Albertsons Update!!

I went to Albertsons last night to do the scenario I listed below. It worked GREAT! I got my $10 catalina, a $2.50 catalina (for the fruit snacks) and a $3.00 catalina (for the Pillsbury). YAY! Not only that, but there was a $1/2 coupon stuck to the Pillsbury Pie Crust making my total after coupons $25.48.

Also, you can "roll" these catalinas in to your next purchase. SO...if you do 2 transactions with the purchase $25 get $10 cat then you can use your cats from the previous purchase. E.g. I paid $25.48 for my first purchase and got $15.50 in catalinas. I can then purchase $25 and use the $15.50...pay $9.50 out of pocket and get another $10-$16.50 back in cats (depending on what combos you buy). That's a $.50 - $7.00 MONEY MAKER!

If you live in Washington, your $25 total just needs to be BEFORE coupons. Nice huh?

Albertsons Week of 10/14-10/20

In my opinion (because I have some great coupons this week), Albertsons is the place to shop this week! Even without coupons, you'll get a great bargain with their spend $25, get  a $10 catalina good for next purchase.

Good deals:

Prego Spaghetti Sauce $1.49 (limit 4)

Fresh Express Salad BOGO
Use 2 $.55/1 coupons
Final Price: ?

Fresh Apples (select variety) .$68/lb

Celery $.89/lb.

Whole Fresh Carrots $.59/1 lb.

Green Bell Peppers $.59 each

Reeses Peanut Butter Cups $.50
Use .55 off 1 coupon
Final Price: FREE

Buy $25, Receive $10 Catalina good towards next purchase: 

Go here to see some great match ups and coupons. Even if you don't use coupons, when you factor in the catalina it's like you receive 40% off on the items you buy. See their store ad for more items! Remember, the Bend Albertsons insists that the $25 must be after coupons.

The best part, it looks like you can triple dip in promotions (have not tried myself yet so I can't guarantee)! Go here to see the Betty Crocker Fruit Snack promotion and Go here to see the Pillsbury Promotion!
Thanks Krazy Coupon Lady!
 

Example: (I think this is what I will buy)
3 boxes 14 oz Cheerios $6.00
2 Pillsbury Pie Crusts $5.00
2 Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls $3.32
1 Pillsbury Crescent Roll $1.66
4 Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks $10.00
1 Gold Medal Flour $2
1 Green Giant Can Corn $.75

2 Steamers $4
1 Progresso Natural Broth $2
   TOTAL before coupons: $34.73

Use:
3 $1.00 coupons on the Cheerios(Use fire fox (ff) browser-go here)
1 $.50/2 coupon for Pillsbury Pie Crust (go here)
2 $1.00 coupon for Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls (go here)
1 $1.00 coupon for Pillsbury Crescent Roll (this was an insert)
2 $.50/2 coupons for the Fruit Snacks (go here)
2 $.50 coupon for the Steamers (this was an insert)
1 $.50 coupon for the Progresso Natural Broth (go here)
    TOTAL after coupons: $25.98

PLUS, get back the $10 Catalina from this Promotion, the $3 Catalina from the Pillsbury Promotion, AND the $2 Catalina from the Fruit Snacks. That's like paying $10.98 for all I listed above.

SHOPKO---Friday, Saturday 10/9. 10/10

Lowest Price of the Season Sale:

I am just going to highlight some that looked interesting to me. There are a ton of great buys! (I'm not sure, but you might be able to take any of the rebate prices to either Target or WalMart and have them match them saving you the hassle of sending in a rebate.)

10 pc Basic Essentials Nonstick Cookware Set $69.99

Final Price: $12.88 after rebate

65% off luggage

60% off Boys or Girls Cold Weather Accessories(hats, gloves, scarves, etc)

ALL Baby Clothing and Gear on sale!

