Albertson's 10/13

I spent $12 and saved $36 and my conscience.  More on that later. 
The easy fries are on sale for $1.25 each with a $3 Catalina when you buy 4 so final price $.50.  The frozen juice mix was a manager special at the Albertson's on Winchester for $.50 each!  Regularly $2.50! 
Anyway, I separated my transactions so I could use the $3 Catalina's as I went along, and as I was taking my last receipt, I saw something folded up inside it.  It was my $9 in Catalina's I had just spent.  The cashier had handed them back to me out of habit I suppose even though they were already used.  It only took a split second to make the decision to give them back, not because I am holy or righteous or anything, but because I have learned through my mistakes that the Lord keeps track and He isn't going to let me get away with deceit even if the store does.  I thought I would just throw that out there...

Some great deals!

Here are some of the things I've been getting this week...

Albertsons:
Nature Valley Granola Bars $2.50
When you buy 4, you get 2 $2 catalina's and a free milk catalina
I used 1 $.85/2 coupon, and one $.75/2 coupon
Final Price: $1.10 each plus free milk
This deal is good through Tuesday

Target:
Buy one Wonka 3.5 oz bar and get a catalina for a free one!  You get another catalina when you use the first one, and so on.  In theory, you could clear the shelf for the price of one bar, but that wouldn't be kind or thoughtful of others.

Target.com/coupons has $3 off adult jeans and $2 off kids' jeans coupons (excludes Circo brand) and I managed to find some little girls Cherokee for $4, making them $2!  And some men's jeans for Mike for $5.47 on clearance (so $2.47 after coupon) and some for me for $4.98 ($1.98 after coupon).  This was at the Super Target on Clinton Keith.

Also, Dove Men+Care Deodorant bonus packs have been in clearance for $3.38.  There is a $2/1 Manufacturer coupon from the paper and a $2/2 Target Coupon, making them $.38!

Walmart:
I price matched a few items from the Food4Less ad (runs through Tuesday), since I don't really like Food4Less and it's out of my way.  I got Eggo waffles for $.98 after price match and $1/2 coupon.  I got Ore Ida potatoes for $1.98 and Del Monte Fruit Cups for $1.48 (no coupons on either of those). 
I got Black Flag fly swatters for free (which is great because they have been invading like crazy!  It seems like we always have one flying around somewhere in the summer.  They were $.98 with a $1/1 coupon from the paper.
Also, their Gerber toddler meals and snacks are very reasonably priced and with the coupons I printed on coupons.com, I got some good prices on those.  They have the puffs in small .5 oz packs for $.96, so with the $1/2 coupon (there is no size restriction on the coupon), they are $.46.  This is only slightly less per ounce than getting the big bottle with the coupon, but it is less out of pocket and they won't go stale before we eat them all.

Also, I heard about this deal at CVS, but haven't done it.
*Buy Trial size Gillette Fusion Hydra Shave Gel 2.5 oz $2.27
Use the $1/1 coupon found in the 6/5 PG
Pay $1.27
Get back a $2 Ecb
Final cost FREE + a $0.73 moneymaker!

And lastly, Taco Bell has Burrito Supremes for $.99 through Aug 6th, no coupons needed.

I will try to get back into posting deals, but for now it's all I can do to just keep up with them.  :)

Coupons at Albertsons

Near the ads and newspapers at the front of the store, I found a single sheet of coupons at my Albertsons.  The coupons were:
$1/1 Huggies
$1/1 Cottonelle Toilet Paper
$1/1 Viva Paper Towels
$1/1 Scott Tissue
$1/1 Scott Towels
$1/1 Kleenex 3 Pack
The coupons expire 12/31/11

Albertsons 7/6-7/12

These are my favorite deals this week.

Kellogg's Cereal and Snacks $1.99 when you buy 5
Check out all the coupons here.

They have fresh whole wild caught Alaska salmon for $1.99/lb.  Apparently it's usually $2.99/lb, so not a huge savings, but I may give it a try.  I've never cooked a whole fish before but wild caught is supposed to be the best and I love watching cooking shows where they work with a whole fish.

