Hilander Week of 1/13-1/19

This weeks deal that caught my attention first was the GM Cereal and Breakfast bars. Now the price alone of $2.49 each is not great, but when you combine it with coupons, electronic coupons, free boxes of cereal, and 2 catalina deals it gets better. I focused on Nature Valley Granola Bars and Fiber One Chewy bars in my trip this morning. Both have a deal running where if you buy 3 boxes of bars at $2.49 each, you get one free box of Cinnamon Chex or Cinnamon Burst Cheerios (this part does stack).

The two catalinas running (and I didn't test if you could combine them, just that they worked separately) are buy 3 boxes get $1.50 OYNO, buy 4 boxes get $2.50 OYNO, and buy 5 boxes get $3.50 OYNO. This will be in the form of a catalina coupon that will print out and given to you with your receipt, not an instant savings. Here are a list of coupon matchups.

Nature Valley: .50/1 smartsource.com (prints with do not double), .50/1 target.com (does not contain the Target logo), .50/1 coupons.com (prints with DND), .50/1 ecentives.com, $1/2 boxtopsforeducation.com and .75/2 from the 1/2 GM insert. Also .50/1 electronic coupons from Hilander.net and cellfire.com (always load from the Hilander site first).

Fiber One Chewy: .50/1 smartsource.com (prints with DND), .50/1 target.com (no logo), .50/1 coupons.com (prints with DND), .50/1 ecentives.com, and .40/1 from the 1/2 GM insert. Also .50/1 ecoupons on Hilander.net and Cellfire.com

Chex Cereal Coupons (which they may or may not accept): $1/2 smartsource.com and $1/2 ecoupon on shortcuts.com (this will actually affect the ammount the free one comes off as - for some reason the computer detects this coupon and deducts $1 less automatically).

Here's how I worked it:
6 NV bars at $2.49 each + 2 boxes Cinnamon Chex also $2.49= $19.92
6-.50/1 coupons (my cashier doubled all) & $1/2 chex (and took this)= $12.92
2-.50/1 eQ's (bars) & $1/2 eQ (cereal)= $10.92
$2.49 (first free box cereal) & $1.49 (second free box because of the EQ)=$6.94
and get back $3.50 catalina = $3.44 or .43 per item

6 Fiber One Bars and 2 boxes Chex= $19.92
4-.50/1 Q's & 2-.40/1 Q's (my cashier doubled all) & $1/2 chex (and took this)=$13.32
3-.50/1 eQ's (bars, I had one previously loaded)= $11.82
2-$2.49 (both free boxes of cereal)= $6.84
and get back $3.50 catalina = $3.34 or .42 per item

You will need to break up your order as only one catalina will print out per transaction. I also used the first catalina to help pay for the second. Your transactions may be different than mine depending on the coupons you have and the cashier you get.

Keep in mind Hilander only doubles 2 of a like coupon in one day. This can be interpreted by your cashier as only two .50/1 for a product or they may double more .50/1 coupons because they 'look' different. They also may or may not take a coupon on a free product such as the cereal. It is definitely a YMMV experience at Hilander these days.

Other deals to mention:
Quaker Instant Oatmeal is $1.99 - use the $1/1 from the 1/2 RP
8 lb bags of Jumbo Russet Potatoes are $2.99
Tyson boneless, skinless chicken is again $1.97/lb
Hillshire Farms Deli Lunchmeat is $3 - use the .55/1 (doubled) from the 1/9 RP

Hilander Week of 12/2-12/8

Hilander is once again running a buy 10 participating items, get $5 off intantly sale. There are a few good match ups this time. Note: All prices below assume you are buying 10 items and already reflect the discount (.50 per item).

Wolf Brand Chili is .99 Use the 50/1 from the 10/24 SS which will double giving you free chili plus .01 overage. (This is because the $5 savings isn't applied until the end of the transaction as a whole, not to individual items).

Hot Pockets are $1.49 Use the .50/1 Lean Pockets from Smartsource.com which will double making these .49 each.

Best Life Buttery Spread is also $1.49 Use the .50/1 from the 10/17 RP which will double making this .49 each.

Birde Eye Vegetables are $1.49 each. Use the .50/1 from their Facebook page (which will double) making these .49 each.

Silk Pure Almond Milk is $1.99 this week. Use the $2/2 from the 10/17 SS to bring home two of these (a gallon total) for $1.98!

And Bumble Bee Tuna pouches are again .49. If you have any more of the .55/1 from the 9/12 SS, this will double (up to the .99) making it free with overage.

If you need anymore pasta after the Ronzoni sale a couple weeks back, Barilla Plus is $1.49 this week too. If you have the Free or B1G1 coupons from the Vocal Point mailing, these will be free. Combine those with the $1/1 from coupons.com to get more free boxes of pasta. If you only have the $1/1 coupons these will be .49 each. This sale includes straight spaghetti noodles, elbow and bowties too.

General Mills Cereal is on sale for $1.79 per box. There are many varieties included such as Honey Nut Cheerios, Trix, and Yellow Box Cheerios. Combine manufacturers coupons with ecoupons from Hilander.net, Cellfire.com, or Shortcuts.com to bring the price down to as low as $.14 per box (a doubled .55/1 manufacturers coupon plus a .55/1 ecoupon will get this price).

