ads & matchups-posting schedule

Since my readership (is that a word?) is growing all the time, welcome new readers. And so that you know what my posting style is like-I don’t post ads & matchups weeks and weeks in advance. Two-three days in advance, tops. I may tell you about one particular freebie or hot deal approaching, so you can trade for coupons in order to get ready, but that’s it. Personally, trying to plan out deals and shopping trips that far in advance confuses me. Most weeks I get my ads in the mail on Wednesdays. I am aware that weeks in advance I can see the ads online at the various deal sites, but I prefer to have the paper in my hands.

I usually cover Acme & Superfresh first, because their ads start on Fridays. Then I move on to CVS & Walgreens, because their deals start on Sundays. After I get those posted, I move on to Giant and Dollar General. Both of their ads also start on Sundays, but for some reason, I feel more of a sense of urgency in posting the pharmacy deals before those two. DG and Giant-you’re much less likely to run into stock/supply issues, imo.

And intermittently I just sprinkle in hot deals, freebies, daily deals and other things as I learn about them. Glad to have you here & thanks for being a fan!

Headed to Genuardi’s (Safeway) tomorrow!

I found some deals good enough to warrant a trip to Genuardi’s. And it’s across from my Walmart, so I’ll get the cheap wipes. And it’s across from Staples, so I’ll drop off my ink cartridges and get my free tape, and return shoes I bought last week at Famous Footwear, and……oh, right, sorry. Why am I going to Genaurdi’s?

First, I REALLY REALLY apologize for posting this the 3rd day of a 4-day deal, but boneless, skinless chicken breasts are $1.49 lb. You still have all day tomorrow to get there, and I promise to post it earlier next time. The weekends that I have class, I get really screwed up on posting.

Next, Softsoap hand soap is $0.99. $0.35 coupons in 5/1 inserts. They are DND5s, which means that they say “do not double” on them, but since they start with a 5, they will double unless the cashier pushes the DND button.

Next up, Viva. 6 roll packs for $4.99, limit 2. I happen to have a $3.50 catalina for this, that spit out at Acme a few weeks ago when I did the Bounty/P&G deal there. Or, here is a $0.50 printable that should double, making it $3.99 for 6 rolls. There’s also coupons in either the April or May All You.

Dixie & Vanity Fair stuff is $1.49.

Oscar Meyer stuff is $2.49, printables that will take it down to at least $1.99 or $1.49.

Banana Boat & Coppertone stuff is $6.99–be on lookout for $2 peelies & hangtags.

Neutrogena-20% off, Aveeno-20% off

Enfamil & Similac-$21.99, printables

Reynolds-$2.49, $1 coupons in today’s paper, size matches

$4 instant savings-not too many details listed, but “Buy 4 & save $4” mix & match, ad shows Post cereals, GM cereals and Kellogg’s cereals. Personally, I would first do four GM cereals, get it as low as possible and see if you get a milk catalina. You might, that offer is still running in many of the big chains.

Happy shopping & good luck!

Acme ad, May 13-19 highlights & matchups

A pretty dull ad, though if I had to pick a store this week to do my regular trip, it would be Acme. Too bad I have so many of those $5 catalinas from Giant! Means I have to go to two stores. Anyway, few cheap items + an instant savings offer. As always, don’t forget to check your e-saings before you go.

10 for $10 items-

Del Monte fruit cups-no coupons though

Tastykake pies

Hunt’s items-BBQ sauce, ketchup, mustard

CBAD items-can or microwave meals

Hunt’s-canned spag sauce

Banquet dinners-blech

Fresh Express salad-I keep getting $.50 in my Avenu for this

Grape tomatoes, 1 pt

Dasani/Evian

Kraft-easy mac, velv shells & cheese

acme brand cream soups

La Choy-select items

Catalina offer-Free milk wyb 4 participating GM itmes, unfortunately they are priced at $2.99!

BOGO sales-remember, use a coupon on each item to increase your savings!

Freschetta pizzas-use two of the $1 coupons from 4/10, pay $6.99 for two!

Herr’s products-use this printable coupon, pay just $1.99 for two bags

Thomas English muffins

Arm & Hammer-buy 1, get 2 free-printable; If you can get three of those $1/2 printables, you’d pay $14.98 for six bottles.

Instant Savings-Save $5 instantly wyb ten participating items. Items listed with prices are AFTER the $0.50 savings per item.

Fuze/Powerade-$0.50-look for tearpads & peelies

Glaceau/Propel-$0.50, 2/13 insert coupons will make propel free

Rice/Pasta roni-0.79

Kraft mac & cheese-0.79

Goldfish-$1-I’ve been posting lots of printables for these lately, hopefully you got them all!

Peter Pan PB-1.49

Gold peak-59 oz-1.50

Reddi whip, pam-1.99

OS cranberry or grapefruit-1.99

healthy choice/marie callender-1.99

acme sugar, 5 lb-2.49

OM lunchables-2.99

wesson oil-2.99

deer park case-3.49

frappucino 4 pks-4.49

starbucks 12 oz bag-6.99

charmin/bounty basic-4.49-good price if you have the $1/1 home mailer coupons

What coupons are coming this Sunday? highlights + some reverse matchups, 5/15 Red Plum

For a full list, go here. This is just a partial listing, with some reverse matchups of where I think I’ll use that particular coupon. As always, coupon assortments & values are regional. Philly Inquirer does NOT get Red Plum. Try the Daily Local.

RedPlum Coupon Insert

Aveeno sun protection product Save $1.50/1 (7/31)
Aveeno sun protection products Save $3.00/2 (7/31)-Aveeno is on promo right now all over the place, check Kmart, CVS, Walgreens-time to stock up on sunscreen
Benadryl topical product Save $1.00/1 (7/31)
Black Box rebate offer Save $5.00 (7/31)
Caltrate Save $2.00/1 (8/22)
Carbona color & dirt grabber Save $1.00/1 (8/13)
Carbona stain devils Save $1.00/1 (8/13)
Gillette Body Wash no trial Save $2.00/1 (6/30)-check DG
Gillette Deodorant Buy ONE GET ONE FREE up to Save $4.00 (6/30)-keep your eyes on Walgreens & CVS, to stack with bogo sales
Goya Olive oil 17oz or larger Save $.75/1 (8/15) DND5
Johnson & Johnson Red Cross Brand product Save $1.00/2 (7/31)
Kraft dressing 14 oz or larger Save $1.50/2 (6/12)-will be only $0.25/bottle if it goes 10 for 10, which may happen at Acme, Giant or Superfresh
Land O’Frost Premium One Pound Save $.55/1 (7/31) DND5
Lawry’s Marinade Save $.50/1 (6/19)
Lawry’s Spice Blend Save $.50/1 (6/19)-save the Lawry’s coupons, will probably be cheap or free at Acme or Superfresh
L’Oreal Sublime Bronze product Save $1.00/1 (7/10)
L’Oreal Paris skincare Save $1.00/1 (7/10)
L’Oreal Ever Sleek, Ever Pure, Ever Strong shampoo or conditioner Save $1.00/1 (7/10)
L’Oreal Ever Sleek, Ever Pure, Ever Strong treatment Save $1.00/1 (7/10)
L’Oreal Vive Pro Shampoo Save $1.00/1 (7/10)
L’Oreal Studio Line Styling Product or L’Oreal Vive Pro Glossy Style product Save $1.00/1 (7/10)
L’Oreal haircolor product any Save $2.00/1 (7/10)
L’Oreal haircolor products any Save $5.00/2 (7/10)
Milo’s kitchen brand 100% real dog treats 3.3oz or smaller Save $1.50/1 (7/9)
Milo’s Kitchen brand 100 real dog treats 10oz or larger Save $2.00/1 (7/9)
Neosporin Lip Health product Save $1.00/1 (7/31)
Neosporin and Band-Aid brand adhesive bandages product Save $1.50 on BOTH (7/31)
Nivea Body Lotion 8.4 fl. oz – 13.5 fl. oz. Save $2.00/1 (6/26)
Nivea Good-Bye Cellulite product 2.5oz-6.7oz Save $3.00/1 (6/26)
Osteo Bi-Flex caplets, softgels or powder no liquids Save $5.00/1 (6/26)
Polident products Save $1.00/1 (6/26)
Super Poligrip Products Save $1.00/1 (6/26)
Silver Palate thick & Rough oatmeal Save $1.00/1 (7/31)-thick & rough? sounds yummy, doesn’t it? blech
Smuckers toppings product Save $1.00/2 (8/31) I usually can find hangtag coupons with better/higher values!
Turkey Hill half gallons or larger Drinks Save $1.00/2 (8/15)
Uncle Ben’s original converted brand rice products Save $1.00/2 (7/10)
Venus Razor or Venus Disposables Razor Save $2.00/1 (6/30)
Venus Refill Save $2.00/1 (6/30)
Whiskas dry food for cats bag Save $1.00/1 (7/9)
Whiskas tray Buy One Get One FREE up to .69 (7/9)
Wisk Laundry detergent 50 oz or larger Save $2.00/1 (6/26)-save! I’ve used these at Kmart, Acme & CVS for cheap laundry detergent.