August 2010
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New Store + #wowdeals for Twitter!
Specials for Sentry Foods in WI and MI are up!
#wowdeals
On another note: we’ve embarked on a clever feature that we want each and every one of you to participate in. We’re starting a hashtag on twitter #wowdeals - a ongoing list of great deals we stumble upon all over the country! Participate and contribute your own great deals by referencing the hashtag when you tweet :) Just put...
July 2010
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Good Morning Texas!
It’s FRIDAY! Nothing like ending the week on a good note. Here’s a nice update for friends & family in Texas - we’ve just added Central Market to the AJAXO grocery search engine line-up! Specials for the week are up & ready for your viewing :D
Here’s to a wonderful weekend!
Fighting Food Insecurity
Intense story featured on the front-page @ NPR today / source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128618224
This article touches upon a recurring theme - families struggling to make ends meet on a limited budget. We’ve addressed this previously, when it was brought up in the light of School Lunches as well as a post about a South Bend, Indiana family that was going...
Maintenance..!
Pride ourselves on being timely, but tonight we’re going to be running a few maintenance routines — meaning you might not see the time-tested and proven snappy real-time updates you’re used to seeing. (updates might be delayed by a few hours or so)
Hope everyones having a g-r-eat weekend. Stay cool, well hydrated, and out of the midday sun if at all possible!
Regards,
K &...
June 2010
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New store to start off the month (mid month?)
Hello everyone! Hope you are all having a fantastic June. A new store for this month - TOP Food & Drug located in Washington state! Happy searching, and as always if you have a store around you we don’t know about, drop us a line via our suggestion form!
May 2010
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In retrospect
We’ve sure dedicated a lot of coverage to the Ajaxo.com search engine. When this blog first started out, it was a soapbox - for us to talk to you about the projects we were working on, changes that were coming. But things are changing :)
In fact, we’ve actually been working around the clock these last few weeks on a few additional projects. There are some incredible projects...
April 2010
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WHY can't I find what I'm looking for?
*Video Answer*
Got some e-mail from a few people who’ve been asking. Hopefully this makes things a bit clearer! For more, check out the link/vid posting below :)
As always, feel free to drop us a line! Remember to check out the Ajaxo.com FAQ page for other helpful tips :D
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Case in Point Part II: College kids can get great...
Ajaxo Shopping List here
Target Area: Davis, CA - UC Davis
You can get GREAT nomnoms and you don’t have to be eating chicken all the time. Part II of this week’s Davis, CA showcase finds us with Top Stove Spareribs serving 4 at a total grocery raw mat price of $7.35.
This includes 1 pound of tasty squash/zucchini, 3 pounds of lovely spareribs, and 1 loaf of yummeroo butter top...
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Case in Point PART I: College kids can great...
Ajaxo.com Shopping list here
If you’re in Davis, CA and you’re using Ajaxo.com, you can hook yourself up w/ 2 dee-licious chicken meals (serving 4 each) for $9.27. A quick look @ the raw mats finds you doing the most of your shopping at SAVE MART (over by Anderson). Got a bike or car? Feel like going the extra mile? Grab yourself some pasta a block or two over at SAFEWAY. ...
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"Davis alumni start grocery store website" →
Made my alma mater’s newspaper - let’s go UC Davis! Hooray :D
Still hanging in here!
Busy, busy - updates coming. We’re still alive, just buried by tons of work. Good stuff coming your way soon D;
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New Store: Jewel-Osco (IN, IL)
Happy Monday everyone! We have a small update for today. Jewel-Osco weekly specials in IL and IN are now up on Ajaxo.com!
We’re still fielding a lot of suggestions, so it may take time before we get to yours, but nevertheless give us feedback and comments/suggestions! We read every e-mail that comes our way and are always looking for ways to make Ajaxo.com even better :)
Have a great...
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Who is the strange blue & orange-y figure?
He can be seen on our tumblr avatar!
And that’s pretty much about it.
