Safeway Deals

Meat

Rancher’s Reserve 7-Bone Beef Chuck Pot Roast: $1.49/lb A-

Pork Loin Chops: $1.99/lb C

Oscar Mayer Deli Shaved Lunch Meat (16oz): $4.99
-$1 IP HERE
=$3.99 C-

Safeway Thick-Sliced Hickory Bacon (3 lb bag): $2.99/lb with in-ad coupon B

Produce

Large Navel Oranges: $.99/lb (Saturday, Sunday and Monday Only) C-

Large Yellow Nectarines: $.99/lb B-

Red Raspberries (12 oz): $2.99 B-

Dairy

Coffee Mate (32oz): $3.29
-$.75/1 IP HERE
=$2.29 C-

Country Crock Spread (15oz): $1.99
-$.40/1 IP HERE
=$1.19 C

Silk Soymilk (64oz): $1.99 with in-ad coupon
-.75/1 IP HERE
=.99 A-

Lucerne Ice Cream (1.5-1.75 qt): $2.00 C

Grocery and Household

Eggo Frozen Breakfast (10.75-14.8 oz): $1.77 C

Jimmy Dean Frozen Breakfast: $3.99 with in-ad coupon
-$1/1 IP HERE
-$1 Shortcuts eCoupon HERE
=$1.99 B

Red Baron Single Serve (8.8-11.6 oz): $2.50
-$0.75/1 SS coupon
= $1.50 ea B-

Foster Farms Breaded Chicken Selections (20-33.6 oz):$4.99 with in-ad coupon C

Ore-Ida Potatoes (18-32 oz): $1.99 with in-ad coupon
-$.75/1 MQ (I have no idea where I got this coupon but if you’ve got it too, great!)
=$.99 ea A-

Campbell’s Condensed Soup: $1 ea
-$1.50/3 IP HERE
-$1.50/3 Shortcuts eCoupon HERE
=3 cans for FREE! A+

Pepsi Fridge Mate (12 pk/12 oz): B2G2 free
PLUS get a free bag of Doritos (11.5-13 oz) free
= ? I don’t know the original price

Campbell’s Select Harvest Soup: $1
-$1 IP HERE
=FREE! A+

Campbell’s Canned Pasta: $1
-.50/2 IP HERE
=.50 each C

General Mills Cheerios (8.9oz): $1.99
-.55/1 IP HERE- or HERE
-.55 Shortcuts eCoupon HERE
=.44 B+

Nabisco Ritz Crackers or Nilla Wafers: $1.99 (Saturday, Sunday and Monday Only) C

Quaker Instant Oatmeal (10.1-15.1 oz): B1G1 free
-$1/1 RP coupon
= $1.00 ea C

Powerade (32 oz): $0.60 A-

Hormel Chili (15 oz): $1.25
- $0.50/2 SS coupon or HERE
= $0.75 each C-

Jif Peanut Butter (18 oz) – $1.49 with in-ad coupon
Purchase Jif WITH Smuckers (below) and use $1/2 Smucker’s AND Jif RP coupon
= $1.24 ea A- (if you're brand loyal)

Smucker’s Preserves or Jam (18 oz): $1.99 with in-ad coupon
Purchase Smuckers WITH Jif (above) and use $1/2 Smucker’s AND Jif RP coupon
= $1.24 each A- (again, if you're brand loyal)

Pillsbury Refrigerated Bread and Dinner Rolls (11-13.8oz): $2.50
-.50/2 IP HERE or $.35/1 GM MQ or $.75/2 GM MQ
-.50/2 Cellfire eCoupon HERE
-.50/2 Shortcuts eCoupon HERE
=$1.50 C-

Trident Gum (18ct): $1.25
-$.50/1 IP HERE
=$.25 each B+

Chex Mix: $2
-.50/1 IP HERE or MQ (8/8 SS)
-.50 Cellfire eCoupon HERE
-.50 Shortcuts eCoupon HERE
=FREE! A+

Pasta or Rice A Roni: $.89 with in-ad coupon C-

Duracell or Energizer Batteries (AA or AAA 8- to 10-ct, C or D 4-ct, 9V 2-ct): $2.00 off in-ad coupon
- $1/1 P&G or SS coupon or IP HERE
= $3 off any pack B? (I don’t know the original price but if under $2/pack, I’d say it’s a decent deal)

Ziploc Food Storage Bags (15-30ct): $1.99 with in-ad coupon
-$1.50/2 IP HERE
=$1.24 C+

Dial Hand Soap (7.5oz): $.99
-.35/1 RP MQ
=$.29 B+

HOT 50% off Gap Jeans tomorrow!!

