Kroger: 3/4 Change for a Change

It's that time again.  A new Change for a Change Matchup by Zeal for a Deal to help you find donatable items while shopping at Kroger this week! 

TIP:  If you purchase the Chex Mix first, in a separate transaction, you may be able to use the $2 catalina to help pay for the other items on the list.  Otherwise your total will be $5.84 out of pocket with a $2 catalina to use on another order.

Change for a Change Items for Kroger Sale 3/4-3/10
Old El Paso Heat ‘N Serve Rice, 4/$5
$0.50/1 Old El Paso Product, 01/29/2012 SS Insert
Purchase 1         $.25 (if your store doubles)
Friskies Cat Treats, 2/$3
$0.50/1 Purina Friskies Cat Treats 02/19/2012 RP Insert
Purchase 1          $.50 (if your store doubles)
Chex Mix, Gardetto’s or Bugles, Select Varieties, 6 to 8.75 oz, 2/$3
$0.40/2 Chex Mix or 100 Calorie Chex Mix Snack 01/29/2012 SS Insert
$0.40/2 Chex Mix or 100 Calorie Snack, 4.5 oz+ 02/26/2012 SS Insert
Catalina Deal – $2 Back when you purchase 4 (to use on your next shopping trip)
Purchase 4         $2.40 (if your store doubles)
Kroger Beans, Select Varieties, 15 to 15.5 oz, 69¢
Total Spent $3.84 for over $15 worth of groceries (75% Off!!)

Kroger: 2/26 Change for a Change

Be sure to check out this week's Change for a Change list for Kroger shopping by Zeal for a Deal!

Change for a Change Items for Kroger Sale 2/26-3/2
Chicken of the Sea Salmon, Select Varieties, 3 oz Pouch, or Tuna, 5 oz, 10/$10
Purchase 1 $1.00
Kroger Beans, Select Varieties, 15 to 15.5 oz, 69¢
Purchase 1 $.69
Chex Mix, Gardetto’s or Bugles, Select Varieties, 6 to 8.75 oz, 2/$3
$0.50/2 Chex Mix, 4.5 oz+ LOAD CELLFIRE COUPONPurchase 2 $2.00 (if your store doubles)
Total Spent $3.69 for almost $8 worth of groceries! (54% Off)

Printables: Country Crock, Spam, Tyson

If you haven't visited Coupons.com lately, you're going to want to make a web stop over there this morning.  Normally I use zip 77477, but today you'll want to change it to 30003.  There are several good coupons to be had, but these are my favorites!
If you didn't know, you can "click" on the orange text below and a new browser window should open linking you directly to the pictured coupon!  If you don't see the coupon, make sure your zip code is set to 30003 (in the upper left hand corner, just below the Coupons.com logo).  Be sure to print each coupon twice!



Save $1.00 off any Country Crock Spread (excld flavors)

Just in time for the Mega Event at Kroger!
A big bowl of butter for under two-bucks is my "buy it' price!

Save $1.00 on the purchase of any two 12 oz Spam products

Another Mega Event item! 
Or, use this coupon at Dollar General on Saturday!

Save $0.75 onTyson Fresh Chicken Cube Steak

Well, I don't know what a Chicken Cube Steak is, but I like the Tyson chicken from Walmart so I'm going to have to check this one out.  Anyone else hope that's just some industry term for chicken?  I'd really like to use this coupon on the chicken tenders!

Kroger: 2/19 Change for a Change

It's that time again!  Time for this week's Change for a Change at Kroger by Zeal for a Deal.  This week's list is short and sweet, too!  NOTE: The single rolls of Brawny are 87-cents at our Kroger.

Change for a Change Items for Kroger Sale 2/19-2/25
Brawny Paper Towel, 1 Roll    79¢
$1/1 Brawny Paper Towels PRINT
Purchase 1       Free!
Bumble Bee Chunk Light Tuna, Select Varieties, 5 oz Can, 69¢
Purchase 5      $3.45
Total Spent $3.45   for over $7 worth of groceries! (50% Off!)

