Sep. 10, 2008 - Harris Teeter Triple Coupons!!--9/18-9/21

The best way I can think to keep you up to date on the deals and good buys matched with coupons is to give you this link: Harris Teeter Triples

Keep an eye on it. These local folks are fabulous and work hard to compile lists to share with other savvy shoppers.

Happy shopping...and as always, enjoy your savings!

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Jul. 29, 2008 - My Harris Teeter Triples Shopping

I almost did not go this time. Life was crazy (when is it not?!), and I had a ton of other places to be. But, I did manage to get to Harris Teeter Saturday morning for a quick shop. My total was $38 before coupons, $19 after coupons! Here is what I got for $19:
3 Red Baron pizzas (my only items I did not have coupons for--still, on sale at $2.88 was a steal!)
32 oz. box of Hungry Jack pancake mix
75 oz. bottle of Cascade dishwasher detergent
30 oz. bottle of Spray 'n Wash
9 oz. can of Gillette Series shaving foam
Kotex pantyliners 18 ct.
Kotex tampons 18 ct.
GUM toothbrush
GUM Crayola Kids' Flossers 40 ct. (2 packs of these)
8.75 oz. bag of Chex Mix
7.5 oz. bag of Cheerios Snack Mix

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Jul. 23, 2008 - Harris Teeter Triple Coupons--7/24 through 7/26 in NC

Double check with your local store to be sure they are tripling coupons this week!

Here is a combination of a list I compiled from the coupons I have plus a list compiled by Faye Prosser. Thanks Faye for your work!

Please bear in mind these are based on prices I found through the Harris Teeter online shopping site, and sometimes I find the prices at my store are just a tad bit higher (usually just by a few cents).

Last time I posted the deals by grocery item category. I think tonight I will just post them by price, going from free on up to the highest.

{"q" stands for coupon}

FREE
Kotex Lightdays Pantyliners (18 ct.) $1.29 - .75q
Suave Conditioner $1.00 - .50q
Suave Shampoo $1.00 - .50q
GUM Toothbrush $1.99 - .75q
Dawn Sponge .99 - .50q
Beechnut Juice Blends $1.39 - .75q
Texas Toast croutons $1.59 - .55q
Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom Cleaner $2.00 - .75q
Heinz Worcestershire Sauce $1.50 - .50q
Suave deodorant $1.99 - .75q
Skintimate Shave Gel (trial size) $1.50 - .55q
Werther's Original Caramel Chocolate $1.00 - .75q
Trident Extra Care Gum $1.29 - .50q
Daisy Sour Cream $1.00 - .50q

$0.09-$0.50
Betty Crocker Warm Delights $1.89 - .50q=$0.39
Nesquick Flavored Milk (16 oz.) $1.79 - .50q=$0.29
Nesquick Syrup (22 oz.) $1.79 - .50q=$0.29
Hormel Compleats Meals $2.69 - .75q=$0.44
French's Yellow Mustard (8 oz. bottle) $1.29 - .30q=$0.39
French's Yellow Mustard (9 oz. jar) $0.99 - .30q=$0.09
Coffee Mate Nondairy Creamer (6 oz. powder) $1.69 - .50q=$0.19
Heluva Good Dip $1.99 - .50q=$0.49
Wacky Mac $1.59 - .50q=$0.09
Dial Hand Soap (7.5 oz.) $1.99 - .60q=$0.19
Dial Soap Bars (three 4 oz. bars Deodorant Full Force) $2.00 - .60q=$0.20
Gillette Shaving Cream (11 oz.) $1.99 - .55q=$.034
Domino Brown or Confectioner's Sugar $0.99 - .30q=$0.09
Betty Crocker Brownies $2.00 - .50q=$0.50
Tetley ice tea bags $2.00 - .55q=$0.35
Luzianne tea bags (24 ct.) $1.99 - .60q=$0.19
Texas Toast Croutons $1.59 - .50q=$0.09
Dole Fruit Parfait $2.69 - .75q=$0.44
Brillo Pads $1.99 - .50=$0.49
McCormick GrillMates Packets $0.99 - .25q=$0.24
French's Spicy Brown Mustard $1.99 - .50q=$0.49
Right Guard deodorant $2.50 - .75q=$0.25
Soft 'n Dri deodorant $2.50 - .75q=$0.25
California Pizza Kitchen Singles $2.50 - .75q=$0.25
Healthy Ones deli sliced turkey (6 oz.) $2.50 - .75q=$0.25
Cut Rite wax paper $1.69 - .50q=$0.19
Hefty foam plates and bowls bogo $1.64 - .50q=$0.14
Bertolli Sauce Pouch $2.39 - .75q=$0.14
Comet Long Grain Rice $1.74 - .55q=$0.09
NutriGrain Fruit & Nut Bars $2.50 - .75q=$0.25
Suave Body Wash $1.99 - .50q=$0.49

