Grocery Sales Week of February 16, 2009

For those of you who've been on this list for awhile probably noticed that I don't often list deals on bath and beauty products.  That's because many of them I get on special deals at Walgreen's and CVS.  IMHO they have high regular prices, but when you match their special deals with coupons, you can walk out saving a bundle.  Each store has some "-isms" that take some time to get used to.  There's several blogs out there that have scouted out the bargins.

 

Here's a primer for CVS:
http://nickels-n-dimes.blogspot.com/2009/02/learning-cvs-system.html
My advice -- start small and take it step by step.


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

Huggies wipes $2 +c*
milk $2
sargento deli cheese $3+c
& meijer plastic bags $1
Softsoap 64-80oz $5 +c*
lysol all purpose cleaner, kitchen cleaner, bathroom cleaner, toilet bowl cleaner $2 +c*
Meijer bone-in split chicken breasts $1/# (family pk)
Meijer boneless skinless chicken breasts 40oz frozen $5
kellogg's cereals assorted $2 (buy 5 get free gallon meijer milk)
general mills cereal big box $2.67 +c*
& aunt millie english muffins $1
apples $1/#
marzetti salad dressing $1.67 +c
& old orchard frozen juices $1
tyson family pk chicken frozen $7+c
& green giant frozen veggies $1
& totino pizza rolls $1+c
& broccoli $1
& mushrooms $1
& baby carrots $1
Idaho russet potatoes 5# $1.25

Bigg's (www.biggs.com)
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buy 10 General Mills products and get $10 off your next order
(I don't have a print ad and can't read the fine print, so check in the store, but this could be a good deal - it's like getting $1 off each item.  Stack with coupons for an even better deal.)

strawberries 1# $1.67
Cheerios 14-17oz $2.50 +c


Jungle Jim's (www.junglejims.com)
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grapes $0.97/#
Scott toilet paper 4pk $0.89 +c lim 6 per family w/$10 purchase
head lettuce $0.88
green onions, bunch $0.33
bananas $0.39/#
milk, gallon $1.99 lim 6
tomatoes $0.79/#
Dairy Fresh cheese slices 6oz $1.25
Betty Crocker cornbread muffin mix $0.30
Our Family veggie oil 48oz $2.49
Scott's paper towels 8pk $4.99 +c lim 2 w/$10 purchase


Kroger (www.kroger.com) must use plus card to get sale price
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Children's motrin or tylenol 4oz $4.99 +c
milk or OJ gallons $1.99
Kroger yogurt 3/$1
Kroger active lifestyle yogurt 3/$1
ground beef 73% lean $1.49/#
Oscar Mayer hot dogs (not beef, or fat free) B1G1F
Pillsbury Toaster Strudel $2 +c*
Kellogg's cereal 12-25oz $2.69 +c
Quaker cereal 21-22oz (might be just Life cereal) $2.69
General Mills cereal (small boxes) $1.67 +c
Chicken of the Sea tuna $0.50
grapes $0.97/#
head lettuce $0.77

Monroe IGA (on Cin-Day just north of Summerlin)
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milk (including chocolate) 1/2 gallon $0.98
Domino sugar 5# $2.29 +c*
Pillsbury biscuits 4pk $1.50
red grapes $0.99/#
roma tomatos $0.88
jello or pudding 6-8 serving boxes (the big box) $1
Clorox wipes 35ct $2.50 (coupon in ad for buy 2 get 1 free --  makes them $1.67/each)

Aldi's
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I haven't been in a few weeks, but here's a readers report....
I was at Aldi on Saturday, and they have a lot of their baking items marked down because they're from the holidays (they don't keep many of these things in stock year-round). Molasses (16 oz. bottle) $1.79, cocoa (8 oz. container) is $1.79, coconut is $1.39, and vegetable oil (REGULAR price) is always $2.29. They also still have milk for $1.99 and eggs for $.69.
(Note:  That's the best price on veggie oil -- if you need it, stop by Aldi with some cash.)


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.

Walton Feed Orders are coming!

I just got a phone call to let me know that our order has been shipped!

Details:

The truck should arrive around lunchtime on February 18, 2009 (Wednesday).

We need help to get the orders off the truck! We have 2000+ lbs to move off the truck. Please let me know if you or someone you know can help.

If you need to order 5 gallon buckets, please let me know and I will have them available for you to pick up at the same time as your order. They are $4.39 for the set.

I will be trying to put together another Bulk Canning Day so we can also can any items into mylar bags or 10# cans. Please let me know of your interest and I will send more details.

High Wind, again...

As you have probably heard by now, The weather service has issued a High Wind Warning for Cincinnati. They are discussing the possibilities of sustained winds of at least 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph. You can read all the details here.

Some of this should sound familiar. Just last fall, Hurricane Ike came through Cincinnati. I'm sure no one has really forgotten, and if so, I hope you will soon remember. As I drove home this morning, it was enjoyable to listen to the radio and hear the DJs talking about potential power outages and the need for preparedness items.

