Food Lion: $1 off Guiding Stars FLIP - what's it good on? - Exp Sept 1st

[katncaed]

ETA: New exp date - September 1st!

Mod note: the game is no longer up - now has a note to check back after September 2nd so if you have not already printed this one you will not be able to print any longer.

I'm sure everyone here is using this coupon like crazy...so, list what you are using it on.

Guiding Stars Game (http://www.foodlion.com/guidingstars/)

Here is my list so far. I got all of these with no beeps:

Bananas - $.67lb, 2.4lb for FREE AC
Black/Red Plums - $.99lb - 1lb for FREE AC
18ct eggs - $1.35 - $.35 AC
Del Monte canned veggies - $1.00 - FREE AC
Fuji, Gala, Red Delicious Apples - $1.99lb

What's your list?!?!?

[oscamaya]

LOL

Guiding Light is the soap opera. Guiding Stars is the FL thing :) Sorry I had to go there.

[couponaddict]

LOL

Guiding Light is the soap opera. Guiding Stars is the FL thing :) Sorry I had to go there.

:hysterical: I accidentally said guiding light coupon earlier too. Anyways, what exactly can we use the coupon on? Healthy products in general or is there a list?

[katncaed]

LOL

Guiding Light is the soap opera. Guiding Stars is the FL thing :) Sorry I had to go there.

:razz45:...seems like I have a nack at humerous typos...like my "tampoons" post in the HT thread...you ladies got a real kick out of that one. I must be the comic relief.

Either way, fixed...

[clippyclippy]

Ooh - I love the eggs for .35!
Wondering if it can be used on milk? Or is it just the foods that get a 3?
I know it works for 100% of the produce items.

[educ8athome]

It also works on a whole wheat bread that's on sale. Now, I don't know which one, but a friend was telling me about it and I plan on checking it out today!

WOOT!

[ChristieCat]

Nature's pride is the bread- it's BOGO this week - so .39 I think after Q for one....some has seen peelies as well and are getting it free - no luck for me with the peelie though! :)
HTH
Chris

[mnmbeachchix]

I remember seeing somewhere that it was good toward any item with a 1, 2, or 3. Should be able to use it on whole grain cereal, whole grain bread, milk, eggs, fruits and veggies, fish and nuts. Look on the shelf tag for the blue person with 1, 2, or 3 stars over it's head (see link).http://www.foodlion.com/Documents/Guiding_Stars_Graphics.pdf

I used mine on cherries!

[loveitmom]

It is good on the milk and the Smart Option milk is only $2.09 at my store.

Woohoo, loving the milk at $1.09!!!! I haven't seen that price since highschool.:BigHand:

[trekkieinsc]

:banghead: Doh!

My FL had blueberries at $1.50/1 for a managers special....could have gotten a box for $.50 if I had remembered to print out the coupon.

[oscamaya]

It is good on the milk and the Smart Option milk is only $2.09 at my store.

Woohoo, loving the milk at $1.09!!!! I haven't seen that price since highschool.:BigHand:

WHAT? That is awesome!

[anaj06]

It is good on almost everything in the store that is food and not junk food. There are green shelftagas with a little person on the right side; above the person is either 1, 2, or 3 yellow stars. If 1, 2, or 3 stars are there; the coupon will work on that item. I used mine on the split chicken breasts today along with a WT on meat....$.04 chicken.

Here are the ones I am using when I stop, am I missing any other good ones:
$1.00 Guiding Stars
$1.00 off 3 baby foods (with a manufactur)
$1.00 off Home 360 product
$1.00 off home accents product
$1.50 off Home 360 wipes

I haven't paid more than a buck yet and have quite a collection of free/cheap stuff!

[jrobertson911]

My Guiding Stars FLIP says 1 per person per transaction per day......where are you getting the one that doesn't say that?? Thanks!!!

[svetlana]

I was looking at beef/ pork today and it does not have guiding stars on either one of those tags
I was a chicken to try the coupon if it goes through or beeps

Did anybody else try it?

[SouthernBelle5]

I picked up a quart of milk for 49¢. Lasts longer than jugs too! :biggrin:

[anaj06]

My Guiding Stars FLIP says 1 per person per transaction per day......where are you getting the one that doesn't say that?? Thanks!!!

Oops...mine say that also...if it had been a snake it would have bit me...I am use to this being larger and at the bottom out of the fine print.

[uummm]

I got the FL 1lb Thin Spagetti today that was on sale $.99...I am down to my last few boxes so I am always happy to get free pasta!

Yesterday I got a gallon of milk for $1.69 (it is $2.69 reg price for FL brand). Today I go back in and it is $2.99 and now the smart option is $2.69 so that is what I got. For me the gallon is the best deal. Hope the SO tastes the same. I don't see any sort of guarentee on any of the FL brand stuff. I was eyeballing the cat litter today for the 360 item and there is nothing mentioned about promising I like it or my money back so I passed.

[strawlis]

I've been using mine on the bread (free 'cause I have some peelies) and produce! Banannas, Green Grapes (mngr special .99 Lb) I'm loving this week at FL!

[Mom2Natalya]

I bought bananas yesterday and the Starkist tuna today with it :)

[veena]

I got 2 cans of FL brand red kidney beans 2x59=1.18-$1FLIP=18cents.
That's a great deal for me as I use these a lot!!!

[Supergirl9801]

when does the guiding stars flip exp??

[oscamaya]

when does the guiding stars flip exp??

It expires tomorrow 7/14 :sad:

[wjjjww]

sorry to say, but it expires tomorrow 7/14 :(
i've used mine on produce and milk.
i've been in everyday with my guiding stars, healthy accents, and home 360 coupons!

[katncaed]

I haven't found anything that it hasn't worked on yet. I've just been using it on the things I think are healthy, and I haven't has a problem.

Used it on Campbell's soup today! $1.29 - $1/1 FLIP = $.29 a can :biggrin:

[countrymom2]

1 pound of FL rice is 11 cents after the q...been buying it for my food donation box. Our church is doing a food drive in August.

[clippyclippy]

So many deals, so little time.... :sad22:

[rvdbjd]

So true clippy.:hectic1:

[hburnette3]

Cheer up guys! Don't forget we've got the 360 and healthy accents FLIP until mid August. :biggrin:

[brad8750]

I used the Guiding Stars coupon to get fresh corn, the ones still in the husks, in the produce section. They are 2 ears for $1. So FREE fresh corn!! :smile:

[stacyalisa]

Just played the guiding stars game and just wanted to let you guys know they've changed the expiration date to 7/21!!

www.foodlion.com/guidingstars (http://www.foodlion.com/guidingstars)

[anaj06]

Just played the guiding stars game and just wanted to let you guys know they've changed the expiration date to 7/21!!

www.foodlion.com/guidingstars (http://www.foodlion.com/guidingstars)

Awesome...thank you so much for listing!!!

[MysticWench]

I haven't found anything that it hasn't worked on yet. I've just been using it on the things I think are healthy, and I haven't has a problem.

Used it on Campbell's soup today! $1.29 - $1/1 FLIP = $.29 a can :biggrin:


I never thought to look at soup! I tried to rep you, but alas, I have to spread some love around.

We've been stocking up on flour, noodles, and canned crushed tomatoes.

[trishgil]

Just played the guiding stars game and just wanted to let you guys know they've changed the expiration date to 7/21!!

www.foodlion.com/guidingstars (http://www.foodlion.com/guidingstars)


Totally Awesome Find!! I was seriously sad about that coupon being gone..

Thanks For Sharing!

[katncaed]

They extended the expiration date! New expiration is July 21, 2009. :biggrin:

[oscamaya]

I am so glad we get an extra week on this one :)

[Supergirl9801]

wooppeee I am hoping to get my q's for my starkist today in the mail so i can run back out and do the tuna deal and i was bummed my guiding stars q expired yesterday..but now i just printed more and can still do that deal...awesome!!!!!!!

[megatans]

dozen large eggs .99-cpn=FREE
Gallon Milk 2.79-cpn=1.79
Starkist Tuna
Whold Grain Bread
Bananas=FREE

So glad they extended another week. Just got back into couponing at Food Lion 4 or 5 days ago.
Lovin the $1 guiding stars, 1.50 off wipes, $1 Healthy Accents, $1 Duncan hines=free cupcake mix, and $1 Home 360.

[cbw23]

I wonder if I could use this FLIP with the $2/$5 produce FLIP and get some supercheap (or free?) cherries? What does everybody think?
Claudia

[uummm]

HURRAY!!!!
More cheap Skettis and bananas and cheap eggs and $1.69 milk-which is good with the FREE Duncan Hines mix (I use milk instead of water in the cake mix). Loving the cheap plastic silverware, straws, baby wipes (guess I will donate them) and hand santizer too!

[trekkieinsc]

The FL brand of frozen potatoes are on sale this week for $1.88 each and have a Guiding Star rating on them....so $.88 per bag w/coupon.

[trekkieinsc]

I wonder if I could use this FLIP with the $2/$5 produce FLIP and get some supercheap (or free?) cherries? What does everybody think?
Claudia

Not sure how you could work that, because FL doesn't allow more than one coupon on an item. You could get $1 worth of cherries for free. Also the blueberries are 2/$5 so you get them with the $2/$5....

[hburnette3]

it's a strech... but are cheese nips good for you?

[genie]

sweet bing cherries are on sale for $1.99 lb--regular price is $4.99 lb. buy a little over a pound, use $2 on $5 in produce and will be free or change.

[katncaed]

it's a strech... but are cheese nips good for you?
:nah1:

[PHmom]

it's a strech... but are cheese nips good for you?

I am fairly certain they would not be a "Guiding Stars" item, sorry. :wink7:

These coupons are for items that have earned "Guiding Stars" - this includes all produce, many dairy items, and lots of other things throughout the store. They are all supposed to have the little tag on them but I have noticed in my store that some items do not (including some of the items featured in the game as having GS! LOL) so I guess you could ask in the store if you're not sure.

But let's all please keep in mind that, while these coupons are broad and can be used on a number of items, they cannot be used on ANY item in the store. This is just a general reminder and not directed at anyone in particular.

[Erinne]

anyone notice the new wording on the coupon? "retail value must exceed $1.00?"
think they caught onto us! lol! thats ok though, i have a good amount of free canned veggies now. hehe!

