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Weekly Grocery Deals - August 26, 2022

8/25/2022

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Hello everyone! I hope everyone is getting adjusted to their Fall semester schedules. This week's deals are from Aldi, Publix, Save a Lot, and Winn-Dixie. There are a lot of produce deals this week, especially on frozen veggies if you have troubler remembering to make fresh ones before they go bad (like me).

Ibotta is a must-have app for some of this week's deals. If you do not yet have Ibotta, download with my referral link and you will receive an additional $10 when you redeem your first rebate! I will also receive an additional $10 which will be put towards purchasing items for our upcoming Hardship Fund Fundraiser on Thursday, October 13th! (So far 3 people have used my referral link which means we have $30 to put toward gift cards for the raffle!)

ALDI

Produce:
  • Avocados - $0.89 each
  • Mangoes - $0.79 each
  • Navel Oranges, 3-lb. bag - $2.89
  • Strawberries - $1.79/lb.

Meat:
  • Smithfield Fresh Whole Boneless Pork Butt Roast - $1.99/lb.

PUBLIX

Grocery:
  • Cracker Barrel, Kraft, & Velveeta Macaroni & Cheese - Buy One Get One Free + $0.50 Ibotta Rebate on each = $4.15 for (2) boxes [$2.08 per box]

Household:
  • Purex Laundry Detergent, 65-150 oz. or 28-35 count pods - Buy One Get One Free = up to $11.59 for (2) items [$5.80 per item]

Meat:
  • MorningStar Farms Veggie Entrées, 5.25 to 12-oz pkg. - Buy One Get One Free + Ibotta Rebate = As low as $2.45 for (2) boxes [$1.23 per box]
    • $1.25 Ibotta Rebate on Incognomeato, Veggie Breakfast, Veggie Chik'n

Produce:
  • Tomato Medley, 1 pint - Buy One Get One Free = $4.09 for (2) pints [$2.05 per pint]

Save A Lot

Meat:
  • Fresh Chicken Drumsticks, Family Pack - $0.99/lb.

Produce:
  • Russet Potatoes, 8 lb. bag - $5.99
  • Zucchini or Yellow Squash - $0.99/lb.

WINN-DIXIE

Grocery:
  • Green Giant Bag in Box Vegetables, 7-10 oz. - $0.89 each

Household:
  • Ajax Laundry Detergent, 60 oz. - Buy One Get One Free = $4.99 for (2) jugs [$2.50 per jug]
  • All Laundry, 36-40 oz. jugs or 16-19 ct. packs - Buy One Get Free = $7.99 for (2) jugs or packs [$3.99 per jug or pack]
  • SE Grocers Essentials Bleach, 128 oz. - Buy One Get One Free = 3 for $5 [$1.66 each]
  • SE Grocers Scrubbers, Sponges, or Eraser Pads, 3-4 count - Buy One Get One Free = 3 for $5 [$1.66 each]

Meat:
  • AdapTable Meals Marianted Boneless Pork Loin, 22 oz. - $3.99 + $1 Ibotta Rebate = $2.99 each (limit 4)

Produce:
  • Cucumbers or Green Peppers - $0.69 each
  • Loose Garlic Bulbs - 2 for $1 [$0.50 each]
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Weekly Grocery Deals - August 19, 2022

8/19/2022

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Hello everyone! Fall semester starts this upcoming Wednesday, so I want to welcome back all graduate assistants who (temporarily) escaped the Gainesville summer heat. Additionally, I want to welcome the new graduate assistants starting at UF! 

This week's deals are from Aldi, Publix, Save a Lot, and Winn-Dixie. Not a lot of great deals this week, but defintely ways to get some cheap, healthy options!


Ibotta is a must-have app for some of this week's deals. If you do not yet have Ibotta, download with my referral link and you will receive an additional $10 when you redeem your first rebate! I will also receive an additional $10 which will be put towards purchasing items for our upcoming Hardship Fund Fundraiser on Thursday, October 13th! (So far 2 people have used my referral link which means we have $20 to put toward gift cards for the raffle!)

ALDI

Produce:
  • California Ged Grapes - $1.19/lb.
  • California Organic Baby Peeled Carrots, 16 oz. - $1.39
  • Mandarins, 3-lb bag - $2.99 [$1/lb.]
  • Zucchini - $1.29/lb.

