Saturday, August 21, 2010

Dillons: My Deals

This $4 off promotion has been great! Here are some deals I have done. I have done separate transactions so I could "roll" my nature valley catalina.

Transaction 1:
Bought 5 NV Bars- $12.45
Bought 1 bag of Chex Mix - $1.99
Bought 1 bag of Gardettos- $1.99
Bought 1 box of Cocoa puffs - $1.99

Total - $18.42
-$4 off total for purchasing 8 items
-$.50/1 CM coupon
-$.50/1 CM e-coupon and there is one at shortcuts
-$.50/1 Gardettos coupon
-$.50/1 Gardettos e-coupon and there is one at shortcuts
-$.50/1 cocoa puffs coupon
-$.50/1 cp e-coupon
-5 $.50/1 NV coupons
-2 $.50/1 NV e-coupons

New total- $3.92 and I got a $3.50 catalina pack for purchasing 5 NV items! Final total is only $.42!

Transaction 2:
5 NV granola thins - $12.45
2 Old El Paso products - $2.98
1 Pillsbury sweet rolls - $1.69

Total - $17.12
-$4 off for purchasing 8 items
-$.60/2 Old El Paso e-coupon and there is one at shortcuts
-$.50/1 Pillsbury coupon (found on money saving mom)
-5 $1/1 NV granola things coupons (found on display in 10th and gage Dillons)
-$3.50 catalina from previous purchase

New Total- $3.02 and I got back another $3.50 catalina for purchasing 5 NV products!

I have done 3 other transactions with all the same products as above. I have just continued to roll my NV catalinas.

All together I have saved about 85% in my 5 transactions! You can see all other participating deals here!

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Groupon: $50 to GAP for only $25



Have you tried Groupon yet? If not, you should! The closest city that participates for us is the Kansas City Metro area.

Today's offer is a $50 Gap Gift Card for ONLY $25!!! This is a NATION WIDE deal, so it doesn't matter what city you live in, you can get this deal!
Here is the Fine Print on this deal:
Expires Nov 19, 2010
Limit 1/person. Valid in-store at US and Canada Gap stores only. Not valid @ Gap Outlet, Factory, Generation, online. Not valid for GiftCards, tax, or w/other offers. $50 minimum purchase. It is VALID on clearance items!

You can sign up HERE for Groupon for FREE! Once you sign up you will be informed about HOT deals for hotels, restuarants, salons, even Royals tickets! I have had many friends try it in other cities and they have LOVED it!

If you have tried Groupon feel free to share your review in the comments section!

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Hy-Vee: 8/18-8/24

Below are the best items I see for the week. My goal here is to get you the best price possible! I compare prices to Aldi because I believe if you can beat or come close to the Aldi price you are getting a GREAT DEAL! That being said I don't post everything in the ad, just the stuff that is a good deal.

Thursday and Friday ONLY sale!

Receive 10% OFF ALL the FROZEN food items you can fit into one grocery sack.

Little Debbie Snack cakes - $1.00

Savory Roasted Rotisserie Chicken - $3.99

Hy-Vee Milk 1/2 gallons - $.99 limit 2

Kraft Mac and Cheese - $.58

Cheerios, Golden Grahams or Cinnamon Toast Crunch - $1.50
Use $.55/1 CTC printable
FInal Price - $.95 for CTC

Baker Fresh Donut Holes - $.10 each

80% lean ground beef rolls (1lb.) - $1.49 limit 2

California Green Seedless Grapes - $.88/lb.

Weekly Deals:
Hy-Vee Individual yogurt cups - $.30

Blue Ribbon Boneless Beef Sirloin steak - $2.98/lb.

Hy-Vee Brand Cereal - $1.50
Beats Aldi cereal prices of $1.69 and higher

Folders Coffee (22.6-34.5 oz) - $6.88

Hy-Vee noodles or pasta - $.77
Beats Aldi price of $.99

C&H Powdered or Brown Sugar (2lb.) - $1.58

Fritos, Cheetos, Rold Gold Pretzels or Dip - $1.88
Use $1/2 Fritos and Dip from 7/25 SS
Final Price - $1.38/1 when you buy 2

Hy-Vee White Bread - $.88
Same as Aldi brand price

Post Cereal (Raisin Bran, Fruity Pebbles or other varieties) - $2.00
Use $1.50/2 when you buy 1 gal of milk from 7/25 SS
Final Price - $1.25/box when you buy 2 and 1 gal. of milk

