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If you’re new to couponing, or want to better understand how to use the grocery store deals posts, start here.  These deals are shared each week as part of the BeCentsable Grocery Gathering.

Bayer Quick Release Crystals – $2.99
Use $1.50 off 1 from 9/27 Red Plum
Final = $1.49

Campbell’s Chunky Soup – $.88 (limit 1); the rest at $1.50
Use $.50 off 4 from 9/20 SmartSource (doubles to $1)
Final = $1.10/ea for $4

Campbell’s Select Healthy Request Soup – $1.50
Use $.40 off 2 from 9/20 SmartSource (doubles to $.80)
Final = $1.10/ea for 2

Clorox Bleach – $.99
Use $1 off 2 from 8/2 Red Plum
Final = $.49/ea for 2

Famous Amos Cookies – $2.09 (BOGO)
Use $.55 off 1 from 8/30 Red Plum (doubles to $1.10)
Final = $.99

Orville Redenbacher Popcorn – $1.72
Use $1 off 2 from 8/2 SmartSource (exp. 9/30)
Final = $1.22/ea for 2

Tide Laundry Detergent – $9.99 (limit 2)
Use $1 off 1 from 8/30 or 9/27 P&G
Final = $8.99

Today through Wednesday, take 25% off regularly priced merchandise at Gap.com with coupon code SAVE25.  It’s also good at Gap Kids, Baby Gap, and Gap Maternity.

I was a little surprised at the results of my recent Harris Teeter poll on which you prefer: Triples or Super Doubles (I guess that’s why it’s good for me to ask!).  By one vote, you guys chose “I like them the same.”  Second place, with 37% of the vote, was Super Doubles, and Triples were third with only 27%.

Personally, I prefer Super Doubles week.  The coupon inserts in the Washington Post tend to be heavy on the $1 off coupons, so I think that we get better deals around here when they double!  And I’ve gotten used to the free Dannon Activia, Wholly Guacamole, and Starbucks Frappuccinos!

In recent months we’ve gotten the best of both worlds, but I’ve been checking the forums and blogs and it looks like Super Doubles is probably a no-go for this month.  Honestly, I’m a little relieved—one week a month of super-savings is about all I have the energy for!  But it’s possible that this could all be a ploy by Harris Teeter corporate to throw us off the scent of another Super Doubles week, so I’ll keep an eye out and let you know if anything changes.

And one quick reminder: the last day of the month (September 30) falls on Wednesday this week.  If you have any coupons expiring that day, you’ll need to get to Harris Teeter on Wednesday to take advantage of next week’s sales!  I’ll see you there!

If you’re new to couponing, or want to better understand how to use the grocery store deals posts, start here.  These deals are shared each week as part of the BeCentsable Grocery Gathering.

My apologies that things haven’t been running quite on schedule lately – it’s been one of those weeks!  But better late than never, here are the best deals I saw at Safeway this week:

Boneless Whole Pork Loin – $1.99/lb

Salmon Filets – $5.99/lb

Granny Smith, Gala, or McIntosh Apples – $1/lb

Broccoli Crowns – $1/lb

Tropicana Pure Premium 89 oz – $2.98 (Fri-Sun only)

Whole Gold Pineapple – $1.99 (Fri-Sun only)

Lucerne Large Eggs – $.99 with Super Coupon from this week’s circular

Soup Sale: Buy 4 participating soups and save $2.  Here are a few coupon match-ups:

Progresso High Fiber Soups – $1.25/ea for 4
Use $.25 off 1 from 9/13 GM (doubles to $.50)
Final = $1.13/ea for 4

Progresso Soup – $1/ea for 4
Use $1 off 4 from 9/13 GM
Final = $.75/ea for 4

Campbell’s Chunky – $1.50/ea for 4
Use $.50 off 4 from 9/20 SmartSource (doubles to $1)
Final = $1.25/ea for 4

If you’re new to couponing, or want to better understand how to use the grocery store deals posts, start here.  These deals are shared each week as part of the BeCentsable Grocery Gathering.

Farmers Market White Potatoes (5 lb bag) – $.97 (limit 1, EVic members only)

Strawberries (1 lb) – $1.99

Squash – $.99

Bartlett Pears – $.99/lb

HT Fresh Foods Market Meats and Cheeses – Buy 2 Get 3 Free ($1.79/ea for 5) Read the rest of this entry →

Amazon.com has an excellent deal going on InStyle magazine: one year (13 issues) for only $5!  I love clothes, and InStyle is one of my favorite reads for airplanes, waiting rooms, etc.  It’s all clothes without a lot of junk to wade through!

