Shopper's Food Warehouse Deals for this Week

Shopper's has some awesome deals this week including some cheap Kraft cheese!! These deals will run through Wednesday March 10th, so without further ado...

Produce:
Strawberries 1 lb containers $1.99 ea
Fresh Express Salad Blends $1.75 ea
California Navel Oranges $0.79 ea
3 lb bag Red Delicious Apples $1.99 ea
Celery Bunch $1.49 ea

Breads:
Shopper's 20 oz Slice White Bread Load $1
Arnold Whole Grain Breads 2/$4
Maier's Italian Style Bread 20 oz loaf $1.99 ea

Pantry Items:
Lays Potato Chips 2/$4
Utz Tortilla Chips 2/$4
Pringles Super Stack $1.50 ea - $1/2 MC (this week's newspaper) = 2/$2
Nabisco Premium Saltines 16 oz box $2.50 ea - $1/1 MC (past newspaper) = $1.50 ea
Richfood 32 oz Jar Grape Jam or Jelly $2 ea
Betty Crocker Potato Pouches $1 ea - $0.40/1 MC from Here doubled to $0.80 = $0.20 ea
Knorr/Lipton Pasta & Rice Sides $1 ea - $1/3 MC from Here = 3/$2
Mueller's Pasta 16 oz pkg $1 ea
Hunts Canned Pasta Sauce 26 oz $1 ea - $0.50/2 MC from Here doubled to $1 = 2/$1
Hunts Snack Pack Puddings $1 ea - $1/3 (Fat or sugar free) MC from Here = 3/$2
Pepsi 24 pk Cubes $5.99 ea wyb 2 (Must buy 2)
7 UP, Canada Dry, etc 2 lts $1 ea

Meat & Dairy Items:
Smithfield Premium Pork Spare Ribs $1.99/lb
Smithfield Premium Pork Shoulder Roast $1.49/lb
Smithfield Country-style Pork Ribs $1.89/lb
Top Round London Broil $2.99/lb
12 oz pkg Tilapia Fillets $4.99 ea
Various Fast Fixin' Items $5.99/bag - $1/1 MC (March All You Magazine) = $4.99 ea
Shopper's Chicken Leg Quarters $0.99/lb
Shopper's Split Chicken Breasts $1.69/lb
Kraft Shredded, Cubes, Chunks, Crumbles & Melts Cheeses 5-8 oz $1.69 ea - $1/2 MC (past newspapers & Blinkies) = 2/$2.38 or $1.19 ea!!!

Frozen Items:
Hanover 16 oz bags Vegetables 2/$3
Birdseye Steamfresh 12 oz bags Vegetables $1.99 ea - $1/3 MC (last week's newspaper) = 3/$4.97 ($1.66 ea, so Hanover's are cheaper, but these you can steam in your microwave)
Healthy Choice Complete Meals 2/$5 - $1.25/2 MC from Here = 2/$3.75 or $1.87 ea
Healthy Choice Steamers $2.89 ea - $1.25/2 MC from Here = 2/$4.53 or $2.26 ea
Ellios 9 Slice Box Pizza $3.19 ea - $1/2 MC (past newspaper) = 2/$5.38
Various McCain French Fries $2.99 ea - $1/2 MC (last week's newspaper) = 2/$4.98

Health & Beauty Items:
Gillette Foamy Shaving Cream 7 oz $1 ea - $1/1 MC (past newspapers) = FREE!
Scotties Facial Tissues 60-132 ct $1 ea - $0.50/1 MC from Here doubled to $1 = FREE!

Weekly Spending Totals

This week was a very good week for us; we were able to keep our spending totals low!!!!

Food: $22.51
Household Items: $0.72
Health & Beauty Items: $4.30
Total for the Week: $23.95!!!

Eating Out: $32.78 (a little higher than I like, but we had one of our ex-youth-group kids come home from college for a visit, and so we went to Panera. Totally worth spending a little extra money in my opinion!)

Martin's Trip for this Week

Martin's was having their 'Coupon Days' this week, and their ad was filled with very useful coupons, many of which I used... :-)
2 large pks Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts $31.92 - $1.99/lb SALE!! ($16) - $0.30 off/lb Coupon in-ad on 1 pkg ($1.24) = $14.68
1 - 5 lb bag Russet Potatoes $3.49 - $1.50 Sale - $0.50 in-ad C = $1.49
1 Care One Hand Soap $1.66 - $0.66 Sale - $0.50/1 Martin's C = $0.50
2 Coffee Mate Creamers $2.15 ea - $0.48 ea Sale - $0.75/1 MC doubled to $1.50 x 2 = 2/$0.34
2 General Foods International Coffee Mixes $3.19 ea - $0.69 ea Sale - $0.55/1 MC doubled to $1.10 x 2 = 2/$2.80
1 Dozen Eggs - in-ad C Free wyb 2 General Foods International Coffees = FREE
1 pkg Blue Bonnet Margarine Sticks (not pictured) $1.09 - $0.10 Sale = $0.99
+ Tax $0.06
Total OOP: $50.46 - Sales & Coupons $29.79 = $20.70 -- Saved 59%!!!

Walgreen's Trip this Week

Stopped into Walgreen's earlier this week to get some FREE Purex detergent and roll my register rewards...
10 Purex Detergents (4 not pictured) $5.99 ea - BOGO Free Sale - BOGO Free MC x 5 = 10 FREE!!!!
2 Lady Speed Stick Deodorants* $1.99 ea - $1/1 MC x 2 - $1 RR x 2 = 2 FREE + $0.02 MM
2 Colgate Total Toothpastes* $2.99 ea - $1/1 MC x 2 - $2 RR x 2 = 2 FREE + $0.02 MM
3 Royal Puddings $1.17
1 Oreo Double Stuffed Cookies $0.99
2 Starbucks Frappacino's $2.09 ea - in-ad C $0.84 x 2 - $1/1 MC x 2 = $0.25 ea or 2/$0.50
1 Schick Intuition Razor $8.99 - $4/1 MC - $3 RR = $1.99
2 Tylenol PM $2.99 ea - $1.50/1 IVC (booklet in the front of the store) x 2 - $1/1 MC x 2 = $0.49 ea or 2/$0.98
1 Motrin PM $2.99 - $1.50/1 IVC - $1/1 MC = $0.49
+ Tax $2.94
- RR's used to Pay $11
Total OOP: $5.02 + Earned $9 RR's for next week!!!
* These items were donated

CVS Trip this Week

Stopped into CVS earlier this week to grab up the great ECB deals, and this time they were actually for things that we needed *Gasp* So, most of the things I got I didn't have to donate, I actually got to add to our stockpile - YAY!
2 Colgate Total Toothpastes* 2/$5 on Sale - $1/1 MC x 2 - $2 ECB wyb 2 = 2/$1
1 Schick Quattro Trimmer $8.99 - $4/1 MC - $3 ECB = $1.99
1 Zantac 24 ct $8.99 - $2/1 MC - $3 ECB = $3.99
1 Soft Soap Body Wash* $4.49 - $0.75/1 MC - $4 ECB = FREE + $0.26 MM
1 Power Bar Gel Blasts $1.50 - $1.50 ECB = FREE
1 Gillette Clinical Deodorant $8.99 - $3/1 MC - $2 ECB = $3.99
2 Gold Emblem Cookie & Brownie Bites $1.50 ea - $1/2 CVS C = 2/$2
1 Card Holder $0.25 on Clearance
2 Godiva Chocolate Bars $2.99 ea - BOGO Free CVS C = 2/$2.99
+ $1.69 Tax
- $5/$30 CVS C
- $22.49 ECB used to Pay
Total OOP: $5.65, paid with FREE gift card + Earned $15.50 ECB's for next time!!!
* These items were donated

Walmart Trip

We also stopped at Wal-mart while we were out and they have berry & rose bushes in, so if these are of interest to you, RUN to your locale Wal-mart, as they only have about 1 shelf for each...
2 Raspberry Bushes $5 ea = $10
2 Blue Berry Bushes $5 ea = $10
2 Golden Oreos Double Stuffed pkgs Cookies $2.98 ea - Free item MC x 2 = 2 FREE
+ Tax $1.20
Total OOP: $21.20 (out of the Garden budget)

Rite-Aid SCR Trip!!!

