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Target deals for the week of 7/11

July 11, 2010 by

Keep in mind that pricing may vary by area. Always check your local ad to confirm that they have the “weekly deals.”  The ad itself was pretty “slow” in my opinion.  Many of these deals were not listed in the weekly ad, which means YMMV in terms of pricing.  Thanks to Totally Target for the heads up on many of the price cuts!

Electronics trade-in ~ Trade in your new or used iPod or iPhone for a Target gift card.

Get Text Alerts from Target: receive coupons, deals, and weekly ad reminders on your mobile phone – use a barcode that can be scanned at check-out for multiple one time only coupon deals throughout the month.  The text alerts for mobile coupons appear to be released on Sundays and appear to be valid for one week only (when the new round is released on Sundays, the old round disappears).

Target now offers price matching. You can check out their policy here.

At Target, you can use one Target coupon and one manufacturer’s coupon per item. The printable Target coupons now state “one per transaction” meaning you can only use one “like” coupon per transaction. The Target coupons from the inserts do not have this wording and neither do the Target toy coupons. You can read/print their coupon policy here.

They are also offering a .05 credit when you bring in your own reusable shopping bag!

Regular Markdown Schedule in other Departments
Monday – Electronics, Kids Clothing and Stationary (Cards, GiftWrap, etc.)
Tuesday – Domestics, Women’s Clothing, Pets and Market (food items)
Wednesday – Men’s Clothing, Toys, Health and Beauty, Lawn & Garden items
Thursday – House Wares, Lingerie, Shoes, Sporting Goods, Movies, Music, Books, Decor and Luggage
Friday – Auto, Cosmetics, Hardware, & Jewelry

BACK TO SCHOOL ITEMS:
*Back packs – $9/each
*Insulated lunch kits – $6/each
*Lunch essentials (insulated lunch bag, water bottle, Thermos, chill pack) – $3.79/each
*Rose Art makers (10 ct), colored pencils (12 ct) – $.50/each
*Rose Art glue sticks (2 ct) – $.20/each

Bic pens – $.99
$1/2 Bic stationery items Target printable
$1/2 Bic stationery products – 8-9 SS
Final Price = $.01 overage (give Target coupon last)

BABY DEALS:

Luvs diapers – $6.99
$1/1 Luvs diapers jumbo pack Target coupon – 6-27 Target regional insert
$2/1 Luvs diapers – 6-27 RP
Final Price = $3.99 after coupons

Pampers wipes – prices reportedly vary from $1.97-$2.39 at most stores
$2/1 Pampers wipes – 6-6 PG
Final price = free to $.39/tub!

CLOTHING:
*Boys graphic tees or knit shorts (sizes 4-16) – $3/each
*Flip flops – $2/each
*Girls layered tees or skorts (sizes 4-16) – $5/each
*Girls/boys denim shorts (sizes 4-16) – $7/each

GROCERY:

Act II Popcorn (3 ct) – $1 (found in the “Dollar Spot” at many stores)
$1/2 Act II popcorn 3 pack or larger printable
$.40/1 Act II popcorn 3 pack or larger printable
Final Price = $.50/each after coupon

Ben & Jerry’s ice cream – $2.39/each
$1/2 Ben & Jerry’s ice cream – 6-6 RP
Final Price = $1.89/each

Freschetta pizza – 2/$9 (on price cut through 7/24)
$1/1 Freschetta printable
Final Price = $3.50/each

Heinz vinegar – white or apple cider – $.99
$.50/1 Heinz vinegar printable
Final Price = $.49

Hormel Fully-cooked refrigerated entrees – $4.99
$1/1 Hormel refrigerated entrees printable (must register)
Final Price = $3.99/each

Kellogg’s cereals (select varities, 14 oz) – 3/$6
$1/2 Kellogg’s Cereal printable
$1.50/2 Kellogg’s cereals printable (must register)
Free Fiber Plus when you buy Kellogg’s cereal Target printable (no longer available to print)

SCENARIO:
Buy 1 Kellogg’s cereal (any variety)
Buy 1 Fiber Plus cereal

Use $1/2 manufacturer’s coupon
Use Free Target coupon (if you have it)

Spend $1 OOP! ($.50/box)

Kraft salad dressing – on price cut for $1.52 in some areas
$1/1 Kraft salad dressing – 6-20 SS
Final Price = $.52/each

Ronzoni Smart Taste pasta – $1.19
$.75/1 Ronzoni Smart Taste printable
$.75/1 Ronzoni Smart Taste printable
(there have also been $1/1 Smart Taste coupons in several magazines recently)
Final Price = $.44 after coupons

Starbucks ice cream pints – $2.54/each (on price cut in some areas)
$1/1 Starbucks ice cream printable
$1/1 Starbucks ice cream printable (must register)
Final Price = $1.54/each after coupon

Totino’s pizza – on price cut 5/$6 through 7/24
$1/2 Totino’s printable (when you share w/ friends)
$.50/2 Totino’s printable
Final Price = 5/$4 after coupons ($.80/each)

HEALTH & BEAUTY DEALS:

Free First Aid bag when you buy 3 Benadryl, Neosporin, or Band Aid items (see the Benadryl match-ups below) – this deal is valid through 8/28

**There is also a rebate for $6 in coupons when you buy 2 Band Aid, Neosporin or Purell products and a rebate for a free first aid kit and $15 in coupons when you buy 3 Band Aid, Neosporin or Purell items (Thanks My Frugal Adventures!)

Benadryl Itch Relief Stick – $2.29-$2.54/each
$5/2 Benadryl Products, any – 4-11 RP
Final Price = Free to $.04/each when you buy 2!

Clean & Clear Daily Pore Cleanser – $3.54
$2/1 Clean & Clear printable
$1/1 Clean & Clear Target printable
Final Price = $.54 after coupon
 
Clean & Clear Foaming Facial Cleanser – $3.74
$2/1 Clean & Clear printable
$1/1 Clean & Clear Target printable
Final Price = $.74 after coupon

John Frieda Root Awakening products – $5.04-5.99/each
$3/1 John Frieda Root Awakening – 6-6 SS
$3/2 John Frieda hair care products Target printable (click on “beauty” on the left)
Final Price = $1.08-$2.98 after coupons (when you buy 2)

Kandoo 42 count flushable wipes – $1.65
$1/1 Kandoo, any – 4-4 PG
Final Price = $.65/each
(Thanks Totally Target!)

Pantene Restoratives stylers – $3.49
$1/1 Pantene Hair Care Target coupon – 6-27 (regional insert)
$2/1 Pantene Styler/treatment – 6-27 Parade magazine
BOGO free Pantene Restoratives – 6-27 Parade magazine

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Pantene Restoratives stylers – $3.49-$3.99/each

Use $2/1 Pantene Styler/treatment coupon
Use BOGO free Pantene Restoratives coupon
Use 2 $1/1 Pantene hair care coupons (give these last)

Final Price = free (and possible overage)
(Thanks Totally Target!)

