50 cents (doubled) doesnt take a lot off of Cascade, it could get you a great price on a travel size to take with you on summer vacation.  Target occasionally carries trial sizes of the gel packs, which include about 3 or 4.

$1 Cascade Rinse Aid (7/31)

$1 Bounty Napkins (7/31)

$.35 Tide (7/31) Keep in mind - if you coupons dont say they exclude Trial Sizes - it means that INCLUDE them.  While 35 cents or 70 cents (doubled) doesnt take a lot off of Tide, it could get you a great price on a travel size to take with you on summer vacation.

$1 Tide To Go (7/31)

$1 Tide Stain Release Product (7/31)

$3 26-50 oz Powder, 15-34 ct DUO Pac or 36-68 oz liquid Tide Stain Release (7/31)

6-5 Smartsource

A1 Steak Sauce or Marinade 10oz+ Save $1/1 (7/3) Watch the sales near 4^th of July when A1 regularly shows up for $1 a bottle.  This bottle could be free!

Ban Solid Save $.75/1 (7/31) I don’t use Ban but it goes on sale a lot and is cheap.  This coupon could end up being a money maker- and a donation to a Food Bank.  I think I’ll keep it.

Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad Mixes Save $.50/2 (7/30) (This is $1.00 at Giant!!!)

Bic Flex4 Razor 3-pack, Bic Flex3 Razor 4 pack Save $3/1 (7/17)

Bic Comfort 3 Advance Razor 4 pack, Bic Hybrid Advance Razor Save $3/1 (7/17)

Colgate Toothpaste 4 oz+ Save $.75/1 (6/25) Crest is ALWAYS on sale for $1-2.  At a $1.50 value, you could get it for free or even make money!

Colgate Adult or Kids Manual Toothbrush excluding Colgate Plus or Extra Clean Save $.75/1 (6/25) (This is $1.50 at Giant!!!)

Dan-o-nino Dairy Snacks 6 or 12 pack Save $1/1 (7/31)

Danimals Save $1/1 (7/31)

Excedrin 20ct+ Save $.75/1 (7/16)( This is $1.50 at Giant!!!)

Excerin 80 ct+ Save $1.50/1 (7/16)

French’s Dijon Mustard Save $.75/1 (9/30) Another potential money maker since this is routinely on sale for $1 and this coupon would be $1.50 at Giant.  Who wouldn’t buy Dijon mustard if you got paid 50 cents for every one you bought?  

Nexcare Save $.55/1 (10/31) Walmart usually carries these around the $1 per box range – making these CHEAP.

Old El Paso Tortilla Stuffers Microwavable Meal Save $1/1 (7/30)|

Resolve Laundry Pre-Treat Save $.50/1 (7/17)  (This is $1.00 at Giant!!!)

Resolve in-Wash Stain Remover Save $1/1 (7/17)

Tully’s K-Cup portion packs Save $2/2 (7/31)

Tully’s Coffee 12 oz bag Save $1.50/1 (7/31)

V8 Splash 45 oz+ Save $1/2 (7/17)

V8 100% Vegetable Juice 46 oz+ Save $1/1 (7/31)

V8 100% Vegetable 46 oz+ Save $2/2 (7/31)

Welch’s Fruit Snacks or Fruit ‘n Yogurt Snacks 3 ct, 10ct, 24 ct, or 40ct Save $1/2 (7/17)

Welch’s Fruit Snacks 40 ct box Save $1.50/1 (7/17)

Yoplait Frozen Smoothie Save $.75/1 (7/30) (This is $1.50 at Giant!!!)