Ronzoni Pasta $.88

$1/1 Ronzoni Garden Delight Pasta 5/15/2011 SS Insert (exp 9/10/2011) 

$1/2 Ronzoni Garden Delight Pasta
$1/2 Ronzoni Garden Delight $1/2 Ronzoni Garden Delight

$1/2 Ronzoni Quick Cooking Pasta

$1/2 Ronzoni Healthy Harvest

$1/2 Ronzoni Garden Delight

Final Price: Free or $.33

Chicken of the Sea Solid White Albacore Tuna $.88

Kraft Mac and Cheese $.88

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Buy 4 Save $3 instantly promo (mix and match) limit 1 offer per transaction

Nestle Drumstick 8 Pack $5.25 when you buy 4
$1/1 Nestle Drumstick
$1.50/1 Nestle Drumstick (no longer available if you haven't already printed it)
Final Price: As low as $3.75

Dreyers Fruit Bars $2.50 when you buy 4
$1/1 Edy’s Fruit Bars

$0.50/1 Whole Fruit Fruit Bars Products 6/26/2011 RP Insert (exp 8/27/2011)
Final Price $1.50

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Smuckers Ice Cream Toppings $2.00
$1/2 Smucker's Ice Cream Toppings
$1/1 Smucker's Toppings 5/15/2011 RP Insert (exp 8/31/2011)

$1/2 Smucker's Toppings 5/15/2011 RP Insert (exp 8/31/2011)
Final Price: As low as $1.00

Yoplait Go-Gurt or Kid Trix Yogurt $1.99 with in ad coupon (small booklet ad)

$0.75/2 Yoplait Go-Gurt, Trix, or Splitz Yogurt 7/10/2011 SS Insert (exp 9/3/2011)

$0.75/2 Yoplait Go-Gurt, Trix, or Splitz Yogurt

$0.75/2 Yoplait Go-Gurt, Trix, or Splitz Yogurt
$0.75/2 Yoplait Go-Gurt, Trix, or Splitz Yogurt
$0.75/2 Yoplait Go-Gurt, Trix, or Splitz Yogurt 6/19/2011 SS Insert (exp 8/13/2011)
$0.75/2 Yoplait Go-Gurt, Trix, or Splitz Yogurt
Final price: $1.62

Tyson Breaded Chicken $5.99

$1/1 Tyson Any’tizers Snacks
Final Price: $4.99

Anthony's Pasta $1.00
$1/1 Anthony’s 100% Whole Grain Pasta
Final Price: Free if whole grain is included

Rosarita Refried Beans $.89 with in ad coupon (small booklet ad)

Don't forget to use 2 double the value coupons in your transaction!!

6/29 Trip

I spent about $15, got $5 in up rewards and saved over $100.

Rite Aid:
BOGO 50% off all sunglasses and a $5 up reward when you buy 2
Style Science Sunglasses $7.99
Foster Grant Sunglasses $3.49
Used $5 Foster Grant Rite Aid Coupon
Used $5 Style Science Rite Aid Coupon

Bengay Cold $8.09 after my 10% wellness discount
Used $5 off Bengay Cold
$2 off Bengay in ad coupon
$3 off $15 survey coupon

Heath bar $.89 filler item (but I need it for a birthday cake I'm making)

Paid $.46 plus $.62 tax and got $5 up reward

Albertsons
Picked up 3 $2 off kool aid when you buy 2 BBQ sauce coupons from the Kraft BBQ sauce
I was going to buy Hot Dogs here, but the fine print made them undesirable, so I just got them at Ralph's instead.  They were only $.10 more and no limitations.

Buy 10 save $5 promo
Pillsbury Brownie Mix $.49 each after promo
Used 4 $.55 Pillsbury Brownie Mix, Cookie Mix or Frosting (If I could have gotten more coupons, I would have)

Heath Bar $.79 filler item (but I need it for a birthday cake I'm making)

Used $3 Catalina I got Monday

Paid $.49

Ralphs
Buy 10, get $3 off promo
6 Kraft BBQ Sauce $.69 each after promo
3 Kool Aid/Country Time $.99 each after promo
Used 3 $2 off coupons from Albertsons

Oscar Mayer Nitrite Free Turkey Dogs $1.49 after promo
Used 4 $1/2 Oscar Mayer Weiners 6/12/2011 RP Insert

Totinos Pizza Rolls $.99
Used $.50/1 Totinos Item (doubled to $.99)

Gatorade $.69 + CRV (filler item to get me to 20 items)

Paid: $10.41 + $.20 CRV

The baby leg was free.

Albertsons Matchups 6/29-7/5

These are my favorite deals this week...

