Welcome!!! To anyone who is new and wondering what this is..... I am Genna and this blog is about couponing, deal finding, deal buying and making a meal out of those deals. Our sales start on Wednesdays and my goal is to post by Friday nights what is on sale at my favorite grocery stores (Harris Teeter #1 and Lowes #2) and match recipes to the sale items. I am hoping that this will help someone save some money on their grocery bill and loosen up some money and ultimately lessen some stress. I have been doing this for over 10 years and have saved a ton and paid cash for lots of stuff that would have otherwise landed on a credit card or gone without.
This has been a trying week. Harris Teeter is inconsistent in their acceptance of competitor's coupons, especially the internet printable ones. I would strongly reccommend that if you are planning on using a competitor IP coupon that you "clear" it with the CSM (customer service manager) on duty prior to shopping. It all depends who is working whether or not they will take the coupon. I am specifically talking about the 2.00 off Produce coupon from Food Lion this week. This coupon makes for some great deals with the 5/5 sale at Teeter. I have had several CSMs take the coupon and several that would not- and at the same location too! Crazy. I asked corporate about it a month ago and they were semi-evasive and it must be a store by store, manager by manager policy. Who knows..... just clear your coupon first so that you don't waste your time.
Just a FYI about coupons that state "do not double" or "do not triple": On each coupon is a barcode/UPC code. On the left, outside of the actual barcode, is a tiny number. Usually the number is a 5 or a 9. If the number is a 5 the coupon will double or triple regardless of what is stated/printed on it. If the number is a 9, the coupon will NOT double or triple.
The Santa Fe salsa taste guarantee that I told you about last week is on sale 2.25 BOGO at Food Lion so it might be a deal if you purchase 2 and submit. I am hoping that they reimburse for the regular price which would give you 2 free jars of salsa when it is all said and done.
There are 2 new rebate forms. The first is for 4.00 on pizza by Icehouse. I found this form at the Food Lion on the corner of Penny Rd and Wendover Ave. The second one I just heard about and it is 10 back on a 20 purchase of seafood. I think this one was found at the Lowes on Old Oak Ridge Rd.
I usually do no shop at Kmart but noticed that they had a coupon on their flyer for .99 dozen eggs. That is a good price considering the eggs at Teeter are 2.69 a dozen? and the eggs at Sams Club were 2.63 for an 18 pack.
Be sure to check out the deal for the frozen vegetables at Harris Teeter. I explained it on the Harris Teeter page. Feel free to email me with any questions, justgenna@triad.rr.com
Happy shopping,
Genna
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Meals 2-20-08 thru 2-26-08
I am still working on this- have a ton more to add--Genna
Zesty Chicken and Vegetable Medley
Shrimp in Green Mayonnaise
Upside-Down Pizza
Veggie Beef Bundles
Foil-Pack Chicken & Mushroom Dinner
Shrimp & Broccoli Bake
Saucy Pork Chops
Mushroom Soup
Tangy Broccoli Salad
Garlic Spinach
Warm Spinach & Bacon Salad
Garlic Potato Tapa
Sausage and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
Zesty Chicken and Vegetable Medley:
4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 lb)
1 tbsp oil
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup Zesty Italian dressing
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 red onion, chopped
2 cups broccoli florets
1/4 cup Italian shredded cheese
Cook chicken in hot oil in large covered skillet on med-high heat 5 minutes on each side or until browned. Stir in 1/4 cup Italian dressing, broth, red onion and Italian seasoning until well blended. Bring to simmer; cook an additional 3 minutes. Add broccoli florets and 1/4 cup Italian cheese; stir to combine. Cook 2 to 4 minutes or until vegs are tender. I will serve with the Garlic Potato Tapa and another veg and probably bread.
Shrimp in Green Mayonnaise:
1/2 cup Miracle Whip dressing or a real mayonnaise
1/4 cup parsley, minced
2 tsp capers, finely chopped
1/4 tsp dried oregano leaves
1 lb medium shrimp (31-40) cooked, peeled and deveined
Mix dressing or mayo, parsley, capers and oregano in medium bowl. Add shrimp to bowl and gently stir until completely mixed. Refrigerate until ready to serve. I will serve with some of the cheap frozen vegs.
Upside-Down Pizza:
1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 jar (14 oz) spaghetti sauce
2 cups (8 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup milk
2 eggs
1 tsp veg oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
Preheat to 400. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over med heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add spaghetti sauce. Cover and simmer until heated through. Pour into a greased 13 x 9-in baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese.
In a blender or food processor, combine the milk, eggs, oil, flour and salt; cover and process until smooth. Pour over the cheese. Bake, uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. I will serve with the Tangy Broccoli Salad.
Veggie Beef Bundles:
2 cups julienned uncooked potatoes (thin sliced)
1 lb lean ground beef
1 envelope onion soup mix
1/4 cup water
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 pkg (9 oz) frozen cut green beans, thawed
Preheat to 375. Coat four pieces of heavy duty foil (about 12 inch square) with nonstick cooking spray. Place 1/2 cup potatoes on each square. Shae beef into four patties; place over the potatoes. Combine soup mix and water; spoon half over patties. Top with mushrooms, green beans and remaining soup mixture. Fold foil around meat and veg and tightly seal edges up. Place on a baking sheet (I use the bottom of the broiler pan set). Bake for 25-30 minutes or until meat is no longer pind and the potatoes are tender. I will serve with some of the cheap frozen vegs and salad.
Foil-Pack Chicken & Mushroom Dinner:
1 can (10.75) condensed cream of mushrrom soup
1 3/4 cups water, divided
1 pkg Stove Top stuffing mix for chicken
6 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1.5 lbs)
4 slices thin sliced smoked ham, chopped
1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 1/2 cups frozen peas
Preheat to 400. Mix soup and 1/4 cup of the water; set aside. Combine stuffing mix and remaining 1 1/2 cups water; spoon evely onto center of each of six large sheets of heavy-duty foil (I spray ea with nonstick cooking spray). Top each with one chicken breast. Cover evenly with the ham, mushrooms, peas and soup mixture. Bring up foil sides. Double-fold top and both ends to seal each packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside. Place packets in single layer on 15 x 10-in baking pan. (I use the bottom of the broiler pan set) Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until chicken is cooked through (170 degrees). Remove packets from oven; let stand 5 minutes. Place one packet on each dinner plate and cut a slit in foil with sharp knife to release steam before opening. I will serve with rice and the Garlic Spinach.
