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My Kroger Trip #2

by Dana Zeliff on
in Kroger, My Shopping Trip

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I made an unexpected trip to Kroger yesterday.  I didn’t think it would work out, so I didn’t have my binder to walk the aisles or the $1/2 Quaker Rice Cakes printable for FREE Rice Cakes (after Mega Event).

My first note: They removed the blinkie machine!  I was bummed! It’s not like they wouldn’t be reimbursed by Kraft.  Luckily I’d pulled an extra on Thursday.  I decided against a 4th set of cheese just because I had sooo much chunk and all the shredded bags were gone-I needed mozzarella.

*Onions and apples were more than I’d pay, but I needed the onions and the kids asked for apples.  Your kids ask for fruit, you comply 🙂

Transaction 1
Onions $2.38 (like $1.97)
Apples $3.49 (like $2.50)
Bread $1.50
Goat cheese $5.39
– $5.39 Free product coupon
– $5 CAT from trip #1

Paid: $2.69
Saved: $11.08

Transaction 2
5 Kraft cheese $1.49 each
4 Kraft Easy Mac $0.99 each
1 Sierra mist $0.99
– $5 Mega Event
– $1/2 Kraft blinkie coupon
– $5 CAT from trip #1

Paid: $1.59
Saved: $24.30
Earned $5 CAT for Cheese

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My Kroger Shopping Trip 07/22

by Dana Zeliff on
in Kroger, My Shopping Trip

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I just had to go to Kroger after seeing Karen’s trip and reading all the comments on my Farm Fresh Shopping Trip post.  My plan had been to test and see if the cheese Catalina would “roll.”  I’d take one for the team 🙂  However, the cashier refused to let me use it on the 2nd transaction.  I had to get back in line to use it.  Well, my items were scanned and I was on a major time crunch.  Farm Fresh doesn’t care…
I’m trying to see when I can get back.  I had 4 minutes left; could I get the items in my cart, checkout and be back in the car in 4 minutes?  I figured I shouldn’t risk it.  Poor Monkeyboy would have been stuck on the corner.
The BIG NEWS: There was a $1/2 Blinkie with the cheese!!!!  Yes, you read that right-a blinkie!  Valid on Kraft or Cracker Barrel shredded or chunk cheese~!  Oh, happy day!
Transaction 1
5 Kraft Cheese $1.49 each
2 Tombstone pizza $2.99 each
3 Kraft Easy Mac $0.99 each
3 Crest Toothpaste $1 each (not part of Mega Event)
-$5 for Mega Event
– 2 $2/1 Tombstone printables (Facebook)
– 3 $0.50/1 Crest from 06/06 PG insert
– 2 $1/2 Kraft blinkies!
Total Paid: $5.77
Total Saved $32.11
Earned $5 CAT
Transaction 2
5 Kraft Cheese $1.49 each
5 Velveeta Cups $0.99 each
– $5 for Mega Event
– 2 $1/2 Kraft blinkies!
Total Paid: $5.44
Total Saved: $20.50
Earned $5 CAT
Total Trip Spent $11.21
Total Trip Saved $52.61
Have $10 in Catalina’s

Did you hit Kroger this week?

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Karen’s Kroger Trip

by Dana Zeliff on
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I wanted to post Karen’s Kroger trip since Mrs Moneysaver was unable to do Kroger matchups this week. 

Bought 10 items

-5 Kraft Cheeses
-5 Easy Macs

The cheese is .99 and the Easy Macs .49 as part of the “Mega Event”. Purchase 5 Kraft Cheeses and get back $5 on your next order! So that is FREE CHEESE!

Total Paid: $7.38
Got back $5
Did it twice!

Head on over and see what else The Coupon Queens have been buying!

Kroger deals valid until 07/24
CAT deal valid through 08/15

Karen’s response to comment #1:
I did two transactios. Each was $7.38 and I did not roll because it is not safe to assume a cat will roll….

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Kroger Deals 07/04-07/10

by Dana Zeliff on
in Kroger, Store Deals

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Thanks to Mrs Moneysaver for providing weekly Kroger deals.  Remember local Kroger stores double coupons up to $0.50 everyday.  Go HERE to see more deals

Ball Park Franks- $1.50
Use $0.75/2 coupon from 6/27 RP insert.
Use $0.75/2 printable coupon.
Final price: $1.13 each

Fleischmann’s Margarine- $1
Use $1/2 coupon from June’s All You magazine.
Final price: $0.50 each

Fage Yogurt- $1.25
Use $0.50/1 printable coupon.
Final price $0.25

Yoplait Kids Yogurts, select varieties- $2
Use $0.50/1 printable coupon.
Use $0.75/2 printable coupon or printable coupon.
Use $0.75/2 coupon from 6/13 SS insert.
Use $1/2 coupon from 5/20 GM insert.
Final price: as low as $1

Dial or Coast Soap, 2 bars- $0.88
Use $0.35/1 Dial coupon from 6/13 RP insert.
Final price: $0.18

Oral-B Advantage Toothbrush- $1.97
Use $2/1 coupon from 7/4 PG insert.
Use $1/1 coupon from 6/27 RP insert.
Final price: as low as FREE

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Kroger Deals 06/27-07/03

by Dana Zeliff on
in Kroger, Store Deals

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Thanks to Mrs Moneysaver for providing weekly Kroger deals.  Remember Kroger doubles coupons up to $0.50 everyday.  Go HERE to see more

