Grocery Sales Week of March 30, 2009

I was reminded that Aldi has dropped the price on some of their staples.  Last week Aldi's had milk for $1.69, butter for $1.88, flour $1.59, sugar $1.99, eggs $0.69.  Great prices for staples and the small store makes it easy to run in and run out.  Don't forget your own bags and a quarter for the cart.

Not too many hot deals this week, but here they are.


Scholastic Book Warehouse Sale -- Next warehouse sale is May 8-22.  Check out www.scholastic.com/bookfairs/warehouse for more info and sign up for a Fast-Cart Pass (and a $10 off $50 coupon)

Kroger (www.kroger.com) must use plus card to get sale price
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milk or oj 1/2 gallon $0.88
grapes $0.97/#
chicken of the sea tuna 5oz $0.59
Quaker chewy granola bars or cereal $2.50 buy 4 get $4 off at register limit 1 reward +c

Meijer (www.meijer.com)
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Huggies or Pullups $8.99 +c
tropicana trop 50 orange juice 59oz $2.50 +c
meijer butter $1.50
land o lakes spreadable marg or butter w/canola $1.25 +c
danon activa and other 4pks of yogurt $2 +c
yoplait $0.50 buy 10 get $1 off at register +c
breakstone sour cream $0.99 +c
ghriradelli brownie mix $1.67
hershey's candy singles or twizzles cadbury eggs B3G3F
doritos 1/2 price
7up A&W 2L $0.88
capri sun $1.69 buy 4 get coupon for free baseball
bacon $2.19
hillshire farms rope sausage or brats $2 +c   
meijer ice cream $2.50
jellybeans bulk $0.99/#
strawberries 1# $1.50
cantaloupe $1.25
apples $0.99/#
mangos $0.50


Monroe IGA (on Cin-Day just north of Summerlin)
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sugar 5# $1.99
flour 5# 1.69
cheese shredded or chunk 8oz $1.67


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.

Spring Walton Feed Order -- orders due April 20

Good news!

We have another Walton Feed order scheduled. Orders will be due to me by April 20, 2009.

Tell your friends and neighbors about this order, please. Many people would like to order the kinds of products Walton sells, but don't know where or how. The fuller the truck, the sooner the shipment, so tell your friends and co-workers.

Here are the details:

To order, please go to Waltonfeed.com, and using their shopping cart, select the items and quantity you would like. When you are finished, print out the order. Using their total weight, multiply the weight by .19 cents. Add the shipping to the total cost for the items plus a $5 drop charge for the total amount. Send your check and order to: Jennifer D, PO BOX 915, West Chester, OH 45071.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at wcfoodstorage at gmail dot com.

Menu Plan Week of March 23, 2009

Here is our plan for the week:

Monday: Lentil Tacos

Tuesday: Chicken on the Foreman Grill, veggies

Wednesday: Chicken Black Bean Soup

Thursday: Ham and Rice Casserole (I'm still trying to find the recipe from last year...)

Friday: Pizza (scroll down for the recipe -- will make it with a GF blend, of course)

Saturday: Chili and Cornbread

Sunday: Whole Chicken in the Crockpot

So, what are you eating this week?

Grocery Sales Week of March 23, 2009

Discounted Meat? -- Thanks to a reader for passing along this tidbit.  She was at the West Chester Meijer store and was able to score some 8% fat ground beef for $1.49/# from the "fresh meat" counter.  Here's the trick -- just before the butcher is leaving for the day he may mark down the meat to get rid of it.  Best chances are about 7pm on Tuesday and Thursdays.  If you don't shop at this Meijer, just ask your butcher when he or she marks down the meat.  If you find out and share with me, I'll share with all next week.

Kroger (www.kroger.com) must use plus card to get sale price
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Angel Soft toilet paper 9 mega or 12 dbl? rolls $4.99 +c
Sparkle paper towels 4-8 rolls $4.99 +c
Kroger milk $1.99
Kroger cottage cheese, sour cream or dips 12-16oz $1
Kroger yogurt $0.40
Pillsbury biscuits, rolls or crust (assorted sizes and varieties) $1.25+c (buy 4 get $1 off at register lim 3 deals per transaction
Hunt's pudding 4pk $1 +c*
Manwich $1 +c
Ground Beef 73% lean $1.49/#
Tyson chicken breasts $1.88/#
Private Selection ice cream 48oz $2.49
Kroger buns $1
lunchbox apples (gala, granny, red or golden delicious) $0.25/each

Meijer (www.meijer.com)
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Frozen Food month is still going on.  Check www.meijer.com/mealbox or your local store for coupons on frozen food items.

Arrid or Arm & Hammer deoderant B1G1F
milk $1.77/gallon
Meijer chocolate milk 1/2 gallon $1.29
Yoplait YoPlus, Kids or Trix yogurt $2 +c
Meijer peaches, pears, or fruit cocktail 29-30oz $1.50
Pioneer sugar 5# $1.99
Meijer olive oil 8.5oz-3L 30% off
Quaker chewy granola bars $2 +c
Kellogg's Deal: (spits out a catalina coupon at register good on your next visit)
    buy 3 boxes of Kellogg's cereal Get 1 free gallon of milk
    buy 5 boxes of Kellogg's cereal get 2 free gallons of milk
    buy 7 boxes of Kellogg's cereal get 3 free gallons of milk
Kellogg's cereal (assorted sugar ones) $2 +c
Kellogg's special K (and other, better for you cereals) $2.99 +c
Keebler club crackers, townhose, grahams, saltines, wheatables 1/2 price
Nabisco Deal:
    buy 2 nabisco items listed below, get 1 gallon of meijer milk free
    Nabisco Oreos $2
    Ritz, saltins, ritz bits, ritz chips, garden harvest $2 +c
    Mac 'n cheese crackers, toasted ritz, wheat thins $2 +c
Meijer corn chips $1.25
Meijer soda pop 12 pk $1.77
Meijer boneless skinless chicken breasts family pack $1.99/#
Meijer bacon $2
Oscar Mayer wieners $1.67
Breyers ice cream $2.50
Cantaloupe $0.97/#
grapes $0.97/#
red delicious apples 3# bag $1.50

