Albertson's Deals (06/30/2010- 07/06/2010)

Albertson’s is doubling, tripling, and quadrupling coupons this week up to $1. This makes for a few free items but not a whole lot less. The free sour cream is nice though! I’m going to make apple muffins.


Meats

USDA Choice Petite Sirloin Steaks: Buy 1, Get 2 Free
= $2.33/lb (if you get 3 of equal weight) B

Charlie’s Pride Italian Roast Beef, Corned Beef, or Pastrami: $4.99/lb B-

Nathan’s Hot Dogs: Buy 1, Get 2 Free
= $2.16 ea C

Ball Park Meat or Turkey Franks (16 oz): Buy 1, Get 2 Free with in-ad coupon
-$1/2 RP coupon
= $.66 ea B-

Buy (1) Hormel Black Label Bacon, Get (3) Little Sizzlers Sausage Free
= $1.50 ea C

Dairy

Daisy Sour Cream (16 oz): $1
-$.50/1 IP HERE
= FREE A+

Grocery

Cool Whip: $1 ea
-$.20/2 SS coupon
=$.60 ea B-

French’s Mustard: $1 ea
-$.50/1 IP HERE or SS coupon
=FREE A+

Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce: $1
-$1/1 SS coupon
= FREE A+

Nabisco Snack Crackers (5.5-10 oz): $1.47
-$1/2 SS coupon
=$.98 ea C

Chex Mix (8.75 oz): $1.25 ea
- $.50/1 IP HERE
= $.25 ea A- (we get these for free pretty frequently)

Sunflower Deals (06/30/2010- 07/07/2010)

Not much this week at Sunflower. The sausage price is calling to me though! Remember, Sunflower has "Double Ad Days" on Wednesday, meaning everything that was on sale last week is still on sale tomorrow along with this week's sales (list below). View the entire ad HERE.


Green Seedless Grapes: $.99/lb B- (if you've got a Rancho Liborio near you, grapes are $.87/lb this week there)

Pork Sausage (all varieties): $1.97/lb A

California Apricots: $.99/lb A-

Large Canteloupes: $.50 A

Red or Black Plums: $.99/lb B

Seedless Watermelon: $2.00 ea A- (depends on the size though)

Free Lettuce Wraps!

I love P.F. Chang's. It's totally yummy. And I love how often they send out coupons! Along with the Warrior Card which will score you 10% off your purchase, it's a great and cheap lunch.

Head on over HERE, give them your email address, and they'll email you a coupon for a free order of Lettuce Wraps when you buy an entree! Yay!

Walgreen's Deals (06/27/2010- 07/03/2010)

Again, I must warn you of the trials and tribulations of shopping at Walgreens. Their "rules" are so irksome! I went shopping there again and was told I could not use a buy one, get one free coupon paired with a buy one, get one free sale. You get reimbursed by the manufacturer, people! Why is that so hard to understand! Plus, none of my items produced Register Rewards when I thought they would. But that was mostly my fault. I didn't notice that some of the sales don't start till Wednesday of this week. So, it's back to Walgreens tomorrow to return all of it. I just wasted my coupons though. That annoys me.

Here's this week's deals if you'd like to give it a go. I'm still only reviewing things that are free or really cheap. I've heard rumors that Safeway has retracted their policy on taking other companies catalinas but it has not come to pass for me yet. My local Safeway has still said it's fine. I even asked the manager! If I come to find that it's true eventually, I'll probably stop reviewing Walgreens. It's just not worth the hassle to me.



Dentyne Gum (9-12 piece): 3/$1.98
-(3) $1 MQs (6/13 SS)
-$.99 IVC found in the July Coupon Booklet (these are Walgreen’s coupon books. They can be found at the front of the store)
=$2.01 Money Maker!

$3 RR wyb Blistex Fruit Smoothies Lip Care (3-4 pack): $2.99
=FREE!

$3 RR wyb Airplus Ultra Moisturizing Socks for Her: $3.00
=FREE!

$5RR wyb Flexitol Blistop (1.1oz): $5
=FREE!

Johnson & Johnson Floss (55yds), Listerine Mouthwash (3.2oz), or Reach Crystal Clean Toothbrush: $.99 with in-ad coupon
-$1 RP coupon for Listerine or BOGO toothbrush RP coupon
=FREE at best!

Royal Gelatin 5/$1 with in-ad coupon (a good filler item)

Act II Mini Popcorn Bags (3 Pack): $1
-$1/2 IP HERE
=$.50 each

Walgreens 4 Day Sale 6/30/10 - 7/3/10

$4RR wyb The Natural Dentist Healthy Gums Daily Oral Rinse (16.9oz): $4.99
=$.99

$1RR wyb Sure or Burt Antiperspirant/Deodorant: $1.99
-$1.50 or $1 Sure SS coupon (these expire on 06/30!)
= FREE - $.49 Money Maker!

$3RR wyb Celsius Green Tea (4pk): $3.99
-$3 SS coupon
=$2.01 Money Maker!

$3RR wyb Noxzema Triple Blade Disposable Razors (4pk): $3.99
-$2 RP coupon
=$1.01 Money Maker!

$3RR wyb Crest Extra White Plus Scope Outlast Toothpaste (5.8oz) or Oral-B Advantage Toothbrushes (2-pack): $3 each
=FREE!

How to Eat Out Frugally

I've entered this grocery challenge that started last Sunday. In this challenge, I only have $100/week to feed our family of 4. Not that big of a deal for me who spends less than half of that on groceries but that total also included eating out, parties, and anything involving food throughout the week. Herein lies the challenge for us! How do we eat out on the cheap? Our family can easily spend $50 to eat out. So, here's some ideas I've learned recently on how to cut that restaurant tab.

1. Buy an Entertainment Book: When they first come out, these books cost $35. That sounds like a lot to me, even with all the coupons and discounts it comes with. But I learned that if you wait till like February or March, that price gets cut in half! I bought one the beginning of March and paid only $15, plus I just got next year's book for only $20! There are dozens and dozens of coupons and what's really great is the online coupons. Not only do they have more local coupons, but also coupons for all over the country! So if you're going on vacation, be sure to look and see what's available.

2. Restaurant.com: I love this website! It makes pricier dinners way more affordable. Our favorite sushi place is on here and we wait for the first of the month to grab $25 gift certificates for $3-$5 (depending on the sale going on). Check it out! Maybe your favorite restaurants are there too!