Kroger: 99-cent Close-Up Toothpaste

I am a Close-Up toothpaste user.  In a year of couponing, I can't recall ever seeing a coupon for Close-Up.  So, when I saw that it's on sale 50% off at Kroger this week, I knew I had to check it out.  I was tickled to find it on the shelf for 99-cents, no coupon needed!

Kroger: 2/12 Change for a Change

Head over to Zeal for a Deal to read this week's entire post for Change for a Change.  Sounds like she had a difficult time getting this week's list put together!

Change for a Change Items for Kroger Sale 2/12-2/18
Ocean Spray Juice Cocktail or Light, 4 ct or 64 oz, $1.99
B1G1 Ocean Spray Cherry Juice WYB Cranberry Juice, 64 oz PRINT
Purchase 2            $1.99
StarKist Chunk or Solid White Tuna, 5 oz Can or 2 to 6.3 oz Pouch, 4/$5
$0.50/1 Starkist Tuna Pouch 01/01/2012 RP Insert
Purchase 1             $.25 (if your store doubles)
Colgate Toothpaste 6.4 oz , Select Varieties, 10/$10
$0.50/1 Colgate Toothpaste, 4 oz+ 01/29/2012 SS Insert
Purchase 1              Free! (if your store doubles)
Total Spent    $2.24  for over $9 worth of groceries (75% Off!)

Hormel Printables, Use at Kroger

Here are a couple coupons you may want to print from Coupons.com for Mega Shopping at Kroger!

Save $1.00 on any two Hormel Compleats

Pay $1.69 each as part of your 10 items in the Daytona 500 Mega Event!

Save $1.00 on two Hormel Compleats Kids Meals

Not sure if the Kids variety is part of the Mega Event, but I printed the coupon just to be sure I have it if I need it!

Friday Reminders: Dollar General, Kmart, Market Place, Kroger

Good morning everybody!  Sorry the blog has been quite the past couple days!  Every once in a while, life gets busy!  I am back today with exciting news!  Well, I think it's exciting news!  The Hopkins County Couponer has a new web address!  Yep, it's official, this is officially a website now!  Who-hoo!  Our new URL is:  http://www.hopkinscountycouponer.com/   Yeah!  What's the differenece?  You won't need to type .blogspot anymore!  I know it's only nine keystrokes shorter, but hey, that's nine whole key strokes!  And, the blog got a mini-makeover this week, too!  Be sure to head over and checkout the new color scheme and let me know what you think!  I kept the orange (I tried pink) I just couldn't do away with the orange!  I read that tangerine is very "in" this year!  I changed the lovely teal to a fun blue, and added in a little gray.  Did you know that gray is my favorite color?

Don't forget that tomorrow is the day to save $5 on your $25 purchase at Dollar General.  If you don't make it into the store today to get the coupon on the bottom of your receipt, you can print it (up to two copies per computer) from the Dollar General website.  When I shop this sale at Dollar General I always keep a scratch piece of paper with me to keep a basket total.  I try to get as close to $25 (before coupons) without going too far over.  It's also a really good shopping technique!  Having that dollar goal really helps me decide if I need that item or not!  Dollar General has great pricing, lots of things are even dollar amounts which makes totalling up super easy! 

Tomorrow is also the day to enjoy Kmart Doubles!  I love Kmart Doubles!

And don't forget that Market Place is having a "Gimme $5" event through next Tuesday!  There are lots of participating items this time around and many of them have available coupons!  I didn't see any Carving Board meat, so that was disappointing.  Plus, for whatever reason, my $5 didn't automatically deduct on Wednesday, so be sure you're keeping an eye on the register.  I didn't notice until I got home, I was very disappointed with myself!  Now I have to go back to the store to get it fixed!

