Money Saving Habits

Each week I share my grocery list with you.   Below are the items I see in the ads that are a good deal.

With the start of school, that means the Labor Day is just around the corner. That’s a perfect time for grocery stores to have a sale on grilling items. If you like to grill beyond Labor Day, pick up a few essentials for your pantry. They will probably be cheaper now than in the months ahead.

Happy Savings!

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Dairy
Kroger cottage cheese, sour cream, dip $1
Kroger singles 16ct $0.99
Kroger cheese 6-8oz $1.50
Minute Maid fruit drinks 64oz $1
Dannon yogurt 32oz or 4-6pk $1.88 +c

Meat
Ball Park franks B1G1F +c
Whole sirloin tip $1.99/#
Tyson boneless skinless chicken breasts or tenderloins $1.99/#

Frozen
Kroger coolwhip $0.88
Kroger frozen treats 6-12ct $1
Edy’s or Private Selection ice cream $2.47

Produce
grapes $0.99/#
Kroger potatos 5# $1.99
cantaloupe $1.50

Grocery
Heinz ketchup 40oz $1.89
Kroger steak sauce $1
Kroger marinade $1
Kroger peanut butter 18oz $1
Pillsbury brownie mix $1
Quaker cereal 14-16oz $1.98
Nabisco snack crackers 5-10oz $1.99 +c
Rold Gold pretzels 7-16oz $1.99
Doritos or Lay’s chips $1.99
Kroger apple juice $1.29
Kroger or Ice Mountain water 24pk $2.99
Kool-Aid 2qt mix $0.10
Sprite, sierra Mist and 7Up 12pks $2.50 (when you buy 4)

Other
Comforts diapers (Kroger brand) jumbo pk $4.99

Dairy
Meijer yogurt $0.40

Meat
ground beef chuck (probably 80% lean) $1.69/#
Meijer boneless skinless chicken breasts family pack $1.79/#
Meijer bacon center cut 5-12oz $1.99

Frozen
Sara Lee cheesecake frozen ½ price
Breyers ice cream $2.50 (buy $10 or more and get $2 off instantly)

Produce
corn $0.19

Grocery
Meijer tissues 230ct $1.50
Meijer napkins 500ct $2.50
meijer tomatoes or sauce 14-15oz $0.50
A1 steak sauce $2.50 (buy 2 get $2 off fresh beef instantly limit 1)
Vlasic pickles $1.79
Meijer marshmallows 16oz $1.25
Post coco or fruity pebbles, raisin bran, honeycomb, or alpha bits $1.99 +c
KoolAid 8qt mix, singles, or country time 8qt mix $1.67 (buy 3 get $2 off next trip – see store for specifics)
Ice Mountain water bottles 24pk $3.33
Pringles $0.98 +c
Lay’s potato chips B1G1F
Aunt Millie’s buns or bread buy 1 get 2 free +c

Codes:
+c means there was recently a coupon in the paper for this item
+c* means there’s a coupon for it and I think it’s a good deal ONLY if you use the coupon
M-R monday through thursday sale dates only
B1G1F (buy one get one free)
** super deal — seriously think about stocking up at this price if this is an item you use
w/c means with in-ad coupon
lim tells you what the limit is

Disclaimer: This list is generated by a human. I never intend to make a typo, but sometimes they happen. See the store and/or the ad for clarification if you’re unsure about a product.  Created from ads in the Cincinnati/Dayton Ohio markets. Your stores may offer similar but different specials.

Each week I share my grocery list with you.   Below are the items I see in the ads that are a good deal.

Happy Savings!

Dairy
Kroger cheese 6-8oz $1.50
eggs $1
Kroger yogurt $0.33
Dannon yogurt 32oz or 4pk $1.88 +c
Kroger OJ $1.29
Country Crock $1 +c
Minute Maid lemonade or fruit punch $1
Kroger Cream cheese $1
Kroger cottage cheese, sour cream, or dip $1

Frozen
Kroger popsicles 12pk $1

Produce
cantaloupe $1.25
grapes $0.99/#
bananas $0.39/#

Grocery
Propel or Gatorade or G2 $0.88
7Up 12pk cans or 6pk 24oz bottles $2.50 (when you buy 4) limit 2 per transaction
7Up 2L $0.75 when you buy 4
Chef Boyardee $1
Kroger salad dressing $1
Kroger peanut butter 18oz $1
Hunt’s pudding pack $1
goldfish crackers $1
** Kroger cooking spray 6oz $1
Kroger pop tarts 8ct $1

Other
Arrid deoderant $1
Right Guard or soft & Dri deoderant $1
** Kroger comfort diapers jumbo pk $4.99

& buy 10 participating products and get the 11th one free

Dairy
Dannon Activia $1.67 +c
& Minute Maid lemonade, limeade or punch 64oz $1

Meat
ground round $2.29/#

Frozen
& pizza rolls 15ct box $1 +c
& Old Orchard apple juice 12oz $1
Edy’s ice cream $2.50

Produce
& Dole classic romaine 9oz $1
russet potatoes 10# $2.49
grapes $0.99/#
strawberries 1# $2

Grocery
Meijer beans (kidney, black, etc) $0.59
& Meijer salad dressing $1
& Hamburger Helper $1 +c
& Ronzoni Smart taste or healthy harvest $1 +c
Progresso soup $1.25 +c
& Betty Crocker boxed potatoes $1 +c
& Betty Crocker warm delights $1 +c
& Betty Crocker cake or frosting $1 +c
& Betty Crocker family brownies $1 +c
Chex Mix $1 +c
Kellogg’s cereal (frosted mini wheats, raisin bran, frosted flakes) $1.99 +c
Pop tarts 12ct $1.99 +c
& Lance filled crackers 10-11oz $1
& Meijer pretzels $1
& Aunt Millie’s english muffins $1

Other
spiral notebook $0.15
Office Works kid scissors $0.50
Bic pens 10pk $0.79
composition notebook $0.50
2 pocket folder $0.15
Top Flight spiral 3 subject notebook $1.38
index cards $0.33
filler paper $0.75 lim 20
book covers $0.50

Codes:
+c means there was recently a coupon in the paper for this item
+c* means there’s a coupon for it and I think it’s a good deal ONLY if you use the coupon
M-R monday through thursday sale dates only
B1G1F (buy one get one free)
** super deal — seriously think about stocking up at this price if this is an item you use
w/c means with in-ad coupon
lim tells you what the limit is

Disclaimer: This list is generated by a human. I never intend to make a typo, but sometimes they happen. See the store and/or the ad for clarification if you’re unsure about a product.  Created from ads in the Cincinnati/Dayton Ohio markets. Your stores may offer similar but different specials.

Now through Aug 28th, my Meijer is offering a reloadable student gift card at a discount. Load one with $100 and pay only $95. That’s a 5% savings, right off the bat.  And you don’t have to have a college student to buy one.    Be sure to buy one that looks like this.  It’s the only one that’s ringing up for $95.  Look for it in the center grocery aisle gift card display.  There is a limit of 1 per transaction.

Happy Savings!

Guess what….Meijer is having a Super Saturday Sale this week.  My ad says it’s good at ALL Meijer stores in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and OHIO.  Check out the full ad at www.meijer.com/ads

Here’s what’s on *my* list:
Garnier Fructis shampoo or conditioner $2.50 +c
Cottonelle 6 double roll pack $2.50 +c limit 4
Baby carrots $1
Eggo waffles $1.50 +c
7Up 6pk plastic bottles buy 2 get 3 free

Happy Savings!

Each week I share my grocery list with you.   Below are the items I see in the ads that are a good deal.

Don’t forget to grab coupons from you coupon stash.  Paired with these sales, you can get some GREAT deals!

Happy Savings!

& Week 2 of Mega sale – buy 8 get $4 off at register.
Dairy
milk $2
& Pillsbury Grands, Crescent rolls, or cinnamon rolls $1.69 [$1.19] +c
& Kraft cheese 16oz $3.29 [$2.79] +c (buy 5 get $5 catalina)
& Kraft string cheese 9-12oz $3.29 [$2.79] +c
& Kroger cheese 12-16oz $2.99 [$2.49]
& Yoplait yogurt 4-8ct $2.29 [$1.79] +c
Danon activia 4pk $1.88 +c
Danon yogurt 32oz $1.88 +c
& jello pudding $2.29 [$1.79] +c
Country Crock $1
Kroger cream cheese $1

Frozen
& Pillsbury toaster strudel $1.99 [$1.50] +c
BirdsEye or Freshlike veggies $1 +c
Kroger popsicles 12pk $1

Produce
grapes $0.99/#
blueberries $2
blackberries or raspberries $2
green peppers $0.50

Grocery
Nestle pure life water 24pk $3.49 [$2.99]
Big K soft drinks $0.59
& Powerade $0.99 [$0.49]
& Fritos or Cheetos $1.99 [$1.49]
& Tostitos chips $2.75 [$2.25]
Kroger salad dressing $1
& Progresso soup $1.69 [$1.19] +c
& Hamburger Helper $1.39 [$0.89} +c
& Betty Crocker potatoes $1.39 [$0.89} +c
Chef Boyardee pasta $1 +c
& Del Monte tomatoes $1.29 [$0.79]
& Del Monte fruit $1.29 [$0.79]
& Bumble Bee tuna or tuna salad $0.99 [$0.49]
& GM cereal 8-12 oz $1.98 [$1.48] +c
Goldfish crackers $1
Keebler fudge shoppe cookies $1.67 +c
& Betty Crocker fruit snacks $1.98 [$1.48] +c
& Nature Valley Granola bars $2.49 [$1.99] +c
& Chex mix bars $1.99 +c
& Fiber One bars $2.49 +c
Kroger apple juice 64oz $1.29

Other
& Kleenex $1.69 [$1.19] +c
& Cottonelle $5.99 [$5.49] +c
& Huggies diapers or pull-ups $8.99 [$8.49] +c
Kroger pull-ups $6.99
Purex laundry detergent 50oz $1.99

Produce
cantaloupe $1.25
blueberries pint $2

Dairy
milk $2
Meijer shredded cheese 5-8oz $1.50
Pillsbury crescent rolls $1.50 +c buy 4 get $1 off instantly

Meat
Center cut half boneless pork loin $1.49/#
Jimmy Dean sausage roll $2.29

Frozen
Tyson boneless skinless chicken breasts or tenderloin 40oz $4.49
OreIda potatoes 20-32oz $2.33 buy 3 get 1 free
Mayfield ice cream $2.50 +c

Grocery
Krusteaz pancake or waffle mix $1.89 buy 2 get $1 off Meijer syrup
JellO $0.50
MaltOMeal cereal $1.29
Goldfish crackers B1G1F
Meijer tortilla chips $2
Planters peanuts 16oz $1.99
Ice Mountain water 3liter or 1 gallon bottle $1

Other
Suave shampoo or conditioner, kids, deoderant, body wash, lotion $1.67 +c buy 3 get 1 free
Tresemme shampoo or conditioner $3.49 +c limit 4
Angel Soft 12 double rolls $5.49 +MM
Kleenex $1
composition notebooks $0.25 limit 20
Crayola markers $1 limit 10
Elmer’s glue 4oz $0.25 limit 10
pencil pouches $0.50

Reloadable student gift card – buy $100 get $5 off instantly limit 1

Codes:
+c means there was recently a coupon in the paper for this item
+c* means there’s a coupon for it and I think it’s a good deal ONLY if you use the coupon
M-R monday through thursday sale dates only
B1G1F (buy one get one free)
** super deal — seriously think about stocking up at this price if this is an item you use
w/c means with in-ad coupon
lim tells you what the limit is

Disclaimer: This list is generated by a human. I never intend to make a typo, but sometimes they happen. See the store and/or the ad for clarification if you’re unsure about a product.  Created from ads in the Cincinnati/Dayton Ohio markets. Your stores may offer similar but different specials.

