MARTIN’S Top Deals for the Week of October 24th

I was excited to see London Broil for $1.99/lb on the front page of this week’s ad.  I picked up two before Michael was born and made this recipe for Steak and Cheese Hoagies with one of them.  It was really good and really easy.  I decided to add some grilled onions and provolone cheese to make it my own.  I can’t wait to make it again in the next week.

There are also some great deals for Halloween candy this week:

• Hershey’s Halloween Milk Chocolate Snack Size Candy - $2.50
  • Buy 3 and use the $1/3 coupon in the 10/17 SmartSource Insert
  • $2.16 each after sale and coupon
• Skittles or Starburst Fun Size Candy - $2.50
  • Buy 2 and use the $1/2 coupon in the 10/10 SmartSource Insert
  • $2 each after sale and coupon
• Mars Halloween Fun Size Candy – $1.99 (Limit 3 with a $25 minimum purchase and in-ad coupon)
  • Buy 3 and use the $1.50/3 coupon in the 10/10 RedPlum Insert
  • $1.49 each after sale and coupon

There are four store coupons on the front page of the flyer this week.  The fine print on the coupon says that you need to have the coupon, your BONUSCARD, and spend a minimum of $25 in order to get the special price for the items.  There is a a limit of one, I don’t know if that means per transaction, per day, or per BONUSCARD.  If you meet the criteria there are some good deals.  Here is what you can get:

• Red Delicious Apples (3 lb) - $1.49 (Additional quantities are $2.49 each)
• Fresh Perdue Oven Stuffer Roaster - $0.69/lb (Additional quantities are $0.99/lb)
• GIANT Acadia Spring Water 24pk/16.9oz - $1.99 (Additional quantities are $2.99 each)
• GIANT Italian Bread – FREE (Additional quantities are $1 each)

Here are what I consider to be the top deals this week at MARTIN’S.  Remember what I consider to be a good deal and what you consider to be a good deal may differ.  Please feel free to leave me a comment with any deals that you find.  :)

Click here to view an on-line version of this week’s ad.

Click here for information about MARTIN’S coupon policy.

Meat:

• London Broil - $1.99/lb
• Ground Beef (75/25) Value Pack - $1.99/lb
• Hillshire Farm Lunchmeat (9oz tubs) - $3.33
  • Use the $0.35/1 coupon in the 10/24 RedPlum Insert
  • $2.63 each after sale and coupon
• GIANT Fresh Chicken Leg Quarters Value Pack - $0.79/lb
• Hillshire Farm Polska Kielbasa or Smoked Sausage Ropes (Regularly $4.49) – Buy One Get One Free
  • Buy 2 and use the $0.75/2 coupon in the 10/3 RedPlum Insert
  • $1.75 each after sale and coupon
• Cooked Perfect Italian Meatballs (3 lb bag) - $7.99
  • Use the $1 coupon in the 10/17 RedPlum Insert
  • $6.99 after sale and coupon
• Johnsonville Bratwurst, Breakfast Sausage Links or Smoked Bratwurst – 33% off
  • Use this $0.55/1 coupon (will double to $1)
  • Final price will vary
• Kunzler Sliced Bacon – Buy One Get One Free (I think regularly ~$3.99 each, but I haven’t had a chance to confirm that price) 
  • Unsure of final price

Produce:

• Cherry Berry Tomatoes (1 pint) - $2
• Romaine Hearts (18 oz) - $2
• Dole Special Blend Salad or Complete Kit - $2
• Tote Bag Apples - $0.99/lb
• Fall Harvest Fresh Squash - $0.69/lb

Dairy/Refrigerated:

