Sweet Deal: Kroger! (plus coupon matchups!!)

Since Kroger's MegaDeal event (buy 10 participating items, get $5 back) continues through Wednesday, Sep. 2, I thought I'd write a post specifically detailing how I got that awesome deal last week--and showing you how YOU can get one too!

IMPORTANT NOTE: Each item's first listed price takes into account the fact that you will have bought 10 participating items, and that you've received $5 back.  So DON'T take another $0.50 off when figuring out your math; I've already factored the promotional savings in.

IMPORTANT NOTE #2: To get the listed ecoupons, check out Shortcuts.com AND Cellfire.com.
IMPORTANT NOTE #3: Most of these coupons can be found on coupons.com (and most of the links lead there); however, if you want extra coupons, head to Smartsource.com to see if any are available!

Honey Nut Cheerios: $1.49
Use $0.55/1 printable coupon
Use $0.55/1 ecoupon
Final Price: $0.39

Pillsbury Toaster Strudels: $1.49
Use $0.55/2 printable coupon
Use $0.55/2 ecoupon
Final Price: $0.94 WYB2 [When You Buy Two]

Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits: $0.99
Use $1.00/2 printable coupon
Use $1.00/2 ecoupon
Final Price: FREE WYB2

Hamburger (or Tuna) Helper: $0.89
Use $0.75/3 printable coupon
Use $0.75/3 ecoupon
Final Price: $0.36 WYB3

Betty Crocker Brownie Mix: $1.49
Use $0.75/2 printable coupon
Use $0.75/2 ecoupon
Final Price: $0.75 WYB2

Betty Crocker Cookie Mix: $1.49
Use $0.40/1 printable coupon (remember, this will double to $0.80/1 at Kroger!)
Use $0.40/1 ecoupon
Final Price: $0.29

Nature Valley Granola Bars: $1.99
Use $0.40/1 printable coupon (remember, this will double to $0.80/1 at Kroger!)
Use $0.40/1 ecoupon
Final Price: $0.79

Betty Crocker "Warm Delights": ???
Use $0.50/1 printable coupon (remember, this will double to $1.00/1 at Kroger!)
Use $0.50/1 ecoupon
Final Price: FREE

Cascadian Farms Organic Cereal or Granola: $2.49
Use $1.00/1 printable coupon
Final Price: $1.49

Chex Mix Bars: ???
Use $0.60/1 printable coupon
Use $0.60/1 ecoupon
Final Price: ???

Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters: $1.99 (BH note: These are SO GOOOOD)
Use $1.00/1 printable coupon
Use $1.00/1 ecoupon
Final Price: FREE

Old El Paso Refried Beans, Taco Shells, or Tortillas: $0.99
Use $0.60/2 printable coupon Unfortunately, this coupon has disappeared.  :(  But $0.69 WYB2 is nothing to sneeze at!
Use $0.60/2 ecoupon
Final Price: $0.39 $0.69 WYB2

SoBe Lifewater: $0.49
Use B1G1 printable coupon
Final Price: $0.25 WYB2 or FREE (depending on how the cashier scans the coupon)

Here's a possible deal scenario:


THREE Hamburger Helpers: $1.08
Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters: FREE
TWO Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits: FREE
Honey Nut Cheerios: $0.39
Betty Crocker Cookie Mix: $0.29
TWO Sobe Lifewaters: $0.49 or FREE


Total: 10 participating items for $2.25

Okay.  Those are just some of my favorite matchups involving some of the participating items.  To check out Kroger's weekly ad, go here and click on "weekly ads" at the top of the page.  However, be warned: this week's ad does NOT list all of the participating items in the MegaDeal event; once you get to the store, keep an eye out for the distinctive yellow tags marking all eligible items.  The items I've listed here are still eligible, to the best of my knowledge; however, as always, do your own research and don't blindly trust my calculations (I am a singer, after all...I can only count to 4, and sometimes 6)!

Have fun!