JoAnn's grocery picks

It's 15% day at Sobeys on Tuesday, 10% day at Safeway. Gear up. Plus No Frills is featuring their 1/2 price sales for another week with a few added items.

Safeway - Not my favorite place because the prices are too high, but here are some good deals and double dip on Tuesday for an additional 10% off.

sugar $7.99 Limit of 2. thanks Luella for pointing it out. Liesel, now you can stock up. $7.19 on Tuesday.

Ice cream $3.99 with discount $3.59

cheese $7.99 (750g block) with the discount is $7.19 which is equivalent to $8.37 for the big 900g block. However, if you are going out to NoFrills, they are selling Armstrong 500g blocks for $4.44. That's $7.99 for the 900g block or $6.50 for the same size as Safeway is selling. So both are good.

Imperial marg $3.49 with discount $3.14

"Basic red" apple juice 1L carton $.77 with discount $.69 Never heard of this brand, but for $.65, who cares???

cantaloupe $.59/lb with discount $.53/lb

grapes $1.69 with discount $1.44. See Sobey's flyer for an even better deal.

Boneless, skinless chicken breast, frozen - not my cup of tea but is $26.36 with discount $22.40

Also refer to Sobeys for an alternate deal. No Frills also has fresh bone in breast too.

Sobeys

spend $150 and get 3kg (not the regular 4kg box) for $16.99 with discount $14.49. That's equivalent to $19.25 for the 4kg box

grapes $.99/lb with discount $.84/lb

cukes $.99 with discount $.84 each

asparagus $1.49 with discount $1.26 Any guesses where I'll be on Tuesday??? I plan to buy loads, blanch it and freeze it for the off season

oranges $69/lb with discount $.59 No Frills has them for $.47

pork ribs $1.97 with discount $1.69/lb Good price for expensive, mostly bone meat. I am still amazed that the market will support such high prices for so little meat. HMMM

red potatoes (the only kind in my books) $4.99/10 lbs with discount $4.24

apples $.99 with discount $.84/lb

romaine lettuce $1.29 with discount $1.10. Nothing to write home about, but if you are in need.

Rice Krispies Liesel now you can make your Rice Krisipies squares $4.99/jumbo box with discount $4.24

milk coupon - Buy 3 boxes Kelloggs cereal and get a 4L milk free.

Luella - you have a coupon for Royale toilet paper. Canadian Tire has 24double rolls for $8.49 which is $.35/roll. Go use your coupons.

Superstore

cukes buy 3 for $2.28 which is $.76 ea

Imitation crab flakes $3.98/680g pkg

Campbells coups $4.98/case of 12. That's $.42/can No frills has it for $.57, but if you are already out there and not planning to go to Superstore.

NN taco seasoning, also chili and fajita $2/100

apples - spartan and fuji $2.96/5 lbs That's $.59

cottonelle $4.97/12 double rolls. That's $.42/roll And it's the soft stuff like Charmin extra strong

NN instant noodle soups $3.84/24pkg. That's $.16 each

Nn ice cream $3.98. But Safeway's ice cream is better and is the same price, even cheaper with the discount.

NN skim milk powder $21.98 If you need to replenish your food supply

Nn mac and cheese $4.98/case of 12. That's $.41 each

NoFrills

As I mentioned, the sale from last week is for this week also. So check out my post from last week.

Also add in there:

cheese Armstron 500g block $4.44. That the same as $7.99 for 900g block

chicken breast, fresh, bone in $1.97/lb

oranges $.47/lb

Breyer Ice cream $2.99 My palate cannot afford such luxuries!! :)

Co-op

cheez whiz $4.99/1kg jar limit 2

pork loin - fresh cryovac $1.88/lb

Navel oranges $4.88/8 lbs That's $.61/lb See Sobeys and No Frills for options

Happy shopping. And if you cannot meet the minimum purchase requirement to get the 15% off, combine with another person. It's worth it.

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Pampers Gifts to Grow

I've got some Pampers Gifts to Grow points if anyone collects them. I'm never going to get enough to redeem since I don't use many.
Let me know if you want them.
Liesel

Some Grocery Deals & Odds n Ends

Superstore
mangoes $0.98 each
avocadoes $2.48 5 pack (50cents each, versus at least $1 individually)
red or russet potatoes 20lbs $4.88
red or green seedless grapes $1.38/lb Awesome!
Tilda pure basmati rice (white I believe) 10lb $10.98 I like basmati because it's lower glycemic index but not super processed.
NN peanut butter 2kg $4.98
NN tomatoes, select varieties 796 mL $0.97
McCain Crescendo or International fzn pizza $4.97, limit 4 (we tried the original in a red box a few weeks back - don't waste your money)
Foremost Ice Cream 4L $4.98
Pampers Easy Ups (66-88) $22.99, limit 4 , after limit $29.99

WalMart
Lucky Charms, Multi-Grain Cheerios, Honey Nut Cheerios 525-775g $4 each
Delissio Pizza $5
Charmin 20 double roll $9
Pampers or Huggies big packs $29.43, works out to ~$0.21 each. Not great, but if you have extra coupons, could be okay
Pampers Underjams or EasyUps $21.97