Put this on your calendars for tomorrow, people! Gap Jeans will be 50% off from noon to 3:00pm only! Did any of you get in on the Groupon from a few weeks ago? Now would be the time to use it! I sure will! Just tell the cashier the word "flash" upon checkout. Hip Hip Horray! I love Gap jeans!

P.S. You don't have to, but if you'd like to bring this printout just to be extra certain you get in on this deal, that might be wise. I feel a little insecure when I don't have hard proof that a deal exists!

King Soopers Deals (09-22-2010 through 09-29-2010)

Meat

London Broil: $2.88/lb C-

Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs: $1.88/lb C

Chicken Drumsticks, Thighs or Whole Fryers (super value pack): $0.88/lb B-

80% Lean Ground Beef: $1.88/lb C

Bar S Jumbo Meat or Turkey Franks (16 oz): $0.88 B

Dairy

Yoplait Yogurt (4-6oz cups): $.50 ea
-.50/4 IP HERE
-.40/6 Cellfire eCoupon HERE
-.40/6 Shortcuts eCoupon HERE
=.20 each wyb 6 B

Silk White Wave Soymilk or Pure Almond Milk (64oz): $2.50
-$.75 HERE or blinkies if you can find them
=$1.50 B+

Fage Total Yogurt: $1.25
-$.50 IP HERE
=$.25 A-

Kraft Cheese (5-8oz Bars or Shreds or 16ct Singles): $1.99
-$1 IP HERE
=$.99 B

Land O Lakes Butter (1lb): $2.48
-.50/1 IP HERE or HERE
=$1.48 B

Produce

Yellow Onions (3lb bag): $1 B+

Peaches or Nectarines: $1.49/lb C- (Cheaper at Sunflower)

Winter Squash: $.50/lb B

Spinach: $1/bunch C

Bib, Romaine, Red or Green Leaf Lettuce: $.88 C (Maybe a B- for the Romaine)

Organic Jonagold Apples: $.99/lb B

Organic Fingerling Potatoes (2lb Bag): $2.50 B

Grocery and Household

Pepperidge Farm Cookies: $1.98
-$1 IP HERE
=$.98 A-

Wishbone Salad Dressing (16 oz) or Spritzer (7 oz): $1.67
- $0.50/1 IP HERE or HERE
= $0.67 A-

Campbell’s Chunky or Select Harvest Soup: $1.25
-$1 IP HERE
=$.25 A- (free at Safeway this week)

Pillsbury Grands!, Crescent or Sweet Rolls: $1.67
-$.75/2 IP HERE or $1/2 IP HERE or $.35 GM coupon or $.75/2 GM Coupon
-.50/2 Cellfire eCoupon HERE
-.50/2 Shortcuts eCoupon HERE
=$.67 B

Post Cereal (11-20oz): $1.98
-$.75 SS coupon or IP HERE
=$.98 B-

Pillsbury Sweet Moments: $2.50
-$1.50 IP HERE
-$1 Cellfire eCoupon HERE
=FREE! A

Red Baron Pizza: $2.99
-$1 IP HERE or MQ (8/29 SS)
=$1.99 A-

Freschetta Pizza: $4.49
-$1 IP HERE
=$3.49 C+

Pillsbury Toaster Strudel (10-11.5oz): $2
-.50/2 or .75/2 IP HERE or $.35 GM coupon
-.50/2 Shortcuts eCoupon HERE
=$1.25 each B

Green Giant Vegetables (7-10oz): $1.25
-$.50/1 IP HERE
-.60/3 Cellfire eCoupon
-.60/3 Shortcuts eCoupon
=$.45 Moneymaker! A+

Starbucks Coffee (12oz): $6.99
-$1.50 IP HERE
=$5.49 A-

Michelina’s or Budget Gourmet Entrees (4.65-9 oz): $0.88
- $1/5 IP HERE
= $0.68 each when you buy 5 C (cheaper at Target this week)