Reach floss – $1.12
$1/1 Reach floss – 10-18 RP, 1-3 RP
Final price = $.12

Rolaids – $1.99-2.29/each
$4/2 Rolaids, Pepcid, Mylanta, Dramamine, Immodium, or Tucks – 6-6 RP
Final Price = free-$.29/each (when you buy 2)

Schick Hydro razor (3 or 5 blade) – $7.99 (the 3 blade is $6.99)
$5/1 Schick Hydro razor – 6-13 SS (it was $4 in some areas)
Try Me Free MIR printable
Final Price = $5 moneymaker!
*Some areas also got a $4/1 Schick Hydro Target coupon last week which makes this deal even sweeter!

Tums Ultra (72 ct) – $3.69
$1/1 Tums Digestive Aid Target printable
$1/1 Tums printable
$1/1 Tums – 5-23 RP
Final Price = $1.69 after coupons

HOUSEHOLD:

Finish All in One GelPacs, Powerball Tabs (32 ct) or Quantum Powerball tabs (20 ct) – $5.69
$2.50/1 Finish – 6-27 SS
Final Price = $3.19 after coupon (when you buy the Powerball tabs)

Glade Fabric & Air Odor Eliminator – $3.49
$2/1 Glade Fabric & Air Odor Eliminator Target printable
$1/1 Glade Fabric & Air Odor Eliminator – 6-6 SS, 7-11 ss
Final Price = $.49 after coupons
(Thanks Totally Target!)

Scubbing Bubbles bathroom cleaner – $2.49/each
$.55/1 Scrubbing Bubbles bathroom cleaner – 6-13 SS
$5 Target gift card WYB 4 Scrubbing Bubbles products – 6-27 SS

SCENARIO:
Buy 4 Scrubbing Bubbles bathroom cleaners – $2.49

Use 4 $.55/1 coupons
Use $5 gift card WYB 4 Scrubbing Bubbles coupon

Spend $7.76 OOP, get a $5 Target gift card
Final Price = $2.76 for four ($.69/each)

PETS:
Purina One SmartBlend Dog Food (8 lbs) – $9.49
$2/1 Purina dry dog food – 6-27 SS
$1/1 Purina One dog food Target printable
Final Price = $6.49 after coupons

**Some areas also have a 6 oz size of Purina One Smartblend for $1.  Use the $1/1 Target Purina One dog food printable and get it for free! (I was not able to find these at my stores, but hopefully you can find them at yours!)

TOYS:  In my area, the toy clearance has started and toys are marked at 30% off.  By the end of July, they should go to 75% off, so keep your eyes posted!

Littlest Pet Shop sets – $4.99/each
BOGO free Littlest Pet Shop printable
Final Price = $4.99 for both!
(Thanks Give Me Neither!)
NOTE:  people have also reported finding the single pets on clearance for $1.98-2.08/each meaning you can get two for that price with the coupon!  
 
Here are some links to the clearance deals online: (don’t forget to shop through Shop at Home to get 5% cash back)

Want to get on the Target mailing lists? This isn’t a sure thing, but it’s worth signing up here. (Thanks A Full Cup!)

This post is part of Becentsable’s Grocery Gathering.

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Walgreens deals for the week of 7/11

July 10, 2010 by

Here are the Walgreens deals for the week. Some scenarios are mixed in with the match-ups. This is actually a pretty slow week based on just the weekly ad.  Thankfully, there are still some monthly deals which make it a decent week.  If you are new to shopping at Walgreens, make sure you read the FAQs at the end of the post!

FREEBIES:

*Celsius Green Tea – $4.99, get a $3 RR (this is a monthly deal that is not in the weekly ad)
$3/1 Celsius, any 4 pack – 4-25 SS, 5-23 SS
Final Price = $1.01 moneymaker after coupons/RR

*There is a Reach RR that is a “monthly” deal (valid through 7/24): 
Buy 2, get a $1 RR
Buy 3, get a $2 RR
Buy 4 or more get a $4 RR
$1/1 Reach toothbrush – 3-7 RP, 4-11 RP, 5-16 RP
BOGO free Reach toothbrush – 12-6 RP, 1-3 RP
$1/1 Reach toothbrush printable

The Crystal Clear toothbrushes are reportedly $1.59 (YMMV)
SCENARIO:
Buy 4 Reach Crystal Clear toothbrushes – $1.59/each

Use 2 $1/1 coupons
Use 2 BOGO free coupons

Spend $1.18 OOP, get a $4 RR
Final Price = $2.82 moneymaker
(Thanks Wild for Wags!)

RR DEALS:

*Buy Crest Pro Health Mouthwash – $4.99, get a $2 RR (this is a monthly deal that is not in the weekly ad)
$1/1 Crest rinse – 6-6 PG, 6-27 RP, 7-4 PG
Final Price = $1.99 after coupons/RR

*Buy Gillette ProGlide manual or power razor system – $9.89, get a $5 RR
$4/1 Gillette Fusion razor – 6-6 PG
$2/1 Gillette Fusion ProGlide razor – 7-4 PG
Final Price = $.89 after coupons/RR

*Buy Kelloggs/Keebler/Sunshine products – 2/$5, get a $2 RR (includes Cheez-It, Keebler club crackers, Keebler fudge shoppe cookies, Kelloggs Rice Krispies treats) – this is a monthly deal, valid through 7/24
Final Price = 2/$3 after RR

*Buy 2 or more Mars minis – $2.69/each, get a $1 RR
Final Price = $4.38 after RR

*Buy Natural Instincts Hair Color – 2/$12, get a $2 RR
$1/1 Clairol hair color – 6-6 PG
$5/2 Natural Instincts hair color – 7-11 RP
$1/1 Natural Instincts hair color – 7-11 RP
Final Price = $5 after coupons/RR ($2.50/each)

*Buy Oral B Pulsar 3D White toothbrush – $4.99, get a $2 RR (this is a monthly deal, valid through 7/24)
$2/1 Oral B  Pulsar, Cross Action, or Advantage toothbrush – 7-4 PG
BOGO free Oral B Pulsar – 6-6 PG

SCENARIO (this is a YMMV, not all stores will let you use both coupons):
Buy 2 Oral B Pulsar 3D White toothbrushes – $4.99

Use $2/1 Oral B coupon
Use BOGO free Oral B coupon

Spend $2.99 OOP, get a $2 RR
Final Price = $.99 after coupons/RR for 2 toothbrushes

*Buy Slim Fast – 2/$10, get a $2 RR
$1/1 Slim Fast product printable
Final Price = 2/$6 ($3 each) after coupons/RR

*Buy Stouffer’s Easy Express Dinner (25 oz) – 2/$8, get a $1 RR
$1/1 Stouffer’s entrees printable (must register)
Final Price = 2/$5 ($2.50/each)