And Kroger is having the Get a Quarterback Mega Event through tomorrow!  (I think it may be going on next week, too, but we'll have to wait for the Sunday ad to be sure!)  Visit I Heart Kroger for the full list of participating items.  Sometimes there are items on her list that are not marked at our local Kroger store.  Sales vary by region and I'm guessing I Heart Kroger is in a different region than ours.  One big difference I found is the price of the Old El Paso items.  She has them listed as $1.25, but I found them on the shelf for $1.50 (or 2/$5).  If I had been lucky enough to have that 50-cent coupon, I'd have happily purchased these, but since I was sans-coupon, I skipped that deal.  But, I did get cookies, brownies, rice, peanut butter, and soda!  Another price difference I found was for the Starkist Tuna pouches.  They were $1.50 at our Kroger instead of $1.25.  But, luckily I did have the 50-cent coupon and grabbed a couple for my donation bin.  Oh, befor I forget, Coupon Snob had a good post about Krogering that I wanted to pass along.  Her Kroger shopping reminds me a lot of my Kroger shopping; I only shop there for the really good deals because all of the other grocery stores are closer to my house. 

I'm still patiently waiting for Sunday Coupon Preview to release the upcoming coupons for Sunday (2/12).  If you want to know right away, you can check out the preview list on Southern Savers.  I find that the Southern Savers list slightly differs from the Sunday Coupon Preview list and then sometimes I find a coupon in the insert that wasn't on any preview list!  I like happy surprises, don't you?

Have a great weeknd!

Kroger: 2/5 Change for a Change

I'm never disappointed with Zeal for a Deal's weekly Change for a Change at Kroger.  She does an amazing job with her matchups!  One thing to note for this matchup: the price you pay will be $5.44 and you'll earn a $1.50 catalina coupon to use on another purchase!

Change for a Change Items for Kroger Sale 2/5-2/11
Knorr Rice or Pasta Sides, Select Varieties, 3.8 to 6.4 oz, 10/$10*
$0.50.2 Knorr Rice and Pasta Sides 01/29/2012 RP Insert
Purchase 2        $1.00 (if your store doubles)
Ocean Spray Juice Cocktail or Light, 4 ct or 64 oz, $1.99
B1G1 Ocean Spray Cherry Juice WYB Cranberry Juice, 64 oz PRINTPurchase 2        $1.99
Wolf Brand Chili with Beans, Select Varieties, 15 oz, 4/$5*
$0.40/1 Wolf Brand Chili 01/22/2012 SS Insert
Purchase 1        $.45 (if your store doubles)
Zatarain’s Rice or Pasta, Select Varieties, 5.2 to 8 oz, 10/$10*
$0.50/3 Zatarain’s Rice or Pasta Mixes PRINT
Purchase 3       $2.00 (if your store doubles)
***Get $1.50 Catalina to use on your next trip to Kroger
Total Spent(after deducting Catalina) $3.94   for almost $16 worth of groceries!! (75% off)

Kroger: Get a Quarter Back

Wow, I totally overlooked this promotion in the Kroger ad yesterday!  A big THANKYOU to I Heart Kroger for posting a list of Get a Quarter Back participating items!  If my math is functioning this morning, you'll get a $1 catalina coupon for every 4 participating items you purchase.  Then, you can use the catalina coupon just like cash in another transaction!  Catalinas are called coupons, but in this case, it works more like a store gift card made of paper rather than a regular coupon.  I'm going to have to take another peek at the Get a Quarter Back list and add a few (or four) things to my shopping list!

Kroger: 1/29 Change for a Change

Head over to Zeal for a Deal for another great Change for a Change matchup for your Kroger shopping this week! 

Mega Events are great times to shop for your donation items.  Just be sure to keep an eye on the expiration dates!  There are great prices on frozen items this week too, so you may want to ask your donation drop if they can accept frozen foods!

Change for a Change Items for Kroger Sale 1/29-2/4
French’s Spicy Brown $1.69 (Mega Sale $1.19)
$0.30/1 FRENCH’S® Spicy Brown Mustard PRINTPurchase 2 $1.18 (if your store doubles)
Franks RedHot Wing Sauce, $1.99 (Mega Sale $1.49)
$0.50/1 Franks RedHot Sauce 1/22/2012 SS Insert
Purchase 1 $.49 (if your store doubles)
Chi Chi Salsa $1.99 (Mega Sale $1.49)
$0.50/1 Chi-Chi’s Salsa Jar 01-08-12 SS
Purchase 1 $.49 (if your store doubles)
Balance Bar, Select Varieties, 1.76 oz, $.99 (Mega Sale 49¢)
$1/3 Balance Bar PRINTPurchase 3 $.47
Hunt’s Tomatoes or Pasta, Select Varieties, 12 to 14.5 oz, $1.09 (Mega Sale $.59)
$1/3 Hunt’s Tomatoes, 11 oz+ PRINTPurchase 3 $.78
Total Spent $3.41 for over $14 worth of groceries! (75% off!!)