[katncaed]

anyone notice the new wording on the coupon? "retail value must exceed $1.00?"


I don't even try using a FLIP for less than the discount amount. They beep at all the FL's around me if you do that. I hate beeps...

[Krystal2085]

I am loving this FLIP!! Just thought I would share a few things I got with it..
Milk
Bread
Vegetable Oil
Mushrooms
TOns of produce
Soup
Juice
Flour
Can veggies
Simply Potatoe Hash Browns-They were bogo, made em cheap

Thats all I can remember right now, lol! :biggrin:

[oscamaya]

I am loving this FLIP!! Just thought I would share a few things I got with it..
Milk
Bread
Vegetable Oil
Mushrooms
TOns of produce
Soup
Juice
Flour
Can veggies
Simply Potatoe Hash Browns-They were bogo, made em cheap

Thats all I can remember right now, lol! :biggrin:

I didn't think about the simply potatoes. There is a $1/2 tearpad Q out there that would make it $0.49 for 2 bags! Thanks!

[Erinne]

ive never had a prob using them on an amount less the what the flip is for, and if it does beep, they adjust the price down, which is fine with me!

[PHmom]

ive never had a prob using them on an amount less the what the flip is for, and if it does beep, they adjust the price down, which is fine with me!

The new ones (the exp 7/21) say that you cannot use them on items less than $1 - it is clearly stated on the coupon. It's not an issue of beeping or being adjusted, they cannot be used on items less than $1 b/c that is a violation of the wording on the coupon itself.

The old ones did not have this wording and if the cashier was willing to adjust it down, great. But from here on, we cannot discuss using it on items less than $1, thanks! :biggrin:

[genie]

must have changed wording after coupon came up as not on the one I printed which is dated July 21 to expire. I have used the others and these on $1 items but the wording was not changed on mine. Only change was the date.

[PHmom]

Mine do say that and I know several others have said that theirs do as well so I am still going to ask that no one discuss using these on items under $1, thanks.

[katncaed]

must have changed wording after coupon came up as not on the one I printed which is dated July 21 to expire. I have used the others and these on $1 items but the wording was not changed on mine. Only change was the date.

Yep, the one I have printed doesn't say anything about a $1 minimum either, but...

Mine do say that and I know several others have said that theirs do as well so I am still going to ask that no one discuss using these on items under $1, thanks.

...I totally agree with PHmom. Playing by the rules keeps these great deals going. That's why I like HCW so much. Most of the other prominent couponing sites are constantly posting how to use FLIP's fraudulently. I checked out 2 in particular when this FLIP came out to see if they had any finds on what to use the $1 Guiding Stars FLIP on, and I couldn't believe how many posts there were gloating about how they used it on something they shouldn't have. :sad:

I shall stick with HCW, where the deals are posted first and everyone is watched over to make sure everything stays legal!

Thanks for all you do to keep this board fraud-free PHmom!

[nmeadows0101]

ok, I have question what is the earning stars all about ?

Is it toward getting $ back on something when you checkout or is it to see how much you know when you play the game?

Oh yeah , mine I just printed exp 7/21 says must exceed $1 too.

[PHmom]

Thanks katncaed! I appreciate you as well - you have been the master of the early ad for the last few months!! :BigHand: And thanks for saying that, some days it is a thankless job being a mod. :wink7:

As far as the Guiding Stars - it is a program to help eat healthier - FL ranks items in the store with stars based on their nutritional value. Things like fruits and vegetables mostly get 3 stars (the best ranking), low fat dairy products get 2 or 3, some bread gets 2, some only gets 1 (wheat/grain breads rank higher - I don't think white bread has any stars). Anyway, the coupons are good on items with stars, signs are supposed to be posted (the shelf tags for those items have the little person with the star) but I have noticed some items have not been updated so I would say either ask, if you're not sure if something qualifies, or just use your best judgment. Chips, snack crackers (with the exception of a few - Kashi most notably), candy, etc - won't qualify. Hope that helps answer your question! :smile:

Playing the game gets you the $1 off any Guiding Stars item coupon.

[veena]

some days it is a thankless job being a mod. :wink7:


I am always appreciative of all you do here....thank you very much..:wavehi:

[cbw23]

I've done 22 seperate transactions in the last 7 days :giggle1: This is the best FLIP I've ever had. I just know I'll be there again before it expires to get some more milk, eggs and bread....
Claudia

[jljenkins]

Are you able to do multiple transactions in one visit? How do you get 22 transactions in 7 days? :confused71:
Thanks!
-Jennifer

I've done 22 seperate transactions in the last 7 days :giggle1: This is the best FLIP I've ever had. I just know I'll be there again before it expires to get some more milk, eggs and bread....
Claudia

[oscamaya]

Are you able to do multiple transactions in one visit? How do you get 22 transactions in 7 days? :confused71:
Thanks!
-Jennifer

Some stores will let you do multiple transactions, but it is YMMV depending on your cashier. I have better luck going to different stores. I have about 5 stores right within a 5 mile radius of my house so i don't have to drive all over creation to go to multiple stores. I like doing it this way because it is easier to fly under the radar that way.

[uummm]

Today I found at a different food lion Frozen Apple Juice (concentrate) for $1.25. I will gladly pay $.25 for it, it is $.98 at Walmart for thier brand....At my other stores I have only seen the Seneca brand that was $1.89.
I use this stuff in a dinner I make once a week but my kids drink it before I can use it. Wish I figured this out a few days ago so I could get more than the little bit I managed to get today.

[kellid]

I've been buying cans of mandarin oranges for free. The FL brand is $1 and is a Guiding Star item and for some reason you don't even end up paying tax on it. My fiance is so excited about the oranges. :)

[cdmom]

FL Frozen Veggies(all varieities) are 2/$4 on 28-32oz this week. With GS FLIP they are $1.

[katncaed]

Green Giant canned corn is on sale for $1
Green Giant frozen Sweet Peas in Butter Sauce is on closeout for $1

[kellid]

I don't know if this has been mentioned or not but there's a great deal on Cheerios. Honey Nut ($3.78) and Banana Nut ($3.97) are on sale buy one, get one free. They are also Guiding Star items, making them less than $1 but if you've got some of the $1 off printables for Cheerios, it makes them free!!

My store also had Fruity Cheerios on closeout for $2.35 making them only 35 cents!


We got 10 boxes of Cheerios, 4 half gallons of milk, and 16 cans of mandarin oranges.... and 6 boxes of hot pockets, a pizza, and some (4) home 360 stuff for about $25.

I never used to shop at Food Lion because I thought that their prices were too high but now that I've entered the wonderful world of couponing, I LOVE shopping there! :)

[marli12]

I just played the Guiding Stars game this morning and received another flip for $1 off any Guiding Stars item. It expires 7/28.

[crecian]

I just played the Guiding Stars game this morning and received another flip for $1 off any Guiding Stars item. It expires 7/28.


:BigHand:

[clippyclippy]

I just played the Guiding Stars game this morning and received another flip for $1 off any Guiding Stars item. It expires 7/28.
Oh dear! I'm happy but so tired...I thought I'd be on break from FL this week.
Thanks!
:shopping99:

[trishgil]

YippEE!! I am so excited about this coupon.. LOL. Thanks for Posting!

[katncaed]

Just makes me want to dance...:hd2:

[veena]

I just played the Guiding Stars game this morning and received another flip for $1 off any Guiding Stars item. It expires 7/28.


This is incredible...three consecutive weeks!!!
I see more free produce in my future.

Thanks and repped for posting:BigHand:

[MysticWench]

What Campbell's soups are you using these on? I can't find any that have Guiding Stars on them at all. I also think that my stores don't have all the tags up either.

[anaj06]

Oh dear! I'm happy but so tired...I thought I'd be on break from FL this week.
Thanks!
:shopping99:

That was my thought also...I have to go to HT everyday for super doubles...how am I going to do both everyday...I'll be exhausted...but he good kind:hysterical:

[pandddfreeman]

What Campbell's soups are you using these on? I can't find any that have Guiding Stars on them at all. I also think that my stores don't have all the tags up either.


My stores, all three or four I've been to don't have these guiding stars on hardly anything. But I have been buying cream of mushroom. It's only 19cents after coupon.
They also had some cram of tomatoe that was on closeout for 1.05 so only 5cents after coupon.

I also got some progresso soup on closeout, they had chicken noodle, tomatoe, clam chowder, and chicken with rice. All were only 21 cents after coupon. These have long expiration dates and they make great lunches in the fall and winter months.

Also, I have been stocking up on refried beans, we go through a ton of these with mexican. Also, cans of black beans, diced tomatoes, spagetti (only 9cents), spagetti sauce in the cans, yogurt, cherries and lots of Food lion tuna.

I'm excited we have an extra week. I only found out about this coupon a couple days ago and did many transactons over the two days and dragged my husband and sister out too.

Now, I can slow down and do it like only 4 or 5 transactions each day. LOL:hectic1:

[MysticWench]

Is this the normal kind or the "healthy" kind?

I really want to stock up on soup!

[momtocj7mea]

Oh goodness, I might as well bring my sleeping bag and camp out at Food Lion! Well, I can get eggs, more milk, and some more frozen veggies this week.

[PHmom]

My stores, all three or four I've been to don't have these guiding stars on hardly anything. But I have been buying cream of mushroom. It's only 19cents after coupon.
They also had some cram of tomatoe that was on closeout for 1.05 so only 5cents after coupon.

I also got some progresso soup on closeout, they had chicken noodle, tomatoe, clam chowder, and chicken with rice. All were only 21 cents after coupon. These have long expiration dates and they make great lunches in the fall and winter months.

Also, I have been stocking up on refried beans, we go through a ton of these with mexican. Also, cans of black beans, diced tomatoes, spagetti (only 9cents), spagetti sauce in the cans, yogurt, cherries and lots of Food lion tuna.

I'm excited we have an extra week. I only found out about this coupon a couple days ago and did many transactons over the two days and dragged my husband and sister out too.

