Bulk Buys: Week of 2/26 (Broccoli, chicken, coffee, potatoes, sugar, toilet paper)

Some nice bulk buys for this week. As always, buy as much as you can use before it expires. Or, in the case of toilet paper, as much as you can store. 

Broccoli (florets/crown only):

Checkers / 0.78 per lb (fresh) / 2/26/14
(Chop it up and freeze what you can't use right away!)

Chicken (boneless, skinless breasts)
Aldi/ 5lb fresh/ 1.59 per lb / 2/26/14
(Freeze what you can't use right away)

Coffee:
Checkers/ 1.50 per 11.5 oz tub/ 2.08 per lb / 2/26/14

Potatoes (Russet):
Checkers/ 10lbs for 2.68/ 0.27 per lb / 2/26/14
HyVee/ 5lbs for 1.18/ 0.24 per lb/ 2/26/14

Sugar (granulated): 
HyVee / 1.48 per 4lb bag/ 0.37 per lb/ 2/26/14

Toilet Paper:
Checkers/ Charmin Basic 20pk for 5.88/ 0.30 per roll / 2/26/14


How do I come up with bulk buys?  I compare the current price with the prices I've recorded in my Price Book.  When a price dips below (or sometimes when it meets) the lowest price I've got recorded, I know to stock up. This way I "lock-in" that price for however long my supply lasts me.  That means I'm paying $0.78 per pound for broccoli all year long, even when the price jumps in a few months from now to $1.09 per pound.  See what I'm saying? 





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Bulk Buys: Week of 2/19/14

Items that have hit STOCK UP PRICES this week:

Brownie Mix (Betty Crocker):
HyVee/  Betty Crocker 18.3 oz for 0.99/ 5c per oz / 2/20/14 (sale goes through 2/22). 
Check the "best by" date on these and buy as many as you will use by that date.  I don't know about your family... but for us that might be quite a few. I will also note that it is still cheaper to make brownies from scratch, especially if you bulk buy the ingredients. However, if, like me, you are not quite up for that, this is a great price for the ready mix. 

Butter:
HyVee AND Dillons/ 1.99 per lb/ 2/20/14
Butter keeps a month in the fridge and 6-9 months in the freezer! This is a pretty darn  good price, though it's possible it will dip a little lower in the summer months. So, I plan to buy about a 4 month supply. 

Clementines:
Aldi/ 2.99 per 2lb bag/ 1.50 per lb/ 2/15/13 
Walmart/ 6.97 per 5lb bag/ 1.40 per lb/ 2/15/13
Possibly on sale other places too.  This is the last hurrah for these little sweeties this year- they are going out of season so the prices will be going up from here. Buy what you can use in a couple weeks from the fridge, or freeze some to last up to a year!

Red/New Potatoes:
Aldi/ 0.99 for 5lb bag/ 20c per lb/ 2/19/14
Great price on these! Buy what you can use from the pantry in a week or two, or cook potatoes to freeze for up to a year! 

Shampoo/Conditioner
HyVee/ Suave 30oz for 1.00/ 3c per oz/ 2/20/14 
Sale price through 2/22.
I don't post a lot of non-food items but this is a great deal I had to share! If you have coupons this will be even better, but it's definitely a STOCK UP PRICE without coupons! Price per ounce for the least expensive shampoos are usually twice this much. I plan to buy about a year's worth.
I went to HyVee to get this, and found that it was no longer listed on their sale flyer, and were on the shelf at regular price. :(  BOOO!

Have you spotted any STOCK UP priced foods I missed?

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Bulk Buys: Week of 2/12/14

Items that have hit STOCK UP PRICES this week:

Apples:
Aldi (mixed bag of red/gala/granny smith)/ 1.88 per 3lb bag/ 63c per lb / 2/12/14
Apples stay fresh in the fridge for 1-2 months, so buy as many as you will use in that time.

