Nino Salvaggio: July 22-28, 2009

PRODUCE

3 for $1.00 Michigan Green Onions
$0.39/lb Seedless Watermelon Cuts
$0.79/lb Peaches
$0.79/lb Michigan Radishes, bunch
$1.99 Idaho Potatoes, 10 lb

DELI/MEAT
$2.99/lb Old Tyme Deli Yellow Muenster or American Cheese
$3.99/lb Sahlen's Smokehouse Ham
$4.99/lb Sahlen's Lemon Pepper Chicken or Oven Roasted Turkey Breast

$1.99/lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, 5 lbs or more
$2.49/lb Pork Country Ribs
$2.99/lb Pork Chops

DAIRY
$1.99 Pointe Dairy Milk, gallon, all varieties

Take a look at all of the specials this week at Nino Salvaggio!

Randazzo: July 22-28, 2009

PRODUCE
$0.59/lb Tomatoes
$0.59 Broccoli, bunch
$0.99 Aunt Mid's Snow White Mushrooms, 8 oz
$1.50 Sweet Seedless Pure Heart Watermelon

MEAT/DELI
$1.99/lb Eckrich Bologna, plain or garlic
$2.39/lb Ground Beef from Round
$2.89/lb Ground Turkey Breast (all white meat)
$2.89/lb Pork Tenderloin

DAIRY
$0.89 Large Eggs, dozen
$1.50 Country Fresh Sour Cream or French Onion Dip, 16 oz

View the entire Randazzo Fresh Market ad this week for more specials, plus store locations and hours.

Target: FREE Cereal Cups & more!

Here are a few Target deals you may want to check out this week:

$1.00 Kashi Cereal Cup, single serving (regular price)
-$1.00/1 Target printable coupon
FREE after coupon - Thanks, Colleen!

$1.00 Honey Nut Cheerios Cup, single serving (regular price)
-$1.00/1 Honey Nut Cheerios printable coupon (no longer available to print)
FREE after coupon - Thanks, Stacey!

$2.67 Kashi Cereal, assorted varieties
-$0.50/1 Target printable coupon or B1G1 FREE Target printable coupon
-$1.50/1 Kashi printable coupon
FREE-$0.67 each after coupon

$2.50 Kashi Crackers, 10 oz
-$1.00/2 Target printable coupon
-$1.50/1 Kashi printable coupon, use 2 (you'll need to sign up first)
$0.50 each when you buy 2 boxes with coupons!

$2.50 Kashi Trail Mix Bars, 6 ct
-$1.00/2 Target printable coupon
-$1.50/1 Kashi printable coupon, use 2
$0.50 each when you buy 2 boxes with coupons!

$6.99 Always Infinity Pads, 36 ct (sale price through July 25)
-$4.00/1 coupon (from 6-7 PG)
$2.99 after coupon - Thanks, Stacey!
Look for Bonus 42-ct packages at the same price!
Selected other varieties are $3.99, so look for smaller packages as well!

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

$0.20 Elmer's Glue Sticks, 2 pk
$0.20 Pink Erasers, 2 pk
$0.20 Pencil Sharpener
$0.20 Ruler
$0.50 Composition Books (cover these with fabric for a nice gift!)
$0.88 Construction Paper, 96 ct 9x12"
$0.88 Crayola Colored Pencils, 12 ct

UNCONFIRMED DEALS
These deals have been reported in other regions. Our prices may differ (usually the Metro Detroit area has increased prices), but I haven't been able to visit Target to see if they're true! Please proceed at your own risk - and report back if you can!

$1.00 Boudreaux's Butt Paste, travel size 3 pk
-$1.00/1 coupon (from 7-12 SS), doesn't exclude travel size (I'm not sure that our area received this coupon)
FREE after coupon - Thanks, It's Hip to Save!

$3.29 Degree for Women Fine Fragrance Deodorant or Body Mist
-$2.00/1 Target printable coupon
-1.25/1 Degree coupon (from 5-17 RP)
$0.04 each after coupons

Take a look at COMPLETE TARGET MATCHUPS at Hip2Save and Stretching a Buck!

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Coupons are accepted at FACE VALUE at Target stores.

You may combine a Target store coupon with a manufacturer coupon to maximize savings.
You may be limited to one identical Target store coupon per transaction, as stated on the Target coupon.

*Target regular prices may vary slightly by location.

If you forget to print your Target coupons before leaving home (or you see a great deal while shopping for something and you know there's a Target coupon for it), don't worry! You can now print coupons in-store at the Target kiosks near the customer service desk! This also saves you ink and paper and guarantees that they'll work at the checkout scanner. You'll need to select "Shop Target Online" and navigate the website to find coupons, then "cut" them somehow, but it's a nice option.

Deal Seeking Mom has posted information regarding Target's Coupon Policy - you may want to check it out before shopping! Print it out and keep it with your coupons just in case you need it!

2009 Entertainment Book: Now FREE (Moneymaker)!

UPDATE from Cashbaq: *Entertainment Book has chosen to discontinue the $7.99 per book offer through Cashbaq. We are working on getting another offer. In the meantime, in order to maintain a high level of value for Cashbaq members, we are increasing the cash back to $10 through the end of the month (or as long as we can). Going forward, books purchased using any other promotion other than the Free 2009 book will not be eligible for a rebate. Using discounts not listed here will make your order ineligible for cash back.

NOTE that if you decide to go with the current offer (and personally, I'd wait for a better deal) you'll pay $25 plus $4.99 shipping for both 2009 and 2010 books, $29.99 total minus a $10 Cashbaq rebate. $19.99 for 2 books isn't bad, however, this will enroll you in an automatic subscription and you'll be billed for a book each year (you can cancel the subscription after your order).

We normally buy the Detroit Entertainment book every year for its deals and coupons. This year, we skipped it (though we were tempted by the Meijer coupons included!) - until NOW. We've been waiting for a deal like this! In case you've been waiting, too, here are the details:

1. Sign up for CASHBAQ, a simple and free rewards program that allows you to earn cash for your online purchases. Register and you'll automatically earn $5.00 in your account! Then visit Cashbaq before you make any online purchase - search by store and visit the store's website through Cashbaq to credit your account.
   
   
2. Log in to your Cashbaq account and search "Shop by Store" for "Entertainment Book." The deal, which lasts through July 31 which has been discontinued:
   All Entertainment Books only $7.99
   Use this coupon in addition to the $8 cash back rebate
   
   
3. Click on the $7.99 Entertainment Book Offer to visit the website and order your book. Be careful to opt out of automatically purchasing the Entertainment Book every year at full price (they'll offer a $5 discount to encourage you, but you don't need it). Shipping will be $1.99 for a total of $9.98. NOTE: There is NO LIMIT on how many rebates you can receive (these would make great gifts if you'll be giving them before the coupons expire on November 1!).
   
   
4. Final Cost:
   Pay $9.98 out-of-pocket
   Earn $13.00 from Cashbaq (via check payable when you've earned $10 or more)
   $3.02 Moneymaker (for new Cashbaq members) plus hundreds of coupons for area store and services!

Not sure if you'll use an Entertainment book? Then getting it FREE is the way to go! You can also type in your zip code (see step 3) to preview offers in your neighborhood...

Worth Reading: 7 Creative Uses for School Supplies

NOW is the time of year to get the best deals on school and office supplies. Think ahead and purchase what you think you (and your family) will use for the year. Then read FishMama's great post for more inspiration!

Life as Mom: 7 Creative Uses for School Supplies

Vince & Joe's: July 20-26, 2009

You'll find some amazing savings on produce at Vince & Joe's this week!

PRODUCE
$0.50 Mangos
$0.50 Romaine, Red or Green Leaf Escarole or Endive
$0.59/lb Peaches
$0.69 each Broccoli
$0.79/lb Hot House Tomatoes
$0.99 Blueberries, pint
$1.99 Whole Seedless Watermelon

MEAT/DELI
$0.49/lb Chicken Leg Quarters
$1.99/lb Pork Loin Roast
$1.99/lb Colby or CoJack Cheese, chunk only
$3.99/lb Dearborn Brown Sugar or Honey Ham
$3.99/lb Hoffman Hard Salami

GROCERY
$0.49/lb All Natural Quick or Old Fashioned Oats
$2.50 Garden Fresh Tortilla Chips or Salsa, 16 oz

DAIRY
$1.50 Prairie Farms Sour Cream or French Onion Dip, 16 oz
$1.79 Prairie Farms Milk, gallon (whole, skim, 1/2% or 2%)

Printable coupons for this week include:

• B1G1 Vince & Joe's Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice, half gallon only
  
• B1G1 Vince & Joe's Fresh Baked Sweet Breads ($1.50 each after coupon)
  Plain, Banana, Zucchini or Assorted Fruits - Save $2.99


• B1G1 Vince & Joe's Homemade Granola
  

View the complete Vince & Joe's Ad here.

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Vince & Joe's offers a $0.10 credit for each reusable bag you bring.
You may have to remind your cashier, however, as the credit is not automatic.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP 41790 Garfield (at Canal)

Phone 586.263.7870
Mon.-Sat. 8am-8pm • Sun 8am-7pm

SHELBY TOWNSHIP 55178 Van Dyke (at 25 Mile)

Phone 586.786.9230
Mon.-Sat. 8am-8pm • Sun 8am-7pm

Oak Ridge: July 21-27, 2009

Take a look at the best deals at Oak Ridge this week. Please shop with care - Oak Ridge has extremely challenging coupon policies! I highly recommend purchasing different varieties of coupon items to make sure you remain within store policy AND using a calculator so that you know exactly what your total should be (just in case a coupon doesn't double as expected)! Take a look at the Oak Ridge coupon policy as well.

GROCERY
$1.79 Ronzoni SmartTaste Pasta, 16 oz (regular price)
-$1.00/1 coupon (from 4-5 RP, expires 7-31), at least 1 coupon will double*
FREE after coupon - Great charity donation!