55% off all Bath Towels, Rugs, & Shower Coordinates


55% off all Room Size Rugs, Accent Rugs, Doormats


55% off Window Panels, Chairpads, Decorative Pillows, Slipcovers

60% off Decorative Wicker


60% off Entire Stock mix & match Lamps


Joy for Soy 9 oz Candle $14.99
Final Price: $5.88

Circle Glass $19.99-$24.99
Final Price: $8.88

TableTop Gallery 6 pc Whiteware Dinner Set $19.99
Final Price: $2.88 after rebate

Pfaltzgraff, Montauk, Tabletop Gallery, or Sango $79.99-99.99
Final Price: $38.88

TOYS

Playskool Busy Ball Popper or Step Start Walk n Ride $29.99
Sale price $19.88
Use $5/1 coupon here
Final Price: $14.88

Barbie Dolls $6.99-12.99
BOGO

My Little Pony $5.99-$9.99
BOGO

Littlest Pet Shop $5.99-$9.99
BOGO

(These are great prices to stock up on gifts in you have any little girls in your life)

Hot Wheels 5 pack $5.99
Final Price: $3.88

Lincoln Logs $24.99
Final Price: $16.88

Transformers $14.99
Final Price: 8.88

Games

Don't Break the Ice, Don't Spill the Beans, Cootie, Ants in the Pants, Candy Land, Chutes and Ladders, HiHo Cherrio--Regularly $$7.99-9.99

Sale Price $6.88

$2.00 mail in rebate

Final Price $4.88 

GatorGolf or Elefun--Regularly $22.99

$19.88 Sale price

$5.00 mail in rebate

$5.00 coupon here  

Final Price $9.88 

(I think the game prices are as good, or almost as good as a Black Friday BOGO depending on original price of game)

Air Wick Freshmatic I-Motion Starter Kit

Walmart has the following deal...


Air Wick Freshmatic I-Motion Starter Kit $6
Use $6/1 coupon
Final Price: FREE

Albertsons Week of 10/7-10/13

Albertson's has some great deals this week. AND, if there are actually doubles in the Sunday paper, these deals would be even better! 


Quaker Mix & Match Sale
Buy 10 items, Save $5 instantly (these are my favorite because it doesn't matter if you use coupons or not, 10 items is 10 items)

Aunt Jemima Mix or Syrup, $2.00 each
$1.00/2 PrintableQuaker Chewy Granola Bars, $1.50 each
-$1.00/2 here or here (or $0.75/2 in 8/30 SmartSource)

Quaker True Delights, $2.00 each
-$1.00 in 8/23 RedPlum

Other Great Deals

Fresh Express Salads $1.66
Use $1/1 coupon (10/4 insert)
Final price: $ .66



Carnation Evaporated Milk $1.00
(the last time I looked though the Albertsons evap milk was cheaper than this!)

C&H Powdered and Brown Sugar $1.89
Use $ .35/1 coupon (10/4 insert)
OR use .$65/2 coupon (10/4 insert)

5 lb. Bag of Potatoes $ .77

BOGO FREE

Final Price: $ .77 for 10 lbs! This is a GREAT price!

Purex 3-in-1, $4.49
-$1.00 from 10/4 SmartSource
=$3.49

Snuggle/All, $3.99

TreeTop Juice Boxes, $1.00
-$1.00/2 Printable
Final Price: $1.00 for 2 packages

Snow White Movie $25.99

Use $10/1 coupon here

Final price: $15.99 PLUS get 2 free boxes of Kellogg's Cereal (this might count as 2 of the 3 Frosted Mini Wheats you need for the Kelloggs deal I listed here, but I'm not sure!)

Mix & Match Sale...
Spend $10, Save $3 Instantly (the Bend Albertsons say you must reach $10 AFTER coupons!)

Ronzoni Healthy Harvest, $1.00
-$1.00/2 Printable

Hormel Compleats, $2.00
-$2.00 from October All You

Snyder's Pretzels, $2.50
-$1.00 from 7/26 SmartSource

Colgate Total, $2.50
-$1.00 from 9/27 SmartSource

Welch's Juice Cocktail, $2.50
-$1.00 Printable

Infusium 23, $5.00
-$2.00 from 9/20 SmartSource or October All You

Schick Quattro Disposable Razors, $5.00
-$3.00 off from 9/13 SmartSource
 
3 Day Sale: Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Gatorade $ .77 (limit 8--this is a great price!)

YoPlait Yogurt, $0.44
$0.50/6 Printable 
& Buy 6 Get One Free Coupon (10/4 Insert)

=$2.24 for 7 yogurts!!


