If you have read my blog for any length of time, you have probably heard me mention the fact that Kroger is my favorite store to shop at for groceries. I have been blogging about Kroger almost from the beginning (of this blog) because I shop there weekly and because I feel they offer a great variety of ways to save money on groceries.
I was super excited when I was offered the chance to receive a $30 gift card to use during the Mega Event that is currently going on at Kroger (through 9/2/09), not only because I would be receiving $30, but because one of you will as well!
I completed my challenge this morning, and you can see my purchases in the above photo. I spent $33.60 out of pocket on the 20 items seen above after the Mega Event discount and coupons. That averages out to just $1.68 per item! And while I think that the Mega Event is a great promo on it's own, you really get the biggest bang for your buck when you combine your manufacturer's coupons with the sale!
I love stocking up on non-perishable items during events like these because of the value. We now have enough granola/cereal bars to last us for at least 2 months, along with a few additional staple pantry items that will come in handy for both dinner and snack time.
For more info on the Mega Event and to view a complete list of coupon match ups, read my post here.
What am I giving away?
1 winner will receive a $30 Kroger Gift Card
How can you win?
You get up to 3 chances to win:
1) Leave a comment letting me know what your favorite thing is about shopping at Kroger. (Note: Scroll to the bottom of this post and click "Post Comment". You must be on my site - you can't do this through a reader)
2) Subscribe to my feed or email newsletter and stay on top of all of the deals I write about each week! If you already subscribe, please leave a separate comment letting me know that you are currently a subscriber (thank you!).
3) Promote this giveaway and/or blog. If you don't have a blog, you can Tweet about it (follow me: I'm @stretchingabuck), post about it on your favorite forum, or tell your friends about it! However you decided to promote it, be sure to come back and leave a comment letting me know how you did it.
**In order to tally your entries correctly, please include an email address or link to your (VALID) profile with your contact information. If a winner with no contact info is chosen, the next person on the list will be the winner. If you choose to leave an email address, I recommend that you use a generic email address as this info is viewable by anyone who views my comments. I strongly encourage you to create a Google profile with this info in order to better protect you.**
Who is Eligible?
You must have a valid US address to be eligible.
When does this giveaway end?
Thursday, August 20th at 9PM, EST.
The winners will be chosen via the random number generator at random.org and will be announced no later than Saturday, August 22nd. Please note that if I do not hear from the winners within 4 days that another winner(s) will be chosen.
Good Luck!
Review/Giveaway Disclosure: I was given 1 $30 Kroger Gift Card courtesy of My Blog Spark, General Mills and Pepsico. These company's are also providing 1 $30 Kroger Gift Card to one winner. No other compensation was accepted. You can view my full disclosure policy here.
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Are you new to this blog? Be sure to check out my latest list of sale/coupon match ups at Kroger, Target, Giant Eagle and Meijer here.
275 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 1 – 200 of 275 Newer› Newest»I love shopping at Kroger because they never give me hassel with any of my coupons!
I subscribe.
Kroger is my favorite grocery store too. I don't have a single reason why. I love that they double unlimited coupons up to 99 cents. They're closest to my house. They usually carry what I'm looking for. The store is nice. The employees and shoppers are nicer than at the other stores in town. Lots of reasons.
Not only is Krogers my usual grocery store, I recently opened 1 of thier credit cards & received additional coupond and coupons for free groceries (depending on how much I spend). With this event I will be able to stock up on many used items for little to no cost.
I do subscribe to this sites e-mail and visit the site no less then one to two times each day looking for updates
I do not have a blog; however, I was aware of this mega event last week because I belong to a group that regular phones/texts each other about upcoming big sales (such as this) and extra coupon events (like when Kroger triples)
there every week for grocery shopping. pick me.
I enjoy Kroger because their produce is the best in town, not to mention, like you say, stocking up on non-perishables when a great sale is going on. It's also right down the street from me! I have a family of 6--I could use $30 for groceries!!
