Back To School Supplies- check out Frugal Fritzie

Thanks to Frugal Fritzie for being so organized- she has put up a chart of where to get the best deal on each different kind of school supply! Generally with this kind of update I would just put it on the Frugal Townie facebook page or Twitter page, but this is so cool I thought it deserved it's own blog entry.

P.S. Other people are as obsessed with school supplies as I am, right? :)


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Grocery Deals Round-Up: 7/11 - 7/17 Back To School Already?!

Can't believe it's back to school time already. But it is one of my favorite times of the year because I love school supplies. :)

Aldi is selling back to school college dorm room gear this week including a great deal on collapsible storage cubes $5.99 for 2 and nice prices on bedding and cheap kitchen stuff. 

Dillons has back to school supplies in their ad,  including Crayola Crayons 24 pk for $0.29 and notebooks for $0.19.

HyVee is doing a "One Day" sale on Friday July 13- click the link for the ad, but the highlights include half gallon milk for $0.99 (limit 2) and Banquet meals for $0.69. I'm not sure the prices on the other stuff is anything to get super excited about when you compare to Aldi or Checkers.

Great deals on strawberries abound. Romance on a Dime is featuring a 30 Minute Strawberry Freezer Jam this week- check it out!

Produce:
Apricots- $1.48/lb @ Checkers 
Avocados (Large)- $0.88/ea
Bananas- $0.19/lb @ Checkers on THURS only.
Bing Cherries- $2.48/lb @ Checkers
Blueberries- $1.29/lb @ Aldi
Cherries - $1.29/lb @ Aldi
Sweet Corn- 5 / $2 @ Dillons
Broccoli Crowns- $0.88/lb@ Checkers
Carrots- $0.88/ 2lb bag @ Checkers
Iceberg Lettuce- $0.78/ head @ Checkers
Limes- 6 / $1 @ Checkers
Peaches or Nectarines- $1.28/lb @ Checkers
Pineapple- $1.29/ea @ Aldi
Strawberries- $0.99/lb @ Aldi

Other Grocery:
Bacon (Private Selection)- $2.88/ lb @ Dillons
Bottled Water- $2.29/ 24 pack @ Aldi
Butter (salted or unsalted)- 2/ $4 @ Dillons
Chicken Breasts (boneless skinless)- $1.88/lb @ Checkers OR Dillons
Chicken Thighs or Drumsticks- $0.98/lb @ Checkers
Cheese (block or shred)- $1.79/ea @ Dillons
Cottage Cheese- $1.49/ea @ HyVee
Feta Cheese- 2/ $5.00 @ Dillons
Greek Yogurt (HyVee brand)- $0.89/ea @ HyVee
Milk (half gal)- $0.99 (limit 2) @ HyVee Friday only, OR Dillons $1.25/ea all week
Pork Steak (Bone in)- $1.98/lb @ Checkers
Vinegar (gallon)- $1.98 @ HyVee (vinegar is SO useful, click here for uses)
Yogurt (Yoplait)- $0.50/ea @ Dillons

photo: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/984616

Grocery Deals Round-Up: 6/27 - 7/3

Hi all! Here are your grocery deals for this week- I've focused on my regular whole foods and cook-out foods for July 4th, it's coming up soon!

Produce:
Sweet Corn- 4/$1 @ Dillons
Blueberries- $1.29/ pint @ Aldi
Seedless Watermelon- $3.69 @ Aldi
Watermelon- $2.99 @ HyVee
Strawberries- $0.99/ 16oz @ Aldi
Cantaloupe- $1.69/ea @ Aldi
Cherries- $1.89/ 16oz @ Aldi
Green Beans- $0.88/lb @ Checkers
Red or White Grapes- $1.48/lb @ Checkers
Peaches or Nectarines- $1.48/lb @ Checkers


Other Foods:
Ground Beef 85/15- $2.49/ lb @HyVee
Frozen Chicken Breasts- $5.49/ 48oz @ Aldi
Fresh Split chicken Breasts- $0.99/lb @ Aldi (Weds only) OR Checkers
Jennie-O Turkey Burgers- $5.99/box of 12 patties @ Aldi
Frozen Corn on the Cob- $1.69/ 6 pieces @ Aldi
Cottage Cheese- $1.68 @ HyVee
Sugar - $2.18/ 4lb @ HyVee
Greek Yogurt- 5/$4 Kroger Brand @ Dillons

Cook Out Deals:
Potato Salad- $1.69/ 16oz @ Aldi
Frozen Corn on the Cob- $1.69/ 6 pieces @ Aldi
Salad Dressing- many varieties- $1.29/ea @ Aldi
Ice Cream- 5 quart Bucket- $4.99/ ea @ Aldi OR HyVee
Ground Beef 85/15- $2.49/ lb @HyVee
Frozen Chicken Breasts- $5.49/ 48oz @ Aldi
Fresh Split chicken Breasts- $0.99/lb @ Aldi (Weds only) OR Checkers
Jennie-O Turkey Burgers- $5.99/box of 12 patties @ Aldi
Bratwurst- variety types- $1.99/ 14oz pkgs @ Aldi OR Checkers
Jumbo Franks- $0.99 / 16oz @ Aldi OR Dillons
Sweet Corn- 4/$1 @ Dillons
Seedless Watermelon- $3.69 @ Aldi
Watermelon- $2.99 @ HyVeeWhite Burger or Dog Buns- $0.79/pkg @ Aldi
Kaiser Buns- $1.49/pkg @ Aldi
Mustard- $0.69/ 14oz @ Aldi
BBQ Sauce (KC Masterpiece)- $0.77/ ea @ Checkers
Graham Crackers- $1.49/box @ Aldi
Marshmallows- $0.99/ 10oz @ Aldi OR HyVee
Bottled Water- $2.29/ 24 bottle case @Aldi
Hy-Vee Pop- 3/$2 2 liters @ HyVee
Paper Plate Holders- 3/$1 @ Dillons (I love these things!)

photo: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/494855