$0.54-$1.09
Hungry Jack Pancake & Waffle Mix (32 oz.) $2.69 - .55q=$1.04
Splenda (1.9 oz. box) $2.69 - .55q=$1.04
Betty Crocker Supreme brownie mix $2.59 - .50q=$1.09
Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls (5 ct.) $1.79 - .50q=$0.89
Hunt's Ketchup (24 oz.) $1.69 - .20q=$1.09
CoffeeMate Liquid $2.49 - .50q=$0.99
Kotex Tampons (18 ct.) $3.19 - .75q=$0.94
Shout Stain Spray (22 oz.) bogo 2/$3.19 - .75q=2/$0.94
Cheerios $3.19 - .75=$0.94
Chex Cereal $3.19 - .75q=$0.94
Lysol Wipes $2.99 - .75q=$0.74
Lysol Healthy Touch $2.99 - .75q=$0.74
Lysol Hand Sanitizer Foam $2.99 - .75q=$0.74
Baker's Joy Cooking Spray $2.99 - .75q=$0.74
Wish-Bone Bountifuls $2.99 - .75q=$0.74
CoffeeMate (16 oz.) $2.49 - .50q=$0.99
Mrs. Dash Seasoning Blend $2.79 - .75=$0.54
Promise Twin Tubs $2.59 - .55q=$0.54
Atenos Feta $2.69 - .55q=$1.04
L'Oreal Kid Shampoo $3.29 - .75q=$1.04
Minute Rice Mix $2.29 - .50q=$0.79
Ghirardelli Chocolate Bar $2.79 - .55q=$0.54
Sunsweet Cranberries $$2.79 - 75q=$0.54
Huggies Bath & Body $2.99 - .75q=$0.74

$1.14-$2.00
Chock full o' Nuts Coffee $3.79 - .75q=$1.54
Total Raisin Bran (18.25 oz.) $3.99 - .75q=$1.74
Marzetti Dip (13-15 oz.) $2.99 - .50q=$1.49
JIF peanut butter (18 oz.) $2.89 - .55q=$1.24
Dove deodorant $3.39 - .75q=$11.4
Tampax tampons (20 ct.) $3.39 - .50q=$1.89
Spray 'n Wash spray $3.29 - .50q=$1.79
Spray 'n Wash stain stick $3.19 - .50q=$1.69
Arm & Hammer toothpaste $3.59-$3.99 - .75q=$1.34-$1.74
Ziploc Bags some on sale for $3.00 - .55q=$1.35
Cheerios Snack Mix $3.19 - .50q=$1.69
Crisco Oil (48 oz.) $2.79 - .55q=$1.14
Pepperidge Farm white enriched bread $2.89 - .55q=$1.24
Lysol Toilet Cleaner $2.99 - .50q=$1.49
Sorrento Sticksters $4.19 - .75=$1.94
Hormel Bacon Bits $2.19 - .35q=$1.14
Hillshire Farms Hearty Slices $3.50 - .75q=$1.25
Hillshire Farms thin slices $3.50 - .55q=$1.85
Oscar Mayer beef hot dogs $3.00 - .50q=$1.50
Viva Paper Towels $2.39 - .35q=$1.34
Zatarain's Rice Mix $1.79 - .75q/2=2/$1.33
Jello Fruit Passions $3.39 - .75q=$1.14
Snyder Multigrain Snacks $3.49 - .75q=$1.24
Dark Chocolate M&M's $3.49 - .75q=$1.24

