Before we get started on this week's deals, I want to mention that there were some short ads this past week that included shredded cheese @ 4/$5 at Hy-Vee as a stock up price!  If your ad cycle starts tomorrow, hurry out and pick up several since I haven't seen it this low in a long, long time!

For this week, let's start with Fareway:

*   Fresh Ground Pork @ $1.99/lb. in 10 lb. tubes
*   Ore Ida Potatoes @ $1.99 (limit 2)
      $1/2 coupon here
*   Progresso Soup @ 5/$4 with in ad coupon
      .50/2 coupon in 12/7 Smart Source newspaper insert
*   Sunbelt Granola bars @ 4/$5 ($1.67 each)
      .55/1 coupon here
      $1/2 coupon here
*   Yoplait Yogurts 4-6 oz. exclude Greek @ 10/$4 (.40 each)
      .40/2 may be available at Pillsbury.com or Bettycrocker.com as a one time print that will be gone after Wednesday!
*   Weight Watchers Smart Ones classic favorites @ 6/$10
      There are many coupon options available, so check the database to find what works for you!
*   Grocers Garden salad dressing 16 oz. @ .98
*   Gala Apples @ .69/lb.
*   Totinos pizzas @ 5/$5 ($1 each)
*   Green Giant russet potatoes 5 lb. @ 2/$3
*   John Morrell hot dogs @ .98
*   Oscar Mayer turkey bologna or salami @ .99

Let's move on to Hy-Vee now:

*   Lean Cuisine Simple Favorites, Culinary, or Spa Collection @ 3/$5 plus .01 Fuel Saver each
*   Store brand boneless skinless chicken breast @ $1.97/lb.  (stock up!)
*   Red or Golden Delicious apples @ .68 lb.
*   Store brand 100% apple juice 64 oz. @ .99 
*   7-Up products (select varieties) 12 pack cans or 8 pack bottles 12 oz. @ 3/$9 with in-ad coupon
*   Store brand fruit snacks @ 10/$10 ($1 each) (select varieties) plus .01 Fuel Saver each
*   DiGiorno or California Pizza Kitchen pizza @ $4.99
      $1 DiGiorno coupon here
      B2G1free DiGiorno coupon at coupons.com
      $1 California Pizza Kitchen coupon at coupons.com
*   Red Baron Pizza @ 4/$10 (limit 4)
      $1/2 coupon here
*   Hunt's pasta sauce @ .69
*   Store Brand mac & cheese @ .39
*   Store brand sandwich bread @ .99
*   Michelina's entrees (select varieties) @ 10/$8
      $1/5 coupon here
*   Pop Tarts buy two @ $1.98 each, get one free with in ad coupon
      $1/2 coupon on the "Gone Nutty" variety at coupons.com
      .75/1 at kelloggsfamilyrewards (requires 500 pts.)

As we are nearing the end of the month, I would suggest you print any coupons you want now, since many will reset or disappear!  Also, you will want to search the database again on the first of January, since new coupons may become available!
With a new year upon us and my stockpile in great shape after the holiday specials, I am considering doing a one month spending fast again!  We would likely lower our grocery budget to $100 for a month to cover necessary perishables and put the rest of our normal grocery budget in our savings.  Anyone else up to doing this?
Happy Savings!
Jill

Our weekly ads will run a little longer this week due to Christmas!  They are in effect until December 24.
Let's start with Hy-Vee this time:

*    Store brand green beans or corn (limit 6) @ .29 (Here's another chance to stock up!)
*    Cool Whip @ .68 (limit 2)
*    Nabisco snack crackers @ $1.77 (select varieties)
        .75/2 11/9 or 12/14 Smart Source newspaper inserts
*    Braeburn apples @ .68/lb.
*    Farmland boneless whole ham @ $1.97/lb.
*    Kraft shredded, chunk or crumbles natural cheese @ 2/$4 with in ad coupon (pg. 10)
        I'm not seeing a mfr. coupon at this time, but check the database in case one pops up!
*    Swanson broth cans @ .57
*    Store brand bouillon 25 ct. or 4 oz. @ $1.19 plus .01 Fuel Saver
*    Campbell's cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup @ .48 (limit 4)
        There is a $1/5 coupon available, however you wouldn't be able to use it because of the limit.
*    Pillsbury cake mix @ .98
*    Pillsbury frosting @ 2/$3
*    Kraft Miracle Whip or Mayo @ 2/$5.00 with in-ad coupon pg. 17
        .501 11/9 Smart Source newspaper insert
        .75/1 Mayo here
*    Store brand single serve coffee, tea, hot cocoa, or soup (select varieties) @ $3.99
*    Kraft salad dressings @ 3/$5 with in-ad coupon pg. 17
*    7-Up 12 pack cans or 8 pack bottles 12 oz. @ 4/$10 with in ad coupon pg. 17
*    Coke products (select varieties) 12 pack cans or 6 pack bottles 16.9 oz. @ 4/$11 with in-ad coupon on back page of ad.
        Look for $1/3 peelies on cartons or use mycokereward coupons if you have them!
*    Del Monte gold pineapple @ $1.99 plus .01 Fuel Saver

