Buy $20 Save $7 Promotion thru February 5th at MARTIN’S

 

There are lots of great coupons to match-up with the items available.  In previous promotions I have been able to get the $7 off after using coupons making for some really great deals. 

Periodically I check eBay for coupons that didn’t get printed in my local paper.  I recently purchased $1/2 Kraft or Cracker Barrel Chunk Cheese coupons (I think they were on a tearpad) with anticipation of a cheese deal near Super Bowl time.  I like to buy the chunk cheese for varieties that also come shredded (like cheddar) because you get more for your money (a block is usually at least 8oz and shredded cheese is usually only 6oz).  I freeze the whole blocks in my freezer if they don’t get used before the date and pull them out and shred them when I need it.

Here is a list of the participating gameday favorites:

• Nabisco Ritz crackers or Select Toated Chips – $2.50
•  Buy 2 and use the $1/2 coupon in the 1/30 SmartSource Insert 
• Kraft Cracker Barrell Cheese (Bars, Cuts, or Sticks) – $2.50
  • Buy the Cracker Cuts and use the $0.75/1 coupon (Kraft Cracker Cuts) in the 1/23 SmartSource Insert
• Select Nabisco Premium Saltine Crackers – $2.50
•  Buy 2 and use the $1/2 coupon in the 1/30 SmartSource Insert  
• Nabisco Snak Saks – $2
• Kraft Handi-Snacks Crackers – $2
• Jell-O Gelatin or Instant Pudding – $1
•  Buy 3 and use this $0.55/3 coupon  
• Bulls-Eye BBQ Sauce – $1.25
• Kraft Grated Parmesan – $3.49
• A.1. Steak Sauce (10oz) – $2.99
• Use this $1/1 coupon  
• Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese – $1.25
  • Buy 2 and use this $0.50/2 coupon
• Maxwell House International Coffee – $2.50
• Use this $1/1 coupon (takes you to HSN)
• Maxwell House Ground Coffee – $2.50
• Nabisco Nilla Wafers – $2.99
• Kraft Shredded Cheese – $2
• Buy 2 Shredded Cheese and use the $1/2 Coupon in 1/23 SmartSource Insert 
• Kraft Cheese Crumbles – $2
• Kraft Cheese Cubes – $2
• Use the $0.75/1 coupon in the 1/23 SmartSource Insert
• Select Nabisco Oreo Cookies – $2.99
• Planters Dry Roasted Peanuts or Cocktail Peanuts – $2
• Breakstone’s Sour Cream (16oz) – $1.33
•  Use the $0.55/1 coupon in the 1/23 SmartSource Insert
• Kraft Individually Wrapped Cheese Singles – $2
• Buy the 2% or Fat Free Slices and use the $0.75/1 coupon in the 1/9 SmartSource Insert or use this $1/1 coupon for 2% slices
• Kraft Velveeta – $3.29

Deal Scenario #1:

Buy 6 Breakstone’s Sour Cream = $8

Buy 1 Kraft 2% Individually Wrapped Cheese Singles – $2

Buy 2 Maxwell House International Coffee – $5

Buy 2 Ritz Crackers – $5

Subtotal = $20

Use the following coupons:

6 of the $0.55/1 Breakstone’s Sour Cream (only the first one will double)

The $0.75/1 2% Kraft Slices Coupon

2 of the $1/1 Maxwell House International Coffee

$1/2 Nabisco Crackers

Earn $7 off instantly

Final Price = $5.25

Deal Scenario #2:

Buy 10 Kraft Shredded Cheese = $20

Use five $1/2 coupons

Earn $7 off instantly

Final Price = $8 (That makes it $0.80 a bag – a great stock-up price!)

Deal Scenario #3:

Buy 4 Blocks of Cracker Barrel Cheese – $10

Buy 3 Breakstone’s Sour Cream = $4

Buy 4 Jell-O Gelatin or Pudding = $4

Buy 2 Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese = $2.50

Subtotal = $20.50

Use the following coupons:

2 of the $1/2 Cracker Barrel Chunk Cheese Coupons

3 of the $0.55/1 Breakstone’s Sour Cream (only the first one will double)

1 of this $0.55/3 coupon for the Jell-O

1 of this $0.50/2 coupon for the Philadelphia cream Cheese

Earn $7 off instantly

Final Price = $8.90

Feel free to share any deal scenarios that worked for you.  I get as excited about other people’s deals as I do my own.  :)

Happy Shopping!

~Ann

MARTIN’S Top Deals for the Week of January 30th

The Super Bowl is Sunday so instead of another week of the Gigantic Stock-Up Sale – it is the Gigantic Game Sale. 

Check back on Tuesday for match-ups and deal scenarios for the Buy $20 worth of participating gameday favorites and get $7 off instantly.

Check back on Thurdsays for a new weekly series I started  called “Meal Planning with the MARTIN’S Ad”.  I am also including ideas for your Super Bowl Party on Sunday.

Click here to view an on-line version of this week’s ad. Click here for information about MARTIN’S coupon policy.

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.

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.

Meat:

• USDA Choice T-Bone Steak Value Pack – $5.99/lb
• GIANT Italian (Hot, Sweet, or Country) Sausage Value Pack – $1.99/lb
• Fresh Center Cut Pork Chops Value Pack (Bone-In) – $1.99/lb
• Ball Park Beef Franks – Buy One Get One Free
• Buy 2 and use the $0.75/2 coupon in the 1/23 RedPlum Insert OR use 2 of the $0.55/1 Jumbo Beef Franks coupon in the 1/23 RedPlum Insert
• Lean Ground Beef (85/15) – $2.49/lb  (I try to grab it at $1.99/lb, but not a bad deal if you need ground beef.)
• Mama Lucia Homestyle Or Italian Meatballs (38.4oz) – Buy One Get One Free
• GIANT Chicken Thighs or Drumsticks – $1/l
• Hillshire Farm Polska Kielbasa and Smoked Sausage – 50% off
  • Use the $0.75/2 coupon in the 1/23 RedPlum Insert
• Hillshire Farm Little Wieners or Smokies – 50% off
  • Use the $0.75/2 coupon in the 1/23 RedPlum Insert
• Hatfield Simply Tender Pork Loin Filet – 50% off
• Select Tyson Breaded Crispy Chicken – Buy One Get One Free
• Buy 2 and use 2 of the $/1 coupon in the 1/30 SmartSource Insert
• GIANT Fresh Whole Turkey Breast – $1.99/lb
• GIANT Sliced Bacon – $3.33

Produce:

• Red Seedless Grapes – $1.49/lb
• Tote Bag Apples (Gala, Red or Golden Delicious, McIntosh, Rome, or Fuji) – $0.99/lb
• Jumbo Naval Oranges – $1
• Red Grapefruit – $1
• Mangoes – $1.25
• Hass Avocados – $1.25
• Lemons – $0.67
• GIANT Baby Peeled Carrots – $1.67
• Kiwi – $0.25
• Organic Gala, Granny Smith, Fuji, Red or Golden Delicious – $1.99/lb
• Organic Earthbound Farm Salads – $3.49
  • Take this quiz and get a coupon for $1 off

Refrigerated/Dairy:

• Kraft Cracker Barrell Cheese (Bars, Cuts, or Sticks)– $2.50
  • Buy the Cracker Cuts and use the $0.75/1 coupon (Kraft Cracker Cuts) in the 1/23 SmartSource Insert
  • $1.50 after sale and coupon
• DiGiorno Shredded Cheese Cup (Romano or Parmesan) – Buy One Get One Free
• Yoplait Yogurt – $0.50
  • Buy 10 and use the $1/10 coupon in the 1/2 General Mills Insert
  • $0.40 each after sale and coupon
  • Buy 6 and use this $0.40/6 coupon
  • $0.37 each after sale and coupon
• Heluva Good Dip – $1.50
  • Use the $0.55/1 coupon in the 1/23 SmartSource Insert or use this $0.50/1 coupon
  • $0.50 after sale and coupon
• Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese – $1.25
  • Buy 2 and use this $0.50/2 coupon
  • $0.75 each after sale and coupon
• Kraft Individually Wrapped Cheese Singles – $2
  • Buy the 2% or Fat Free Slices and use the $0.75/1 coupon in the 1/9 SmartSource Insert or use this $1/1 coupon for 2% slices
  • $1 after sale and coupon
• Breakstone’s Sour Cream – $1.33
  • Use the $0.55/1 coupon in the 1/23 SmartSource Insert
  • $0.33 after sale and coupon
• Dannon Danimals (Coolision or Smoothie) – $2
• Reddi Wip Aerosal Whipped Cream – $2
  • Use this $0.50/1 coupon
  • $1 after sale and coupon
• Lactaid Milk – $2.50
  • Use this $1/1 coupon
  • $1.50 after sale and coupon
• Dannon Crush Cups – $1.89
• Kraft Shredded Cheese – $2
  • Buy 2 Shredded Cheese and use the $1/2 Coupon in 1/23 SmartSource Insert
  • $1.50 after sale and coupon
• Kraft Cheese Cubes – $2
  • Use the $0.75/1 coupon in the 1/23 SmartSource Insert
  • $1 after sale and coupon

Grocery:

• Coca-Cola Fridge Pack or 8-Pack –4/$10 (Must buy 4, additional or lesser quantities at $3.99 each)
• Doritos Tortilla Chips – 50% off
• GIANT Italian Bread – $1
• GIANT 12 Pack Rolls (Hamburger or Hot Dog) – $1
• Sunshine Cheez-it Crackers– $2.50
  • Buy 3 and use the $1/3 coupon in the 1/30 RedPlum Insert
  • $2.17 each after sale and coupon
• Select Keebler Crackers – $2.50
• Buy 3 and use the $1/3 coupon in the 1/30 RedPlum Insert
• $2.17 each after sale and coupon OR
• Buy 2 and use the $1/2 coupon in the 12/12 RedPlum Insert
• $2 each after sale and coupon
• Utz Potato Chips – 50% off
• Knorr Lipton Sides – $1
  • Buy 2 and use the $0.50/2 coupon in the 1/30 RedPlum Insert
  • $0.50 each after sale and coupon
• Starkist Solid White Tuna (6oz can) – $1
• Hunt’s Manwich Sauce – $1
• Barilla Pasta – $1
• Old El Paso Refried Beans (16oz) – $1
• Pillsbury Cake Mix – $1
• Pillsbury Brownie Mix – $1
• Hormel Chili with Beans – $1
  • Buy 3 and use the $1.50/3 coupon in the February 2011 Issue of All You Magazine
  • $0.50 each after sale and coupon
• Ritz Crackers or Select Toasted Chips– $2.50
  • Buy 2 and use the $1/2 coupon in the 1/30 SmartSource Insert
  • $2 each after sale and coupon 
• Select Nabisco Toasted Chips – $2.50
• GIANT Pretzelwerks Pretzels – $1.67
• Orville Redenbacher’s Microwave Popcorn (6 Pack) – $3
  • Use the $1/1 coupon from the December 2010 or the January 2011 issue of All You Magazine
  • $2 after sale and coupon
• Pringles Potato Crisps – $1.50
  • Buy 2 and use the $1/2 coupon found in both the 1/16 & 1/30 P&G brandSAVER Insert
  • $1 each after sale and coupon
• Franks Original RedHot Sauce (12 oz) – $1.50
  • Use the $0.50/1 coupon in the 1/23 SmartSource Insert
  • $0.50 after sale and coupon
• Chi-Chi’s Salsa – $1.50
  • Use the $0.50/1 coupon in the 12/12 SmartSource or 1/16 SmartSource Insert
  • $0.50 after sale and coupon
• Vlasic Pickles – $2
  • Use this $0.55/1 coupon
  • $1 after sale and coupon
• GIANT Soda (2 Liter) – $0.69
• GIANT Canned Vegetables – $0.67
• GIANT Applesauce (25oz) –$1 (doesn’t taste as good as what I made in the fall)
• GIANT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner – $0.50
• GIANT Canned Tomatoes – $0.67
• GIANT Tomato Sauce (8oz) – $0.33
• GIANT Grape Jelly – $1.19
• Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise (22-30oz) – $2.99
• Use the $0.25/1 coupon in the 1/30 RedPlum Insert
• $2.49 after sale and coupon
• French’s Mustard – $1.50
• Use the $0.30/1 coupon in the 1/23 SmartSource Insert or Register here for  a $0.50/1 coupon
• As low as $0.50 after sale and coupon
• Ragu Pasta Sauce – $1.67
  • Buy 2 and use the $1/2 coupon in the 1/30 RedPlum Insert
  • $1.17 each after sale and coupon
• Old El Paso Seasoning Mix – $0.67
• Old El Paso Dinner Kits – $2.35
• Bertolli Pasta Sauce – $2
• Lipton Soup Secrets – $1.09
  • Use the $0.50/1 coupon in the 1/30 RedPlum Insert
  • $0.09 after sale and coupon
• Carnation Evaporated Milk – $1
  • Use the $0.50/2 coupon in the 1/23 SmartSource Insert OR this $0.50/2 coupon
  • $0.50 each after sale and coupon
• Quaker Instant Oatmeal – $2.50
  • Use the $1/1 coupon in the 1/2 RedPlum Insert
  • $1.50 after sale and coupon
• Martin’s Sandwich Potato Rolls – $2
• Betty Crocker Cookie Mix – $1.50
  • Use this $0.40/1 coupon
  • $0.70 after sale and coupon
• Arnold Dutch Country Bread – 50% off
• Pillsbury Ready to Spread Frosting – $1.29
• Fiber One Granola Bars – $2.50
  • Use the $0.40/1 coupon in the 1/2 General Mills Insert or the 1/30 SmartSource Insert
  • $1.70 after sale and coupon
• Canada Dry Ginger Ale (2 Liter) – $1
• Snapple 6 Pack – 50% off
• Use the $1/1 coupon in the 1/30 SmartSource Insert
• Millstone Coffee – $5.99
  • Use the $2/1 coupon in the 12/12 RedPlum Insert
  • $3.99 after sale and coupon
• GIANT Apple Juice or Cider – $1.50
• Juicy Juice 100% Juice 6 Pack – $3
  • Log-in here for a $1/1 coupon
  • $2 after sale and coupon
• Wish-Bone Salad Dressing (16oz) – $2.50
  • Use the $1/1 coupon in the 1/30 RedPlum Insert
  • $1.50 after sale and coupon
• Wish-Bone Salad Spritzers – $2.50
• Welch’s Grape Juice (64oz) – $2.50
• Use the $1/1 coupon in the 12/12 SmartSource Insert
• $1.50 after sale and coupon
• Lipton Tea Bags (72 ct) – $2.50
• Use the $0.50/1 coupon in the 1//30 RedPlum Insert
• $1.50 after sale and coupon
• Lipton Recipe Secrets – $1.25 
• Skippy Peanut Butter – $1.67
  • Use the $0.50/1 coupon in the 1/30 Red Plum Insert
  • $0.67 after sale and coupon
• Bull’s Eye BBQ Sauce – $1.25
• Jell-O Gelatin or Instant Pudding – $1
  • Buy 3 and use this $0.55/3 coupon
  • $0.67 each after sale and coupon
• A.1. Steak Sauce (10oz) – $2.99
  • Use this $1/1 coupon
  • $1.99 after sale and coupon
• Select Maxwell House Ground Coffee – $2.50

Frozen Foods:

• Breyer’s All Natural Ice Cream (48oz) – $2.50
• Select DiGiorno Pizzas – $4.50
• T.G.I. Friday’s Appetizers – $3
• Select Weight Watchers Smart Ones Entrees – $2
• Buy 5 and use this $1/5 coupon
• $1.80 each after sale and coupon
• Select GIANT SteamReady Vegetables –$1
• GIANT Texas Garlic Toast, Bread, or Breadsticks – $1.29
• Delizza Belgian Mini Eclairs or Mini Cream Puffs – $4.99
• Newman’s Own Pizza – $5
• Use this $1/1 coupon 
• $4 after sale and coupon
• Mrs. T’s Pierogies – $2
• Use the $1/1 coupon in the 1/30 RedPlum Insert
• $1 after sale and coupon