$2.24 and up
California Pizza Kitchen frozen pizza $5.49 - .75q=$3.24
Hormel Black Label Bacon (16 oz.) $3.99 - .50q=$2.49
Hefty Garbage Bags (Gripper, Kitchen Fresh, Ultra Flex--according to coupon) Kitchen Fresh is 40 ct. bogo $9.99 - .75q=$7.74 for 80 bags
Scotties Facial Tissues (160 ct) $1.69 - .50q/3=$3/$3.59
Betty Crocker fruit snacks $2.50 - .50/2=2/$3.50
Cascade 75 oz. liquid dishwasher detergent $2.99 - .25q=$2.24
Leggs pantyhose $4.59 - .55q=$2.94
Crisco Olive Oil $5.99 - .75q=$3.74 (17 oz.)
Kraft Deli Cheese Slices $4.29 - .75q=$2.04
Angel Soft Bath Tissue 12 double rolls $4.99 - .50q=$3.49

You may have some coupons that I did not have or that Faye did not list. Enjoy those deals that you hunted down!

Some things I did not have coupons for this week but thought were good deals:
Red Baron 12-inch Classic or Thin Crust frozen pizza $2.88
South Carolina peaches $0.99/lb.

Happy shopping! And as always, enjoy your savings!

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Jun. 26, 2008 - My Kroger Deals This Week

The Kroger stores in my area double coupons daily up to .50 (in other words, up to a .50 coupon will be doubled, anything over .50 only counts once). I realize I am very blessed to have three different grocery stores in my area that double coupons (two of them double coupons up to .99). For those of you who do not have this opportunity, shopping the sales and using coupons are still worth it! For those of you who have this blessing where you live and do not take advantage of it, shame on you!

So here is what I will try to get out to Kroger for this week based on what was in the Sunday ad:

1) Cheez-Its (12-16 oz.) $1.98 Hubby loves the white cheddar ones, and the cheapest I can get them without sales and coupons is usually more than $2.75. This is a great deal!

2) Kroger brand Hot dog and Hamburger buns $1.00 for an 8-pack It has been a long time since I have bought buns, but I am thinking this is a pretty good deal.

3) Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks 3/$5.00 (about $1.66 each) I will combine with a coupon that is .50 off 2. The coupon will be doubled to give me $1 off, making them $1.16 each.

4) Ragu pasta sauce $1.55 each I will use a coupon for $1 off 3 jars making them about $1.22 each. I can get generic sauces for cheaper at my Super Target, but I do not prefer the taste of those.

5) Purex laundry detergent 2/$5 (this includes the HE ones) I will not be buying these as I get a Seventh Generation brand from Lowes Foods. However, I used to buy this brand, and I can tell you for these days, this is an excellent price for laundry detergent.

6) Bounty Basic paper towels .99 per roll. I will use a .25 coupon. The coupon will be doubled to give me .50 off, making it a .49 roll.

7) Lawry's Marinade .99 per bottle This is an excellent price even if you do not have a coupon for it. I will use a .50 coupon which will be doubled, making this a free item for me. I have two coupons, so I will get two free bottles!

8) Hormel marinated pork tenderloin (18.4 oz.) $5.99 I do not have a coupon for this item, but it is cheaper than the usual $6 or $7 it costs at my Super Target.

9) Organic red, seedless grapes $1.99/lb. I don't buy a lot of organic yet as I try to keep my costs down, but when a deal like this comes along, I cannot pass it up. Anytime I see organic produce offered for about the same price as regular produce, I try to get it.

10) Organic peaches and nectarines $1.99/lb.

Deals I will check on:
1) Steamfresh Veggies (10-16 oz.) $1.99 I know a 12 oz. bag at Super Target is $1.29. I need to compare the size and price to my usual store before knowing if this is a deal or not. Unfortunately, I don't have a coupon for these this week!
2) Nature's Own Bagels (22 oz.) buy one, get one free The price for this is not listed in the ad. This is fairly new and not something I have bought before. Still, two for one is usually a better deal than what I can get at Super T. And, I have a .55 off coupon.

