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Through Wednesday, March 10 ONLY, a Catalina (checkout coupon) offer makes for a great deal at Oak Ridge! Thanks, Colleen, for sharing the details!

$1.88 Kellogg’s Cereal (limit 4 total)
12.5 oz Corn Pops, 12.2 oz Froot Loops, 12.2 oz Apple Jacks
-$1.00/2 coupon (from 3-7 RP), will double or printables
$0.88 each when you buy 2 with coupons

BONUS: Buy 4 in one transaction, get a $3.00 Catalina coupon at checkout valid on your next order!

Final Cost: $0.52 for 4 boxes after Catalina savings ($0.13 EACH!) – great charity donation!

Note: Raisin Bran and Raisin Bran Crunch are also $1.88 this week, but they won’t trigger a Catalina coupon to print. Frosted Flakes will trigger the Catalina, but isn’t included in the $1.00/2 coupon.

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Value Center and Value Fresh have some good low prices this week. Use caution when shopping and check expiration dates carefully, as some items may be priced to move! 
 

GROCERY

$1.00 Nature Valley Oats & Honey or Variety Pack Yogurt Granola Bars, 6 ct
-$0.40/1 printable coupon (will not double) or $0.40/1 coupon (from 3-7 SS)
$0.20 or 0.60 after coupon
$1.00 Friskies Party Mix Cat Treats, 2.1 oz
-B1G1 coupon (from 1-24 SS)
$0.50 each when you buy 2 with coupon

$1.00 TJ Farms Onion Rings, 16 oz

$1.00 Wonder 100% Whole Wheat Soft Bread, 16 oz

$1.50 Smucker’s Grape Jam or Jelly, 32 oz
-$0.25/1 coupon (from 2-21 RP)
$1.00 after coupon


2.50 Earthgrains 100% Natural Thin Buns, 8 ct whole wheat or multi-grain
-$0.55/1 coupon (from 2-7 RP)
$1.95 after coupon

$3.99 Charmin Large Roll Bath Tissue
-$0.25/1 coupon (from 2-7 or 3-7 PG)
$3.49 after coupon

$5.00 Bounty Basic Paper Towels, 8 pk
-$1.00/1 coupon (from 2-7 PG)
$4.00 after coupon ($0.50/roll)


MEAT

$0.99/lb Sliced Pork Steak, value pack
$0.99/lb Split Chicken Breast or Drumsticks or Thighs
$1.69/lb Whole Boneless Center Cut Pork Loin
(sliced free)
$1.99/lb Boneless Beef Bottom Round Roast

$4.99 Krakus Polish Ham
-$1.00/1 lb coupon (from 1-31 RP)
$3.99 after coupon

$3.99/lb Sara Lee Honey Turkey Breast
$4.99/lb Lipari Lean Roast Beef

PRODUCE
$1.00 Pearson Cole Slaw Mix, 1 lb
$1.29/lb Asparagus

I’ve only listed the best matchups for the ad above. View all of this week’s specials in the
Value Center circular .

Value Center Marketplace is located in Clinton Township on the corner of Metro Parkway (16 Mile) and Harper. You’ll find 2 more locations in Madison Heights and Livonia.

COUPON POLICY

For store hours or additional coupon information, visit the Value Center Website.

  • Limit 1 coupon per 1 item.
  • Manufacturer coupons are doubled up to and including 50 cents. Coupons over 50 cents are taken at face value.
  • Manufacturer coupons may not be used in conjunction with in-ad coupons.
  • Coupons may only be used for the product and size stated. Sorry, no substitutions.  
  • When doubled, the coupon amount may not equal or exceed the price of the item. (MY NOTE: The register will double the coupon automatically, but when the cashier notices that the item will be free, they will manually override the coupon. Your mileage may vary, depending on cashier).
  • Free, Red Box and In Store coupons are taken at face value only. Coupons that specifically state "NOT TO BE DOUBLED" are taken at face value only.
  • Internet printable coupons are accepted up to and including $1.00. They are never doubled. FREE item coupons are excluded.
  • Value Center also offers a customer rewards card – details are available in the store.
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Carree shared a new printable coupon to improve the price on Ore-Ida potatoes – now that it’s a stock-up price, I thought you’d want to know! This offer is available at Meijer through Saturday, March 13, 2010 only:

$2.50 Ore-Ida Potatoes, 20-32 oz (excludes Steam n Mash and Hash Browns)
*Buy 2, get $2 OFF instantly at the register*
-$1.50/2 printable coupon (print 2 per computer )*this coupon wasn’t working for many readers
$0.75 each when you purchase in groups of 2 per transaction
Note: There was also a $1.00/2 coupon (in Feb All You magazine)

If the link above isn’t allowing you to print, try this…

  • CLICK HERE
  • Then click on the green SKIP button to skip the first few offers until you reach an Ore-Ida page.
  • Enter your information, then click PRINT. Use your back button to print a second coupon, if possible.