Bigg's (www.biggs.com)
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Kraft mac 'n cheese $0.50
Tyson boneless skinless chicken breasts $1.99/#
cantaloupe $0.88
Welch's grape juice frozen $0.99
Flavorite butter $1.99
Flavorite cream cheese $0.99
See last page of the ad http://www.biggs.com/biggs/specials.do for gift card deal.
I can't read the fine print online but it looks like you buy a gift card and get up to 10% more, so buy a $250 card and get $20 extra on the card, buy $300 get $30 extra.  Good through April 15th.

Jungle Jim's (www.junglejims.com)
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ground chuck $1.69/#
eggs $0.88
Post cereal $1.89 +c lim 2 per family w/ $10 purchase
Scott paper towels 12ct $6.99 +c lim 2 per family with $10 purchase
Velvet ice cream pints $1
Trauth milk $1.99 lim 6 per family
Juice oranges 4# bag $1.99
Kraft mac 'n cheese $0.50
empress pineapple 20oz $0.89
veggie oil 48oz $2.39
tomatoes $0.59/#
Quilted Northern dbl roll 12ct $4.99 lim 2 per family w/$10 purchase
cool whip $1
lemons 4/$1
yellow onions 3# bag $1.29
bananas $0.39/#


Monroe IGA (on Cin-Day just north of Summerlin)
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(yes, the store doubles coupons up to 50cents)

strawberries 1# $1.28
cantaloupe $0.98
IGA cream cheese $0.88
Domino powdered or brown sugar $1.50 +c


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.

Menu Plan Week of March 16, 2009

Here is our plan for the week:

Monday: Homemade "Chipotle"

Tuesday: Broccoli Cheesy Rice with homemade cream of mushroom soup

Wednesday - Sunday: I'm heading out and leaving DH alone to feed himself. He'll probably eat through our supply of tortilla chips... He loves nachos (Campbell's Fiesta Nacho Cheese)!


Things we're taking with us: Corndog Muffins, Broccoli Apple Salad, Chicken Nuggets (similar to these -- only with regular potato chips and ground chicken), and probably a few more things. I'll try to remember to post them.

So, what are you eating this week?

Grocery Sales Week of March 16, 2009

Kroger (www.kroger.com) must use plus card to get sale price
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Week 3 of Mega Sale....buy 10 participating products get $5 off at the register.  Looks like the same items as last week.  Not listed separately this week.

milk 1/2 gallon $0.88
OJ 1/2 gallon $0.88
Kroger eggs $0.88
Kroger ice cream 48oz $1.99
Kroger toilet paper $0.88
* Tyson whole fryer chicken $0.69/#
strawberries 1# $1.48


Meijer (www.meijer.com)
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Frozen food month continues -- see store for coupons or www.meijer.com/mealbox
& Buy 10 for $10 (mix or match) and get the 11th one free

& Aquafresh toothpaste 6.4oz $1
& Crest toothpaste $1 +c
& Meijer sour cream $1
Kraft cheese singles 12oz $2 +c*
** Lysol cleaning stuff 1/2 price +c
& Meijer ziploc bags $1
& Betty Crocker boxed potato $1 +c
& Betty Crocker hamburger helpers $1 +c
Chi Chi's Salsa $1.25 +c*
& Betty Crocker cake mix $1
& Betty Crocker Warm Delights $1 +c
& Meijer applesauce 24-25oz $1
& Meijer fruit in juice or syrup 15oz $1
& Meijer pineapple 20oz $1
General Mills cereal (assorted) $2 +c*
Deans or Trauth ice cream 1/2 price
& Aunt Millie bread or buns $1 +c
& Dole salads in a bag assorted $1
& Strawberries 1# $1
Earthbound Farm romaine $1.67
& baby carrots $1

Bigg's (www.biggs.com)
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Flavorite canned veggies $0.50
grapes, get the first pound free (then $1.99/#)
Chex Mix bags $1 (when you buy 5) +c
buy 10 participating Kellogg's or Keebler item get $10 off at register +c
Danon light and fit yogurt $0.50 +c
gala apples 5# bag $3.45 (that's $0.69/#)


Jungle Jim's (www.junglejims.com)
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cantaloupe $0.77
Arm & Hammer liquid laundry detergent $2.79 lim 2 w/$10 purchase
bananas $0.39/#
tomatoes $0.79/#
green onions $0.33
milk $1.99/gallon lim 6 per family
Starkist tuna 5oz $0.50 lim 12 w/$10 additional purchase
Bounty Basic paper towels 8ct $4.19 +c lim 2 w/$10 purchase
Velvet ice cream 56oz $3
carrots 5# $3.59
celery $0.79/#
7-up 12pks $3 lim 4
Marzetti salad dressing $1.50
Pringles $0.89


Monroe IGA (on Cin-Day just north of Summerlin)
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IGA milk 1/2 gallon $0.98
Danon yogurt $0.50 +c
green grapes $0.99
IGA veggie oil 48oz $2.50




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.

Using Food Storage

One of the blogs I read posted a cookbook that they found. I thought I would share it, because it's so great!

You can download it here.

You can also see the original post here.

Enjoy!