Shrimp & Broccoli Bake:
1 lb shrimp, peeled
1 bunch broccoli florets
1/3 cup Italian salad dressing
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tbsp parsley
1/4 cup onion, chopped fine
1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese
3/4 cup mayo
1 tbsp lemon juice
3 hard boiled eggs, sliced
1/2 lb grated mozzarella cheese
Preheat to 350. Combine all the ingredients and bake in a casserole dish for 30 minutes.
Saucy Pork Chops:
1 tbsp veg oil
4 bone-in pork chops, 1/2 inch thick
1 can (10.75 oz) condensed cream of onion soup
1/4 cup water
Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over med-high heat. Add the pork chops and cook until the chops are well browned on both sides. Stir the soup and water into the skillet. Heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until the chops are cooked through but slightly pink in the center. I will serve with lots of the cheap vegs and some of the cheap biscuits.
Mushroom Soup:
1 lb mushrooms
1/4 cup butter
10 oz Campbell's double strength beef broth or veg broth
1/3 cup red wine
1/2 cup heavy cream per serving
Wash, trim, and thick slice the mushrooms, then simmer (very low) with 1/2 stick of butter for a half hour or so until the liquid is reduced to about 1/2 cup. (It is amazing how much water is in a mushroom). Then add a can of broth and about 3 glugs (1/3 cup) of a nice dry inexpensive red wine such as Sutter Home Cabernet Sauvignon. the alcohol will leave very quickly. Salt to taste. This is the part that I put into the refrigerator. Then, to serve, I place about a cup of the mushroom soup and about 1/2 cup heavy cream into a bowl and heat until warm in the micro. It is thick, creamy and very good. I eat alone with bread and butter.
Tangy Broccoli Salad:
3/4 cup light mayo (miracle whip recommended but I used what I had)
2 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp vinegar
1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets (about 6 cups)
6 slices bacon, crisply cooked drained and crumbled (I also used diced ham)
1 small red onion
Mix dressing, sugar and vinegar in large bowl. Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly. Cover. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
Garlic Spinach:
bag of fresh spinach
1 garlic clove sliced or diced
1-2 tbsp of oil
This is super simple. Heat oil in med pan. Add the garlic and saute a minute or so. Add the spinach and saute until wilted.
Warm Spinach & Bacon Salad:
1/3 cup Red Wine Vinaigrette salad dressing (I will use something similar that I already have on hand)
6 cups packed torn fresh spinach leaves
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion rings
2 tbsp real bacon pieces/bits
Micro dressing on high for 30 to 50 seconds or until hot. Pour over combined spinach, mushrooms and onion in a large bowl; toss to coat. Sprinkle with bacon. Makes 4 servings, each serving 1 Weight Watcher point
Garlic Potato Tapa:
1 tbsp Grey Poupon Dijon mustard (I will use French's Spicy Brown)
1/3 cup Miracle Whip or Light Mayo
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tsp ground black pepper
3 lb potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-in pieces, cooked and cooled
1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
Mix mustard, dressing, garlic and pepper in large bowl. Stir in potatoes and onions. Mix lightly. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Sausage and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms:
1 lb medium fresh mushrooms, cleaned
1/4 cup Zesty Italian dressing (or reg)
1/2 cup hot Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled (look for the meats that the butcher marks down because I have been seeing alot of Italian sausage for CHEAP)
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
Remove stems from mushrooms. Brush mushrooms with dressing and place on broiler pan. Broil for 5 minutes. Press sausage evely into mushroom caps; using about 1/2 tsp sausage in each cap. Sprinkle evely with cheese. Broil an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve hot.
To easily crumble sausage, cut off the tip and squeeze meat out and into frying pan.
Zesty Chicken and Vegetable Medley
Shrimp in Green Mayonnaise
Upside-Down Pizza
Veggie Beef Bundles
Foil-Pack Chicken & Mushroom Dinner
Shrimp & Broccoli Bake
Saucy Pork Chops
Mushroom Soup
Tangy Broccoli Salad
Garlic Spinach
Warm Spinach & Bacon Salad
Garlic Potato Tapa
Sausage and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
Zesty Chicken and Vegetable Medley:
4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 lb)
1 tbsp oil
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup Zesty Italian dressing
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 red onion, chopped
2 cups broccoli florets
1/4 cup Italian shredded cheese
Cook chicken in hot oil in large covered skillet on med-high heat 5 minutes on each side or until browned. Stir in 1/4 cup Italian dressing, broth, red onion and Italian seasoning until well blended. Bring to simmer; cook an additional 3 minutes. Add broccoli florets and 1/4 cup Italian cheese; stir to combine. Cook 2 to 4 minutes or until vegs are tender. I will serve with the Garlic Potato Tapa and another veg and probably bread.
Shrimp in Green Mayonnaise:
1/2 cup Miracle Whip dressing or a real mayonnaise
1/4 cup parsley, minced
2 tsp capers, finely chopped
1/4 tsp dried oregano leaves
1 lb medium shrimp (31-40) cooked, peeled and deveined
Mix dressing or mayo, parsley, capers and oregano in medium bowl. Add shrimp to bowl and gently stir until completely mixed. Refrigerate until ready to serve. I will serve with some of the cheap frozen vegs.
Upside-Down Pizza:
1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 jar (14 oz) spaghetti sauce
2 cups (8 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup milk
2 eggs
1 tsp veg oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
Preheat to 400. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over med heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add spaghetti sauce. Cover and simmer until heated through. Pour into a greased 13 x 9-in baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese.