I would love to be entered, thanks for your kindness. kristina_@fastmail.fm
I subscribed to your blog, thanks again : )
kristina_@fastmail.fm
I love Kroger because I really like getting everything scanned, then scanning my card and giving them my coupons and watching the total plummet. Also, its really close to my house.
I subscribe.
I just twittered about your great giveaway. Thanks bunches!
Favorite Kroger Benefit: The huge buggies that seat two plus all my coupons.
I'm a blog subscriber!
I love shopping at Kroger because if I plan right I get more bang for my buck. Also, my two lovely sisters-in-law work there. :)
I've hit Kroger once this week and will be heading back tomorrow. I was able to score 42 items for $30.59 AFTER tax. $26.13 before tax. Savings of 77%
I love Kroger because they have the BEST prices in our area. I save a ton of money there!
I am already a subscriber... and loving it!
I also added your giveaway to my blog. http://savingandgiving.blogspot.com/2009/08/30-kroger-gift-card-giveaways-at.html
Kroger is great for carrying a wide variety of maunfacturers. I also love shopping their seasonal aisle!
I love Kroger, GREAT sales!!!
kaflannery@juno.com
I love shopping at our local Kroger store because of the wonderful people. I know most of the staff by name, and they greet me when we walk in the door. It isn't too often that you find a store where the staff across the board are helpful, professional, and down right pleasant.
I love looking for the markdowns at Kroger, and my daughter just loves the racecar shopping carts!
I love Kroger- In my area, they not only have the best deals week after week, it is heads and tails above the other stores in terms of variety, cleanliness, and friendliness. If that's not enough, they are also very coupon-friendly, which makes me very happy.
I love that it is close and that I get great deals.
I follow your blog.
I love Kroger because they give unlimted double coupons! I could really use this! kristie_mae at yahoo dot com
thanks
I have your RSS feed on my Yahoo home page & check it out every day.
kristie_mae at yahoo dot com
I love shopping at Krogers because they provide more than great deals but great service. I use to swear by Walmart,that they had the best deals BUT I WAS WRONG Krogers gives you the best prices and the best service. I look forward to what Kroger is going to offer me each week in their weekly ad.
I subscribe. I love all your deals!
Dawn
I also subscribe to your blog.
I big puffy heart Kroger! It is my main grocery store and my favorite. The staff has always been friendly to me and never hassle me about my coupons. Plus they always double coupons and that's HUGE! Sometimes the cashiers even praise me for the savings I recieve.
I love Kroger because it is 3 minutes from my house and they double coupons!!! I really feel like I can save a ton there. When they have sales they usually are great ones!
I subscribe to your blog!
I love shopping Kroger because of the deals they are always having! rebolsen at gmail dot com
I love kroger because I love double coupons!!!
subscriber
I LOVE my Kroger b/c they have amazing coupon deals for me! They double $1 coupons so they are automatically $2! And any coupon from $1 to $2 is automatically $2. I love it!
I save double the money that I would at any other grocery store. I make my weekly trips to Kroger with joy!
I love Kroger for two reasons. I love the Mega Events that are excellent sales. I also adore their meat sales. Their meat markdowns are very nice. Thank you.
I subscribe via Reader.
I started shopping at the Kroger family of stores when I moved to LA and it quickly became my favorite store. I love that they double coupons and there are always really good deals to match up with.
Love the doubles and ecoupons at Kroger!
I subscribe!
I like Kroger brand products. I like that they send me coupons in the mail. I love their sales and the fact that they double coupons to 99 cents.
orangetriangle2 AT yahoo DOT com
Kroger is my go to store for groceries, although I have other choices in groceries stores nearby, Kroger is the most pleasant place to shop.
I am already a subscriber to your feed. Thanks for all the great information you provide!
Kroger is also my store of choice, b/c of the awesome deals that can be had with double couponing! AND, they just treated us here in TX to a double to a dollar day this past wkend!
I subscribe!
My favorite thing is their e-coupons.
Thanks,
Melissa
cmaccurso at yahoo dot com
I already subscribe!
Melissa
cmaccurso at yahoo dot com
"My" Kroger doubles coupons and when that item is also sale I can really stock my pantry. The cashiers are always so good about making sure things rang correctly and are very patient with me when I have a question.
