Albertsons deals 12/09 – 12/15

UPDATE: Please see my post here about Catalina doublers through 12/15!!

After a little hiatus, it's time to get back into it. I've read one rumor of doubler coupons on Sunday, so you might want to wait in case the rumor proves to be true. I'm giving you my best doubler ideas NOW just in case.

I'm going to start with our regular deals and matchups and then move into a Betty Crocker promotion running this week. Pay attention now, there are some REALLY good deals buried here. Check out the sour cream and Tyson chicken items! How about snagging Chex cereal for $0.50 a box or pistachios for $1.99 a bag? This might be a fun week of shopping at Albertsons.

Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast
$1.88/lb

Pork Loin Boneless Top Loin
$1.88/lb

Fresh Express Salad Blends
Buy one for $2.99, get one free
(There have been $1/1 and $2/2 Tearpad coupons lately…find any at your stores?)
Bottom line: $1.49 each without coupons

7% Lean Ground Beef
$2.99/lb

Tyson Breaded Chicken $4.99
$1/1 coupon from 10/11 SmartSource
Bottom line: $3.99
If doubled: $2.99

Blue Diamond Almond Breeze (almond milk) $2
$0.55/1 coupon from 9/13 SmartSource
Bottom line: $1.45
If doubled: $0.90

California Navel Oranges
$0.99/lb

Litehouse Apple Cider $4.99
$1/1 coupons from 9/20 and 8/30 SmartSource
Bottom line: $3.99
If doubled: $2.99
(note: this is a BIG jug of apple cider located in the produce dept. Try a cup of the honeycrisp heated up…excellent!)

Albertsons or Imperial Cream Cheese
$1

Dannon Yogurt Cups $0.49
$1/10 coupon from 12/06 SmartSource
Bottom line: $0.39 each
If doubled: $0.29 each

Lean Cuisine Frozen Dinners $1.99
$1/3 coupon from 9/13 Red Plum
Bottom line: $1.66 each
If doubled: $1.33 each

Daisy Sour Cream, 16 oz, $1.67
$0.50/1 coupon from 11/15 SmartSource
Bottom line: $1.17
If doubled: $0.67

Nestle Refrigerated Cookie Dough $2.49
$1/1 coupon from 11/1 Red Plum
Bottom line: $1.49
If doubled: $0.49

Chex Cereal $1.50 each when you buy 3
$1/2 coupon from 11/08 SmartSource or $1/2 printable coupon
DEAL IDEA: Buy 6, use (3) $1/2 coupons
Bottom line: $1 each
If doubled: $0.50 each

Campbells Gravy $0.50
$0.40/4 coupon from 11/08 SmartSource (may have been regional…I didn't get this)
Bottom line: $0.40 each
If doubled: $0.30 each

Select Kellogg's Cereals 50% off
Rice Krispies – use the $1/1 coupon from 11/08 Red Plum
Apple Jacks, Corn Pops, Frosted Flakes, Fruit Loops – use the $1/2 coupon from 11/08 Red Plum
Frosted Mini-Wheats – use the $1/3 coupon from 11/08 Red Plum or this $1.50/2 printable coupon
Bottom line: ??
Consider waiting to see if there are doublers for deeper discounts

Nestle Morsels $2
$0.50/1 coupon from 11/1 Red Plum
Bottom line: $1.50
If doubled: $1

Sunkist 2-liter $1
$1/2 coupon from 11/15 SmartSource
Bottom line: $0.50 each
If doubled: BOTH FREE

Arrowhead 6-pack water (0.5 liter)
$1

Theraflu or Triaminic $4.49
$2/1 coupons from 12/06 SmartSource
Bottom line: $2.49
(Of course, Walgreens is a better deal this week, but this is still not bad at all if you need these items!)

L'Oreal Excellence or Excellence To-Go Haircolor $6.00
$2/1 coupon from 11/15 SmartSource
Bottom line: $4

Air Wick Freshmatic Kit $5.99
$5/1 coupon from 11/15 SmartSource
Bottom line: $0.99

Eagle Sweetened Condensed Milk $2
$0.55/1 coupon from 11/08 Red Plum
Bottom line: $1.45
If doubled: $0.90

Hillshire Farms Cocktail Sausages $3
$1/2 coupon from 12/06 Red Plum (reads "do not double")
Bottom line: $2.50 each
(Note: Fred Meyer has these on sale this week for $2.50, so you'd pay $2 each there with this coupon)

Tyson any'Tizers $2.49
$1.50/1 coupon for chicken breast chunks or crispy breaded chicken with sauce from 10/11 SmartSource
Bottom line: $0.99

Pistachios $3.99
$1/1 coupon from 11/15 SmartSource
Bottom line: $2.99
If doubled: $1.99

Java Delight Coffee
$4.99

Hershey Holiday Bliss Bags $3.49
$1/1 coupon from 12/06 SmartSource
Bottom line: $2.49
If doubled: $1.49

Cuties Oranges $7.99
$1/1 coupon from 12/06 SmartSource
Bottom line: $6.99
If doubled: $5.99
(Note: better deals probably to be had; but if you have lots of these coupons on hand, may not be a bad use of one!)