Aussie or Herbal Essences Hair Care: $2.37
- $1/1 SS Insert Coupon
= $1.37 ea B

Shout Cleanser: $2.48
-$.55 or $2/2 SS coupon
=$1.48 at best B

All Laundry detergent (40 Load): $2.99
-$1 IP HERE (if Oxi-Active is included) or MDA Safeway Booklet
=$1.99 A-

Ziploc Food Storage Containers (1-5ct): $2.50
-$1.50/2 IP HERE
=$1.75 B-

Sunflower Deals (09/22/2010- 09/29/2010)

Remember, Sunflower has double ad days on Wednesdays. Last week's sales are on sale with this week's new ones tomorrow. Plus, bring in reusable bags and get a $.10 credit per bag.

Produce

Organic Celery: $.99 each B

Organic Apples: $.99/lb B+

Organic Broccoli: $.99/lb B

Gala and Granny Smith Apples: $.77/lb B+

Peaches: $.57/lb A

Pluots or Large Prune Plums: $1.49/lb B (What’s a Pluot?)

Hass Avocados: $.88 B-

Yellow Onions (3lb Bag): $2 C

Meat

93% Lean Ground Beef Family Pack: $1.97/lb B+

Grocery

Long or Short Grain Brown Rice: $.50/lb A-

Silk Soymilk (64oz): $2.49
-.75 Silk Coupon
=$1.74 C+

Organic Soy Pudding (4ct): $1.99 B-

Sunflower Extra Virgin Olive Oil (1 Liter): $5.99 B+ (I’m glad for this. We just ran out!)

CHEAP Leapfrog books and Games!

Ok, time to start thinking Christmas! It's only 100 days away, you know. :) And do I have the deals for you! Toys R Us is celebrating Geoffrey's birthday this week and offering a sweet deal! Buy 2, Get 1 Free sales are going on all week on a variety of items including Hasbro and LeapFrog Tag Books. Paired with some great coupons that have been released, there are some incredible deals!

Here are a few different scenarios to try. I haven't confirmed that they work yet. I'll be heading out as soon as I post this to try them so I'll let you know if I run into any problems.

Scenario 1:
Buy (3) Monopoly and/or Sorry Games for $7.99 each (one will be free with the sale)
-(3) $4 Hasbro Games Coupons HERE
=$1.33 each

Scenario 2:
Buy (3) LeapFrog Tag Junior Books for $10.99 each (one will be free with the sale)
-(3) $4 Tag Coupons HERE or MQ (9/19 SS)
=$3.33 each!

Scenario 3:
Buy (3) Connect 4 Travel Sized $6.99 (one will be free with the sale)
-(3) $4 Connect 4 Coupons HERE
=.66 each!

PLUS, do scenario #1 and #2 and bring this $5 off $25 Toys R Us coupon to get all of it for $8.96 total or substitute Scenario #3 for #2 and get all those games for only $.17 each! AMAZING! Even if you don't have kids or don't know any kids you could give them to, save them for one of the Christmas charities. They'll definitely appreciate them!

You may encounter problems with using coupons off the free item. Try explaining that the manufacturer will reimburse them for the value of the coupon just like you were paying cash. As long as the product is listed on your receipt and scanned through the register, it is still viewed as purchasing the product. This may or may not work. Also try getting a manager involved if you're still having problems.

(Thanks Bargain Blessings!)

Want Grocery Deals for this week?

I know I've been sadly neglective when it comes to posting lately. Life has been overwhelming as I've started the nursing program here in town and a brand new job. If you're close to me, you'll know I've not worked and gone to school in about 5 years! If you'd like to check out the grocery deals this week (and there aren't that many, again! Nothing is free), please head on over to http://www.bargainblessings.com/. Jennie's blog is awesome and while she's in Denver, the deals are all pretty much the same. Sometimes I find a nickel or two difference in prices, but that's about it except for clearances. Those are usually local deals. I absolutely promise to have next week's deals up on Tuesday! Hopefully it will be so much better! Plus, make sure and come back tomorrow or Sunday when I'll post about our fabulous day as farmers! Tomorrow, we are headed to Miller Farms to pick 60 lbs each of produce. Wahoo! There may even be some fabulous recipes to come as well! :)

King Soopers Deals (09/08/2010- 09/14/2010)

Again, not much of anything this week at King Soopers. It must be a slow time for the stores. Remember, King Soopers gives a $.05 credit per reusable bag you bring in and use. Now I can use all the bags I got for free at Sprouts! Yay!