I subscribe.
Kroger is my favorite especially during the Mega Sale-between combining their sales with coupons-we can save a bunch of money. I also love the fact that they mail me coupons throughout the year-based upon things I purchase from them. Way to go Kroger-now if we could only get the double coupon event in my area!!
I love that Kroger salespeople gladly accept and encourage coupons and don't treat you like a criminal for using them (I have had this experience at Target)!
I subscribe to your blog too. :)
I just signed up for your newsletter-you are one of my favorite blogs to check every morning-can't wait to get your newsletter.
I like shopping at Kroger more than other stores because their staff is coupon friendly and their policy of not limiting the number of coupons per item or transaction means I can get out of there quickly. They also have the best prices and are well stocked.
I like shopping at Kroger because I can get everything I need there.
I am already an email subscriber.
I subscribe via rss reader.
I love to shop at Kroger because their staff is friendly, the store is clean, and I can always count on fresh meat, produce and dairy products. And love the .10 off on my gas!
I follow your blog.....:)
I love shopping at my Kroger affiliate (Ralphs) because they mark down dairy and no one else in the area does that!
I subscribe via reader!
Just added you on Twitter....and tweeted!
I love shopping at Kroger because they hardly ever run out of the sale items.
I love shopping at kroger because it also saves me on gas!
I'm a subscriber, too!
I'm a subscriber!!
twocuff(at)precisionvarminting(dot)com
I like the clearance section.
I'm a subscriber at my work e-mail.
I love shopping at Kroger because they are so coupon friendly and they always have great deals!
jaimiewutzler@gmail.com
I'm a subscriber
jaimiewutzler@gmail.com
I shop at Kroger for the prices, the ease of using my coupons, and their sales.
I am a subscriber already!
Kroger is my favorite store because I have a family of 6 and it helps me afford to feed them and stock up.
seanbrit40(at)hotmail(dot)com
I subscribe
I love Kroger because of the small shopping carts. :) The deals are a perk, with milk being the best deal in town.
For a second entry, I am a subscriber! freebieallie at gmail
Kroger is my favorite grocery store. I love that my store doubles coupons to .99 and I never have any problems with using my coupons either. The employees are really nice and I usually don't have a problem with finding products that are on sale. Thanks for the opportunity!
hall6465 at embarqmail dot com
I've been doing twice a month cooking so I'm only hitting Kroger every other week but it's always on my must-visit list because of their marked down manager's specials. I stock our freezer with the day old bread and meat about to hit the "best if cooked or frozen by" date. I also got my kids stainless steel water bottles on their clearance aisle. Keeps us in our budget even with extras!
Also, I subscribe to the RSS feed already. :)
I love my Kroger because the normally double coupons up to 99 cents. I currently subscribe to your news feed and I posted this giveaway on my blog! Keep up the GREAT work!
I love Kroger, they have awesome deals and I am there usually at LEAST once per week!
I love the variety I find at Kroger. They tend to have the newest items in time to use them with the new coupons that come out!
I also subscribe to your blog! Thanks for keeping us informed!
I subscribe through the rss feed
My favorite thing at Kroger is the selection. I alway's find everything I need at Krogers when I can't find it at the other stores! Thanks for the chance.
I love shopping at Kroger because of the doubling. I never knew it existed before i started reading your blog. For the promo on 8/15 I got $164 worth of groceries for $74 bucks. Definately worth it!
I love shopping at Kroger because of the doubling. I never knew it existed before i started reading your blog. For the promo on 8/15 I got $164 worth of groceries for $74 bucks. Definately worth it!
I love Kroger because they consistently have great deals week after week and the inventory is always fully stocked unlike Meijer!
I'm a feed subscriber!
I love our new Fresh Fare Kroger. So much more fun to shop in a "new" store. I love the electronic coupons too.
I subscribe
I tweeted
I love Kroger because the produce is always fresh, and they double coupons. You can always find a good deal there!
I subscribe.