Carrots:
Checkers/ 48c per lb- fresh/whole/ 2/12/14
Carrots stay fresh in the fridge for 4-5 weeks, so buy as many as you will use in that time. This is a good enough price that it beats frozen carrots prices, so if you've got the time, chop them up and freeze them. They'll last in the freezer 8-10 months!

Grapefruit:
Checkers/ 3/$1 / 33c each/ 2/12/14
Grapefruit stay fresh in the fridge for 2-3 weeks so buy as many as you will use in that time. This is a good enough price that it beats frozen grapefruit prices, so if you've got the time, chop them up and freeze them. They'll last in the freezer 8-10 months!  Click the link to find out how to prepare for freezing.

Hot Dogs:
Checkers (Bar-S brand)/ 88c per 1lb pk/ 2/12/14
Check the use by date on the package. Buy as many as you will use by that date. Also, they can be frozen for 1-2 months if you freeze them before the use by date.

Onions:
Aldi (yellow)/ 79c per 3lb bag/ 27c per lb / 2/12/14
Onions can be stored at room temperature for 2-3 months. Buy as many as you can use in that time. Also, this price beats BY FAR the pre-chopped frozen onions.  Chop them up in the food processor and freeze- they will stay good in the freezer 10-12 months. 

(Maybe) Pork (chops):
Checkers/ 1.68 per lb in econopk / 2/12/14

I'm not completely sure this is a GREAT price on pork chops, but I know it's a pretty darn good price. If you are needing some meat, this is a good price.  They last up to 5 days in the fridge, but up to 4-6 months in the freezer so buy as many as you can use/store in the freezer. 

Have you spotted any STOCK UP priced foods I missed?

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My Price Book

Wanted to share with you all what I've got in my Price Book so far. (What is a Price Book!?) Feel free to use this, and please comment if/when you find better prices in Lawrence or online. I will also take suggestions of items to add- this is just my "staples list". Obviously this list is incomplete, please fill me in on the great prices you find elsewhere!  Unless noted otherwise, the prices are for store-brand items and without coupon use.  Update: I've made a Price Book page that I will keep updated. Click here, share, and bookmark!

Item: Store/Price/Price per Unit/Date

Beans (black, canned):
Checkers / 70c per 15oz can/ 5c per oz 2/1/14

Beans (chili/kidney, canned):
Aldi / 59c per 15oz can / 4c per oz / 2/1/14
Checkers/ 49c per 15oz can/ 3c per oz / 2/1/ 14

Beans (white/canellini/butter, canned):
Aldi/ 69c per 15oz can/ 5c per oz / 2/3/14
Checkers/ 69c per 15oz can/ 5c per oz / 2/1/14

Beans (refried):
Checkers/ 0.70 per can / 2/1/14

Beef (ground, 85% lean):
Aldi / 2.89lb (frozen) / 2/1/14

Bread (multi-grain or whole wheat):
Aldi/ 1.69 per loaf 2/3/14
Dillons/ 2.89 per loaf 2/1/14

Broccoli (florets/crown only):
Aldi / 1.09lb (frozen) / 2/3/14

Brownie Mix (family size):
Aldi /$1.29 / 2/3/14
Checkers/ $1.19 / 2/1/14

Buns (dog or burger):
Aldi / 0.89 8pk / 11c each 2/1/14
Dillons/ 0.99 8pk/ 13c each 2/1/14

Butter:
Aldi / 2.49 per lb/ 2/3/14
Checkers / 2.69 per lb/ 1/28/14

Cheese:
Aldi/ 1.99 per 8oz / 4.00 per lb / 2/3/14
Checkers/ 1.67 per 8oz / 3.38 per lb / 2/1/14
HyVee/ 1.00 per 8oz/ 2.00 per lb/ 1/31/14

Chicken (boneless, skinless thighs)
Aldi/ 6.29 per 2.10lb bag /2.10 per lb / 2/3/14

Chili Powder:
Aldi/ 0.99 per 8oz / 25c per oz/ 2/3/14

Coffee:
Aldi/ 5.49 per 32oz/ 2.75 per lb / 2/3/14

Corn:
Aldi/ 0.99 per 16 oz frozen/ 0.99 per lb / 2/3/14

Crackers (saltine type):
Aldi/ 89c per box / 2/3/14
Checkers/ 99c per box/ 2/1/14

Cream Cheese:
Aldi/ 0.89 per 8oz block/ 2/3/14
Checkers/ 0.99 per 8oz block / 2/1/14
HyVee/ 0.99 per 8oz block / 2/1/14

Eggs:
Aldi/ 1.33 per doz / 11c per egg / 2/3/14
Checkers/ 1.34 per doz / 11c per egg/ 2/1/14

Flour:
Aldi/ 1.19 per 5lb/ 24c per lb/ 2/3/14

Green Beans (canned):
Checkers/ 45c per can/ 2/1/14

Macaroni and Cheese:
Aldi/ 39c per box / 2/3/14

Olive Oil:
Aldi/ 3.49 per 25oz / 14c per oz/ 2/3/14

Orange Juice (frozen concentrate):
Aldi/ 1.29 each / 2/3/14
Checkers/ 1.49 each/ 2/1/14
Dillons/ 1.21 each/ 2/1/14

Parsley (dried seasoning):
Aldi/ 0.99 per 0.5 oz / 1.98 per oz/ 2/3/14

Pasta (white durham, any shape):
Aldi/ 1.69 per alb box/ 85c per lb / 2/3/14
Dillons/ 99c per lb box/ 99c per lb/ 2/1/14

Peas: 
Aldi/ 0.99 per 16 oz frozen/ 0.99 per lb / 2/3/14

Pork (ground): 
Checkers/ 2.28 per lb/ 2/1/14

Rice (long grain white):
Aldi/ 1.59 per lb bag / 53c per lb / 2/3/14

Sour Cream:
Checkers/ 2.29 per 16oz/ 14c per oz/ 2/1/14

Sugar (granulated): 
Aldi/ 1.79 per alb bag/ 45c per lb / 2/3/14
Checkers/ 1.69 per alb bag/ 43c per lb/ 2/1/14

Sugar (powdered): 
Aldi/ 1.69 per alb bag / 85c per lb / 2/3/14

Taco Shells:
Aldi/ 99c for box of 12/ 8c each/ 2/3/14

Tofu (firm/v. firm): 
Checkers/ 2.89 per cube / 2/1/14

Tomatoes (canned): 
Aldi/ 59c per 15oz can/ 4c per oz/ 2/1/14

Tortillas (soft taco size):
Aldi/ 99c per 10 pack / 9c each / 2/3/14
Checkers 1.79 per 10 pack/ 18c each/ 2/1/14

Tuna (in water): 
Aldi/ 68c per can/ 2/3/14

Turkey (ground):
Aldi/ 1.69 per lb frozen / 2/3/14
Checkers/ 2.68 per lb fresh / 2/1/14

Turkey (deli meat): 
Aldi/ 2.49 per 7oz/ 36c per oz/ 2/3/14

Vanilla Extract: 
Aldi/ 1.99 per 2oz bottle/ 99c per oz / 2/3/14

Vegetable Oil (soy): 
Aldi/ 2/39 per 48 oz bottle/ 5c per oz / 2/3/14

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Non-Food Items:

Ammonia:
Checkers/ 1.26 per 64oz jug/ 2c per oz/ 2/1/14

Diapers:  
Aldi/ 31ct size 4/ 4.99 pk/ 16c each / 2/3/14
(Click here for Diaper Prices Page!)

Dish Soap:
Amazon.com/ Dawn NonUltra $32.37 per 448oz in 8 bottle case / 7c per oz / 1/31/14
Dollar Tree/ unknown brand 1.00 per 24oz bottle/ 4c per oz/ 1/31/14

Tampons:
Amazon/ Femtex brand $38.34 per 480ct box/ 8c each 1/30/14

Vinegar: 
Checkers/ 1.78 per 64oz jug/ 3c per oz / 2/1/14

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Grocery Deals Round-Up: 8/15-8/21

Some good deals this week. I'm looking forward to having clementines again! Dillon's is doing their buy 10 items get $5 off promotion. There are a lot of snack foods and ready-to-eat foods on this list, so take a look if you are in the market for those. Also includes some toiletries. The prices with this deal are pretty good, and are GREAT if you have a coupon also.And  it looks like HyVee is doing a similar promotion on toiletries and household products.

