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Walgreens deals for the week of 5/22

May 21, 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 Carefree pantiliners (20-22 ct) – $.99 w/ in ad coupon
$1/1 Carefree product – 5-8 SS
Final Price = FREE after coupons! (they should adjust the amount of the coupon down)

Buy Complete Multipurpose solution – $7.99, get an $8 RR
$1/1 Complete Multipurpose solution – 5-22 RP
Final Price = $1 moneymaker after coupon/RR

Buy Scunci No Damage Hair Elastics – $2, get a $2 RR
Final Price = FREE after RR

RR DEALS: (my favorite deals are highlighted in red)

Buy Axe body spray, deodorant, shampoo, or shower gel – 3/$12, get a $3 RR
BOGO free Axe body spray or deodorant – 5-22 RP

SCENARIO:
Buy 4 Axe body spray or deodorant – 3/$12

Use 2 BOGO free Axe coupons

Spend $9 OOP, get a $3 RR
Final Price = $6 after coupons/RR ($1.50/each)

Buy Cantu hair care – $4.99, get a $4 RR
Final Price = $.99 after RRs

Buy 2 Colgate Total Advanced or Sensitive toothpaste or 360 Actiflex toothbrush – 2/$7, get a $3 RR
$1/1 Colgate Total – Diabetes & You Winter/Spring issues (these are typically found either in the pharmacy or near the diabetic supplies)
$1/1 Colgate Total – 5-1 SS
Final Price = 2/$2 after coupons/RR ($1 each)

Buy Coppertone sun care – $9.99, get a $3 RR
$1/1 Coppertone printable
$1/1 Coppertone – 5-22 RP
Final Price = $5.99 after coupon/RR

Buy Gillette Fusion ProGlide razor system – $9.99, get a $5 RR
$4/1 Gillette Fusion ProGlide razor – 5-1 PG
Final Price = $.99 after coupon/RR

Buy 2 Glade products – 2/$5, get a $1 RR: includes Glade 3 pk scented gel refill, Glade Fabric Odor Eliminator, Glade Carpet & ROom Odor eliminator, Tough Odor Spray, Glade Sanitizer, and Glade Surface & air
$1/1 Glade Fabric & Air Odor Eliminators – 5-22 SS
Final Price = 2/$2 after coupons/RR ($1 each)

Buy Infusium hair care – $5.99, get a $2 RR
$2/1 Infusium printable
$2/1 Infusium – 4-3 SS
Final Price = $1.99 after coupons/RR

Buy Neutrogena acne or cleansing skin care, get a $1 RR (PSA $5.99)
$1/1 Neutrogena Naturals printable
$1/1 Neutrogena Naturals – 5-8 SS
Final Price = $3.99 after coupon/RR

Buy 2 participating pain relievers, get a $5 RR:
-Advil (40-50 ct) or Advil PM (16-20 ct) – $4.99
$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 – $5.99
$3/1 Thermacare printable
$4/2 Advil or Thermacare – 5-22 SS
$1/1 Thermacare – 3-27 RP, 5-22 SS

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Thermacare heat wraps – $5.99

Use 2 $3 coupons

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

Buy 2 Pantene shampoo/conditioner – 2/$7, get a $1 RR
$3/2 Pantene – 5-1 PG
Final Price = 2/$3 after coupon/RR ($1.50/each)

Buy Pure Silk shave cream – $1.99, get a $1.50 RR
Final Price = $.49 after coupon/RR

Spend $10 on Revlon ColorStay cosmetics, nail color, or implements, get a $3 RR (plus they are 40% off!)
$2/1 Revlon color cosmetics – 5-8 SS
$1/1 Revlon nail enamel – 4-10 SS

SCENARIO:
Buy 4 Revlon nail polish – $2.99 (after 40% off)

Use 4 $2/1 Revlon coupons

Spend $3.96, get a $3 RR
Final Price = $.96 for four after coupons/RR
NOTE: Typically the Revlon color cosmetics coupons include a picture with an assortment of make-up including nail polish, but if the nail polish is not pictured, you may have difficulties using the $2 coupon

Buy 4 participating body care products – 4/$12, get a $4 RR
-Caress body wash (12 oz)
$.75/1 Caress – 5-22 RP
-Dove Men + Care bar soap (2 ct)
-Suave lotion (18 oz)
BOGO free Suave body wash/lotion – 5-22 RP
-Suave shampoo/conditioner
$.50/2 Suave men shampoo/conditioner/styling products – 5-22 RP
-Vaseline intensive care lotion
$1/1 Vaseline products – 5-22 RP

