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72 Hour Mega Savings Giveaway for a $30 Kroger Gift Card

Sunday, August 16, 2009 Hand-posted by Jennifer

Kroger

72 HOUR KROGER MEGA SAVINGS GIVEAWAY

Enter to win a $30 Gift Card from General Mills & PepsiCo.

Deadline is Wednesday at 11:59pm ~ Eastern time!

If you felt like you just saw a Mega Event happen at Kroger a few weeks ago you did but, General Mills & PepsiCo teamed up to bring you some more savings in the store. They have provided MyBlogSpark with some gift cards for me & you to spend at Kroger to rake in the savings! Let’s see how we can do!

Currently Kroger (& their family of stores) are running a Mega Event for Buy 10, Get $5 off instantly.

Here are some participating brands included in the sale: AMP Energy, Aquafina, Betty Crocker Baking Mixes, Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks, Cascadian Farms Cereals and Bars, Cap'n Crunch, Cheerios, Cheetos, Chex Mix, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs, Dole Juices and Juice Drinks, Fiber One, Fritos, Gatorade, Golden Grahams, Green Giant, Hamburger Helper, Life , Lipton Tea, Nature Valley, Old El Paso, Pepsi family of 2 Liters, Pillsbury, Progresso, Propel, Quaker Instant Oatmeal, Quaker Chewy Bars, Starbucks, Sobe Life Water, Totino's, Trix, Tropicana, Yoplait and MORE!

You can go HERE to see my coupon matchups for the advertised & unadvertised deals.

So, how based on looking at the coupon matchups, What would you buy?

That’s your challenge for this giveaway. You have to tell me & MyBlogSpark how you would stretch your win!

Wanna know how I’m going to stretch my win and feed my family? Let’s look at things like this:

Here are some great examples of different product combinations for breakfast, lunch, dinner or anytime that are at a great price point:

  • Breakfast: Cheerios, Quaker Instant Oatmeal, Pillsbury Toaster Strudel, Tropicana Orange Juice and Yoplait
  • Lunch: Nature Valley Granola Bars, Cheetos, Fritos, Progresso Soup, and Gatorade
  • Anytime: Betty Crocker Baking Mixes, Tostito's Chips & Salsa, Totino's Hot Snacks, Pepsi 2 Liters
  • Dinner: Hamburger Helper, Green Giant, Pillsbury, and Lipton Ready-To-Drink Tea

I’m challenging myself to work the deals with my coupons (ignoring my stockpile) and try to feed my family a variety of meals with my $30 gift card. Pretty easy challenge, don’t ya think?

I think I can do it, how ‘bout you? Update(8/18): I DID IT! I ONLY SPENT $30 for a week’s worth of food!

My total was $146 minus $109 savings/coupons. I used my $30 gift card from General Mills & PepsiCo to pay for my purchase and used $6 in cash to pay for the tax! Not to bad in my opinion! Right!? Plus, when I opened one of the fruit snacks we discovered we won a $5 GC in a BC Fruit Snack box!

Read more here about what I bought and see the picture of my trip at the bottom of this post!


So, I have one gift card to giveaway for $30 to any of the Kroger family of stores. You want one?

How to Win? Leave a separate comment for each extra entry! Make sure you leave an email address for me.


  • Mandatory comment: Considering the matchups you looked at ~ Tell me & MyBlogSpark how much groceries you think your $30 gift card would buy.

Bonus entries: Take advantage of these extra entries to increase your chances… And, make sure that you are leaving a separate comment for each extra entry!

  • Subscribe to me. If you are a current subscriber then let me know that.
  • Follow me as Google Friend. If you are a current follower then just let me know.
  • Blog about this giveaway. Leave me a link back to it & use permalink.
  • Grab my button. Make sure to leave a link. If you already have it then tell me.
  • Follow me on Twitter ~ @theCouponMommie Make sure to leave your Twitter name.
  • Tweet about this giveaway. Make sure to leave a link to your tweet. You can copy this to retweet if you like: RT @theCouponMommie: 72 Hour Mega Savings Giveaway for a $30 Kroger Gift Card http://tinyurl.com/mxbt32 Pls RT

Contest Ends Wednesday, August 19th at 11:59pm. I will announce the winner by Thursday and contact you to get your mailing address. Only US residents please. Make sure to be checking your emails Thursday and email me back quickly so you can get your gift card in time to hit up the Mega Sales just like I did!

