I am very, very excited to share with you all the Thanksgiving finds in this week's Albertsons' ad! I've been getting a number of readers inquiring about great deals, and this week's ad has put me in the giddiest of spirits! Even if you aren't hosting a dinner this year, there are lots of great pantry basics on sale this week and I advise you to stock up. I'm going to kick off this week's post with a section devoted to my favorite Thanksgiving picks!
What I also like is that most of these deals are just great sale prices and coupon matchups – so for those who tire of Catalina and Mix n' Match promos, you'll be glad to know you're dealing with straightforward stuff this week.
Rumor has it there will be three doubler coupons coming Sunday, so I'm posting my favorite doubler ideas now. I believe this rumor will prove to be true this week. Please also note that this week's ad goes until next Thursday (Thanksgiving, the 26th).
Finally, please watch for another post late tonight or early tomorrow. I'm going to be sharing my favorite Thanksgiving meals and give you my best tips on how to plan your shopping and meal for a low-stress, high-fun holiday.
Thanksgiving Meal Steals
Village Market Frozen Basted Turkey (16-22 lb; limit 1)
$0.27/lb with additional $25 purchase – while supplies last
$0.37/lb if under $0.37
(Note: Safeway is having identical deal this week – about best deal I've seen on turkey)
Russet Potatoes
$0.95 10-lb bag (first 2)
Cook's Shank Portion Ham
$1.29/lb
Fresh Celery (great for stuffing!)
$0.50 each
Sara Lee Oven Fresh Pie
Buy one at $6.39, get one free
Use (2)
$1/1 printable coupons
Bottom line: $2.20 each
If both doubled: $1.20 each
(Note: some stores may only honor one coupon; in this case, you'd still only pay $2.70 per pie – or you could simply have your (1) $1/1 doubled to obtain the $2.20 each price.)
Del Monte Canned Vegetables $0.47
$1/8 coupon from 11/15 Red Plum
Bottom line: $0.35 each
If doubled: $0.22 each
Albertsons Cranberry Sauce
$0.57 each (best price on canned sauce I've found!)
Birds Eye Steamfresh Frozen Vegetables $0.87
$0.35/1 coupon from 10/18 SmartSource
Bottom line: $0.52
If doubled: $0.17
Libby's Canned Pumpkin 15 oz
$0.97 each
(This seems to be about the best deal I've found on the 15-oz cans; however, Fred Meyer had the larger cans priced around $1.70, making them a better bargain. One large can yields two pies!)
Princella Sweet Potatoes, 29 oz
$0.97 each
Albertsons Sour Cream, 16 oz. (for potatoes)
$0.97 each
Carnation Evaporated Milk 12 oz
$0.50/2 coupon from 11/1 Red Plum or printable here
Bottom line: $0.72 each
If doubled: $0.47 each
Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese Bar
$0.88 each with in-ad coupon (limit 2)
Jell-O Gelatin or Pudding $1
$1.25/3 tearpad coupon (found at my local Winco on baking endcap)
*DEAL IDEA*
Buy 2 Kraft Cream Cheese and 1 Jello
Use in-store coupon for cream cheese
Stack with $1.25/3 tearpad coupon (good for a number of products)
Bottom line: $0.50 each!
Jimmy Dean Fully-Cooked Sausage $2.49
$1/1 coupon from 11/1 Red Plum
Bottom line: $1.49
If doubled: $0.49
Campbell's Cream Soups $0.79
$1/4 printable coupon
Bottom line: $0.54 each
If doubled: $0.29 each
Uncle Ben's Long Grain Wild Rice $2.29
$1/1 coupon from 11/08 Red Plum
Bottom line: $1.29
If doubled: $0.29
Mrs. Cubbison's Stuffing $1.99
$0.55/1 coupon from 11/08 Red Plum
Bottom line: $1.44
If doubled: $0.89
Stove Top Stuffing $0.87
Buy 4, get 1 free tearpad coupons found in store!
Bottom line: $0.70 each
Nestle Morsels $2
$0.50/1 coupon from 11/1 Red Plum
Bottom line: $1.50
If doubled: $1
Baker's Coconut, Dipping Chocolate, Baking Bars $2
$1.25/3 tearpad coupon (found at my local Winco – may well be at additional stores)
Bottom line: $1.58 each
Additional Deals & Coupon Matchups
Nabisco Snack Crackers $1.79
$1/1 coupon from 11/08 SmartSource
Submit for this $10 rebate when you buy 10!
Bottom line: ($2.10) if 10 coupons used and after rebate
Planters Peanuts $2.50
Eligible for this $10 rebate when you buy 10 products!