Not included in the sale above, but also a good buy this week ...

Idahoan Potatoes are on sale for $1. Use a .40/1 printable from Smartsource.com to get these for .20 each.

Green Giant Frozen Boxed Veggies are .88 each. Buy three and use a .60/3 from Smartsource.com combined with a .60/3 ecoupon to get these for .48 a box.

And Tyson Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts and Tenderloins are on sale for $1.88/lb. This is definitely a stock up price especially for the tenderloins.

Remember, Hilander doubles coupons up to .55 They will only double two like coupons per transaction. If you have more than two, you will need to split up your order or come back another day.

Jewel 9/16 thru 9/22 Preview

If you are looking to get a jump on your Jewel shopping for this next week I have some of the details and info you will need for the sale that starts 9/16 (Thurs). 

There's an instant "savings spotlight" sale that saves you $3 for each 6 participating product that you purchase. After the instant savings are applied your cost is .99 each before coupons.  There are a few items pictured in the ad, but there's more to it when you see the UPC list.  If you would like the UPC list, send me a message and I will be happy to forward it to you.  Some items listed are Betty Crocker baking mixes, Warm Delights, Bisquick, Gold Metal flour and Peter Pan.  I know there's many coupons out there that match up to these products, and don't forget to check your ConAgra coupon home mailer that has a $1.00/2 Peter Pan coupon in it. 

There's a Suave Catalina promo also running 9/16 thru 9/22 and there's a couple "Double Dips" involved with this one.  Purchase $10 in participating products and receive a $3 Catalina OYNO.  I have a current UPC list with a list of the UPC's that double dip.  I'll gladly share if you request it.  The double dip products are part of a Catalina promo that generates a $2 OYNO Catalina when you purchase 2 products.  There's a printable coupon that lines up with the Naturals Body Lotion on the double dip products list here. 

There's a new Labels for Education promo starting on the 16th as well.  Purchasing $15 in participating products will earn you 500 Labels for Education Bonus Points for your school of choice.  I  don't have this UPC list, but as soon as I get it I will update this post.  I wanted to point out that there's printable coupons for many of these products here.  Products listed in the ad are Spaghetti O's, Chunky Soups, Campbell's Condensed soups, Pop Secret and Swanson Broths. 

Lastly, Cole's breadsticks (these are YUMMY!) are on sale $3.49 - B1G1.  There's a printable coupon for .50 off one Cole's breadstick product here.  You will be able to print this coupon twice per computer if you hit the back button.  Use TWO of these and get TWO packages of breadsticks for $2.49. 

When you check out at Jewel, don't forget to get your stickers for the cookware promo running thru early 2011.  For every $10 spent (pre-coupon) you will get one sticker.  Save up the stickers to purchase professional quality cookwear for .01 each.  Even if you aren't saving them for yourself, grab them because I am sure you have friends who are saving them (hint, hint!).  You can always trade these with your frugal friends for coupons that you can use! 

Happy Shopping!

(UPC lists courtesy of CW!)

Watch Your Sunday (5/30) Paper Closely!

I have read at a couple different sources that even though there's no RP, SS or PG this weekend, some area are going to be getting a General Mills coupon insert.  It's not much, but here's the list:

*General Mills Cereal, select Cheerios brands $1/2 (07/10/10)
*General Mills Cereal, Chex, Fiber One, Honey Nut Cluster, Oatmeal Crisp, Raisin Nut Bran, Total, Wheaties $1/2 (07/10/10)
*General Mills Cereal, Boo Berry, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs, Cookie Crisp, Count Chocula, Dora the Explorer, Franken Berry Golden Grahams, Kix, Lucky Charms, Reese’s Puffs, Trix $1/2 (07/10/10)
*Betty Crocker Box Supreme Brownie Mixes $.75/2 (07/24/10)
*Betty Crocker Cookie Mix, 17.5oz or Larger $.50 (07/24/10)
*Fiber One Chewy Bars or Fiber One 90 Calorie Chewy Bars $.50/2 (07/24/10)
*Nature Valley Granola Bars $.75/2 (07/24/10)
*Nature Valley Sweet & Salty Nut Granola Bars $.50 (07/24/10)
*Pillsbury Refrigerates Baked Goods Products $.75/3 (08/21/10)
*Totino’s Crisp Crust Party Pizza Products $.50/3 (08/21/10)
*Totino’s Rolls Snacks $.40/2 (08/21/10)
*Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper, or Chicken Helper $.75/3 (07/24/10)
*Yoplait Frozen Smoothie, any $1 (07/24/10)
*Wanchai Ferry Frozen Entrée, any $1.50 (07/24/10)
*Yoplait Yogurt Cups or Yoplait Smoothies $.40/6 (07/24/10)
*Yoplait Yogurt Cups or Yoplait Smoothies $.50/8 (07/24/10)
*Yoplait Go-Gurt, any $.75/2 (07/24/10)

Keep your eyes open for this one, you wouldn't want to recycle the paper and miss out on this one!