3. Restaurants Facebook Pages: Yesterday, I did not feel like cooking. It was hot and sticky and heating up the house to make dinner was not an option in my mind. But I didn't want to spend much money either. Then I remembered Del Taco sent me an email saying there was a coupon on their Facebook page. Bingo! Buy any item, get a Taco del Carbon for free! Not only was my mom and I able to get dinner for $2.15 total (Bought 2 nachos, got 2 tacos for free), but it was within my calorie target range. Problem solved. Be sure to look up some of your favorite restaurants on Facebook! There's always coupons out there.

4. Visit a restaurant's website: I think I've blogged about this one before. Almost every chain restaurant that I know about now has an e-club you can join to get free or really cheap food. I just joined Culver's last week and they sent me a Buy 1, Get 1 free dinner. My brother and I love Culver's! We'll definitely be visiting soon! IHOP sends out a completely free breakfast or dinner coupon if you join their club.

So, there's a few ideas. Can you think of any other ones?

Here's what I got :)

I wasn't going to shop this week. We don't really need anything and I had all my meals planned out already. But I couldn't resist stopping in to Albertsons for their free and really cheap items :) So here's what I got. They were out of Popiscles today and I was only allowed to get 2 Purex Laundry Detergent so I may venture back next week. You've got till Tuesday to get these too!

3 Simply Potatoes

2 Purex Laundry Detergents

1 Chips Ahoy Cookies

2 boxes of Wheatable crackers

2 Yoplait Greek Yogurts

1 Libby's Oraganic Canned Corn (Needed to be their Facebook fan to get a coupon)

1 jar Mezzetta Banana Peppers

= $3.22

Total Spent for All You's Grocery Challenge= $36.03

Safeway Deals (06/23/2010-06/29/2010)

Not a lot at Safeway this week. Here it goes…

Meat

Pork Loin Chops: $1.49/lb B

Ball Park Franks $1.50
-.75/2 RP coupon
=.50 B

Dairy

Lucerne Cream Cheese (8oz): $.99
-$1/2 Coupon found in the Add Dairy Adventure Booklet (Previously available)
= $.49 A

Grocery and Household

Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers: $.88 ea (Saturday and Sunday Only)
-$.50/1 IP HERE
= $.12 Moneymaker! A+

Nabisco or Barnum Snak-Sacks (1.5-8oz): $.99 ea
-$1/2 SS coupon
=$.49 A-

Barilla Pasta: $.99 ea
- $1/2 IP HERE=
= $.50 ea A-

Kraft Salad Dressing (14-16oz): $1.49
Buy 2, Get $1 catalina, Buy 3 Get $2, Buy 4 Get $3
Buy 3 Kraft Salad Dressings (14-16oz): $1.49 ea
-(3) $1 SS coupons or $.55/1 IP HERE
-$2 Catalina for buying (3)
=.53 Money Maker! A+

Gorton’s Large or Value Pack Selections: $2.99 (Saturday or Sunday Only)
-$.50/2 IP HERE
=$2.49 B

Freschetta Pizza: $3.99 (Saturday and Sunday Only)
-$1/1 IP HERE
= $2.99 B- (Cheaper at Albertsons)

Sunny Delight (64 oz): $.99
-$.25/1 IP HERE
= $.50 ea A-

Lean Cuisine Meals (6-12oz): $1.99 with in-ad coupon
-$1 IP HERE
=$.99 each B-

Soft Scrub Cleanser (26oz): $1.99 with in-ad coupon
-$.75/1 IP HERE
=$.99 B

Ivory Soap (3-ct): $.99 ea
-$.50/1 P&G coupon
= FREE A+

Softsoap Liquid Soap (7.5 oz): $.99 ea
-$1/1 IP HERE
= FREE A+

Arm & Hammer Toothpaste: $1.99
-$2.50/2 MQ (3/21 SS)
=$.74 each C- (unless you're brand loyal)

King Soopers (06/23/2010- 06/29/2010)

Meat

Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts: $1.99/lb C

80% Lean Ground Chuck: $1.99/lb C

Produce

Organic Strawberries (2 lb): $3.88 A

Green Seedless Grapes: $1/lb C (they’re $.77/lb at Sunflower this week)

Red, Orange, or Gold Bell Peppers : $1 each C

Grocery and Household

Pepperidge Farm Goldfish (6-8.7 oz): $1.25
-$.35/1 IP HERE
= $.55 (cheaper at Safeway this weekend!) A-

Cheetos or Fritos (7.75-10.25 oz): $1.68 B

Healthy Choice Frozen Entrees (6-21 oz): $1.99
- $1/2 IP HERE
= $1.50 ea C

Ivory Soap (3 bar pack or body wash): $1
-$0.50/1 P&G coupon
= FREE A+

King Soopers has a Buy 10, Save $3 event going on. Not sure I’d call it an “event” though. I don’t see much that is a good deal. Here’s a few items.

Breyer’s Ice Cream: $1.97 B-

Klondike Novelties: $1.97 B

Totino’s Pizza Rolls: $0.95
- $.40/2 SS coupon or $.50/2 IP HERE
= $.45 ea A-

Totino’s Party Pizza: $0.95
- $1/2 IP HERE
= $.45 ea A

Orville Redenbacher Popcorn: $1.69
- $.40/1 SS coupon
= $.89 ea A

Purex Laundry Detergent or Fabric Softener: $2.19
- $.35/1 IP HERE
= $1.49 ea B ($.99 ea at Albertsons this week!)

Albertsons Deals (06/23/2010- 06/29/2010)

Albertsons is doubling, tripling, and quadrupling coupons (up to $1) this week! That makes for a few nice sales and a few free items. Not a whole lot less though. Do you see anything else that I may have missed?