*Spend $10 on participating Suave products, get a $3 RR:  Suave shampoo or conditioner – $1, Suave personal care (antiperspirant/deodorant or body wash) – $2, Suave lotion or hair care (Professional Hair Care line or kids line) – $3
$.50/2 Suave Kids shampoo or conditioner – 7-11 RP
$1/2 Suave Professionals shampoo or conditioner – 7-11 RP
$.75/1 Suave deodorant – 7-11 RP
$.25/1 Suave body wash – 7-11 RP
$1/1 Suave body lotion – 7-11 RP
$.50/1 Suave Natural Body Wash printable (must register)
$1/2 Suave Professionals shampoo/conditioner printable (must register)

SCENARIO:
Buy 5 Suave deodorant – $2/each

Use 5 $.75/1 Suave deodorant coupons

Spend $6.25, get a $3 RR
Final Price = $3.25 after coupons/RR ($.65/each)

BOGO FREE DEALS:
*Biotivia
*Carmex lip care
*H Trails backpacks, Urban Sport Duffel Bags, Overland Messenger bags or book totes
*Life Science Nutritionals
*Nature’s Way supplements
*Photo book (PSA $12.99)
*Renuzit Crystal Elements (PSA $6.99)
*Right Guard or Dry Idea antiperspirant/deodorant
$3/2 Right Guard Total Defense printable (should make it free or close to free after coupons)
*Walgreens alkaline batteries
*Walgreens cold, allergy, and sinus relief
*Walgreens pain relievers
*Walgreens saline nasal spray

FILLER ITEMS:
*Big Roll bathroom tissue – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Cleaning products – Comet cleanser or Household Gloves – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Geisha mushrooms or Madam Mandarin Oranges – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Hershey’s candy – $.49 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Jell-O (regular or sugar free) – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Morton iodized salt or Deerfield Farms baking soda – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Nabisco cookies or crackers – 2/$1
*Tuf paper towels – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*W soda – $.39/each (w/ in ad coupon)
**Check out the “School supplies” list below for more “filler” items

SCHOOL SUPPLIES: (this is not all of the supplies listed in he ad, just the “best prices” listings I see)
*2 pocket prong folders – 8/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Corner Office index cards – $.39 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Crayola makers (10 ct) – $.99/each
*Filler paper – 2/$1 (130 sheets)
*Fiskars scissors – $.99
*Legal pad – $.29/each (w/ in ad coupon)
*Mead envelopes (40-100 ct) – $.69 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Papermate mechanical pencils – $.39/each (w/ in ad coupon)
*Penway pencils (24 ct yellow or 5 pk mechanical) – $.79/each
*Penway notebooks (3 subject, 120 sheets or Composition, 80 sheets) – $.79/each
*Penway ruler or pencil sharpener – $.29 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Splash mini highlighter – $.09 (w/ in ad coupon)

There is also a printable coupon here for Penway composition or memo books 5/$1

OTHER DEALS:

*Benefiber (16 ct packet or 2.8 oz powder) – $4.99 (minus $2 IVC coupon) = $2.99
$2/1 Benefiber powder or flavored sticks printable
Final Price = $.99 after coupon (if the orange powder is included)

*Get a FREE movie ticket when you buy 3 U by Kotex products (priced 3/$10)
$1/1 U by Kotex printable
Final Price = $7 for 3 U by Kotex products and a movie ticket

*Welch’s 100% grape juice – 2/$6
$2/1 Welch’s printable (for becoming a fan on Facebook)
Final Price = $1 after coupon

The following scenarios are for those are just starting to shop at Walgreens and who have few, if any, RR to spend: $31.82 in merchandise for $3.65 OOP

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 4 Reach toothbrushes – $1.59/each

Use 2 $1/1 Reach coupons
Use 2 BOGO free coupons
(or 4 $1/1 Reach coupons if your store will not allow you to combine these two)

Spend $1.18-$2.36 OOP, get a $4 RR

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 2 Oral B Pulsar toothbrushes – $4.99/each
Buy 1 Celsius tea – $4.99
Buy Penway memo book – $.20 (w/ internet printed coupon)

Use $2/1 Oral B coupon
Use BOGO free Oral B coupon (if your store won’t allow you to use both coupons, only buy 1)
Use $3 Celsius coupon
Use $4 Reach RR

Spend $1.18 OOP, get a $3 RR and a $2 RR

TRANSACTION #3:
Buy 1 Gillette Proglide razor – $9.89
Buy 2 Penway memo books – $.20 (w/ internet printed coupon)

Use $4 Gillette coupon
Use $3 and $2 RR

Spend $1.29 OOP, get a $5 RR

FAQS:

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.? 
When I contacted customer service recently, I was surprised to learn that Walgreens does not have a corporate coupon policy, which means that store managers basically can call the shots on “policy” and that there is going to be A LOT of variance among stores.  Supposedly, they are working on putting a corporate policy together.

Some helpful tips:
*At Walgreens, you can use ONE manufacturer’s coupon and ONE store coupon per item

*At Walgreens, you cannot do a promotion more than once in a transaction and earn Register Rewards. (for example, if you buy 2 Old Spice/Gillette body washes this week, 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 Old Spice/Gillette 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. 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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Target deals for the week of 7/4

July 4, 2010 by

Keep in mind that pricing may vary by area. Always check your local ad to confirm that they have the “weekly deals.”  The ad itself was pretty “slow” in my opinion.  Many of these deals were not listed in the weekly ad, which means YMMV in terms of pricing.  Thanks to Totally Target for the heads up on many of the price cuts!

Electronics trade-in ~ Trade in your new or used iPod or iPhone for a Target gift card.

Get Text Alerts from Target: receive coupons, deals, and weekly ad reminders on your mobile phone – use a barcode that can be scanned at check-out for multiple one time only coupon deals throughout the month.  The text alerts for mobile coupons appear to be released on Sundays and appear to be valid for one week only (when the new round is released on Sundays, the old round disappears).

Target now offers price matching. You can check out their policy here.

At Target, you can use one Target coupon and one manufacturer’s coupon per item. The printable Target coupons now state “one per transaction” meaning you can only use one “like” coupon per transaction. The Target coupons from the inserts do not have this wording and neither do the Target toy coupons. You can read/print their coupon policy here.

They are also offering a .05 credit when you bring in your own reusable shopping bag!

Regular Markdown Schedule in other Departments
Monday – Electronics, Kids Clothing and Stationary (Cards, GiftWrap, etc.)
Tuesday – Domestics, Women’s Clothing, Pets and Market (food items)
Wednesday – Men’s Clothing, Toys, Health and Beauty, Lawn & Garden items
Thursday – House Wares, Lingerie, Shoes, Sporting Goods, Movies, Music, Books, Decor and Luggage
Friday – Auto, Cosmetics, Hardware, & Jewelry

BABY DEALS:  Many stores are starting to clearance baby items.  My stores are currently at 15% for many baby gear and clothing items.