Strawberries $1.88

SAFEWAY week of 10/7 - 10/13

I've highlighted what I think are some good deals below. There were a lot more listed in the Tuesday paper so make sure you take a look at yesterday's Bulletin! Don't forget to use up to 4 Doublers (up to .50 each) from the Tuesday paper.

IN AD COUPONS 

(as long as they are store coupons, not manufacturer coupons, don't forget to STACK these with manufacturer coupons when available)-

 
Safeway Pizza $2.99 (limit 1)

18 ct eggs $1.49 (limit 1)

Aquafresh Extreme Clean Toothpaste $1.99 (limit 4)
Use $1/1 from 9/20 RP & .50 Safeway Double
Final Price: .49


Arm and Hammer Laundry Soap $2.99 (limit 1)


Quilted Northern Toilet Paper 6pk $5.99
(You can get a 12 pack of cottenelle at Fred Meyer this week for WAY less--go here to see deal, thanks frugalchicliving)

Use $1/1  HERE 
.50 Safeway Double 
Final Price: $4.49

3 DAY SALE: FRI-SUN ONLY

93 % Lean Ground Beef $2.49/lb

Tillamook Cheese $3.99 (Limit 2--this is a great price!)


Roma Tomatoes $ .98/lb


Kraft Salad Dressing $ .99 cents each (limit 4)

Other Great Deals ALL Week

Snow White DVD $24.99
Use $10/1 coupon HERE
Final Price: $14.99 and get a pumpkin and 32 oz. Langer's Juice free 

Buy 2 Classico Pasta Sauce at $2 each and Get 2 Barilla Pasta free

Final Price: $4 for all 4

Safeway Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast $1.99/lb

Hormel Compleats $2- when you buy 4 or $2.50 for 1
Use $2/1 from the October edition of the All You magazine (sold exclusively at WalMart)

Final Price: Free or .50

Betty Crocker Cookie Mix $1.50
Use .40/1 HERE
Use .40/1 e-coupon HERE
Use .40/1 e-coupon HERE
& .50 Safeway Double
Final Price: FREE + .50 overage!!


Betty Crocker Cake or Brownie Mix .99
Use $1/2 when you buy 1 cake and 1 frosting HERE
Use $.50/2 when you buy cake and frosting HERE
(Frosting is priced at $1.50)
& .50 Safeway Double

Final Price: $ .49 for both

Healthy Choice Fresh Mixers $3
Use $2/1 HERE
& .50 Safeway Double
Final Price: $ .50


Mission Tortillas $1.99
Use .75/1 from 8/9 SS
& .50 Safeway Double
Final Price: $ .74

Purex 3 in 1 $4.99
Use $1/1 from 10/4 SS
& .50 Safeway Double
Final Price: $3.49

Yo Plus Yogurt $2.50
Use $1/1 HERE
and use $1/1 e-coupon HERE
& .50 Safeway Double
Final Price: FREE

Welch's Juice Cocktail $2
Use $1/1 HERE
& .50 Safeway Double
Final Price: $.50

Oscar Meyer Hot Dogs
Use BOGO coupon (not sure where I got this from)
Final Price: Free 

Airborne $7.49
Use $1/1 x2 (insert, don't remember which one)

& .50 Safeway double x2
Final Price: $4.49 for two



Starkist Solid White Tuna $ .99

Hunts Diced Tomatoes $1.00 
Use $. 45 (10/4 insert)
& .45 Safeway Double
Final Price: $ .10

Pays to call Catalina

I went to Safeway (Bend, Westside) last night to grab some more Kleenex with my .50 off coupon from the Sunday paper and a Safeway doubler. This makes the Kleenex deal a $1 moneymaker. However, my catalinas did not print. The nice cashier did not believe me when I said that his machine must have been broken and asked if I still wanted 6 boxes of Kleenex. Under normal circumstances I would have said no, but since I knew that the promotion was still running I said "yes." Regardless, .99 cents for Kleenex is a good deal and I would just donate them anyway.

I called Catalina this morning and they are mailing me my $6 in coupons good for my next purchase of anything. Meaning, my 9 boxes of Kleenex, 6 packs of Dentyne Gum, 5 jars of baby food, 3 bananas, 2 apples, 1/2 gallon of Organic milk cost me $1.35 out of pocket and I have a coupon for $3 off my next purchase.

If your coupons ever do not print from the catalina machine the number to call is

1-888-8COUPON