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Walgreens deals for the week of 2/13

February 12, 2011 by

If you are new to shopping at Walgreens, make sure you check out my tips for shopping at Walgreens here.  If you need coupons for the deals this week, check out My Coupon Hunter!

These are not all of the weekly RR deals.  These are just some of the highlights! 

FREEBIES:

Buy Arnicare pain relief gel – $5.99, get a $6 RR – this is a monthly deal
$2/1 Arnicare gel printable
Final Price = $2 moneymaker after coupons/RRs

Buy Neuragen Gel – $14.99, get a $10 RR – this is a monthly deal valid through 2/25
$10/1 Neuragen gel – 12-5 RP or Walgreens Diabetes & You Magazine
Final Price = $5.01 moneymaker after coupon/RRs

Buy Reach Total Care toothbrush or floss – $2.99, get a $2 RR
$2/1 Reach Total Care + Whitening floss – 10-10 RP
BOGO free Reach Total Care+Whitening toothbrush – 10-10 RP
$1/1 Reach dental floss or toothbrush – 10-10 RP
Final Price = $1.01 moneymaker after coupon/RRs (when you buy the flosss)

Buy Relaxer Kit Dark & Lovely Optimum Care – $5.99
$2/1 Optimum Care printable
Final Price = Free after coupons/RRs

OTHER RR DEALS:

Buy Edge or Skintimate shave cream/gel – $2.49
$1/1 Skintimate shave cream – 1-16 SS
$1/2 Skintimate shave gel – 1-16 SS
Final Price = $.49 each after coupons/RRs (when you buy shave cream)

Buy Gillette Venus Or Fusion ProGlide razor system – $9.99, get a $4 RR
$4/1 Gillette Fusion razor – 1-30 PG
Final Price = $1.99 after coupon/RR

Buy Jif Peanut Butter or Smucker’s Strawberry Jelly – 2/$4, get a $1 RR
Final Price = 2/$3 after RRs ($1.50/each)

Buy Lysol Healthy Touch hand soap system – $11.99, get a $7 RR
$3/1 Lysol Healthy Touch printable
$3/1 Lysol Healthy Touch hand soap system – 2-13 SS
Final Price = $1.99 after coupon/RR

Buy Mucinex (28-40 ct) – $19.99, get a $5 RR
$1/1 Mucinex – 12-12 SS
$1/1 Mucinex – February 2011 All You Magazine
Final Price = $13.99 after coupon/RRs

Buy 3 Olay body wash, lotion, or bar soap – 3/$10, get a $3 RR
Free Olay Complete Facial Moisturizer WYB Olay body wash – 1-30 PG
Free Secret Base deodorant when you buy Olay Body wash/bar – 1-30 PG

SCENARIO:
Buy 3 Olay body wash – 3/$10
Buy 3 Secret Base deodorant

Use 3 Free Secret WYB Olay coupons

Spend $10 OOP, get a $3 RR
Final Price = $7 for 6 items after coupons/RR ($1.17/each)

Buy Tampax Pearl tampons or Always pads/pantiliners – $6.99, get a $2 RR
Final Price = $4.99 after RRs

Spend $15 on Vicks, get a $5 RR; spend $20 on Vicks, get a $10 RR
-Vicks NyQuil/DayQuil – $5.49
$1.50/1 Vicks NyQuil/DayQuil – 1-16 PG, 1-30PG
-Vicks VapoRub or Vapor Inhaler – $4
$1/1 Vicks – 1-16 PG, 1-30 PG

SCENARIO:
Buy 4 Vicks NyQuil/DayQuil – $5.49/each

Use 4 $1.50 coupons

Spend $15.96 OOP, get a $10 RR
Final Price = $5.96 after coupons/ECBs ($1.49/each)

FILLER ITEMS:
*Ajax dish liquid – $.79 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Campbell’s tomato or chicken noodle soup – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Jell-O – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*No Nonsense pantyhose – $.69 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Tuf paper towels – $.49 (w/ in ad coupon)