White Sweet Corn $.25

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts $1.99/lb

Oscar Mayer Nitrite Free Turkey Franks $1.39 with in ad coupon

$1/2 Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs

$1/2 Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs 6/19/2011 SS Insert (exp 8/14/2011)

$1/2 Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs 5/15/2011 SS Insert (exp 7/10/2011)
Final Price: $.89

Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce $.88

$1/2 Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce 5/22/2011 SS Insert (exp 6/30/2011)

$1/3 Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce 5/22/2011 SS Insert (exp 6/30/2011)Final Price: as low as $.38

Jennie O Turkey Buy One Get One Free

Buy 10 Save $5 Promo

Pillsbury Brownie Mix $.49                    when you buy 10 participating items

$.55/1 Pillsbury Frosting, Brownie Mix or Cookie Mix

$1/2 Pillsbury Frosting or Brownie Mixes 6/12/2011 RP Insert (exp 9/30/2011)
$1/2 Pillsbury Frosting 3/27/2011 RP Insert (exp 6/30/2011)
Final Price: Free!

Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil $2.49     when you buy 10 participating items

$0.75/1 Reynolds Wrap Foil 6/12/2011 SS Insert (exp 7/31/2011)

Final Price: $1.74

Green Giant Canned Vegetables $.49     when you buy 10 participating items

Nabisco Snack Crackers $1.99             when you buy 10 participating items

$1/2 Nabisco Crackers or Cookies 6/19/2011 SS Insert (exp 7/30/2011)
Final Price: $1.49

Gatorade 32 oz $.50                             when you buy 10 participating items

There is a GREAT manufacturer's coupon in the ad for $2 off when you buy 1 Honey Maid Graham Crackers, 1 Hershey's 6 Pack and 1 Kraft Marshmallow.  You can clip this and take it anywhere, like Walmart, Target or Winco...I'll let you know if I see a good place to use it.  It doesn't say Albertsons anywhere on it.

Updated: Albertsons 6/22-6/28

Buy 4 Dannon multipack products, get a Catalina for free milk up to $4.00.  The milk needs to be purchased in the same transaction.  The price should discount automatically when the 4 yogurts are scanned.  My bad.

Dannon Yogurt Multipacks                                                   $2.00
$1/1 Dannon Danimals Product 6/5/2011 SS Insert (exp 7/31/2011)

$1/1 Dannon Dan-o-nino Dairy Snacks 6/5/2011 SS Insert (exp 7/31/2011) 

Pay $4 for 4 and get free milk!

That's about it for Albertsons for me...sad.

Albertsons 6/15-6/21

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts                $1.79/lb

An even better deal on Lucky Charms this week!

Buy 5, only $1.75 each on the following items
Cheerios
Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Lucky Charms
Gardetto's
Chex Mix
Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks
Nature Valley Granola Bars

Coupons you can use:
$0.50/2 Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks
$0.50/2 Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks 5/1/2011 SS

$0.50/2 Nature Valley Granola Bars 5/22/2011 SS
$0.50/2 Nature Valley Granola Bars 5/1/2011 SS

$1/2 General Mills Cereals 6/19/2011 SS

$0.50/1 General Mills Original Cheerios

$1/3 General Mills Cereal 5/22/2011 SS

$1/2 General Mills Cereals 5/15/2011 SS

Albertsons $5 off $25 coupon!

Go here to print a coupon for $5 off a $25 purchase at Albertsons.
The fine print says nothing about "after other coupons are applied" which usually means, you can hand them this coupon first and THEN all your manufacturer coupons, bringing your total down more.  Mine expires 6/13, so it probably expires 6 days from printing.  Also, if you manage to refer anyone, you get another $5 off $25 coupon up to 5 referrals!  That's $30 in savings!

Albertsons 6/8 - 6/14

The only things calling to me from the Albertsons ad this week are the Lucky Charms and the grapes!

Red Seedless Grapes                          $.99/lb

Quaker Quakes                                  $1/each

Buy any 10 participating GM products and save $5 instantly, plus earn 25 box tops for education:

Lucky Charms!!!                                $1.88 after savings

Bisquick Shake and Pour                   $.75 after savings

Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks                $1.88 after savings
$0.50/2 Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks from SS 5/22
$0.50/2 Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks from SS 5/1
$0.50/2 Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks from SS 4/17
$0.50/2 Betty Crocker Fruit Flavored Snacks – (winonegiveone.com)

My last few days

If you factor in +up rewards and rebates, I spent around $10 for all this. :D

I will break down the pre-tax prices...not that you care, but it helps me...

