Other savings this week

Walgreen's has Pepsi 12pk products (includes Mountain Dew) on sale 3/$9.96. Buy 3 and get any diet Pepsi 12pk product FREE! $2.29 each*


Campbell's Chunky soup
Buy 2/$3 (reg. $2.42) Use 50¢/2 (http://www.campbellskitchen.com/coupon.aspx?fbid=UGZcTqdUBQh) = 2/$2.50 or $1.25 each (48% savings)*


Huggies 184-216ct wipes
Buy 1/$4.99 (reg. $8.99) Use $2 off coupon (Walgreen's booklet found in store) + 50¢/1 (SS 10-23-11) = $2.49 (72% savings)


CoverGirl face products
Buy 1 Get 1 50% off. Use $8/2 (P&G 10-2-11) Save up to 75% on select products


Finish Powerball tabs
Buy 1/$3.99 (reg. $5.79) Use 75¢/1 (SS 10-23-11) + $1.50 Register Reward = Like paying $1.74 (70% savings)


Scott Naturals 6ct paper towels
Buy 1/$5 Use $1/1 (Walgreen's booklet coupon) + $1/1 (SS 10-23-11) = $3 (This is a better value than Walmart's cheapest off-brand!)


Kwik Trip has 1 pound butter for only $1.99, 1 dozen large eggs for 99¢ and milk for $2.18!


Family Dollar has a coupon in their flyer for Coke 1 liter products for $1 each.


*Remember that you can price match these items at Walmart if Walgreen's doesn't have your favorite flavors!

This week's Copp's Double Daze match-ups

NOTE: This week, Milwaukee Pick N Save is advertising a DOUBLE Double Daze on Saturday. That means you can double 10 coupons instead of 5. Unfortunately, the Northwoods Copp's store isn't doing it, too!

Palermo's pizza
Buy 1/$1.98 (reg. $2.99). Use $1/1 (http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=yiiodnj899828&bt=vg&o=83848&c=PV&p=IVpFSxWy) = FREE



Country Hearth Natural Bread
Buy 1/$2.29 (reg. $3.19 - $3.86). Use 55¢/1 (http://coupons2.smartsource.com/smartsource/index.jsp?Link=6HBORWAQIBAHK) = $1.19 (69% savings)


Nestle Fun Size Candy bags
Buy 2 for $1.99 each (reg. $2.99). Use $1/2 (RP 10/16/11) = 2/$1.98 or 99¢ each (66% savings)


Pompeian Extra Light Olive Oil 16oz
Buy 1/$4.72 (reg. $6.29). Use $1/1 (http://coupons2.smartsource.com/smartsource/operations/offers/Pompeian/PompeianCoupons.html) = $2.72 (56% savings)


Pompeian Extra Virgin Olive Oil 16oz
Buy 1/$5.14 (reg. $6.85) Use $1/1 (http://coupons2.smartsource.com/smartsource/operations/offers/Pompeian/PompeianCoupons.html) = $3.14 (54% savings)


Pompeian Extra Virgin Olive Oil 8oz
Buy 1/$3.39 (reg. $3.79) Use $1/1 (http://coupons2.smartsource.com/smartsource/operations/offers/Pompeian/PompeianCoupons.html) = $1.79 (52% savings)


Pompeian Vinegar
Buy 1/$2.17 or 1/$3.07 (reg. $2.89 or $4.89). Use 50¢/1 (http://coupons2.smartsource.com/smartsource/operations/offers/Pompeian/PompeianCoupons.html) = $1.17 (59% savings) or $2.07 (57% savings)


S&W (selected varieties) Beans
Buy 2/$1.60 (reg. $1.09 each). Use 50¢/2 (RP 9/11/11) = 2/$.60 or 30¢ each (72% savings)


Freschetta Pizza
Buy 1/$4.79 (reg. $7.49) use $1/1 (http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?bt=vg&tqnm=yffvbrg9260909&o=87940&c=FR&p=nCHEh5ON) = $2.79 (62% savings)


Campbell's Select Harvest
Buy 2/$3 (reg. $2.09 each) Use $1/2 (SS 10/09/11) = 2/$1 or 50¢ each (76% savings)


Quaker Chewy Bars
Buy 2 for $1.98 each (reg. $2.69). Use 75¢/2 (RP 8-28-11) = 2/$2.46 or $1.23 each (54% savings)


Folgers 22.6-34.5oz Coffee
Buy 1/$8.99 (reg. $10.95). Use $1/1 (RP 10-02-11) = $6.99 (36% savings. Same price as Walmart's generic coffee!)