Obscured. Hard to make out.
Standing on a piece of paper with type on it.
Always toting his stylish pea-coat.
This strange orange-y blue man sporting a well-kept (never-coloured) beard is none other than… the Captain
*dun dun dun*
[insert dramatic throwback-to-campy-50s-serials-theme-music]
Stay tuned!
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New Store - Price Chopper in KS & MO!
New store added over the weekend - Price Chopper located in the Kansas City Metro Area! (KS, MO)
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Happy Good Friday! New Stores: Cub Foods, Hy-Vee,...
Happy Good Friday everyone! Hope you are all having a lovely day. We’ve added some new stores: Cub Foods (MN, WI, IL, IA), Hy-Vee (IL, IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD, WI) and Bruno’s (AL).
Remember, you can always check to see if a store is represented in your area by typing in the store name when you search!
DIY: If you sign up for a free membership you don’t even have to type...
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格價搜尋網站助主婦節省食物開支(3-16-10)
So you’re probably wondering, whoah what was all that? Apparently, I just got wind that Ajaxo.com featured on TVB-USA! Hooray! :) Reads as follows //
經濟不好的時候大家都想盡辦法去慳錢, 家庭主婦更加不例外. 南加州一名主婦就利用一個網站, 幫助她更容易買到減價超市的雜貨, 大幅削減食物開支. 究竟她有什麼辦法, 我們一齊看看 住在南加州Cupertin市的望克女士並不會像大部份人一樣在報紙剪折扣券, 而是上www.ajaxo.com 網站. Ajaxo.com 是一個零售格價搜尋網站, 望克女士只需要輸入要買的東西以及郵政區域號碼, 該網站就會一一列出附近當日最平的商店, 既方便又快捷. 有了這個網站,...
March 2010
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Recent feature added - Favorite Searches
Hello all, hope you are having a great Saturday! We’ve added a new feature for being a free member: the ability to have favorites - bookmarks of common groceries that you like to search for! Say for example you usually go shop for fruit and vegetables together, well you can now add “fruit, vegetables” as a favorite search term. Combine that with the default favorite locale (learn more at our FAQ)...
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New Stores!
Been running a little behind on posting the update, but Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Markets along with Cardenas Market store specials are online! Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Markets are located in AZ, NV, and CA while Cardenas Markets are located in CA and NV. Happy savings :)
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A week's groceries for a family of four for under...
The least bit curious what kind of groceries you can get for a family of four in the Shreveport, Louisiana area?
How does (2x) 7 meals for 4: $48.52 - Boneless Cross Rib Beef Shoulder Roast, Pork Loin Chops, Chicken Leg Quarters, Large Shrimps, Salmon Fillets at Albertsons, Kroger, Super 1 Foods.
That’s $97.04 :D Check out the full list here! If you’re curious, buy soon! Offers...
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School Lunches
I read an article yesterday about an anonymous teacher who started a project to document the quality/viability of school lunches. The teacher is eating a school lunch every day of the academic year.
You can find the blog here: http://fedupwithschoollunch.blogspot.com/
It makes for a very intriguing read - revisiting the deep-seated memories of elementary school lunches long past. Everyone...
Tuesday Updates :)
For all our mobile users out there, you may have noticed that Ajaxo.com on your iPhone/BB/Pre/[insert smartphone here!] is running Ajaxo a little faster! We’re streamlining the display to get information to you ASAP. Because of the limited real estate on your mobile phone display, we’ve gone ahead and maximized efficiency. In other words that means we’ve moved some of the...
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Update: D'Agostino Weekly Specials
Happy Monday everyone! A small (and yet big) update for today: D’Agostino in New York specials are up!
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Attention Michigan: Would you like to be...
A news station wants to do a story on us over in Michigan! They’re looking for Ajaxo users in Michigan to interview. If there are any Michiganders interested, please let us know! There’s a ton of ways you can get in touch with us. You can drop us a line via our Facebook page, our Ask feature here on our blog, find us on the “suggestions” box on www.Ajaxo.com
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More stores - Southern California, greater Los...