Cap'n Crunch                   $1.38
Ice Cream                        $1.79 each
Sunscreen                         $1.40 each (after $15 +up rewards)
Veet                          Paid $1.78 for both (got $5 +up rewards $3.22 Moneymaker)
Blink Tears                Paid $2.99 and will get a check for $7.99
Organic Hair Care     Paid $6.98 for both, (received $9.98 in +up rewards and will get a check for either $4.99 or $6.99 I will see when it comes)

Albertsons trip 6/1

So, I got my 4 jars of sauce and my 6 packages noodles, but since they didn't have doublers at the door, none of the rest of my plans were quite so good after all.  And the juice turned out to be regional.  And Cohen opened one of my bags of egg noodles by jumping on it.  And the self checkout didn't work with doublers, so even though I was trying to save them trouble, I just made more of it.  I had to move to the real register, and the $5 didn't come off instantly like it was supposed to for some reason, but the nice cashier went and checked and saw that I did buy the right items, so she took it off manually (thank you!).  So all in all, not my best trip, but at least I didn't forget my wallet!  :)
While I was there, I DID pick up their summertime savings book and BOY am I excited!  I already plan to use the schick coupon at food for less for free razors and the Coppertone coupon at Rite Aid!  Here's a list of what's inside.

Store Coupons:
As store coupons these can be redeemed only at Albertsons.

• $3.00 off $15 or more of Stockman & Dakota Premium Angus Beef
• $2.00/2 or more 1 lb chubs of Albertson’s brand ground beef
• $1.00/2 or more Super Chill Seltzer Water, Tonic Water, Club Soda, Ready to Drink Teas and Lemonades, 2 Liter or larger and multi-packs
• $2 off any Homelife purchase of $10 or more
• $1.00/2 or more Equaline Body Lotions, moisturizers, and facial cleansing products

Manufacturer Coupons:
As manufacturer coupons you can use these at ANY retailer. They can be combined with store coupons when available.

• $1.00/1 Kingsford Charcoal products
• $1.00/2 Johnsonville Sausage
• $1.25/3 Wish Bone Salad Dressing
• $1.00/2 Vlassic Products
• $1.00/2 Snyder's Pretzels
• $1.00/2 Hormel Pepperoni Packs
• $1.00/1 Tyson Anytizers Wings
• $1.00/2Dannon Light & Fit 4 pk, Danimals Drink 6 pk, Danimals Double Crush Cup 4pk, and Danimals Coolision 6pk
• $1.00/2 Truvia
• FREE 20 fl oz bottle of  vitaminwater zero glow or drive with the purchase of any 5 vitaminwater
• FREE 32 fl oz Powerade Zero with the purchase of any (5) 32 fl oz Powerade ION4
• $2.00/2 20 or 24-pack Coca-Cola products
• $2.00/2 12-packs or flavors of Coca-Cola products (any flavor, mix or match) *does exclude 12-packs of Coca-Cola, Diet Coke and Coke Zero
• $1.00/2 Chinet plates
• $1.00/1 Viva Paper Towels 6 Pack Regular Roll
• $1.00/2 Dixie or Dixie Ultra Plates or Bowls
• $1.00/2 Wet Ones Wipes Products, Canisters or Singles
• $1.00/1 Schick Razor or Refill (excludes disposables)
• $1.00/1 Playtex Gentle Glide or Sport Tampons
• $1.00/1 Banana Boat Sunscreen Item 3 oz or larger (excludes lip balm)
• $4.00/2 Coppertone Continuous Spray Suncare items
• $1.00/1 Nature Made Product
  
  Oh, and here's a picture of their clearance carts.  See anything you need?  I didn't.
  
  
  

Updated: Albertsons 6/1-6/7

Here are my favorite deals this week.  For a complete list, go here.

There are 2 double the value coupons in your Tuesday Redplum that comes in the mail.  The fine print says you can only use 2 per transaction in one place and 1 per transaction in another, so hold them to the 2.  It's not much but a dollar is a dollar, right?

Ben & Jerry’s or Starbucks Ice Cream, 16 oz                                                             $1.99
With in ad coupon
$1.00/1 Starbucks Ice Cream, pints from RP 5/22
Double the coupon and it's free!

