• $20 off a golf bag or boxed golf club set
• $10 off a $20+ pair of regularly-priced athletic shoes
• $20 off (2) different Kodak digital cameras

Meijer – Higher Standards, Lower Prices

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Save 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).

Here are the best prices at Family Fare this week. I won’t personally do all of these deals for the $25/wk Food Budget Challenge — they’re just what I see as the best value on healthier choices.

Best Prices:

Spartan 3 lb Bun Length Hotdogs $3.77
Use $1/1 Turn to Spartan coupon
Final Price $2.77

Spartan 4 oz Canned Mushrooms – $11.98 for 24
Use $1/2 Turn to Spartan coupon
Final Price $0.46 ea wyb 24

General Mills Cereal $1.50 ea wyb 4
*You must buy 4 to get the sale price
Available coupons:
$0.50/1 Cheerios printable coupon
$0.50/1 Cheerios printable coupon (different link)
$1/2 General Mills printable coupon
Final Price $1.00 ea wyb 4 **Stock up price**

Land O’ Frost Lunch Meat, 16 oz $3.50
Use $0.55/1 coupon from 5/15 RP
Final Price $2.95

Nature Sweet Cherry Cocktail Tomatoes $2.99
Use $0.55/1 coupon from 6/5 SS
Final Price $2.44

Crystal Light Drink Mix $2.99
Use $1/1 coupon from 6/12 SS
Final Price $1.99

Betty Crocker Cake Mix $1.00
Betty Crocker Frosting Tub $2.00
Use $0.75/2 coupon from 5/22 SS
Final Price $2.25 for both ($1.13 ea wyb 2)

Good Values:

Chicken Leg Quarters $0.49/lb
Spartan Garlic Toast or Breadsticks $1.67 ea
Spartan Frozen Fruit $2.50
Red Bell Peppers $1.00
Vidalia Onions $0.77/lb

Note: Our Grand Rapids area 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!

Save 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 — Monday, June 13 is the last day!

Purex Liquid Laundry Detergent, 50 oz $2.99
Use $1/1 coupon from 5/1 RP (EXP 6/12!!)
Final Price $1.99

Extra Sweet Gold Pineapple $2.88
Use $1.25/2 printable coupon (previously available)
Final Price $2.26 ea wyb 2

General Mills Cereal $1.50 ea wyb 4
*You must buy 4 to get the sale price
Available coupons:
$0.50/1 Cheerios printable coupon
$0.50/1 Cheerios printable coupon (different link)
$1/2 General Mills printable coupon
Final Price $1.00 ea wyb 4 **Stock up price**

Nature Sweet Cherry Cocktail Tomatoes $2.99
Use $0.55/1 coupon from 6/5 SS
Final Price $2.44

Land O’ Frost Lunch Meat, 16 oz $3.50
Use $0.55/1 coupon from 5/15 RP
Final Price $2.95

Crystal Light Drink Mix $2.99
Use $1/1 coupon from 6/12 SS
Final Price $1.99

Betty Crocker Cake Mix $1.00
Betty Crocker Frosting Tub $2.00
Use $0.75/2 coupon from 5/22 SS
Final Price $2.25 for both ($1.13 ea wyb 2)

Good Values:

LOCAL Brewery Vivant Beer, 4pk Cans $8.99
Red Bell Peppers $1.00 ea
Vidalia Onions $0.77/lb
Spartan Fresh Whole Chicken $0.99/lb
Spartan Frozen Fruit $2.50
Spartan Garlic Toast or Breadsticks $1.67 ea

15% off Wine Sale: Fri 6/15 & Sat 6/16

15% off a purchase of 6+ bottles. Additional 15% off wines already on sale. (Everyday price is 10% off a 6+ bottle purchase.)

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!

Just a reminder to please make sure you drop something in the WZZM 13 Food For Families shopping cart by this Monday, June 13, 2011.

I spent just $23.62 after using coupons on a $50.13 order at D&W Fresh Market this week, so there are great deals to be had — share them with others in need. Just pick up extras (or choose non-perishable and canned goods from your stockpile) and drop off at any Family Fare, D&W Fresh Market, or other participating location.  The collected food will be distributed to local families by ACCESS of West Michigan.

For more details on the most needed foods, participating drop off locations, and the Ice Cream Social on 6/13/11 from 5:00pm – 6:30pm in the WZZM parking lot, please check the link.

Go give, West Michigan.