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Desitin Rapid Relief Diaper Rash Cream (2 oz) – $2.99/each
$1/1 Desitin printable (you can print two per computer and you will need both for this deal)
$.75/2 Desitin Target printable
Final Price = $3.23 for two ($1.62/each)
(Thanks Smart Couponing!)

Johnson’s Baby Care items (9 oz) – $1.97-$2.19/each
$1/1 Johnson’s baby product – 4-25 SS, 6-6 SS
$.75/2 Johnson’s baby toiletry item Target printable
Final Price = $.60 -$.82/each after coupon (when you buy 2)

Luvs diapers – $6.99
$1/1 Luvs diapers jumbo pack Target coupon – 6-27 Target regional insert
$2/1 Luvs diapers – 6-27 RP
Final Price = $3.99 after coupons

Pampers wipes – prices reportedly vary from $1.97-$2.39 at most stores
$2/1 Pampers wipes – 6-6 PG
Final price = free to $.39/tub!

GROCERY DEALS:

Act II Popcorn (3 ct) – $1 (found in the “Dollar Spot” at many stores)
$1/2 Act II popcorn 3 pack or larger printable
$.40/1 Act II popcorn 3 pack or larger printable
Final Price = $.50/each after coupon
(Thanks Totally Target)

Blackberries – $1.99/package

French’s mustard – $1.25
$.50/1 French’s mustard – 5-9 SS
Final Price = $.75

Freschetta pizza – 2/$9 (on price cut through 7/24)
$1/1 Freschetta printable
Final Price = $3.50/each

Fruit2O -$.89/each (on price cut through 7/10)
$1/2 Fruit20 Essentials printable
Final Price = $.39/each (when you buy 2)

Hebrew National beef franks – 2/$5
$.75/1 Hebrew National beef franks – 6-20 RP
Final Price = $1.75/each

Heinz vinegar – white or apple cider – $.99
$.50/1 Heinz vinegar printable
Final Price = $.49

Kellogg’s Eggo waffles/pancakes (10 ct) – $1.75 (on price cut through 7/10)
$1/2 Eggo frozen items Target printable
$1/2 Kellogg’s Eggo frozen products – 6-20 RP
Final Price = $.75/each (when you buy 2)

Ocean Spray juice & juice cocktails (64 oz) – $1.98 on price cut through 7/3
$1/1 Ocean Spray Blueberry Juice printable
$.55/1 Ocean Spray Blueberry Juice drink 5-2 RP
Final Price = $.98 after coupon

Pop Tarts – 12 ct – $2
$1/2 Pop Tarts – 6-13 RP
Final Price = $1.50/each (when you buy 2)

Red, seedless grapes – $.99/lb

Ronzoni Smart Taste pasta – $1.19
$.75/1 Ronzoni Smart Taste printable
$.75/1 Ronzoni Smart Taste printable
(there have also been $1/1 Smart Taste coupons in several magazines recently)
Final Price = $.44 after coupons

Sobe Lifewater – 10/$10 (you don’t need to buy 10)
BOGO free Sobe coupon (from playing the instant win game)
$.50/1 Sobe Lifewater Target Printable
Final Price = FREE after coupons!

Starkist tuna pouches – $.84 (on price cut through 7/10)
B2G1 free Starkist tuna – 6-20 RP
Final Price = $.56/each after coupons (when you buy 3)

State Fair corn dogs – $5.99
$1/1 State Fair corn dogs – 6-6 RP
Final Price = $4.99 after coupon

HEALTH & BEAUTY DEALS:

Free First Aid bag when you buy 3 Benadryl, Neosporin, or Band Aid items (see the Benadryl match-ups below) – this deal is valid through 8/28

**There is also a rebate for $6 in coupons when you buy 2 Band Aid, Neosporin or Purell products and a rebate for a free first aid kit and $15 in coupons when you buy 3 Band Aid, Neosporin or Purell items (Thanks My Frugal Adventures!)

Benadryl Itch Relief Stick – $2.29-$2.54/each
$5/2 Benadryl Products, any – 4-11 RP
Final Price = Free to $.04/each when you buy 2!

Gillette Fusion ProGlide razor – $8.99
$4/1 Gillette Fusion – 6-6 PG
$2/1 Gillette Fusion – 7-4 PG
Final Price = $4.99 after coupons

John Frieda Root Awakening products – $5.04-5.99/each
$3/1 John Frieda Root Awakening – 6-6 SS
$3/2 John Frieda hair care products Target printable (click on “beauty” on the left)
Final Price = $1.08-$2.98 after coupons (when you buy 2)

Kandoo 42 count flushable wipes – $1.65
$1/1 Kandoo, any – 4-4 PG
Final Price = $.65/each
(Thanks Totally Target!)

Nexcare bandages (Strawberry Shortcake print) – on price cut for $1.47 through 7/3
$1/1 Nexcare bandages printable
Final Price = $.47 after coupons
(Thanks Totally Target!)

Old Spice Fresh Scent – $3.99
BOGO free Old Spice deodorant/body wash – 6-6 PG
Final Price = 2 for $3.99

Pantene Restoratives stylers – $3.49
$1/1 Pantene Hair Care Target coupon – 6-27 (regional insert)
$2/1 Pantene Styler/treatment – 6-27 Parade magazine
BOGO free Pantene Restoratives – 6-27 Parade magazine

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Pantene Restoratives stylers – $3.49-$3.99/each

Use $2/1 Pantene Styler/treatment coupon
Use BOGO free Pantene Restoratives coupon
Use 2 $1/1 Pantene hair care coupons (give these last)

Final Price = free (and possible overage)
(Thanks Totally Target!)

Reach floss – $1.12
$1/1 Reach floss – 10-18 RP, 1-3 RP
Final price = $.12

Rolaids – $1.99-2.29/each
$4/2 Rolaids, Pepcid, Mylanta, Dramamine, Immodium, or Tucks – 6-6 RP
Final Price = free-$.29/each (when you buy 2)

Schick Hydro razor (3 or 5 blade) – $7.99 (the 3 blade is $6.99)
$1/1 Schick Hydro razor Target printable
$5/1 Schick Hydro razor – 6-13 SS (it was $4 in some areas)
Try Me Free MIR printable
Final Price = $6 moneymaker!
*Some areas also got a $4/1 Schick Hydro Target coupon last week which makes this deal even sweeter!

