Columbus Savvy Shopper: March 2012

Saturday, March 31, 2012

Produce deals around town

Pineapple is a wonderful addition to fruit salads, especially those containing other tropical fruits such as papaya, kiwi and mango. Cut fruit, if chilled, retains many of its nutrients for at least six days.

A sampling of deals:

Kroger (central Ohio)
Whole pineapple - $1.88
Kroger jumbo russet potatoes 8-pound bag - $2.48
Broccoli - $0.99
Celery - $0.99
Prices effective 04/02-04/08

Meijer (central Ohio)
Whole pineapple $1.88 lb
Green or white asparagus - $1.69 lb
Sweet potatoes - $0.66 lb
Tomatoes on the vine - $1.19 lb
Prices effective 04/01-04/08

Giant Eagle (central Ohio)
Strawberries 16-ounce container - Buy one-get one free
Sweet onions - $0.99 lb
Broccoli - 2 for $3
Yams - $0.79 lb
Prices effective 03/29-04/04

Aldi (Ohio)
Whole pineapple - $1.59
Asparagus - $1.29 lb
Sweet potatoes, 3 -pound bag - $1.29
Strawberries 1-pound container - $0.99
Prices effective - 4/01-04/07

Save-A-Lot (Columbus locations)
Celery - 10 for $10
Peeled mini-carrots - 10 for $10 (1 lb bag)
Navel oranges - $2.49 (4-lb bag)
D'Anjou pears - $0.99 lb
Prices effective 04/01-04/7

Marc's (Columbus)
Cantaloupe - 2 for $3
Whole Snow white mushrooms 8-ounce package - $0.99
Yams - $0.59 lb
Idaho potatoes 8-pound bag - $2.79
Prices effective 03/38-04/03

Walmart
Marketside large 40-ounce vegetable tray - $9.88
Marketside large 48-ounce fruit tray - $11.88
Prices effective 04/01-04/07

Nick's Market (Columbus)
Strawberries 1-lb containers - Buy one-get one free
Yams - $0.59 lb
River Ranch garden salad, 1-pound bag - $1.49 lb
Green beans - $1.49 lb
Prices effective 04/02-04/07

Cook's IGA (Columbus)
Idaho potatoes 8-pound bag - $2.99
Del Monte whole pineapple - 2 for $5
Sweet potatoes -$0.49 lb
Green beans - $1.29 lb
Prices effective 04/02 - 04/07

Little's Village IGA (Columbus)
Strawberries 1-pound container - 2 for $3
Yams - $0.49 lb
Idaho potatoes 5-pound bag - $1.99
Dole baby carrots 1-pound bag - $1.50
Prices effective 04/02-04/07

Ashville IGA (Ashville)
Idaho potatoes 10-pound bag - $2.99
Celery - $0.99
Yams - $0.69 lb
Broccoli - 2 for $3
Prices effective 04/02-04/07

Community Markets (Marysville, Greenfield, Chillicothe, Hillsboro, Washington Court House)
Bi-Color sweet corn - 5 for $2
Dole baby carrots - 2 for $3
Sweet potatoes - $0.77 lb
Slicing tomatoes - $1.49 lb
Prices effective 04/-1-04/07

Whole Foods Market (Columbus)
Organic heirloom tomatoes - $3.99 lb
Red, yellow or orange bell peppers - $2.99 lb
Muscat grapes - $2.99 lb
Organic Bartlett pears - $1.79 lb
Prices effective through 04/03

Trader Joe's (Columbus)
Bananas - $0.19 each

Buehler's Fresh Foods (Delaware)
Strawberries, 1-pound container - 2 for $4
Whole pineapple - $1.99
Bi-color corn - 5 for $2
Tomatoes on the vine - $1.29 lb
Prices effective through 04/03

Sam's Club
Bananas 3 -pound bunch - $1.36
Broccoli florets 3-pound bag - $4.88
Russet potatoes 10-pound bag - $4.98
Whole white mushrooms 24-ounce pack - $3.98
Wholesale clubs prices remain fairly static.

