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Target deals for the week of 5/29

May 29, 2011 by

Here’s my Target “Top 25? deals of the week. Keep in mind that pricing may vary by area. Always check your local ad to confirm that they have the “weekly deals.”  Some of these deals were not listed in the weekly ad, which means your market may vary in terms of pricing – sometimes pricing varies from one store to the next within my own area!  Thanks to Totally Target for the heads up on many of the price cuts!

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)

Now, you can save 5% when you use your Target Red Card. (This is valid in stores only)

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 DepartmentsMonday – 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

FREEBIES:

4X6 in store basic digital prints – $.10/each
$2 off 20 4X6 digital photo prints Target printable
Buy 10, get 10 free Kodak digital photo prints printable
Final Price = 40 free prints after coupon! (use 1 Target printable and 2 Kodak printables, give the Target printable last)

Carefree Acti-Fresh pantiliners (20-22 ct) – $.97
$1/1 Carefree pantiliners – 5-8 SS
Final Price = FREE after coupon

Reach dental floss – $.97
$1/1 Reach floss – 10-10 RP, 4-17 SS
Final Price = FREE after coupon

GROCERY:

French’s Worcestershire sauce – $1.09
$.75/1 French’s worcestershire sauce – 5-15 SS
$.50/1 French’s Worcestershire sauce printable
Final Price = $.34 after coupon

French’s Yellow Mustard bonus packs – $1.54 (comes with a free Honey Mustard sauce)
$.50/1 French’s mustard printable
Final Price = $1.04 after coupon

Fresh green seedless grapes – $1.49/lb

Fresh strawberries – $1.79/lb

Hungry Jack Pancake & Waffle Mix – $1.74-$1.92
$1/2 Hungry Jack Pancake mix – 5-22 RP
Final price = as low as $1.49 after coupon

KC Masterpiece BBQ sauce – $1.20 (on price cut through 6/4)
$1/1 KC Masterpiece BBQ sauce – 5-15 SS
Final Price = $.20 after coupon

Knorr Pasta & Rice sides – $1.02
$.50/2 Knorr rice and pasta sides – 5-22 RP
Final Price = $.77 after coupon

Kraft cheese – $2.29
$1/2 Kraft cheese items Target printable
Final Price = $1.79 after coupon

Kraft dressing (16 oz) – $1.69-$2.09
$1/2 Kraft salad dressing Target printable
$1.50/2 Kraft dressing – 5-15 RP
Final Price = as low as $.44/each when you buy 2!

Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Pasta – $1.19
$1/2 Healthy Harvest printable
Final Price = $.69/each after coupon

Smuckers Squeeze Jelly (Grape or Strawberry) – $1.72-1.84
$1/1 Smuckers jam/jelly/preserves – 5-22 RP
Final Price = as low as $.72 after coupon!

HEALTH & BEAUTY:

Axe deodorant – $3.49
BOGO free Axe deodorant – 5-22 RP
Final Price = 2 for $3.49 ($1.75/each)

Caress body wash – $2.99-$3.99
$1/1 Caress Target printable
$.75/1 Caress – 5-22 RP
Final Price = as low as $1.24 after coupons

Lip Smackers – $1.47 (for singles)
$1/2 Lip Smackers printable
Final Price = $.97/each after coupon

Mitchum deodorant – $1.99
$1/1 Mitchum deodorant – 5-8 SS
Final Price = $.99 after coupon

Speedstick deodorant – $1.99
$.75/1 Speedstick – 5-22 SS
Final Price = $1.24 after coupon

Suave Lotion – $2.69 (on price cut through 6/18)
$.75/1 Suave lotion Target printable
 $1/1 Suave lotion – 5-22 RP
BOGO free Suave lotion – 5-22 RP
Final Price = $.94 for both after coupons (give the Target coupon last) – $.47/each!

