Albertsons deals 12/30 – 1/5

If you read this post, you might recall I mentioned items related to New Year's resolutions will start to come on sale. And guess what we're seeing this week at Albertsons? On the first page there's bagged salads, yogurt, and Lean Cuisine. Get it? Stores really do run on seasonal trends.

Albertsons is having just about the best P&G promotion this week of any of the stores I've seen similar promotions at. You'll earn a $10 off-your-next-order coupon when you spend $25 or more in participating products. That's like getting a 40% discount right off the top. Stacked with coupons, I'm thinking I'm getting me some Tide and Pampers!

The other deals are a bit sleepy in my opinion. But the P&G promo just might make the drive worth your time. No word on doublers yet…I'll keep you posted.

Boneless, skinless chicken breast or tenders (fresh)
$1.88/lb

Fresh Express Salads
Buy one @ $2.69, get one free
Some tearpad coupons may be available
Bottom line: $1.34 or less each

Lean Cuisine Frozen Entrees $1.67
$1/3 coupon from 9/13 Red Plum (expires on the 31st!!)
Bottom line: $1.34 each

Dannon Light & Fit Yogurt $0.33
$1/10 coupon from 12/06 SmartSource
Bottom line: $0.23 each

2-Liter Coke Products
$0.87 each when you buy in multiples of 3

Wonderful Pistachios, 10 oz, $3.49
$1/1 coupon from 11/15 SmartSource
Bottom line: $2.49

Bell Pepper/Cucumber
$0.50 each

Del Monte Fruit Naturals $1
$1/3 printable coupon
Bottom line: $0.67 each
(Note: I am pretty sure these are found in the produce section)

Limes
$0.20 each

Post Cereals, selected
$1.50 each when you buy in multiples of 4
$1/2 coupon from 12/06 SmartSource
Bottom line: $1 each
(Note: these would be only $0.50 a box if we get doubler coupons! Score!)

First, I'll give you the matchups. Then, I'll let you in on what trips I'm planning on doing myself! Remember, your order has to top $25 in order to receive the $10 off-your-next-order coupon (OYNO) at checkout. If your total comes up to $24.99, you're out of luck.

Please note the the majority of the coupons below come from either the 12/27 P&G insert or the P&G Year of Savings booklet (if you got it!). All the booklet coupons expire TOMORROW, the 31st. Your insert coupons are good through January. To save space coupon = P&G insert and P&G = booklet coupon.

Tide, 100 oz. $9.99 ($1/1 coupon; $1/1 P&G)
Charmin, 9-12 rolls $5.99 ($0.25/1 coupon; $1/1 P&G)
Bounty, 8 rolls $9.99 ($0.25/1 coupon)
Downy or Bounce $5.99 ($0.25/1 Downy coupon; $1/1 P&G Downy)
Dawn $2.29 ($0.25/1 coupon)
Iams Dog Food $17.99 ($2/1 P&G)
Puffs Family Pack $4.99
Bounce Dryer Bar $3.99 ($0.50/1 coupon
Mr. Clean Cleaner or 2-Erasers $2.49
Prilosec $24.99 ($3/1 coupon; $2/1 P&G)
Vics $5.99 ($1.50/1 coupon
Pantene Shampoo, Conditioner, Stylers $3.33 ($3/2 & $1/1 coupons; $2/1 Vocalpoint coupon expires 12/31)
Covergirl Cosmetics 25% off
Cascade Detergent $4.99 ($0.50/1 coupon)
Cascade Rinse Aid $2.99 ($0.50/1 coupon )
Swiffer Kits, Refills $6.99
Iams Cat Food $7.99 ($2/1 P&G)
Febreze Air Effects $2.49 ($1/1 coupon 11/29 insert – expires 12/31)
Febreze Noticeables Refills $7.99
Pringles $1.50 ($1/4 coupon from 11/15 Red Plum)
Bounty Napkins $2.99 ($0.25/1 coupon)
Pampers $19.99 ($2/1 coupon)
Crest Toothpaste, Oral B Indicator Toothbrush or Floss $1.89 ($1/1 P&G; some 12/27 inserts may have had other related coupons)
Olay Bar Soap $5.49 ($1/1 coupon; $1/1 P&G)
Olay Regenerist or Definity 20% off ($1/1 coupon; submit for $15 rebatewhen you buy 2 Regenerist products)

Phew! What a list huh? It appears that I will be headed out to Albertsons tonight in order to make use of nearly about to expire coupons!

Here is my plan of attack:

Transaction 1:
2 Tide
1 Crest
1 Pantene
Subtotal: $25.20

Coupons:
(2) $1/1 Tide
(1) $1/1 Crest
(1) $2/1 Pantene
Out of pocket: $20.02

Transaction 2:
1 Pampers
1 Pantene
1 Febreze Air Effects
Subtotal: $25.81

Coupons:
(1) $2/1 Pampers
(1) $2/1 Pantene
(1) $1/1 Febreze
$10 off-your-next-order coupon from Transaction #1
Out of pocket: $10.81

Transaction 3:
2 Olay Regenerist Products (no clue on the cost…shall I guess around $18?)
1 Tide
Subtotal: $27.99 (or thereabouts)

Coupons:
(2) $1/1 Olay
(1) $1/1 Tide
$10 off-your-next-order coupon from Transaction #2
Out of pocket: $14.99

Receive $10 off-your-next-order coupon and get $15 back from Olay

Bottom line if all goes as planned: $20.82!!!!!!

And that is for 300 oz of Tide, a big box of Pampers, two Olay products, and a few other goodies! I'm SO going to Albertsons now! I am low on detergent and was so hoping for a Tide deal like this. Score, score, score!

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