I would hope that my readers would be ready for any disaster, especially a wind disaster (since they seem to like us so much...). I'm especially excited to see if my new roof holds up. Yep, it's 2 weeks old. (We'll see how many referrals I give after tomorrow morning.)

What kinds of preparations are you making for this evening? Hopefully, you know where your candles, lanterns, and flashlights are (if the wind manages to knock out power again). And, how many of you decided that the generators you bought during/after Ike weren't necessary any more? Hopefully, regret will not be a word in your vocabulary in the morning. If you have a generator, are you willing to share it with your neighbors and friends?

Just some thoughts. I'd love to hear yours!

Grocery Sales Week of February 9, 2009

Wal-Mart update -- a reader reports that they always have butter for about $2 and eggs for about $0.88.  Better than many Meijer or Kroger sale prices.

Not a lot of deals to write home about this week.  Kroger is having a 2nd week of the Daytona 500 deal (buy 10 products and get $3 off at register).  So if you missed some last week, here's another chance.

 

Meijer (www.meijer.com)
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Softsoap $0.99 +c*
Dannon activia, light &fit, danimals yogurt $2 +c*
Yoplait yogurt kids, drinks, fiber one, or yo-plus 4-6pk $2 +c*
Sargento string cheese 1/2 price +c
Progresso soup $1.25 +c
McCormick seasonings, extracts, spices or food coloring 25% off +c
Betty Crocker cake mix $1
Betty Crocker frosting $1 +c*
Skippy Peanut Butter $1.25 +c
Chex Mix $1 +c*
Meijer chicken breasts family pack $1.99/#
Boneless pork loin $1.79/#
Plumrose bacon $2
Mrs T Pierogies 1/2 price +c
Rosetto frozen pasta 1/2 price
Farm Rich Mozzarella bits frozen 1/2 price
strawberries 1# $1.48
grapes $0.97/#
head lettuce $0.77

Bigg's (www.biggs.com)
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Flavorite shredded cheese 8oz $1.67
grapes $0.99/#
Suave shampoo or conditioner 22.5oz $1.39 +c
Flavorite apple juice $0.99
Flavorite canned veggies $0.50
Totino's pizza rolls 15ct box $1 +c
Tyson chicken nuggets, patties, tenders 20-29oz $4.99


Jungle Jim's (www.junglejims.com)
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General Mills cereal (medium size boxes) $2.29 +c lim 3 per family w/$10 purchase
Campbell's chicken noodle or tomato soup $0.50 +c lim 12 per family w/$10 purchase
milk $1.99
Jungle Jim's sausage roll $1.50
Jungle Jim's bacon $2.50
chocolate milk 1/2 gallon $1
*Dairy Fresh butter $1.69 (freezes well)
Crystal Farms shredded cheese 8oz $1.67
Empress pineapple 20oz $0.89
Bounty basic paper towels $0.59 +c lim 10 per family w/$10 purchase
bananas $0.39/#


Kroger (www.kroger.com) must use plus card to get sale price
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& Daytona 500 deal -- buy 10 participating products get $3 off at register - it's like getting 30cents off per item.  Don't forget to clip coupons to make the deals sweeter. (limit 3 rewards per transaction) - not all deals are in the ad -- watch for shelf signs for stuff you often buy.  This might be the week to stock up.

Kroger eggs $1.29
Kroger cheese 8oz $1.60
& Kroger salad dressing $1.34
& Kroger peanut butter 28oz $2.69
& Manwich $1 +c*
& Ragu $1.69 +c
& Ritz crackers $2.68 +c
* Kroger instant oatmeal 10pk boxes $0.99
ground chuck (probably 80% lean) $1.79/#
Kroger lunchmeat 7-10oz $2.50
Idaho potatos 5# $1.38
strawberries 1# $1.50


Monroe IGA (on Cin-Day just north of Summerlin)
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Totino's pizza rolls small box $1 +c
yoplait yogurt $0.50 +c
hamburger helper $1 +c
Hormel Always Tender bone-in sirloin roast $1.19/# +c (Thurs/Fri/Sat only)
Ground beef $1.89/# (Thurs/Fri/Sat only)
Seneca spiral sliced ham $1.49/# (Thurs/Fri/Sat only)
Doritos chips $1.88 (Thurs/Fri/Sat only)
Chicken Breast tenders frozen 3# bag $5.99 ($1.99/#) (Thurs/Fri/Sat only)
Breaded chicken breast tenders 10# bag $11.99 (Thurs/Fri/Sat only)

Walgreen's
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Progresso soup $1.25 w/c lim 4 +c
Walgreen's phone card 340 us minutes B1G1F ($20) that's about 3cents/minute for a landline phone
Hall's cough drops 25-30pkc $0.99 w/c lim 3 +c
Walgreen's brand kleenex 200ct box is best deal $0.99 w/c lim 2
Colgate toothpaste 4.6oz $0.99 +c

Marsh (must use shoper card) SALE DATES: Feb 5-11th - Thurs to Wed
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Many Buy One Get One Free deals - if the price of one is know, it's in parentheses
Coupon in ad for $5 off $30 order limit 1 per card - I don't know if $30 is before or after coupons

Betty Crocker brownies B1G1F ($1.99) +c
Food Club singles (american cheese) B1G1F ($1.99)
1# deli salads B1G1F ($1.99)
Yoplait yogurt $0.50 +c
milk $2
Idaho potatos 10# $1.98
Perdue split chicken breasts (with skin and bones) $0.98/#
roma tomatoes $0.77/#
Food Club paper lunch bags $0.98
Yoplait YoPlus 4pk $2 +c
water bottles 24pk $3.33


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.

February Discounts from Honeyville Grain

Just an FYI.

Greetings from all of us here at Honeyville Farms! As the New Year is in full swing, we're launching some new and exciting products. There are some new freeze dried fruit and vegetable offerings on the horizon that we're very excited about. This week we're featuring our Dried Dairy Combo. It's a case of our most popular powdered dairy products at a great price. We're also offering 10% off your entire order (excluding shipping) for a limited time only. From Thursday, February 5th, 2009 thru Tuesday, February 10th, 2009 we're offering 10% off the entire online store. Simply order as usual and enter the coupon code LINCOLN during checkout. This is a great time to stock up and save.

In addition to our new Dried Dairy Combo, we're featuring a great buy on our Gourmet Raspberry and Cherry Hot Cocoas. Due to a production overrun we're offering 2 pound packages (24 servings) of Gourmet Cocoa, regular $6.49, for just $2.99. You get 24 servings of our delicious, gourmet cocoa for just $2.99. It's unbeatable. If you act now, you can get an even better deal by applying your LINCOLN discount.

Visit us at http://store.honeyvillegrain.com. Act now as this discount will end promptly on Tuesday February 10, 2009 at 6:00PM PST. If you have any questions, concerns, or just want to place an order over the phone call us, toll-free, at (888) 810-3212 and ask to speak with Internet Sales. We're happy to help.


*10% off does not apply to shipping. Discount valid for INTERNET ORDERS placed from Thursday, February 5, 2009 thru Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at 6:00PM PST. For assistance call (888) 810-3212 and ask for Internet Sales.

Article from ldschurchnews.com: Storms test members' preparation

Be Prepared Cincinnati thought you might be interested in reading the following story, which appeared on ldschurchnews.com.


Storms test members' preparation

At least 42 deaths were reported after a massive winter storm traveled from Texas to Maine and on through Canada Thursday, January 29. Homes, businesses, schools and entire areas were blacked out as 1.3 million people were left without power.

Among the areas hardest-hit was northwest Arkansas and southwest Kentucky, where 1-2 inches of ice caused power lines to fall, leaving homes without power and broken trees throughout communities.

"We were hammered," said Hal Bradford, president of the Springdale Arkansas Stake. "In spite of difficulties, it has been a blessing to see the sense of community and it gave us the opportunity to serve and help people around us."


With trees strewn throughout the roads, members worked side by side their neighbors to clean up and clear out their community.


"It creates a sense of unity," said President Bradford of the storm. "The things that normally divide people — occupation, education, background — in a disaster situation like this, goes away. All have common interests in needing warmth, a roof over their head and to be fed. Differences are put aside and [people] come together."


The severe storms, which forced more than 6,500 residents to flee their homes, caused an estimated 45 million dollars in damage.


In an effort to help, relief supplies were sent from bishops storehouses located in Texas, Indiana, Louisiana and Georgia. Generators, blankets, hygiene kits, cots, water, food and other supplies that were distributed through the local Red Cross shelters in Kentucky.


"The Church immediately responded and put generators on a truck," said President Bradford. "They [the Church] provided 20 generators and we needed 19. We saw miracle after miracle."


In the Arkansas and Kentucky areas all missionaries and members are reported safe, with local leaders caring for the needs of affected areas. Many members opened their homes to neighbors because they were prepared with generators and food storage.


"Everyone we had in our home were non-members," President Bradford said. "People would ask, 'Why do you have all of this?' We could then answer that we are taught to prepare so in times of hardship we can provide for ourselves and our family [and neighbors]."


By following the counsel given by Church leaders, members prepared for the storm, and were able to quickly assess the situation.


"The organization of the Church is in place to care for every single member," President Bradford said. "On Tuesday we got on the phone to start having phone call chains and it was already being done. The members knew what to do and every single member could be accounted for."


Although the storm and damage associated with the storm weren't wanted, they can, if handled in the right way, be turned into a spiritual lesson, President Bradford said.


"It has just been a faith-building experience," he said. "It was a reminder to me that new programs aren't needed, but that we just need to execute what we have already been given."

Full Story: http://www.ldschurchnews.com/articles/56545/Storms-test-members-preparation.html



I hope that we can all learn from this wonderful article that we should share what we have with others; we should also teach others that they can be prepared as well.

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