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Memorial Day is just around the corner. If you’re planning to throw a party (or crashing one) there’s a lot of good food at good prices to be had: hot dogs, sweet corn, and even popsicles are all on sale. These items (and more) will help make the holiday weekend even tastier than planned.

May 23, 2012; 6:00 AM • by Alison Brown

Meat Top Pick

Tyson split chicken breasts, drumsticks or thighs $.99/lb at Kroger
Ball Park Franks (16oz) $1.25 at Kroger. Use “$.75 off 2” coupon from the 5/6 RedPlum insert

Veggie Top Pick

Broccoli $1.50/bunch at Kroger
Sweet corn $.20/ear at Martin’s

Fruit Top Pick

Yellow peaches $1.49/lb at Kroger

Refrigerated Top Pick

Pillsbury Grands or Crescents (select varieties, 4-5 ct) $1 at Kroger. Use “$.40 off 2 sweet rolls” or “$.40 off 3 Crescents” from the 4/1 Smart Source insert

Staples Top Picks

At Martin’s, save $2 instantly when you buy any 5 participating items in a single transaction. Barilla pasta is included, and on sale for $1/box, making it $.60/box after instant savings when you buy 5

Heinz Ketchup (32-40oz) $1.99 at Kroger. Use the $.50 coupon (doubles) from Sunday’s SmartSource insert. Final price $.99

Kraft Barbecue Sauce (17.5-18oz) $1 at Martin’s. Use “$1 off 2” coupon from the 5/6 SmartSource insert, making the final price $.50 each OR
Sweet Baby Rayís barbeque sauce (18 oz) $1 at Kroger. Use “$1 off 3” coupon from the 5/20 SmartSource insert, for a final price of $.67 each when you buy 3

Snacks & Sweets Top Picks

8-count Popsicle frozen treats $1 at Kroger, select varieties

Don’t miss the “Buy 6 now and Save $6 on your next shopping visit” General Mills promotion at Kroger – Participating items include:

• Progresso soup ($1.50)
• Hamburger Helper ($1.50)
• Betty Crocker boxed potatoes ($1.50)
• Select varieties of General Mills cereal ($2.50)
• Pillsbury toaster strudel ($2)
• Totino’s pizza ($2)
• Betty Crocker Muffins or Brownies ($2.50)
• Nature Valley Granola Bars ($2.50)
• Purchase any 6 items and receive a Catalina coupon at checkout for $6 off you next purchase, basically saving an extra $1 on each item.

Beverage Top Pick

While there are rarely super bargains on beer, Memorial Day weekend brings a lot of sale prices, such as $12.99 for a 12-pack of Blue Moon, or for 24-packs of Miller High Life or Busch at Kroger

Household Top Picks

Purex Liquid Laundry Detergent (50oz) (reg. $3.49) or Ultra Pack (10.8oz) (reg. $4.49) “Buy one, get one free” at Martin’s. Use the $.50 coupon from the 5/13 RedPlum insert

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