In a blender or food processor, combine the milk, eggs, oil, flour and salt; cover and process until smooth. Pour over the cheese. Bake, uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. I will serve with the Tangy Broccoli Salad.
Veggie Beef Bundles:
2 cups julienned uncooked potatoes (thin sliced)
1 lb lean ground beef
1 envelope onion soup mix
1/4 cup water
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 pkg (9 oz) frozen cut green beans, thawed
Preheat to 375. Coat four pieces of heavy duty foil (about 12 inch square) with nonstick cooking spray. Place 1/2 cup potatoes on each square. Shae beef into four patties; place over the potatoes. Combine soup mix and water; spoon half over patties. Top with mushrooms, green beans and remaining soup mixture. Fold foil around meat and veg and tightly seal edges up. Place on a baking sheet (I use the bottom of the broiler pan set). Bake for 25-30 minutes or until meat is no longer pind and the potatoes are tender. I will serve with some of the cheap frozen vegs and salad.
Foil-Pack Chicken & Mushroom Dinner:
1 can (10.75) condensed cream of mushrrom soup
1 3/4 cups water, divided
1 pkg Stove Top stuffing mix for chicken
6 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1.5 lbs)
4 slices thin sliced smoked ham, chopped
1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 1/2 cups frozen peas
Preheat to 400. Mix soup and 1/4 cup of the water; set aside. Combine stuffing mix and remaining 1 1/2 cups water; spoon evely onto center of each of six large sheets of heavy-duty foil (I spray ea with nonstick cooking spray). Top each with one chicken breast. Cover evenly with the ham, mushrooms, peas and soup mixture. Bring up foil sides. Double-fold top and both ends to seal each packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside. Place packets in single layer on 15 x 10-in baking pan. (I use the bottom of the broiler pan set) Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until chicken is cooked through (170 degrees). Remove packets from oven; let stand 5 minutes. Place one packet on each dinner plate and cut a slit in foil with sharp knife to release steam before opening. I will serve with rice and the Garlic Spinach.
Shrimp & Broccoli Bake:
1 lb shrimp, peeled
1 bunch broccoli florets
1/3 cup Italian salad dressing
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tbsp parsley
1/4 cup onion, chopped fine
1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese
3/4 cup mayo
1 tbsp lemon juice
3 hard boiled eggs, sliced
1/2 lb grated mozzarella cheese
Preheat to 350. Combine all the ingredients and bake in a casserole dish for 30 minutes.
Saucy Pork Chops:
1 tbsp veg oil
4 bone-in pork chops, 1/2 inch thick
1 can (10.75 oz) condensed cream of onion soup
1/4 cup water
Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over med-high heat. Add the pork chops and cook until the chops are well browned on both sides. Stir the soup and water into the skillet. Heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until the chops are cooked through but slightly pink in the center. I will serve with lots of the cheap vegs and some of the cheap biscuits.
Mushroom Soup:
1 lb mushrooms
1/4 cup butter
10 oz Campbell's double strength beef broth or veg broth
1/3 cup red wine
1/2 cup heavy cream per serving
Wash, trim, and thick slice the mushrooms, then simmer (very low) with 1/2 stick of butter for a half hour or so until the liquid is reduced to about 1/2 cup. (It is amazing how much water is in a mushroom). Then add a can of broth and about 3 glugs (1/3 cup) of a nice dry inexpensive red wine such as Sutter Home Cabernet Sauvignon. the alcohol will leave very quickly. Salt to taste. This is the part that I put into the refrigerator. Then, to serve, I place about a cup of the mushroom soup and about 1/2 cup heavy cream into a bowl and heat until warm in the micro. It is thick, creamy and very good. I eat alone with bread and butter.
Tangy Broccoli Salad:
3/4 cup light mayo (miracle whip recommended but I used what I had)
2 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp vinegar
1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets (about 6 cups)
6 slices bacon, crisply cooked drained and crumbled (I also used diced ham)
1 small red onion
Mix dressing, sugar and vinegar in large bowl. Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly. Cover. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
Garlic Spinach:
bag of fresh spinach
1 garlic clove sliced or diced
1-2 tbsp of oil
This is super simple. Heat oil in med pan. Add the garlic and saute a minute or so. Add the spinach and saute until wilted.
Warm Spinach & Bacon Salad:
1/3 cup Red Wine Vinaigrette salad dressing (I will use something similar that I already have on hand)
6 cups packed torn fresh spinach leaves
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion rings
2 tbsp real bacon pieces/bits
Micro dressing on high for 30 to 50 seconds or until hot. Pour over combined spinach, mushrooms and onion in a large bowl; toss to coat. Sprinkle with bacon. Makes 4 servings, each serving 1 Weight Watcher point
Garlic Potato Tapa:
1 tbsp Grey Poupon Dijon mustard (I will use French's Spicy Brown)
1/3 cup Miracle Whip or Light Mayo
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tsp ground black pepper
3 lb potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-in pieces, cooked and cooled
1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
Mix mustard, dressing, garlic and pepper in large bowl. Stir in potatoes and onions. Mix lightly. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Sausage and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms:
1 lb medium fresh mushrooms, cleaned
1/4 cup Zesty Italian dressing (or reg)
1/2 cup hot Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled (look for the meats that the butcher marks down because I have been seeing alot of Italian sausage for CHEAP)
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
Remove stems from mushrooms. Brush mushrooms with dressing and place on broiler pan. Broil for 5 minutes. Press sausage evely into mushroom caps; using about 1/2 tsp sausage in each cap. Sprinkle evely with cheese. Broil an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve hot.
To easily crumble sausage, cut off the tip and squeeze meat out and into frying pan.
