Wednesday deals (March 14-20)

The grocery deals are good this week, especially if you're willing to go that extra mile and shop two or three stores for the very best deals at each. Lowes Foods came out with a surprise set of store coupons this week; Harris Teeter is offering dozens of BOGO deals along with a handful of Buy 2, Get 3 Free deals. And for the second week in a row, Food Lion is offering double coupons up to 99 cents in the Triangle and Fayetteville.
All of the stores also have corned beef brisket and cabbage on sale in honor of St. Patrick's Day, but Lowes Foods has the lowest price on the corned beef at just $2.88 per pound.
Read on for all the very best deals at Harris Teeter, Lowes Foods, Food Lion and Aldi. For easier comparison, I've also included Sunday's Kroger deals at the bottom of the post.

At Harris Teeter:

E-vic special: DiGiorno pizza or California Pizza Kitchen pizza (12 inch) for $3.97 each. Limit 2.
$2/2 DiGiorno tearpad coupon found in stores around the Triangle
= $2.97 each. A pretty nice deal on DiGiorno.

Kleenex facial tissue: BOGO or $1.29 each
.50/1 coupon sent with recent free sample of Cool Touch variety
= 29 cents!

Progresso soups: Buy 2, Get 3 Free (Regular price: $2.69-$2.89)
$1/4 (2/5 General Mills or 2/26 Smart Source)
= as low as 98 cents each when you buy 10, which you must do to use the coupon.

Eggo Waffles: 2/$4
.75/2 (3/11 Red Plum)
= $1.25 each.

Ken's Salad Dressing (16 oz.): BOGO or $1.77 each
$1/2 (3/11 Smart Source)
= $1.27 each.

Finish Gel Pacs (20 count): BOGO or $2.89
.75/1 (3/11 Smart Source)
= $1.39. A decent price on these.

Classico pasta sauce: Buy 2, Get 3 Free (Regular price: $3.15)
.50/2 (3/11 Smart Source) Coupon states Do Not Double

Purex detergent (150 oz.): BOGO or $7.49
.50/1 (3/11 Red Plum)
= $6.49. Not a bad price when you consider the size.

Deals without coupons:

Harris Teeter Shredded Cheese (8 oz.): Buy 2, Get 3 Free (Regular price: $2.75)
= $1.10 each. Must buy all 5 to get deal. This is a terrific price! Limit 10.

Breyers ice cream (48 oz.): Buy 2, Get 3 Free (Regular price: $6.15)
= $2.46 each. Must buy all 5 to get deal. A decent price if you have room for 5 cartons in your freezer. Limit 10.

Boneless center cut pork chops: BOGO or $2.74 per pound.

Corned beef brisket: $2.99 per pound. Lowes Foods has the better price at $2.88/pound.

Boneless chicken breast (2.5 lb. IQF): BOGO or $5.25. This works out to be $2.10 per pound so not that great of a deal.

Hormel Black Label sliced bacon (12-16 oz.): BOGO or $3.19 each. An OK price.

Lobster tails (4.2 oz.): BOGO or $4.99 each. A good price on these.

Cabbage: 25 cents per pound.

Pineapple: BOGO or $2.49 each. Aldi frequently has fresh pineapple for $1 each.

Strawberries (16 oz.): BOGO or $1.99 each. An OK price, but I'm going to wait for a couple more months for local strawberries.

At Lowes Foods:

In-store coupons: There's a new set of store coupons valid through April 3, along with last week's set, which remains valid through March 27. Be sure to keep a copy of both with your coupons in the ensuing weeks. Instead of clipping mine, I read the PLU# to the cashier.

Ground beef promotion: Buy 1 Hamburger Helper for $1, 1 Green Giant Steamers for $1.79 and 1 Pillsbury Cresecents for $2, Get $2 off a package of ground beef.

Yoplait yogurt with granola: $2
$1 off when you buy 2 (3/7 in-store coupon)
.75/1 (2/5 General Mills)
= FREE after store coupon and two .75/1 coupons. Limit 8.

Margaret Holmes vegetables: $1
.75/2 (12/4 Smart Source)
= 25 cents each.

Kraft barbecue sauce (18 oz.): 49 cents with 3/14 in-ad coupon.

Yoplait Frozen Smoothie: $2 with 3/7 in-store coupon
.75/1 (2/5 General Mills)
= 50 cents each after store coupon and two .75/1 coupons. Limit 8.

Danon Oikos Greek Yogurt: $1
.50/2 (3/4 Smart Source)
= 50 cents each.

Mr. P's pizza (5-7 oz.): 58 cents with 3/14 in-ad coupon.

Pizzazz 2 liter soft drinks: 69 cents with 3/14 in-ad coupon.

Chex Mix: $2
Buy 4, Save $2 (3/14 in-ad coupon)
.60/1 printable coupon
.40/2 (1/29 or 2/26 Smart Source)
= as low as 70 cents each.
Bonus: There's a Catalina printing out on Chex Mix right now.

Totino's Party Pizza: $1.25
Buy 8, Get 2 Free (3/7 in-store coupon)
.60/3 (1/8 General Mills)
= 76 cents each after in-store coupon and two .60/3 coupons.

McCain potatoes: $1.88 with 3/7 in-store coupon
$1 SavingStar credit on Sweet Potato Fries
$1 SavingStar credit on Purely Potatoes
= 88 cents after store coupon and credit.

Lowes Foods whipped topping: 88 cents with 3/7 in-store coupon. Limit 2.

Lowes Foods mini garlic bread: 99 cents with 3/7 in-store coupon. Limit 4.

Ruffles potato chips (8.5-10 oz.): BOGO or $2.15 each
.55/1 (2/26 Pepsico) This coupon states Do Not Double

Smart Balance milk (64 oz.): $2.99
$1.50/1 (3/4 Smart Source)
= $1.49.

Pop Tarts: $2
$1/3 (3/4 Red Plum)
= $1.67 each.

Kraft American singles (12 oz.): $1.99 with 3/14 in-ad coupon.

Mrs. Paul's Seafood: BOGO or $3 each
$1/1 printable coupon
= $2! A fantastic price.

Classico pasta sauce: 2/$4
.50/2 (3/11 Smart Source) Coupon states Do Not Double

Special K cereals: $2.50
$1/3 (3/4 Red Plum)
Spend $20, Get $5 Saving Star credit

Planters peanuts (16 oz.): $2.99 with 3/14 in-ad coupon
$1.50/2 (1/29 Smart Source)
= $2.24 each.

Palermo's frozen pizza: BOGO for $7.49
$1/2 printable coupon
= $3.25 each.

Deals without coupons:

Cabbage: 38 cents per pound. Harris Teeter has the better price at 25 cents per pound.

Roma tomatoes: 98 cents per pound.

Yellow onions: $1.98 for three pounds.

Red delicious apples: $4.98 for five pounds.

Navel oranges: $4.98 for eight pounds.

Red potatoes: $2.98 for 10 pounds.

Mushrooms (8 oz.): $2.

Southern style pork ribs: $1.47 per pound.

Corned beef brisket: $2.88 per pound.

Boneless chuck roast: $2.99.

Boneless top sirloin steak: $4.79 per pound.

Large rotisserie chicken: $5.99.

Cedar's hummus (12 oz.): $2.

Lowes Foods pasta (16 oz.): 88 cents.

Lowes Foods toaster pastries: $1.29.

Lowes Foods aluminum foil (25 sq. ft.): BOGO or 78 cents each.

At Food Lion:

Double coupons, Part 2: Food Lion is offering its second week of double coupons in Triangle and Fayetteville stores -- the very first time the chain has offered to double the value of coupons in our area.

Frank's Redhot Sauce (5 oz.): $1.39 regular price
.75/1 (1/22 Smart Source)
= FREE.

Mentos, 15 piece: $1.49 regular price
.55/1 (2/5 Smart Source)
= 39 cents.

Bounty napkins (50 count): $1 regular price
.25/1 (3/4 P&G)
= 50 cents.

Tenda-Bake Seasoned Flour and Coating mix: $1.69 regular price
.50/1 (10/30 Red Plum)
= 69 cents.

Ricola Dual Action drops: $2.19 regular price
.75/1 (1/1 Smart Source 1)
= 69 cents.

Progresso Classics soups: $1
$1/4 (2/5 General Mills or 2/26 Smart Source)
= 75 cents each. A good price.

Texas Toast Croutons: $1.50 regular price
.40/1 (1/29 Smart Source)
= 70 cents.

StarKist Selects Tuna: $1.79 regular price
.50/1 (2/19 Red Plum)
= 79 cents.

Frank's Redhot Sweet Chili Sauce (12 oz.): $2.29 regular price
.75/1 (1/22 Smart Source)
= 79 cents.

Minute Rice (14 oz.): $1.79 regular price
.50/1 (1/29 Red Plum 2)
= 79 cents.

