Friday, October 30, 2009

Whole Chickens

Want some ideas on how to use those whole chickens that you've been stocking up the freezer with? Check out my Budget Bistro Blog! More recipes to come shortly!

http://thebudgetbistro.blogspot.com/

Thursday, October 29, 2009

This Week at Stater Bros.

Here's what you want to go to Stater Bros. for this week (Wed. Oct. 28th - Tues. Nov. 3rd):

Items in red show that I think this is a super deal that I would definitely buy if I were at this store!

MEAT:

T-bone Steak - $5.77/pound
Boneless London Broil - $1.67/pound
Boneless Sirloin Tip Steak - $2.89/pound
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast - $1.97/pound
Foster Farms Chicken Leg Quarters - $.99 cents/pound
Tyson Cornish Game Hens twin pack - $1.19/pound
Foster Farms Cut Up Chicken - $.99 cents/pound
Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs - $1.99/pound
Zacky Farms Ground Turkey 20oz pkg. - $2.50 each
Pork Shoulder Roast - $.89 cents/pound
Ham Steak - $1.99/pound


SEAFOOD:

Jumbo Crab Clusters - $4.99/pound
Skinless Salmon Fillet Portions (farm raised) - $3.99/pound
Cod Fillets (wild caught) - $6.99/pound
Red Snapper Fillets (wild caught) - $5.99/pound

PRODUCE:

Large Hass Avocados - $.59 cents/each
Ambrosia Apples - $.89 cents/each
Scarlotta Seedless Grapes - $.89 cents/pound
White Corn – 3 for $.99 cents
5 pound box of Tomatoes - $3.99 each
Honeydew Melons - $.69 cents/pound
Dining In Salad Supreme Mix - $1.50 each
Blackberries 5.6oz pkg - $2.50 each
White Onions - $.50 cents/pound
Cucumbers - $.79 cents/each
Yams - $.99 cents/pound
Asian Pears - $1 each
Pomegranates - $2 each
Organic Fuji Apples - $1.59/pound
Organic Bartlett Pears - $1.49/pound

MISC:

Hansen’s Apple Juice 64oz - $.99 cents/each (3 in one transaction with in-ad coupon)

General Mills Cereal, Trix, Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs, or Golden Grahams - $1.50 each (with in ad coupon when you buy 4 in one transaction)

Sunkist 2 liter Bottles assorted varieties - $.79 cents/each

5 pound bag of Stater Bros. Sugar - $1.49/each

This Week at VONS

Here's what you want to go to Vons for this week (Wed. Oct. 28th - Tues. Nov. 3rd):

Items in red show that I think this is a super deal that I would definitely buy if I were at this store!


MEAT DEPT:

Rancher’s Reserve Ribeye Steak - $3.88/pound
Boneless Skirt Steak - $5.49/pound
Whole Pork Shoulder Blade Roast - $.88 cents/pound
Pork Shoulder Country Style Ribs - $1.29/pound
Pork Shoulder Blade Steak - $1.49/pound
Ground Beef 80% - $1.48/pound
Foster Farms Whole Chicken - $.88 cents/pound
Chicken Drumsticks, Thighs, or Leg Quarters - $.99 cents/pound


SEAFOOD:

Jumbo Raw Shrimp 21-25ct shell-on sold in 2 pound bag - $5.99/pound
16oz bag Cooked White Shrimp 41-50ct - $4.99/each
Colossal Raw Shrimp 10-15ct. Shell-on - $7.99/pound
Extra Jumbo Cooked Shrimp 21-25ct sold in 2 pound bag - $9.99/pound
Yellowfin Ahi Tuna Steaks (wild caught) - $6.99/pound
Colossal Sea Scallops 8-12ct 24oz bag - $14.99 each




PRODUCE DEPT:

Fresh Express Salad Blends - $1.99 each
5 pound Box of Satsuma Mandarins - $3.99/each
Pineapple - $1.99 each
Roma Tomatoes - $.99 cents/pound
Raspberries 5.6oz - $1.99 each
Yellow Sweet Onions - $.99 cents/pound
2lb pkg. Red Scarlotta or Black Goolish Grapes - $4.99/each
Concorde Pears - $1.49/pound
Candy Red or Caramel Apples - $1 each
Tropical Papayas - $2 each


MISC:

Fritos or Cheetos - $.88 cents/each (Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat ONLY – with in ad coupon limit 4)
Safeway Apple Juice 64oz - $.88 cents/each (Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat ONLY – with in ad coupon limit 3)
2 Liter Coca-Cola, Pepsi or 7up - $.88 cents/each (must buy 4 or more)

FAMILY FRIDAY (someone asked that I post the Friday only $5 Family deal, so here it is)

Signature CafĂ© Pizza 16” Family Size
(authentic self-rising crust. Your choice of five cheese blend or pepperoni) Serves 4-5

This Week at Ralphs

Here's what you want to go to Ralphs for this week (Wed. Oct. 28th - Tues. Nov. 3rd):


Items in red show that I think this is a super deal that I would definitely buy if I were at this store!

MEAT DEPT:

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast - $1.99/pound
Top Sirloin Steak - $2.99/pound
Tri-Tip Steak - $3.99/pound
Filet Mignon Steak - $10.99/pound
Sirloin Tip Roast - $3.99/pound
Boneless Pork Sirloin Chops - $1.99/pound
Boneless Pork Tenderloin - $3.99/pound
Fresh Veal Scaloppini - $8.99/pound




SEAFOOD:

Fresh Keta Salmon Fillet (wild caught) - $5.99/pound
Cooked Tail-on Shrimp 50-60ct. - $5.99/pound
Imitation Crab Meat 16oz pkg. - $2.99/each


PRODUCE:

Broccoli or White Cauliflower - $.99 cents/pound
Bell Peppers, Orange, Yellow - $1 each
Gala Apples - $.49 cents/pound
Green Onions or Red Radishes - $.50 cents/each
Russet Potatoes - $.50 cents/pound
Brown or White Onions - $.50 cents/pound
Zucchini - $.99 cents/pound
Assorted Fall Squash - $.99 cents/pound
Organic Iceberg Lettuce - $1.29/each

This Week at ALBERTSONS

Here's what you want to go to Albertsons for this week (Wed. Oct. 28th - Tues. Nov. 3rd):

Items in red show that I think this is a super deal that I would definitely buy if I were at this store!

MEAT DEPT:


Boneless Chuck Roast or Steaks - $1.77/pound
Tri Tip Roast - $3.99/pound
Filet Mignon Roast or Steaks - $10.99/pound
Farmer John Boneless Pork Loin Roast - $1.99/pound
Chicken Thighs, Drumsticks, or Whole Legs - $.99 cents/pound



SEAFOOD:

Arctic Shores Raw Shrimp 31-40ct or Cooked 61-70ct. – Buy One Get One Free
Large King Crab Legs - $10.99/pound
Tilapia or Swai Fillets - $2.99/pound
Rockfish (aka Red Snapper) - $5.99/pound

SERVICE DELI:

Jennie-O Oven Roasted, Hickory Smoked Turkey Breast or Hormel Hard Salami, Genoa Salami or Pepperoni - $4.99/pound



PRODUCE DEPT:

Holiday Red Seedless Grapes - $1.29
Texas Grapefruit - $.50 cents/each
Fresh Pineapple - $.99 cents/pound
Green Beans 12oz pkg - $2.99/each
Fuji or Braeburn Apples - $1.50/pound
Large Mangos - $1.29/each
10oz pkg. Sliced White or Portabella Mushrooms - $2.50/each
Red Bell Peppers - $.79 cents/each
Anjou or Bosc Pears - $1.50/pound

MISC:

Kellogs Cereal (Frosted Flakes, Corn Flakes, Froot Loops, Corn Pops, Apple Jacks) - $1.88/each


Albertsons Apple Juice 64oz. - $.99 cents/each (Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun ONLY – With in Ad coupon, limit 2, with $10 purchase using savings card)

This Week at Food 4 Less

Here's what you want to go to Food 4 Less for this week (Wed. Oct. 28th - Tues. Nov. 3rd):

Items in red show that I think this is a super deal that I would buy if I were in that store!

