I saved 70% at MARTIN’S

I mentioned several weeks ago that MARTIN’S did a huge mailing to all residents with zip codes near the newly remodeled stores.  They published store coupons with staggered dates so they could get shoppers in the stores about once a week for the next month.  These coupons have been great!  I used the ones for this week last night when we hit the store after being out-of-town for several days.  I got $3 off my purchases of $30 or more, a free 45 oz Ragu pasta sauce, and a free 1-lb box of San Giorgio Macaroni. 

Have you seen this coupon booklet?

I found it sitting on a table when they had employees registering customers for MARTIN’S cards.  I also saw some sitting at the Service Center desk (formerly customer service).  The coupons are for MARTIN’S Store brand items, but I saved $17 last night and got lots of free and almost-free items with the coupons.  The coupons require you to spend a minimum of $15 after all discounts and before tax.  I was able to use multiple coupons from the booklet along with my coupons from the Richmond area mailer together in one transaction.

Here is a picture of my purchases from last night:

Shelf Price (before sales, coupons, or tax): $85.46

Final Price (after sales, coupons, before tax): $26.04

Total Savings: $59.42 (70%)

 

Here is a list of what I purchased, the final price I paid, and the coupon I used:

(6) Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbeque Sauce - $0.50 each

($1/2 from 5/23 SS)

San Giorgio Pasta (1 lb)– FREE

(Richmond Residents MARTIN’S Coupon Mailer)

Hershey Milk Chocolate Bars - $2

(Tearpad $1 off when you buy GIANT Marshmallows & GIANT Graham Crackers)

Ragu Pasta Sauce (45 oz) – FREE (I double checked my receipt and discovered I actually made $0.49 on this read the comments section for more details.)

(Richmond Residents MARTIN’S Coupon Mailer)

Cottontail Baby Wipes (80 ct) - $1.19

($1 off Cottontails Baby Product from Coupon Booklet)

Pure Softness Dryer Sheets (40 ct) - $0.09

($1 off Pure Power of Pure Softness Product from Coupon Booklet)

Nature’s Promise Organic Black Beans (15.5 oz) – FREE

($1 off any Nature’s Promise Grocery Product from Coupon Booklet)

GIANT Graham Crackers (14.4 oz) - $1

($1 off any GIANT Brand Snack or Cookie from Coupon Booklet)

GIANT Marshmallows  (10 oz) - $0.89

GIANT Graham Cracker Pie Crust (6oz) – FREE

($1 off any GIANT Brand Product from Coupon Booklet)

GIANT Apple Juice (64 oz) – FREE

($1 off any GIANT Brand Beverage from Coupon Booklet)

Simply Dry Diapers (31 ct) - $2.99

($3 off any Simply Dry Diaper Product from Coupon Booklet)

(2) Smart Living D-sized Batteries (4 ct) - $2.39 (for both)

(on sale Buy 1 Get 1 Free, and $2 off any Smart Living Product from Coupon Booklet)

Value Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (3.82 lb) - $6.07

Nature’s Promise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (0.76 lb) - $0.16

(marked down for Manager’s Special, and $2 off any Nature’s Promise Meat, Produce, or Bakery Product from Coupon Booklet)

(1) Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables – FREE

($0.50 from 5/2 SS – it expired 5/30)

(3) Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables - $0.50 each

($0.50 from 5/2 SS – they will only double one coupon, the others are at face value)

Simply Enjoy Apple Blossom - $1.59

($1 off any Simply Enjoy Product from Coupon Booklet)

GIANT Ice Cream Sandwiches (12 ct) - $1.50

($1 off any GIANT brand Ice Cream from Coupon Booklet)

Stonyfield Organic Milk - $3.99

CareOne Nail Buffer - $0.19

($1 off any CareOne Beauty Care Product from Coupon Booklet)

CareOne Extra Strength Pain Reliever (24 ct) - $0.99

($1 off any CareOne Health Care Product from Coupon Booklet)

Redeemed $3 off your total purchase of $30 or more

I will let you know what I think about the MARTIN’S store brand items as we try them out.  I was really hesitant to buy the diapers, I have always been a “Pampers Snob” after having bad luck with a couple of other brands when the girls were each small.  I figured that for $2.99 if I don’t like them I will leave them in the church nursery.

Have you tried any of the MARTIN’S brands?  Did you like them, or notice a difference?

Memorial Day Savings at MARTIN’S

MARTIN’S has some great deals thru Monday with your BONUSCARD-

• Sweet Corn – 10/$2
• GIANT Boneless, Skinless, Chicken Breast Value Pack (4-5 lb)  - $1.59/lb
• Pepsi 16.9 oz bottles 6packs – 5/$10

Happy Memorial Day!

~Ann

MARTIN’S Deals and Coupon Match-Ups for 5/30-6/5/10

There are some really good meat deals this week at MARTIN’S.  Just in time for grilling season!  I noticed the GIANT brand Chicken Thighs or Drumsticks on sale 10lbs/$10.  I also saw Fresh Whole Pork Shoulder Roast for $0.99/lb.  There is also fresh ground beef (80/20) for $1.99/lb.

There are also two coupons on the first page of the ad that will make your Memorial Day picnic even less expensive - $0.99 for Sara Lee While Grain White Rolls with your BONUSCARD and GIANT Festive Cups 20 ct (16 oz) for $0.49 (limit one with a $15 minimum purchase).

To view an on-line version of this week’s ad click here. 

Here is a link that explains MARTIN’S coupon policy. 

Abbreviations:

SS = Smart Source Insert (found in the Sunday Paper)

RP = Red Plum Insert (found in the Sunday Paper)

PG = Proctor & Gamble (found in the Sunday Paper)

Item	Sale Price	Coupon Source	Coupon Amount	Doubled	Final Price
Hebrew National Franks	$3.99	5/23 SS	$0.75	$0.25	$2.99
Hebrew National Franks	$3.99	All You Magazine, June 2010	$1/2		Buy 2 for $6.98
Nestle Drumstick Ice Cream Cones	2/$6	5/2 SS	$1		Buy 1 for $2
Cheetos Cheese Curls	2/$5	5/9 SS	$1 (Mighty Zingers Only)		Buy 1 for $1.50
French’s Mustard (18-20 oz)	2/$3	5/9 SS	$0.50	$0.50	Buy 1 for $0.50
Vlasic Pickles	2/$4	Vlasic	$0.55	$0.45	Buy 1 for $1
Tyson Any’tizers (10 oz)	$3.19	3/7 SS	$0.55	$0.45	$2.19
Lightlife Frozen Entree (11.4-12.5)	$2.79	5/2 SS	$1 (off veggie entree)		$1.79
Downy Fabric Softener (64 oz)	$2.99	5/2 PG	$1		$1.99
Hershey’s Ice Cream Toppings	$1.94	5/23 SS	$1/2		Buy 2 for $2.88
Sargento Salad Finishers	2/$6	5/9 SS	$0.50	$0.50	Buy 1 for $2
Litehouse Dressings (20 oz)	$3.99	5/2 SS or coupons	$1/2		Buy 2 for $6.98
Litehouse Dressings (20 oz)	$3.99	3/28 SS	$0.50	$0.50	$2.99
Fruit 2 Day Juice (2/6.75 oz)	2/$5	Fruit 2 Day	$0.75	$0.25	Buy 1 for $1.50
Oscar Mayer Meat Weiners	Buy 1 Get 1 Free (Regularly $3.19)	5/16 SS	$1/2		Buy 2 for $2.19
Oscar Mayer Roasted White Turkey or Chopped Ham (16 oz)	Buy 1 Get 1 Free	5/16 SS	$1/2		(unsure of final price)
John Morrell Off the Bone Lunchmeat (8-9 oz)	2/$7	5/23 SS	$1		Buy 1 for $2.50
Tyson  Frozen Grilled Chicken Breast (22 oz)	$7.99	5/16 SS	$0.55	$0.45	$6.99
Alouette Spreadable Cheese Deli Cups	$4.99	3/21 SS	$0.75	$0.25	$3.99
Ragu Pasta Sauce (45 oz)	2/$5	5/23 RP	$0.60	$0.40	Buy 1 for $1.50
Ragu Pasta Sauce (45 oz)	2/$5	MARTIN’S Richmond Area Coupon Mailer	FREE		FREE
Hormel Real Bacon Bits or Pieces (2.8-3 oz)	2/$3	Hormel	$0.50/2	$0.50/2	Buy 2 for $2
Kraft Salad Dressing (14-16 oz)	3/$5	5/2 SS	$0.55	$0.45	Buy 1 for $0.67
Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce (18 oz)	10/$10	5/23 SS	$1/2		Buy 2 for $1
GIANT Apple Juice (64 oz)	$0.99	Shopping Solutions Kiosk Coupon			$0.99
Campbell’s Chunky Soup (18.8-19 oz)	4/$5	coupons	$1/2		Buy 2 for $1.50
Nabisco Ritz Crackers	2/$5	5/16 SS	$1/2		Buy 2 for $4
Nabisco Snack Crackers	2/$4	5/16 SS	$1/2		Buy 2 for $3
Pepperidge Farm Swirl Bread (16 oz)	2/$6	4/25 SS	$0.40	$0.40	Buy 1 for $2.20
Keebler Fudge Shoppe Cookies	2/$4	4/18 RP	$0.55/2	$0.45/2	Buy 2 for $3
Archway Cookie Trays (6.75 – 10 oz)	2/$5	4/25 SS	$0.55	$0.45	Buy 1 for $1.50
Kellogg’s Cereals (excludes single serve cups)	Buy 4 and get $4 off your cereal purchase	5/2 RP	$1/2 Special K		varies
Kellogg’s Cereals (excludes single serve cups)	Buy 4 and get $4 off your cereal purchase	coupons	$1/2		varies
Snyder’s Regular Hard Prezels (13.5 oz)	$2.99	5/23 SS	$1/2		Buy 2 for $4.98
Pringles Potato Crisps (5.71-6.73 oz)	2/$3	5/23 RP	$1/4		Buy 4 for $5
Heluva Good Cheese Bar (8 oz)	2/$4	Heluva Good	$0.50	$0.50	Buy 1 for $1
Dannon Activia Tub (24 oz)	$2.29	5/2 SS	$1		$1.29
Pillsbury Grands! Cinnamon Rolls (17.5 oz)	2/$5	coupons	$0.40/2	$0.40/2	Buy 2 for $4.20
DiGiorno Pizza	2/$11	5/16 SS	$1 off Deep Dish		Buy 1 for $4.50
Tony’s Italian Style Pizza	2/$5	Tony’s	$1/2		Buy 2 for $4
Red Baron French Bread Pizza	2/$5	5/23 SS	$0.75	$0.25	Buy 1 for $1.50
Jimmy Dean Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches	$4.75	5/2 RP	$0.75	$0.25	$3.75
Yoplait Yogurt Cups (4-6 oz)	10/$5	5/16 SS	$0.40/6	$0.40/6	Buy 6 for $2.20
Yoplait Yogurt Cups (4-6 oz)	10/$5	5/16 SS	$0.50/8	$0.50/8	Buy 8 for $3
Aquafina FlavorSplash 6 pack	$2.59	Aquafina (Will only print with Internet explorer)	$1		$1.59
Honest Kids Juice (8 pack)	2/$6	Honesttea	$0.75	$0.25	Buy 1 for $2
Nestle Pure Life Purified Drinking Water (20/16.9 oz bottles)	2/$7	coupons	$1/2		Buy 2 for $6
Arm & Hammer Dryer Sheets (40 ct)	10/$10	4/11 SS	$1/2		Buy 2 for $1
Tide Laundry Detergent (150 oz)	$17.99	5/2 PG	$1		$16.99
Reynold’s Heavy Duty Foil (37.5 sq ft)	$2.29	5/16 SS	$1		$1.29
OxiClean Max Force Gel (55 oz)	$7.99	4/25 SS	$2		$5.99
OxiClean Max Force Gel (55 oz)	$7.99	5/23 SS	$3/2		Buy 2 for $12.98
Alpo Canned Dog Food (13.2 oz)	$0.65	5/2 SS	$1/4 Chophouse variety		Buy 4 for $1.60
Alpo Canned Dog Food (13.2 oz)	$0.65	5/2 SS	$1/6		Buy 6 for $2.90
Energizer Batteries	$5.99	5/2 SS	$0.50	$0.50	$4.99
Gillette Fusion Proglide Razors	$1 off	5/2 PG	$1		unsure of final price
Old Spice Deodorant (6.5 oz twin pack)	$1 off	5/2 PG	Buy 1 get a free Body Wash		unsure of final price
Old Spice Deodorant (6.5 oz twin pack)	$1 off	5/2 PG	Buy 1 Get 1 Free		unsure of final price
Secret Deodorant (5.4 oz twin pack)	$1 off	5/2 PG	$0.50	$0.50	unsure of final price
Kotex U Pads (14-18 ct)	2/$7	5/16 SS	$2/2		Buy 2 for $5
Kotex U Products	2/$7	Kotex	$1/1		Buy 1 for $2.50
Kotex Pads (14-24 ct)	2/$6	5/16 SS	$2/2		Buy 2 for $4
Kotex Tampons & Liners	2/$6	5/16 SS	$1.50/2		Buy 2 for $4.50
Ensure Nutritional Drink 6 Pack	$6.99	4/25 SS	$1.50		$5.49
Clearasil Acne Skin Care	$1 off	5/9 SS	$1.50		unsure of final price
Knorr (formerly Lipton) Sides (4-5.7 oz)	10/$10	5/23 RP	$0.50/2	$0.50/2	Buy 2 for $1
San Giorgio Pasta	4/$3 (must buy 4 or $1 each)	MARTIN’S Richmond Area Coupon Mailer	Free with $15 minimum purchase		FREE
Cottonelle Toilet Paper (12 double rolls)	2/$11 (must buy a combo of Cottonelle & Viva Towels)	5/23 SS	$0.50/2	$0.50/2	Buy 2 for $10

