The big news at Kroger this week is its "Buy 10, Save $5 instantly" promotion. There are lots of good deals to be snagged, including Hefty freezer bags, Birdseye Steamfresh vegetables, Chex Mix, Progresso soup and Activia yogurt -- all for under 50 cents each.

You'll also be able to score free Colgate toothpaste, free Ro-Tel tomatoes and free milk, with the purchase of four cereals at 99 cents each, along with bargain prices on Edy's ice cream and Red Baron, Tombstone and DiGiorno frozen pizzas.

Keep reading for all the top deals at Kroger this week -- with coupons and without.

The drugstores have several good deals this week, including bargains on GE CFL light bulbs (just 49 cents each), soda and snacks, Campbell's soup, Suave products, American Greetings cards, toilet paper, laundry detergent and shaving products.

Among the freebies: a ThermaCare heat patch, bottled ice tea and Lindsay olives.

But the best deal of the week -- by far: Score free milk when you buy four boxes of healthy cereal this week at Walgreens. Even better, use coupons to get the price of the cereal down to just $1.25 per box.

Keep reading for all the top deals at CVS, Rite Aid and Walgreens this week -- with coupons and without.

At Kroger this week, shoppers have the opportunity to score a free gallon of milk with cereal purchase, along with free Lever 2000 soap, free Suave deodorant, 25-cent Colgate, 50-cent liquid Dial hand soap and ultra-cheap yogurt.

You'll also be able to stock up on split chicken breasts for just 99 cents per pound, a great price.

Keep reading for all the top deals at Kroger this week -- with coupons and without.

With Christmas just two days away, the drugstore deals aren't all that generous this week. But all three major chains will be open Christmas Day for those last-minute purchases.

As you might suspect, there are deals on cold medicines, batteries and holiday candy. Also look for shampoo and razor deals. And, the Christmas clearance is beginning early.

Keep reading for the list of deals at CVS, Rite Aid and Walgreens that stood out to me. In the comments section below, please post any stellar deals you found.

Last week's sales for Kroger remain valid through Monday, Dec. 24.

Click HERE to read my complete list of the best bargains -- with and without coupons.

Look for good deals on oranges, tangerines, Clementines, chicken breasts, ground chuck, Progresso soups and Ziploc containers at Kroger this week.

The quadruple fuel rewards continue and there's also a prescription transfer deal.

Keep reading for the best deals at Kroger this week, along with coupon matchups.

Aldi released a new circular today with deals valid through Tuesday, Nov. 27.

Typical for Aldi, the produce deals are stellar.

Take a look:

Celery: 69 cents per bunch.

Sweet potatoes: 99 cents for a three-pound bag.

Broccoli: 99 cents for 14 ounces.

Cranberries: 99 cents for 12 ounces.

Pineapple: 99 cents each!

Russet potatoes: $1.69 for 10 pounds.

Other deals:

I've bumped this post up for those among us who have yet to buy a bird for Thanksgiving.

Make room in your freezer fridge, folks.

It's time to buy your Thanksgiving turkey.

And you're in luck because most Triangle stores have the birds on deep discount in hopes that once you've picked your turkey, you'll wander the aisles, filling your cart with all the fixings to go with your Thanksgiving meal.

Be warned, however, that to get that bargain-price, many of the stores' deals require a minimum purchase and some of the stores are limiting the number of turkeys you may purchase.

To help you find the best deal, here's a sampling of turkey prices, along with all the fine print:

Hot news in the couponing world.

CVS is changing up its tradition of rewarding bargain shoppers with bags full of free merchandise on Thanksgiving Day.

Instead, the retailer's annual freebie extravaganza will start this Sunday, Nov. 18, according to the advance ad posted HERE on the CVS.com website.

There are dozens of items that will be completely free after Extra Bucks Rewards. Find a coupon to match and you'll have a moneymaker on your hands.

Here's a sampling of the freebies to be had:

Black Friday, the traditional kick-off of the holiday shopping season, is still more than 10 days away but you've got to start doing your homework now to get the best deals.

From the comfort of your own home, without the clock ticking, you can check Thanksgiving Day circulars and make a Black Friday game plan.

Here are a few websites that specialize in Black Friday deals to get you started: