VGs: June 22 - 29, 2009 (Triple Coupons)

Triple coupons have returned to VG's! Your coupons $0.99 or less will triple now through July 19 (limit 3 identical coupons per transaction; coupon value cannot exceed item price). Unfortunately, this week's ad doesn't lend itself to any great deals with triple coupons, so the deals will have to be discovered in-store.

Let the deal-hunting begin! Please share your great shopping trips and coupon matchups in the comment section below! (If the comments aren't working for you, email me using the box on the right and I'll post it on your behalf!)

A big thank you to Stacey for her many coupon matchup contributions - they have grown too numerous to mention!

GROCERY
Sale! $1.39 Taco Bell Home Originals Shells, 12 ct
-$0.50/1 "peelie" coupon on package, will triple to $1.39
FREE after coupon - Thanks, Kathy!

Sale! $2.09 Taco Bell Home Dinner Kits (shells/tortillas, seasoning, salsa, asstd var)
-$0.75/1 "peelie" coupon on package, will triple to $1.39
FREE after coupon

$2.00 Lawry's Marinade
-$0.50/1 coupon (from 5-17 U), coupon will triple to $1.50
$0.50 after coupon

$2.34 Kraft Jell-O Gelatin or Pudding, 6 ct refrigerated
-$0.60/1 Jell-O coupon (from 6-7 SS), coupon will triple to $1.80
$0.54 after coupon

$1.34 Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad Mixes
-$0.50/2 coupon (from 5-17 SS), coupon will triple to $1.50
$0.59 each when you buy 2 with coupon
*Part of the Spend $10 in one transaction, get $5 checkout coupon promotion*

$2.00 Aunt Millie's Hearth or Deluxe Buns, 8 ct
-$0.35/1 coupon (from 5-10 RP), coupon will triple to $1.05
$0.95 after coupon

$1.00 Duncan Hines Brownies

$2.77 Herbal Essences Shampoo or Conditioner (10.17-12 oz.) or Styling Products (6-8 oz.)
-$0.50/1 coupon (from 5-17 PG), coupon will triple to $1.50
$1.20 after coupon

$2.34 Yoplait Go Gurt or Trix Multipack Yogurt, 4-8 ct
-$0.75/2 coupon (from 5-31 or 6-7 SS) or $0.80/2 printable, coupon will triple to $2.25 or
$1.14-1.21 each when you buy 2 with coupon
*Part of the Spend $10 in one transaction, get $5 checkout coupon promotion*

$2.99 Laughing Cow Cheese Wedges, 6 oz
-$0.55/1 coupon (from 5-17 SS), coupon will triple to $1.65
$1.34 after coupon

New! $2.99 Healthy Ones Lunch Meat (in reusable tub), 8 oz
-$0.55/1 coupon (from 6-7 SS), will triple to $1.65
$1.34 after coupon

$1.99 Juicy Juice, 64 oz
-$1.00/2 printable coupon
$1.49 each when you buy 2 with coupon

$2.00 Snyder's of Hanover Pretzels, 9-10 oz.
-$1.00/3 coupon (from 5-17)
$1.66 each when you buy 3 with coupon

$5.49 Angel Soft Bath Tissue, 24 regular rolls, 12 double rolls, or 9 mega rolls
-$0.50/1 coupon (from 6-21 SS), coupon will triple to $1.50
$3.99 after coupon

MEAT
$1.19/lb Pork Shoulder Western Pork Ribs, Value Pack
$1.49/lb Pork Shoulder Blade Cut Pork Steak

PRODUCE

$0.99 Spartan Baby Cut Carrots, 1 lb
$0.99/lb Large Sweet Peaches or Nectarines

$1.99 Nature Sweet Cherry Cocktail Tomatoes, 12 oz. bag
-$1.00/2 Nature Sweet coupon (from 2-22 SS)
$1.49 each when you buy 2 with coupon

I have listed only what I consider to be the best deals this week.
View the complete VG's Ad here.

TRIPLE COUPON MATCHUPS

The fine print limits you to one coupon per item (with no overage if coupon exceeds item price) and 3 identical items with coupon per transaction.

MY NOTES:
Prices can vary between store locations, along with selection (which is a little more sparse at the Sterling Heights store). Be warned that the Sterling Heights store is also often wary of printables; though they've said they'd accept them, they sometimes refuse. Their computer system won't automatically triple and they may need to input coupons manually up to the item price. For ease in triples shopping, the Shelby store was hassle-free.

I'll continue to update as I find deals - please contribute your ideas and finds as well!

$1.29 McCormick GrillMates Seasoning Packets
-$0.50/1 coupon (from 4-19 (exp 7-12) or 5-3 RP), will triple to $1.29
FREE after coupon

$1.39 Heinz White Vinegar, 16 oz
-$0.50/1 printable coupon, will triple to $1.39
FREE after coupon (Great for cleaning and cooking!)
NOTE: Heinz Apple Cider Vinegar is $1.59 ($0.09 after coupon)

$1.25 Mahatma Extra Long Grain Rice or Brown Rice ($1.29), 16 oz
-$0.50/1 coupon (from 4-26 RP), will triple to $1.25 or $1.29
FREE after coupon - Great charity donation!

New! $0.99 Mahatma Classic Pilaf Rice Mix
-$0.75/2 coupon (from 4-26 RP), will triple to $1.98
FREE when you buy 2 with coupon - Great charity donation!

New! $1.49 Kraft Barbecue Sauce, 18 oz
-$0.55/1 coupon (from 6-14 SS), will triple to $1.49
FREE after coupon

$1.49 French's Yellow Mustard, 8 oz
-$0.50/1 any French's Mustard coupon (from 5-10 or 6-21 SS), will triple to $1.49
FREE after coupon

$1.25 Lipton Tea, 16 bags - Thanks, Stacey!
-$0.60/1 coupon (from 5-17 RP), will triple to $1.25
FREE after coupon

$1.49 Reach Waxed or Mint Waxed Dental Floss
-$0.50/1 coupon (from 3-15 SS), will triple to $1.50
FREE after coupon

New! $1.99 Suave Deodorant
$0.75/1 Suave Deodorant (from 5-17 RP), will triple to $1.99
FREE after coupon - great charity donation!

$1.49 Mentos Gum (at registers)
-$0.55/1 coupon (from 5-3 or 6-21 SS), will triple to $1.49
FREE after coupon

Trident Gum (at registers)
-$0.75/1 coupon (from 5-10 SS), will triple to cost
FREE after coupon

New! $0.87 Ortega Taco Seasoning
-$0.75/2 coupon (from 4-19 SS), will triple to $1.74
FREE when you buy 2 with coupon

New! $2.19 Smucker's Dessert Toppings
-$0.75/1 coupon (from 5-17 RP), will triple to $2.19
FREE after coupon

New! $1.99 McCormick Black Pepper or Garlic Salt
$0.75/1 McCormick Onion, Black Pepper or Garlic Seasoning (from 5-10 RP)
FREE after coupon

New! $2.29 Hormel Pepperoni, 3 oz
-$0.75/1 coupon (from 6-21 SS), will triple to $2.25
$0.04 after coupon

New! $2.29 Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, 2 pk
-$0.75/1 coupon from Home Made Simple coupon booklet by mail
$0.04 after coupon

New! $2.29 McCormick Oregano or Cinnamon (check for other spices/seasonings as well)
$0.75/1 McCormick Spice or Herb (from 4-5 RP), will triple to $2.25
$0.04 after coupon

$1.99+ Clabber Girl Corn Starch or Baking Powder
-$0.65/1 printable coupon (answer Argo/Calumet to increase your savings!)
$0.04+ after coupon

New! $1.67 Tony's Pizza, single serve
-$0.50/1 coupon (from 6-7 SS), will triple to $1.50
$0.17 after coupon

$1.69 Lawry's Seasoning Blend (small jar)
-$0.50/1 coupon (from 4-5 RP), will triple to $1.50
$0.19 after coupon

New! $1.99 Ragu Pasta Sauce
$0.60/1 Ragu Margherita or Sweet Tomato Basil (from 5-17 RP), will triple to $1.80
$0.19 after coupon - Great charity donation!

New! $1.89 Sunny D Smoothies
-$0.55/1 coupon (from 5-31 SS), will triple to $1.65
$0.24 after coupon - Great charity donation!

$0.99 Lawry's Taco Seasoning Mix
-$0.50/2 coupon (from 4-5 RP), will triple to $1.50
$0.49 for 2 ($0.25 each) after coupon
NOTE: Spaghetti Sauce, Chili and Sloppy Joe Mixes are $1.09 ($0.34 ea after coupon)

$1.79 French's Spicy Brown Mustard
-$0.50/1 coupon (from 3-29 SS), will triple to $1.50
$0.29 after coupon

$2.29 Fleischmann's Yeast Strips - Thanks, Stacey!
-$0.65/1 coupon (from 12-7 SS), will triple to $1.65
$0.34 after coupon

New! $1.99 Kikkoman Teriyaki Sauce, 10 oz
-$0.55/1 coupon (from 6-28 SS), will triple to $1.65
$0.34 after coupon

$2.00 Frito Lay 100 Calorie Snacks, 5 pk (sale through 7-5)
-$0.55/1 coupon (from 5-31 SS), will triple to $1.65
$0.35 after coupon

New! $2.69 Wet Ones Wipes (canisters or singles 24 pk)
-$0.75/1 coupon (from 5-17 SS), will triple to $2.25
$0.44 after coupon

New! $2.69 Edge Shaving Gel
$0.75/1 Edge Shave Gel product (from 5-17 SS), will triple to $2.25
$0.44 after coupon

New! $2.79 Newman's Own Salad Dressing, 8 oz
-$0.75/1 coupon (from 5-31 RP), will triple to $2.25
$0.54 after coupon

$2.19 Shedd's Spread Country Crock w/Calcium, 15 oz
-$0.55/1 printable coupon or $0.50/1 (from 5-17 SS), will triple to $1.65 or $1.50
$0.54-0.69 after coupon - Thanks, Stacey!