 

I have not had a chance to get to the gas deals – but they look like they are similar to the items listed throughout the sales ad.  Check back Tuesday for those deals.  :)

If you found something that I missed feel free to share!

Happy Shopping!

~Ann

Exciting News!

One of my favorite blogs to read is Money Saving Mom.  She has lots of great tips, promotions, and coupon deals.  She recently added a sidebar to her blog that features deals at your local stores.  She has bloggers who cover the deals for local or regional stores give her the top deals for the week at that store and then links them from her blog.  I realized that she didn’t have anyone featuring MARTIN’S and sent a note to her site asking if I could be a contributor.  They accepted my request.  :)  So, beginning this Monday, May 31st.  I will be submitting the top 4-7 deals for MARTIN’S to Money Saving Mom.  Hopefully this will also give me the “deadline” to finish up my match-ups in a more timely fashion.

By the way – if you haven’t checked out Money Saving Mom it is a super informative blog.  I highly recommend it!

MARTIN’S Deals and Coupon Match-ups for 5/23-5/29

  There are some great deals this week at MARTIN’S – especially with a long holiday weekend and summer cookouts.  They are featuring GIANT Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Value Packs (4-5 lbs) for $1.59/lb.  They also have Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob 10 ears for $2!  There are more great deals for your holiday cookout – check out an on-line version of the ad here. 

I did notice when I was picking up a few things after work Tuesday night that the New York Texas Toast Croutons and Tortilla Strips are on still on sale this week 4/$5.  There were coupons for these in the 3/21 and 5/16 SS making them $0.25 each!

Here is a post with guidelines for MARTIN’S coupon policy.

I have only listed the sales featured in this week’s ad that also have a coupon available.