Meat

93% Ground Beef or Patties $2.99/lb C-

Mixed Pork Chops $1.99/lb C-

Boneless Bottom Round Rump Roast Buy One for $4.99/lb, Get One Free C

Tyson Sliced Bacon (16 oz): $2.99 C

Hebrew National Franks (11-12 oz): $2.50
- $.50/1 King Soopers e-coupon
= $2.00 B

Produce

Large Avocados: $1 C

Red Tomatoes on The Vine: $.99/lb B

Gala Apples: .99/lb C

Organic Bartlett Pears: $1.29/lb B-

Organic Peaches: $1.28/lb A-

Grocery and Household

Kroger Cottage Cheese (24oz): $1.88 B-

Fleischmann’s or Parkay Spreads (11.8-16oz): $1
-$0.25/1 King Soopers e-coupon
=$.75 A-

Nestle Cookie Dough (16-16.5oz): $2.50
-$1/1 SS coupon or $1/1 IP HERE
=$1.50 B

Dreyer’s Ice Cream or Nestle Drumsticks or Dibs: $2.47
-$1/2 All You coupon or $1/1 Nestle Drumstick Lil’Drums Cones All You coupon
=$1.47 at best A-

Kroger Frozen Vegetables (9-12oz): $.77 B

Lay’s potato Chips (8.75-11.5oz): $1.88 B

Pace Picante Sauce: $1.97
-$0.40/2 SS coupon
=$1.57 each B

Hunt’s Tomatoes (14.5oz): $.89
-$1/3 SS coupon
=$.56 A-

Sobe Lifewater: $.88
-BOGO Sobe Coupon
=$.44 each B-

Pepsi (2 Liter): $0.88
- $0.50/2 IP King Soopers e-coupon
-B1G1 Free Pepsi Max IP (previously available)
= $0.19 A

Pringles Super Stacks: $1.25
-$1/4 P&G coupon
-$0.25/1 IP King Soopers e-coupon
=$.94 C+

Aunt Jemima Pancake Mix (32-35 oz) and Syrup (24 oz):$2.49
- $1/2 RP coupon
= $1.99 ea B

Cap’n Crunch Cereal (14-16oz): $1.98
-$0.50/1 RP coupon
=$.98 B

Quaker Chewy Granola Bars (8.4-8.7oz): $1.99
-$.75/2 RP coupon
=$1.49 B-

Colgate Toothpaste (6.4oz): $1
-$0.75/1 SS coupon
=FREE! A

Sprouts Grand Opening Sale!

Got time tomorrow or Sunday? Then you should check out the grand opening sale at the new Sprouts Farmers Market store! It's a bit of a drive for us Colorado Springians (yes, I made this word up!) but totally worth it! Produce, especially fruit, can be had for rock bottom prices! Here's what I got. My total came to $37.02 for all of the above + 3 bags of frozen veggies and 4 stuffed blue crabs (which I had already put in the freezer and forgot to include in this photo, sorry).

1

Sourdough loaf: $1

1.04 lbs Blueberry Granola: $1.04

4 stuffed blue crabs: $4

3 bags of frozen veggies: $3

6- 28 oz cans of crushed tomatoes: $6

3 boxes of Organic cereal: $.25 ea/ $.75 total

2 jars of Applesauce: $2

2 Langer's Apple Juices: $2

1 Mineral Bath packet: $1

1 Hansen's Natural Soda: $1

10 lbs of Apples: $3

2.34 lbs Black Seedless Grapes: $2.06

6 Green Peppers: $2

1.10 lbs Jewel Yams: $.98

2.81 lbs Nectarines: $.94

5 lbs Brown Onions: $1

10 lbs Russett Potatoes: $1

5 lbs Seedless Watermelon: $1

2.27lbs Spaghetti Squash: $2

4 lbs Yellow Peaches: $1.33

PLUS, everyone gets free reusable grocery bags when they bag your groceries so I got 11 of those for free! And there's lots of free samples and just plain fun going around. Check out a complete listing of Sprouts deals with ratings at http://www.bargainblessings.com/! If you've got a couple hours, I highly recommend going. It's right off I-25 on Lincoln Ave. That's the first exit in Denver, about 45 minutes from the Springs. To get directions or look at their ad, their website is http://www.sprouts.com/