Household:

• Arm & Hammer Liquid Laundry Detergent or Dryer Sheets – 50% off
• Schick Hydro 3 or 5 Razors – $3 off
• Combine with the $2/1 coupon in the 1/30 SmartSource Insert
• Schick Hydro Shave Gel – $1 off
• Combine with the $0.75/1 coupon in the 1/30 SmartSource Insert
• Solo Cups or Plates – $2.50
• Hefty Easygrip Cups – $1.67
• Dixie Napkins, Plates, Cups – $2.50
• Vanity Fair Plates, Cups, Bowls – $2.50
• Use the $0.55/1 from the Februray 2011 Issue of Family Circle Magazine
• $1.50 after sale and coupon
• Suave Body Wash – $1.79
• Buy 3 and use the buy 2 get 1 free coupon in the 1/30 RedPlum Insert
• $1.19 each after sale and coupon

 

Happy Shopping!

~Ann

Grocery Shopping for the Week of January 23rd–I saved a total of 72%

I wanted to get back into the swing of posting pictures of my groceries.  I wanted to do it for a few reasons.  The first is to show that I don’t buy everything that I list as a good deal in my weekly top deals post.  I like to show people that you can buy healthy foods and use coupons.  (I realize that not all of my purchases are healthy options.  The Maruchan noodles are not something I buy on a regular basis.  My girls like them and they were free and work out as a quick lunch when I am in a pinch.)  I also wanted to show how I buy multiples of items for stockpile purchases.  If you want more information about building a stockpile check out this post: Establishing a Price Book and Stockpiling.

So, I ended up making three trips to MARTIN’S (two in one day) and a trip to Kroger to get everything pictured.  You may notice that I don’t have any meat in the picture.  I wanted to get the Laura’s Lean Ground Beef on sale at MARTIN’S this week, but they were sold out when I was in the store.  I have a freezer full of meat and didn’t see anything marked down that interested me.  The other thing you may notice is the large amount of protein bars.  Steve and I have signed up for the Monument Avenue 10K and joined one of the training teams with the YMCA.  The protein bars have been great to snack on after we finish one of our training sessions.

MARTIN’S Trip #1:

• Peter Pan Peanut Butter
• GIANT Popcorn

MARTIN’S Trip #2:

• Peter Pan Peanut Butter
• Bread (Manager’s Special)
• Cucumber
• Apples (Some were eaten before the picture)
• Garlic Bulb (Forgot to add it to the picture)
• Mango
• (2) Bag Salad (Manager’s special)
• 5lb Potatoes (Some were eaten before the picture)
• GIANT Ricotta
• (3) Finish Dish Detergent (On clearance for $2.32 after my $2.25 coupon they were only $0.07 each!)

MARTIN’S Trip #3:

• Tabasco
• Pepperidge Farm Goldfish
• Newman’s Own Pasta Sauce
• College Inn Chicken Broth (I usually make my own, but I like to keep one on hand)
• (2) Mueller Elbow Pasta
• Cottonelle Toilet Tissue
• (2) Ortega Green Chiles
• (5) Campbell’s Tomato Soup
• McCormick Fennel Seeds
• (2) Dean’s Dip
• (3) Stonyfield Yogurt
• (2) Heluva Good Chunk Cheese
• Pet Chocolate Low Fat Milk (I used one of my free milk coupons I earned with the cereal deal last week.)
• Zone Perfect Bar

Kroger Trip:

• (2) Sister Schubert’s Frozen Rolls
• (2) Pepperidge Farm Goldfish
• French’s Spicy Brown Mustard
• (2) Uncle Ben’s Whole Grain White Rice
• (11) Balance Bars
• (6) Pure Protein Bars
• Pampers Wipes
• (3) Kraft 2% American Cheese
• Silk Almond Milk
• (6) Rotel Tomatoes
• (7) Maruchan Yakisoba Noodles
• (3) Carmex
• Disney Gummy Vitamins
• 5lb Organic Carrots

Shelf Total (before sales, coupons, and tax): $181.36

Final Total (after sales, coupons, bag credits, and before tax): $50.99

Total Savings: $130.37 (72%)

I saved $20.44 with my MARTIN’S BONUSCARD and $50.97 with my Kroger Plus Card.  I saved $49.22 with coupons and an additional $9.54 with coupons that the stores doubled.  I also saved $0.20 by remembering to bring my own bags to the store.

How did you do this week?  Feel free to share.  :)

~Ann

Meal Planning with the MARTIN’S Ad

I want to start a new weekly post with meal ideas to help with your weekly meal plan using items from the weekly MARTIN’S ad.  Because I am planning on posting these on Wednesday or Thursday of each week these are items that will help you for the next week.  (I got hit with a stomach bug this week and it has pushed me back a day.) 

I have found that something as simple as taking 15 minutes early in the week to plan out meals for the week and making sure that have the ingredients on hand makes my life so much easier.  The key to menu planning is having some flexibility.  You have to be flexible enough to move things around for nights that you forgot to defrost your meat, got home later than you intended, or your husband surprises you with an unexpected sitter and meal out. 

I am going to focus on a few meals and try to give you some links or my own recipes with the majority of the items either coming from the sale ad or items I keep in my stockpile.  The Super Bowl is next week and there are already some deals on party foods if you are hosting a Super Bowl party so I am also including those this week.

 

Super Bowl Party Menu

Chips & Dip

• Lay’s Classic Potato Chips are 50% off (they were $1.99/bag at the store near me)
• Dean’s Dips – $1 or buy 2 and use this coupon and get them for $0.50 each.