Item	Sale Price	Coupon Source	Coupon Amount	Doubled	Final Price
French’s Mustard (18 – 20 oz)	2/$3	5/9 SS	$0.50	$0.50	Buy 1 for $0.50
Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise (22-30 oz)	$2.49	Hellmann’s (link only works with Internet Explorer)	$0.75	$0.25	$1.49
Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise (22-30 oz)	$2.49	5/23 RP	$0.25	$0.25	$1.99
Sara Lee Soft & Smooth Wheat Rolls (Hamburger & Hot Dog)	2/$4	Sara Lee	$0.75	$0.25	Buy 1 for $1
T. Marzetti Veggie Dip (13.-15.5 oz)	$3.79	5/23 SS	$0.60	$0.40	$2.79
Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad (5.9 – 8.3 oz)	3/$4	5/23 SS	$0.50/2	$0.50/2	Buy 2 for $1.67
Tostitos Tortilla Chips (9-13 oz)	2/$7	4/25 SS	$0.55 WYB chips & dip	$0.45	Buy 1 bag for $2.50 (plus the cost of dip)
Heluva Good Dip (12 oz)	2/$3	5/16 SS	$0.50	$0.50	$0.50
Oscar Mayer Deli Shaved Meat (7-9 oz)	2/$6	5/16 SS	$1/2		Buy 2 for $5
Hefty Crystal Clear Cups	3/$5	5/16 RP	$1/2		Buy 2 for $2.33
Reynolds Wrap Heavy Duty Foil	$2.99	5/16 SS	$1		$1.99
Johnsonville Bratwurst (19.76 oz)	$3.49	Johnsonville	$0.55	$0.45	$2.49
Johnsonville Smoked Bratwurst (14-16 oz)	Buy 1 Get 1 Free (regualarly $3.99 each)	Johnsonville	$0.55	$0.45	Buy 2 for $2.99
Tyson Chicken Strips Or Seasoned Steak Strips (10 oz)	Buy 1 Get 1 Free (regularly $5.49 each)	5/16 SS	$0.55	$0.45	Buy 2 for $4.49
Wacky Mac Pasta Shapes (12 oz)	10/$10	5/16 SS	$1/2		Buy 2 for $1
Ragu Pasta Sauce (16-20 oz)	$1.69	5/23 RP	$1/2		Buy 2 for $2.38
Knorr Vegetable Sides	4/$5	5/23 RP	$0.50/2	$0.50/2	Buy 2 for $1.50
Lawry’s Marinade (12 oz)	2/$4	5/23 RP	$0.50	$0.50	Buy 1 for $1
Filippo Berio Olive Oil (25.5 oz)	$4.99	Filippo Berio	$1		$3.99
Mazola Corn or Canola Oil (48 oz)	$3.49	3/21 SS	$0.50	$0.50	$2.49
Tabasco Sauce (5 oz)	$2.49	5/23 SS	$0.75	$0.25	$1.49
Cheetos Cheese Curls (7.75-9.5 oz)	$2.69	5/9 SS	$1 (off Mighty Zingers Only)		$1.69 (if included)
Snyder of Hanover Pretzels	2/$5	5/23 SS	$1/2		Buy 2 for $4
Kellogg’s Frosted Mini-Wheats Cereal (15.8-18 oz)	3/$6 (Must buy 3)	redplum	$1.50/2		Buy 3 boxes for $4.50
Selected General Mills Cereal (see ad for what is included)	2/$4	5/2 SS	$1/2		Buy 2 for $3
Domino Sugar (5 lb)	$2.99	3/14 RP	$0.50/2	$0.50/2	Buy 2 for $4.98
Thomas’ New York Style Bagels	2/$5	All You MagazineMarch 2010	$1 (Honey Wheat variety)		$1.50
Blue Bunny Champ! Ice Cream Cones	2/$5	All You Magazine June 2010	$0.75	$0.25	Buy 1 for $1.50
Bacardi Mixers (10 oz)	$2.19	coupons	$1/3		Buy 3 for $5.57
Healthy Choice Select Meals	6/$10	Healthy Choice	$1/2		Buy 2 for $2.33
Freschetta Pizza(12.5 –28.01)	$5.99	3/7 SS	$1.25		$4.74
Sargento Deli Style Sliced Cheese (6.6 – 8 oz)	$2.79	5/23 SS	$0.50/2	$0.50/2	Buy 2 for $4.58
Nestle Nesquik 100 calorie 4-pk	$2.99	5/2 SS	$1		$1.99
La Yogurt Yogurt (6 oz)	10/$4	5/2 RP	$1/10		Buy 10 for $3
Hershey’s Syrup (18.5 – 24 oz)	$1.79	5/23 SS	$1/2		$2.58
Folgers Gourmet Selections (11-12 oz)	$4.99	3/28 RP	$1		$3.99
Hershey Favorites Candy Bar (1.4 –2 oz)	2/$1	4/18 SS	Buy 1 Get 1 Free (see coupon for what is included)		Buy 2 for $0.50
Lipton Pyramid Tea Bags (18-20 ct)	2/$6	5/23 RP	$0.40	$0.40	Buy 1 for $2.20
Angel Soft (12 double rolls or 24 regular)	2/$10 (must buy 2 Angel Soft or Spakle Towels)	5/23 RP	$0.50	$0.50 (only one coupon will double)	Buy 2 for $9
Dixie Ultrastrong Plates	2/$4	5/23 RP	$0.50	$0.50	Buy 1 for $1
Palmolive Dish Detergent (20 oz)	2/$5	5/23 SS	$0.25	$0.25	Buy 1 for $2
Hefty One Zip Bags	2/$4	5/23 RP	$0.55/2	$0.45/2	Buy 2 for $3
Hefty One Zip Bags	2/$4	coupons	$1/2		Buy 2 for $3
Meow Mix Dry Cat Food (3-3.78lb)	$3.69	Meow Mix (must register)	$0.75	$0.25	$2.69
Rubbermaid Food Storage	25% off	4/25 SS	$1		varies
Hefty EZ Foil Pans	10% off	3/28 RP	$1/2		varies
GE Light Bulbs	33% off	GE	$1/2		varies
Coppertone Suncare Lotion	33% off	Coppertone	$1		varies
Coppertone Suncare Lotion	33% off	Coupons	$2		varies
Colgate Total Toothpaste (6 oz)	2/$5	All You Magazine, April 2010	$1		Buy 1 for $1.50
Colgate Toothbrush (MaxFresh or Navigator)	3/$6 (must buy 3)	5/23 SS	$0.75	$0.25 (only one will double)	Buy 3 for $3.50 (use 3 coupons)
Nature Made Vitamins or Supplements	Buy 1 Get 1 Free	5/23 SS	save $1-$8		vaaries
Select Bayer Aspirin	$5.49	3/21 SS	$1		$4.49
Select Aleve Pain Reliever	$5.49	3/21 SS	$1		$4.49
L’Oreal Excellence or Excellence To Go Hair Color	$1 off	5/23 RP	$2		varies
Advil Pain Reliever	$1 off	5/23 RP	$1		varies
Advil Pain Reliever	$1 off	5/23 RP	$2 (Advil PM)		varies
Thermacare Heat Wraps	$1 off	3/28 RP	$1		varies
Thermacare Heat Wraps	$1 off	Thermacare (must register – limit 1)	$3		varies
Bengay Ultra Strength Pain Reliever (Cream or Patches)	$1 off	3/14 RP	$2		varies
Motrin PM (20 ct)	$3.49	3/14 RP	$1		$2.49
Suave Professionals Shampoo or Conditioner (14.5 oz)	$1.84	5/23 RP	$1/2		Buy 2 for $2.68
Benefiber (all varieties)	25% off	5/23 SS	$1		varies
Ritz Crackers (13.66-16oz)	3/$6 (must buy 3 crackers or Cracker Barrel Cheese)	5/16 SS	$1/2		Buy 3 for $5
Mueller’s Pasta (Elbows, Spaghetti, or Thin Spaghetti)	10/$10	Plan on Pasta 2010 Coupon Booklet	$1/3		Buy 3 for $2