Tweeted: http://twitter.com/FrugalFemina/status/3384731978
Kroger's meat department is fantastic. Fully stocked with fresh meat. Sales are great.
lindashifflett@yahoo.com
I am a subscriber by email.
lindashifflett@yahoo.com
I love Kroger. Far cheaper for groceries. I am there every week!
lisathornton@click1.net
I love Kroger. Their Kroger card program is great.
I subscribe.
I tweeted
I love that they double coupons!
Already subscribe.
They never give me trouble with coupons, and my local store doubles $1 coupons every day. Can't beat that!
I also subscribe to your feed.
i love that they double qs!
I am already a subscriber.
I tweeted!!!
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I like the convenience of Kroger--they're everywhere!
I subscribe
love, love, love me some kroger!
subscribed to you!
put your link on my facebook:
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I subscribe!!! Kroger is the only place I shop..and luv them!!
I like shopping at Kroger because there is a store less than a mile from my house!
I subscribe!
I love shopping at Ralphs (Kroger) because they are the only stores that have decent sales and double my coupons every week.
Sarah
milbrandts4him@gmail.com
I subscribe also!:)
Sarah
milbrandts4him@gmail.com
My favourite thing about Kroger shopping is knowing that i'm supporting my friend Jill's dad who worked his way up in the Kroger corporation from being a bag boy.
And i subscribe! :)
my favorite thing about shopping at kroger is that double up to .60 and they allow stacking. i love that they send out coupons in their home mailers. they're great! anita.mosca@gmail.com
I love Kroger and all the savings I get with double and triple coupons! I also love that they are bringing back double dollar coupons, hopefully!!!
I like shopping at Kroger because they allow an unlimited number of $0.50 coupons to double!
juliagulia531@yahoo.com
I am a subscriber!
juliagulia531@yahoo.com
Enter me! Thanks for all of your great advice!
I love Kroger for the great specials and everyday low prices. They are also well known for "Mananger Special" produce, meat, and bread discounts. I subscribe via email and LOVE your blog.
Thanks for all you do!
I just emailed a link to your giveaway to family and friends.
I love Kroger's double coupons and the organic/health foods section. It isn't large, but it's the biggest one in my community.
I'm an RSS subscriber.
I never had any problem with my coupons...awesome!
Also subsribed.
My favorite grocery store is Kroger. We live near a Food City which I drive an extra 10 miles to go to my beloved Kroger's. Kroger's never does give any hassle over any coupon in fact it is a store policy a wise one as well. Why loose a customer over a 50 cent coupon or even $1.00 if you loose that customer you have likely lost three. Kroger knows this they have great customer service and offer many things at the customer service counter that other stores do not Money Order etc. All these little extras makes Kroger my store!!!
janetmhorn at yahoo dot com
They are conveniently located and have a good selection at a fair price.
Joy
love Kroger bc I always know where everything is at!
I love Shopping at Kroger because it is convenient. I get my prescriptions in the Pharmacy, they have a GREAT health Food Sections! Hubby Loves the Seafood and meat area and it is CLEAN and LOCAL!
Thanks for a GREAT Giveaway~!
Leslie
LeslieVeg@msn.com
http://leslielovesveggies.blogspot.com/
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I love Kroger because of their prices!
I LOVE Fry's because it is 2 seconds away and by far has the best overall prices! loriannerosengarten(at)gmail(dot)com
I am a very faithful subscriber! loriannerosengarten(at)gmail(dot)com
I like shopping at Kroger because they double coupons up to .99! I also love how they mail coupons in the mail every so often!
Last spring another grocery chain built 2 miles from my house. I was so excited to have a much closer option for shopping. BUT, turns out I still do 99% of my shopping at Kroger. Their prices are better, and so is their meat--worth the drive for sure! (I already get your feed and love it!)
I love how they send coupons in the mail based on previous purchases I've made.
I am a subscriber
My favorite thing about my Kroger is that they'll double an unlimited amount of coupons up to $0.50!
jfelten at wowway.com
I've been a subscriber for a while now and love your blog! Thanks for hosting this giveaway!
