Vons Weekly Ad 07/28-08/03/2010

Vons:  www.vons.com
Bring your Vons Club Card! Below are my picks from their ad.

1. White Corn 6 for $1
2. Crystal Geyser Spring Water 1 gal 88 cents + crv
3. Safeway Mac & Chese 5.5-7.25 oz 49 cents (Limit 8, Club Price) 

Vallarta Supermarkets Weekly Ad 07/28-08/03/2010

Vallarta Supermarkets: www.vallartasupermarket.com
Located only in these Counties:  Los Angeles, Fresno, Kern, San Diego, Oxnard, Victorville, Porterville.  Shop at their store & they'll take you home free!  (Hmmm...not sure if they'll pick you up @ home too for FREE?) Below are my picks from their ad.

1. White Corn (Elote Blanco) 5 for $1
2. Pinto Beans (Frijoles Pintos) 3 lbs for $1
3. C & H Pure Cane Sugar (Azucar) 4 lb bag for $1.79
4. Cantaloupes (Melon Chino Dulce) 5 lbs for $1
5. 7-Up, Sunkist, Hawaiian Punch, Welch's Penafiel or RC Cola 2 Ltr 69 cents + crv (Must buy 6 for Special Price, Limit 6)
6. Powerade Sports Drink 32 oz 59 cents + crv (Limit 15)
7. Pasilla Peppers (Chile Pasilla) 2 lbs for $1
8. Mangoes (Mangos Grandes) 2 for $1
9. Green Tomatillos (Tomatillos Frescos) 3 lbs for $1
10. Bartlett Pears (Peras Dulce) 3 lbs for $1
11. Springfield Peaches (Duraznos) 29 oz cans 2 for $3
12. Colgate Toothpaste 4.6 oz $1.19
13. Maruchan Ramen Noodles 3 oz (Sopas Instantanteas) 5 for $1
14. Good Humor Variety Pack 30 count $9.99

Smart & Final Weekly Ad 07/28-08/03/2010

Smart & Final:  www.smartandfinal.com
 Below are my picks from their ad.

1. Cantaloupe Melons 5 lbs for $1
2. Post Cereal 11-12.5 oz $1.69
3. Yellow/White Peaches 2 lbs for $1
4. Radishes/Green Onions 4 for $1
5. Pasilla Chilies/Pinto Beans 2 lbs $1
6. Coca-Cola, Sprite, Diet Coke 2 Ltr 6 for $6 (Must buy 6, Limit 6)

Ralphs Weekly Ad 07/28-08/03/2010

Ralphs: www.ralphs.com
Bring your Ralphs Rewards Card! Below are my picks from their ad.

10 for $10 Mix & Match ($1/item):

1. Ralphs/PictSweet Deluxe Steam'ables Vegetables
2. Mini Cookies (Pumpkin/Chocolate Chips) 10 count/box
3. Horizon Organic Single Serve Milk 8 oz
4. Ball Park Hot Dogs 16 oz
5. Van de Kamp's Sliced Bread 24 oz or Hot Dog Buns Regular 8 count
6. SmartWater 1 Ltr + crv
7. Power Bar Performance Bar 2.29 oz
8. Ralphs Orange Juice 64 oz
9. Arizona Tea
10. Tampico Citrus Punch/Tropicana Drink 64 oz + crv
11. Hunt's Snack Pack Pudding
12. Rosarita Refried Beans 15-16 oz
13. Nabisco Go-Paks 3.25-4 oz or Better Oats Revolution Oatmeal 6.15-8.1 oz
14. Kraft Mac & Cheese Dinner 5.5-7.25 oz
15. Ralphs Mini Rice Snacks 3-3.5 oz
16. Haagen-Dazs, Ben & Jerry's 3.6 fl oz ice cream cups
17. Private Selection/Deluxe Ice Cream 16 fl oz
18. Ralphs Sour Cream 16 oz
19. Best Life Buttery Spread 15 oz
20. Knorr Noodles/Rice Side Dish 4-6.4 oz
21. Crest Toothpaste 6.4 oz
22. Oral-B Toothbrush
23. Nesquik Flavored Milk 13.5-16 oz
24. Francesco Rinaldi Pasta Sauce 24 oz
25. Chef Boyardee Pasta 7.5-15 oz

Their weekly sale items:

1. White Corn 5 for $1
2. French Bread 16 oz loaf in Bakery $1.47
3. Post Cereal 13-25 oz 2 for $5
4. Bumble Bee Chunk Light Tuna in oil/water 5 oz 2 for $1
   

Lucky Weekly Ad 07/28-08/03/2010

Lucky:  www.luckysupermarkets.com
Below are my picks from their ad.