MEAT DEPT:

Split Chicken Breast, Drumsticks or Thighs - $.97 cents/pound
Pork Spareribs - $.97 cents/pound
Pork Shoulder Steaks - $1.28/pound
Beef Back Ribs - $.98 cents/pound
Bottom Round Steaks - $2.98/pound
Bottom Round or Rump Roast - $2.98/pound

SEAFOOD:

Imitation Crab Meat - $1.48/pound


PRODUCE:

Jalapeno Peppers - $.33 cents/pound
Salad Tomatoes - $.48 cents/pound
Yellow Onions - $.33 cents/pound
Red Delicious Apples - $.78 cents/pound
Bartlett Pears - $.58 cents/pound
Celery - $.48 cents/each
Kiwi - $.25 cents/each

Lemons - $.33 cents/each
White Potatoes - $.78 cents/pound
White Squash - $.88 cents/pound

MISC:

7up, Diet 7up and Sunkist - $.79 cents/each

This Week at Fresh & Easy

Here's what you want to go to Fresh & Easy for this week (Wed. Oct. 28th - Tues. Nov. 3rd):

Items in red show that I think this is a super deal worth making an extra trip to that store for!

MEAT DEPT:

Jenni-O Whole Frozen Turkey - $.37 cents/pound


PRODUCE:


Pears 3 count - $.98 cents/each
Iceberg Lettuce - $.98 cents/each
Russet Potatoes 3 pound - $.98 or $.33 cents/pound
Baja Classic Tomatoes - $.98 cents/pound
Yellow Onions 2 pounds - $.98 cents/each

MISC:

Fresh & Easy Chunk Light Tuna 5oz can - $.63 cents/each or $.50 each if you buy 10 in one transaction

All Fresh & Easy Spices or Extracts – ½ price

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

TODAY (Wednessday) IS HENRY'S SHOPPING DAY!

Today is Henry’s Shopping Day!! This is the one day a week that you get sale prices from last week and sale prices for this coming week. You’ll get the most deals today!

Here's what you want to go to Henry's for this week (Wed. Oct. 28th - Wed. Nov. 4th):

Items in red show that I think this is a super deal worth making an extra trip to that store for!

PRODUCE:

4.4oz Pkg. Blueberries - $1.50/each
6oz Pkg. Raspberries - $1.50/each
5.6oz Pkg. Blackberries - $1.50/each
Texas Rio Star Grapefruits - $.50 cents/each
Bartlett Pears - $.50 cents/pound
Russet or Red Potatoes - $.50 cents/pound
Cucumbers - $.50 cents/each
Satsuma Tangerines - $1.50/pound
Granny Smith or Braeburn Apples - $.77 cents/pound
Green Beans - $1.50/pound
Winter Squash (select varieties) - $.77 cents/pound
Tropical Mangos - $1.99/pound (Fri, Sat, Sun ONLY)
Roma Tomatoes - $.77 cents/pound (Fri, Sat, Sun ONLY)
Organic Fuji Apples - $.97 cents/pound
Organic Bosc Pears - $.97 cents/pound
Organic Hass Avocados - $.97 cents/each
Organic Garnet Yams - $1.97/each
Organic Earthbound Farms Apple Slices (five 2oz bags) - $2.97/each

MEAT:

Natural Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast - $1.88/pound (Fri, Sat, Sun ONLY)
Natural Fresh Ground BUFFALO - $4.99/pound (while supplies last)
Natural Extra Lean Ground Beef 85% - $1.88/pound (Fri, Sat, Sun ONLY)
Natural Pork Baby Back Ribs - $2.99/pound
Natural Boneless New York Steaks - $4.99/pound

SEAFOOD:

Wild Caught Lobster Tails 3.75oz - $4.99/each
Fresh Wild Swordfish Steaks - $7.99/pound
Wild Colossal Sea Scallops - $7.99/pound (Fri, Sat, Sun ONLY)

MISC:

Mild Cheddar or Monterey Jack Cheese - $1.99/pound (Fri, Sat, Sun ONLY)
Roasted and Salted Cashews - $3.99/pound (Fri, Sat, Sun ONLY)
Henry’s Ice Cream - $2.50/each (Fri, Sat, Sun ONLY)

TODAY ONLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

These are last weeks sale items that will not be on sale starting tomorrow. Today is the best day to go to Henry's because you get last weeks sale prices and this weeks, so you'll get the most deals!

PRODUCE:


Hass Avocados – 3 for $1
Gold Pineapples – Buy One Get One Free
Jack O’Lantern Pumpkins - Buy One Get One Free
Mini Seedless Watermelons - Buy One Get One Free
Ready Pac Salad Blends - Buy One Get One Free
Bosc Pears – 3 pounds for $1
Green Bell Peppers – 3 for $1
Yellow or White Onions – 3 pounds for $1
Bunches, Red Radishes, Green Onions, or Cilantro – 3 for $1
Organic D’Anjou Pears - $.97 cents/pound
Organic Romaine Lettuce - $.97 cents/pound
5 pound Bag of Carrots - $2.50
Gala Apples - $.77 cents/pound
Celery - $.77 cents/pound


MEAT:

Natural Assorted Pork Loin Chops - $1.88/pound
Natural Boneless Skinless Chicken Tenders - $1.88/pound
Natural Boneless Rib Eye Steak - $5.99/pound

SEAFOOD:

Wild Caught Lobster Tails 3.75oz - $4.99 each
Wild Colossal American Shrimp Raw - $6.99/pound

DELI:

Foster Farms Select Turkey Breast Sliced - $3.99/pound

MISC:

There are a lot of other Misc. items that are Buy One Get One Free, such as Breyers Ice Cream, Haagen-Daz Ice Cream, Egglands Best Large Eggs, and more

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Let Me Sum Up......

First of all, Stater Brothers is definitely my friend this week! Did you see the prices on their pumpkins?? Seriously!! $.17 cents/pound! You could buy a 20 pound pumpkin and only pay $3.40! Don't take all the goods ones before I get there, lol. They really have the sales this week compared to the other stores. So I would say if I could only go to one store this week, Stater Brothers would be it! Their ground beef, tri tip, whole chickens, and salmon are worth making a trip to Staters too so you can stock up the freezer and reap the great deals as long as your freezer has room!

Ralph's doesn't impress me so much this week as they did last week. But their 10 pound bag of potatoes, fish, and cereal deal is good. You'll have to decide if those entice you to make the trip to Ralphs this week.

Vons....ehhhh, nothing too special going on here this week, sigh. I do like that price on their grapes, but I don't think it's worth an extra trip there...only good if you're already there.

Albertsons has a great deal on boneless, skinless, chicken breasts. The price beats Sams and Costco, so if you usually buy your chicken there, it may be worth the trip to Albertsons to stock the freezer with this price.

I won't even get into Fresh & Easy....bleh.

If you have a Food 4 Less near you, you might want to hit them up for a couple of their deals. Their chicken leg quarters are a fab deal as well as the pork chops and roast.

Henry's is almost always my friend! I'm lucky enough to have one near me. Their produce prices are usually hard to beat and the produce comes from local farms so they are usually fresher. If you have a Henry's near you and you've never really checked them out, you really should do so.

I hope this week you're able to save some good money on your groceries. I'm sure you all have other things you'd rather do with your hard earned money! Seriously, check out your receipt to see how much you save this week and put the extra towards Christmas!

Have a great week!
Jan

NEW TO THIS BLOG??

Let me explain why this is useful to you.

Welcome to my blog! Every week I spend some time scouring through the grocery store ads trying to find the best deals. I thought since I was already at it and writing down my findings, that I would share what I came up with.

I basically will post mostly meat and produce sales but sometimes if it seems notable I will post other sale items. I find that Sams Club, Costco, and Walmart generally have better deals on boneless skinless chicken breasts, pantry items, household items, dairy, etc. But the grocery stores usually have better sale prices on their meat and produce, and lately cereals. However once in a while grocery stores will actually have a better sale price on typical things I buy at Sams Club, so I'll post it here as well. Meat and produce are usually the bulk of my shopping because I cook mostly from scratch to save on money and because it's healthier as well. Also when you buy seasonal meat and produce you get the best flavor as well as prices.

Some stores may have the same item on sale, but one will be less than the other. I go through the ads to find out which store has the better deal on the same item, or which store has items on sale that other stores don't have posted for sale at all. For example, a few weeks ago both Stater Bros. and Ralphs had Tri-Tip Roasts on sale, but you will only see the Tri-Tip listed in the Ralphs posting because it's the better deal. So that way I know what to buy or stock up on at each store. Trust me, it does save a lot of money going to multiple stores if you can. You don't have to do it all in one day, you have a whole week to hit up each store.

Although I don't personally shop at Fresh & Easy and Food 4 Less, I thought I would post their sales as well for those of you that do. However, if they have the same item for sale in one of the four main stores (Stater Bros., Albertsons, Vons, Ralphs) I will still post it in the main stores posting as well as Fresh & Easy and Food 4 Less, but I will make note if it's a better deal at either of those two stores.

