Meijer: September 20-26, 2009

These best deal matchups were calculated using a Meijer Ad for Detroit Area Stores. Metro Detroit Meijer stores double coupons up to $0.50 (with some restrictions - please see the end of this post for more info). I'll continue to edit this list with updates throughout the week, so be sure to check here again before you shop! And please let me know if you find a good deal that I've missed!

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GROCERY
$2.00 Crystal Light On-the-Go Drink Mix, 7-10 ct sticks
-$1.00/1 Meijer Mealbox printable coupon
-$2.00/2 coupon (from 9-13 SS)
FREE when you buy 2 with coupons (plus 2 free tickets!)
Crystal Light Drink Mix is the FREE TICKET ZONE item of the week for Michigan Meijer stores. Buy 2 as part of a $20 overall purchase, submit this form with your receipt and you'll get 2 FREE tickets to a Palace/DTE event by mail.

$1.99 Healthy Choice Frozen Entrees
-$2.00/1 printable coupon (print 2 per computer)
FREE after coupon

$0.50 Jell-O Gelatin, 3 oz or Sugar-Free Gelatin, 0.3 oz
-$0.50/2 printable coupon (print 2 per computer)
FREE when you buy 2 with coupon - great charity donation!

$5.97 Purina ONE Cat Food, 3.5 lbs
-$5.00/1 Meijer Purina One printable coupon, expires 12-31-09
-$3.00/1 Purina ONE coupon (from 9-13 RP)
FREE after coupons (Limit 1 per transaction)

$0.49 Fastshake Pancake Mix, 5 oz buttermilk or blueberry NEW!
-$1.00/3 Meijer Mealbox printable coupon
$0.16 each when you buy 3 with coupon - great charity donation!

$1.67 Mt. Olive Pickles, 14.8-24 oz select varieties
-$1.00/2 Meijer Mealbox printable coupon
-$0.50/1 coupon (from 8-16 SS or printable)
$0.17 each when you buy 2 with coupons*

$1.77 Starkist Tuna Hickory Smoke Tuna Creations, 4.5 oz pouch
-$0.50/1 Meijer Mealbox printable coupon (will not double), use 2
-$0.50/1 printable (available after you play the game) or $1.00/2 coupon (from 9-20 RP or printable)
$0.27 or $0.77 after coupons

$0.69 Del Monte Canned Vegetables, 11-15.25 oz can, select varieties
-$1.00/3 Meijer Mealbox printable coupon
-$1.00/5 coupon (from 9-20 RP or printable)
$0.36 each when you buy 3 with coupon
Best Scenario: Buy 15 cans; use 5 Mealbox and 3 manufacturer coupons. Pay $0.16 each when you buy 15 with coupons.

$0.39 Kraft Original Macaroni & Cheese, 7.25 oz (LIMIT 5)

$0.79 Del Monte Tomatoes 14.5 oz or Contadina Tomato Sauce, 15 oz can
-$1.00/3 Meijer Mealbox printable coupon
-$1.00/5 coupon (from 9-20 RP or printable)
$0.46 each when you buy 3 with coupon
Best Scenario: Buy 15 cans; use 5 Mealbox and 3 manufacturer coupons. Pay $0.26 each when you buy 15 with coupons.

$0.99 Dole Mandarin Oranges, 15 oz or Tropical Fruit Salad, 15.25 oz
-$1.00/3 coupon (from 7-19 SS)
*Buy 3, get a $0.50 checkout coupon good on your next order*
$0.49 each when you buy 3 with coupon, after checkout savings

$1.00 Knorr Rice or Pasta Sides, 4-5.7 oz
-$0.50/2 coupon (from 8-2 RP)
$0.50 each when you buy 2 with coupon

$0.89 Fryin' Magic or Bakin' Magic Mix 16 oz (compare to Shake & Bake)
-$1.00/3 Meijer Mealbox printable coupon
$0.56 each when you buy 3 with coupon
NOTE: Look for a peelie coupon on these boxes to save $1.00 on Meat when you buy a mix!

$1.25 Barilla Plus Elbows, 9 oz
-$1.00/3 Meijer Mealbox printable coupon
-$1.00/2 coupon (from 8-23 SS)
$0.58 each when you buy 3 with coupons OR $0.42 each when you buy 6 with coupons (use 2 Mealbox and 3 manufacturer)

$1.29 Aunt Millie's Old Fashioned White or Multigrain Bread, White, Wheat or Whole Grain White Bread or Hot Dog/Burger Buns
-$0.35/1 coupon (from 5-10 or 8-16 RP)
$0.59 after coupon*

$0.99 Del Monte Canned Fruit, 14.5-15.25 oz can, select varieties
-$1.00/3 Meijer Mealbox printable coupon
-$1.00/5 coupon (from 9-20 RP or printable)
$0.66 each when you buy 3 with coupon
Best Scenario: Buy 15 cans; use 5 Mealbox and 3 manufacturer coupons. Pay $0.46 each when you buy 15 with coupons.

