Meijer Deals 11/21 - 11/27

1. Cool Whip: $1.50
    $1/2 printable
    Final Cost: $1 each WYB 2

2. Land O Lakes butter: $2.39
   $1/2 printable
   Final Cost: $1.89 each WYB 2

3. Nestle Morsels: $1.99
    $1/2 printable
    Final Cost: $1.49 each WYB 2

4. Wesson Oil: $2.00
     $1/2 MMB printable
     Final Cost: $1.50 each WYB 2

5. Nestle Refrigerated Cookie Dough: $2
    $1 printable
    Final Cost: $1.00 each WYB 2

6. California Pizza Kitchen: $4.99
    $2/1 printable
     Plus buy 2, get $1 OYNO
     Final Cost: $2.49 each WYB 2 (if you can print two coupons)

Meijer is also doing the turkey deal again this week.  Buy a 10-15 lb turkey, get $9 off instantly, or buy a 16 lb or larger turkey and get $16 off.  (With additional $20 purchase)

WOW! Sports Illustrated Kids Magazine for $5

Magazines.com has Sports Illustrated for Kids marked down right now to $5 for 12 issues.  Plus if you shop through Ebates you will score 26% cash back, making your total just $3.70!  Wow!  Now that's a deal!

Parents Magazine Deal! WOW!

WOW!  If you didn't take advantage of the previous Parents magazine deal I posted, definitely do this one.  Tanga has a 3 year subscription to the magazine for $35.99.  Add it to your cart, then enter the code PARENTS and it takes the total down to $5.99.  That's only $.17 per issue!  This magazine not only has great parenting articles but also often contains coupons.  I believe this deal is only good today, so act fast.

*Note: The fine print states that this is for new subscriptions only, not renewals.

Roaster Deal

If you took advantage of the turkey deal at Meijer this week (17 lb turkey for $4!) you may find yourself needing a roaster.  Bed Bath & Beyond has a great deal right now:

• Buy the "My Perfect Kitchen Gourmet Nonstick Roaster with V-Rack" for $19.99.  
• Use a $5 off a $15 purchase if you received one in the mail.
• Pay $15 (plus tax).
• Then submit this mail-in-rebate for $10 off.
• Final cost after coupon and rebate: $5 (plus tax).  

Meijer Deals 11/4 - 11/20

1. Campbell's Cream of Chicken or Mushroom Soup: $.59
    $1/4 printable
    Final Cost: $.34 each WYB 4

2. Nestle Toll House Morsels: $1.99
    $.50/2 printable (double to $1 off)
    Final Cost: $1.49 each WYB 2

3. Ziploc Containers: 30% off
    $1.50/2 printable
    Plus buy 3, get $2 OYNO
    Final Cost: varies

4. Kleenex: $1.25
    buy 4 get $1 OYNO, buy 5 get $2 OYNO, or buy 6 or more and get $3 OYNO
    Final Cost: $.75 each WYB 6

5. Skippy Peanut Butter: $1.67
    $1/2 MMB printable
    Final Cost: $1.17 each WYB 2  (if you have the $1/2 coupon from Sunday's Redplum Unilever insert you can get it for $.67 each WYB 2)

6. Turkey (thanks for telling me what a great deal this is Sara!):
    $9 off 10-15lb (with additional $20 purchase)
    $16 off 16lbs+ (with additional $20 purchase)
    Final Cost: Cheap!  My sister got a 17lb turkey for $4!

Meijer Deals 11/7 - 11/13

There weren't any crazy awesome deals this week, but you can still save money.  Here's what I came up with:

1. General Mills Cereal, select varieties: $2

    $1/2 printable (select varieties)

    Final Cost: $1.50 each

2. Yoplait Yogurt: $.50 each

    $.40/6 printable (doubles to $.80 off)

    Final Cost: $.37 each WYB 6

3. Cottonelle 12 double rolls: $5.99

    $.50/1 printable (doubles to $1 off)

    Final Cost: $4.99

4. Pillsbury Cookie Dough: $2

    $1/2 printable

    Final Cost: $1.50

    OR

    use (2) $1/2 coupons from above

    and get $1 OYNO catalina coupon WYB 4

    Final Cost: $1.25 each WYB 4

5. Marie Callender's Steamers: $2

   $1/1 printable 

   Final Cost: $1

6. Totino's Pizza Rolls (15ct): $1

    $.50/2 printable (doubles to $1 off)

    Final Cost: $.50 each WYB 2

7. Green Giant boxed vegetables: $1

   $.60/3 printable

   Final Cost: $.80 each WYB 3

   OR

   $.50/1 printable (if you didn't print this one already)

  Final Cost: Free

8. Kellogg's Cereals, select varieties: $1.99

    $1/2 printable

   Final Cost: $1.49 each WYB 2

9. V8 Fusion Tea: $2.50

    $1/1 printable

    Final Cost: $1.50

10. Finish Powerball Tabs: $4.99

     $.75/1 printable

    Final Cost: $4.25

11. Finish Quantum Powerball Tabs: $4.99

     $1/1 printable

     Final Cost: $3.99

12. Yoplait Yo-Plus Yogurt 4pk: $1.67

     $1/1 printable

     Final Cost: $.67

13. Bisquick: $2.50

    $.50/1 printable (doubles to $1 off)

    Final Cost: $1.50

14. Pillsbury Grands Biscuits: $1

     $.30/2 printable (doubles to $.60/2)

    Final Cost: $.70 each WYB 2

15. Betty Crocker Cookie Mix: $1.50

    $.40/1 printable (doubles to $.80/1)

    Final Cost: $.70

16. Betty Crocker Cake Mix: $1, Betty Crocker Frosting: $1.50

     $.50 off WYB cake mix and frosting (doubles to $1 off)

     Final Cost: $.75 each WYB cake mix and frosting

17. Nature Made Vitamins: Buy One, Get One Free

     $2/1 CoQ10 printable

     Final Cost: ??

18. California Pizza Kitchen: $5

     $2/1 printable

     plus, Buy 2, Get $1 OYNO catalina coupon

    Final Cost: $2.50 each WYB 2

As always, for more great deals check out other great sites including Bargain Briana and Cincinnati Cents!

Meijer Deals 10/31 - 11/6

This is a great week to get some cheap and free items!

1. Country Crock Spread: $.99
  (2)  $.40/1 printable (doubles to $.80 off)
   Plus buy 2 (15 oz), get $1 OYNO catalina coupon
   Final Cost: Better than FREE WYB 2

2. Old Orchard Juice: $1.67
    $.50/1 printable (doubles to $1 off) or $.50/1 printable (doubles to $1 off)
    Final Cost: $.67
    OR
    use three coupons from above [Meijer will only double two identical coupons, so two will be $1 off and one will be at face value ($.50 off)] and stack with $.75/3 MMB printable
    Final Cost: $.58 each WYB 3

3. Wheat Thins: $1.99
   $1/1 printable
   Final Cost: $.99

4. Oreos: $2.50
   $1 off WYB two pkgs Oreos & one gallon milk
   Final Cost: $2/pkg WYB 2 pkgs & 1 gallon milk

5. Maxwell House Coffee: 50% off
    Buy 2 (10.5 oz or larger), get $1 OYNO catalina coupon
    Final Cost: Varies

6. Peter Pan Peanut Butter: $1.67
    $1/3 MMB printable
    Final Cost: $1.34 each WYB 3

7. Mott's Apple Juice: $1.67
    $1/2 MMB printable
    Final Cost: $1.17 each WYB 2

8. Smart Balance Milk: $1.99
    $1/1 printable
    stack with $1/1 MMB printable
    Final Cost: FREE

9. Gatorade 32oz bottle: $1
    $1/4 MMB printable
    Final Cost: $.75 each WYB 4

10. McCormick Gourmet Spices: 25% off
      $1/1 MMB printable
     Final Cost: varies

11. Carapelli Olive Oil: 30% off
     $1/2 MMB printable
     Final Cost: varies

12. Splenda Products: 30% off
     $1/1 printable , $2/1 printable, and $3.50/2 printable
     $1/2 MMB printable
     Final Cost: varies

13. Ziploc Bags
      $1/2 printable
      Plus buy 2, get $1.25 OYNO catalina coupon
      Final Cost: varies

14. Ziploc Containers
     $1.50/2 printable
     Plus buy 3, get $2 OYNO catalina coupon
     Final Cost: varies

15. Lysol All-Purpose or Toilet Bowl Cleaners: $2
     $1/2 printable 
     Final Cost: $1.50 each WYB 2

16. Mrs. T's Pierogies: 3/$5
       (2) $1/1 printable and (1) $1/1 printable
      Plus buy three, get one Mrs. T's Spinach/Feta Pierogies Free
      Final Cost: $2 for four boxes ($.50 each WYB 3)

Coupons 101

I've received some questions about the "rules" of using coupons.  I don't know everything there is to know about coupons, but here is some basic information you might find helpful.

Manufacturer vs. Store Coupons:  There are 2 kinds of coupons: manufacturer coupons and store coupons.

• Manufacturer Coupons:  Look at the top of the coupon; if it says "manufacturer coupon" then it is issued by the manufacturer.
• Store Coupons: If the coupon says "Meijer" or "Kroger" or "Target" or some other store name then it is a store coupon, meaning the store will cover the cost.  These are usually found on the store's website (meijermealbox.com, target.com, etc) or are sent to your home (I've gotten Target and Kroger coupons in the mail several times.)

Stacking Coupons:  You can use one manufacturer coupon and one store coupon per item.  For example, if you have a manufacturer coupon for $1 off Old Orchard Juice from coupons.com and a store coupon for $1 off Old Orchard Juice from meijermealbox.com then you can use both to get $2 off one container of Old Orchard Juice.

Catalina Coupons: In addition to using coupons, another way to save money is to pay attention to "Catalina" coupons.  These are the coupons that print at the check-out when your receipt prints.  Catalinas are usually manufacturer coupons, but occasionally you'll find store coupons too (Meijer will often print ones for Meijer brand items).  Here's how to find out about current Catalina deals:

• Look for tags next to items in the store stating something like "Buy 3 and receive $2 off your next order." 
• Follow blogs and online forums.
• Pay attention to the Catalinas that print at the end of your shopping trip.  There are often announcements of upcoming deals.
• If shopping at Meijer, look at meijermealbox.com under "Specials" and click the "Custom Coupons" tab.  There you will find a list of current Meijer-specific catalina deals.

FYI:  If you are expecting a Catalina coupon to print but it doesn't, be sure to ask the cashier or customer service about it.  They can write you a store coupon for it.  This happened to me a few weeks ago when the Catalina machine wasn't printing in the checkout line.  I told the cashier about it and she was able to give me handwritten coupons to use on my next order.

Doubling Coupons:  Meijer and Kroger will double your coupons that are $.50 and under. For example, a $.45 coupon will double to $.90 off.  This should happen automatically when the cashier scans the coupon.  Some Meijers will even round coupons $.51 and higher up to $1 off.  Unfortunately the Meijers around here don't do that, but I know some do.