Now, I can slow down and do it like only 4 or 5 transactions each day. LOL:hectic1:

The FL site says that only 7% of soups rec'd Guiding Stars so you need to check with someone at your store to make sure you are buying those that do qualify. I realize many stores haven't placed shelf tags on all the items but we need to be careful and make sure we are only discussing using the coupon on items that DO qualify for Guiding Stars. I am not saying that you are intentionally misusing the coupon but please do not assume that all soups qualify, as I said, the site states only 7% of them do. You can explain to the manager on duty or someone at CS and see if they can provide you with a list.


Again, Guiding Stars items are



100% of produce
51% of cereals
41% of seafood
22% of dairy
21% of meat
7% of soups
7% of bakery

So (general announcement - not directed at anyone particular) please make sure we are all only discussing the usage of this coupon on items that receive Guiding Stars or I will have to start issuing warnings/infractions. Thanks!

ETA - this is also a good time for another reminder that we cannot discuss using the coupons on any item under $1, thanks!

[PHmom]

Okay - special thanks to trekkieinsc and katncaed for providing me with some great info, here is what we (they mostly - LOL) have found out:

Some of the refried beans are 1 star items and some rec'd no stars according to the nice man who answered trekkie's email it is an issue of sodium content in some of them. According to him the labels should all be correct soon. But, the FL brand is only .98 at some stores so it still doesn't qualify for using the coupon b/c of the new wording. The Taco Bell brand qualifies, as do Goya, Empacadora and Ducal brands.

Soups - katncaed tells me he checked and none of the cream soups had the Guiding Star label BUT the labels were older so still not 100% on that one. He did see about 10 kinds of soup with the GS label but they sounded like mostly chicken or beef/broth based types. He specifically mentioned Campbell's Beef & Beans, Chicken Totilla, Chicken & Rice, & Beef & Barley.

If anyone else can add to our list - that would be great. The FL website says they do not have a written list available - I was going to post it but, oh well - LOL!

[couponaddict]

Pineapples 25c after Q
Lima beans 5c after Q

[Mom2Natalya]

are baking potatoes a guiding stars item? They are produce, but aren't really very healthy. . . all starch.

[uummm]

I was surprised vegetable oil has a star...

[katncaed]

are baking potatoes a guiding stars item? They are produce, but aren't really very healthy. . . all starch.

Based on FL's list, 100% of produce qualifies, so that would indeed include potatos. :biggrin:

I was surprised vegetable oil has a star...
Yeah, we need some the other day to bake my daughters cake, and I told my wife that there is no way oil has a star, but she was sure it did. I was wrong, and she loved it. :hysterical:

[clippyclippy]

Based on FL's list, 100% of produce qualifies, so that would indeed include potatos. :biggrin:
When I took the "test" this morning it said the salad blends had 0 stars...so how does that figure?
Also, I'm always sad when people say potatoes are not healthy. They are very nutrient dense - providing fiber, vitamin C, and iron, among others.

[Mom2Natalya]

Also, I'm always sad when people say potatoes are not healthy. They are very nutrient dense - providing fiber, vitamin C, and iron, among others.

Well, the problem with nutrients in regular baking potatoes is that the majority of the good stuff is in the skin. And generally when I cook potatoes, they are mashed with loads of salt, butter and milk. Without the skins. Super-YUM! But not super-healthy. LOL.

[nmeadows0101]

Which Pineapple has the stars?
The canned or raw ( that you cut) or pineapple juice?
My son loves the juice (pineapple).

Does tomatoe Juice have stars?

[MysticWench]

The olive oil was on sale, so I stocked up on that. Now to stock up on dried beans!

I gave up on soups - the only ones I found with stars, I make better myself. :)

[couponaddict]

Which Pineapple has the stars?
The canned or raw ( that you cut) or pineapple juice?
My son loves the juice (pineapple).

Does tomatoe Juice have stars?

Canned pineapple, but I am sure FL has canned pineapple juice that has stars. I am sure the tomato juice has stars, but not 100% sure.

[nmeadows0101]

The olive oil was on sale--
What is the sale price? I forgot to even look for stars on it today.

[mysticme]

If I recall correctly it is the foodlion 16oz olive oils on mvp for 2.99. So 1.99 after flip! That's a great price for olive oil, I stocked up too!!

[trekkieinsc]

:hysterical:

Cape Cod Potato Chips have a 1 star rating (I am not making this up lol). The Dark Russets do for sure, not sure if the other flavors do, I didn't check.

They are on sale for 2/$5, so $1.50 for 1 after FLIP. That's a good deal IMHO. :)

We usually get the cheap chips, but Cape Cod chips are my favorites. :biggrin:

[PMFan]

thanks all! i just now found this thread. fingers x'd that they extend it beyond 7/28 :smile:

[PMFan]

is sour cream and/or salsa a GS item? if so, what's the cheapest brand(s)?

thanks!

[MysticWench]

I don't understand the star rating - honey has NO stars, but potato chips do? :shrug7:

btw the olive oil is still on sale!

[katncaed]

is sour cream and/or salsa a GS item? if so, what's the cheapest brand(s)?

thanks!

I have no clue on the sour cream, but about half of the salsa's do. The FL brand is $1.50 for the small size, and tastes almost as good as Pace.