$1.50 Betty Crocker Fruit Shapes, 10 ct
-$0.40/1 printable coupon (print 2 per computer)
$0.70 after coupon*

$2.00 Ziploc Bags, 15-20 ct freezer, 20-25 ct storage, 100 ct sandwich, 15 ct produce, 10 ct zip 'n steam or 8-12 ct vacuum refill
-$1.00/2 Meijer Mealbox printable coupon
-$0.40/1 coupon (from 9-13 SS) or $1.00/2 coupon (from 8-9 or 8-30 SS)
$0.70-$1.00 each when you buy 2 with coupons*

$0.99 Hunt's Ketchup, 24 oz
-$1.00/4 Meijer Mealbox printable coupon
$0.74 each when you buy 4 with coupon
If you get All You magazine (available at Walmart or by subscription), the $1.00/2 coupon in the Aug or Sept issues will make this deal even better!

$2.00 Ziploc Containers, 2-6 ct select varieties
-$1.00/2 Meijer Mealbox printable coupon
-$1.50/2 coupon (from 8-9 or 9-13 SS)
$0.75 each when you buy 2 with coupon

$1.25 Chi-Chi's Salsa, 16 oz select varieties
-$1.00/3 Meijer Mealbox printable coupon
$0.92 each when you buy 3 with coupon

$1.79 Co-Co Wheats Hot Cereal 28 oz
-$1.00/3 Meijer Mealbox printable coupon
$1.46 each when you buy 3 with coupon

$2.49 Log Cabin Syrup, 24 oz
-$0.50/1 printable coupon
$1.49 after coupon* - Thanks, Coupon Crazy Chrys!

$2.49 Edwards Singles Cream Pie, Fruit Pie or A la Mode, 2 ct asstd varieties
-$1.00/1 printable coupon (print 2 per computer)
$1.49 after coupon

$2.49 Pillsbury Savorings, 8.5 oz
-$1.00/1 printable coupon (print 2 per computer)
$1.49 after coupon

$3.00 Ghirardelli Baking Chips, 11-12 oz
-$1.00/2 Meijer Mealbox printable coupon
$2.50 each when you buy 2 with coupon

$2.96 Dr. Pepper, 7-Up or A&W 12 pk cans, plus deposit
-$1.00/3 Meijer Mealbox printable coupon
$2.63 each when you buy 3 with coupon

$3.99 Freschetta Original, Brick Oven or PizzAmore Pizzas, 18-28.5 oz
-$1.00/1 coupon (from 9-13 SS or printable)
$2.99 after coupon (1/2 price!)

30% OFF Carapelli Olive Oil, all varieties, 17-101 oz
$4.40 Carapelli Olive Oil, 17 oz (reg $6.29)
-$1.00/1 Meijer Mealbox printable coupon
$3.30 after coupon for 17 oz bottle; Final price of other sizes will vary
Bonus: With proof of purchase plus shipping, get a dipping bowl or cookbook from Carapelli.

$5.99 Tyson Family Pack Breaded Chicken, 18-32 oz
-$1.00/1 coupon (from 8-2 SS), use 2
*Save $1.00 instantly at the register when you buy 2 Tyson Family Pk Chicken*
$4.49 each when you buy 2 with coupons and savings

KRAFT BUY 5 & GET $5 ITEMS
Buy 5 or more of the items listed below, get $5 off instantly at the register. Offer valid 9/13-9/26/09. All items must be purchased in a single transaction. Limit 1 offer per transaction. No cash back.

$2.29 Nabisco 100 Calorie Packs
-$1.00/1 Meijer Mealbox printable coupon, use 2
-$2.00/2 Nabisco 100 Calorie Packs printable coupon no longer available - sorry!
$1.29 each when you buy 2 with coupons; $0.29 with a participating 5-item purchase
Note: In the past, this would have been a guaranteed moneymaker. However, Meijer computers have been restricting any overage produced by a Meijer Mealbox coupon and will most likely adjust your coupons down accordingly.