I will have a separate post for the gas deals – a lot of that is repetition of the items already featured. 

Please feel free to share any deals that you find or that I missed.

Happy Shopping!

~Ann

MARTIN'S Coupon Match-ups

I am about 3/4 of the way done with the match-ups but in true "Ann fashion" I have had a busy week getting ready for 3 celebrations this week (a retirement party, a bridal shower, and a birthday party).  I also had a 3 hour doctor's appointment this morning and have to work this evening.  I will try my best to have them finished and posted tonight after I get home.  Thanks for bearing with me!

~Ann

MARTIN'S Coupon Policy

•MARTIN’S will double manufacturer coupons up to $0.50 everyday.

• MARTIN’S will only double one “like” manufacturer coupon. (This means that even if you buy two bags of frozen veggies in the same transaction and have two coupons only one will double the other will be honored at the face value.)

• Edited 3/29/11: I had read on-line that people were able to buy multiples of the same item and have the coupon double in the same shopping trip if they broke up the like items and coupons into separate orders.  I recently decided to test this by buying the exact same thing with the exact same coupon in two back to back transactions.  It worked!!!  I had a very patient cashier and no one else in line behind me, otherwise I would encourage you to use a self check-out line. 

•MARTIN’S will “double” the difference of a coupon with a value of $0.51-$0.99 and $1 to give you up to $1 off. (I have had $0.55 coupons that “doubled” $0.45 giving me $1 off.)

•MARTIN’S does accept internet printable (IP) coupons up to a face value of $5, they do not accept IP coupons for a “free” item. This includes buy one get one free.

•You must buy both items to get the free item with buy one get one free promotions. (You can’t buy one item at “half price”.)

•If you are buying 2 items with a buy one get one free promotion you can still use a coupon that covers both items.

If you still have questions feel free to check out the MARTIN'S website. 

Making Strawberry Jam

This past Fall I had two posts about learning how to make and can my own applesauce and apple butter.  If you want to re-live my journey here and here are the links.  I realized that canning really isn’t that hard, it just takes some time.  I also learned that the time and effort involved is well worth it when you get to enjoy the final product. 

With Spring fruits now available I figured what better way to try my hand at canning again than with strawberry jam.  I did the research on-line and found several different places that we could go to locally pick our own strawberries.  Unfortunately, the day that the weather worked out for us was the day I had to work.  Steve, being the great and fun dad that he is took the girls with some friends of ours.  I was really bummed that I missed out on the fun.  They came home with lots of strawberries.  Natalie especially was very excited about making jam with the strawberries that she helped to pick.  I had to work the next day also and made sure that before I came home from work that I had all the supplies so that we could spend the following day making jam.  I came home and the flat of strawberries were sitting outside on the ground.  I asked Steve why and he explained to me that the entire flat was rotten and had started to grow mold.  Yuck!  (Natalie actually noticed if when she got up from her nap and told Steve that the strawberries had cotton on them.)

It was cold and rainy for the next 2 days so the girls and I couldn’t go pick more strawberries.  I did some more research on-line and found out that there is a Farmer’s Market near us on Wednesday afternoons.  The girls and I went to visit and came home with 4 quarts of strawberries from Agriberry.  A local farm that is a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture). 

Here is a picture of the strawberries we purchased:

Yes – they were as yummy as they look!

 

I had helpers with mashing the berries for the jam.  Can you believe I forgot to take a picture?!?!?

Here is a picture of one of my helpers (along with her favorite bear Radar) and some of our finished product:

We actually ended up make 16 8-oz (half-pint) jars.  I gave several away as end of the year gifts for Natalie’s teachers at preschool, we enjoyed one ourselves, and I took one to Bible Study this morning with a loaf of Ukrop’s English Muffin bread I picked up at Martin’s this morning.  Yum!

The jam was so easy to make, and taste so yummy that I am actually contemplating going out to a berry patch again this weekend so we can make more for ourselves and gifts throughout the year.

Are any of you experienced canners?  What is your favorite thing to can?  Do you keep it all for your family or do you share it as gifts?  How do you determine how much to can to save for a year?

New Tony’s Pizza Coupon = Good Deal at MARTIN’S

 

Here is a link to the Tony’s website for a coupon for $1 off any 2 Tony’s Pizza Products.  The Tony’s Pizza for One are on sale this week (thru 5/22) at MARTIN’s 10 for $10.  That means you can buy two for $1.  I have to admit these aren’t  as good as delivery or homemade pizza, but they make for a quick and easy lunch for the kids.