Grab those coupons and head on out this week to a great week of savings.  Want a few more coupons?  Check out my coupons.com sidebar to print out some great coupons to be used with Kroger’s Mega Sale this week.

Check out my list of other deals in SW Ohio including Aldi, Jungle Jim’s, and Cub Foods.

Happy Savings!

&& Mega sale – buy 8 participating products get $4 off at register. Use coupons to save even more

Dairy
eggs $1
&& Pillsbury Grands, Crescent rolls, or cinnamon rolls $1.69 [$1.19] +c
&& Kraft cheese 16oz $3.29 [$2.79] +c
&& Kraft string cheese 9-12oz $3.29 [$2.79] +c

Produce
cantaloupe $1.25

Frozen
&& Pillsbury toaster strudel $1.99 [$1.50] +c

Meat
ground chuck $1.99/#
Tyson boneless skinless chicken breasts or tenderloins $1.99/#
Ball Park franks B1G1F +c

Grocery
Purex $1.99
&& Powerade $0.99 [$0.49]
7Up soft drinks 2 liters buy 3 get 1 free (net $0.75 each)
Kroger apple juice 64oz $1.29
&& Fritos or Cheetos $1.99 [$1.49]
&& Tostitos chips $2.75 [$2.25]
Hefty OneZip storage or freezer bags $1 +c
Kroger peanut butter 18oz $1
&& Progresso soup $1.69 [$1.19] +c
&& Hamburger Helper $1.39 [$0.89} +c
&& Betty Crocker potatoes $1.39 [$0.89} +c
&& Del Monte tomatoes $1.29 [$0.79]
&& Del Monte fruit $1.29 [$0.79]
&& Bumble Bee tuna or tuna salad $0.99 [$0.49] (good for emergency food kits)
&& General Mills cereal 8.9-12 oz boxes assorted $1.98 [$1.48] +c
&& Betty Crocker fruit snacks $1.98 [$1.48] +c
&& Nature Valley Granola bars $2.49 [$1.99] +c

Other
&& Kleenex $1.69 [$1.19] +c
&& Huggies diapers or pull-ups $8.99 [$8.49] +c
Papermate pens $0.33

Dairy
yoplait $0.50 +c
Lenders refrigerated bagels $1.29

Produce
blueberries pint $1.50
peaches or nectarines $0.88/#
green onions $0.33
cucumbers $0.33
washington sweet cherries $2.99/#
bananas $0.38/#
head lettuce $0.69
pineapple $2

Frozen
Meijer boneless skinless chicken breasts or tenderloins 64oz $6.99
Tyson family pk boneless chicken 25-29oz $3.99
Meijer ice cream $2.50

Meat
Hillshire farms deli select lunchmeat $2.79 +c
Oscar Mayer beef, fat free or cheese wieners $2.50
Blue Grass whole boneless ham 5# $12.99

Grocery
sprite 12pk cans $2.50 limit 4
Creamette pasta $0.79
Chef boyardee pasta $1 (buy 5 cans get 2 microwaveable cups free) +c
Werther’s, Riesen, Flipz or Nestle Treasures B1G1F +c
Nestle or Mars single candy bars $0.50
Meijer cereal assorted $1.69
Post cereal (honey bunches or shredded wheat) $2.50 (buy 4 post cereal get $2 off instantly) +c
Keebler club or town house crackers $2
Snyder’s pretzels or tortilla chips $1.79
Aunt Millie’s bread or buns $0.99 +c

Other
softsoap $1 +c
Lysol cleaners (all purpose, or toilet bowl) $2 +c
scissors $1 limit 10
filler paper $0.75 limit 20
2 pocket folder $0.15 limit 30
Meijer water bottles 24pk $2.50