Zantac Maximum Strength 150 (24 ct) or Zantac 75 (30 ct) – $7.74
$2/1 Zantac Target printable
$5/1 Zantac printable
Final Price = $.74 after coupons

HOUSEHOLD:

Reynolds Slow cooker liners – $1.92
$1/1 Reynolds slow cooker liners printable
Final Price = $.92 each after coupon

Scrubbing Bubbles Fresh Brush refill – $3.94
$3/1 Scrubbing Bubbles Fresh Brush kit or refill pack – 5-15 SS
Final Price = $.94 after coupon

GIFT CARD DEALS:

Buy 2 Banana Boat Sport sunscreen lotion (w/ SPF 50) – $6.49, get a $5 Target gift card (other Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic sun care items are also included, but not listed in the ad)
$1/1 Banana Boat sun care – 5-22 SS
$1/1 Banana Boat sun care – June 2011 All You Magazine
$1/1 Hawaiian Tropic product – 5-22 RP
$1/1 Hawaiian Tropic printable

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Banana Boat Sport – $6.49/each

Use 2 $1/1 Banana Boat coupons

Spend $10.98 OOP, get a $5 Target gift card
Final Price = $5.98 for both ($2.99/each)
NOTE: I recommend keeping a Target gift card on hand for these deals so you spend even less OOP!

Buy Raid Bug Barrier – $8 and refill – $4.50, get a $5 Target gift card
$3/1 Raid Max Bug Barrier – 5-8 SS
$1/1 Raid Max Bug Barrier refill – 5-8 SS
Final Price = $3.50 for both after coupons/gift card!

This post is part of Becentsable’s Grocery Gathering.

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CVS deals for the week of 5/29

May 28, 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!

 

FREEBIES:

Spend $7 on anti-itch relief: Aveeno, Benadryl, Caladryl, Cortaid, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$3/1 Cortaid – 5-15 RP
$1/1 Benadryl – 5-15 RP
Final Price = as low as free after coupons/ECBs when you but Cortaid

Buy Mars chocolate singles – 2/$1, get a $1 ECB (Limit 1 per household)
*There is a CRT printing for $.25/2 Snickers, M&M peanut butter, 3 Musketeers, or Milky Way
Final Price = free after coupons/ECBs (if you get the CRT)

Buy Preparation H wipes (10 ct) – $3.99, get a $3.99 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$2/1 Preparation H printable
Final Price = $1.99 moneymaker after coupon/ECBs

OTHER ECB DEALS:  These are highlights

Buy Bic Soleil Shimmer razor starter kit or 4 ct cartridges – $6.99 ,get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$3/1 Bic Soleil razor – 5-1 SS
Final Price = $.99 after coupons/ECBs

Buy Crest Baking Soda & Peroxide, Cavity, or Tartar Protection toothpaste, kids toothpaste, or Oral B Indicator toothbrush – $1.99, get a $1 ECB (limit 2 per household)
$1.50/2 Oral B Indicator toothbrushes – 5-1 PG *expires 5-31
Final Price = $.48 for two after coupon/ECBs ($.24/each) when you buy toothbrushes

Buy Pantene Pro V shampoo/conditioner/styler – 2/$6.97, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$3/2 Pantene – 5-1 PG (*expires 5-31)
Final Price = 2/$1.97 after coupon/ECBs ($.99/each)

Buy Mennen Speedstick – 2/$6, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$.75/1 Speedstick – 5-22 SS
Final Price = $2.50 after coupons/ECBs

Buy Pampers diapers or Easy Ups jumbo pack – $8.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1.50/1 Pampers – 5-1 PG (*expires 5-31)
Final Price = $5.49 after coupon/ECBs

Buy Pepsi 12 pk, 12 oz – 4/$13, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = 4/$10 after ECB ($2.50/each)

Buy Pepsi 2 liters – 4/$5, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = 4/$4 after ECBs ($1 each)

Buy Powerade, Vitaminwater, Smartwater, Fuze, or Honest Tea – 5/$5, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/2 Fuze – 4-10 SS
Final Price = 5/$1 after coupons/ECBs ($.20/each) when you buy Fuze