Meats

Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunchmeat: $2.98 ea
- $1/1 IP HERE
= $1.98 ea B

Lloyd’s Shredded Meats (18 oz): $3.99 ea
- $1/1 SS coupon
= $2.99 ea C

Bar S Meat Franks or Bologna (12-16 oz): $1
-$1/2 RP coupon or IP HERE
= $.50 ea B

Butterball Turkey Bacon (6 oz): $1
- $.75/1 SS coupon
= FREE A+

Dairy

Yoplait Yogurt Cups: $.38 (must buy 10) with in-ad coupon
-$.50/6 IP HERE
= $.28 ea A-

Grocery and Household

Post Cereal: $1.47 ea with in-ad coupon
-$2/1 IP HERE
= $.53 Moneymaker! A+

Freschetta Pizzas: $3.77 ea with in-ad coupon
-$1/1 IP HERE
= $2.77 ea B

Keebler Chips Deluxe Cookies: $1.67 with in-ad coupon
-$1/1 IP HERE
= $.67 ea A

Popiscle Ice Pops: $.88 ea with in-ad coupon
-$1/2 coupon in Safeway’s Add Dairy booklet
=$.38 ea A

Simply Potatoes: $1
- $.55/1 coupon from Safeway’s Add Dairy booklet
= FREE A+

Jell-O Gelatin or Pudding (3-3.9oz): $.88 ea
-$1/2 SS coupon
= $.38 ea A-

Keebler Wheatables Crackers: $1.99 ea
-$1.50/1 IP HERE
= $.49 ea A-

Pretzel Flipz (4-5oz): $1
- $.50/1 SS coupon
= FREE A+

Purex Laundry Detergent (50 oz): $1.99 with in-ad coupon
-$1/1 IP HERE
= $.99 ea A-

Sunflower Market

Not a whole lot of great deals at Sunflower this week. I am eyeing those grapes though! May stop in tomorrow for those and some more strawberries :)

Remember, Wednesdays are “Double Ad Days” at Sunflower, meaning that everything that was on sale is still on sale along with this week’s new sales.

Organic Mangos: $1 B-

Pitted Dates: $1.99 B

Vidalia Onions: $.99/lb B

White Peaches or White Nectarines: $.88/lb A-

Red Seedless Grapes: $.77/lb A

I just thought I’d mention this sale: $3.99 for a Coffee Plant. Doesn’t that sound fun? And oh, I think it would smell good! I may need that. Have you ever seen a coffee plant? I haven’t.

My Shopping Week

Week one of All You's Grocery Challenge has begun! Here's the shopping for this week that I did. Meals this week will consist of:

1. Thai Beef Salad

2. Smothered Chicken and Broccoli (don't worry, this isn't smothered in cheese! Wouldn't that be great though... No, resist the temptation!)

3. Arroz Con Pollo

I got some very expensive things this week for a great price. For everything in the pic, I paid $37. That includes over 7 pounds of New York Strip steaks that we ate today for Father's Day. Here's a list of everything I got. You can still get in on most of these deals as well through Tuesday. If I were you, I'd go get some of those steaks at Safeway. At $4/lb, they are a fantastic deal!

Safeway:

7 pounds of New York Strip steaks

5 pounds of boneless chicken breasts

1 pound Jennie-O ground turkey

1 Key Lime Pie

2 bags of frozen vegetables

4 boxes of Duncan Hines cake mixes

2 boxes of Barilla pasta

1 Digornio deep dish pizza

1 package Sargento sliced cheese

4 cans of Chicken of the Sea Tuna

1 Ken's salad dressing

2 Safeway select salad dressings

1 pound Safeway rice

King Soopers: All I got at Kings this week was 6 packages of Angel Soft toilet paper, 2 Softsoap liquid soaps, and a few of the Kraft freebies that I got coupons in the mail for (100 calorie cheese packs, Kool-aid Lemonade, and Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon). It came to $.15 in tax.

How to Stay Fit on a Budget

I've been blogging about food prices for a while and completely ignoring the "fit" side of my blog! So here's a few ideas on how to stay active and healthy on a budget.

1. Take up hiking: This one is very popular here in Colorado. We have literally thousands of miles of hiking trails throughout the state. A few of my favorites are Crags trail in Divide (click HERE for more information), Long's Peak (click HERE , and Maroon Bells in Snowmass (click HERE ).

2. Climb The Incline: A free, outdoor Stairmaster! Even the Army uses this as excerise for it's troops. You'll definitely feel the burn!

3. Shop for used exerice equipment: I've known friends who have found free or really cheap treadmills and stationary bikes. It's a great way to save money on a costly machine. Try Craiglist, FreeCycle, Play It Again Sports Stores, or local garage sales.

4. Join the YMCA: Our local Y's now offer a sliding scale for payment options. Depending on how much you make, monthly dues can be as low as $15. I know for me it was $16!

5. Check out exercise videos from the library. There are TONS of them at the Pikes Peak libraries. My favorites are the Biggest Loser ones.

6. Adopt a dog! This will really motivate you to exercise. That dog needs to be outside and you can join him too :)

7. Find a local running, jogging, bicycling, climbing, etc. group. Whatever type of excerise you like to do, I'm positive there are others who like it too. Colorado Springs has been one of the fittest cities in America for years. Get out there, make some new friends!

Safeway deals (06/16/2010-06/22/2010)

Meat

Rancher’s Reserve Beef New York Strip Steak: $4.99/lb
- $5 off Rancher’s Reserve Beef purchase of $25 in-ad coupon
= $3.99/lb if you buy exactly $25 A

Fresh Ground Beef (80% lean): $1.99/lb C

Bar S Jumbo Meat Franks (16 oz) : $1.00
- $1/2 RP coupon
= $0.50 ea C ($.38 at King Soopers this week!)

Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage (16 oz): $1.99 (Sat. and Sun. only)
- $1/2 RP coupon or IP HERE
= $1.49 ea A-

Jimmy Dean Bacon, Sausage Rolls or Fully Cooked (2.2-16 oz): $1.99 (Sat. and Sun)
- $2/2 RP coupon or IP HERE
= $0.99 each for the sausage A-

StarKist Chunk Light Tuna (5 oz): $0.44 each B (Sat. and Sun. only)

Dairy

Sargento Natural Slices (6.67-8 oz): $1.99 with in-ad coupon
- $.55/1 IP HERE
= $.99 ea A-

Produce

Red Seedless Grapes – $0.99/lb B

Broccoli Crowns – $0.99/lb B

Grocery

Quaker Chewy Bars: $1.99
- $0.75/2 RP coupon
= $1.49 ea C

Barilla Pasta (12-16 oz): $0.99
- $1/2 IP HERE
= $.49 ea A

KC Masterpiece BBQ Sauce (17-18 oz): $1.99
-$1/1 SS coupon
= $.99 ea C

Ken’s Salad Dressing (16 oz): $1.49
- $1/1 SS coupon or $1/2 IP HERE
= $.49 - $.99 ea A

