CHEAP Cake Mix and Frosting at Lowes Foods

I cannot believe I am writing this post because Lowes Foods has really ticked me off (see rant at the bottom of this post). I normally would not "recommend" a store that doesn't treat me like a valued customer, but I know you will benefit from this sale, so I'm taking one for the team. Just don't expect to get good customer service from the University Parkway, Summit Square location in Winston Salem. (There, I feel better.)

Lowes Foods has their three week coupons in September 7th's ad.  If you are reading this post after Sept. 7th, you will need to go to customer service and ask for a copy of the three week in-ad coupons (expires 9/27/11).

There are two in-ad coupons that are of special interest:

• $2.00 off instantly wyb 4 Betty Crocker cake mix or frosting
• $2.00 off instantly wyb 4 Betty Crocker brownies or dessert bars

The cake mix and frosting is on sale for $1.25 $1.50 ea (sale ends 9/26).  Use the .75 wyb both cake mix and frosting coupon from the 8/7 GM = FREE .25 ea
 
The dessert bars are on sale for $2.00 (sale ends 9/26).  Use the .75/2 from the 8/7 GM OR the 8/28 SS
= .75 ea
Normally, I would not pay .75 for a box mix, but my daughter (as well as her friends that sit with her at lunch during school) LOVE the cookie brownies, and yes, they are as good as they sound.
 
This is where I ran into problems. 
I purchased 4 cake mixes, 4 frostings and 4 boxes of cookie brownies, all Betty Crocker.  Used 4 coupons for the cake mix/frosting and 2 coupons for the cookies brownies.  I paid a little over $6.00. I thought that was a little high, so on the way out, I checked my receipt.  The last two coupons did not double so I went to customer service. They tried to tell me that since ALL of the items and coupons were for the same manufacturer, that only 4 would double.  I asked again, and the customer service manager confirmed this.
 
NOOOOOOTTTTTT
 
I called Lowes Foods Corporate Offices and filed a complaint, so hopefully, you will not have this problem. For the record, Corporate agreed with me (no surprise there) and was very apologetic and helpful.
 
 It was easy for me to catch this error by purchasing only 12 items.  Can you image how much money that customers are loosing if they are brand loyal and use more than four coupons for the same manufacturer in one transaction when they do their weekly grocery shopping?

Harris Teeter Triples Shopping List September 14 - 20, 2011 - Updated 9/14

It's a LONG list this go around! The list is sorted by where the item in located in the stores.  The layouts vary.

Here's a hint.  If you organize your coupons like I do (don't clip them until I am ready to purchase the item and file the coupons by date), click Ctrl F (find) and search by date - aka if I am looking for all of the items with the coupon matchups from 9/11, I would click Ctrl F and put the date of 9/11 in the box.  Click next.  You will be able to go through the list and pull all of the coupons that you need in one insert without pulling the insert out more than once.

Good Luck everyone!!!
Updates for Wednesday, 9/14 are in BLUE
Nasoya tofu $2.19
Use the .75 printable, Link:  Nas
= FREE

Morningstar Farms $4.49
Use the .75 from the 8/28 RP
= $2.24

Sara Lee Iron Kids $2.49

Use the .55 from the 8/28 RP
= .84

Planters Peanut Butter $2.69

Use the .75 from the 8/21 SS
= .44

Mariani Banana Chips, $1.99

Use the .75 from the 8/07 SS

= FREE

Dole Parfait $2.59

Use the .75 from the 8/28 SS
= .34

French’s Worcestershire $1.99

Use the .75 from the 08/21 SS
= FREE

Frank’s Hot Sauce $1.39
Use the .50 printable, Link: Frank's
= FREE

Tabasco $1.95
Use the .50 printable, Link: Tab
= $.45

French Honey Mustard Dipping $2.29

Use the .75 from the 8/21 SS

= .04

Betty Crocker potatoes $1.25

Use the .50/2 from the 9/11 GM
= .50 ea

Mahatma rice $1.55
Use the .50 from the 9/11 RP
= .05

Spaghettios .88

Use the .40/3 from the 9/11 SS
= .48 ea

Ragu Pasta Sauce $2.79
Use the .75/2 from the 9/11 RP
= $1.67 ea

Prego Sauce $2.00
Use the .75/3 from the 9/11 SS
= $1.25 ea

Stove Top $1.99

Use the .50 from the 9/11 SS
= .49

French's Dijon Mustard $2.79

Use the .75 from the 6/05 SS
= .54

Heinz Ketchup $2.19

Use the .50 from the 8/21 SS
= .69

Mt Olive Dill Relish $1.89

Use the .50 from the 8/28 RP
= $.39

Margaret Holmes, .95
Use the .35 from the 5/8 SS
= FREE

Campbell’s Tomato or Chicken Noodle soup, .60

Use the .40/3 printable, Link: Camp
OR .40/3 from the 9/11 SS
= .20 ea

Hormel Pepperoni $1.99

Use the .55/2 printable, Link: Horm
= $1.17 ea

Land O Frost bistro premium lunchmeat $3.00

Use the $1 printable, Link: Land
= $2.00

Hillshire Farm Lunchmeat, $3.33
Use the .35 from the 8/14 RP
= $2.28

Bob Evans links or patties $2.50

Use the .75 from the 8/21 SS
= .25

Swanson Chicken $1.79

Use the .75/2 from the 9/11 SS

= .67

This is a great donation item!!

Hormel Compleats $2.47

Use the .55 from the 8/07 SS
= .82
(Not a fantastic deal - we were getting these free a couple of months ago)

Hamburger Helper $1.00

Use the .75/3 from the 9/11 GM
= .25 ea

Did you get the E-VIC coupon? I didn't, but double check your account.
Also, there is a ONYO catalina for this.
Hamburger Helper Home-Cooked Skillet Meals (including Hamburger, Chicken, and Tuna)

Valid 9/5 to 10/2
Buy 3 and get a $1.00 off your next order Catalina coupon
Buy 4 and get a $1.50 off your next order Catalina coupon
Buy 5 or more and get a $2 off your next order Catalina coupon
The OYNO is good on chicken or beef.

Taster's Choice Instant Coffee - On The Go Packets $1.45

Use the .65 printable, Link: TC
= FREE

Chock Full O' Nuts $4.99
Use the .75 from the 8/28 SS
= $2.74

Betty Crocker Fun-da-middles $2.99

Use the .75 from the 9/11 GM

= .74

Betty Crocker cake mix .99 and Betty Crocker Frosting $1.67

Use the .75 off both from the 8/07 GM
= .41 for both items


Bisquick $2.49
Use the 0.50 from the 8/07 GM
= .99
Check your E-VIC to see if you have this coupon.


Fiber One Cereal $3.00

Use the .75 printable, Link: FO

= .75

Welch’s juice $3.00

Use the .75 printable, Link: Welch
= .75

Nature Valley Granola Thins, $2.50

Use the .75/1 8/07 GM

= .25

Fiber One Brownies $2.50

Use the .75 coupon from the 8/7 GM
= .25

Check your E-VIC coupons for this.

Fiber One Bars $2.50

Use the .40 from the 9/11Gm
= $1.30

Nature Valley Trail Mix bars $3.19
Use the .50 from the 8/28 SS
= $1.69

Nature Valley Granola bars $2.50

Use the .75/2 printable, Link: NV

OR the $0.75/2 from the 8/07 GM

= $1.38 ea

Lucky Charms, Golden Grahams, Chex Mix Milk and Cereal Bars $2.50

Use the .50 from the 9/11 GM
= $1.00


Planters Nutrition bar $3.29
Use the .75 from the 7/24 SS
= $1.04


Snackwell Bars $2.50
Use the .75 from the 7/31 RP
= .25

Bugles $2.00

Use the .50 printable, Link: Bugles
= .50

Chex mix $2.00

Use the .50 printable, Link: Chex Mix

OR the .50 from the 8/07 GM

= .50

Chex Mix Muddy Buddy $2.99

Use the .75 from the 9/11 GM
or .75 printable, Link: Chex
= .74

Betty Crocker fruit snacks $2.00
Use the .50/2 from the 9/11 GM
= $1.25 ea
Check your E-VIC Coupon for this.

Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls $2.00
Use the .50/2 from the 8/07 GM
= $1.25 ea
This is when rainchecks are handy. I have a raincheck for $1.00, so I will pay .50 for 2.

Pillsbury crescent rolls $2.00

Use the .50/2 printable, Link: Pills
OR the .40/2 from the 9/11GM
= $1.25 or $1.40 ea
Check your E-VIC Coupons for this.

Land O Lakes cinnamon spread $2.45

Use the .75 from the 8/07 SS

= .20

Shedd’s Spread $2.69

Use the .75 printable, Link: SS
= $.44

Did you get the E-VIC coupon for a free dozen Grade A large eggs with the purchase of (2) Country Crock Spreads (15 oz.) ?

Land O Lakes spreadable butter $2.25
Use the .40 from the 8/07 SS
= $1.05

Check your E-VIC coupons for this.

Silk soy milk $3.69
Use the .75 printable, Link: Silk or Silk
= $1.44

Smart Balance milk $3.99

Use the .75 printable, Link: SB

= $1.74

Yoplait Greek Yogurt $1.25

Use the .50/2 printable, Link: Yop
OR the .50/2 from the 9/11 GM
= .50 ea

Dannon Oikos $1.19

Use the 0.50/2 from the 8/21 SS

= $.44 ea

Gold Peak Tea, .59 oz $2.00
Use the .75 printable from coupons.com
= FREE

Pillsbury Pancakes $2.00

Use the .50/2 from the 9/11 GM
= $1.25 ea
Check your E-VIC coupons to see if got this one.

Rhodes Rolls $2.39

Use the .75 from the 8/28 RP
= .14

  

Kleenex hand towels $2.99
Use the .75 from the 8/14 SS
= .74

Cottonelle 12 pk $7.99

Use the .75 from the 9/11 SS
= $5.74

There is also a $5 promo, purchase $25 worth of select Kimberly Clark items, get $5, Link: KC

Solo Plates $2.99

Use the .75 printable, Link: Solo
= .74

Waverly Plates $3.69

Use the .75 printable, Link: Wav
= $1.44

Friskies 3.15 lb. Dry Food $3.50

Use the $1.50 from the 7/24 SS
= $2.00

Colgate 4 oz $1.49
Use the .50 from the 8/28 SS
= FREE

Duracell batteries $5.99

Use the .75 from the 8/28 P&G
= $3.74
Hopefully you got the .75 E-VIC coupon for the Duracell CopperTop, Ultra Advanced, Ultra Photo Lithium or Specialty Batteries
= $2.99

Whole Foods Living Social deal, $20 for $10 OOP

Living Social has a deal now where you can get a $20 voucher for $10 to be used at Whole Foods.

You can access it by going to livingsocial.com, or by clicking my link below:
https://livingsocial.com/deals/123805?ref=conf-jp&rpi=26503195

If you have an account and three or more of your friends use your own "personal" link (you have the option to email them the link on the Living Social website), you will get this deal for free. By clicking on the above link, you are clicking on my personal link.

I always purchase my turkey at Thanksgiving for Whole Foods, so this is going to come in really handy!

Drug Store deals for the week of 9/11/ - 9/17/2011

I hope you take a moment this week to pause and think about/pray for the lives that were lost on 9/11/2001 and remember their families as well.

RepHresh Brilliant pH tampons 18ct. $6.79, get $6.79 ECBs, limit 1

Use the $1 printable, Link: Rep
= $1 MONEYMAKER

CVS Allergy Relief Loratadine, cetirizine or fexofenadine 5ct $3.69, get $3.69 ECBs, limit 1
= FREE

Spend $20 get $10 ECB wyb select household products:
Air Wick scented oil refills 2pk, spray refill, I-Motion refill or kit, $4.99
Use the $4/1 Air Wick Freshmatic Ultra or Compact Starter Kit from the 8/14 SS or the 9/11 SS (not confirmed)
Purchase 4 of the I-Motion kits (the small ones), use 4 x $4.00 coupons = $3.96 plus tax OOP
= $6.04 MONEYMAKER
Also, you could earn an additional $2.00 from Saving Star.  That would make it an $8.04 MONEMAKER
I did this deal Saturday night (the sale for the new week begins at around 6:00) and even though I was a few pennies short, it still printed the $10 ECBs.
Don't forget to get a raincheck if they are out.

