Grocery deals 4/25 - 5/1

Summer produce is coming into season now, including berries, so prices are lower on those this week. Here is the list of In Season produce from Frugal Living. Not grocery items, but lots of garden supplies and plants at low prices at Aldi. At HyVee make note of sales on pet foods. My favorite deals are in bold. Enjoy!

This week's coordinating frugal recipe from Romance on a Dime is Tropical Fruit Toss - give it a try!

Artichokes- $1.50ea @ HyVee
Bananas- $0.19/lb Thursday Only @ Checkers
Blueberries $2.99/ 6oz pk @ Dillons
Blackberries- 3pks / $5 ($1.66 ea) @ HyVee
Broccoli Crowns- $0.78/lb @ Checkers
Carrots (baby)- $0.88/lb @ Chekcers
Corn on the Cob (Sweet)- $0.33/ea @ Dillons OR HyVee
Green Beans- $0.88/lb @ Checkers
Mangoes - $0.59/ea @ Chekcers
Pineapple (whole)- $1.29/each @ Aldi
Strawberries- $0.99/ 16oz @ Aldi
Tomatoes (Grape)- $0.88/pint @ Checkers
Zucchini (or yellow squash)- $0.49/lb @ Checkers


Bacon (Kroger)- $3.50/ea @ Dillons
Black Beans (canned)- $0.69/ea @ HyVee
Cheese (string)- $2.98/ 12oz @ HyVee
Chicken Breast (boneless/skinless)- $1.88/lb @ HyVee
Coffee (Folgers)- $6.99/ 34oz @ HyVee
Crab (imitation)- $1.66/ea @ HyVee
Milk (Kroger brand)- $1.00/ea for half gallons @ Dillons
Pork Sirloin Roast or Chops- $1.88/lb @ Checkers
Shrimp (large, fresh)- $5.98/ 1lb bag @ Checkers
Sugar (white)- $1.99/ 4lb bag @ HyVee
Swai fillets- $2.49/lb @ Dillons

Photo: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/379531

Grocery Deals Round-Up: 4/18 - 4/24

Lots of good deals on meats/ proteins this week. Also, HyVee is doing a "Buy 10 items in ad/save $10-COUPON for next visit" Sale- some items include popcorn, peanut butter, nuts, snack bars, etc. See their ad for more details. 
The coordinating frugal recipe from Romance on a Dime this week is Braised Chicken Gumbo- check it out and let us know how you liked it!
 
Asparagus- $1.68/ lb @ Checkers
Blackberries- $2.49/ 12oz @ Target
Broccoli- $0.79/ 16 oz tray @ Aldi
Carrots (baby)- $0.88/ 1 lb bag @ Checkers
Cauliflower- $0.79/ ea @ Aldi
Kiwi- 5/ $1.00 @ Checkers
Mushrooms- $0.79/ 8oz tray @ Aldi
Onions (Sweet Vidalia)- $0.59/lb @ Checkers
Peppers (Multi-Color pack)- $0.99/ 3 peppers @ Aldi
Zucchini- $0.99/ 3-ct tray @ Aldi

Boca Burgers- $2.89/ box @ Aldi
Chicken (thighs or drumsticks)- $0.88/lb @Checkers
Chicken (boneless, skinless breasts or thighs)- $1.99/lb @ Dillons
Eggs- $1.18/ dozen @ HyVee
Feta Cheese (Athenos)- $2.50/ea @ Dillons
Pork (Sirloin roast or chops)- $1.28/lb @Checkers
Sausage (Bratwurst, etc.)- $2.69/ 5pk @ Aldi
Steak (Bonless Top Sirloin)- $3.48/lb econo pk @ Checkers
Tea (Arizona brand, Arnold Palmer)- $2.69/ gallon @ Aldi
Tilapia filets (frozen econo pk)- $6.98 / 2lb pk @ Checkers OR HyVee

Bath Tissue- Charmin Basic 36 Rolls- $14.99 @ Target (I think this is a great deal if you have the storage!)

photo: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/977600

New Project

Hi all- you may have noticed I haven't been updating as often lately as I have previously. That's because I'm working on a new project- my Etsy shop! In the future I won't mention it much here, but just this once I would appreciate you all taking a look. I've got vintage housewares, accessories, and collectible glass. I will be adding handmade goods in the near future. Thanks for the love!

gishgish handmade & vintage  on Etsy

Grocery Deals Round-Up 4/11 - 4/17

This is the week to stock up on chicken. Lots of good deals on difference cuts of chicken at a few different places. Also though I don't usually include these types of items, there are lots of great prices on garden/yard stuff at Aldi this week- check out the ad for more details: Aldi Weekly Ad for Lawrence.

This week's coordinating frugal recipe from Romance on a Dime is Wine & Tomato Braised Chicken. Try it out and let us know what you think!

Avocados (Hass)- $0.98/ea @ Checkers
Broccoli Crowns- $0.78/lb @ Checkers
Brussels Sprouts- $0.99/lb @ HyVee
Grapes (red seedless)- $1.88/lb @ Dillons
Mangoes- $0.59/ea @ Aldi OR Checkers
Onions (Yellow)- $0.98/ 3lb bag @ Checkers
Pears (Anjou)- $0.79/ pk of 4 @ Aldi
Peppers (Red)- $0.69/ea @ HyVee
Pineapple- $1.29/ea @ Aldi
Strawberries- $1.29/ 16oz @ Aldi
Sweet Corn- $1.00/ 3 ears @ Checkers OR Dillons

Almond Milk- $2.49/ 64oz @ Aldi (new item) OR HyVee
Boca Meatless Entress- 2/$5.00 @ HyVee
Cheese (shredded)- 2/ $4.00 @ HyVee OR Dillons
Cheese (string)- $2.98/ bag @ HyVee
Chicken Bratwurst- $3.99/ 12oz pk @ Aldi
Chicken Breasts (fresh)- Meat Special Buy Today: $1.69/lb@ Aldi OR $1.68/lb (all week) @ Checkers
Chicken Split Breast, Drumstick or Thighs- $0.99/lb @ Dillons
Chicken Leg Quarters- $0.59/lb @ Aldi (sold in frozen 10lb bag) 
Chicken (whole fryer)- $0.69lb @ HyVee
Cottage Cheese- $0.98/ea @ HyVee
Lean Cuisine Meals- 6/$10 ($1.66/ea) @ HyVee
Pork Loin Chops- $1.88/lb @ Checkers
Swai Fillets- $6.99/ 2lb pkg @ HyVee
Vegetables (HyVee brand)- $0.88/ ea @ HyVee
Yogurt (Greek, AE)-  $0.99/ea @ HyVee OR Checkers (everyday price)
Yougrt (HyVee brand)- $0.29/ ea @ HyVee

Grocery Deals Round-up: 4/4 - 4/10

Somewhat slim pickings this week, though do take a look at the item's I've marked in bold. Especially good deals there!  Looking forward to next week when all the hams are on sale! Good price on asparagus, check out this Asparagus Pizza recipe from Romance on a Dime.

Produce:
Asparagus- $0.98/lb @ HyVee

Cantaloupe- $0.99/ea @ Aldi
Lemons- $1.99/ 2lb bag @ Aldi
Pineapple (whole)- $0.99/ea @ Aldi
Radishes (red)- $0.99/lb @ HyVee
Strawberries- $0.99/ 16oz @ Aldi
Sweet potatoes- $0.99/ 3lb bag @ Aldi
Tomatoes (on the vine)- $0.98/lb @ Checkers

Easter Items:
Butter Quarter- $1.48/ea @ Checkers OR $1.58/ea @ HyVee
Food Coloring- $1.49/ea @ HyVee
Ham (variety types)- $1.19/lb - $1.69/lb @ Aldi, $1.49-1.59/lb @ Checkers
Pie Crust (variety tpes, Keebler)- $1.69/ea @ HyVee
Sugar - $1.98/ 4lb bag @ HyVee
Turkey Breast (bone-in)- $1.69/lb @ HyVee
Turkey (whole)- $1.29/lb @ HyVee

photo http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1336400

April Month-by-Month Guide to Sales

Here's your monthly reminder: stores are cycling into their April deals, be on the lookout!

April

Garden/Outdoor: Seeds, tools, etc.
Easter: Ham, Eggs, Spices, Baking Supplies: Sugar, Spices, Baking Mixes, Chocolate Chips, Butter, Coconut, Marshmallows, Brownie Mix, Cake Mix
Earth Day: Organic Foods, Energy Saver, Reusable Totes
Seasonal Produce: Artichokes, Asparagus, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbages, Carrots, Grapefruit, Haas Avocado, Mushrooms, Onions, Peas, Rhubarb
Clearance: After Easter sales (ham, candy, decor)

Thanks to Grocery Sale Cycles- When Do Things Go on Sale? from Living Richly on a Budget for this info! Check out their blog for lots of great frugal tips.