Here is the weekly list of good sale prices for the basics at our various grocery & drug stores including milk, meat, produce, eggs, bread, coupon items & more. This list includes deals from the sales ads, with a few regular priced items included. Please add any other great deals on basics that you find! 

These are the last 2 weeks before Christmas so there are plenty of baking and ham deals. This is the time to stock up on baking goods for the next few months.  Be sure to check the full deal lists for each of the stores you'll be shopping so you don't miss any great buys.

Kroger, CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens deals are valid through 12/15.

Harris Teeter, Lowes Foods, Food Lion and Aldi deals are valid through 12/15.

Kroger: Kraft and General Mills Promotion: Save $6 instantly at checkout when you buy 6 participating Kraft and General Mills products. Basically, you get $1 off each item when you buy 6 in one transaction. Limit 2 per transaction. There are a number of good deals in the ad with the promotion and coupons including the following (prices shown are after promotional discount):

Abbreviations used below include:

HT = Harris Teeter
LF = Lowes Foods
FL = Food Lion
RA = Rite Aid
WG = Walgreens

Please post any other favorite basics deals in the comments section below!

Milk

LF: Silk soy or almond milk, 64 oz., $3 - .75/1 coupon from 11/11 SS (exp 12/15), coupon on their website HERE = $1.50

Bread

Kroger: Brown and Serve rolls, 6 – 12 count, $1.00

Kroger bread or buns, $1.00

Eggs

No egg deals in the ads this week

Produce

Aldi: Carrots, 2 lb bag, .79

Aldi: Multi-colored peppers, 3 pack, $1.99

Aldi: Sweet potatoes, 3 lb bag, .99

Aldi: Pomegranates, .69 each

Aldi: Navel oranges, 4 lb bag, $1.99

Aldi: Pineapple, .99 each!

FL: Green cabbage, .48/lb

FL: Mangoes, .89 each

FL: Hass avocados, .99 each

FL: Iceberg lettuce, .99 each

FL: Red Vine cluster tomatoes, .99/lb – good price

FL: White potatoes, 5 lb bag, $2.50

HT: Green peppers, .99 each (better price on multi-colored peppers at Aldi this week)

HT: Blackberries, 6 oz., BOGO

HT: Russet potatoes, 5 lb bag, $3.50 ($2 at Lowes Foods this week)

HT: Clementine tangerines, 5 lb box, $4.99

Kroger: Red or golden delicious apples, $1.29/lb

Kroger: Anjou pears, $1.29/lb

Kroger: Organic apples, Cameo, Fuji, Gold or Red Delicious, $1.50/lb

Kroger: Florida tangerines, 3 lb bag, $2.50

Kroger: Navel oranges or grapefruit, 8 lb bag, $4.99

LF: Limes, 3 for .99

LF: Russet potatoes, 5 lb bag, BOGO for $2.00

LF: Seedless navel oranges, 8 lb bag, $5.97

Meat

Aldi: Appleton Farms, smoked ham-shank portion, .99/lb

Aldi: Appleton Farms smoked ham butt portion, $1.19/lb

Aldi: Appleton Farms, spiral sliced ham, $1.49/lb

FL: Chicken thighs or drumsticks, value pack, .99/lb

FL: Smithfield Shank portion ham, limit 2, .99/lb - $2 coupon from 12/9 SS or 10/7 SS or $2 off $8 coupon from 11/11 SS

FL: My essentials spiral sliced ham, limit 2, $1.19/lb – good price

FL: Smithfield spiral ham, limit 2, $1.69/lb - $2 coupon from 12/9 SS or 10/7 SS or $2 off $8 coupon from 11/11 SS

FL: Boneless chuck roast, $2.99/lb

FL: Jimmy Dean roll sausage, 16 oz., $2.50 - .55/1 coupon from 12/2 RP

HT: Harris teeter frozen turkey, .99/lb, limit 4

HT: Spiral Sliced half smoked ham, honey glazed or brown sugar, $1.89/lb

HT: Ground beef, 80% lean, $2.49/lb

HT: Pork Boston Butt bone-in steak or country style ribs, $2.47/lb

HT Italian ground sausage, 16 oz., $2.50

HT: Jimmy Dean sausage, 12 – 16 lb roll, $2.50 - .55/1 coupon from 12/2 RP

Kroger: Private Selection turkey, .99/lb

Kroger: Gwaltney sliced ham, brown sugar or honey glazed, half ham, $1.39/lb, limit 1

