Best Buys - Week of 8/21/11

My "best buys" are: items for $1 or less, meat for $2.50 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.

Aldi
Mangoes - $0.49 each
Cantaloupe - $0.99
Vine Tomatoes (24 oz) - $0.99
Sweet Corn (4 ears) - $0.99
Red Grapes (2 lb.) - $1.58
Honeydew - $1.79
Skim Milk, 1 gallon - $2.52
2% Milk, 1 gallon - $2.99
Whole Milk, 1 gallon - $3.11

CVS
Bengay - $0.49
Powerade, Honest Tea, Vitaminwater or Smartwater - $0.80
7 Up, A&W, Canada Dry, or Sunkist (2 liters) - $0.88
Revlon Lip - $0.99
Colgate Optic White Toothpaste or Toothbrush - $0.99
Vaseline Body Wash - $1.00
Bic Wite-Out - $1.00

Dierbergs
Homegrown Sweet Corn - $0.39 ear
Extra Large Kiwi - $0.50 each
Chiquita Fruit Bites - $0.50
De Wafelbakkers Pancakes - $0.68 (Thursday only)
De Fratelli Sloppy Joe, Pizza Sauce or Tomatoes - $0.74 (Thursday only)
Perdue Chicken Leg Quarters - $0.78 lb.
Tomatoes of the Vine - $0.99 lb. (Thursday only)
Homegrown Purple Eggplant - $0.99 lb.
Bunny Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns - $1.00
KC Masterpiece Barbecue Sauce - $1.00
7 Up, Dr Pepper, or Sunkist Orange (2 liter) - $1.00
Dierbergs Whole Cut Up Chicken - $1.49 lb.
Palermo's Classic Pizza - $1.50
Bob Evans Mild Roll Sausage - $1.69

Schnucks
Chiquita Carrot Bites or Fruit Bites - $0.50
Powerade - $0.67
Duncan Hines Frosting & Cake Mix - $0.75
Campbell's Cream of Chicken or Mushroom Soup - $0.80
Schnucks Natural Fresh Bone-In Split Chicken Breast - $0.99 lb.
Cook's Bone-In Shank Portion Ham - $0.99 lb.
Old Orchard 100% Apple Juice - $1.00

Shop 'n Save
Buddig Wafer Slice Lunchmeat - $0.33
Farmland Jumbo Deli Franks - $0.45
StarKist Chunk Light Tuna in Oil or Water - $0.46
Kraft Velveeta Cheesy Skillet - $0.67
Powerade - $0.67
Old Orchard Apple Juice Cocktail - $0.75
Farmland Bologna or Pickle Loaf - $0.83
7 Up or Dr Pepper (2 liters) - $0.83
Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs - $0.98 lb.
StarKist Low Sodium Chunk Light Tuna in Water or Tuna Salad - $1.00
Kellogg's Fruit Flavored Snacks - $1.00
Whole or Slice Mushrooms (8 oz) -$1.00
Farmstand Baby Peeled Carrots - $1.00
Fresh Broccoli Crowns - $1.00 lb.
Fresh Express Garden Salad - $1.00
Bartlett Pears  - $1.00 lb.
Red or Golden Delicious Apples - $1.00 lb.
Jay's Potato Chips -$1.38
Today's Cut Split St Louis Style Ribs - $2.18 lb.

Target
Campbell's Chicken Noodle Soup - 40.48
Danimals Smoothies - $0.50
Herbal Essences Shampoo, Conditioner or Twisted Mouse - $0.50
SpaghettiO's - $0.58
Vitaminwater - $0.59
Bic Brite Liners - $0.69
SoBe Pure Watermelon Lifewater or Lipton 100% Natural Tea - $0.80

Walgreens
Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief Toothpaste - $0.51 Money-Maker
Johnson & Johnson Floss or Reach Crystal Clean Toothbrush  - FREE
Crest 3D White Toothpaste - $0.25
Dawn Dish Liquid - $0.49
Brach's Autumn Candy - $0.49
Hot Pockets - $0.67
Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats or Keebler Cookies - $0.75
Degree Deodorant - $0.75
Dial Nutriskin Body Wash - $0.99
Just for Me or Soft & Beautiful Botanicals Relaxer Kit or Texturizer - $0.99
Mitchum Deodorant - $0.99
Skippy Peanut Butter - $1.25