SCENARIO:
Buy 4 Suave lotion – 4/$12

Use 2 BOGO free Suave coupons

Spend $6 OOP, get a $4 RR
Final Price = $2 after coupons/RR ($.50/each)

Buy Tone body wash – $3.99, get a $3 RR
Final Price = $.99 after RR

OTHER DEALS:

Charmin Basic Bath tissue – $2.99 (w/ in ad coupon)
$1/1 Charmin – P&G Everyday Savings booklet
Final Price = $1.99 after coupon

Oscar Mayer wieners – BOGO free (PSA $2.99)
$1/2 Oscar Mayer wieners printable
$1/2 Oscar Mayer hot dogs – 5-15 SS
Final Price = 2 packages for $1.99 ($.99/each)

FILLER ITEMS:
*Big Roll bath tissue – $.50 w/ in ad coupon
*Geisha mushrooms – $.50 w/ in ad coupon
*Hunt’s tomato sauce -3/$1 w/ in ad coupon
*Kraft macaroni & cheese – $.69 w/ in ad coupon
*Nestle candy – $.49 w/ in ad coupon0
*Tuf paper towels – $.50 w/ in ad coupon
*Walgreens aluminum foil – $.69 w/ in ad coupon
*Wyler’s/Snapple/Hawaiian Punch singles to go – $.59

The following transactions are for those who have few, if any, RR to spend: $14.95 in merchandise for $4.97 OOP, $1.50 RR left to spend

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy Carefree pantiliners – $.99 w/ in ad coupon
Buy Scunci hair elastics – $2

Use $1 Carefree coupon

Spend $2 OOP, get a $2 RR

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy Tone body wash – $3.99

Use $2 Scunci RR

Spend $1.99 OOP, get a $3 RR

TRANSACTION #3:
Pure Silk shave cream – $1.99
Buy 2 Oscar Mayer hot dogs – $2.99

Use $3 RR
Use $1/2 Oscar Mayer hot dogs printable

Spend $.98 OOP, get a $1.50 RR

*Then, you could “roll” the $1.50 RR back into the Scunci hair elastics!

Here’s my plan: I am starting w/ a $5 RR – $3.13 OOP for $16.63 in merchandise, $5 RR left to spend

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy Tone body wash – $3.99
Buy Pure Silk shave cream – $1.99

Use $5 RR

Spend $.98 OOP, get a $3 RR and a $1.50 RR

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 1 Gillette Fusion razor – $9.99
Buy 2 Hunt’s tomato sauce – $.33 w/ in ad coupon

Use $4 Gillette coupon
Use $3 RR
Use $1.50 RR

Spend $2.15 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 5/15

May 15, 2011 by

Here’s my Target “Top 20? 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 YMMV in terms of pricing.  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:

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

Digital prints (4×6 inches) – $.10
$2/20 digital photo prints Target printable
Final Price = Free when you order 20 photos

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

GROCERY:

Betty Crocker boxed potatoes – $1.02-$1.67
$1/2 Betty crocker potatoes printable
Final Price = as low as $.52/each after coupon (when you buy 2)

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

Hunt’s snack pack pudding – $.95 (on price cut through 5/21)
Buy 3, get 1 free Hunt’s Snack pack pudding – April 2011 All You Magazine
Final Price = $.71/each after coupon

Juicy Juice fun size boxes (8 ct) – $1.89
$1/2 Juicy Juice printable
Final Price = $1.39 each (when you buy 2)

Kikkoman’s soy sauce – $1.42
$1/1 Kikkoman printable
Final Price = $.42 after coupon


Buy 4 Special K items, get one free
-Special K Chocolatey Delight – $2.95
$1/2 Kellogg’s Special K cereals printable (must register)
$1/2 Kellogg’s Special K cereals – 5-1 RP
$1/3 Kellogg’s cereals – 4-17 RP, 5-15 RP
$1/3 Special K Target printable
-Special K Red Berries – $2.95
$1/2 Kellogg’s Special K cereals printable (must register)
$1/3 Target Special K printable
-Special K 6 pk bars – $2.75
-Special K 8 oz crackers – $2.75
$1/2 Special K crackers Target printable
$.50/1 Kellogg’s Special K crackers 4-10 RP
-Special K 10 ct crisps – $2.75
$1/2 Special K Fruit Crisps Target printable

SCENARIO:
Buy5 Special K Crackers – $2.75

Use 5 $.50/1 Special K crackers coupons
Use 2 $1/2 Special K crackers Target printable

Spend $6.50 OOP ($1.30/each)

Totino’s Pizza – 5/$6 (on price cut through 5/21)
$1/3 Totino’s pizza products – 3-20 SS
$.50/2 Totino’s printable
Final Price = $.90 each after coupons (when you buy 5)

HEALTH & BEAUTY:

John Frieda Root Awakening – $4.99-$5.99
$3/1 John Frieda Root Awakening – 5-1 SS
$2/1 John Frieda Root Awakening printable
$3/2 John Frieda Target printable
Final Price = as low as $.49 after coupons

Lip Smackers – $1.47
$1/2 Lip Smackers Printable
Final Price = $.97 after coupon

Pond’s Towelettes (30 ct) – $4.49
$1.50/1 Pond’s printable
$1.50/1 Ponds Target printable
Final Price = $1.49 after coupons

Right Guard deodorant – $3 (on price cut through 5/21)
$1/1 Right Guard body wash/deodorant Target printable
BOGO free Dry Idea/Right Guard – 5-1 RP
Final Price = $1 for 2 ($.50/each) if your store lets you use two Target printables – otherwise, $1 each

Zantac Maximum Strength 150 (24 ct) or Zantac 75 (30 ct) – $7.74
$2/1 Zantac Target printable
$5/1 Zantac printable (request a free sample and get a link to print the coupon)
Final Price = $.74 after coupons

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 coupons

GIFT CARD DEALS:


Buy 2 Schick Hydro 5 or Quattro for Women razors – $7.49/each, get a $5 Target gift card
$3/1 Schick Hydro razor printable
$2/1 Schick Quattro for Women razor – 4-17 SS

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Schick Hydro razors – $7.49/each

Use 2 $3 Schick Hydro printables

Spend $8.98 OOP, get a $5 Target gift card
Final Price = $3.98 after coupons/gift card
NOTE: I always try to keep a gift card on hand to “roll” into these deals!

Buy 3 Always or Tampax Feminine Care products – $5.54/each, get a $5 Target gift card
-Always Ultra Thin pads (32 ct) – $5.54
$1/2 Always/Tampax Target coupon – 5-1 Target P&G insert
$.50/1 Always pads – 5-1 PG
-Tampax (40 ct) – $5.54
$.50/1 Tampax – 5-1 PG

SCENARIO:
Buy 3 Always/Tampax products – $5.54/each

Use 3 $.50/1 Always/Tampax coupons
Use $1/2 Always Target coupon

Spend $14.12 OOP, get a $5 Target gift card
Final Price = $9.12 after coupons/gift card ($3.04/each)


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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Walgreens deals for the week of 5/15

May 14, 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 Activ-On pain Relief – $7.99, get a MIR form at check-out for $7.99 back
Final Price – FREE after MIR

Buy Colgate Pro Clinical White toothpaste – 2/$6, get a $4 RR
$1/1 Colgate ProClinical – 5-15 SS
Final Price = FREE after coupons/RRs

Buy Nova Max-Plus Blood Glucose monitor – $10, get a $10 RR
Final Price = FREE after RRs

Buy 1 Scotch magic tape – $1.99, get 2 free w/ in ad coupon
$1/1 Scotch magic tape printable
Final Price = 3 for free after coupon (use 2 $1 off printables)

RR DEALS:

Buy Dove Men + Care deodorant – $3.99, get a $3 RR
Final Price = $.99 after RR
NOTE: If you have the $1 printables I have given you a heads up about (no longer available to print), this will be free after RRs for you!

Buy Electrasol (20 ct) or Jet Dry – $3.49, get a $1.50 RR
$.75/1 Electrasol Finish Powerball or Gelpac – 4-17 SS
Final Price = $1.24 after coupon/RRs

Buy 2 participating Garnier-Fructis products, get a $5 RR (the ad does not list what items are “participating” but shows the larger shampoo/conditioner and then stylers)
$1/1 Garnier Fructis shampoo/conditioner/styler – 5-1 RP

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Garnier Fructis shampoo/conditioner – $4.99/each

Use 2 $1/1 coupons

Spend $7.98 OOP, get a $5 RR
Final Price = $2.98 after coupons/RR ($1.49/each)
NOTE: Prices may be lower if small products are included

Buy Gillette body wash, Old Spice body wash or Zest body wash – 3/$10, get a $3 RR
$2/1 Gillette body wash – 5-15 RP
Buy Gillette body wash, get free Gillette deodorant – 5-1 PG
BOGO free Old Spice body wash – 5-1 PG
$1/1 Old Spice body wash – P&G Everyday Savings
$1/1 Zest body wash – 5-1 PG, P&G Everyday Savings

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Old Spice body wash – $3.33/each
Buy 1 Gillette body wash – $3.34/each

Use BOGO free Old Spice coupon
Use $1/1 Old Spice coupon
Use $2/1 Gillette coupon

Spend $3.67 OOP, get a $3 RR
Final Price = $.67 after coupons/RRs ($.22/each)

OR:
Buy 3 Gillette Body wash – 3/$10
Buy 3 Gillette deodorant

Use 3 $2/1 Gillette body wash coupons
Use 3 free deodorant WYB body wash coupons

Spend $4 OOP, get a $3 RR
Final Price = $1 after coupons/RRs ($.17/each)

Buy Gillette Fusion ProGlide razor – $9.89, get a $5 RR
$4/1 Gillette Fusion ProGlide – 5-1 PG
Final Price = $.89 after coupon/RR
NOTE: Gillette razor deals like this used to be very easy to come by, but lately, they have been less frequent, so I recommend stocking up!

Buy Glade Air Freshener – $6.99, get a $2 RR (includes Sense & Spray, Lasting Impressions, Reed Diffuser, & 3 wick candle)
Final Price = $4.99 after RRs

Buy 2 Huggies, Pull-Ups, or GoodNites jumbo packs – 2/$18, get a $3 RR
$3/1 Huggies printable
$2/1 Pull-Ups printable
$1/1 GoodNites printable (must register)
Final Price = as low as $9 for 2 jumbo packs of diapers after coupons/RRs ($4.50/each)

Buy Oscar Mayer Deli Creations or Lunchables – 2/$3, get a $1 RR
Final Price = 2/$2 after RRs ($1 each)

Buy Pantene shampoo/conditioner/stylers – 2/$7, get a $1 RR
$3/2 Pantene products – 5-1 PG
Final Price = 2/$3 after coupon/RR ($1.50/each)

Buy Softsoap body wash – 2/$6, get a $4 RR
Final Price = $2 after RRs ($1 each)

FILLER ITEMS:
*Mars or Dove candy – $.39/each
*Royal Gelatin – 5/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)

OTHER DEALS:

Buy Sure or Brut antiperspirant/deodorant – 2/$3 (w/ in ad coupon)
$1/1 Sure – 5-15 SS
$1/1 Brut – 4-10 SS
Final Price = $.50 after coupons

Buy participating Lay’s, Tostito’s, Rold Gold, or Sunchips snacks or salsa and 2 Pepsi 2 liters, get a FREE Redbox rental
-Tostitos salsa/chips – $2.49/each in ad
-Pepsi 2 liters – $.99/each in ad

Spend $15 on Twizzlers products (2/$3), get $7 off a movie ticket at check-out

The following scenarios are for those who have few, if any, RR to start with: $34.07 in merchandise for $5.13 OOP, $1.50 RR left to spend

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 3 Gillette Body wash – 3/$10
Buy 3 Gillette deodorant

Use 3 $2/1 Gillette body wash coupons
Use 3 free deodorant WYB body wash coupons

Spend $4 OOP, get a $3 RR

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 2 Colgate Pro-Clinical toothpaste – 2/$6
Buy 1 Royal gelatin – $.20 (w/ in ad coupon)

Use 2 $1/1 Colgate coupons
Use $3 Gillette RR

Spend $1 OOP, get a $4 RR

TRANSACTION #3:
Buy 1 Dove deodorant – $3.99

Use $4 Colgate RR (they should adjust it down)

Spend $0 OOP, get a $3 RR

*You could “roll” this $3 RR back into the scenario listed in transaction #1 or you could do this:

TRANSACTION #4:
Buy Electrasol Finish – $3.49
Buy 1 Mars candy – $.39

Use $.75/1 Electrasol coupon
Use $3 RR

Spend $.13 OOP, get a $1.50 RR

MY PLAN: I’m starting w/ a $3 RR – $42.46 in merchandise for $3.28 OOP, $5 RR left to spend

