Mackenthun's of Waconia Coupon Ad-Match for 10/28-11/03/11

A few notes before we get to the deals.  I recently found out several things about Mackenthun's coupon policy: 1) Mackenthun's will take coupons up to one month expired.  Therefore I have included coupons in this ad-match that are expired for this amount of time.  2) I brought in a manufacturer coupon that said "Redeem at Hyvee" and the cashier asked her supervisor and she said it is fine to take. This, in a way, contradicts what I was told recently about how they won't take manufacturer coupons from competitor's ads. I have been given the supervisor and manager's email addresses and I will try my best to get a concrete answer soon.  3) Mackenthun's will give overages. Recently I paid for a $0.99 item with a $1.00 coupon.  And they gave me the total value of the coupon.  Now I doubt they would give it back to you in cash, but I used the $0.01 towards my other groceries.  4) Mackenthun's front end manager said that Mackenthun's WILL let you use two manufacturer coupons on a BOGO offer.  For example: lets say the ad says "BOGO free on item X" and there is a $1/1 coupon out there for that product.  Even though you are getting one item free, you can use two coupons.

For other ad matches, please check out Pocket Your Dollars. PYD is a wonderful resource and they have taught me so much!  And if you are confused by the ad match, please go to their description HERE to learn how to read the shopping list. 

Also, do note that I have included every item that has a corresponding coupon, regardless if I think it is a good deal or not.  I also will include items that don't have a coupon if I think it is a good deal.  But in reality, the term "good deal" is relative.  What I think is a terrible deal may be an awesome deal to you.  But that is my spiel.  Here are this week's match-ups!


Flavorite Granulated Sugar, 4 lb. $1.99
No Coupon Needed
Final Price: $1.99

Gold Medal Flour, All-Purpose or Unbleached 5 lb. $1.99
No Coupon Needed
Final Price: $1.99 (Limit 2)

Argo Corn Starch, 16 oz. $1.49
Buy one and use $0.35/1
Final Price: $1.14

Fleischmann's Yeast, Selected Varieties (ActiveDry and RapidRise is pictured) 3 ct. $1.50
Buy two and use $1/2 or buy one and use $0.35/1
Final Price: as low as $1.00 each

Fleischmann's Yeast, Selected Varieties 4 oz. $4.99
Buy one and use $0.35/1
Final Price: $4.64

Pillsbury Frosting, Selected Varieties 12-16 oz. $1.88
Buy two and use $1/2 from 6/12 RP (this coupon expired on 9/30, so you can use it at Mackenthun's through 10/30)
Final Price: $1.38 each

Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil, Selected Varieties 35-75 sq. ft. $3.79
Buy one and use $0.55/1 from 8/14 SS (this coupon expired on 9/30, so you can use it at Mackenthun's through 10/30) or $0.50/1 from 10/2 SS or $0.75/1 Non-Stick (pictured) or $0.75/1 18" Heavy Duty Foil (if included in sale)
Final Price: as low at $3.04

Nestle Toll House Baking Morsels, Selected Varieties 10-12 oz. $2
Buy two and use $1/2 or $0.50/2 or if the Dark Chocolate variety is included, use $0.50/1 from 8/21 SS**
Final Price: as low as $1.50 each

Hershey's Pieces, Drops, or Minis, Selected Varieties 8-10.5 oz. $3.49
Buy two and use $1/2 from 9/11 SS
Final Price: $2.99 each

Carnation Evaporated Milk, Selected Varieties 12 oz. $0.99
Buy two and use $0.50/2 from 10/30 RP or $0.50/2 from 9/25 RP or $0.50/2
Final Price: $0.74 each

Gold'n Plump Chicken, Whole, Drumsticks, or Thighs 56 oz. $4.99
Buy one and use $1/1 from page A3 of 10/9 Star Tribune or $1/1 from 10/16 SS or $1/1
Final Price: $3.99

Jimmy Dean Pork Sausage, Selected Varieties (Chub Pack and Fully Cooked are pictured) 9.6-16 oz. $3.99
Buy one and use $0.75/1 from 7/31 RP (this coupon expired on 9/30, so you can use it at Mackenthun's through 10/30) or $0.75/1 from 8/28 RP** or $0.75/1 from 3/6 RP** or buy two and use $1.50/2 from 10/2 RP
Final Price: $3.24 each

Johnsonville Smoked Chicken Sausage, Selected Varieties 12 oz. $3.49
Buy one and use $1/1 from 9/11 RP
Final Price: $2.49

Celestial Seasonings Holiday Herb Tea, Selected Varieties 20 ct. $3.59
Buy one and use $1/1 from 10/2 SS
Final Price: $2.59

Keebler Chips Deluxe or Fudge Shoppe or Sandies Cookies, Selected Varieties 6.6-14.5 oz. $2.50
Buy two and use $1/2 from 8/7 RP (this coupon expired on 10/2, so you can use it at Mackenthun's through 11/2) or $0.55/2 from 9/18 RP
Final Price: as low as $2.00 each

Tide Liquid Laundry Detergent*, Selected Varieties 100 oz. $11.99
Available Coupons:
$0.50/1 from 10/23 RP
$2/1 from 10/30 P&G
$1/2 from 10/2 P&G
$2/3 from 10/2 P&G
$0.50/1 from 10/2 P&G
$0.50/1 from 9/25 RP**
Final Price: as low as $9.99 each

General Mills Trix (10.7 oz.), Cocoa Puffs (11.8 oz), Golden Grahams (12 oz.), Honey Nut Cheerios (12.25 oz.), or Cinnamon Toas Crunch (12.8 oz.) Cereals $2
Buy three and use $1/3 Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs, Golden Graham, or Trix from 10/23 SS or $1/3 Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cheerios, Cocoa Puffs, Golden Graham, or Trix from 10/2 GM or buy two Cheerios and use $1/2 from 9/25 SS or buy one Golden Grahams and use $0.75/1 (this is a Mackenthun's digital MQ. You need to register your Pump Perks card online to be able to load this onto your card)
Final Price: as low as $1.25 each

Kellogg's Apple Jacks (17 oz.), Froot Loops (17 oz.), Rice Krispies (18 oz.), Corn Pops (17.2 oz.), Frosted Flakes (23 oz.), or Frosted Mini-Wheats (24 oz.) $3.33
$1/3 Apple Jacks, Corn Pops, Froot Loops, or Frosted Flakes from 8/28 RP**
$1/3 Rice Krispies
$1/3 Rice Krispies from 10/16 RP
Final Price: $3.00 each

Quaker Instant Oatmeal or Oat Squares, Selected Varieties $2.50
Buy three and use $1/3 from 10/2 Pepsi Moments To Save insert**
Final Price: $2.17 each

Old Orchard 100% Juice, Selected Varieties 64 oz. $2.50
Buy two and use $0.50/1
Final Price: $2.00

Ken's Steakhouse Salad Dressing, Selected Varieties 16 oz. $2
Buy one and use $1/1 from 8/14 SS (this coupon expired on 9/30, so it can be used at Mackenthun's through 10/30)
Final Price: $1.00

Wacky Mac Veggie Pasta, Selected Varieties 12 oz. $1.29
Buy one and use $0.40/1 from 5/8 SS
Final Price: $0.89

Starkist Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water, 5 oz. can $1.50
Buy one and use $1/1 from September All You magazine
Final Price: $0.50 each

Fisher Mixed Nuts or Almonds, Selected Varieties 9-12 oz. $4.99
Buy one and use $1/1 from 8/14 SS** or $1/1 from 10/9 SS
Final Price: $3.99

Puffs Family Pack Facial Tissue, 3 ct. $4.99
Available Coupons:
$0.25/1 from 8/28 P&G (this coupon expired on 9/30, so you can use it at Mackenthun's through 10/30)
$0.25/1 from 10/30 P&G
$1/2 from 10/16 P&G
$0.25/1 from 10/2 P&G
Final Price: as low as $4.49 each

Bounty Paper Towels, 6 Big or 8 Regular Rolls $7.99
Available Coupons:
$0.25/1 from 8/28 P&G (this coupon expired on 9/30, so you can use it at Mackenthun's through 10/30)
$0.25/1 from 10/16 P&G
$0.25/1 from 10/2 P&G**
Final Price: $7.74 each

Charmin Toilet Paper, 12 Double or 6 Mega Rolls $7.99
Available Coupons:
$0.25/1 from 10/30 P&G
$0.25/1 from 10/16 P&G
$0.25/1 from 8/28 P&G (this coupon expired on 9/30, so you can use it at Mackenthun's through 10/30)
$0.25/1 from 10/2 P&G**
Final Price: $7.74 each

Bounce or Downy Fabric Softener*, 100-120 ct. Sheets, 41-51 oz. Liquid, or 1.92 oz. Bar $4.99
Available Coupons:
$0.50/1 Downy from 8/28 P&G (this coupon expired on 9/30, so you can use it at Mackenthun's through 10/30)
$1.50/2 Downy from 8/28 P&G (this coupon expired on 9/30, so you can use it at Mackenthun's through 10/30)
$2/3 Downy or Bounce from 10/2 P&G**
$1/2 Downy or Bounce from 10/2 P&G**
$0.50/1 Downy or Bounce from 10/2 P&G**
$0.75/1 Bounce from 10/2 P&G**
Final Price: as low as $4.24

Dawn Dish Soap*, Selected Varieties 38 oz. $3.99
Available Coupons:
$0.50/1 from 8/28 P&G (this coupon expired on 9/30, so you can use it at Mackenthun's through 10/30)
$0.75/1 Dawn Plus (if included in sale) from 8/28 P&G (this coupon expired on 9/30, so you can use it at Mackenthun's through 10/30)
$0.25/1 from 10/2 P&G**
$0.75/1 Dawn Plus (if included in sale) from 10/2 P&G**
Final Price: Possibly as low as $3.24

Cascade Dishwasher Detergent*, 45-75 oz. Powder or Gel or 16-20 ct. Actio Pacs $4.99
Buy one and use $1/1 from 8/28 P&G (this coupon expired on 9/30, so you can use it at Mackenthun's through 10/30) or $0.25/1 from 10/30 P&G
Final Price: $3.99

Sylvania CFL Light Bulbs, Selected Varieties 1-3 ct. $6.99
Buy one and use $1/1
Final Price: $5.99

Ricola Natural Throat Drops, Selected Varieties 19-24 ct. $1.49
Buy two bags, one of which has to be the Dual Action variety (if included in sale) and use BOGO free coupon in 10/2 SS
Final Price: $0.75 each

Crest Premium Toothpaste*, Selected Varieties 4-8.2 oz. $2.99
I have no idea what toothpastes are included in the sale, so I have listed all Crest toothpaste coupons:
$1/1 Crest Pro-Health For Me from 8/28 P&G (this coupon expired on 9/30, so you can use it at Mackenthun's through 10/30)
$1/1 Crest (excludes Crest Cavity, Baking Soda, and Tartar) from 8/28 P&G (this coupon expired on 9/30, so you can use it at Mackenthun's through 10/30)
$0.50/1 Crest from 8/28 P&G (this coupon expired on 9/30, so you can use it at Mackenthun's through 10/30)
$1/1 Crest (excludes Crest Cavity, Baking Soda, and Tartar) from 10/2 P&G**
$0.75/1 Crest (excludes Crest Cavity, Baking Soda, and Tartar) from 10/16 P&G
$0.50/1 from 10/2 P&G**
$1/1 Crest (excludes Crest Cavity, Baking Soda, and Tartar) from 10/30 P&G
$0.50/1 Crest from 10/30 P&G
Final Price: as low as $1.99

Pantene Shampoo or Conditioner*, Selected Varieties 12.6 oz. $3.99
Available Coupons:
$1/2 from 8/21 SS (this coupon expired on 9/30, so you can use it at Mackenthun's through 10/30)
$3/2 from 9/25 RP**
$1/2 from 10/2 P&G**
Final Price: as low as $2.49 each


Alpo Canned Dog Food, Selected Varieties 13-13.2 oz. $0.79
Buy two and use B1G1 Free coupon or buy twelve and use $2/12 from 9/11 RP or buy ten and use $1.50/10 from 9/11 RP**
Final Price: as low as $0.40 each

Crave Cat Treats, Selected Varieties 2.1 oz. $1.25
Buy one and use "Get One Free" coupon from 9/18 RP
Final Price: FREE

Dannon Activia Selects Greek or French Yogurt, 5.3 oz. $0.99
Buy three and use $1/3 from 10/2 SS
Final Price: $0.66 each

Yoplait Yogurt Fridge Pack, Selected Varietis 8 ct. 6 oz. cups $4.99
Buy one and use $0.50/1 from 8/7 GM (this coupon expired on 10/1, therefore you can use it at Mackenthun's through 11/1)
Final Price: $4.49

Tropicana Pure Premium Juice, Selected Varieties 59 oz. $3.49
Buy one and use $1/1 from September All You magazine (this coupon expired on 9/30, therefore you can use it at Mackenthun's through 10/30) or $1/1 from 10/2 Pepsi Moments To Save Insert**
Final Price: $2.49

Welch's Fruit Juice Cocktail, Selected Varieties 64 oz. $2.50
Buy one and use $0.75/1 from 10/16 SS or $0.75/1 from 9/25 SS or $1/1 Grape Juice (if included in sale) from 9/25 SS or $0.75/1 
Final Price: possibly as low as $1.50

Jack's Pizza, Selected Varieties Half & Half and Original 12 inch $3
Buy one and use $0.75/1 (enter Coast to Coast giveaway to receive coupon)
Final Price: $2.25

Totino's Pizza Rolls, Selected Varieties 7.5 oz. $1.25
Available Coupons:
$0.40/2 (this is a Mackenthun's digital MQ. You need to register your Pump Perks card online to be able to load this onto your card)
$0.40/2 from 10/2 GM
$0.40/2
$0.40/2 from 9/11 GM
$0.40/2 from 8/7 GM**
Final Price: $1.05 each

Cole's Garlic Toast or Bread or Sticks, Selected Varieties 10.5-17.5 oz. $2.49
Buy one and use $0.50/1
Final Price: $1.99

Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers Veggies, Selected Varieties No Sauce 12 oz. $1.50
Buy two and use $0.50/2 from 10/2 GM or $0.50/2 from 9/11 GM
Final Price: $1.25 each

Old Orchard 100% Apple Juice Blends Concentrate, $1.33
Buy four and use $1/4
Final Price: $1.08 each

Pillsbury Egg Scrambles or Biscuit Sandwiches, Selected Varieties 7.4-8 oz. $2
Buy one and use $1/1 from 10/2 GM or $1/1 or $1.10/1 or $1/1 from 9/11 GM or $1/1 or $1/1 (this is a Mackenthun's digital MQ. You need to register your Pump Perks card online to be able to load this onto your card)
Final Price: as low as $0.90

Coca-Cola Products, 12 oz. 12 Packs, 24 oz. 6 Packs, or 12 oz. 8 Packs $3.67
Buy four of the above products (one of them has to be either Coke Zero 12 oz. 12 pack or Fanta 12 oz. 12 Pack) and use in ad manufacturer coupon and get the Fanta or Coke Zero Free!
Final Price: $2.75 each (this is a good price for this time of year!)


Advertised Pump Perks (You need to have a Pump Perks card in order to receive the perks)

Dole Salad Kits, Selected Varieties 6.4-10.7 oz. $?
Final Price: $? plus save $0.10 per gallon of gas per package

Old Dutch Ripples Chips, Selected Varieties 9 oz. $?
Final Price: $? plus save $0.07 per gallon of gas per package

T.G.I. Friday's Meals for Two, Selected Varieties 24 oz. $?
Buy one and use $1.50/1 from 10/23 SS
Final Price: $? plus save $0.07 per gallon of gas per package

Tyson Any'tizers or Breaded Chicken, Selected Varieties 10-13.25 oz. $?
Buy one Chicken Nuggets and use $1/1 from 8/21 SS
Final Price: $? plus save $0.05 per gallon of gas per package

Bear Creek Soup Mix, Selected Varieties 8.4-12 oz. $?
Final Price: $? plus save $0.04 per gallon of gas per package

Florida's Natural Frusi Snacks, Selected Varieties 8 ct. $?
Final Price: $? plus save $0.04 per gallon of gas per package




*Did you know that these products are tested on animals?  For more information, please go to Leaping Bunny or read my post on Cruelty Free Living. In addition, anyone interested in going vegetarian is welcome to contact me!

**This coupon is expired, or it expires this week, but Mackenthun's will take it as they take coupons up to one month expired