RVA Deals

Been putting off that visit to the grocery store? Before you make that trip, check out how to save money on both food and household items.

August 15, 2012; 7:06 AM • by Alison Brown

Aisles of deals to be had during Kroger’s “Buy any 10 participating items, save $5” Mega Event this week. I’ll be stocking up!

Mega Event item prices below reflect additional $.50 per item savings when buying 10 participating items.

Meat Top Pick

Oscar Mayer weiners, select varieties, $1.48 at Kroger when purchasing 10 participating Mega Event items

Veggie Top Pick

Broccoli $1.50/bunch at Kroger
Green beans were $.69/lb at the Kroger store I shopped

Fruit Top Pick

Cherries $1.99/lb at Martin’s

Refrigerated Top Pick

Smart Balance Spreadable Butter $1.99 at Kroger after extra savings for buying 10 participating Mega Event items. Use $.50 off Smart Balance Spreadable Butter & Canola Oil Blend coupon from the 8/5 SmartSource, or print a $1.10 coupon from CouponNetwork.com

Staples Top Picks

San Giorgio, Healthy Harvest, or Smart Taste dry pasta $.49/box at Kroger after extra savings for buying 10 participating items

Ragu Pasta Sauce jars $1.29 at Kroger after extra savings for buying 10 participating Mega Event items. Use “$.40 off 2” coupon (doubles) from the 7/29 RedPlum insert

Snacks & Sweets Top Pick

Nature Valley Granola bars or Fiber One bars $1.99 at Kroger after extra savings for buying 10 participating items.

There are a plethora of coupons available. Print a $.50 off coupon for Nature Valley Protein bars, or $.50 off 2 Nature Valley bars, or $.50 off Fiber One Chewy bars; or use coupons from the 7/15 or 8/5 SmartSource inserts – final price as low as $.99/box.
Load “save $.50 on 2 Nature Valley” and “$.50 on 1 Fiber One” offers from SavingStar.com. Savings can stack with other offers and are deposited into your SavingStar account.
Buy multiple boxes in one transaction. I purchased 7 boxes and received a Catalina coupon printed at checkout for $3 off my next Kroger purchase

Beverage Top Picks

Turkey Hill drinks (64oz) $.89 at Kroger after extra savings for buying 10 participating Mega Event items. Use “$1 off 2” coupon from the 7/22 RedPlum insert

Household Top Picks

Tissues on your child’s back-to-school list? Kleenex are $.99/box at Kroger after extra savings for buying 10 participating Mega Event items. Use the “$.50 off 3” coupon from the 8/12 SmartSource insert

Another popular back-to-school item is zip-top storage bags: Hefty OneZip storage bags are $.99 at Kroger after extra savings for buying 10 participating items. RedPlum.com has a printable coupon for $.55 off (final price: $.44), or use “$1 off 2” coupon from the 7/29 RedPlum insert

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