Costco
Anjou pears 6-pound bag - $5.28
Asparagus 2.25-pound bunch - $3.99
Hearts of Romaine 6-count lettuce - $3.99
Organic peeled mini carrots 5-pound bag - $5.79
Wholesale clubs prices remain fairly static

Target
Baby carrots 1-pound bag - 2 for $3
Market Pantry russet potatoes, 5-pound bag - $1.99
Green grapes 1.-pound bag - $2.79
Prices effective 04/01-04/07

Discount Drug Mart (central Ohio)
Yukon Gold potatoes 5-lb bag - 2 for $3
Cluster on the vine tomatoes - $0.99 lb
Celery - $0.79
Whole carrots 1-lb bag - 2 for $1
Prices effective through 04/03

Kmart Super Center (central Ohio)
Strawberries 1-pound container - $1.99
Broccoli crowns - $0.99 lb
Sno-White cauliflower - $0.99
Russet potatoes 10-pound bag - $1.99
Prices effective 04/01-04/07

Andersons Market (Columbus)
Pineapple - 2 for $5
Jumbo green peppers - 2 for $0.98
D'Anjou pears - $0.88 lb
Hydroponic tomatoes - $0.99 lb
Prices effective 04/01-04/07

Use this as a guide, not a guarantee. I will update as I get more information.

For now happy shopping!

Laurie Dixon

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Freebie Thursday

Free samples are one of the best ways manufacutures can get their product in shoppers hands. The therory, if a customer likes the product, they will purchase it on their next shopping trip.

Here is a list of some of the active freebies availalbe right now.

Request a free package of Shout Color Catcher sheets

Request a free sample of Sani-Hands hand sanitizer

Request a free tape measure from Indochino

Request a free sample of Garnier Ultra-2-in-1 wrinkle reducer

Request a free sample of Eucerin calming itch release on Facebook

Download a free Spring brochure with six new recipes from Land O Lakes

Request a free sample of Flexitol Heel Balm foot care

Request a free three day sample of Detox C4 Plan

Request a free linen hand towel from Chicago Fabric Yarn when you like them on Facebook

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Paycloud Partners With Brenen’s Café To Offer Free Breakfast to OSU Students and Area Residents

Brennen's Cafe offering is offering a free breakfast to Ohio State University students and local residents. Find details below:

Who: Paycloud, a free mobile rewards app for iPhones and Android smartphones, in conjunction with Brenen’s Café, is hosting a free promotion for students and local residents.

What: Students and residents can score a free breakfast sandwich with coffee or juice by downloading the Paycloud app on their iPhone or Android smartphone and coming into Brenen’s Café.

When: Thursday, March 29, 2012 from 9-11 a.m.

Where: Brenen’s Café, 1860 N. High Street, Columbus, OH. On the corner of 15^th Street and High Street.

Why: This promotion is an opportunity for OSU students and area residents to download Paycloud and try a free breakfast sandwich and beverage from Brenen’s Café. After downloading Paycloud, students and residents can find other local businesses offering discounts through Paycloud and earn rewards and redeem deals through their smartphone.

How: Download Paycloud by texting the word: cloud to 62407 or visit the iTunes or Google Play market on your iPhone or Android smartphone to download Paycloud for free. Once downloaded, enroll in the program for Brenen’s Café to view and redeem the offer.

*Above picture does not reflect what is on the menu

Happy Shopping!

Laurie

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Kroger, Meijer and Giant Eagle coupon match-ups for week of March 26

Coupons are an effective tool when it comes to saving money. Below find weekly deals for Kroger, Meijer and Giant Eagle matched up to the Smart Source and Red Plum coupons from the Sunday newspaper.

Kroger
Colgate toothpaste, 4.6-ounce
Sale price: $1
03/25 Smart Source coupon: 75 cents off quantity of one.-doubled at register. Also, find coupon in the 03/11 Smart Source coupon insert.
Final price: Free

Colgate Triple Action toothbrush, 1-count
Sale price: $1
03/25 Smart Source coupon: 40 cents of quantity of one-doubled at register
Final price: 20 cents

Folgers coffee 22-33-ounce
Sale price: $8.99
03/25 Red Plum insert: $1 off quantity of two
Final price: $8.49 each

General Mills cereal 11-17-ounce
Sale price: $2.79
03/25 Smart Source coupon: 75 cents off quantity of one-doubled at register. Other newspaper coupons: 03/04, 03/11
Final price: $1.29

Nature Valley granola bars 5-12-count
Sale price: $2.89
03/25 Smart Source coupon: 50 cents off quantity of one-doubled at register. Other newspaper coupons: 02/05 General Mills insert, 02/26 Smart Source insert
Final price: $1.89

Starbucks coffee 11-12-ounce bag
Sale price: $8.99
03/25 Smart Source coupon: $1.50 off quantity of one
Final price: $7.49

Meijer

Axe deodorant 2.7-3-ounce
Sale price: $3.69
03/25 Red Plum coupon: $1 off quantity of one
Final price: $2.69
Promo: Buy $15 or More of Axe, Degree or Dove Products, Get $5 off Instantly!