The regular price is somewhere around $4 per issue, so $5 for a year is really a bargain.  And it counts toward Super Saver shipping, so it’s a great small item to get your order up to $25.  It’s also a great use for a $5 Amazon gift card from Swagbucks!

I’ve been a loyal Costco shopper, but I’ve heard good things about BJ’s Wholesale (like that they accept coupons!) so I think I’m going to use this free 60-day membership to try it out.  It’s good until 12/31.

You can find your nearest BJ’s here.

If you’re new to couponing, or want to better understand how to use the grocery store deals posts, start here.  These deals are shared each week as part of the BeCentsable Grocery Gathering.

I’m abridging the Giant deals a little this week.  They’re not bad, but I’m a little preoccupied with HT Triples.  Here goes:

Strawberries 1 lb – $2

Pork Chops – $1.79/lb

Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs – $.99/lb

Cinnamon Toast Crunch – $2
Use $.55 off 1 from Coupons.com (may double)
Final = $.90

Cocoa Puffs – $2
Use $.75 off 1 from Coupons.com (may double)
Final = $.50

Trix – $2
Use $.55 off 1 from Coupons.com (may double)
Final = $.90

Hebrew National Hot Dogs – Buy One Get One Free at $5.29
Use $1 off 1 printable
Final = $4.29 for 2

Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers – $1.67
Use $.50 off 1 from 9/13 SmartSource
Final = $.67

Dannon Activia or Danactive – $2
Use $1 off 1 from 8/9 SmartSource
Final = $1

Oscar Mayer Bacon – $3
Use $1.50 off 2 from 8/30 SmartSource
Final = $2.25/ea for 2

Keebler Sandwich Crackers – $2
Use $.55 off 1 from Coupons.com (may double)
Final = $.90

Healthy Choice Entrees – $2.50
Use $2 off 1 printable
Final = $.50

See other deals I missed?  Please share them in the comments.

I’m really curious to know what you guys think about this:

This is turning out to be a really great week to grocery shop!  In addition to triple coupons, Harris Teeter has a great promo going on General Mills products: buy 15 selected products and receive $5 off instantly at checkout.

Most of the participating products are already on sale AND have coupons available, making it possible to get a bunch of food for nearly nothing!

The participating products include Cheerios, Total, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Golden Grahams, Lucky Charms, Fiber One Pop Tarts, Betty Crocker Warm Delights, Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks, Chex Mix, Betty Crocker Brownies, Cake Mix, and Icing, Wanchai Ferry, Macaroni Grill, Old El Paso, Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls, Crescent Rolls, and other products, and Yoplait Delights.

It is also rumored that the Green Giant boxed vegetables that are on sale for $.99 are working with the promo.

Here’s a scenario that I came up with that should get you all 15 products for free, plus a little profit.  (Disclaimer: I won’t be able to try this out myself because of my aforementioned inability to print coupons.  <Sigh.> If you try it and it works, or doesn’t, please let me know!)

3 Betty Crocker Warm Delights – $1.67
Use $.50 off 1 from 9/13 GM, 8/9 GM, and Coupons.com
Final = $.51

5 Green Giant Frozen Vegetables
Use $.50 off 2 from 9/13 SmartSource
Use $.50 off 2 printable
Final = $.99

2 Chex Mix – $1.67
Use $.50 off 1 from Coupons.com
Final = $.34

1 Betty Crocker Frosting – $1.50
Use $.50 off 1 from GM
Final = FREE

1 Betty Crocker Cake Mix – $1 and Frosting – $1.50
Use $.50 off Mix and Frosting from Coupons.com
Final = Both for $1

2 Pillsbury Grands – $1.17 (BOGO)
Use $1 off 2 from Coupons.com
Final = $1.34

Final = $4.18 OOP

$5 comes off instantly, giving you a $.82 overage PLUS you get a $3 off your next order coupon for buying the Green Giant.  Sweet!

I’m also hearing rumors that there is a Catalina deal going on Old El Paso products that is similar to the Green Giant deal.  The Old El Paso seasoning mixes are on sale for $.79 each, and you’ll get a $1 off your next order coupon for buying 3.  You can also work this in with the General Mills promo for a double-dip!