Chips & Salsa

• Lissa shared that she found the Chi-Chi’s Salsa for $1.66 combined with the $0.50/1 coupon in the 12/12 SmartSource makes it only $0.66.
• Newman’s Own Salsa (16oz) is $2.   Use the $0.50/1 coupon in the 1/23 RedPlum Insert and get it for $1.
• Grande Tortilla Chips are $2.50.  Buy 2 and use the $1.50/2 coupon SmartSource Insert they will be $1.75 a bag.

Crock-pot Meatballs

• Mama Lucia’s Italian or Homestyle Meatballs (12oz) – Buy One Get One Free (I saw them for ~$3.98/box)
• GIANT Chili Sauce – $1
• Add either Grape Jelly (~16oz) or Jellied Cranberries

Mix the 2 boxes of meatballs, the entire jar of chili sauce, and either the grape jelly or the cranberries together in a crock pot.  Cook them on high for about 3-4 hours or low for 6 hours.  Make sure they are warmed through.

Weeknight Dinners:

Chili

• Fresh Ground Beef (73% lean) is available in 5lb packages for $4.95
• 3 lb of Yellow Onions for $2
• GIANT Canned Tomatoes are $0.59 a can.
• Sauer’s Chili Seasoning Mix – $0.79

If you don’t have a chili recipe here is a recipe. I haven’t made this one, but it looks like a good basic recipe to get you started.  You should be able to get a can of beans and tomato sauce for less than $1.50.  We like to have a little bit of cheese and sour cream on top of our chili.  They are also on sale this week.  GIANT sour cream is $1.29 (16oz) and you can get the Heluva Good brand cheese for $0.67 by using the $0.55/1 coupon in the 12/12 SmartSource Insert or this $0.50/1 coupon.  If you like it hot add some Tabasco sauce – free after sale and using this $0.50/1 coupon (must register).

This would be great for your Super Bowl Party.  Serve it with the tortilla chips I mentioned earlier or you can make this a meal with baked potatoes and salad.

• 5lb bag of Russet Potatoes - $2
• Dole Special Blend Salads or Complete Kits – $2

Slow Cooker Barbeque Sandwiches & French Fries:

I like to pick up a Fresh Whole Shoulder Pork Roast when they are on sale and just stick it in my slow cooker with a bottle of barbeque sauce.  Depending on the barbeque sauce I may add some brown sugar, soy sauce, hot sauce, or whatever I am in the mood for.  I cook it on low for 6-8 hours (varies with size of the roast), then I take it out and chop it.  Pick-up a bag of Ore-Ida French Fries for $2.50 and you have a carry-out meal without paying carry-out prices.  (You could also make you own potato wedges with the russet potatoes on sale.)  This usually makes lots of barbeque, more than we need for even two meals so I routinely freeze the leftovers.   The leftovers make a great quick weekend meal.

Sandra Lee’s Pork Ragu over Penne:

I saw Sandra Lee make this recipe on The Food Network and thought it would be really easy and with the Fresh Whole Pork Shoulder Roast on Sale this week for $0.99/lb it would be really inexpensive.  The diced tomatoes are on sale for $0.59 a can and GIANT pasta is on sale this week for $0.75 a box.  I really wanted to try out her Round 2 Recipe – Lasagna Roll Ups for the rest of the pork.  I love the idea of cooking once and getting two different meals.

Spaghetti & Meatballs:

How can you go wrong with spaghetti & meatballs – if you have a toddler in all white and no bib. :)  I feel guilty making spaghetti and meatballs because it is so easy to pull together, yet it goes over so well with my family. 

• GIANT Pasta – $0.75
• Newman’s Own Pasta Sauce – $0.89 (after using the $0.50/1 coupon in the 1/23 RedPlum Insert
• Mama Lucia’s Meatballs (12oz) – Buy One Get One Free ($3.98 at the store near me)
• Dole Special Blend Salads or Complete Kits – $2
• New York Texas Garlic Toast – $1.19-$1.39 with the $0.40/1 coupon in the 11/14 SmartSource Insert OR $0.50/1 coupon in the February issue of All You Magazine

Breakfast:

We love breakfast for dinner.

• Aunt Jemima Pancake Mix – $2
• Aunt Jemima Syrup – $2.50
• GIANT Sliced Bacon – $3.33
• Jones Golden Brown Sausage Links or Patties – Buy One Get One Free
• Bob Evans Breakfast Sausage Links or Patties – $2 when you use this $0.50/1 coupon
• Simply Potatoes Buy One Get One Free

A dozen eggs is about $2. You could round out the meal with a yogurt smoothie.  Buy 3 Stonyfield Yogurts for $0.50 with this $0.50/3 coupon (must register) and add in some fresh blueberries $2.50 (6oz) or a mango ($1.25) and whatever else you like.

 

These are just some ideas that I had.  I love reading recipes and trying out new things in the kitchen so if you have ideas or recipes to share please feel free to pass them on. 

Have a great weekend!

~Ann

 

 

Kellogg’s Promotion at MARTIN’s thru January 29

I am sure you saw this on the back page of this week’s MARTIN’S ad:

I was hoping that I would be able to get more free Eggo Waffles like I did in early August.  Unfortunately this isn’t the same deal.  I didn’t see a lot of great scenarios with the limited coupons available, but if you really like something on the list it may be worth it for you and your family. 