Axe shower gel 12-ounce or Detailer
Sale price: $3.99
03/25 Red Plum coupon: $1 off quantity of one
Final price: $2.99
Promo: Buy $15 or More of Axe, Degree or Dove Products, Get $5 off Instantly!

Claritin tablets 20-30 count liquid-gels 24-count, or redi tabs 30-count
Sale price: $15.99
03/25 Smart Source coupon: $5 off quantity of one
Final price: $10.99
Other newspaper coupons: 03/04 Smart Source

Claritin or children's chewables 20-count
Sale price: $15.99
03/25 Smart Source coupon: $2 off quantity of one
Final price: $13.99
Other, newspaper coupons: 03/04

Degree Men Adrenaline Series deodorant, 2.7-3-ounce
Sale price: $3.69
03/25 Red Plum coupon: 50 cents off quantity of one-doubled at register
Final price: $2.69
Promo: Buy $15 or more of Axe, Degree, or Dove products, get $5 off instantly!

Dove bar soap, 6-count
Sale price: $5.88
03/25 Red Plum coupon: 75 cents off quantity of one-doubled at register
Final price: $4.38
Promo: Buy $15 or more of Axe, Degree, or Dove products, get $5 off instantly!

Dove Body Wash 18-24-ounce
Sale price: $5.79
03/25 Red Plum coupon: $1 off quantity of one
Final price: $4.79
Promo: Buy $15 or more of Axe, Degree, or Dove products, get $5 off instantly!

Dove Body and Face wash 13.5-ounce or Shower tool
Sale price: $3.39
03/25 Red Plum coupon: $1 off quantity of one
Final price: $2.39
Promo: Buy $15 or more of Axe, Degree, or Dove products, get $5 off instantly!

Dove Go Fresh, Sleeveless, Tone, Rose or Mist
Sale price: $3.79
03/25 Red Plum coupon: 75 cents off quantity of one-doubled at register
Final price: $2.29
Promo: Buy $15 or more of Axe, Degree, or Dove products, get $5 off instantly!

Dove shampoo or conditioner, 12-ounce
Sale price: $2.99
03/25 coupon: $1 off quantity of one
Final price: $1.99
Promo: Buy $15 or more of Axe, Degree, or Dove products, get $5 off instantly!

Glade candles, 4-ounce
Sale price: $2.79
03/25 Smart Source coupon: $1 off quantity of two
Final price: $2.29 each

Glade Décor Scents Holder,28-ounce
Sale price: $2.79
03/25 Smart Source coupon: $1 off quantity of one
Final price: $1.79

Glade Décor Scents refills, .56-ounce-assorted varieties
Sale price: $2.79
03/25 Smart Source coupon: $1 off quantity of two
Final price; $2.29 each

Glade Plugin Oil refill, .67-ounce
Sale price: $2.79
03/25 Smart Source coupon: $1.50 off quantity of two
Final price: $2.04 each

Loreal Excellence or Excellence to Go
Sale price: $5.99
03/25 Red Plum coupon: $4 off of quantity of two
Final price: $3.99 each
Other newspaper coupons: 02/19 Red Plum

Simple Moisturizers, .5-4.2-ounce
Sale price: $9.99
3/23 Smart Source coupon: $2 off quantity of one
Final price: $7.99

Softsoap Premium Pumps, 8 or 8.5-ounce
Sale price: $2
03/25 Smart Source coupon: 35 cents off quantity of one-doubled at register
Final price: $1.30

Speed Stick men's deodorant, 2.7-3.25-ounce
Sale price: $2
03/25 Smart Source coupon: $1 off quantity of one
Final price: $1

Windex Glass cleaner, 26-ounce
Sale price: $2.69
03/25 Smart Source coupon: $1 off quantity of two
Final price: $2.19 each