I use the ads I get in the mail here in Corona, Ca. I'm not exactly sure if all areas in Southern California have the same ads, so please, if you're not in Corona, please double check prices when shopping and don't go solely by my blog until you know if the ads are the same where you live.

I hope this is helpful to everyone. I know how long it takes me to go through all the ads, so I know not everyone has time to do that. I make it easy for you. Scroll down to see what's on sale this week! Enjoy!!

P.S. If you want to print out each stores posting, simply click on the title post and it will open up a page with just that post so you can easily print just that page.

P.P.S Feel free to leave a comment and let me know how you well this is working for you, or if you'd like to see something different. Thanks!

P.P.P.S Please feel free to click on an ad or two wink wink! Thanks for your support!

This Week at Stater Bros.

Here's what you want to go to Stater Bros. for this week (Wed. Oct. 21st - Tues. Oct. 27th):

Items in red show that I think this is a super deal that I would definitely buy if I were at this store!

MEAT:

Ground Beef 73% - $.99 cents/pound (I wonder how much of these my freezer can hold definitely STOCK UP!)
Tri Tip Roast - $1.97/pound (More Freezer Stocking Worthy pricing!)
Top Sirloin Steak - $2.77/pound
Boneless Chuck Steak - $2.89/pound
Beef Rib Eye Steak - $5.89/pound
Flap Meat - $3.99/pound
Beef Chuck Bone-in Short Ribs or Flanken Ribs - $2.49/pound
Foster Farms Whole Chicken - $.69 cents/pound (Lovin' these freezer stocking prices!)
Foster Farms Chicken Thighs or Drumsticks - $.99 cents/pound
Bone-in Half Chicken Breast - $1.39/pound
Boneless, Skinless, Chicken Breast & Thigh Combo - $1.97/pound
Hormel Marinated, Boneless, Pork Loin Fillet 27.2oz pkg – Buy One Get One Free
Shoulder Blade-cut Bone-In Pork Steak – $1.49/pound

SEAFOOD:

Whole or Half Keta Salmon (wild caught) - $2.99/pound (Definitely a freezer stuffing worthy price again)
Swordfish Steaks (wild caught) - $6.99/pound

PRODUCE:

Roma Tomatoes - $.79 cents/pound
Mini Watermelon - $1.97 each
Pumpkins - $.17 cents/pound (HELLO, GREAT DEAL!!!!)
Anjou or Red Pears - $.49 cents/pound
Brown Onions - $.49 cents/pound
Red, Golden Delicious, Rome, Pink Lady, Gala, Jonagold, Braeburn, Cameo, or Fuji Apples - $1/pound
Tops Off Carrots - $.50 cents/pound

This Week at Ralphs

Here's what you want to go to Ralphs for this week (Wed. Oct. 21st - Tues. Oct. 27th):


Items in red show that I think this is a super deal that I would definitely buy if I were at this store!

MEAT DEPT:

T-Bone Steak - $3.97/pound
Boneless New York Steak - $6.99/pound
Beef Cross Rib Roast or Steaks - $3.99/pound
Jennie-O Turkey 14oz – 20oz – Buy One Get One Free
Foster Farms Turkey Breast Tenderloin 24 oz. - $6.99 each
Fresh Pork Picnic Roast - $.99 cents/pound (If I liked pork, I'd stock my freezer with this deal!)
Pork Spareribs - $1.99/pound
Pork Shoulder Butt Roast or Country Style Strips - $1.99/pound




SEAFOOD:

Catfish, Tilapia, or Swai Fillet - $2.99/pound
Fresh Pacific Red Snapper - $6.99/pound


PRODUCE:

16oz Pkg Strawberries - $1.50 each
10 pound Bag Russet Potatoes - $1.99/pound
Fresh Green Beans - $1.47/pound
Celery - $.79 cents/each
Green Bell Peppers - $.79 cents/each
Iceberg Lettuce - $.99 cents/each
Broccoli or White Cauliflower - $.99 cents/pound
Bartlett or Bosc Pears - $.99 cents/pound
Valencia Oranges 4lb bag - $3.47 each
Red or White Onions - $.79 cents/pound
Organic Bunch Green Onions - $.99 cents/each
Organic Bananas - $.79 cents/pound

MISC:

Post Cereal, Select Varieties - $1.50 each with minimum purchase of 4 and a limit of 8

This Week at VONS

Here's what you want to go to Vons for this week (Wed. Oct. 21st - Tues. Oct. 27th):

Items in red show that I think this is a super deal that I would definitely buy if I were at this store!


MEAT DEPT:

Ranchers Reserve Top Round London Broil - $1.77/pound
Boneless Beef For Stew - $2.99/pound
Fresh Chicken Wings - $1.69/pound
Foster Farms Chicken wings - $2.69/pound
Fresh Whole Boneless Pork Loin - $1.97/pound
Boneless Pork Top Loin Chops - $2.99/pound
Hormel Black Label Sliced Bacon – Buy One Get One Free
Jennie-O Ground Turkey 20oz - $3.50 each


SEAFOOD:

Cooked Shrimp 91-110ct. - $3.99/pound (sold in 2 pound bag)
Large Raw Shrimp 31-40ct. Shell On - $4.99/pound
Fresh Catfish Fillet (farm raised) - $5.99/pound




PRODUCE DEPT:

Beefsteak Tomatoes - $.67 cents/pound
Sweet Red Seedless Grapes - $.77 cents/pound
Hass Avocados - $1 each
Gala Apples - $1/pound
Yellow Sweet Onions - $1/pound
1 pound bag baby Carrots - $1
Bartlett Pears - $1/pound
Green Zucchini or Yellow Crookneck Squash - $1/pound


MISC:

General Mills Cheerios or Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereals - $2.50 each

FAMILY FRIDAY (someone asked that I post the Friday only $5 Family deal)

Whole Roasted Chicken 32oz, serves 3-4 people

This Week at ALBERTSONS

Here's what you want to go to Albertsons for this week (Wed. Oct. 21st - Tues. Oct. 27th):

Items in red show that I think this is a super deal that I would definitely buy if I were at this store!

MEAT DEPT:


Boneless Eye of Round or Sirloin Tip Roast or Steaks - $3.99/pound
Tri Tip Steaks - $4.99/pound
Boneless Skinless, Chicken Breast - $1.77/pound (Great Price...better than Sams/Costco)
Foster Farms Fresh Cut Up Chicken Fryer - $1.49/pound
Farmer John Boneless Pork Chops - $3.99/pound
Pork Spare Ribs - $1.99/pound
Farmer John Boneless Pork Country Style Ribs - $1.99/pound
Jennie-O Fresh Ground Turkey - $3.49/each



SEAFOOD:

Arctic Shores Raw Shrimp 51-60ct - $5.99/pound
Boneless Tilapia Fillets - $2.99/pound
Boneless Fresh Halibut Fillet Portions 5oz - $7.99/pound
Boneless Fresh Wild Dover Sole (farm raised) - $5.99/pound
Colossal Raw Shrimp under 12ct. - $9.99/pound
Large King Crab Legs - $10.99/pound


PRODUCE DEPT:

Tomatoes on the Vine - $.99 cents/pound (Fri, Sat, Sun ONLY)
3 pound Bag of Granny Smith, or Red Delicious Apples - $1.99/each
Fresh Asparagus - $1.49/pound
Red Pears - $1.29/pound
Sweet Peaches - $1.79/pound
Cucumbers - $1.69 each
8oz pkg. Whole White or Baby Bella Mushrooms - $1.99/each
Sweet, or White, Onions - $.99 cents/pound
5 pound Bag Russet Potatoes - $1.99 each

This Week at Food 4 Less

Here's what you want to go to Food 4 Less for this week (Wed. Oct. 21st - Tues. Oct. 27th):

Items in red show that I think this is a super deal that I would buy if I were in that store!

MEAT DEPT:

10 pound Bag Chicken Leg Quarters - $.47 cents/pound or $4.70 each
Pork Sirloin End Chops or Picnic Roast - $.77 cents/pound
Pork Shoulder Cushion Meat - $1.28/pound
Pork Shoulder Pozole Meat - $.98 cents/pound
Beef Stew Meat - $2.68/pound
Beef Flap Meat - $3.98/pound

PRODUCE:

Fuji or Granny Smith - $.47 cents/pound
Large Hass Avocados - $.57 cents/each
Pasilla Peppers - $.98 cents/pound
Yellow Onions - $.33 cents/pound
Hot House Tomatoes - $.98 cents/pound
Tomatillos - $.58 cents/pound
Spinach - $.78 cents/pound
Navel Oranges - $.88 cents/pound
Green Onion Bunch - $.33 cents/each


This Week at Fresh & Easy

Here's what you want to go to Fresh & Easy for this week (Wed. Oct. 21st - Tues. Oct. 27th):

Items in red show that I think this is a super deal worth making an extra trip to that store for!