General Mills Promotion

This week, when you spend $15 in a single transaction buying any combination of the items below, you'll receive a coupon at checkout good for $5 off your next order. A few quick remindes before we dive in. The $15 is BEFORE coupons. Second, you should be able to use your $5 coupon on another $15 purchase of promotional items and get a second $5 coupon. (Incidentally, this is known as "rolling" in Couponese.) I'm going to do the matchups and then show you how a sample shopping trip might play out.

$0.69
Green Giant Vegetables

$1
Progresso Classics Soup ($1/3 printable; $1/4 coupon from 12/06 SmartSource)
Betty Crocker SuperMoist Cake Mix
Green Giant Boil in a Bag ($0.50/1 printable coupon)
Progresso Bread Crumbs ($1/2 printable coupon)

$1.25
Pepsi (2 Lt) or SoBe (20 oz) Soft Drinks

$1.29
Old El Paso Refried Beans
Betty Crocker Specialty Potatoes ($0.40/1 printable coupon)

$1.39
Progresso Traditional, Thick & Hearty, Light, or Reduced Sodium Soup
($1/3 printable; $1/4 coupon from 12/06 SmartSource)

$1.49
Betty Crocker Frosting ($0.50/1 printable coupon)

$1.69
Pillsbury Crescent ($0.50/2 printable coupon; $1/2 printable coupon – and FF version – thanks KCL!; $0.50/2 coupon from 11/15 GM)
Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits ($0.30/1 printable coupon; $0.30/2 coupon from 11/15 GM)
Pillsbury Sweet Rolls ($0.40/2 printable coupon; $0.55/2 coupon from 11/15 GM)
Gold Medal Flour (5 lb)
Chex Mix ($0.50/1 printable coupon)
Bugels
Betty Crocker Cookies ($0.40/1 printable coupon)
Bisquick (20 oz)

$1.99
Betty Crocker Premium Brownies
Fiber One Toaster Pastries ($0.50/1 coupon from 11/15 GM)
Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers with Sauce ($0.50/1 printable coupon; $0.40/1 coupon from 11/15 GM)

$2.49
Old El Paso Stand n' Stuff Dinner Kit
Pillsbury Cookie Dough ($1/2 printable coupon; $1/2 coupon from 11/15 GM)
Pillsbury Pie Crusts ($0.50/2 printable coupon; $0.50/2 coupon from 11/15 GM)
Pillsbury Big Crescent ($1/2 printable coupon – FF version – thanks KCL!)
Pillsbury Flaky Twists (select packages may have a $1/2 coupon peelie)

$4.99
Lipton tea (6-pack 16 oz)
Aquafina (24-pack 16.9 oz)

$5.99
Starbucks Frappuccino (4-pack)
Liption tea (12-pack, 16.9 oz)

How did I do this? Simple, really. I looked at the prices above and made sure my total was just over $15 (much more than that, and your savings will go down). Next, I looked a the coupons and factored those in. While it's important to get a good deal, remember it's most important that you're selecting the items your family uses and needs the most.

My sample trip is assuming doublers, but remember, I can't promise they're coming. If they don't, my bottom line would be $3 more.

Buy:
6 Progresso Bread Crumbs = $1
2 Pillsbury Crescent Rolls = $3.38
3 Progresso Classic Soups = $3
2 Betty Crocker Frostings = $2.98
Subtotal: $15.36

Then use the following coupons:
(3) $1/2 Progresso coupons
(1) $1/2 Cresent roll coupon
(1) $1/3 Progresso coupon
(2) $0.50/1 Frosting coupons
(3) doubler coupons – double the $1 Progresso coupons
Pay at the register: $6.36

Receive your $5 off-your-next-order coupon at checkout
Bottom line: $1.36 for everything! Score!!

For more Albertsons deals, ideas, and matchups, be sure to check out Krazy Coupon Lady and The Grocery Gathering.