Windex Multi-Surface cleaner, 26-ounce
Sale price: $2.69
03/25 Smart source coupon: 55 cents off quantity of one-doubled at register
Final price: $1.59

Ziplock storage bags 20-25-count freezer bags 15-20-count, sandwich or snack 100-count
Sale price: $2.50
03/25 Smart Source coupon: $1 off quantity of two
Final price: $2 each
Other newspaper coupons: 03/04 Smart Source

Giant Eagle

Claritin Allergy Relief 20-30-count
Sale price: $18.99
03/25 Smart Source coupon: $5 off quantity of one
final price: $13.99
Other newspaper coupons: 03/04 Smart Source

Degree Premium deodorant
Sale price: $3.50
03/25 Red Plum coupon: 50 cents off quantity of one
Final price: $2.50
Promo: Buy $15 in Unilever promo products and save $5 on your next health and beauty purchase. Coupon shown is for the Men's Adrenaline Series if included in sale.

Dove bar soap 6-count
Sale price; 6.99
03/25 Smart Source coupon: 75 cents off quantity of one
Final price: $5.49
Promo: Buy $15 in Unilever promo products and save $5 on your next health and beauty purchase.

Dove Body Wash 18-24-ounce
Sale price: $6
03/25 Red Plum coupon: $1 off quantity of one
Final price: $5
Promo: Buy $15 in Unilever promo products and save $5 on your next health and beauty purchase

Dove Men's Body Wash 13.5-ounce
Sale price: $3.50
Sale price: $1 off quantity of one
Final price: $2.50
Promo: Buy $15 in Unilever promo products and save $5 on your next health and beauty purchase

Dove Premium deodorant
Sale price: $3.50
03/25 Red Plum coupon: 75 cents off quantity of one-doubles at the register
Final price:$2
Promo: Buy $15 in Unilever promo products and save $5 on your next health and beauty purchase

Energizer Max batteries AA or AAA 16-pack
Sale price: $10.99
03/25 coupon: 75 cents off quantity of one-doubled at regiser
Final price: $9.49

Glade Aerosols 9.7 ounce
Sale price: $3
03/25 Smart Source coupon: 55 cents off quantity of one-doubled at register
Final price: $1.90

Glade candles 4-ounce
Sale price: $3
03/25 Smart Source coupon: $1 off quantity of two
Final price: $2.50 each
Buy two participating promo products and save $2 off your next shopping trip

Glade Plug in oil refills-1-count
Sale price: $3
03/25 Smart Source coupon: $1 off quantity of two
Final price: $2.50 each

Glade Plug in Oil refills 2-count
Sale price: $4.99
03/25 Smart Source coupon: $1 off quantity of one
Final price: $3.99

Halls cough drops 20-30 -count
Sale price: $1.79
03/25 Smart Source coupon: $1 off quantity of two
Final price: $1.29 each
Other newspaper coupons: 02/05 Smart Source

Helluva Good chunk cheese 8-ounce
Sale price: $2
03/25 Smart Source coupon: $1 off quantity of two
Final price: $1.50

Hillshire Farm Rope Polska Keilbasa or Smoked sausage 14-16-ounce
Sale price: $2.25
03/25 Red Plum coupon: 55 cents off quantity of one-doubled at register
Final price: $1.15

Loreal Preference or Excellence hair color
Sale price: $6.99
03/25 Red Plum coupon: $4 off quantity of two
Final price: $4.99 each
Other newspaper coupons: 02/19 Red Plum and 02/12 Smart Source

Nestle chocolate morsels 10-12-ounce
Sale price: $2.50
03/25 Red Plum coupon: 75 cents off quantity of two-doubled at register
Final price: $1.75

Nestle Nesteggs candy six-pack
Sale price: $3
03/25 Red Plum coupon: $1 off quantity of two
Final price: $2.50

Purina Beggin Strips 6-ounce or Busy Chewnola 4-ounce or Busy Bone 6-7 ounce
Sale price: $2.50
03/25 Red Plum coupon: $1 off quantity of two
Final price: $2 each
Other newspaper coupons: 01/08 Smart Source 2, 02/26 Smart Source

Reeses Peanut Butter Eggs 6-pack
Sale price; $3
03/25 Smart Source coupon: $2 off quantity of three
Final price: $2.33 each

Rhodes Warm n Serve Rolls 10-12-ounce
Sale price: $2.50
03/25 Red Plum coupon: 55 cents off quantity of one
Final price: $1.40

Scott Mega paper towels-6 rolls
Sale price: $5.50
03/25 Smart Source coupon: $1 off quantity of one
Final price: $4.50
Buy 2 participating Promo products and save $2 off your next shopping trip. Coupon prints at register.