And one more bit of advice: Go ahead and print your coupons now, because they are going fast!  The General Mills products are on sale almost everywhere this week, and there is a limit to the number of prints for each coupon.  If you see one you like, don’t wait around!

I would love to hear about the great deals that all of you are finding this week!  Please share in the comments or email!

If you’re new to couponing, or want to better understand how to use the grocery store deals posts, start here.  These deals are shared each week as part of the BeCentsable Grocery Gathering.

Here are the best deals I saw at Safeway this week:

Pork Loin Chops – $1.99/lb

Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs – $.79/lb

Red, White, Black Seedless, or Red Globe Grapes – $.97/lb Read the rest of this entry →

If you’re new to couponing, or want to better understand how to use the grocery store deals posts, start here.  These deals are shared each week as part of the BeCentsable Grocery Gathering.

It’s Triples Week again, and there are may great deals!  Harris Teeter will triple coupons up to a face value of $.99, making for some great deals!  A list of the best deals I see is below.

I will be keeping an eye out for more deals throughout the week, so keep checking back because I will add them as I find them.

Many of these coupons are available from The Coupon Clippers.  If you get an order in to them today (Wed), they should arrive in time for you to make use of them during Triples week!

A quick note on printables: I did a software “upgrade” recently that has left me unable to print coupons, so I can’t double-check the values or restrictions before listing them.  If you see mistakes, please feel free to comment or email me so that I can correct them!

A few notes on coupon use at Harris Teeter:

• You can only use 20 coupons per transaction.  Some stores enforce this to mean that you can only use 20 per day, even if you go to two separate stores.
• You can only use 1 coupon on a BOGO deal.  But you don’t have to buy 2 products to get the BOGO price.

Deals are after the jump: Read the rest of this entry →

Here are the best deals I saw at Magruder’s this week:

Red Ripe Tomatoes – $.88/lb

Cantaloupes – $.98/ea

Strawberries – 2 1-lb boxes for $4

Apples (Pink Lady or Gala) – $.88/lb

Pomegranates – 2 for $3

Seedless Watermelon – 2 for $4

Idaho Russet Potatoes – 2 lbs for $1

Be sure to pick up a copy of the circular in the Wednesday Washington Post for coupons for a FREE Rotisserie Chicken with a $35 purchase and a FREE apple pie with the purchase of ice cream.

*Magruder’s is a locally-owned grocery store with locations in Virginia, DC, and Maryland. You can find their nearest location here.  Their weekly circular is in the Wednesday Washington Post or on their website.

Bellacara, a beauty products boutique in Old Town Alexandria, is hosting a free mini-facial and skincare consultation event with representatives from Rilastil on Saturday September 19 between 11AM and 3PM.  You must have an appointment, and hurry, because they will go fast!

If you don’t get an appointment this time, sign up for Bellacara’s email list.  They will send you a 15% off coupon and you can stay in the loop on future free events.

Lebanese Taverna is celebrating 30 years since it first opened in Arlington by offering the prices from its 1979 menu every Monday in September.  Most of the prices are over half off the current prices, like $2.25 for hummus and $1.50 for a house salad!  The prices are good at full-service restaurants only.

You can see a list of prices here and find your nearest Lebanese Taverna here.

Get 50% off tickets to see the Nationals play the Los Angeles Dodgers on September 22-24 with coupon code E-SAVER.  Game time is 7:05PM for all three games.  You can purchase tickets here.

Sorry for the late notice on this: If you become a Facebook fan of Baja Fresh, you’ll get a coupon for a FREE Taco (chicken, steak, or camitas) with a beverage purchase at participating locations today (Monday 9/14) only!  The offer is valid 11AM to 8PM.

Thanks Coupon Cravings.

This week’s Washington Post has five coupon inserts – two SmartSource, two Red Plum, and a General Mills.  It’s a good week to stock up!

And making it an even better week to stock up: it is rumored that Harris Teeter will be tripling coupons again this week.  There are some $.50 off Green Giant coupons in the paper (remember the Green Giant Catalina deal I mentioned?) so when they’re tripled, there could be an opportunity to profit!

If you’re looking to buy multiple copies of the paper, check Giant or Shoppers.  They often sell Sunday papers in packs of two for $2.