Romance on a Dime's Frugal Recipe this week is homemade Healthy Granola. Yum!

Avocados (large)- $0.88/ea @ Checkers
Bananas- $0.33/lb @Aldi (any day) or $0.19/lb @ Checkers (Thurs only)
Clementines- $2.98/3lb bag @ Checkers
Cucumbers- 2/$1 @ Checkers
Grapes (green or red)- $0.79/lb @ Aldi
Green Bell Peppers- 2/$1 @ Checkers
Kiwi- $0.99/ 16oz pk @ Aldi
Mangoes- $0.39/ea @ Aldi
Peaches, Plums, Nectarines- $0.25/ea @ Aldi
Sweet Corn (local)- 3/$1 @ Checkers

Bacon (Best Choice)- $1.98/lb @ Checkers
Beans (black or refried)- $0.69/ can @ HyVee
Bone-In Pork Butt Roast- $1.59/lb @ Aldi (Wed only, Special Meat Buy)
Cheese (Kroger)- $3.99/ 24oz bag or block
Chicken Breasts- $1.68/lb @ Checkers
Chicken Leg Quarters- $0.78/lb @ Checkers
Sugar- $1.88/ 4lb bag @ HyVee
Taco Shells- $0.99/box @ HyVee
Vegetables (frozen Kroger or Bird's Eye)- $1/ bag @ Dillons

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Weekly Grocery Deals Round-Up: 8/1 - 8/6

Pleased to see ALDI has produce in their ad again this week!

Baby Carrots- $0.49/ 1lb bag @ Aldi
Cantaloupe- $0.99/ea @ Aldi
Celery - $0.69/lb @ Checkers
Corn (Sweet)- 6/ $2 @ Dillons
Grapes (green or red)- $0.94/lb @ Aldi
Kiwi- 5/$1 @ Checkers
Leaf Lettuce- $0.88/ea @ Checkers
Mangoes- 2/ $1 @ Checkers
Onions (Sweet)- $0.69/lb @ Checkers
Potatoes, Russet- $0.99/ 5lb bag @ Checkers


Frosted Shredded Wheat Cereal- $1.99/ 18oz box @ Aldi or Dillons or HyVee or Checkers
Coffee (Kroger)- $5.99/ 32oz  @ Dillons
Cottage Cheese (HyVee)- $1.39/ea @ HyVee
Crispy Oats (Cheerios style) Cereal- $1.50/ 14oz box @ Aldi
Orance Juice (half gallon) - $0.99 w/ coupon @ HyVee
Orange Juice (frozen)- $1.68/ea @ HyVee
Premium Fruit Bars Popsicles- $1.99/ box @ Aldi
Sausage (Farmland)- 3/$4.00 16oz roll @ HyVee
String Cheese- $4.99/ 24oz bag @ HyVee
Vegetables (frozen)- $1.00/bag @ Dillon's or Aldi or HyVee

Deodorant (Dove or Degree)- $0.99/ea @ HyVee
Deodorant (Secret or Old Spice)- 2/$3.00 @ HyVee
Shampoo (Suave or VO5)- $0.77/ea @ HyVee
Toothpaste (Colgate, Aim, Pepsodent)- $0.77/ea @ HyVee
Kids Backpacks (w/ 2 yr warranty)- $9.99 ea @ Aldi

**Special deals at HyVee- buy 3 Pepsi Co items, get a free backpack, or  buy 3 Oscar Meyer deli meats, get a free lunch bag.  If you are in the market for a lunch bag or backpack, these might be worth your time.**

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Weekly Grocery Ads

The Frugal Townie's weekly Grocery Deals Round-Up will be back next week. In the meantime, here are the links to the weekly ads, which will go up Wednesday morning.