Scrubbing Bubbles Aerosols 22-ounce or Active Scrub 24-ounce
Sale price: $2.99
03/25 Smart Source coupon: $1 off quantity of one
Final price: $1.99
Other newspaper coupons: 03/11 Smart Source
Buy 2 participating Promo products and save $2 off your next shopping trip. Coupon prints at register.

Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Gel 1-count or Cleaners 20-34 ounce
Sale price: $3.99
03/25 Smart Source coupon: $1 off quantity of one
Final price: $2.99
Other newspaper coupons: 03/11 Smart Source
Buy 2 participating Promo products and save $2 off your next shopping trip. Coupon prints at register.

Simple Skincare
Sale price:$7.50 estimated price
03/25 Smart Source coupon: $2 of quantity of one
Final price:$5.50

Wisk liquid laundry detergent 50-ounce
Sale price: $4.99
03/25 Red Plum coupon: $2 off quantity of one
Final price: $2.99

Use this as a guide, not a guarantee. Store pricing may differ within the same chain.

Happy Shopping!

Laurie Dixon

Monday, March 26, 2012

CiCi's offering $2.99 buffet March 27

CiCi's Pizza is offering a great deal. Five CiCi’s Pizza locations in the Columbus area are joining together to say “thank you” to their guests. On Tuesday, March 27, these CiCi’s restaurants will offer an all-day guest appreciation buffet special for just $2.99 per guest:

‧ 5432 West Pointe Plaza Drive, Columbus
‧ 1335 Stoneridge Drive, Gahanna
‧ 714 North State Street, Westerville
‧ 152 Clint Drive, Pickerington
‧ 7048 Perimeter Loop Road, Dublin

CiCi’s Pizza offers more than 20 pizzas on its custom buffet, in addition to soup, salad, pasta and dessert – normally for around $5 per person. With incredible value and variety, busy families on the go can satisfy every taste bud without breaking the bank.

Every CiCi’s Pizza restaurant makes each pizza by hand using freshly prepared and stretched dough, sauce made in small batches with special herbs and seasonings, freshly grated cheese and crisp vegetables.

Grab you friends and enjoy!

Laurie Dixon

Sunday, March 25, 2012

Meat, poultry, and seafood deals around town

Stocking your freezer with the right kind of meat, means you can be a little more of a flexible cook on the spur of the moment. But if you can’t really do much in 30 minutes with an iceberg. The trick is to think thin and small when it comes to freezer cooking. Don’t freeze more in portions than your family will eat in one night’s meal. This will work if you’ve forgotten to take something out of the freezer for dinner.

Carfagna's (Columbus)
Whole boneless New York strip loin - $4.79 lb
Boneless chicken breast - $2.49 lb (Plain or choice of 12 marinades)
Marinated boneless sirloin pork chops - $0.99 each (5 oz.)
Semi-boneless lamb legs - $7.59 lb
Prices effective 03/26-04/01

The Andersons Market (Columbus)
Ground chuck - $2.99 lb
Semi-boneless pork western ribs - $1.69 lb
Chicken drumsticks - $0.99 lb
Choice rib-eye steaks - $7.99 lb
Prices effective 03/25-03/31

Kroger (central Ohio)
Kroger spiral sliced ham - $1.79 lb
Choice beef bottom round roast - Buy one-get one free
Tyson split chicken breasts - $1.49 lb
Boneless pork chops - $3.49 lb
Prices effective 03/26-04/01

Meijer (Columbus)
Choice beef boneless chuck eye roast or family pack steaks - $3.49 lb
Pork shoulder bone-in country style ribs family pack - $1.69 lb
Fresh boneless skinless chicken breast - $1.99 lb
Ground beef from round - $3.99 lb
Prices effective 03/25-03/31

Giant Eagle (central Ohio)Choice boneless chuck shoulder roast - Buy one get one free
Giant Eagle whole semi-boneless smoked hams - $1.37 lb (14-17 lb average)
Wild crab snow clusters - $7.99 lb
Giant Eagle fresh split chicken breasts value pack - $1.99 lb
Prices effective 03/22-03/28