The following scenarios are for those who have few, if any RRs to spend:  $9.98 in merchandise for $2.99 OOP, $1 RR left to spend

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 1 Reach floss – $2.99

Use $2 Reach coupon

Spend $.99 OOP, get a $2 RR

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 1 Skintimate shave cream – $2.49
Buy 1 Campbell’s chicken noodle soup – $.50 (w/ in ad coupon)

Use $1 Skintimate coupon
Use $2 RR (they should adjust this down)

Spend $0 OOP, get a $2 RR

TRANSACTION #3:
Buy 2 Jif Peanut Butter – 2/$4

Use $2 RR

Spend $2 OOP, get a $1 RR

MY PLAN:  I am starting w/ a $4 RR – $56.91 in merchandise for $3.41 OOP, $8 in RR left to spend

NOTE:  This is an example of how you sometimes buy things you don’t necessarily “need” to get things that you do need for less.  You can always donate the items you don’t need!

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy Arnicare pain relief gel – $5.99
Buy 1 tomato soup – $.50 (w/ in ad coupon)

Use $2 Arnicare printable
Use $4 RR

Spend  $.49 OOP, get a $6 RR

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 1 Neuragen gel – $14.99
Buy 1 Reach floss – $2.99
Buy 1 tomato soup – $.50 (w/ in ad coupon)

Use $6 RR

Spend $.48 OOP, get a $10 RR and a  $2 RR

TRANSACTION #3
Buy 1 Lysol Healthy Touch – $11.99
Buy 1 Skintimate shave cream – $2.49
Buy Tuf paper towels – $.49 (w/ in ad coupon)

Use $3 Lysol coupon
Use $1 Skintimate coupon
Use $10 RR

Spend $.97 OOP, get a $7 RR and a $2 RR (plus I still have a $2 RR from the previous transaction)

TRANSACTION #4:
Buy 1 Gillette razor – $9.99
Buy 2 Jif peanut butter – 2/$4

Use $4 Gillette coupon
Use $7 RR
Use $2 RR (from Reach toothbrush)

Spend $.99, get a $4 RR and a $1 RR (I still have a $2 RR)

TRANSACTION #5Buy 1 Reach floss – $2.99
Buy 1 Tuf paper towel – $.49 (w/ in ad coupon)

Use $2 Reach coupon
Use $1 RR

Spend $.48 OOP, get a $2 RR (I still have another $2 RR and a $4 RR)

FAQS: (Check out Walgreens new coupon policy here!)

Do you do multiple transactions at one store on one visit?
It just depends. Several stores in my area have gone to a “one RR per item per day” rule, which means I can’t do more than one transaction where I’m earning RR for the same product at the same store. Some of the stores in my area also will not let you use the RR you earn from one transaction on another transaction in that same visit.  I’m fortunate to have several stores within a few minutes of my house, so I usually try to break up transactions at different stores and on different days to stay in the good graces of my stores.

What is Walgreens policy on using BOGO free coupons with a BOGO free offer, adjusting down coupons, etc.? 
The new coupon policy does not really using a BOGO free coupon with a BOGO free promotion, but it does say you can use up to two coupons as long as the total doesn’t go below zero, so, you SHOULD be able to do this!!

Walgreens coupon policy is now to adjust the value of coupons down – YAY!!

Some helpful tips:
*At Walgreens, you can use ONE manufacturer’s coupon and ONE store coupon per item (always give the store coupon last to avoid problems)

*At Walgreens, you cannot do a promotion more than once in a transaction and earn Register Rewards. (for example, if you buy 2 Gillette razors, you will only earn a RR for one)

*You also typically cannot use the Register Rewards earned from a promotion on the same promotion and earn Register Rewards again. For example, if you buy the Gillette razor and use the RR from that to buy more, the RR will not print

*Register Rewards are considered to be “manufacturer’s coupons” and you can only use one manufacturer’s coupon per item. You will have to add “filler” items if you are using a manufacturer’s coupon and a RR. The in ad coupons often have good, inexpensive filler items. (check out the weekly match-ups for ideas)

*If you are using more than one RR in a transaction, always give the RR with the highest value FIRST. Sometimes strange things happen with coupons and taxes and even if you think you have planned out your scenario very well, you will end up with more overage than you planned for.

*If you are buying items that would result in a “free” item or “overage” when combining a store coupon and a manufacturer’s coupon, give the manufacturer’s coupon FIRST, and the store coupons LAST to avoid beeping/issues at the register! Make sure that you are purchasing enough items in your total transaction to “cover” the overage. You will not get cash back and you will have to add items to cover the overage or they will not take the coupon.

*If your Register Reward doesn’t print for some reason and you have fulfilled all of the obligations for the “deal” (including not using RR from the same parent company to pay) DO NOT let them tell you it is because you used coupons! Chances are they didn’t print because the catalina machine is not working. You have two choices: you can return your items and try again or you can contact the catalina company by doing the following:
*The store will give you a form to fill out and mail in to catalina
*Call 1-877-210-1917, option 1

This post is part of Becentsable’s Grocery Gathering.

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CVS deals for the week of 2/13

February 12, 2011 by

If you are new to shopping at CVS and would like some tips, check out this article here and here.

If you need coupons for your “deals” I recommend My Coupon Hunter!

Tag your reusable bag: Buy a Greenbag tag for $.99 at the register, get $1 ECB every 4th visit – limit 1 use per day, per household

If you haven’t already, register your CVS Extra Care card here and you should receive a $4 off a $20 purchase coupon in your e-mail. This also registers you to receive other e-mail coupons!

This is the “hottest” items I’ve seen so far this week.  Scroll down to the end for the scenarios.

FREEBIES:

Buy Colgate Sensitive (6 oz) or Total Advanced (5.8 oz) – $3.79, get a $3.79 ECB (limit 2 per household)
$.75/1 Colgate – 1-30 SS
$1/1 Colgate Sensitive – 2-6 SS
$.50/1 Colgate – 2-13 SS
Final Price = possible $1 moneymaker after coupons/ECBs

Buy Listerine Total Care, Zero or Advanced (16.9 oz), Reach toothbrushes (2 pk) or Reach Total Care floss (30 yd) – $3.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 2 per household)
$2/1 Listerine Zero mouthwash – 9-19 RP
$1.50/2 Listerine mouthwash, Reach toothbrush, or Reach floss – 9-1 SS2
$2/1 Listerine Total Care + Whitening mouthwash – 10-10 RP
$2/1 Reach Total Care + Whitening dental floss – 10-10 RP
BOGO free Reach Total Care toothbrush – 10-10 RP

SCENARIO:
Buy 1 Reach Total Care + Whitening floss – $3.99/each

Use $2/1 Reach floss coupon

Spend $1.99 OOP, get a $2 ECBs
Final price = FREE after coupon/ECBs

OR

Buy 2 Reach Total Care toothbrush – $3.99

Use BOGO free Reach toothbrush coupon

Spend $3.99 OOP, get a $4 ECB
Final Price = FREE after coupons/ECBs

ECB DEALS:

Buy 3 participating beverages:  Fuze, Honest Tea, Power Ade, Smartwater, Vitaminwater) – 3/$3, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = 3/$2 after ECBs ($.67/each)

Buy Aleve (200 ct) – $16.99 based on online pricing – or Aleve Liqui-gels (80 ct) – $12.49 based on online pricing, get a $4 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$2/1 Aleve printable
Final Price = as low as $6.49 after coupons/ECBs

Buy Aussie or Herbal Essences shampoo/conditioner/styler – 2/$5.97, get a $2 ECB (limit 5 per household)
$1/2 Aussie/Herbal Essences – 1-30 PG
Final Price = 2/$2.97 after coupons/ECBs ($1.49/each)

Buy 3 Coke products (12 pk, 12 ounce) – 3/$10, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = 3/$7 after ECBs
**NOTE:  Look for tear pads with $1.50/1 Coke 12 pack coupons at your stores (they are reportedly by the Coke displays) – if you find these, you’d pay 3/$2.50 after coupons/ECBs!

