Best Prices Around Town: Week of September 20, 2009

You'll always save the most money by purchasing each store's "loss leaders" and conveniently avoiding the rest. Here are the lowest prices in town this week - these are the items you'll want to stock up on and plan future meals around to keep your spending low. For more details on the following coupon offers, click on the store name under "Store Matchups" in the right margin or navigation tab above.

BEST PRODUCE DEALS

• $0.25 Green Peppers
  Vince & Joe's (through Sunday) or $0.79 for a 3 pk at ALDI (through Saturday)
  
  
• $0.49 Little Salad Bar Garden Salad, 12 oz bag
  ALDI (through Saturday)
  
  
• $0.69/lb Bartlett Pears
  Vince & Joe's (through Sunday)
  
  
• $0.69 Cooking Onions, 3 lb bag
  Vince & Joe's (through Sunday)
  
  
• $0.79/lb Red or Green Grapes (sold in 2 lb clamshell for $1.58)
  ALDI (through Saturday)
  
  
• $0.89 Canteloupe
  ALDI (through Saturday)
  
  
• $0.90 Mann's Broccoli Cole Slaw or Rainbow Salad, 12 oz (after coupons)
  Meijer (through Saturday)
  
  
• $0.99 California Romaine Hearts, 3 ct
  Randazzo (through Tuesday)

BEST MEAT DEALS

• $0.69/lb Whole Chicken Fryers
  Vince & Joe's (through Sunday)
  
  
• $0.99/lb Whole Pork Boston Butt
  Kroger (through Sunday) or Oak Ridge (through Monday)
  
  
• $1.49 Hormel Fully Cooked Entree (after coupons)
  Meijer through Saturday)
  
  
• $1.69/lb Lean Ground Chuck, family pack
  Oak Ridge (through Monday)
  

BEST GROCERY DEALS

• FREE Crystal Light On-the-Go Drink Mix, 7-10 ct sticks (after coupons)
  Meijer (through Saturday)
  
  
• FREE Healthy Choice Frozen Entrees (after coupon)
  Meijer (through Saturday)
  
  
• FREE Jell-O Gelatin, 3 oz or Sugar-Free Gelatin, 0.3 oz (after coupon)
  Meijer (through Saturday)
  
  
• FREE Purina ONE Cat Food, 3.5 lbs (after coupons)
  Meijer (through Saturday)
  
  
• FREE Keebler Fudge Shoppe Cookies, asstd varieties
  Oak Ridge (through Monday)
  
  
• $0.09-0.49 Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits (after coupons)
  Meijer (through Saturday)
  
  
• $0.16-0.36 Del Monte Canned Vegetables (after coupons)
  Meijer (through Saturday)
  
  
• $0.16 Fastshake Pancake Mix, 5 oz buttermilk or blueberry (after coupon)
  Meijer (through Saturday)
  
  
• $0.17 Mt. Olive Pickles, asstd varieties (after coupons)
  Meijer (through Saturday)
  
  
• $0.35 Kroger Tortilla Chips, 10 oz (after e-coupon)
  Kroger (through Sunday)
  
  
• $0.50 Oscar Meyer Deli Creations Sandwiches (after coupons)
  Meijer (through Saturday)
  
  
• $0.79 Extra Large Eggs, dozen
  Vince & Joe's (through Sunday) or Randazzo (through Tuesday)
  
  
• $1.49 Meijer Gallon Milk (excludes chocolate and organics)
  Meijer (through Saturday)
  

BEST PLACES to STRETCH YOUR SAVINGS THIS WEEK

• Mom to Mom Sales around Metro Detroit