Classico Pasta Sauce (15-24 oz): $1.77
-$1/2 IP HERE
=$1.27 ea B-

Duncan Hines Cake or Brownie Mix: $0.88 (must buy 4)
- (2) $.55/2 SS coupon
= $0.38 ea A

Nabisco Crackers (5.5-10 oz): $1.69 (Sat. and Sun. only)
- $1/2 SS coupon
= $1.19 ea B

Arizona Tea (gallon): $1.99 B (Sat. and Sun. only)

Safeway Cooking Vegetable Oil (48 oz): $1.99 B- (Sat. and Sun. only)

Dial Liquid Hand Soap (7.5 oz): $1.00
-$.35/1 RP coupon
= $0.30 ea A-

Renuzit Air Freshner Cones: $1.00
-Buy 6 and use B3G3 Renuzit Adjustable Air Freshener RP coupon
= $0.50 each when you buy 6 A

Lysol Disinfecting Wipes (27-35 ct): $1.79 with in-ad coupon, limit 1
- $1/1 Lysol Disinfecting Wipes RP insert or IP HERE
= $0.79 ea A

Kleenex Facial Tissue: $0.79 with in-ad coupon, limit 1
Buy 2 for $1.79
- $1/2 Safeway booklet coupon
= $.79 for 2 A

King Soopers (06/16/2010-06/22/2010)

Remember: King Soopers also gives a $.05 credit for every reusable grocery bag you bring in.

Meat

Bar S Bologna: $1
-$1/2 SS coupon
= $.50 ea B

Bar-S Jumbo Meat Franks: $.88
-$1/2 RP coupon
=$.38 ea A-

Dairy

Land O Lakes Butter Spread: $1
-$1 IP HERE (coupon will be emailed to you) or Blinkies
= FREE A+

Dannon Yogurts (multipacks or 32oz): $2
-$1/1 IP HERE
= $1 ea B

Frigo String Cheese: $3.99
-$1/1 IP HERE
=$2.99 ea C

Produce

Raspberries or Blackberries (6oz): $1 A-

Grocery

Sunny D Juice (48-64 oz): $1
-$.25/1 SS coupons or IP HERE
= $.50 ea B

Post Cereals (11-20oz): $1.50 ea
-$2/1 IP HERE
=$.50 Moneymaker! A+

California Pizza Kitchen or DiGiorna Pizzas (11.8-34.2oz): $4.99
-$1/1 RP coupons
=$3.99 B-

Sobe Lifewater: $.88 ea
- $2/10 Kroger e-coupon HERE (you’ll need to download to your Soopers card)
- (5) B1G1 IP HERE
= $.24 ea A-

Lifesavers Candy (2.75-7 oz) – $1
-$1/2 IP HERE
= $.50 ea A-

Clorox Bleach: $1.77
-$.25/1 RP coupon
= $1.27 ea B-

Softsoap Hand Soap (6-8.5oz): $1
-$1/1 IP HERE
= FREE A+

Scotch Brite Scrub Brushes: $1.25
-$1/2 IP HERE
=$.75 ea B

Colgate Toothpaste: $1
- $1/1 SS coupon or $1/1 IP HERE
= FREE A+

Angel Soft Toilet Paper (4pk): $1
-$.50/1 IP HERE
= FREE A+

Dial Hand Soap – $1
- $0.35/1 RP coupon
= $0.30 B

Albertsons (06/16/2010-06/22/2010)

I don't see a lot this week that is a good price. Some good meat prices but that's about it. Remember Albertsons gives a $.05 credit for every reusable bag you bring in.

I just learned Albertson's IS double, tripling, and quadrupling all coupons up to $1 this week! I have revised some of these prices to reflect that.

Meat

Ribeye Steaks: $4.67/lb A-

Tilapia Fillets: Buy (1), Get (2) Free B (this is about $2.66/lb)

Jimmy Dean Sausage: $2.99
- $2/2 IP HERE or $1/1 RP coupon
= $1.99 ea B-

Produce

Bulk Portabello Mushrooms: 2 for $3 ? (I don’t know if this is per pound or what. If it is $1.50/lb, that would be an A-)

Mangos: $.50 ea B

Cherries: $1.99/lb A-

Dairy

Borden Cheese Singles (8-12oz): $1.99
-$1/1 SS coupon or IP HERE
= $.99 ea A-

*Albertsons has a big dairy promotion going on this week. It states “Save 10-40% off” but I don’t know what the original prices are so I can’t review it at this time. I’ll try to stop by tomorrow or Thursday to check it out.*

Grocery

Barilla Pasta: $1
-$1/2 IP HERE (click on coupons)
= $.50 ea B

Ragu Pasta Sauce (16-26 oz): $0.99
-$.30/1 RP coupon
= FREE

7-up, A&W, or Shasta sodas (12pk): $1.99
- $1/1 7-up Facebook coupon (if you still have these)
= $.99 A+ (still an A- if you don’t have any coupons)


Hunt’s Ketchup (24oz): $1
- $.20/1 SS coupon
= FREE A+

Santitas Tortilla Chips (13oz): $1.59 B

Buy (2) Crystal Light, Country Time Lemonade, or Kool-Aid Drink Mixes, Get (1) Free Chips Ahoy: $5
- (2) $1/1 Crystal Light IP HERE or HERE
= $3 for 2 Drink mixes and 1 Chips Ahoy B-

Chex Mix (8.75 oz): $1.50
-$.50/1 IP HERE or HERE
=$.50 ea B+

Sunflower Deals (06/16/2010-06/23/2010)

Remember: Sunflower has Double Ad Wednesdays. That means all of last week’s sales and this week’s sales are both valid on Wednesdays. Double the sales! Also, Sunflower gives a $.10/bag credit for every reusable bag you bring in and use.

AND, shop on Saturday and the Colorado Springs store is having free root beer floats for Dad! Everyone else can get some too for $1. Fun!

