Menu Plan Monday - Week of 2/1/10

I'm going to try making homemade pizza this week. It sure sounds easy, but I've never had any luck when yeast is involved. Maybe if I keep practicing, I'll conquer my yeast issue.

Monday: General Tso's Chicken with rice, steamed broccoli, pineapple, egg rolls

Tuesday: BBQ chicken sandwiches, fresh veggies with dip, chips, apple sliced

Wednesday: Biscuits & Sausage Gravy, orange juice

Thursday: Pepperoni Pizza, apple slices

Friday: Fish, long grain & wild rice, green salad

Saturday: Date night - out for dinner

Sunday: Pork chops, baked potatoes, veggie, fruit

If you would like more meal planning ideas, visit Menu Plan Monday at orgjunkie.com

Walgreens Preview for Week of 2/7/10

There's a great deal on John Frieda Hair Care products next week. Print your coupons now before they are gone, or maybe, print today and print again tomorrow - if they reset at the first of the month.

Check out a scan of the upcoming ad HERE. Thanks, I Heart Wags!

Week of 2/7/10

Select Johns Frieda Hair Care - 3/$15
Root Awakening, Luxurious Volume and Frizz-Ease pictured in ad
Receive $5 Register Reward when you buy 3
$2.50 off Luxurious Volume - HERE
$5 off 2 Root Awakening - HERE

Deal Idea
Purchase (2) Root Awakening $10
Purchase (1) Luxurious Volume $5
use Root Awakening coupon -$5.00
use Luxurious Volume coupon -$2.50
= $7.50 out of pocket
Receive $5 Register Reward
Final cost: $2.50 or .83 each!

Thanks, My Frugal Adventures!

$1 Printable Coupon for Thai Kitchen Products

Here is a coupon I've never seen before!

$1 off any (1) Thai Kitchen product available at coupons.com.
For zip code 44301

Coupons on coupons.com reset at the first of the month. Print any coupons you want today and you probably will be able to print them again tomorrow.

Thanks, Cindy at Living Rich with Coupons!

CVS Deals - Week of 1/31/10

Prices good January 31 - February 6, 2010

St Louis Locations - Now Open!
South City - Gravois and Hampton
South County - Lindbergh and Lemay Ferry
Olivette - Olive just west of I-170
West County - Manchester & Kiefer


Thanks to Cindy at Living Rich with Coupons for this week's match-ups.


:: 3 Day Sale - Sunday through Tuesday Only ::

M&M's, 9.9-12.6 oz. - $2.50
$1 off 2 - 1/10/10 RP
Final price: $2 each when you buy 2

Gold Emblem Natural Spring Water, 24 pack - $2.99

B1G1 Boxed Valentine Cards - $2.99


:: Free this Week ::

Dove Mens+Care Body and Face Wash - $5.49
$1.25 - 1/31/10 RP
Get a $5.49 ECB (limit 2 offers)
Final cost: $1.25 Money-Maker after coupon and ECB


:: Cheap this Week ::

Colgate MaxFresh - $2.99
.50 - 1/31/10 SS
Get a $2.00 ECB (limit 1 offer)
Final cost: .49 each after coupon & ECB


:: Unilever Deal ::
Spend $10 get $3 ECB when you buy any of the Unilever product below (limit 1 offer)

B1G1 Helmann's Mayonnaise
.50 - 1/31/10 SS
or .75 - HERE

Skippy Peanut Butter - 3/$5
.60 - 1/31/10 SS

Ragu - 3/$5
$1.25 off 3 - 1/31/10 SS

Lipton Tea Bags, 20 - 100 ct. - 2/$5
.60 - 1/31/10 SS

Deal Idea
purchase (6) Skippy $10.00
use (6) .60 coupons -$3.60
= $6.40 out of pocket
get $3 ECB
Final cost: $3.40 or .57 each

Check out more deals HERE. Thanks, Cindy!

Walgreens $5 Scenario - Week of 1/31/10

For the new Walgreens shopper, rolling Register Rewards can seem confusing and intimidating, but if you take the plunge and become a Walgreens shopper you can bring home a ton of merchandise for very little money.

Take a look at this week's deals for where to find the coupons.

Transaction #1
purchase (1) Bayer Contour Blood Glucose Monitor $14.99
use (1) Bayer Glucose Monitor coupon -$14.99
= $0 out of pocket and receive $10 Register Reward from Bayer

Transaction #2
purchase (1) 30 pack of Joint Juice $10.00
purchase (1) Valentine tumbler .39 (need as filler)
use in-ad coupon for Valentine tumbler -.22
use Register Reward from Bayer -$10
= $0.17 + tax out of pocket and receive $10 Register Reward from Joint Juice

Transaction #3
purchase (1) Scalpicin Medicated Wipes $5.99
purchase (2) Advil $8.98
purchase (1) Valentine tumbler .39
use (1) Scalpicin coupon -$1.00
use (2) Advil coupons -$4.00
use in-ad coupon for Valentine tumbler -.22
use Register Reward from Joint Juice -$10.00
= $0.14 out of pocket and receive $6 Register Reward from Combe (Scalpicin) and $5 Register Reward from Wyeth (Advil).

Transaction #4
purchase (1) Blink Tears $7.99
purchase (1) Vitamin Schtick Lip Care $1.99
purchase (1) Zicam Cold Sore Swabs $10.00
purchase (1) Valentine tumbler .39
use Blink Tears coupon -$2.00
use Zicam coupon -$3.00
use in-ad coupon for Valentine tumbler -.22
use Register Reward from Combe -$6
use Register Reward from Wyeth -$5
= $4.15 + tax out of pocket and receive $8 Register Reward from Abbott (Blink Tears), $2 Register Reward from Glaceau (Vitamin Schtick) and $7 Register Reward from Zicam

Items purchased
1 Blood Glucose Monitor
1 20 pack of Joint Juice
1 pack of medicated wipes
2 boxes of pain relief
1 bottle of eye drops
1 tube of lip care
1 package of cold sore swabs
3 Valentine tumblers

Total retail price before sales, coupon and rolling Register Rewards: $141.59
Total Out of Pocket: $4.46 + tax (a 97% savings) and $17 in Register Rewards to start next week!

Walgreens Deals - Week of 1/31/10

Sale prices good January 31 - February 6

It's a great week for FREE at Walgreens: 3 money-makers and 5 free items.

This is the last week to take advantage of the Countdown to the Super Bowl Deal. Not all the participating products are listed in the ad. Make sure you check the in store advertising for all the products that will trigger the Register Reward.

Remember, you can roll Register Rewards. Take a look at Using Register Rewards.

I highlight only the best deals. Take a look at Walgreens' full ad here -as of Sunday. Or a scan of the ad at I Heart Wags.


:: Free this Week ::

Bayer Contour Blood Glucose Monitor - $14.99
up to $30 off Bayer Monitor - 10/25/09 RP
Receive $10 Register Reward (Bayer)
Final cost : $10 Money-maker after coupon and Register Reward
** $20 off test strips when you buy a monitor - 1/31/10 RP

Blink Tears - $7.99
$2 - 1/31/10 RP
or $1.50 - HERE
Receive $8 Register Reward (Abbott)
Final cost: $2 to $1.50 Money-Maker after coupon and Register Reward

Scalpicin Medicated Wipes - $5.99
$1 - HERE
Receive $6 Register Reward (Combe Inc.)
Final cost: $1 Money-Maker after coupon & Register Reward

Accu-Chek Aviva Glucose Monitor - $14.99
$10 - 11/8/09 SS
and use $5 Walgreens coupon in Diabetes & You Coupon Book (Hurry! expires 1/31)
Receive $5 Register Reward (Thanks, Natalie!)
Final price: $5 Money-Maker FREE after coupon & Register Reward
Maker sure you have an other item to cover the $0.01 overage.

Advil - $4.49 (buy 2)
40 or 50 ct. - 20 ct. PM
$2 off Advil 40 ct - 1/31/10 RP and 11/15/09 (use 2)
or $2 off Advil PM - HERE
Receive $5 Register Reward when you buy 2 (Wyeth)
Final cost: FREE after coupons & Register Reward

Vitamin Schtick Lip Care - $1.99
Receive $2 Register Reward (Glaceau)
Final cost: FREE after Register Reward

Zicam Cold Sore Swabs, 10 ct. - $10
$3 coupon on package
Receive $7 Register Reward (Zicam)
Final cost: FREE after coupon & Register Reward

Joint Juice, 30 pack - $10
Receive $10 Register Reward (Joint Juice)
Final cost: FREE after Register Reward


:: Cheap this Week ::

Vicks Products - $5
20 ct. NyQuil or DayQuil or liquid 10 oz.
5 or 6 pack VapoPads
Formula 44, 6 oz.
VapoSyrup, 10 oz.
Buy $20 or more, receive $10 in Register Rewards or buy $15 receive $5 in Register Rewards (P&G)
$2 off Vicks NyQuil or DayQuil - 1/17/10 P&G
$1 off Vicsk product except NyQuil or DayQuil - 1/17/10 P&G

Deal Idea
Buy (4) DayQuil or NyQuil @ $5 = $20
use (4) $2 coupon - $8
Receive Register Reward -$10
Final cost: .40 each after coupons and Register Reward

Keebler Crackers or Cheez-its - 2/$5
$1 off Club Crackers - 1/31/10 Parade Magazine (use 2)
or $1 off 2 Keebler Crackers or Cheez-its - 12/13/09 RP
Receive $2 Register Reward when you buy 2 (Kellogg's)
Final cost: $0.50 to $1 after coupon & Register Reward

Soft & Beautiful Relaxer Kit or Texturizer - $4.99
Receive $4 Register Reward (Alberto-Culver)
Final cost: .99 each after Register Reward

Starbucks Ice Cream - 2/$5
$1 - HERE (use 2)
Final price: $1.50 each when you buy 2


:: Countdown to the Super Bowl Register Reward ::
Spend $20 on these PepsiCo Products and get $10 in Register Rewards!

Snacks - $2
Doritos
Tostitos Chips, Dip or Salsa
Lay's Chips

12 pack Pepsi Products - 5/$15
2-Liter Pepsi Products - 4/$5

coupons available:
.55 off when you buy both Tostitos Chips & Dip - 1/17/10 SS
$1 off Tostitos Dip wyb Tostitos Chips - coupon in brochure with Coors Rebate
.55 off 2 Pepsi Max 2-Liters - coupon in brochure with Coors Rebate
$1 off 2 Pepsi 12-packs or 2 liter bottles - coupon in the Rhythm of Your Soul Coupon Booklet
$1 off 4 Pepsi 2-Liters - Hang tag found on some Pepsi 2 Liters at Walgreens
FREE Dip when you purchase 2 Tostitos Chips - Tear pad coupon found at some Walgreens

Don't forget about the $10 Coors Rebate when you buy $30 of Tostitos products, Pepsi or other participating products.


:: Filler Ideas ::

Valentine's Tumbler - .17 with in-ad coupon
Royal Gelatin - .20 with in-ad coupon
Russell Stover Valentine Candy - .29
Walgreens Bar Soap - .33 with in-ad coupon
Valentine Mini Sticker Book or Temporary Tattoos - .33 with in-ad coupon
Necco Sweethearts - .33 with in-ad coupon
Nestle Candy Bars - .49 with in-ad coupon

Coupon Preview 1/31/10

Sunday's St Louis Post-Dispatch has TWO coupon inserts - a SmartSource and a Redplum and a $1 off (1) Keebler Club Cracker coupon in Parade Magazine.

There are quite a few coupon in Redplum that match up with the Unilever deal (save $7 instantly when you purchase $20) good through Monday at Dierbergs.

Some of my favorite coupons this week:

• FREE single roll or Marcal Small Steps or $1 off
• B1G1 Purina Beggin' Strips
• $2 off Marcal Small Steps Bath Tissue
• $2 off Degree Clinical Protection
• $2 off Dove Clinical Protection
• $2 off Blink Tears
• $2 off Advil
• $1.75 off Dove Men+Care Body and Face Bar, 4 pack
• $1.50 off Dove Hair Care Product
• $1.50 off Dove Cream Oil Body Lotion or Hand Cream
• $1.25 off Dove Men+Care Body Wash or Scrubber
• $1.25 off Dove Body Wash
• $1.25 off 3 Ragu
• $1 off Wholly Guacamole or Salsa
• $1 off Wish-Bone Salad Spritzers
• $1 off Dove Deodorant or Body Mist
• $1 off Reynolds Slow Cooker Liners
• $1 off Edy's product
• $1 off Purina Cat Chow 3 lb. or larger
• .60 off Skippy Peanut Butter
• .40 off Sargento Shredded Cheese

Remember: You want multiple coupons to use when a product is at a rock bottom price. When it's a good coupon insert week, I purchase 4 or 5 papers and sometimes acquire more. At first, I thought it was crazy to spend money to save money. But I've always saved much more than my $1 investment.

DEAL$, Dollar Tree and Sam's Club sell the Sunday Post-Dispatch for $1. The early edition is published on Saturday and it includes all the coupon inserts. And they usually still have Sunday papers left on Monday. Find the Deal$ , Dollar Tree or Sam's Club closest to you.

Donations for Haiti

Check out CJ's website Nuts4gb.

She is involved with collecting health and hygiene-related items in the Kirkwood/Webster Groves area for victims of the Haiti earthquake. She has listed items needed and collection locations.

I'm a getting bag of toothpaste and toothbrushes together and heading back to Schnucks to see if I can get some gallon Ziplocs to donate. If you have extras of the items listed and are close to Kirkwood/Webster Groves, please consider making a donation to this great cause.

Thanks, CJ for getting involved with such a great project!

Saved 77% this Week

At first look, it didn't seem like the deals were that great this week, but I sure found a way to spend my budget and pick up some fantastic deals along the way. Anytime I have a freezer full of Breyer's Ice Cream, I'm happy.

Dierbergs

I loved the Unilever deal (spend $20, save $7 instantly). There might have been a better deal than Breyer's, but I couldn't look past the ice cream to find them. And, Kahiki bagged chicken is a new family favorite, especially at $1.99 per bag after coupon.

Before coupons & sales: $96.18
Total spent: $27.21
Total saved: $68.97 for 72%

Shop 'n Save

I don't shop at Shop 'n Save unless they offer $10 off $50 Thursday, but I had a Catalina coupon to spend. It was hard to have to spend it without $10 off $50 or another Catalina deal to purchase.

Before sales & coupons: $6.86
Total spent: $0.26
Total saved: $6.60 for 96%

Schnucks

I hadn't planned on a Schnucks trip this week, but then I heard about the Ziploc deal. $4 in Catalinas to start next week!

Before sales & coupons: $12.48
Total spent: $2.94
Total saved: $9.54 for 76%

CVS & Walgreens

The soap and soup is from CVS, the rest of the picture is from Walgreens. The new CVS's have some kinks to work out, but I love the way they treat customers. When the cashier didn't scan my Green Bag Tag, the manager told her to refund me $1. This manager understands the value of customer service, besides he was way too busy to dink with such a small problem.

CVS
Before sales & coupons: $7.65
Total spent: $0.60
Total saved: $7.05 for 92%

Walgreens
Before sales, coupon: $36.23
Total spent: $1.12
Total saved: $35.11 for 97%

Aldi

Comparable Schnucks price: $33.61
Total spent: $11.89
Total saved: $21.72 for 65%

Weekly Totals
Before sales & coupons: $193.01
Total spent: $44.02
Total saved: $148.99 for 77%

Year to Date Totals
Spent: $150.53 ($38 average)
Saved: $523.12 ($131 average)

Splurge Funds: $49.47

For those who don't read my blog on a regular basis, my splurge funds are the difference between what I've actually spent and my $50 budget. They are for those items I never find on sale or that I don't have coupons for.

Schnucks - Money Maker when you buy Ziploc

Ziploc Bags Trifecta at Schnucks - sale, coupon and Catalina.

Edit: This deal is still good the week of 1/31/10.

Ziploc E-Z Zipper bags - $1.49 (Hurry! price good through 1/31/10)
$1 coupon with the display
Receive $2 Catalina coupon for you next purchase when you buy 3
Final cost: .53 money-maker when you buy 3

Ziploc is one of the qualifying products for the $5 SC Johnson Rebate. If you haven't already submitted your three rebate requests, it makes this a big money-maker!

Look for a shipper display (free standing pop-up cardboard display) of Ziploc bags. The $1 off 1 Ziploc coupon is with the display.

Note: I visited two Schnucks - one had the display and the other didn't. The coupons are going fast, so you might want to take the Ziploc coupons from the 1/10/10 Smart Source insert with you.

Thanks, Florrisant Shopper!

Calendar of FREE and CHEAP in St Louis

If you know of any free or cheap activities, email me or leave a comment and I will include them on Calendar of FREE.




Ongoing:

• Heluva Good! - Become a fan on facebook and get coupon for free product
• Boston Market - Kids Eat Free on Saturday or Sunday, through 1/31/10
• St Louis Zoo - Children's Zoo, Conservation Carousel Free 9-10 a.m.

January:

• Saturday 30th - Wehrenberg Theatres: Free family movie
  

February:

• Monday 1st - Denny's: Register for rewards program and get free burger & fries
• Monday 1st - Dickey's BBQ Pit - $1 Pulled Pork Sandwiches



• Saturday 6th - Kids Art Start: Story Surprises
• Saturday 6th - Home Depot Kid's Workshop: Build a #20 Car Display
• Saturday 6th - Wehrenberg Theatres: Free family movie
• Monday 8th - Dickey's BBQ Pit - $1 Pulled Pork Sandwiches
• Tuesday 9th - Denny's: Free Grand Slam Breakfast



• Saturday 13th - Lowes Build & Grow Clinic : Build a Jewelry Organizer
• Saturday 13th - Wehrenberg Theatres: Free family movie
• Monday 15th - Dickey's BBQ Pit - $1 Pulled Pork Sandwiches
• Friday 19th - The Magic House: Free family night



• Saturday 20th -Wehrenberg Theatres: Free family movie
• Monday 22nd - Dickey's BBQ Pit - $1 Pulled Pork Sandwiches
• Saturday 27th - Lowes Build & Grow Clinic: Build a Lowebot
• Saturday 27th - Wehrenberg Theatres: Free family movie
  
  For more free activities around St Louis check out St Louis Cents.

FREE Burger & Fries at Denny's

From February 1st through 14th, the first 500,000 people who sign up with Denny's Rewards program online will receive a FREE burger & fries available March 1st through March 7th, 2010.

See press release HERE

I'll post a reminder on Monday, February 1st with the link to the rewards program registrations.

FREE Grand Slam at Denny's

Once again this year, Denny's is advertising during the Super Bowl and will announce a FREE Grand Slam offer.

Tuesday, February 9th from 6 a.m. through 2 p.m. head to a participating Denny's to get your FREE Grand Slam. See press release HERE.

My husband and boys enjoyed their FREE Grand Slams last year (I stayed in bed). They were at Denny's by 6 a.m. and told me it was crazy busy. I know my youngest got to school on time. I'm not so sure about my high schooler and his friends.

Coupon for FREE Heluva Good! Product

Edit: Offer no longer available.

Boy, am I excited about this deal. Heluva Good! is my families favorite dip - it is Heluva Good!

Become a Fan of Heluva Good! on facebook and register to receive a coupon for a FREE product.

Thanks, Free Stuff Times!

FREE $5 eGift Card from Babies R Us

Today 1/29/10 only! Become a fan of Babies are us on Facebook and receive a $5 eGift Card.

Hurry! Quantities are limited. Limited one per guest. eGift Card valid in-store or online on you next purchase. eGift Crd expires 2/20/10.

Thanks, Megan at Megan's Baby Madness!

Printable Coupons on Save A Lot's Web Page

Check out the printable coupon on Save A Lot's web page. Some of the coupons are for use exclusively at Save A Lot, but others can be used at any store.

Manufacturer coupons good to use at any store:
B2G1 Starkist 5 oz. Solid White Tuna
.50 off Fleischmann's Olive Oil
.50 off Swiss Miss Sugar Free Pudding
.50 off 2 Hunt's Pasta Sauce
.50 off 3 Snack Pack Sugar Free of Fat Free Pudding
$1 off 3 Healthy Choice Microwaveable Bowls
$1 off 4 Healthy Choice Canned Soups
$1.25 off 2 healthy Choice Cafe Steamers
$1.25 off 2 Healthy Choice Complete Meals
$1.50 off 3 Healthy Choice Fresh Mixers
$2 off 2 Orville Redenbacher's 100 Calorie Smart Pop!

Coupons for use exclusively at Save A Lot:
B1G1 Portman's Salad Dressing
.30 off Ginger Evan's Brown or Powdered Sugar
.40 off So-Cheeezy Shells and Cheddar
.50 off Home Churned Butter
.50 off Ginger Evan's All-Purpose Flour
.50 off 2 Coburn Farms Evaporated Milk
.50 off 4 Wylwood canned vegetables
.50 off 4 Caskey's Cream Soups
.60 off Ginger Evans Self-Rising Flour
.60 off 2 Coburn Farms Cream Cheese
.75 off 4 Caskey's Chicken Broth, 14 oz.
$1 off Westcott Vegetable Oil, 48 oz.
$1 off McDaniel's Coffee, 34.5 oz. can
$1 off Mrs. Smith Assorted Pies
$1 off 2 Country Crossings or Coburn Farms Shredded Cheese, 12 oz.

I haven't been a Save A Lot shopper, but with these coupon, I'm going to check them out.

Thanks, Kelly!

Wehrenberg Theatres - FREE Family Winter Series

Wehrenberg is kicking off their 2010 FREE Family Winter Series this weekend.

Saturdays, January 30th through March 6th, see a FREE family movie at a Wehrenberg Theatres. Showtime for the FREE movie is 10:00 AM.

Movie selections include: Mall Cop, Monsters vs. Aliens, Ice Age, Aliens in the Attic, Kit Kittredge, and Shorts.

See details of which movie is showing and theatre locations HERE.

Thanks, Jina at The Frugal Mind!

Best Buys - Week of 1/24/10

My "best buys" are: items for $1 or less, meat for $2 or less a pound, and a few other items that are at rock bottom prices. When I keep my shopping list to these items, I can bring home a ton of groceries for very little money.

I'm only include the "big stores" in this post. See Other Grocery Stores in St Louis for best buys at the smaller stores.

Click on the store name to see the coupon match ups and other great deals.

Aldi
Garden Salad, 12 oz - .39
Bananas - .39 lb.
Green Peppers, 4 ct. - .59
Apples, 3 lb. bag - .99
Naval Oranges, 4 lb. bag - .99
Fresh Pineapple - .99
Butter - $1.39
Skim Milk, 1 gallon - $2.28
2% Milk, 1 gallon - $2.48
Whole Milk, 1 gallon - $2.65

CVS
Ivory Soap, 3 pack - FREE
Crest Toothpaste - .24
Dove Deodorant - .50

Dierbergs
Dannon Yogurt Cups - .40
Bagel Bites - .50
Marcal Small Steps Paper Towel, 2 ct. - .50
Ortega Refried Beans - .62
Hormel Chili Master - .75
Campbell's Chuky Soup - .97
Hormel Chili with Beans - .98
Breyer's Ice Cream - $1.52
Hormel Pepperoni - $1.80
Kahiki Chicken - $1.99


Schnucks
Durkee Grill Creations Marinade Mix - FREE
Purina Friskies Party Mix Cat Treats - .25
Birdseye Steamfresh Vegetables - .30
Dannon Yogurt Cups - .40
French's Worcestershire Sauce - .49
Durkee Salad Topping or Grinder Spices - .50
Gatorade G2 - .50
Texas Toast Croutons - .50
Quaker Oats Quick or Old Fashioned Oats - .50
Kraft Original Mac & Cheese - .53
Chicken Leg Quarters - .59 lb.
Ortega Diced Green Chilies - .63
Progresso Vegetable Classics - .75
Honeysuckle Turkey - .79 lb.
Totino's Party Pizza - .83
Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers with Sauce - .87
Chef Boyardee Microwaveable cups - .87
Whole Pork Butt, sliced into steaks - .99 lb.
Quaker Instant Oatmeal - $1
Bunny Soft-Twist White Bread - $1
Purina Beggin' Strips Dog Treats - $1
Iceberg Lettuce - $1 head
Pompeian Red Wine Vinegar - $1
Center Cut Pork Steaks - $1.49 lb.
Kraft Chunk Cheese, 8 oz. - $1.50

Shop 'n Save
S&W Beans - .33
Prairie Farms Cottage Cheese - .65
Aunt Jemima Great Starts - .65
Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs - .77 lb.
Iceberg Lettuce - .88
Quaker Quick Oats or Regular Oats - $1
Quaker Instant Oatmeal - $1
Pork Sirloin Chops - $1.97 lb.
Fuji Apples, 5 lb. bag - $3.48

Target
Johnson's Baby Lotion - FREE (trial/travel size)
Johnson & Johnson First Aid Kit - FREE (trial/travel size)
Band-Aids, Hello Kitty, 8 -10 ct. - FREE (trial/travel size)
Tide - FREE (trial/travel size)
All Small & Mighty - FREE (trial/travel size)
ReNu Solution - FREE (trial/travel size)
Buddies Bar Soap - FREE
Purina Friskies Party Mix - FREE
Purnia Whisker Lickin's Cat Treats - FREE
Rolaids - .32
Gatorade G2 - .49
Maruchan Yakisoba - .49
Joint Juice - .50
Tidy Cat Litter - .77
Juicy Juice Brain Development - .89

Walgreens
Bic Hybrid or Flex 4 Razors - FREE
Sure for Men - FREE
Pert Plus for Men - FREE
Reach Prevent Toothbrush - .10
Chex Mix - .49
Pert Plus - .50
Sure Deodorant - .50
Coffee-mate - .50
Stayfree Maxi Pads - .99
Carefree Liners - .99

Other Grocery Stores in St Louis

Here is what I see as the best "cherry picking" items at the other grocery stores in town. I don't include all the match-ups, but only items you might want to pick up, if one of these stores is convenient to your location.

If you see items I missed, or if you know of great deals at stores I haven't listed, please leave the information in the comments section.

Click on the store name for more information - location, hours, current ad.


Sappington Farmers' Market - 8400 Watson Road
Prices good through - Tuesday 2/2/10

Post-Dispatch Coupon - $10 off $5o purchase coupon good for Every Thursday

Post-Dispatch Coupon - Braeburn Apples, 3 lb. bag - $1 (Good Tuesday 2/2/10 only)

Red or Yellow Bell Peppers - .50 each
Vine Ripe Tomatoes - .99 lb.
Roma Tomatoes - .99 lb.
Broccoli Crowns - .99 lb.
Russet Potatoes, 10 lb. bag - $1.99

Ground Chuck, 80% lean - $2 lb.


Johnny's Market - 11555 Gravois & Sappington
Prices good through - Wednesday 2/3/10

$1 off any Deli purchase of $4 or more - printable coupon (expires 2/28)
(limit one per person, per day)

Rice a Roni - .99
$1 off 3 - 1/3/10 RP
Final price: .66 each when you buy 3

Fresh Pork Rib Tips - .59 lb.
St Louis Style Spare Ribs - $1.99 lb.
Frozen Tenderbird Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast, 3 lb. bag - $3.99

Baby Peeled Carrots, 1 lb. bag - .99
Broccoli - .99 lb.
Texas Ruby Red Grapefruit, 5 lb. bag - $2.79


IGA-Mid Towne - 317 Hawthorne Ave, Saint Charles
Prices good through - Monday 2/1/10

Bunny Whole Wheat White Bread - $1
.25 - 10/11/09 RP
Final price: .75 each

Bunny Soft-Twist Bread - $1
.25 - 10/11/09 RP
Final price: .75 each

Sliced Slab Bacon, 5 lb. or more - $1.69 lb.
Ground Chuck, 5 lb. or more - $1.99 lb.

IGA Shredded or Chuck Cheese, 8 oz. - $1.67
IGA American Cheese Singles, 12 oz. - $1.50

Fresh Bakery Italian Pane Rolls, 2 ct. - .99
Fresh Bakery Italian Bread - $1.49

California Naval Oranges - 5/$1
Texas Fancy Red Grapefruit - 3/$1


Food for Less - 1200 New Sugar Creek Road At Hwy 30, Fenton
Prices good through - Monday 2/1/10

In ad Coupon $10 off $50 purchase - Thursday 2/1/10

Nabisco Premium Saltines - $1.97
$1 off any Nabisco Cracker - 1/24/10 SS
Final price: .97 each

Pepperoni Freschetta Pizzamore Pizza - $2.50
$1 - 11/15/09 SS
Final price: $1.50 each

Pork Butt Roast - $1.17 lb. (limit 3)
Center Cut Pork Steaks, family pack - $1.47 lb.
Fresh Ground Chuck, 10 lb. average - $1.87 lb. (limit 2)
Boneless Chuck Roast - $2.17 lb. (limit 3)

Fresh Bakery Crusty Farmer's Bread - $1.09

Anjou Pears - .78 lb.
Sweet Yellow Onions, 3 lb. bag - $1.38


Market Place - 1000 Columbia Centre, Columbia, IL
Prices good through - Sunday 1/31/10

Whole Frying Chicken - .69 lb.
73% Lean Ground Beef, value pack - $1.99 lb.
Catfish Fillets, value pack - $3.49 lb.

Dierbergs Deals: 1/26/10 - 2/1/10

Once again, Dierbergs is offering the Meat and Seafood Pick 5 Sale - Pick 5 meat or seafood specially marked packages for $19.95.

Some of the packages are good deals and some not so much. Yesterday, when I was at Dierbergs, I saw a package of stew meat regularly priced less than $4. The Chicken products are usually the best savings.

Remember:
1. Dierbergs doubles coupons .40 or less.
2. Limits 15 total coupons doubled.
3. Limits 3 identical coupons.
4. On a 10/$10 sale you get the sale price on just one item.

I highlight only the best deals. Take a look at Dierbergs' full ad here.


:: WEB-ONLY COUPON for "Fresh this Week" subscribers ::
Check you email, or start your subscription HERE.

Breyer's Ice Cream - $1.69 with e-mail coupon and $10 minimum purchase


:: Coupon Match-Ups ::

Bagel Bites -$1.50
$1 - HERE
Final price: .50 each

Marcal Small Steps Paper Towel, 2 roll - $2.50
unadvertised deal
$2 - 12/13/09 SS (Hurry! expires 1/31)
Final price: .50 each

Dannon Yogurt Cups - .50
.60 off 6 - 1/3/10 SS
Final price: .40 each when you buy 6

Ortega Refried Beans - .99
advertised in EXTRA ad.
.75 off 2 - 1/24/10 SS
Final price: .62 each when you buy 2

Hormel Chili Master - $1.25
.50 - 1/24/10 SS
Final price: .75 each

Campbell's Chunky Soup - $1.47
$1.50 off 3 - HERE
Final price: .97 each when you buy 3

Hormel Chili with beans - $1.25
.55 off 2 - 1/24/10 SS
Final price: .98 each when you buy 2

Bunny Soft-Twist Bread - $1.59
.25 - 10/11/09 RP (doubled)
Final price: $1.09 each

Ortega Salsa - $2
.75 off 2 - 1/24/10 SS
Final price: $1.63 each when you buy 2

Sister Schubert's Rolls - $2.50
.75 - 11/15/09 SS
Final price: $1.75 each

Hormel Pillow Pack Sliced Pepperoni, 6-8 0z. - $2.50
advertised in EXTRA ad.
.35 - 1/24/10 SS (doubled)
Final price: $1.80 each

Kahiki Chicken, family size bag - $3.99
unadvertised deal
$2 - 11/15/09 SS
Final price: $1.99 each


:: Unilever Deal ::
Save $7 instantly when you spend $10 $20 in participating products in a single transactions.

This deal is advertised in the EXTRA ad. Make sure you pick one up at the store to check sizes of the participating products

Lipton Soup or Dip Mix, $1.19
.75 off 2 - 11/15/09 RP
Final price: $1.63 each

Shedd's Spread Country Crock Spread, 45 oz. - $3
.40 - 12/6/09 RP (doubled)
Final price: $2.20 each

Hellmann's Mayonnaise, 30 oz. - $3.49
.75 - HERE
or .50 11/15/09 RP
Final price: $2.74 to $2.99 each

Bertolli Frozen Dinners - $5.99
$1 - 12/6/09 RP
Final price: $5.99 each

Ragu - $1.86
Skippy Peanut Butter, 15-16.3 oz. - $1.99
Wishbone Salad Dressing, 16 oz. bottles or 7 oz. Spritzer -$2
Breyer's Ice Cream - $2.50
Klondike Bars - $2.50
Lipton Tea Bags , 100 ct. - $2.99
Dove Men+Care Body & Face Wash, 12 oz. or larger

Deal idea
purchase (8) Breyer's Ice Creams @ $2.50 = $20
instant savings -$7
use Dierbergs web-only coupon -.81
= $12.19 out of pocket or $1.52 each
There's probably a better deal with the $7 instant savings, but Breyer's is my favorite. Now, to find freezer space.

Schnucks Deals: 1/25/10 - 1/31/10

Remember:
1. Schnucks doubles coupons .40 and less in the St. Louis area.
2. Limit of 15 coupons doubled.
3. Ask for a rain check if they are out of a sale item.
4. On a B1G1 sales you have to buy two to get the deal.
5. Items on a 10/$10 sale ring up $1 each. You don't have to buy 10.

I only highlight the best deals. Take a look at Schnucks full ad here.

:: Coupon Match-Ups ::

Durkee Grill Creations Marinade Mix - .50
$1 off 2 Durkee Seasonings - 12/13/09 SS
Final price: FREE

Purina Friskies Party Mix Cat Treats - $1.25
$2 off 2 - 11/15/09 SS
Final price: .25 each when you buy 2

Birdseye Steamfresh Vegetables - $1
.35 - 1/10/10 SS (doubled)
Final price: .30 each

Dannon Yogurt Cups - .50
.60 off 6 - 1/3/10 SS
Final price: .40 each when you buy 6

French's Worcestershire Sauce - .99
Unadvertised deal good through 2/7.
.50 - 1/24/10 SS
Final price: .49 each

Durkee Salad Topping or Grinder Spices - $1
$1 off 2 - 12/13/09 SS
Final price: .50 each

Gatorade G2 - $1
.50 - 1/10/10 RP
Final price: .50 each

Texas Toast Croutons - $1
.50 - 11/8/09 SS
Final price: .50 each

Kraft Original Mac & Cheese - .70
B3G1 - 12/13/09 SS
Final price: .53 each when you buy 4

Ortega Diced Green Chilies - $1
.75 off 2 - 1/24/10 SS
Final price: .63 each when you buy 2

Progresso Vegetable Classics - $1
.50 off 2 - 12/6/09 SS and 1/3/10 GM and 1/17/10 SS
or $1 off 4 - 1/17/10 SS
Final price: .75 each

Totino's Party Pizzas - $1
.50 off 3 - 11/15/09 GM
Final price: .83 each when you buy 3

Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers with Sauce - $1.67
.40 - 1/3/10 GM (doubled)
Final price: .87 each

Chef Boyardee Microwaveable Cups - $1.67
.40 - 1/10/10 SS (doubled)
Final price: .87 each

Bunny Soft-Twist White Bread - $1.50
.25 - 10/11/09 RP (doubled)
Final price: $1 each

Purina Beggin' Strips Dog Treats - $2
$4 off 4 - 11/15/09 SS
Final price: $1 each

Zatarain's Rice Mixes - $1.50
$1 off 3 - 1/24/10 RP
Final price: $1.17 each when you buy 3

Ball Park Franks - $2
Regular, Lite or Bun Sized
.55 off Lite - 1/10/10 RP
or .75 off 2 - 1/10/10 RP
Final price: $1.45 to $1.63 each

Kraft Chunk Cheese - $2
$1 off 2 - HERE
or $1 off 2 - 1/24/10 SS
Final price: $1.50 each

Chi - Chi's Salsa - $2
$1 off 2 - 12/6/09 SS
Final price: $1.50 each

Yoplait Frozen Smoothies - $2.50
$1 - HERE and HERE
$1 - 1/3/10 SS
Final price: $1.50 each

Cheez-its - $2.50
$1 off 2 - 12/13/09 RP
Final price: $2 each

Chocolate Cheerios - $2.50
.50 - HERE
Final price: $2 each


:: In-Store Manufacturer Coupon ::
Save $3 when you buy any (5) participating Quaker products. See store for details.

Quaker Oats Quick or Old Fashioned - $1.50
$1 - HERE
or $3 off 5 in-ad coupon
Final price: .50 to .90 each

Quaker Instant Oatmeal - $2
$1 - HERE
or $3 off 5 in-ad coupon
Final price: $1 to $1.40 each

Aunt Jemima Pancake Mix - $2
$1 off 2 - 1/3/10 RP
or $3 off 5 in-ad coupon
Final price: $1.40 to $1.50 each

Quaker Chewy Granola Bars - $2
$1 off 2 - 1/3/10 RP
or $1 off 2 - HERE
or $3 off 5 in-ad coupon
Final price: $1.40 to $1.50 each

Quaker Cereal - $2
Cap'n Cunchy Crunchberries, Cap'n Crunch or Quaker Oatmeal Squares
$3 off 5 in-ad coupon
Final price: $1.40 each

Aunt Jemima Syrup - $2.50
$1 off 2 - 1/3/10 RP
or $3 off 5 in-ad coupon
Final price: $1.90 to $2 each


:: Other Good Deals ::

Fresh Chicken Leg Quarters - .59 lb.
Honeysuckle Turkey - .79 lb.
Whole Pork Butt, sliced into steaks - .99 lb.
Center Cut Pork Steaks - $1.49 lb.

Iceberg Lettuce - $1 head

Pompeian Red Wine Vinegar - $1
Ruffles Potato Chips - $2

Shop 'n Save Deals: 1/25/10 - 1/30/10

NO $10 off $50 this Thursday.

There has been only one $10 off $50 Thursday in January. I was getting a bit concerned that this offer might be on it's way out. But, I looked back at the archives and found that Shop 'n Save only had one $10 off $50 Thursday last January. That's the good news - the bad new is it looks like they only offered $10 off $50 once in February of last year also.

Remember:
1.. Shop 'n Save does not double coupons.
3. Shop 'n Save accepts internet printable coupons up to 50% of the product retail price. (** I've noted coupons that are over 50% of the sale price in the match-ups.) Take a look at Shop 'n Save Internet Printable Coupon Acceptance Policy.

:: 3 Day Sale - Friday, Saturday and Sunday ::
Additional $10 purchase requited to qualify for 3 day sale items. Limit 6 each.

Shop 'n Save Mushrooms, 4 oz. can - .38
Shop 'n Save Ketchup, 24 oz. - .88
Shop 'n Save Ground Coffee, 34.5 oz. can - $4.88

:: Coupon Match-Ups ::

Post Raisin Bran - $2
$2 - HERE **
or $1 off 2 - 1/17/10 SS
Final price: FREE to $1.50 each
** Printable coupon might or might not work since it is over 50% of the sale price.

S&W Beans - .58
.50 off 2 - 11/8/10 RP
Final price: .33 each when you buy 2
Thanks, Maureen!

Prairie Farms Cottage Cheese, 16 oz. - $1
.35 - HERE
Final price: .65 each

Kellogg's Special K Bars - $1.98
$1 off 2 - 1/3/10 RP
Final price: $1.48 each

Keebler Crackers - $2
Townhouse, Club, Wheatables, Toasted, Kellogg's All Bran, Zesta or Krispy
$1 off 2 - 12/13/09 RP
Final price: $1.50 each when you buy 2

Kellogg's Frosted Mini Wheats - $2.50
$1.50 off 2 - HERE
Final price: $1.75 each

Cheez-It Snack Crackers - $2.48
$1 off 2 - 12/13/09 RP
Final price: $1.98 each

Special K Crackers - $2.50
$1 off 2 - 1/3/10 RP
Final price: $2 each

Daisy Sour Cream, 24 oz. - $2.50
.50 - 12/13/09 SS
Final price: $2 each

Jack's Pizza - $3.33
.40 - 1/24/10 SS
Final price: $2.93 each

Freschetta Pizza - $5
$1 - 11/15/09 SS
Final price: $4 each

DiGiorno Pizza - $5.98
$1 - 1/24/10 SS
Final price: $4.98 each


:: In-ad Manufacturer's Coupon ::
Save $3 when you purchase any (5) participating Quaker products.

Aunt Jemima Great Starts - $1.25
$3 off 5 in-ad coupon
Final price: .65 each

Quaker Quick Oats or Regular Oats - $2
$1 - HERE
or $3 off 5 in-ad coupon
Final price: $1 to $1.40 each

Quaker Instant Oatmeal - $2
$1 - HERE
or $3 off 5 in-ad coupon
Final price: $1 to $1.40 each

Aunt Jemima Pancake Mix - $2
$1 off 2 - 1/3/10 RP
or $3 off 5 in-ad coupon
Final price: $1.40 to $1.50 each

Quaker Chewy Granola Bars - $2
$1 off 2 - 1/3/10 RP
or $1 off 2 - HERE
or $3 off 5 in-ad coupon
Final price: $1.40 to $1.50 each

Quaker Cereal - $2
Cap'n Cunchy Crunchberries, Cap'n Crunch or Quaker Oatmeal Squares
$3 off 5 in-ad coupon
Final price: $1.40 each

Quaker Oatmeal to Go Bars - $2
$1 0ff 2 - 1/24/10 RP
or $3 off 5 in-ad coupon
Final price: $1.40 to $1.50 each

Aunt Jemima Syrup - $2.50
$1 off 2 - 1/3/10 RP
or $3 off 5 in-ad coupon
Final price: $1.90 to $2 each



:: Other Good Deals ::

Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs, family pack - .77 lb.
Pork Sirloin Chops, family pack - $1.97 lb.
Swift Value Blend Pattie Mix, 3 lb. pkg. - $3.98

Iceberg Lettuce - .88 head
Fuji Apples, 5 lg. bag - $3.48

Shop 'n Save Orange Juice with Calcium, 1/2 gallon - $2.78
Super Chill Water, 24 pack 1/2 ltr. btls - $2.88 with additional $10 purchase

Target Deals - Week of 1/24/10

It has been several weeks since I've shopped Target. Since I don't have a little one in diapers, I don't see anything this week to entice me to make a Target run.

Note: Prices vary between Target stores even in the same Metro area. The prices I've listed in ongoing deals reflect the prices at the Hampton Village Target in St Louis. Hopefully, prices at the Target you shop will be about the same or even less.

Remember when shopping at Target: You can use a manufacturer and Target store coupon on the same product.

Take a look at Target's ad HERE.
Take a look at Target's coupon policy HERE.


:: This Week's Deals - Prices Good Through 1/30/10 ::

Post-it Notes, 4 -pack 3/3" pastel - $2.50
$1 - 1/10/10 SS
Final price: $1.50 each

M&M's, 12.6 oz. bag - $2.49
$1 off 2 - 1/10/10 RP
and use $1 off 3 Target coupon - HERE
Final price: $1.82 each when you buy 3

Olay Regenerist Cleaner, 5 oz. - $5.49
$3 - 1/17/10 P&G
Final price: $2.49 each

Tide Stain Release, 18 ct. duo pac, 26 oz. powder or 36 oz. liquid - $5.99
$3 - 12/2709 P&G
Final price: $2.99 each

Huggies or Pamper Diapers or Training Pants, Jumbo packs - $8.99
FREE $5 Target Giftcard with purchase of (3) Huggies or Pamper jumbo packs

$2 off Pampers Diapers or pants - 12/27/09 P&G
$2 off Pampers Swaddlers Sensitive diapers - TARGET COUPON - 12/6/09 RP

$2 off Huggies Pull Ups - 1/17/10 SS
$1 off Huggies Diapers - 1/17/10 SS
$2 off Huggies Little Snugglers or Little Movers - HERE
$1 off any Huggies - HERE
$1.50 off Huggies Jumbo Pack - HERE (Manf. coupon on Target web site)


:: New Ongoing Deals ::

Johnson's Baby Lotion - .97 (trial/travel size)
$1 - IE Link or Firefox Link
Final price: FREE
Thanks, Megan at Megan's Baby Madness!


:: Ongoing Deals ::

Buddies Bar Soap - .97 (regular price)
$1 off any Johnson's Baby Product - 1/3/10 RP (exp 3/15)
Final price: FREE

Purina Friskies Party Mix - $1.25 (thru 2/6)
$2 off 2 - 11/15/09 SS (exp. 2/14)
and use $1 off 2 Target coupon HERE (exp. 1/30)
Final price: FREE
(Give the cashier the manufacturer coupon first and you might get overage!)

Purina Whisker Lickin's Cat Treat - .92 (thru 2/6)
$1 off 2 - 11/15/09 SS (exp. 2/14)
and use $1 off 2 Target coupon HERE (exp. 1/30)
Final price: FREE

Rolaids, 6 ct. - $1.32 (regular price)
$1 off Pepcid, Imodium, Rolaids, etc. - 1/3/10 RP (expires 4/3)
Final price: .32 each
Coupon excludes trial size. I found this product in the aisle with the regular sized products. It might or might not work.

Gatorade G2, 32 oz. - .99 (regular price)
.50 - 1/10/10 RP (exp 3/31)
Final price: .49 each

Maruchan Yakisoba - .99 (regular price)
.50 - 10/18/09 SS (expires 1/31)
or .50 - 1/3/10 SS (expires 3/31)
Final price: .49 each

Joint Juice - .99 (regular price)
B1G1 - HERE (sign up for the 30 Day Challenge)
Final price: .50 each when you buy 2

Tidy Cat Litter, 10 lb. - $1.77 (regular price)
$1 - HERE (exp. 1/27)
Final price: .77 each

Juicy Juice Brain Development - $2.89 (regular price)
$1 - HERE (Register or Sign in)
and use $1 Target coupon - HERE
Final price: .89 each

Finish Tabs or Gelpacs, 20 ct. - $3.59 (regular price)
$2.50 - 1/3/10 SS (expires 1/31)
Final price: $1.09 each

Eight O'clock Coffee, 12 oz. - $3.99 (regular price)
$2 off 2 - HERE
Final price: $2.99 each when you buy 2


:: Deals in the Trial/Travel Size Aisle ::

Johnson & Johnson First Aid Kit - .99
$1 - 1/3/10 RP (exp 3/31)
Final price: FREE

Band-Aids, Hello Kitty 8-10 ct. - .99
$1 - 1/3/10 RP (exp 3/31)
Final price: FREE

Tide - .97
$1 - 12/27/09 P&G (exp 1/31)
Final price: FREE

Johnson Baby Shampoo - .97
$1 -IE HERE or Firefox HERE (no size exclusion on coupon)
Final price: FREE

All Small & Mighty, 2 loads - $1.00
or $1 - HERE (need to register)
Final price: FREE

ReNu Multi-Purpose Solution Fresh Lens Comfort, 2 fl. oz - $1.52
$2 - HERE
Final cost: FREE

$2 Printable Coupon for Post Cereal

You don't see $2 cereal coupon very often.

Print your $2 off any (1) box of Post Shredded Wheat, Grape Nuts or Raisin Bran coupon.

The advertising on Post's web page says this coupon is for Post Natural Advantage Cereal, but when I printed mine there is no mention of Natural Advantage, so it can be used for any variety of Post Shredded Wheat, Grape Nuts or Raisin Bran.

Edit: Kmart reportedly has Post cereal on sale for $2 - makes it FREE with this coupon.
Thanks, Rhonda!

Thanks, Cindy at Living Rich with Coupons!

Dickey's BBQ Pit - $1 Pulled Pork Sandwiches on Mondays

Every Monday through February, stop in at Dickey's Barbeque Pit for $1 Pulled Pork Big Barbecue Sandwiches.

Up to (2) per person while supplies last.

At participating locations only. As always, check the store locator and call ahead to see if the store you want to visit is participating.

Reminder FREE Oreos

FREE Oreos today starting at 2 PM Central time.