Harris Teeter Deals 2-20-08 thru 2-26-08
Harris Teeter basic coupon policy: they will double up to .99 face value coupons, 20 per order, will take 2 IP (internet printable) per order, BOGO items will ring up half price and you used to be able to you 2 coupons for BOGO deals but in recent weeks I was having trouble with this-- I suggest splitting orders and separate every BOGO deal of one per order so that you can use your coupons if you are getting identical products- I have found that if you get 2 different flavors of the BOGO deals then 2 coupons will go through without problems or beeping, if something is out of stock-get a raincheck because theirs are good forever, they will honor competitors' coupons (but I highly reccommend that you clear them through the CSM prior to shopping since some Teeters are giving people grief over them), they are great for marking down meats and breads with their own in-house coupons and you can then stack a mfg coupon on top of the store coupon, you need a Vic card and if you register it with their home page on the internet you will be eligible for weekly in-house deals that will come of automatically without any coupons. I love Harris Teeter- several times a year they will have triple coupons and you can use 20 per day with a face value up to .99.
To me- this is an awesome week at Teeter for stocking up cheap.
London Broil or top round roast 4.99 lb BOGO= 2.50 lb
Broccoli bunches 2.49 BOGO - 1.00/1 Target IP= get 1, .25
EZ Peel shrimp 2 lb bag buy 1 get 2 free for 17.99
***if I am doing the math right that is 6 lbs for 3.00 a lb and there are seveal seafood rebates floating around that would make these free after submitting.
Cantloupes 3.99 BOGO= 2.00
Mushrooms 8 oz whole or sliced 5/5
3 lb bag of yellow onions 5/5
5 lb bag of white potatoes 5/5
2 lb bag of carrots 5/5
16 oz bag salad 5/5
10 oz bag of fresh spinach 5/5
Harris Teeter ice cream buy 1, get 2 free @4.99= 1.66 ea
***great deal if you missed out on the Breyers 2 weeks ago or ate it all
Green Giant frozen box vegs buy 1, get 2 free @2.00= .67 ea*** see Deal #2
Green Giant bag broccoli cuts 2.49 BOGO- .50/1= .25
***there is a coupon for .50/1 that looks like it is for the bigger bag but it worked on this one- I got 7 bags so I know it works.
Totino's pizza rolls 10/10- .40/1 or .55/1 IP= .20 or FREE
***IP from www.coupons.com
Gortons Salmon Fillets 3.99 BOGO- .50/1= 1.00
Gortons Salmon Fillets 4.19 BOGO- .50/1= 1.10
South Beach Diet frozen pizzas 2/5- 1.00/2= 2.00 ea
Pillsbury Grands biscuits 5 ct 1.39 BOGO- .50/2 IP= get 2 diff flav like buttermilk and homestyle= .39/2 or .20 ea
***IP from www.coupons.com
Pillsbury Golden Layer Biscuits 1.19 BOGO= .60
Pillsbury Breadsticks, Pizza 2.49 BOGO- .50/1 or .50/2= .25 or .75
Pillsbury Cinnamon rolls 1.59 BOGO- .30/1= .20 ea
Pillsbury Crescent Rolls 1.59 BOGO- .25/1= .30 ea
Zatarans rice 4/5- .75/2= get 2, .50 ea
Minute Rice 1.69- .40/1= .89
Dreamfields Pasta 2/4- 1.00/2= get 2, 1.50 ea
Ronzoni pasta 3/5- 1.00/1= .66
Hunts can spaghetti sauces 10/10= 1.00
Ragu pasta sauce 2/3= 1.50
Old El Paso big stuffer shells 2/2- .55/2 peelie= .45 ea
Old El Paso refried beans 2/2- .55/2 peelie= .45 ea
Furmanos tomatoes 28 oz 3/4- 1.00/3= get 3, 1.00 ea
Wolfgang Puck soups 2.69 BOGO= 1.35 ea
Progresso soups 2.39 BOGO- .25/1= .70
Dole jar fruit 2/4- .55/1= .90
Pillsbury vanilla frosting (only flav on sale) .99- .40/2= get 2, .59
Zesta crackers 2.99 BOGO- 1.00 Food Lion IP= .50
Purex detergent 5.19 BOGO- 1.00/1= 1.60
Deals:
#1: There are Food Lion coupons at www.afullcup.com for 2.00 off 5.00 Produce or Bakery purchase. I have had conflicting experiences with these coupons. Ask the CSM (customer service manager) if they will accept them prior to shopping so that you don't waste your time. I have had luck using them at the Harris Teeter on Skeet Club- their staff seems to be the nicest and the most customer service orientated around.
I have gotten different combinations of the 5/5 vegs and broccoli several times.
#2: This is the deal of the century for me! I can't stress how good this deal is really. First the vegs are b1g2 (buy 1 get 2 free). Second there are mfg coupons out there for .50/2 which means 1.00 off 2 because Teeter doubles. There are coupons on www.pillsbury.com and www.bettycrocker.com for 1.00 off 3--either site will print 2 copies but not both since they are from the same company. I think there are still some on www.coupons.com too. If you have enough of the mfg coupons you will get into a situation of an overage! Third when you buy 6 boxes in one order a catalina (red register coupon) comes out AFTER you have paid for 3.00 OYNO (off your next order). In the land of couponing, this is called a triple play. BUT it gets better. You can now start what is called a chain. A chain means that you can do the deal over and over and over and basically stockpile a bunch of something. The Catalina part of the deal will last through the 24th (Sunday) so I hope someone reads this and understands it and profits from it. Here is some of my scenarios in case you are a visual person.
I had 3 mfg coupons for the .50/2. I started my chain like this:
6 boxes of vegs (get all 6 different flavors so that there are 6 different barcodes and the coupons will not beep) I got corn, lima beans, broccoli, sugar snap, mixed medley, peas
Subtotal: 4.00
I also got the 5/5 fresh vegs: 2 mushrooms, onions, potatoes and spinach.