Kroger: Cumberland Gap whole semi-boneless ham, $1.99/lb

Kroger: Cumberland Gap whole boneless ham, $2.49/lb

Kroger Value chicken breasts or thighs, value pack, $1.99/lb

Kroger ground chuck, 3 lb roll, $2.49 /lb

LF: Gwaltney spiral sliced ham, whole or half honey or brown sugar, limit 2 with additional $25 purchase, $1.37/lb – good deal

LF: Boneless beef sirloin tip roast, $2.97/lb

LF: Butterball turkey bacon, 12 oz., $2.25 - .75/1 printable coupon HERE = .75!

Dairy & Frozen

Aldi: Happy Farms cheese clocks, 8 oz., $1.49

Aldi: Butter, 16 oz quarters, $1.99

Aldi: Cream cheese, 8 oz. brick, .99

FL: Eggos, $2.59 - $1 coupon for special varieties HERE = $1.59

HT: Yoplait Greek 100 yogurt, single serve, $1 - .50/2 coupon from 11/11 SS = .50 each

HT: Heluva Good cheese, 8 oz., $2 - .50 coupon from their website HERE = $1.00 – good price

HT: Cracker Barrel cheese, 6 – 8 oz., $2.50 - $1 coupon from 11/11 SS = $1.50

HT: Pillsbury pie crust refrigerated, 2-pack, $2.50 - .50/2 from 11/18 SS AND .75/2 HT digital ZVR e-coupon = $1.63 each, There is also a .75/2 SavingStar.com e-coupon available making it an even better price!

HT: McCain frozen potatoes, BOGO for $1.77 - $1 sweet potato coupon from 11/4 SS AND .75/1 Savingstar e-coupon = .02 (obviously a great price!)

HT: Edy’s ice cream, BOGO for $2.50 - $1/2 from 12/9 RP, $1/2 printable coupon HERE = $2.00 each

HT: EVIC: Bird’s Eye Steamfresh veggies, .97 - .50/2 coupon from 11/18 SS = .47 each – good price!, Limit 4

Kroger: Philadelphia cream cheese blocks, 8 oz., $1.00 – good price – think holiday baking!

Kroger sour cream or dip, 16 oz, $1.00 (good price for 16 oz. of sour cream)

LF: Tribe hummus, BOGO for $1.75 - $1 printable coupon from Tribe Facebook page HERE = .75! Great deal!

LF: Parkay squeeze spread, 12 oz or spray 8 oz, $1.69 - .75/2 or .30/1 from 12/9 SS = .94 each after .75/2 coupon

LF: Bird’s Eye Steamfresh veggies or rice, select 10 and 12 oz, $1 - .50/2 coupon from 11/18 SS = .50 each – good deal!

LF: Bird’s Eye Steamfresh, various sauced, seasoned and blends, BOGO for $1.35 - .50/2 coupon from 11/18 SS = .85 each

LF: Super Pretzels, 13 oz., $2 - .50/1 coupon from 12/2 RP = $1.00

LF: PictSweet deluxe vegetables family size, 24 oz. – 28 oz., BOGO for $2.20

LF: Bridgford rolls, parkerhouse style, 25 oz., $2.50 - .50 coupon from 11/4 RP = $1.50

LF: Edy’s ice cream, BOGO for $3 - $1/2 from 12/9 RP = $2.50 each

RA: Edy’s ice cream, 1.5 quart
Sale: 2 for $7
+UP: $2 +UP when you buy 2
Coupon: $1/2 coupon from 12/9 RP
Total after coupon and reward = 2 for $4 ($2 each – good buy)