Spend $10 on Revlon cosmetics, get a $4 ECB (limit 2 per household)
$2/1 Revlon color cosmetic – 5-8 SS
$1/1 Revlon nail polish – 4-10 SS

SCENARIO:
Buy 1 Revlon 12 hour eye shadow – $6.99
Buy 1 Revlon eye shadow – $4.99

Use 2 $2 Revlon coupons

Spend $7.98 OOP, get a $4 ECB
Final Price = $3.98 after coupons/ECBs ($1.99/each)

Spend $30 on the following products, get a $10 gas card (limit 1 per household)

-Ajax dish liquid – $.89 (limit 3)
-Doritos or Tostitos or Tostitos salsa – 2/$5 (limit 6)
-Easy Feet – $9.99
-Excedrin extra strength, migraine, back & body, PM or Tension (80-100 ct) – $6.99 (limit 3)
$1.50/1 Excedrin – 6-5 SS, 4-17 SS
$1/1 Excedrin printable
-Kellogg’s or Kashi Go Learn or Heart to Heart cereal, crackers, or bars – 2/$6 (limit 4)
$1/2 Kellogg’s Frosted Mini Wheats or Raisin Bran – 5-15 RP
$1/3 Kellogg’s cereals – 5-15 RP
$1/2 Kellogg’s Special K cereals – 5-1 RP
-Kleenex facial tissues – 3/$4 (limit 6)
-Miralax 30 doses – $18.99
$3/1 Miralax printable
-Planters mixed nuts, whole cashews, Nut-rition – BOGO free (limit 4)
-Post Honey Bunches, Cocoa or Fruit Pebbles – 2/$5 (limit 6)
-Progresso soup – 2/$4 (limit 8)

MY PLAN:
Buy Miralax – $18.99
Buy 2 Excedrin Migraine – $6.99

Use $3 Miralax coupon
Use 2 $1.50 Excedrin coupons

Spend $26.97 OOP ,get a $10 gas card

The following scenarios are for those who have few, if any ECBs to start with:  $24.35 in merchandise for $3.85 OOP, $2 ECB left to spend

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 2 Cortaid – $4.19/each

Use 2 $3 Cortaid coupons

Spend $2.38 OOP, get a $3 ECB

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 1 Bic razor – $6.99

Use $3 Bic coupon
Use $3 ECB

Spend $.99 OOP, get a $3 ECB

TRANSACTION #3:
Buy 2 Fuze drinks – $1/each
Buy 2 Oral B Indicator toothbrushes – $1.99/each

Use $1.50/2 Oral B
Use $1/2 Fuze
use $3 ECB

Spend $.48, get a $2 ECB

TRANSACTION #4:
Buy 3 Fuze drinks – $1/each

Use $1/2 Fuze
Use $2 ECB

Spend $0 OOP, get a $2 ECB

If you have a $4/20:
Buy 1 Preparation H – $3.99
Buy 2 Cortaid – $4.19
Buy 1 Bic razor – $6.99
Buy 1 Ajax – $.89

Use $4/20 CVS coupon
Use $2/1 Preparation H
Use 2 $3 Cortaid coupons
Use $3 Bic coupon

Spend $5.25 OOP, get a $3.99 ECB, and 2 $3 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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Walgreens deals for the week of 5/29

May 28, 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!

FREEBIES:

Buy AppliedNutrition Triple Calcium (90 ct) – $10, get a $10 RR
Final Price = Free after RR

Buy Goody Headache Relief Powders (6 ct) – $1.50, get a $1.50 RR
Final Price = FREE after RR

Buy Icy Hot Naturals Pain Relief Cream (.5 oz) – $.99, get a $1 RR
$1/1 Icy Hot – 5-1 SS
Final Price = $1 moneymaker after coupon!

Buy Illy Cafe (6.8 oz), Latte Macchiato, or Cappuccino – $2, get a $2 RR
Final Price = FREE after RR

Buy Listerine Smart Rinse (500 ml) or Listerine PocketPaks (72 ct) – $2.99, get a $2 RR
$1/1 Listerine Smart Rinse – 1-9 SS
$.50/1 Listerine Pocketpaks – 4-17 SS
Final Price = Free after coupons/RRs (for Smart Rinse)

Buy Nabisco Ritz Crackerfuls (6 oz) – $2, get a $2 RR
$1.50/1 Nabisco Ritz Crackerfuls – 4-17 SS (some areas also got $1/1)
$.75/1 Ritz Crackerfuls printable (for Facebook fans)
Final Price = possible $1.50 moneymaker after coupons!
NOTE: This deal is only valid on Sunday, 5/29 and Monday, 5/30

Buy Right Guard or Dry Idea deodorant or body wash – BOGO free
BOGO free Dry Idea or Right Guard – 5-1 RP (*expires 5-31)
Final Price = free after both coupons

OTHER RR DEALS: these are the “highlights”

Buy Aussie, Herbal Essences, Head & Shoulders, or Pantene shampoo/conditioner or Damage Repair Ampoules – $5.99, get a $1 RR
$1/1 Aussie/Herbal Essences – 5-1 PG
Final Price = $3.99 after coupon/RR

Buy Celsius Green Tea (4 ct) – $3.99, get a $3 RR
Final Price = $.99 after RR

Buy Colgate MaxClean or MaxWhite toothbrush or toothpaste (6 oz) – 2/$5, get a $2 RR
$.40/1 Colgate toothbrush – 5-1 SS
$.75/1 Colgate Max Clean toothpaste – 5-1 SS
$1/1 Colgate Max Clean, Max Fresh, or Max White toothpaste – May 2011 All You Magazine
Final Price = as low as $1 OOP ($.50/each) after coupons/RR (depending on what coupons you have)

Buy 4 Dove or Degree products – 4/$15, get a $5 RR (includes shampoo/conditioner, styler, deodorant, body mist, body wash, or Active Clean shower tool)
$1/1 Degree Men/women antiperspirant/deodorant – 5-22 RP
BOGO free Degree Men/Women antiperspirant/deodorant – 5-22 RP

SCENARIO:
Buy 4 Degree Antiperspirant/deodorant – $3.75/each

Use 2 BOGO free coupons

Spend $7.50 OOP, get a $5 RR
Final Price = $2.50 after coupons/RR ($.63/each)

Spend Buy Gillette Fusion ProGlide razor – $9.89, get a $5 RR
Use $4/1 Gillette Fusion ProGlide razor – 5-1 PG
Final Price = $.89 after coupons/RR

Buy Select Glade products – 2/$5, get a $1 RR
-Glade Scented Oil candles or Tin Refillable Holder or 4 pk scented oil refills
-Glade Relaxing Moments Spray, Sense & Spray, or candle
Final Price = 2/$4 after RR ($2 each)

Buy Listerine Cool or Soft Mint, Original, or FreshBurst, or Whitening Plus Restoring – $3.99, get a $1 RR
$1/1 Listerine printable
 $1/1 Listerine Whitening product – 5-22 RP
Final Price = $1.99 after coupon/RR
**There is also a monthly deal that overlaps with this: Buy 1 Listerine Whitening Rinse, get a $2 RR, buy 2, get a $4 RR – so, if you buy the Whitening Plus Restoring, you may also get a $2 RR, which would make it free after RR

Buy Prevacid 24 Hour Acid Reducer – $19.99, get a $2 RR
$4/1 Prevacid – 5-22 SS
$3/1 Prevacid printable
Final Price = as low as $13.99 after coupon/RR

Buy Wal-Fex 24 Hour Allergy relief (30 ct) – $9.99, get a $3 RR
Final Price = $6.99 after RR

Buy Zegerid OTC Acid Reducer (42 ct) – $22.99, get a $4 RR
$5/1 Zegerid printable
Final Price = $13.99 after coupon/RR

FILLER ITEMS:
*Act II popcorn – $.25/each (limit 6)
*Royal gelatin – 5/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*W pantiliners – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)

OTHER DEALS:

*Enfamil infant formula – $21.99 w/ in ad coupon
$2/1 Enfamil Infant Powder (22.2 oz. or larger) Walgreens Infant Care booklet – 5516 is the code if you don’t have one
Final Price = $19.99 after coupons

*W premium jumbo pack diapers – 2/$10
$2/1 W brand diapers jumbo pack Walgreens Infant Care booklet – 2844 is the code if you don’t have one
Final Price = $3/each after coupon

SUNDAY & MONDAY SALE ITEMS:

Reynolds Wrap (75 sq ft) – $1.99
$1/1 Reynolds wrap – 5-15 SS
Final Price = $.99 after coupon

The following scenarios are for those who have few, if any RR to start with:  $23.12 in merchandise for $4.12 OOP, $3.50 in RR left to spend

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 1 Ritz Crackerfuls – $2
Buy 1 Icy Hot – $.99

Use $1.50/1 Ritz coupon
Use $1/1 Icy Hot coupon

Spend $.49 OOP, get a $2 RR and a $1 RR

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 1 Listerine Smart Rinse – $2.99
Buy 1 Act II popcorn – $.25

Use $2 RR
Use $1 Listerine coupon

Spend $.24 OOP, get a $2 RR

TRANSACTION #3:
Buy 1 Gillette Fusion razor – $9.89
Buy 2 Act popcorn – $.25/each

Use $4/1 Gillette Fusion coupon
Use $2 RR
Use $1 RR

Spend $3.39 OOP, get, a $5 RR

TRANSACTION #4:
Buy 2 Colgate Max toothpaste – 2/$5
Buy 1 Goody Headache Powder – $1.50

Use 2 $.75/1 Colgate Max toothpaste coupons (expire 5/31)
Use $5 RR

Spend $0 OOP, get a $2 RR and a $1.50 RR

Here’s my plan: I am starting with a $5 RR – $26.35 in merchandise for $1.12 OOP, $5 RR left to spend

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 1 Ritz Crackerfuls – $2
Buy 2 Right Guard deodorant – BOGO free
Buy Listerine Smart Rinse – $2.99
Buy 1 Goody headache powder – $1.50
Buy 1 Icy Hot – $.99

Use $.75/1 Ritz printable
Use BOGO free Right Guard coupon
Use $1/1 Smart Rinse coupon
Use $5 RR

Spend $.73 OOP, get a 2 $2 RR, a $1.50 RR, and a $1 RR

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 1 Gillette Fusion razor – $9.89
Buy 4 Act II popcorn – $.25/each

Use $4/1 Gillette coupon
Use 2 $2 RR
Use $1.50 RR
Use $1

Spend $.39 OOP, get a $5 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 Scunci, 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 Speedstick 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.

*This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to my disclosure policy for more information

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Target deals for the week of 5/22: 6 freebies + more!

May 22, 2011 by

Here’s my Target “Top 25? deals of the week. Keep in mind that pricing may vary by area. Always check your local ad to confirm that they have the “weekly deals.”  Some of these deals were not listed in the weekly ad, which means your market may vary in terms of pricing – sometimes pricing varies from one store to the next within my own area!  Thanks to Totally Target for the heads up on many of the price cuts!

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)

Now, you can save 5% when you use your Target Red Card. (This is valid in stores only)

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 DepartmentsMonday – 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

FREEBIES:

Aquafresh Kids Training toothbrush – $1.99
$1/1 Aquafresh Kids dental training items Target printable
 $1/1 Aquafresh Kids toothbrush – 4-17 RP
Final Price = FREE after coupons

Better Oats oatmeal – $1-$1.34
$1/1 Better Oats printable
Final Price = as low as free!