Ball Park Franks- $0.99
Use $0.75/2 printable coupon.
Use $0.75/2 coupon from 6/27 RP insert.
Final price: $0.62 each

Pioneer Gravy Mix- $1
Get 1 dozen free eggs when you buy 2 mixes.
Use $0.55/2 coupon from 3/28 SS insert. (expires 6/30)
Final price: $1.45 for 2 mixes and a dozen eggs

Honest Tea, 16 oz- $1
Use $0.50/1 printable coupon.
Final price: FREE

Silk Soy or Pure Almond Milk- $2.50
Use $1.25/1 Almond coupon from 4/11 SS insert.
Use B1G1 Soy coupon from 4/11 SS insert.
Use $1/1 Soy coupon from 4/11 SS insert.
Final price: as low as $1.25

Purex Laundry Detergent, 50 oz- $2.19 (priced received when you buy any 10 participating Daytona 500 event products)
Use $1/1 printable coupon.
Final price: $1.19

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Kroger Deals 06/13-06/19

by Dana Zeliff on
in Kroger, Store Deals

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Kroger deals will now be shared here weekly thanks to Mrs Moneysaver.  Prices are pretty much what you can expect to pay in Hampton Roads; however coupons may vary.  Final prices reflect the Kroger policy of doubling coupons up to $0.50.  Go HERE to get more deals.

Ivory Bar Soap, 3 ct, or Body Wash- $1
Use $0.50/1 coupon from 6/6 PG insert.
Final price: FREE

Reach Toothbrushes- prices start at $1.99
Get $1 off your next shopping trip when you buy 2.
Get $2 off your next shopping trip when you buy 3.
Get $4 off your next shopping trip when you buy 4.
Use $1/1 coupons from 4/11, 5/16, 3/7, or 10/18/09 RP insert.
Use B1G1 coupon from 1/3 RP insert.

*Deal Idea*
Buy 4 = $7.96
Use (4) $1/1 coupons = $3.96
Get $4 off your next shopping trip.
Final price: all 4 FREE

Sunny D- $1
Use $0.25/1 coupon from 4/11, 4/18, or 5/9 SS insert.
Use $0.25/1 printable coupon.
Final price: $0.50

Stouffer’s Frozen Meals, select varieties- $1.88
Use $1/1 coupon from 4/11 SS insert, if subs are included.
Final price: $0.88

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Kroger and Farm Fresh Trip 02/03

by Dana Zeliff on
in Farm Fresh Weekly Ads, Kroger, My Shopping Trip

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Here’s a list of how I did during my 2 shopping trips today…
Kroger
1 Pack Mushroom=$1.50
1 Bag Onions=$1
Prices below reflect $0.50 discount for purchasing 10 participating items 
2 Capri Sun: $1.49 each-$1/2 printable=$1.98
2 Toaster Strudel: $1.49 each-$1/1 printable X2=$0.98
1 Edy’s Ice Cream: $2.49-$1/1 01/31 SS=$1.49
3 Tubs Butter: $0.99 each-$1/1 printable X3=FREE
1 Stick Butter: $0.99-$1/1 printable=FREE
6 Kraft Block Cheese: $0.99 each-$1/2 printable X3=$2.94
8 Kraft Shredded Cheese: $0.99 each-$1/2 printable X2=$5.92 (**see note below**)
3 Can Hunts Tomatoes: $0.49 each-$0.45/3 from insert=$0.57
3 Can Ro-Tel Tomatoes: $0.42 each-$0.30 from insert X3=($0.54)
1 Goldfish: $0.88 (no coupon)
Total Spent $17.31
Total Saved $30.70 (including coupons, $15.70, and $5 off promotion X3)
Factoring in sale prices the receipt says I saved $75.08
Total should have been $15.31
**This is a classic, KNOW YOUR STORES COUPON POLICY !!  I haven’t shopped at Kroger in forever. I went on the assumption that there wasn’t a coupon limit since the ad said “Double coupons everyday unlimited.”  I know I should have asked but with 2 kids I was in a hurry.  There is a limit of 4 Like coupons per transaction!  The total # of coupons is unlimited.  The cashier allowed me to use 5 of the 7 Kraft coupons so I missed out on $2.  I would have done the deal differently had a known ahead of time.    
Farm Fresh
4 Boxes Cheerios: $1.98 each-$1/1 printable=FREE (2 transactions)
2 Double Stuff Oreas: $3.39 each-Free facebook coupon=FREE
1 Smart Taste Pasta: $1.49-$0.75/1 from insert=FREE
1 Ritz Crackerful: $2.99-$1/1 from insert=$0.99
2 All Detergents:$ 3.49 each-$1/1 printable X2=$2.98
2 Breakstone Sourcream: $0.99 each-$0.55/1 printable X2=FREE
2 Kraft Singles: $2 each-$1/2 in-ad coupon=$2
1 Uncrustables: $2.99-$1/1 printable=$0.99
1 Stacey Pita Chips: $3.50-Free mailer=FREE
1/2lb Creta Farm Ham: $2.59-$1/1 insert=$0.59
Total Spent: $8.29
Total Saved: $33.67
I’m happy with that savings 🙂
How did you do?

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