Misc. Grocery

CVS: Lindsay olives, $1.00

CVS: $5 Extrabucks when you spend $15 on select Velveeta cheesy skillets ($2.29), Planters peanuts (2 for $7), Maxwell House coffee ($7.99), Gevalia coffee 12 oz. ($5.99)
Coupons: $1.50/1 Gevalia coupon from 12/9 SS, $1/2 Planters from 11/11 and 12/2 SS
Total when you buy 3 Gevalia and use 3 coupons = $13.47 and then get back $5 in Extrabucks making it $8.47 after reward ($2.82 each)

FL: Stove Top Stuffing, .99 - $1/2 coupon from 12/9 SS = .49 each

FL: Idahoan Instant potatoes, 4 – 4.1 oz., 5 for $5 - .55/3 printable coupon on CouponNetwork.com

FL: Ragu pasta sauce, 16 – 26 oz., 3 for $5 - $2/3 coupon from the in-store coupon kiosk = 3 for $3 (a good buy)

HT: Keebler Ready Pie Crust
Sale: $1.50
Coupon: .50 coupon from Kelloggsfamilyrewards.com HERE , .75/3 coupon from 11/11 RP, .50/2 coupon from Smart Shopper coupon link in box above
HT coupon: .50/1 HT digital ZVR e-coupon
Total after .50/1 coupon and .50/1 HT digital coupon = FREE!

HT: Mt. Olive pickles, various 24 oz., BOGO for $1.37 - .50/1 from 11/18 SS = .37 each

HT: Nabisco Ritz crackers, BOGO for $1.74 - $1/2 coupon from 11/11 SS = $1.24 each

HT: Harris Teeter chocolate chips, 12 oz., $1.37 – good price

Kroger: General Mills cereal, select, 8.9 – 12.3 oz
Sale: $1.88 after discount
Coupon: .60/1 coupons for Trix and Honey Nut Cheerios on BettyCrocker.com HERE , .50 coupons for Trix and Honey Nut Cheerios on Smart Shopper coupons link in box above, $1.10/3 various cereals from BettyCrocker.com
SavingStar: .50/1 SavingStar.com e-coupons for Trix and Honey Nut Cheerios
Total after $1 promo discount, .50 coupon, and .50 Savingstar e-coupon = .38!

Kroger: Kraft salad dressing, 16 oz., $1.49 after discount - $1/2 coupon from 12/9 SS = .99 each

Kroger: Nature Valley and Fiber One granola bars, $1.99 after discount - .50/2 coupons from 10/28 SS = $1.50 each ( a decent price if you adore Nature Valley bars)

Kroger: Kraft mayo or Miracle Whip, 22 – 30 oz., $2.49 after discount - $1/2 coupon from 12/9 or 11/11 SS = $1.99 each

Kroger: Kroger canned vegetables, .60

Kroger: Domino sugar, 4 lb, $2.50 - .50 coupon from 11/4 RP = $1.50

LF: Fresh Rewards Offer: Nestle tollhouse morsels, 10 – 12 oz., $1.88, limit 2 - .50/2 coupon from VeryBestBaking.com = $1.38 each

LF: Dixie Brown sugar or confectioners sugar, 16 oz., .98 - .55/1 coupon from 12/9 or 11/4 SS = FREE!

LF: Carnation evaporated milk, 12 oz., $1 - .50/2 coupon from 9/30 RP = .50 each

LF: Keebler ready crust, 4 – 6 oz., $1.69 - .75/3 from 11/11 RP, .50/1 coupon from Kelloggsfamilyrewards.com HERE = .69

LF: Kellogg’s cereal, select, $2 - $1/2 coupon from 12/9 RP, $1/3 coupon from 11/11 RP, various $1/2 printable coupons from Kelloggsfamilyrewards.com website HERE = $1.50 each

LF: General Mills Chex Cereal, $2 - $1/2 coupon from 12/2 and 11/11 SS = $1.50 each
LF: Cheez-It crackers, BOGO for $2.15 each – .70 and $1/2 coupons on kelloggsfamilyrewards.com HERE