 Weekly Ads for Lawrence:

• Aldi Weekly Ad
• Checkers Weekly Ad  
• HyVee Weekly Ad
• Dillon's Weekly Ad
• Target Weekly Ad
• Wal-Mart Weekly Ad

Grocery Deal Round-Up: 7/18 to 7/24

I am completely perplexed- Aldi did not list ANY produce in their ad this week, and it is pretty much all processed food. What is up with that? So anyway, I did not add any items from Aldi to my list this week and it feels so strange! "Dollar Days" is this week at HyVee- I've listed the dollar items I think are a great deal here, but see the ad for the rest. 

A word about coupons- as far as I know, Dillon's is the only grocery in Lawrence that doubles coupons. Does anyone have information to the contrary?

Produce
Baby Carrots- $1/bag @ HyVee
Cantaloupe- $1.88/ea @ Checkers
Clementines- $3.88/ 3lb bag @ Checkers (I'm so glad these are back!)
Cucumbers- 2/$1 @ Checkers
Grapes (Red or Green)- $1.48/lb @ Checkers
Green Bell Peppers- 2/$1 @ Checkers
Onions (Yellow, Organic)- $1.88/ 3lb bag @ Checkers
Mangoes- 2/$1 @ Checkers
Peaches- $1.00/lb @ HyVee OR Dillons
Plums- $1.28/lb @ Checkers
Potatoes (Russet)- $0.99/ 5lb bag @ Checkers
Roma Tomatoes-  $1.00/lb @ HyVee
Strawberries- $1.48/lb @ Checkers
Sweet Corn- 5/$2.00 @ Dillons


Other Grocery:
Bacon (Best Choice)- $1.98/lb @ Checkers
Cheese (Kroger, block or shred)- $1.79/ 6 to 8oz pkg @ Dillons
Chicken (whole)- $0.98/lb @ Checkers
Chicken (split breast, drumsticks, or thighs)- $1/lb @ HyVee
Cottage Cheese (Kroger)- 2/$4.00 @ Dillons
Franks (Jumbo Farmland)- $1/pkg @ HyVee
 Frozen Vegetables- $1/bag @ HyVee
Greek Yogurt (A&E)- $0.99/ea @ HyVee OR Checkers
Sherbet - $1.00/ pkg @ HyVee

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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

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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!)

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Summer Vacation 5/30 - 6/13

Hello friends, I'm taking a few weeks off for summer vacation. In the meantime, here are some resources for you:

Previous entries from The Frugal Townie:

• My Guide to Yard sales, auctions, flea markets
• The Value of a Freezer
• Lawrence Thrift & Bargain Stores Listing

Weekly Ads for Lawrence:

• Aldi Weekly Ad
• Checkers Weekly Ad  
• HyVee Weekly Ad
• Dillon's Weekly Ad
• Target Weekly Ad
• Wal-Mart Weekly Ad

Other Frugal Blogs:

• Coupon Mom Blog    Best couponing blog! Great for sales too.
• Frugal Fritzie Blog   Nice frugality/sales blog
• Who Said Nothing in Life Is Free? Blog Tips on how to get stuff for free (usually using coupons, sometimes samples, etc.)
• Romance on a Dime Blog   Lawrence frugal/project blog.

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Grocery Deals Round-Up: 5/23- 5/29

Ice cream and outdoor/pool toys are on sale everywhere (especially cheap at Aldi), so time to stock up on those if you are interested. Lots of good deals on grilling/bbq foods- get them now for the holiday weekend.

Lots of berries on sale, so try Berry Yogurt Popsicles, this weeks frugal recipe from Romance on a Dime. 

