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Kroger deals for the week of 7/27

July 27, 2011 by

 

I’ve added a new feature!  If you see a ? next to the final price on an item, that means it’s a “stock up” price or rock bottom price in my opinion!  One of the most common things I hear from “new” couponers is that they don’t know what’s a good deal, so I hope this will help!

Just a reminder:  Kroger’s coupon policy changed on 4/13!  You can read the full updated coupon policy here (I recommend printing it to take with you!)  You can find more about changes to the Kroger double/triple coupon policy here.  The two biggest changes are that they will no longer allow you to “stack” paper manufacturer’s coupons with loadable coupons and they will no longer double/triple coupons.  From what I understand, the registers are now programmed to deduct your digital coupon first, when applicable. I have heard from multiple people that there are glitches with this new program and even when you are buying multiple items and should be able to use a digital and manufacturer’s coupon, the register will not allow it.  Kroger has made some changes to their fuel rewards program:  you can read more about that here.

Don’t forget to load your coupons to your Kroger card:
Cellfire
Kroger
P&G Esaver
Shortcuts
Upromise

**For more information about loadable coupons and how they work check out this post!Digital (loadable) coupons do not double and are one time use.

If you need coupons to match up with these deals, don’t forget to check out My Coupon Hunter!

This ad is based on the Texas/Louisiana market.

There is a special promotional offer: Buy 4 participating General Mills cereals or Nature Valley Granola Thins – $2.79, get 2 gallons of milk FREE!
$1/1 GM Chex printable
$1.50/2 GM cereals printable
 $1/2 General Mills cereals – 6-19 SS, 7-10 SS
$1/2 General Mills cereals – 7-10 SS

SCENARIO:

Buy 4 Chex cereal – $2.79

Use 4 $1 Chex printables (you’ll need two separate computers to print this many)

Spend $7.16 OOP for 4 boxes of cereal and 2 gallons of milk (milk is typically $3.49/gallon)

OTHER DEALS:  There is a 10/$10 Mix & Match sale this week.  You do not need to buy 10 items to take advantage of this sale.

Armour Lunchmakers – 10/$10
Cheer or Gain laundry detergent – $4.99
$2/1 Gain or Tide powder detergent – 7-17 SS
$.50/1 Gain or Cheer detergent – 7-10 RP
Final Price = as low as $2.99 each if powder is included
Crest toothpaste – 10/$10
$.75/1 Crest toothpaste – 6-5 PG, 7-3 PG
?Final Price = $.25 after coupon
Dannon yogurt (Danimals and Activia pictured in ad) – $1.88
$1/1 Dannon Dan-o-nino – 6-5 SS
$1/2 Dannon Danimals – 6-5 SS
$1/2 Dannon Activia – 6-5 RP
$.50/1 Dannon Dan-o-nino – 6-5 SS
Final Price = as low as $.88/each after coupon for Dan-o-nino or Danimals
Dole salad blends – BOGO free
Driscoll’s strawberries – $1.77/lb
$.50/1 Driscoll’s printable (must register)
Final Price = $1.27 after coupon
French’s yellow mustard – 10/$10
$.30/1 French’s mustard printable
Final Price = $.70/each
Freschetta Pizza – $4.99
$1/1 Freschetta printable
Final Price = $3.99 after coupon
Knorr rice or pasta sides – $.98
Kroger Mini Peeled Carrots – 10/$10
Mrs. Baird’s Large White Bread – BOGO free
Oral B Indicator toothbrush – 10/$10
$2/2 Oral B Indicator toothbrush – 7-3 PG
$2/2 Oral B Indicator P&G e-coupon
?Final Price = 2 for free after coupons
Pillsbury Brownie or Cake Mix – 10/$10
$1/2 Pillsbury frosting or brownie mix – 6-12 RP
Final Price = $.50 after coupon (when you buy 2)
Purina Beggin’ Strips – BOGO free
BOGO free Purina Beggin’ Strips – 5-8 SS
$1/2 Purina Beggin Strips – 7-24 RP
Final Price = possibly get 2 for free
NOTE: YMMV on being able to use the BOGO free coupon with the BOGO free promotion – I couldn’t find anything in their coupon policy that excludes this, but they seem to change the policy regularly without publishing the changes.
Texas Zucchini or Yellow Squash – 10 lbs/$10

 

Weight Watchers Smart Ones entrees – $1.98
$1/5 Weight Watchers Smart Ones printable
 $3/10 Weight Watchers Smart Ones printable
Final Price = as low as $1.68/each after coupon (when you buy 10)

 

SCHOOL SUPPLIES:

Bic Cristal pens – $.79/each
Crayola crayons (24 ct) – $.25/each
Crayola Washable Markers – $2.50
Office Works #2 pencils – $.50/each
Oxford Twin Pocket portfolio – $.15/each
Top Flight filler paper – $.75/each
Top Flight Wirebound Notebook – $.15/each
Write Bros. Mechanical Pencils – $.99/each

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Scholastic Parent & Child Magazine – $3.50/year!