It just allowed me to print, so hopefully it will work for you, too!

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Danielle sent this question yesterday:
Three of my friends and I are baking and blogging our way through a cookie cookbook (it’s co-authored by one friend’s mom). We are on a baking rotation so we blog every day about a cookie we bake from the book; therefore, each of us bakes every fourth day through the end of April . . . As you can imagine we are going through lots of basic baking ingredients. I am wondering if you have any tips how to obtain these ingredients at low prices. I don’t see many coupons for sugar, flour, extracts, shortening and nuts. I saw your comment that you bake a lot and wonder if you have any suggestions where to catch a great deal? Are the warehouse stores the best or are there coupons out there? Appreciate any tips!

 
Here are a few suggestions I have for Danielle (or others who use a lot of baking staples):

  • WAREHOUSE STORES
    Begin by recording some prices from Sam’s Club or Costco (wherever you or a friend have a membership). You’re likely to find great prices on flour (in 25 lb bags) and sugar there, but you’ll want to calculate the cost per pound to be sure. Chocolate chips, nuts, and vanilla are also available in bulk at reasonable prices. Don’t forget to peek in Gordon Food Service (GFS), which doesn’t require a membership, but offers bulk pricing on similar ingredients.

  • ALDI and other STORE BRANDS
    Aldi has recently lowered their prices on many baking staples (sugar is currently $1.69 for a 5 lb bag, for example). Other store brand prices may be comparable and you should find the quality to be no different. Aldi, especially, offers a Double Back Guarantee – so it never hurts to try.

  • STOCK UP DURING HOLIDAY SALES
    Ingredients like baking nuts and chocolate chips rarely go on sale – and when they do, it’s during baking seasons (like Christmas and Easter). If you know you plan to use those ingredients, stock up when you can get them at their lowest. Since I know I use flour, sugar, brown sugar and chocolate chips often, I make sure that I have extras waiting in the wings – all purchased at the best possible prices.

  • BULK FOOD STORES
    If you plan on using spices, seasonings or dried fruits in small amounts (and you don’t already have them in your cupboard), I recommend trying a bulk food store. You can purchase only what you need – and you won’t be faced with the remains of an entire jar of something you’ll never use again. In the Macomb area, try Bulk Food Marketplace in Clinton Township or St. Clair Shores. (Warning: it’s easy to go a little overboard in a fun bulk food store, so be sure to shop with restraint!)

  • THINK OUTSIDE THE STORE
    For specialty ingredients that you’ll want in large amounts, don’t forget Amazon or other online vendors. For example, I found myself using quite a bit of peppermint extract in baking – those tiny bottles cost more than $4 and lasted only a few recipes! I found large bottles at Amazon at a MUCH better price per ounce.

And those are only a few suggestions. Remember to shop around for the best overall unit prices and to be creative with where you find them! But of course, I don’t have all the answers! What are YOUR best ideas for saving on ingredients? Please share in the comments below!

 

Note: Because I couldn’t resist, I begged Danielle to share the blog address so we could take a peek at the fun they were having! You’ll find their baking blog here (along with the tempting pictures in this post and the stories behind their adventures): It’s All About Friends…and the Cookies!

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Each weekend through March 6 through May 2, Goodrich Quality Theaters will offer a FREE children’s matinee at locations across Michigan (none in the Macomb area, unfortunately, but many outside of the area can still benefit!). Thanks, Carrie!

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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
$1.00 Bounty Basic Paper Towel, single roll
-$1.00/2 coupon (from 2-7 PG), 1 coupon will double*
FREE when you buy 2 with coupon
Note: watch this closely – it may need cashier intervention to double properly.

$1.99 Johnson & Johnson Gauze Pads, 10 ct
-$1.00/1 coupon (from 1-3 RP#1), 1 coupon will double*
FREE after coupon – thanks, Stacey!

$1.00 Gatorade Thirst Quencher, 32 oz
-$0.50/1 G2 Gatorade coupon (from 1-10 RP), at least 1 coupon will double
FREE after coupon

$2.00 Bagel Bites, 7 oz asstd varieties
-$1.00/1 printable coupon, 1 coupon will double
FREE after coupon

$0.33 Hunt’s Tomato Sauce, 8 oz (while supplies last – no rain checks)
-$1.00/3 printable coupon (print 2 after you play game), coupon will not double
FREE when you buy 3 with coupon – great charity donation!
Note: Additional $1.00/5 coupon in the ConAgra Rediscover your Balance coupon booklet, if you received it.