$2.00 Nabisco Snak Saks, 8 oz
-$0.75/2 Nabisco coupon (from 8-23 SS)
$1.63 after coupon; $0.63 with a participating 5-item purchase

$1.69 Kool-Aid Jammers, 10 ct
$0.69 with a participating 5-item purchase

$2.00 Oscar Mayer Fun Pack 9.5-11.7 oz or Deli Fresh Lunchables 4.5 oz
$1.00 each with a participating 5-item purchase

$2.00 Kraft Pasteurized Cheese Singles, 10-12 oz, American or 2% varieties
$1.00 each with a participating 5-item purchase

$2.00 Nabisco Dunk 'ems, 5.5-6.5 oz
$1.00 each with a participating 5-item purchase

$3.00 Kraft String Cheese, 9-12 oz
$2.00 each with a participating 5-item purchase

$3.19 Kraft Easy Mac Cups, 4 ct
$2.19 with a participating 5-item purchase

Example Kraft Buy 5, Get $5 Scenario:
Buy 2 Nabisco 100 Calorie Packs at $1.29 each after coupons
2 Nabisco Snak Paksat $1.63 each after coupon
1 Kool-Aid Jammers at $1.69
Total: $7.53 - $5.00 instant savings = $2.53 for 5 items ($0.50 each)

IF you can find the Meijer Back to School Lunch Ideas Booklet in the store (look near the ads, samples on Saturdays), you can save even more with these Meijer store coupons:

• -$1.00/2 Oscar Mayer Lunchables
• -$1.00/2 Kool-Aid Jammers
• -$1.00/2 Kraft Singles or String Cheese

DAIRY
$0.99 Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits, 12-16.3 oz tube
-$0.35/1 coupon (from 7-12 SS) or $1.00/2 printable coupon
$0.29 or $0.49 each after coupon*
Buy 4 or more Pillsbury Refrigerated Products in one transaction, get a $1 checkout coupon good on your next order; Buy 6, get $2.00!
Deal Scenario: Buy 6 Grands Biscuits at $0.99 each. Use (2) $0.35/1 coupons and (2) $1.00/2 coupons. Pay $2.54 for 6, then get a $2 checkout coupon. Final cost: $0.54 for 6 ($0.09 each!)

$0.99 Minute Maid Lemonade, Limeade or Punch, 64 oz carton
-$1.00/3 Meijer Mealbox printable coupon
$0.66 each when you buy 3 with coupon

$1.98 Breakstone's Cottage Cheese, 4 oz 4 pk
-$1.00/1 Meijer Mealbox printable coupon
$0.98 after coupon

$1.39 Daisy Sour Cream, 16 oz (LIMIT 2)
There is a $1.00/4 Meijer Mealbox coupon, but you'll pay regular retail price on 2 items, so it's not worth using!

$1.49 Meijer Gallon Milk (excludes chocolate and organics)

$2.49 International Delights Creamer, 32 oz
Buy 2 or more, Get a $2 checkout coupon good on your next order
$1.49 each when you buy 2 with coupon

$2.50 Egg Beaters, 16 oz (price drop through 9-27)
-$0.35/1 coupon (from 8-16 SS) or $1.00/1 Egg Beaters flavored variety printable here or here
*Buy 3 Egg Beaters, get a $1 checkout coupon good on your next order.*
As low as $1.17 each for flavored or $1.58 each for regular Egg Beaters* when you buy 3 with 3 coupons and checkout savings ($1.50-$1.80 each if you buy one with coupon)

$2.00 Sargento Shredded Cheese, 5-8 oz all varieties
-$1.00/3 Meijer Mealbox printable coupon
$1.66 each when you buy 3 with coupon

MEAT
$1.69 Ground Beef from Chuck (1/2 price)
$1.99 Meijer Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, family pack
$1.99/lb Bottom Round Beef Steak (save $1.80/lb)
$3.99/lb Jennie-O Smoked, Oven Roasted or Mesquite Turkey

$2.00 Oscar Meyer Deli Creations Sandwiches
-$2.00/2 Meijer Mealbox printable coupon
-$1.00/2 Oscar Mayer coupon (from 9-20 SS)
$0.50 each when you buy 2 with coupons! Thanks, Amanda!

