Friday, June 10

I'm BACK!!!!

It's been a WHILE, couponing friends!  My life at work was beyond hectic this spring.  I am pleased to announce, though, that I'm on summer vacation!  Sweet!  This means I'll be able to help you find some good frugal finds...  Yay!

That's the short version and I'm sticking to it!  Now, if you're wondering "What was she thinking while she's been away?!?" read on...

While I've been on my blogging hiatus, I've been thinking a lot about the financial value of couponing versus the health implications associated with said couponing.  Here's the bottom line:  Have you noticed that MANY of the coupons out there are for processed and/or JUNK foods?  Ugh.  Who really wants to feed their family that???  Not me.  (Not that I'm always serving the healthiest of meals, but we can all aspire to be healthy, right?)

So I've made a decision that I hope you're ok with...  With occasional exceptions (because we all need a splurge of junk every now and again), I will no longer be blogging *all* of the coupon deals.  Rather, I'll be blogging just the fresher finds that you can be on the lookout for!  The best news???  Wal-Mart has recently changed their price matching policy to state that you no longer have to have the actual ad with you to get the deal!!!!  Yippee!  So, if you don't get the same ad in your mailbox that I get in mine but you live in Fort Worth, you *should* still be able to get the same DIRT CHEAP produce deals that I'm sometimes able to find!  Yes!!!!  If you'd like to check out their new policy, look here.

Don't worry!  I'll still be looking for good deals on toilet paper & toothpaste like everyone else, and I'll let you in on those as I find them.  Just wanted to let you know that I'm going to be changing the food deals that I post in hopes of helping you find the freshest (and hopefully healthiest!) deals around.

If you have thoughts about my new blogging approach, I'd love to hear them!  Comment away!  :)

Albertsons--Southwest Region (June 8-14)

* indicates must purchase 4 participating items to get sale price.

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (any size package) $1.69/lb.

*Puffs (124 or 200 ct.) $0.79

*Crest Toothpaste (6.4 oz.) $0.99
Coupon:  $0.75/1 exp. 7/31/11 (from 6/5/11 P&G) 
Final Cost = $0.24 (if this coupon applies to the toothpaste that's on sale!)

Old Spice High Endurance Solid Deodorant (3.25 oz., select varieties) $0.99
Coupon:  $1/2 exp. 7/31/11 (from 6/5/11 P&G) 
Final Cost = $0.49 ea. wyb 2

Aldi--North Texas Region (June 8-14)

Blueberries $1.49/pint

Bing Cherries $1.99/lb.

Strawberries $1.29/lb.

Red Grapes $0.99/lb.

Friendly Farms Half & Half (32 oz.) $1.69

Friendly Farms Yogurt (6 oz.) $0.35

Sprouts (June 8-15)

Red, Orange, or Gold Bell Peppers $0.88 ea.

Gala, Fuji, or Braeburn Apples $0.99/lb.

Fort Worth Frugal Finds (June 8-14)

Terry's
Iceberg, Green Leaf, Red Leaf, or Romaine Lettuce $0.69 ea.

Poblano Peppers $0.89/lb.

Yellow or Zucchini Squash $0.89/lb.


Fiesta
Corn on the Cob $0.25 ea.

Ground Beef $1.49/lb. (Limit 2 w/$10 additional purchase, 6/9 only)

Red Potatoes $0.69/lb.

Jell-O Pudding or Gelatin (6 pk.) $2.49
Coupon:  $0.55/1 exp. 6/15 11 (from 5/15/11 SS) 
Final Cost = $1.94


El Rio Grande
Imperial Sugar (4 lb. bag) $1.50 (Limit 2 w/$10 additional purchase)
Coupon:  $0.50/1 exp. 6/12/11 (from 4/10/11 SS) 
Final Cost = $1

Roma Tomatoes 3 lbs./$1

Green Cabbage $0.20/lb.

White Onions 8 lbs./$1

Store Brand Canned Corn or Mixed Vegetables (15 oz.) $0.44

Sweet Peaches $0.79/lb.

Cilantro $0.25/bunch

Green Bell Pepper 3/$1


Super Plaza
Cantaloupe $0.69 ea.

Jalapeno Peppers 3 lbs./$1

Tomatillos 2 lbs./$1

Yellow Onions 3 lbs./$1


Super 1 Foods
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts $1.47/lb.

Kraft Shredded Cheese (7-8 oz.) $2

Lipton Tea Bags (Family Size, 24 ct.) $1.88
Coupon:  $0.50/1 exp. 6/19/11 (from 5/22/11 RP) 
Final Cost = $1.38


Sack 'n Save
PictSweet Vegetables (16 oz., select varieties) $0.88

General Mills Cereal (8.9-14.25 oz., select varieties) $2.50

Butterball Turkey or Chicken Breast $4.98/lb.

Sweet Potatoes $0.78/lb.

Persian Limes 15/$1


Save a Lot
Store Brand Apple Juice Cocktail (64 oz.) $1

Red Gold Ketchup (40 oz.) $1

Totino's Pizza Rolls (15 ct., 7.5 oz.) $1
Coupon:  $1/2 exp. 7/9/11 (from 4/17/11 SS) 
Final Cost = $0.50 ea. wyb 2

Wednesday, March 2

Albertsons--Southwest Region (March 2-8)

* indicates you must show in-ad coupon to get sale price.

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts $1.49/lb.

Kellogg's Cereals (12.2-20 oz.) 4/$10 + 2 FREE cases Niagra Water
Various Coupons Available 
Final Cost = Varies

Petite Serloin Steak $2.99/lb.