Sunday Joe and I also stopped into Rite-Aid to get all of the SUPER AMAZING SCR items they have this week. Here's what we ended up with...
2 Satin Care Shave Gels $2.99 ea - $1 ea Sale - $1/1 MC x 2 - $1 SCR x 2 = 2 FREE + $0.02 MM
2 Suave Hair Detanglers $2.69 ea - $0.70 ea Sale - $1 SCR x 2 = $0.99 ea or 2/$1.98
2 - 3 pk Listerine Pocket Packs $4.49 ea - $0.50 ea Sale - $1/1 MC x 2 - $3 SCR x 2 = 2 FREE + $0.02 MM
2 Udderly Smooth Lotions $2.99 ea - $2 ea Sale = $0.99 ea or 2/$1.98
2 RA Petroleum Jellies $2.99 ea - $2 ea Sale = $0.99 ea or 2/$1.98
1 - 120 pk Efferdent Tablets (for my dad) $6.49 - $0.50 Sale - $5 SCR - $1 (reimbursement) = FREE + $0.01 MM
2 Renu Travel pks with Cases $3.49 ea - $2.50 Sale - $2/1 MC = 2 FREE + $0.02 MM
1 Renu Travel Size $1.99 - $2/1 MC = FREE + $0.01 MM
1 Almanac (for Joe) $5.99
1 Men's Nivea Body/shave/shampoo Wash $4.49 - $2.25 Clearance - $2/1 MC = $0.24
+ Tax $1.64
- $5/25 Purchase RAC
Total OOP: $24.73 - Reimbursement $1 - Expected SCR's $15 = $8.73, and $5.99 of that was an almanac, I think that's pretty darn good!

Shopper's End-of-the-month Coupon Trip 02/28/2010

Sunday Joe and I made our usual deal stops, but we also stopped into Shopper's to use a few expiring coupons. I think we got some awesome deals!
3 bags Quaker True Delights/Quakes $ $1.89 ea - $0.75/1 MC doubled to $1.50 x 3 = $0.39 ea or 3/$1.17
1 International Delight Creamer $1.99 - Free item MC = FREE
3 cans Dole Pineapple Chunks $0.95 ea - $0.50/1 MC doubled to $0.95 x 3 = 3 FREE
1 Nestle Hot Cocoa $1.69 - $0.50/1 MC doubled to $1 = $0.69
- $0.05 Reusable Bag Credit
Total OOP, no Tax: $1.81 -- Savings of 85% or $10.34!!!!

Menu Plan Monday!!!

There are quite a few people in the 'Blog world' who are doing their monthly freezer cooking over the next few days. I am going to be joining them and I'll update on here and Twitter as much as possible. I will not be doing a months-worth of cooking, but I will be doing some prep and baking, and I think that still counts :-) Anyway, this is what we are having this week...

Breakfasts: Cold & Hot Cereals, Bagels, & Homemade Yogurt & Fruit Smoothies

Lunches: Ham Sandwiches, Leftovers, Canned Soup with Saltines, & Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Dinners:
Sunday - Panera
Monday - Broiled Parmesan Tilapia (Recipe Here), Jasmine Rice, Steamed Broccoli & Salad
Tuesday - Dinner at Melinda & Joel's House, bringing something yummy for dessert :-)
Wednesday - Tacos with Mexican Rice, Salad & Corn
Thursday - Homemade Pizza & Salad
Friday - French Toast or Pancakes with Eggs & Canned Fruit
Saturday - Italian Meatloaf with Buttered Red Potatoes, Broccoli with Cheese & Salad

Martin's Deals for this Week

Martin's is having 'Coupon Days' this week, meaning that there are a LOT of super store coupons in their ad, which should be able to be stacked with manufacturer coupons to make for some super sweet deals!!!

Produce:

Fresh Strawberries 16 oz pkg BOGO Free

Giant Kiwi Fruit 3/$1

Giant Fresh 10 oz Bag Spinach 2/$3

Red or Green Seedless Grapes $1.99/lb

Giant Russet 5 lb bag Potatoes $1.49 with in-ad C Lmt 1

Jumbo Navel Oranges or Red Grapefruits or Cara Cara Navel Oranges $1 ea

Giant Tote Bag Oranges $0.99/lb

Nature's Promise Organic Peeled Baby Carrots 16 oz bag 2/$3

Giant Slice or Whole Mushrooms 8 oz $0.99 with in-ad C Lmt 1

Giant Fresh Broccoli Crowns $1.69/lb

Juicy Red Grapefruit 5 lb bag $3.99 ea

Foxy Romaine Hearts 3 pk 18 oz $2.99 ea

Meat & Dairy Items:

Giant Top Round London Broil BOGO Free @ $5.99/lb

Giant Boneless Whole Pork Loin $1.99/lb

Giant Fresh Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops $2.99/lb

Giant Fresh Whole Pork Butt Roast $1.49/lb

Giant Whole Chicken $0.99/lb

Giant Ground Turkey 85/15 3 lb pkgs $1.99/lb

Giant Jumbo Simple Peel Shrimp 21-25 ct 2 lb bag $5.99/lb with in-ad C Lmt 1

Giant Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts $1.69/lb on a 4-5 lb pkg with in-ad C & $25 purchase

Oscar Mayer Bacon 12-16 oz pkg BOGO Free = $5.99/2

Oscar Mayer Hot dogs BOGO Free = $4.49/2

Free Dozen Eggs wyb 2 Maxwell House or General Foods International Coffees @ 2/$5 - $0.75/1 GFI Coffee (from Jello/Ziploc Christmas display booklets) x 2 doubled to $1.50 ea = 1 Dozen Eggs + 2 Coffees for $2

Giant Hummus 10 oz BOGO Free = $3.29/2

Sargento Shredded Cheese 5-8 oz bags 2/$4 with in-ad C Lmt 1

Dannon Activia Yogurt 4 pk $2 ea - $1/1 MC (yesterday's newspaper) = $1 ea

Heluva Good Cheese Blocks 8 oz $2 ea - $0.50/1 (no longer available to Print) doubled to $1 = $1 ea

Coffee Mate Liquid Flavored Creamers 16 oz 3/$5 or $1.67 ea - $0.75/1 MC from Here doubled to $1.50 = $0.17 ea

Giant Soft or Whipped Cream Cheese 8 oz 3/$4

Pantry Items:

Progresso Soup Vegetable Classics $1 ea - $1/3 MC from Here (unavailable now, but will be as of tomorrow, these are reset each month) = 3/$2

Chex Mix Bars 7-8.4 oz $2.50 ea - $0.50/1 MC from Here doubled to $1 = $1.50 ea

Fiber One Bars 7-8.4 oz $2.50 ea - $0.40/1 MC from Here (there will be more available tomorrow) doubled to $0.80 = $1.70 ea

Ragu Pasta Sauces 4/$5 (Must buy 4)

Lipton Knorr Rice & Pasta Sides $1 ea

San Giorgio Pastas 12-16 oz $1 ea Pennsylvania Dutch Noodles Medium, Fine or Home style 16 oz bag $1 ea

Bush's Best Variety Beans 15-16 oz cans 4/$3

Chi-Chi's Salsa 16 oz jar 3/$5

Wishbone Salad Dressings 2/$3 with in-ad C

Quaker Mini Rice Cakes $1 ea

Giant Mac & Cheese 6-7.25 boxes 5/$3

Giant 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese 8 oz $2.49

Frozen Items:

Mrs. Paul's Frozen Fish Items BOGO Free

Giant Frozen Vegetables 16 oz bags $1 ea

Celeste Pizza for One $0.89 ea

Hanover Gold Line Vegetables 3/$5

Steak-Umm Sandwich Steaks 24 oz pkg BOGO Free = $8.99/2

Super Pretzel Soft Pretzels, Stix or Pretzelfils 2/$4 - $0.50/1 MC (past newspapers) doubled to $1 = $1 ea

Mama Rosie's Cheese Lasagna, Ravioli or Manicotti 10-16 oz pkg $1 ea

Bakery Items & Breads:

FREE 4 pk Kaiser Rolls wyb 1 Oscar Mayer Shaved Lunch Meat 7-9 oz @ $2.99 & 1 Kraft Singles 10.7-12 oz @ $2.49

Stroehamnn Dutch Country Bread 20-24 oz Loaves BOGO Free

Arnold Country Bread Classic, wheat, white or Oat bran 24 oz 2/$5

Martin's Potato Bread 18 oz Loaf BOGO Free

Household Items:

Quilted Northern TP 12 Double Roll Pk $5.99 ea - $1/1 MC (past newspaper) = $4.99 ea

Purex 2X Laundry Detergent 50 oz BOGO Free - BOGO Free MC = 2 FREE!!!

**Pg 15 of the Ad Here has a list of items, when bought (with a coupon of course) can earn you up to $0.40 off each gallon of gas that you buy up to 30 gallons.