$3.99 Hormel Fully Cooked Entree, 17 oz all varieties
-$2.00/1 printable coupon - Thanks, Coupon Crazy Chrys! (OR $1.00/1 coupon (from 9-13 SS)), use 2
-$1.00/2 Meijer Mealbox printable coupon
$1.49 (or $2.49) each when you buy 2 with coupons

PRODUCE
$0.49/lb Acorn, Butternut, Buttercup or Spaghetti Squash
$0.88/lb Red, Black or Green Seedless or Red Seeded Grapes
$0.99/lb Bartlett or Red Pears
$1.49/lb Asparagus
$1.69 Strawberries, 1 lb
$1.69 Raspberries, 6 oz
$2.29 Fresh Apple Cider, gallon
$3.29 Navel Oranges, 5 lb bag

$2.00 Mann's Vegetable Slaw, Stir Fry or Medleys, 12 oz pkg NEW!
-$0.55/1 Mann's printable coupon (print up to 2 per computer)
-$0.55/1 Meijer Mealbox printable coupon, valid on Broccoli Cole Slaw or Rainbow Salad
$0.90 after coupon

HEALTH and BEAUTY
$1.79 Suave Invisible Solids, 2.6 oz
-$0.50/1 coupon (from 8-2 RP)
$0.79 after coupon

$1.95-5.51 Maybelline Cosmetics (excluding Pulse Perfection mascara)
-$1.00/1 Maybelline Colorsensational Lipcolor, Lip Liner or Lip Gloss or New York Lipcolor coupon (from 9-13 RP)
$0.95-4.51 after coupon

Buy 1, Get 1 Identical Item FREE (prices will vary):

• Sundown Vitamins and Supplements
  -$1.00/1 coupon (from 8-30 SS or printable)
• Disney Vitamins and Supplements
  -$1.00/1 coupon (from 8-23 RP)
• Osteo Bi-Flex, Knox NutraJoint and Flex-a-min Supplements
  -$6.00/1 Flex-a-min coupon (from 9-13 RP) or $4.00/1 Flex-a-min printable
• Nature's Bounty and Ester-C Vitamins and Supplements
  -$2.00/1 Nature's Bounty Mens or Womens Multivitamin (from 9-13 SS)
  -$1.00/1 Nature's Bounty coupon (from 9-13 SS)
• Nature Made Vitamins and Supplements
• Meijer Vitamins and Supplements

CURRENT STORE PROMOTIONS

• Buy 4 or more Pillsbury Refrigerated Products (any), Get a $1 checkout coupon good on your next order; Buy 6, get $2.00.
  
• Buy any 3 packages Old El Paso Taco Shells, Dinner Kits, Seasoning, Refried Beans or Heat & Serve Sides, save $1.00 on your next purchase of beef or chicken. Buy 6 pkgs, save $3.00 on your next purchase of beef or chicken. All items must be purchased in one shopping order. (9/11-10/4)

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*DOUBLE COUPONS - This deal requires a coupon to DOUBLE at Meijer. Note that most Macomb-area Meijer stores will double only 2 identical coupons (up to $0.50) per transaction. See additional notes below.

**MEIJER MEALBOX STORE COUPONS - You may want to print a copy of the Meijer Mealbox store policy, as posted here on the Mealbox Website and keep it with your shopping list to show your cashier (in case they aren't familiar with corporate policy):

1.) Mealbox coupons may be used in addition to Manufacturer coupons.

2.) Mealbox coupons may be used each time a condition is met, which could be multiple times per transaction. (For example: a coupon for $1.00 off 2 soups can be used multiple times if you have a coupon printed and the number of soups purchased matches, i.e. 2 coupons = 4 soups.)

3.) Mealbox coupons cannot be doubled or tripled at any time.

4.) Stores have the right to limit the quantity of items to normal retail purchases per transaction.

You may NOW use more than one identical Mealbox coupon per transaction, but note that the computer may only deduct one automatically - the rest may require cashier approval, so PLEASE watch carefully. Some coupons won't deduct at all - be vigilant about watching your subtotal while coupons are scanned. If your total isn't reduced with the scanning of each Mealbox coupon, the coupon didn't work and you'll need to ask you cashier to adjust it manually.

Please let me know if you see any other good deals I've forgotten to mention (we could ALL benefit from your contributions)! View the Meijer Ad online here (available on Sunday).

Other Reminders:

• MOST Macomb Meijer stores will double coupons up to $0.50, but no more than 2 identical coupons per transaction. Additional identical coupons will be redeemed at face value. You may want to call your location before shopping to verify. The Clinton Township location on Groesbeck will double ONE identical $0.50 or less coupon per transaction. For best savings on multiple items with coupons that will double, break your order into multiple transactions (this is most easily done at the U-scan).
  
• You can print 2 copies of each printable coupon per computer, with some exceptions. Use your back button and refresh the screen if necessary or return to the original coupon link. You can print as many Meijer Mealbox coupons as you'd like.
  
• When a particular sale item is out of stock, be sure to ask your cashier or a customer service assistant for a raincheck.

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