Tums Ultra (72 ct) – $3.69
$1/1 Tums Digestive Aid Target printable
$1/1 Tums printable
$1/1 Tums – 5-23 RP
Final Price = $1.69 after coupons

HOUSEHOLD DEALS:

Bic pens – $.99
$1/2 Bic stationery items Target printable
$1/2 Bic stationery products – 8-9 SS
Final Price = $.01 overage (give Target coupon last)

Finish All in One GelPacs, Powerball Tabs (32 ct) or Quantum Powerball tabs (20 ct) – $5.69
$2.50/1 Finish – 6-27 SS
Final Price = $3.19 after coupon (when you buy the Powerball tabs)

PET:

Iams cat food – $9.99
$1/1 Iams cat food 6-6 PG, 7-4 PG
Final Price = $8.99 after coupon

Iams Proactive Health Mini Chunks dog food – $15.99 (this is what is included in the ad, typically when they have deals on Iams, it includes all varieties)
$1/1 Iams dog food – 6-6PG
$1/1 Iams Proactive Health dog food – 7-4 PG
$2/1 Iams Premium Protection dog food – 7-4 PG
Final Price = $13.99-14.99 (depending on which varieties are included)

Milk Bone snacks – $1.99
$2/2 Milk Bone Snacks 6-27 RP
Final Price = $.99/each (when you buy 2)

Pup-Peroni dog treats – $1.99
$1/1 Pup-Peroni dog treats printable
Final Price = $.99 after coupon

TOYS:  In my area, the toy clearance has started and toys are marked at 30% off.  By the end of July, they should go to 75% off, so keep your eyes posted!

Littlest Pet Shop sets – $4.99/each
BOGO free Littlest Pet Shop printable
Final Price = $4.99 for both!
(Thanks Give Me Neither!)
NOTE:  people have also reported finding the single pets on clearance for $1.98-2.08/each meaning you can get two for that price with the coupon! 
GIFT CARD DEALS:

Buy 2 Huggies boxed diapers – $29.99, get a $10 Target gift card
$3/1 Huggies Snug dry printable
$3/1 Huggies Snug dry printable (this is a Target coupon with a manufacturer’s logo, so it cannot be combined with other manufacturer’s coupons)

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Huggies boxed diapers – $29.99/each

Use 2 $3 Huggies printable coupons

Spend $53.98 OOP, get a $10 Target gift card
Final Price = $43.98 after coupons/gift card ($21.99/box)

Here are some links to the clearance deals online: (don’t forget to shop through Shop at Home to get 5% cash back)

Want to get on the Target mailing lists? This isn’t a sure thing, but it’s worth signing up here. (Thanks A Full Cup!)
This post is part of Becentsable’s Grocery Gathering.


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CVS deals for the week of 7/4

July 4, 2010 by

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

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!

**Earn double bucks on diabetes products – CVS is now offering exclusive benefits for those with diabetes (Double Bucks on 100 products you need and special ExtraCare rewards and offers – you can find the details on cvs.com/diabetes and check out the participating products here)

**Make sure you scan your card at the scanners in your store before checking out ~ your quarterly ECBs started printing on 7/1!

FREEBIES:

Buy Bausch & Lomb Biotrue contact solution – $2.99, get a $2.99 ECB (limit 2 per household)
Final Price = FREE after ECBs!

Buy Post Trail Mix Crunch, Honey Bunches of Oats, Grape Nuts, Great Grains, Cocoa Pebbles, or Fruity Pebbles – 3/$10, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$2/1 Post Natural Advantage cereal printable (includes Grape Nuts, Shredded Wheat and Raisin Bran)

SCENARIO:
Buy 3 Post Natural Advantage cereals – 3/$10

Use 3 $2 coupons

Spend $4 OOP, get a $5 ECB
Final Price = $1 moneymaker

Sobe Lifewater – BOGO free
BOGO free Sobe coupon (from playing the instant win game)
Final Price = FREE after coupon!

ECB DEALS:

Buy Align Probiotic supplement (42 ct) – $39.99, get a $7 ECB (limit 3 per household)
$5/1 Align Probiotic supplement – 6-6 PG, 6-27 RP
Final Price = $27.99 after coupons/ECBS

Buy Always or Tampax pads, pantiliners, or tampons – 2/$6, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 Always pads, clean, or feminine cleansing cloths – 6-6 PG, 7-4 PG
$1/1 Always pantiliners – 6-6 PG,  7-4 PG
$1/1 Tampax – 6-6 PG, 7-4 PG
Final Price = 2/$3 after coupons/ECB ($1.50/each)

Buy Bioluxe shampoo, conditioner, or hairspray – $6.99, get a $2 ECB (Limit 1 per household)
Final Price = $4.99 after ECBs

Buy Bounce or Downy fabric softener (liquid or sheets) – $5.97, get a $1 ECB (limit 2 per household)
$.50/1 Downy fabric softener (liquid or sheets) – 6-6 PG
Final Price = $4.47 after coupons/ECBs

Buy Bounty paper towels (8 ct) – $6.99, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$.25/1 Bounty towels or napkins – 6-6 PG, 7-4 PG
$.75/1 Bounty paper towels – 6-13 RP
$1/1 Bounty paper towels (6 ct+) – 6-6 PG
Final Price = $4.99 after coupons/ECBs

Buy Cascade gel or powder – 2/$5.99, get a $1 ECB (Limit 1 per household)
$.25/1 Cascade – 6-6 PG
$.50/1 Cascade – 7-4 PG
Final Price = $4.49 after coupons/ECBs

Buy Charmin Basic (12 ct) or Ultra Strong/Ultra Soft (9 ct) – $5.49, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$.25/1 Charmin product – 7-4 PG, 6-6 PG
Final Price = $4.24 after coupons/ECBs

Buy Clairol Nice ‘n Easy, Root touch-up or Gray Solution – $5.99, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$2/1 Nice ‘n Easy Root touch up – 7-4 PG
Final Price = $2.99 after coupons/ECBs

Spend $15 on ANY Cover Girl cosmetics, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$2/1 Lashblast Fusion mascara – 6-6 PG
Buy Covergirl Fusion mascara, get 1 Kit Eye Enhancer FREE – 7-4 PG
$1/1 CoverGirl – 7-4 PG

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 CoverGirl Lashblash Fusion mascara – $8/each
Buy 2 Eye enhancers – $3.49/each

Use 2 $2 Lashblast coupons
Use 2 Buy Lashblast, get free eye enchancer coupons

Spend $12 OOP, get a $5 ECB
Final Price = $7 after coupons/ECB

Buy Crest Whitening With Scope, Extra Whitening, or Whitening Expressions (6-6.2 oz) – 2/$4.98, get a $1 ECB (limit 2 per household)
$.75/1 Crest paste – 6-27 RP, 7-4 PG
$.50/1 Crest paste – 6-6 PG
Final Price = $2.48 after coupons/ECBs ($1.24/each)

Buy CVS Pharmacy Omeprazole (14 ct) – $6.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = $4.99 after ECBs

Spend $15 on Dove products, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household): Dove body lotion or Men+Care body wash – 2/$8, Dove or Degree deodorant – 2/$5, Dove body wash or bar soap (6 pk) – $6, Dove shampoo/conditioner/styler – 2/$6
$2/1 Dove Beauty Bar or Body Wash AND Dove hair care (shampoo/conditioner/daily treatment conditioner) printable
$1.25/1 Dove Daily Treatment conditioner – 6-27 RP
$.75/1 Dove Ultimate Beauty Care antiperspirant/deodorant – 6-27 RP
$1/1 Dove Men+Care body wash or shower tool – 6-27 RP

Buy Duracell batteries – $2.99, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$.75/1 Duracell batteries – 7-4 PG
Final Price = $1.24 after coupons/ECBs

Buy Fixodent, Crest, Glide, or Oral B multi-packs, get a $2 ECB (limit 2 per household)
$1/1 Crest Glide floss – 6-27 RP
$1/1 Crest toothpaste or liquid gel – 6-27 RP
$.50/1 Crest toothpaste – 6-6 PG
$1/1 Oral B floss picks – 6-27 RP 
$.75/1 Crest toothpaste – 7-4 PG
$.50/1 Fixodent – 6-6 PG
Final Price = varies

Buy Gillette Fusion ProGlide, Venus Embrace, or Venus Breeze razor – $9.97, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$4/1 Gillette Fusion razor – 6-6 PG
$2/1 Gillette Fusion razor – 7-4 PG
$2/1 Venus Embrace or Breeze razor – 7-4 PG
Final Price = $.97 after coupons/ECBs (when you buy the Fusion)

Buy Gillette Fusion ProSeries men’s facial care – $7.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$2/1 Gillette Proseries skin care – 6-6 PG, 7-4 PG
Final Price = $3.99 after coupons/ECBs

Buy Head & Shoulders, Herbal Essences, or Aussie shampoo and conditioner – $5.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/2 Pantene products – 6-13 SS
Final Price = $3.99 after ECBs 

Buy Hefty drawstring (40 ct), CinchSak (28-45 ct), Easy Flaps (40-80 ct) kitchen or trash bags – $6.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 2 per household)
$1/1 Hefty printable coupon (for liking them on Facebook)
Final Price = $3.99 after coupons/ECBs

Buy Miralax – $19.99, get a $4 ECB (limit 3 per household)
$3/1 Miralax printable
Final Price = $12.99 after coupons/ECBs

Spend $24.99 on these Olay products, get a $10 ECB (limit 1 per household): Olay Regenerist or Total Effects Facial care – $18.99, Olay Regenerist Cream, lotion, serum, treatment – $24.99, Olay Complete or Age Defying lotion/cream/eye gel – $9.99, or Olay wet cloths/cleanser/scrub – $6.99
$3/1 Olay Regenerist facial moisturizer – 6-13 RP
$1/1 Olay facial moisturizer or cleanser – 6-6 PG, 7-4 PG
Final Price = $11.99 after coupons/ECBs (when you buy Olay Regenerist)

Buy Old Spice Pro Strength, Secret, or Gillette Clinical Strength – $7.99, get a $1 ECB (limit 2 per household)
BOGO free Old Spice deodorant/body wash – 6-6 PG

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Old Spice deodorant – $7.99/each

Use BOGO free coupon

Spend $7.99 OOP, get a $1 ECB
Final Price = $6.99 after coupons/ECBs

Buy Pampers baby dry, Swaddlers, or Cruisers diapers – $19.99, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$2/1 Pampers Cruisers – 6-20 RP
$1.50/1 Pampers diapers or pants – 6-6 PG, 7-4 PG
$2/1 Pampers Swaddlers or Swaddlers sensitive – 6-20 RP, 7-4 PG
Final Price = $14.99 after coupons/ECBs

Buy Prilosec OTC – $24.99, get a $7 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$3/1 Prilosec OTC – 6-6 PG
Final Price = $14.99 after coupons/ECBs

Buy Thermacare heat wraps – 2/$13.98, get a $4 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$3/1 Thermacare heat wraps printable
Final Price = 2/$3.98 after coupons/ECBs

Buy Tide 2X Ultra, Total Care liquid (20-32 loads) or powder (31-40 loads) – $5.97, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 Tide – 6-6 PG, 6-27 RP, 7-4 PG
Final Price = $3.97 after coupons/ECBs

Buy Tylenol Precise Pain relieving cream or heat patch – $5.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 Tylenol printable
Final Price = $2.99 after coupons/ECBs

Spend $10 on these Wrigley’s or Mars products, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household): React gum – 2/$5, Mars minis – $4.99 (17.5 oz), Mars Snickers or M&Ms (9.9-12.6 oz) – 2/$6, Combos or Lifesavers – 2/$3, Mars singles – 2/$1, Wrigley’s gum – 2/$3, Mars king size – 2/$2, Dove chocolate – 2/$7, Starburst or Skittles – 2/$4, Eclipse or Orbit gum (3 pk) – 2/$4, Mars fun size (8 pk) – 4/$5
$1/2 Lifesavers bags printable
BOGO free M&Ms pretzel candy – 6-27 RP

SCENARIO:
Buy 20 M&Ms singles – 2/$1 (10 must be the ‘pretzel’ variety)

Use 10 BOGO free M&Ms pretzel coupons

Spend $5 OOP, get a $3 ECB
Final Price = $2 after coupons/ECBs

SCENARIO:
Buy 6 Lifesavers bags – 2/$3
Buy 2 M&Ms singles (1 must be “pretzel” variety)

Use 3 $1/2 printable Lifesavers coupons
Use BOGO free M&Ms coupon

Spend $6.50, get a $3 ECB
Final Price = $3.50 after coupons/ECBs

BOGO FREE DEALS:
*Bumble Bee tuna (PSA $1.79)
*Caliber envelopes, pens, highlighters, mechanical pencils, and tape
*Cosamin or Trigosamine
*CVS Pharmacy acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or naproxen
*CVS Pharmacy batteries
*CVS Pharmacy plates, bowls, cups
*CVS Pharmacy vitamins
*CVS Powerflash disposable camera
*Edy’s/Dreyer’s ice cream
$1/2 Edy’s ice cream – 5-23 Parade magazine
*Fuel energy shots or Slim shots
*Maxwell House instant coffee
$1/2 Maxwell House – 5-16 SS
*Nature Made vitamins or supplements
*Purex Ultra Concentrate liquid laundry detergent

OTHER DEALS:

*Dawn dish detergent – $.99 (limit 5)
$.25/1 Dawn – 7-4 PG, 6-6 PG
$.50/1 Dawn – 6-6 PG
Final Price = $.49-.74 after coupons

The following scenarios are for people who are new to shopping at CVS and have few (or no) ECBs to start with. (These are just ideas….you do not have to follow this exact order and you can skip some items if you do not want/need them): $4.97 OOP for $25.95 in merchandise, $5 ECB left to spend

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy Biotrue contact solution – $2.99

Spend $2.99 OOP, get a $2.99 ECB

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy Biotrue contact solution – $2.99

Use $2.99 ECB

Spend $0 OOP, get a $2.99 ECB

TRANSACTION #3:
Buy 3 Post Natural Advantage cereals – 3/$10

Use 3 $2 Post printables
Use $2.99 ECB

Spend $1.01, get a $5 ECB

TRANSACTION #4:
Buy 1 Gillette Fusion ProGlide razor – $9.97

Use $4 Gillette coupon
Use $5 Post ECB

Spend $.97 OOP, get a $5 ECB

If you have a $4/20 coupon:
Buy 2 Biotrue contact solution – $2.99
Buy 3 Post Natural cereals – 3/$10
Buy Duracell batteries – $2.99
Buy 4 M&Ms singles (2 pretzel varieties) – 2/$1

Use CVS $4/20 coupon (give this first)
Use 3 $2 Post coupons
Use $1 Duracell coupon
Use 2 BOGO free M&Ms pretzels coupons

Spend $8.47 OOP, get a $5.98 ECB (Biotrue), $5 ECB (Post), $1 ECB (Duracell)

MY SCENARIO: (I have a $10 ECB to start with)  $22.94 in merchandise for $1.96 OOP, $8.98+ in ECBs left to spend


Buy 2 Biotrue contact solution – $2.99/each
Buy 1 Gillette Fusion ProGlide razor – $9.97

Use $4 Gillette coupon
Use $10 ECB

Spend $1.95 OOP, get a $5.98 ECB and a $5 ECB

Then:
Buy 1 Hefty trash bags – $6.99

Use $5.98 ECB
Use $1 Hefty coupon

Spend $.01 OOP, get a $2 ECB

*I will have a $5.98 ECB, a $2 ECB, a $1 ECB (for using my green bag tag), and whatever quarterly ECBs print (probably not much)

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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Walgreens deals for the week of 7/4

July 3, 2010 by

Here are the Walgreens deals for the week. Some scenarios are mixed in with the match-ups. If you are new to shopping at Walgreens, make sure you read the FAQs at the end of the post! 

FREEBIES:

*Buy Crest dental care (includes Whitening Expressions or Whitening* Plus Scope toothpaste 6-6.2 oz, Glide floss 38.3-55 yds, Oral B 75-90 ct Advantage Floss picks or Advantage 1-2-3 toothbrush) – $2.99, get a $1 RR
$1/1 Crest Glide floss – 6-27 RP
$1/1 Crest toothpaste or liquid gel – 6-27 RP
$.50/1 Crest toothpaste – 6-6 PG
$1/1 Oral B floss picks – 6-27 RP
$2/1 Oral B Advantage toothbrush – 7-4 PG (this is based on previews, haven’t seen the actual coupon so I’m not 100% sure this is accurate)
$.75/1 Crest toothpaste – 7-4 PG
Final Price = Possibly free Oral B Advantage toothbrush after coupons/RR or $.99 for toothpaste/floss picks

RR DEALS:

*Buy Cascade dishwasher detergent – $3.99, get a $1 RR
$1/2 Cascade, any – 6-6 PG$.50/1 Cascade – 7-4 PG
$.50/1 Cascade Complete Pacs or ActionPacs – 7-4 PG
Final Price = $2.49 after coupons/RR

*Buy Colgate MaxFresh or MaxWhite toothbrush or toothpaste – $2.99, get a $2 RR
$.75/1 Colgate Max Fresh or Max White – June 2010 All You Magazine
$.75/1 Colgate Max White toothpaste printable
Final Price = $.24 after coupons/RR

*Spend $15 on Dove products, get a $5 RR (products are 4/$15 and include hair care 7-12 oz, antiperspirant/deodorant, body mist, body wash, men’s bar soap or Active Clean shower tool)
$2/1 Dove Beauty Bar or Body Wash AND Dove hair care (shampoo/conditioner/daily treatment conditioner) printable
$1.25/1 Dove Daily Treatment conditioner – 6-27 RP
$.75/1 Dove Ultimate Beauty Care antiperspirant/deodorant – 6-27 RP
$1/1 Dove Men+Care body wash or shower tool – 6-27 RP

SCENARIO:
Buy 4 Dove daily treatment conditioner – 4/$15

Use 4 $1.25/1 coupons

Spend $10 OOP, get a $5 RR
Final Price = $5 after coupons/RR ($1.25/each)

*Buy Gillette or Old Spice antiperspirant/deodorant or body wash – 3/$12, get a $2 RR
BOGO free Gillette body wash – 6-6 PG
Free Gillette body wash WYB Gillette deodorant – 6-6 PG
$2/1 Gillette body wash or deodorant – 7-4 PG
$2/1 Gillette Clinical deodorant or $2/2 regular Gillette deodorants – 6-6 PG
$1/2/ Old Spice deodorant/body wash – 6-6 PG
BOGO free Old Spice body wash/deodorant – 7-4 PG
Buy Old Spice  body wash or Fresh Collection deodorant, get Old Spice body wash free – 6-6 PG

SCENARIO:
Buy 4 Gillette body wash – $16

Use 2 $2 Gillette body wash coupons
Use 2 BOGO free Gillette body wash coupons (should deduct $8)

Spend $4 OOP, get a $2 RR
Final Price = $2 after coupons/RR ($.50/each – this is a YMMV because some stores will not let you use the $2 body wash coupons with the BOGO free coupons)

*Buy Gillette Fusion ProGlide manual or Power razor system – $9.89, get a $5 RR
$4/1 Gillette Fusion razor – 6-6 PG
$2/1 Gillette Fusion razor – 7-4 PG
Final Price = $.89 after coupon/RR

*Household cleaners: $2.99, get a $1 RR (includes Green Works 22-32 oz, Tilex 16-32 oz, Clorox 3.5-32 oz, Pine Sol 28 oz, or Formula 409 – 32 oz)
$1/1 Green Works cleaner printable
$1/2 409, Clorox, or Clorox wipes – 6-6 RP
$.50/1 Pine Sol – 6-6 RP
Final Price = $.99 each after coupon/RR (when you buy Green Works)

*Kellogg’s, Keebler ,and Sunshine cookies and crackers: buy 2/$5, get a $2 RR (includes 8 pack Kellogg’s Rice Krispies treats, Keebler 11.5-16 oz crackers, or Cheez It 7.5-9 oz)
Final Price = 2/$3 after RR

*Buy Lipton tea (one gallon) – 2/$6, get a $1 RR
Final Price = 2/$5 after RR

*Buy Metamucil – $9.99, get a $2 RR (includes 44 ct packets, 120-160 ct capsules, and 57-114 dose powder)
$3/1 Metamucil – 6-6 PG
Final Price = $4.99 after coupons/RR

*Spend $10 on the following P&G products, get a $2 RR: Laundry supplies (Bounce dryer bar or 70-80 ct dryer sheets, 10 pk Tide Stain Release or liquid 20 oz, Downy Liquid 21-40 loads or 70-80 ct sheets – $3.99 or Febreze Reed diffuser, soy candle, Air Effects, Noticeables, Fabric Refresher, or Flameless Luminary – 25% off)
$1/1 Tide Stain Release – 6-6 and 7-4 PG
$.50/1 Downy liquid fabric softener or dryer sheets – 6-6 PG
$5/1 Febreze Reed Diffuser (RP home mailer)
$5/1 Febreze soy candle (RP home mailer)
Buy one Febreze Fabric Refresher, get one Air Effects free – 7-4 PG
$5/1 Febreze luminary (RP home mailer)
$1/1 Febreze Noticeables refill – 6-6 PG
$1/1 Febreze Noticeables starter kit – 6-6 PG
Spend $20 on Febreze products, get a $10 MIR printable

SCENARIO:
Buy 1 Febreze Flameless luminary – $12.37

Use $5/1 Flameless luminary coupon

Spend $7.37, get a $2 RR
Final price = $5.37 after coupons/RR

Then:
Buy 1 Febreze soy candle or Reed Diffusher – $8.62
Buy 1 Febreze Air Effects – $2.69

Use $5/1 Soy candle/reed diffuser coupon
Use $1/1 Febreze Air Effects coupon

Spend $5.31 OOP, get a $2 RR
Final Price = $3.31 after coupons/RR

Submit for the $10 Febreze rebate = $1.32 moneymaker! 
(Thanks Wild for Wags!)

*Spend $20 or more on these products, get a $5 RR – items are priced at $5.99/each (Olay Complete, Night of Olay, or Active Hydrating Cream – 2-4 oz, Aussie, Head & Shoulders, Herbal Essences, or Pantene shampoo/conditioner, Olay body wash, Gillette Venus disposable razors (2-3 ct), Nice ‘n Easy root touch up color)
$1/1 Olay facial moisturizer or cleanser – 6-6 PG
$4/1 Olay Total Effects body wash (if included – 6-6 PG)
BOGO free Pantene Restoratives or Beautiful lengths (if included) – 6-27 Parade magazine
$1/2 Pantene products – 6-13 SS
$2/1 Nice ‘n Easy root touch-up – 7-4 PG
$1/1 Olay facial moisturizer/cleanser – 7-4 PG
$1/1 Olay body wash – 7-4 PG
Final Price = varies

*Buy Pepsi products – 2/$9, get a $2 RR
Final Price = 2/$7 after RR

*Buy Prilosec OTC – $24.99, get a $5 RR
$3/1 Prilosec OTC – 6-6 PG
Final Price = $16.99 after coupons/RR

*Buy Visine eye drops – $3.99, get a $1 RR
$2/1 Visine – 4-11 RP
$1/1 Visine, any – 6-13 RP
$2/1 Visine Redness relief or Tired eye – 6-13 Rp
Final Price = $.99 after coupons/RR

*Buy Zegerid OTC – $19.99, get a $3 RR
$4/1 Zegerid OTC – 6-20 SS
$3/1 Zegerid OTC printable
Final Price = $12.99 after coupons/RR

BOGO FREE DEALS:
*Candy (Werther’s Original, Riesen, or Lifesavers)$1/2 Lifesavers printable
*Foster Grant reading glasses
*Spot Shot, Resolve, or Woolite carpet cleaner (PSA $5.99)
*Walgreens Gold Seal vitamins or A-Z supplements
*Walgreens Multi-purpose solution
*Walgreens pain or sleep relief

FILLER ITEMS:
*Armour vienna sausages – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Encore spices – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon) – one of my favorite fillers!
*Finest Natural vitamins and supplements
*Mars candy – $.49/each (w/ in ad coupon)
*Osteo BI-flex
*School supplies – $.19 (includes 10 pack Penway yellow pencils, 5 pack Paper Mate mechanical pencils, or 10 pack PaperMate pens)
*Walgreens alkaline batteries
*Walgreens aspirin – $.49 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Walgreens First Aid (Hydrogen peroxide or Epsom salt) – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Van Camps pork and beans – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)

OTHER DEALS:

*Huggies Little Swimmers – $6.99
$1.50/1 Huggies Swim diapers printable
Final Price = $5.49

*Pampers wipes – 2/$5
$2/1 Pampers wipes – 6-6 PG
Final Price = $.50 after coupon

*Sunlight Dish liquid – $.89 (w/ in ad coupon)
$.25/1 Sunlight dish liquid – 5-23 SS
Final Price = $.64 after coupon

The following scenarios are for those are just starting to shop at Walgreens and who have few, if any, RR to spend: $15.35 in merchandise for $5.60 OOP

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 1 Oral B Advantage toothbrush – $2.99

Use $2 Oral B coupon

Spend $.99, get a $1 RR

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 1 Colgate Max fresh or Max white toothpaste – $2.99
Buy 1 school supply item – $.19

Use $1 Oral B RR
Use $.75 Colgate coupon

Spend $1.43 OOP, get a $2 RR

TRANSACTION #3:
Buy 2 “snack items” (Kelloggs/Keebler/Sunshine) – 2/$5

Use $2 RR


Spend $3, get a $2 RR

TRANSACTION #4:
Buy 1 Oral B Advantage toothbrush – $2.99
Buy 2 Encore spices (2/$1 w/ in ad coupon)
Buy 2 school supply item – $.19

Use $2 Oral B coupon
Use $2 RR from snack deal

Spend $.18 OOP, get a $1 RR

*Then, you can repeat scenarios #2-3 to continue rolling your RR

MY PLAN (I am starting with 2 $2 RR, 3 $3 RR and a $1 RR):
Buy Oral B Advantage toothbrush – $2.99
Buy 1 Colgate Max Fresh – $2.99
Buy 1 Gillette Fusion razor – $9.89
Buy 1 Febreze Luminary – $12.37
Buy 6 school supply items – $.19/each

Use $2 Oral B coupon
Use $.75 Colgate coupon
Use $4 Gillette coupon
Use $5 Febreze coupon

Spend $3.44 OOP, get a $2 RR (Colgate), $5 RR (Gillette), $1 RR (Oral B), $2 RR (Febreze)

Then:
Buy 1 Febreze soy candle – $8.62
Buy 1 Febreze Air Effects – $2.69
Buy 1 School supplies item – $.19 (filler)

Use $5 Febreze soy candle coupon
Use $1 Febreze Air effects coupon
Use $2 Colgate RR

Spend $3.50 OOP, get a $2 RR

Submit for $10 Febreze MIR = $3.06 moneymaker, I have a $1 RR, 2 $2 RRand one $5 RR left to spend

FAQS:

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. 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.

Some helpful tips:
*At Walgreens, you can use ONE manufacturer’s coupon and ONE store coupon per item

*At Walgreens, you cannot do a promotion more than once in a transaction and earn Register Rewards. (for example, if you buy 2 Old Spice/Gillette body washes this week, 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 Old Spice/Gillette 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. 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

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