Grocery Sales Week of February 23, 2009

Welcome to some new readers from Oxford.  For their convenience I'm changing the store order.  Kroger will now be first on the list.  And a reminder to scroll down for what my codes mean.

Last week I went to Aldi and was reminded that it's always good to shop there first.  Milk was $1.98 and eggs $0.69.  Considerably less then Kroger or Meijer.  But what shocked me the most was the price of flour: 5# for $1.49 and apples: 3# bags for $1.29.  Now this isn't my favorite price for flour, but it's a far cry from the $2.79 I saw recently.  After Aldi I went to Meijer and noticed their flour is now $1.55/5# bag.  So, perhaps prices are coming down on flour.

Flour tip: ever had flour bugs?  To avoid the problem, throw your flour in the freezer for 48-72 hours.  This kills any eggs that *may* be present.  After 2-3 days, set out and bring to room temperature before storing.

Nothing spectacular this week this week.  But if there's a good price on something your family uses, consider stocking up as your budget allows.



Kroger (www.kroger.com) must use plus card to get sale price
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Kroger diapers jumbo pk $5.99
Kroger cheese 8oz chunk or shredded $1.77
Tyson boneless skinless chicken breasts $1.88/#
grapes $1/#
StarKist tuna pouch 2.6oz $1 +c*
Colgate toothbrush $1 +c*
Kroger cottage cheese, sour cream or dip $1
Right Guard $1
Soft & Dri deoderant $1
Arrid deoderant $1
red, yellow or orange peppers $1 each (my store had green ones for $0.98 too)
cantaloupe $1.28 (the one I bought wasn't ripe - anyone know how to pick a good one?)

Meijer (www.meijer.com)
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& buy 10 for $10 - mix or match and get the 11th one free

& Grands! $1 +c*
Land O Lakes butter 8oz or fresh buttery taste spread 15oz $1.25 +c*
Lender's refrigerated bagels $1.33
yoplait $0.50 +c*
& Bounty paper towels $1 +c*
& Meijer lunch bags $1
Crisco oils 25% off +c
& Pillsbury cake mix $1 +c
& Betty Crocker hamburger/chicken/tuna helpers $1 +c*
& Betty Crocker boxed potatoes $1 +c*
Chex cereal $2.33 +c*
Kellogg's cereal (see ad or store for list) $2.33 +c (buy 3 get $2 off at register)
Kool-aid drink mix (makes 8qts) $1.67
& Lender's frozen bagels $1
Tyson chicken breasts, frozen IQF 40oz $4.99
& Aunt Millie's bread $1 +c*
organic romaine hearts $1.67
apples (ida red, jonagold, mcintosh or jonathan) 3# bag $2
strawberries $1.49

Jungle Jim's (www.junglejims.com)
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cantaloupe $0.88
bananas $0.39/#
yellow onions 3# bag $1.29
Progresso Rich and Hearty soup $0.99 lim 10 w/$10 purchase
Angel soft 12pk double roll $4.69 +c lim 2 w/$10 purchase
DiGiorno pizza $4.50
Trauth milk $1.99 lim 6
pineapple, fresh $1.99
lemons 4/$1
Fuji apples 3# bag $1.50
Dannon fruit on the bottom yogurt $0.50 +c
Dairy Fresh Bagels & Cream cheese $1
Kellogg's mini wheats $2.29 +c
Our Family veggie oil 48oz $2.49
Pillsbury cake mix $0.89 +c
Betty Crocker cornbread & muffin mix $0.30


GFS has another ad out with a $5 off $50 purchase good through Saturday the 28th

Codes:
+c means there was recently a coupon in the paper for this item
+c* means there's a coupon for it and I think it's a good deal ONLY if you use the coupon
M-R monday through thursday sale dates only
B1G1F (buy one get one free)
** super deal -- seriously think about stocking up at this price if this is an item you use
w/c means with in-ad coupon
lim tells you what the limit is

Disclaimer: This list is generated by a human.  I never intend to make a typo, but sometimes they happen.  See the store and/or the ad for clarification if you're unsure about a product.  This list was generated using ads in the Cincinnati metro area.  Stores outside this market may offer different pricing or promotions.