Mission Soft Taco, 10ct                                                                                                 $.99
With in ad coupon, Limit 8

Albertsons Hot Dog or Hamburger Buns                                                                      $.79
With in ad coupon, Limit 2

Buddig Lunchmeat, 12oz                                                                                                 $2.49
With in ad coupon, Limit 4
$1.00/1 – Buddig Deli Cuts – (smartsource.com)
$1.00/1 – Buddig Deli Cuts, 12oz or Deli Cuts Tub, 1lb – (bricks.coupons.com)
Double the coupon and it's $.49

Quaker Cap’N Crunch or Life Cereal                                                                           $1.88
$0.50/1 Cap’n Crunch Cereal from RP 4/17

This deal must have been regional.  :(
Welch’s Juice Cocktails                                                                                                 $2.00
$1.00/1 Welch’s Essentials Juice Cocktail Blend from SS 5/1
Double the coupon and it's free!

Haagen-Daz                                                                                                                    $3.33
Buy 3, Receive Free Smuckers Topping with in ad Manufactures Coupon
This isn't the best price, but it's close and you get free topping!!

Knorr Pasta, Rice, or Vegetable Sides                                                                         $1.00
Buy 10, get a Culinary Circle Rotisserie Chicken for $.99
Use 3 $1.00/3 Knorr Sides Coupon here
Pay $7.99, get 10 sides and one chicken
Or use 2 doublers also and pay only $5.99

Below is a great promotion!

Spotlight Savings - Buy 10 participating Mix & Match Items, Save $5.00 Instantly

• Price After Instant Savings
• Must Purchase in multiples of 10

Ragu Pasta Sauce, 16-24oz                                                                                    $.99
$1.00/2 Ragu Pasta Sauce from RP 5/22
Double the coupon to get both free!

Wish Bone Salad Dressing, 16oz                                                                            $.99
$1.00/2 Wish-Bone or Western Salad Dressings from RP 5/22
Double the coupon to get 2 free!

American Beauty Pasta, 12-16oz                                                                            $.89
$0.50/1 – American Beauty Quick Cook Pasta – (americanbeauty.com)

Ronzoni Smart Taste Pasta, 14.5oz                                                                        $.89
$0.75/1 – Ronzoni Smart Taste Pasta – (newworldpasta.com)
$1.00/1 – Ronzoni Smart Taste Pasta – (itpaystoeatpasta.com)

Ronzoni Garden Delight, 12oz                                                                                $.89
$1.00/1 Ronzoni Garden Delight Pasta from SS 5/15
$1.00/2 – Ronzoni Garden Delight – (newworldpasta.com)
$1.00/2 – Ronzoni Garden Delight – (itpaystoeatpasta.com)

Ronzoni Healthy Harvest, 12.35                                                                            $.89
$1.00/2 – Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Pasta – (newworldpasta.com)
$1.00/2 – Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Pasta – (itpaystoeatpasta.com)

Peter Pan Peanut Butter,16.3oz                                                                             $1.49
$0.50/1 – Peter Pan Peanut Butter – (childhungerendshere.com) code 63829897

La Victoria Enchilada Sauce, 19oz or Salsa, 16oz                                                $1.49
$1.00/2 LaVictoria Product from SS  5/15

Here's what I'm buying

4 Ragu
6 Healthy Harvest Egg Noodles
Use 3 $1 off 2 Healthy Harvest coupons
Use 2 $1 off 2 Ragu coupons
Use 2 Doublers
Spend $2.30 for all of it

Albertsons 5/25-5/31

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts    $1.99/lb
Fuze                                                 $.50/16.9 oz
Keebler Cookies                              $1.99
   I LOVE the Coconut Dreams!  They are just like the Girl Scout Cookies!
They have a smores promotion going on.  There is an in-ad coupon for $2 off when you buy graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate bars, but last year, we found out, the coupon works if you buy any combination of the three, so I will probably use it to get 3 Honey Maid Graham Crakers since we don't need marshmallows or chocolate.  The crackers are $2.99 each so I would pay $2.32 each after the coupon.

Buy 10, save $5 promotion (limit 50 items)
Price shown is AFTER discount
Pillsbury Brownie Mix                        $.49
Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce           $.79
Skippy Peanut Butter                         $1.49/16 oz
Gatorade                                           $.50/32 oz
    the Gatorade and brownie mix are good fillers to get you to 10 items if you are short a couple items

Albertson's 5/18-5/24

Fresh Express Salad                            $.99/9-12 oz.

Oscar Mayer Nitrite Free Hot Dogs    $3/8 pack 
(note: you can get the classic franks cheaper, but the Angus nitrite free are a good deal)

Lawry's Marinade                               $1/12 oz

Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce           $1/18 oz.

Ronzoni Pasta                                     $1/12-16 oz.

Pirate's Booty                                     $2.50/4-6 oz.

Kraft Mayo or Miracle Whip              $1.99/22-30 oz.