*I want to go ahead and apologize for the formatting issues I had on some of these!  I tried for awhile to change them around and it just didn’t work out but I am posting them now in the interest of time!  I really am sorry they are so late; if any one needs the typed up copy of the ad, I have it and you can contact me by e-mail at makingcentsoutoflife (at) gmail (dot) com!

Here are the Piggly Wiggly store matches for the week of 2/27 through 2/23.  I apologize for them being so late but Foodland took longer than expected.

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There aren’t any tricks or secrets to saving at Piggly Wiggly; they dont have loyalty cards or double coupons but there are a couple of tips to follow when you shop at Piggly Wiggly:

1.  Shop the loss leaders but shop smart.  Their loss leaders are going to be found in the produce and meat departments for the best prices.  Keep a price book so you can keep up with the prices of their items over several weeks, typically 12 weeks, to get an idea of their lowest possible price of these items.   Stock up at that price.  Just because the item is on the back or front cover of their ad does not mean it’s a great price!  Check your other store ads to make sure it isn’t cheaper somewhere else. 

2.  Look for items that have been marked down because they’re discontinued or nearing their sell-by date.  My husband and I have saved a fortunte buying stuff nearing it’s sell-by date because it can be frozen if you aren’t going to use it immediately. You can find meat, produce, dairy, and bakery items that are perfectly fine for this, and save up to 75%  buying these items versus new ones. The taste is the same, so wouldn’t it be ridiculous nt to?

3.  Look for coupons!  Smaller chain and independently owned stores are a treasure trove fo tearpad and blinkie coupons for othe items that you may or may not be getting that day.  Grab a couple for your next trip!  Dont take them alll, of course, and watch for expired ones!  If the coupon is attached to a product  is not for you to take unless you are buying the product- peeling a coupon off of a product and not purchasing the product is considered stealing!  The same goes for coupons that are around the necks of or inside a product.  Remember the Glade deal awhile back where the coupons were inside the candles?  Those candles are still supposed to have coupons in them, and I have never found one because coupons are removed from the containers.  OK, I am off my soap box now!

Without further ado, here is this week’s Piggly Wiggly deals:

Meat

Swift Natural Whole Boneless Pork Loin (in bag) $1.88 lb.
USDA Select Black canyon Angus Chuck Roast $1.98 lbs.
Black Angus Chuck S teaks $2.48 lb.
Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops $2.38 lb.
Bar S Sliced bacon $1.98
Bar S Meat Franks $.88
Bar S Deli Thin Sliced Lunch Meat $2.39 each
Bar S sliced balogna $.98
Fresh Cut Beef Stew Meat $2.98 lb.

 
Tennesee Pride Sausage links or patties $2.48
$1/1 Tennessee Pride product 1/24 RP
Final Cost: $1.48

Whole Smoked Pork Pcnic $.98 lb.
Best Choice fish (frozen) assorted varieties $2.50

Bakery/Deli

Mrs. Kinser’s Pmento Cheese 12 oz. pkgs. $1.98 each

Produce/Dairy/Refrigerated

Russett potatoes 20 lb. bag $2.98
Cantaloupes $2
Mild Yellow Onions 3 lb. bag 2/$3
Dole Greener Select or Romaine salad 9-12 oz. 2/$3
Red Radishes 6 oz. $.58
California Carrots 1`lb. $.78
Flat Fresh Blueberries $2.98
Red or Yellow Peppers $1
Michigan Jonathan Apples 3 lb. Bag $2 each
Red or White seedless grapes $1.58 lb.
Green Giant Whole Mushrooms 2/$3
Red Roma Tomatoes $1.28 lbs.

YoPlait Yogurt 6 oz. 2/$1
$0.50/6 Yoplait Cups or Light Smoothie printable
$1/8 Yoplait Cups printable
$0.50/8 Yoplait Yogurt Cups (GM 1/3/10)
Final Cost:  As low as $.38 w/ $1 printable

Shedd’s Spread Country Crock 45 oz. $1.98
$.50/1 Shedd’s Spread Country Crock 1/31 RP
$.40/1 Shedd’s Spread Country Crock 12/6 RP
$.50/1 Shedd’s Spread Country Crock printable
Final Cost: As low as $1.48 each

 Allens, Veg-All, or Pop Eyes Frozen Vegetables 16 oz. bag $.68 each
 Banquet Value frozen dinners 7-10 oz. $.78

Pillsbury Grands Biscuits 2/$3
$.30/2 Pillsbury Grands printable HERE or HERE
Final Cost: $2.70/2

Beverages

Always Save Tea bags 100 ct. $.99
Coca Cola products, 12 packs $3.88
Dasani Water, 24 pk. 1/2 liter $4.98

Snacks, Candy, Chips

Sunshine Cheez Its 2/$4
Best Choice Saltine crackers 16 oz. $.88
   

 
 

 Frito Lay Doritos $2.50
Use Buy 1 bags, get 1 free Frito Lay dip or salsa tearpad (I found mine in Foodland)
Final Cost: Depends on cost of dip

Kellogg’s Cereal Corn Flakes, Frosted Flakes or Raisin Bran $2.88
Use $1.50/2 Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes prntable
Use $1/1 Kellogg’s Corn Flakes Touch of Honey printable (if qualifies)
Raisin Bran Try Me Free Offer (details found here, thanks HCW!)
Final Cost: $4.76 wyb 2 Frosted Flakes, $1.88 Touch of Honey if qualifies, and possible free Raisin Bran!Frozen