Walgreens deals for the week of 8/8

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 Bausch & Lomb Bio true multipurpose solution – $4.99, get a $4 RR
$1/1 Bio True multipurpose solution printable
Final Price = Free after coupons/RRs

Buy Dial Nutriskin body wash – $3.99, get a $3 RR
$1/1 Dial Nutriskin body wash printable
Final Price = Free after coupons/RR

Pilot V5 Precise pens – $1.99
$1/1 Walgreens IVC coupon
$1/1 Pilot printable
Final Price = Free after coupons!

RR DEALS:

Buy 2 or more participating Benadryl or Zyrtec products, get a $5 RR: -Benadryl allergy, cold, or sinus relief (20-24 ct) – $4.49
$1/1 Benadryl product – 8-1 RP
-Zyrtec allergy relief (25-30 ct) – $18.99
$4/1 Zyrtec printable (if liqui-gels are included)
$2/1 Zyrtec printable
$2/1 Zyrtec – 8-8 RP

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Benadryl allergy/cold/sinus – $4.49/each

Use 2 $1/1 Benadryl coupons

Spend $6.98 OOP, get a $5 RR
Final Price = $1.98 after coupons/RRs ($.99/each)

Buy Colgate 2 pack Total toothpaste, 2 pack toothbrushes, or 360 Sonic or Kids Power toothbrush – 2/$10, get a $2 RR
$1/1 Colgate Total toothpaste – 8-1 SS
$.40/1 Colgate adult or kids manual toothbrush
$1/1 Colgate Sonic Power toothbrush – 7-25 SS
Final Price = 2/$6 ($3/each) after coupons/RRs

Buy Duracell Coppertop batteries – $5.99, get a $1 RR
$1/1 Duracell – 8-1 PG
Final Price = $3.99 after coupons/RRs

Buy Gillette Venus razor or Secret Clinical antiperspirant/deodorant – $8.99, get a $3 RR
$2/1 Gillette Venus razor – 8-1 PG
Final Price = $3.99 after coupons/RRs

Buy Glade Lasting Impressions, Sense & Spray, 2 wick candle, or Reed diffuser – $6.99, get a $2 RR
$3/1 Glade Sense & Spray starter kit – 7-11 SS
$3/1 Glade Lasting Impressions – 7-11 SS
Final Price = $1.99 each after coupons/RRs

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

Buy Prilosec OTC acid reducer – $18.99, get a $3 RR
$3/1 Prilosec OTC – 8-1 PG
Final Price = $12.99 after coupons/RRs

Buy Schick Hydro 3 or 5 blade razor system or cartridges – $7.99, get a $2 RR
$5/1 Schick Hydro – 8-8 SS
Schick Hydro Try Me Free Mail in Rebate
Final Price = $.99 after coupon/RR or moneymaker if you haven’t done the rebate yet!

Buy Walgerens Omeprazole acid reducer – $18.99, get a $5 RR
Final Price – $13.99 after RR

BOGO FREE DEALS:
*Ecotrin pain relief
*Finest Natural Glucosamine supplements
*Lysol toilet bowl cleaner (PSA $2.99 – $1.99 for both after coupons)
$1/2 Lysol toilet bowl cleaner 8-8 SS
*Nature’s Bounty Heart Health supplements
*Nature Made vitamins and supplements
*Planter’s trail mix
*Schiff supplements
*Select fragrances

“FILLER” ITEMS: (see the back to school deals below for more filler item ideas)
*Hershey’s candy – $.49 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Household gloves – 3/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Walgreens lip care – $.49 w/ in ad coupon

BACK TO SCHOOL DEALS:
*2 pocket folder – $.09
*Bic Ultra round stic grip pens – $.79 (w/ in ad coupon) – $.29 after coupons when you buy 2
$1/2 Bic stationery products printable
*Composition book (80 sheets) – $.49
*Composition or memo book – 5/$1 (w/ in ad coupon0
*Crayola posterboard – 5/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Crayola washable watercolors (8 pk) – 2/$3
*Crayola 12 pk colored pencils – 2/$3
*Dividers (5 tab) – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Elmer’s Glue Sticks (2 ct) – $.19
*Elmer’s Glue – $.49 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Highland Trails backpack – $3.99
*HP copy and print multipurpose paper – $3.99 (500 sheets)
*Kleenex facial tissue – $.99
*Licensed backpacks w/ free lunch kit – 50% off
*Mirado pencils (6 ct) – $.39 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Penway crayons (24 ct) – $.39 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Penway pencils – $.39 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Penway 1 subject notebook – $.49 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Penway 5 subject notebook (180 sheets) – $1.49
*Penway ruler or protractor – $.29 (w/ in ad coupon0
*Penway wide or college-ruled filler paper (130 sheets) – $.49

Assorted school supplies – $.99 (Pictured in ad – rubber bands, carry all pouch, Sharpie highlighters, Crayola markers – 10 ct, correction fluid)

OTHER DEALS:
*24 pack spring water – $2.49 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Sinful Colors nail color – $.99 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Walgreens hand sanitizer – $.99 (w/ in ad coupon)

The following scenarios are for those are just starting to shop at Walgreens and who have few, if any, RR to spend:

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 1 Dial Nutriskin – $3.99

Use $1/1 Dial coupon

Spend $3 OOP, get a $3 RR

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 1 Biotrue – $4.99
Buy 1 Elmer’s Glue 2 pk – $.19

Use $1 Biotrue coupon
Use $3 Dial RR

Spend $1.18 OOP, get a $4 RR

TRANSACTION #3:
Buy 1 Schick Hydro razor – $7.99
Buy 1 Kleenex facial tissue – $.99
Buy 1 pocket folder – $.09

Use $5 Schick Hydro coupon
Use $4 Biotrue RR

Spend $.07 OOP, get a $2 RR

Buy 1 Dial Nutriskin – $3.99
Buy 1 Kleenex facial tissue – $.99
Buy 1 pocket foler – $.09

Use $1 Dial coupon
Use $4 RR

Spend $.07, get a $3 RR
*Then, you can continue “rolling” between transactions #1 and #2

MY PLAN (I have a $10 RR to start):
Buy 1 Dial Nutriskin – $3.99
Buy 1 Biotrue – $4.99
Buy 1 Schick Hydro – $7.99
Buy 1 Elmer’s Glue sticks – $.19

Use $1 Dial coupon
Use $1 Biotrue coupon
Use $5 Schick coupon
Use $10 RR

Spend $.16 OOP, get a $3 RR, $4 RR, and $2 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 (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 crayons, 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 Dial 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.