Get $10 back when you buy Raisin Bran! Credit: GoodNCrazy/Flickr
Linda read my shelf-clearing Raisin Bran escapade and sent in a hot tip!
Be sure & send in for the $10 gas card from Kellogg’s for the Raisin Bran cereal. Go to www.2.kelloggs.com/AARP/
rewards , then click on the rewards tab.All you need is 10 upc’s off of certain Kellogg’s cereals, including Raisin Bran, Rice Krispies, Crispix, Corn Flakes & more. You don’t even have to have the receipts. You are allowed 5 per household & you get it in a pre-paid Mastercard that can be used towards gas. Expires 12-31-11 Enjoy!!!!!!!!! Linda
I checked it out and this is a hot deal! The rules are quite simple:
I cleared the shelf!
I needed potatoes. So on our way home, my husband and I stopped by Stop & Shop to grab the one ingredient I needed to make my mom’s beef stew.
$102 later we walked out of the store.
“You should do the grocery shopping more,” my husband said. “You’re a better shopper.”
“Are you kidding? We just spent $102,” I said. “You would have come home with a $3 bag of potatoes.”
He nodded.
No matter who is the “better” shopper, we did score some amazing deals to the tune of 33% off our total bill. I’m proudest of the 20-ounce boxes of Raisin Bran we snagged for $1 each. Here’s how we did it.
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This is a post by BargainBabe.com writer Yazmin Cruz.
Ralphs is closest to my home so when I forget something from Trader Joe’s, Ralphs it is. Here are my six secrets to saving money at Ralphs.
Clearance rack – This is one of the best kept secrets at Ralphs and other grocers. When food nears its “sell by date,” employees move it to a special clearance rack that is often hard to find. But it’s worth seeking out, because items are 50% off or more! At my local Ralphs, the rack is all the way in the back near the refrigerator section. It tends to have a lot of bread and a few blemished produce. Last time I found whole wheat dinner rolls for $.99. We ate them that night with pasta and they where yummy.
Meat sale – You don’t have to stick to
This list now includes grocery deals at Trader Joe’s! Plus, online coupon links below.
Ralphs - The Ralphs prices assume coupon doubling up to $1. Get all the Ralphs coupons later today.
Safeway/Vons - Get all the Safeway/Vons coupons and deals later today.
Albertsons - Get the full list of Albertsons coupons, including chicken leg quarters for $.59/lb when you buy a 10lb bag, limes 4/$1, plus Yoplait yogurt cups as low as $.48 with coupon. (more…)
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We are giving away four cloth bags with the Albertsons logo, two of the $.30 bags, and four of the glossy, designer bags pictured above.
To win one of 10 reusable bags, comment on this post with your favorite use for a reusable bag. Contest ends Sunday, May 1, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. Winners will be announced Monday May 2.
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I like to share updates on what produce is in season produce because it helps me reduce my grocery bill. In season veggies and fruit are some of the cheapest foodstuffs you will find in your grocery store! Watch for rising prices on summer produce.
This list comes from FruitsandVeggiesMoreMatters.org, which has more info and recipes for each of the items below. My favorite fall foods are pears, Brussels sprouts (recipe here), and pomegranates. (more…)
Stocking the fridge is a recurring chore that sucks up time and constantly threatens to blow your budget. Couponing is a great way cut costs, but there are many, many options beyond clipping coupons. Here are the top 10 things you can do to save on groceries.
1. Become a freezer diva. Stock up on thick plastic freezer bags and bring your best packing skills to the, er, table. Bread, meat, liquids, fruit, stews, soups, and many other food products freeze extremely well. The trick is to wrap everything tightly to avoid freezer burn. Keep a list handy of everything in your fridge so you don’t lose track and start to feel like a freezer landlord.
2. Know whats in season. No matter where you shop, in season produce is almost always cheaper than out of season. If you cannot remember what is in season price is a good indicator. Also look for country of origin stickers. If fruit is flown in from Ecuador, it’s not in season.
3. Go to farmer’s market’s and chat up the farmers. Befriending the people selling you food is a good way to (more…)
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Ralphs – Highlights include DiGiorno Pizza for $3.99 with coupon, Dannon Activia Yogurt or Danimals Crush Cups for $.88 with coupon, Energizer Max Batteries for $1 with coupon, and a half-gallon of Silk Soymilk for $1.50 with coupons. The Ralphs prices assume coupon doubling up to $1. Get the full list of this week’s Ralphs coupon match ups.