$1.00 Bounty Basic Single Roll Paper Towel (regular price)
-$1.00/2 coupon (from 6-7 PG, expires 7-31), at least 1 coupon will double*
FREE when you buy 2 with coupon

$0.99 Ortega Taco Seasoning Packets (regular price)
-$0.75/2 coupon (from 4-19 SS, expires 7-31), at least 1 coupon will double*
$0.25 each when you buy 2 with coupon - Thanks, Stephanie!

$1.25 Del Monte Fruit Naturals (regular price)
-$1.00/2 coupon (from 7-12 RP), at least 1 coupon will double
$0.25 each when you buy 2 with coupon

$1.50 Hot, Lean or Croissant Pockets, asstd varieties
-$0.50/1 coupon (from 5-17 SS), at least 1 coupon will double*
$0.50 after coupon

$2.50 Tidy Cats Cat Litter, 20 lbs
-$1.00/1 coupon (from 4-26 SS), at least 1 coupon will double
$0.50 after coupon

$1.67 Kellogg's Pop Tarts, 8 ct
-$1.00/2 coupon (from 6-7 RP), at least 1 coupon will double*
$0.67 each when you buy 2 with coupon

$1.67 Lawry's Marinade, 12 oz
-$0.50/1 coupon (from 5-17 RP) or $1.00/2 coupon (from 4-5 or 6-28 RP), at least 1 coupon will double*
$0.67 each after coupon

$2.50 Edy's Fruit Bars, 6-12 ct
-$1.00/2 coupon (from 6-14 SS), at least 1 coupon will double*
$1.50 each when you buy 2 with coupon*

$3.99 Charmin Ultra Bath Tissue, 9 rolls
-$0.25/1 coupon (from 6-7 or 7-5 RP), at least 1 coupon will double*
$3.49 after coupon

DAIRY
$1.69 Turkey Hill Lemonade, Diet Green Tea, Diet Iced Tea or Iced Tea, 64 oz
-$1.00/2 coupon (from 5-3 or 7-12 RP), at least 1 coupon will double*
$0.69 each when you buy 2 with coupon

$0.79 Rose Acre Extra Large Eggs, dozen

$1.50 Prairie Farms French Onion or Ranch Dip, 16 oz
-$0.35/1 coupon (from 6-28 SS), at least 1 coupon will double*
$0.80 after coupon

$1.50 Dairy Fresh Butter, 1 lb quarters

MEAT/DELI
$0.99/lb Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs
$1.59/lb Lean Ground Chuck, family pack
$1.79/lb Boneless Arm Roast
$1.79/lb Char Steak, family pack
$1.99/lb Eckrich Regular or Garlic Bologna
$2.99/lb Boneless Top Sirloin Steak

PRODUCE
3 for $1.00 Bi-Color Corn
$0.99/lb Peaches
$1.29/lb Red or Green Seedless Grapes

View all of the deals in the Oak Ridge Ad here. If you're visiting the site before Tuesday, when the new ad begins, be sure to click where it says "click here for a sneak peek.."!

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*OAK RIDGE LOCATIONS & COUPON POLICIES

VIEW the OFFICIAL OAK RIDGE COUPON POLICY here! Print it and take it with you if needed (although there may be a large poster near the registers in your store)!

FRASER - 31240 Groesbeck (at 13 Mile) 586.296.7230
Will double up to 3 identical coupons, but for each identical coupon you need to purchase a different variety/flavor
Will accept printables only if they scan

WARREN - 30800 Hoover Rd (at 13 Mile) 586.558.8500
Will double up to 3 identical coupons - products must be different varieties
Will accept printables only if they scan

WARREN - 26700 Ryan Rd (near 11 Mile) 586.754.0016
Will double up 1 identical coupon
Will NOT accept printables except those from their website

ROYAL OAK - 2560 Crooks Rd (at Webster, btw 12-13 Mile) 248.280.2820
Will double up to 2 identical coupons, but each must be a different variety/flavor
Will accept printables only if they scan Store hours vary slightly by location.

Coupon policies posted are based on information provided by store employees on March 21, 2009.

Freezer Cooking: Shop the Sales and Bag It!

photo from the 30 Day Gourmet newsletter

As I've learned more about freezer cooking in the past few years, I regret only that I didn't learn about it sooner! It truly makes life (and that dinnertime crazy hour) so much easier! Not only does freezer cooking simplify life for our family, but it makes it easier for us to share meals with others (think expectant moms, grieving families or friends in need)!

The Freezer Cooking Manual from 30 Day Gourmet has become my favorite resource, and it's easy to see why. Written by moms with recipes approved by their combined families, the cookbook is practical. You won't see recipes that include unusual ingredients. And their website features a list of FREE recipes that keeps growing each month!

Their latest "Chewing the News" newsletter describes a simple cooking day, step by step - shopping the sales, marinating, bagging and freezing meat. I'd encourage anyone interested in freezer cooking to read (and see pictures) of what a cooking day looks like in action!

Keep in mind that you don't need to purchase and prepare 35 meals; even doubling and freezing one night's dinner will save you time. You may want to start buy preparing just a few meals at a time.