kroger match-ups 1/9-1/16

I've had a few people interested in saving some money at the grocery store this year so in order to help those out, I am doing some coupon match-ups!! I'll have a post on the beginning stages of how to coupon hopefully this week...

Here are the Kroger coupon match-ups for the week of 1/9-1/16. In case you aren't familiar with the Kroger coupon policy, here is everything you need to know.

Kroger Coupon Policy:

- Kroger reserves the right to limit no more than five (5) paper manufacturer coupons for the same product, each coupon value considered (1) coupon in the same transaction

- Limit one manufacturer coupon (paper or digital), per item purchased

- Expired coupons are not to be accepted

NOTE: The Store Manager has the right to accept, decline or limit the use of any coupon.

Internet Coupon Restrictions/PAH (print at home) Coupons

- "Free Item" internet coupons can be accepted if all purchase criteria is met

- Only one internet coupons per item will be accepted

- Only two internet coupons per manufacturer, per customer, per day

- Internet coupons that display characteristics below will not be accepted:

          - Blurry

          - Out of proportion

          - Do not scan properly

          - Appear to be altered in any way

Doubling

- Manufacturers' coupons 50 cents and below will automatically be doubled

- Doubling does not apply to the following coupons:

          - Free          - Retail Food Store Coupons

          - Kroger      - Electronic Coupons

          - Catalina    - Items prohibited by law

Personally, I have never had a problem with using coupons at my Kroger. If you have a problem, ask to speak to a store manager.

I am ONLY going to post the things that I think are good, great and excellent savings. Also, the match-ups that I am posting reflect the coupons that I currently have in my binder and may not necessarily reflect the coupon or quantity you may have in your coupon collection.

Now, onto the savings...

NO COUPONS NEEDED:
Kroger Idaho Russet Potatoes, 5 lb. bag - $1.99
Red Seedless Grapes - .99/lb.
Kroger Frozen Vegetables - $1.00
Tyson Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, Tenderloins or Thighs - $1.99/lb. (great price if you missed the sale at Meijer for $1.77/lb. last week)
Larabar - $1.00
Classico Pasta Sauce (Select varieties, 15-24oz.) - $1.59 (50% off)

COUPON MATCH-UPS:
Pepsi or 7UP Soft Drinks (Select varieties, 12 pk., 12. oz cans or 6 pk. or 8 pk. plastic bottles) -
Buy 3 Get 1 FREE - Final Cost = 4/$12
Use 2 Save $2.00 when you buy any TWO multipack plastic bottles coupon
Final Cost after coupon = 4/$8 which is $2.00 for each pack

Yoplait Yogurt (Select varieties, 4-6 oz.) -10/$6 = .60 each
Use .40 off when you buy SIX CUPS any variety Yoplait Yogurt coupon
Final cost after coupon = $2.80/6 or .46 a cup

Tyson Frozen Grilled Chicken (Select varieties, 22-32 oz.) - $6.99
Use $1.00 off on ONE bag of any Tyson Grilled & Ready frozen product coupon
Final cost after coupon = $5.99

Ken's Salad Dressing (Select varieties, 16 0z.) - $1.99 (50% off)
Use $1.00 off any TWO Ken's 16oz. Dressings coupon
Final cost after coupon = $2.98/2 or $1.49 each

Milk-Bone Dog Biscuits (Select varieties, 18-26oz.) - $1.99 (50% off)
Use $1.50 off any TWO Milk-Bone Dog Snacks coupon
Final cost after coupon = $2.48/2 or $1.24 each

Wolf Brand Chili (Select varieties, 15oz.) - 2/$3 or $1.50 each
Use .35 off any ONE can of Wolf Brand Chili coupon (from in-store coupon kiosk)
Final cost after coupon = .80

Freshlike Canned Vegetables (Select varieties, 13.5-15.25 oz. can, excludes peas) - .49 (50% off)
Use .50 off any THREE cans in the Allen family of products coupon
Final cost after coupon = .47/3 or .15 a can

Rotel Canned Tomatoes - .94
Add .25 off Rotel Tomatoes Kroger digital coupon to Kroger card
Final cost after coupon = .69

