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Many of you have discovered Wisconsin Consumer because of my popular post Which Wisconsin Grocery Store is the Cheapest? June 2026 Results Here!. Thanks for being here and wanting to find ways to save money on groceries! I originally made two lists: one with the cheapest option of a certain item like bread or pasta, regardless of nutrition content. Do I buy all that stuff? No! I'm more of a crunchy granola-shopping woman: I try to buy organic/more natural/less sodium/less sugar versions of many items people consider must-haves. So, I also compiled prices for the healthier, more natural/organic options.

Nueske's Company Store in Wittenberg is a must visit when traveling on Highway 29. My family has long known that some of the best bacon in the United States comes from this Wisconsin company. If you've ever read a food magazine, Nueske's is often the preferred choice for bacon. Yes, it's a bit pricier, but sometimes spending more for high quality food is worth it. And Nueske's is worth it. There are several other great deals this week including: NUESKE'S APPLEWOOD SMOKED PEPPER COATED BACON PIECES 10 lb. Case – $29.90 ea.

Art is for everyone, and thanks to The Boldt Company, admission to the Trout Museum of Art is FREE through December 2026. That's a Bargain Sleuth-approved price! Explore the galleries, enjoy a beverage in the Drinkery, and stay as long as you’d like. You know, most museums charge $10 - $15 for admission, so this is a great opportunity to support the arts. The museum is also taking donations, which helps support exhibitions, education, and community programs. Museum Gallery & Store:: Tuesday & Wednesday: 10a - 5pm Thursday & Friday: 10a - 7pm…

I'm so glad to see that the Kids Bowl Free summer program at bowling centers across North America is still going strong! I did this with my four kiddos when they were younger, and it's a great way to keep the kids entertained and have fun for FREE! Kids Bowl Free is a great program for children and families; I definitely took advantage of this when the kids were younger. Now in their 17th summer, more than 40 million kids have participated at more than 1,500 locations around the globe.

OMG, I am a Rhubarb fanatic! My mother's garden was always full of 8 ginormous plants that I had access to. I've had random people give me the occasional rhubarb over the years, and I've also bought some at farmers markets to get me through the season. The fact that there are several festivals celebrating the "pie plant" in Wisconsin is fantastic! Let's take a closer look at the two festivals. ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Delafield June 6th; 4 - 7pm Hawks Inn, 426 Wells St., Delafield Live bluegrass music from The Luke Cerny String Band- featuring talented local artists including Bruce King, Kristian Brusubardis, Luke Cerny, Max Winkles, and Viktor Brusubardis…

Hy-Vee is having a 3-Day Sale Friday-Saturday-Sunday featuring $.99 items. If you're looking to save money on groceries, try to find an extra $5 - $10 to stock up and save on some of your favorite items. The list below is my favorite Deals of the Week Make Sure to get their Perks Plus card so you can earn Fuel Rewards that can be used at area Shell Stations. There is also a Premium membership available for about a $99/year that gives you more perks/fuel savings, but I suggest waiting until around Black Friday, when I was able to get my subscription for 1/2 off.

Have you ever been to Soul Purpose in Bay Park Square Mall, right next to Kohl's? Their store features local artists' work, and they're super-inclusive. And anyone that was a fan of the old Exclusive Company knows about GBUFO Museum Gift Shop and Records, right? Combine those two forces and you've got the Proud Out Loud Festival, and it's coming up fast! I'm taking this straight from the Facebook page because I couldn't write it better myself: "Soul Purpose is teaming up with GBUFO Museum Gift Shop and Records to bring a totally different kind of Pride Fest to town… We are talking loud, weird, and unapologetically queer!"

Here's a look at my favorite Deals of the Week for Aldi. This is not an exhaustive list of everything that's on sale; this is just some of my favorites. All the Aldi stores I have been in are really clean and bright. And their produce section has improved significantly over the years. Their specialty diet items like almond milk and gluten free bread are great. But don't get me started with the Aldi Aisle of Shame, also known as Aldi Finds. The deals there are great, but I try to avoid temptation by not even going down the aisle.

Great news for people who love Penzey's Spices. They've got a great gift card deal going on right now. Get 2-$25 gift cards for only $35! That's right - $50 in gift cards for only $35. That's a Bargain Sleuth-approved price! What I usually do is buy the Penzey's gift cards when they are on sale, and then I wait until the store/website has the whole store discounted, increasing my savings. Two important things to know about this gift card sale - This deal expires on Monday, May 25th. The second thing to know is that there is a limit of 10 gift cards.

Here's a closer look at some of the Deals of the Week at Festival Foods. This is not an exhaustive list; I'm just listing my favorite finds. Festival's meat department is great, and if you go first thing in the morning, you can often find meat marked down in a special section of the department. They offer in-store coupons so grab that flyer at the door - most everything with coupons requires a $5 minimum purchase and a limit of 1 or 2 items per visit. If you have an online account, Festival Foods offers digital coupons that can be redeemed at checkout by entering your registered phone number.

Here are the Deals of the Week for Metro Market/Pick 'n Save. This is not an exhaustive list, just highlights of what I find to be good prices for this week. If you clip the digital coupons the store offers, they can be used a total of five times per transaction, with Unlimited Transactions unless noted. There's 4X Fuel Points Wednesday, May 20th - May 23rd when you clip the digital coupon (Metro Market here) (Pick n Save here) There's a Buy More, Save More Sale. Select items are $1 off WYB 5+ Mix-n-Match.

A few months ago, I mentioned a great resource for discounted gift certificates. It's a site called Green Bay Big Deals, in partnership with WGBW Civic Media. They feature gift cards to various businesses for 20-30% off every day. Every Friday, they discount one location at 50% off. This week, it's Badger State Brewing. That's right - get a $25 gift card for only $12.50! Located in the Stadium District, Badger State Brewing is not only a tap room, but also host to a Vintage Market and Pop-Up Book Shop.

I'm always looking for ways to save. When I was a SAHM with four kids, I was constantly on the lookout for ways to save money, especially when taking the kids anywhere. Well, you're in luck if you're looking for discounted Milwaukee County Zoo tickets! See the details below⬇️ Photo by Owen.outdoors on Pexels.com Recently, the City of Green Bay posted on their social media that you can get discounted tickets to the zoo. Milwaukee Zoo Adult: $15.50 (Gate price: $22.75) Milwaukee Zoo Child (age 3-12): $12.50 (Gate price: $19.75)

This is not a drill! The Nueske's Company Store in Wittenberg has set the dates for their annual Truckload Sale! Nueske's Company Store in Wittenberg is a must visit when traveling on Highway 29. My family has long known that some of the best bacon in the United States comes from this Wisconsin company. If you've ever read a food magazine, Nueske's is often the preferred choice for bacon. Yes, it's a bit pricier, but sometimes spending more for high quality food is worth it. And Nueske's is worth it.

Here's a look at my favorite Deals of the Week for Aldi. This is not an exhaustive list of everything that's on sale; this is just some of my favorites. All the Aldi stores I have been in are really clean and bright. And their produce section has improved significantly over the years. Their specialty diet items like almond milk and gluten free bread are great. But don't get me started with the Aldi Aisle of Shame, also known as Aldi Finds. The deals there are great, but I try to avoid temptation by not even going down the aisle.

Here's a closer look at some of the Deals of the Week at Festival Foods. This is not an exhaustive list; I'm just listing my favorite finds. Festival's meat department is great, and if you go first thing in the morning, you can often find meat marked down in a special section of the department. They offer in-store coupons so grab that flyer at the door - most everything with coupons requires a $5 minimum purchase and a limit of 1 or 2 items per visit. If you have an online account, Festival Foods offers digital coupons that can be redeemed at checkout by entering your registered phone number.