I am editing this to add that I just looked at the ad that was in my mailbox yesterday, and I see some more deals because they are having a 4-day sale through Saturday. So here is what else I will try to pick up:
1) Breyer's Ice Cream $1.99 (Limit 4 per shopping trip) Can you say "AWESOME DEAL"?! The best price on these without a sale is $3-something at Super Target. Hubby is a big Breyer's eater so we will stock up on these and put them in our garage freezer.
2) Kroger Novelties (these are different frozen treats) 3/$5 (about $1.66 each) I will get some of these to stick in the freezer for my girls this summer.

Make sure you read here what I wrote on lowering your grocery bill!

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Jun. 26, 2008 - Lowering Your Grocery Bill

There are only so many ways you can pay less at the grocery store. If you're already not buying excess (and not going through your supply too quickly...come on...you know who you are...those who go through a 12-pack of diet soda in a day or eat crackers, seeds, chips, or even fruits and veggies like they have never heard of a serving size), then you really only have two other options. Shop for sales, and use coupons.

One thing I have gotten out of the habit of lately is going to a few stores in a week to take advantage of their sales. When combining coupons with these sales, you maximize your savings. Now with the price of gas skyrocketing, you may be wondering how on earth you are supposed to go to more than one store in a week to get your groceries. Here is my advice for you: work it into your route. If you work, what stores do you pass on the way home. What stores does your spouse pass, or your children who are driving-what stores do they pass on the way home from school? Is there a Kroger near your daughter's dance studio? Is there a Harris Teeter near your son's soccer field? Do you pass a Food Lion on your way home from church? I am fortunate to have many different stores within a 5 or so mile radius from where I live, so I do not feeling like I am wasting time or money to get out and take advantage of these deals. On many Friday nights, Hubby brings home pizza from a place that has a Kroger right next to it. This is a great opportunity for me to send along a list and stack of coupons so he can grab any deals I found in the paper that week.

If you just do not have anything near you, then do what you can. Sometimes buying generic can be cheaper (don't be afraid to try generic/store brand...on most items it's just as good!). But often a name brand item will go on sale, and when combined with a coupon it can be cheaper than the generic version.

It's going to take a small effort on your part, but once you get used to taking a little time to shop the sale papers (or viewing the ads online) and organizing your coupons, you will find that you are saving money. So what if you only save $1.50 this week? It's SOMETHING! Try to never pay full price!

If you do not get the Sunday paper, or if ads do not come in your mailbox on Wednesdays, you can go to your local store's website. All of my local stores post their weekly ads online. Even some of the drugstores post their ads online.

No one is going to save money for you. Food and toiletries are not getting cheaper. Make an effort! Any effort! I may not shop this way each and every week. Some weeks, or even seasons in my life, just have not been conducive to that. But please realize it is within your power to spend less on groceries and ease the pain your wallet is feeling!

I will be adding another post soon listing the deals I am seeing this week and showing you how using coupons on those deals is getting me food for way less (sometimes even for free!).

I wrote here about coupon sources. I also wrote more about coupons here and here. I kind of lost my way in posting all the links to free stuff and great deals. While that is a big part of what I want to share with you, I also want to get back to sharing with you how I save on a weekly basis. Bear with me as I find time here and there to get that together!

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May. 13, 2008 - Harris Teeter Triples--Breads

BREADS
Arnold Whole Grains loaf bread sale for $3.00...use .55 coupon and final price is 1.35
Pepperidge Farm Swirl Bread $3.49...use .40 coupon and final price is 2.29

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May. 13, 2008 - Harris Teeter Triples--Snacks

SNACKS
Special K Cereal Bars $2.99/2...use .55 coupon and final price is 1.34/2
Tic Tacs 2 for $1.58...use .55/2 coupon and final price is 2 for FREE
Snyders of Hanover Flavored Nibblers or Pieces $2.50...use .75 coupon and final price is .25
Utz chips $1.29 to $2.99...use .75 coupon and final price is FREE to .74
Sun Chips $3.49-3.79...use .55 coupon and final price is 1.84 to 2.14

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May. 13, 2008 - Harris Teeter Triples--Paper/Plastic Products and Pasta & Rice