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Strawberries (1 lb): $0.88 A (STOCK UP! You probably won’t see them go any lower)

Yellow Peaches or Nectarines: $0.88/lb A-

Kiwi : $0.20 each A-

Red Italian Sweet Onions: $0.88/lb B+

Red Seedless Grapes: $0.97/lb B

Muir Glen Organic Tomatoes (28 oz): $1.99
- $1/1 IP HERE or HERE or HERE
= $.99 ea B+

Sunflower Market Havarti Cheese: $4.99/lb B+

Long Grain Brown Rice: $.69/lb A-

Jolly Time Yellow Popcorn: $.79/lb B

Santa Cruz Organic Lemonade (32 oz): $0.99 A

Luigi Vitelli Organic Pasta (1 lb): $0.99 A-

Large Lobster Tails (4 oz): $4.97 C+

Boneless New York Strip Steak: $4.97/lb A

Blue Diamond Almond Breeze (64 oz): $2.50
- $1/1 SS coupon or $.55/1 IP HERE or $1/1 blinkies
= $1.50-1.95 B+

Premium Roasted Bulk Coffee (including organic): $5.99 A- (for the organic)

Huge Walgreens Moneymakers!

I hate Walgreens. There, I said it. It's just so frustrating for me to go to a store and not find any of the things I'm looking for or to not have a sale work out the way it was told to me. But with Safeway's new coupon policy (see the below post), I'm going to start shopping there more often. At least for the things that will make me money. So here are a few scenerios that will make you money. Actually, they'll make you "register rewards", which are Walgreens version of catalinas. But you can use those catalinas at Safeway! I've marked the ones I've personally tried so I know they work. The other ones are hit or miss. They should work, but I don't personally know for sure.


Walgreens (*= have tried)

* Schick Hydro or Blade 3 Razor System: $7.99 ea
-$4 SS coupon
= $3.99 OOP (unless you already have register rewards, then you could use those!)
-$4 RR
-$7.99 MIR
=$9 Money Maker!

Buy (3) Neutrogena Age Shield Face Sunblock: $2.25 ea (with 25% off sale)
-(3) $2 MQ (6/13 SS) or there is a new coupon booklet at Safeway with these coupons in it.
= $.75 OOP
-$10 RR
=$9.25 Money Maker!

* Buy (2) Reach Total Care Multi-Action Toothbrushes: $4.49 ea
-BOGO RP MQ
-$1 RP MQ
-$3 in-ad coupon (will deduct $6 for buying 2)
=$2.50 Money Maker!

* Buy 2 Reach Toothbrushes: $.99 (on sale)
-$2/2 IP HERE
=2 for FREE

* Nivea for Men Active 3 Body Wash: $5.99 ea
- $3/1 Nivea Body Wash For Men RP coupon
=$2.99 OOP
- $5.99 in RR
= moneymaker of $3! (there have been rumors that these are B1G1 but I haven't tried)

Select Post Cereal 11-24oz $1.99
-$2 IP HERE
=FREE

Safeway's New Coupon Policies

I LOVE Safeway. Out of all the grocery stores in town, I get my best deals here. A prime example is today's wonderful trip (see above). I know not everyone is all that happy with them. A couple of stores in town have made up their own rules and it can be irritating. My closest Safeway, on Circle and Galley, is just great. The manager is awesome and really takes an interest in what I do with coupons. Hey, they get reimbursed for all coupons I bring in. It's not like they lose money or anything.

The corporate headquarters just released a new revised listing of their coupon policies (click HERE to review them all, if you so desire) but one new policy outshines every other one. It reads like this: "Safeway will accept valid Catalina manufacturer coupons that are issued to a customer by another retailer." This is HUGE! That means they will now be accepting Walgreen's Register Rewards. It's true! I used $4 of them this afternoon for what you see above. The above trip cost me nothing. Zip, Zero, Ziltch. Thank you, Safeway. You just made my day.

FREE Dinner!

I'm about to head out to Safeway to do another round of their marvelous Buy 8, Save $4 event but before I do that, I wanted to share about yet another free item. Sign up for IHOP's e-club and within 24 hours, they will email you a coupon for a free entree! Guess where my entire family is headed to tonight? Yep, breakfast for dinner! YEAH! Be sure to grab yours soon. They tend to disappear after awhile. Mimi's used to also send a free breakfast coupon when you signed up for their e-club but now it's buy one-get one free.

Head HERE to sign up for IHOP's e-club, "Pancake Revolution"

FREE Toothbrushes!

Head to Walgreens this week where you can score free Reach toothbrushes! Here's how to do this deal:

Buy 2 Reach Toothbrushes on sale for $.99 each
-$2/2 IP HERE
=2 for FREE

There is also a catalina deal going on at King Soopers if you don't like shopping at Walgreens (which I don't). Here's how that works.

Buy 4 Reach Toothbrushes for $2.16 ea
- (2) $2/2 IP HERE
= $4.64 OOP
Receive a $4 catalina upon checkout making these $.16 ea!

King Soopers Weekly Deals (06/09/2010-06/15/2010)

Meat

Filet Mignon $9.99/lb B

Hebrew National Franks 11-12oz $2.50 C+

Produce

Organic Avocados (3ct): $1.99 A-

Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers: $1 ea C (Red Peppers are $.50 at Sunflower this week!)

Hothouse Tomatoes: $.98/lb B- (unless you don’t shop at Rancho Liborio, then maybe a B+)

Sliced White Mushrooms (4oz): $.98 C

Russet Potatoes (5lbs): $.98 A- (They’re $.99 for a 10lb bag this week at Rancho though)

Melons: $.88/lb B-

Peaches: $1/lb B

Lemons (2lb bag): $1.99 C

Dairy

Yoplait Yogurt (1-6oz): $.50
-.50/6 IP HERE or $.40/6 SS coupon
-.40/6 Cellfire eCoupon HERE
=.27 each C

Dannon and Activia Yogurts (4-6pk or 32oz): $2
-$1 SS coupons
=$1 B

Kraft Cheese (6-8oz Bars or Shredded, 10.7-12oz Singles): $1.67
-$1/2 MQ from the Add Dairy to Your Summer (available at Safeway) Booklet
=$1.17 B

Frozen

Sister Schubert’s Rolls: $2.50
-$.50 SS coupon
=$1.50 B

DiGiorno or California Pizza Kitchen Pizza: $4.99
-$1/1 SS DiGiorno coupon or $1/1 CPK SS coupon
=$3.99 C+

Dreyer’s Ice Cream (48oz) or Nestle Drumsticks (4ct): $2.99
-$1 Drumstick SS coupon
=$1.99 C+