New Subtotal: 9.00
I used: 3 mfg coupons .50/2
I used the Food Lion coupon for 2.00 off 5.00
New Subtotal: 4.00 = tax
paid and out spit a catalina for 3.00 OYNO (off my next order)
Second order:
6 different boxes of vegs= 4.00
1 gallon of milk= 3.79
Subtotal= 7.79
I used 3 mfg coupons for .50/2
I used the 3.00 catalina
Total with tax 1.88
out spit another 3.00 catalina
Repeat
Even if you do not have any coupons, this is still the deal of the century. Once you pay for the first transaction, each order with 6 boxes will generate the catalina. You would then pay for 6 boxes 4.00- the 3.00 catalina and your total would be 1.00 = tax for that means 6 boxes of vegs for .17 each. You can roll this deal over and over and that becomes a chain. I plan to do this deal several times. Incredible. That is how you eat for cheap!
#3: Use the .55/2 peelie for Old El Paso and the peelie for buy 2 OEP products and get a free taco seasoning packet all in one transaction. I got 2 refried beans and a taco seasoning for .90 + tax. Pretty good. I found both peelies at Food Lion and Lowes and the peelie for .55/2 at Teeter itself.
#4: If you have registered your card with Harris Teeter online, you are eligible to receive $3.00 off YourHome brand Papertowels 8 or 15 pack through 2/26/08. I am not sure of the regular price but would consider it a good deal if the math makes each roll less than .50.
#5: I noticed several bottles of Tobasco sauce with .50/1 peelies on them. They are on sale for 2/5 so that might be a good deal for you if you use Tobasco sauce.
#6: Noticed an unadvertised deal with Healthy Choice soups. If you purchase 3 soups in one transaction (2.49 ea-not on sale but there are coupons out there) then you will be able to get one of their frozen Panini sandwiches for free (3.29 value).
#7: 2-22-08 I just realized another deal. There is a Food Lion coupon on www.afullcup.com for 1.00 off Zesta crackers. If you buy them at Teeter they are BOGO at 2.99= 1.50 ea. Buy one and use one coupon and they will be .50 a box. The coupon clearly states "1 print" so do not try to use 2 in one transaction or else they will tell you no because since it is a competitor's coupon the CSM will have to override it anyway and will halt you at that point.
To me- this is an awesome week at Teeter for stocking up cheap.
London Broil or top round roast 4.99 lb BOGO= 2.50 lb
Broccoli bunches 2.49 BOGO - 1.00/1 Target IP= get 1, .25
EZ Peel shrimp 2 lb bag buy 1 get 2 free for 17.99
***if I am doing the math right that is 6 lbs for 3.00 a lb and there are seveal seafood rebates floating around that would make these free after submitting.
Cantloupes 3.99 BOGO= 2.00
Mushrooms 8 oz whole or sliced 5/5
3 lb bag of yellow onions 5/5
5 lb bag of white potatoes 5/5
2 lb bag of carrots 5/5
16 oz bag salad 5/5
10 oz bag of fresh spinach 5/5
Harris Teeter ice cream buy 1, get 2 free @4.99= 1.66 ea
***great deal if you missed out on the Breyers 2 weeks ago or ate it all
Green Giant frozen box vegs buy 1, get 2 free @2.00= .67 ea*** see Deal #2
Green Giant bag broccoli cuts 2.49 BOGO- .50/1= .25
***there is a coupon for .50/1 that looks like it is for the bigger bag but it worked on this one- I got 7 bags so I know it works.
Totino's pizza rolls 10/10- .40/1 or .55/1 IP= .20 or FREE
***IP from www.coupons.com
Gortons Salmon Fillets 3.99 BOGO- .50/1= 1.00
Gortons Salmon Fillets 4.19 BOGO- .50/1= 1.10
South Beach Diet frozen pizzas 2/5- 1.00/2= 2.00 ea
Pillsbury Grands biscuits 5 ct 1.39 BOGO- .50/2 IP= get 2 diff flav like buttermilk and homestyle= .39/2 or .20 ea
***IP from www.coupons.com
Pillsbury Golden Layer Biscuits 1.19 BOGO= .60
Pillsbury Breadsticks, Pizza 2.49 BOGO- .50/1 or .50/2= .25 or .75
Pillsbury Cinnamon rolls 1.59 BOGO- .30/1= .20 ea
Pillsbury Crescent Rolls 1.59 BOGO- .25/1= .30 ea
Zatarans rice 4/5- .75/2= get 2, .50 ea
Minute Rice 1.69- .40/1= .89
Dreamfields Pasta 2/4- 1.00/2= get 2, 1.50 ea
Ronzoni pasta 3/5- 1.00/1= .66
Hunts can spaghetti sauces 10/10= 1.00
Ragu pasta sauce 2/3= 1.50
Old El Paso big stuffer shells 2/2- .55/2 peelie= .45 ea
Old El Paso refried beans 2/2- .55/2 peelie= .45 ea
Furmanos tomatoes 28 oz 3/4- 1.00/3= get 3, 1.00 ea
Wolfgang Puck soups 2.69 BOGO= 1.35 ea
Progresso soups 2.39 BOGO- .25/1= .70
Dole jar fruit 2/4- .55/1= .90
Pillsbury vanilla frosting (only flav on sale) .99- .40/2= get 2, .59
Zesta crackers 2.99 BOGO- 1.00 Food Lion IP= .50
Purex detergent 5.19 BOGO- 1.00/1= 1.60
Deals:
#1: There are Food Lion coupons at www.afullcup.com for 2.00 off 5.00 Produce or Bakery purchase. I have had conflicting experiences with these coupons. Ask the CSM (customer service manager) if they will accept them prior to shopping so that you don't waste your time. I have had luck using them at the Harris Teeter on Skeet Club- their staff seems to be the nicest and the most customer service orientated around.
I have gotten different combinations of the 5/5 vegs and broccoli several times.
#2: This is the deal of the century for me! I can't stress how good this deal is really. First the vegs are b1g2 (buy 1 get 2 free). Second there are mfg coupons out there for .50/2 which means 1.00 off 2 because Teeter doubles. There are coupons on www.pillsbury.com and www.bettycrocker.com for 1.00 off 3--either site will print 2 copies but not both since they are from the same company. I think there are still some on www.coupons.com too. If you have enough of the mfg coupons you will get into a situation of an overage! Third when you buy 6 boxes in one order a catalina (red register coupon) comes out AFTER you have paid for 3.00 OYNO (off your next order). In the land of couponing, this is called a triple play. BUT it gets better. You can now start what is called a chain. A chain means that you can do the deal over and over and over and basically stockpile a bunch of something. The Catalina part of the deal will last through the 24th (Sunday) so I hope someone reads this and understands it and profits from it. Here is some of my scenarios in case you are a visual person.
I had 3 mfg coupons for the .50/2. I started my chain like this:
6 boxes of vegs (get all 6 different flavors so that there are 6 different barcodes and the coupons will not beep) I got corn, lima beans, broccoli, sugar snap, mixed medley, peas
Subtotal: 4.00
I also got the 5/5 fresh vegs: 2 mushrooms, onions, potatoes and spinach.
New Subtotal: 9.00
I used: 3 mfg coupons .50/2
I used the Food Lion coupon for 2.00 off 5.00
New Subtotal: 4.00 = tax
paid and out spit a catalina for 3.00 OYNO (off my next order)
Second order:
6 different boxes of vegs= 4.00
1 gallon of milk= 3.79
Subtotal= 7.79
I used 3 mfg coupons for .50/2
I used the 3.00 catalina
Total with tax 1.88
out spit another 3.00 catalina
Repeat
Even if you do not have any coupons, this is still the deal of the century. Once you pay for the first transaction, each order with 6 boxes will generate the catalina. You would then pay for 6 boxes 4.00- the 3.00 catalina and your total would be 1.00 = tax for that means 6 boxes of vegs for .17 each. You can roll this deal over and over and that becomes a chain. I plan to do this deal several times. Incredible. That is how you eat for cheap!
#3: Use the .55/2 peelie for Old El Paso and the peelie for buy 2 OEP products and get a free taco seasoning packet all in one transaction. I got 2 refried beans and a taco seasoning for .90 + tax. Pretty good. I found both peelies at Food Lion and Lowes and the peelie for .55/2 at Teeter itself.
#4: If you have registered your card with Harris Teeter online, you are eligible to receive $3.00 off YourHome brand Papertowels 8 or 15 pack through 2/26/08. I am not sure of the regular price but would consider it a good deal if the math makes each roll less than .50.
#5: I noticed several bottles of Tobasco sauce with .50/1 peelies on them. They are on sale for 2/5 so that might be a good deal for you if you use Tobasco sauce.
#6: Noticed an unadvertised deal with Healthy Choice soups. If you purchase 3 soups in one transaction (2.49 ea-not on sale but there are coupons out there) then you will be able to get one of their frozen Panini sandwiches for free (3.29 value).
#7: 2-22-08 I just realized another deal. There is a Food Lion coupon on www.afullcup.com for 1.00 off Zesta crackers. If you buy them at Teeter they are BOGO at 2.99= 1.50 ea. Buy one and use one coupon and they will be .50 a box. The coupon clearly states "1 print" so do not try to use 2 in one transaction or else they will tell you no because since it is a competitor's coupon the CSM will have to override it anyway and will halt you at that point.
Lowes Foods Deals 2-20-08 thru 2-26-08
Lowes Foods basic coupon policy: they will double coupons whose face value is .99 and under. They will honor competitor's coupons but I have had trouble with the Lowes on the corner of Piedmont Pkwy and Guilford College staying true to this new policy so I generally shop at the other Lowes on New Garden and Old Oak Ridge Rd. You need their greencard to get the sale prices. Occassionally- several times a year- they will have their triples and will triple mfg coupons. When I catch wind of a triple, I will try to warn you because the more organized you are, the more you can get for your money. They will accept IP (internet printables) and it depends on the cashier as to how many. Their formal policy is 2 per order but I have had cashiers who let me use more than 5 in one order. Their BOGO (buy one get one free) will ring up half price and they will let you use a coupon for each item in the BOGO deal. They changed their policy within the last six months-they used to have minimums before coupons would double. They are slowly becoming my favorite store because they are becoming more coupon friendly than Harris Teeter.
Boneless center cut pork chops 4.99lb BOGO= 2.49 lb
Boneless top round london broil 4.99lb BOGO= 2.49 lb
Dole bag salads 2.99 BOGO- 1.00/1= get 2, 1.00 ea
4 ct Pillsbury biscuits 1.00 BOGO= .99 ea
***I am not sure if any of the Pillsbury coupons will work for these
Hunts can spaghetti sauce 5/5= 1.00
Stove Top Italian Roast 1.29 Closeout flavor
Dole fruit cups 2/4- .75/1 or 1.00/3= .50 or get 3, 1.33 ea
Chock full o Nuts coffee reg 2/5- .75/1= 1.00
Chock coffee decalf 3.79- .75/1= 2.29
JFG coffee reg 2.59- .60/1= 1.39
Betty Crocker warm delights 1.79- .50/1 or .50/2= .79 or 1.29
Post HoneyComb cereal 3.49 BOGO- 1.00/2= get 2, 1.25 ea
Kellogg Wild Animal cereal 2/4- .70/1= .60
Post Honey Bunches of Oats choc 2/5- 2.00 IP= .50
***This IP from www.onespoonful.com
Betty Crocker fruit shapes 2.75 BOGO- .50/2= get 2, .88 ea
*** this coupon from Blinkie at Food Lion, barcode starts with a 5
Fiber One granola bars 2/5- .40/1= 1.70
Kellogg's Poptarts 3/4.98 (1.66)- .50/1 Target IP= 1.16
Hungry Jack (little box) pancake mix 1.89- .55/1= .79
Pepsi selected 2 liters 1.59 BOGO= .79 ea
Steamfresh frozen vegs 2/3- .35/1= .80
PictSweet frozen vegs 1.95 BOGO= .97
***Teeter is the place to get frozen vegs this week***
Viola veg meals 3.99- 1.00/1 IP= 2.99
***IP from www.couponbug.com or www.coupons.com
Eggo frozen waffles 2/4- 1.00/2 Target IP= get 2, 1.50 ea
Pet ice cream 4.99 BOGO= 2.50
Arm & Hammer toothpaste 1.99, 2.79, 3.19- 1.00 IP= .99, 1.79, 2.19
***IP from www.coupons.com
Colgate kids toothpaste 2.55- .50/1= 1.55
Deals:
#1: If you were able to get some of the tearpad coupons for Dole bagged salad then this would be the week to use them at Lowes. The coupon is good for 1.00 off 2 bags which are on sale 2.99 BOGO. With the coupon, the price will now be 1.00 per bag. Good time to eat some salad!