Hy-Vee Ketchup (36 oz.) - $.77 with in ad coupon
Beats Aldi price of $1.19

Hy-Vee Salad Dressing - $.99 with in ad coupon
Beats Aldi price of $1.19

Jack's Original or Half and Half pizza- $1.99
Only $1.79 on Thursday and Friday

Hy-Vee frozen veggies - $1.00
Only $.90 on Thursday and Friday

Midwest Country Fare Ice Cream - $3.88
Only $3.50 on Thursday and Friday

Hy-Vee brand sour cream - $.98
Same as Aldi brand price

Hy-Vee Cottage Cheese (24oz) - $1.78
Beats Aldi price of $1.99 and higher

Blue Bonnet Spread and Sticks - $.59

Hy-Vee brand coleslaw - .88
Beats Aldi brand price of $.99

Corn King Bacon - $1.99
Beats any off brand price!

Hy-Vee Home Helpers Bleach - $.99

Sun Chips or Baked Lays - $2.99
Okay price for the brand

Tony's Snacks: Crisp Crust Pizza - $1.00

Ronzoni Healthy Harvest or Smart Taste Pasta - $1.25
Possible $.55/1 printable here. See site here for other possible printables
Final Price: $.25 if you wait until Tuesday in Topeka

Produce:
Kandy Cantaloupe - $.99

California Ripe and Ready Peaches -$.99/lb.

Roma Tomatoes - $.99/lb.

Dole Broccoli Bunch - $1.48

Pink Lady Apples - $.99/lb.

Grimway Farms Carrot Chips (16 oz.) - $.99

If you would like to see deals at other grocery stores be sure to visit the BeCentsAble Grocery Gathering here!

Dillons 8/18-8/24

Here are the best deals I see for the week. I only post the items that I think are a good deal and I determine this by considering the Aldi price. Therefore, you will not just see couponable items in this post.

**Don't forget to load your CELLFIRE e-coupons and be sure to check COUPONS.COM and RED PLUM for any NEW coupons!**

For questions regarding Dillons or if you don't understand some of the terms I use then please read the Dillons FAQ page HERE! If you still have questions please email me and I would be happy to answer!!!

All prices posted assume the coupon has doubled and I use this site here in compiling the coupon dates. All other information, such as Aldi's price, is from my memory bank:)

Weekly Deals:
Kroger 3lb. ground beef roll - $6.57 or only $2.19/lb.

Kroger Frozen Skinless Chicken Breasts or Tenders (3lb.) - $5.37
Beats Aldi price of $5.99 or higher
I have a $1.50/1 from my own personal Dillons coupons- check yours too!

Dannon Yogurt (4 pk, 6 pk or 32 oz.) - $1.88
Use $1/1 from 8/8 SS
Use $.50/1 8/8 SS
Final Price - $.88/1

V05 Shampoo or Conditioner - $.69

Kroger Peanut Butter (18 oz.) - $1.00
Beats Aldi price of $1.60 and higher!

Counry Crock spread (15 oz.) - $1.00
Use $.40/1 Shedd's Country Crock Product (IE) or Printable (FF)
Use $.40/1 from Aug. All You
Final Price - $.20

Kroger Cream Cheese ( 80z.) - $1.00
Same as Aldi price

Chef Boyardee pasta (15 oz) or microwave cups - $1.00
Use $.35/3 from 8/15 SS
Final Price - $.77/1 when you buy 3

Hefty One Zip storage bags - $1.00

Palmolive Dish Soap - $1.00

Right Guard Deodorant - $1.00
Use $1.50/2 from 8/15 RP
Use $3/2 printable if Defense 5 is included
Use $1/1 printable if Defense 5 is included

Final Price - $.25- possible $1 money maker!

Hormel Pepperoni, Genoa Salami or Hard Salami- $1.00
Use $.55/2 pepperoni packs printable here
Final Price - $.50/1

Produce:
Southern Peaches - $1.19/lb.

Olathe Sweet Corn - 3/$1

Cantaloupe - $1.99

Watermelon - $3.99

Driscoll's Strawberries (1lb.) - $1.98


ADD UP THE SAVINGS SALE!
Buy ANY 8 of the following participating products and get an automatic $4 off your total at check out. The prices below reflect the $.50/item discount. Remember there are more items in the store. There is a list you can pick up near the sale flier!