RA: Royal Gelatin, 3 for .99 - $1 +UP when you buy 6 = .16 each

RA: Kellogg’s cereal including Frosted Flakes, Raisin Bran, Apple Jacks, Corn Pops, Froot Loops, Corn Flakes, Rice Krispies, or Pop Tarts or Rice Krispies Treats
Sale: 2 for $5
+UP: $2 +UP when you buy 2
Coupons: Various $1/2 coupons from Kellogg’s website HERE , $1/2 coupon from 12/9 RP, $1/3 Pop Tarts coupon from 12/2 RP
Total after $2 +UP and $1/2 coupon = $1 each

WG: Jell-O, 2 for $1 with in-ad coupon - $1/4 coupon from 12/9 SS = .25 each

WG: Nice! Mushrooms or oranges, canned, .69 with in-ad coupon

WG: Nice! Seasonings, .79 with in-ad coupon

WG: General Mills cereal, select, $1.99
Coupon: .60/1 coupons for Trix and Honey Nut Cheerios on BettyCrocker.com HERE , .50 coupons for Trix and Honey Nut Cheerios on Smart Shopper coupons link in box above, $1.10/3 various cereals from BettyCrocker.com
SavingStar: .50/1 SavingStar.com e-coupons for Trix and Honey Nut Cheerios
Total after .60 coupon and .50 SavingStar e-coupon (once it is credited to your account) = .89

Drinks

FL: Coke products including Sprite, BOGO - $1/4 coupon from 12/9 SS

HT: 7UP or Diet 7UP, 2 ltr, $1.00

HT: Coke, 6 packs, Buy 2 Get 3 Free - $1/2 coupon from 12/9 SS = $1.68 each

Kroger: 7UP soda, 2 ltr., $1.00

Non-Food

CVS: Luvs ultra leakguards, jumbo pack diapers, $6.99 - $1/2 coupon from 11/25 PG insert = $6.49 each

Kroger: Sparkle paper towels, 6 big rolls, $4.99 - .50/1 from 11/11 RP = $3.99

Kroger: Comforts diapers, jumbo pack sizes 1 – 6, $5.99

LF: Chinet comfort cups, BOGO - .75/1 coupon from 10/14 SS

LF: Luvs diapers, $6.99 - $1/2 coupon from 11/25 PG = $6.49 each

RA: Lysol wipes, toilet bowl cleaner, Walgreens bleach, cleaning gloves
Sale: 2 for $4
+UP: $1 +UP when you buy 2, limit 2
Coupon: Try Me Free Lysol Dual Action coupon (up to $3 rebate) from 12/9 SS, .50/2 wipes and .25/1 Lysol bathroom cleaner coupons from Lysol website HERE
Total after +UP if Dual Action wipes are included in sale = $1.50 and then send in for the rebate making it free (plus the cost of the stamp and envelope….)

RA: Halls or Ricola cough drops
Sale: 2 for $3
+UP: $1 +UP when you buy 2
Coupon: $1/2 Halls coupon from 11/4 SS, .75/1 Ricola Dual Action coupon from 11/11 RP (if included in sale – coupon expires 12/11
Total after $1/2 coupon and +UP = $1.00 for 2 (.50 each)

RA: Xtra laundry detergent or Nice N Fluffy liquid softener, 58 – 68.75 oz., 2 for $6 - $3 +UP when you buy 2 = $1.50 each – good deal!

RA: Simplify paper towels, 8 pack, $4.99 - $1 +UP = $3.99 after rewards

WG: Goody color collection contour clips, 6 pack, $2 - $2 Register Rewards = FREE after rewards

WG: Scott Naturals paper towels, 6 rolls, $2.99 - $1 coupon from in-store monthly coupon booklet

WG: Walgreens diapers, jumbo pack, or training pants, BOGO – regular price is $8.99 so with sale = $4.50 each when you buy 2

WG: $10 Walgreens gift card with purchase of $50 iTunes gift card.

Pet Care

HT: Kibbles ‘n Bits dog food, 16 lb, BOGO for $9.49 - $1 coupon from 11/11 RP = $8.49

LF: Alpo dog food, 16 lb bag, BOGO for $6.50