$2.29 Welch's Squeezable Grape Jelly
-$0.55/1 coupon (from 3-29 SS), will triple to $1.65
$0.64 after coupon - Thanks, Stacey!

New! $2.99 Huggies Wipes Tub
-$0.75/1 coupon (from 6-21 SS), will triple to $2.25
$0.74 after coupon

New! $2.59 Hefty One Zip Storage or Freezer Bags
-$0.55/1 coupon (from 3-29 SS, expires 6-30), will triple to $1.65
$0.94 after coupon

$2.79 New York Frozen Garlic Bread
-$0.55/1 coupon (from 5-17 SS), will triple to $1.65
$1.14 after coupon

New! $3.79 Tyson Boxed Breaded Chicken Breast Patties,Tenders, or Nuggets
* Buy 2 and get $2 off at register instantly*
-$0.55/1 coupon (from 3-8 or 5-10 SS), use 2
2 for $2.28 ($1.14 each) when you buy 2 with coupons & instant savings

New! $3.49 Luigi's Real Italian Ice, 6 ct
-$0.75/1 coupon (from 5-10 RP), will triple to $2.25)
$1.24 after coupon

New! $3.50 DiGiorno Flatbread Melt
-$0.75/1 coupon (from 5-17 SS), will triple to $2.25
$1.25 after coupon

New! $3.09 Bertolli Pasta Sauce
-$0.60/1 coupon (from 4-5 U, expires 6-27), will triple to $1.80
$1.29 after coupon

TRIPLE COUPONS with POTENTIAL
These have not yet been tested and product prices are unknown!

• $0.75/1 Healthy Choice Fresh Mixers any (from 5-31 SS)
• $0.75/1 Hebrew National Beef Franks (from 6-14 SS)
• $0.75/1 Breyers YoCrunch 100 calorie yogurt packs (5-17 SS)
• $0.75/1 Claussen Pickles (from 5-10 SS)
• $0.75/1 OxiClean Laundry Pre Treater Spray (from 6-21 SS)
• $0.75/1 Solo Squared Cup any (from 6-21 SS)
• $0.75/1 Mitchum or Mitchum For Women Antiperspirant/Deodorant (from 6-21 SS)
• $0.75/1 Colgate 360, Max Fresh, Max White or Kids Manual Toothbrush (from 6-7 RP)
• $0.75/1 9 Lives Dry Cat Food 3.15 lb or larger (from 6-7 RP)
• $0.55/1 Nabisco Chips Ahoy Cookies any 8oz. or larger (from 5-17 SS)
• $0.55/1 Sunny D Smoothie products (from 5-31 SS)
• $0.50/1 Frenchs Worcestershire Sauce any (from 5-10 SS)
• $0.55/1 Werthers Original Caramel Chocolate 5.2 oz (from 4-26 SS)
• $0.50/1 Reddi Whip any (from 6-21 SS)

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Did you know? VG's offers a $0.05 reusable bag credit per bag you bring. You may have to remind your cashier, however, as the credit is not automatic.

Shopping with Kids? Stop by the customer service desk and sign them up for the Zoo Crew Kids' Club. They'll receive special treats, including a cookie from the bakery when they visit!

Save your VGs Receipts to benefit community programs. For example, my church collects them and uses them to purchase socks for the homeless.

VG's COUPON POLICIES

SHELBY TOWNSHIP (50820 Schoenherr) 586.566.3131
Open 6 am - midnight
Accepts verified internet printables (from trusted sources, such as Bricks, SmartSource, RedPlum, Coupons.com, etc.)
Doubles coupons up to $0.50 with NO LIMIT per visit

STERLING HEIGHTS (40832 Ryan) 586.978.8781
Open 6 am - midnight
Accepts verified internet printables (from trusted sources, such as Bricks, SmartSource, RedPlum, Coupons.com, etc.)
Doubles coupons up to $0.50, but allows only ONE identical coupon per visit

NEW BALTIMORE (35248 23 Mile Rd) 586.725.0818
Accepts verified internet printables (from trusted sources, such as Bricks, SmartSource, RedPlum, Coupons.com, etc.)
Doubles coupons up to $0.50 with NO LIMIT per visit