MEAT DEPT:

Chicken Drumsticks - $1.19/pound
Beef Bottom Round Steaks - $3.99/pound

SEAFOOD:

Extra Large Cooked Shrimp 31-40ct. - $9.99/pound


PRODUCE:


1 pound bag of Lemons & Limes - $.98 cents/each
Yellow Onions 2 pounds - $.98 cents/each

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

TODAY IS HENRY'S SHOPPING DAY!

Today is Henry’s Shopping Day!! This is the one day a week that you get sale prices from last week and sale prices for this coming week. You’ll get the most deals today!
Here's what you want to go to Henry's for this week (Wed. Oct. 21st - Wed. Oct. 28th):

Items in red show that I think this is a super deal worth making an extra trip to that store for!

PRODUCE:

Hass Avocados – 3 for $1
Gold Pineapples – Buy One Get One Free
Jack O’Lantern Pumpkins - Buy One Get One Free
Mini Seedless Watermelons - Buy One Get One Free
Ready Pac Salad Blends - Buy One Get One Free
Bosc Pears – 3 pounds for $1
Green Bell Peppers – 3 for $1
Yellow or White Onions – 3 pounds for $1
Bunches, Red Radishes, Green Onions, or Cilantro – 3 for $1
Organic D’Anjou Pears - $.97 cents/pound
Organic Romaine Lettuce - $.97 cents/pound
5 pound Bag of Carrots - $2.50
Gala Apples - $.77 cents/pound
Celery - $.77 cents/pound

MEAT:

Natural Assorted Pork Loin Chops - $1.88/pound
Natural Boneless Skinless Chicken Tenders - $1.88/pound
Natural Boneless Rib Eye Steak - $5.99/pound
SEAFOOD:
Wild Caught Lobster Tails 3.75oz - $4.99 each
Wild Colossal American Shrimp Raw - $6.99/pound

DELI:

Foster Farms Select Turkey Breast Sliced - $3.99/pound
MISC:
There are a lot of other Misc. items that are Buy One Get One Free, such as Breyers Ice Cream, Haagen-Daz Ice Cream, Egglands Best Large Eggs, and more.



TODAY ONLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



These are last weeks sale items that will not be on sale starting tomorrow. Today is the best day to go to Henry's because you get last weeks sale prices and this weeks, so you'll get the most deals!


PRODUCE:

Autumn Apple Sale….14 different Varieties of Apples are all only - $.77 cents/pound
1 Pound Pkg of Strawberries – Buy One Get One Free
Hass Avocados – Buy One Get One Free
5 pound Bag of Russet Potatoes - Buy One Get One Free
5oz. Pkg Earthbound Organic Salad Blends - Buy One Get One Free
Asparagus - $1.77/pound
Pumpkins – 3 for $10
Bellpeppers - $1 each
Eggplant - $1 each
Garnet or Jewel Yams - $.77 cents/pound
Organic Bartlett Pears - $.77 cents/pound
Organic Bananas - $.77 cents/pound
Organic 3 pound Bag Russet Potatoes - $2.50 each
Organic Gala Apples 3 pound bag - $2.97 each
Organic 1 pound pkg Strawberries - $2.97 each

MEAT:

Natural Boneless Skinless Chicken - $1.69/pound
Natural Filet Mignon - $7.99/pound

SEAFOOD:

Extra Large Deveined & Peeled Shrimp 21-25 count - $5.99/pound

Plus many other misc. items are - Buy One Get One Free

Monday, October 19, 2009

Negotiate, Negotiate, Negotiate!!

Here's a great article that I just happened upon that I think will help you in your quest to be a great haggler/negotiater/barterer.

http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/life/the-art-of-haggling-522442/

LAYAWAY PLANS

Oh my gosh, I recently found out that layaway is still going on! For some reason I never even thought about that, but now that the budget is so tight I've rediscovered it for myself. If anyone wants to know which stores have a layaway plan, I found a great website that gives a lot of info.

http://www.layawayplans.net/

I'm in shopping heaven now, and I hope it helps you too!

Thursday, October 15, 2009

I'm LOVING Ralph's Lately!

Man, I'm just loving the Sale prices on meat and produce at Ralphs lately! They are just surprising the heck out of me. Too bad my Ralph's is a bit of a drive for me, but I'm making the trek just for those tri-tips, chicken and soups!

You'll notice my top choices on sale prices are the first ones you come to. Ralphs, Staters, Vons, then Albertsons. What is up with Albertsons??? Come on guys, give us some good sales!

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Welcome New Members!

Welcome to my blog! Every week I spend some time scouring through the grocery store ads trying to find the best deals. I thought since I was already at it and writing down my findings, that I would share what I came up with.

I basically will post mostly meat and produce sales but sometimes if it seems notable I will post other sale items. I find that Sams Club, Costco, and Walmart generally have better deals on boneless skinless chicken breasts, pantry items, household items, dairy, etc. But the grocery stores usually have better sale prices on their meat and produce, and lately cereals. However once in a while grocery stores will actually have a better sale price on typical things I buy at Sams Club, so I'll post it here as well. Meat and produce are usually the bulk of my shopping because I cook mostly from scratch to save on money and because it's healthier as well. Also when you buy seasonal meat and produce you get the best flavor as well as prices.

Some stores may have the same item on sale, but one will be less than the other. I go through the ads to find out which store has the better deal on the same item, or which store has items on sale that other stores don't have posted for sale at all. For example, a few weeks ago both Stater Bros. and Ralphs had Tri-Tip Roasts on sale, but you will only see the Tri-Tip listed in the Ralphs posting because it's the better deal. So that way I know what to buy or stock up on at each store. Trust me, it does save a lot of money going to multiple stores if you can. You don't have to do it all in one day, you have a whole week to hit up each store.

Although I don't personally shop at Fresh & Easy and Food 4 Less, I thought I would post their sales as well for those of you that do. However, if they have the same item for sale in one of the four main stores (Stater Bros., Albertsons, Vons, Ralphs) I will still post it in the main stores posting as well as Fresh & Easy and Food 4 Less, but I will make note if it's a better deal at either of those two stores.

I use the ads I get in the mail here in Corona, Ca. I'm not exactly sure if all areas in Southern California have the same ads, so please, if you're not in Corona, please double check prices when shopping and don't go solely by my blog until you know if the ads are the same where you live.

I hope this is helpful to everyone. I know how long it takes me to go through all the ads, so I know not everyone has time to do that. I make it easy for you. Scroll down to see what's on sale this week! Enjoy!!

P.S. If you want to print out each stores posting, simply click on the title post and it will open up a page with just that post so you can easily print just that page.

P.P.S Feel free to leave a comment and let me know how you well this is working for you, or if you'd like to see something different. Thanks!

P.P.P.S Please feel free to click on an ad or two wink wink! Thanks for your support!

This Week at Ralphs

Here's what you want to go to Ralphs for this week (Wed. Oct. 14th - Tues. Oct. 20th):


Items in red show that I think this is a super deal that I would definitely buy if I were at this store!

MEAT DEPT:

Whole Tri-Tip - $1.97/pound (I will be stocking my freezer with this....hubby LOVES his tri-tip...this is the lowest price I've seen in a long time)
Rib Eye Steak - $6.99/pound
Boneless Beef Rump Roast - $2.99/pound
Lean Beef Flap Meat - $5.49/pound
Fresh Chicken Leg Quarters - $.99 cents/pound
Foster Farms Fresh Whole Chicken - $.69 cents/pound (More freezer stocking with this price!)
Lamb Sirloin Chops - $4.99/pound
Boneless Pork Loin (whole in the bag) - $2.99/pound
Pork Shoulder Steak - $1.99/pound
Pork Loin Chops - $3.99/pound



SEAFOOD:

Fresh Keta Salmon Fillet (Wild Caught) - $4.77/pound (Truly Freezer Stocking worthy)
Cooked Tail-on Shrimp 50-60ct. - $5.99/pound
Raw Shrimp 31-40ct. - $5.99/pound


PRODUCE:

Hass Avocados - $.47 cents/each
Tomatoes on the Vine - $.88 cents/pound
Fresh Green Beans - $.99 cents/pound
Gala Apples - $.88 cents/pound
Bartlett Pears - $.79 cents/pound
Kiwi Fruit - $.33 cents/each
1 pound bag of Baby Lemons, Limes or Key Limes - $.99 cents/pound
6oz to 8oz White or Baby Bella Mushrooms - $1.99/each
Yellow Squash - $.99 cents/pound
Brown Onions - $.50 cents/pound
12oz pkg Nature Sweet Cherry Tomatoes – Buy One Get One Free


MISC:

7up & A&W Rootbeer 2 litter Bottles - $.79 cents/each
Campbells Chunky Soup Varieties - $.99 cents/each (GREAT price! Stock the pantry! The hubby loves to have these on hand!)
1 Dozen Large Large Eggs - $.99 cents/each

This Week at Stater Bros.

