RVA Deals

Betty Crocker, Purex laundry detergent, and giant zipper sandwich bags. Not these aren’t the makings of an obscure German-produced horror flick, but some of the stuff that’s on sale this week! Not only are these (and more) items on sale, but Kroger is still offering select items that go toward funding the USO.

May 16, 2012; 6:00 AM • by Alison Brown

At Kroger through May 19, customers save $4 at checkout when purchasing any 10 participating “Support our troops” promo items, plus $1 will be donated to the USO. Prices on included items below reflect the additional $.40 per item savings.

Meat Top Pick

Whole Foods’ Buck-A-Burger one-day sale is back on Friday, May 18. Ready-to-grill burgers will be on sale for $1 each. (20 burgers per person limit)

Veggie Top Pick

Bagged mini carrots (16oz) $.99 at Kroger, $1 at Martin’s

Fruit Top Pick

Blueberries or raspberries $1.99 at Martin’s

Refrigerated Top Pick

Smart Balance Buttery Spread or Buttery Sticks $1.99 at Kroger when buying 10 participating “Support Our Troops” promo items. Use $1 off Smart Balance Spreadable Butter & Canola Oil Blend from the 5/6 SmartSource coupon insert

Staples Top Picks

Kraft Real Mayo or Miracle Whip (22-30oz) $2.99 at Martin’s, or $2.59 at Kroger when buying 10 participating “Support Our Troops” promo items. Use $.55 coupon from the 5/13 SmartSource insert to get it for $1.99 at Martin’s (coupon “doubles” to $1) or $2.04 at Kroger

Kellogg’s cereal promo at Martin’s: Buy 4 participating Kelloggís cereals (select varieties, 8.56-25.5oz) in a single transaction and get $6.00 off instantly plus a coupon for $4.50 off a gallon of milk on your next visit. Combine with “$1 off 3 Kellogg’s Cereals” coupon from the 5/13 RedPlum insert, and $.70 off Kellogg’s Crave cereal (if included) printable coupon from Coupons.com for some cheap cereal scenarios.

Snacks & Sweets Top Picks

Betty Crocker cookie mix pouch $1.95 at Kroger after additional savings for buying 10 participating items. Print a $.50 off coupon from Coupons.com (final cost: $.95 after doubled coupon), or use $.40 coupon from 3/25 SmartSource insert

Keebler cookies $1.67 at Martin’s. Use “$1 off 3 Keebler products” printable coupon from Coupons.com

Beverage Top Pick

Coke 12-packs $2.75 at Kroger. Buy 4 Caffeine Free Diet Coke 12-packs and you’ll receive a coupon at checkout for $5 off your next Kroger purchase (Net cost: $1.50 each)

Household Top Picks

Giant brand zipper sandwich or snack bags (50ct) $1 at Martin’s, plus part of “buy $8, save $3 instantly” promotion

Purex Liquid Laundry Detergent (50oz) $2.50 at Martin’s. Use $.50 coupon from the 5/13 RedPlum insert (doubles)

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