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Sugar, Sugar

At a class last week a discussion was started about pantry staples on sale and if Grocerysmarts can help those who cook from scratch. One of the products mentioned was sugar. It was discussed if or even how using coupons or the website would help get a good a deal on such staples. Well, I was very pleased to see this great deal on sugar at Albertson's this week.

C&H granulated sugar 5 lb. on sale for $2.50 use this special to get the best price of $1.75, Save $3 instantly when you for every $10 you spend on participating items. Mix or Match.
then use this coupon: C&H Sugar product, 2 lbs. or larger .35/1 (10-31-08) RP-8/17
Your bottom line would then be $1.40 for 5 lbs.

If you had 5 coupons you then could buy 25 lbs. for $7!

I thought that was an awesome deal and worth mentioning. See you can use Grocerysmarts and coupons for more than just prepared foods!

Did you know that sugar is a necessary item for your long term food storage?

It is recommended that you store 39 lbs of granulated sugar per person in your household. Sugar will keep two or more years at room temperature. It's often used as a preservative, so it's no wonder that it lasts a long time. Store it in an airtight container to prevent it from hardening and clumping.

If you don't know what your family's long term needs are, I suggest you visit this awesome post from FoodStorageMadeEasy.net be sure to watch the video it is very helpful!

Smelling Twice as Nice

Thanks to another Obsessive Shopper, Megan, telling me about this deal we can all have sweet smelling homes and fatter wallets!

At Wal-Mart Regular Price $4.13, with the coupon found in SS 8/3, $4 off one regular Plug-In, Expires 9/13/08

With the savings and the product your home will be smelling twice as nice!

Thanks Megan.

If any of you ever see a great deal like this let us know. You can email me or you can post it as a comment.

Freebies July 9-15

Albertson's

The General Mills sale is purchase 10 participating items get two free movie tickets (to learn more about this deal visit my posts here and here). When you calculate the value of the movie tickets as a savings on these products there are a few that end up making you money! Visit the complete list for more great prices.

*****
Fruity Cheerios, 10.7 - 12.25 oz
1.99
.75 off 1 printable at Group A print it twice
-.16
*****
Cheerios (Select Varieties), 10.7 - 18.25 oz
1.99
Cheerios, Frosted, Fruity, Apple Cinnamon, or Yogurt Burst .75/1 (8-2-08) SS-6/22
-.16

*****
Nature Valley bars, 5.3 - 8.9 oz
1.99
.60 off 1 printable at Group A print it twice
-.01
*****
Curves bars, 5.3 - 8.9 oz
1.99
.75 off 1 printable at Group A print it twice
-.16

*****
Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad, 4.6 - 7.75 oz
1.49
Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad Mixes, any flavor .50/2 (Expires: 7-12-08) SS1-5/18 and SS-6/29
-.16
*****
Pop Secret Popcorn, 3 pack
1.49
Pop Secret Microwave Popcorn, any flavor/variety boxes .50/2 (8-23-08) SS-6/29
-.16
*****
Chex Mix, 8 - 8.75 oz
1.49
Chex Mix, any flavor 4.5 oz. or larger or 100 Calorie Chex Mix .50/1 (8-9-08) SS-6/15
-.41
*****
Chex Mix, 8 - 8.75 oz
1.49
$1/1 printable coupon at this link.
-.91 (that is almost a dollar extra toward your other groceries!)

*****
Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad, 4.6 - 7.75 oz
1.49
.40 off 1 printable at this link
-.31
*****
Hamburger Helper (Or Tuna, or Chicken)
1.49
1.00 off 3 printable at this link
-.23
*****
Hamburger Helper (Or Tuna, or Chicken)
1.49
Hamburger, Tuna, or Chicken Helper Home Cooked Skillet Meals, any flavor .75/3 (8-2-08) SS-6/8
-.16

Below are items that you buy then get something free. Use your discretion when purchasing things this way. It may not be the best deal. It all depends on the price of the item that you are buying.

