Thursday, September 29, 2011

Wegmans: Seafood Coupon and a Tip!

My family loves seafood, and I love the health benefits, but seafood has definitely become a splurge item in our household.  
I'm excited to see this week's Wegmans coupon for $1 off a $5 seafood purchase.

Speaking of seafood, did you know that frozen items, like shrimp and salmon, often are a better bet than the items in the "fresh" refrigerated case at the store?  That's because  they are frozen immediately, sometimes even at sea, while the "fresh" items are frozen first, then defrosted and set on ice.  So you don't need to feel guilty about purchasing frozen seafood. The most important thing is to purchase the highest quality fish you can afford; as a rule, wild-caught is usually the healthier choice versus farm-raised. 


I'd love to hear from readers: How do you incorporate seafood into your diet and budget?

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Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Countin' Out My Pennies at Wegmans


I was really, really nervous walking into Wegmans for this shopping trip. I only had $65 in my wallet for Wegmans. Since we've been doing the cash envelopes, there are no more impulse purchases at the grocery store. It makes me kind of sad. Wegmans has some really amazing stuff. What tempted me today? Whole vanilla beans and organic ice cream.  Had I indulged in these impulses I would have been out over $15.  I'll have to try again next week. Although it could be argued (rationalized?) that life is just not worth living without ice cream. 

Maybe everyone already knows this and I am late to the game -- but I had to buy several spices this week for an Indian dish I hope to make tomorrow. I found that many spices were much, much less expensive in the International Foods aisle than they were in the regular baking aisle.  

For example, whole cinnamon sticks cost $5.99 in the baking aisle, but they were only $2.69 next to the Mexican section. I also found ground ginger in a 7 oz bag for $3.49 with the Indian spices; in the baking aisle it was $4.39 for less than 1 ounce.  That's not extreme couponing -- that's a no-brainer!

That doesn't mean I shopped without coupons. Here are my best coupon deals:


Luna Bars -- $.99 each, free with $.50 off coupon (no longer available)
Simply Organic Spices -- $1 off with this coupon
Jasmati Rice -- $2.25 off with coupon (no longer available)
Wegmans Organic Frozen Vegetables -- $1 off using a coupon I found (no kidding!) in the parking lot. Some people bend down for change on the ground, I pick up coupons!


Ultimately, I didn't have to break out the debit card. I was able to stay under my $65 budget, although I paid for $1.36 of it in change.  So yeah, that's me. I'm that lady who is picking up stray pieces of paper in the parking lot and scrounging through her change purse to pay for groceries.  Should I feel bad? I don't think so. 



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Sunday, September 25, 2011

Wegmans Deals and Coupon Match-Up - 9/25

 
We’re looking at 2 inserts this week: Smart Source and Red Plum.  Even though the Summer Savings coupons have expired, there are plenty of other sources for Wegmans coupons. The Fall Menu Magazine came out, there is a coupon mailer from Wegmans circulating, and I’ve found several coupons in-store -- including the ever-elusive Catalina (A Catalina is a coupon that prints with your register receipt, and Wegmans rarely uses them.)

All the HOTTEST deals -- Free or Under $1 -- are in red.  Remember, not every region gets the exact same coupon inserts, so the denominations in your paper may be different. Also, my match-ups are done using the prices in Rochester-area Wegmans’ stores.
Have you found any amazing deals at Wegmans lately? Please leave a comment about your best scores this week, too!
Wegmans has pledged “Consistent Low Prices” on over 200 items. Find that list here.

Wegmans Printables:
Benvenuti Coupon Mailer:
$1 off a $3 or more Nature's Marketplace Purchase
$1 off a $4 Health & Beauty Purchase (go here to see a list of free and near-free items with this coupon)
$1 off any Fresh Seafood Purchase ($4.99 or more)
Prescription Insert Coupons (these come on the back of your prescription information in the pharmacy; because of allergies, we've had quite a few of these in our house lately):
$1 off any Wegmans Brand Fruit Flats ($1.69 after coupon)
$1 off any Wegmans Super Pasta ($.99 after coupon)
$1 off any Wegmans Rice & Grains Blends ($1.99 after coupon)
Nature's Marketplace:
Clif Kids Z-Bar -- $.89
Final Price= FREE!
Oregon Chai Concentrate -- $4.79
Final Price=$3.79
Santa Cruz Organic Juice -- $4.29
Final Price = $2.79

Nature’s Path Boxed Item -- $3.19
Use $.50/1 from August All You Magazine
Final Price= $2.19
Kashi TLC Cereal or Granola Bars -- $2.99
Use $1.50/2 Printable -- no longer available
OR Use $1/2 in Wegmans August Nature’s Marketplace Magazine
Final Price= $2.24- $2.49/each when you buy 2
Kashi Individual Frozen Meals -- $3.79
Final Price= $2.29
Kashi Frozen Pizza -- $5.99
Final Price= $4.49
Kashi TLC Snack Crackers -- $2.99
Use $1/1 Printable -- no longer available
Final Price= $1.99
Simply Organic Seasoning Packets -- $1.29
Final Price= $.29
Simply Organic Vanilla Extract, 2 ox -- $4.49
Final Price= $3.49
Muir Glen Organic Tomato Sauce, 8 oz -- $.99
Final Price= FREE
Stacy’s Pita Chips -- $3.99
Use $.75/1 from 6/26 SS (exp 9/26)
Final Price=$2.49
Eatsmart Naturals Veggie Crisps -- $3.49
Use $1/1 from 7/31 SS (exp 10/31)
OR $1/1 From September Nature’s Marketplace Magazine
Final Price= $2.49
Terra Blues Potato Chips -- $3.69
Use $1/1 from 8/28 SS
Final Price= $2.69
Morningstar Farms Veggie Patty -- $3.59
Final Price=$2.59
Silk SoyMilk - $3.39
Final Price= $1.89 
Stonyfield Farm YoBaby or YoToddler 4-pack -- $2.49
Or Use $.50 off any YoBaby Multipack -- doubled to $1
Final Price= $.99 - $1.49
Alexia Julienne Sweet Potato Fries -- $2.99
Final Price=$1.99
Cascadian Farms Organic Edamame -- $2.69
Final Price=  $1.69
Brown Cow Greek Yogurt -- $.99/ea
Final Price= $.98 when you buy 2, or $.49/ea
Balance Bar -- $1.29
Use $.55/1 from 9/11 SS
Final Price=$.19
Grocery
Cheerios Cereal -- $2.50 on Shopper’s Club
Final Price= $1.50/box
Old El Paso Refried Beans -- $1.29
Use $.50/1 Old El Paso Product from 9/18 SS
Final Price= $.29
Barilla Whole Grain Pasta -- $1.39
Use $.55/1 from 9/18 SS
Final Price= $.29
Phila Cooking Creme -- $2.29
Plus $.75/1 Printable (no longer available)
Final Price= $.79 total for 2
Ball Canning Discovery Kit -- $10.49
Use $2/1 Peelie on display
Final Price= $8.49
Seattle’s Best Iced Lattes -- $5.99
Final Price= $4.49
Birds Eye Steamfresh Selects, Chef’s Variety -- $1.99
Use $.50/1 from 9/25 SS
Final Price= $.99
Carnation NonFat Instant Dry Milk -- $4.39
Use $.50/1 from 9/25 RP
Final Price= $3.39
Fleischmann’s Pizza Crust Yeast Strip -- $1.59
Final Price= $.79
Sunsweet Prune Juice -- $3.99
Use $.75/1 from 9/11 SS
Final Price=$2.49
Barilla Pasta Sauce -- $2.29
Use $1/1 from 8/28 SS
Final Price= $1.29
Bison Sour Cream Dip -- $1.79
Use $.50/1 from 8/28 SS
Final Price= $.79
Wholly Guacamole -- $4.99
Final Price= $3.99
Eggland's Best Eggs -- Dozen Medium Cage-Free Organic -- $3.29
Use $.75/1 from 7/31 SS (exp. 12/31)
Final Price= $1.79
French’s Classic Mustard, 8 oz. -- $1.29
Final Price= $.69
French’s Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce, 12 oz -- $2.19
Use $.50/1 here OR $.75/1 in 8/21 SS
Final Price=$.69
Frank’s Red Hot Sauce, 5 oz -- $1.19
Final Price= $.19
French’s Worcestershire Sauce -- $1.49
Final Price= $.49
KC Masterpiece BBQ Sauce -- $1.89
Use $.50/1 from 9/25 SS
Final Price= $.89
Yoplait Smoothies -- $2.49
Use $1/1 from 9/11 GM insert
Final Price= $1.49
Health & Beauty
Neutrogena Naturals Lip Balm -- $1.99 on Shopper’s Club
Use $2/1 Neutrogena Cosmetics from August All You Magazine (exp 10/1)
Final Price = FREE
Johnson’s Naturals Baby Wash -- $2.99 on Shopper’s Club
Final Price= $1.49
Tom’s of Maine Deodorant -- $4.49
Use $1/1 from 9/18 SS
Final Price= $3.49
Tom’s of Maine Toothpaste -- $4.29
Use $1/1 from 9/18 SS
Final Price= $3.29
Oral-B Floss -- $.69 on Shopper’s Club
Use $.75/1 from 8/28 P&G insert (exp. 9/30)
Final Price= Free
Softsoap Liquid Hand Soap -- $1.99 on Shopper’s Club
Final Price = $.59
Colgate Toothpaste - $1.99 on Shopper’s Club
Use $1/1 from 9/11 SS
Final Price= $.99
Bic Soleil Shavers - $5.49
Final Price= $3.49
Garnier Fructis Shampoo or Conditioner -- $2.49 on Shopper’s Club
$1/1 Shampoo or Conditioner from 8/28 RP
Final Price= $1.49 
Herbal Essences Shampoo or Conditioner -- $2.99
Use $1/2 from 8/28 P&G (exp. 9/30)
Final Price=$1.99-$2.49 each
Olay Daily Renewal Cleanser -- $4.99
Use $1/1 from 8/28 P&G
Final Price= $3.99
Cover Girl Cheekers Blush -- $3.99
Use $1/1 from 8/28 P&G
Final Price= $2.99
Method Daily Shower Cleaner -- $2.99
Use $.50/1 from 9/18 SS
Final Price= $1.99

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Thursday, September 22, 2011

Wegmans Weekly Coupon: $1 off Naan Bread

This week's Wegmans coupon is for $1 off Naan Bread. I have bought these before (with a coupon, of course), and they are fantastic for make your own pizzas.  The cost before coupon is $2.99 for a 2-pack, so the coupon brings the price down to $1.99


Get your Naan coupon here.

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Wegmans Savings Round-Up!

I went to Wegmans this week knowing I had already spent $11 at BJ's Wholesale Club (on Pita Chips and Pirate's Booty, of all things!), and $26 at Aldi.  So from my $80 budgeted weekly for groceries, that only left $43 for my Wegmans trip.  That is not a lot, considering I had a long list that included lots of fruits and vegetables (I am missing my CSA share already!). 


Thankfully, I remembered I had $12 left over from the previous two weeks' shopping trips. Still, $55 is not a lot, and I went $8 over.  While I'm not thrilled about that, I'm cutting myself some slack.  We're still only in the first month of using cash envelopes for groceries. 
I feel good about the fact that I was really thoughtful about what went in my cart, and got only necessities for my family:
And yes, that bag of chocolate in the front is most certainly a necessity! I didn't have a coupon for it, but it was on Shopper's Club. :)
Here are the highlights of my trip:
  • 2 Clif Kids Z-bars -- Free with this coupon
  • YoBaby Meals 4-pack -- $.99 each with Mambo Sprouts coupon (no longer available)
  • NY State Gala Apples -- $.89/lb
  • French's Mustard -- $.69 with coupon from their website
  • Kikkoman Panko Bread Crumbs -- $.99 with $1/1 coupon (no longer available)
Total Before Savings: $87.98
Total Saved: $24.90
Total Out of Pocket: $63.08
Percentage Saved: 28%

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Sunday, September 18, 2011

Wegmans' Deals and Coupon Match-Ups -- 9/18

We’re looking at 2 inserts this week: Smart Source and Red Plum.  Plus, there are a TON of new Wegmans’ store coupons I’m excited to share with you this week. The Fall Menu Magazine came out, there is a coupon mailer from Wegmans circulating, the coupons from the Wegmans Summer Savings Booklet are still in effect for one more week, and I’ve found several coupons in-store -- including the ever-elusive Catalina (A Catalina is a coupon that prints with your register receipt, and Wegmans rarely uses them.)
Notice something new this week? All the HOTTEST deals -- Free or Under $1 -- are in red.
 Remember, not every region gets the exact same coupon inserts, so the denominations in your paper may be different. Also, my match-ups are done using the prices in Rochester-area Wegmans’ stores.
Have you found any amazing deals at Wegmans lately? Please leave a comment about your best scores this week, too!
Wegmans has pledged “Consistent Low Prices” on over 200 items. Find that list here.
Wegmans Store Coupons
Printables:
Benvenuti Coupon Mailer:
$1 off a $3 or more Nature's Marketplace Purchase
$1 off a $4 Health & Beauty Purchase (go here to see a list of free and near-free items with this coupon)
$1 off any Fresh Seafood Purchase ($4.99 or more)
Prescription Insert Coupons (these come on the back of your prescription information in the pharmacy; because of allergies, we've had quite a few of these in our house lately):
$1 off any Wegmans Brand Fruit Flats ($1.69 after coupon)
$1 off any Wegmans Super Pasta ($.99 after coupon)
$1 off any Wegmans Rice & Grains Blends ($1.99 after coupon)

Nature's Marketplace:
Clif Kids Z-Bar -- $.89
Final Price= FREE!
Santa Cruz Organic Juice -- $4.29
Final Price = $2.79
Barbara’s Bakery Cereal -- 2/$5.00 ($2.50 each)
Use $1/1 Printable (Use zip 06101)
Final Price= $1.50 each
Nature’s Path Boxed Item -- $3.19
Use $.50/1 from August All You Magazine
Final Price= $2.19
Kashi TLC Cereal or Granola Bars -- $2.99
Use $1.50/2 Printable -- no longer available
OR Use $1/2 in Wegmans August Nature’s Marketplace Magazine
Final Price= $2.24- $2.49/each when you buy 2
Kashi Individual Frozen Meals -- $3.79
Final Price= $2.29
Kashi Frozen Pizza -- $5.99
Final Price= $4.49
Kashi TLC Snack Crackers -- $2.99
Use $1/1 Printable -- no longer available
Final Price= $1.99
Newman’s Own Pasta Sauce, Salsa, Lemonade, or Marinade -- $1.99 - $2.99
Use $1/2 from 8/28 RP
Final Price= $1.49-$2.49 each when you buy 2
Newman’s Own Salad Dressing -- $3.49
OR $1/2 from 8/28 RP
Final Price= $2.99 each  when you buy 2
Simply Organic Seasoning Packets -- $1.29
Final Price= $.29
Simply Organic Vanilla Extract, 2 ox -- $4.49
Final Price= $3.49
Muir Glen Organic Tomato Sauce, 8 oz -- $.99
Final Price= FREE
Stacy’s Pita Chips -- $3.99
Use $.75/1 from 6/26 SS (exp 9/26)
Final Price=$2.49
Eatsmart Naturals Veggie Crisps -- $3.49
Use $1/1 from 7/31 SS (exp 10/31)
OR $1/1 From September Nature’s Marketplace Magazine
Final Price= $2.49
Terra Blues Potato Chips -- $3.69
Use $1/1 from 8/28 SS
Final Price= $2.69
Morningstar Farms Veggie Patty -- $3.59
Final Price=$2.59
Silk SoyMilk - $3.39
Final Price= $1.89 
Stonyfield Farm YoBaby or YoToddler 4-pack -- $2.49
Or Use $.50 off any YoBaby Multipack -- doubled to $1
Final Price= $.99 - $1.49
Alexia Julienne Sweet Potato Fries -- $2.99
Final Price=$1.99
Cascadian Farms Organic Edamame -- $2.69
Final Price=  $1.69
Brown Cow Greek Yogurt -- $.99/ea
Final Price= $.98 when you buy 2, or $.49/ea
Balance Bar -- $1.29
Use $.55/1 from 9/11 SS
Final Price=$.19
Grocery
Cheerios Cereal -- $2.50 on Shopper’s Club
Final Price= $1.50/box
Old El Paso Refried Beans -- $1.29
Use $.50/1 Old El Paso Product from 9/18 SS
Final Price= $.29
Barilla Whole Grain Pasta -- $1.39
Use $.55/1 from 9/18 SS
Final Price= $.29
Ball Canning Discovery Kit -- $10.49
Use $2/1 Peelie on display
Final Price= $8.49
Fleischmann’s Pizza Crust Yeast Strip -- $1.59
Final Price= $.79
Sunsweet Prune Juice -- $3.99
Use $.75/1 from 9/11 SS
Final Price=$2.49
Luigi’s Italian Ice -- $2.49 each
Use $1/2 from 8/14 RP 
Final Price= $2.00 each when you buy 2
Nature Valley Granola Bars -- $2.50 on Shopper’s Club
Use$.75/2 from 8/7 GM insert
Final Price= $1.75 each when you buy 2
Sargento Natural Cheese Slices -- $2.89 on Shopper’s Club
Use $.50/2 from 8/28 SS insert
Final Price= $2.39 each when you buy 2
Barilla Pasta Sauce -- $2.29
Use $1/1 from 8/28 SS
Final Price= $1.29
Barilla Piccolini Pasta -- $1.39
Use $1/2 from 8/28 SS
Final Price= $.89 each when you buy 2
Bison Sour Cream Dip -- $1.79
Use $.50/1 from 8/28 SS
Final Price= $.79

Danimals 4 pack -- $2.49
Use $.50/1 from 8/14 SS
Final Price= $1.49
Wholly Guacamole -- $4.99
Final Price= $3.99
Eggland's Best Eggs -- Dozen Medium Cage-Free Organic -- $3.29
Use $.75/1 from 7/31 SS (exp. 12/31)
Final Price= $1.79
French’s Classic Mustard, 8 oz. -- $1.29
Final Price= $.69
French’s Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce, 12 oz -- $2.19
Use $.50/1 here OR $.75/1 in 8/21 SS
Final Price=$.69
Frank’s Red Hot Sauce, 5 oz -- $1.19
Final Price= $.19
French’s Worcestershire Sauce -- $1.49
Final Price= $.49
KC Masterpiece Barbecue Sauce -- $1.69
Use $.50/1 from 8/21 SS
Final Price= $.69
Yoplait Smoothies -- $2.49
OR use $1/1 from 9/11 GM insert
Final Price= $1.49
Health & Beauty
Neutrogena Naturals Lip Balm -- $1.99 on Shopper’s Club
Use $2/1 Neutrogena Cosmetics from August All You Magazine (exp 10/1)
Final Price = FREE
Tom’s of Maine Deodorant -- $4.49
Use $1/1 from 9/18 SS
Final Price= $3.49
Tom’s of Maine Toothpaste -- $4.29
Use $1/1 from 9/18 SS
Final Price= $3.29
Oral-B Floss -- $.69 on Shopper’s Club
Use $.75/1 from 8/28 P&G insert (exp. 9/30)
Final Price= Free
Softsoap Liquid Hand Soap -- $1.99 on Shopper’s Club
Final Price = $.59
Colgate Toothpaste - $1.99 on Shopper’s Club
Use $.50/1 from 8/28 SS insert
Or use $1/1 from 9/11 SS
Final Price= $.99
Loreal EverPure Line -- $5.99
Use $1/1 from 8/28 RP
Final Price= $4.99
Suave Deodorant -- $1.99
Use $.75/1 from 8/15 RP
Final Price= $.49
Bic Soleil Shavers - $5.49
Final Price= $3.49
Degree Women’s & Men’s Deodorant -- $1.79
Use $.75/1 from 7/31 RP
Final Price= $.29
Garnier Fructis Shampoo or Conditioner -- $2.49 on Shopper’s Club
$1/1 Shampoo or Conditioner from 8/28 RP
Final Price= $1.49 
Herbal Essences Shampoo or Conditioner -- $2.99
Use $1/1 from 8/7 RP OR $1/2 from 8/28 P&G (exp 9/30)
Final Price=$1.99-$2.49 each
Olay Daily Renewal Cleanser -- $4.99
Use $1/1 from 8/28 P&G
Final Price= $3.99
Cover Girl Cheekers Blush -- $3.99
Use $1/1 from 8/28 P&G
Final Price= $2.99
Method Daily Shower Cleaner -- $2.99
Use $.50/1 from 9/18 SS
Final Price= $1.99
Wegmans Summer Savings Booklet
Make sure to check your pharmacy section for this booklet that just came out last week. Remember, you can stack Wegmans’ coupons with manufacturer’s coupons to score even better deals!  All the coupons in this booklet expire 9/24/11 -- so this is the week to use them!!
Rimmel Super Lash Mascara -- $2.99
Use $1/1 from 8/28 RP
Use $1/1 From Wegmans Summer Savings Booklet
Final Price -- $.99
Rimmel Lash Accelerator Mascara -- $7.99
Use $1/1 from Summer Savings Booklet
Final Price= $3.99
Wegmans Club Pack Supreme Diapers (sizes 3-6)--  $12.99 on Shopper’s Club
Use $8/1 in Summer Savings Booklet 
Final Price= $4.99
Aveeno Active Naturals Firming Body Lotion -- $8.29
Use $2/1 Printable -- no longer available
Use $1/1 from Summer Savings Booklet
Final Price= $5.29
Flintstone’s Gummi Vitamins, 60 pack -- $5.99 on Shopper’s Club
Use $1/1 from Summer Savings Booklet
Final Price= $4.99
L’Oreal Lipcolor -- $6.49
Use $1/1 from 8/7 RP
Use $1/1 from Summer Savings Booklet
Final Price= $4.49
Maybelline Eye Shadow -- $3.29
Use $1/1 from 8/7 RP
Use $1/1 from Summer Savings Booklet
Final Price= $1.29
Maybelline Foundation or Powder -- $7.49
Use $1/1 from 9/11 RP
Use $1/1 from Summer Savings Booklet
Final Price=$5.49
Aveeno Baby  Lotion -- $4.69
Use $1/1 from 9/11 SS
Use $1/1 from Summer Savings Booklet
Final Price= $2.69
Cover Girl Professional Mascara -- $4.69
Use $1/1 from 9/11 SS
Use $1/1 from Summer Savings Booklet
Final Price= $2.69

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