PUBLIX

Grocery:
  • Bird's Eye Vegetables, 8-25.9 oz bags - Buy One Get One Free
  • Nature's Own Honey Wheat Bread - Buy One Get One Free + $0.25 Ibotta Rebate = $3.58 for (2) loaves [$1.79 per loaf]
  • Stonyfield Kids Organic Yogurt Tubes - Buy One Get One Free + $2 digitial Publix coupon + $1.25 Ibotta rebate each = $0.39 for (2) boxes [$0.15 per box]
  • Tasty Bites Entrees, 10 oz. - $3.75 + $3.24 Ibotta Rebate = $0.51 for one

Household:
  • Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent, 55.1-67.5 oz or 24-ct pods - Buy One Get One Free = $7.49 for (2) items [$3.75 per item]

Meat:
  • Boca Veggie Protein Burgers or Veggie Chik'n Patties, 10 oz - Buy One Get One Free = $4.39 for (2) boxes [$2.20 per box]
  • Publix Boneless Lean Pork Loin Roast - Buy One Get One Free - $5.99/lb. = $2.99/lb. on 2 packs
  • Publix Lean Boneless Pork Loin Chops - Buy One Get One Free - $6.69/lb. = $3.35/lb. on 2 packs

Produce:
  • Sunset Angel Sweet Tomatoes, 16 oz. - Buy One Get One Free = $3.99 for (2) pints [$1.99 per pint]

Save A Lot

Meat:
  • Fresh Beef T-Bone Steaks Family Pack - $3.99/lb.
  • Tyson Fresh Ground Chicken, 16 oz. - 2 for $7 [$3.50 each]

WINN-DIXIE

Grocery:
  • Coca-Cola 2 Liter Bottles - Buy Two Get Two Free = $5.98 for (4) bottles [$1.50 per bottle]
  • SE Grocer's Sandwich Bread or Old Fashioned Round Top Bread - $1.88 each
  • Vigo Yellow Rice, 10 oz - Buy One Get One Free = $2.49 for (2) bags [$1.25 per bag]
  • Zatarains' Rice Sides, 6-7 oz - Buy One Get One Free = $2.49 for (2) bags [$1.25 per bag]

Household:
  • Purex Laundry Detergent, 50 oz. - Buy One Get One Free = $6.49 for (2) jugs [$3.25 per jug]

Produce:
  • Dole Salad Blends - Buy One Get One Free = $4.49 for (2) bags [$2.25 per bag]

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Weekly Food Deals (Aldi, Publix, Save A Lot, & Winn-Dixie) - 8/12/2022

8/11/2022

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Hello all! This is a great week to get cheap or even FREE groceries!

Ibotta is a must-have app for this week's deals. If you do not yet have Ibotta, download with my referral link and you will receive an additional $10 when you redeem your first rebate! I will also receive an additional $10 which will be put towards purchasing items for our upcoming Hardship Fund Fundraiser on Thursday, October 13th!

ALDI

Produce:
  • Mini Avocados, 6-pack - $3.89 each
  • California Red Grapes - $1.29/lb.
  • Strawberries - $1.69/lb.

PUBLIX

Meat:
  • Dr. Praeger's Veggie Burgers 8-10 oz or Veggie Plant-Based Ground 16 oz - Buy 1 Get 1 Free + $2.00 Coupon [x2] + $3 Ibotta Rebate on 2 = $1.99 for (2) packages [$0.99 per package]
  • Impossible Burger Patties, 8 oz - Buy 1 Get 1 Free - $5.99 for (2) packs [$2.99 per pack]
  • Lightlife Plant Based Burgers or Chicken, 8 oz - Buy 1 Get 1 Free - $6.99 for (2) packs [$3.49 per pack]

Household:
  • All Laundry Detergent 36-88 oz jug or 39-49 count pack - Buy 1 Get 1 Free - $11.69 for (2) items [$5.55 per item]

Save A Lot

Grocery:
  • Yellow Onion, 2 lb bag - $1.99/each

Meat:
  • Fresh Boneless Pork Loin Chops Family Pack - $1.79/lb
  • Fresh Whole Boneless Pork Loin - $1.49/lb
  • Ground Beef, 73% Lean, 3-lb pack - $7.98 [$2.66/lb]​

WINN-DIXIE

Grocery:
  • Just Crack An Egg Omelet Rounds - Buy 1 Get 1 Free - $3.69 for (2) packs + $1 Ibotta Rebate x2 = $1.69 for (2) packs [$0.84 per pack]

Household:
  • SE Grocers Essential Bleach - Buy 1 Get 1 Free = $3.49 for (2) jugs/) [$1.74 per jug]

Meat:
  • Frozen Fisherman's Wharf Raw Shrimp, 51-60 ct - $6.99/lb.
  • Hillshire Farms Sausage - Buy 1 Get 1 Free = $6.49 for (2) packs [$3.24 per pack]

Produce:
  • Grape Tomatoes - 2 for $5 [$2.50 per pint]
  • Red Dragon Fruit, Starfruit, or Coconut - $0.99 each
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Walgreens - Easy Deals for August 7th-August 13th

8/8/2022

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Walgreens has some great deals this week for personal care, household items, and school supplies!
This week's deals were put together by Dr. Kathryn J. McClain, who graduated this summer with her PhD in English from the University of Kentucky. 

Ibotta is essential for this week's Dial Body Wash deal. If you do not yet have Ibotta, download with my referral link and you will receive an additional $10 when you redeem your first rebate! I will also receive an additional $10 which will be put towards purchasing items for our upcoming Hardship Fund Fundraiser on Thursday, October 13th!

#1 = Arm & Hammer Laundry Care 
Regular Price = $7.69 each 
On Sale = $1.99 each! 

#2 = Dial Body Wash 
Regular Price = $5.29 each 
On Sale = 2/$8.00 each 
Buy three total (same scent!) at $4.00 each 
Use $2.00/2 digital coupon 
Get back $5.00 Register Reward for buying three 
Submit to Ibotta for $1.00 each 
Final cost = $2.00 total or $0.66 each! 

$3 = Palmolive Dishwashing Liquid 
Regular Price = $1.29 
On Sale = $0.99 
Use $0.50 digital coupon
Final cost = $0.49! 

#4 = Back to School Items 
  • Elmer’s glue = $0.49 each 
  • Wexford folders = 5/$1.00 
  • Wexford highlighters = 5/$1.00 
  • Wexford composition books = $0.49 each 
  • Wexford index cards = $0.49 each 
  • Paper Mate or Sharpie Pens = $0.99 each 
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Grocery Deals - Aldi, Publix & Winn-Dixie - 8/5/2022

8/5/2022

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Hello all! This is a great week to get cheap or even FREE groceries!

Ibotta is a must-have app for this week's deals. If you do not yet have Ibotta, download with my referral link and you will receive an additional $10 when you redeem your first rebate! I will also receive an additional $10 which will be put towards purchasing items for our upcoming Hardship Fund Fundraiser on Thursday, October 13th!


ALDI

Meat:
  • Ground Beef, 73% Lean - $2.29/lb.

Produce:
  • Blueberries - $1.99/pint
  • California Green Grapes - 99¢/lb.
  • Flat Leaf Spinach, 8 oz. - $1.29
  • Zucchini - $1.29/lb.

PUBLIX

Grocery:
  • Brazi Bites - Buy 1 Get 1 Free + Buy 1 Get 1 Free Coupon = 2 bags FREE
  • Bubbies Mochi Ice Cream, 7.5-oz box [$5.99] - Buy 1 Get 1 Free + $3 Coupon [x2] = 2 boxes FREE
  • Kellogg's Cereal (Frosted Flakes, Froot Loops, Corn Pops, & Apple Jacks), 14.6-19.2 oz box - Buy 1 Get 1 Free = $5.49 for (2) boxes [$2.74 per box]
  • Kellogg's Eggo Waffles, 10.75-12.3 oz box - Buy 1 Get 1 Free + $1 Publix Digital Coupon = $2.21 for (2) boxes [$1.10 per box]
  • Nick's Ice Cream, 16 oz container - Buy 1 Get 1 Free + $2 Coupon [x2] + $1.50 Ibotta Rebate = $1.01 Money Maker!
    • No Ibotta Rebate: $1.99 for (2) containers [$1 per container]
  • Pillsbury Soft Baked Cookies, 9.5 or 9.53 oz bag - Buy 1 Get 1 Free + $1.50 Ibotta Rebate = $1.79 for (2) bags [$0.89 per bag]
  • Siggi's Icelandic Style Skyr, 4 or 5.3 oz cup [$1.79] - Buy 1 Get 1 Free + $1 Coupon + $1 Ibotta Rebate = $0.21 Money Maker!
    • ​No Ibotta Rebate: $0.79 for (2) cups [$0.39 per cup]

