Thriftway Match (4/27-5/3)

Thanks for all those that came to the Carbondale Coupon Class. Next class (it will go more in depth) is scheduled for Tuesday May 24th. Come bring your knowledge and any coupons you want to give away. If you have questions...ASK!

So sometimes you are not always winning the battle but just holding your ground. Right now we are in a season where my coupon skills are not being used (or cooking skills, cleaning, planning...). But that's okay and there is a season to everything and for that it means holding our ground and keeping priorities. My food needs are changing and so are my food desires :) so we are re-evaluating. At this point we have decided that it is time to adjust our food budget up to $250/month. I would encourage everyone to periodically check where coupons have a place and where they don't. I look forward to the day when my grocery bill for the month is only $150 and hopefully that is sooner than later! After a month of not couponing (literally not clipping for at least 3 weeks) I jumped right back in. This is what my husband helped me get at Dillon's this last week.

 TOTAL: $18.93 OOP plus $5 Dillon’s gift card. $1/protein bar,

and .83/ box of cereal after coupons and gift cards (plus 43 fuel points)

These are all of (the best) local coupon match ups for our local rural Thriftways. [Most rural Thriftways WILL NOT accept internet printables!]  (If you want to know exactly where the coupon comes from- look on moneysavingmom coupon database). The matches posted here are just that- matches. They might not be a great deal, but using a coupon will save you money if you were planning on buying them anyway or have to buy locally.  There are many other deals every week that do not require coupons however because of time I will not post those (except produce). Please feel free to comment on things I have missed or great deals you've scored this week.
PANTRY

Kellogg's Cereals - $2.00
$1/3 and $1.50/3 coupons
Final Price: As low as $1.50/box wyb 3

Act II Microwave Popcorn - $1.00
.55/1 coupon
Final Price: .45

Ortega Products - Various
.50/2 coupon
Final Price: Varies

DAIRY/FROZEN/ REFRIGERATED ITEMS
Pillsbury Cresent Rolls (4 oz) -$1.00
.40/2 coupon
Doubles to .50/2
Final Price: .75 each wyb2

Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits (10.2 oz) - $1.00
.30/2 or .30/3 coupon
Doubles to .50/2 or .50/3
Final Price: As Low as .75 each wyb2

Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls (7.3 oz) - $1.00
.50/2 coupon
Final Price: .75each wyb2

Pillsbury Grands! Jr Biscuits - $1.00
.30/2 or .30/3 coupon
Doubles to .50/2 or .50/3
Final Price: As Low as .75each wyb2

Robert Cottage Cheese (24oz) - $2.29
.40/1 coupon
Doubles to .50/1
Final Price: $1.79

Roberts Sour Cream or Dip (16oz) - $1.50
.30/1 coupon
Doubles to .50/1
Final Price: $1.00

Birds Eye Vegtables - $1.00
$1/3 coupon (All*You??)
Final Price: .66 each wyb3

HOUSEHOLD
Gain or Cheer 2X Laundry Detergent - $9.99
$1/1 coupon
Final Price: $8.99

Puffs Tissues - $1.00
.25/3 or $1/6
Doubles to .50/3 or $1/6
Final Price: .83each wyb3 or wyb6

HEALTH
Crest Toothpaste - $1.00
$1/1 coupon
Final Price: FREE

PRODUCE

Cantaloupe - .97each!!
Cilantro - .69

Thriftway Match (4/20-4/26)

It's a good day! Great deals in many places right now including Thriftways (always a good stock up time with holiday sales). If there is a match up that is missing its because you can find it cheaper elsewhere.  Don't forget to look at your Dollar General for some great matches this week.

Coupon Class in Carbondale at City Hall Tuesday! Hope I see you there. Even if you are a practicing couponer, you will probably learn something new.  Let's save some money! :)

Just FYI I have heard many people tell me that they have not been able to use their paper coupons if they have identical ecoupons loaded to their cards at Dillon's. Since the paper coupons double remember it is usually better not to use the ecoupon- its an either/or thing now- no more "stacking" even on accident. I would suggest not loading any ecoupons to your card unless you know you don't have a paper coupon and plan to use it quickly (so you don't forget.) Computers will beep and your paper coupon will not be accepted, just beware!