Cookout in the backyard tonight! Just a little midweek belated birthday celebration with our families. I’m excited for my first watermelon of the season!  We’re grilling the brats I picked up at 20th Century Market on Bridge St. last week using a SeizeTheDeal coupon I purchased a while back. We could really use a new grill, so I was totally tempted to click through the grill deals below. Do you love your grill? What kind do you recommend?

Get an additional 15% off outdoor cooking including all grills at Meijer.com using coupon code GRILL (exp 6/16/11) or an additional 10% off Coleman camping gear using coupon code GEAR (exp 6/16/11).

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Here are the best prices at Meijer this week. I won’t personally do all of these deals for the $25/wk Food Budget Challenge. They’re just what I see as the best values for healthier choices in the ad.

Best Prices this Week:

Shedd’s Country Crock Spread, 15 oz $1.33
Use (2) $0.40/1 coupons from 5/22 RP
Also use $1/2 Meijer Mealbox coupon
Final Price $0.43 ea wyb 2

10 for $10, Get 11th FREE:

Old Orchard Frozen Concentrate
Use $1/4 printable coupon
Final Price $0.75 ea wyb 4

Meijer Split Top Bread
Use $0.25/2 mPerks digital coupon
Final Price $0.88 ea wyb 2

Hormel Sliced Pepperoni
Use $0.35/1 coupon from 5/8 SS
Final Price $0.65

Pedigree Wet Dog Food, 22oz
Use B3G1 FREE coupon from 5/1 RP
Final Price $0.75 ea wyb 4

Red, Yellow or Orange Bell Peppers
Greenhouse Living Lettuce, 7oz
Flat or Curly Leaf Spinach, 10oz bag
Baby Carrots, 1 lb
Greenhouse Cucumbers
Large Mangos
Meijer Organic Whole White/Baby Bella Mushrooms
Meijer White Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns
Mueller’s Pasta, select varieties
Meijer Croutons and Salad Dressing
Puffs Facial Tissue Cubes

Good Values:

Hoffman’s Chunk Cheese $3.00
Tyson Frozen Chicken Breasts/Tenders, 40oz bag $5.49
Meijer Yogurt Singles $0.40 ea
Meijer Frozen Fruit $2.50

Note: I shop from the Grand Rapids, Michigan circular. Our stores do not double coupons.

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

Shop Meijer.com – Higher Standards, Lower Prices

Save 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).

Here are the best prices at Family Fare this week. I won’t personally do all of these deals for the $25/wk Food Budget Challenge — they’re just what I see as the best value on healthier choices.

Best Prices:

Family Fare 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

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:

Spartan Sliced Cheese $1.88
Spartan White Bread & Buns $1.00
Spartan Refrig. Tortillas $1.00
Head Lettuce $0.99 each
English Seedless Cucumbers $1.00
Butterball Ground Turkey $2.50
Spartan Chicken Breast or Thighs $1.00/lb value pack
Spartan Natural Peanut Butter 16 oz $1.59 (my best price on Skippy Natural is $1.19)
TopCare Full Line sale – 25% off

Note: Our Grand Rapids area 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!

Save 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!

I’ve been purchasing bulk oatmeal because I prefer a hot oatmeal breakfast, and have been making my own quick & easy granola recipe when I really want a “cold cereal” option. It’s frugal and nutritious.

Some of you may have limited access to the less expensive bulk foods, so I was curious how prices would translate shopping at a local discount store. I headed to Walmart to check out the oatmeal and hot cereal options. (See my shopping trip photos here.)

Purchasing oatmeal from the grocery store (with or without coupons) is still very affordable.

Country Life Natural Foods (bulk foods)

• $0.50/lb for 50# bags of regular rolled oats
• $1.10/lb for 25# bags of organic rolled oats

Walmart

• $0.28 per serving – Great Value 6pk single serve oatmeal packets
• $0.27 per serving – Great Value 42oz canister old-fashioned oats

Are you a hot cereal or cold cereal person? I have to have my oatmeal sprinkled with walnuts, drizzled with Michigan maple syrup, and finished with a bit of soy milk. What’s your favorite topping?

Disclosure: This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias, but all opinions and delish granola recipes are my own. ;)

Save-A-Lot has a great 10/$10 mix & match sale this month (see participating products) including:

• Pretzels, 12 oz bag
• Butterball Turkey Bacon, 6 oz pkg
• Carolina Ground Turkey, 16 oz pkg
• Eckrich Hotdogs or Bologna, 16 oz pkg
• Chicken of the Sea chunk white tuna
• Baby Carrots, 1 lb pkg
• Red Gold Ketchup, 40 oz
• Joy Dish Liquid
• and many more

Also, sign up for the Smart Shopper email to get a $5/$25 Save-A-Lot coupon.