Buy Excedrin Extra Strength, Migraine, PM, Tension, or Back & Body (80-100 ct) – 2/$13.98 (limit 5 per household)
$2.50/1 Excedrin PM – 12-5 SS
$1/1 Excedrin – 12-5 SS
$1.50/1 Excedrin – 19- SS
$1/1 Excedrin printable
$1/1 Excedrin printable
Final Price = 2/$5.98 (when you buy Excedrin PM) after coupons/ECBs – $2.99/each
NOTE:  Reportedly, there are also $2 off Excedrin CRTs that have been printing at the scanner, so if you got this, it would be 2/$3.98 after coupons/ECBs!

Buy 2 Huggies jumbo pack diapers – 2/$17.98, get a $4 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$2/1 Huggies Little Snugglers/Little Movers – 1-23 SS
$2/1 Huggies Pull-Ups – 1-23 SS
$3/2 Huggies Little Movers or Little Snugglers printable (it was on pg. 5 for me)
$2/1 Pull Ups printable (must register)
Final Price = 2/$9.98 after coupons/ECBs ($4.99/each)

Buy Speed Stick Stainguard deodorant – $2.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$.50/1 Speed Stick or Lady Speed Stick – 1-30 SS
Final Price = $.49 after coupons/ECBs

Buy Vicks DayQuil or NyQuil – $8.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1.50/1 Vicks NyQuil/Dayquil product – 1-16 PG, 1-30 PG
Final Price = $5.49 after coupon/ECBs

BOGO FREE DEALS:
*CVS Pharmacy batteries
*CVS Pharmacy hand sanitizer
*CVS Pharmacy multi-vitamins
*Emerald nuts
*Got2b hair products
*Nature’s Bounty vitamins/herbs/supplements
*Nestle singles candy
*Post cereals
*Sweet ‘N Low packets
*Whitman’s sampler
*Zhu Zhu pets

The following scenarios are for people with few, if any, ECBs to spend:  $25.52 in merchandise for $4.45 OOP, $2 ECB left to spend

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 1 Colgate Sensitive – $3.79

Use $1/1 coupon

Spend $2.79 OOP, get a $3.79 ECB

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 1 Colgate Sensitive – $3.79
Buy 1 Reach Total Care + Whitening floss – $3.99/each

Use $1 Colgate coupon
Use $2 Reach coupon
Use $3.79 ECB
Spend $.99 OOP, get a $3.79 ECB and a $2 ECB

TRANSACTION #3:
Buy 1 Reach Total Care flooss – $3.99

Use $2 Reach coupon
Use $2 ECB (adjusted down to $1.99)

Spend $0 OOP, get a $2 ECB

TRANSACTION #4:
Buy 1 Speed Stick Stainguard – $2.99
Use $.50 Speed Stick couponUse $2 ECB 
 
Spend $.49 OOP, get a $2 ECBs

TRANSACTION #5:
Buy 2 Aussie/Herbal Essences shampoo/conditioner/styler – 2/$5.97
Buy 1 Vitaminwater – $1

Use $1/2 Aussie/Herbal Essences coupon
Use $2 ECB and $3.79 ECB

Spend $.18 OOP, get a $2 ECB

MY PLAN:  I am starting with $5 in ECBs –

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 1 Colgate Sensitive – $3.79
Buy 1 Reach Total Care floss – $3.99

Use $1 Colgate coupon
Use $2 Reach coupon
Use $5 ECB (adjusted down to $4.78)
Spend $0 OOP, get a $3.79 ECB and a $2 ECB

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 1 Colgate Sensitive – $3.79
Buy 1 Reach floss – $3.99
Buy 1 Vitamin water – $1

Use $3.79 ECB
Use $1 Colgate coupon
Use $2 Reach coupon
Use $2 ECB (adjusted down to $1.99)


Spend $0 OOP, get a $3.79 ECB and a $2 ECB

TRANSACTION #3:
Buy 2 Huggies Pull-Ups – 2/$17.98

Use 2 $2 Pull Ups coupons
Use $5.79 in ECBs

Spend $8.19 OOP, get a $4 ECB

Frequently asked questions:

Do you really do multiple transactions at your stores?