General Mills selected 14-18oz cereal
Buy 4/$2.48 each WYB 4 (reg. $4.19 - $5.39) Use $1/3 = $7.92 or $1.98 each (approx 12¢ per ounce and 52% - 63% savings)


Newman's Own pasta sauce
Buy 2/$4 (reg. $2.59) Use $1/2 (RP 10/23/11) = 2/$2 or $1 each (61% savings)


Hamburger Helper
Buy 8 for 98¢ each (reg. $1.75) Use 2 - 75¢/3 (GM 10-02-11) = 8/$4.84 or 60¢ each. (65% savings)


Betty Crocker Specialty or mashed potatoes
Buy 8 for 98¢ each (reg. $1.79) Use 4 - 50¢/2 (GM 9-11-11 or 10-02-11 or http://smartsource.com/smartsource/index.jsp?Link=MKRU3JAAR6CCY) = 8/$3.84 or 48¢ each (73% savings)


Bear Creek Pasta sides
Buy 1/$2.50 (reg. $3.29). Use $1/1 (SS 9-11-11) = 50¢ each (84% savings)


Marie Callender's meals
Buy 3/$7.50 (reg. $3.99). Use $1/3 (http://www.mariecallendersmeals.com/promotions.jsp) = 3/$5.50 or $1.83 each (54% savings)


Green Giant Steamers
Buy 2/$3.32 (reg. $2.49 each). Use 50¢/2 (GM 9-11-11 or 10-02-11) = 2/$2.32 or $1.16 each (53% savings)


Steamfresh Chef Selects
Buy 1/$1.66 (reg. $2.39). Use 50¢/1 (http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?bt=vg&tqnm=yiyqeim77227867&o=92384&c=BE&p=by1PuosU) = 66¢ each (72% savings)


Jose Ole products
Buy 1/$3.50 (reg $6.33). Use $1/1 (http://www.joseole.com/offers/) = $1.50 (76% savings)


Kashi TLC snacks
Buy 1/$3.29 (reg. $3.95). Use $1/1 (http://www.kashi.com/real_food/discussion - answer one question) = $1.29 (63% savings)


Morningstar Farms products
Buy 1/$3.50 (reg. $4.29). Use 75¢/1 (RP 8/28/11) = $2 each (53% savings)


Coffee Mate 32oz
Buy 1/$3 (reg. $3.89). Use 55¢/1 (http://www.coffee-mate.com/Offers/Default.aspx) = $1.90 (51% savings)


Cat's Pride premium scoopable litter 10lb
Buy 1/$4.45 (reg. $4.95) Use $1/1 (http://northwoodscouponhunter.blogspot.com/p/get-printable-coupons.html) = $2.45 (50% savings)

Sunday Insert Update 10-23-2011

Well, here is a very good reason for checking both the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and the Wausau Herald for inserts - regardless of the preview report!

As you can see form the preview list on my previous post, not much to expect this week. However, when I went to Butch's grocery store to get the paper yesterday, I decided to check the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel inserts. There was only a Smart Source insert, but holy cow it was better than both inserts in the Wausau Herald! I ended up buying the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel instead of the Wausau Herald. So, be sure to check BOTH papers every week - otherwise you could be missing out!

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Smart Source:

TGI Friday's Entree's for One $1/1
TGI Friday's Entree's for Two $1.50/1
TGI Friday's Any $2/2
Chex Mix 4.5ounce or larger or Chex 100 Calorie snacks 50¢/2
Progresso soup $1/4
General Mills Cereal $1/3
Pillsbury pie crust 50¢/2
Nature Valley granola bars 50¢/1
Betty Crocker Fun da-midles mix 75¢/1
Pillsbury sweet rolls 40¢/2
Pillsbury Grands bisquits 30¢/2
Pillsbury Crescent rolls 40¢/2
Goodnights underwear $2/1
Enfamil powder $5/2
Scrubbing Bubbles One Step starter kit $3/1
Scrubbing Bubbles One Step refills $2/2
Duract cough suppressant products Any $1/1
Zicam product $2/1
Huggies diapers $1/1
Huggies Little Movers slip on diapers $3/1
Huggies 64ct or larger wipes 50¢/1
WhoNu cookies $1/1
Kotex pads $2/2
Kotex liners $1.50/2
Kotex tampons $1.50/2
Bear Creek Soup mix $1/1
Hidden Valley salad kit $1/1
Finish Quantum $1/1
Finish Powerball or Gelpacs $75¢/1
Ex-lax $2/1
Triple Wash diaper rash cleanser $1/1
Scott 8ct Extra Soft $1/1
Scott 4ct or more Towels $1/1
Scott naturals flushable wipes 50¢/1
Dean's TruMoo 1/2 gallon chocolate milk 55¢/1
Neutrogena naturals cleanser $1/1
Neutrogena hand/body lotion $1/1
Neutrogena Men product $1/1
Neutrogena Hair Care product $2/1
Land O Lakes butter 50¢/2
Bifera iron suppliment $4/1
Feosol or Geritol (excludes 4oz Geritol Tonic) $2/1
AXE shower gel or detailer Buy 1 Get 1 FREE
Arm & Hammer SpinBrush toothbrush or refill head $1/1
Arm & Hammer Kid's SpinBrush $1/1
Orajel My Way toothpaste $1/1
Bissel Stomp N Go pads $1/1
Zantac 24ct or larger $1/1
PLUS Chuck E Cheese and Boston Market coupons

Sunday Coupon Previews 10-22-2011

As usual, this is the general preview - I'll update with the Northwoods actual coupon inserts when I see them tomorrow!

Smartsource
Friday’s Save $1/1 any one T.G.I. Friday’s (12/4)
Friday’s Save $1.50/1 any one T.G.I. Friday’s (12/4)
Friday’s Save $2/2 any two T.G.I. Friday’s 10oz,15oz,or 27oz chicken snacks (12/4)
Finish Save $1/1 quantum (11/30)
Finish Save $.75/1 Powerball or Gelpacs (11/30)
Ex-Lax Save $ 2/1 any product (1/31/12)
Huggies Save $1.50/1 any diapers (11/19)
Huggies Save $3/1 any package of Huggies Little Movers Slip-On Diapers (11/19)
Huggies Save $.50/1 any baby wipes 64 ct. or larger (11/19)
Ristorante Save $1/1 when you buy one Dr. Oetker Ristorante Pizza, any variety. Dnd (12/11)
Chinet Save $.55/1 chinet comfort Cup package 12oz or 16oz (12/31)
GoodNites Save $2/1 Underwear jumbo pack or larger (11/19)
Land o Lakes Butter Save $.50/2 (12/31)
Argo Baking Powder Save $.30/1 on one 12oz (1/2/12)
ARM & HAMMER Save $1/1 Spinbrush powered toothbrush or refill (12/31)
ARM & HAMMER Save $1/1 Kid’s Spinbrush powered toothbrush (12/31)
Orajel Kids Save $1/1 On arajel MY WAY toothpaste (12/31)
Reynolds wrap Save $1/1 any one Pan Lining paper (11/30)

RedPlum
Aleve Save $1/1 20ct+ product excluding Aleve-D (1/31/12)
Aleve-D Save $1/1 product (1/31/12)
Alka-Seltzer Save $1/1 product (1/31/12)
Alka-Seltzer Save $2/1 Plus product (1/31/12)
Arrowhead Save $1/1 .5-liter 6-pack or Save $1/2 1-liter bottles of sparkling water (12/4)
Bar-S Save $.75/2 1lb Frank or Bologna (12/4)
Bar-S Save $1/1 2.5lb Smoked Sausage (12/4)
Bayer Save $1.50/1 Advanced Aspirin product (1/31/12)
Bayer Save $1/1 Aspirin product (1/31/12)
Citracal Save $1/1 product (1/31/12)
Crest/Oral-B Save $1/1 3D White oral care item ets Target Coupon (11/30)
Dunkin Donuts Save $1.50/2 bags 11oz+ coffee (1/31/12)
Flintstones Save $2/1 multivitamin product (12/31)
Iams Save $1/1 5lb+ dry dog food Target Coupon (12/31)
i-flex Save $5/1 120ct (12/31)
L’Oreal Save $.75/1 kids product (12/18)
L’Oreal Save $1/1 EverPure, EverSleek, EverStrong shampoo or conditioner (12/18)
L’Oreal Save $1/1 EverPure. EverSleek, EverStrong treatment (12/18)
L’Oreal Save $1/1 Excellence or Excellence to-Go shade (12/18)
L’Oreal Save $1/1 Pairs eyeliner (12/18)
L’Oreal Save $1/1 Paris eye product (12/18)
L’Oreal Save $1/1 Paris skincare product (12/18)
L’Oreal Save $2/1 Paris Youth Code (12/18)

(/X) after coupon = expiration date
() before coupon = multiple of same coupon
ETS = excludes trial sizes
DND5 = coupon states Do Not Double, but barcode starts w/a 5

Source Credit: http://www.sundaycouponpreview.com/

This Week's Shopping Trip!

This week was a small trip - I already had a lot of stuff on hand in my stockpile for this week's meals, so it was mostly getting some deals I've been waiting for (like the worcestershire sauce and fruit snacks) and some treats for the kids. The retail cost for items purchased with coupons was $61.09, but I paid only $26.64 for 56% savings on those items and got 5 bottles of Bayer Aspirin for FREE (plus a 10¢ overage) and a catalina for $1 off my next visit! Today is also free toilet paper day( for filling up) at our local gas station, so we got free TP, too!


10 boxes Barilla pasta
6 Scotch-Brite sponges
5 Bayer Chewables
5 Betty Crocker Fruit snacks
5lbs potatoes
5lbs Red delicious apples
4 - 64oz bottles V8 juice
3 bags Ore-Ida frozen potatoes
2 Edy's ice cream (Yeah, I know, but it was on sale 50% off and I needed a"filler" item anyhow!)
2 Lea & Perrins Worcestshire sauce
2 - 30ct Hall's Cough drops bags
2 bags Nestle morsels
1/2lb sliced fresh mushrooms

Total Retail Cost: $106.54
I spent only $53.20 - which is an overall 50% savings!

Copp's Double Daze Deals for Wednesday 10-19-2011

Today is Double Daze at Copp's! See any of some of these biggest double deal savings you can use?

Bayer Aspirin 24-36ct
Buy 1/$1.98 (reg. $3.39). Use 1/$1.98 (Copp's coupon) + $1/1 (RP 9/11) = FREE!

Nature's Bounty Vitamins
Buy 1 for $4.19. Use $1/1 (RP 10/16) = $2.19 PLUS Get 1 FREE = 2/$2.19 or $1.09 each (73% Savings)

Ester-C 120ct
Buy 1 for $9.99. Use $2/1 (RP 10/6) PLUS Get 1 FREE = 2/$7.99 or $3.98 each (60% savings)

Progresso Classics Soups
Buy 4 for $1 each (reg. $2.19). Use $1/4 (SS 10/2) = 4/$2 or 50¢ each (77% savings)

General Mills 10-14oz Cereal
Buy 3 for $1.98 each (reg. $3.99). Use $1/3 (GM 9/11) = 3/$3.94 or $1.31 each (67% savings)

TRESemme Shampoo/Conditioner
Buy 1/$2.98 (reg. $3.99 each). Use 1/$2.98 (Copp's Coupon) +  Buy 1 Get 1 Free (RP 10/2) = 2/$2.98 or $1.49 each (62% savings)

Safeguard 3-4pk or 18oz Body Wash
Buy 5 (Mix & Match Deal) for $10 (reg. $3.99). Use 5 35¢/1 (P&G 10/2) = 5/$6.50 or $1.13 each (67% savings)

