Kroger: October 19-25, 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 change in Kroger's coupon policy: Limit 3 Manufacturer's Coupons will be Doubled (up to $0.50) per Like Items Purchased.

GROCERY
$1.00 Reach Dental Floss Select Varieties, 1 ct
-$0.50/1 coupon (from 3-15 or 8-2 SS) or $1.00/1 coupon (from 4-26 RP, 6-14 SS or 10-18 RP)
FREE after coupon

$1.00 StarKist Tuna, 2.6 oz pouch
-$1.00/2 coupon (from 9-20 or 10-11 RP) or $0.50/1 printable coupon (HURRY!)
FREE or $0.50 each when you buy 2 with coupon

$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 Pure Protein Bar
-B1G1 coupon (from 10-4 RP)
$0.50 each when you buy 2 with coupon

$0.78 Michelina's Entrees, 4.65-9 oz
-$1.00/5 printable coupon
$0.58 each when you buy 5 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 can

$2.50 Post Cereal, Fiber One Bars or Nature Valley Granola Bars
-$0.40/1 Fiber One Bars coupon (from 9-13 or 10-4 GM or printable)
-$0.40/1 Fiber One Shortcuts e-coupon (load to your Kroger card)
-$0.40/1 Nature Valley Granola Bars coupon (from 9-13 GM or printable)
-$0.40/1 Nature Valley Cellfire e-coupon (load to your Kroger card)
-$0.40/1 Nature Valley Shortcuts e-coupon (load to your Kroger card)
BONUS: Buy any 4 Post Cereals (Select Varieties, 11-24 oz), and receive $4.00 off your order at checkout with Kroger Card. All items must be purchased in the same transaction with card. Limit 2 rewards per transaction.

DEAL SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Nature Valley Granola Bars @ $2.50 [$5.00]
Buy 2 Fiber One Bars @ $2.50 [$5.00]
Use 2 $0.40/1 Nature Valley coupons and 2 $0.40/1 Fiber One coupons [-$3.20]
PAY $6.80, get a $4.00 checkout coupon ($0.70 each after checkout savings)

$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

$1.00 Idahoan Potatoes, pouch
-$0.75/3 printable coupon
$0.75 each when you buy 3 with coupon - thanks, Coupon Crazy Chrys!

$1.00 7-Up Soft Drinks, 2 liter bottles
Buy 4, get the 5th FREE
$0.80 each when you buy 5 with sale

$1.00 Kangaroo Pita Pockets, 8 oz asstd varieties
Recipes Using Kangaroo Pita Pockets

$1.00 Kroger Bread or Buns, select varieties

$1.00 French Bread (fresh from the Bakery), 16 oz

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

$1.00 Kroger Salsa or Picante Sauce, 12 oz

$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

$1.25 Pringles, 5.7-6.4 oz
-$1.00/4 coupon (from 9-27 PG)
$1.00 each when you buy 4 with coupon
*Check for a P&G eSaver coupon as well!

$1.19 Kroger Donuts, Select Varieties, 12 ct

$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

$1.25 Kroger Instant Oatmeal, 11.9-15 oz

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

$2.50 Private Selection Ice Cream, 48 oz
-$1.00/1 Private Selection Ice Cream Shortcuts e-coupon (load to your Kroger card)
$1.50 after coupon

$1.67 Kroger Potatoes, Frozen, Select Varieties, 14-32 oz

$1.99 Big K Soft Drinks, Select Varieties, 12 pk, 12 oz Cans (plus deposit)

B1G1 Keebler Cookies or Crackers, select varieties
-$1.50/2 Keebler Cookies printable coupon

25% OFF Eight O'Clock, Dunkin' Donuts, Starbucks, Seattle's Best or Private Selection Coffee
-$0.55/1 Starbucks Coffee coupon (from 10-18 SS)
-$1.00/1 Seattle's Best Coffee coupon (from 9-27 SS)
Final price will vary

DAIRY
$1.00 Kroger Orange Juice, half gallon
$1.00 Kroger Cream Cheese, 8 oz brick
$1.00 Kroger Cottage Cheese, Sour Cream or Dip, 12-16 oz
$1.00 Kroger Jumbo Biscuits, Crescent or Cinnamon Rolls
$1.25 Kroger Cheese, 6-8 oz select varieties including shredded, sliced and chunk

$1.75 Kroger Gallon Milk, all varieties including chocolate (LIMIT 4)

MEAT
$0.59 Kroger Value Chicken Leg Quarters, sold in 10 lb bag for $5.90
$1.39/lb Assorted Pork Chops
$1.87/lb Ground Chuck, 3 lbs or more

PRODUCE
$1.00 Baby Carrots, 1 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!