July 27, 2011 by

Tanga has a great daily deal today:  You can get a one year subscription to Scholastic’s Parent & Child Magazine for just $3.50 per year!  Parent & Child enhances the learning link between home and school and helps parents understand their children’s emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. It also addresses the needs of busy parents and their desire to play an active role in the development of their children.   This magazine has 8 issues per subscriptions and you can buy up to 4 years at this price.

To start your subscription, click here and click on the red “Buy” button and enter the code CHILD at check-out.

Please allow 8-14 weeks for your first issue to arrive.

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HOT GROUPON: $6 for 2 subs or salads at Quizno’s!

July 26, 2011 by

Groupon has a HOT deal today, but I’m guessing it won’t last through the day.  You can get two Quizno’s regular subs or salads for just $6!  The regular price is $12.98, so this is an AWESOME deal!  We love Quizno’s and I love this deal!

Here’s how you can grab this HOT deal for yourself:

1.  Log into your Quizno’s account here (If you don’t have a Quizno’s account yet, you can create one here)

2.  Click on the green “Buy” button, enter your payment information, and you’re DONE!

Here’s the “fine print” on this offer:

-Limit 1 per person (may buy 1 additional as a gift)

-Limit 1 per visit

-Not valid for chips and soda

-Valid only at Quizno’s locations that accept Groupons.  To find out if your location accepts Groupons, use the store locator here and look for the Groupon logo!

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Stockpiling: How much is too much?

July 26, 2011 by

Yesterday in my “Couponing A to Z” post, I posted about coupon clipping services.  I got some interesting comments and e-mails.  Some people were apparently questioning my comment about buying 10 to 20 coupons to stock up on items when there is a great sale.  Comments were also made about being a “shelf clearer.”

For the record, I want to clarify that I do not EVER advocate being a shelf clearer, nor do I ever clear the shelves in stores.  When I am buying multiple items when there is a good sale, I often visit multiple stores across multiple days or make arrangements with the management in advance  to get the items that I am looking for.

While I do not advocate clearing shelves, I definitely believe in and encourage people to develop a stockpile.  Our family has been through two different lay-offs as well as some other situations where finances have been tight and our stockpile has helped us get through those times.  On a weekly basis, I am able to keep our grocery expenses lower because I am able to use items in our stockpile to feed our family.

So, that leads me to the question:  How much is too much when it comes to stockpiling?

Here are my thoughts:

1.  The think the size of a stockpile will vary based on a family’s size and needs.  I think “too much” is when you have a stockpile that is significantly above and beyond what your family could reasonably use in 6 months to one year’s time, which covers the shelf life of most non-perishable items.

2.  A stockpile is “too much” when you are unable to maintain it.  If you don’t have the space for your stockpile and cannot organize it, then there is a strong likelihood that you will not be able to appropriately rotate and use the items in your stockpile.

3.  A stockpile is “too much” when you have large quantities of items that your family does not use on a regular basis or will never use.  For example, if your family doesn’t eat ketchup or mustard and you have 80 bottles in your stockpile, it is probably “too much.”

What are your thoughts?  How much is “too much” when it comes to stockpiling?  You may also want to check out this article I wrote about Extreme Couponing:  Stockpiling vs. Hoarding for more of my thoughts on this topic!

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Get FREE labels from Vistaprint!

July 26, 2011 by


Vistaprint has a HOT promotion through 7/29:  you can get FREE labels!  Use them for your kids’ jackets, lunchboxes, and backpacks when school starts or plan ahead and make some to use when you send out your Christmas cards!  There are over 7,000 designs to choose from!

Here’s how you can take advantage of this deal:

1.  Click here to start creating your personalized labels!

2.  Select a design and add your information

3.  Choose the quantity (140 for free!) and SLOW shipping, which is $2.95 – skip all the additional offers

You can make payment with Paypal or any major credit card!

Let me know what you got!  I got some address labels that we desperately needed!

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