Here's what you want to go to Stater Bros. for this week (Wed. Oct. 14th - Tues. Oct. 20th):

Items in red show that I think this is a super deal that I would definitely buy if I were at this store!

MEAT:

Boneless London Broil - $1.77/pound
Boneless Beef Chuck Roast - $1.77/pound
Ground Beef 81% - $1.59/pound
T-Bone Steak - $5.77/pound
Beef Round Steak - $2.99/pound
Boneless Rump or Bottom Round Roast - $2.99/pound
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast - $1.97/pound
Foster Farms Chicken Leg Quarters - $.99 cents/pound
Tyson Cornish Hens - $1.19/pound
Randall Farms Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs - $1.99/pound
Pork Country-Style Strips - $1.49/pound
Pork Spareribs - $1.27/pound
Boneless Pork Loin Roast - $1.99/pound
Honeysuckle White Bulk Ground Turkey - $1.49/pound



SEAFOOD:

Extra Large King Crab Legs & Claws - $9.99/pound
5oz Lobster Tails - $6.99/pound
Wild Caught Pacific Red Snapper Fillets - $5.99/pound

PRODUCE:

Asparagus - $.99 cents/pound
Black Seedless Grapes - $.89 cents/pound
Zucchini - $.49 cents/pound
Jazz Apples - $1/pound
Bosc Pears - $1/pound
Yams - $.99 cents/pound
papaya - $1.99/each


MISC:

Stater Bros. Apple Juice 64oz - $.99 cents/each
Stater Bros. Eggs 1 Dozen - $.99 cents/each (limit 4…Friday, Saturday, Sunday ONLY)
Quaker Cap’n Crunch, Life or Oatmeal Squares, Oats, Granola Bars or Bites, Aunt Jemima Pancake Mix or Syrup - $1.49 each (must buy 5 in a single transaction with in-ad coupon…limit one coupon per transaction)

This Week at VONS

Here's what you want to go to Vons for this week (Wed. Oct. 14th - Tues. Oct. 20th):

Items in red show that I think this is a super deal that I would definitely buy if I were at this store!


MEAT DEPT:

Ranchers Reserve Boneless Top Sirloin Steak - $1.97/pound
Boneless Beef Tenderloin Roast - $9.99/pound
Chicken Drumsticks, Thighs or Leg Quarters - $.99 cents/pound
Foster Farms Chicken Thighs or Drumsticks - $1.99/pound
Center Cut Pork Loin Chops - $3.99/pound


SEAFOOD:

Jumbo Raw Shrimp 21-25ct - $5.99/pound
Extra Large Cooked Shrimp 31-40ct. - $6.99/pound
Fresh Dover Sole Fillets - $5.99/pound
Yellowfin Ahi Tuna Steaks - $6.99/pound


PRODUCE DEPT:

Red or Golden Delicious Apples - $.39 cents/pound
5.6oz container of Raspberries - $.99 cents/each
Iceberg Lettuce - $.77 cents/each
Large Navel Oranges - $.99 cents/pound
Red or Green Seedless Grapes - $1.99/pound
Roma Tomatoes - $.99 cents/pound
Broccoli Crowns - $1.29/pound
Sweet Yellow Onions - $.99 cents/pound
Extra Large Russet Potatoes - $.49 cents/pound
English Hot House Long Cucumbers - $1.50 each


MISC:

Kraft Macaroni & Cheese - $.33 cents/each (Saturday & Sunday ONLY)
Mott’s Apple Juice - $.88 cents/each (You must buy 5 in one transaction)

FAMILY FRIDAY (someone asked that I post the Friday only $5 Family deal)

All American Sub Sandwhich
-1-foot French Loaf
-Turkey, Ham, Roast Beef
-American Cheeses
-Lettuce and Tomatoes

Made Fresh Daily, serves 3-4.


This Week at ALBERTSONS

Here's what you want to go to Albertsons for this week (Wed. Oct. 14th - Tues. Oct. 20th):

Items in red show that I think this is a super deal that I would definitely buy if I were at this store!

MEAT DEPT:

New York Steaks (bone-in) - $3.77/pound
Boneless Cross Rib Roast - $2.99/pound
Marinated Carne Asada - $5.99/pound
Farmer John boneless Pork Sirloin Chops - $1.99/pound
Farmer John Boneless Pork Tenderloin - $3.99/pound
Whole Turkey Breast - $1.99/pound
Foster Farms Cooked Chicken Strips 6oz pkg - $3 each

SEAFOOD:

Arctic Shores Raw Shrimp 31-40ct or Cooked Shrimp 61-70ct - $5.99/pound
Arctic Shores Cooked Shrimp 26-30ct. or Raw Shrimp under 15ct - $7.99/pound
Boneless Tilapia or Swai Fillets - $2.99/pound
Fresh Bay Scallops - $7.99/pound
Fresh Wild Albacore Tuna Steaks - $9.99/pound

PRODUCE DEPT:

Sweet Honeycrisp Apples - $.99 cents/pound
Pears…Red, Anjou, and Bosc - $.99 cents/pound
Large Pumpkins - $.39 cents/pound
Pineapple - $.99 cents/pound
Yellow Squash - $.99 cents/each
Cantaloupe - $.69 cents/pound
Klondike Rose Potatoes 5 pound bag - $2.99 each
3 pound bag Sweet Onions - $2.49 each
12oz package Nature Sweet Cherry Tomatoes - $3 each


This Week at Fresh & Easy

Here's what you want to go to Fresh & Easy for this week (Wed. Oct. 14th - Tues. Oct. 20th):

Items in red show that I think this is a super deal worth making an extra trip to that store for!

MEAT DEPT:

Chicken Leg Quarters - $.88 cents/pound
End Cut Pork Chops - $1.99/pound

SEAFOOD:

Shrimp 16-20ct. - $6.99/pound

PRODUCE:

Pumpkins - $2.48 each
Carrots - $.44 cents/pound
1 pound bag of Lemons - $.98 cents/each
3 count apples - $.98 cents/each
3 count Pears - $.98 cents/each

This Week at Food 4 Less

Here's what you want to go to Food 4 Less for this week (Wed. Oct. 14th - Tues. Oct. 20th):

Items in red show that I think this is a super deal worth making an extra trip to that store for!

MEAT DEPT:

Boneless Sirloin Tip Minlanesa Steaks - $2.27/pound
Boneless Beef Country Style Strips - $2.98/pound
Beef Stew Meat - $2.68/pound
Pork Shoulder Picnic Roast - $.98 cents/pound
Pork Shoulder Cushion Meat - $1.28/pound
Pork Shoulder Pozole Meat - $1.18/pound
Boneless Pork Sirloin End Chops - $1.17/pound
Chicken Leg Quarters - $.59 cents/pound
Chicken Drumsticks and Thigh Picnic Pack - $.98 cents/pound

PRODUCE:

5 pound bag Russet Potatoes - $.67 cents/each
Yellow Onions – 5 pounds for $1
Cilantro bunch - $.25 cents/each
Pasilla Peppers - $.68 cents/pound
Cauliflower - $.58 cents/pound
Red Apples 3 pound bag - $1.98 each
Cabbage - $.33 cents/pound
1 pound Pkg Strawberries - $2 each
Chayote Squash - $.49 cents/pound

TODAY IS HENRY'S SHOPPING DAY!

Today is Henry’s Shopping Day!! This is the one day a week that you get sale prices from last week and sale prices for this coming week. You’ll get the most deals today!

Here's what you want to go to Henry's for this week (Wed. Oct. 14th - Wed. Oct. 21th):

Items in red show that I think this is a super deal worth making an extra trip to that store for!