Pillsbury Toaster Strudel (10-11.5oz): $2
-$.55/2 SS coupon
=$1.50 C

Tyson Chicken (22-32oz): $6.99
-$1 SS coupon
=$5.99 C-

Grocery

Pinto Beans (10lbs): $4.90 B+

Thomas’ English Muffins (6ct): B1G1
= $1.86 ea when you buy 2 C


Boulder Canyon Chips (5oz): $1.67
-$1 IP HERE
=$.67 A

Jell-O Gelatin or Pudding: $1
-$1/2 SS coupon
=$.50 B

Tropicana Pure Premium or Trop50 Juices: $2.88
-$1 Trop50 RP coupon
=$1.88 B

Ken’s Salad Dressing: $1.67
-$1 SS coupon
=$.67 B-

Sun Chips or Tostitos (9-13oz): $2.79
-$1 Tostitos Peelies or $1/2 Sunchips SS coupon
=$1.79 at best C- (Tostitos are still $.77 ea at Safeway)

Albertsons Deals (06/09/2010-06/15/2010)

Meats

Pork Picnic Roast: $.99/lb A-

Buy 1 Oscar Mayer Bologna or Salami (12oz), Get 1 Kraft American Singles Free: $2.49
-$1/2 Oscar Mayer Lunchmeat IP HERE
-$1/2 Kraft Singles Coupon in Safeway Dairy Booklet
=$3.00 for 2 meats and 2 cheese A-

Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts: $1.77/lb B

Dairy

Danimals or Danonino Yogurts (4-6pk): $2
-$1/1 Danimals or Danonino SS coupon
=$1 per pack B

Challenge Butter (1-lb): $2.50
-$.55/1 IP HERE
=$1.50 B

Produce

Canteloupe: $1 A-

Large Kiwi: $.25 B

Sweet Honeydew: $.50/lb B

Jicama: $.50/lb B

Household

Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream (1 pint): $1.99
- $1/2 SS Coupon or Safeway Dairy Booklet Coupon
= $1.50 ea B

Starbucks Ice Cream (1 pint): $1.99
-$1/1 SS coupon or $1.25/1 SS coupon
= $.75 ea at best A

Popsicle Ice Pops (18-24ct): $1.99
-$1/2 Coupon in Safeway Dairy Booklet
=$1.50 ea C

Breyer’s Ice Cream Bars or Sandwiches (6ct): $1.99
-$1/2 SS coupon
=$1.50 ea B-

Thomas Bagel Thins (8-ct): $2.79
-$.55/1 SS coupon
=$1.79 ea B

Colgate Toothpaste: $1 with in-ad coupon
- $1/1 SS coupon (if the sale includes Colgate Total)
= FREE A+

Safeway Deals (06/09/2010- 06/15/2010)

Except these two things, I see very little that’s a good price outside of the Buy 8, Save $4 event so I’m not even going to review the rest of the ad.

Lucerne Cream Cheese: $.97 with in-ad coupon
-$1/2 Coupon found in the Add Dairy to Your Summer Adventure Booklet (available in the Safeway dairy section until 6/22)
=.47 each A

Eating Right Yogurt Cups or Tubes (4-8pk): $1.38ea
-$1/2 coupon in Add Dairy to Your Summer Adventure Booklet
=$.88 ea A-

Buy 8, Save $4 Event

Buy 8, Save $4 Event: You’ll need to buy at least 8 of the items within the sale. You can mix and match however! So, basically it’s $.50 off each item over 8. You don’t need to buy quantities of 8 though. Usually you need to buy 8,16,24, etc. Just buy at least 8 this time. That’s always nice! :)
The prices below reflect the $.50 savings. I’m only going to review the things I think are a B or higher. There are a TON more products within this event though!

Lucerne Creamery Fresh or Safeway Select Ice Cream (1.5-1.75qt): $2.49
-.50 or $1/2 Safeway Coupon found in the Add Dairy to Your Summer Adventure Coupon Booklet
=$1.99 B-

8th Continent Soymilk: $2.79
-$1 MQ RP coupon
=$1.79 B+

Land O’ Frost Premium Lunchmeat (16oz) $2.99
-$1 MQ RP coupon
=$1.99 B

Ball Park Beef Franks $2.49
-.75 IP HERE
=$1.49 B

Rolled Gold Pretzels (10-16oz):$1.49
-$1/2 SS coupon
= $1 ea B

Chex Mix $1.49
-.50 IP HERE
-.50 Cellfire eCoupon HERE (I can’t get Cellfire to work for me. But you can try)
=FREE! A

Tostitos Tortilla Chips: $1.77
-$1 Peelies (I scored 6 of these this week at my local Safeway!)
=.77 A

Snyders Flavored Pretzels (10oz): $1.50
-$1 MQ SS coupon
=$.50 A

Nature Valley Nut Clusters: $1.99
-$1 IP HERE
-$1 Cellfire eCoupon HERE
=FREE! A

Nature Valley Granola Bars: $1.99
-.40 IP HERE
-.50 Cellfire eCoupon HERE
=$.69 B

Fiber One Granola Bars: $1.99
-.40 IP HERE
-.50 Cellfire eCoupon HERE
=$.69 B

Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks: $1.49
-$.50/2 IP HERE or HERE
-$.50/2 Shortcuts Coupon HERE
=$.75 each B

Trix Cereal: $1.49
-$1/2 MQ SS coupon
-.55 Cellfire Coupon HERE
-.55 Shortcuts Coupon HERE
=.11 Money Maker! A+

General Mills Cheerios (8.9oz): $1.49
-.55 IP HERE or $1/2 HERE
-.55 Shortcuts eCoupon HERE
=$.06 Money Maker! A+

Honey Nut Cheerios: $1.49
-.55 IP HERE
-.55 Cellfire eCoupon HERE
=FREE! A

Keebler Sandies Cookies: $1.99
-$.55/1 MQ RP coupon
=$.99 B+

Crystal Light Drink Mix: $1.49
-$1 IP HERE
=$.49 A

SoBe Lifewater .79
-BOGO IP HERE
=$.40 each B

Tropicana Pure Premium (89oz): $2.99
-$1 IP HERE
=$1.99 B+

Pepsi 2 Liters: $.83 B

Snapple 6 Packs: $4.49
-$2 eCoupon HERE
=$2.49 A-

Bull’s-Eye Barbecue Sauce (18oz): $.99
-$1 IP HERE
=FREE! A+

Vlasic Pickles (24oz): $1.99
-.55 IP HERE (or I’ve seen hangtags around)
=$.99 A-

