RVA Deals

More on making eCoupons part of your weekly cost-cutting efforts. And find out where you can get a 12-pack of Pepsi for under $3 and disposable razors for almost nothing (among other great deals around town).

August 12, 2009; 6:00 AM • by Alison Brown

Last week I discussed some eCoupon basics; this week it’s time to try them for yourself by checking out the websites offering them (in parentheses I’ve listed the grocery stores that accept them):

Shortcuts (Kroger) – Sponsored by AOL and offers simple eCoupons for popular brands like Huggies, Pampers, General Mills, and Betty Crocker, as well as even some Kroger products.

P&G eSAVER (Kroger) – Another basic eCoupon site, this one dedicated to savings on Proctor & Gamble products.

Cellfire (Kroger) – To use Cellfire, you register using your cell phone number in addition to your Kroger card. The eCoupons are linked to your grocery card, but there are also non-grocery coupons to stores like Hollywood Video that can be redeemed just by displaying them on your phone.

Upromise (Kroger, Ukrop’s, CVS) – Upromise does eCoupons slightly differently. Instead of receiving the coupon savings deducted from your bill, the coupon value is added to your Upromise college savings account. (The money doesn’t actually have to be used for education; you can request a check payout in writing). If you’ve never registered for Upromise, you can get a $5 sign-up bonus in your account by entering code “UK5.”

Meat Top Pick

Select T-Bone steaks are $3.99/lb at Kroger or Choice are $6.98/lb at Ukrop’s.

Veggie Top Pick

Crunch through some Hanover-grown cucumbers for $.48 each at Ukrop’s.

Fruit Top Pick

This week at Ukrop’s, you can pick up $.98/lb Bartlett pears.

Dairy Top Pick

I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter spreads are priced $1.49 at Kroger, and there was a coupon for $1.25 off in the 6/28 coupon inserts.

Staples Top Pick

Buy 4 participating Kellogg’s products, get $4 off your purchase at Kroger this week. With discount, Nurti-Grain Eggo waffles, Cheez-Its, Rice Krispie Treats, and Fudge Shoppe cookies are $1.50, as are some Kellogg’s cereals. There are some printable coupons on coupons.com, or use Kellogg’s coupons from the 8/2 inserts.

Snacks & Sweets Top Pick

Beat-the-heat essentials: $1.99 Breyer’s ice cream or Klondike frozen treats at Kroger.

Beverages Top Pick

Pepsi 12-packs are on sale for $2.75 at Ukrop’s.

Household Top Pick

Bic Soleil Women’s Razors (Handles or Refills) $3.99 at Ukrop’s. Plus, use the $3 off coupon from last Sunday’s paper.

Find more deals by accessing the stores’ weekly ads online:

• Prices valid 8/9-8/15: Kroger, Ukrop’s, Target, Walgreen’s, CVS
• Prices valid 8/12-8/18: Tom Leonard’s, Whole Foods, Fresh Market

Check out more of Alison’s stellar cost-cutting tricks and tips over at Richmond Bargains or follow her on Twitter. Your wallet is sure to thank you.

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