Red Hot 1 Day Specials - Wed 7/28 Only:

1. Mangoes 5 for $1 (Limit 10)
2. Honeydew Melon 4 lbs for 96 cents
3. Roma Tomatoes 1 lb for 38 cents
4. Green Cabbage 8 lbs for 96 cents
5. Cherries 1 lb for $1.88
6. Michelina's Entree 8-9.5 oz for 69 cents (Limit 12)

Red Hot 1 Day Specials - Thurs 7/29 Only:

1. Arizona Tea 42 oz 79 cents + crv (Limit 6)
2. White Italian Squash 2 lbs for 98 cents
3. Red Bell Peppers 5 for 98 cents (Limit 10)
4. Cantaloupes 3 lbs for 99 cents

Their weekly sale items:

1. Limes 5 lbs for 98 cents (Limit 10 lbs)
2. Starkist Chunk Light Tuna in oil/water 5 oz 2 for $1
3. Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite 12 Pk (12 oz cans) 2 for $7 (Limit 4 boxes)
4. $3 off coupon with $30 purchase 7/30-8/1 ONLY (see mailed ad for coupon)
5. 3 Days Only - Seeded Watermelon 10 lbs for $1 (Limit 4)
6. 3 Days Only - Yellow Onions 3 lbs for 99 cents

Jons International Marketplace Weekly Ad 07/28-08/03/2010

Jons International Marketplace: www.jonsmarketplace.com
Only located in these Counties: Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura County.  Below are my picks from their ad.


Red Hot 1 Day Specials - Wed 7/28 Only:

1. Cucumbers 5 for $1 (20 cents/cucumber)
2. Mangoes 3 for $1 (33 cents/mango)
3. C & F Long Grain Rice 5 lbs 2 bags for $3 ($1.50/bag)

 Red Hot 1 Day Specials - Thurs 7/29 Only:

1. Fresh Whole Beef Top Sirloin 1 lb for $1.99
2. California Grown Pink Grapefruit 5 for $1 (20 cents/grapefruit)
3. Mexican Papayas 3 lbs for $1 (33 cents/1lb)
4. Langers Tropical Juice Blends or 100% Apple Juice 3 Ltr 2 for $4 + crv
5. Charmin Basic Bathroom Tissue 12 big rolls $4.99

This weekly sale:

1. Foster Farms Fresh Whole Frying Chicken 1 lb for 79 cents
2. California Grown Bartlett Pears 3 lbs for $1
3. Strawberries 1 lb container for 99 cents
4. Corn 4 for $1
5. Springfield Hamburger/Hot Dog Buns 8 ct or Bread 16 oz for 99 cents
6. Sunny Delight Citrus Punch 64 oz 2 for $3 + crv
7. Dannon Light & Fit Yogurt 6 oz 10 for $5 (50 cents/container)
8. Nestle Dibs Ice Cream Snacks 140 count for $3.49
9. Springfield Classic Frozen Vegetables 4 lbs for $4.99
10. T. J. Farms Shoestring Potatoes 20 oz 3 for $2
11. Springfield Frozen Lemonade 12 oz 2 for $2
12. Special Value Whole Kernel Corn/Cut Green Beans 14.5-15.25 oz 2 for $1
13. Springfield Tomato Sauce 8 oz 3 for $1
14. Springfield Classic Frozen Vegetables 32 oz for $1.99
15. Springfield Tomatoes Whole, Sliced, Stewed, Mexican Style/Diced 14.5 oz for 69 cents 
16. Springfield Apple Juice 64 oz 2 for $3
17.  Nutella Hazelnut Spread 13 oz 2 for $5
18. Coke, Pepsi, Sprite, Sierra Mist 2 Ltr 3 for $4 + crv
19. 7-Up, A & W, Sunkist or Hawaiian Punch 12 Pk(12 oz cans) or 6-pk(16.9 oz bottles) 4 for $11 + crv
20. Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Squirt or Dr. Pepper 12 Pk (12 oz cans) 2 for $8 + crv
21. O.N.E. Coconut Water 8.5 oz 5 for $5
22. Honest Tea 16.9 oz 4 for $5 + crv
23. Red Bull Energy Drink 8.4 oz $1.69 + crv
24. Red Bull Energy Drink 16 oz $2.99 + crv
25. Radishes or Green Onions 4 bunches for $1
26. Carrots 1 lb bag 4 bags for $1
27. California Grown Plums or Cauliflower 2 lbs for $1
28. Cantaloupes 3 lbs for $1
29. Baby White Potatoes 4 lbs for $1
30. Garlic 5 count in a bag 1 bag for 99 cents
31. California Grown Peaches/Nectarines/Brown Onions 1 lb for 69 cents
32.  Key Limes 3 lbs for $1

Food 4 Less Weekly Ad 07/28-08/03/2010

Food 4 Less: (www.food4less.com)
Below are my picks from their ad.

1. Cantaloupes 5 lb for $1
2. Pineapple 3 lb for 99 cents
3. Bumle Bee Chunk Light Tuna in oil/water 5 oz 2 for $1
4. Green Beans 1 lb for 98 cents
5. Romaine/Spinach 2 for 98 cents
6. Soft Soap Liquid Hand Soap 7.5 oz 88 cents  

Albertsons Weekly Ad 07/28-08/03/2010

Albertsons (www.albertsons.com):
Don't forget to bring your Preferred Price Card! Below are my picks from their ad.

1. Mini Seedless Watermelon 2 for $3
2. General Mills: Fiber One Bars 5 ct., Cereal Bars 6.36-7.2 oz, Honey Nut Cheerios 12.25 oz, Trix 10.7 oz, Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks 4.5-9 oz for $1.88
3. Prego Pasta Sauce 23.5-24 oz for 99 cents
4. White Corn 3 for $1
5. Limes 10 for $1
6. Dannon Yogurt 6 oz 10 for $5
7. Albertsons Whipped Topping  8 oz $1.29
8. Pepsi/Diet Pepsi 2 Ltr, Lipton Tea 1.5 Ltr 10 for $10 + crv
9. 7-Up/Diet 7-Up/Sunkist 24 Ltr 4 for $5
10. Pedigree MarroBone 26 oz, Jumbone/Dentastix 6-7.1 oz 2 for $7 (Go to www.pedigree.com to get $1 printable coupon for Dentastix)
11. HomeLife Bleach 90 oz $1.49

Weekly Grocery Store Ads 07/28-08/03/2010

I got my weekly grocery store ads delivered today, so I wanted to share with you all what I thought are pretty good prices for the following stores: Albertsons, Food 4 Less, Jons International Marketplace (for Los Angeles & Orange County areas), Lucky, Ralphs, Smart & Final, Vallarta Supermarkets (for these Counties: Los Angeles, Fresno, Kern, San Diego, Oxnard, Victorville, Porterville) and Vons.


The next several blog entries will be for each grocery store. I hope this will save time.

Saving Water - Links to Useful Sites to Conserve Water

Again, I won't reinvent the wheel by typing all the words, but provide links to help us save water in our daily lives.  If we do our part for this Earth, it will last longer so please join me in the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Challenge Program to help preserve our fragile precious Earth.  Below are some of the major websites that I found, there are numerous other sites:


EPA Water Sense Program


EPA Water Sense Program - Tips for Water Efficiency


Be Water Wise


Be Water Wise – Water Saving Tips


Save Water America


Kohler Water Conservation


Feel free to comment with your favorite water conservation sites!

Composting - Links Explaining Composting

There are so many useful websites on composting on the internet unfortunately, there are too many to list on this blog entry.  Therefore, I am only listing some of the major sites that I came across in my keyword search result "compost".  Below are the links to help you learn more about composting and how to get started on the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Challenge Program to help preserve our Earth:


Wikipedia – Compost


EPA – Wastes - Resource Conservation - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – Composting


eHow – Keyword Search Results “compost”


Greenpeace – Composting


The Sierra Club Foundation – New to composting? Watch our easy how-to compost video!