PRODUCE:

Autumn Apple Sale….14 different Varieties of Apples are all only - $.77 cents/pound
1 Pound Pkg of Strawberries – Buy One Get One Free
Hass Avocados – Buy One Get One Free
5 pound Bag of Russet Potatoes - Buy One Get One Free
5oz. Pkg Earthbound Organic Salad Blends - Buy One Get One Free
Asparagus - $1.77/pound
Pumpkins – 3 for $10
Bellpeppers - $1 each
Eggplant - $1 each
Garnet or Jewel Yams - $.77 cents/pound
Organic Bartlett Pears - $.77 cents/pound
Organic Bananas - $.77 cents/pound
Organic 3 pound Bag Russet Potatoes - $2.50 each
Organic Gala Apples 3 pound bag - $2.97 each
Organic 1 pound pkg Strawberries - $2.97 each

MEAT:

Natural Boneless Skinless Chicken - $1.69/pound (Great deal, better than Sams/Costco and it's all natural....Freezer stocking worthy!)
Natural Filet Mignon - $7.99/pound (Great deal for this pricey piece of meat....still too expensive for my budget though)

SEAFOOD:

Extra Large Deveined & Peeled Shrimp 21-25 count - $5.99/pound

Plus many other misc. items are - Buy One Get One Free

TODAY ONLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

These are last weeks sale items that will not be on sale starting tomorrow. Today is the best day to go to Henry's because you get last weeks sale prices and this weeks, so you'll get the most deals!

PRODUCE:

Sweet Corn – 5 for $1
Large Vine Ripe Tomatoes - $.77 cents/pound
Mini Seedless Watermelons $1.97 each
Hass Avocados - $.77 cents/each
Granny Smith Apples 3 pound bag - $1.97 each
Gala Apples 3 pound bag - $1.97 each
Bosc or Bartlett Pears - $.77 cents/pound
Green leaf, Red Leaf, or Romaine Lettuce - $.50 each
1 pound bag Baby Carrots - $.77 cents/each
Green Bell Peppers - $.33 cents/each
Organic Granny Smith Apples - $.77 cents/pound
Organic Bartlett Pears - $.77 cents/pound
Organic Red or Green Seedless Grapes - $2/pound
Organic Broccoli - $.97 cents/pound
Organic 1 pound pkg Strawberries - $2.50/each

MEAT:

Natural Split Bone-In Chicken Breast - $.99 cents/pound
Natural Pork Spareribs - $1.49/pound

SEAFOOD:

Salmon Fillets - $5.99/pound
Extra Jumbo Raw Shrimp - $5.99/pound


DAIRY:

Mild Chedder Cheese - $1.88/pound
Henry’s Cottage Cheese or Sour Cream 16oz - $1.50/each

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Welcome to This Weeks Ads Blog!

Welcome to my blog! Every week I spend some time scouring through the grocery store ads trying to find the best deals. I thought since I was already at it and writing down my findings, that I would share what I came up with.

I basically will post mostly meat and produce sales but sometimes if it seems notable I will post other sale items. I find that Sams Club, Costco, and Walmart generally have better deals on boneless skinless chicken breasts, pantry items, household items, dairy, etc. But the grocery stores usually have better sale prices on their meat and produce, and lately cereals. However once in a while grocery stores will actually have a better sale price on typical things I buy at Sams Club, so I'll post it here as well. Meat and produce are usually the bulk of my shopping because I cook mostly from scratch to save on money and because it's healthier as well. Also when you buy seasonal meat and produce you get the best flavor as well as prices.

Some stores may have the same item on sale, but one will be less than the other. I go through the ads to find out which store has the better deal on the same item, or which store has items on sale that other stores don't have posted for sale at all. For example, a few weeks ago both Stater Bros. and Ralphs had Tri-Tip Roasts on sale, but you will only see the Tri-Tip listed in the Ralphs posting because it's the better deal. So that way I know what to buy or stock up on at each store. Trust me, it does save a lot of money going to multiple stores if you can. You don't have to do it all in one day, you have a whole week to hit up each store.

Although I don't personally shop at Fresh & Easy and Food 4 Less, I thought I would post their sales as well for those of you that do. However, if they have the same item for sale in one of the four main stores (Stater Bros., Albertsons, Vons, Ralphs) I will still post it in the main stores posting as well as Fresh & Easy and Food 4 Less, but I will make note if it's a better deal at either of those two stores.

I use the ads I get in the mail here in Corona, Ca. I'm not exactly sure if all areas in Southern California have the same ads, so please, if you're not in Corona, please double check prices when shopping and don't go solely by my blog until you know if the ads are the same where you live.

I hope this is helpful to everyone. I know how long it takes me to go through all the ads, so I know not everyone has time to do that. I make it easy for you. Scroll down to see what's on sale this week! Enjoy!!

P.S. If you want to print out each stores posting, simply click on the title post and it will open up a page with just that post so you can easily print just that page.

P.P.S Feel free to leave a comment and let me know how you well this is working for you, or if you'd like to see something different. Thanks!

P.P.P.S Please feel free to click on an ad or two wink wink! Thanks for your support!

This Week at Stater Bros.

Here's what you want to go to Stater Bros. for this week (Wed. Oct. 7th - Tues. Oct., 13th):

Items in red show that I think this is a super deal that I would definitely buy if I were at this store!

Meat:

Top Sirloin Steak - $1.99/pound (Freezer Stocking Worthy)
Boneless Chuck Steak - $2.27/pound
New York Steak Bone-In - $4.77/pound
Beef Chuck Bone-In Short Ribs or Flanken Ribs - $2.49/pound
Boneless Sirloin Tip Steak - $3.29/pound
Boneless Flap Meat - $3.99/pound
Pork Butt Roast - $.89 cents/pound
Boneless Pork Loin Chops - $2.89/pound
Shoulder Bone_in Blade-Cut Pork Steak - $1.49/pound
Ham Steak - $1.99/pound
Foster Farms Chicken Breast w/Ribs - $.97 cents/pound
Foster Farms Whole Chicken - $.99 cents/pound
Chicken Thighs or Drumsticks - $.99 cents/pound



Seafood:

Keta Salmon whole or half - $2.49/pound (Freezer Stocking Worthy)
Cod Fillets - $6.99/pound
Swordfish Steaks - $6.99/pound
Sole Fillets - $6.99/pound

Produce:

Yellow Peaches - $.69 cents/pound
Jonathan Apples - $.39 cents/pound
Bartlett Pears - $.39 cents/pound
Broccoli - $.49 cents/pound
Iceberg Lettuce - $.69 cents/head
White Corn - $.33 cents/each
Cantaloupe - $1 each
Red Bell Peppers - $1 each
Hot House Tomatoes - $1.99/pound
Butternut, Spaghetti, or Table Queen Squash - $.79 cents/pound
Eggplants - $1.50 each

This Week at Ralphs

Here's what you want to go to Ralphs for this week (Wed. Oct. 7th - Tues. Oct., 13th):


Items in red show that I think this is a super deal that I would definitely buy if I were at this store!

Meat Dept:

Chuck Roast - $1.47/pound (Freezer Stocking Worthy)
T-Bone Steak - $5.99/pound
Cross Rib Steak - $2.99/pound
Lean Cube Steaks - $3.49/pound
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast - $1.77/pound (Freezer Stocking Worthy...better than Sams pricing)
Fresh Whole Frying Chicken - $.99 cents/pound
Pork Picnic Roast - $.99 cents/pound
Jimmy Dean Sausage Roll - $1.99 each
Farmer John Pork Links - $.99 each



Seafood:

Lobster Tails 6oz - $7.99/each
Cooked Tail-on Shrimp 21-25ct - $8.99/pound
Tilapia or Flounder Fillet 12oz – 3.99 each


Produce:

Red Seedless Grapes - $.77 cents/pound
Whole Pineapple - $.88 cents/pound
Kiwi Fruit – 3 for $1
Red or White Potatoes - $.77 cents/pound
12oz pkg Sweet Cherry Tomatoes - $2 each
Green Onions or Red Radishes - $.50 cents/each bunch
Sweet Mayan Onions - $.99 cents/pound
Cabbage - $.50 cents/pound
Fresh Express Salad Blends Select Varieties - $2 each

Misc:

Kellogs Cereal Select Varieites - $1.47 each limit 4
Healthy Choice or Marie Callendars Dinner Entrée - $1.79 each when you buy 10

This Week at VONS

Here's what you want to go to Vons for this week (Wed. Oct. 7th - Tues. Oct., 13th):

Items in red show that I think this is a super deal that I would definitely buy if I were at this store!