**YOU CAN DO AS MANY "DEALS" in one transaction as you want... there is NO limit!**

Hamburger, Chicken or Tuna Helper4.8-9 oz or Betty Crocker Specialty Potatoes 4.6-6.6 oz, S elect Varieties - $.89
Use $.75/3 printable
Use $.75/3 from 8/8 GM
Use possible loadable $.75/3
Final Price - low as $.39/1

Delmonte Canned Fruit 14.5-16 oz can or Tomatoes 14.5 oz can, Select Varieties- $.78
Beats Aldi price of $.79 and higher

Sunny D - $.88
Use $.25/1 from 8/8 SS
Final Price - $.38

Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls, Crescent Rolls or Grands! Biscuits - $1.19
Use $.40/2 crescents from 6/27 SS
Use $.50/2 crescents Printable
Load $.30/2 Grands
Use $.30/2 Grands from 8/8 GM
Use $.40/2 sweet rolls from 7/11 SS
Use $.40/2 sweet rolls printable
Final Price - ???? varies depending on product you buy!

Oscar Mayer Basic Lunchables - $1.19

Old El Paso Refried Beans 16 oz or Taco Shells or Tortillas 8-12 ct, Select Varieties - $.99
Use .55/1 from 7/11 SS
Load $.60/2
Final Price - FREE + overage!
**look for peelies for buy 2 items, get free seasoning.**

Capri Sun or Kool-Aid Jammers (10 ct) - $1.61

Quaker Quakes Rice Snacks- $.99
Use $1/2 printable
Final Price - $.49/1

Pillsbury Toaster Strudel or Scrambles - $1.49
Use $.50/2 from 8/8 GM
Use $.50/2 printable
Load $.50/2
Final Price - $.74/1

Kroger Frozen Potatoes - $1.38

Kraft Cheese Chunks, Shredded or Individually Wrapped Slices (16 oz) or String Cheese - $2.79
Use $1/2 from blinkie machines
Final Price - $2.29... that is like only paying $1.14 per 8 oz. Still a great deal!

Yoplait Kids Yogurt - $1.79
Use $.75/2 printable
Use $.50/1 printable

Use $.75/2 from 7/25 SS or 8/8 GM
Final Price - as low as $.79

Fiber One Bars 5 ct - $1.99
Use $.50/1 FO printable
Load $.50/1 FO coupon
Load $.50/2 FO coupon
Final Price - $.49/1
**catalina promo :Buy 3=$1.50 oyno, Buy 4=$2.50 oyno, Buy 5=$3.50 oyno
**SEE POST HERE to get these FREE!

Nature Valley Granola Bars 6-12 ct, Select Varieties (includes squares and clusters) - $1.99
Use $.75/2 from 8/8 GM or 7/25 SS
Use $.50/1 printable
Load $.75/2 coupon
Final Price - as low as $.62/box
**catalina promo :Buy 3=$1.50 oyno, Buy 4=$2.50 oyno, Buy 5=$3.50 oyno
**SEE POST HERE to get these FREE!

Kroger Cheese 16 oz - $2.49
Use coupons from Dillons mailers if you got them... I got $1/2
Final Price - $1.99... awesome!

Powerade 32 oz or SoBe Lifewater 20 oz Select Varieties - $.49
Use B1G1 Sobe printable (play game)
Final Price - Could be MORE than FREE! Check the comments for deal idea!

Bumble Bee Tuna or Tuna Salad- $.49

Betty Crocker Potatoes - $.49

Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks - $1.79
Use $.50/2 printable
Load $.50/2
Final Price - $1.04
**catalina promo: (Roll-ups, Stickers, Shapes, Gushers & By the foot )
Buy 3=$1.50 oyno, Buy 4=$2.00 oyno, Buy 5=$3.00 oyno

Trix and Cocoa Puffs - $1.49
- $.55/1 printable here (there is one for each)
Final Price - $.48

Cheerios yellow box -$1.49
Use $.75/1 from Pamper's mailer
Use $.55 e-coupon
Final Price - $.07 money maker!

Pillsbury Sweet Moments - $1.99
Use $1/1 printable or from 8/8 GM insert
Use $1/1 e-coupon
Final Price - FREE!

Welch's Grape Jelly or Jam - $1.49
Use $1/2 from 6/6 SS
Use $.55/1 from 8/1 SS
Final Price - $.49- $.99

Chex Mix - $1.49
Use $.50/1 printable
Use $.50/2 CM from 8/8 GM
Use $.50/1 CM from 8/8GM
Load $.50/1
Final Price - as low as FREE!

Gardetto's Snack Mix - $1.49
Load $.50/1 coupon
Use $.50/1 printable
Final price - FREE!

Bugles - $1.49
Use $.50/1 printable
Use $.50/1 from 8/8 GM
Final Price - $.49

Kleenex Facial Tissue - $1.19

Hot or Crossiant Pockets - $1.64



Please let me know if you catch something I missed by emailing me or leaving a comment!

If you don't live in this region or are looking for an ad for another store I hope you visit The Grocery Gathering or found here or Money Saving's Mom list here.