Albertsons 8 Hour Sale--TODAY

Here's your reminder---the Albertsons 8 Hour Sale is today from 1pm - 9pm. As usual shredded cheese is a great deal at $1.50 for a 6-8oz bag. Various Kellogg's products are also $1.50 each and if you use your Kellogg's cereal coupon from the 4/5 Red Plum you can get your Corn Flakes, Pops, or Froot Loops for $0.50 each! I love the deli meat for $2.99 lb and my favorite on this sale: Tostitos for $1.50! Yes, I'll be getting 4 bags (it's limit 4 total) since that's the best price I've seen this week. Be sure to check the Albertsons list on GS website so you don't miss out on any other deals while you are there.

New Lists Coming

Have you checked Grocery Smarts today? I know they have been hard at work to get more store lists up and today is the first time I've actually seen them on the drop down menu. There aren't full lists there yet...but they are coming. I'm soooo excited! I can't wait for the CVS & Sunflower Market lists. But for now I'm looking to shop at Smiths this week because they have better deals on what I need. The ConAgra promo at Albertsons is tempting but they had a similar sale not long ago and I'm pretty stocked up on most of those items. I'm still waiting for a "killer" grocery store sale. We are soooo overdue for one.

On Sale This Week

I'm not super excited about the sales this week althought it's a good week to buy produce and meat at Albertsons. Some of the deals are only good 4/17 - 4/19 so be sure to double check the GS lists and your sale ad before you go. I'm also wanting to get the McCormick Spices/Seasonings for FREE! Sounds like Albertsons is trying to get us ready to start using our barbeques. Now we just need our weather to co-operate!

Albertsons 8 Hour Sale - TODAY

Just a friendly reminder--it's the Albertsons 8 hour Sale today from 1pm-9pm. I usually hate to miss these. I can always find something I need for a great price. Today I'll be getting:

Hormel deli lunch meat $2.99lb
Jenni-O deli lunch meat $2.99lb
shredded cheese 6-8oz 2/$3
Sierra Mist 24pk $4.49

There are boneless skinless chicken breasts $1.79lb (they are $1.69lb at Smiths if you are shopping there this week and only want to make one trip). I'm also checking out the Kellogg's 2/$3 deals. Did you know in this week's Red Plum there's a $1/1 coupon for Kellogg's cereal? You could get your box of cereal today for $0.50! During the last 8 hour sale that had lunch meat on sale the deli where I was shopping had cut and pre-packaged the deli meat in 1lb packages so there wasn't a huge line up at the deli counter. It was fresh- sliced that day. Such a GREAT idea.

Smiths Case Lot Sale

I used to get crazy excited for the Case Lot Sale at Smiths but since I've been smart shopping and using Grocery Smarts I'm excited in a different way. Some of the deals at Smiths are well worth the trip while others are not and we can do much better buying the items separately with our coupons. It's really empowering to be able to shop with more knowledge. What used to seem like a screaming deal to me doesn't even catch my eye now. Here's what cases I'm going to purchase during the sale:

tomato paste, tomato sauce, ramen noodles, gallon water

Some cases I'm still debating on whether or not to buy:

cake mix (if I can get spice cake), Hunt's pasta sauce

Don't forget to check the Grocery Smarts list. They've taken the guess work out for you and rated which cases are a good deal. Also keep in mind you'll have to ask the Smiths store your shopping at whether or not they accept coupons on their Case Lot sale. Good luck!

Smiths Savings

Here's the breakdown of my trip to Smiths:

# of Items Purchased: 60
Total bill/value: $155.10
Total savings: $100.40
Total spent: $54.70
64% SAVINGS

I separated my purchase into 2 transactions--30 items in each. I'm hearing from lots of you that many of the items included in the buy 10 get $5 off are GONE or SOLD OUT. Don't let it get you down. Just make sure to ask for a rain check on the items that are out of stock before the sale ends on Tues. That way you'll be able to get them for the sale price later when they are in stock again.

Albertsons Trip #2 = 85% SAVINGS

I did some more damage at Albertsons.

I had these 42 items separated into 4 transactions. Here's the breakdown:

Total bill/value: $109.42

Saved: $93.67

Spent: $15.75

85% SAVINGS!

WOW! Basically, I paid $0.37 each for 42 items and I have another $10 voucher left to use on my next trip. If you factored that in I'd have spent only $5.75. This sale has been so fun! I hope you had a chance to cash in on it. I'd love to hear how you did.

This Week's Sales

I'm actually excited to go to Albertsons this week! Check out the Grocery Smarts lists for the buy 10 GM items and get a $10.00 voucher good for your next shopping trip. This is a good one to get your feet wet if you are just starting and to stock up if you are already smart shopping. Remember to separate your transactions into 10 GM items. You can only earn one $10 credit per transaction but you can then roll that credit into the next transaction. Lots of fun!
If you have a chance to go to Target the Valentine's merchandise is now 75% off! I bought my kids Valentines they can use next year and I have seriously stocked up on my tissue, gift wrap & bags for super cheap! I also bought bags of chocolate candy (Dove, Snickers) for under $1 that I can just stick in my freezer for later. Here's a peek at some of my stash: Yes I said SOME of my stash...I did buy lots more. If you know me--you know I'm totally a sucker for hearts, pink, & red. I will use this stuff all year long. Awesome deals for 75% off!

Here's What I'm Looking At

Just thought I'd show you what I'm looking at in this week's grocery sale ads.

ALBERTSONS

There are a few items in the spend $20 get $5 off at checkout promo on the back of the ad that I need and have coupons for. (the new Banana Nut Cheerios & Cinnamon Chex cereals) The free 2 liter bottle of Cherry 7-up (reg or diet) offer on Jan 24th is one to check out for sure.

SMITHS

I'm overly excited about the buy 10 items get $5 instant savings @ checkout because of all the great products you can mix & match. My favorite item is the Green Giant Steamers. They are soooo good, low fat, and did I mention very INEXPENSIVE. I love eating them with steamed white rice. I will totally be stocking up on Goldfish for $0.99. Can't beat that! Also a good time to buy a block of Velveeta cheese to mix up with a can of chili for an awesome queso dip. (um, hello...Super Bowl Sunday coming up) Check out the great deal on Nature's Own Bread too. Grocery Smarts has both of these lists on the website and what coupons you need to get the rock-bottom prices.

FOOD 4 LESS

One store that we don't have a list for but I was excited about. I went there today to check out the Buy 7 and save $3 at checkout promo. Just a word to the wise...you must separate the transactions by 7 items each to earn the $3 off. Here's how I did:

The Aunt Jemima syrup, pancake mix, cereal, Quaker Oats, oatmeal & granola bars were all part of the buy 7 promo. The Top Ramen is a kid favorite around our house and they are $1.50 for a 12 pack. Chicken Noodle soup is $0.58 each, Rice-a-Roni is $1 each. I had coupons for everything except the Top Ramen. So I spent $24.43 for these 27 items. That averages out to $0.90 each! Not too bad. All of these sales started today and end on Tues so you have plenty of time to get out there and be a smart shopper!

Albertsons 8 Hour Sale--TODAY

There are some great deals to be had during Albertsons 8 hour sale today from 1pm - 9pm. Go to Grocery Smarts & check out which 4 & 5 star deals you want then get on over to Albertsons so you can take advantage of the sale. You know I'll be there!