[Mom2Natalya]

I found out today that many of the Lay's chips have stars!!And they're bogo- so $.99 after FLip for a big bag.
There are also a lot of power bars on sale for $1 and they have stars- so free after FLip

[kellid]

I got a box of rice krispies for 18 cents! they're bogo this week, which makes them $2.18 then I used the $1 off a guiding star item and a $1 off kellogg cereal, making it 18 cents. I'm going to go get a few more boxes before midnight. :)

[anaj06]

New game is up and the coupon now expires 8/4:)

[trishgil]

New game is up and the coupon now expires 8/4:)


Thats exciting! Thanks for Posting!

[Mom2Natalya]

woohoo!!

[countrymom2]

Wow, can't believe we are getting another week!!!

[bubbahead]

New game is up and the coupon now expires 8/4:)


OMG!!! Give me a paper bag.....QUICK!!!

I think I'm going to hyperventilate...:hysterical:

[la_la]

omg!!! Give me a paper bag.....quick!!!

I think i'm going to hyperventilate...:hysterical:

ditto....lol!!!!!!

[pandddfreeman]

ditto....lol!!!!!!

I know this is some kind of wonderful!
At the same time it's getting crazy here. I've dragged in so many bags of free stuff or 19cents stuff that my pantry is really full. This week though I have some friends who need their pantry stocked so I will be trying to get stuff for them and other families in need.
Thanks food Lion!

[nccouponqueen]

Sorry if this has already been asked and answered, but can you use this coupon more than once in a single transaction??? IE, let's say you have 5 different items that would qualify as guiding stars, can you use five different q's???

[oscamaya]

Sorry if this has already been asked and answered, but can you use this coupon more than once in a single transaction??? IE, let's say you have 5 different items that would qualify as guiding stars, can you use five different q's???

No, you can only do one per transaction, but some cashiers will let you do multiple back to back transactions in the same visit.

[susanktz]

My print was just one coupon and it was $1 off items that earned Guiding Stars.

Did anyone get something other than that?
Are they items marked with stars in the store, or is it just from memory from the game?

[oscamaya]

My print was just one coupon and it was $1 off items that earned Guiding Stars.

Did anyone get something other than that?
Are they items marked with stars in the store, or is it just from memory from the game?

They are marked on the tags in the store. On the shelf it will be a green tag with a little blue guy with 1, 2 or 3 yellow stars over his head.

[bubbahead]

The Food Lion 5lb. bags of flour have 2 stars!!! I think it was $1.59 so only .59 after the flip!!

I am always shopping for the next season since I already have what I need now. I see baked goods in our future.....LOL

[kellid]

anybody find any really good deals this week? I've been too busy packing and moving to do much shopping. I'd love to get some free or close to free stuff like I did with cereal the last 2 weeks. :) Thanks for any help!

[couponaddict]

anybody find any really good deals this week? I've been too busy packing and moving to do much shopping. I'd love to get some free or close to free stuff like I did with cereal the last 2 weeks. :) Thanks for any help!

Some of the Green Giant Vegetables are on sale for a $1.00 HTH

[rvdbjd]

Nesquik is a guiding stars item. If you buy it in the Hispanic section it is much cheaper. Mine was 2/5.00. So 1.50 for the 14oz size after the FLIP. Thought this was a good deal.

[PHmom]

The Knox unflavored gelatin is $1.53 and is a guiding stars item - I found this out today when we went to purchase some so that my son could make the "fake snot" in his science experiment book! LOL

[MysticWench]

The FL apple juice is $1.50, so 50 cents after the coupon.

Knox makes a great face mask to get blackheads out too . . . I may stock up on that for my teenagers. Good find!

[pandddfreeman]

The Hunts canned tomatoes and spagetti sauce and ketchup all have guiding stars and are all 1.00 this week and last week too. I really stocked up on these.
I didn't know about the sugar so I will be getting some of that.
I also have gotten a lot of the Birds Eye frozen veggies for 30 cents after coupon.
Also, the bryers yogurt combined with the printable is a good deal. I got 11 yogurts for 40 cents.
Also the nesquick singles are 1.00 so free after coupon. Also the cherries are only 50cents a pound this week. Of course not as good as free a couple weeks ago but I put all the free ones in the freezer and now I have gotten a couple of pounds to eat fresh.
The celery is 29 cents after coupon and the apples are 1.99 a pound but I just try to get 1 apple or 2 and it comes out to around 1.10 so 10 cents for 2 apples.
Lots of good deals.

[svetlana]

Am I the only one playing the guiding game since morning with sinking heart?
I so dont want the coupon to go away

[JEP]

Stars ran the whole month of July

I'd be very surpriced to see them go another week

[JEP]

Someone go play the game ,its 6:00 I played and quickly went to print then clicked back as i was not sure what i was printing .
Now it says I've already printed and to come back SEPT 2nd

Does that mean guiding stars that expire Sept 2nd ???

[faeryedark]

Okay played the game and I printed the q and it's good for a dollar off (yada yada yada)

Exp. Sept 1 !!!!!


The notation on the screen says "come back Sept 2 for anew version and coupon"

HTHs

[mctc]

Yes lady's just played the game and the new guiding stars expire on September 1, 2009. Is Food Lion trying to give the store away for free. Can anyone tell me what items they have bought. Could use the help!:biggrin:

[ncscgirl2005]

Okay played the game and I printed the q and it's good for a dollar off (yada yada yada)

Exp. Sept 1 !!!!!