Blueberries- $1.49/ pint @ Aldi
Cantaloupe- $1.49/ea @ Aldi
Carrots (baby)- $0.88/lb @ Checkers
Grapes- $1.48/ lb @ Checkers
Limes- 10/ $1 @ Checkers
Raspberries or Blackberries- $1.88/ 6oz @ Checkers
Strawberries- $0.99/lb @ Aldi
Sweet Corn- $0.99/ 4pk @ Aldi
Vidalia Onions- $0.99/ 2lb bag @ Aldi
Watermelon (seedless)- $3.69/ea @ Aldi


Bratwurst- $1.99/lb pk @ Aldi
Bologna (Bar-S)- $0.88/ 12oz pk @ Checkers
Buns (Burger or Dog)- $0.79/ 8pk @ Aldi
Chicken (boneless breast)- $1.69/lb @ Aldi (Weds 5/23 only!) OR Checkers (all week)
Chicken (thighs or drumsticks)- $0.99/lb @ Aldi
Chicken (leg quarters)- $5.90/ 10lb bag ($0.59/lb) @ Dillons
Eggs- $0.74/doz @ Aldi (unadvertised, not sure how long this will last! I got some last night.)
Franks (Jumbo)- $0.99/lb pk @ Aldi
Fruit (frozen) (mango, strawberries, etc.)- $3.29/ 32oz bag @ Aldi
Ketchup (Hunts)- $0.69/ea (limit 2) @ HyVee
Pickle (relish, slices, chips, etc.)- $0.99/ 16oz jar @ Aldi
Pickle (spears, chips) - $1.19/ 24-36oz jars @ Aldi
Pork Chops- $1.98/lb @ Checkers
Pork Spare Ribs- $1.88/lb @ Checkers
Vegetables (frozen, Country Fare)- $0.88/ea @ HyVee

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Grocery Deals Round-Up 5/16 - 5/22

 Hi all- there are some nice produce deals this week, plus good prices on some standard pantry / freezer items. This week I have also included some of the best "everyday" non-sale prices I've pulled from the price book I keep. It's always good to be informed, and I noticed when looking at the ads today that some of the sale prices on items at the other stores are higher than the everyday prices on the same items at Aldi. These are things I buy there all the time and have always been completely satisfied with the quality of the items. This week I also made sure to include cookout type items. Enjoy!

The coordinating frugal recipe from Romance on a Dime this week is Summer Berry & Plum Pudding - try it and let us know what you think!

Produce:

Avocados- $0.89/ea @Aldi (everyday price)
Blueberries - $3.98/ 18 oz pkg @ Checkers
Carrots (baby)- $0.59/bag @ Aldi
Corn (Sweet)- $0.99/ 4 ears @ Aldi
Cucumbers- $0.29/ea @ Aldi
Green Beans- $0.88/lb @ Checkers
Lettuce (Iceberg) - $0.59/ head @ Aldi
Limes- $1.00/ 10 limes @ Checkers 
Mushrooms- $0.99/ pkg @ Aldi (everyday price)
Onions (Vidalia)- $0.50/lb @ Checkers
Peppers (Bell multi color)- $2.29 for pk of 3 ($0.75/ea) @ Aldi (everyday price)
Pineapple- $1.29/ea @ Aldi
Raspberries- $1.98/ 6oz @ Checkers
Strawberries- $0.99/ lb @ Aldi
Tomatoes (Vine)- $0.99/ 24oz bag @ Aldi
Watermelon (seedless)- $3.69/ea @ Aldi

Grocery:

Bacon (Farmland)- $2.98/ lb pkg @ Checkers
Beef (ground, 85% lean)- $2.69/lb @ HyVee
Buns (Dog or Burger)- $0.79/ea @ Aldi
Cheese (shred, slice, or block Kroger)- $1.79/ pkg @ Dillons
Chicken Breasts (frozen)- $5.49/ 3lb bag @ Aldi
Chicken (drumsticks or thighs)- $0.99/lb @ Aldi  OR $0.88/lb @ Checkers
Coffee Creamer (assted flavors)- $2.19/ 32oz @ Aldi (everyday price)
Cottage Cheese- $5/ 3 ($1.67/ea) @ Dillons
Hot Dogs- $0.75/ pkg @ Aldi
Ketchup- $1.19/ 32oz @ Aldi (everyday price)
Milk (vit D, 2% or 1%)- $1.99/gal @ Aldi (everyday price)
Mustard (yellow)- $0.69/ 14oz @ Aldi (everyday price)
Olive Oil (extra virgin)- $3.49/ 16oz @ ALdi (everyday price)
Soy Milk (organic)- $2.39/ 64oz @ Aldi  (everyday price)
Suddenly Pasta Salad Mix - 3/$3 @ HyVee
Vegetables (assted, canned Kroger)- $0.69/ea @ Dillons
Yogurt (Kroger Greek)- $4/5 ($0.80/ea) @ Dillons

photo: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/721013

Grocery Deal Round-Up: May 9 - May 15 & Mother's Day

I’ve highlighted the best deals for this week. Remember, Mother’s Day is on Sunday. A frugal way to celebrate is to cook a nice meal at home, that is what I’ll be doing. You can also cut flowers from your garden or make a gift or card.

This week's frugal recipe (that coordinates with the sales!) from Romance on a Dime is BBQ Yardbird Pizza. Sounds awesome!

Best Deals on Whole Foods this week:

Cabbage (Napa)- $0.68/lb @ Checkers
Carrots (baby)- $0.49/lb pk @ Aldi
Celery- $0.68/ea stalk @ Checkers
Corn (Sweet)- $2/ 5 @ Dillons
Cucumbers- $0.29/ea @ Aldi
Grapes (red seedless)- $1.88/lb @ Checkers
Mushrooms- $0.79/ 8oz pk @ Aldi
Onions (Sweet Vidalia)- $0.59/lb @ Checkers
Peppers (Bell Multi-Colored) - $1.59/ 3 pk @ Aldi
Strawberries- $1.48/lb @ Checkers OR HyVee
Tomatoes (Grape)- $0.79/ 10oz pk @ Aldi
Tomatoes (Vine)- $0.88/lb @ Checkers


Bacon (Wrights)- $5.88/ 24 oz “stack pack” @ Checkers
Bacon (HyVee)- $2.99/ 12 oz @ HyVee
Butter- $1.88/ lb @ HyVee
Cheese (Kroger block/sliced/shred)- $1.79/ea @ Dillons
Chicken (breast, boneless/skinless)- $1.58/lb @ Checkers
Eggs (Simple Truth Cage Free)- $5 / 2 @ Dillons
Healthy Choice or Lean Cuisine (select varieites)- $2/ ea @ HyVee
Peanut Butter (Jif)- $1.77/ea @ HyVee
Turkey Tenderloins (Bacon Wrapped) - $5/ 3 @ HyVee
Vegetables (frozen, HyVee)- $0.69/ea @ HyVee
Yogurt (HyVee)- $0.29/ea @ HyVee
Yogurt (Kroger Greek)- $4 / 5 @ Dillons

photo: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/575645

Grocery Deal Round Up: 5/2 - 5/8

Both Aldi and HyVee had big ads this week with a lot of picnic/ grilling foods and things, I didn’t list them all here, so be sure to look at their ads if you are in the market for those items. Also HyVee has a lot of paper goods (cups, napkins, tp, etc.) on sale, so check the ad for those as well.  All the stores have sales on frozen chicken breast this week, but I've done the research for you and HyVee has the best price with their store ad coupon.  Is it just me or is HyVee starting to be a real contender? The only thing they lack, in my opinion, are great deals on produce. See also the monthly sale items for May.

The frugal recipe this week from Romance on a Dime is Spring Salad with Grilled Veggies. Check it out!

 

Avocados- $0.29/ea @ Aldi

Bananas- $0.19/lb @ Checkers

Broccoli Crowns- $0.78/lb @ Checkers

Carrots- $1.98/ 5lb bag @ Checkers

Carrots (baby)- $0.88/lb @ HyVee (coupon in store ad)

Corn- $1/ 3 ($0.33 ea) @ Checkers

Grapes (Red)- $1.88/lb @Checkers

Mangoes- $0.29/ ea @ Aldi

Mushrooms (Monterey, sliced)- $1.49/ 8oz pk @ HyVee (coupon in store ad)

Pears- $0.99/ 4 pk @ Aldi

Peppers (hot varieties)- $0.68/lb @ Checkers

Strawberries- $0.99/lb @ Aldi

Tomatoes- Roma- $0.99/ 20oz pk @ Aldi

Bacon (Farmland)- $3.99/ 16oz @HyVee

Beef Chuck Filet (bacon wrapped)- $5/2 @ Dillons

Beef Franks (Farmland)- $0.98/ea

Cauliflower Florets (frozen)- $1.39/lb bag @ HyVee

Chicken (whole fryer)- $0.69/lb @ Aldi (WEDS ONLY)

Chicken (breasts frozen)- $3.99/ 2.5/lb @ HyVee (coupon in store ad)

Cottage Cheese- $0.88/ea @ HyVee (coupon in store ad)

Eggs- $10/ 10 ($1.00/ea) @ Dillons OR $0.88/ea @ HyVee May 3 & 4 only

Smart Ones frozen meals- $10/6 ($1.66/ea) @ Dillons

Three Bean Salad (can)- $0.99/ea @ Aldi

Tomato Sauce- $1/4 ($0.25 ea) @ HyVee (coupon in store ad)

Turkey Franks- $1.29/pk @ Aldi

Vegetables (frozen, Kroger)- $10/10 ($1.00ea) @ Dillons

Yogurt (Kroger)- $1/ 3 @ Dillons



photo: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/631904

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

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

Grocery Deals Round-up: 3/27 - 4/3

Hi All- some good deals to be had this week. Looks like you can get a good price on frozen vegetables pretty much anywhere. This week I looked at Aldi, Checkers, Dillons, HyVee, Target, and Walmart. Note: many items @ Dillons are 10 for $10. You do not have to buy 10 to get them at $1.00/ea! Just a Dillon’s card.

This week's frugal recipe from Romance on a Dime is Creamy & Crunchy Potato Salad

Later today or tomorrow I will be posting a "Frugal Easter Dinner"- stay tuned!

 

Produce Deals:
Broccoli Crowns - $0.98/lb @ Checkers
Cantaloupe- $0.99/ ea @ Aldi
Carrots (baby)- $1.00/bag @ Dillons OR Aldi
Garden Salad Mix- $0.49/ 12 oz bag @ Aldi
Grapes (red seedless)- $1.48/lb @ Checkers
Green Beans (fresh)- $0.88/lb @ Checkers
Onions (Texas sweet)- $0.48/lb @ Checkers
Red New Potatoes - $0.88/lb @ HyVee
Strawberries- $0.99/ 16oz @ Aldi
Sweet Potatoes $0.33/lb ($0.99/ 3lb bag) @ Aldi

Other Deals:
Bread (Italian or French loaf)- $1.00/ea (10/$10) @ Dillons
Butter (quarters)- $1.99/ea @ Aldi
Chicken breasts (natural, split)- $0.99/lb @ HyVee
Chicken thighs or drumsticks- $0.88/lb in econo.pk @ Checkers
Eggs (large)- $1.00/ dozen (10/ $10) @ Dillons
Frozen vegetables- $1.00/bag (10/$10) @ Dillons OR HyVee OR Aldi
Hams (variety of types)- $1.19lb to $1.69/lb @ Aldi
Olive Oil (Palermo extra v.)- $3.49/ 17oz bottle @ Checkers
Roast (boneless round)- $2.99/lb @ Dillons
Split Green Peas (dried)- $0.69/ 16oz @ Aldi
Swai Fillets (whoel)- $3.88/ 1lb bag @ Checkers
Yogurt (Greek)- $0.80/ea (5/$4) @ Dillons

photo: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/794719