Save-A-Lot (Columbus)
T-Bone, Porterhouse, and Sirloin steak - $5.99 lb
Rump roast - $3.99 lb
Center cut pork loin chops - $3.89 lb
Split chicken breast - $1.99 lb
Prices effective 03/26-04/01

Marc's (Columbus)
Sugardale spiral sliced ham - $1.88 lb
Choice top round London broil - $3.99 lb
Boneless chicken thighs - $1.79 lb
90% lean ground turkey 3-pound family pack-$5.99 per package
Prices effective 03/21-03/27

Weilands Gourmet Market (Columbus)
Whole roaster chickens - $2.09 lb
Whole chicken fryers - $1.99 lb
Bone-in chicken breasts - $2.19 lb
Faroe Island salmon fillets - $12.99 lb
Prices effective 03/19-03/25

Buehler's Fresh Foods (Delaware)
85% lean ground round - $2.99 lb
Porterhouse or T-Bone steaks - $6.99 lb
Whole or cut-up chicken fryers - $1.49 lb
Texas BBQ back ribs - $4.99 lb
Prices effective 03/21-03/27

The Hill's Market (Worthington)
Hill's Own ground chuck - $3.29 lb
Ohio Proud bottom round roast - $11.99 (2-pound average)
Gerber's Amish Poultry boneless skinless chicken for stir-fry - $4.99 (16-oz.)
Prices from online grocery

Valu King (Reynoldsburg)
Bone-in half chicken breast value pack - $0.99 lb
Ground beef, 5-pounds or more - $1.99 lb
Choice boneless sirloin tip roast - $2.99 lb
Whole pork tenderloin - $3.99 lb
Everyday pricing

Sam's Club
Tyson frozen boneless skinless chicken breasts - $12.98 (6 lb bag)
Tyson frozen chicken nuggets - $9.98 (67.2 oz. bag)
Smithfield naturally smoked bacon - $8.88 (Three 1-lb packages)
Jimmy Dean premium sausage patties - $5.98 (24-ct.)
Wholesale clubs keep their pricing fairly static.

Costco
Perdue frozen chicken breasts - $22.59 (10 lb bag)
Kirkland Signature spiral sliced ham - $2.39 lb
Ball Park beef franks 4-16 ounce packs - $9.99
Amylu sausage Adoville chicken sausage - $13.99 (3 lb pkg.)
Wholesale clubs keep their pricing fairly static

Discount Drug Mart (central Ohio)
Eckrich jumbo cheese or all beef franks - $2.99 (16-oz.)
Prices effective 03/21-03/27

Cook's IGA (Columbus)
Choice boneless New York strip steaks - $7.99 lb
Cumberland Gap "Hickory Hills" whole boneless hams - $2.59 lb
Wholey tilapia fillets IQF - $3.99 (16-oz.)
Bonless pork chops - $1.99 lb
Prices effective 03/26-04/01

Ashville IGA (Ashville)
Boneless skinless chicken breasts - $1.89 lb
Select boneless New York strip steaks - $7.99 lb
Boneless sirloin pork chops - $1.99 lb
Beef stew or cube steaks - $3.49 lb
Prices effective 03/26-04/01

Jewett's IGA (Mt. Sterling)
T-Bone or Porterhouse steaks - $6.99 lb
Split chicken breast family pack - $1.29 lb
Boneless pork sirloin roast - $1.99 lb
Boneless beef eye of round roast - $3.29 lb
Prices effective 03/26-04/01

Hometown Market (Richwood Cardinal, Canton, Wadsworth, Utica, Centerburg)
Sugardale Country Inn Whole boneless ham - $1.99 lb
Gerber Amish chicken drumsticks or thighs - $1.19 lb
Boneless sirloin chops - $3.49 lb
Choice New York strip steaks - $9.99 lb
Prices effective 03/25-03/31

Bay'sCarnival Foods (Heath, Lancaster, and Circleville)
Carolina Pride bone-in half ham - $0.77 lb (Limit one per customer with additional $20 purchase)
Select boneless rib-eye steak - $3.98 (8-oz.)
Bone-in sirloin chops - $1.58 lb
Frozen boneless chicken breasts - $1.98 lb
Prices effective 03/26-04/01

Community Markets (Marysville, Greenfield, Chillicothe, Hillsboro, Washington Court House)
Split chicken breasts - $0.99 lb
Boneless bottom round roast - $3.29 lb
Boneless sirloin steak - $5.99 lb
Center cut rib pork chops - $2.49 lb
Prices effective 03/25-03/31

Trader Joe's (Columbus)
Organic free range whole chicken - $2.49 lb

I will update as I get more information.