These are all of (the best) local coupon match ups for our local rural Thriftways. [Most rural Thriftways WILL NOT accept internet printables!]  (If you want to know exactly where the coupon comes from- look on moneysavingmom coupon database). The matches posted here are just that- matches. They might not be a great deal, but using a coupon will save you money if you were planning on buying them anyway or have to buy locally.  There are many other deals every week that do not require coupons however because of time I will not post those (except produce). Please feel free to comment on things I have missed or great deals you've scored this week.
PANTRY

General Mills Cereal (Select) - $2.00
$1/2 coupon
Final Price: $1.50 each wyb2

Stove Top Stuffing - $1.29
.50/1 coupon
Final Price - .79

Vlassic Pickles - $2.19
$1/2 coupon from Spring Essential Flyer
Final Price: $1.69 each wyb2

McCormick Vanilla Extract - $2.49
.75/1 coupon
Final Price: $1.74

McCormick Food Coloring - $1.99
.75/1 coupon
Final Price: $1.24

Kraft Homestyle Macaroni and Cheese Dinner - $2.00
$1/1 coupon
Final Price: $1.00

DAIRY/FROZEN/ REFRIGERATED ITEMS
Roberts Orange Juice 1/2 gal - $1.99
.30/1 coupon
Doubles to .50/1
Final Price: $1.49

Marie Callendar's Pies - $5.99
$1/1 from All*You
Final Price: $4.99

Kraft Cheese (Shreds, Chunks, or Cuts) - $1.99
$1/1 Tear-Pads at O'byrims!
Final Price: .99

HOUSEHOLD

Hefty One Zip Storage Bags - $1.50
$1/2 coupon
Final Price: $1.00

MEAT

Farmland Classic Cure Ham- $3.59/lb
$1/1 coupon
Final Price: Varies

Farmland Natural Half Spiral Ham- $2.59
$2/1 coupon
Final Price: Varies

Farmland Sausage- $1.50
.55/1 coupon
Final Price: .95

PRICE MATCH IDEA*
This might be a good deal if Wal-Mart's price is higher than this. (This deal is not good at Thriftway's because they do not accept printables)
Duncan Hines Brownie Mix- $1.69
.50/1 printable
Final Price: $1.19

Thriftway Match (4/6-4/12)

Thanks for being patient! I am trying to deal with the morning/afternoon/evening sickness as best I can but some things just have to wait until I have a good day. Hopefully in time it will go away and the matches will be more complete. This week I again only did matches that I KNOW is a good deal- something is better than nothing! Next coupon class will be in Carbondale on April 26th.

These are all of the local coupon match ups for our local rural Thriftways. [Most rural Thriftways WILL NOT accept internet printables!]  (If you want to know exactly where the coupon comes from- look on moneysavingmom coupon database). The matches posted here are just that- matches. They might not be a great deal, but using a coupon will save you money if you were planning on buying them anyway or have to buy locally.  There are many other deals every week that do not require coupons however because of time I will not post those (except produce). Please feel free to comment on things I have missed or great deals you've scored this week.
PANTRY

General Mills Cereal - $1.77
various $1/2 coupons
Final Price: $1.27each wyb2

Kellogg's PopTarts (8ct) - $1.99
$1/3 coupon
Final Price: $1.66each wyb3

Marzetti Cole Slaw Dressing - $1.79
.75/1 coupon
Final Price: $1.04

DAIRY/FROZEN/ REFRIGERATED ITEMS
Roberts Yogurt (6oz cups) - .50
.30/3 coupon
Doubles to .50/3
Final Price: .33each or $1.00wyb3

Pillsbury Cresent Rolls (4.0 oz)- .99
.40/2 or .30/2 coupon
Doubles to .50/2
Final Price: .75each or $1.50wyb2

Pillsbury Grands Biscuits (10.2-12 oz) - .99
.30/2, .40/2, or .40/3
Doubles to .50/2 or .50/3
Final Price: Varies

HOUSEHOLD

Charmin Ultra Bath Tissue (9 large rolls) - $3.97
.25/1 coupon
Doubles to .50/1
Final Price: $3.47

HEALTH

Advil Tablets or Caplets (24ct) - $2.50
$3/2 coupon
Final Price: $1.00each wyb2

PRODUCE

Head of Lettuce- $1.00
Sleeved Celery- .99ea
Navel Oranges- .25/ea