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D&W Fresh Market: Best Grocery Deals thru 6/11

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D&W fresh market grocery dealsSave on Spartan brand items with the Turn to Spartan coupons valid at any Spartan store (Family Fare, D&W Fresh Market, VG’s, Tom’s Food, Glen’s Market.)

I won’t do all of these deals for the $25/wk Food Budget Challenge — they’re just what I see in the ad for the best value on healthier choices.

Best Prices this Week:

D&W Fresh Market is a donation location for WZZM 13′s Food for Families. Please give, West Michigan.

Dannon Yogurt singles 10/$4 (must buy 10)
Use $0.40/6 coupon from 5/15 SS
Final price $0.36 ea wyb 10

Spartan Thin Crust Frozen Pizza $3.99
Use $1/1 Turn to Spartan coupon
Final Price $2.99

Strawberries, 1lb $3.99 BOGO
Final Price $2.00 ea wyb 2

Buy 8 participating Clorox/Glad products, Save $5 Instantly:

KC Masterpiece BBQ Sauce $1.50
Use $1/1 coupon from 5/15 SS
Final Price $0.50 (FREE + $0.12 money maker if you buy 8 products)

Hidden Valley Salad Dressing 16 oz $2.50
Use $1/1 Farmhouse Originals coupon from 5/15 SS
Final Price $1.50 ($0.88 if you buy 8 products)

Glad Zipper Bags, Containers, or Press & Seal $2.50
Use $1/2 coupon from 5/22 SS
Final Price $2.00 ea wyb 2 ($1.38 ea if you buy 8 products)

Glad Trash Bags $6.99
Use $0.75/1 coupon from 5/1 PG
Final Price $6.24 ($5.62 if you buy 8 products)

Clorox Bleach, select $1.67
Final Price $1.05 if you buy 8 products

Good Values:

Apothic Red wine $8.88
Spartan Sliced Cheese $1.88
English Seedless Cucumbers $1.00
Spartan Pretzels & Snacks $1.00
Spartan White Bread & Buns $1.00
TopCare Full Line – 25% off
Spartan Fabric Softener Sheets, 40ct $1.00

Note: Our stores do not double coupons.

Not sure about the lingo? Read this. Don’t have the coupons you need? Order some. Still need help? Look here or ask me in the comments!

New Printable Coupons: $1.25/2 Fresh Pineapple, Nestle, #GF, more!

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There are new high-value coupons to print! (You can print 2 coupons per computer.)

  • $1.25/2 Fresh Del Monte Gold Pineapple
  • B2G1 FREE Nestle Crunch
  • $0.35/1 Nestle Crunch
  • $1/1 Udi’s Gluten Free baked product (at Meijer)
  • and many more!

Print the coupons you want now because some have print limits and may not be there later.

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Celebrate Your Birthday in Savvy Chic Style

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photo credit: Bits of Beauty

It’s my birthday weekend. Woo hoo! I’m easy to please, so this is what I asked to do for my birthday:

  • Have breakfast at Anna’s House. Redeem a 50% off voucher from Living Social.
  • That’s it! We’ll have a cookout in the backyard next week, too. :)

If you prefer celebration on a grander scale, there are plenty of ways to save money with birthday offers here in West Michigan.

West Michigan Birthday Deals:

  • San Chez Bistro – BOGO FREE tapas!  Coupon via email. (Sign up for email newsletter)
  • Bar Divani – FREE entree of your choice during the month of your birthday. Coupon via email. (Sign up for email newsletter)
  • Biggby Coffee – FREE specialty beverage the month of your birthday. Coupon via snail mail. (Sign up for email newsletter)
  • Twisted Rooster – FREE dessert. Coupon via email. (Sign up for email newsletter)
  • Blue Water Grill – FREE lobster the month of your birthday with the purchase of an entree. (Reservations required.)
  • Gilly’s at The B.O.B. – FREE lobster the day of your birthday with the purchase of an entree. (Reservations required.)
  • Monkey Bar at The B.O.B. – 3 FREE tapas with the purchase of 3 tapas. (Reservations required.)
  • Redeem a Restaurant.com gift certificate at a local restaurant. (The current coupon code is always in my right sidebar.)

What’s your favorite fun, frugal or FREE birthday tradition or place to celebrate?

Frugal Cooking Focus: Kale {Fulton St Farmer’s Market}

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This morning I met up with Jen from The Big Binder blog at Fulton St. Farmer’s Market.  There really are lots of frugal foods there. Some are from Michigan, some aren’t. They had cantelope for $1.00, lots of local asparagus for around $2.00/lb, and so much more.  Jen talked me into buying some kale (only $3.50/lb), but beyond using it in a salad I was at a loss. Luckily, we have some West Michigan ladies to the rescue!

Frugal Cooking with Kale:

  • The Big Binder suggests making Kale Chips. Brush with olive oil, sprinkle with sea salt, and put in the oven on 200 F until crunchy. Great for kiddos and super easy!
  • The Local Cook has a How to Cook Kale post with her top 10 ideas to get you started.  I love that Wendy frequently shares recipes using ingredients that are a bit unfamiliar to me. Great resource for using up some of your CSA items!
  • Vegan Bon Vivant has a great recipe for Kale & Lentil Soup.  Adrienne assures me that kale keeps well in the refrigerator for a long time if it’s kept dry.

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Check my list of popular West Michigan Farmers Markets for times and locations.

What’s your strategy for shopping farmers markets? Do you just buy whatever looks good or do you stock up on the cheapest items to can/freeze/preserve?

Sunday Newspaper Coupons: Preview of 6/5

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To help you plan for the number of Sunday papers (inserts) you’ll want/need, here’s a preview of the 3 coupon inserts in this Sunday’s paper. 1 Smart Source (SS) , 1 Red Plum (RP), 1 Proctor & Gamble (PG). *As always, coupons and values vary by region, so please use this as a guide only.

To get more coupons:

Want a look ahead? Check out the 2011 Coupon Insert Schedule.

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