Next let's move on to Fareway's corporate-wide 2-Day sale on Friday, 12/19 and Saturday, 12/20:

*    K-Cups 12 ct. @ $4.88 (several brands listed)
*    Charmin Basic bath tissue 12 dbl. rolls @ $3.99 (limit 2) (stock up price)
        .25/1 11/30 P&G newspaper insert 
*    Keebler Town House Crackers @ $1.77
        $1/2 12/7 Red Plum newspaper insert
        .75/1 for 500 pts. at Kellogg's Family Rewards site
        Also check your e-mails for possible coupons
*    Bounty Basic paper towels 8 roll @ $3.99 (limit 2)
        .25/1 11/30 Red Plum newspaper insert
*    Blue Bunny ice cream squares @ $1.88 (limit 2)
*    Store brand chili, kidney, & black beans @ .44 (limit 6)

Finally, let's take a look at Fareway's regular ad, which is regional, so check your local ad for differences:

*    10 lb. tube 85% ground beef @ $3.99 lb.
*    Store brand frozen carrots, corn, peas, mixed, peas & carrots, beans, & broccoli @ .69 16 oz.
*    Store brand butter @ 2/$5 (limit 4)
*    Ken's Salad dressings @ .99 16 oz. (limit 2)
*    Sunbelt Granola & Cereal bars @ 5/$10 ($2 each)
        $1/2 here
*    Tony's pizzeria style pizzas @ 2/$4 ($2 each)
        .75/2 here if you still have prints available
*    Store brand turkey @ .99 lb.

I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas, and we'll see you next year!
Happy Savings!
Jill
        

If you are still in need of baking supplies, we continue to have some good deals for you!  This week Hy-Vee has a 2-Day sale on Thursday and Friday, so let's start there:

*    Store brand orange juice 64 oz. @ .99
*    Palermo's Classics pizza @ 6/$10
        $1/2 coupon here if you still have prints available (I do not, so be sure to check the fine print to be sure it's valid on the Classics.)
*    7-Up products 2 liters @ .79
        $1/3 printable available at coupons.com (you may sort the category to "beverage" to find it faster)
*    General Mills cereal @ $1.98 (select varieties) 
        Check the database for various coupons available depending on the varieties included
        Be sure to check your Pillsbury.com account for possible higher value one-time print coupons
*    Russet potatoes 5 lb. @ $1.00

Next let's move along to Hy-Vee's regular ad:

*    Midwest Country Fare light brown or powdered sugar 2 lb. @ .99
*    Cuties Clementines 3lb. bag @ $2.99
        .50/1 coupon 12/7 Red Plum newspaper insert
*    Cook's whole ham @ $1.99 lb. (limit 1)
*    Store brand cream cheese 8 oz. bar @ .98
*    Value pack store brand chicken drumsticks or thighs @ $1.49/lb  (Homemade chicken noodle soup?  Noodles coming up in Fareway ad!)
*    Coke products 24 packs (select varieties) @ 2/$11 with in-ad coupon
*    Store brand cream soup (select varieties) @ .38 (limit 4)
*    Skippy peanut butter @ $1.77 (limit 2)
        .55/1 coupon available here

Finally, we'll look at the Fareway ad, which is regional, so check your local ad for specifics (again, this is based on Le Mars):

*    Mr. Dell's hash browns @ $1.88
*    Pillsbury Grands Biscuits 16.3 oz. (all varieties) @ .99
        Check your Pillsbury.com account for a possible .40/1 one-time printable
        .40/3 or .30/2 coupons available in multiple places, including printables, so search the database!
*    Store brand all purpose flour @ .77 (limit 1)
*    Store brand frozen waffles  .99
*    Iowa Pork chops @ $1.99/lb. 
        Check on top the meat case for possible .50 pork coupons and get one for each package!
*    Store brand baking chips @ .88 (limit 2)
*    Scott choose-a-size towels or xtra soft bath tissue @ $3.99
        Again, check the database as there are various coupons available
*    Old Orchard 100% frozen Orange Juice 12 oz. @ 4/$5 ($1.25 each)
        $1/4 printable available here
        If you printed a Buy One Get One Free coupon that was available a few days ago, this would be a great time to use it!  Be aware that some stores may not take free or buy one get one free printables.
*    Kraft Mac & Cheese 5 pk @ $2.99 after peel off coupon on the package
*    Reames frozen noodles 12 oz. @ $1.99 (chicken noodle soup!)
    .50/1 coupon from the 10/12 Smart Source newspaper insert exp. 12/12!
*    Washington apples (several varieties) @ .88 lb. or $29.99 for 40lb. case
*    Puff's tissues 56-64 ct. cube @ 3/$3 ($1 each)
*    Store brand turkeys @ .99 lb.

