Melissas Bargains

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!  Make sure you check coupon expiration dates because some of the hot coupons expire on 1-31!

FREEBIES:

Buy Arnicare Pain Relief Gel – $5.99, get a $6 RR
$2/1 Arnicare gel printable
Final Price = $2 moneymaker after coupons/RR

Buy Blink Eye drops – $7.99, get an $8 RR
$1/1 Blink drops – 1-2 SS
Final Price = $1 moneymaker after coupons/RR

Buy Butterfinger Snackerz – $.39 (w/ in ad coupon)
$1/2 Butterfinger Snackers printable
Final Price = $.22 overage when you buy 2 – make sure you give the store coupon LAST!

Buy Icy Hot No-Mess Vapor Gel – $3.99, get a $3 RR
$1/1 Icy Hot – 1-30 SS, 1-2 SS
Final Price – FREE after coupons/RR!

Buy Natrol Melatonin (100 ct) – $3, get a $3 RR
$2/1 Natrol, any – 10-10 RP
Final price = $2 moneymaker after coupons/RR

Spend $15 on Vicks products, get a $5 RR or spend $20 on Vicks products, get a $10 RR
-Includes NyQuil or DayQuil Liquicaps (20 ct) or liquid (10 oz), Sinex, and Formula 44 – $5each
$4/1 Vicks Sinex – 12-26 PG (*this expires 1-31)
$3/2 Vicks Nyquil/Dayquil – 12-26 (*this expires 1-31)
$1.50/1 Vicks Nyquil/Dayquil – 1-16 PG
$1.50/1 Vicks Nyquil/Dayquil – 1-30 PG
$1/1 Vicks product, any – 1-30 PG

SCENARIO:Buy 4 Sinex – $5/each

Use 4 $4 coupons

Spend $4 OOP, get a $10 RR
Final Price = $6 moneymaker after coupons/RR!

OTHER RR DEALS:

Buy 2 participating Advil/Thermacare products, get a $5 RR
-Advil 40-50 ct, Advil PM 16-20 ct, or Advil Congestion relief 10 ct – $4.99
$1/1 Advil PM – 1-30 RP
$1/1 Advil – 1-30 Rp
$2/1 Advil Congrestion Relief – 1-30 RP
$2/1 Advil PM – 12-12 RP (expires 2/5)
$2/1 Advil, any – 12-12 RP (expires 2/5)
$1/1 Advil, Advil PM, and Advil Congrestion Relief printables
-Thermacare heatwraps (2-3 ct) – $5.99
$3/1 Thermacare printable

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Thermacare heat wraps – $5.99/each

Use 2 $3 printables

Spend $5.98 OOP, get a $5 RR
Final Price = $.98 after coupons/RR ($.49/each)

OR

Buy 2 Advil products – $4.99/each

Use 2 $2 coupons

Spend $5.98 OOP, get a $5 RR
Final Price = $.98 after coupons/RR ($.49/each)

Buy Aussie or Herbal Essences Hair Care – $2.99, get a $1 RR
Buy Aussie/Herbal Essences shampoo/conditioner, get a styler free – 12-26 PG (*expires 1-31)
Final Price = $1.99 for two products after coupons/RR

Buy DiGiorno pizza (12 in) – 2/$10, get a $1 RR
Final Price = 2/$9 after RRs ($4.50/each)

Buy select Dove products – 4/$15, get a $5 RR
-Dove Active Clean shower tool
$1/1 Dove Men+care or active clean shower tool – 1-30 RP
-Dove body wash (12-13.5 oz)
$1/1 Dove body wash – 1-30 RP
-Dove/Degree deodorant or body mist (2.6-3 oz)
$2/1 Dove deodorant or body mist – 1-30 RP
$1.50/2 Dove deodorant/body mist printable
-Dove Hair Care (7-12 oz)
$1.50/2 Dove hair care products printable
$1/1 Dove Hair Care products – 1-30 RP

SCENARIO:
Buy 4 Dove deodorant – 4/$15

Use 4 $2 coupons

Spend $7 OOP, get a $5 RR
Final Price = $2 after coupons/RR ($.50/each)

OR

Buy 4 Dove shampoo/conditioner – 4/$15

Use 4 $1 coupons

Spend $11 OOP, get a $5 RR
Final Price = $6 after coupons/RR ($1.50/each)

Buy 3 participating Dove/Degree products – 3/$18, get a $6 RR
-Caress, Dove, or Lever 2000 bar soap
$.75/1 Caress – 1-30 RP
$1.25/1 Dove beauty bar – 1-30 RP
-Dove body wash or Dove lotion
$1/1 Dove body wash – 1-30 RP
-Dove/Degree Clinical deodorant (1.7 oz)
$2/1 Dove deodorant or body mist – 1-30 RP
$1.50/2 Dove deodorant/body mist printable
$2/1 Degree deodorant – 1-30 RP
-Pond’s Towelettes (30 ct) or Cold/Dry skin cream (9.5-10.1 oz)
$1.50/1 Pond’s Cream/Towelettes printable

SCENARIO:
Buy 3 Dove/Degree clinical deodorant – 3/$18

Use 3 $2 Dove/Degree coupons

Spend $12 OOP, get a $6 RR
Final Price = $6 for 3 ($2 each) after coupons/RRs

Buy Gillette Venus or Fusion ProGlide razor system – $9.99, get a $4 RR
$4/1 Gillette Fusion pro-glide razor – 12-26 PG (*expires 1-31)
$4/1 Gillette Fusion pro-glide razor – 1-30 PG
Final Price = $1.99 after coupons/RR

Buy Olay Quench Body Lotion (20.2 oz) or Olay Total Effects Body Wash (15.2 oz) – $7.99, get a $2 RR
$2/1 Olay body wash or body lotion – 12-16 PG (*expires 1-31)
Buy One Olay body wash, get an Olay facial moisturizer FREE – 1-30 PG
Buy One Olay body wash, get Secret Base deodorant FREE – 1-30 PG

SCENARIO:
Buy 1 Olay body wash – $7.99
Buy 1 Olay moisturizer OR Secret Base deodorant

Use $2/1 Olay body wash coupon (NOTE: this expires 1/31)
Use Buy body wash, get free deodorant/moisturizer coupon

Spend $5.99 OOP, get a $2 RR
Final Price = $3.99 after coupons/RR for both items!

Spend $25 on select Pampers diapers/wipes, get a $5 RR
-Pampers Cruisers value box (56-64 ct) – $19.99
$3 Pampers diapers/pants and wipes – 1-30 PG
$2 Pampers diapers/wants and wipes – 1-30 PG
$1.50/1 Pampers diapers/pants – 12-26 PG (*expires 1-31)
-Pampers wipes (180-216 ct) – $5.99

SCENARIO:
Buy 1 box Pampers Cruisers – $19.99
Buy 1 package Pampers wipes – $5.99

Use $3 off Pampers diapers/pants and wipes

Spend $22.98 OOP, get a $5 RR
Final Price = $17.98 after coupons/RR

Buy Scotch Brite sponges (3 pk) or O-Cel-O (4 pk) – $2.99, get a $1 RR
Final Price = $1.99 after RRs

Buy Wisk laundry detergent – $6.99, get a $1 RR
$2/1 Wisk laundry detergent – 1-2 RP
Final Price = $4.99 after coupon/RRs

FILLER ITEMS:
*Ajax cleanser – 3/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Geisha mushrooms – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Kellogg’s Pop Tarts (2 ct) – 2/$1
*Madame mandarin oranges – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Nestle or Mentos candy – $.39 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Royal gelatin – 5/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Russell Stover chocolate heart – $.29 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Valentine’s mini stickers, wall decor, heart bubble necklace – 3/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Valentine’s pencils/gift sacks – 8/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Valentine’s tumbler – 6/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Van Camp’s Pork and Beans – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)

The following scenarios are for people who are new to shopping at Walgreens or who have very few RR to “roll” into deals:  $20.23 in merchandise for $4.24 OOP, $1 RR left to spend

NOTE:  This does not include the Sinex deal – if you have that many coupons to use and do the scenario listed above, go for it!

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy Natrol Melatonin – $3

Use $2 Natrol coupon

Spend $1 OOP, get a $3 RR

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy Gillette Fusion ProGlide razor – $9.99
Buy 1 Valentine’s pencil – $.13

Use $4 Fusion coupon
Use $3 Natrol RR

Spend $3.12 OOP, get a $4 RR

TRANSACTION #3:
Buy 1 Aussie/Herbal Essences shampoo/conditioner – $2.99
Buy 1 Aussie/Herbal Essences styler – $2.99
Buy 2 Pop Tarts (2 pks) – 2/$1
Buy 1 Valentine’s pencil – $.13

Use BOGO Aussie/Herbal Essences coupon
Use $4 RR

Spend $.12 OOP, get a $1 RR

MY PLAN:  I am starting with a $5 RR:  $30.71 in merchandise for $1.72 OOP, $4 RR left to spend

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 2 Thermacare – $5.99/each
Buy 1 Geisha mushrooms – $.50 (w/ in ad coupon)

Use 2 $3 Thermacare coupons
Use $5 RR

Spend $1.48 OOP, get a $5 RR

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 1 Natrol – $3
Buy 1 Icy Hot – $3.99
Buy 2 Pop Tarts – 2/$1
Buy 1 Valentine’s Day pencil – $.13

Use $2 Natrol coupon
Use $1 Icy Hot coupon
Use $5 Thermacare RR

Spend $.12 OOP, get 2 $3 RR

TRANSACTION #3:
Buy 1 Gillette Fusion ProGlide razor – $9.99
Buy 2 Valentine’s Day pencils – $.13/each

Use $4 Gillette coupon
Use 2 $3 RR

Spend $.12 OOP, get 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 Natrol, 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

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