Grocery Deals Round-Up: 3/14- 3/20

It's a good week for groceries, folks. Wondering what to do with these frugal foods? Try Romance On A Dime's Frugal Recipe: Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Produce:
Broccoli Crowns: $0.78/lb @ Checkers
Brussel Sprouts: $0.98/lb @ Checkers
Cabbage: $0.49/ea @ Aldi
Cantaloupe: $1.39 /ea @ Aldi
Carrots: $1.98/ 5lb bag @ Checkers
Green Beans: $0.88/lb @ Checkers
Pears: $0.99/ tray of 4 @ Aldi
Pineapple: $0.99/ea @ Aldi
Potatoes (Red!): $0.99/ 5lb bag @ Aldi
Strawberries: $1.69/lb @ Checkers OR Aldi
Tomatoes (Roma): $0.59/lb @ Checkers

Other Items:
Applesauce: $0.99/ 24 oz @ HyVee
Canned Green Beans or Corn: $0.39/ can @ HyVee
Canned Fruit (variety): $0.99/ can @ HyVee
Cheese (block): 2/$3 ($1.50ea) / 8oz @ HyVee
Cheese (shredded): 3/$4 ($1.33ea)/ 8oz @ HyVee
Chicker (Fryer): $0.69/lb @ HyVee
Frozen Vegetables (variety): $0.99/bag @ HyVee OR Aldi
Frozen Meals (Hungry Man or Smart Ones) $1.49/ea when you buy 10 @ Dillons
Goat Cheese: $2.99/ 6oz @ Aldi
Greek Yogurt (Kroger): 5/$4 ($0.80/ea) @ Dillons
Pasta (various): $0.99/ box @ HyVee OR Aldi
Salsa- $1.49/24 oz @ Aldi
Tofu (Melissa’s Organic)- 2/$4 @ HyVee
Tortilla Chips- $0.99/13 oz @ Aldi 

Grocery Deals Round-Up: 3/7 to 3/13

Wondering what the criteria is for my weekly grocery deals? Unless otherwise noted, they are:

1. Limited time sale prices, not everyday regular prices.
2. The sale price is low compared to food prices in general (meaning, I tend to list the cheapest foods. Notice that few things are more than a dollar or two per unit.)
3. Sale price is considerably lower than regular price, or compared to prices at other stores.
4. Basic, whole foods rather than processed/packaged foods. Whole foods are often healthier and cheaper! The idea being you could make many different things from these basic ingredients. (Occasionally I will add packaged foods when they are a really good deal, though, or if they are something that is hard to make yourself.)
5. I bold items that are especially good deals that I am excited about!

That being said, here are the deals for this week!

Produce Items:
Asparagus- $1.18/lb @ Checkers
Avocados (Hass)- $0.88/ea @ Checkers
Broccoli- $0.88/lb @ Checkers
Carrots- $0.99/ 2lb bag @ HyVee
Grapefruit- $0.29/ea @ Aldi
Grapes (Green)- $1.00/lb @ HyVee
Green Beans- $0.88/lb @ Checkers
Kiwi Fruit- $0.99/ 16oz @ Aldi
Lettuce (Romain, Red, Green) - $0.78/bunch @ Checkers
Mangoes- $0.78/ea @ Checkers
Oranges-  $1.48/bag ($0.37/lb) @ Aldi
Peaces/Plums/Nectarines- $0.20/ea @ Aldi
Potatoes (Russet)- $1.18/ 5lb bag @ Checkers
Strawberries- $1.29/16oz @ Aldi
Yellow Squash or Zuchinni- $0.58/lb @ Checkers

Other Items:
Chicken (thighs or drumsticks)- $0.98/lb @ Checkers OR Dillons
Breakfast items: cereals, meats, pancake mixes, frozen meals, etc- on sale @ Aldi
Steel Cut Oats- $2.49/ 28oz @ Aldi
Tortillas- var. sizes- 2/$3.00 @ HyVee
Pet Food- many varities on sale @ HyVee

photo from:  http://www.sxc.hu/photo/609376

In our continuing weekly series, here is the coordinating recipe from Romance on a Dime: Fruit Smoothies!  There are such good deals on fruit right now, what a great way to use it up! 

Grocery Deals Round-Up: Fresh Foods & Kitchen Helpers 2/15 - 2/21

Hi all, here are your deals for this week. I tend to track things that I personally buy. Is there anything you all would like me to keep an eye out for or to include in my list? My current investigation is the best price on tofu. Anyone have insight on that?

There are great deals on apples everywhere! Dig out your apple-based recipes and get cooking.  Betsy from Romance on a Dime (another Lawrence blogger!)  just posted an amazing looking Crockpot Applesauce recipe! Or try DIY Dried Apples!

Produce:
Apples (Red Delicious organic)- $0.98/lb @ Checkers
Avocados (Hass)- $0.88/ea @ Checkers
Baby Carrots- $0.99/lb @ Aldi (everyday price)
Bananas- $0.19/lb @ Checkers on THURS
Brussel Sprouts- $0.99/lb @ Checkers
Cantaloupe- $1.60/each @ Aldi
Grapes (green or red)- $0.79/lb @ Aldi
Grapefruit- $0.29/ea @ Aldi
Oranges- $0.77/lb @ HyVee
Pears (D'Anjou)- $0.88/lb @ Checkers
Tomatoes (hot house)- $0.78/lb @ Checkers

Meat:
Chicken Breasts (split w/ bone)- $0.98/lb in econo pk @ Checkers
Chicken Leg Quarters- $0.59/lb @ Dillons
Ground Beef (80% lean)- $1.98/lb in 10lb econo pk @ Checkers
Hot Dogs (Bar S Jumbo)- $0.99/pk @ Checkers


Extra Good Deals:
Creamer (Coffeemate)- $1.99/ 16oz @ HyVee
Edamame- $1.49/ 16oz @ Aldi
Eggs- $0.99/doz @ Dillons
Hummus - $1.69/ea @ Aldi (everyday price, and it's GOOD!)
Mac & Cheese (store brand)- 3/$1 @ HyVee
Rice, Brown - $1.79/2 lbs @ Checkers (everyday price)
Smart Ones Frozen Meals- 6/$10 ($1.66/ea) @ Checkers
Soy Sauce- $0.99/ 15oz @ Aldi
Sparkling Flavored Water (store brand)- 2/$1 @ HyVee
Yogurt (store brand)- 3/$1 @ HyVee
Yogurt (A.E. Greek)- $0.88/ea @ HyVee

Photo from http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1359351