By now you should be well stocked on baking supplies, canned vegetables, cream soups, and juices!  I am anxiously awaiting a good cereal sale, but I'm not sure if we'll see it again, so I will pick up a few boxes with the Hy-Vee 2-day sale this week.  My cereal stock is getting low, and hubby is not slowing down his consumption!  ;-) 

My hope is that finding sales, coupons, stacking, and stocking up is becoming second-nature to you if you've been following us for a while.  If you're just getting started, keep following and we'll help you along!

Happy Savings!
Jill

Just a reminder that there are just over 2 weeks left to enter into our contest! There are many great prizes available, JUST for submitting a guess. We will be drawing on December 18th and winners will be announced soon after! Click the Link to Enter --> Contest Entry

After a one-week break from grocery ads, we are continuing to see a lot of nice specials during this season of baking!  If you weren't able to stock up as much as you'd like over the past couple weeks, here's a chance to add to your stock! 
Let's start with Hy-Vee this week:

*    Store brand butter @ $1.99 with in-ad store coupon (limit 1)
*    Store brand sugar 4 lb. @ .99 with in-ad store coupon
*    Farmland sausage @ 4/$5 ($1.25 ea.) plus .01 Fuel Saver
        $1/1 coupon here  (this makes it almost free after Fuel Saver savings!)
*    Betty Crocker cake mix (select varieties) @ $1.18
        .75/2 at coupons.com
        $1/2 coupons possible on tear pads in stores
*    Kraft Mac & cheese dinner 5 ct. @ $2.99 with in-ad store coupon
        I am not currently seeing any manufacturer's coupons for this, but if one becomes available, you may stack it with the store coupon!
*    Mrs. Grimes beans 15-15.5 oz. (select varieties) @ .68
*    Creamette, Healthy Harvest, Smart Taste or Garden Delight pasta @ .88
        $1/2 Ronzoni Garden Delight if this is the same Garden Delight that is on sale here  (if it is, great deal!)
*    Washington Honeycrisp apples @ $1.38/lb. 
*    Blue Bonnet spread sticks @ .58 (limit 2)

Next, let's move on to Fareway, which is a corporate ad, so everyone should see the same items!

*    Keebler Town House Crackers @ $1.87
        $1/1 coupon was recently seen in e-mails Kellogg's sent out, so check your e-mails!
        .75/1 at kelloggsfamilyrewards (500pts. required)
*    Store brand canned veggies @ .38 (limit 12)  Good time to finish your stock-up for a year!
*    Gold Medal all-purpose flour @ .88
*    Old Orchard Healthy Balance, Apple Blends, or Ruby Red Grapefruit juice cocktails @ .99
        $1/2 Healthy Balance coupon here  (great time to stock up @ .49 after coupon!)
        .50/1 any Old Orchard 64 oz. here
*    Any 2 Hershey's, Reese's, Heath Baking chips or Mounds coconut flakes @ 2/$2 with in-ad coupon
        .50/2 or $1/2 11/16 Smart Source newspaper insert (Hershey's or Reese's chips)
*    Whole Boneless Pork Loins @ $1.99/lb.  8-10 lb. avg. (limit 2)
*    Ground Pork 10 lb. roll @ $1.99/lb.  (limit 2)
*    Store brand stuffing mix @ .77
*    Mr. Dee's frozen potatoes @ 3/$5 ($1.67 ea.)
*    Store brand pretzels @ .88
*    Tone's mini spices @ 4/$3 (.75 ea.)
        $1/2 coupon 11/16 Red Plum newspaper insert
*    Crystal powdered or brown sugar @ .98
        .55/1 coupon 11/9 Smart Source newspaper insert
*    Nestle Hot Chocolate Mix 6 ct. @ .88
*    7up brand 2 liters @ .99
        $1/3 coupon may be found in a Keebler booklet found in store displays (near cracker display)
*    Washington Braeburn Apples @ .77/lb.

As you may have noticed, before Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to stock up on baking supplies and canned veggies.  Take advantage of this!  
I hope you had a blessed Thanksgiving!
Happy Savings!
Jill