June Turn to Spartan coupons are valid 5/29/11 to 7/2/11. There are lots of high value coupons available for printing.

• $1/1 Spartan premium 6-pk double roll toilet tissue
• $1/2 Spartan 4 oz can mushrooms
• $1/2 Spartan 32 oz vinegar
• $2/1 Spartan 300 ct paper plates
• $1/1 TopCare Suncare Products
• and many more!

Turn to Spartan coupons can be used on Spartan Brand items at any Spartan store (Family Fare, D&W Fresh Market, Glen’s Market, VG’s, Tom’s Food, etc).

Save 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.)

The holiday weekend has finally settled down and I’m ready to do my shopping.  Some areas received the $10/$50 coupons for Knapp’s Crossing, so that’s where I’m headed this week. I have about $7.50 left on a D&W gift card I received for transferring a prescription, and using coupons I think I can get my OOP down to $25!  I won’t do all of these deals for the $25/wk Food Budget Challenge — they’re just what I see in the ad.

Best Prices this Week:

Kellogg’s Raisin Bran $1.99
Use $0.70/1 printable coupon
Final Price $1.29

Spartan Waffles $1.50
Use $0.55/1 Turn to Spartan coupon
Final Price $0.95

Blueberries, pint $3.99 BOGO
Final Price $2.00 ea wyb 2

Red Bell Peppers $1.00
Aunt Millie’s Homestyle Bread $1.33
Spartan Yogurt Singles $0.40
Spartan Pasta Sauce $1.33
Spartan Fresh Mushrooms $1.67
Zucchini & Summer Squash $1.29/lb
Powerade $0.88

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!

It does exclude grocery, electronics, video game consoles, and giftcards, but it’s 10% off if you need a $100 item!

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It’s almost farmers market season! I was excited to read about a new farmers market at the David D Hunting YMCA because it’s a convenient downtown Grand Rapids location with plenty of parking.  My absolute favorite farmers market is Rockford, but this YMCA location will be closer to me once I move. What’s your favorite farmers market? Is it on this list? If not, please leave us a comment!

Popular West Michigan Farmers Markets:

• David D Hunting YMCA Farmers Market (GR)- Open Thursdays from 3 – 7pm, June to Sept. *Accepts bridge & debit cards.

• Plainfield Township Farmers Market (GR)- Open Tuesdays & Thursdays from 2 – 7pm, June 14 to Oct 28.

• Fulton Street Farmers Market (GR)- Open Tues, Weds, Fri, & Sat from 8am -3pm, May to Dec.

• Metro Health Farmers Market (Wyoming) – Open Thursdays from 9am – 1pm, June 19 to Oct.

• Rockford Farmers Market (Rockford) – Open Saturdays from 8am – 1pm, June to Oct.

• Ada Farmers Market (Ada) – Open Tuesdays from 12pm – 6pm, June to Sept. *Accepts bridge & debit cards.

• Grand Valley State University Farmers Market (Allendale)- Open Wednesdays from 10am – 1:30pm, June to Sept.

• Holland Farmers Market (Holland) – Open Wed & Sat from 8am – 4pm, May 18 to Oct.

• Greenville Area Farmers Market (Greenville) – Open Tues & Fri from 8am – 1pm and Thurs from 4 – 7pm, June to Oct.

• Newaygo Farmers Market (Newaygo) – Open Fridays from 2 – 7pm, July to Oct.

• Knapp’s Crossing Farmers Market (GR) – Open Mondays from 2 – 7pm. SW corner of Knapp/East Beltline. Does anyone have more details on this one?

The Greater Grand Rapids Food Council has a complete listing of West Michigan Farmers Markets, but it hasn’t been updated since 2009 so please be sure to call or email ahead. Someone you know may qualify for UCOM’s Double Up Food Bucks program, so please check that link, too.

How does shopping at a farmers market impact your grocery budget?

This post is linked to West Michigan Link Up.

Meijer Organics or Naturals
Buy any 3, Get $1 OYNO Catalina
Buy any 4, Get $2 OYNO Catalina
Buy any 5+, Get $3 OYNO Catalina

** The catalina must be redeemed on another Meijer organics or natural purchase.

Savvy Scenario:

Meijer Organics Yogurt singles $0.79 ea – Buy 5
OOP = $3.95
Get $3 OYNO Catalina
Final Price $0.19 ea wyb 5

See the rest of this week’s best Meijer grocery deals here.

Thanks, Wendi!