Blogging Break this Week

I'm sorry for my silence this week; I just wanted to let you know that I'll be back next week.  Something came up with my family (everyone's okay), and my children and I took an unexpected trip down to my parents house in North Carolina.  I'll be back to blogging next week!

Wegmans Deals: 4/24-4/30

Go here to see the list of the 40 staple items that Wegmans has pledged to keep at the same low prices through the end of the year.  

New Deals:

Stonyfield Oikos Greek Yogurt - $1.25

Buy 2 and use $.50/2 printable coupon (doubled)

Final Price: $.75 each

Look for Easter clearance, including 50% off candy and 50% and up on decor items.

Ongoing Deals:

Produce -

Wegmans Food You Feel Good About US #1 8 lb. Bagged Apples - $5.99

Wegmans Food You Feel Good About California Navel Oranges (8 lb.) - $5.99\

Wegmans US #1 White Potatoes (5 lb. bag) - $1.99

Ocean Mist Artichokes (sz. 36) - $.50

Grocery -

Kellogg's Special K - $2.50

Use $.70/1 or $1.00/2 Multigrain Oats and Honey from 3/27 SS insert or $1.00/1 printable

Final Price: $1.10-$2.00 each

Uncle Ben's Ready Rice (8 oz.) - $1.59

Use $1.00/2 or $.75/1 from 2/20 or 3/20 RP inserts

Final Price: $.09-$1.09 each

Mom's Best Better Oats Hot Cereal (7.55 oz.) - $1.99

Use $.75/1 printable coupon (doubled)

Final Price: $.50

Tollhouse Semi-Sweet Morsels (12 oz.) - $2.29

Buy 2 and use $.50/2 printable coupon (doubled) or buy 3 and use $1.10/3 printable

Final Price: $1.89-$1.92 each

Goldfish Crackers (6.6 oz.) - $1.79

Use $.35/1 printable coupon (doubled)

Final Price: $1.09

Keebler Townhouse Crackers - $2.00

Use $1.00/2 from 1/30 RP insert or printable

Final Price: $1.50 each

Cheez-It Crackers - $1.99

Buy 2 and use $1.00/2 printable coupon

Final Price: $1.49 each

Keebler Fudge Shoppe Cookies - $1.99

Buy 2 and use $1.00/2 coupon here or here

Final Price: $1.49 each

Pillsbury Cake Mix (18.25-18.9 oz.) - $.88

Wegmans Tomato Puree or Crushed Tomatoes (28-29 oz.) - $.69

Wegmans Panko White Bread Crumbs - $1.99

Use $1.00/1 from Winter Wegmans Menu Magazine

Final Price: $.99

Doritos (11.5 oz.) - $1.99

Pepsi Cola (2 liter) - $.99

Dairy/Meat -

Tropicana Pure Premium Orange Juice (89 fl. oz.) - $3.99

Use $1.00/1 or $1.00/2 from 3/6 RP

Final Price: $2.99-$3.49

Ball Park Meat Franks (1 lb.) - $2.00

Use $.75/2 (doubled) or $1.00/2 from 3/27 RP insert

Final Price: $1.25-$1.50 each

Philadelphia Cream Cheese (8 oz.) - $1.29

Buy 2 and use $.40/2 from Easter Jello display booklet (doubled)

Final Price: $.89 each

Sorrento 16 oz. Morrarella or 32 oz. Ricotta Cheese - $2.99

Use $1.00/1 from 2/6 or 4/10 SS inserts

Final Price: $1.99

Frozen -

Celeste Pizza for One Pizza - $.99 (through 7/02)

Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables (10 oz., selected) - $.99

Buy 3 and use $1.00/3 from 3/20 SS insert or printable

Final Price: $.66 each

Smart Ones Frozen Meals (9-11 oz., selected) - $1.99

Buy 5 and use $1.00/5 printable coupon

Final Price: $1.79 each

Pillsbury Toaster Strudel Pastries (11.5 oz.) - $1.99

Use $1.00/1 here or here or $.50/1 here or here (doubled)

Final Price: $.99

Wegmans Just Picked Frozen Fruit (12-16 oz.) - $3.79

Use $1.00/1 coupon from Wegmans Winter Menu Magazine

Final Price: $2.79

Paper/Cleaning -

Wegmans Facial Tissue (3 pack, 480 ct., 2 ply) - $2.37

Wegmans 8 pk. Paper Towels or 12 pk. Bath Tissue – $4.99

Wegmans Paper Towel 12 Roll Club Pack (equal to 20 regular rolls, choose-a-size sheets) - $11.99

Toiletries -

Colgate Total Toothpaste (6 oz.) - $1.99

Use $1.00/1 coupon from 1/02 SS insert

Final Price: $.99

Suave Shampoo or Conditioner - $.77

St. Ives Body Wash (13.5 fl. oz.) - $1.99

Oral-B Advantage Toothbrush - $.75

Use $.75/1 coupon from 1/30 PG insert

Final Price: FREE

Irish Spring Deoderant Soap Bar, Original (6.4 oz - 2 bars.) - $.88

Dove Visiblecare Body Wash, Creme - $1.79

Use $1.25/1 printable coupon

Final Price: $.54

Crest Premium Toothpaste (6.2 oz.) - $1.99

Use $.75/1 or $1.00/1 from 2/27 PG insert or $.50/1 from 3/13 RP insert

Final Price: $.49-$.99

Lady Speed Stick Antipersperant Deoderant (1.4 oz.) - $.88

Softsoap Body Wash (12 fl. oz.) - $1.99

Use $1.00/1 from 3/27 SS insert

Final Price: $.99

Colgate Toothpaste - $1.25

Use $.35/1 or $.75/1 from 4/3 SS insert (doubled)

Final Price: FREE - $.55 each

Dial Antibacterial Soap with Moisturizer (11.25 fl. oz.) - $.99

Use $.35/1 from 3/13 RP insert (doubled)

Final Price: $.19 

My Wegmans deals are based on the Sterling/Leesburg, VA sales ad and deals that I find in the Leesburg store.

With thanks to the coupon database at Money Saving Mom for help in compiling this.

My coupon matchups reflect my store's policy of doubling coupons up to $.99, but Wegmans' coupon policies vary by store. Find the policy at your store here.

This post is part of BeCentsAble's Grocery Gathering, Money Saving Mom's Store Deals, and is featured at The Deal Scoop.

This post contains affiliate links, which help support this site.

Easter Break!

We start observing the Easter Triduum tomorrow, and I want to focus on the holiday and my family.  So I'm signing off here until after Easter.  (I will post the Giant deals on Monday.)


I hope you all have a very blessed Easter!


Your dead shall live; their bodies shall rise. You who dwell in the dust, awake and sing for joy! For your dew is a dew of light, and the earth will give birth to the dead.  
                                                                                               - Isaiah 26:19

Saving Money by Going Green

I hate the misconception that some people seem to have that you cannot live both frugally and "naturally" or with environmentally friendly practices.  You can definitely be both green and frugal!  In fact, many "green" practices are actually money-saving practices as well.

So each year on Earth Day, I like to publish a list of green practices that not only do not cost money, but actually save you money.  Saving the the earth and saving money at the same time - what's not to love?!

This year Earth Day falls on Good Friday, when I won't be blogging, so I'm sharing my list a little early.

Here's my updated list of money-saving green ideas - share your ideas in the comments!

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Turning off lights and unplugging electronics and appliances when not in use

Switching to energy-saving lightbulbs

Using rechargeable batteries


Keeping the heat and air conditioning a little lower and using clothing and other methods to stay comfortable


Carpooling or walking or biking to your destination

Combining errands, sharing errand duties with a friend, or simply skipping unnecessary errands

Living with only one car

Growing your own organic produce

Using coupons to buy more organic products

Cooking and baking from scratch (saves on packaging and energy to produce prepared products and eliminates additives from your food)

Eating less meat

Buying food in bulk packages instead of individually wrapped

Buying more whole foods, fewer processed foods


Avoiding wasting food by using up leftovers and cooking with what you have

Composting your food scraps

Using reusable grocery bags

Reusing plastic grocery bags - e.g. as trash bags for small trashcans, lunch bags, etc.