They always double coupons, and I have never been hassled about internet coupons there. Kroger rocks! esgirard at gmail dot com
Kroger is the closest grocery store to my house, that is worth shopping at. The double/triple coupons and sales themselves make it worth it. I appreciate that the produce is fresh and not beat up by the time I get there. Thanks for giving me so many great tips! emily.timperman@gmail.com
Fry's is 1/2 mile from my house and I go all the time!
I love my Kroger the people are so nice and at least onc cashier is oober nice about my coupons:)
I love that we can double coupons up to a $1 and earn fuel rewards saving more for the family. Thank you for the weekly savings you share with us...
Thank you for offering this to us!!
Tracey Argue
Clio, MI
tla3701@hotmail.com
I love that you can watch the money come off each item once you scan your card! What a thrill =)
clarklnl at hotmail dot com
I love my Kroger, and I send them emails often to tell them! They're coupon friendly, double coupons up to $0.50, they have friendly staff, they run sales on stuff I actually use, and I love getting their coupons in the mail!
I love Kroger because they seem to be cheaper than the other grocery stores in my area
greazi at hotmail.com
I like shopping at Kroger because it is very close to my house and I save a lot with my Kroger Plus Card. They have great sales.
I love the friendly cashiers and the fact they double coupons.
I am a subscriber of your blog.. love it..
I am a subscriber.
I love Kroger for its prices.
I am a subscriber - email.
I am a subscriber.Keep up the great work!
I love shopping at Kroger because they make it so easy to find their deals b/c they have all of their sales in a great format online!
I subscribe--have for a while. Thanks!
I love Kroger, especially being able to get $off of gas too, thanks.
i subscribe
i like Kroger because they always seem to have the most coupon matchups each week
I love their gas rewards at Smiths.
I subscribe via email.
surveys4lori@rocketmail.com
i love shopping at kroger b/c u can put ecoupons on ur card.
i love shopping at kroger because of the clearance section..it's like my own little prize for getting through shopping because it's right at the end of my 'route'!
i subscribe via google reader!
My favorite is stacking regular coupons with e-coupons.
I love shopping at Kroger because it's 3 minutes from my house!
I love being able to double coupons. I don't know of another grocery store in my area that does that.
I subscribe!
I subscribe to your newsletter & enjoy reading it each time!!
Keep up the good work!
I blogged about your giveaway here:
http://macombmoneysavers.blogspot.com/2009/08/blog-giveaways-enter-to-win-30-kroger.html
I worked at Krogers when I was in high school and have shopped there every since. They have competive pricing and friendly cashiers!
My favorite thing about Kroger is the double coupons. Great way to save money. semtaylor@yahoo.com
I subscribe
I never used to be much of a Kroger shopper, but since using my coupons, my favorite thing about shopping at Kroger is all the deals I can get for so little money!
solm16@yahoo.com
I subscribed!!
solm16@yahoo.com
I'm a subscriber.
ruthsmither(at)juno(dot)com
My favorite thing about Kroger is the scan right guarantee. I can't tell you how many free items I've gotten over the years because of this!
ruthsmither(at)juno(dot)com
I love Kroger. They almost always have the sale items in stock. Their employees are friendly and my store is neat and clean. The prices and sales help me to get the most for my money.
I am an email subscriber. Thanks for all you do.
I love shopping at Krogers, I'm there several times a week. My Favorite things are prices, selection, quality meat and scan right guarantee!
I subscribe to your blog, my favorite thing is when you show what you got at each shopping trip and how much it all cost!
Love that! Thanks!
I live practically next door to a Giant Eagle but go out of my way to shop at Kroger. Their selection and prices are better. And I feel that I get a good deal using my Kroger Customer Card.
I love my Kroger's because they double coupons up to a dollar everyday.
Close to home, double coupons! Is there any other good reason? ;-)
By the way, I subscribe to your daily email, and when I see a good deal, I post it on my Facebook account several times a week!
I forgot the gas rebates!
I subscribe via google reader.
pscole3467 at gmail dot com
I love the gas rebate.
pscole3467 at gmail dot com
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