Chef Boyardee Pasta (Select varieties, 7.2-7.5oz. cup or 14.5-15oz. can) - $1.00
Use .50 off any FOUR can or microwave pasta of Chef Boyardee coupon
Final cost after coupon = $3.00/4 or .75 each

Hunt's Snack Pack Pudding or Gelatin (Select varieties, 4 ct.) - $1.00
Use .45 off any THREE Snack-Pack pudding coupon
Final cost after coupon = $2.10/3 or .70 each pack

Pam Cooking Spray (Select varieties, 5oz.) - $2.50
Add $1.00 off Pam Cooking Spray Kroger digital coupon to Kroger card
Final cost after coupon = $1.50

Hunt's Pasta Sauce or Manwich (Select varieties, 26-26.5 oz., 15-15.5oz.) - $1.00
Add .50 off any THREE Hunt's Pasta Sauce and .50 off any THREE Manwich Kroger digital coupon to card
Final cost after coupon = $2.50/3 or .83 a can

P&G MIX AND MATCH (Save $4 when  you buy 4 participating products)
****I actually used a lot of the P&G coupons last week at Kroger for this event so I don't have a lot left but I do have a couple.****

Scenario #1:
Buy TWO Old Spice Body Wash - $6.98
Buy TWO Herbal Essences or Aussies Shampoo, Conditioner, or Styler - $5.98
TOTAL - $12.96
Use TWO $2.00 off ONE Old Spice Body Wash
Use TWO $1.00 off ONE Herbal Essence or Aussie product
TOTAL minus $4.00 (P&G MIX AND MATCH) minus $6.00 (total of coupons)
Final cost after coupons and P&G savings (must use Kroger card) = $2.96 for ALL 4 products

Scenario #2:
Buy ONE Tide Stain Release Detergent - $5.99
Buy ONE Olay
Buy ONE Secret Deodorant - $1.99
Buy ONE Crest Toothpaste - $2.69
TOTAL - $16.66
Use ONE $2.00 off ONE Tide Stain Release
Use ONE $2.00 off ONE Secret wyb (when you buy) ONE Olay Body Wash
Add the .75 off ONE Crest Toothpaste 4.0oz or larger Kroger digital coupon to Kroger card
TOTAL minus $4.00 (P&G MIX AND MATCH) minus $4.75 (total of coupons)
Final cost after coupons = $7.91 or $1.98 each (not the best scenario but Olay body wash and Tide Stain Release is expensive without this deal)

Scenario #3:
Buy ONE Bounty Paper Towels (6 big or 8 regular rolls) - $6.99
Buy ONE Charmin Bathroom Tissue (12 regular rolls or 12-16 double rolls) - $6.99
Buy TWO Old Spice Body Wash - $6.98
TOTAL - $20.96
Add the $1.00 off Bounty Paper Towels Kroger digital coupon to Kroger card
Add the $1.00 off Charmin Bathroom Tissue Kroger digital coupon to Kroger card
Use TWO $2.00 off ONE Old Spice Body Wash
TOTAL minus $4.00 (P&G MIX AND MATCH) minus $6 (total of coupons)
Final cost after coupons = $10.96 or $2.74 each (seems a little pricey but you also just bought a lot of toilet paper and paper towels as well as two large, good smelling body washes for the man/men in your life)

You can mix and match any of the P&G products they have in the ad (or any of the scenarios I listed. You can check the ad out online or from your newspaper. I would also suggest signing up for a Kroger card if you haven't already (I don't know how anyone shop's here without it). Also, go online to Kroger, sign up for an account and enter your Kroger card number so that you can add digital coupons to your card.

Digital coupons and paper coupons may not be combined on the purchase of a single item.

If there are ANY questions about this match-up or questions about coupons in general, feel free to post them here as I do read all of the comments. I am happy to help.


Love & Laughter,
J

Kroger, Blue Moon Affair and other ramblings

I'm actually saddened by the lack of coupon match-ups at Kroger so I would much rather not waste the time in posting them so you can head on over to How it Have it All's blog and check out the Kroger Deals page to get all of the coupon match-ups and sales.