Buying used items - clothes, baby equipment, furniture, etc.


Borrowing and sharing items with friends

Buying energy-efficient appliances when you need to replace what you have

Breastfeeding


Using cloth diapers

Making homemade cleaners from natural products (vinegar, etc.) instead of buying pricey chemicals

Using resuable food containers and water bottles instead of disposable wraps and bottles

Avoiding paper plates and napkins and using regular dishes and cloth napkins

Trying to fix broken items instead of tossing them

Donating, freecycling, or recycling anything you can instead of throwing it away (donating can save money as tax deductions; freecycling can get you free stuff in return; recycling can make you money in some states)

Reusing worn out clothing, blankets, or towels as cleaning rags

What are other "green" practices that also save money?

Best Bloom Deals: 4/20-4/26 - Free Toothpaste, Cheap Cheerios

Thanks to Sarah at Capitally Frugal for the best Bloom deals each week.

Smithfield Shank Portion Smoked Ham - $0.97/lb

Bakery on the Main Gluten Free Granola - $4.49
Use $1.50/1, found here. (You need to join their e-club)
$2.99 after coupon

Colgate Toothpaste, select varieties - $1.50
Use $0.75/1, found in 4/3 SS
FREE after coupon

Philadelphia Cooking Creme - $2.00
Use $1.50/1, found in 3/6 SS
$0.50 after coupon

Ritz Crackerful Filled Crackers - $2.50
Use $1.50/1, found in 4/17 SS
$1.00 with coupon

Green Giant Boxed Vegetables - $1.00
Use $0.60/3, found in 4/17 SS
$0.60/each when you buy 3

General Mills Cinnamon Burst Cheerios - B1G1
Use (2) $0.75/1, found in 4/17 SS
$0.59/ea, when you buy 2


See the complete list of deals at Bloom this week here.

Best Aldi Deals: 4/20-4/26 - Produce, Milk, Easter Dinner

Thanks to Laura at Frugal Friends in Northern Virginia for the best Aldi deals each week.

Celery – $0.89 each

Sweet Potatoes, 3 lb bag – $1.19 (less than $0.40 per lb)

Pineapple – $1.79 each

Strawberries – $1.49/lb

Friendly Farms Milk, 1 gallon – $1.99

Chef’s Cupboard Cream of Mushroom Soup, 10.5 oz – $0.59

Happy Harvest Sweet Peas, 15 oz – $0.49

Chef’s Cupboard Stuffing Mix. Chicken or Cornbread, 6 oz – $0.89

Chef’s Cupboard Chicken or Beef Broth or Fit & Active 100% Fat-Free Chicken Broth, 14 oz – $0.59

Sweet Harvest Crushed Pineapple can, 20 0z – $0.89

See the complete list of deals at Aldi this week here.

Best Harris Teeter Deals: 4/20-4/26 - Rolls, Butter, Sour Cream

Thanks to Shannon at Mrs. Moneysaver for the best deals at Harris Teeter each week.

Sister Schubert’s Rolls $1.99$0.50/1 Sister Schubert’s Product 4/17/2011 SS Insert
$0.55/1 Sister Schubert’s All You May 2011
$0.75/1 Sister Schubert’s Homemade Frozen Rolls Printable 
$0.50/1 Sister Schubert’s Product All You Apr 2011
$1/1 Sister Schubert’s Product 2/27/2011 SS Insert
Final Price: $.49

 

Breakstone’s Sour Cream, 16 oz. $1.09$1/2 Breakstone Sour Cream 4/10/2011 SS Insert
$0.50/1 Breakstone’s Sour Cream Printable 
Final Price: $.09

 

Del Monte Fruit Naturals $1.00$1/2 Del Monte Fruit Naturals 3/27/2011 RP Insert
Final Price: $.50 ea wyb 2

 

Smart Balance Milk $2.50$1.50/2 Smart Balance Milk 4/10/2011 SS Insert
$2/1 Smart Balance Milks 3/27/2011 SS Insert
$1.50/1 Smart Balance Milk 3/6/2011 SS Insert
$1/1 Smart Balance Milk Product Printable
$1/1 Smart Balance Milk Product Printable
$1/1 Smart Balance Milk Product Printable
$0.75/1 Smart Balance Milk Product Printable
Final Price: $1.00