St. Joseph 81mg enteric coated aspirin 36ct. $2, get $1 ECB, limit 1
Use the $1 from the 9/11 SS (not confirmed)
= FREE

Irish Spring or Softsoap body wash 15-18oz or Softsoap bar soap 4pk. $2.99, get $2 ECB, limit 1
Use the .50 Irish Spring Body Wash printable, Link: IS
OR the .75 Softsoap Body Wash printable, Link: IS
= .25 or .49

 

Lysol Healthy Touch Hand Soap $7.99, get $2 UP Reward
Use the $3 printable, Link: Lysol
= $2.99
The $3 printable is not showing up for me, but I think I have already printed it.  Hopefully it will be there for you.

Gentle Naturals or Caldesene baby products, $4.99, get $4 UP Rewards
Use the $1 off Caldescene baby powder printable, Link: Cald
= FREE

Poland Springs 24 pk., .5L, $3.99 ea., get $1 UP Reward, limit 2
= $2.99

Purchase 3 Gatorade G Series Fit products for $5, get $3 RRs 
= .66 ea

Air Wick Freshmatic or Neutra Air FreshMatic, $7.99, get $3 RRsUse the $4 Airwick from the 8/14 or 9/11 SS
= .99

Crest Deep Clean Toothpaste, 5.8 oz, Glide Floss or Oral-B Advantage Complete Deep Clean Toothbrush, $2.50 ea, get $3 RRs WYB 2
Use 2 of the the $1 Crest from the 8/28 P&G
= 2 FREE

Crest Toothpaste, 6.4 oz, or Oral-B Indicator Toothbrush, $1.99 get $1 RR
Use 2 of the the $1 Crest from the 8/28 P&G
= 2 FREE

Playtex Gentle Glide or Sport Tampons, 18 pk., $3.99, get $1 RRs
Use the $2 from the 8/14 SS
= . 99

Good Fillers:
Arizona Tea or Drink, .50Russell Stover or Chocolate Pumpkin, .39 with in-ad coupon

Harris Teeter TRIPLES CONFIRMED for September 14!!!!!

Triples have been confirmed for Wednesday, September 14.

Yipee!!  Get clipping!!!

Hopefully, I will have a shopping list up by Tuesday afternoon.

Grocery Store Deals for the week of 9/7 - 9/13/2011

There is a nasty little rumor going around that there will be TRIPLES event at HT starting 9/14.  When I get the confirmation from my source, I will post it on the blog. 

If you happen to live in TN, you are in luck!!!  FL is doubling coupons up to .99 in this area this week. MAYBE it will make it to NC.....one day..... 

Green Grapes, $1.29 lb

Sweet Potatoes, .79 lb
Sweet Onions, .79 lb
Carrots, 2 lb bag, $1.29

Fresh Chicken Leg Quarters, .59 lb

Wisk Laundry Detergent, 50 oz, $3.99
Use the $2 from the 8/21 SS
= $1.99

E-VIC Special:
Harris Teeter All Natural Ice Cream, 48 oz, $2.77, limit 2

Strawberries, 1 lb, BOGO at $1.89 ea
Raspberries, 6 oz, BOGO at $1.74 ea

HT Value Pack Chicken Leg Quarters, .49 lb

Boneless Beef Ribeye Steak or Roast, $5.99 lb
All Natural Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops, $2.99 lb
Value Pack HT All Natural Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops, $2.77 lb

Tilapia Fillets, $3.99 lb

Harris Teeter Tortillas, 11.2-25 oz, BOGO, prices vary from .74 - $1.39 ea

Mission Tortillas, 10 ct., $1.49
Use the $1 off Mission Artisan Tortillas printable (double check to see if they are included), Link: Mission
= .49

Domino Pure Cane Sugar, 5 lb, $2.79
Use the .65 from the 8/28 RP
= $1.49 ea.
This is a great price.  Think ahead and buy enough for your holiday baking.

