Some Deals This Week

First Tuesday of the month: Discounts at Sobey's, Save-On, Safeway, Nutter's, anywhere else?

Superstore:
Spend $250 get a $25 gift card OR hangers ($29.99 value)
I highly recommend you get a flyer and check it out, lots of good deals:
Purex TP 15 double rolles $6.97
Tide detergent $9.97 (reg $15.97)
Brocoli $0.96/bunch (this is one of those superfoods we should be eating all the time)
Dan-Active 8 pack drinkable yogurt $3.99 + dep (reg $6.19 each)
Black diamond cheese strings 28 count $7.99, reg 10.99
SunRype Fruit-to-Go $0.25 each, reg $0.40
BUT, they are 72/$15.99 ($0.22 each) at costco this week (I was there Thursday and got that price, not sure when they change their prices).
Cascade 2in1 action packs 44-54count $10.97, reg $13.97
Bartlett pears $4.98/6lbs
Canteloupe $1.46 each
vine ripened tomatoes $0.86/lb
Degree or Secret antiperspirant $1.64, pretty sure this is a great deal
School supplies - lots on discount now, stock up on crayons and felts just because they are fun
Black Diamond cheese $6.99/700g - best deal by far - I don't like to pay more than $1/100g and you don't find this often. Unfortunately, you can't often find the low fat (<20MF) cheese for this price often.
Nature Valley granola bars $1.67/box, reg $3.57 (I generally only recommend Kashi or Nature Valley granola bars, all the rest are in the other/junk category)
Raisin Bran (675g) or Mini Wheats (445-555g) $2.77, reg $5.26

Wal-Mart
Grapes $0.97/lb. Stock up now. Winter's coming.
Bartlett Pears $0.88/lb
Cantaloupe $1.47 each
seedless oranges $.97/lb
Cauliflower $0.97 each (again, like brocoli, eat this veggie)

Costco:
If you missed out on the 8 cent photos, they will be 10cents from Oct 31-Nov 13.

Old Navy
Jeans & Hoodies - buy one get one free this weekend

On a final note, if you're ready to take the plunge into home canning, Superstore had a kit with the big pot, tongs, large funnel, recipe book and a few other goodies for the low price of $39.99. It's on the bottom shelf of aisle 1 (I had to ask because who puts canning stuff next to the pop?)
And, if you don't know what you're doing, check out the Atco Blue Flame Kitchen for the most up-to-date canning information and recipes. I recommend everyone checks out this site.

I'll leave the rest for JoAnn.

Free Toddler Bed or Double Headboard

Our crib broke - the front railing has a small piece missing so now it is only good to be used as a toddler bed or you could use the back railing as a headboard for a double bed. Cannot replace the front railing (I already tried).
If you want it or know someone who could use it please let me know. otherwise, it's heading to the dump.

More Goodies

1. Costco EDIT - 10 cent prints for 200 OR MORE prints on now until August 21st. I apologize as I thought it was up to 200 prints but then I went to order and realized the error.
2. Summer Clearance - now is the time to stock up on your summer toys and items you know you're going to use next year. Found lots of toys at Superstore. the Bay still has great clearance prices - plus take an extra 30%-50% off the sale price.
3. Internet Shopping - you know how there is often a place for a coupon code at the checkout? Before you do your check out, do a google search for the store + coupon. For example I searched through a few websites today using Chapters Coupon and found a code for $5 off my purchase plus I got free shipping for spending $25 (usually only for $39 or more). So I saved at least $25 with my sale purchases and coupons/discounts. Always worth doing the search before paying because you might just save some extra money.