Carefree Acti-Fresh pantiliners (20-22 ct) – $.97
$1/1 Carefree pantiliners – 5-8 SS
Final Price = FREE after coupon

Reach dental floss – $.97
$1/1 Reach floss – 10-10 RP, 4-17 SS
Final Price = FREE after coupon

Similac Sensitive 1 quart formula – $3.86 (on price cut through 7/2)
$5/1 Similac – 4-3 SS
$3/1 Similac – 4-3 SS
Final Price = as low as free after coupon

Up & Up Ibuprofen (24 count) – $.97
$1/1 Up & Up pain reliever Target printable
Final Price = FREE after coupon

CLOTHING:

Mix & Match Circo girls tanks or knit shorts – $3 (sizes 4-16)

Mix & Match Cherokee boys tees, muscle tees, or knit shorts – $4 (sizes 4-16)

Mix & Match girls tees or knit bermuda shirts – $4 (sizes 4-18)

Mix & match boys tees, tanks or elastic shorts – $5 (sizes 4-18)

GROCERY:

Dentyne Pure gum – $1.04
$1/1 Target Dentyne printable
Final Price = $.04 after coupon

French’s Worcestershire sauce – $1.09
$.75/1 French’s worcestershire sauce – 5-15 SS
Final Price = $.34 after coupon

French’s Yellow Mustard bonus packs – $1.54 (comes with a free Honey Mustard sauce)
$.50/1 French’s mustard printable
Final Price = $1.04 after coupon

Rosarita refried beans – $.87/can (on price cut through 5/28)
$.50/2 Rosarita beans – 5-1 SS
Final Price = $.62/each after coupon

Buy 2 Honey Maid graham crackers or Hershey’s milk chocolate bars (6 pk) – $2.99/each, get free 10 oz Kraft marshmallows!
$1/3 Honey Maid Grahams, Kraft Marshmallows, and Hershey’s Milk Chocolate 5-15 SS
$.50/1 Hershey’s milk chocolate bars (6 ct) Target printable
Final Price = $4.48 for everything after coupon! (when you buy one of each item)

HEALTH & BEAUTY:

Up & Up Acetaminophen Infant Drops – $2.14
$1/1 Up & Up pain reliever printable
Final Price = $1.14 after coupon

Up & Up Hydrogen Peroxide, 16 oz $0.52
$.50/1 Up & Up first Aid Item
Final Price =  $0.02 after coupon

Up & Up Pantiliners – $.89
$.75/1 Up & Up feminine care printable
Final Price = $.14 after coupon

Up & Up Sheer Bandages – $.97
$.50/1 Up & Up First Aid item printable
Final Price = $.47 after coupon!

Up & Up Spray detangler – $1.34
$.75/1 Target Up & Up hair care printable
Final Price = $.59 after coupon

Zantac Maximum Strength 150 (24 ct) or Zantac 75 (30 ct) – $7.74
$2/1 Zantac Target printable
$5/1 Zantac printable
Final Price = $.74 after coupons

Get a FREE First Aid bag when you buy any three Band Aid, Johnson & Johnson, or Neosporin items shown in ad:
-Hello Kitty Band Aids (20 ct) – $2.19 (ad says other Band Aid items available)
$.50/1 Neosporin or Band Aid product – 4-17 SS
-Johnson & Johnson waterproof first aid tape – $2.64 (ad says other J&J items available)
$1/2 J&J Red Cross product – 5-15 RP
-Neosporin Plus pain relief ointment – $3.89 (ad says other Neosporin items avaialble)
$1.50/2 Neosporin and Band Aid product
$.50/1 Neosporin or Band Aid product – 4-17 SS, 5-15 RP

There is also a MIR for a FREE First Aid kit WYB 3 Neosporin, Band Aid, or J&J Red Cross products here

SCENARIO:
Buy 3 Hello Kitty band aids – $2.19/each

Use 3 $.50/1 Band Aid coupons

Spend $5.07 OOP, get a free First aid bag and a free First Aid kit with the mail in rebate here

HOUSEHOLD:

Reynolds Slow cooker liners – $1.92
$1/1 Reynolds slow cooker liners printable
$1/1 Reynolds slow cooker liners – 1-30 SS
Final Price = $.92 each after coupon

Up & Up All Purpose Cleaner w/  bleach – $1.37
$.50/1 Up & Up cleaning item printable
Final Price = $.87 after coupon

Up & Up dryer sheets (40 ct) – $1.37
$.50/1 Up & Up laundry item printable
Final Price = $.87 after coupon

Buy Igloo 36 quart wheeled cooler, get a free mini cooler (4 qt) and 20 pk Coca Cola – $22 (this is an awesome deal if you need a new cooler because the regular price for just the cooler is $24.99!)

GIFT CARD DEALS:

Buy 2 Venus razors (Venus Breeze or ProSkin) – $7.99, get a $5 Target gift card
$2/1 Venus razor – 5-15 RP

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Venus razors – $7.99

Use 2 $2/1 Venus razor coupons

Spend $11.98 OOP, get a $5 Target gift card
Final Prize = $6.98 after coupons/gift card ($3.49/each)
NOTE: I always keep a Target gift card on hand to “roll” into these deals!

This post is part of Becentsable’s Grocery Gathering.

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CVS deals for the week of 5/22

May 21, 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!

FREEBIES:

Buy Revlon nail polish – $4.99, get a $4 ECB (limit 6 per household)
$2/1 Revlon color cosmetic product – 5-8 SS
$1/1 Revlon nail enamel – 4-10 SS
Final Price = possibly a $1.01 moneymaker after coupons/ECBs
NOTE: In the past, the Revlon color cosmetic coupons have included a picture with an assortment of make-up items including nail polish. I have not seen this coupon, so I don’t know if that is the case. If the nail polish isn’t pictured, you’d probably be better off sticking with the $1 nail enamel coupon, which still makes it free!

Buy Trident Vitality or Stride Park gun – $.99, get a $.99 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = FREE after ECBs

ECB DEALS: This is just the highlights – my favorite deals are in red!

Buy Always Infinity pads (28-36 ct) or Tampax Pearl Tampons (36-40 ct) – $7.99 ,get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 Always Infinity pads – 5-1 PG
$2/1 Tampax Pearl tampons – 5-1 PG
Final Price = as low as $2.99 after coupons/ECBs

Buy Aussie/Herbal Essences shampoo/conditioner/stylers – 2/$5.97, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per transaction, 5 total)
$.50/1 Aussie/Herbal Essences – 5-1 PG
Final Price = 2/$2.97 after coupons/ECBs

Buy Axe products – 3/$13, get a $4 ECB (limit 1 per household)
BOGO free Axe body spray or deodorant – 5-22 RP

SCENARIO:
Buy 4 Axe body spray/deodorant – 3/$13

Use 2 BOGO free coupons

Spend $8.67 OOP, get a $4 ECB
Final Price = $4.67 after coupons/ECBs

Buy Band Aids – $2.99, get a $1 ECB – includes decorated/kids (10-25 ct), flexible fabric (10-30 ct), sheer (10-80 ct), clear strips (45 ct) – $2.99, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$.50/1 Band Aids – 4-17 SS
Final Price = $1.49 after coupons/ECBs

Buy 2 Biore cleansers or strips – $7.99, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
BOGO free Biore strips – 3-6 SS
Final Price = 2 for $2.99 after coupon/ECBs ($1.49/each)

Buy Colgate MaxClean Smart foam, MaxFresh, or Maxwhite or 360 Surround toothbrush – $2.99, get a $1 ECB (limit 2 per household)
$1/1 Colgate Max Clean – May 2011 All You Magazine
$1/1 Colgate 360 toothbrush – April/May 2011 All You Magazine
Final Price = $.99 after coupons/ECBs

Buy 2 Coppertone Sun care, get an $8 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 Coppertone printable

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Coppertone sunscreen – $9.99

Use 2 $1/1 Coppertone coupons

Spend $17.98 OOP, get an $8 ECB
Final Price = $9.98 after coupons/ECBs ($4.99/each)

Buy CVS jumbo pack diapers/training pants – $6.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = $4.99 after ECBs

Buy Dove Visible Care body wash – $5.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = $3.99 after ECBs

Buy Irish Spring or Softsoap body wash – 2/$7, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = 2/$2 after ECBs ($1 each)

Buy Listerine Cool Mint, Freshburst, Original, Zero, Advanced, Total Care, or Reach brush (2 pk) or floss (30-50 yards) – $3.98, get a $1 ECB (limit 2 per household)
$2.50/2 Listerine Total Care, Reach toothbrushes or Reach floss – 4-17 RP
$1/1 Listerine Total Care, Reach toothbrush, or Reach floss – 4-17 RP
Final Price = $1.89 after coupon/ECBs

Buy Oak Farms milk – $3.19, get a $1 ECB (Limit 2 per household)
Final Price = $2.19 after ECBS
NOTE: The milk deal is regional – check your ad for details

Spend $10 on these products, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
-Hellman’s mayonnaise – 2/$6
$.25/1 Hellman’s – 5-22 RP
-Lipton Original or Cold Brew – 2/$5
$.40/1 Lipton tea bags or to go iced tea mix – 5-22 R
-Ragu pasta sauce – 3/$5
$1.25/3 Ragu pasta sauce
-Skippy peanut butter – 3/$5

SCENARIO:
Buy 6 Ragu pasta sauce – 3/$5

Use 2 $1.25/3 Ragu coupons

Spend $7.50 OOP, get a $3 ECB
?Final Price = $4.50 after coupons/ECBs ($.75/each)

Buy 2 pain reliever products, get a $5 ECB (limit 2 per household)
-Advil tablets, caplets, liqui-gels, or PM – $7.99
$2/1 Advil printable
$5 off Advil & Thermacare printable
$3/2 Advil or Thermacare – 3-27 RP
$1/1 Advil PM – 3-27 RP, 5-22 SS
$1/1 Advil – 3-27 RP, 5-22 SS
-Thermacare heat wraps – $6.79
$3/1 Thermacare printable
$4/2 Advil or Thermacare – 5-22 SS
$1/1 Thermacare – 3-27 RP, 5-22 SS
Final Price = $2.58 after coupons/ECBs when you buy Thermacare ($1.29/each)

Spend $10 on Suave products, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
-Suave body wash – $2
BOGO free Suave body wash/lotion – 5-22 RP
-Suave shampoo/conditioner/stylers – 3/$5
$.50/2 Suave professionals shampoo/conditioner/styler – 5-22 RP
-Suave deodorant – $1
$.50/1 Suave deodorant

SCENARIO:
Buy 10 Suave deodorant – $1 each

Use 10 $.50/1 coupons

Spend $5 OOP, get a $3 ECB
Final Price = $2 after coupons/ECBs ($.20/each)

OR

Buy 6 Suave body wash – $2/each

Use 3 BOGO free body wash coupons

Spend $6 OOP, get a $3 ECB
Final Price = $3 after coupons/ECBs ($.50/each)

OTHER DEALS:

Purex laundry detergent – $1.98
$1/1 Purex – 5-1 RP
Final Price = $.98 after coupon
*You can price match at Walmart/Target if your store is out and you can also get a rain check!

There is also a promotion where you get a $10 gas card for free when you spend $30 on participating items. I will be highlighting this and including match-ups/scenarios in a separate post!

The following scenarios are for those who have few, if any, ECBs to start with:

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 1 Revlon nail polish – $4.99

Use $1/1 Revlon coupon

Spend $3.99 OOP, get a $4 ECB

**If you want multiple nail polishes, you can “roll” the $4 ECB into more transactions before moving on to transaction #2!

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 1 Colgate toothpaste – $2.99
Buy 1 Trident Vitality – $.99
Buy 1 Purex – $1.98

Use $1/1 Colgate coupon
Use $1/1 Purex coupon
Use $4 Revlon ECB (adjusted down to $3.96)

Spend $0 OOP, get a $1 ECB and a $.99 ECB

If you have a $4/20:
Buy 4 Revlon nail polish – $4.99
Buy 1 Trident Vitality – $.99

Use $4/20 CVS coupon
Use 4 $1/1 Revlon coupons

Spend $12.95 OOP, get a $16 ECB and a $.99 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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