Safeway/Vons - Highlights include Grapes, Red, Green or Black Seedless for $.99 lb (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday only) and Ball Park Meat Franks, 12.8-16 oz for $.99 ea (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday only), and a 10lb bag of Russet Potatoes for $1.99. Get this week’s Safeway/Vons coupons and deals.
Albertsons - Highlights include Albertsons Fresh Spilt Chicken Breasts for $.99/lb, Avocados 2/$1, and Campbells Chicken Noodle, Tomato soup or Canned Pasta for as low as $.25 each. Get all this week’s Albertsons coupons deals. (more…)
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If there are additional grocery stores you would like to see featured, please leave a comment.
Ralphs - Highlights include Frigo String Cheese for $2.99 with coupons, YoCrunch 4-packs for $1.50 with coupons, Coffee-mate Flavored Creamer for $1 with coupons, and Quaker Instant Oatmeal for $.98 with coupons. The Ralphs prices assume coupon doubling up to $1. Get more Ralphs coupon match ups and deals.
Safeway/Vons - Highlights include London Broil Boneless Steak on sale for $1.99/lb, Welchs Healthy Start 59 oz chilled $.49 with coupons, Pepsi or 7-UP 2 liter products for $0.77 each (limit 4, Saturday, Sunday and Monday Only). Get Safeway/Vons coupon deals and match ups.
Albertsons - Highlights include Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, regular, thin or tender is buy one get on free, (more…)
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As requested by readers I’ve expanded this list to include grocery deals at Ralphs, Safeway/Vons, Albertsons, Whole Foods, Publix, ShopRite, Fresh N Easy, and Food 4 Less. I’m still looking for coupon matchups for Henry’s and Smart N Final. What other grocery stores do you want to see featured?
Ralphs - Cathy at Chief Family Officer shared four great grocery deals at Ralph’s this week. Highlights include Hostess Snack Cakes for $1.09 after coupon, Better Oats Revolution! Oatmeal for $.50 each with coupon, Country Crock Spread for $.20 after coupon, and Palmolive Liquid Dish Detergent for $.50 after coupon. The Ralphs prices assume coupon doubling up to $1. Get Ralphs coupon match ups and more deals.
Safeway/Vons - Highlights include (more…)
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Cathy at Chief Family Officer shared four great grocery deals at Ralph’s this week. These prices assume coupon doubling up to $1. New to coupons? Check out my post on coupon clipping basics. If you want to take advantage of these deals, make sure to save the coupon inserts you receive in the mail or with your Sunday newspaper. Heres a great suggestion for how to handle coupon organization.
Yoplait Yogurt Cups on sale for $0.50
Buy 6 and use $0.40 off 6 from 7/11 or 7/25 Smart Source coupon insert
or use $0.40 off 6 printable coupon
Pay: $0.37 each
Dannon Yogurt Cups on sale for $0.50
Buy 6 and use $0.40 off 6 Dannon Yogurt from 7/25 Red Plum coupon insert
or use $0.40 off 6 Dannon Single Serve Yogurt Cups from 6/13 Smart Source (exp 8/8)
Pay: $0.37 each
Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage on sale for $1.97
Use $0.55 off 1 Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage Links from 7/11 Red Plum coupon insert
Pay: $0.97
Vitaminwater on sale for $1
Buy 2 and use $1 off 2 VitaminWater Zero 20 ounce from August All You magazine
Pay: $0.50 each
Keep reading Cathy’s Ralphs grocery deals.
Illustration by OConnorCartoons.com
Cathy at Chief Family Officer shared four great grocery deals at Ralph’s this week. These prices assume coupon doubling up to $1. New to coupons? Check out my post on coupon clipping basics. If you want to take advantage of these deals, make sure to save the coupon inserts you receive in the mail or with your Sunday newspaper. Heres a great suggestion for how to handle coupon organization.
And a few highlights:
Buy 2 and use $0.75 off 2 Ball Park Products coupon from 6/27 Red Plum coupon insert or printable coupon
Final price: $0.50 each
Buy 2 and use B1G1 printable coupon
Final price: $0.50 each
Use $0.75 off 1 Smart Taste printable coupon here or here
Final price: FREE
Use $0.75 cents off 1 Crest Toothpaste 4 oz or larger from 7/4 Proctor & Gamble coupon insert (exp 7/31)
Or use $0.50 off 1 Crest Toothpaste 4 oz or larger from 6/27 Red Plum or 6/6 Proctor & Gamble (exp 7/31)
Final price: FREE
Keep reading Cathy’s grocery deals at Ralphs.