Kroger: 1/22 Change for a Change

This week's Change for a Change at Kroger list is full of great donation items!  Thanks, Zeal for a Deal!  Looks like a really great week to shop at Kroger!
If you're looking at the prices, she didn't include the $5 discount when you shop the Game Day Greats Mega Event.  That's Hunt's printable is great if you can get it, but there was a 45-cent off 3 coupon scheduled to be in yesterday's newspaper, too!

Change for a Change Items for Kroger Sale 1/22-1/28
Balance Bar, Select Varieties, 1.76 oz, 99¢
$1/3 Balance Bar PRINTPurchase 3         $.47
Hunt’s Tomatoes or Pasta, Select Varieties, 12 to 14.5 oz, $1.09
$1/3 Hunt’s Tomatoes, 11 oz+ PRINT
Purchase 3         $.78
Mom’s Best Naturals Cereal, Select Varieties, 7.4 to 16.5 oz, $1.49
$1/2 Mom’s Best Naturals Product PRINT
Purchase 2         $.98
Good ‘n Natural Bar, Select Varieties, 1.98 oz, 99¢
Purchase 1         $.49
Kleenex Cool Touch,  $1.49
$0.50/1 Kleenex Cool Touch Facial Tissue, 50 ct+ 01/01/2012 SS Insert
Purchase 1          FREE! (if your store doubles)
Softsoap Liquid Hand Soap, Select Varieties, 7.5 oz, 88¢
Purchase 1          $.88
Total Spent   $3.60   for over $13 worth of groceries!! (72% off!!)

Printables for Kroger: Oscar Meyer, Hormel, Brawny

From Coupons.com to use during the Game Day Greats Mega Event at Kroger!  zip 77477
Remember, to get the prices listed below, you'll need to purchase 10 participating items.  The 49-cent Mac & Cheese cups are great filler items!  And they also make great donation items!

Save $1.00 off ONE 8-roll or larger package of Brawny

Add this to your Kroger shopping list and pay $4.99!

Save $1.00 when you buy TWO packages of Oscar Mayer Carving Board Meats or Cold Cuts

Add this to your Kroger shopping list and pay $2.49 each!

Save 55-cents on TWO Hormel Chili products

Add this to your Kroger shopping list and pay $0.72 each!

Kroger: Game Day Greats Mega Event

Save $5 when you buy 10 participating items this week at Kroger during the "Game Day Greats" Mega Event! 

And take advantage of the "Deal of the Day", too!
And don't forget to double check the eCoupons!

Kroger: 1/15 Change for a Change

Don't miss this week's Change for a Change at Kroger brought to us by Zeal for a Deal!  But, before you shop, don't forget that Campbell's Chicken Noodle and Tomato Soups are 2/$1 until tomorrow (Tuesday 1/17) at Market Place!

Change for a Change Items for Kroger Sale 1/15-1/21
Campbell’s Soup, Select Varieties, 10.5 to 11.5 oz, 10/$10
$0.40/3 Campbell’s Condensed Soups, 01/08/2012 SS Insert
Purchase 3         $2.20 (if your store doubles)
Kroger Tomatoes, Select Varieties, 14.5 oz, 5/$3
Purchase 1          $.60
Kroger Chunk Light Tuna, Select Varieties, 5 oz, 69¢
Purchase 1         $.69
Total Spent     $3.49 for almost $7 worth of groceries (50% off!)

Kroger: 1/8 Change for Change

Head over to Zeal for a Deal for this week's Change for a Change at Kroger!  Have I mentioned how much I love this weekly post?  I don't buy the items each and every week, but I am inspired to DO more giving with each and every post.  This week she has a really great and inspriational message to go along with her $3 matchup.  Just last week a wise woman said to me, "I know people are hungry at Easter, too."  So, if you are in the habit of donating to a food bank, a big ol' THANKYOU, and if you haven't gotten into the habit, well there's no time like the present!