Check out these new additions for consumers in the Southern California, greater Los Angeles area! Remember you can always recommend new stores to us via e-mail, Ask!, or our suggestion box on the main page! Here’s to a GREAT weekend :D
- El Tapatio Markets
- Big Saver Foods
- Pro’s Ranch Market
Search, compare, and save @ www.Ajaxo.com :D
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Any fans of 99 Cents Only Stores?
A little tiny addendum to our mid-week update is….none other than 99 Cents Only Stores! Available in Southern California, Nevada, Arizona, and Texas :D
Be sure to check it out when you get the chance :)
Search, compare, and save @ www.Ajaxo.com!
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Mid-Week UPDate: New stores!!!!
Attention users in California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, and Arizona!
It’s Grocery Outlet!!! Promotions and specials are now searchable on Ajaxo.com.
Remember if you’re having problems finding something, check out the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)! You’ll find text and video responses :) If you’re still not finding the answer you need, make sure you drop...
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Happy Wednesday Mid-west!
We’re happy to announce that specials for Marvin’s Food Stores are now available in Arkansas, Kansas, and Oklahoma!
In Other News
We’ve also changed the layout of the site a bit to make it easier to use. Now, all the links for resources are in the toolbar right under the Save 40% tag! Let us know what you think, we value your feedback :)
Tip of The Day:
Remember, you can...
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Happy Friday Marylanders! 7 Mile Market in...
It’s Friday again! Hope everyone’s had a safe and productive week. :) We’ve got a special Friday update for you here - 7Mile Market promotions and specials in Maryland is now available for search!
In other news Got 5 minutes? Be sure to check out The Health Connection - a new series that focuses on eating well and improving your health - while on a budget! Got an idea of...
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Met Foodmarkets in New Jersey and New York!
Hey hey hey, just another quick update. It’s THURSDAY! D: Where does the time go? Hope everyone’s been having a great week!
If you’re living in the New York or New Jersey areas be sure to check out Met Foods specials and promotions :)
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Harbortown Market in Detroit, MI!
If you’re in the Detroit area, be sure to check out the specials and promotions for Harbortown market! :)
Search, compare, and save @ www.Ajaxo.com
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Bananas for bananas in Californi-a! :D
Sunny California. Well, with all the rain we’ve been getting, it hasn’t been super sunny per se - especially if you missed the sale on Bananas at Safeway this past week, BUT feat not! Turn that frown into a crown with these hot deals on a most ubiquitous fruit :)
How about some tasty bananas - in the north we’ve got Sendik’s with $0.29 - TWENTY NINE CENTS - a...
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Hello Michiganders! Grocery shopping just got a...
(or Yoopers in the Upper Peninsula!) - check out the specials and promotions for these stores, now available on Ajaxo.com - a search engine for groceries :D Search and compare hundreds of groceries on sale throughout your communities! Did you know you can also create shopping lists, calculate mini-totals - all ready for you to print and take to the store?
Here’s another way...
February 2010
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Last Update for the Week!
Finishing up the last string of updates for this week is…. dun dun dun! P&C Food & Pharmacy for our friendly shoppers in New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont!
While the weather certainly could be better, I hope everyone has a safe and eventful weekend! All the snow reminded me of a series of Calvin & Hobbes about Calvin and his snowpeople. While we all built...
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Attention New Yorkers!
Another great grocer coming your way - Pioneer Supermarkets! Mosey on over and take a look at their specials and promotions when you get the chance. I hope y’all be loving the string of updates - just in time for March Madness!
Shop smart, eat healthy :)
Search, compare, and save @ www.Ajaxo.com ;)
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PriceRite in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York,...
Are you living in New York? Connecticut? Massachusetts? Rhode Island? If you are then here’s an update right up your alley!
We’ve got a great grocer for you guys to check out - introducing PriceRite! Take a look at their specials and promotions when you get the chance.