• Kraft Cracker Barrel Cheese (Bars, Cracker Cuts, or Snack Sticks) - $2.50
  • Buy 2 and use the $1/2 coupon in the 9/26 SmartSource Insert
  • $2 each after sale and coupon
• Kraft Shredded Cheese - $2
  • Buy 2 and use the $1/2 coupon in the 9/26 SmartSource Insert
  • $1.50 each after sale and coupon
• Shedd’s Spread Country Crock (15 oz) - $2.19
  • Use this $0.40 coupon
  • $1.39 after sale and coupon
• Nesquik Flavored Milk (16 oz) - $1
  • Buy 2 and use the $1/2 coupon in the 8/1 RedPlum Insert
  • $0.50 each after sale and coupon
• Turkey Hill Iced Tea or Lemonade (64 oz) - $1.33 each

Grocery:

• Campbell’s Tomato or Chicken Noodle Soup - $0.50
• Select Barilla Pasta - $1
• GIANT Canned Vegetables - $0.60
• GIANT Pasta - $0.80
• Campbell’s Cream Soup (Mushroom or Chicken) - $1.25
  • Buy 4 and use the $0.30/4 coupon in the 10/3 SmartSource Insert OR
  • Use this $1.50/3 coupon
  • As low as $0.75 a can after sale and coupon
• Ortega Taco Shells – $1.50
  • Buy 2 and use the $0.50/2 coupon in the 9/12 SmartSource Insert
  • $1 each after sale and coupon
• Ortega Taco Seasoning Mix - $0.67
  • Buy 2 and use the $0.50/2 coupon in the 9/12 SmartSource Insert
  • $0.17 each after sale and coupon
• Ortega Taco Sauce - $1.50
  • Buy 2 and use the $0.50/2 coupon in the 9/12 SmartSource Insert
  • $1 each after sale and coupon
• Bush’s Best Beans - $0.75 each
• Dreamfields Healthy Pasta – $1.67
  • Use the $0.55/1 coupon in the 9/12 SmartSource Insert
  • $0.67 each after sale and coupon
• White House Apple Sauce 6-Pack - $1.50
  • Use the $0.55/1 coupon in the 9/26 RedPlum Insert
  • $0.50 after sale and coupon
• Pepsi Fridge Mate or 6-Pack – 4/$10 (Must Buy 4)
• Beech-Nut Mini Meals - $2
  • Use the $1 coupon in the 8/1 SmartSource
  • $1 after sale and coupon

Frozen Foods:

• Healthy Choice Frozen Dinners - $2
  • Buy 6 and use 2 of the $1/2 coupon in the 10/17 SmartSource Insert and use the Buy 5 Get 1 Free Coupon in the 9/26 SmartSource Insert
  • $1.33 each after sale and coupon
• Celeste Pizza for One - $0.89
• Banquet Frozen Dinners - $0.89
• Green Giant Boxed Vegetables - $1
  • Buy 3 and use the $0.60/3 coupon in the 9/12 SmartSource (General Mills) Insert
  • $0.67 each after sale and coupon
• Alexia Fries, Onion Rings, or Side Dishes - $2.99
  • Use the $1 coupon in the November Issue of All You Magazine OR
  • Get a $1 coupon by “liking” Alexia on Facebook
  • $1.99 after sale and coupon
• Lightlife Frozen Entrees - $2.50
  • Use the $1 coupon in the 9/12 SmartSource Insert
  • $1.50 after sale and coupon

Household:

• Scotties Facial Tissues - $1.25
  • Buy 3 and use the $0.50/3 coupon in the 10/10 RedPlum Insert
  • $1 each after sale and coupon
• Wisk 2X Liquid Laundry Detergent (50 oz) - $4.99
  • Use the $2 coupon in the 10/24 RedPlum Insert
  • $2.99 after sale and coupon
• Bounty Quilted Napkins - $2.69
  • Use the $0.25 coupon in the 9/26 Proctor & Gamble Insert
  • $2.19 after sale and coupon
• Prilosec OTC Acid Reducer (14 ct) - $9.99
  • Use the $3 off coupon in the 10/10 Proctor & Gamble Insert
  • $6.99 after sale and coupon
• Cottonelle Bath Tissue (12 Rolls) - $5.99
  • Use this $0.50 coupon (must register)
  • $4.99 after sale and coupon

Check out Money Saving Mom for my MARTIN’S top deals in addition to top deals for other grocery stores, drug stores, and discount stores from other deal seekers.