PAPER/PLASTIC PRODUCTS
Viva Paper Towels Big Roll $2.69...use .75 coupon and final price is .44
Cottonelle buy one get one free 12 double or 24 single rolls (2/$10.99)...use .75 coupon and final price is 2/$8.74
Charmin trial size wipes or toilet paper...use .25 coupon and final price is .25
Bounty paper towels some on sale for $1.75/roll...use .25 coupon and final price is 1.00
Scotties 2-ply facial tissue 250 ct. on sale for .99...use .50/3 coupon and final price is 1.47 for 3 boxes

PASTA & RICE
Barilla whole wheat pasta sale for $1.00...use .50 coupon and final price is FREE
Uncle Bens $1.25...use .75 coupon and final price is FREE
Mahatma Rice 16 oz. $1.49...use .35 coupon and final price is .44
Minute Ready to Serve Rice Product $1.66...use .50 coupon and final price is .16

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May. 13, 2008 - Harris Teeter Triples--Frozen and Meats

FROZEN
Asian Sensation $2.50...use .75 coupon and final price is .25
Morningstar Farms $3.00...use .75 coupon and final price is .75
Totinos pizza 10/$10...use .40 coupon and final price is .20 for one
Eggo Mini Muffins, French Toast sticks, and pancakes are 3/$5...use .55 coupon and final price is .02 for one
Red Baron Singles $3.00...use .75 coupon and final price is .75
Totinos pizza rolls buy one get one free (or 2/$4.69)...use .40 coupon and final price is 1.15 for one
Pepperidge FarmTexas Toast $2.50...use .40 coupon and final price is 1.30
Frozen Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits $3.59...use .75 coupon and final price is 1.34


MEATS
Healthy Ones Ploska Keilbasa or Smoked Sausage $2.99...use .75 coupon and final price is .74

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May. 13, 2008 - Harris Teeter Triples--Condiments and Dairy

CONDIMENTS
Duke's Mayo 16 oz. $1.69...use .75 coupon and final price is FREE
Vlassic Relish on sale for $1.29...use .55 coupon (hang tag) and final price is FREE
Ortega Seasoning Mix-Taco 2/$1.98...use .75/2 coupon and final price is 2 for FREE
French's Original French Fried Onions 2.8 oz. $2.19...use .75 coupon and final price is FREE
French's Yellow or Spicy Brown Mustard 14 oz. $1.00...use .50 coupon and final price is FREE
French's Honey or Honey Dijon Mustard 12 oz. $2.99...use .50 coupon and final price is 1.49...then use coupon for FREE French's classic yellow mustard when you buy any French's Honey or Honey Dijon mustard
Tabasco sauce $1.59...use .50 coupon and final price is .09
Kikkoman Soy Sauce or Teriyaki Marinade & Sauce 10 oz. $1.50...use .55 coupon and final price is FREE
McCormicks Grill Mates seasoning packets .75...use .25 coupon and final price is FREE
Frank's Red Hot $1.29...use .50 coupon and final price is FREE
Bertolli pasta sauce 24 oz. $2.79...use .60 coupon and final price is .99
Smucker's natural creamy peanut butter 16 oz. $2.99...use .35 coupon and final price is 1.94
Jif creamy peanut butter cups to go $2.99...use .55 coupon and final price is 1.34
Marzetti Bacon Ranch Vegetable, Caramel Apple fat-free, or Caramel Apple Old Fashioned Dips 16.5 oz. $2.99...use .50 coupon and final price is 1.49
KC Masterpiece BBQ sauces 18 oz., some varieties on sale for $1.50...use .50 coupon and final price is FREE

DAIRY
Daisy sour cream 8 oz....use .50 coupon and final price is FREE
Pillsbury Grand 5 ct. $1.50/2...use .30/2 coupon and final price is .60 for 2
Pillsbury Grand 5 ct. $2.25/3...use .50/3 coupon and final price is .75 for 3
Eggland's Best $3.49...use .55 coupon and final price is 1.84/dozen
Dannon Danimals drinkable yogurt 8 ct. $3.69...use .50 coupon and final price is 2.19

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