Meat Dept:

Ground Beef 80% - $1.27/pound (Fri, Sat, Sun ONLY)(Freezer Stocking Worthy)
Boneless Cross Rib Roast - $1.97/pound
Boneless Round Tip Roast - $2.27/pound
Rib Eye Steak - $6.99/pound
Beef for Stew - $3.99/pound
Foster Farms Chicken Wings - $2.69/pound
Zacky Farms Lean Ground Turkey 20oz pkg - $3.99 each
Country Style Pork Soulder Ribs - $.97 cents/pound
Boneless Pork Sirloin Chops - $2.99/pound
Pork Shoulder Blade Roast - $1.29/pound
Extra Meaty Pork Loin Back Ribs - $3.49/pound




Seafood:

Extra Large Cooked Shrimp 31-40ct - $5.99/pound
Lobster Tails 4oz - $6.99 each
Atlantic Salmon Steaks - $5.99/pound
Pacific Red Snapper Fillets - $5.99/pound
Large Raw Shrimp 31-40ct - $5.99/pound
Mahi Mahi Fillets - $8.99/pound


Produce Dept:

Green Asparagus - $.99 cents/pound
Red Roma Tomatoes - $.59 cents/pound (Fri, Sat, Sun ONLY)
Whole Pineapple - $2.99 each
Green, or Black Seedless Grapes - $1.99/pound
Navel Oranges - $.99 cents/pound
Red Bell Peppers - $1.99/pound
Tomatoes on the Vine - $2.49/pound
Gala, Granny Smith, or Red Delicious Apples - $1.49/pound


Misc:

Marie Callendars Meals or Potpie - $1.99 each (must buy 5)

This Week at ALBERTSONS

Here's what you want to go to Albertsons for this week (Wed. Oct. 7th - Tues. Oct., 13th):


Items in red show that I think this is a super deal that I would definitely buy if I were at this store!

Meat Dept:

Tri-Tip Roasts - $3.99/pound
Filet Mignon Roast or Steaks - $9.99/pound
Farmer John Boneless Pork Loin Roast - $2.99/pound
Hormel Seasoned Boneless Pork Loin Filets – Buy One Get One Free


Seafood:

Wild Snow Crab Clusters - $5.99/pound
Atlantic Salmon Portions 3oz - $3.99/ each
Cooked Shrimp 61-70 ct. - $6.99/pound
Cooked Shrimp 26-30 ct. - $7.99/pound
Orange Roughy Fillets - $7.99/pound
Colossal Raw Shrimp 12ct. - $9.99/pound
Large Sea Scallops - $9.99/pound


Produce Dept:

5 pound Bag Russet Potatoes - $.68 cents/each
1 pound pkg Strawberries - $.99 cents/each
Large Pumpkins - $.39 cents/pound
Nectarines or Plums - $1.69/pound
Large Avocados - $.99 cents/each
Sweet Onions - $.99 cents/pound
5.6oz pkg Blackberries - $2.50 each
Gala, Granny Smith, or Golden Delicious Apples - $1.50/pound
Cucumbers - $.69
Bosc, Anjou, or Red Pears - $1.50/pound


Misc:

Cap’N Crunch, or Life Cereal, Chewy Granola Bars - $1.50 each when you buy 10 in a single transaction with your club card

This Week at Fresh & Easy

Here's what you want to go to Fresh & Easy for this week (Wed. Oct. 7th - Tues. Oct. 13th):

Items in red show that I think this is a super deal worth making an extra trip to that store for!

Meat Dept:

End Cut Pork Chops - $1.89/pound


Seafood:

Atlantic Salmon - $6.99/pound
Filleted Tilapia - $6.99/pound
Cooked Extra Large Shrimp 31-40ct - $9.99/pound

Produce:

Yellow Onions 2 pounds - $.98
3 Apples - $.98
1 pound Lemons - $.98
1 pound Baja Classic Tomatoes - $.98

This Week at Food 4 Less

Here's what you want to go to Food 4 Less for this week (Wed. Oct. 7th – Tues. Oct.13th):

Items in red show that I think this is a super deal worth making an extra trip to that store for!

Meat Dept:

Pork Shoulder Picnic Roast - $.87 cents/pound
Pork Shoulder Cushion Meat - $1.28/pound
Pork Stew Meat - $1.78/pound
Beef Flap Meat - $3.98/pound
Beef Bottom Round Steaks - $2.98/pound
Beef Chuck Taco Meat - $3.98/pound
Beef Chuck Flanken Ribs - $2.68/pound
Ground Turkey 19.2oz pkg - $2.50 each
Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs - $.99 cents/pound

Produce:

Bananas - $.33 cents/pound
Gala Apples - $.44 cents/pound
Broccoli Crowns - $.78 cents/pound
White Onions - $.33 cents/pound
Tomatillos - $.58 cents/pound
Red Potatoes - $.68 cents/pound
Green Onions - $.25 cents/each


Wednesday, October 7, 2009

TODAY IS HENRY'S SHOPPING DAY!

Today is Henry’s Shopping Day!! This is the one day a week that you get sale prices from last week and sale prices for this coming week. If the same item from last week is on sale this week for a higher price, you can still get it for the lower price today. You’ll get the most deals today!

Here's what you want to go to Henry's for this week (Wed. Oct. 7th - Wed. Oct., 14th):

Items in red show that I think this is a super deal that I would definitely buy if I were at that store!


PRODUCE:

Sweet Corn – 5 for $1
Large Vine Ripe Tomatoes - $.77 cents/pound
Mini Seedless Watermelons $1.97 each
Hass Avocados - $.77 cents/each
Granny Smith Apples 3 pound bag - $1.97 each
Gala Apples 3 pound bag - $1.97 each
Bosc or Bartlett Pears - $.77 cents/pound
Green leaf, Red Leaf, or Romaine Lettuce - $.50 each
1 pound bag Baby Carrots - $.77 cents/each
Green Bell Peppers - $.33 cents/each
Organic Granny Smith Apples - $.77 cents/pound
Organic Bartlett Pears - $.77 cents/pound
Organic Red or Green Seedless Grapes - $2/pound
Organic Broccoli - $.97 cents/pound
Organic 1 pound pkg Strawberries - $2.50/each

MEAT:

Natural Split Bone-In Chicken Breast - $.99 cents/pound
Natural Pork Spareribs - $1.49/pound

SEAFOOD:

Salmon Fillets - $5.99/pound
Extra Jumbo Raw Shrimp - $5.99/pound


DAIRY:

Mild Chedder Cheese - $1.88/pound
Henry’s Cottage Cheese or Sour Cream 16oz - $1.50/each

TODAY ONLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

These are last weeks sale items that will not be on sale starting tomorrow. Today is the best day to go to Henry's because you get last weeks sale prices and this weeks, so you'll get the most deals!

Produce:

Asparagus - $.97 cents/pound
Green Seedless Grapes - $.88 cents/pound
Cantaloupes - $.97 cents/each
On the Vine Cluster Tomatoes - $.88 cents/pound
D’Anjou Pears - $.88 cents/pound
Jonathan or Granny Smith Apples - $.50 cents/pound
Navel Oranges - $.88 cents/pound
Broccoli Crowns - $.88 cents/pound
Cilantro, Red Radish Bunch, Green Onions – $.33 cents/each
6oz pkg Raspberries - $2.50 each
Brussel Sprouts - $.88 cents/pound
Maradol Papayas - $.88 cents/pound
Jewel or Garnet Yams - $.88 cents/pound
10 pound Russet Potato Bag - $1.97 each
2 pound pkg Strawberries - $3.97 each


Meat:

Natural Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast - $1.99/pound
Natural Boneless Top Sirloin Steak - $3.99/pound
Natural super Lean Ground Sirloin - $2.99/pound
Natural Marinated Carne Asada - $2.99/pound
Natural Pork Sausage - $1.99/pound
Natural Pork Tenderloin - $3.99/pound
Natural Assorted Pork Loin Chops - $1.99/pound
Foster Farms Ground Turkey 1.25 pound pkg - $2.99 each


Seafood:

Wild Lobster Tails - $5.99 each
Wild Colossal American Shrimp - $6.99/pound
Fresh Salmon Burger 4oz - $1.89 each
Tilapia Fillets - $2.99/pound
Fresh Stuffed Salmon Fillets - $3.99/each
Fresh Wild Swordfish Steaks - $7.99/pound

Misc:

Long Grain Brown Rice - $.69 cents/pound
Raw Almonds - $3.49/pound

Thursday, October 1, 2009

WOW!!! Thanks for Clicking on Ads!!

I put Ad Sense on here not thinking it would really do anything, but I thought...why not?

So, I just checked my account and I was totally surprised and shocked to see over $30 sitting in my account! I really didn't think I'd see anything in there, much less $30, wow! Thank you guys so much for your support with your warm comments and clicking on the ads. I really really appreciate it!!

Welcome to This Weeks Ads Blog!

Welcome to my blog! Every week I spend some time scouring through the grocery store ads trying to find the best deals. I thought since I was already at it and writing down my findings, that I would share what I came up with.