$0.88 Hunt’s Pasta Sauce, 26-26.5 oz (limit 4 total)
-$1.00/3 printable coupon (print 2 after you play game), at least 1 coupon will double*
$0.21 each when you buy 3 with coupon – great charity donation!

$1.00 Hunt’s Snack Pack Pudding, 4 pk
-$1.00/3 printable coupon (print 2 after you play game) or $0.50/2 Sugar or Fat Free printable coupon, at least 1 coupon will double*
$0.33 or $0.50 each when you buy 3 with coupon – great charity donation!

$1.50 Orville Redenbacher Butter or Movie Theater Popcorn, 3 ct
-$1.00/2 coupon (from 1-24 SS), at least 1 coupon will double
$0.50 each when you buy 2 with coupon

$0.88 Hunt’s Pasta Sauce, 26-26.5 oz (limit 4 total)
-$1.00/3 printable coupon (print 2 after you play game), at least 1 coupon will double*
$0.21 each when you buy 3 with coupon – great charity donation!

$1.25 Hormel No Beans Chili, 10.5 oz can
-$0.55/2 coupon (from 1-24 SS), 1 coupon will double*
$0.70 each when you buy 2 with coupon


$1.00 Coca-Cola 2 Liter Bottles (plus deposit; limit 10 total)

$1.67 Smucker’s Grape Jam or Jelly, 32 oz
-$0.25/1 coupon (from 2-21 RP), at least 1 coupon will double*
$1.17 after coupon

$2.00 On Cor Entrees, 27-28 oz
-$0.30/1 coupon (from 2-14 or 3-7 RP)
$1.40 after coupon

$3.99 Eight O Clock Coffee, 12 oz
-$2.00/2 printable coupon
$2.99 each when you buy 2 with coupon

$4.99 Angel Soft Bath Tissue, 12 big rolls
-$0.50/1 coupon (from 2-14 RP), 1 coupon will double*
$3.99 after coupon

DAIRY
$1.50 International Delight Flavored Creamer, 16 oz
-$0.55/1 coupon (from 3-7 SS), at least 1 coupon will double*
$0.40 after coupon

$1.50 Shedd’s Country Crock Spread, 16 oz tub or twin pack
-$0.30/1 coupon (from 3-7 RP), at least 1 coupon will double*
$0.90 after coupon

$1.50 Kraft American Cheese Singles, 12 oz (limit 4 total)
$1.98 Prairie Farms Premium Gallon Milk (excludes chocolate)

MEAT/DELI
$1.69/lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
$1.89/lb Lean Ground Chuck
$1.99/lb English Arm Beef Roast

$2.59/lb Armour Deli Style Ham
$3.99/lb Jennie-O Turkey Corned Beef
$3.99/lb Sterling Hard Salami

$1.00 Eckrich Pickle & Pimento, Olive, Old Fashioned or Honey Loaf, 8 oz
$1.00 Eckrich Pepperoni, 3 oz
$1.39 Eckrich Bologna or Cotto Salami, 16 oz excluding beef
$1.67 Louis Kemp Crab Delights, 8 oz asstd varieties
$1.89 Eckrich Smok-y Links, 10 oz

PRODUCE
$0.99 Michigan Potatoes, 5 lb bag

View all of the deals in the Oak Ridge Ad here.
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*OAK RIDGE LOCATIONS and 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)!
All locations now appear to be using the published coupon policy
. Each store will:

  • Double up to 3 identical coupons, but for each identical coupon you will need to purchase a different variety/flavor
  • Accept verified printable coupons ONLY if they scan
FRASER – 31240 Groesbeck (at 13 Mile) 586.296.7230
WARREN – 30800 Hoover Rd (at 13 Mile) 586.558.8500
WARREN – 26700 Ryan Rd (near 11 Mile) 586.754.0016
ROYAL OAK – 2560 Crooks Rd (at Webster, btw 12-13 Mile) 248.280.2820

Store hours vary slightly by location.

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Thanks to Colleen for compiling these matchups. We welcome your comments and contributions so that we won’t miss a deal!

GROCERY
$1.00 Gatorade

-$0.50/1 G2 coupon (from 1-10 RP)
FREE after coupon

$1.00 Coffee-Mate Sticks, 7 ct original or french vanilla
-$0.50/1 coupon (from 2-7 RP)
FREE after coupon

$0.60 Campbell’s Tomato or Chicken Noodle Condensed Soup

-$0.40/2 coupon (from 1-3 S2) expires 3/15
$0.20 each when you buy 2 with coupon

$1.00 Rice-A-Roni or Pasta Roni
-$1.00/3 coupon (from 1-3 RP)
$0.67 each when you buy 3 with coupon

$1.33 Campbell’s Select Harvest Soup
-$0.50/2 coupon (from 2-7 SS) or $0.40/2 coupon (from 1-3 SS2) expires 3/15
$0.83-$0.93 each when you buy 2 with coupon

$1.89 Mahatma Long Grain White Rice, 2 pound bag
-$0.50/1 coupon (from 2-7 RP)
$0.89 each with coupon

$1.99 Band Aid Bandages, 20-60 ct, select varieties
-$1.00/1 coupon (from 1-3 RP1)
$0.99 each with coupon

$1.00 Lender’s Frozen Bagels

$1.00 Dei Fratelli Tomatoes or Sauce, 28 oz

$1.00 Hunt’s Ketchup, 24 oz squeeze bottle

$1.00 Annie’s Mac-n-Cheese 6 oz, select varieties


$2.00 Blue Diamond Almond Breeze
-$1.00/1 coupon (from 2-28 SS)
$1.00 each with coupon

$1.25 Aunt Millie’s Homestyle Buttermilk, Cracked Wheat, Italian, or 100% Whole Wheat Bread

$1.25 Aunt Jemima Waffles, 10 ct

$2.29 Yoplait Frozen Smoothies

-$1.00/1 coupon (from 2-7 GM)
$1.29 each with coupon

$1.89 Keebler Fudge Shoppe Cookies, select varieties

-$0.55/1 coupon (from 3-7 RP) OR $0.55/2 coupon (from 3-7 RP), if included in sale
$1.34 or $1.62 each depending on coupon used

50% OFF Orville Redenbacher’s Microwave Popcorn, 2-4 pk assorted varieties
-$1.00/2 coupon (from 1-24 SS) Expires 3/14

$2.00 Kellogg’s Cereal, Corn Flakes 24oz, Raisin Bran 20oz, Raisin Bran Extra 14oz, Raisin Bran Crunch 18.2oz, Frosted Flakes 23oz, Froot Loops 17oz, Rice Krispies 12oz, Assorted Bite Sized and Mini Wheat’s Little Bites 14.5-18oz
****Must buy 3 for this price******
-$1.00/3 coupon (from 2-7 RP) or $1.00/2 Froot Loops, Frosted Mini Wheats, Raisin Bran coupon (from 3-7 RP)
$1.67 each with coupon

$1.67 Peter Pan Peanut Butter, 16.3oz jar

MEAT/DELI
$1.98/lb Center Cut Pork Chops

$1.98/lb Country Style Spare Ribs in Slabs or Strips

DAIRY
$0.40 Dannon Yogurt, 6 oz Light & Fit or Traditional

-$1.00/6 printable coupon or $0.60/6 coupon (from 2-21 SS)
$0.23 or 0.30 each when you buy 6 with coupon

$0.50 Blue Bonnet Spread, 1 pound quarters

$1.50 Daisy Cottage Cheese, 16 oz
-$0.55/1 coupon (from 2-21 SS) expires 3-20
$0.95 each with coupon

$1.67 Sargento Shredded Cheese, 5oz-8oz
-$0.55/2 coupon (from 1-31 SS)
$1.40 each when you buy 2 with coupon

$2.00 Miceli’s Ricotta Cheese
-$0.55/1 coupon (from 11-8 or 12-6 RP)
$1.45 each with coupon

PRODUCE
$2.00 Idaho Baking Potatoes
, 10 pound bag
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You can view the entire Hiller’s ad here.

COUPON POLICY
Hiller’s will double manufacturer coupons up to $0.50, on no more than three (3) like items in a single order. Hiller’s will accept competitor coupons on a store-by-store basis at the Store Director’s discretion. Bring your reusable grocery bags and earn a $0.05 credit off your order. You’ll find Hiller’s complete
coupon policy here.

Hiller’s store locations include: Ann Arbor, Berkley, Commerce Township, Northville, Plymouth, Union Lake and West Bloomfield.

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It’s not the greatest week for bargains (although I am having a great time stocking up on FREE Cover Girl products at Rite Aid).

While it’s easy to find yourself disappointed with a slow shopping week, it’s also a great time to take a break. Kathy from Makin’ It In Michigan has some great ideas on how you can spend your time this week instead….

Read more here – and then share your money-saving plans are for the week!

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Thanks to Colleen for preparing these matchups! Please feel free to add any deals we might have missed!

GROCERY
$2.00 Post Grape Nuts 18-24oz, Honey Bunches of Oats 13-18oz, Shredded Wheat 15-19.5oz *****Must buy 4 to get this price********

-$1.50/2 coupon (from 2-28 SS) OR
-$2.00/1 Grape Nuts/Shredded Wheat printable coupon
FREE - $1.25 each with coupon

$1.00 Dole Pineapple, 20 oz
-$0.55/2 coupon (from 1-24 SS)
$0.73 each with coupon

$1.88 Old Orchard Apple Juice
-$0.50/1 printable coupon (print 2 per computer)
$0.88 after coupon – Thanks, Makin it in Michigan!

$1.88 Dannon Yogurt
-$0.60/1 Light & Fit 6pk coupon (from 2-21 SS) or $1.00/2 coupon (from 2-28 SS)
-$1.00/1 Activia, DanActive coupons (from 1-10 SS) OR
-$0.75/1 DanActive coupon (from 2-7 SS) OR
-$1.00/1 DanActive, Danimals coupons (from 2-28 SS)

$0.88-1.38 after coupon

$2.00 Total Whole Grain Cereal
-$1.00/1 printable coupon
$1.00 after coupon – Thanks, Makin it in Michigan!

$2.00 General Mills Cheerios
8.9oz, Golden Grahams 12oz, Trix 10.7oz, Total 10.6oz, Cocoa Puffs 11.8oz
-$1.00/1 Original Cheerios printable coupon (via email link) OR
-$1.00/2 coupon (from 3-7 SS) OR
-$1.00/2 Total coupon (from 1-31 SS, expires 3-13)
-$1.00/3 coupon (from 2-7 GM)
$1.00 – $1.67 each, depending on coupon used

$1.88 Dairy Fresh Butter Quarters

Buy Any 5 Kellogg’s Cereal, 10 oz or larger, and get 2 gallons of Prairie Farms Milk for free (excludes chocolate)
-$1.00/3 coupon (from 2-7 RP) OR
-$1.00/2 (3-7 RP) Apple Jacks, Froot Loops, Corn Pops, All Bran, Frosted Mini-Wheats, Raisin Bran OR
-$1.50/2 printables here and here

B1G1 Home Pride Buttertop Bread, White or Wheat 20 oz

B1G1 Ken’s Salad Dressing, 7-16 oz
-$1.00/2 coupon (from 3-7 SS)

$3.88 Charmin Ultra Bath Tissue, Ultra Soft or Ultra Strong, 9 rolls
-$0.25/1 coupon (from 2-7 or 3-7 PG)
$3.38 each with coupon

MEAT
$0.99/lb Miller Amish Chicken Drumsticks, Thighs or Whole Legs
$1.59/lb Pork Chop Variety Pack

 
PRODUCE
$0.35/lb Green Cabbage
$0.50 Cucumber
$1.00 Hass Avocado
$1.49/lb Asparagus
$1.50 Aunt Mid’s Carrots, 3 lb bag
$1.50 Cherry Grape Tomatoes, pint

$1.99 Red Skin Potatoes, 3 lb bag

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Busch’s will double manufacturer coupons up to $0.50. Busch’s will accept printable coupons ONLY if they scan properly at the register. You are limited to 5 printable coupons per transaction (or $5.00 total in printables, whichever limit you reach first). Printables do not need to be printed in color, but they may not exceed the cost of any item (coupons will not be adjusted down or accepted for free items). Verified printables (like those from Coupons.com, SmartSource or RedPlum) should work without a problem.

Busch’s also offers a $0.05 reusable bag credit.

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From a Biggby email I received today:

Our 15th birthday is one week from today (Monday, March 15th – WOO HOO!!). Everyone who is signed up for e-wards will get a FREE tall beverage coupon e-mailed to them as our way of saying THANK YOU to all of our BIGGBY COFFEE fanatics.

As an added gift, we will send you out small birthday gifts and/or coupons every month on the 15th for the next 12 months (Don’t forget about our cool weekly coupons too). So make sure you go to www.biggby.com to sign up for e-wards before midnight on Thursday (March 11th) to get your free birthday gift from us! HAPPY BIRTHDAY BIGGBY COFFEE and THANK YOU to all of you!

You’ll want to sign up for this one – Biggby is great about sending weekly coupons, and these birthday bonuses are a nice added touch!

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