Yoplait Light Yogurt with Granola: $2.29 regular price
.75/1 (2/5 General Mills)
= 79 cents.

Michelina's dinners: $1
$1/5 printable coupon
= 80 cents each.

Duncan Hines cake mix: $1.59 regular price
.35/1 (2/5 Smart Source)
= 89 cents.

Helluva Good Dip: $1.99 regular price.
.55/1 (1/22 Smart Source)
= 89 cents.

Hormel Compleats Kids meal: $1.99 regular price
.55/1 (2/12 Smart Source)
= 89 cents.

Chex Mix (Trail Mix, Turtle, Dark Chocolate): $2.09 regular price
.60/1 printable coupon
= 89 cents.

Ruffles potato chips (8.5-10 oz.): $2 (Friday-Sunday only)
.55/1 (2/26 Pepsico) This coupon states Do Not Double

Tenda-Bake Corn Meal mix: $1.99 regular price
.50/1 (10/30 Red Plum)
= 99 cents.

KC Masterpiece BBQ Sauce: $2
.50/1 printable coupon (available last week on coupons.com but gone now)
= $1.

Activia 4-pack yogurt: $2
$1/1 (2/12 Smart Source)
= $1.

Quaker Soft Bake cookies: $2.49 regular price
.75/1 (2/19 Red Plum)
= 99 cents.

Dole All Natural Fruit in 100% Juice: $2.50 regular price
.75/1 (1/8 Smart Source 1)
= $1.

Brillo Soap Pads (10 count): $2.19 regular price
.55/1 (1/29 Red Plum 1)
= $1.09.

Eggo Pancakes: 2/$4
.75/2 (3/11 Red Plum)
= $1.25 each.

Nathan's Famous frozen fries: $2.99 regular price
.75/1 (1/22 Smart Source)
= $1.49.

Bisquick Original (20 oz.): $2.49 regular price
.50/1 (2/5 General Mills)
= $1.49.

Keebler Fudge Stripes Dark Chocolate cookies: $2.59 regular price
.55/1 (2/19 Red Plum)
= $1.49.

Betty Crocker Fruit Shapes: $2
.50/2 (2/5 General Mills or 3/11 Smart Source)
= $1.50 each.

Dole Fruit Crisp: $2.50 regular price
.50/1 (1/15 Smart Source)
= $1.50.

Keebler Town House crackers or Sunshine Cheez-Its: $2
$1/2 (1/29 Red Plum 1)
= $1.50 each.

Clorox Bleach (82-96 oz.): $2
.25/1 printable coupon
= $1.50.

New York Garlic Cheese Toast and Ciabatta Rolls: $2.50
.40/1 (1/15 or 3/11 Smart Source)
= $1.70.

Ball Park Meat Franks (16 oz.): 2/$5
.75/2 (3/4 Red Plum) Coupon states Do Not Double

LouAna oil (24 oz.): $2.99 regular price
.55/1 (2/26 Smart Source)
= $1.89.

LouAna Omega oil (48 oz.): $3.22 close-out
.55/1 (2/26 Smart Source)
= $2.12.

All laundry detergent (50 oz.): $3.49 (Friday-Sunday only)
$1/1 (3/4 Red Plum)
= $2.49. A decent price on this.

Formula 409: $3
.50/1 printable coupon
= $2.

Blue Bunny ice cream (56 oz.): $3.99
$1/1 printable coupon
= $2.99.

Freschetta pizza (21-28 oz.): 2/$9 (Friday-Sunday only)
$1.50/2 (3/4 Smart Source)
= $3.75 each.

General Mills cereals: BOGO
$1/3 (2/5 General Mills or 3/11 Smart Source)

Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables: BOGO
$1/3 (3/4 Red Plum)

Ken's Salad Dressing: BOGO
$1/2 (3/11 Smart Source)

The double coupon rules:

• Up to 20 coupons may be doubled per customer per visit per day. That means, similar to Harris Teeter and Lowes Foods, customers may only double 20 coupons per day.
• Coupons up to 99 cents in value will be doubled. That means a coupon with a face value of 75 cents, for example, will be worth $1.50.
• Coupons must match the items purchased.
• No cash back will be given for coupons that exceed the price of the item.
• The double coupon promo doesn't address the number of identical coupons a customer may use. Food Lion's regular coupon policy states no more than 10 identical coupons can be used in a transaction.

Deals without coupons:

Cabbage: 29 cents per pound.

Carrots (1 lb. bag): 59 cents.