• Kellogg’s Crunchy Nut Roasted or Crunchy Nut Cereal – $2.50
• $1/1 in the 1/23 RedPlum Insert
• Kellogg’s Special-K Multi Grain Oats with Honey – $2.50
• $1/3 in the 1/2 RedPlum Insert
• Kellogg’s Frosted Mini Wheats with Fruit – $2.50
• Kellogg’s Special K Crackers – $2.50
• $1/2 in the 1/2 RedPlum Insert
• Eggo Waffles (except Nutrigrain & Fiber Plus) – $2
• Keebler Town House Crackers or Pretzel Flipsides – $2.50
• $1/2 in the 12/12 RedPlum Insert
• Kellogg’s Special K Bars – $2.50
• $1/2 in the 1/2 RedPlum Insert
• Kellogg’s Pop-tarts – $1.99
• $1/3 (must register)
• Sunshine Cheez-It Crackers or Party Mix – $2.50
• Kashi Golden Goodness or Berry Blossom Cereal – $2.50
• Kellogg’s Fiber Plus Bars – $2.50
• Kellogg’s Fruit Snacks – $2
• Kellogg’s Pop-tart Mini Crisps – $2
• Keebler Fudge Shoppe Cookies – $2.50
• $1/2 (must register)
• Keebler Right Bites – $2.50
• $1/2 in the 1/9 RedPlum Insert
• Eggo Nutrigrain or Fiber Plus Waffles – $2.50
• Select Morning Star Farms – $3.50
• Kashi TLC Granola Bars – $3
• Kashi Pizza – $4.50
• Kashi Entrees – $3

 

Deal Scenario #1:

Buy 7 boxes of the Kellogg’s Crunchy Nut Cereal = $17.50

Redeem 7 $1/1 coupons

Receive $5 off for purchasing 7 boxes

Final Price = $5.50

Deal Scenario #2:

Buy 2 Boxes of Keebler Right Bites = $5

Buy 2 Boxes of Keebler Fudge Shoppe Cookies = $5

Buy 2 Boxes of Keebler Town House Crackers = $5

Buy 1 Box of Eggo Waffles = $2

Subtotal = $17

Redeem the following coupons:

$1/2 Right Bites

$1/2 Keebler Cookies

$1/2 Keebler Crackers

Receive $5 off for purchasing 7 items

Final Price = $9

Happy Shopping and feel free to share any scenarios or deals that you found!

~Ann

MARTIN’S Top Deals for the Week of January 23rd

It is now the third week of the Gigantic Stock-Up Sale.  There are once again some good deals and some even better deals when you combine the sale with coupons.  I was excited to see that I can get 3 cups of Organic Yogurt for $0.50!

Click here to view an on-line version of this week’s ad. Click here for information about MARTIN’S coupon policy.

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.

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.

Meat:

• Fresh Pork Tenderloin – 50% off (My target price is $1.79 or less)
• Fresh Ground Beef Chub (73/27) 5lb package – $4.95
• Tyson All Natural Chicken Nuggets, Tenders, or Patties – Buy One Get One Free
• Mama Lucia Italian or Homestyle Meatballs (12oz) – Buy One Get One Free ($3.99 at the store near me)
• Nathan’s Beef Franks – Buy One Get One Free ($5.49 at the store near me)
• GIANT Slice Bacon – $3.33
• Fresh Whole Pork Shoulder Roast – $0.99/lb (great for crock-pot BBQ)
• Cooked Perfect Italian Meatballs (3lb) – $7.49
  • Use the $1/1 bag coupon in the 1/23 RedPlum Insert
  • $6.49 after sale and coupon
• Laura’s Lean 92% Lean Ground Beef – $3.99/lb
  • Register for a $1 off coupon
  • Final Price will vary

Produce:

• Russet Potatoes (5lb) – $2
• Onions (3lb) – $2
• Dole Blend Salads or Complete Kits – $2
• Large Naval Oranges – $1
• Grapefruit – $1
• Russet Roasting Potatoes (3lb) – $1
• Tote Bag Apples – $1.19/lb
• GIANT Baby Bella Mushrooms – $1.67

Refrigerated/Dairy:

• Dean’s Dips (12-16oz) – $1
• Use this $1/2 coupon
• $0.50 each after sale and coupon
• Dannon Light & Fit 4-Pack – $1.89
  • Use this $0.50/1 coupon
  • $0.89 after sale and coupon
• Stonyfield Farm Yogurt (6oz) – $0.50
  • Buy 3 and use this $0.50/3 coupon (must register)
  • $0.17 each after sale and coupon
• Baileys Coffee Creamer – $1.50
  • Look for $1/1 Blinkies near product (I have seen them at Kroger & MARTIN’S)
  • $0.50 after sale and coupon
• Heluva Good Chunk Cheese (8oz) – $1.67
  • Use the $0.55/1 coupon in the 12/12 SmartSource Insert OR print this $0.50/1 coupon
  • $0.67 after sale and coupon
• Dan-o-nino Children’s Yogurt – $1.69
• Bestlife Spread – $1.50
  • Use the $1/1 coupon in the 1/2 SmartSource Insert
  • $0.50 after sale and coupon

Grocery:

• Lay’s Classic Potato Chips – 50% off (makes them $1.99 at the store near me)
• Select Campbell’s Condensed Soups – $1
  • Buy 3 and use the $0.40/3 coupon in the 1/2 SmartSource Insert
  • $0.73 each after sale and coupon
• Snapple Iced Tea 12 Pack – 50% off
• Arnold Italian Bread – 50% off
• Sara Lee Classic White Bread – 50% off
• GIANT Ketchup (20-24oz) – $1
• McIlhenney Tabasco Sauce (2oz) –$1
  • Use this $0.50/1 coupon (must register)
  • Free after sale and coupon
• Fuze Drinks – $1
  • Buy 4 and use the $1/4 coupon in the 1/2 Kroger Insert
  • $0.75 each after sale and coupon
• GIANT Chili or Cocktail Sauce – $1
• Campbell’s Tomato or Chicken Noodle Soup – $0.50
• Ken’s Salad Dressing (16 oz) – $2
  • Buy 2 and use the $1/2 coupon in the 1/9 SmartSource Insert
  • $1.50 each after sale and coupon
• Select Green Giant Canned Vegetables – $0.40 each
• Newman’s Own Salsa (16oz) – $2
  • Use the $0.50/1 coupon in the 1/23 RedPlum Insert
  • $1 after sale and coupon
• Newman’s Own Salad Dressing (16oz) – $2.69
  • Use the $0.50/1 coupon in the 1/23 RedPlum Insert
  • $1.69 after sale and coupon
• Newman’s Own Pasta Sauce – $1.89
  • Use the $0.50/1 coupon in the 1/23 RedPlum Insert (only 1 will double)
  • $0.89 after sale and coupon
• College Inn Broth (32oz) – $1
  • Use the $1/1 coupon in the 11/14 RedPlum Insert
  • $1 after sale and coupon
• Duncan Hines 100% Whole Grain Muffin Mix – $2.50
  • Use the $1/1 coupon in the 1/16 SmartSource Insert
  • $1.50 after sale and coupon
• Ortega Taco Dinner Kits – $2
  • Buy 2 and use the $0.50/2 coupon in the 1/23 SmartSource Insert
  • $1.50 each after sale and coupon
• Grande Tortilla Chips - $2.50
  • Buy 2 and use the $1.50/2 coupon SmartSource Insert
  • $1.75 each after sale and coupon
• Emerald of California Nuts  - Cocoa Roasted Almonds– $3.33
  • Use the $1/1 coupon in the 1/2 RedPlum Insert
  • $2.33 after sale and coupon

 Frozen Foods:

• Turkey Hill Ice Cream – $2.50
• Select Lean Cuisine – $2
• Buy 3 and use the $1/3 coupon in the January issue of All You Magazine OR this $1/3 coupon
• $1.67 each after sale and coupon
• Farm Rich Frozen Snacks – $4.99
• Use this $0.75/1 coupon
• $3.99 after sale and coupon
• Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables – $1.67
• Use the $0.50/2 in the 12/12 SmartSource Insert OR the $1/3 in the 1/23 SmartSource Insert
• As low as $1.17 each
• New York Texas Garlic Toast – $2.19
• Use the $0.40/1 coupon in the 11/14 SmartSource Insert OR $0.50/1 coupon in the February issue of All You Magazine
• As low as $1.19 after sale and coupon

Household:

• All Liquid Laundry Detergent – $3.99
• Use the $1/1 coupon in the 1/16 SmartSource Insert
• $2.99 after sale and coupon
• Cottonelle Bath Tissue (12 double rolls) – $5.99
• Use the $0.50/1 coupon in the 1/23 SmartSource Insert
• $4.99 after sale and coupon
• CareOne Ibuprofen, or Extra Strength Pain Relief, Adult Aspirin, or Children’s Aspirin (24-36 ct) – $1 (As a pharmacist I assure you that they work just as well as the brand and I personally use the generic brands and give them to my children.)  ***The children’s aspirin is not indicated for children but is the low-dose aspirin recommended for some people to take.***
• Finish Automatic Dish Detergent – $3
• Use the $2.25/1 coupon in the 1/2 SmartSource Insert OR use the $0.75/1 coupon in the 1/23 SmartSource Insert
• As low as $0.75 after sale and coupon

Check back on Tuesday for coupon match-ups and some deal scenarios for the buy 7 get $5 off promotion found on the back page of the ad.

Happy Shopping!

~Ann

Additional Deals at MARTIN’S

You may have seen this in this week’s sales ad.  I noticed when I ran into MARTIN’S  quickly the other night that there was a clarification flyer stating that this is not valid on individual cereal cups or discontinued items. 

I mentioned in my weekly deals post that this has the potential to really be a good deal.  I don’t like to pay more than $1 per box of cereal, so by the time you factor in the $1.50 you save on each box ($6/4 boxes of cereal = $1.50) plus a manufacturer coupon you can easily get a box for $1 or less.  I also read in an on-line forum (but I haven’t tested it myself) that some people were getting a Catalina (a coupon towards a future purchase) for free milk after purchasing the 4 boxes of cereal.  Has anyone done this deal and gotten the Catalina?

Here are some opportunities for matching up coupons with the cereal on sale.  I don’t have prices for the cereal, but hopefully this will help.