The notation on the screen says "come back Sept 2 for anew version and coupon"

HTHs

Woo Hooo!!!! Thanks.

[uummm]

Cool! I don't need to run down there tonight just to use my coupon!

[kaylaledford]

Wow! Thanks for the info! I thought I was going to have to spend my evening at Food Lion using these before they expired tomorrow. Glad we have plenty of time now! Repped ya!

[countrymom2]

Holy Moly! Food Lion is my very best friendly store right now!

I have used mine on tons of stuff. Pasta, milk, bread, olive oil, eggs, chicken, the list goes on and on!

Thanks for posting, this is so awesome!

[anaj06]

Oh my....I am loving and hating this. I have stopped by FL on my way to work for 3 weeks now to use this coupon and the Home 360 and Healthy Accents one every day. I was kinda looking forward to not having to make that stop every morning...oh well...I guess I will have to keep going.

I have really been stocking up on apple juice because it is only $.39 after coupon. I have about 10 of those so far. I have also bought milk, and several produce products as I need them.

[carisal]

YAY!!!!!!
I have used it mostly on pasta that was 1.09 but I only got to FL once this past week and it seemed most of them went back up in price? (it was on MVP advantage buy....) I still found a couple types for 1.09 though. also bananas.

been using the home 360 on the tissues on sale(anyone know when those go off sale?) or the foil, and bleach.... and the healthy accents one on epsom salt mostly, and a couple bottle of peroxide....... I saw a post yesterday or the day before about the hand soap being on sale -- is that over???

[jldood]

I have stopped almost every night to pick up fresh veggies or fruit. My youngest is an Apple Juice addict so I have stocked up on that as well.

I don't know whether to laugh or cry. I enjoy the near free to free items, but find myself obsessing about getting there. Now, I think I can relax because there is more time. Thanks for the update.

[katncaed]

September 1st??? Oh my freakin' yes!

[katncaed]

I guess I'm late to the party...

[kellid]

september 1st?! I'm so excited!!!! :D these are some of the best coupons ever because they're good on SOO many things. I can't wait to see what kind of deals I can get over the next few weeks! :)

[ChristieCat]

My DH is is going to pitch a fit if I make him stop with this coupon all the time for the next month....I love the cheap/freebies....oh well at least we now w have pretty much a whole month.....I think I can relax a little knowing that!!!

[uummm]

I have been getting Eggs, Milk (though with the $2 Kelloggs I don't need that for a while), apple juice, spagetti, Jumbo Pasta shells (I need 2 boxes for a special dinner in 2 weeks), lemons and dried navy beans...I might start getting the Hunts sauce if that is still on sale to go with my spagetti-I don't seem to get sauce for free too often.

I am glad it is a whole month too. I was stressing out trying to get there everyday and was starting to just give up.

[ChristieCat]

SO what are the best deals with the Q and the new week??? Yippeeee???

[maahke]

I like to use it for the .99/lb produce......this week its plums! Having so much fun with this Q, my kids have enjoyed shopping and picking out their own items to 'buy' by themselves! No need for back to back transaction with 3 little ones to help Mommy shop! Hope this isn't considered "child labor"!!!

[veena]

OMG....now that's incredible!!!
Thank YOU....off to rep ya faeryedark:wavehi:

[la_la]

i have stopped almost every night to pick up fresh veggies or fruit. My youngest is an apple juice addict so i have stocked up on that as well.

i don't know whether to laugh or cry. I enjoy the near free to free items, but find myself obsessing about getting there. now, i think i can relax because there is more time. Thanks for the update.

ditto!!!! Lol

[la_la]

I appreciate knowing what others are getting too. I think I'm going to make a list, because I lose my mind in the store sometimes trying to come up with something!!

So far I've mainly used the q on milk and orange juice. Seems like I never get a great deal on either of those things, and the $1 off really helps. The B6G1 milk is nice too.

I hope more of you share what you are planning on buying as well. On my list so far is Fresh Items: eggs, produce, chicken, milk and o.j and Canned Items and staples: kidney beans, tomatoes, veggies, olive oil and pasta. Ay ay ay! My husband is really going to fuss, lol! I'm going to have to rearrange the cabinets to start storing this stuff better!!

[kellid]

I'd love to hear if anyone has found any great deals this week. I've been out of the couponing game for about 2 weeks due to moving, etc.

[little_coupon_momma]

WOOHOO!

I got a pack of Home360 tissue, Healthy Accents hand sanitizer and 2 ears of corn and paid $0.20!!

[clippyclippy]

I went with a roll of gauze on my last trip. Price is .99. Guess I'll replenish my first aid box.:biggrin:

[PMFan]

nonfood items don't qualify for this FLIP.
I went with a roll of gauze on my last trip. Price is .99. Guess I'll replenish my first aid box.:biggrin:

[uummm]

I think she used the Healthy Accents Q-the post above that is talking about that too.

