RVA Deals

The news is that Katie Couric was spotted shopping in Carytown a couple of days ago. Too bad for her that she didn’t have the lowdown on the latest deals at local grocery stores–she could have saved a bundle. But where the Couric failed, the Richmonder shall prosper. Here’s how to save buku bucks this week

November 2, 2011; 6:00 AM • by Alison Brown

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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