Meat:
  • Springer Farms Chicken Breast Strips, Fully Cooked, 8 oz package - Buy 1 Get 1 Free + $1.50 Coupon [x2] = $1.80 for (2) packages [$0.90 per package]

Produce:
  • Grape Tomatoes - $2 per pint

WINN-DIXIE

Grocery:
  • Del Monte Canned Vegetables, 11-15.3 oz cans - $1 each
  • General Mills Cereal, 10.5-12 oz box - Buy 1 Get 1 Free = $5.19 for (2) boxes [$2.59 per box]
  • Kellogg's Cereal, 10.1-13.5 oz box - Buy 1 Get 1 Free = $4.69 for (2) boxes [$2.34 per box]
  • Margaret Holmes Canned Vegetables - $1 each

Household:
  • All Liquid Detergent 36-52 oz jugs or Pacs 16-19 count - Buy 1 Get 1 Free = $6.69 for (2) jugs/pacs) [$3.34 per jug/pac]

Meat:
  • Angus Beef Top Round Roast - $3.99/lb.
  • Beyond Meat Beyond Burger Plant-Based Patties, 8 oz package - $3.99 each
  • Boneless Pork Loin - $1.99/lb. [Friday-Sunday]
  • Eckrich Smoked Sausage, 10-14 oz packs - Buy 1 Get 1 Free = $5.99 for (2) packs [$2.99 per pack]
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Best Deals of the Week - Walgreens, Target, & Walmart

8/2/2022

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Hello again! Most weeks I will try to make a mid-week post that has the best deals at local brick & mortar stores and pharmacies. This week's deals were put together by Dr. Kathryn J. McClain, who graduated this summer with her PhD in English from the University of Kentucky. 

Ibotta is a must-have app for this week's deals. If you do not yet have Ibotta, download with my referral link and you will receive an additional $10 when you redeem your first rebate! I will also receive an additional $10 which will be put towards purchasing items for our upcoming Hardship Fund Fundraiser on Thursday, October 13th!
Walgreens - Easy Deals for July 31st-August 6th 

#1 = P&G Laundry Care - Buy 4 for just $9 total [$2.25 each]
Items include: Bounce, Downy, and Tide Simply

If you buy 8 for $18 total, get back $5 P&G coupon [Total must be over $15 in P&G products to get $5 coupon]
Spend only $1.63 per item! 

#2 = Colgate Oral Care  - 2 oral care items for $7.98 
Items include: Colgate toothbrush at $3.99 and Colgate toothpaste at $3.99 

Use $2.00 digital coupon for toothbrush and $2.00 digital coupon for toothpaste 
Buy 2 and get back $4 Register Reward
Free items! 


Target - Easy Deals for July 31st-August 6th 

#1 = 9 Elements Dish Spray, 16 oz
Item: $5.99 
Use $5.00 Target Circle digital coupon 
Spend only $0.99! 


Walmart - Easy Deals for July 31st-August 6th 

#1 = Baya Energy Drink 
Get $2.38 back on Ibotta 
Free item! 

#2 = Beyond Meat Plant-Based Jerky, 1 oz.
Get $1.78 back on Ibotta 
Free item! 

#3 = Simulate Nuggs Plant-Based Chicken Nuggets, $4.99 each
Buy two Get $5 back on Ibotta
Use this link to get an additional $4.99 back from the Simulate Rebate Program
Free items!
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    Rachel is a doctoral candidate in the Department of English and the Co-President of UF-GAU. She is a lifelong Floridian who has spent a lot of time shopping for food deals.

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