Braeburn or Fuji apples: $1.27 per pound. I don't like to pay more than $1 per pound.

D'Anjou pears: $1.27 per pound. Another OK price. I'd rather not pay more than $1 per pound.

Strawberries or blueberries: 2/$3. (no size listed in ad)

Dole or Fresh Express spinach (9 oz.): $1.50.

Whole white mushrooms (8 oz.): $1.59.

Navel oranges: $3.88 for eight pounds.

Perdue roasting chicken: 69 cents per pound. A great price.

Boneless pork chops: $2.49 per pound.

Corn beef brisket: $3.49 per pound. Lowes Foods has the better price at $2.88/pound.

Food Lion Large Raw or Cooked Shrimp (16 oz.): BOGO.

Deli beef bologna: $3.99 per pound.

Deli American cheese: $3.99 per pound.

Rotisserie chicken: $4.99.

My Essentials shredded cheese (8 oz.): $2.

Coke 2 liters: 99 cents when you buy four.

My Essentials canned green beans or corn (14.4-15.25 oz.): 50 cents. (Friday-Sunday only).

My Essentials classic yellow mustard (16 oz.): 81 cents.

My Essentials white sandwich bread (20 oz.): $1.

My Essentails saltines (15-16 oz.): $1.17.

My Essentials paper towels (big roll): 96 cents.

At Aldi:

Carrots: 49 cents for two pounds.

Cabbage: 59 cents a head.

Yellow onions: 79 cents for three pounds.

Cauliflower: 89 cents a head.

Broccoli crowns (16 oz. package): 89 cents.

Red potatoes: $1.29 for five pounds.

Salsa (24 oz.): $1.49.

Tortilla chips (13 oz.): 99 cents.

Sliced deli cheese (8 oz.): $1.99.

Shredded cheese (16 oz.): $2.99.

Cheese blocks (8 oz.): $1.79.

Deli pizzas (16-inch): $4.99-$5.99.

At Kroger:

March to Savings Promotion: Save $5 off your order at the register when you buy 10 participating products, which essentially gives you a 50-cent per item discount.

Deer Park 3 liters: 49 cents after promo discount.

Dannon Activia 4-pack: $1.49 after promo discount
$1/1 (2/12 Smart Source)
= 49 cents!

Fuze or Rockstar: 69 cents after promo discount.

Oreo cookies: $2.49 after promo discount
$1.50/1 Kroger digital coupon, if you downloaded it from Cart Buster promo
$1/1 Food Lion/Easter Seals coupon
= as low as 99 cents!

Country Crock (15 oz.): 99 cents after promo discount.

Pepsi 2 liters: 99 cents each after promo discount.

Honey Bunches of Oats cereal: $2.19 after promo discount
$1/1 Fruit Blends variety (2/26 Smart Source)
= $1.19. A good price.

Oscar Mayer Wieners or Bologna (16 oz., select varieties): $1.49 after promo discount.

Pirate's Booty snacks: $1.49 after promo discount.

Kettle Brand chips: $2.49 after promo discount
$1/1 (1/29 Red Plum 2) Expires today, 3/11
= $1.49.

Lay's Potato Chips or Doritos: $1.99 after promo discount
.75/2 Doritos (2/26 Pepsico)
= $1.62 each. An excellent price on these.

Classico pasta sauce: $2.29 after promo discount
.50/2 (DND) (3/11 Smart Source)
= $2.04 each.

Domino sugar (4 lb.): $2.49 after promo discount
.65/2 (March All You magazine)
= $2.17 each. A decent price.

Deals without coupons:

Milk: $2.88 per gallon. A great price!

Eggs: $1.77 for 18-count Grade A Large. A decent price, though with a coupon you can get a dozen eggs for 24 cents at Harris Teeter right now.

Cabbage: 29 cents per pound.

Seedless grapes: 99 cents per pound.

Tomatoes (16 oz.): 99 cents.

Organic Red Delicious apples: 99 cents per pound.

Strawberries (16 oz.): $1.88.

Dole or Fresh Selections bagged salads: $2.

Red potatoes (5 lb.): $2.99.

Tyson split chicken breasts: 99 cents per pound.

Boneless chuck roast: $2.59 per pound.

Boneless corned beef: $3.49 per pound.

Kroger Deluxe ice cream (48 oz.): $2.50.

Powerade (32 oz.): 59 cents.

Clif or Luna bars: $1.

Kroger saltines: $1.

Kroger pasta: $1.

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