[clippyclippy]

nonfood items don't qualify for this FLIP.
Oops! I'm in the wrong room! All these FLIPs are making me dizzy...:hectic1:

[SouthernBelle5]

FREE cucumbers. 50¢ ea x 2 = $1 - $1GS FLIP = FREE! :BigHand:

[bspears51207]

I have been using my guiding star coupon on Beachnut baby food in the jars. They are .53 a piece and if you purchase 2 of them you can get them for .06! Not too bad considering the dates are good until 2011!

[kellid]

Food Lion frozen potatoes are on sale for $1.80, only 80 cents with coupon.

Most of the Food Lion Frozen veggies are on sale for 3/$5 making them 67 cent with coupon.

[kellid]

My store has canned yams on closeout for $1.10, so just 10 cents after coupon! :)

[kellid]

I just got a bunch of 1 pound tubes of lean ground beef for $1.55/pound. they had 7 of these marked down to $2.51 in my store.... minus the $1 gs coupon, plus tax = $1.55 each! I spent $10.85 total. :)

[PHmom]

Reminder - the GS FLIP can no longer be combined with a manufacturer's coupon, I posted this on Sunday:

http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/food-lion/266114-please-read-new-guiding-stars-coupons-cannot-combined-manufacturers-coupon.html

[nmeadows0101]

Thanks for the reminder.
- I must have missed it somewhere.
Thanks, but I am glad I asked the question again-- maybe someone else didn't see it either.

[anaj06]

I have been using mine on Milk and Juice and some produce for the most part.

[lewie1999]

I just got a bunch of 1 pound tubes of lean ground beef for $1.55/pound. they had 7 of these marked down to $2.51 in my store.... minus the $1 gs coupon, plus tax = $1.55 each! I spent $10.85 total. :)

So let me get this straight. You can get more than one? Say I find canned vegetables for $1. I buy ten of these they would all be free? I've been wasting this coupon all this time?

[hburnette3]

So let me get this straight. You can get more than one? Say I find canned vegetables for $1. I buy ten of these they would all be free? I've been wasting this coupon all this time?

you've got to do them all in seperate transactions. and THAT can be slow going...

[anaj06]

The Qs say one per person, per day on them....are the cashiers letting you get more? I have been going once a day since back when the guiding light Q came out.

[kaylaledford]

Hee hee, guiding light, guiding star lol

[hburnette3]

it's a YMMV

[kellid]

beacon salmon (12 oz) is BOGO this week. regular price is $8.49/2 = $4.25 - $1 gs coupon = $3.24. I think that's a pretty good deal on salmon, not sure though.

tilapia and flounder are bogo too, can't remember how much they were though... I think that they were $5.99 maybe, not sure if they are guiding star or not though.

[veena]

At my store they had seedless green grapes @ .79/lb.
I got a little over 1 1/4lbs and paid 12 cents...:)

[kellid]

bananas are 47 cents/pound at my store. I got about 2.5 pounds for 20 cents!

[carisal]

The Qs say one per person, per day on them....are the cashiers letting you get more? I have been going once a day since back when the guiding light Q came out.

I dont get out too much but when I do I usually take my mom with me and we will stop at any food lion we pass by - usually 3 or 4, and do a transactiona piece - we've been using the guiding star, home 360 diaper/wipe (travel wipes except last week used it on diapers on sale), home 360, and healthy accent.

we had trouble at one store with a snotty cashier - we had our stuff together in one buggy and I was going first, put my stuff up there, then the divider bar, then my moms stuff.... I forget the entire exchange, LOL, but I do remember her acting like one of us was NOT a customer... "oh, so you are going to split this order?? it says one per...." had to explain to her that, I was a customer, and my mom, is a customer....... :rolleyes24::rolleyes24::rolleyes24: her response "I KNOW THAT......." well then what is the problem?! LMAO so she went to the CS desk to ""check the coupons"" :rolleyes24:

[kellid]

avocados are $1 for 2 with the coupon.

[kellid]

1 pound bags of carrots are $1.19, so only 19 cents after coupon

yellow onions are 79 cents/pound, I got 1.64 pounds for 31 cents

kiwis are 59 cents each, buy 2 and it's only 18 cents after coupon

[svetlana]

oranges turned out to be 2 for $1

[PHmom]

I just updated the OP - the game/coupon is now gone - there is a note to check back after September 2nd - so this one can still be used but can no longer be printed.

[kellid]

heads of lettuce are $1.19, so 19 cents after coupon

[ElaineHN]

I just updated the OP - the game/coupon is now gone - there is a note to check back after September 2nd - so this one can still be used but can no longer be printed.

Whaaaaaaaa! :sad7: Pouty pouty! I always have extras of FL coupons printed ... but for some reason, I can't find a single one of this one! :grouch2:

I bet the day after the new one starts, I'll find a few of these stuck away somewhere :rolleyes24:

[Nurse Tanya]

Where is the guiding stars game?

[clippyclippy]

Where is the guiding stars game?
The link on the page to play the game just goes right back to the GS info page....I think FL forgot. :sad:
Oh please FL - let us play the game again!

[trishgil]

I am seriously missing this coupon already.. lol. I sure hope they let us have another!

[bubbahead]

OMG....I feel like I have lost a close friend. RIP Guiding Stars FLIP...:dealwithit: