Aldi clearance selection

Stopped at Aldi near 53 and Army Trail to pick up some half and half (jewel? it is to laugh) when we saw a few nice clearance deals.  First they were “on sale” and then stickered with 50% off tags.  Enjoyed a pack of those snack celery/carrot/cheese/dip medleys for only $1.40, which kept us going until we got home – where we are now enjoying ham and cheese sandwiches on DT bakery bread with a side of potato puffs.

One lamb in the freezer and two more in a lamb stew with 3 (!) pounds of lentils (Amazon Fresh clearance) and COD greenhouse kale (free).  Perfect for snowy days.

Pasture-raised eggs were $4.99/dozen, only pennies more than what are typically the cheap eggs.

Definitely recommend checking your local Aldi for clearance deals because this store had more, but there’s a limit to what I need; your family probably has different needs/likes/wants.

Best Buy has K-Cafe for under $100

Main deal today is a Keurig K-Cafe Single Serve K-Cup Coffee Maker in Dark Charcoal for $99.99 – a $90 savings.  An integrated milk frothing compartment produces hot or cold milk for use with lattes and cappuccinos and is dishwasher safe for easy cleaning. Smart start technology lets this Keurig K-Cafe single-serve coffee maker brew without the need for a lengthy preheating process. And always lots of bonus deals like a cute retro mini fridge/freezer on Best Buy Daily Deals.

2 inserts 1/29: SmartSource & Save

Two inserts in this week’s paper (1/29): SmartSource and Save. Not all papers carry the same coupons or values, so this national list might show coupons we don’t get around Chicago.  Only high value coupons attach to over-priced allergy meds, imho.

SmartSource

Aleve Product 200ct+ or Aleve-X Product (exc. Aleve-D Products) $5/1 (2/12)
Aleve Product 80ct+ (exc. Aleve-D Products) $3/1 (2/12)
Allegra Hives Allergy 24hr Product 30ct $5/1 (2/18)
Allegra Allergy 24hr 24ct to 45ct, Children’s 4oz and Allegra 12hr $4/1 (2/18)
Allegra Allergy 24hr Tablet 60ct, Allegra-D or Children’s 8oz $5/1 (2/18)
Allegra Allergy 24hr Tablets 70ct or 90ct or Gelcaps Product 60ct $10/1 (2/4)
Allegra-D Allergy 24hr or 12hr Product 15ct+ $8/1 (2/4)
Bayer Aspirin Product 200ct+ $2/1 (2/12)
Chobani Oatmilk, Coffee Creamer, Coffee or Probiotic Beverage $1/2 (2/25)
Chobani Yogurt Multi-Packs $1/2 (2/25)
Citracal Product $3/1 (2/12)
Coricidin HBP Product $2/1 (2/12)
Coricidin HBP Product, Bayer Aspirin or One A Day 50+ Multivitamin Product $8/3 (2/12)
Flintstones or One A Day Kids Multivitamin Product $3/1 (2/12)
Godiva Chocolate Item 2.9oz+ $1/1 (2/28)
Gold Bond Lotion Cream Product (exc. 3oz Healing Hand Cream and ETS) $2/1 (2/25)
Gold Bond Products (ETS) $3/2 (2/25)
Lipo Flavonoid $5/1 (2/28)
Nasacort 120 spray $4/1 (2/18)
Nasacort 240 spray $10/1 (2/4)
One A Day Multivitamin Product 65ct+ or One A Day Prenatal Product or One A Day 50+ Product $3/1 (2/12)
Tena Caregiver Skincare Product, Adult Wipes, Cleansing Cream or Barrier Cream $1/1 (2/12)
Tena Maximum Long 39ct, Ultimate 33ct or Overnight Pads 28ct to 45ct or Underwear and Briefs Products $3/1 (2/12)
Thermacare Heat Wrap $1.50/1 (2/28)
Trop50 Orange Juice Beverage 52oz $1/1 (4/2)
Xyzal 35ct or 55ct or Xyzal Kids Product $4/1 (2/18)
Xyzal Product 80ct $10/1 (2/4)

Save

Always Discreet Boutique Product (exc. all other Always Discreet Products, other Always Products and ETS) $3/1 (2/25)
Always Discreet Incontinence Product (exc. 24ct & 26ct Always Discreet Liners, other Always Products and ETS) $2/1 (2/25)
Cascade ActionPacs Dishwasher Detergent Bag 4ct+ or Dishwasher Cleaner (exc. Cascade ActionPacs Tubs 30ct+, Platinum Plus and ETS) .50/1 (2/11)
Cascade ActionPacs Dishwasher Detergent Tub 30ct+ (exc. Cascade Platinum Plus and ETS) $1/1 (2/11)
Cascade Platinum Plus ActionPacs (ETS) $2.50/1 (2/11)
Cascade Rinse Aid (ETS) $2/1 (2/11)
ColdEeze Product 25ct $3/1 (2/25)
Cosamin DS or Cosamin ASU $3/1 (4/29)
DefendEeze Product $3/1 (2/25)
Dove Body Polish $3/1 (2/11)
Dove Body Wash 20oz to 22oz or Dove Body Love Body Cleanser 17.5oz (exc. Twin Packs and ETS) $1.50/1 (2/11)
Febreze Air Effects Product (exc. Febreze Unstopables, Heavy Duty, Kitchen, Forest, Ocean, Wood, Ember & Mountain scents and ETS) $2.30/1 (2/11)
Febreze Plug Scented Oil Warmer (ETS) $2.30/1 (2/11)
Garnier Nutrisse, Color Reviver or Olia Hair color Products $4/2 (2/11)
MidNite Product $3/1 (2/25)
Nivea Body Lotion, In-Shower Body Lotion, Crème or Soft Product (ETS) $2/1 (2/25)
Nivea Face or After Shave Products OR Any Nivea Men Shave Product (ETS) $2/2 (2/25)
Nivea Lip Care Products $2/2 (2/25)
Nivea Women Body Wash or Nivea Men Body Wash Products (ETS) $3/2 (2/25)
Olay Facial Cleanser (ETS) $2/1 (2/25)
Olay Regenerist Facial Moisturizers Serum or Eyes Product (ETS) $5/1 (2/25)
Olay Regenerist Facial Moisturizers, Serums or Eyes Products (exc. Olay Complete, Olay Active Hydrating and ETS) $10/2 (2/25)
Oscillococcinum 6-dose or 12-dose, ColdCalm or ThroatCalm Product $3/1 (4/1)
Purex Crystals In-Wash Fragrance Boosters $2.50/2 (2/12)
Purex Laundry Detergent (ETS) $1/1 (2/12)
RoC Derm Correxion Product $3/1 (3/25)
RoC Retinol Correxion Product $3/1 (3/25)
RoC Skincare Product $3/1 (3/25)
Sambucol Product $3/1 (4/29)
Suave Antiperspirant or Deodorant Product (exc. Twin Pack and ETS) .50/1 (2/11)
Viactiv Calcium $1/1 (3/5)
Vivarin 40ct $2.50/1 (2/25)
Zegerid OTC 14ct $3/1 (4/2)
Zegerid OTC 42ct $6/1 (4/2)

Walgreens shopping … why bother

When I think of all the deals we used to run at Walgreens – – now I can’t even make a straight purchase without the system messing up. FirstBorn cracks “gee, it’s like they don’t want you using coupons and saving money”. har de har har

Prefer toothpaste deals?  This week they have $4 Rewards when you buy 2 Crest, but no coupons, so hard pass.  Only grab ’em when they’re free is my motto.

If you’re still interested, here’s the link to $3 Crest toothpaste.  I’m grabbing the pictured items because the discounts are the most.  Garnier Whole Blends products give you both a $3/2 and $5/2 coupon (the latter automatically appears at checkout), so your effective cost is $1.98 for two.  I’m not using pick up because I want to dump a few Register Rewards and 35¢ savings from the 10% code isn’t worth worrying about, imho.

So what actually happened?  I left the five items in my cart because I wanted to pay with Register Rewards.  When I got to the store I opened the APP and watched as the $5/2 Garnier coupon disappeared.  Then everything emptied from the cart.  I added the five items back, but never was able to find the $5/2 Garnier coupon, although shelf signage offered a $4 Register Reward for buying two Fructis.  I tried this deal twice, once with each shampoo.  No Whole Blends coupon came off, but $3/2 did come off Fructis.  When you buy a Seventh Generation 19 oz dish soap on sale for $3.19, you earn $2 in Rewards and that part worked.

Got home and the Whole Blends $3/2 coupon appears, but not the extra $5/2.