PICTURE: Total value of products was $146 and I only spent $31! GO here for details! Sweet Success!

081709 Kroger

152 comments:

  1. Kristin K. said...

    Looking at the matchups, I think I could get $100 worth of groceries for $30. I love Krogers! I just found your blog, and it has been the most helpful for finding the Kroger matchups. Thanks for the chance to win!
    cricketkoniski@comcast.net

  2. Kristin K. said...

    I am also a follower! (KristinLynn145)
    cricketkoniski@comcast.net

  3. Kristin K. said...

    I also subscribed.
    cricketkoniski@comcast.net

  4. PrincessLiz said...

    Just looking at the drink deals I think I could at least triple the value of the card.

    elizabethcowen@gmail.com

  5. PrincessLiz said...

    I subscribed to your site in my google reader.

    elizabethcowen@gmail.com

  6. PrincessLiz said...

    I am a follower.

    elizabethcowen@gmail.com

  7. PrincessLiz said...

    I am following you on twitter.

    ariannas_mom

    elizabethcowen@gmail.com

  8. PrincessLiz said...

    I tweeted about the deal. I am new to twitter. Hope I copied the retweet right.

    http://twitter.com/ariannas_mom

    elizabethcowen@gmail.com

  9. Norma said...

    I'm on vacation but I'd love to at least triple the card's value. You have my email, ;)

  10. Steph said...

    I'm sure I could triple the card's value. This would be such a help to my family--thanks for a great giveaway!

    ms0812@zoominternet.net

  11. Steph said...

    E-mail subscriber!

    ms0812@zoominternet.net

  12. crysmi said...

    The $30 gift card would cover all the snacks I plan to stock up on... granola bars, fruit snacks, etc. We go thru easy to grab snacks so quickly around here! Considering the fruit snacks catalina deal, I think I could get over $100 worth of goods :)

    clclemons at hotmail dot com

  13. crysmi said...

    Just subscribed to your emails.

    clclemons at hotmail dot com

  14. crysmi said...

    I'm a new follower! :)

    clclemons at hotmail dot com

  15. Tish said...

    I think I could get at least $80-$90 worth of groceries with with the $30 card combined with the sales and all the coupons that I have been saving up for this sale! Thanks for the chance at the giftcard!

    tneilson4@yahoo.com

  16. Tish said...

    I'm a new subscriber and look forward to LOTS of couponing tips!! Thanks so much!

    tneilson4@yahoo.com

  17. Tish said...

    I am following you as a Google Friend!

    tneilson4@yahoo.com

  18. cpullum said...

    I think I could get around $70.00 worth with coupons deals etc! Count me in!
    Carla
    cpullum(at)yahoo(dot)com

  19. Susan Boring said...

    I think I could get about $100 worth with my coupons and the deals, esp. with the catalinas! Thanks for the chance!
    susanboring(at)gmail(dot)com

  20. Pat said...

    I think I could buy around $90 worth of groceries with the gift card.
    pkildow at gmail dot com

  21. Ashley said...

    I would say at least 90 -120 worth of stuff. No problem!

  22. Anonymous said...

    Thank you for the great tips!
    lrwdesigns@aol.com

    Laura Wheeler

  23. RutgersKittyn said...

    I'd definitely be looking forward to breaking the $100 mark with this gift card :)

  24. RutgersKittyn said...

    Also, I subscribe via google reader. Thanks!

  25. Mommy Managing said...

    Based on Kroger's "Regular" shelf prices, I think I'd save about $200 using a $30 budget. I will break the fruit snacks up into multiple transactions to increase savings. My region has a slightly different coupon policy--sometimes that helps me and sometimes it hinders me.

    Most of what I get at the Mega Sale will be snacks and cereals, so not a lot of "meal-makers". I'm still super excited though!

    Thanks for the Giveaway opportunity!

  26. Kate198255 said...

    What i would buy would be snacks for Zoey's class.

    Kate198255@yahoo.com

  27. Mommy Managing said...

    I'm a follower via Blogger/Google!

    Thanks!

  28. Yoly said...

    I think I can get close to $80-$90 in groceries with the gift card.

  29. Mommy Managing said...

    I have your button on my site!

    www.mommymanaging.blogspot.com

  30. Laura said...

    I regularly save big at Kroger, so I think I could get between $100-$150 worth of stuff with this $30 card!
    tcgirl11(at)yahoo(dot)com

  31. Brandy said...

    Typically I save about 70% shopping at Kroger, and with the mega sale I have no doubt I could easily do that. So I could get $100-$120 worth of groceries for $30.

  32. Brandy said...

    I'm a google follower!

  33. Mommy Managing said...

    I just became a Twitter follower!

    @brieclark

  34. Lisa Thornton said...

    I use the MegaSaver events to stock up on snacks and cereals. I should be able to stretch the $30 to at least $90 if not more. Thank you for the match ups!! It will save me so much time!

  35. Lisa Thornton said...

    Forgot my email address...
    lisathornton at click1.net

  36. Shanaka said...

    Since this Mega Event is running until 9/2 I could do very well with $30 at Kroger. This week with the mega event sale and the Unilever sale (mid atlantic deal) I got $98.47 worth of groceries for only $29.94. So I got all most $100 worth of groceries for just under $30. So I know it can be done :)

  37. Shanaka said...

    Im a google friend blog follower (ThriftyMamaB) :)

  38. Angie said...

    I think I could get about $80 worth of groceries with this card! It would be such a help!
    kliver5150(at)yahoo(dot)com

  39. Angie said...

    I am a follower.

    kliver5150(at)yahoo(dot)com

  40. Shanaka said...

    I also have your blog button http://www.mamabee.net

    hottmommie84(at)yahoo.com

  41. Shanaka said...

    I tweeted http://twitter.com/ThriftyMamaB/status/3363606863

    hottmommie84(at)yahoo.com

  42. Shanaka said...

    I follow on twitter (duh since I tweeted) meant to list this one first lol.

    @ThriftyMamaB

    hottmommie84(at)yahoo.com

  43. Unknown said...

    I could easily purchase $80 dollars or more with all the matchups. It would also be put to great use since I have had to pinch every penny lately.

    mitzy12@gmail.com

  44. Ashley Flores said...

    I could at least double if not triple the value of this card.

    Ashley F.
    daniel.ashley AT yahoo.com

  45. Ashley Flores said...

    I subscribe!

    Ashley F.
    daniel.ashley AT yahoo.com

  46. Jenny said...

    Blame it on "mom brain", but I left my coupon binder on the roof of my car and drove off today! I lost all those printables that I had been saving for this sale. With $30, I could still keep my grocery budget in line this week!
    daisy_payne@comcast.net

  47. Laura said...

    I'm a subscriber!
    tcgirl11(at)yahoo(dot)com

  48. Piper Paradise said...

    I bet I could turn that $30 GC into $120 worth of groceries!

  49. Piper Paradise said...

    I am now a subscriber via google reader!!!

  50. Nancy said...

    I think I could get $95. worth of groceries using the special shopping deals and the $30 gift card!

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

  51. Nancy said...

    I am an e-mail subscriber.

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

  52. Nancy said...

    I also follow via Google Friend.

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

  53. Anonymous said...

    I think I could triple the value with my stack of coupons and buy snacks for the children that they only get when I have extra money and lots of coupons.
    emily37922@charter.net

  54. Emily said...

    I subscribed!

    emily37922(at)charter.net

  55. Steph said...

    Follower on Blogger.

    ms0812@zoominternet.net

  56. Steph said...

    Following you on Twitter. (ms0812)

  57. Steph said...

    Tweeted:
    http://twitter.com/ms0812/status/3370779942

  58. ThriftyColey Nicole.Hammonds@yahoo.com said...

    I think I can save at least $60! I love the Kroger Mega Events!!!

  59. Unknown said...

    Ummm.. i bet i could turn 30 of groceries into 100 dollars worth. watrnyph@gmail.com. love you girly

  60. Anonymous said...

    I think I could get $100-$125 with my $30 thanks to all the cellfire and shortcuts I have loaded. I can't wait:)

  61. Anonymous said...

    I'm a subscriber

  62. Anonymous said...

    I'm a follower

  63. Jennifer said...

    I'm thinking you could get $75-100 worth of groceries with a $30 card! Wow!

  64. Anonymous said...

    I live in a town with only one Kroger store and they're not coupon friendly. I'm concerned I won't get the awesome deals others are getting. Considering their "unfriendly" coupon policy I'm hoping to at least double the value of the card.
    -combsmail@comcast.net

  65. Jennifer said...

    I blogged about your giveaway. http://savingandgiving.blogspot.com/2009/08/30-kroger-gift-card-giveaways-at.html

  66. Jennifer said...

    I know (for a fact lol) that I could get granola bars, fruit snacks, oatmeal, cereal, sobe lifewaters, biscuits, yoplait, hamburger helpers all for less than $30!!!

  67. Jennifer said...

    I subscribe, have for months

  68. Jennifer said...

    I follow on google friend

  69. Jennifer said...

    I already have your button

  70. Jennifer said...

    I follow you on twitter

  71. Jennifer said...

    I blogged about your giveaway
    http://livingonmoreforless.blogspot.com/2009/08/72-hour-mega-savings-giveaway-for-30.html

  72. MomIsCrazy said...

    I know I can get at least 60 items after coupons!

  73. Alisha said...

    I subscribe via email.

  74. Alisha said...

    I follow on google reader as well.

  75. Alisha said...

    I actually just did my biweekly grocery trip, so I'd use it to buy some extras for my family. At my store the knorr sides are still 10/$10. I have $.50 off coupons, so I'd get them for free. I would stock up on the Helper Meals. I noticed there is new Asian Helpers. I would buy a couple for my family to try. My store had the M&M ice cream cookies for $1.68. I have a $1.00 off coupon to use with that. I want to buy some cake mixes too. I plan on making my son's bday cake and would love to have them around in case I mess up.

  76. Debbie said...

    I think I could get around $80 worth of groceries with my $30 giftcard.

    Debbie: rebbiedeed(at)hotmail(dot)com

  77. Laura said...

    I follow you on Twitter.
    tcgirl11

  78. Laura said...

    I tweeted:
    http://twitter.com/tcgirl11/status/3380332968

  79. Unknown said...

    I would hope to get around $60 to $75 worth of groceries with a $30 card.
    Thanks for the chance to win!
    proudyaya04 {at} yahoo {dot} com

  80. Honey said...

    About $80 depending on what is on the scratch and dent shelf, manager's special, and knowing I have good coupons for the mega sale. Thanks!

  81. Anonymous said...

    Well, I just went yesterday to Kroger and spent $13.33 for $56.20 worth of groceries, while this was an exceptional shopping trip for me, I believe I could get at a minimum of $100 of groceries for $30. Thanks for the chance to win!
    miraclepg @ yahoo . com

  82. Anonymous said...

    I also just subscribed to you a few days ago! Thanks again!
    miraclepg

  83. Anonymous said...

    I think I can get about a $100 worth of groceries with a $30 gift card. I have been saving up my coupons for this event. :) Can't wait to buy the hamburger helper to help with dinner those nights I just don't feel like cooking.
    gdjcnnd3944@yahoo.com

  84. Anonymous said...

    I just subscribed to your blog through google.
    gdjcnnd3944@yahoo.com

  85. Chris R said...

    Thanks you so much for the heads up. I don't have a Kroger but I do have a Ralph's near me.

    I don't usually shop there but I'm definitely gong to be stopping by.

  86. Ronk said...

    Sorry but I hate using coupons. I think the amount of time it takes to sort through all the coupons doesn't justify the few dollars you save.

  87. Julie in KnoxTN said...

    The best I've done so far was about $80 for $16... But I do need some meats and fresh produce so I'm going to say that I could probably do about $100 worth of groceries for $30.

  88. Diane, Sue, and Stephanie said...

    I hope that I can do half as good as you did! I think that I could get around $90 worth of groceries for the $30 GC.

  89. Diane, Sue, and Stephanie said...

    I am a follower by google friends connect.

  90. Gabrielle said...

    I am a follower.
    (NOt sure if I'll get this out on the blog today or not--our daughter had an eventful first day of school (head injury after a fall that warranted a trip to the doctor's office!). I'll try to blog about it tomorrow if I get a chance.

  91. Gabrielle said...

    I'm subscribed. :)

  92. tsdixon said...

    Great finds at Kroger. My families favorites: Toaster Struddle, Hamburger Helper and chips and salsa. In their minds, it doesn't get any better than this. What a fun cheap way to feed the family!!

  93. tsdixon said...

    I'm not sure how to follow on google.

  94. tsdixon said...

    I'm sure I could get $100 worth of groceries for $30. I want to feed my family for a week like you!!

  95. Julie said...

    I know I could use $30 to get $85 to $100 worth of groceries with printables and all my other coupons. I'm especially excited to use a lot of my shortcuts and cellfire e-coupons!

  96. Julie said...

    I just added your button to my website!

  97. Suzanne said...

    I think I could get $75-$85 in groceries with the $39 card.

    suzanne at easymealsformoms dot com

  98. Suzanne said...

    I follow you via Bloglines.

    suzanne at easymealsformoms dot com

  99. Bargains to Bounty said...

    I think I could save at least $70 when using a $30 gift card!

    jfelten at wowway.com

  100. Bargains to Bounty said...

    I just became a follower!

  101. Bargains to Bounty said...

    Blogged about your great giveaway here:
    http://macombmoneysavers.blogspot.com/2009/08/blog-giveaways-enter-to-win-30-kroger.html

  102. Lissa said...

    Love your transaction!

    savingyourcents (at) gmail (dot) com

    Lissa

  103. Dolphin Girl said...

    I think I could get at least $70 worth of groceries. . .

  104. Anonymous said...

    i think i could get $120.00 for 30 dollar card..i would love to try.

  105. sjens said...

    Thanks for hosting this giveaway. If I win, I think I could get about $150.00 of groceries with the $30.00 gift card.

  106. Michelle said...

    I am a follower
    couponfreak@ymail.com

  107. Michelle said...

    I subscribe!
    couponfreak@ymail.com

  108. Michelle said...

    I would love to get as much food as you have and will try my best!! I think I could get at least $80.00 + . Great giveaway:)
    couponfreak@ymail.com

  109. MARCIA said...

    I'm a follower!! I love your blog, and from what I have learned since following you, I could easily get $159.00 worth of groceries for $30! I would love the challenge.
    pwincessc@msn.com

  110. Audra Michelle said...

    I just subscribed! I'm glad I found this page on Contesting Monday!

  111. Audra Michelle said...

    I'm a follower!

  112. Audra Michelle said...

    I grabbed your button for my blog

  113. erricaalisa said...

    wow thats's alot of groceries for such a great price

    erricaalisa@hotmail.com

  114. Arachne said...

    I'm following as a google Friend!

  115. Cocoa Lover said...

    Great job! I am impressed! I think I could get at least $50 worth of food, but hopefully more!

  116. Danielle said...

    Here is what I would get and the price OOP:
    10 Sobe juices (free)
    6 Pillsbury Crescent Rolls and 4 Cinnamon Rolls (.49 each)
    10 Yoplait yogurt packs/ Go-Gurts (.69 each)
    10 Betty Crocker fruit snacks (.18 each)
    10 boxes General Mills cereal (.74 each)
    Reach dental floss (free)
    10 Quaker Rice Cakes (.49 each)
    2 bags baby carrots ($1 each)
    3 pounds of grapes (.99 per pound)

    That brings my total to $30 for more than $80 worth of food.

    ldsmom2201 at yahoo dot com
    The Happy Wife
    Homeschool Unit Studies

  117. Connie said...

    I know I can do it too. I just need to check out your list and find my coupons. I would be getting the snacks, pillsbury items, hamburger helper, yoplait and the betty crocker items. Thanks!

  118. Connie said...

    I just became an email subscriber.

  119. Marie said...

    I think I can save around $50 to $75 dollars. I love kroger and they have the best sales.

    mccataquet(at)comcast(dot)net

  120. Kathy Rambousek said...

    Oh my goodness - a $30 g/c card would go a long ways! I've been trying to live on $60/week for my family of four (1 teenager, and 1 preteen). I love to use matchups of sales/coupons to maximize my savings.

  121. Kathy Rambousek said...

    Follower too

  122. Dani said...

    I'm new to the coupon thing, so I probably won't do too good! I plan to follow some of the things you showed. Hopefully I can get at least $50 for $30... We'll see!

    Thanks for the giveaway!

  123. Kisha said...

    I think I could get at least $80-$100 worth of groceries. :)

  124. Kisha said...

    I subscribe.

  125. Anonymous said...

    great saving Jennifer!
    I visit this blog every week and it has helped me save a lot. :)
    Please sign me up for the $30 gift card
    snehaghule@rediffmail.com

  126. Anonymous said...

    I think I could get $60 worth of food...maybe more if I spent more time planning.

  127. Anonymous said...

    follow blog

  128. Anonymous said...

    tweeted http://bit.ly/8PI7H

  129. A. Drewes said...

    I think it depends on how you use the giftcard. If you look for sales you can buy probably about 10-20 items depending on the price.

    ashy.baby@gmail.com

  130. Sarah Eliza @ devastateboredom said...

    Hmmm I would hope for at least $40 in savings... Looks like some great sales! Thanks so much for the giveaway, I'd love to win!

    misseliza123 at gmail

  131. A. Drewes said...

    I am a current subscriber. ashy.baby@gmail.com

  132. A. Drewes said...

    I am following you through blogger as a google friend :) ashy.baby@gmail.com

  133. Sarah Eliza @ devastateboredom said...

    I subscribed via email! misseliza123 at gmail

  134. Sarah Eliza @ devastateboredom said...

    Following on google friends now too! And I'd love to have you swing by and check out my blog sometime when you have a chance...

  135. A. Drewes said...

    I follow you on twitter (ashybaby87)

    ashy.baby@gmail.com

  136. A. Drewes said...

    I just tweeted the giveaway (ashybaby87)

    ashy.baby@gmail.com

  137. Sarah Eliza @ devastateboredom said...

    Following on twitter! @REALsaraheliza. ;)

  138. Sarah said...

    Wow, you had an amazing shopping trip! I'd like to think that I could get at least $100 worth of groceries by combining the sale, coupons and the gift card.

  139. Sarah said...

    I subscribe via Google Reader.

  140. Sarah said...

    I have your button on my sidebar.

  141. Sarah said...

    I follow you on Twitter (iloveagiveaway)

  142. Sarah said...

    Tweet:
    http://twitter.com/iloveagiveaway/status/3413447273

  143. rebecca said...

    Based on what I "need" I think I could at least triple the value and get $90 worth... Probably more, but I don't have multiples of the same coupons...

    gitrecca at gmail dot com

  144. SMILEYJJ said...

    Wow, the 30 GC would really help and my trip would go something like yours . I have my coupons organized to get the fruit snacks and granola clusters , pepsi, clearance meat for Hamburger helper deal, the frozen vegs, cresentrolls and biscuts, and and ole el paso stuff this would feed us for a couple weeks and I have a ton of multiple coupons so I should be able to get a good deal with my e coupons and manuf.. Thank you for all your hard work. smileyj_j@yahoo.com

  145. Amy L said...

    I bet I could buy $50 - $60 worth of groceries with the $30 gift card by using coupons with the Mega deals.

  146. Amy L said...

    I follow you on twitter @amylou61

  147. Amy L said...

    Tweeted: http://twitter.com/amylou61/status/3417499089

  148. Anonymous said...

    I would have to say that I could buy 120 dollars worth of items for the $30.00. Wow what a great give-away. I am following you on Goggle.
    Becky D.
    bdevoss@gmail.com

  149. StuffSmart said...

    I think i could score about $80 worth with the match ups

  150. Rose1957 said...

    I signed up for email!
    rose4843 at yahoo dot com

  151. Amy L said...

    I think I could buy $60 - $70 in groceries with this $30 Gift Card by using coupons and Mega Deals.

  152. Audra Michelle said...

    I forgot to say how much I could save! I bet I could save around $80 - $100. For some reason, our prices seem to be a good bit higher in the upper Ohio Valley than many other areas which surprised me. Anyway, I would focus on sale items I could pair with paper coupons and ecoupons for the best bang for my buck (plus items that produce catalinas).

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