Up to 150,000 packages will be given away.

Request yours HERE on Oreo's Facebook page.

Alid Price Check - Pineapples, Apples, Oranges + More

January 24, 2010

They're back! 99 cent pineapples at Aldi. My family could eat pineapple every night for dinner, and it this price we do. I used to hate cutting them up, but I've gotten quite quick with practice.


:: Dairy,Produce and Bread Prices at Aldi this Week ::
I've highlighted new items and price changes in red. Best buys are bold.

Skim Milk, 1 gallon - $2.28
2% Milk, 1 gallon - $2.48
Whole Milk, 1 gallon - $2.65
1/2 & 1/2, 1 qt. - $1.99
Orange Juice, 1/2 gal. - $1.89

Large Eggs, dozen - $1.19
Block Cheese, 8 oz. - $1.79
Shredded Cheese, 12 oz. - $2.29
Sliced American Cheese, 12 oz. - $1.99
Cheese, Deli Slices, 8 oz. - $1.99
Fresh Mozzarella, 8 oz. - $2.49
Cream Cheese - .99
Sour Cream - .89
Whipped Cream, aerosol can - $1.49
Butter, 1 lb. - $1.39
Margarine, sticks, 1lb. - .59
Yogurt, cup - .37

Wheat Sandwich Bread - .99
White Sandwich Bread - .79
Hamburger & Hot Dog Buns - .85

Apples, many different varieties - .29 each
Gala Apples, 3 lb. bag - .99 ($1.70 decrease)
Red Delicious Apples, 3 lb. bag - .99 ($1.40 decrease)
Granny Smith Apples, 3 lb. bag - .99 ($1.50 decrease)
Jonathan Apples, 3 lb. bag - .99 ($1.50 decrease)
Avocado - .89 each
Bananas - .39 lb.
Blueberries, 6 oz. - $2.89
Cantaloupes, xtra large - $2.29
Cranberries. 12 oz. - $2.29
Grapefruit - .69 each
Red Seedless Grapes, 2 lb. - $3.99
Honeydew Melons - $2.69 each
Kiwi, 16 oz. - $1.99
Lemons - .29 each
Naval Oranges - .49 each
Naval Oranges, 4 lb bag - .99 ($1.70 decrease)
Pineapple, fresh, whole - .99 ($1.50 decrease)
Anjou Pears, 28 oz. - $1.89
Tangelos, 3 lb. bag - $1.99

Broccoli Crowns, 14 oz. - $1.69
Cabbage, head - $1.49
Baby Carrots, 1 lb. - $1.39
Carrots, 2 lb. bag - $1.19
Cauliflower, head - $1.89
Celery - $1.89
Sweet Corn, 4 ear pkg. - $2.29
Cucumbers - .59 each
Garden Salad, 12 oz. bag - .39
Lettuce, head - $1.19
Romaine Hearts, 3 ct. $2.49
Mushrooms, 8 oz. - $1.69
Onions,3 lb. - $1.69
Sweet Onions, 2 lb. - $1.69
Green Peppers , 4 ct. - .59
Multi-colored Peppers , 3 ct. - $2.69
Baking Potatoes, 5 lb. - $2.69
Red Potatoes, 5 lb. bag - $2.69
Russet Potatoes, 10 lb. - $3.49
Yukon Gold Potatoes, 5 lb. bag - $2.89
Fresh Spinach, 12 oz bag - $1.69
Grape Tomatoes, 10 oz. - $2.29
Tomatoes, 20 oz - $1.99
Roma Tomatoes, 20 oz, - $1.89
Vine Tomatoes, 24oz. - $3.49
Yams, 3 lb. bag - $2.99
Zucchini & Yellow Squash, 3 ct. - $2.89

If you haven't shopped at Aldi, or it has been a while:
1. Make sure you have a quarter to unlock a shopping cart. The carts are like luggage carts at the airport. You rent them for a quarter, and you get your quarter back when you return the cart.
2. Take your own bags. Aldi does not provide free bags for your groceries.
3. Aldis now accepts debit cards.
4. Aldis does not accept coupons

Menu Plan Monday - Week of 1/25/10

I only plan dinner, so it makes planning easy.

No one in our family eats breakfast. I know, it isn't healthy, but when my teenager has to leave for school before 7:00 a.m., I'm lucky he's up and been in the shower. My husband and I resort to coffee.

My teenager eats school lunch and my husband takes leftovers for his. I usually snack on sometime during the day; fruit, cereal, soup - something quick and easy.

Weekends aren't much different. Teens don't get out of bed for breakfast and my husband and I eat whatever is easy. I remember the days when the kids were little and I felt like I spent my day in the kitchen fixing and cleaning up. There is hope for all of you with little ones - they do grow up and can fend for themselves.


Monday: Manicotti, garlic bread, green salad

Tuesday: Chicken Marsala with Linguine, peas, pineapple

Wednesday: Grilled chicken Caesar salads, pineapple

Thursday: Baked potato soup, green salad, orange slices

Friday: Pasta con Broccoli, garlic bread

Saturday: Hamburgers, fries, peaches (Eckerts from the freezer)

Sunday: Swedish meatballs with cream gravy, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, veggie

If you would like more meal planning ideas, visit Menu Plan Monday at orgjunkie.com

CVS Deals - Week of 1/24/10

Prices good January 24 - 30, 2010

St Louis Locations - Now Open!
South City - Gravois and Hampton
South County - Lindbergh and Lemay Ferry
Olivette - Olive just west of I-170
West County - Manchester & Kiefer

With only four stores in St Louis, they will run out of stock on the sale items. Make sure you ask of a rain check. CVS rain checks never expire, you can use them at any CVS and ECB are attached.

Thanks to Cindy at Living Rich with Coupons for this week's match-ups.


:: 3 Day Sale - Sunday through Tuesday Only ::

B1G1 Rimmel Cosmetics - $2.99 to $10.19
$1 - 1/13/09 SS (use 2)
Final price: as low as .50 each


:: Free this Week ::

Ivory Soap, 3 pack - $.99
$1 - 12/27/09 P&G
Final Price: FREE


:: Cheap this Week ::

Crest Toothpaste - $1.99
.75 - 1/17/10 P&G
Get a $1 ECB (limit 1 offer)
Final Price: .24 after coupon and ECB

Dove Ultimate Deodorant - $3.50 (limit 1)
$2 off Dove Ultimate Visibly Smooth - printable HERE (use 2 if included in sale)
Get a $2.00 ECB when you buy 2 (limit 1 offer)
Final Price: $.5o each when you buy 2 after coupon and ECB

Prilosec OTC, 14 ct. - $9.99
$3 - 12/27/09 P&G and 1/17/10 P&G
Get a $5.00 ECB (limit 1 offer)
Final Price: $1.99 after coupon & ECB

Ducolax Balance - $10.99
$3 - printable HERE
or $3/1 - 12/13/09 SS
Get a $5.00 ECB (limit 1 offer)
Final cost: $2.99 after coupon and ECB
Make this a money-maker with $5 mail-in rebate

Check out more deals HERE.