RVA Deals

Check out this week’s picks for the best deals on meat, produce, beverages, and more. And soak up a few little-known facts about Kroger and coupons…

June 17, 2009; 7:30 AM • by Alison Brown

Did you know?

• Every day, Kroger doubles manufacturer coupons up to $.50 face value. That means that for every $.50 off coupon I use, $1 is deducted from my total bill ($.50 x 2). And $.40 doubles $.80, and so on.
• Any coupon worth more than $.50 is just redeemed at face value and not doubled. So in funky Kroger coupon logic, a $.50 coupon is worth more than a $.55 or $.75 coupon.
• Important coupon doubling procedural note: Your Kroger Plus card must be scanned before the coupons to receive double value. I learned this the hard way.

The “10 for $10” sale at Kroger this week translates into a lot of “Kroger” and “$1” in the top picks. Consider yourself warned.

Meat Top Pick

Even the grocery stores won’t let you forget Father’s Day is coming up; they’re pushing surf & turf this week. The Ukrop’s version involves Choice Boneless Sirloin Steaks for $5.98/lb, and your choice of frozen shrimp (41-50 count) or scallops (36-40 count) for $4.98/lb. Kroger has Select Bone-In Strip Steak priced $4.99/lb, and either $5.99/lb frozen shrimp (31-40 count) or $4.99/lb snow crab clusters.

Veggie Top Pick

I’m a sucker for the pretty red, orange, and yellow pepper displays – $1 apiece at Kroger.

Fruit Top Pick

Cherries are on sale pretty much everywhere: $3/lb at Walmart, $3.88 at Kroger, and $3.98 at Ukrop’s.

Dairy Top Pick

16-oz Kroger cottage cheese, sour cream, or dip are $1 each.

Staples Top Pick

At Kroger, Barilla pasta is $1. Are you sensing a pattern yet?

Snacks & Sweets Top Pick

Enjoy Edy’s Ice Cream for just $2.37 from Kroger. I just polished off a container of mint-chocolate chip, with the help of my husband who usually dislikes mint chocolate.

Beverages Top Pick

Summer can’t officially begin without some tea and lemonade – Turkey Hill 1/2 gallons are on sale for $1 at Kroger. Even sweeter, there is a “$1 off 2” coupon from the May 10 inserts.

Household Top Pick

50-count Hefty foam plates are $.99 at Ukrops, limit 3. To get the $2 discount, scan your card at the Savings Spot in-store.

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

• Prices valid 6/14-6/20: Kroger, Ukrop’s, Target, Walgreen’s, CVS

• Prices valid 6/17-6/23: Tom Leonard’s, Whole Foods, Fresh Market

• Prices valid for month of June: Ellwood Thompsons

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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