 

Land O Lakes Butter $3.00$0.50/1 Land O’ Lakes Butter 4/3/2011 SS Insert
$0.50/2 Land O’ Lakes Butter Printable
$0.50/2 Land O Lakes Butter 4/3/2011 SS Insert
Final Price: $2.00

 

Classico Sauce $2.00$1/1 Classico Pasta Sauce Printable 
Final Price: $1.00

 

Scott Bath Tissue, 8 rolls $4.99$1/1 Scott Naturals Bath Tissue Printable 
$1/1 Scott Naturals Bath Tissue 4/17/2011 SS Insert
$1.50/1 Scott Naturals Bath Tissue Printable 
$1/1 Scott Extra Soft Bath Tissue 3/20/2011 SS Insert
Final Price: $3.49

See the complete list of deals at Harris Teeter this week here.

Best Safeway Deals: 4/20-4/26 - Cereal, Snacks

Thanks to Gina at Moneywise Moms for the best deals at Safeway each week.


All Detergent is $3.49 with in-ad SuperCoupon. Use the $1.00 off coupon from the 4/10 RedPlum insert to get it for $2.49.

Chex Cereal is $2.50. Print the .75 off coupon, which will double, making it only $1.00/box.

Driscoll's Fresh Strawberries 1 lb. are BOGO at $3.99. Print the .50 off coupon, which will double, and you'll get 2 pounds of strawberries for $3.00.

Kellogg's Raisin Bran is $2.25, so use the printable .70 off coupon if you haven't printed it yet. It will double, making the cereal only .85/box. You can then use the UPC symbol as part of the Kelloggs $10 Gas Card Rebate.

Lay's or Lay's Kettle Chips are BOGO at $3.99. Use the .55 off coupon from the 3/13 SmartSource insert, which will double, and you'll pay $1.45/bag when you buy two. 

Luna Bars are still $1.00 each, and you can print a coupon for .50 off, which will double at the store, making them FREE.

Nabisco Snack Crackers are $1.88/box. Print the $1.00 off coupon for Wheat Thin Stix(included in the sale) and pay just .88/box. You can print another $1.00 off coupon at theWheat Thins Facebook page.


See the complete list of deals at Safeway this week here.

Easter Grocery Deals

I thought I'd do just a quick roundup of last minute Easter grocery deals this week.

At pretty much every grocery store, look for the best prices of the season on the following items:  (These deals are so ubiquitous that it doesn't seem worth it to list every price.)
- Hams (Capitally Frugal has a roundup of ham prices in the DC area)
- Pineapples
- Asparagus
- Strawberries
- Sweet potatoes
- Eggs
- Butter (although the egg and butter deals have been disappointing this year, in my opinion)

There's also still time for some new and better deals from the stores with new ads starting tomorrow (such as HT, Safeway, and Bloom) or even Friday (Giant).

And here are your last minute candy deals for this week:

At Walgreens last night, I was excited to get Life Savers Jelly Beans for $1.00/bag - after sale, April coupon book coupon, and $1.00/2 from 4/3 SS insert.  Easter M&M's were also $1.00/bag after sale, coupon book coupon, and $1.00/2 from 4/10 RP insert or printable.

At CVS, the $1.97 M&M sale included non-Easter pretzel M&M's, so I used $1.00/1 coupon from the 3/13  RP insert to get these for $.97.  My CVS has also had some Gold Emblem candy (in the regular candy section) as much as 75% off the past two weeks, so keep an eye out for that.  Through today at CVS, you can get a Easter egg dying kit and a package of Easter grass free after ECBs.

Target has $.25 Easter grass and $.65 bags of a dozen plastic eggs this week.  Their candy prices are fairly competitive, although not quite as good as the drugstores.

Keep in mind that the week after Easter can be a great time to pick up discounted candy at least 50% off.  However, some of this week's deals are probably going to beat the 50% off regular price, between sales and coupons.  The majority of the Easter candy coupons expire on Easter, with the exception of the Life Savers/Starburst jelly beans coupon.

What Easter deals have you seen this week?