Kroger: October 12-18, 2009

These Kroger matchups have been created using the Kroger store ad for the Metro Detroit area. I've listed only what I consider to be the best deals for your money this week. Please let me know if you see others worthy of making the list!

Please note the coupon policy change in this week's ad (shown on page 4): Limit 3 Manufacturer's Coupons will be Doubled (up to $0.50) per Like Items Purchased.

GROCERY
$1.25 Maruchan Yakisoba Noodles (price drop)
-$0.50/1 coupon (from 8-23 SS, exp 10-31)
$0.25 after coupon

$1.00 Carnation Evaporated Milk, 12 oz
-$1.00/2 coupon (from 9-27 SS)
$0.50 each when you buy 2 with coupon

$1.00 Zatarain's Rice, 6.3-8 oz select varieties
-$0.75/2 coupon (from 9-13 RP)
$0.63 each when you buy 2 with coupon

$1.00 Dole Pineapple, 20 oz
-$1.00/3 coupon (from 7-19 SS)
$0.67 each when you buy 3 with coupon

$0.67 Kroger Broth, 14 oz an

$1.00 Duncan Hines Cake Mix, select varieties
-$0.55/2 coupon (from 10-11 SS)
$0.73 each when you buy 2 with coupon

$1.25 Pringles, 5.7-6.4 oz
-$1.00/2 coupon (from 9-27 PG)
$0.75 each when you buy 2 with coupon
*Check for a P&G eSaver coupon as well!

$1.50 Ricola Cough Drops, select varieties
-Buy 1 Ricola 19 ct+, get Ricola Natural Mixed Berry with Vitamin C coupon (from 10-11 SS)
$0.75 each when you buy 2 with coupon

$1.00 7-Up Soft Drinks, 2 liters, plus deposit
Buy 4, get the 5th FREE
$0.80 each when you buy 5 (limit 2 offers per transaction)

$1.00 Kangaroo Pita Pockets, 8 oz

$1.00 Kroger Peanut Butter, 18 oz

$1.00 Kroger Bread, select varieties

$1.00 Kroger Tortilla Chips, 10 oz, Corn Puff Poppers or Popcorn, 4-5 oz

$1.00 ChapStick, 1 ct

$1.25 Campbell's Chunky Soup, select varieties
-$0.50/4 coupon (from 9-20 or 10-11 SS)
$1.00 each when you buy 4 with coupon

$2.00 Dole Fruit Bowls, 4 ct select varieties
-$0.75/1 coupon (from 8-9 or 9-13 SS)
$1.25 each after coupon

B1G1 Barbara's Bakery Cereal, reg $4.79
-$1.00/1 printable coupon, use 2 coupons if allowed
$1.40 each when you buy 2 with coupons

B1G1 Hostess Donettes, reg $2.99
$1.49 each when you buy 2 on sale

$3.33 Coca-Cola Products, 12 pk cans (plus deposit)
Buy 3 in one transaction, get 2 Cheez-It Crackers, 11.5-14 oz FREE! Limit 2 rewards per transaction.

MEGA EVENT ITEMS
Buy any 10 participating items and get $5 OFF instantly at checkout when you use your Kroger card. Buy in groups of 10 for a savings of $0.50 per item, shown below in brackets. Limit 3 $5 rewards per transaction.

$2.49 [$1.99] Pepperidge Farm Garlic Bread
-$0.40/1 coupon (from 10-4 SS)
$1.69 [$1.19] after coupon

$2.49 [$1.99] Breyer's Ice Cream, 48 oz

$4.99 [$4.49] Freschetta Pizza
-$1.00/1 coupon (from 9-13 SS or printable)
$3.99 [$3.49] after coupon

$4.49 [$3.49] Van de Kamp's Fish Fillets or Sticks, 18-24.6 oz


DAIRY
$0.33 Kroger Yogurt, 6 oz
$1.00 Kroger Cheese, 6-8 oz select varieties including shredded, sliced and chunk

$1.00 Kroger Cream Cheese, 8 oz brick

MEAT
$0.77/lb Private Selection Turkeys, frozen, 10 lbs and up
$0.97/lb Whole Pork Boston Butt, bone-in
$1.79/lb Boneless Pork Sirloin Roast
$2.49/lb Chuck Roast, boneless beef shoulder
$5.99/lb Whole Beef Tenderloin (limit 2)

$2.27 Eckrich Smoked Sausage, 14-16 oz
-$0.55/1 coupon (from 10-11 SS)
$1.72 after coupon

PRODUCE
$1.98 Florida Navel Oranges, 4 lb bag or Tangerines, 3 lb bag
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View this week's complete Kroger Ad.

Macomb area Kroger stores currently double coupons up to $0.50. However, as of October 2009, only 3 manufacturer's coupons will be doubled per like items purchased.

You WILL need a Kroger card to take advantage of these offers; sign up for one at the Customer Service desk if you do not have one!

Take your own bags to Kroger and you'll receive a credit for $0.05 per bag used on your shopping order. You may need to remind your cashier to deduct your credit, however, as the computer will not do it automatically!

Load e-coupons to your card before you shop: visit Cellfire, P&G E-savers and Shortcuts. Each website lists the e-coupons that can be loaded onto your Kroger Card so that you can save even more! E-coupons are limited to one use and will not double.

Select Kroger stores north of Macomb (Grand Blanc, Flint, Frankenmuth and more - view a full list here) will double manufacturer's coupons up to $1.00! This can mean a great savings (and some potential free items this week). If your travels happen to take you north, check the Kroger ad (search by zip code) for the areas you're passing through. You just might want to pack your coupons, too!

Let me know if you find any good deals I've missed!