Cheap Snacks, Free Crayons

It looks like another slow shopping week. I don't know if it is the back to school season or what it is, but it just feels like the deals are not so great so far in August. They are out there, and you can still get your freebies this week, but if you are like me, you will not be using your whole shopping budget for the week again. I just know its coming. 

If you are new to shopping with coupons, its much easier than you think. Simply save your inserts in a file folder with the date marked on the outside. When Patch lists the date of the coupon being in your newspaper, it will only take you a moment to grab that coupon and cut it out. Spending just a few minutes in preparing to go to the market can save you thousands over the year. 

This is the second week of the Kroger Cart Buster sale. The items that were included in last week's sale are still included in this week's sale. The list of great deals at Kroger are almost exactly the same as last week with just a few changes so if it sound familiar when you read it, this is the reason why. 

Here are the best buys at this week. 

Silk Soymilk is $2.88. Use the coupons from the July 10 or July 24 newspaper and save even more. Shoppers can also print coupons here or here.

Ball Park Franks in select varieties are $1.99. Use the coupon from the newspaper on August 7 and get an additional $1 off of two packages. 

Tyson Chicken Nuggets & Patties, $4.98

Ore-Ida Potatoes are $2.50. Load a coupon on your Kroger card and get an additional $1 off. 

Smart Ones Entrees or T.G.I. Friday’s Entrees are five for $11. Print coupons here, here, here or here.

Totino’s Party Pizzas are $1.19. Shoppers can print coupons here or load them on their Kroger card here. They were also available in the newspaper on May 22. 

Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks are two for $4. There were coupons in the newspaper on July 17 and August 7. Shoppers can also print coupons here or here or load them on the Kroger card here. 

Ragu Pasta Sauce is $1.75. There were coupons in the newspaper on July 31 that will save you more money on the sauce.

Skippy Peanut Butter is $1.99. Use the coupons from the newspaper on July 31 for an extra $1 off of two jars. 

Chex Mix is $1.59. There were coupons for different varieties in the newspaper on June 12, July 10 and August 7.

Hamburger, Chicken or Tuna Helper are 98 cents each. When you buy these, you will also get a Catalina coupon at checkout for savings on meat. use the coupons from the newspaper on July 17 and load your Kroger card with a coupon to buy multiple to get the best Catalina coupon available. The register will spit out a coupon when you buy three, four or five helper boxes. When you buy three, you will save $1 on meat, four boxes gets you a $1.50 off meat coupon and five or more boxes will get you a $2 off of meat coupon. 

In the pet aisles, here are the best buys this week. 

Pedigree dog food, in the 30-pound bag is  $17.99. Print coupons for extra savings here. 

Whiskas Meaty Selections Cat Food, in the 15-pound bag is $11.99. Use the coupon from the newspaper on July 24 or print one here. 

Many of the Oxy products are $1.99 this week at Kroger. Use the $1 off of one coupon from the newspaper on July 31 and the price of these drops to 99 cents, an excellent price. 

Axe products are $2.99. Load the e-coupon on your Kroger card and get it for 99 cents.

Revlon Emory Boards are $1 each this week.  Use the $1 off of one Revlon Beauty Tool coupon from the July 31 newspaper and you can get it for free. 

Bic Cristal Pens, sold in packs of 10 are 79 cents.  Use the $1 off of of two coupon from the July 31 newspaper and you can get two packages for 58 cents.

Tide Detergent in select varieties is $5.99 or $4.99 when you buy two. Use the Kroger e-coupon for he coupon from the July 31 newspaper for an extra $1 off. If you use the coupon from July 17, you can save an additional $2 off. 

Crayola Crayons are 39 cents per box. 

Crayola Markers are $1 each pack. 

If you are looking for the best buys at Publix this week, see 

The free items at this week include the following products.

Crayola Crayons are $1. When you buy them, you will get a coupon for $1 off your next purchase at algreens. This makes them free. 

Listerine Pocket Packs and Smart Rinse are $3. Shoppers will get a Register Reward coupon for $2 off of their next purchase of anything at Walgreens when they buy it. Use the coupons from the newspaper on July 31 and get it for free.

The best deals at Target this week include the following deals.

Expo markers come in a variety of size packages and prices. Shoppers can combine this manufacturer coupon with this Target coupon and get a great deal at $3 off the marked price. 

Pop Chips are $2 a bag and if you use this printable coupon, you can get them for $1 each bag.

Rice Crispies Treats are 99 cents a box when you combine the Target coupon with the manufacturer coupon from the newspaper on August 7.