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Buy 5 Dannon Frusion Smoothies 10 oz.
5/5.00
Free item: Dannon DanActive drink 4 ct.
5/5.00 + free DanActive

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Buy 2 Jell-O Fruit Passions refrigerated gelatin, 19-24 oz.
2/6.00
Free item: Cool Whip aerosol topping 7 oz.Manufacturers coupon: Jell-O Fruit Passions, any .75/1 (7-31-08) SS2-5/18
2/4.50 + free Cool Whip

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Buy 2 Jell-O refrigerated Rice Pudding, 19-24 oz.
2/6.00
Free item: Cool Whip aerosol topping 7 oz.Manufacturers coupon: Jell-O Rice Pudding Snacks, any .75/1 (8-31-08) SS-6/1
2/4.50 + free Cool Whip

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Buy 2 Jell-O refrigerated Dark Chocolate pudding, 19-24 oz.
2/6.00
Free item: Cool Whip aerosol topping 7 oz.Manufacturers coupon: Jell-O Dark Chocolate Pudding Snacks, any .50/1 (8-31-08) SS-6/1
2/4.50 + free Cool Whip

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Buy 2 KoolAid Jammers 10 pack
2/4.00
Free item: Nabisco Carry Me Packs 2 oz.
2/4.00 + free Nabisco

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Buy 2 Albertsons drink mixes or packets (See ad)
2/5.00
Free item: Spring! water 6 pack
2/5.00 + free water

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Buy 2 Barilla Pasta sauce 26 oz.
2/5.00
Free item: Barilla pasta 16 oz.
2/5.00 + free pasta

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Buy 2 Bulls-Eye BBQ sauce,18 oz.
2/4.00
Free item: Albertsons Pork & Beans, 31 oz.
2/4.00 + free beans

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Buy 2 Hershey's candy 10.5-17.25 oz.
2/5.00
Free item: "A coupon at checkout for a FREE box of movie theater candy, up to 1.00"
2/5.00 + free candy

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Buy 2 Kraft salad dressing 24 oz.
2/6.00
Free item: Albertsons croutons, 6 oz.Manufacturers coupon: Kraft Salad Dressings, any .75/2 (7-16-08) SS-6/15
2/5.25 + free croutons

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Buy 2 McCormick Grill Mates seasonings
2/5.00
Free item: MCormick Grill Mates marinade pouch Manufacturers coupon: McCormick Grill Mates Blend, Marinade or Spice Rub, any .25/1 (8-31-08) RP-5/4
2/4.50 + free marinade

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Buy 2 Oroweat Bread: "100% Stoneground", "Health Nut", "Whole Grain & Oat", or "Whole Grain & Flax bread" 24oz.
2/5.00
Free item: Albertsons grape jelly or jam 32 oz.Manufacturers coupon: .40/1 printable at this link.
2/4.20 + free jam

**
Buy 2 Orville Redenbacher microwave popcorn: "6 ct. regular" or "10 ct. mini"
2/7.98
Free item: Crunch 'n Munch - chocolate, regular, or caramel, 4 oz.
2/7.98 + free snack

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Buy 2 Pam Cooking Spray, 5-6 oz.
2/7.00
Free item: Van Camp's Pork & Beans, 15 oz.
2/7.00 + free beans

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Buy 2 Sara Lee Classic white or wheat hot dog or hamburger buns, 8 ct.
2/5.00
Free item: Albertsons potato chips, 11 oz. Watch for possible in store manufacturers coupon near the buns
2/5.00 + free chips

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Buy 1 Maxwell House ground coffee, 33-39 oz.
8.99
Free item: Coffee-Mate creamer, 15 oz.Manufacturers coupon .75/1 printable at this link.
8.24 + free creamer

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Buy 2 DiGiorno Ultimate pizza
2/12.00
Free item: Albertsons ice cream, 1.75 qt.
2/12.00 + free ice cream

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Buy 3 Eggo Pancakes or Muffin Tops
3/6.00
Free item: Welch's grape juice, 11.5 oz.
3/6.00 + free juice

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Buy 4 El Monterey Quesadillas, 12 oz.
4/10.00
Free item: Tio Pepe's Churros, 6 oz.
4/10.00 + free Churros

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Buy 2 Healthy Choice Panini 6 oz.
2/5.00
Free item: Healthy Choice soup, 15 oz. Manufacturers coupon: $1/2 printable at this link.
2/5.00 + free soup

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Buy 2 Old Orchard Premium Pomegranate Blends, 12 oz.
2/5.00
Free item: Albertsons frozen waffles ,12.3 oz.
2/5.00 + free waffles

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Buy 3 Rosetto Ravioli or Tortellini or Steam 'n Eat Ravioli, 18-25 oz.
3/10.00
Free item: Pepperidge Farm Texas Toast, 11.25 oz.Manufacturers coupon: $1/1 printable at this link.
3/8.00 + free toast
*****
Buy 1 Easy Off BAM 24 oz.
2.99
Free item: Easy Off Oven Cleaner, 16 oz.Manufacturers coupon: Easy-Off BAM Product, any $1/1 (7-13-08) SS2-5/18
1.99 + free Oven cl.
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Buy 1 Easy Off BAM 24 oz.
2.99
Free item: Easy Off Oven Cleaner, 16 oz.Manufacturers coupon: Easy-Off Bam Product, any .75/1 (8-24-08) SS-6/29
2.24 + free Oven cl.
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Buy 1 Easy Off BAM 24 oz.
2.99
Free item: Easy Off Oven Cleaner, 16 oz.Manufacturers coupon: .50/1 printable at this link.
2.49 + free Oven cl.
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Buy 2 Windex Glass cleaner, 26 oz.
2/4.00
Free item: Homelife Awesome paper towels, 60 ct. roll
2/4.00 + free towels

Smith's

*****
Powerade, 32 oz
.69
Powerade or Powerade Zero, 20 or 32 oz. bottle .75/1 (10-31-08) SS-6/8
Free

*****
Oral-B Advantage Toothbrush
1.00
Oral-B Pulsar, CrossAction, Advantage Toothbrush, any $1/1 (7-31-08) P&G-7/6
Free

Maceys

*****
Powerade 32 oz.
.69
Powerade or Powerade Zero, 20 or 32 oz. bottle .75/1 (10-31-08) SS-6/8
Free

Reams

*****
Powerade 32 oz. assorted
.60
Powerade or Powerade Zero, 20 or 32 oz. bottle .75/1 (10-31-08) SS-6/8
FREE

Food storage that is not food?

My food storage spotlight this week is not food. I really don't know what to call it but really I want to be clean if disaster strikes or if financial stress creeps up don't you?

The Proctor and Gamble sale at Smith's the week is really great! Here is an example of what we got:

2-Oral-B Advantage Sensitive toothbrushes FREE, 4-Oral-B Advantage toothbrushes FREE, 6-Oral-B Stages toothbrushes, $.50 each, Crest Pro Health Night Time toothpaste $.94, 5 Crest Pro Health clean mint toothpaste $.94 each, 12 Old Spice High Endurance AP &D $.79 each (Christmas present for Grandpa!), 6 Secret AP & D $.79 each, 6 Herbal Essence shampoo and conditioner $.50 each.

Total Spent: $26.91

Total Saved: $87.02

Rockin' Savings!

I am finally coming down from my excitement this morning! I don't usually go early but this morning was the only time me and my shopping partner, my mom, could go together so at 7:30 AM we ventured out. Our first stop today was Albertson's. I posted a preview of the sale yesterday explaining the details, go here if you haven't read it. Let me just say that if you do not plan on going to a movie before August 31st be wise as you decide what to buy, the bottom line prices on the list reflect the savings from the movie tickets! Also please check BEFORE you go shopping for a theater near you or in an area that you plan on visiting soon. You can check for locations here. Oh, and one more thing, the tickets are for ANY new release movie, not just Batman.

I am just going to post the total's and not take a picture because it would take me hours to stage a photo with the amount of stuff we bought today!


8 Toaster strudels
4 Betty Crocker Muffin mix
1 Albertson's sour cream
7 Betty Crocker Brownie Supreme mix
10 Bisquick Shake and Pour
16 Fruit Snack Variety
10 Nature Valley Granola Bars
3 Go-Gurts (I freeze these it makes a great on the go breakfast and is less messy frozen!)
2 Trix yogurt
4 Pop-Secret microwave popcorn
5 Minute Rice ready to serve
2 Chex mix
5 Betty Crocker Warm Delights (these are good for the bad days when you need something chocolate and know you will eat a whole pan of brownies yourself if your not careful!)
3 red peppers

Total Spent: $124.56
*Total Saved: $209.21
*includes $98 worth of movie tickets which is 7 vouchers with a conservative value of $14 a piece (7 vouchers with a maximum value of $25.50 would actually be a savings just in tickets of $178.50 which works out be $12.75 a ticket)

We got a voucher for 2 free movie tickets for every 10 items that we bought that where included in the sale. We did not have to go through the line in separate transactions.


-A tip on the tickets: You can purchase the tickets in advance not just for the day of. Once you choose a theater you can then select the day on the drop down menu.

Free Movie Tickets

I am so excited about this deal! So here is the scoop: Between July 9th through July 15th, Buy 10 participating General Mills items, get a code on your receipt for 2 Free movie tickets on Fandango for any NEWLY RELEASED movies of your choice! If are already planning on going to a movie this is an awesome deal!

Click here for the Albertson's shopping list with participating items.

I've had questions about how this list appears. If you were to take in account that the movie tickets cost you either $7 for an adult or $5 for a child (this is general assumption it could be more or less but to make things easy I will stick with these amounts), you are getting 2 free which is either a $14 value or a $10 value. The list shows the deals calculated as if you where getting a ticket for $7 or $5 a piece. Like this:


***** Bisquick Baking Mix, 20 oz 1.49 N/A 1.49
$7/ticket, cost is .09 ea
$5/ticket, cost is .49 ea

***** Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad, 1.49 Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad Mixes,

1.24 4.6 - 7.75 oz any flavor .50/2 (Expires7/12/08) SS1-5/18 and SS-6/29

$7/ticket, cost is -.16 ea

$5/ticket, cost is .24 ea

Now lets break down the first item (remember you can mix and match you just have to buy 10 total participating items) which is Bisquick Baking Mix, 20 oz on sale for $1.49. I buy 10 (just to make it easy to explain here) and pay $14.90, at the register I get a code for 2 movie tickets, I am going on a date with my man, I would typically pay $14 for the two of us right? Well, if I take the $14 movie ticket value and subtract it from the $14.90 (plus tax I guess we better mention that) then I would have gotten the Bisquick for .90 or .09 cents a box.

Now lets say you have a coupon for one of the items on the sale. Lets look at the Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad, 4.6 - 7.75 oz on sale for $1.49, with coupon costs $1.24, I buy 10 for a total of $12.40, subtract my ticket value at $14, I got the salad for -$1.60! I made .16 cents a box. Cool huh?

Here are some important things to consider:

1. Movie tickets are good only through August 31st.
2. Only participating theaters. Check here, Fandango, with your zip code and or city to see if you have a theater in your area.
3. You will have to sign up for a free Fandango account, if you already have one you can use it.
4. If there is not a theater in your area will it be worth your gas and time to travel to the next closest town for a night out? (If I am already going to be in a town that has a theater that is participating I think it would be worth it for me)
5. I am not sure if you can get more than two tickets. (so before you buy 20 boxes of stuff ask at the customer service desk if you can get more than two)

This Week's Freebies June 18-June 25

Maceys and Lee's Market Place(sale ends Saturday, June 21)

*****
POWERade 32 oz. .69 Powerade or Powerade Zero, 20 or 32 oz. bottle .75/1 (10-31-08) SS-6/8 Free


Albertson's (Sale ends Tuesday, June 24)


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2 gallons of any milk (including soy, organic, chocolate)
Varies
Store Promo: buy 2 gallons of milk get up to 5 General mills cereals for 1.19 per box Limit 5 boxes (Curves Whole Grain Fruit Nut or Crunch, Curves Honey Crunch, Cocoa Puffs Combos, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Lucky Charms, Cocoa Puffs, Cheerios, Reeses Puffs, Fruity Cheerios) **A good deal if you already were going to buy milk.
1.19

*****
Shedd's Country Crock margarine 15 oz.
2/3.00
Buy 2, get FREE eggs, up to $2.50. .Shedd’s Spread Country Crock Omega Plus, any .55/1 (8-10-08) RP-5/18, 55/1 printable coupon for Country Crock Omega Plus at this link.
Varies + free item.


*****
Ken's Steak House salad dressing 16 oz. or Lite Accents 7 oz.
2.00
Ken’s Dressing, any 16 oz. or larger $2/1 (6-30-08) SS-5/4, Ken’s Lite Accents Salad Dressing Spray, any 7 oz. $2/1 (6-30-08) SS-5/4
FREE


*****
Orville Redenbacher microwave popcorn, 3 pack
1.50
Store promo: "Buy 2, get 2 Albertsons 2 liters soda instantly".Also use manufacturers coupon: Orville Redenbacher’s Gourmet Popping Corn, any 2-pack or larger, any variety .40/1 (6-30-08) SS1-5/18
2/2.20 + 2 free sodas


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Air Wick Scented Oil refills
2.50
($2.00 after 20% discount) Manufacturers coupon: Buy one Air Wick Scented Oil Refill and get a FREE Air Wick Warmer Unit (6-29-08) SS2-5/18
2.00 + free warmer

Free Stuff!

Almost every week there is a coupon that is the same as or more than the product is on sale at the store. When this happens the item is free, well with the exception of sales tax. I never pass up free stuff even if I don't use that product. If that happens then I donate it to the food pantry or give it to someone else who could use it.

Here are this weeks freebies:

Maceys: (sale ends Saturday night!)

*****
POWERade 32 oz.
.69
Powerade or Powerade Zero, 20 or 32 oz. bottle .75/1 (10-31-08) SS-6/8
Free


Albertsons: (Sale ends Tuesday, June 17th)

*****
Band-Aids 20-60 ct 10/$10 (I saw a huge basket in the Logan store still marked with this price, this was a sale from last week so I don't know how long it will last)

Band-Aid Product, any $1/1 (8-31-08) RP-5/18
FREE

*****
Zone Perfect nutrition bars
1.00
Zone Perfect Nutrition Bars, any single, 5-count box or 8-count Snack Size box $1/1 (6-30-08) SS-3/30
FREE

Smiths: (Sale ends Tuesday, June 17th)

*****
Ken's Dressing, 16 oz
1.50
Ken’s Dressing, any 16 oz. or larger $2/1 (6-30-08) SS-5/4
FREE
*****
Ken's Lite Accents Salad Dressing Spray, 7 oz
1.50
Ken’s Lite Accents Salad Dressing Spray, any 7 oz. $2/1 (6-30-08) SS-5/4
FREE

Finally Time To Shop

I put off shopping last week until the very last moment. I took the kids and really it wasn't worth the wait. Here are a few deals I got. I really can't wait for tomorrow. I hope Albertsons will re-stock the GM cereals. I've been waiting for almost a month to redeem one of my rain checks. I really haven't had to wait as long on other things just the GM cereals. I may have to drive to Brigham City.

At Macey's:

4 Juicy Juice 8ct-$1 each w/coupon

6 lbs WF sweet cream butter 3/$5

Cameo Apples .99/lb

Banana .69/lb

Cauliflower .79/lb

Garlic 3/$1

Red Seedless Grapes $1.29/lb

4 Solo Heavy Duty Paper Plate 44 ct .29 each with coupon and Rain Check

Total $ 25.58

Saved $12

At Smith's

8 Powerade @ .50 each

2 Smuckers Ice Cream topping @ $2.79 each

5 Mt. Dairy Ice cream 56 oz @ $1 each

4 Go-Gurts @1.29 Each with coupon (I freeze these and the kids love them)

1 Gallon Skim milk $2

Total $19.01

Saved $15.67

The Ice Cream is my great buy for the week. Mainly because of the fact that Russ is having an Ice Cream Party for his soccer team and I was able to get it for so cheap right when I wanted it! Yee Haw!

Favorite Purchase This Week

Here is my favorite deal this week. Thanks to Albertsons we have Sunday dinner all planned plus some.

2 Flavored pork loins- B1G1 $9.99

8 boxes Pepperigde Farm Naturals crackers-Get 2 free with every $5 spent on meat

1 2 liter Coke Product- $1.50

1 bag of salad or coleslaw- $1.74

1 Country Crock Side Dish- $3.99

In Store coupon- $6 off

Total $11.47 with Tax