Albertsons (09/08/2010-09/14/2010)

Not a whole lot of good stuff this week at Albertsons. I don’t think they’re doubling coupons this week either but if you find out differently, let me know! There would be quite a few free things if they are! The bacon and laundry detergent are calling to me though! Remember, Albertsons gives a $.10 per bag credit if you bring in reusable bags.

Produce

Dole Bananas: $.39/lb A-

Large Eggplant: $1 ea A


Meat

Land O’ Frost Lunchmeats (7.5-10oz): $2.50
-$.55/1 RP coupon
=$1.95 ea C

Jimmy Dean Links, Patties, or Roll Sausage (7.6-16oz): $2.99
-$1/1 IP HERE
=$1.99 ea B

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

Butterball Turkey Bacons (6oz): $1
-$1/1 IP HERE
=FREE A+

Jennie O Oven Roasted Sliced Turkey: Buy 1 lb, get 1 free
= $2.50/lb A (about as low as deli lunchmeat gets)


Grocery

Tony’s Frozen Pizza (9.73-10.42oz): $1
-$1/2 IP HERE
=$.50 ea C

Progresso Soups (15-16oz): $1
-$.50/1 GM coupon or $.50/2 IP HERE
=$.50-$.75 ea C (cheaper at King Soopers this week)

Hormel Chili (15 oz): $1
-$.55/2 IP HERE
=$.73 ea B

Hunt’s Diced Tomatoes (14.5 oz): $1
-$1/3 RP coupon
=$.77 ea B- (cheaper at Kings)

Jolly Time Microwave Popcorn (3-4 ct): $1
-$1/2 IP HERE
=$.50 ea B

Terra Chips (7.5 oz): $4.59
-$1/1 SS coupon
=$3.59 ea C

Skippy Peanut Butter (15-16.3oz): $2
-$.50/1 IP HERE
=$1.50 ea C

Kern’s Nectar: $.33 ea B

Keebler Sandies Cookies: $2.99 ea
-$1/2 RP coupon
=$2.50 ea C-

Malt-O-Meal Cereals (12-14.5oz): $1
-$1/2 IP HERE
=$.50 ea A-

Wisk Laundry Detergent (50oz): $4.99 ea
-$3/1 RP coupon
=$1.99 ea A

Penny Sale!

Who says you can't get anything for a penny anymore? Drugstore.com is advertising a
"penny sale" this week through Ebates. If you've never heard of Ebates, it's a awesome website that gives you a cash percentage back for every purchase made from their site. Kind of like credit cards do.

But not only will Ebates give you cash back, you can also find personal care items (like soaps, lotions, body washes, etc) marked down to 1 penny! There is a max of 5 items and shipping is $5.99 but still, that's only $1.21 apiece! Here's how to get in on this deal.

1. Log-in or signup for Ebates (You must have a Ebates account. It's free and super easy! And think about the money you'll save at Christmas time with cashback specials! It's definitely worth signing up for)

2. Search for Drugstore.com and use the “Get any of these items for only $0.01 at drugstore.com during our Penny Sale! (Exp. 09/12/2010)” coupon link to get to the Drugstore.com website. It's the 4th coupon down.

3. Pick out the 5 items you'd like and checkout!

Tip: Ebates will also give you a $5 credit if this is your first time shopping with you. They'll send you a check when your cashback balance gets to $20. That will make your shipping only $.99! My goodness, $1.04 for 5 body products. I don't think it gets any better!


Here's what I got

This shipment includes the following items:
1 de-luxe BAIN Liquid Soap, Vanilla Citrus - 17 fl oz $.01
1 de-luxe CREME Body Lotion, Vanilla Citrus - 17 fl oz $.01
1 de-luxe BAIN Foaming Body Scrub, Lavender - 17 fl oz $.01
1 de-luxe BAIN Body Wash, Vanilla Citrus - 17 fl oz $.01
1 de-luxe Shea Butter Hand Creme - 5 fl oz $.01

Payment Method:
Samantha Finnegan
Paid with drugstore.com
Subtotal: $0.05
drugstore.com Standard Shipping: $5.99
Estimated Tax: $0.00
Total: $6.04

FREE Movie Rental from Blockbuster Express!

Need something to do this fine Labor Day? Grab a movie for free today only at any Blockbuster Express Kiosks with code MDNY. Don't know what these are? They're just like redbox. Rent a movie through the machine for only $1 a day. You have to have a credit or debit card to use it though! No cash accepted. Head on over HERE to find the closest Blockbuster Kiosk to use.

Safeway Deals (09/01/2010- 09/07/2010)

A few free items and good prices on cheese and laundry detergent. Not much else though. It's another slow week for the grocery stores!

Meat

Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (extreme value pack): $1.99/lb C-

Rancher’s Reserve T-Bone Steaks (extreme value pack): $4.99/lb B

80% Lean Ground Beef: $1.69/lb B

90% Lean Ground Beef: $2.49/lb C

Bar S Jumbo Meat Franks (16 oz): $0.88 with in-ad coupon C (I would wait for a coupon!)

Oscar Mayer Meat Franks, Ball Park Beef Franks, Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage, Hebrew National Beef Franks or Hormel Pork Tenderloins (11-27.2 oz): B1G1 free
- There are a bunch of coupons out, including $2/1 Ball Park IP HERE or $1/1 Hormel Always Tender Product 8/1/2010 SS Insert or $1/1 Hormel IP HERE or $1/2 Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs 8/22/2010 SS Insert or IP HERE
= ? (Prices aren't listed. I'll get back to you tonight)

Dairy

Kraft Cheese Natural Slices (8 oz), Shredded or Chunk (6-8 oz): $1.69 with in-ad coupon
- $1/1 IP HERE or $5/5 IP HERE
= $0.69 ea A

Produce

Seedless Watermelon (whole): $3.99 with in-ad coupon D (WAY cheaper at Sunflower this week!)

Bi-Color or Yellow Corn: $0.25 each C (Again, cheaper at Sunflower)

White Mushrooms (8 oz, whole or sliced): $0.99 each B

Grocery/Household

Del Monte Fruit Smoothies – $1
- $1/1 IP HERE or $1/1 SS coupon
= FREE A+

Cara Mia Marinated Artichoke Hearts: $1
-$1/1 Cara Mia – Safeway August Fresh Ideas Magazine (found in-store)
= FREE A+

Pepsi or 7-Up (12 pk, 12 oz): B2G3 free C (Cheaper at Albertsons and Target this week)

Progresso Light or Reduced Sodium Soup (18.5-19 oz): $1.33
-$0.50/1 GM insert coupon or $1/2 IP HERE
= $0.33 – $0.83 each A (Canned soup is expensive. Why is that?)

Coffee-mate Flavored Creamer (32 oz): $1.99 with in-ad coupon
- $0.75/1 IP HERE
= $0.99 A-

Eggo Waffles (10.75-14.8 oz): $1.77 with in-ad coupon
- $1/2 Kellogg’s Eggo or Cinnabon Frozen 7/25/2010 RP Insert
= $1.27 ea B

Best Foods or Hellmann’s Mayonnaise (22-30 oz): $1.99 with in-ad coupon
- $0.75/1 IP HERE (play for coupon)
-$.50/1 Cellfire e-coupon HERE
= $0.49 A

French’s Classic Yellow Mustard (20 oz): $1.50
-$0.50/1 IP HERE
= $0.50 B

Safeway Hot Dog or Hamburger Buns (8 ct): $0.79 with in-ad coupon A

Lawry’s Marinades (12-20 oz): B1G1 free
-$2/2 Hangtag coupons (previously available)
= ? (I really hate when they don’t print prices! But these will probably be free or close to it.)

Nabisco Wheat Thins (5.5-10 oz): $1.88
- $1/1 IP HERE
= $0.88 A (cheaper at Albertsons though)

Lay’s or Lay’s Kettle Chips (8.5-11 oz): $1.79 with in-ad coupon C

Tide Laundry Detergent or Stain release: $5.99 with in-ad coupon
-$1.50 MQ (8/22 SS)
-$2 P&G eSaver eCoupon
=$2.49 A