Hormel Pepperoni, 40 oz, $3
Use the .55/2 printable, Link: Hormel
= $1.35 ea.

Bestlife Buttery Spread, 15 oz, BOGO at $1.29 ea
Use the .50 from the 8/28 SS
= .29

International Delight Creamer, 16 oz, $1.87
Use the .55 printable, Link: Int'l
= .77
YIPEE - This coupon has FINALLY reset!

Chobani Greek Yogurt, 6 oz, $1
Use the .30 printable, Link: Cho
= .40

Smucker’s Magic Shell, 7.25 oz, $1.25
Use the .55 from the 8/28 RP
= .15
How will I EVER get into my fall jeans with these prices????

Viva Towels $5.99
Use the $2 from the September All You magazine
= $3.99
 
Cottonelle, 12 Pk, $5.99
Use the .75 from the 8/14 SS
= $4.49

 

Fresh Rewards E-offer:

LF Paper Towels, 8 rolls $3.99 Limit 2 (non rewards price, $4.99)

Weekly Sales:

10 lb Russet Potatoes $3.77
Whole Carrots, 2 lb bag, $1.50
Eastern Grown Apples, 3 lb bag, $2.97

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, value pack, $1.79 lb
Assorted Pork Chops, $1.99 lb

Chobani Greek Yogurt, $1
Use the .30 printable, Link: Cho
= .40

Planters Peanut Butter, 16.3 oz, $1.50
Use the .75 from the 8/21 SS
= FREE
These were on sale last week, so stock is really iffy.  Don't forget to get a raincheck if they are out!

Betty Crocker Brownie or Dessert Bars, $2
Use the $2 off (4) Betty Crocker Brownies Or Dessert Bars in-ad coupon (ask customer service for a copy)
AND .75/2 from the 8/07 SS
OR .75/2 from the 8/28 SS
Use both the in-ad coupon AND 2 of the .75/2 coupons
= .75 ea

Drug Store deals for the week of 9/4 - 9/9/2011

The drug store deals are looking up this week.  It's a good thing....I have been really slack this summer and since summer is "officially" over, it's time to kick it into high gear! Christmas will be here before we know it!

While you are in CVS, BOLO for the 75-90% off summer items. 

Hershey’s Air Delight Bar, 1.44 oz, .99, get .99 ECBs, Limit 1

Use the Free Hershey’s Air Delight milk chocolate bar WYB regular milk chocolate bar from the 8/28 SS
= FREE

Carefree Body Shape Pantiliners, 20-22 ct., $1, get $1 ECB, Limit 1
= FREE

Philips Color Tunes In-Ear Headphones $6.99, get $5 ECBs, Limit 2
= $1.99
Think ahead - These would be great stocking stuffers!

Get $5 ECBs WYB 2 x $25 Children’s Place or Express Gift Cards, Limit 1

Izze 8.4 Cans, 4 pk., or Gatorade, 20 oz, 4 pk., $3 ea., get $1 ECB WYB 2, Limit 1

= $2.50 ea.

Wisk Liquid Detergent or Purex 3-in-1 Sheets BOGO starting at $7.99
Use 2 of the $2 Wisk from the 8/21 SS
= $1.99 ea.

  

$5 UP Reward WYB $15 in CoverGirl Cosmetics, Limit 1
Covergirl Natureluxe Cosmetics, B1G1 50% starting at $7.49
Use the $5/2 from the 8/14 RP

Mitchum or Lady Mitchum, 1.5-2.7 oz, $2.99, get $2 RRs
Use the $1 from the 8/21 SS
= FREE

Electrasol, 20 pk., or Jet-Dry, 8.45 oz, $3.99, get $1.50 RRs
Use the .75 from the 7/31 SS
= $1.74

Nova Max Plus Blood Glucose Monitor, $10, get $10 RRs
=  FREE

Nabisco Crackers or Cookies, 4-8 oz, or Pepperidge Farm Cookies, 2.8 oz, B1G1 at $1.99 ea
Use the $1 printable
$1 off Nabisco Snackwells cookies, brownies or popcorn , Link: Snackwells
= FREE