Kraft Salad Dressing: $1.49
-.55 MQ SS coupon or HERE
-$3 Catalina when you buy 4
=$1.04 Money Maker wyb 4! A+

Totinos Pizza Rolls: $.99
-$.60/3 IP HERE
=$.66 B

Progresso Traditional or Rich & Hearty Soup: $1.49
-$1.10/3 IP HERE
=$1.12 B-

Ore-Ida Potatoes (18-32oz): $2.79
-$.75/1 IP (previously available)
= $1.79 B

Betty Crocker Potatoes: $1
-.50/2 IP HERE
=$.50 B

Hamburger Helper: $1
-.75/3 IP HERE
-.75/3 Cellfire eCoupon HERE
-.75/3 Shortcuts eCoupon HERE
=$.17 each A-

Kraft Macaroni and Cheese: $.49
-$.55/2 IP HERE
= FREE! A+ (I've been waiting for this!)

Safeway Detergent or Fabric Softener (50-64oz): $2.99 B-

Lysol Disinfecting Wipes $2
-$1 IP HERE or $1 MQ SS coupon
=$1 A

Benadryl or Sudafed (18-24ct): $3.49
-$5/2 Benadryl MQ RP coupon or $2 Sudafed IP HERE
=.99 for Benadryl A- ; $1.49 for Sudafed B

Pepcid (8ct): $3.29
-$2 MQ RP coupon
=$1.29 B

Rolaids $1.49
-$4/2 RP coupon
=$1.02 Money Maker! A+ (I almost bought these at Target today! I’m glad I didn’t. Keep a look out for a booklet that has these same coupons in it over by the pharmacy. I found it and picked up 6 more Rolaids, making $4!)

Sunflower Market (06/09/2010-06/16/2010)

Remember: Sunflower has Double Ad Wednesdays. That means all of last week’s sales and this week’s sales are both valid on Wednesdays. Double the sales! Also, Sunflower gives a $.10/bag credit for every reusable bag you bring in and use.

AND, shop tomorrow (06/09) at the Colorado Springs store and they will be grilling Brats for a Buck! A great, quick lunch idea!

Red Bell Peppers: $0.50 each A (if you don’t shop at Rancho Liborio)

Raspberries (6 oz): $0.97 A

Strawberries (1 lb): $2 C

Red or Green Leaf Lettuce: $.88 ea B

Broccoli Bunches: $0.77/lb B

Beefsteak Tomatoes: $0.77/lb B-

Green Onions, Cilantro, Radishes, or Carrots: $.50 A-

Packham Pears: $0.88/lb B

Tommy Atkins Mangos: $0.50 each C

Organic Oats: $0.99/lb B

Annie’s Naturals Dressings: $2.50 C

Skinny Cow Ice Cream Novelties (6-12 ct): $3.99
- $1/1 IP HERE
= $2.99 C (these are $1.65 this week at Walgreens)

Lundberg Organic Rice (2 lb): $3.00 A-

Hanson’s Natural Soda (6 pk): $2.50
- $1/6-pk SS coupon
= $1.50 ea A-

Athenos Hummus – $1.50
- B1G1 Athenos Hummus Product IP HERE
= $1.50 for 2 A

Grocery Target Prices

A friend had asked me recently what my target prices were for some of the groceries that I shopped for the most. I set out to think about that more closely today but realized, that was quite the question. It really depends on the time of year for certain foods (i.e. vegetables or meats), whether it's been on sale alot recently or I have not seen it drop in price in a long time. A lot can change for certain foods. But in general, here's about what I shoot for when it comes to shopping for certain foods. I didn't rate any vegetables because it's so drastically different throughout the year. Say, if corn is in season, you'll probably find it for about $.10/ear but in December, it may be $.75/ear. These prices are where I would give them an A rating. Take them as you will :)


Cereal: $.50/box
Fresh Chicken Breasts: $1.75/lb
Frozen Chicken Breasts: $1.50/lb
Whole Chickens: $.75/lb
Pork:
Spare Ribs: $.99/lb
Pork Loin: $1.75/lb
Pork Chops: $1/lb depending on cut
Bone-in Ham: $1.50/lb
Bacon: $.99/lb
Beef
Ground Beef: 80%- $1.25-$1.50/lb
90%- $1.75/lb
Sirloin Steaks: under $2.50/lb
Ribeyes or New York Strip: under $5/lb
Prime Rib: under $5/lb
Hot dogs: All beef- under $2, Franks- under $1
Soda: Less than $2 for a 12 pk; $.50-$.75 for 2 liters
Eggs: 12 ct- $.75, 18 ct- under $1
Butter: $1.50/lb
Milk: $1.75/gal

My shopping week!

I hope this helps you guys to see what it possible when it comes to shopping. Everything I got, you can get too at the same prices. Here's this week's. You have till next Tuesday to get these things if you want them!

Safeway: I spent $5.96 on this. I did this in two transactions. I needed to buy the Kraft dressings first, along with 4 other items (to get the buy 8, save $4 promotion) in order to get the $3 catalina. It cost me $4.32. I then rolled that catalina into the second purchase which ended up costing me only $1.64 for everthing else.

Albertsons: All this cost me $3.14. Again, I needed to do two transactions so I could use 2 of their frozen foods coupons.

King Soopers: Last but not least, I spent $4.08 here. And part of that was a mistake on my part. The brownie mixes ended up costing me $1 apiece when they should have been $.50 but I had an expired (by a day! Bummer!) coupon and didn't print a new one. Oh well, you live, you learn. I may return them. We'll see.

Safeway Deals! (06/02/2010-06/08/2010)

Meat

Safeway Chicken Leg Quarters: $.99/lb B

Pork Loin Chops: $1.49/lb B

Pork Shoulder Blade Roast: $1.49/lb A-

93% Lean Ground Beef: $2.99/lb C-

Dairy/Refrigerator

Dairy Glen Milk (gallon): $1.98 B-

Simply Potatoes: $1.50
-$.55/1 Safeway Dairy Booklet coupon
=$.50 B (slightly cheaper at Albertsons)

Produce

Rakhra Farms White Mushrooms (8oz): $1.50 B

Bunch Fresh Spinach: $.99 B-

Red Seedless Grapes: $1.88/lb C

Grocery

Betty Crocker Potatoes: $1
-$.50/2 IP HERE
= $.75 ea C

Hamburger Helper: $1
-$1/3 IP HERE or HERE
=$.66 ea B-

Dole Juices (64 oz): $1.88
-$.75/1 All You magazine coupon
= $.88 ea A-

Buy 8, Save $4 Event: You’ll need to buy a combination of 8 items within the sale. You can mix and match however!