1/2/11 General Mills Insert $1/3 - General Mills Cereal Listed: Basic 4, Cheerios (any), Chex (any), Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs (any), Cookie Crisp (any), Dora the Explorer, Fiber One (any), Golden Grahams, Honey Nut Clusters, Kix (any), Lucky Charms (any), Oatmeal Crisp (any), Raisin Nut Bran, Reese's Puffs, Total (any), Trix, Or Wheaties (any)

1/9/11 SmartSource Insert $1/2 – Cheerios: Original, Honey Nut, Frosted, Fruity, Multigrain, Apple Cinnamon, Yogurt Burst, Cheerios Oat Cluster Crunch, Banana Nut, Chocolate, Cinnamon Burst

1/9/11 SmartSource Insert $0.75/1 - General Mills Fiber one Cereals on one: Original, Honey Clusters, Raisin Bran Clusters, Caramel Delight or Frosted Shredded Wheat

$0.55/1 - General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal, Any Box

$0.75/1 -  General Mills MultiGrain Cheerios Cereal, Any Box

$0.55/1 -  General Mills Original Cheerios Cereal, Any Box

$1/2 - General Mills Big G Cereals (2 different coupons)

$0.75/1 - General Mills Wheaties Fuel Cereal, Any Box

$1/1 - General Mills Wheaties Fuel Cereal, Any Box (must register)

 

You may have also noticed this on the back page of this week’s MARTIN’S ad:

• Tide Laundry Detergent (100oz) – $10.99
  • $1/1 – 12/26 P&G brandSAVER
• Duracell Multi-pack Batteries – $5.99
  • $1.50/1 –12/12 RedPlum Insert
• Vick’s Nyquil or Dayquil Cold Medicine – $4.99
  • $3 off both – 12/26 P&G brandSAVER
  • $1.50 off Nyquil – 1/16 P&G brandSAVER
  • $1.50 off Dayquil - 1/16 P&G brandSAVER
• Select Crest Toothpaste – $2.50
  • $0.75/1 – 1/16 P&G brandSAVER
• Pampers Big Box Diapers –  $19.99
  • $2/1 Box – Inside Marked Pampers Box
  • $1.50/1 – 12/26 P&G brandSAVER
• Puffs Family Basic Facial Tissues – $1.79
  • $0.25/3 Puffs Singles - 12/26 P&G brandSAVER
• Downy Liquid Fabric Softener (77oz)– $6.99
  • $0.25/1 12/26 P&G brandSAVER
  • $1/1 Inside Marked Pampers Box
• Scope Mouthwash (33.5oz)– $3.49
  • $0.75/1 12/26 P&G brandSAVER
• Gillette Venus or Mach 3 Disposable Razors – $1 off (unsure of regular price)
• Bounce Dryer Bar – $4.99
  • $1/1 - 12/26 P&G brandSAVER
• Febreze Air Effects – $2.50
  • $1/1 – P&G’s Home Made Simple or Inside Marked Pampers Box
• Crest Glide Dental Floss – $3
  • $0.75/1 – 12/26 P&G brandSAVER
• Pantene Shampoo or Conditioner – $5.99
  • $3/2 – 12/26 P&G brandSAVER
• Select Always Maxi Pads or Pantiliners – $3
  • $1/1 Always Pad – 12/26 P&G brandSAVER
  • $0.50/1 Always Pantiliner – 12/26 P&G brandSAVER
• Charmin Ultra Strong or Ultra Soft Bath Tissue (18 Big Rolls) – $9.99
• $0.25/1 – 12/26 P&G brandSAVER
• Bounty Paper Towels (8 Giant) – $9.99
• $0.25/1 – 12/26 P&G brandSAVER
• Prilosec OTC Acid Reducer (14 count) – $9.99
• $3/1 – 12/26 P&G brandSAVER
• $1/1 – 1/16 P&G brandSAVER
• Secret, Gillette, Old Spice Deodorant – $0.50 off (unsure of regular price)
• $0.50/1 Secret Deodorant – 12/26 P&G brandSAVER
• Buy 1 Get 1 Free Gillette Deodorant – 12/26 P&G brandSAVER
• $1/2 Old Spice Deodorants – 12/26 P&G brandSAVER
• Buy 1 Old Spice Deodorant Get a Free Body Wash – 12/26 P&G brandSAVER (Body wash is not a participating item in the spend $25 get $5 off promotion)
• Select Tampax Tampons (20 ct) – $3
• $1/1 – 12/26 P&G brandSAVER

I tried to come up with some deal scenarios, but I really don’t see any great deals.  I  apologize because I have not had a chance to shop this week and to check to see what the regular price is on the disposable razors or the deodorant. With the info in the ad these are the best deals I can come up with.  Please feel free to share any that you found. :)

Scenario 1:

Buy 1 Pampers Box – $19.99

Buy 1 Febreze Air Effects – $2.50

Buy 1 Always Maxi Pads – $3

Subtotal = $25.49

Redeem the following coupons:

$2/1 Box of Pampers (found in marked boxes)

$1/1 Febreze Air Effects (Home Made Simple Mailer)

$1/1 Always Pad – 12/26 P&G brandSAVER

Your Final Total = $21.49 plus you get a $5 off your next order coupon at the end of your transaction

Scenario 2:

Buy 1 Prilosec OTC – $9.99

Buy 1 Tide Detergent – $10.99

Buy 3 Puffs Family Basic Facial Tissue – $5.37

Subtotal = $26.35

Redeem the following coupons:

$3/1 Prilosec OTC – 12/26 P&G brandSAVER

$1/1 Tide - 12/26 P&G brandSAVER

$0.25/3 Puffs Single Packs - 12/26 P&G brandSAVER

Your Final Total = $21.85 plus you get a $5 off your next order coupon at the end of your transaction

I am sorry that I was late in getting these additional deals posted this week.  We have been doing some home improvements over the last few months and this week I had electricians working in the house.  They were super nice and did a great job, but I had my hands full trying to keep the girls out of their way. 

Have a great weekend and happy shopping!

~Ann