Deals This Week

I've been enjoying my summer and there haven't been that many deals to be had, so here are this week's:
SmartSource flyer/coupon book - free box of 20 Quantum Finish dishwasher tabs. You have to purchase the tabs between August 1 and 21, 2011 and the value of the coupon is worth up to $7.99.
Wal-Mart:
Minute Maid frozen punch (not real juice) $0.67 each
Great Value Butter 1lb/454g $2.97 - GOOD DEAL as per JoAnn
Broccoli bunches $0.97 each
Cherries $1.97 (also gets JoAnn's approval)
Kellogg's Family Size cereal 515-850g - $4.97 each. Now the most important part about these, based on the picture is the boxes have a mail-in coupon for a $5 gas coupon, which mean you're getting either your gas or cereal for FREE! Shazam!
Clover Leaf tuna - $1 each (I buy the small flavored tins for lunches instead of spending $5 on a sandwich when I forget to make my own lunch).
SuperStore:
Spend $150 get a free 2lb clamshell of blueberries. This is okay, but really, why can I get a $25 gift card for spending $250 but only $5 for $150? Percentages just don't work out.
Boneless, Skinless chicken breasts, IQF (Individual quick frozen) 4kg box $26.28
not the greatest quality chicken but it works in a pinch
Cottonelle toilet paper 24 double rolls $9.97 each (reg $16.97) limit 6
Kellogg's corn flakes, raisin bran, vector, fibre plus or just right $2.97 each, limit 4
Huggies club size diapers $29.99, limit 4. works out to $0.20 each for the size 4 box of 150. Not fantastic but still saves $10.
Rubbermaid 68 L tote: $6.97, reg 9.47 good for all your storage needs
Romaine lettuce $0.56 each
Red or green grapes $1.18/lb (was 0.97 last week and soooo good)
Black diamond cheese strings, 16 count $4.99, reg $7.99
Black diamond cheese $6.99 for 700g (was the best price on cheese at that store this week).
Opti-Free contact lens solution $13.99 each, reg $16.99
Aerius 20's or Reactine 30's $13.99, reg $17.99 (I live off aerius in the summer).
Back-to-school supplies - fun deals. I am so tempted to buy things but I don't really have a child in school.
Photolab $0.10 each if ordering 100prints

General Tips:
Check out the cereal boxes lately as there are some good freebies. Coupons or just free box of granola bars, $5 gas card, etc. So, if it's stuff you use regularly, it's worth buying. Also check out the price per weight - sometimes the smaller sizes are a better deal.
That's it for now. Happy Shopping.

Random Deals

Costco
spray-on Sunscreen - 2 pack for $13.99 (reg $18.99). One of the moms at playgroup was using this and it looked pretty cool
Quinoa $7.99 (I think it's usually $8.99 but not sure)
First Aid Kits (regular size plus a smaller bonus kit) $29.99, reg $37
Kraft 2kg peanut butter $5.97 (my benchmark is less than $3/kg)

Superstore
Blue Menu canned tomatoes $0.99 I buy the diced for Epicure Salsa and the crushed for pasta sauce - way less sodium than almost any other canned tomatoes
Delissio frozen pizza $4.97
Quaker granola bars $1.97, limit 6 boxes
No Name peanut butter $2.78 1kg
No Name chunk lite tuna 170g x 6 $3.98

It's 10/15% Tuesday tomorrow.

Health Tip of the Day: when buying burgers and smokies for all your summer BBQ'ing, look at the fat content. You can easily find most smokies with 25g of fat each and M&M burgers can have 25-30g of fat. Buy turkey or the PC blue menu smokies which have only about 10g of fat each (not great but saves you 15g fat/135kcal) and buy small burgers (3-4oz), low fat if possible. Make your own if you're really keen.

Grocery Deals this Week

Just a few things that caught my eye this week.

Superstore
red or green seedless grapes $0.96/lb
Ginormous diaper boxes (Pampers, 112-376) $35.93 (works out to less than 20cents each)
Heinz beans & pasta canned (398ml) $0.65, limit 6
Del Monte canned veg $0.99 (try the Summer Crisp corn, amazing!)
Nature Valley granola Bars $1.99/box (this is one of the few brands of granola bars that I recommend to clients. Generally has whole grains and sugar isn't the first ingredient).
Kelloggs Jumbo Corn Flakes, Special K (625g) and All Bran Bran flakes $4.98, limit 4
Kelloggs Jumbo Frosted Flakes, Corn Pops, Froot Loops, Rise Krispies, vector, Mini-Wheats or Special K (700-1.3kg) $5.97, limit 4
Kelloggs Raisin Bran, Fun Pac (always fun for camping), Just Right or Fibre Plus 210-675g $2.97, limit 4
No Name tuna 6x170g $3.98 (0.75/can)
Foremost Ice Cream 4L $4.97
Breyer's Classic Ice Cream $2.97 (even better than $3.48 a few weeks ago)
Huggies diapers (88-180 count) $29.99
Huggies pull-ups or Good Nights 19.99 (reg 24.99)