Kroger Catalina Deal

I can’t believe I forgot to mention this last night when I posted about my afternoon shopping trip to Kroger.  But I noticed that I received a $3 off your next order Catalina -compliments of Scrubbing Bubbles.  I did a little research on-line and discovered that there is a $3 Catalina for buying the Scrubbing Bubble Power Sprayer.  They were already on sale for $6.02 and I was able to use a $5 coupon from the 4/11 SS.  To then get a coupon for $3 off my next purchase makes this a great money maker.  I am going to try to go back and buy more today!

Wednesday Shopping Trip – Part II

I hadn’t really shopped anywhere in the last few weeks.  I am still subscribing to The Grocery Game for Kroger.   I noticed that there were some good deals on cleaning supplies and for OxiClean.  I was looking for a good deal on OxiClean after I got several comments about how good it worked for others after I shared my laundry woes in this post.  The girls and I hit Kroger, but I realized when I was unpacking my purchases that I picked up the wrong marinade.  I may try to go back tomorrow or Friday and swap it out for the one on sale.  That is what happens when you have two kids with you and it is really close to nap time. 

This is a picture of what I was able to pick-up:

• (4) Hershey Bars (we ate one on the way home) - $0.105 each
• French’s Worchestershire Sauce: $0.59
• Scrubbing Bubbles Fresh Brush – FREE
• McCormick Grill Mates - $0.25
• Mrs. Dash Marinade - $1.69 (not the one I meant to pick-up)
• Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Gel - $0.64
• (2) OxiClean Power Paks - $0.99 each
• Lawry’s Marinade - $0.49
• Scrubbing Bubbles Trigger Spray - $1.02

Shelf Price (before sales, coupons, and tax):  $39.75

Final Price (after sales, coupons, before tax): $7.08

Total Savings: $32.67 (82%)

Wednesday Shopping Adventure – Part I

Megan and I visited MARTIN’S this morning while Natalie was at preschool.  I really needed to pick-up a few things because Natalie’s preschool was having an end of the year picnic and I didn’t have any bread for sandwiches and decided I would pick-up some extra snacks for the picnic. 

I also wanted to check out some of the deals that I was unsure of the price of in my last post.  I noticed when I was walking into the store that at the entrance where there was a pile of sale ads there was a disclaimer saying that the Lysol No-Touch Hand Soap System was misprinted.  The ad read Buy 1 Get 1 Free.  The disclaimer stated that it should have been advertised as on sale for $9.99 each.  I have edited my spreadsheet to reflect the change. 

I did pretty good at MARTIN’S today.  It really helped that I was able to use some of the coupons that were mailed out to Richmond residents this week.  I also redeemed a Catalina for $2 off my next purchase I received Sunday night when I got off work and bought 3 packages of Sure-Jell so that we could make strawberry jam.  (I’ll talk about that in another post.) 

Here is a picture of my purchases and the breakdown of my shopping trip (with my shopping partner):

• Ziploc Evolve Bags - $1
• (2) Combos Snacks - $0.89 each
• (2) Utz Potato Chips - $1.99 each
• (2) New York Toast Croutons - $0.25 each
• (2) New York Tortilla Strips - $0.25 each
• Skinny Water – FREE
• Cut Apples - $2.49
• (2) Kunzler Bacon (1 lb) - $2.50 each
• (2) Jimmy Dean Sausage Rolls (1 lb) - $2 each
• London Broil (1.75 lb) - $3.48
• White House Rolls - $2.50
• Turkey Hill Ice Cream – FREE
• New York Texas Garlic Toast - $2.19
• Stonyfield Organic Milk (1/2 gallon) - $2.49
• Redeemed Catalina – (-$2)
• Redeemed $3/$30 purchase – (-$3)
• Redeemed $1 off meat purchase – (-$1)
• (4) reusable bag credits – (-$0.20)

Shelf Price (before sales, coupons, credits, or tax): $66.01

Final Price (after sales, coupons, credits, before tax): $23.71

Total Savings: $43.30 (66%)

MARTIN’S Deals and Coupon-Match-ups for 5/16-5/22/10

I am sure you got the coupon booklet in the mail that was sent out to all residents in areas where a new MARTIN’S has opened.  I was inundated at work on Sunday with the $25 gift card with a new or transferred prescription coupon.  I understand that it is a great deal, but it brought in more business than I was staffed for and made things a little crazy.  It is because of this I want to remind you or ask you to always be courteous to the employee when you hand them a stack of coupons.  If the employee (at any store) has trouble scanning the coupon don’t be defensive, remember you have looked at that coupon several times and they are just now looking at it and can’t remember your entire grocery order.  Also, please remember that although the MARTIN’S employees are the same from Ukrop’s (for the most part) they have had to deal with policy changes, new hours or shifts, new cash registers (which are older technology-wise than what they had with Ukrop’s the “new” registers are similar to what Ukrop’s had in the early 90’s), a new phone system, and new computer systems.  The transition has not been flawless – that would be shocking if it was.  It is stressful and frustrating (especially when shopping with little ones) that they have moved around merchandise, have crowded shelves, and those obtrusive “shelf talkers” all over the place, but please be nice to your cashier they are just trying to do their job.

 

Ok, now to step down from my soapbox.  :)

 

The mailed coupon booklet has coupons that have specific dates to get you in the store every week for the next few weeks. 

 

The following coupons are valid for this week:

$3 off your order of $30 or more

$1 off a meat purchase of $5 or more

Free Turkey Hill Ice Cream (56 oz) with a $15 minimum purchase

$1 off a produce or floral purchase of $5 or more

$1 off a seafood purchase of $5 or more (excludes sushi)

$1 off Nature’s Promise Purchase with a $15 minimum purchase

$25 MARTIN’S Gift Card with any new or transferred prescription (read the fine print)

$1 off health or beauty care purchase with a $15 minimum purchase

 

There are some good deals this week without coupons like the London Broil for $1.99/lb or a dozen eggs for $0.79.  Click here to look at an on-line version of the ad (note the page numbers on-line do not match the page numbers in the printed ad.)  I am only listing the deals in my spreadsheet that have a coupon available – and that is a lot!