Search, compare, and save @ www.Ajaxo.com :D
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Do you live in Michigan? Check out VG's Grocery :)
Here comes a special request from a few of our visitors -
VG’s Grocery promotions and specials are searchable! Remember, drop us a line if you can’t find a store; we’ll be sure to get on it ASAP. We appreciate all the wonderful comments and feedback we’ve been getting. Check it out when you get the chance.
Search, compare, and save @ www.Ajaxo.com - the first...
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Big Y World Class Market in CT and MA!
If you’re living in Connecticut or Massachusetts, Big Y World Class Market specials are now available (: Hooray!
Find great savings? Remember you can create your own shopping lists, e-mail specials to friends, AND share shopping lists with the wider community! Got an extra minute or so? You can even create shopping lists for people in other communities. For more information, check...
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Super 1 Foods in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas!
Just the beginning of a quick series of updates :D
Super 1 Foods specials and promotions are now available on Ajaxo.com :) Check it out today! Search, compare, and save @ www.Ajaxo.com
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Ajaxo.com anywhere, everywhere!
Did you know that Ajaxo.com is also available on Internet-enabled mobile phones? iPhones, Blackberries, you name it. As long as you have access to an Internet-enabled smartphone, you’re good to go! The site’s been designed to be both, desktop and mobile-friendly. Zoom in, zoom out.
Who says you have to have an “App”? Just type in “www.Ajaxo.com” into your...
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A big welcome to new visitors!
Ajaxo.com was featured in the news in Eastern South and North Carolina today! Courtesy of CBS affiliate WBTW News 13! To all our new visitors, we hope Ajaxo.com can prove to be a helpful resource for you now and in the future :) Feel free to drop us messages via our Blog in the “Ask” section you’ll find on the right, or the suggestion box at out webpage(you’ll find it...
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New Stores: Meijer & Harris Teeter!
Meijer specials/promotions are now searchable on Ajaxo.com in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky!
ALSO, Harris Teeter specials/promotions are now searchable on Ajaxo.com in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia
Happy Savings!
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Ajaxo Deal of the Week - Chicken Leg Quarters...
What: Hot Diggity! Chicken leg quarters for just $0.59 a pound!
Where: Publix (Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina, Alabama, or Georgia) or Pathmark (New York region)
When: Publix - now till Feb 24, 2010; Pathmark - now till Feb 25, 2010
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Random Member Feature/Benefit
Once a member signs in, zip codes identified in their profile as your ‘favorite’ zips are automatically entered as the ‘default search’.
So let’s just say my favorite zip code is:
95616 (That’s Davis, CA)
After signing in, I don’t have to type in a zip code to identify the area I’d like to search in! I don’t worry about the text...
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Why we started Ajaxo.com
One of our staff forwarded this article (“Single Mom Stretches Tight Grocery Budget - $50 for One Week”) .
This is a BIG reason why we started Ajaxo.com - to help families, irrespective of their circumstances, to shop smart and eat better.
While we were moved by her circumstances (and some of the comments at the bottom of the story), we wanted to present an immediate solution to...
Do you live in Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi,...
Winn-Dixie store specials and promotions are now available. Search, compare, and save @ Ajaxo.com - a search engine for groceries..and more! :D
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Good Morning South Carolina, North Carolina,...
Quick weekend updates trickling in..!
Bi-Lo supermarkets specials/promotions are now up and available for searching.
Also, be on the lookout for some featurettes I’ve got coming your way! We added some changes this weekend to the shopping list feature. Have you noticed them yet?
What a great start to a b-e-autiful week. Search, compare, and save!
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Valentine's Day is AROUND the corner!
Check out a special shopping list that documents the price of roses throughout the major cities from coast to coast!
Seems like the winner here is Food4Less at $9.98! So if you’ve got one around the corner, tell her you’re going out to the store to get some [insert manual chore] and snap up a few dozen :D Happy early Valentine’s Day everyone!