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Alison Brown — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:00:30 +0000

Meat Top Pick

Hormel Cure 81 Boneless half ham $3.99/lb at Martin's. Use $2 off from the 3/25 SmartSource insert or $2 printable from Coupons.com (purchase smallest one possible)

Veggie Top Pick

Celery $.99/bunch at Kroger

Fruit Top Pick

Whole pineapple $1.99 at Kroger

Refrigerated Top Picks

Cracker Barrel Chunk Cheese $2.50 at Martin's. Use $1 off 2 printable coupon (must "Like" on Facebook). It is also a participating item in this week's "Save $7 when you purchase $25 worth of participating products" - see circular for other items.

I Can't Believe It's Not Butter $2.29 at Kroger. Use $1.25 printable coupon from Coupons.com

Staples Top Picks

Betty Crocker boxed potatoes $1 at Kroger. Use "$.50 off 2" coupon from the 3/25 SmartSource insert (doubles to $1) to get two boxes for $.50 each

Newmanís Own Pasta Sauce (24oz) $2 at Martin's. Use $0.50 coupon from the 4/1 RedPlum insert (doubles to $1) to get a jar for $1

Kroger chicken broth (14oz can) $.50

Snacks & Sweets Top Picks

Duncan Hines Cake Mix $1.25 at Kroger and Martin's. Use $.35 off coupon from the 2/5 SmartSource insert (doubles to $.70) to get a box for $.55

Jell-O Pudding or Gelatin $.80 at Martin's. Use "$.50 off 2" coupon from the 3/25 SmartSource insert (doubles to $1) to get two boxes for $.30 each

Stoufferís Family Size frozen entrees (32-40 oz) $5 at Kroger. Use $2 off coupon from the 1/29 RedPlum insert

Beverage Top Pick

Coke 12-packs $2.50 at CVS

Household Top Picks

Use the $7 off Allegra coupon from the 4/1 to get small packs for cheap or free at many stores

Use the $1 off Carefree pantyliners coupon from the 3/18 SmartSource, or the $.50 printable from Coupons.com to get the small packs for cheap at many stores ($.09 after coupon at Kroger)

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Alison Brown — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:00:52 +0000

Meat Top Pick

Gwaltney spiral sliced ham $1.49/lb at Kroger

Veggie Top Pick

Birds Eye Steamfresh Frozen Vegetables (8-16oz) $1 at Martin's and Kroger. Buy 3 and use the "$1 off 3" coupon from the 3/4 RedPlum insert

Fruit Top Pick

Dole canned pineapple (20 oz.) $1 at Kroger. Use "$.50 off 2" coupon from the 3/25 SmartSource insert, or print a "$1 off 3" coupon from CouponNetwork.com

Refrigerated Top Pick

Kroger Sour Cream or Dip (16 oz.) or Cream Cheese (8 oz.) $1

Staples Top Pick

Stove Top Stuffing Mix (5-6oz) $1.34 at Martin's. Use $.50 coupon from the 3/25 SmartSource insert (first one will double) to get a box for $.34

Snacks & Sweets Top Pick

Edwardís or Mrs. Smithís Pies $4.99 at Martin's and Kroger. Use $.75 coupon from the 3/25 SmartSource insert to get them for $3.99 at Martin's ($4.24 at Kroger)

Beverage Top Picks

Gatorade (32oz), Propel (24oz), Sobe (20oz), Lipton Tea (20oz), and 7UP soft drinks 2-liters $1 each at Kroger - When you purchase at least four in a transaction, you will receive a coupon for $.25 of your next shopping trip for each item you buy (i.e. 4 items = $1 off your next purchase). No limit. other participating items include Quaker Quakes, Banquet Brown n' Serve Sausage, and Chef Boyardee pasta

Household Top Picks

Colgate toothpaste (select varieties 4.6oz) $1 at Kroger. Use $1 coupon from the 3/25 SmartSource insert to get it for FREE
Colgate toothbrushes $1 at Kroger. Use "$1 off 2" coupon from the 3/25 SmartSource insert
Lever 2000 bar soap (2 ct.) $1 at Kroger. Load $.50 Kroger e-coupon to get it for $.50
Ivory body wash $1 at Kroger. Use $.35 coupon from the 3/4 P&G insert to get it for $.30 after doubled coupon

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Alison Brown — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:00:14 +0000

Kroger's "March To Savings" 10-Item event continues this week - Save $5 at checkout when you purchase any 10 participating items.

Also, through April 7, gift card purchases at Kroger earn quadruple fuel points. Certain exclusions, such as Kroger gift cards, apply

Meat Top Pick

Choice boneless beef shoulder roast $2.99/lb at Kroger, or Choice boneless chuck roast $2.99/lb at Martin's

Veggie Top Picks

(Seedless English cucumbers are advertised for nine cents in the current Kroger circular, but that's definitely a misprint and the stores probably won't honor it)
8-lb bag jumbo russet potatoes $2.99 at Kroger

Fruit Top Picks

Anjou pears or organic cameo apples $.99/lb at Kroger

Refrigerated Top Pick

Save $4 at Martin's when you purchase 4 participating Pillsbury products, including Pillsbury Grands biscuits ($1.69 before extra $1 per item savings) and Pillsbury cinnamon rolls ($1.79). Print coupons from Smartsource.com, or use $.30 off 2 Grands coupon from the 2/5 General Mills insert

Staples Top Picks

Ragu pasta sauce $1 at Kroger

Sauerís Gravy Mix $.50 at Martin's. Use "$1 off 2" coupon from the 3/18 SmartSource insert to get two for FREE

Snacks & Sweets Top Pick

Save $5 when purchasing any 6 participating frozen food items at Martin's, including Pillsbury strudels ($2 before additional $.83 per item savings) and Hola Fruta! premium sherbet ($1.50). Use "$.50 off 2" Toaster Strudel coupon from the 2/5 or 1/8 General Mills insert. One coupon will double, making them $.67 each after coupon and savings at checkout

Beverage Top Picks

Eight O' Clock coffee "buy one, get one free" at Martin's (Two bags for $5.69). Printable "$2 off 2" coupon Smartsource

V8 or V-Fusion $1.99 at Kroger. Print a "$1 off 2" V8 coupon from Campbell's

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Alison Brown — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:00:57 +0000

Kroger's "March To Savings" 10-Item event is this week and next - Save $5 at checkout when you purchase any 10 participating items.

Meat Top Pick

Fresh Colorado Premium Corned Beef Brisket point cut $1.79/lb or flat cut $2.99/lb at Martin's

Veggie Top Picks

Cabbage $.29/lb at Kroger. Organic green cabbage $.79/lb at Whole Foods

Fruit Top Picks

Green seedless grapes $.99/lb at Martin's

Refrigerated Top Pick

Dannon yogurt (select varieties 4-6ct or 32 oz) $1.49 at Kroger when purchasing any 10 participating items

Staples Top Picks

Bertolli Pasta Sauce $2.29 at Martin's. Save $3 off fresh meat instantly when you purchase 2 bottle, plus use "$1.50 off 2" coupon from the 3/4 SmartSource insert

Snacks & Sweets Top Pick

Tombstone 12-inch pizzas "2 for $3.99" at Martin's (must purchase two). I've heard this was a misprint but Martin's was honoring it - policies may vary by store

Beverage Top Pick

Hot Coke deal at CVS - Buy any 5 Coke product 12-packs for $15 ($3 each) and receive $5 in ExtraBucks at the register. If you share a CVS pharmacist story through Facebook, you'll receive a coupon for $3 off a $15 purchase to use as well.

Household Top Pick

Purex laundry detergent $2.50 at Martin's. Use $.50 coupon (doubles to $1) from the 3/11 RedPlum insert

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Alison Brown — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 11:00:14 +0000

Meat Top Pick

Tyson boneless skinless chicken breasts $1.99/lb at Kroger

Veggie Top Picks

Yellow or zucchini squash $.99/lb at Kroger
Asparagus $1.99/lb at Kroger

Fruit Top Picks

Cara Cara navel oranges $.50 each at Whole Foods (reg. $1.50)
Whole pineapple $1.99 at Kroger
Strawberries $1.50 at Kroger

Refrigerated Top Pick

Yoplait Greek Yogurt (6oz) $1 at Martin's. Use "$0.50 off 2" coupon from 2/5 General Mills insert (doubles to $1)

Staples Top Picks

Lender's Frozen Bagels $1.25 at Martin's. Bagels are part of a fuelperks! bonus offer: Save an extra $.20 per gallon of fuel when you buy any 5 participating items. Other items include Flipz Milk Chocolate Pretzels ($1.50), Pillsbury Toaster Strudel ($2, use "$.50 off 2" coupon from the 2/5 General Mills insert), and Pictsweet Frozen Vegetables ($1.25)

Snacks & Sweets Top Pick

Chex Mix, Gardettoís or Bugles (6-8.75 oz) $1.50 at Kroger. $.50 off Chex Mix coupon is available on SmartSource.com or CouponNetwork.com, which would double to $1, making them $.50 a bag. "$.40 off 2" coupons in 1/29 or 2/26 SmartSource as well.

Plus, there is a Catalina offer (coupon prints at checkout) for $1 off your next purchase when you buy 3, $2 off when you buy 4, or $3 off when you buy 5 or more

Beverage Top Pick

Beringer California Collection wines $4.99 at Kroger (The cabernet sauvignon is decent. Buy 6 bottles to save an extra 10%!)

Household Top Pick

Gillette Series Shave Gel $2.29 at Martin's. Use $.55 coupon from the 2/5 RedPlum insert, which "doubles" to $1, making it $1.29 after sale and coupon.

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Alison Brown — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 11:00:04 +0000

Cartbuster event at Kroger: Through visit Kroger.com for a new "high value" e-coupon to load onto your Plus card each day

March is Frozen food month at Martin's: Save 10% on a future order when you spend $75 on frozen foods with your BONUS card between now and 3/24

Meat Top Picks

Tyson split chicken breasts, drumsticks or thighs $.99/lb at Kroger

Veggie Top Picks

Roma tomatoes $.69/lb at Kroger

Fruit Top Picks

Strawberries $1.50/package at Kroger

Refrigerated Top Pick

Yoplait yogurt multi-packs $2 at Kroger. Use "$.75 off 2" coupons from the 2/5 General Mills insert, or e-coupons on Kroger.com or Cellfire.com. Print a coupon for $.35 off one Trix yogurt multi-pack here. If you purchase two Trix multi-packs in one transaction, you'll also receive a coupon at checkout for $1.50 off your next purchase (Net cost: $.55 per package)

Staples Top Picks

Save $3 instantly at Martin's when you purchase $8 worth of participating products in a single transaction, including canned beans (3 for $2), refrigerated tortillas ($1.50) or fruit snacks ($1.50)
(You can also get a bottle of FREE Tabasco sauce, on sale for $1 at Martin's, with the $.50 printable coupon from Tabasco.com)

Snacks & Sweets Top Pick

Nature Valley Granola Bars or Fiber One Cereal Bars or Brownies $2.49 at Kroger. Use "$.50 off 2" Nature Valley coupons from the 2/8 General Mills insert, "$.75 off 2" from the 1/8 General Mills, or $.50 off one box of Nature Valley Protein bars in the 2/26 SmartSource. Use "$.50 off 2" Fiber One coupons from the 2/5 General Mills insert or 2/26 SmartSource, or $.40 off from the 1/8 General Mills. There is also a Catalina deal for these items: Buy 3, receive a checkout coupon for $1 off your next purchase, buy 4 get $2 coupon, or buy 5 and get a $3 coupon. (Must purchase all Fiber One or all Nature's Valley)

Celeste frozen "Pizza-for-One" is $1 at Martin's, plus receive $.20 off per gallon fuelperks! when you purchase 6

Beverage Top Pick

Pepsi Soft Drinks (24 ct. 12 oz.) $4.99 at Kroger (must purchase 2). Use "$2 off 2" Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Pepsi Max, Mountain Dew, or Sierra Mist from the 2/26 Pepsi Moments To Save insert to get 2 for $3.99 each

Household Top Pick

CareOne products at Martin's $1 each: 10-80ct adhesive bandages, 24-ct ibuprofen, 8.5 fl oz mouth rinse

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Alison Brown — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:00:15 +0000

The Daytona 500 10-item Mega Event continues at Kroger this week, save $3 at checkout when you purchase any 10 participating items PLUS receive a coupon for $2 off your next Kroger purchase.

Meat Top Picks

Perdue boneless, skinless chicken breasts or boneless pork loins (half-loin) $1.99/lb at Kroger

Veggie Top Picks

Broccoli bunches or peeled mini carrots (16oz) $1 each at Kroger

Fruit Top Picks

Fuji apples or Anjou pears $.77/lb at Kroger

Refrigerated Top Pick

Kroger shredded or bar cheese, 6-8oz, $1.67

Staples Top Picks

Kellogg's cereals (Frosted Mini-Wheats, Raisin Bran, Frosted Flakes, Fruit Loops, Apple Jacks) are 50% off at Kroger

Snacks & Sweets Top Pick

Select varieties of Keebler cookies 50% off at Kroger. Use the $.55 off Keebler Fudge Stripes Dark Chocolate Cookies, or $.55 off any 2 Keebler cookies coupons from the 2/19 RedPlum insert

Beverage Top Pick

Gatorade or G2 $.79 each at Kroger when purchasing 10 participating Daytona 500 promo items. I won a "free Gatorade" e-coupon playing the "You Pick The Winner" game on Kroger's website.

Household Top Pick

Kleenex facial tissue $.88 at CVS (100 ct regular or 70 ct with lotion). Use "$.50 off 3" coupon from the 2/12 SmartSource insert

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RVANews staff — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:00:14 +0000

In the Daytona 500 10-item Mega Event at Kroger this week, save $3 at checkout when you purchase any 10 participating items PLUS receive a coupon for $2 off your next Kroger purchase. Prices below are after the $.30 per item savings, but don't include the extra $.20 per item savings from the checkout coupon.

Meat Top Picks

Lloydís Shredded BBQ tub $3.69 at Kroger after $.30 per item savings for buying 10 participating Daytona 500 promo items. Use $1 coupon from the 1/15 or 2/12 SmartSource.

Veggie Top Picks

Green bell peppers or cucumbers $.50 each at Kroger

Fruit Top Pick

Strawberries 16oz $1.50 at Kroger

Refrigerated Top Pick

Pillsbury Grands Biscuits 8-ct $.99 at Kroger after $.30 per item savings for buying 10 participating Daytona 500 promo items. Print a "$1 off 2" coupon.

Staples Top Picks

Ragu pasta sauce $1.31 at Kroger after $.30 per item savings for buying 10 participating Daytona 500 promo items. Load an eCoupon for "$1 off 2" onto your Plus card to make them $.81 each.

Snacks & Sweets Top Pick

Breyers ice cream $2.99 at Kroger after $.30 per item savings for buying 10 participating Daytona 500 promo items. Load a $1 off Kroger eCoupon onto your Plus card to get it for $1.99.

Beverage Top Pick

Minute Maid orange juice $2.19 at Kroger after $.30 per item savings for buying 10 participating Daytona 500 promo items

Household Top Pick

Dove and Degree deodorant $1.69 at Kroger after $.30 per item savings for buying 10 participating Daytona 500 promo items. Load $1 Kroger eCoupons

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Alison Brown — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:00:02 +0000

The Kroger promotion this week is the "Quarter Back" - For every participating item you purchase, you'll receive a coupon at checkout good for $.25 per item off your next purchase. For example, if you purchase 6 items, you'll receive a checkout coupon for $1.50 off your next Kroger purchase ($.25 x 6). You must purchase a minimum of four items to receive a coupon, but there is no maximum.

Meat Top Picks

Banquet 6.4oz Brown N' Serve Sausage $1 at Kroger and part of the Quarter Back promotion ($.75 after QB savings)

Veggie Top Picks

Asparagus $1.99/lb at Kroger

Fruit Top Pick

Red seedless grapes $.99/lb at Kroger

Refrigerated Top Pick

18-ct Grade A large eggs $1.77 at Kroger or one dozen Grade A large eggs $.99 at Walgreen's (limit 3)

Staples Top Picks

Zatarain's Rice or Pasta Mix $1 at Kroger and part of the Quarter Back promotion. Use a "$.50 off 3" printable coupon from RedPlum.com (doubles), making it $.42 per box after coupon and $.25 Quarter Back coupon.

Snacks & Sweets Top Pick

Hunt's Snack Pack pudding (4 ct) or Kroger fruit snacks (6 ct) $1 at Kroger and part of the Quarter Back promotion, so $.75 each after $.25 per item QB coupon

Beverage Top Pick

Powerade, Vitaminwater, Fuze, Smartwater, or Full Throttle $0.67 each at Kroger when you purchase 15 (buy 10 at $1, get 5 free)

Household Top Pick

Scotties Facial Tissues $1 at Martin's. Use "$.50 off 3" coupon from the 1/8 RedPlum insert (doubles to $1) to get 3 boxes for $.67 each

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Alison Brown — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:00:32 +0000

Sales this week are all about Superbowl party food!

Kroger's "$5 off 10 participating items" Game Day Greats sale continues this week - mix and match any 10 participating items to receive $5 off at checkout. Prices below already reflect additional $.50 per item savings on participating items.

Meat Top Picks

Johnsonville Smoked Sausage $3 at Kroger. Use $1 off Johnsonville Smoked Chicken Sausage from the 1/1 SmartSource insert to make the final price $2

Smithfield bacon (12-16 oz.) $3 at Kroger. Use $1 coupon from the 1/29 SmartSource insert to make it $2

Tyson frozen chicken breasts, tenderloin, or wing bags "Buy one, get one free" at Kroger. Save up to $10.99

Bell & Evans chicken tenders 12 oz "Buy one, get one free" at Whole Foods (two for $6.99)

Snacks & Sweets Top Pick

Digiorno Pizza $4.49 at Kroger after extra savings when buying 10 participating items. Use "$2 off 2" coupon from the 1/29 RedPlum insert to make them $3.49 each

Lay's potato chips 50% off at Martin's. Lay's are $1.99 at Kroger when purchasing 10 participating items

Chi-Chi's Salsa $1.99 at Kroger when purchasing 10 participating Game Day Greats items. Use $.50 coupon from the 1/8 SmartSource

Beverage Top Picks

Coca-cola fridge packs "4 for $11" at Martin's

Pepsi 2-L bottles $.99 at Kroger after extra savings for purchasing 10 participating Game Day Greats items

Veggie Top Picks

Broccoli $1.50/bunch at Kroger

Fruit Top Pick

Organic Cameo or Red Delicious apples $.99/lb at Kroger

Refrigerated Top Pick

I Can't Believe It's Not Butter! product $1.79 at Kroger after extra savings when purchasing any 10 participating Game Day Greats items. Use $.50 coupon from the 1/29 RedPlum insert (doubles to $1) to get a tub for $.79

Staples Top Picks

French's yellow mustard $1.25 at Martin's. Use $.30 coupon from the 1/22 SmartSource insert (doubles to $.60) to get it for $.65.

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Alison Brown — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:00:22 +0000

Kroger has a "$5 off 10 participating items" Game Day Greats sale this week and next - mix and match any 10 participating items to receive $5 off at checkout. Prices below already reflect additional $.50 per item savings on participating items.

Also, a different high-value e-coupon is available on Kroger.com each day, such as $2 off Quilted Northern toilet paper or Brawny paper towels. Visit daily to load that day's coupon to your Plus card.

Meat Top Pick

Perdue boneless skinless chicken breasts $1.99/lb at Kroger

Veggie Top Picks

Hunt's Canned Tomatoes $0.49 at Kroger after additional savings for buying 10 participating items. Use the "$1 off 4" coupon from the 1/22 SmartSource, or register with Hunt's to print a ".40 off 2" coupon

Fruit Top Pick

Red seedless grapes $1.39/lb at Kroger

Refrigerated Top Pick

Philadelphia cream cheese $1.29 at Kroger when purchasing 10 participating items

Staples Top Picks

Post cereal 13-25oz $1.99 at Kroger when purchasing 10 participating items. Use $1 printable

Snacks & Sweets Top Pick

Nabisco crackers $1.99 at Kroger after additional savings for buying 10 participating items. Use "$2 off 3" coupon from the 1/8 SmartSource, or print a "$1 off 2" coupon from SmartSource.com or look for displays in-store

Beverage Top Pick

Welch's Essentials Juice (64 oz.) - $1.99 at Kroger when purchasing 10 participating items. Use $1 coupon from the 11/6 SmartSource insert, or print a $.75 coupon

Household Top Pick

Ricola cough drop bags (18-20 ct.) $1.09 at Kroger when purchasing 10 participating items. Use "$1 off 2" coupon from the 1/1 SmartSource insert

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Alison Brown — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:00:19 +0000

Meat Top Pick

Hormel pepperoni 3.5oz $1 at Kroger. Use "$1 off 2" coupon from Sunday's Smartsource insert to get two packages for $.50 each. Also, this Friday Whole Foods' one-day sale will be wild-caught Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)-certified sockeye salmon for $7.99/lb, nearly 50% off

Veggie Top Picks

Broccoli $1.49/bunch at Kroger

Fruit Top Pick

Grapefruit $.79 each at Kroger

Refrigerated Top Pick

Kroger yogurt $.33 each

Staples Top Picks

Chi-Chi's salsa $1.67 at Martin's. Use $.50 coupon from the 1/8 SmartSource insert to get a jar for $.67 (only one coupon will double)
*Bonus deal: I found Ortega taco shells at Kroger with "$1 off any Ortega product" peelie coupons on the front. The shells were $1.36, so I got a few boxes for $.36 each!

Snacks & Sweets Top Pick

Pepsi product promo at Martin's: Receive $7 off your next purchase when you buy $20 worth of participating items. $20 must be met after all discounts. Limit 1 coupon per transaction. There were some coupons for Pepsi and Tostitos in the 1/1 Smartsource insert.

Lipton Iced Tea 12 Pack $4.99

Propel Fitness Water 6-Pack 16.9oz $3

Pepsi 8-Pack 7.5oz $3.33

Pepsi 20-Pack 12oz $5.99

Pepsi 6-Pack 16.9oz $3.34

Quaker Chewy Granola Bars $2

Quaker Old Fashioned Oats 2/$4

Tostitos Tortilla Chips $3.89

Tostitos Salsa $3.79

Lay's Kettle Chips $3

Frito Lay Corn Chips or Cheetos $3

Beverage Top Pick

Knudsen Simply Nutritious Juice 32 oz. $1.75 at Kroger

Household Top Pick

Purina ONE Beyond Dog Food (3.5lb) $6 at Martin's. Use $5 coupon from last Sunday's Smartsource coupon insert to get a bag for $1 (Even if you don't have a dog, local animal rescue groups would appreciate the donation - many pet stores have bins for leaving donation supplies).

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Alison Brown — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:00:35 +0000

How to save $4 on any purchase at Kroger right now:

Load an e-coupon for a P&G product onto your Plus card, then enter four friends' email addresses to tell them about Kroger's current promotion to save $4 when you purchase any four participating P&G products. An e-coupon for $4 off a purchase will automatically be added to your Plus card. (For some of the good deals on deodorant and detergent available with the P&G promotion, check last week's post)

There are a lot of great deals this week with a 50% Off Sale at Kroger, and "Buy One, Get One Free" Stock Up Sale items at Martin's.

Meat Top Pick

Top Round London Broil "buy one, get one free" at Martin's

Veggie Top Picks

Romaine hearts 18oz pkg $2 at Martin's

Fruit Top Pick

Whole pineapple $1.99 at Kroger

Refrigerated Top Pick

Sargento shredded cheese $1.94 at Kroger

Staples Top Picks

Kroger has a number of items on sale for 50% off this week, including Classico pasta sauce ($1.79 after 50% off), Bush's Best beans ($.64), Libby's canned vegetables ($.49) and Ken's salad dressing ($1.64, use "$1 off 2 coupon" from Sunday's Smartsource insert to get two bottles for $1.14 each). Ken's 9oz salad dressing is $1 at Martin's - $.50 each with $1 off 2 coupon.

Snacks & Sweets Top Pick

Buy any four participating General Mills cereals at Martin's and save $4 on your purchase, plus get a coupon for $4.50 off a gallon of milk. You can save more by using coupons for the cereal - printable coupons are available on SmartSource.com and Coupons.com

Beverage Top Pick

Pepsi or 7-Up 2L $1 at Kroger, 6-pack bottles $2.25 at Martin's

Household Top Pick

Softsoap liquid hand soap $.88 at Kroger. Use "$1 off 2" coupon (doubles) from the 1/1 Smartsource insert to get two for $.38 each. Also check out the household aisle for discounts, because a number of cleaning items are included in Kroger's 50% off sale.

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Alison Brown — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:00:53 +0000

With New Year's fitness and diet resolutions fresh on everyone's minds, the emphasis of sales this week are on corresponding "health" products like Slim-Fast, Special K, and Lean Cuisine.

Meat Top Pick

Pork tenderloin $3.49/lb at Martin's

Veggie Top Picks

Roma tomatoes $.88/lb at Kroger

Fruit Top Pick

Bartlett or Anjou pears $.99/lb at Kroger

Refrigerated Top Pick

Dannon yogurt 4-packs $2 at Kroger

Staples Top Picks

Target Market Pantry brand boxed macaroni and cheese $.52

Use the $1 printable Target coupon from Target.com to get it for free.

Snacks & Sweets Top Pick

Lean Cuisine frozen entrees $2 at Kroger, Martin's, and Target.

Best deal is to buy 10 at Target. Use two $1 off five coupons from Sunday's paper, and receive a $5 Target gift card.

Beverage Top Pick

Slim-Fast Ready to Drink Shakes (4 pack) $5 at Martin's.

Use the "buy 1, get 1 free" coupon from 1/1 SmartSource insert to get two for $5 total. Or print a $1.50/1 coupon

Household Top Pick

Save $4 at checkout when you mix and match any 4 participating Proctor & Gamble products at Kroger.

By combining the sale prices, extra $1 per item savings when you buy 4 (already reflected in prices listed below), and coupons from Sunday's P&G coupon insert, there are some great deals:

Old Spice body wash $2.49 - final price $.49 after $2 coupon from Sunday's paper
Old Spice deodorant $.99 - final price $.49 after "$1 off 2" coupon
Febreze Air Effects or Set & Refresh $1.49 - final price $.49 after $1 Kroger ecoupon
Crest Whitening or Pro-Health toothpaste $1.67 - final price $.67 after $1 coupon
Aussie and Herbal Essences hair care products $1.79 - final price $.79 after $1 coupon
Tide Stain Release (18 ct. or 36 oz.) $4.99 - final price $2.99 after $2 coupon
Tide Laundry Detergent (20-40 loadd) $4.99 - final price $2.99 after $2 coupon, or $2 ecoupon

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Alison Brown — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:00:37 +0000

When at the grocery store this week and next, check the seasonal aisles for Christmas items as they get marked on clearance 50% off or more.

Meat Top Pick

Oscar Mayer bologna or Bar-S Franks $1 at Kroger

Veggie Top Picks

Green Cabbage $.49/lb at Kroger

Fruit Top Pick

Kiwi fruit $.33 at Kroger

Refrigerated Top Pick

Best Life Buttery Spread $1.67 at Martin's.

Use $.50 coupon from the 10/30 Smartsource insert which doubles to $1, making it $.67 after coupon.

Staples Top Picks

Select varieties of Kellogg's cereal 50% off at Kroger, includes Frosted Flakes, Fruit Loops, Apple Jacks, Raisin Bran, and Rice Krispies.

Print a coupon for $1 off 2 boxes.

Snacks & Sweets Top Pick

Nabisco crackers $1.99 at Martin's

Beverage Top Pick

Coca-Cola soft drinks (6-pack bottles) $2.25 at Kroger. Coca-Cola 2-liters $1 at Martin's

Household Top Pick

Aleve (select varieties 20-24 ct.) $1.99 at Kroger.

The weekly circular says to look for coupons in-store to save an extra $1.

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Alison Brown — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:00:04 +0000

Meat Top Pick

Tyson split chicken breasts $.99/lb at Kroger

Veggie Top Picks

Green beans $.99/lb at Kroger
Del Monte canned vegetables $.49 at Target

Fruit Top Pick

Asian or Bartlett pears $.99/lb at Kroger

Refrigerated Top Pick

Kroger Grade A Large eggs 18-ct $2, or one dozen Grade A Large eggs $1.29 at Walgreens

Staples Top Picks

Thomas' English muffins 50% off at Martin's

Snacks & Sweets Top Pick

Turkey Hill ice cream "Buy one, get one free" at Martin's ($4.09 for two 48oz cartons)

Beverage Top Pick

Martinelli's Sparkling Cider $2.50 at Kroger. Load a $.50 E-coupon onto your Plus card

Household Top Pick

Ziploc storage or freezer bags, or storage containers $2.50 at Martin's. Use "$1 off 2 bags" coupon or or "$1.50 off 2 containers" coupon from the 11/13 or 12/4 SmartSource inserts.

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Alison Brown — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:00:25 +0000

Meat Top Pick

Gwaltney spiral sliced ham or Cumberland Gap semi-boneless ham $1.49/lb at Kroger, limit one

Veggie Top Picks

Green Giant canned vegetables $.67 at Martin's - Use "$.50 off 2" coupon (doubles) from the 11/13 General Mills insert to get two for $.17 each
Birds-Eye Steamfresh frozen vegetables $1 at Kroger and Martin's - Use "$.50 off 2" coupon from 11/13 SmartSource insert to get two for $.50 each

Fruit Top Pick

Blueberries or blackberries $2 at Martin's

Refrigerated Top Pick

I Can't Believe It's Not Butter! products $1.99 at Kroger. Load a Kroger e-coupon for $1 off to make it $.99

Staples Top Picks

Pepperidge Farm Whole Grain bread is 50% off at Martin's ($2.14/loaf) - Use $.50 coupon from the 12/4 11/13 SmartSource insert (doubles) to get a loaf for $1.14
(Also, load the Kroger e-coupon for $2.50 off any Spice Islands season or extract. Coupon doesn't expire until April, so wait until there's a sale to combine it with)

Snacks & Sweets Top Pick

Pillsbury brownie mix $1.25 at Martin's. Use $.35 coupon from the 11/6 RedPlum insert for get a box for $.55

Beverage Top Pick

Pepsi 12-packs $2.75 at Target

Household Top Pick

Renuzit Adjustable Air Fresheners $.89 at Martin's. Use "$.55 off 3" coupon from the 11/6 RedPlum insert

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Alison Brown — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:00:24 +0000

Martin's and Kroger are offering bonuses for purchasing gift cards this week. Pick up gift cards for places you shop regularly, such as Lowe's, Starbucks, or iTunes, and save a little money on gas!

At Martin's, receive $.20/gallon fuelperks when you spend $100 or more on gift cards (excludes Martin's gift cards). Valid through 12/10.

At Kroger, earn quadruple Fuel Points on gift card purchases (excluding Kroger gift cards). So a $100 gift card purchase would earn 400 in fuel point, which could be redeemed for $.40 off per gallon. Valid through 12/11.

Meat Top Pick

Hillshire Farms smoked sausage (links or rope) $2.50 at Kroger, or Hillshire Farm Little Wieners or Smokies $2.50 at Martin's. Use $.75 off 2 coupon from the 11/13 RedPlum insert

Veggie Top Pick

All-purpose potatoes (5 lb) or yellow onions (3 lb bag) $2 at Martin's

Fruit Top Pick

Cuties clementines (5 lb box) $4.99 at Martin's. Use $1 coupon from the 12/4 SmartSource insert to get it for $3.99

Refrigerated Top Pick

Land 'O Lakes Fresh Buttery Taste Spread $1.50 at Martin's. Use $.50 coupon (doubles) from the 10/16 SmartSource insert to get it for $.50

Staples Top Picks

New York Texas Toast croutons $1.25 at Martin's. Use $.40 coupon (doubles) from 11/13 SmartSource insert to get a package for $.45

Snacks & Sweets Top Pick

Frito Lay Natural Snacks, like Cheetos (natural Cheetos?) and Tostitos $1.99 at Kroger

Beverage Top Pick

Several Starbucks coffee deals this week:
Starbucks coffee 11-12 oz. $7.49 at Kroger
Starbucks coffee $7.99 at Target. Receive a $5 Target gift card with the purchase of three bags
At either store, use the "$3 off 2" or $1 off Starbucks coupons from the 12/4 SmartSource. And if you buy three bags, you can receive a $5 Starbucks card by mail!

Household Top Pick

This Friday 12/9, a Kroger e-coupon for $2 off Quilted Northern 12 Double Roll toilet paper will be available to load onto your Plus card. Quilted Northern is currently on sale for $5.99, making it $3.99 after e-coupon. (There is a new Cartbuster e-coupon for loading each day through 12/13)

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Alison Brown — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:00:04 +0000

Beginning today and running through December 13th, visit Kroger.com to download a special high value digital coupon to your Kroger Plus card. A different coupon for "Cartbuster Sale" products will be offered each day.

Meat Top Pick

Tyson boneless, skinless chicken breasts $1.99/lb at Kroger

Veggie Top Pick

Dole or Fresh Selections premium salads $2 at Kroger

Fruit Top Pick

Jonagold, Rome or Golden Delicious apples, or Asian or Bartlett pears $.99/lb at Kroger
Also, blackberries $2 at Whole Foods

Refrigerated Top Pick

Skim milk $2.69/gallon at Kroger

Staples Top Picks

Francesco Rinaldi pasta sauce $1 at Martin's. Use $.35 Rinaldi "To Be Healthy" Pasta Sauce coupon from 11/6 RedPlum insert, which doubles to $.70 off (Only one coupon will double)

Snacks & Sweets Top Pick

Krunchers Kettle Cookes Potato Chips and Grande Tortilla Chips 50% off at Martin's. Use $0.75 coupons from the 9/11 SmartSource insert, which "double" to $1

Beverage Top Pick

Apple & Eve Fruitables $2.50 at Martin's. Use $1 coupon from the 9/18 SmartSource insert

Household Top Pick

Carmex $1 at Martin's. Use the $.30 coupon from the 10/30 RedPlum insert, which doubles to $.60 off

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Alison Brown — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:20:29 +0000

If you're still scrambling for the fixin's of a frugal Thanksgiving feast, here are some top picks to get you started:

Turkey Top Pick

Frozen turkeys are still available for $.37/lb at Martin's and $.39/lb at Kroger. The limit is one turkey with $25 additional food purchase. But you probably don't have time to defrost the bird for tomorrow, so Shady Brook Farms fresh turkeys are $1.19/lb at Martin's

Veggie Top Picks

Sweet potatoes $.69/lb at Kroger and Martin's
Asparagus $1.99/lb at Martin's
Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables $1 at Martin's. Use $.50 off 2 coupon from 11/13 SmartSource insert
Del Monte canned vegetables $.49 at Target

Trimmings Top Picks

Heinz gravy, Stove Top stuffing, and select Betty Crocker boxed potatoes $.89 at Target
Cambell's canned gravy $.50 at Martin's
Swanson chicken broth and Campbell's cream of mushroom soup $.59 at Target
Ocean Spray cranberry sauce $1 at Martin's

Bread Top Picks

Ukrop's White House Rolls $2.50 at Martin's
Sister Schubert's frozen rolls $2.50 at Kroger. Use $.50 coupon from the 11/13 SmartSource insert
Kroger Brown n' Serve or Restaurant Style rolls $1

Dessert Top Picks

Mrs. Smith's frozen dessert pie $2.50 at Martin's, or Marie Callendar's frozen pie (36-46 oz.) $4.99 at Target or Kroger (Use $1 coupon from the 11/13 SmartSource insert)
Turkey Hill ice cream $2.50 at Martin's
Cool Whip $1 at Martin's & Kroger

Beverage Top Picks

Coke 2-Liters $1 at Martin's
Pepsi 12-Packs $2.50 at Target
Knudsen sparkling juice $2 at Kroger
Ocean Spray 100% cranberry juice $2.69 at Target

Household Top Pick

Vanity Fair plates, bowls, cups or napkins $2 at Martin's. Coupon for "$1 off two napkins" available on Coupons.com, plus save $.20 per gallon in fuelperks when you purchase any 4

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Alison Brown — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:00:33 +0000

Meat Top Pick

Turkey time! Frozen turkeys are only $.37/lb at Martin's and $.39/lb at Kroger this week. Martin's also has a coupon in the circular to earn an extra $.20 in fuelperks with any turkey purchase! The limit at Kroger is one turkey with $25 additional food purchase

Veggie Top Pick

Green Giant canned vegetables, select varieties, $.67/can at Martin's. Use "$.50 off 2" coupon from the 11/13 SmartSource insert to get two cans for $.17 each

Fruit Top Pick

Blackberries (6oz) or blueberries (4.4-6oz) $2 at Martin's

Refrigerated Top Pick

Philadelphia cream cheese (8oz bar) $1.50 at Kroger and Martin's

Staples Top Picks

Save $3 at Kroger when you purchase any 4 participating General Mills, Pillsbury, Nature Valley Fiber One, Betty Crocker, or Cascadian Farms items. This makes the final cost $1.75 per item, limit two $3 off rewards per transaction. There are e-coupons for some items available on Kroger.com, or use coupons from the 10/23 SmartSource, 10/9 SmartSource, or 10/3 General Mills inserts. Also, print a $.50 Honey Nut Cheerios coupon (doubles) from couponnetwork.com to get a box for $.75

Snacks & Sweets Top Pick

Ritz and Nabisco snack crackers $2 at Kroger. Use "$.75 off 2" coupon from the 11/13 SmartSource insert

Beverage Top Pick

Eight O'Clock coffee 50% off at Martin's. Print a $1 coupon from CampbellsKitchen.com

Household Top Pick

Clorox Bleach $1.99 at Kroger. Load a $.75 e-coupon at Kroger.com

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Alison Brown — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:00:26 +0000

Meat Top Pick

Friday One Day Deal at Whole Foods Market will be whole chickens for $1.29/lb. Friday only, 10 bird per person limit.

Veggie Top Pick

Green Giant Frozen boxed vegetables $1 at Kroger. Use $.60 off 3 coupon from the 10/2 General Mills insert

Fruit Top Pick

Red seedless grapes $1.29/lb at Kroger

Refrigerated Top Pick

I Can't Believe It's Not Butter $1.69 at Kroger when purchasing any 10 "Buy 10, Save $5" items. Print a $1 off coupon from Coupons.com

Staples Top Picks

Filippo Berio olive oil (select varieties 16.9oz) "buy one, get one free" at Kroger. Print a $1 coupon from SmartSource.com

Snacks & Sweets Top Pick

At MARTIN'S, save $5 at checkout when you purchase any 10 items from promotion list. Items include (See circular for complete list):

Pillsbury Cake Mix $1 ($.50 after extra savings)

Pillsbury Ready-to-Spread Frosting $1.50 ($1)

Pillsbury Flour $2 ($1.50 after savings)

Pillsbury Traditional Brownie Mix $1.25 ($.75 after savings, use $.35 coupon from 11/6 RedPlum insert)

Eagle Brand Condensed Milk $2 ($1.50 after savings, use $.55 off from 11/6 RedPlum insert)

Hungry Jack Pancake Mix $2 ($1.50 after savings)

Smuckers Ice Cream Toppings $1.89 ($1.39 after savings, use $1 off 2 coupon from Coupons.com)

Beverage Top Pick

Swiss Miss hot cocoa $.99 at Kroger when purchasing any 10 "$5 off 10" participating items. Use $1 off 3 coupon from the 10/2 SmartSource insert

Household Top Pick

Kleenex Facial Tissue (50-184 ct) $.99 at Kroger when purchasing any 10 participating items. Use $.50 off 3 boxes coupon from the 11/6 SmartSource (doubles to $1)

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Alison Brown — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:00:53 +0000

A new "Buy 10, save $5" promotion started at Kroger this week: Save $5 at checkout when purchasing any combination of 10 participating items.

Del Monte canned vegetables, Campbell's Cream of Mushroom or Cream of Chicken soup, and Swanson broth are each $.49 after extra savings. November is the time to stock up on pantry staples like these for the upcoming year, and also consider purchasing extras for the Central Virginia Food Bank!

Meat Top Pick

Boneless pork loin $1.99/lb at Kroger

Veggie Top Pick

Red, yellow, or orange bell peppers $1 each at Kroger
(Also see Del Monte canned veggies, above)

Fruit Top Pick

Gala apples $.99/lb at Martin's, or organic Galas $1.49/lb at Kroger

Refrigerated Top Pick

Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Almondmilk $2.49 when purchasing 10 participating Mega Event items at Kroger. Look for a coupon dispenser with $.55 off coupons, or use $1 off 2 coupon from the 10/16 SmartSource insert. And if you purchase 4 cartons in a transaction, you'll receive a Catalina coupon printed at the register for $4 off your next Kroger shopping trip.

Staples Top Picks

Domino sugar (4-lb) $2.49 at Kroger when purchasing any 10 participating items. Print $.50 coupon to get it for $1.49.
(Also Campbell's and Swanson, above)

Snacks & Sweets Top Pick

Pepperidge Farm Texas Toast and Frozen Desserts $1.99 at Kroger when purchasing 10 participating items. Use $.55 off Texas Toast coupon from the 10/16 SmartSource

Beverage Top Pick

V8 Vegetable Juice or V8 Fusion $2.19 at Kroger when purchasing 10 participating items. Use the "$1 off 2" coupon from 10/2 Smartsource insert, or print one from V8juice.com

Household Top Pick

Oral-B Cavity Defense manual toothbrushes $1 at Kroger. Use "$0.75 off 2" coupon from the 10/30 P&G insert (Also pick up more free 4.6oz Crest toothpaste with the $.50 coupon in the same insert)

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Alison Brown — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:00:20 +0000

If you haven't bought Halloween candy yet, or have eaten everything you bought already, the best price this week is actually at Toys R Us: $1.99 for fun-sized bagged candy (6.34 oz-16oz). Don't forget to use your $1.50 off 3 bags of M&M or Mars coupon from the 10/9 RedPlum insert, or $1.50 off 3 Hershey's from the 10/16 Smartsource.

If you use CVS ExtraBucks, the deal is slightly better - purchase 4 bags for $10 and receive $3 back in the form of extrabucks to spend at CVS.

Meat Top Pick

Ball Park Franks are "Buy One, Get One Free" at Kroger and Nathan's Beef Franks "Buy One, Get One Free" at MARTIN'S

Veggie Top Pick

Organic celery $1 at Kroger

Fruit Top Pick

Dole Canned Pineapple (20 oz) $1 at Kroger. Print a SmartSource coupon for $.50 off 2 cans.

Refrigerated Top Pick

Kroger sour cream or dip (12-16 oz) $1 at Kroger

Staples Top Picks

Betty Crocker Hamburger Helper $1 at Kroger. Use $.75 off 3 coupon from the 10/2 General Mills insert to get three for $.75 each.

Snacks & Sweets Top Pick

Kroger brand saltines (15-16 oz), potato chips (6 oz) or tortilla chips (10 oz) $1

Beverage Top Pick

Deer Park sparkling water (1L) $.75 each at Kroger. Use "$1 off 2" coupon from the 10/23 RedPlum insert to get two bottles for $.25 each.

Household Top Pick

Crest Toothpaste (4.6 oz) $1 at Kroger. Use $.50 coupon from the 10/2 P&G coupon insert (doubles to $10 to get FREE toothpaste

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Alison Brown — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:00:55 +0000

Each day through 10/25, Kroger is offering a different high-value e-coupon for one of its Cartbuster sale items. Today's coupon is for Charmin toilet paper.

Meat Top Pick

Jimmy Dean breakfast sausage (Select varieties 9.6-16oz) $3 at Kroger. Use "$1.50 off two" coupon from the 10/2 RedPlum insert

Veggie Top Pick

Mini peeled carrots (16oz bag) $.99 at Kroger

Fruit Top Pick

Asian or Bartlett Pears and Gala apples $0.99/lb at Kroger

Refrigerated Top Pick

Eggland's Best eggs 1-dozen $1.88 at Martin's. Use $.35 coupon from the 10/2 SmartSource (doubles) to get them for $1.18

Staples Top Picks

At Martin's this week, save $4 on the purchase of any 4 participating 14oz or smaller General Mills cereals, plus at checkout you'll receive a coupon for up to $4.50 off a gallon of milk on your next trip! (I didn't see any cereals priced $2.59 as the circular mentions; many were higher, but Honey Nut Cheerios and Lucky Charms were $2.50) CouponNetwork has a printable coupon for $1 off 2 selected General Mills cereals, or use "$1 off 3" coupon from the 10/2 General Mills insert

Snacks & Sweets Top Pick

Another great multi-item promo at Martin's this week: Save $5 when you purchase any 6 participating frozen food items, including Yoplait Frozen Smoothies ($3), Turkey Hill ice cream ($2.67), Ore-Ida French Fries ($3), or Healthy Choice Complete Meals or Cafe Steamers ($2). Printable coupons for "$1 off Cafe Steamers" or "$1 off 3 Complete Meals" are available on HealthyChoice.com. There was also a $1 off 3 coupon in the 10/2 SmartSource

Beverage Top Pick

Pepsi 2-L $1.11 at Kroger. Use $1 off 2 Pepsi Max or $1 off 2 Sierra Mist Natural coupons from the 10/2 Pepsico Moments to Save coupon insert

Household Top Pick

Gillette Body Wash $2.99 at Kroger. Use $2 coupon from the 10/2 P&G coupon insert to get it for $.99

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Alison Brown — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 10:00:22 +0000

Meat Top Pick

Hormel Pepperoni large slices (3.5 oz.) $1 at Kroger

Veggie Top Pick

Broccoli $1.29/bunch at Kroger

Fruit Top Pick

Hass avocados $1 at Kroger

Refrigerated Top Pick

Milk prices have dropped at Kroger - a gallon of skim is $2.69 this week

Staples Top Picks

Pompeian red wine vinegar $1.19 at MARTIN'S. Print $.50 coupon to get a bottle for $.19

Snacks & Sweets Top Pick

Tostito's Chips $2.50 at Kroger. 10/2 Pepsico Moments to Save insert has coupon for $1 off when purchasing Tostitos tortilla chips AND a jar of Tostitos dip

Beverage Top Pick

Lipton Naturals Iced Tea $1 at Kroger. Use $1 off 2 from the 9/11 SmartSource, or $1 off 4 from 10/2 "Moments to Save" coupon insert

Household Top Pick

Halls cough drops $1 at MARTIN'S. Use "$1 off 2" from the 9/18 SmartSource coupon insert to get two bags for $.50 each

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Alison Brown — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:00:33 +0000

Time to pick out a pumpkin? Trader Joe's has good-size gourds for just $3.49!

Meat Top Pick

Ground turkey (85% lean, 19.2oz) $2.49 at Kroger

Veggie Top Pick

Red potatoes, green beans, or green or yellow squash $.99/lb at Kroger
(If you shop at the Carytown Kroger, it's celebrating its grand remodel this week with special sales, including asparagus for $1.49/lb)

Fruit Top Pick

Gala, Golden Delicious, or Rome apples $.99/lb at Kroger

Refrigerated Top Pick

18-ct large eggs $2 at Kroger

Staples Top Picks

Campbellís Chicken Noodle or Tomato Soup $.60 at Kroger. Print a Coupons.com coupon for $.40 off 3 Campbell's Condensed Soups to get them for $.33 each

Snacks & Sweets Top Pick

Archer Farms 10-ct fruit strips $2 at Target. Print "$1 off purchase of two select Market Pantry or Archer Farms multipack snack items" Target coupon

Beverage Top Pick

Propel Fitness Water $.50 at MARTIN'S

Household Top Pick

Kleenex Facial Tissue $1 at MARTIN'S. Buy 3 and use "$.50 off 3" coupon from the 10/2 SmartSource insert

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Alison Brown — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:00:53 +0000

This Saturday is the first of October, which means it's time to start watching for the best deals on Halloween candy. A good price for "brand name" bags of fun size miniatures is $2 a bag, and $1.50 if you can combine with a coupon such as the "$1.50 off 3 bags of Mars brands" from Sunday's RedPlum insert. Whoppers, Milk Duds, Twizzlers, Snickers, Milky Way and 3 Musketeers are all $2 at Kroger right now.

However, it's important to know thyself. This buy-ahead strategy backfires you eat all the candy before Halloween!

Meat Top Pick

Boneless Bottom Round Roast $2.99/lb at MARTIN'S

Veggie Top Pick

Dole or Fresh Selections premium classic bagged salads $2 at Kroger

Fruit Top Pick

Yellow nectarines $.99/lb at Kroger

Refrigerated Top Pick

Frigo Cheese Heads string cheese $2.50 at MARTIN'S. Use $0.55 coupon from the 8/21 SmartSource insert ("doubles" to $1) to get it for $1.50

Staples Top Picks

Progresso Vegetable Classics soups $1 at MARTIN'S. Use $1 off 4 coupons from the 9/11 or 8/7 General Mills inserts

Snacks & Sweets Top Pick

Pillsbury Egg Scrambles or Biscuits $1.99 at Kroger. Use $1 coupon from the 9/11 General Mills insert, or load a $1 Kroger e-coupon

Beverage Top Pick

Lowe's (yes, the home improvement store) has Pepsi 12-packs for just $2.50 through October 31

Household Top Pick

GIANT brand zippered sandwich bags 50-ct $1 at MARTIN'S

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Alison Brown — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:00:26 +0000

The A+ School Rewards program is back at MARTIN'S - register your BONUSCARD online to earn cash for your child's school, or support any local school, whenever you buy groceries!

Kroger's "Kick Off to Savings" Mega Event continues this week - Save $5 at checkout when you purchase any combination of ten participating promo items (Mega Event item prices listed below include the extra $.50 per item savings).

Meat Top Pick

Perdue boneless, skinless chicken breast $1.99/lb at Kroger and "Buy one, get one free" at MARTIN'S

Veggie Top Pick

GIANT white potatoes 5-lb bag $2 at MARTIN'S

Fruit Top Pick

Bartlett pears $.99/lb at Kroger

Refrigerated Top Pick

Kraft Singles $1.99 at Kroger when purchasing 10 participating Kick Off to Savings items. Look for $.55 coupon dispensers in the dairy case

Staples Top Picks

Ragu Pasta Sauce $1.25 at MARTIN'S - Use "$.75 off 2" coupon from the 9/11 RedPlum insert ("doubles" to $1) to get two for $.75 each.
Prego Pasta Sauce $1.49 at Kroger when purchasing 10 participating Kick Off to Savings items. Use "$.75 off 2" coupon from the 9/11 SmartSource insert to make them $1.12 each.

Snacks & Sweets Top Pick

Boulder Canyon potato chips 5oz. $.99 at Kroger when purchasing 10 participating Kick Off to Savings items (Find them in the natural foods section)

Beverage Top Pick

Blue Diamond Almond Breeze beverage half-gallon $2.49 at Kroger after additional savings for purchasing 10 participating items. Use $.55 coupon from the 8/7 SmartSource insert or look for a $.55 coupon in a dispenser in the "Natural Foods" refrigerated case to get it for $1.94.

Household Top Pick

VO5 shampoo or conditioner $.69 at Kroger

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Alison Brown — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:00:27 +0000

Kroger is running a "Kick Off to Savings" Mega Event this week and next - Save $5 at checkout when you purchase any combination of ten participating promo items (Mega Event item prices listed below include the extra $.50 per item savings). There is also an instant win game on Kroger's website that you can play every day to try to win free food.

Meat Top Pick

Tyson frozen chicken nuggets or patties $4.49 at Kroger after additional savings when purchasing 10 participating items. Use $1 coupon for Tyson Frozen Chicken Nuggets form the 8/21 SmartSource insert

Veggie Top Pick

Green bell peppers $.59 each at Kroger

Fruit Top Pick

White seedless grapes $.99/lb at Kroger

Refrigerated Top Pick

Yoplait Yogurt (4-8 pk) $1.49 at Kroger after extra savings for buying 10 participating items - Use coupons from the 9/11 General Mills insert to get them as cheap as $.49 after doubled coupon.

Staples Top Picks

Kraft salad dressing (16oz) $1.49 at Kroger after extra savings for purchasing 10 participating items. Use "$1 off 2" coupon from the 8/28 SmartSource

Snacks & Sweets Top Pick

DiGiorno or California Pizza Kitchen Pizza $4.49 at Kroger after extra savings when purchasing 10 participating items. Use $1 DiGiorno coupon from the 9/11 Red Plum to get it for $3.49

Beverage Top Pick

Minute Maid Pure Squeezed Orange Juice $2.69 at Kroger after additional savings for buying 10 participating items. Load a Kroger eCoupon for $1 off Minute Maid Pure Squeezed

Household Top Pick

Kingsford charcoal $4.49 at Kroger after extra savings for purchasing 10 participating items. Use $1 coupon from the 8/21 SmartSource insert