CINCINNATI — If you’re rushing to grab your Easter dinner essentials, don’t stress.
Sometimes, waiting until the last minute can bring the best discounts. Between holiday markdowns and bonus fuel rewards, this week is packed with ways to save.
Here are the best deals we found at Kroger, Aldi, Walmart, Meijer and Target ahead of the holiday.
Kroger
Easter grocery savings:
- Hickory-Smoked Spiral Ham: $0.85 per pound with Kroger Plus Card
- Triple Cherry Pie: $9.99
- 50% off Easter baskets, fillable eggs, grass and egg dye kits
Kroger's Spring Fuel Weekend Events:
- Earn 4X fuel points on purchases Friday through Sunday at Kroger locations
- Join Boost by Kroger Plus — earn 2X fuel points daily
- Earn 4X fuel points on all gift card purchases every weekday
- Earn up to 100 fuel points per prescription refill at Kroger pharmacies
Stack grocery savings with fuel point bonuses to cut costs both at the store and at the pump.
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Aldi
- Spiral-Sliced Half Ham: $1.49 per pound
- Family Pack Thin-Sliced Chicken Breasts: $2.99 per pound
- Deluxe Easter Bouquets: $5.99
- Tulips or lilies: $4.99
Walmart
- “Last-Minute Easter Finds” online section — deals starting at $1
- Sort by price for easy shopping and find options under $5, $10 and $20
- Easter brunch/dinner bundles — feed eight for under $5 per person
Meijer
- Spiral Ham: $0.85 per pound (same as Kroger)
- Buy one, get one free: Pineapple & strawberries
- Buy one, get one free: Oscar Mayer bacon
- Specialty cheeses: Buy one, get one 40% off
- Pillsbury refrigerated items — Buy two, get one free
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Target
- Easter baskets: 25% off
- Spend $30 on beauty or toys and get a $5 gift card
Consider skipping candy until the day after Easter. Many sweets will be marked down up to 70% after the holiday is over.
Instead, stock up next week and avoid paying full price. That way, you don't waste your money.
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