Codes:
+c means there was recently a coupon in the paper for this item
+c* means there’s a coupon for it and I think it’s a good deal ONLY if you use the coupon
M-R monday through thursday sale dates only
B1G1F (buy one get one free)
** super deal — seriously think about stocking up at this price if this is an item you use
w/c means with in-ad coupon
lim tells you what the limit is

Disclaimer: This list is generated by a human. I never intend to make a typo, but sometimes they happen. See the store and/or the ad for clarification if you’re unsure about a product.  Created from ads in the Cincinnati/Dayton Ohio markets. Your stores may offer similar but different specials.

People ask me how I save money shopping. I tell them that I shop sale to sale, not meal to meal. Each week I scour the ads to see what looks like a good deal. Want a sneak peak at my grocery list? Check it out….

This week’s Back to School Deals
Other SW Ohio Grocery Deals (Jungle Jim’s, Marsh, Aldi, Cub Foods, SaveALot)

Happy Savings!

Dairy
milk ½ gallon $1
Dannon yogurt $0.50
yoplait yogurt $0.50 +c
Kroger cheese $1.50

Meat
Oscar Mayer wieners B1G1F +c

Produce
grapes $0.99/#
blueberries pint $2
green peppers $0.50

Grocery
CheezIt crackers $2
Town House crackers $2 +c
Lay’s potato chips $1.98
7Up soft drinks buy 3 get 1 free ($0.75 each when you buy 4)
Big K Soft drinks 12pk $1.99
Friday and Saturday Sale 50% off these products:
Betty Crocker fruit Snacks
Fiber One Chewy Bars
General Mills Cereal
Nature Valley Nut Clusters
Quaker Instant Oatmeal
Quaker Oatmeal Squares Cereal
Quaker Cereal

Other
Luvs diapers mega pk $9.99
P&G Deal – buy 4 participating products get $4 off at the register. Use coupons from Sunday’s paper to save even more.

School Supplies
Crayola crayons 24pk $0.25
filler paper 150ct $0.75
Crayola classic markers $1
composition notebooks $0.50

Dairy
Meijer yogurt $0.40
I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter $1.33
milk $2
Kraft singles ½ price

Meat
oscar mayer wieners $1.89
Meijer boneless skinless chicken breasts $1.99/# (family pk)

Frozen
Breyers ice cream 1.5qt $2.50 +c
Klondike ice cream bars 6pk $2.50
Mrs T’s Pierogies $1.67 (buy 3 get $1 off instantly)

Produce
cantaloupe $1.33
watermelon $2.49
corn $0.20
cucumbers $0.77
blueberries pint $2

Grocery
Kellogg’s mini wheats $1.99 +c
Post cocoa or fruity pebbles $1.99 +c (buy 3 get $1 off instantly)
Lay’s chips B1G1F
Keebler fudge shoppe cookies $1.99
CheezIt $1.99
Juicy Juice $2 (buy 4 get $3 off next shopping trip)

Other
Buy $10 in Nabisco cookies or crackers get $10 off any 3 pk Hanes Basics for the family instantly (also on sale)

School Supplies
crayola crayons 24ct $0.25 limit 10
composition notebook $0.25 limit 20
index cards $0.33
stretchable book covers $0.50

Codes:
+c means there was recently a coupon in the paper for this item
+c* means there’s a coupon for it and I think it’s a good deal ONLY if you use the coupon
M-R monday through thursday sale dates only
B1G1F (buy one get one free)
** super deal — seriously think about stocking up at this price if this is an item you use
w/c means with in-ad coupon
lim tells you what the limit is

Disclaimer: This list is generated by a human. I never intend to make a typo, but sometimes they happen. See the store and/or the ad for clarification if you’re unsure about a product. Created from ads in the Cincinnati/Dayton Ohio markets. Your stores may offer similar but different specials.