While you're there, check out another good post with a list of printable coupons for non-perishable items that make great donation items!  I usually only print coupons I think I will definitely use.  And I do miss out sometimes.  But, if I print it and don't redeem it, I've just tossed about 10-cents into the trash can (for every three coupons you toss).

Change for a Change Items for Kroger Sale 1/8-1/14
Chef Boyardee Pasta, Select Varieties, 7.2 to 7.5 oz Cup or 14.5 to 15 oz Can, 10/$10
$1/4 Chef Boyardee Microwave Pasta 01/01/2012 SS Insert
Purchase 4        $3.00
Speed Stick or Lady Speed Stick Deodorant, Select Varieties, 1.4 to 2 oz, 88¢
Purchase 1       $.88
Total Spent $3.88    for almost $8 worth of groceries!!   (52% Off)

I love this weekly Change for a Change, but I'd pass on those Chef Boyardees and buy Chicken Noodle or Tomato soup at Sureway where it's 2/$1 until Tuesday (1/10).  Without a coupon, you can get 6 cans for 3-bucks!  Plus, there are a few good coupons floating around for Campbell's right now!

Kroger: eBox Tops for Your School

Just got an email letting me know what items I can purchase this month to earn eBox Tops for my kids school!  Pair this offer with a great coupon and sale and it's a Win-Win!  Here a few quick links, too.

Enter the Building with Box Tops game.

Review Southside's Box Tops earnings.

See who won the Fall Sweepstakes.

Win & Give Sweepstakes, plus more offers!

Look for Always Liners with $3 in Coupons!

While Krogering yesterday I found specially marked boxes of Always liners with $3 in coupons inside!  There's a 50-cent off coupon from the 1/1 P&G that will double to save you $1 a box, after coupon price is about $2.50.

-Save $1.00 Off ONE Secret Clinical Strenth
-Save $1.00 Off ONE Bounty Towels 6ct or larger -or- TWO towel or Napkins ANY SIZE
-Save $1.00 Off TWO Charmin

I really like that Bounty coupon.  And the expiration date is 12/31/12!

Don't Miss the "Save $4 P&G Sale" at Kroger this Week

Kroger is having a "Save $4 when you buy 4 participating Proctor & Gamble products" sale this week and you can find some amazing deals!  Visit I Heart Kroger for great deal ideas.  Just remember that the P&G coupons are coded so you can only use 4 in one cash register transaction.  This means you'll have to do a lot of small checkouts if you're doing a whole lot of shopping.  So, be kind to the line forming behind you.  If you've got a buggy full of goodies, do the right thing and go to the back of the line!

Kroger: 1/1 Change for a Change

Thanks, Zeal for a Deal, for another great Change for a Change matchup! 

Change for a Change Items for Kroger Sale 1/1-1/7
Softsoap Liquid Hand Soap, Select Varieties, 7.5 oz, 88¢
Purchase 1           $.88
Speed Stick or Lady Speed Stick Deodorant, Select Varieties, 1.4 to 2 oz, 88¢
Purchase 1           $.88
Crest Whitening or Pro-Health Toothpaste, Select Varieties, 5.8 to 6.2 oz, $2.69
P&G Mega Event – Save $4 when you buy4 P&G Items
$0.50/1 Crest Toothpaste or Liquid Gel, 4 oz+ 01/01/2012 P&G Insert
Purchase 1          $.69 (if your store doubles)
Old Spice or Secret Deodorant, Select Varieties, 2 to 3.25 oz, $1.99
P&G Mega Event – Save $4 when you buy4 P&G Items
$1/2 Old Spice Products, 1.7 oz+ 01/01/2012 P&G Insert
Purchase 2         $.98
Gillette Shave Foam $1.99
P&G Mega Event – Save $4 when you buy4 P&G Items
$1/1 Gillette Shave Prep Products 01/01/2012 P&G Insert
Purchase 1        Free!
Total Spent $3.43 for almost $12 worth of healthcare products (71% Off!)