(see Nabisco crackers above)
Bottom line: $1.50 each if 10 purchased: I'd combine with the crackers above
Kraft Mayonnaise or Miracle Whip
$1.99 with in-store coupon (limit 1)
Maxwell House or Yuban Coffee
$4.99 each with in-ad coupon
Stack with $1/2 Maxwell printable coupon
Bottom line: $4.49 each
(Note you cannot use a doubler coupon in conjunction with another store coupon)
Fresh Litehouse Apple Cider, 128 oz, $4.99 (in produce section)
$1/1 coupon from 9/20 SmartSource
Bottom line: $3.99
If doubled: $2.99
Lawry's Seasoning Mix $0.79
$0.50/2 coupon from 8/30 Red Plum
Bottom line: $0.54 each
If doubled: $0.29 each
Dole Mandarin Oranges and Tropical Fruit $1
$0.55/2 coupon from 11/08 SmartSource
Bottom line: $0.73 each
If doubled: $0.48 each
Glade Aerosol Air Freshener $1
$0.75/2 coupon from 11/1 SmartSource
Bottom line: $0.62 each
If doubled: $0.38 each
Spice Sale on many brands
Buy one, get identical item free
$0.50/1 McCormick spice coupon from 11/1 Red Plum
Red Star Yeast $1 for 3-pack
$0.35/1 coupon from 11/8 SmartSource
Bottom line: $0.65 each
If doubled: $0.30 each
Knorr Gravy Mix $1
$0.50/2 coupon from 11/15 Red Plum
Bottom line: $0.75 each
If doubled: $0.50 each
Filippo Berio Olive Oil $4
$1/1 printable coupon
Bottom line: $3
If doubled: $2
Diamond Walnuts or Chopped Pecans, 16 oz, $4.49
$3/2 coupon from 11/08 SmartSource (limit 1 per transaction)
Bottom line: $2.99 each
Stacy's Pita Chips $3.49
$1/1 coupon from 11/15 SmartSource
Bottom line: $2.49
If doubled: $1.49
Gillette Foamy Shave Gel
$0.79 with in-ad coupon
Ziploc Storage Bags $1.99
$1/2 coupon from 11/15 SmartSource
(Note, submit for this $5 rebate when you buy three!)
Bottom line: ($0.03) after coupon and rebate
If doubled: ($1.03)
Mentos Gum $1
$0.55/1 coupon from 10/11 SmartSource
If doubled: FREE
International Delight Coffee Creamer $1.69
$0.55/1 coupon from 11/08 SmartSource
Bottom line: $1.14
If doubled: $0.59
Kashi Go Lean Cereal $3
$3/1 Vocalpoint coupon
Bottom line: FREE
(By the way, if you've not joined Vocalpoint yet, go hereto learn more)
Kelloggs Deal
When you buy 4 participating Kellogg's cereals, you'll get a coupon for FREE MILK (up to $4) PLUS 2 free cereal bowls
17 oz Frosted Flakes ($1/2 coupon from 11/08 Red Plum)
12 oz Rice Krispies ($1/1 coupon from 11/08 Red Plum)
12.2 oz Froot Loops or Apple Jacks ($1/2 coupon from 11/08 Red Plum)
12.5 oz Corn Pops ($1/2 coupon from 11/08 Red Plum)
16.5 oz. Cocoa Krispies
11.2 oz Jumbo Krispies ($1/1 coupon from 11/08 Red Plum – thinking this coupon will work for this item)
Additional printable coupons are up here!
*DEAL IDEA*
Buy 4 Rice Krispies at $10
Use (4) $1/1 coupons
Use (3) doublers
Bottom line: $3 for 4 boxes of cereal, milk and 2 bowls!
Thanksgiving Sample Shopping Trips
Wondering the best way to reach your $25 in purchase to earn your cheap bird?
I've got two ideas for you. In the first sample trip, I'm showing you how to stock up on all your holiday meal items and use coupons to drive down your out-of-pocket costs. All told, you'll get your entire meal for under $25! My second sample I'd like to call "just give me the bird already." I'll show you how to reach your $25 minimum the cheapest way possible. Ready? Let's do it.
Sample Trip #1: A Complete Meal
Turkey (20 lb) = $5.40
(2) 10-lb bag potatoes = $1.90
(2) bunches of celery = $1
(2) cans cranberry sauce = $1.14
(2) cans pumpkin = $1.94
(1) tub sour cream = $0.97
(5) Birds Eye vegetables = $4.35
(5) boxes Stove Top = $4.35
(8) cans Del Monte vegetables = $3.76
(1) can Sweet Potatoes = $0.97
(2) cans evaporated milk = $1.94
(4) cans Campbells Cream Soups = $3.16
Subtotal: $25.48 (does not include turkey)
Then, submit the following coupons if you have them:
(5) $0.35/1 Birds Eye
(1) B4G1 Stove Top tearpad coupon (in stores)
(1) $1/8 Del Monte coupon
(1) $0.50/2 Evap Milk coupon
(1) $1/4 soup coupon
Double the Del Monte, soup, and milk coupons for an additional $2.50
Bottom line: $17.86 + $5.40 for your turkey = $23.26 for your dinner!!
Sample Trip #2: Getting the Turkey for Cheap
Let's make use of those sales, coupons, and rebates to earn you your bird this week! Here's my best thought.
(10) boxes of Nabisco Snack Crackers: $17.90
(3) boxes Ziploc Bags: $5.97
(1) Kashi GoLean Cereal: $3
Subtotal: $26.87
Then, submit the following coupons:
(10) $1/1 Nabisco coupons
(1) $1/2 Ziploc coupon
(1) $3/1 Kashi coupon
Double the Ziploc coupon. You could also double (2) of the $1/1 Nabisco coupons – they'll take $0.79 each.
Pay at the register: $10.29 + the cost of your turkey
Then, submit for your $5 SC Johnson rebate and $10 Nabisco rebate.
Bottom line: ($4.71) – in other words, SC Johnson, Kashi, and Nabisco just paid you to buy your 16-lb turkey this year!
More Albertsons deals at the Krazy Coupon Ladyand the Grocery Gathering.