In other news, I have a big work event coming up on Friday called the Blue Moon Affair. This gala supports the youth programming where I work, the Youth Empowerment Center. Not only will there be a free cocktail hour, dinner, dancing and live entertainment, but Judge Hatchett will be our guest speaker.

Although I will be working (just transporting some youth), my dear boyfriend will be accompanying me to this event. I'm not sure what to expect really, but let's just hope we raise enough money so that I can keep my job and that we can change more young lives.

I have also been listening to Pandora Radio and I forgot how much I loved it. I've been tuned into the Ray LaMontagne channel. AWESOME!!

I've also been wavering back and forth about a decision that I have to make - to attend my 10 year High School Reunion. I'm not sure if I want to go, and then if I don't go, would I regret it?? What do you think I should do. To go? Or not to go? That is the BIG question!

I was just asked to be in a wedding yesterday!! How exciting is that??!!!?? It's always an honor to be asked to be in a wedding so I was thrilled (and surprised) that my good friend, Naomi, asked me to be a bridesmaid in her wedding! I'm very excited and happy for her and her fiance, Jeremy!

I've also had a burning itch to start crafting. I'm talking about re-doing furniture, making cutesy things for my apartment and crafting things to give as presents.

Here are some things that I want to try (courtesy of Pinterest):

 Something ambitious, but I think it would be so fun to re-do ugly furniture. And think about all the money you would save.

 How cute is this wreath. It totally can be used throughout the entire winter season. I know we aren't there yet, thank goodness, but if I want this done by winter, I need to start like, yesterday.

 I love recycling things to make beautiful, fun things like this bowl made from magazines. I wonder how long this would take me?

 I think the idea of monograms are cute but I especially love the twine wrapped around the letter and the cute navy bow and flowers. I bet I could make a different colored bow and flowers for each season (or month).

How darling are these totes. Apparently it only takes 20 minutes to make but I don't have a sewing machine and I don't really know how to sew all that well, but they sure would make cute gifts!

WOW! I just realized how long this post was, so I apologize, and thank you if you made it all the way through...bless your heart.

Love & Laughter,
J

where did the weekend go?

My weekend was spent doing nothing. Okay, well I did something just not want I wanted. I was supposed to be spending the weekend celebrating my boyfriend's 25th birthday but he had another agenda - Cincinnati with his grandma. So I spent the weekend relaxing, surfing the web and cleaning. Lucky me, right.

And tonight, I sit clipping coupons after a 30 minute walk to the gas station for some newspapers, indulging in some Sunday night TV and working on Kroger and Meijer coupon match-ups. Stay tuned.

What did you do this weekend?

Love & Laughter,
J

language of coupons

I just came back from a really awesome young adult retreat at camp where we learned about our love language and trying to make that work in any and all relationships that we have with people and understanding why we do the things we do because of our love language and in talking about our love language, I have found out that all of the young women that attended actually spoke another language - coupons and saving money. I am absolutely 100% the kind of person that loves, loves, loves saving money so a friend actually talked me into posting some of the deals that I come across when I do my ad to coupon match-ups or just couponing information in general. One store that I love is Meijer and Meijer doubles coupons up to $1 so that makes it that much more worth it to go too. I am known in my circle of friends and family for saving 50-97% of my grocery bill a week. Now, grocery shopping every week may not be ideal or even convenient for all people but works for me because it lets me match the coupons that I have to the sales in the ads. The two places that I shop at the most are Kroger and Meijer. They are close by and they both double coupons. I get more than 90% of my coupons in the Sunday newspaper but I do print the ones that I know I will use or need from websites like coupons.com, smartsource.com, and redplum.com. Being that I have an allergy to gluten I also use mambosprouts.com for some of my gluten free needs. I also load digital coupons onto my Kroger card at kroger.com and now you can do the same at Meijer with their mPerks program. One important thing to do though is too make sure you know your grocery stores coupon policy so you are more aware if a problem with a coupon does arrive. I actually printed out the coupon policies for the stores I shop at so that if there is a problem I don't have to wait for a manager and it makes me look prepared and a knowledgeable couponer. With all of that being said, I have done a few match-ups for Meijer. These are ONLY the match-ups that I feel are not bad deals with the coupons that I currently have in my binder but do not reflect the entire ad as there are other sales going going on this week that I do have coupons for but I did not add that into this match-up as I didn't feel that they would be good deals after the coupon. If you want other match-ups I would suggest goggling coupon blogs in your area or coupon match-ups for (insert your favorite store). Happy shopping at Meijer!