Gillette or Venus 3-13ct Disposable Razors
Buy 1 for $5.99 (reg. $8.99). Use $2/1 (P&G 10/16) = $3.99 (56% savings)

Scotch-Brite 3pk sponges or scrubs
Buy 2/$5 (reg. $3.19). Use 2 - 75¢/1 (http://northwoodscouponhunter.blogspot.com/p/get-printable-coupons.html) = $2/2 or $1 each (68% savings)

Rhodes 12ct Warm-N-Serve Rolls
Buy 1 for $2 (reg. $2.59). Use 75¢/1 (RP 9/18) = 50¢ each (80% savings)

Hot Pockets or Lean Pockets
Buy 3 for $5.68 (reg. $2.99 each). Use 1/$1.68 (Copp's coupon) + $1/3 (RP 8/21) = 3/$3.68 or $1.22 each (59% savings)

Yoplait Greek Yogurt
Buy 2/$2 (reg. $1.19). Use 50¢/2 (http://www.hotcouponworld.com/coupons/) = 2/$1 or 50¢ each (57% savings)

Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks
Buy 5 for $1.98 each (reg. $2.85). Use 2 - $1/2 (http://northwoodscouponhunter.blogspot.com/p/get-printable-coupons.html) = 5/$5.90 or $1.18 each (58% savings)

Generic groceries battle name brands

A recent KXAS article,  "Generic groceries battle name brands," discussed the "battle" going on between store brands and national brands for your attention and dollars.

Comparing a store's peanut butter prices:

"In the war of prices, we know who typically wins. Kroger peanut butter sells at $2.18, Jiff at $2.68."

But who really "wins" here - the customer or the store? 

What this article fails to mention is that store brands infrequently go on sale and never have coupons. Jiff often goes on sale for $2 or less and coupons are frequently available ranging from 50¢ to $1 off. Even at retail price, a 50¢ Jiff coupon brings the price to equal the store brand and a $1 coupon makes it 50¢ less! Buy the Jiff when it's on sale for $2, use a coupon and you pay 68¢ to $1.18 less than the store brand!

The trick is to buy the Jiff at the lowest price and buy enough to stock up until another sale/coupon deal comes up - usually in 3-4 months. 

Another point missed is that store brands sometimes trick you into thinking you are getting a better deal when you are not. 

A few weeks ago I noticed that Roundy's 10 pack oatmeal packets sell at $2.59, Quaker brand was $3.09. The Roundy's was obviously a better deal, right? Actually, the Quaker was a better deal and here is why:

Each Quaker packet is 15.1 ounces (151 ounces per box=2.04¢ per ounce) vs. Roundy's with 10.9 ounces each (only 109 ounces per box=2.37¢ per ounce.) That makes the Quaker cost .33¢ less per ounce. Now, if you can only afford one box for $2.59, you desperately need oatmeal today, you don't have any Quaker coupons, the Quaker isn't on sale and you don't mind the smaller packets and fewer options, the Roundy's brand is the better deal for you today.

However, on the day in question, the Quaker actually had a special bundle deal that week: Buy 8 boxes for $24.72 and get $10 back instantly at the register. That made each box only $1.84 PLUS you got a register catalina coupons for FREE milk ($3.50 value) and FREE eggs ($1.50 value.) That's like getting the Quaker for another $5 off (because you have to buy the brand name to get the milk and eggs free,) so it's like the Quaker was only $1.21 a box vs. the Roundy's smaller packets for $2.59 and that is without even using any coupons! You would basically get 8 boxes of Quaker oatmeal for less than $10 - which would only get you 3 boxes of the Roundy's brand. You also wouldn't need to buy oatmeal for a while, so that is one less item on next week's shopping list.

This system works for a LOT of brand name products - cereal, frozen foods, dairy, canned soups and vegetablescleaning supplies, health and beauty supplies - you name it! Let the store brands and name brands keep battling it out, because you can strategize, ignore the hype, buy smart and win the war!

(NOTE: We're getting into "oatmeal season" - so start watching for those coupons/sales!)