Coinstar and Borders Deal through 11/24/10

Coinstar is making it easy to save at Borders.  All you need to do is count at least $5 work of coins.  Then you can get a $5 Borders certificate (with NO FEES) and a $5 off $25 coupon.  Great way to save on some holiday books.  Find a Coinstar near you.

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Thinking early of Christmas Gifts

A quick look at Amazon has brought up a few ideas to order now for Christmas gifts. Here’s a quick overview of some of the things I like.

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SW Ohio Grocery Deals week of Oct 18, 2010

Guess what….I found a few more grocery deals this week.  If you’re in the area of these store, you might want to stop in and check out these deals.

Jungle Jim’s
Arm & Hammer detergent 50oz $2.39 limit 2 w/$10 purchase
Bounty basic paper towels 8 rolls $4.99 limit 2 w/$10 purchase
round toothpicks $0.29
Flavorite sugar 5# $2.19
ground round $1.99/#
green peppers $0.99/#
Yoplait yourt $0.40 +c
Sargento shredded cheese $1.49

Cub Foods

Aldi

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. This list was generated using ads in the Cincinnati metro area. Cub Foods is located in the Dayton Ohio metro area.

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Healthy Snack — Dried Bananas

Ever had real dried bananas?  Not the fried/dried crunchy ones from the grocery store.  Real dried bananas are treated like candy in our house — but it’s all fruit.  A great snack when you’re looking for something a bit sweet, but don’t want to ruin the day by eating empty calories.

These are very simple to make.  So, dig out the dehydrator and let’s get ready.

My method is simple…

  1. peel bananas
  2. remove bruised parts
  3. cut in even slices
  4. place on dehydrator tray
  5. turn dehydrator on
  6. wait about 24 hours (or until bananas are dry)
  7. remove dried bananas for storage and eat a few on the way
  8. store in quart or pint sized freezer ziplocs
  9. enjoy!

Some people say to dip the bananas in a solution to prevent browning.  We don’t care about how the banana looks and we didn’t like the sugary solution I once tried.  So we just keep it simple.  Just bananas.  Kids still eat it like candy.

Try it.  I hope you like it too.  Leave a comment below with your experience.

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Kroger/Meijer deals week of Oct 18, 2010

Not a fabulously great week for grocery deals.   But below are the items I see in the ads that are a good deal.  Check out the coupons at the Meijer Mealbox.  They have coupons that you can match with this weeks ads.  And….to make these even sweeter, you can use a Meijer Mealbox coupon AND a manufacturer’s coupon for the same item(s).

Happy Savings!

Dairy
Pillsbury grands, cinnamon rolls, or crescent rolls $1 +c
Kroger cream cheese $1
Kroger bagels refrigerated $1
Tropicana fruit drink $1
Kroger sour cream $1

Meat
ground beef 73% lean $1.59/#
Tyson boneless skinless chicken breasts, tenderloins, or thighs $1.89/#

Frozen
Kroger ice cream $2.29

Grocery
Earthsound reusable shopping bag $0.80
Dawn $1 +c
Kroger diapers jumbo pk $4.99
Duncan Hines brownie mix $1
Kroger picante or salsa 16oz $1
Del Monte or Dole fruit can $1

Tuesday Oct 19th only
Reese’s Kit Kat, Snickers, M&Ms, Butterfinger or Baby Ruth candy snack or fun size $1.68 limit 10
Wonka Laffy Taffy, Nerds or Pixy Stix 9-12oz $1.58 limit 10
Hershey’s halloween candy 53-56oz $9.99 limit 10
Halloween costumes, makeup, masks, or wigs 40% off

Dairy
eggs $0.99
milk $2
yoplait yogurt $0.50 +c

Meat
ground chuck $1.79/#

Produce
bananas $0.38/#
cucumbers $0.33
green onions $0.33
head lettuce $0.69
white potatoes 10# bag $1.49
apples $0.49/#

Grocery
Meijer sugar 5# $2.29
Duncan Hines brownie mix $1.49 +MM
Jell-O small box $0.50 +MM
Pompelan olive oil 50% off
Kraft mayo or miracle whip $2 +c +MM
Kraft salad dressing $1.67 +c +MM
Ronzoni pasta $0.99 +c
light ‘n fluffy egg noodles $0.99
Classico pasta sauce $1.67 +MM
Del Monte fruit 14-15oz $1 +c +MM
Pepperidge Farm cookies B1G1F
KoolAid packets $0.10
Thomas’ Bagels $1.75
Aunt Millie’s bread or buns B1G1F +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.

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Kroger/Meijer Grocery Deals week of Oct 11, 2010

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!


& Week 2 of Mega Sale – buy 10 participating products get $5 off at register. Use coupons to increase your savings. There’s usually more participating items in the store than in the ads. If you notice more great deals, please leave a comment.

Dairy
Kroger yogurt $0.33
Kroger sour cream, or dip $1
Land O Lakes spreadable butter $1 +c
Tropicana fruit drink 62oz $1
Kroger milk ½ gallon $1.25
eggs $1
& Kraft cream cheese $1.49 [$0.99]
& Jello pudding refrigerated 6pk $2.25 [$1.75] +c

Meat
& Oscar Mayer bologna or salami $1.99 [$1.49]

Produce
grapes $0.99/#

Grocery
& sprite 2L $1.29 [$0.79]
& Ice Mountain water 24pk $3.49 [$2.99]
Kroger nice ‘n soft toilet paper 12 double rolls $3.99
& Kraft bbq sauce 18oz $0.99 [$0.49]
& Kraft easy mac $0.99 [$0.49]
& Kraft mayo $2.99 [$2.49]
& Kellogg’s fruit snacks $1.90 [$1.40]
& Kellogg’s pop tarts 8pk $1.90 [$1.40] +c
& Capri Sun 10pk $1.79 [$1.28]

Health and Beauty
Schick disposable razors 3-12ct B1G1F +c

& buy 10 for $1 each and get the 11th one free

Dairy
& Meijer sour cream $1
& Land O Lakes spreadable butter $1 +c
Kraft shredded, cubes, or crumbles $1.67 +c
Kraft singles $2.50 +c

Meat
Hillshire Farms deli meat $3 +c

Frozen
& Totinos pizza rolls $1 +c
& Old Orchard apple juice, apple/pomegranate, lemonade, or OJ $1

Produce
& Dole bagged salad $1
Michigan Apples $0.49/#
jack-o-lantern pumpkins $3.49

Grocery
Suave shampoo or conditioner 22.5oz $1.50
Arm & Hammer laundry detergent $2.99
Kleenex $1.25 +c (buy the biggest box to get the most bang for your buck)
& Betty Crocker family brownies $1 +c
& Betty Crocker frosting $1 +c
& Barilla pasta, whole grain or Piccolini $1 +c
& Hamburger helper $1 +c
& Betty Crocker boxed potatoes $1 +c
& Dole pineapple, mandarin oranges, peaches, tropical salad $1 +c
Keebler fudge shoppe cookies $1.67 +c
& Meijer pretzels $1
& Meijer microwave popcorn 3pk $1
& Aunt Millie bread or buns $1 +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.

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Kroger Coupons and games

Kroger is having an online Savings Event.  Play a game and you can win.  When you win, the prize is added to your Kroger Plus Card.  So, you don’t need to bring a paper to the store, just use your Kroger Plus Card and you can get your prize.  I just played the game today and was awarded an 18oz jar of Kraft BBQ sauce for free.  And……after you play the game, you can add some electronic coupons to your card.

What did you win?  Let us know by adding a comment.

Happy Savings!

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