I basically will post mostly meat and produce sales but sometimes if it seems notable I will post other sale items. I find that Sams Club, Costco, and Walmart generally have better deals on boneless skinless chicken breasts, pantry items, household items, dairy, etc. But the grocery stores usually have better sale prices on their meat and produce. However once in a while grocery stores will actually have a better sale price on typical things I buy at Sams Club, so I'll post it here as well. Meat and produce are usually the bulk of my shopping because I cook mostly from scratch to save on money and because it's healthier as well. Also when you buy seasonal meat and produce you get the best flavor as well as prices.

Some stores may have the same item on sale, but one will be less than the other. I go through the ads to find out which store has the better deal on the same item, or which store has items on sale that other stores don't have posted for sale at all. For example, a few weeks ago both Stater Bros. and Ralphs had Tri-Tip Roasts on sale, but you will only see the Tri-Tip listed in the Ralphs posting because it's the better deal. So that way I know what to buy or stock up on at each store. Trust me, it does save a lot of money going to multiple stores if you can. You don't have to do it all in one day, you have a whole week to hit up each store.

Although I don't personally shop at Fresh & Easy and Food 4 Less, I thought I would post their sales as well for those of you that do. However, if they have the same item for sale in one of the four main stores (Stater Bros., Albertsons, Vons, Ralphs) I will still post it in the main stores posting as well as Fresh & Easy and Food 4 Less, but I will make note if it's a better deal at either of those two stores.

I use the ads I get in the mail here in Corona, Ca. I'm not exactly sure if all areas in Southern California have the same ads, so please, if you're not in Corona, please double check prices when shopping and don't go solely by my blog until you know if the ads are the same where you live.

I hope this is helpful to everyone. I know how long it takes me to go through all the ads, so I know not everyone has time to do that. I make it easy for you. Scroll down to see what's on sale this week! Enjoy!!

P.S. If you want to print out each stores posting, simply click on the title post and it will open up a page with just that post so you can easily print just that page.

P.P.S Feel free to leave a comment and let me know how you well this is working for you, or if you'd like to see something different. Thanks!

Fresh & Easy/Food 4 Less

For some reason I didn't receive the Food 4 Less Ad this week, so sorry I can't post what's a good deal there this week.

Also, Fresh & Easy didn't have any prices worth even mentioning this week.

This Week at Stater Bros.

Here's what you want to go to Stater Bros. for this week (Wed. Sept. 30th - Tues. Oct., 6th):

Items in red show that I think this is a super deal that I would definitely buy if I were at this store!

Meat:

Boneless Chuck Roast - $1.77/pound
Rib Eye Steak - $3.97/pound
Top Round Steak - $2.99/pound
T-Bone Steak - $5.77/pound
Filet Mignon Steak or Roast - $8.99/pound
Ground Beef 70% - $1.27/pound - Freezer Stocking Worthy deal
Boneless, skinless Chicken Breast - $1.97/pound
Foster Farms Cut up or Whole Chicken - $.99 cents/pound
Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs - $1.99/pound
Tyson Cornish Game Hens - $1.19/pound
Jennie-O Ground Turkey 20oz - $3.00 each
Pork Country Style Strips - $1.49/pound
Spiral Sliced Half Ham - $1.49/pound
Boneless Pork Loin Roast - $1.99/pound


Seafood:

Large King Crab Legs & Claws - $7.99/pound
Wild Caught Lobster Tails - $6.99/pound

Produce:

White Onions – $.50 cents/pound
Red or Black Plums - $1.00/pound
Cauliflower - $1.00/pound
20oz pkg Tomatoes - $1.99/pound
Green Seedless Grapes - $1.00/pound
Green Asparagus - $1.49/pound
2 pound Pkg Strawberries - $1.99/each
Large Hass Avocados - $.69 cents/each

Misc:

Kraft Macaroni & Cheese - $.59 cents/each

This Week at Ralphs

Here's what you want to go to Ralphs for this week (Wed. Sept. 30th - Tues. Oct., 6th):


Items in red show that I think this is a super deal that I would definitely buy if I were at this store!

Meat Dept:

Boneless Whole Rib Eye - $3.77/pound
Beef Back Ribs - $.99 cents/pound
Boneless Beef Brisket Flat Cut or Brisket Strip - $3.99/pound
Flat Iron Beef Steak - $4.49/pound
Fresh Pork Tenderloin - $3.99/pound
Fresh Pork Shoulder Butt Roast - $.99 cents/pound
Fresh Boneless Pork Loin - $1.99/pound



Seafood:

Fresh Atlantic Salmon Fillets - $1.49/pound - Freezer Stocking Worthy!
Fresh Pacific Red Snapper or Sole Fillets - $5.99/pound
Snow Crab Clusters - $5.99/pound
Imitation Crab Meat - $2.99/pound


Produce:

Green or White Aspargus - $1.49/pound
Navel Oranges - $.49 cents/pound
Red Tomatoes on the Vine - $.88 cents/pound
Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers - $.99 cents/each
Brown Onions - $.50 cents/pound
16oz Bag Baby Peeled Carrots - $.99 cents/each
Red Radishes or Green Onions - $.50 cents/each bunch
Iceberg Lettuce - $.77 cents/each
Bartlett Pears - $.69 cents/pound
Granny Smith or Golden Delicious Apples - $.88 cents/pound


Misc:

These are better deals than Sams or Costco or Walmart.

Ralph’s Apple Juice 64oz - $.99 cents each
2 Liter Bottles of 7up A&W Rootbeer - $.79 cents/each
Thomas’ English Muffin – Buy one Get one Free

This Week at VONS

Here's what you want to go to Vons for this week (Wed. Sept. 30th - Tues. Oct., 6th):

Items in red show that I think this is a super deal that I would definitely buy if I were at this store!

Meat Dept:

Rancher’s Reserve Whole Tri Tip - $2.47/pound
Rancher’s Reserve Boneless Beef Top Sirloin Steak - $4.99/pound
Foster Farms Chicken Thighs or Drumsticks - $1.99/pound
Chicken Leg Quarters - $.77 cents/pound
Pork Loin Chops - $.97 cents/pound
Pork Loin Chops Center Cut - $2.99/pound
Thin Cut Pork Loin Chops - $2.99/pound
Fresh Pork Spareribs - $2.49/pound
Jennie-O Lean Ground Turkey 20oz – Buy One Get One Free
Extra Meaty Pork Loin Back Ribs - $2.97/pound (Fri, Sat, Sun ONLY)




Seafood:

Fresh Dover Sole Fillets - $5.99/pound
Jumbo Raw Shrimp 21-25ct - $6.99/pound
Yellowfin Ahi Tuna Steaks - $7.99/pound
Petite Sea Scallops 80-120ct - $5.99/pound
Extra Jumbo Cooked Shrimp 21-25ct - $9.99/pound


Produce Dept:

Bananas - $.39 cents/pound
10 pound Russet Potato Bag - $.99 cents/each - WOW!
Seedless Red, or Black Grapes - $1.50/pound (Fri, Sat, Sun ONLY)
Roma Tomatoes - $.98 cents/pound
Zucchini - $.99 cents/pound
Jumbo Cantaloupe Melon - $.50/pound
Broccoli - $1.29/pound
2 pound Bag Baby Carrots - $1.99 each
English Hot House Cucumbers - $1.50 each
Honeycrisp apples - $2.49/pound


This Week at ALBERTSONS

Here's what you want to go to Albertsons for this week (Wed. Sept. 30th - Tues. Oct., 6th):

Items in red show that I think this is a super deal that I would definitely buy if I were at this store!

Meat Dept:

Rib Eye Steaks - $3.97/pound
London Broil - $2.99/pound
New York Steaks - $7.99/pound
Boneless Cross Rib Roasts or Steaks - $3.99/pound
Farmer John Fresh Boneless Pork Sirloin Roast or Chops - $1.99/pound
Farmer John Pork Country Style Ribs - $.97 cents/pound (Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun ONLY)


Seafood:

Fresh Mahi Mahi Fillets - $7.99/pound
Fresh Catfish Fillets - $5.99/pound
Tilapia or Swai Fillets - $2.99/pound
Arctic Shores Raw Shrimp 31-40ct - $5.99/pound
Arctic Shores Cooked Shrimp 51-60ct - $4.99/pound


Produce Dept:

Red Delicious Apples - $.49 cents/pound
Gala Apples - $.49 cents/pound
5.6oz pkg Red Raspberries - $.99 cents each (Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun ONLY)
Peaches - $1.69/pound
Nectarines - $1.69/pound
5 pound Gold Potato Bag - $2.99 each

Misc:

General Mills Cereal or Snack Bars (select varieties) - $1.75 each (when you buy 4 in a single transaction)