#2: This is a good week to use the Food Lion 2 off 5 in Produce and Bakery coupons. You could use these coupons for the Dole salad, the discounted bananas if you don't use the other IP coupons.
#3: Remember that there are coupons for Target on www.afullcup.com for .50 off 2 lbs of bananas and 1.00 off broccoli.
#4: If you have 1200 points on your greencard, you can get a loaf of bread for .19
#5: I happened to go into Walmart (UGH) this past week for yogurt and saw some pink peelies on the Fiber One granola boxes for buy 3 Fiber One products and get one free. If you like these bars (they are good) and are in Walmart, grab some peelies to make the deal sweeter.
#6: There still is the deal of buying 4 General Mills cereals in one transaction and get a free gallon of milk. There are several GM cereal coupons at www.coupons.com and www.couponbug.com like Reese .55, Trix .55, Cheerio .75 and remember that these will all double. Do the math and see what kind of scenario you can get everything the cheapest and still get the free gallon of milk.
Boneless center cut pork chops 4.99lb BOGO= 2.49 lb
Boneless top round london broil 4.99lb BOGO= 2.49 lb
Dole bag salads 2.99 BOGO- 1.00/1= get 2, 1.00 ea
4 ct Pillsbury biscuits 1.00 BOGO= .99 ea
***I am not sure if any of the Pillsbury coupons will work for these
Hunts can spaghetti sauce 5/5= 1.00
Stove Top Italian Roast 1.29 Closeout flavor
Dole fruit cups 2/4- .75/1 or 1.00/3= .50 or get 3, 1.33 ea
Chock full o Nuts coffee reg 2/5- .75/1= 1.00
Chock coffee decalf 3.79- .75/1= 2.29
JFG coffee reg 2.59- .60/1= 1.39
Betty Crocker warm delights 1.79- .50/1 or .50/2= .79 or 1.29
Post HoneyComb cereal 3.49 BOGO- 1.00/2= get 2, 1.25 ea
Kellogg Wild Animal cereal 2/4- .70/1= .60
Post Honey Bunches of Oats choc 2/5- 2.00 IP= .50
***This IP from www.onespoonful.com
Betty Crocker fruit shapes 2.75 BOGO- .50/2= get 2, .88 ea
*** this coupon from Blinkie at Food Lion, barcode starts with a 5
Fiber One granola bars 2/5- .40/1= 1.70
Kellogg's Poptarts 3/4.98 (1.66)- .50/1 Target IP= 1.16
Hungry Jack (little box) pancake mix 1.89- .55/1= .79
Pepsi selected 2 liters 1.59 BOGO= .79 ea
Steamfresh frozen vegs 2/3- .35/1= .80
PictSweet frozen vegs 1.95 BOGO= .97
***Teeter is the place to get frozen vegs this week***
Viola veg meals 3.99- 1.00/1 IP= 2.99
***IP from www.couponbug.com or www.coupons.com
Eggo frozen waffles 2/4- 1.00/2 Target IP= get 2, 1.50 ea
Pet ice cream 4.99 BOGO= 2.50
Arm & Hammer toothpaste 1.99, 2.79, 3.19- 1.00 IP= .99, 1.79, 2.19
***IP from www.coupons.com
Colgate kids toothpaste 2.55- .50/1= 1.55
Deals:
#1: If you were able to get some of the tearpad coupons for Dole bagged salad then this would be the week to use them at Lowes. The coupon is good for 1.00 off 2 bags which are on sale 2.99 BOGO. With the coupon, the price will now be 1.00 per bag. Good time to eat some salad!
#2: This is a good week to use the Food Lion 2 off 5 in Produce and Bakery coupons. You could use these coupons for the Dole salad, the discounted bananas if you don't use the other IP coupons.
#3: Remember that there are coupons for Target on www.afullcup.com for .50 off 2 lbs of bananas and 1.00 off broccoli.
#4: If you have 1200 points on your greencard, you can get a loaf of bread for .19
#5: I happened to go into Walmart (UGH) this past week for yogurt and saw some pink peelies on the Fiber One granola boxes for buy 3 Fiber One products and get one free. If you like these bars (they are good) and are in Walmart, grab some peelies to make the deal sweeter.
#6: There still is the deal of buying 4 General Mills cereals in one transaction and get a free gallon of milk. There are several GM cereal coupons at www.coupons.com and www.couponbug.com like Reese .55, Trix .55, Cheerio .75 and remember that these will all double. Do the math and see what kind of scenario you can get everything the cheapest and still get the free gallon of milk.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Food Lions Deals 2-20-08 thru 2-26-08
Food Lion basic coupon policy: face value only, accepts internet printable coupons, BOGO items will ring up half price and they have no issues with using coupons on each of the BOGO items, you need the MVP card to get their sale prices. They have their own store internet coupons that can be either found by registering your MVP card at the Food Lion homepage and they will weekly email them to you or you can go to www.afullcup.com and print up your own. Food Lion is not my favorite grocery store but I will go in there for the loss leaders and to look for beer rebate forms which they are the best at having in stock in the Greensboro area.