Wal Mart
Delissio frozen pizza $4.97
Kraft peanut butter 750-1Kg $2.97
fresh peaches, plums or nectarines $0.97/lb
cucumbers $0.88 each

I generally go shopping on Tuesday at Superstore and by then they've often price matched the other stores, as the sales started Friday. Less work for me and more savings. Win-Win.

Happy Shopping.

JoAnn's Grocery Picks for the Week

Just want you to have a heads up for Sobey's 3 day specials. These are for Friday and Saturday (and yes Sunday too, but who cares)

Fresh chicken legs (backs attached) $1.49/lb or $3.28/kg limit 3. They are fresh, so you can repackage into smaller amounts.

Cheez Whiz 1kg jar $4.99 Limit of 2

Raspberries $1.77/clam shell. I don't know if this is good. I don't buy raspberries.

For the rest of the week:

Astro yogurt $1.00 It's back. I thought we'd never see that again. I bought 40 last time (i the winter, froze some and used it for smoothies (yum)

corn on the cob 3/$1 I realize that's $4/dozen, but if you are craving a bbq with fresh corn, . . .

Delissio pizza $4.99 Limit of 4

Romaine $1.00 (I think I saw it cheaper somewhere else, but not sure)

tomatoes $1.00/lb (also could be cheaper)

Quaker cereals (Life, harvest crunch, etc) $3.49

peeled carrots $1.00

Superstore - gas coupon this week. Buy the groceries, show your receipt at the gas bar and they deduct 10-25/L off your fill (35 if you have a PC mastercard)

romaine $.76 each. There is it. I knew I saw it somewhere

baking potatoes $.56/lb That's almost cheaper than regular potatoes, but alas, they are white, not red. Blah

cantaloupe $1.46

watermelon $3.96

pepperoni or other sausage chubs $1.98 for the smaller 500g size

NoFrills

Delissio pizza $4.99 - same as Sobeys

General Mills sugary cereal (you know, the ones with more chocolate, sugar, and marshmallow than any one person should eat and call breakfast :) $3.47

If you are a Breyers fan, $3.49/tub

Snuggle fabric softener 120 sheets (or liquid) $3.97

frozen salmon fillets $4.99/lb

strawberries $1.47/lb

raspberries $1.47 for the same size package as Sobeys

watermelon same as superstore $3.96

Asparagus $1.69/lb

cucumbers $.99 ea We eat a lot of cucumbers, so I buy the bulk bag at Co-op for $3.99. They are the seconds that don't make the grade to be wrapped and sold individually. ie they could be curved, too skinny or too fat - but usually they are just not straight enough. I like them

NN marshmallows 400g bag $.99 That's only $2.48 for the big 1kg bag at SStore that sells for at least $3.99. You can get minis, jumbo or colored. Good time to stock

The last thing is Mark's. I usually let Liesel tell you since she's so good at it.

They are having their 20% off everything in the store this Thursday 5-close, plus you can double dip with the coupon that is on their flyer for an extra $10 off. You can really get some good deals this way. Their men's dress clothes are awesome and are truly no-iron. I should know because Devon used to fall asleep (yes till morning) in his Sunday clothes and they still looked great.

Same with their never-iron women's clothing as well.

There are a couple of other coupons for later in the summer - one in July and one in August attached to this flyer (20% off and 40% off respectively)

What's my point?? I can retrieve at least 20 flyers from my recycling for anyone who wants them, either for this weeks specials or for the ones in the summer. But the kicker is, garbage day in Westpark is Monday. So you will have to let me know before then.