 

These are the guidelines that I have read and figured out so far for MARTIN’S coupon policy:

MARTIN’S will double manufacturer coupons up to $0.50 everyday.

MARTIN’S will only double one “like” manufacturer coupon per customer per day.  (This means that even if you buy two bags of frozen veggies and have two coupons only one will double the other will be honored at the face value.)

MARTIN’S will “double” the difference of a coupon with a value of $0.51-$0.99 and $1 to give you up to $1 off.  (I have had $0.55 coupons that “doubled” $0.45 giving me $1 off.)

MARTIN’S does accept internet printable (IP) coupons up to a face value of $5, they do not accept IP coupons for a “free” item.  This includes buy one get one free. 

You must buy both items to get the free item with buy one get one free promotions. (You can’t buy one item at “half price”.)

If you are buying 2 items with a buy one get one free promotion you can still use a coupon that covers both items.

Abbreviations:

SS = Smart Source (Sunday Paper Coupon Insert)

RP = Red Plum (Sunday Paper Coupon Insert)

PG = Proctor & Gamble (Sunday Paper Coupon Insert)

All You Magazine is available with a subscription or you can buy it at Wal-Mart.

 

Item	Sale Price	Coupon Source	Coupon Amount	Doubled	Final Price
Turkey Hill Ice Cream	$1.99	5/2 RP	$1/2 Dynamic Duos		Buy 2 for $2.98
Turkey Hill Ice Cream	$1.99	MARTIN’S Coupon Booklet (mailed)	FREE with $15 minimum purchase		FREE
Welch’s Juice Cocktail (64 oz)	$2.29	3/14 SS	$0.75	$0.25	$1.29
Ball Park Meat Franks (12.8 –16 oz)	Buy 1 Get 1 Free ($3.29 each)	5/2 RP	$0.75/2	$0.25/2	Buy 2 for $2.29
Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausages	Buy 1 Get 1 Free ($3.99 each)	5/16 RP	$1/2		Buy 2 for $2.99
Bob Evans Mashed Potatoes or Macaroni & Cheese (20-24 oz)	2/$6	5/16 SS	$0.50/2	$0.50/2	Buy 2 for $5
Oscar Mayer Deli Shaved Meat (7-9 oz)	3/$10	5/16 SS	$1/2		Buy 2 for $5.67
Fast Fixin’ Frozen Chicken Strips, Nuggets, Patties, Popcorn, or Dino Bites (26-36 oz)	$5.99	All You Magazine, March 2010	$1.25		$4.74
Jimmy Dean Sausage Roll (12-16 oz)	2/$5	3/28 RP	$1/2		Buy 2 for $4
Land O’ Lakes American Cheese (Sliced to Order)	$4.99/lb	5/16 SS	$1 off a 1 pound  purchase		varies
Kraft Salad Dressing (14-16 oz)	3/$5 (must buy 3)	5/2 SS	$0.55	$0.45 (only one coupon will double)	Buy 3 for $2.90
New York Texas Toast Croutons	4/$5	3/21 SS and 5/16 SS	$0.55	$0.45	Buy 1 for $0.25
New York Texas Toast Croutons	4/$5	All You Magazine April 2010 and June 2010	$0.50	$0.50	Buy 1 for $0.25
New York Tortilla Strips	4/$5	3/21 SS and 5/16 SS	$0.55	$0.45	Buy 1 for $0.25
New York Tortilla Strips	4/$5	All You Magazine April 2010 and June 2010	$0.75	$0.25	Buy 1 for $0.25
Heinz 57 Steak Sauce (10 oz)	$2.99	Heinz 57 (must register)	$1 off		$1.99
Mrs. Dash All Natural Seasoning Blend (2 –2.5 oz)	$2.29	5/16 SS	$0.50	$0.50	$1.29
Pace Salsa (16 oz)	3/$5	5/2 SS	$0.60/2	$0.40/2	Buy 2 for $2.34
Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Pasta & Noodles (excluding lasagna)   (12-13.25 oz)	4/$5	Ronzoni  (must register)	$1/2		Buy 2 for $1.50
Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice	3/$5	5/16 RP	$1/2		Buy 2 for $2.33
Uncle Ben’s Long Grain & Wild Rice	3/$5	3/28 RP	$0.75/2	$0.25/2	Buy 2 for $2.33
Thomas’ English Muffins	2/$5	All You Magazine, March 2010	$1 (off Honey Wheat only)		Buy 1 for $1.50
Post Kids Cereal	3/$5	5/16 SS	$1/2		Buy 2 for $2.33
Hunt’s Snack Pack Pudding	10/$10	All You Magazine, April 2010	$1/3		Buy 3 for $2
Bob Evans Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits, or Muffins	$3.99	5/16 SS	$0.75	$0.25	$2.99
Caribou Coffee (12 oz bag)	Buy 1 Get 1 Free ($8.49 each)	3/28 SS or coupons	$1 use 2 coupons**		Buy 2 for $6.49
Kashi Pizza	2/$10	All You Magazine, June 2010	$0.75	$0.25	Buy 1 for $4
Gorton’s Frozen Fish Fillets	$3.19	All You Magazine, February 2010	$0.60	$0.40	$2.19