Happy Shopping!

~Ann

Richmond Times-Dispatch Sunday Paper for only $1.25

I saw this ad in the copy of Richmond.com (a resident mailer from Richmond Times-Dispatch) we got in the mail on Thursday:

I don’t know how long they plan to offer this special price, but that has to be close to the cost of a Sunday only subscription.  With all of the money saving coupons inside the paper this is a great deal and an almost 40% savings off of the newsstand price.

Apple Picking – Fall 2010

Last year I decided I was going to learn how to make and can my own applesauce and apple butter.  It turned out so yummy that I decided to try it again this fall and this year make even more.  We went back to Carter’s Mountain a few weeks ago and we had a van-ful.  Of course our family has expanded since last fall, and this year my parents joined in on the fun.  It was really nice to have two extra sets of hands to help us carry the apples and keep up with the kids. 

Here are some pictures from our day of apple picking:

One of our first big outings as a family of 5!

Steve’s homemade apple-picker. Sorry about the picture quality, he took the picture with his Blackberry.

Natalie & Megan our “taste-testers”

Steve carrying Michael

The girls with Granddaddy checking out a rusted out crop sprayer (circa 1949)

Who knew worms could be so cute?

We picked Jonagold, Golden Delicious, and Braeburn apples.  We came home with a little over 100 pounds of apples!  My parents took ~10-15 pounds home.  I actually went to the store a few days later and bought ~10 pounds of Organic Gala & Fuji apples because they didn’t have any of those available for picking.  I also decided to save out some of the organics and make organic applesauce for Michael to eat in a few months when he gets to start on solids. 

Here is a picture of the apples that we had leftover after my parent’s took some home:

Here is a picture of what we made with all of the apples:

We ended up with 15 quarts of applesauce, 25 pints of applesauce, 5 pint jars of organic applesauce plus some extra that I put in a freezer bag and froze for later, 35 half-pints of apple butter plus a little extra that we put in the fridge to enjoy now, and 38 cups of apples that Steve sliced, and we sprinkled with Fruit Fresh and put in the freezer to pull out for apple crisp or apple pie in the future.  I couldn’t have accomplished all of this without Steve’s help.

I know what you are thinking - why make all of that when I could buy applesauce for about $1 a jar?  I may not have a huge financial savings when you factor in the time and effort involved in picking the apples and making all of the applesauce and apple butter.  We had a really good family day apple picking and the girls enjoyed helping some with making the applesauce.   I like the fact that I know what ingredients are in my applesauce and apple butter.  I may be a little biased, but I can’t help to think that what I made is better than anything you can buy at the store.  I may not have come out ahead financially, but the memories, the taste, and knowing that we made it ourselves – those are priceless.

Busch Gardens Christmas Town Tickets for only $5

The promotional code has been discontinued

I just saw this link from a friend on facebook – if you follow the directions you can get a ticket to Busch Gardens’ Christmas Town for only $5!  They are normally $21.99 for anyone over the age of 3. 

You do have to pay for parking to the park with admission to Christmas Town, but if you have a valid season pass the parking is free. 

We are Busch Gardens pass holders and went to Christmas Town last year.  The park was decorated beautifully and the few shows we saw were great.  The girls especially enjoyed having a special lunch with Santa.  There were also lots of holiday food and snacks to enjoy at the park – like peppermint hot chocolate.

The dates for Christmas Town are select days between Friday, November 26, 2010 and Friday, December 31, 2010.  Click here for a link to the dates and times they are open. 

**Update – When you order your tickets you do have to enter the name(s) of the people you are purchasing the tickets for.  I think this is to eliminate people from buying a large quantity of tickets and then reselling them. 

MARTIN’S Top Deals for the Week of October 17th

Inexpensive chicken breast, drumsticks, or thighs, white potatoes and yellow onions – and that is just the first page of this week’s Martin’s ad!

There are four store coupons on the front page of the flyer this week.  The fine print on the coupon says that you need to have the coupon, your BONUSCARD, and spend a minimum of $25 in order to get the special price for the items.  There is a a limit of one, I don’t know if that means per transaction, per day, or per BONUSCARD.  If you meet the criteria there are some good deals.  Here is what you can get:

• Ground Beef (80/20) Value Pack - $1.59/lb (additional packages $1.99/lb)
• GIANT Brand Peeled Baby Carrots (1 lb) - $0.59 (additional packages $1.49 each)
• Stouffer’s Red Box Entrees – 5/$9 (additional packages 5/$10)
• Pepsi 2-Liter - $0.59 (additional quantities $1 each)

I also want to share a comment that Maria left on last week’s post about an unadvertised sale on White House Applesauce:

I was just at Martin's and saw White House applesauce cups on sale, 2 for $3. There is a coupon for .55 off 1 and you don't have to buy 2 to get the price. When that coupon doubles, it makes the applesauce .50. The tag is marked good through 11/16, the coupon expires on the 31. Thought I'd pass this find along!

Thanks Maria for the tip!

I also noticed in Martin’s last week that the Barilla whole grain pasta and piccolini pasta are on sale 10/$10 through 10/31.  There were coupons (they didn’t make it to the Richmond paper) in the 8/29 Smart Source insert for $1/2 – that would make them $0.50 a box.  If you are interested in purchasing some of these coupons off of ebay or from other clipping sites the coupons do expire this Sunday 10/24 so don’t delay. 

Here are what I consider to be the top deals this week at MARTIN’S.  Remember what I consider to be a good deal and what you consider to be a good deal may differ.  Please feel free to leave me a comment with any deals that you find.  :)

Click here to view an on-line version of this week’s ad.

Click here for information about MARTIN’S coupon policy.

Meat:

• Giant Brand Split Chicken Breast, Drumsticks, or Thighs (Value Pack) - $0.88/lb
• Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage or Polska Links – Buy 1 Get 1 Free (Regularly $4.99 each)
  • Buy 2 and use the $0.75/2 coupon in the 10/3 RedPlum Insert
  • $1.99 each after sale and coupon
• Perdue Short Cuts (9oz) – Buy 1 Get 1 Free ($5.49 each)
  • Buy 2 and use 2 $0.75/1 coupons in the 10/10 RedPlum Insert (only one will double)
  • Use this $1/1 coupon (print 2) thanks for the tip sdavis!
  • as low as $1.75 each after sale and coupon
• USDA Choice Bottom Boneless Round Roast - $2.69/lb
• Fresh Center Cut Bone-in Pork Chops (Value Pack) - $1.99/lb

Produce:

Combine with this coupon for $1 off any $5 Produce purchase 

• GIANT Brand White Potatoes (5 lb) - $2
• GIANT Brand Yellow Onions (3 lb) - $2
• GIANT Brand Tote Bag Apples - $0.99/lb
• Fall Harvest Fresh Squash - $0.69/lb
• Dole Special Blend Salad or Complete Kit - $2.50

Dairy:

• Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese (8 oz box) - $1.25
  • Buy 5 and use this $5 off 5 Kraft Cheese or Dairy Products Coupon (there is a limit to how many coupons you can print)
  • $0.25 each after sale and coupon
• Dannon Crush Cups, Danimals Kids Drinks, or Coolision - $2
  • Use the $1/2 coupon in the 10/10 SmartSource Insert
  • $1.50 each after sale and coupon
• Frigo Cheese Heads String Cheese - $3.29
  • Use the $1/1 coupon in the 10/3 SmartSource Insert (for 10oz or larger packages)
  • $2.29 after sale and coupon

Grocery:

• Select Campbell’s Condensed Soup - $1
  • Buy 4 “Good for Cooking Soups” and use the $0.30/4 coupon in the 10/3 SmartSource Insert OR
  • Buy 2 “Healthy Kids Soups” and use the $0.40/2 OR
  • Buy 2 Condensed Varieties and use the $0.40/2 OR
  • Buy 2 “Campbell’s Healthy Request Condensed or Condensed Light Soups” and use the $0.40/2
  • As low as $0.60 each after sale and coupon
• Select San Giorgio Pasta - $1
  • Buy 2 and use the $1/2 Quick Cook Pasta in the 10/3 SmartSource Insert (if included in sale)
  • $0.50 each after sale and coupon
• Del Monte Tomatoes (14.5 oz can) - $0.80
  • Buy 5 and use the $1/5 coupon in the 9/19 RedPlum Insert
  • $0.60 each after sale and coupon
• Barilla Lasagne Noodles - $1.33
• GIANT Brand Kidney Beans (15.5 oz can) - $0.67
• Barilla Pasta Sauce – $1.67 each
  • Buy 2 and use the $1.25/2 coupon in the 9/26 SmartSource Insert (not in the Richmond papers)
  • $1.04 each after sale and coupon
• Contadina Tomato Paste (6 oz) – $0.60 each
  • Buy 3 and use the $1/3 coupon in the 9/26 Red Plum Insert (not in the Richmond paper)
  • $0.27 each after sale and coupon
• Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers – Buy 1 Get 1 Free (Regularly $2.19 each)
• Betty Crocker SuperMoist Cake Mix - $0.99
• Betty Crocker Ready to Spread Frosting - $1.39
  • Buy Cake Mix and Frosting and use the $0.75/2 coupon in the 10/3 SmartSource (General Mills) Insert
  • $1.38 for both after sale and coupon
• Betty Crocker Cookie Mix - $1.39
  • Use the $0.40/1 coupon in the 10/3 SmartSource (General Mills) Insert
  • $0.59 after sale and coupon

Frozen Foods:

• DiGiorno 12” Pizza - $4.49
  • Use the $1/1 coupon in the 9/12 RedPlum Insert
  • $3.49 after sale and coupon
• GIANT Brand Frozen Vegetables (16 oz) - $1
• Swanson Hungry-Man Dinners - $2
  • Use this $2/1 coupon
  • Free after sale and coupon

Household:

• Arm & Hammer Dryer Sheets (40 ct) - $1
  • Buy 2 and use the $1/2 coupon in the 9/19 SmartSource Insert
  • $0.50 each after sale and coupon
• Marcal Small Steps Napkins (400 ct) - $2.99
  • Use the $1/1 coupon in the 10/10 SmartSource Insert
  • $1.99 after sale and coupon
• Brawny Paper Towels (8-pack 0r Pick a Size 6-pack) - $5.99
  • Use the $1/1 coupon in the 10/10 RedPlum Insert
  • $4.99 after sale and coupon

Check out Money Saving Mom for my MARTIN’S top deals in addition to top deals for other grocery stores, drug stores, and discount stores.

Happy Shopping!

~Ann

Thanks to sdavis for leading me to Moms Need To Know for the Perdue Internet Printable!

MARTIN’S Top Deals for the Week of October 10th

There are more cooler weather comfort food items on sale this week – canned soups, canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste.  I expect to see canned beans on sale in the next few weeks to go with the canned tomatoes for chili.

There are four store coupons on the front page of the flyer this week.  The fine print on the coupon says that you need to have the coupon, your BONUSCARD, and spend a minimum of $25 in order to get the special price for the items.  There is a a limit of one, I don’t know if that means per transaction, per day, or per BONUSCARD.  If you meet the criteria there are some good deals.  Here is what you can get:

• GIANT Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Value Pack (4-5 lb) - $1.49/lb (Each additional package $1.99/lb)
• GIANT Russet Potatoes (5 lb) - $1.29 (Each additional bag $1.99)
• Coca-Cola Fridge Pack - $1.99 (Each additional pack $3.67)
• Tony’s Pizza or Cheese Bread - $0.99 (Each additional pizza is $2.50) (Click here for a $1/2 Tony’s Pizzas Coupon)

Here are what I consider to be the top deals this week at MARTIN’S.  Remember what I consider to be a good deal and what you consider to be a good deal may differ.  Please feel free to leave me a comment with any deals that you find.  :)

Click here to view an on-line version of this week’s ad.

Click here for information about MARTIN’S coupon policy.

Meat:

• Fresh Whole Boneless Pork Loin (10 –12 lb) - $1.79/lb (they will cut it to your specifications for free!)
• Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage or Polska Links – Buy 1 Get 1 Free ($4.99 each)
• Buy 2 and use the $0.75/2 coupon in the 10/3 RedPlum Insert
• Buy 2 for $3.99 after sale and coupon

Produce:

Combine with this coupon for $1 off any $5 Produce purchase

• Gala Apples - $0.99/lb
• California  Red Seedless Grapes - $0.99/lb
• Dole Special Blend Salad or Complete Kit - $2.50
• Fall Harvest Fresh Squash - $0.69/lb

Dairy:

• Yoplait Trix, Go-Gurt, or Splitz - $2
• Use the $0.50/1 Splitz coupon in the 9/12 or 10/3 SmartSource (General Mills) Insert
• Use the $0.75/2 Go-Gurt coupon in the 9/12 SmartSource (General Mills) Insert
• Use this $0.75/2 coupon for Trix, Go-Gurt, or Splitz
• $1 - $1.50 each after sale and coupons
• Dannon Yogurt - $0.50 each
• Use the $1/10 coupon in the 10/10 Smart Source Insert
• Use the  $0.40/6 coupon for Fruit on The Bottom found here
• Use the $0.50/6 coupon for Light & Fit found here
• $0.33-$0.40 each after sale and coupons
• International Delight Flavored Coffee Creamer (16 oz) - $1.50
• Use the $1/2 coupon in the 9/26 SmartSource Insesrt
• Use the $0.55/1 coupon found here (must register)
• $0.50 – $1 each after sale and coupons

Grocery:

• Campbell’s Chunky Soup - $1
• Use the $1/2 coupon in the 10/10 SmartSource Insert
• Use the $0.50/1 coupon found here
• Free to $0.50 each after sale and coupons
• Ragu Pasta Sauce – 4/$5 (must buy 4)
• Hunt’s Tomato Sauce (8 oz) - $0.40
• Hunt’s Tomato Paste (6 oz) - $0.50
• Hunt’s Diced or Crushed Tomatoes (28 oz) or Hunt’s Diced Tomatoes (14.5 oz) - $1
• Buy 3 and use the $1/3 coupon in the 10/3 SmartSource Insert
• $0.67 each after sale and coupon
• Honest Kids Juice 8 Pack - $3
• Use the $0.75/1 coupon found here (must register)
• $2 after sale and coupon
• Lay’s Potato Chips - $2
• Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal - $2
• Use the $0.65/1 coupon found here
• $1 after sale and coupon

Frozen Foods:

• Birds Eye Steamfresh (10-12 oz) $1
• Buy 3 and use the $1/3 coupon in the 9/26 SmartSource Insert
• $0.67 each after sale and coupon
• Aunt Jemima Waffles - $1.50
• Select New York Frozen Products - $2.79
• Use the $0.50/1 found in the October 2010 issue of All You Magazine
• Use the $0.40/1 coupon in the 9/19 SmartSource Insert
• $1.79 - $1.99 after sale and coupons
• Select Freschetta Pizza - $5
• Use the $0.75/1 coupon found in the 9/12 or 10/10 SmartSource Insert
• $4 after sale and coupon

Household:

• Lysol Disinfectant Wipes - $2
• Buy 2 and use the $1/2 coupon in the 9/19 SmartSource Insert
• $1.50 each after sale and coupon
• Purex 2x Liquid Laundry Detergent (50 oz) - $2.50
• Use the $0.35/1 coupon in the 10/10 RedPlum Insert
• $1.80 after sale and coupon

Happy Shopping!

~Ann

The Grocery Shopping Challenge

I decided to give myself a challenge.  I got $100 and told myself that that was all of the money I had for groceries for the next two weeks.  This meant that if I found a great sale I had to figure out how to work it into that $100 and not go over.  I was aware of about how much I spend on groceries,  but we have been eating at home more since Michael’s arrival and I wanted to see how much I could get for the $100.  I only allowed myself to use that cash.  I couldn’t use my debit card or credit card.  I did allow myself to “reimburse” that money for household purchases – like the $5 I spent on toilet paper at Martin’s.

I do want to note that I probably spent more at Martin’s than I normally would.  The two weeks that I gave myself the challenge I had received coupons from them for $10 off of a purchase of $50 or more.  I saw the coupon as a way to stockpile on meat and to save 20%.

I didn’t take pictures of my haul from last week.  I only made one trip to Martin’s.  I got groceries for $35.40 including pork chops and a whole eye round roast (~5.25 lb) in addition to produce and other odds and ends.   I didn’t get a chance to use the pork chops before their sell-by-date.  I pulled them out of the refrigerator that morning to freeze them and noticed a foul smell when I cut open the plastic wrap.  I took them back to Martin’s and because of the double your money back guarantee I got $7.94 back.  That gave me $72.54 to buy groceries with the next week. 

I did buy a few things that aren’t pictured, but here are the pictures from my big trip to Martin’s Thursday night:

 

• Multi-Grain Cheerios - $1.50
• (2) Ziploc Freezer Bags - $2.09
• (4) Coke Fridge Packs - $9 (For Steve to take to work)
• (6) Campbell’s Tomato Soup - $1.98
• Tazo Tea - $0.49
• Bananas - $0.41
• Red Grapes - $2.13
• (2) Cucumbers – $1
• Sweet Onion - $2.01
• Romaine Lettuce - $1.76
• Butternut Squash - $2
• (10) Dole Smoothies – FREE
• Pork Loin (10.05lb) - $18.89
• Spare Ribs - $13.18 (Manager’s Special)
• (8) Nestle Nesquik – FREE
• Zone Bar - $0.25
• Luna Bar – FREE
• Think Thin Bar - $0.75

Shelf Price (before sales, coupons, markdowns, bag credits, or tax): $158.63

Final Price (after sales, coupons, markdowns, and bag credits): $47.29

Total Savings: $111.34 (70%)

As part of my challenge I also had to include tax in my $100 – I paid $2.11 tax at this visit leaving me with $23.14 for a few things at Kroger and if I wanted to get a few more sale items.

Here is a picture of what I picked up at Kroger on Friday night:

 

• (3) Quaker Oatmeal - $1.50
• (4) Maruchan Yakisoba Noodles – FREE
• Dole Asian Salad Kit- $2.09 (Manager’s Special)
• (2) Pita Bread - $2
• Best Life Buttery Spread – FREE
• (2) Organic Milk  - $5
• (2) Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup - $1
• Kroger Banana Peppers - $0.99 (Manager’s Special)
• (3 dozen)  Kroger Medium Eggs - $1.50

Shelf Price (before sales, coupons, markdowns, bag credits, or tax): $37.39

Final Price (after sales, coupons, markdowns, and bag credits): $14.08

Total Savings: $23.31 (62%)

I paid $0.51 tax at Kroger leaving me with a balance of $8.55. 

I spent $2.01 on a loaf of my favorite grilled cheese bread at Martin’s when I returned the pork chops. 

I also ran into Martin’s on Saturday and spent $4.94 for some pepperoni and ham from the deli for our pizza night along with 8 more cans of Campbell’s Tomato Soup.

The final amount spent: $98.40

I was proud of myself and I think I bought a good selection of stockpile items (oatmeal, sodas, meat, and soup), produce, and dairy.  In case you are wondering what I am going to do with 10 pounds of pork loin.  I am going to cut off a portion of it for a roast.  I plan to grind the rest of it.  I am going to make and freeze sausage with some it and freeze the rest of it in about 1/2 pound portions to add to ground beef for things such as meatloaf, meatballs, chili, or hamburgers. 

Do you use a cash only grocery budget?  How do you budget for things such as unadvertised sales, manager markdowns, or items you want to stockpile?  How do you keep a tally of how much you have in your cart?  Any tips, ideas, or advice are always welcome.  :)

~Ann

MARTIN’S Top Deals for the week of October 3rd

Wow – is it really October?  I have to say yes,  with  the drop in the temperature, the changing leaves, and that I have had three sick little ones in the past two weeks I have to say it is now officially fall.  Have you also noticed the change in the coupons and the items on sale in the past weeks?  We are now seeing different fruits and vegetables, more pasta, sauces, and soups, along with things like tissues and disinfectants on sale and in the coupon inserts.

Martin’s has put several of the fall items on sale this week, in addition to other things.  I am once again only going to give you what I feel are the top deals this week at Martin’s .  There are other items that are in the sales flyer that have coupons available, but I don’t feel like it is the best deal – or “stockopportunity” as I have seen other bloggers call great deals.  Please also remember that what I think is a good deal and what you think is a good deal may differ.  Please feel free to comment with any deals that I have overlooked. 

Feel free to click here to look at the entire sales flyer and to see an exclusion or specifics for the sales items.

If you have questions regarding Martin’s coupon policy click here for details.

Grocery:

• Select Progresso Traditional Soup - $1
• Buy 4 and use the $1/4 coupon in the 9/12 or 10/3 General Mills Insert
• $0.75 each after sale and coupon

• Select San Giorgio Pasta - $0.79

• Newman’s Own Pasta Sauce - $2
• Use this $0.50/1 Coupon 
• $1 after sale and coupon

 

• Hunt’s Tomato Ketchup (24 oz) - $1
• Buy 2 and use the $1/2 coupon in the August 2010 Issue of All You Magazine
• $0.50 each after sale and coupon

 

• Dole Fruit Crisp - $1.89
• Use the $1/1 coupon in the 9/12 Smart Source Insert
• $0.89 after sale and coupon

Frozen & Dairy:

• Stonyfield Organic Milk (64 oz) - $3.49
• Use the $0.50/1 or $1/1 coupon after registering or logging in
• $2.49 after sale and coupon

 

• Hershey Milk (12 oz) - $1
• Use this $0.35/1 coupon (Will only print in Internet Explorer)
• $0.30 after sale and coupon

• Freschetta Naturally Rising Crust – $5
• Use the $0.75/1 coupon in the 9/12 Smartsource Insert or this $1/1 coupon
• $4 after sale and coupon

• Mrs. T’s Pierogies - $2
• Buy 2 and use the $1/2 coupon in the 10/3 RedPlum Insert
• $1.50 each after sale and coupon

Produce:

• GIANT  Russet Potatoes (5lb bag) - $2.50

• Fall Squash - $0.69/lb

• Del Monte Ready-to Blend Fruit Smoothie - $1
• Use the $1/1 coupon in 8/15 RedPlum or SmartSource Insert (I did not find it in the Times-Dispatch and “bought” 20 coupons off of eBay.)
• FREE after sale and coupon

Meat:

• Ground Beef Value Pack (85/15) - $1.99/lb

Household:

• Clorox Disinfecting Wipes (35 ct) - $2
• Use the $0.40/1 coupon in the 10/3 SmartSource Insert
• $1.20 after sale and coupon

• All 2X Liquid Laundry Detergent(50 oz) - $2.99
• Use the $1/1 coupon in the 9/26 RedPlum Insert
• $1.99 after sale and coupon

• All Small & Mighty (32 oz) - $2.99
• Use the $1/1 coupon in the 9/26 RedPlum Insert
• $1.99 after sale and coupon

• Scotties Facial Tissues - $0.79
• Use the $0.50/3 coupon in the 9/12 RedPlum Insert
• $0.46 each after sale and coupon

Happy Shopping!

~Ann