Pork Chops value pack 1.99 lb
Doritos 3.49 BOGO= 1.75 ea
Santa Fe salsa 2.25 BOGO= 1.13 ea
Ronzoni pastas 1.49- 1.00/1= .49
Muellers whole pasta 4/5- 1.00/2= get 2, .75 ea
Ragu 2lb 10oz (=2 reg jars) 2.00 ** this is a good deal
Ham Helper 10/10- .75/3= get 3, .75 ea
Pillsbury Frosting 5/5- .40/2= get 2, .80 ea
Pillsbury Cakes 2/3 or 5/5- .40/2= get 2, 1.30 or .80
***these Pillsbury are not a great deal but if you need them they are better than the store brand prices
Kelloggs Frosted Flakes 3.00 BOGO= 1.50
General Mills Trix 2.80 BOGO- .55/1= .85
*** IP from www.coupons.com
GM Reese' PB cereal 3.47 BOGO- .55/1= 1.19
*** IP from www.coupons.com
Post kids cereals 2/4- 1.00/2= 1.50
Keebler Sandies cookies 3.89 BOGO= 1.95
Chips Ahoy cookies 3.29 BOGO= 1.65
Food Lion can vegs 2/1= .50
Minute Maid Enhanced juices 2.99
Hillshire Deli meats 3/6- 1.00/1= 1.00
Breyer select flavors closeout 2.67- .55/1= 2.12
*** Flavors: Root Beer, Carb Smart Rocky Road, No Sugar PB Tracks, regular Caramel Pretzel
Deals:
#1: Look out for tearpads in front of the Dole bagged salads in the produce area. They are for 1.00 off 2 bags and you can use them at Lowes and coupon friendly Harris Teeters.
#2: I found a hangtag on bottles of Wishbone Spritzers for .55 off produce whe you buy Wishbone Spritzers. The barcode begins with a 5 so remember that this will double to 1.10 off. Hold on to it for when the Spritzers go on sale again because the coupon is good until 12-21-08.
#3: Be on the lookout for a beer rebate. This one is for 4.00 back on the purchase of pizza compliments of Icehouse beer. I found this one on a pad at the Food Lion at the corner of Wendover and Penny Rd in the Palladium Shopping Center.
#4: Look for peelies on the boxes of Old El Paso tacos and dinners. It is good for a free package of seasoning when you buy 2 OEP products. You can use this in conjunction with the other curren peelie of .55/2 for a double play deal.
#5: There are blinkie coupons in front of the Betty Crocker fruit snacks for .50/2-- this coupon's barcode begins with a 5 so it will double at HT and Lowes.
#6: There is a satisfaction guarantee for the Minute Maid Enhanced Juices.
go to http://www.minutemaid.com/help/en/LoveItOrItsFree.jsp
#7: Be on the lookout for a tearpad for a free loaf of Sara Lee Bread when you buy 2 Hillshire Deli Select packages.
#8: Remember that the Santa Fe salsas have a taste guarantee and it is good for each flavor. They are on sale BOGO so I plan to buy 2 and submit and hope that they reimburse for the original price of 2.25.
Pork Chops value pack 1.99 lb
Doritos 3.49 BOGO= 1.75 ea
Santa Fe salsa 2.25 BOGO= 1.13 ea
Ronzoni pastas 1.49- 1.00/1= .49
Muellers whole pasta 4/5- 1.00/2= get 2, .75 ea
Ragu 2lb 10oz (=2 reg jars) 2.00 ** this is a good deal
Ham Helper 10/10- .75/3= get 3, .75 ea
Pillsbury Frosting 5/5- .40/2= get 2, .80 ea
Pillsbury Cakes 2/3 or 5/5- .40/2= get 2, 1.30 or .80
***these Pillsbury are not a great deal but if you need them they are better than the store brand prices
Kelloggs Frosted Flakes 3.00 BOGO= 1.50
General Mills Trix 2.80 BOGO- .55/1= .85
*** IP from www.coupons.com
GM Reese' PB cereal 3.47 BOGO- .55/1= 1.19
*** IP from www.coupons.com
Post kids cereals 2/4- 1.00/2= 1.50
Keebler Sandies cookies 3.89 BOGO= 1.95
Chips Ahoy cookies 3.29 BOGO= 1.65
Food Lion can vegs 2/1= .50
Minute Maid Enhanced juices 2.99
Hillshire Deli meats 3/6- 1.00/1= 1.00
Breyer select flavors closeout 2.67- .55/1= 2.12
*** Flavors: Root Beer, Carb Smart Rocky Road, No Sugar PB Tracks, regular Caramel Pretzel
Deals:
#1: Look out for tearpads in front of the Dole bagged salads in the produce area. They are for 1.00 off 2 bags and you can use them at Lowes and coupon friendly Harris Teeters.
#2: I found a hangtag on bottles of Wishbone Spritzers for .55 off produce whe you buy Wishbone Spritzers. The barcode begins with a 5 so remember that this will double to 1.10 off. Hold on to it for when the Spritzers go on sale again because the coupon is good until 12-21-08.
#3: Be on the lookout for a beer rebate. This one is for 4.00 back on the purchase of pizza compliments of Icehouse beer. I found this one on a pad at the Food Lion at the corner of Wendover and Penny Rd in the Palladium Shopping Center.
#4: Look for peelies on the boxes of Old El Paso tacos and dinners. It is good for a free package of seasoning when you buy 2 OEP products. You can use this in conjunction with the other curren peelie of .55/2 for a double play deal.
#5: There are blinkie coupons in front of the Betty Crocker fruit snacks for .50/2-- this coupon's barcode begins with a 5 so it will double at HT and Lowes.
#6: There is a satisfaction guarantee for the Minute Maid Enhanced Juices.
go to http://www.minutemaid.com/help/en/LoveItOrItsFree.jsp
#7: Be on the lookout for a tearpad for a free loaf of Sara Lee Bread when you buy 2 Hillshire Deli Select packages.
#8: Remember that the Santa Fe salsas have a taste guarantee and it is good for each flavor. They are on sale BOGO so I plan to buy 2 and submit and hope that they reimburse for the original price of 2.25.
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