General Mills UPC list for Jewel Catalina Promo

I wasn't able to get the UPC list for the Jewel General Mills Catalina promo running right now.  For some reason the list that was given by Jewel is not accurate so I am going to suggest that you only go by what is in the ad for this one, unless you are feeling lucky and want to give some products a try.  This is the first time this has happened in close to a year that I have been shopping Jewel so it's not the norm.  If you find that a certain product that is not in the ad works, post a comment so that others can benefit from the info.

General Mills Printable Coupons

If you are planning on shopping the General Mills Catalina promo starting on 5/13 at Jewel, I wanted to point out to you that there are several printable coupons to line up with this sale over at Coupons.com and here, at the Box Tops for Education website.  You can usually print the same coupon at both of these sites, resulting in 4 coupons per computer rather than the usual two.  There's a partial list of products here in my original post about this sale.

General Mills Catalina Promo @ Jewel 5/13 - 5/19

WOW - this one really snuck up on me!  There's a Catalina promo on General Mills products running from 5/13 - 5/19, but it's actually already active!  It's printing NOW!  (I really wish I would have known this earlier today since I was there buying ice cream already!) 

Here's some of the details:  Buy $20 in participating products and get a $5 OYNO and a Catalina with 50 bonus Box Tops for Education for your school.  Here's a list of what will be listed in the ad that comes out tomorrow (courtesy of CW):

Yoplait Yogurt original, light, thick & creamy, or whips! 4-6 oz 10/$5
General Mills Cereal (pictures 10.7 oz Trix, 12.8 oz Cinn Toast Crunch, 12.25 Honey Nut Cheerios) $1.99
Betty Crocker Premium Brownie Mix 19.5-22.5 oz $1.99
Progresso Reduced Sodium, High Fiber, Light, Rich & Hearty or Traditional $1.99
Betty Crocker Warm Delights 2.9-3.6 oz or Betty Crocker Warm Delights Minis 2.46 oz $1.69 
Green Giant Specialty Vegetables 11 - 15 oz can $1.49
Betty Crocker Muffin Mix 15.2 - 19.6 oz $1.99
Betty Crocker Cookie Pouches 17.5 oz $1.69
Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks 4.5-9 oz Gushers, Fruit by the Foot, Fruit Roll-ups, Fruit Stickers or Fruit Shapes $1.99
Betty Crocker Flavored Mashed Potatoes 3.3 - 3.6 oz .79
General Mills Snack Bars or Clusters 4.1 - 7.4 oz (pictures Nature Valley Nut Clusters, Fiber One, and Chex Mix Bars) 2/$5
Chex Mix or Bugles 7 - 8.75 oz $1.99
Totino's 15 ct Pizza Rolls 8 oz $1.29
Green Giant Corn on the Cob 12 ct $2.99
Pillsbury Toaster Strudel or Scrambles 10-11.5 oz $2.79
Bisquick 20 oz $1.49
Suddenly Salad 5.9 - 8.3 oz 10/$10
Green Giant Asparagus 15 oz canned spears $2.99

Prices listed are sale prices from the as that starts 5/13.

Theres' also a double dip running on Yoplait and Totinos.   Check my post here for info on the UPC list. 

General Mills Coupon Booklet

Be on the lookout for the "Shrek-tacular" General Mills coupon booklet when you are out at the store.  It has $10 in General Mills coupons inside.  Shrek is pictured on the front of this booklet.  Included in this booklet are coupons for Betty Crocker brownie mix, Bisquick mix, Green Giant frozen bagged veggies, various GM cereals, various Pillsbury baked product tubes, yogurt and fruit roll-ups. 

A big thank you to one of the teachers at my son's school who found these - she located them at Logli store (Schnucks affiliate), so if you happen to be at Logli, make sure you grab a couple for yourself (and your friends!).

Yoplait Greek Yogurt

Pssst...and General Mills sent me some coupons to give their new Yoplait Greek Yogurt a try.  Included in the coupons was a FREE cup of the new yogurt.  I really love the smooth, creamy texture of Greek yogurt and with 12 grams of protein and 0 (yes, ZERO!) grams of fat it's a healthy choice for a snack.  I can't wait to give Yoplait a try.   If you are a member of Pssst you may be receiveing these great coupons also.   Here's a link for a printable coupon if you'd like to give the yogurt a try - I highly recommend it!

Yoplait YoPlus printable coupon

Pssst...and General Mills sent me this coupon for $1.00 off YoPlait's YoPlus yogurt to share with you.  These are priced right around $1.99 at most stores so this is a really great coupon to use for a great deal on yogurt. 

General Mills Printable Coupons

Eat Better America is a General Mills website that offers some great IP coupons.  Go here to sign up and print some great GM coupons.

I have added this link to my sidebar under printable coupons as well since they regularly have coupons and keep updating them. 

Pssst

Pssst is a General Mills Company and if you sign up here you can get samples, offers and great coupons.  Just recently, I received two full size meals from Pssst, along with some great, high value coupons.  I received one Macaroni Grill meal and one Wanchai Ferry meal to cook for my family and then give a review.  Head on over and sign up to start getting free samples and coupons!