In the past, I usually had $20-30 ECB on hand, so I didn’t have to break up my transactions as much as I did when I first started, but now that I am starting over, yes, I am doing multiple transactions. If you are doing multiple transactions, I recommend that you let the cashier know up front that is what you are planning to do. If there are several people in line, let them go in between your transactions. This gives you time to clip your ECBs and get prepared for your next transaction.

My store was out of all the freebie items first thing this morning. Can I get a raincheck?

This all depends on your store. I have contacted corporate about this before because some stores in my area give rainchecks and others won’t. According to corporate, this is up to the individual stores.

I bought the wrong item or I bought the RIGHT item and my ECB didn’t print. What can I do?

If you bought the right item, show the store clerk your ad and your receipt. They should be able to manually print your ECB at the store. If they don’t know how, you can call customer service and they can add one to your account that will print within 48 hours (you have to wait 48 hours from your purchase time to do this so they can “see” your transaction in their computer).

If you bought the wrong item and didn’t receive ECBs, you can do a return and purchase the correct item. If you paid using ECBs, they will have to give you money on a gift card.

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Kohl’s: Save up to 20% off your total purchase!

February 11, 2011 by

Right now, Kohl’s has a printable coupon valid for 15% off ANY purchase or 20% off your purchase of $100 or more. Click here to print your coupon for in store use.

If you are shopping online, enter the code SENT2U15 to get 15% off your purchase or SENT2U20 to get 20% off your purchase of $100 or more.

If you are shopping online, don’t forget to shop through Shop at Home to get 3% cash back!!   If you have not signed up for Shop at Home before, you will get a $5 bonus when you sign up here.  If you are not familiar with Shop at Home, check out this post here.  You’ll get free standard shipping when you spend $50 or more.

Save even more when you shop during Power Hours:
-Friday:  Night Owls (shop between 3 pm and 11 pm)
-Saturday:  Early Birds (shop between 7 am and 1 pm)

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Gap: BOGO free at the outlet on February 12th!

February 11, 2011 by

If you plan on doing any outlet shopping this weekend, Gap has a hot printable coupon! Click here to print your BOGO free coupon.

*This coupon is valid on 2/12/11 only. You much purchase one item to get one free. Offer valid on item of equal or lesser value. Valid at Gap Outlet, Gap Factory Store, or The Gap Generation store. Not valid at Gap brand stores or on gift cards.

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Soap.com deal of the day: save 50% off Emergen-C and Airborne!

February 11, 2011 by

There’s another Soap.com deal today! Today (2/11) only, Soap.com is offering 50% off on Emergen-C or Airborne products when you enter the code FBIMMUNITY at check-out! Max discount value is $10 and shipping is free when your total is $25 or more (this is based on the pre-coupon total). This discount code cannot be combined with any other offers.

I have ordered from Soap.com several times and have had great experiences! Here’s the scoop on how you can stock up on immune building products:

1. Click on this link and add participating Emergen-C or Airborne items to your cart. Make sure you add at least $25 to get free shipping!

2. Log into your Shop at Home Account (or create one if you don’t have one – details on Shop at Home are here) – You’ll get 10% cash back when you shop through Shop at Home!

3. Search for Soap.com and click on the blue “Shop Now” button. Your items should already be in your cart. Click on “check out” and don’t forget to use the code FBIMMUNITY!

I love Soap.com because I never have to leave my house to place my order and the items typically arrive in 2-3 business days!

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