Here are the Deals of the Week for Metro Market/Pick 'n Save. This is not an exhaustive list, just highlights of what I find to be good prices for this week. If you clip the digital coupons the store offers, they can be used a total of five times per transaction, with Unlimited Transactions unless noted. There's a Buy More, Save More Sale. Select items are $1 off WYB 5+ Mix-n-Match. This list is compiled from the Green Bay Metro Market on Lombardi Access Road. YMMV at the other locations in Wisconsin.

The deals listed below does not include everything that is on sale, I'm just highlighting what I think are the best deals of the week. Buy 5, Save $5 is back on over 2,000 items, which are mix & match. Meijer has digital coupons called mPerks. Clip the coupons and shop the items at the same time! (Not all grocery stores offer this, so this is a big PLUS for me.) If you do sign up for an mPerks "card," you will occasionally be mailed personalized coupons based upon your shopping history.

This is not a drill! The Nueske's Company Store in Wittenberg has set the dates for their annual Truckload Sale! Nueske's Company Store in Wittenberg is a must visit when traveling on Highway 29. My family has long known that some of the best bacon in the United States comes from this Wisconsin company. If you've ever read a food magazine, Nueske's is often the preferred choice for bacon. Yes, it's a bit pricier, but sometimes spending more for high quality food is worth it. And Nueske's is worth it.

This is not a drill! The Nueske's Company Store in Wittenberg has set the dates for their annual Truckload Sale! Nueske's Company Store in Wittenberg is a must visit when traveling on Highway 29. My family has long known that some of the best bacon in the United States comes from this Wisconsin company. If you've ever read a food magazine, Nueske's is often the preferred choice for bacon. Yes, it's a bit pricier, but sometimes spending more for high quality food is worth it. And Nueske's is worth it.

This is a list of my favorite Deals of the Week from Hy-Vee. This is not an exhaustive list of everything on sale; just items I find to be a good buy. It's Hanging Flower Basket sale week; a 10-inch basket will set you back $12.99. Make Sure to get their Perks Plus card so you can earn Fuel Rewards that can be used at area Shell Stations. There is also a Premium membership available for about a $99/year that gives you more perks/fuel savings, but I suggest waiting until around Black Friday, when I was able to get my subscription for 1/2 off.

Your local library is an excellent resource for so many things, including something like this! The 6th Annual Brown County Library Renaissance Faire is coming up fast - you won't want to miss this all ages event! WHAT: Brown County Library Renaissance Faire WHEN: May 9, 2026; 11am - 3pm WHERE: Brown County Library, Weyers-Hilliard Branch, 2680 Riverview Drive, Green Bay (Howard) Meeting Rooms 1 & 2 OTHER INFORMATION: Period attire is encouraged for all, but please surrender your weapons before entering upon library grounds. This all-age event is a mix of a typical ren faire activities as well as an escape into history, fantasy, and art.

Did you know that the Neville Public Museum in Green Bay offers FREE ADMISSION the first Wednesday of every month? When I was bringing the kids there, it was only nighttime admission. Now, the free admission is good all day! The only catch is that you have to be a resident of Brown County. What: Explorer Wednesdays When: The first Wednesday of every month, 9a-8p Where: Neville Public Museum, 210 Museum Place, Green Bay Cost: FREE for Brown County residents Not only is admission FREE all day, so is the takeaway craft they will be offering from 10:00 a.m.

Here's a look at some items that are Deals of the Week at Woodman's. The first page of the weekly flyer has different items for each community, but the rest of the ad is the same for both locations All Locations $.59 each Avocados $2.99 10oz Fresh Pico de Gallo $3.79 15oz Yo Quiero Guacamole $.99 12oz Bar S Hot Dogs $3.79/lb American Foods Ground Beef/Pork Roll $3.99 16oz Indiana Kitchen Bacon 2/$3 5-8oz Dutch Farms Shredded Cheese $1.19 8oz Weyeauwega Cream Cheese $5.49 32oz Food Club Chicken Nuggets $3.39 Old Orchard Frozen Orange Juice Concentrate…