Zellers
Huggies mega diapers $8.99m works out to ~17cents each, good buy
Truly brand Tuna 170g $0.69 each
Charmin 12 double rolls $4.99 (better than walmart)
sidekicks $0.89 (Sat/Sun only)
Hunt's snack pack pudding $0.89 each (Sat/Sun only)
Speed stick antiperspirant $1.59
Mr Goudas AP flour 8kg $3.49, sounds like a good deal but I've never heard of this brand

Canadian Tire
KitchenAid 7" Santoku knife $7.99, reg $24.99 I bought this awhile ago and love it
Charmin 24 double roll toilet paper $8.97 Best Deal so far!!! No rain checks
Swiss Army Driver knife $9.99, reg $24.99

Now for the odds&ends
I saw an ad the other day for people to do the federal census, google it if you're interested.
There will probably ads within the next few weeks for the city census. I did this a few years ago and made at least $500, maybe closer to $1000. Good money for what you actually do.
I also took a class on pillowcase making this week. Apparently, Sew You Like to Quilt is collecting pillowcases for the Ronald McDonald House. 100% cotton only. I will hopefully be teaching a class for RS sometime. I will check the fabric from Sue, hopefully there is lots of fabric to choose from. Here is a link to the pattern if you want a headstart.

JoAnn's grocery picks

NoFrills - The flyer beginning tomorrow runs for the next 2 weeks, so you have plenty of time to take advantage of some great sales.

Oktoberfest sausages 400g $1.97. I have cooked these before. The kids really like them. They are uncooked, so take a little longer than smokies, but are good cut and put into a gravy and eaten over pasta or with mashed potatoes.

Bluewater breaded fish fillets. 300g box (6-8/box) $2.14 I love the lemon pepper variety

Piller's sliced ham 250g pkg $1.99. That's $.80/100

NN frozen lasgana $5.99. This has been on for a few weeks now. Good freezer meal for emergencies. Not as good as homemade, but will do in a pinch.

Pogo's 10/box $3.97 (Not that healthy, but we don't always listen to our conscience, do we?)

sole fillets 680g bags $3.99. I prefer cod or pollock, but this is a good price

grape tomatoes $1.24!!

cauliflower $1.23 each!!

ASPARAGUS $1.47!! In case you haven't caught on yet, I am having a love affair with this vegetable and this is an absolutely awesome price. Co-op has the same price ending today. So now for 2 more weeks we can indulge.

Beatrice choc milk 1L $.99

Milk to go and Neilson's shakes 500g $.99 (not very healthy, but is better than pop in my humble opinion)

Post cereal (shreddies, honeycomb, honey bunches of oats, etc) $1.98 (that's 1/2 price)

Mini Wheats $2.88 (almost half price)

Tortilla wraps $1.59 (also 1/2 price)

Jameson vitamins all 1/2 price

Breton crackers $1.39/box

Unico tomatoes $.88/798 can

Phillidelphia cream cheese 400g tub $2.79

I'll check the other stores to see if there's anything interesting.

Okay, so here's the rest. Not too exciting, but if you aren't up to driving out to Sylvan (or Lacombe) there's a few things you can pick up in town.

IDA drugs (Westpark and Mountview) Also Blackfalds for those out there.

Admiral tuna 2/$.98 Time to stock up.

Sobeys

3 days only - Cucumbers $.88

Pepsi or Coke products 24can cube $5.99

The rest of the week:

snap peas $6.98

Co-op

broccoli crowns $.99/lb

Superstore

grapes (red or green) $1.37. Not too special, but okay

gala apples 6lb bag $3.98 That's $.65/lb

Nn peanut butter 2kg jar $4.98

Foremost ice cream $4.98/4L pail

McCain rising crust pizza $4.97

Pizza pops $4.98/box of 12. Works out to $.41 each with is below my max price of $.50 each

And that's it!!

JoAnn's grocery picks

Liesel was so kind to post, so all that's left is NoFrills.

Diapers and wipes - for those still in baby mode (that was not a slam, I'm just not there anymore) Teddy diapers sizes 1-6 (40-84's) $6.99

Teddy wipes 240's $2.98

I will probably drive out there this week and if you have a need for these items, getting out is also not that simple. So I would be happy to pick up some for you if you call me first. Or if you want an extra set of hands while shopping, we can go out together.

Fresh ground beef $1.77/lb

Bluewater batter fish fillets 700g $3.99

green or red grapes $1.27/lb

broccoli $.97

oranges 10lb box $4.97

fresh pineapple $1.96 (I don't know if these are any better than the ones Liesel was referring to)

canned tomatoes $.88

canned mushrooms $.49

milk to go $.99

Michelina's flat breads and other frozen entrees $.99

NN frozen lasagne $5.99

Exact tampons, pads and liners $1.99

Grocery Deals this Week

Superstore
$25 gift card with $250 purchase
strawberries 2lbs $3.88. Someone said they're not great tasting yet, buyer beware
pineapple $1.96 - probably the small ones at this price
Fruit Loops, Corn Pops or Frosted Flakes (345-485g) $2.98, reg 4.47
Roast beast deli meat, pre-packaged $0.97/100g
Catelli pasta, select varieties 300-375g 3/$5
Michelina's frozen meals $1 each
Nutrigrain or Fibre Plus bars $1.98, reg $2.97
Fresh Guava 1.48/lb I've never tried this, so I'll do it this week
Mangoes are $1 each everywhere this week, perhaps they are in season?

Co-Op
Dollar days, mix and match lots of great things like pop, perogies, pasta, generic cake mixes, etc

Sobey's
Dollar Days each $1: Primo RTE soup or beans, cucumber, mcintosh apples (/lb), Minute Maid 1L juice, Colgate toothpaste, celery, onions, mushrooms, baby carrots
3 Days only (Fri, Sat, Sun) - Chicken breast back attached, fresh $1.99/lb, Kraft salad dressing 250ml (small one) $1 each
grapes $1.99/lb (anything less than $2/lb is okay)
kiwi 3/$1
Asian pears $1/lb - anyone tried these?
Betty Crocker cake mixes $1.49 (the cheapest you'll find these are $1, but even this price is better than $2-3 a piece)
Pork Shoulder roast, hock off $1/lb (I have it on JoAnn's authority this would make a good pulled pork if you skim the fat)

WallyWorld
Dr. Pepper, Orange Crush or Mountain Dew 2L $1+dep
Sunlight 4.43L (78-96loads) $10, reg 16.97
Betty Crocker cake mixes, brownie mix or frosting $1.47
Great value pudding cups $1 each

Safeway
Overpriced as always, but good Airmiles deals, if you're a collector - it might be worth it
100 bonus airmiles with $100 purchase
Having a $5 event, not sure if you can get the unit price if you don't buy full multiples
green grapes 3lbs/$5
Christie snack crackers 3/$5 (anything less than $2 is okay)
Safeway Select italian sausage penne $5
Safeway select canneloni $6.99 buy 2 get 25 airmiles
Sunkist oranges 10lb box $5
Fresh Express coleslaw 5/$5
Gourmet Jumbo Cookies 16 - $6.99, buy 2 get 20 airmiles

Canadian Tire
Saturday only - Lagostina pressure cooker $63.99, reg $159.98
I'm all over pressure cookers these days - you can seriously cook a roast in like 30 minutes or beans in 12 minutes! If you get some accessories, you could cook rice super fast too. Faster, less expensive energy costs, all good. I like the idea for days that I work. So, do your research before you buy, get a good quality one and enjoy. I got a cookbook from the library that was excellent to guide my research. Click here for the author's website.

And, last but not least, if you want some fresh produce, there will be mini farmers market this Saturday from 10-12 in the Eastview Estates Community Hall (on ellenwood I think). Carrots, potatoes, beets, etc. Not sure of prices but it's local (Innisfail). I'll be there for sure.

Happy Shopping

Random Deals

Once Upon A Child - Saturday Feb 12 0930-600pm $10 grab bag - everything (clearance only) you can fit in a bag for $10. Plus 10% off everything else.
Old Navy - child & infant event, starting at $6 an item. I'm not sure this is a great deal compared to OUAC.
Fabricland - members only, buy one meter get up to 3 meters free. If you're planning a big project it might be worth a membership.
That's it for now.

JoAnn's grocery picks

Sobey's

Just a few items this week.

sugar snap peas $6.99 (not too bad)

NoFrills

After 2 weeks of incredible sales, not much here either. by the same token, who needs much. Your pantries should be nicely stocked.

apples - Mac, or Fujis (I don't consider red delicious as apples, but they are there too) 5lb bag $2.97 (that's $.60/lb)

Red or green peppers 4pk $1.97

Blue cod fillets 400g bag/ $2.99

NN frozen pasta entrees $.77

Mini Wheats $2.88

NN frozen lasagne $5.99 (great emergency freezer meal. save at least $4.00)

Imperial marg. 907g (2lbs) $1.99

Kraft Dinner 12/case $4.97 (that's $.41 each)

Superstore

Just a word of advice. If you read the flyers online instead of what comes in your mailbox, be mindful of which location you are viewing. I was too lazy to find my flyer for Superstore, so looked online. Nothing looked familiar (as I had already looked at the flyer days before). I was puzzled. Then looked up and realized that I was viewing a flyer meant for Ontario residents!! That explains it. So, double check that you are looking at a flyer meant for Red Deer.

cataloupe $1.46 ea

fresh 5Alive or fruitopia 1.89L cartons $1.49

Imperial marg $2.99 for 1.36kg (3lb) tub or 1/4 lb squares

Asparagus $1.88/lb Yum yum yum

pork half loins (don't know if it's whole or cut into chops) $1.88/lb or $4.14/kg

fresh coconuts $.98 each. Is that a good price?

And that's about it. Sorry. It's a bit dull this week.