*Large Eggs $0.79 (dozen) (limit 2)

*Coke Products (12 pack cans) $2.99 (limit 3)

*Fresh Asparagus $1.25 ea. (limit 2)

*Mission Brown Bag Chips (13-14 oz., select varieties) $0.99 (limit 2)

*Kraft Shredded or Chunk Cheese (7-8 oz., select varieties) $1.99 (limit 4)

Campbell's Condensed Soup (10.5-11 oz., all varieties) $0.88 (limit 10)
Coupon:  $0.25/3 exp. 3/31/11 (from 1/9/11 SS) 
Final Cost = $0.63 ea. wyb 3

Pepperidge Farm Goldfish (6.6-8 oz., select varieties) $0.99 (limit 4)

Jell-O $2.50
Coupon:  $0.35/1 exp. unknown (from 2/13/11 SS) 
Final Cost = $1.45

Dannon Yogurt (6 oz.) $0.50
Coupon:  $0.40/6 exp. 3/30/11 (from 1/30/11 SS) 
Final Cost = $0.37 ea. wyb 6

Dannon Danimals $2
Coupon:  $1/1 exp. 4/26/11 (from 2/27/11 SS) 
Final Cost = $1

Community Coffee (12 oz.) $3.99
Coupon:  B1G1 exp. 4/30/11 (from 2/20/11 RP) 
Final Cost = $2 ea. wyb 2

Kroger--Southwest Region (March 2-8)

Nature Valley Granola Bars (5-12 ct., select varieties) $2.29
Printable Coupon:  $0.50/1 exp. varies
Final Cost = $1.29

Fiber One Chewy Bars $2.29
Printable Coupon:  $0.50/1 exp. varies
Final Cost = $1.29

Totino's Party Pizza (9.8-10.9 oz., select varieties) $0.99
Coupon:  $0.50/3 exp. unknown (from 2/13/11 GM) 
Final Cost = $0.66 ea. wyb 3

Totino's Pizza Rolls (15 ct., select varieties) $0.99
Printable Coupon:  $0.40/2 exp. varies
Final Cost = $0.59 ea. wyb 2

California Pizza Kitchen Pizza (11.9-34.2 oz.) $4.77

King Cake (starting at) $5.99 ea.

Sprouts (March 2-9)

Red Onions $0.49/lb.

Strawberries (1 lb.) $0.99

Mangos $0.49 ea.

Green Onions $0.49/bunch

Radish Bunch $0.49 ea.

Roma Tomatoes $0.77/lb.

Broccoli Crowns $0.99/lb.

Green Beans $0.99/lb.

Red, Gold, or Orange Bell Peppers $0.77 ea.

Aldi--North Texas Region (March 2-8)

Gala Apples $0.50/lb.

Pineapple $0.99 ea.

California Navel Oranges $0.45/lb.

Strawberries (1 lb.) $1.49

Fort Worth Frugal Finds (March 2-March 8)

Terry's
Juicy Texas Red Grapefruit 6/$0.99 (w/ $20 additional purchase, limit 12)

Oranges 6/$0.99

Cilantro 3/$0.99

Super Plaza
Serrano Peppers 2 lbs./$0.99

Regular Ground Beef $1.69/lb.

Super 1 Foods
Hormel Entrees (17 oz.) $4.77

Blue Bell Ice Cream or Yogurt $3.78

Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix (8.5 oz.) $0.33 ea.

El Rio Grande
Small Hass Avocados $0.20 ea.

Store Brand Tomato Sauce (8 oz.) 6/$1 (limit 6 w/$10 additional purchase)

Yellow Onions $0.25/lb.

Key Limes $0.05 ea.

Mexican Onions $0.50/bunch

Fresh Green Beans $0.99/lb.

Save a Lot
Boneless New York Strip Steaks $3.99/lb.

Banquet Fruit or Pot Pies (7 oz., select varieties) $0.50
Coupon:  B3G1 exp. 3/31/11 (from All You, Feb. 2011) 
Final Cost = $0.38 ea. wyb 4

Fiesta
Store Brand Apple Juice (64 oz.) $0.99

Green Giant Canned Vegetables (Whole Kernel Corn, Peas, or Cut Green Beans, 14-15 oz.) $0.50 ea.

Skinner Pasta (12 oz., select varieties) $0.50
Printable Coupon:  $0.50/1 exp. varies
Final Cost = FREE!!!

Florida's Natural Premium Orange Juice (59 oz.) $1.99

Sack 'n Save
Van Camp's Pork & Beans (15 oz.) $0.50

Herbal Essences Shampoo or Conditioner (5.7-12 oz., select varieties) $1.50

Old Spice or Secret Deodorant (2.7-3.25 oz., select varieties) $1.50
Coupon:  $1/2 exp. 3/31/11 (from P&G 2/27/11) 
Final Cost = $1 ea. wyb 2

Always Pads & Liners or Tampax Tampons (12-42 ct.) $2
Coupon:  $1/1 Always Infinity Pads exp. 3/31/11 (from 2/27/11 P&G) 
Final Cost = $1

Crest Toothpaste (6.4 oz., select varieties) $1.50
Coupon:  $1/1 exp. 3/31/11 (from 2/27/11 P&G) 
Final Cost = $0.50

DiGiorno Pizza (13.6-34.2 oz., select varieties) $4.99

Fresh  Baked French Bread $0.89 ea.

Butterball Turkey or Chicken Breast $4.99/lb.

Fresh Express Salads (American, Italian, or Premium Romaine, 10-12 oz.) $1.99

Celery $0.79 (bunch)