DiGiorno Pizza with Breadsticks	$5.99	4/11 SS	$1		$4.99
California Pizza Kitchen Rising Crust	$5.99	5/2 SS	$1		$4.99
New York Texas Garlic Toast with Cheese, Dip N’ Sticks, or Ciabatta Bread with Cheese	$2.99	3/14 SS	$0.40	$0.40	Buy 1 for $2.19
Yoplait Frozen Smoothies	$2.69	Yoplait	$1.25		$1.44
Eggland’s Best Large Eggs (1 dozen)	$1.99	5/2 SS	$0.35	$0.35	$1.29
Eggland’s Best Large Eggs (1 dozen)	$1.99	Weight Watchers Magazine May/June 2010	$0.50	$0.50	$0.99
Stonyfield Farm Organic Milk (64 oz)	$3.49	Stonyfield	$0.50	$0.50	$2.49
Nestle Refrigerated Cookie Dough Tubs (36 oz)	$3.99	Nestle	$1		$2.99
Real Goodness Lactose Free Milk (64 oz)	2/$4	Real Goodness	$1		Buy 1 for $1
GIANT Ketchup (20-24 oz)		Shopping Solutions Kiosk Coupon			$0.79
Skinny Water (16 oz)	10/$10	Delicious Living	$0.50	$0.50	FREE
Aquafina FlavorSplash 6 pack	$2.59	Aquafina  (will only print with Internet Explorer)	$1		$1.59
Hershey Milk Chocolate 6 pack	2/$6	5/16 SS	$1 off WYB Chocolate, graham crackers, & Marshmallows	(see coupon for details)	$1 off s’mores ingredients
Friskies Cat Food (5.5 oz cans)	10/$4	5/2 SS or MARTIN’S	$1/15		Buy 15 cans for $5
Bounty Basic Paper Towels (8 Regular)	2/$10 (must buy 2 or 1 Bounty & 1 Charmin)	5/2 PG	$0.25	$0.25	Buy 1 Bounty for $4.50
Charmin Basic (12 big rolls)	2/$10 (must buy 2 or 1 bounty & 1 Charmin)	5/2 PG	$0.25	$0.25	Buy 1 Charmin for $4.50
All 2x Liquid Laundry Detergent (50 oz) or All Small & Mighty (32 oz)	$3.99	5/16 RP	$1/2		Buy 2 for $6.98
Puffs Facial Tissues (60 ct)	10/$10	P&G Proud Sponsor of Moms Booklet	$0.25/3	$0.25/3	Buy 3 for $2.50
Pup-Peroni Dog Treats (5.6-7 oz)	2/$5	5/16 RP	$1		Buy 1 for $1.50
Chinet Crystal Dinner Plates (8-12 ct)	2/$5	3/28 SS	$1		Buy 1 for $1.50
Finish Automatic Dishwasher Detergent	$5.99	Home Solutions	$0.50	$0.50	$4.99
Snuggle Fabric Softner (32 oz liquid or 70-80 ct sheets)	$2.99	5/16 RP	$0.75	$0.25	$1.99
Hefty EZ Foil Baking Pans	10% off	3/28 RP	$1/2		varies
Select Claritin Allergy Relief	$3 off	5/9 SS	$5 off (24 ct or larger)		varies
Select Claritin Allergy Relief	$3 off	5/9 SS	$2 off (10 ct or larger)		varies
Select Claritin Allergy Relief	$3 off	MARTIN’S	$3 off (20 ct or higher)		varies
Select Claritin Allergy Relief	$3 off	5/2 SS	$4 off Claritin-D (15 ct or higher)		unsure of final price
Select Claritin Allergy Relief	$3 off	MARTIN’S	$3 off Claritin-D (15 ct or higher)		varies
Head & Shoulders Shampoo or 2 in 1 (13.5 or 14.2 oz)	$0.50 off	5/2 PG	$1/2		unsure of final price
Nature’s Bounty Product	Buy 1 Get 1 Free	4/25 RP	$1 (use 2 coupons)		varies
Nature’s Bounty Flex-a-min	Buy 1 Get 1 Free	4/25 RP	$4 (use 2 coupons)		unsure of final price
Centrum Multi-vitamin 100 ct or chewable 60 ct	$6.99	5/16 RP	$1		$5.99
Centrum Children’s 80 ct	$6.99	5/16 RP	$1		$5.99
Osteo Bi-Flex (excludes liquid)	Buy 1 Get 1 Free	4/11 RP and 5/16 RP	$5		unsure of final price
BIC Soleil Razor or 4 ct refills	$1 off (regularly $5.89)	5/2 SS	$2		$2.89
Lysol No-Touch Hand Soap System	$9.99	3/28 SS	$5		$4.99
Lysol No-Touch Hand Soap System	$9.99	5/2 SS	$3		$6.99
Oscar Mayer Beef Franks (16 oz)	Buy 1 Get 1 Free ($4.49 each)	5/16 SS	$1/2		Buy 2 for $3.49
Tide Laundry Detergent (75 oz)	$8.99	5/2 PG	$1		$7.99
Gain Laundry Detergent (100 oz)	$8.99	4/25 RP	$0.25	$0.25	$8.49
fuelperks! bonus! rewards	Buy any 6 of the items	listed on page 19 of ad	and save $0.20 per gallon
KC Masterpiece BBQ Sauce (28 oz)	$2.49	5/9 SS	$1		$1.49
Select General Mills Cereals	2/$6	5/2 SS	$1/2		Buy 2 for $5
KC Masterpiece Marinade (16 oz)	$2.49	5/9 SS	$1		$1.49
Combos Snacks	$1.39	All You Magazine June 2010	$1/2		Buy 2 for $1.78
Ziploc Containers	2/$5	5/16 SS	$0.85	$0.15	Buy 1 for $1.50
Ziploc Freezer or Storage Bags	2/$4	5/16 SS	$1.50/2		Buy 2 for $2.50
Ziploc Freezer or Storage Bags	2/$4	5/16 SS	$0.60	$0.40	Buy 1 for $1

Please feel free to share any deals that you have found that I missed. 

Happy Shopping!

~Ann