Happy Shopping!

Laurie Dixon

Saturday, March 24, 2012

Produce deals around town

When selecting fresh-cut produce - such as a half a watermelon or bagged salad greens - choose items that are refrigerated or surrounded by ice. Here are some produce deals around central Ohio for the week of March 26.

Kroger (central Ohio)
Blackberries -10 for $10 (6-oz.)
Hass avocados - 10 for $10
Jazz apples - $1.29 lb
Seedless English cucumbers or red, yellow or orange bell peppers - 4 for $5
Prices effective 03/26-04/01

Meijer (central Ohio)
Red or green seedless grapes - $1.18 lb
Large Red or Golden Delicious, Gala, or Jonagold apples - $0.99 lb
Cantaloupe - 2 for $3
Florida Bi-Color corn - 6 for 2
Promotion: Buy four or more Jet Puffed marshmallows 10-ounce bag, Nilla Wafers 11-ounce box, or Jell-O pudding or gelatin and get a one pound container of strawberries free.
Prices effective 03/15-03/31

Giant Eagle (central Ohio)
Strawberries - Buy one get one free (1-pound pkg.)
Asparagus - $1.99 lb
Celery - 2 for $3
Farmers Market baby-cut carrots - 2 for $3
Prices effective 03/22-03/28

Save-A-Lot (Columbus locations)
Roma tomatoes - $1.29 lb
Green peppers - $0.69 each
Cantaloupe - $1.99
Carrots - $1.49 (2 lb bag)
Nectarines - $1.79 lb
Prices effective 03/26-04/01

The Hills Market (Worthington)
Red potatoes - $3.49 (5 lb bag)
Red or green seedless grapes - $3.29 lb
Baby-cut carrots - $1.89 (1 lb bag)
Celery bunch - $1.79
Prices from online market

Trader Joe's (central Ohio)
Organic Haas avocados - $3.49 (Bag of 4)
Organic baby spinach - $2.49 (6-oz. bag)
Healthy 8 Veggie mix - $2.99 (16-ounce container with a blend of red and green cabbages, carrots, broccoli, jicama, bell peppers, radishes and celery)
Dutch yellow potatoes - $2.79 (1.5-pound bag)
Fresh pomegranate seeds - $3.99 (5.3-oz. container)
Every day pricing

Costco
Bosc pears - $5.99 (6-lb bag)
Broccoli florets - $4.49 (3 lb bag)
Hearts of Romaine 6-count bag $4.49
Salad mix - $2.69 (3-lbs)
Whole sale clubs keep their pricing fairly static. I will update periodically.

Sam's Club
Avocados - $4.98 (5-ct. bag)
Blackberries - $3.98 (18 oz.)
Broccoli florets - $4.88 (3 lb bag)
Large mushrooms - $3.98 ($3.98 (24 oz.)
Wholesale clubs keep their pricing fairly constant with fluctuations here and there.

Discount Drug Mart (central Ohio)
Baby cut carrots - 5 for $5 (1-lb bags)
Celery - 5 for $5
Fresh Express cole slaw mix - 5 for $5 (1-lb bag)
Yellow cooking onions - 5 for $5 (2-lb bag)
Prices effective 03/21-03/27

Weiland's Gourmet Market (Columbus)
Vine cluster tomatoes - $1.29 lb
Green beans - $0.99 lb
Sweet yellow onions - $0.79 lb
Strawberries - $2.99 lb
Prices effective 03/19-03/25

Buehler's Fresh Foods (Delaware)
1015 Sweet onions - $0.59 lb
Bi Color sweet corn - 6 ears for $2
Tomatoes on the vine - $1.29 lb
Snap fresh green beans - $1.29 lb
Prices effective 03/21-03/27

Prices may vary within grocery chains throughout central Ohio. Use this as a guide,not a guarantee.

Happy shopping!

Laurie Dixon

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