Kellogg’s Cereal /Breakfast food (Raisin Bran, Nutri-Grain bars, Frosted Mini Wheats, Frosted Corn Flakes) $1.99
Use $1.00 off 2 packages of Raisin Bran
Total $2.98 for 2 or $1.49 each
OR –
Use $.60 off 1 package of Raisin Bran (from Parade insert)
Total $.99 / 1
OR –
Use $1.00 off 2 packages of Frosted Mini Wheats
Total $2.98 for 2 or $1.49 each
OR –
Use $1.00 off 2 packages of Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Total $2.98 or $1.49 each

Aunt Millie’s Bread or buns $1.25
Use $.55 / 1 any kind Aunt Millie’s bread
Total $.25

All Liquid Laundry Detergent 100 oz. $5.99
Use $1.00 off All Liquid Laundry Detergent 28 oz or larger
Total $4.99

Oscar Meyer hot dogs $1.25
Use $1.00 off 2 packages of any Oscar Meyer Hot Dogs
Total $1.50 for 2 or $.75 each

Orville Redenbacher Popcorn B1G1 (buy one get one free)
Use 2 $.40 off 1 package of Orville Redenbacher popcorn
Total – prices vary

Welch’s Jam or Jelly 2 for $4
Use $.55 off any 1 Welch’s Jam or Jelly
Total $1.00

Yoplait Yogurt 10 for $5
Use $.40 off 6 cups
Total $2.20 for 6 cups or $.36 each
OR –
Use $.50 off 8 cups
Total $3.00 for 8 cups or $.38 each

Progresso Soups $1.25
Use $.50 off any 2 soups
Total $1.50 for 2 or $.75 each

Betty Crocker Supreme Brownie Mix $1.67
Use .75 off 2 BC Supreme Brownie Mix
Total $2.34 for 2 or $1.17 each

Bugles $1.50
Use $.50 off 1 Caramel or Choc. PB Bugles
Total $.50

Chex Mix $1.50
Use $.50 off 2 any flavor Chex Mix
Total $2.00 or $1.00 each
(Not really a great deal as I have always been able to get Chex Mix and Bugles for free)

Keebler Cookies $1.99
Use $1.00 off 2 packages of any Keebler cookies
Total $2.98 for 2 or $1.49 each

Activia Deserts 2 for $4.00
Use $1.00 off any 1 Activia Dessert 4 pack
Total $1.00

Dannon Light & Fit Yogurt $1.89
Use $1.00 off any 2 Light & Fit 4 packs
Total $2.78 for 2 or $1.39 each

**Use the following promotion to your advantage:
Buy any four Activia, DanActive, Light and Fit 4 pack get $2 off instantly
Here are some ways to do your transaction:
Buy 4 Activia Dessert 4 packs $8.00
Use 4 $1.00 off coupons on any flavor Activia Desserts - $4.00
Register will take $2.00 off instantly - $2.00
Total $2.00 for 4 4-pack Activia yogurts or $.50 each
OR –
Buy 2 Dannon Activia Desserts $4.00
Buy 2 Light & Fit 4-packs $3.78
Use 2 $1.00 off any 1 Activia Desserts - $2.00
Use 1 $1.00 off any 2 Light & Fit 4-packs - $1.00
Register will take $2.00 off instantly - $2.00
Total $2.78 for 2 Activia and 2 Light & Fit or $.70 each

Silk Soymilk $2.94
Use $.55 off 1
Total $1.94

Huggies Tub Wipes 2 of $4.00
Use $.50 off 1 package of Huggies baby wipes 64 ct. or higher
Total $1.00

Peace, hugs & smiles,
J