Kraft Macaroni and Cheese: $.49
-$.55/2 IP HERE
= FREE! A+ (I've been waiting for this!)

Sobe Lifewaters: $.79
- B1G1 IP HERE
= $.40 ea A-

Cheerios: $1.49 ea
-$.55/1 IP HERE
= $.49 B

Tostitos Corn Chips: $1.77
-$1/1 Peelies previously available (I've seen them recently!)
= $.77 A

Mission Chips: $1.49
- $.55/1 SS coupon
= $.49 A

King Soopers

Dairy

Gallon Size Colorado Proud Milk: $1.98 C

Meat

Armour Lunchmakers (2.6-3.3 oz): $0.87 B

Ball Park Meat Franks (16 oz) – $1.25
-$1/2 RP coupon two
= $0.75 ea C

Jimmy Dean Roll Sausage (12-16 oz) – $2.50
-B1G1 RP coupon
= $1.25 ea B-

Produce

Blueberries: Sunflower has pints (12oz) for $1.97!
6 oz: $2.50 D
18 oz: $3.99 B-
2 lb: $5.99 B

Lemons (2 lb bag): $1.99 B-

Organic Strawberries (1 lb): $2.50 A-

Grocery

Lifesavers or Cremesavers (2.75-7 oz) – $1
- $1/2 IP HERE
= $.50 ea A-

Betty Crocker Cake Mixes or Brownie Mixes: $1
- $.75/2 IP HERE
= $.63 ea B-

Nabisco Crackers (5.5-10 oz, selected) – $1.88
- $1/2 SS coupon
= $1.38 ea C

Kashi Organic Promise Cereal: $2.88
-$1/1 coupon sent to Vocalpoint customers
=$1.88 ea B

Dove or Degree Deodorant: $2
- $2/1 IP HERE
= FREE A+

All Laundry Detergent: $2.99
- $2/1 RP coupon
= $0.99 A

Surf Laundry Detergent: $2.99
- $2/1 RP coupons
= $.99 A

Clorox Bleach: $1.77 B-

Albertsons Deals (06/02/2010-06/09/2010)

Albertson's has a few "make your own sale" coupons this week. There are stipulations. It looks like you can only get one thing per coupon, per transaction. So you couldn't use the $1 off any frozen item 5 times and get 5 items. But look through your coupons. Lots of things will be free or close to it when you pair these in-ad coupons with a coupon you possess. I'll get back to you on what I find. Just look for things right around $2. Those will most like be the free things.


Tip: ALbertson's is NOT doubling coupons this week!

Dairy

Milk (1/2 gal): $1 A-

Grade AA Eggs (18 ct): $1 B

Albertsons Chunk Cheese (8 oz): $1 B

Albertsons Sour Cream (16 oz): $1 C

Albertsons ½ lb butter: $1 D

Yoplait Greek Yogurt: $1
- $.45 MFR coupon (sent to Pssst members) or $.30/1 IP HERE
= $.55 to $.70 C

Meat

Bar S Jumbo Meat Franks or Bologna: $1
- $.50/1 IP HERE
= .50 ea A-

Pork Ribs: $1.99/lb A-

Butterball Turkey Bacon (10 oz): $1
-$.75/1 SS coupon
= $.25 A

Starkist Chunk Light Tuna: $.69 ea C

Michelina Budget Frozen Dinners: $1 ea
-$1/5 SS coupon or IP HERE
= $.80 ea B

Grocery

French's Worcestershire Sauce 10 oz $1
- $.50/1 SS couponSmartSource or IP HERE
=$.50 B

Popsicle Ice Pops: $1
-$1/2 Safeway Dairy Booklet Coupon (still available at Safeway till 6/22!)
= $.50 A- (paired with the in-ad $1 off coupon, these were FREE!)

Puffs Facial Tissue: $1
- $.50/1 Coupon (sent to Vocalpoint members)
= $.50 B

Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad Mix: $1
- $.40/1 IP HERE or $.50/2 SS coupon
= $.60 A-

Betty Crocker Cake Mixes: $1
- $.75/2 IP HERE
= $.63 ea B

Sobe Lifewaters: $1
- B1G1 IP HERE
= $.50 ea C

Simply Potatoes: $1
- $.55/1 Coupon from Safeway Dairy Booklet
= $.45 A-

Old Orchard Frozen Juice Concentrate: $1
- $1/4 IP HERE
= $.75 ea A-

Idahoan Dried Potatoes: $1
- $.75/3 IP HERE
= $.66 ea B-

Chef Boyardee Canned Pasta (14.75 oz-15oz): $1
-$1.50/4 IP HERE
= $.63 ea B

Kraft Macaroni and Cheese: $1
- $.55/2 IP HERE
= $.73 ea B

Keebler Pecan Sandies: $2.49
-$.55/1 RP coupon
= $1.49 ea B

Rubbermaid Take-Alongs: $1
- $1/1 RP coupon or IP HERE
= FREE A+

White Rain Shampoo and Conditioners: $1
- $.50/1 In-Ad Coupon
= $.50 ea B

Sunflower Deals (06/02/2010-06/09/2010)

Remember Sunflower has Double Ad Days on Wednesdays so everything that was on sale last week is all still on sale along with this week’s sale.

Blueberries (pint): $1.97 A- (May go slightly cheaper in the next few weeks)

Mangos: $.99 ea C-

Strawberries (1 lb): $2 C

Seedless Watermelon: $2 B

Valencia Oranges: $.50/lb B

Romaine or Iceberg Lettuce: $.88 ea C for the Iceberg, B for the Romaine

Yellow and White Peaches and Nectarines: $0.99/lb B-

European Cucumbers: $0.88 (These are also called English Cucumbers) B

Bulk Rice (includes organic): 25% off C

Clif Bars or Luna Bars: $0.89 B

Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (family pack): $1.97/lb C

Sunflower Macaroni and Cheese: $.99 D

Sunflower Potato Chips: $1.25 ea B-