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 3 Gillette Body wash – 3/$10
Buy 3 Gillette deodorant
Buy 3 Scotch tape – $1.99 (B1, get 2 free)
Buy 1 Royal Gelatin – $.20 w/ in ad coupon

Use 3 $2/1 Gillette body wash coupons
Use 3 free deodorant WYB body wash coupons
Use 2 $1/1 Scotch printables
Use $3 RR

Spend $1.19 OOP, get a $3 RR

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 2 Colgate Pro-Clinical toothpaste – 2/$6
Buy 1 Royal gelatin – $.20 (w/ in ad coupon)

Use 2 $1/1 Colgate coupons
Use $3 Gillette RR

Spend $1 OOP, get a $4 RR

TRANSACTION #3:
Buy 1 Gillette Fusion ProGlide razor – $9.89
Buy 1 Royal gelatin – $.20 (w/ in ad coupon)

Use $5/1 Gillette Fusion ProGlide coupon (from P&G Brandsaver home mailer)
Use $4 Colgate RR

Spend $1.09 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 Speedstick, 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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CVS deals for the week of 5/15

May 14, 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 Finesse shampoo/conditioner/styler – $2.50/each
$1/1 Finesse – 5-8 SS
$2/1 Finesse Mail In Rebate printable
Final Price = $.50 moneymaker after coupon and rebate

ECB DEALS:

Buy Aquafresh Advanced (6 oz) or Sensitive (5.6 oz) – 2/$5, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 Aquafresh Advanced printable
Final Price = 2/$2 after coupons/ECBs ($1/each)

Buy Aussie/Herbal Essences shampoo/conditioner/stylers – 2/$5.97, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$.50/1 Aussie/Herbal Essences – 5-1 PG
Final Price = 2 for $2.97 after coupons/ECBs ($1.49/each)

Spend $7 on Band Aid bandages or Neosporin products, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1.50 off Neosporin and Band Aid product – 4-17 SS, 5-15 RP
$1/1 Neosporin Lip Health product – 5-15 RP
$.50/1 Neosporin OR Band Aid product – 4-17 SS

SCENARIO: (based on online pricing)
Buy Neosporin Lip Health Daily Hydration – $5.39
Buy Band Aid Water-Block Plus Adhesive bandages (30 ct) – $2.89

Use $1/1 Neosporin Lip Health coupon
Use $.50/1 Band Aid coupon

Spend $6.78 OOP, get a $3 ECB
Final Price = $3.78 after coupons/ECBs ($1.89/each)

Buy Dial or Tone bar soap (2-3 ct) – $1.88, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = $.88 after coupons/ECBs

Buy Fiber One Cereal – 2/$6, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$.75/1 Fiber One printable
Final Price = $3.50 after coupons/ECBs ($1.75/each)

Spend $25 on select Huggies products, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
-Huggies Snug & Dry or Little Movers – $19
$3.50/1 Huggies diapers printable
-Huggies wipes – $6
$.50/1 huggies wipes – 5-15 SS

SCENARIO:
Buy Huggies diapers – $19
Buy Huggies wipes – $6

Use $3.50/1 Huggies printable
Use $.50/1 Huggies wipes coupon

Spend $21 OOP, get a $5 ECB
Final Price = $16 after coupons/ECBs

Buy Lipton iced tea (16.9 oz, 12 pk) – $4.99, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)

Buy 2 Neutrogena Sun Care or Sunless tanning products, get a $10 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$2/1 Neutrogena suncare or sunless product printable

Here’s a scenario for you:

Buy 2 Neutrogena sunblock sticks – $7.99/each

Use 2 $2/1 Neutrogena printables here (print them QUICK because they will not last long)

Spend $11.98 OOP, get a $10 ECB
Final Price = $1.98 after coupons/ECBs ($.99/each)

Here’s another scenario:

Buy 2 Neutrogena sunblock lotion or spray – $9.99/each

Use 2 $2/1 Neutrogena printables here

Spend $15.98 OOP, get a $10 ECB
Final Price = $5.98 after coupons/ECBs ($2.99/each)

Buy Right Guard Sport, Xtreme, or Total Defense deodorant or Dry Idea deodorant – $2.99, get a $1 ECB (limit 2 per household)
BOGO free Right Guard/Dry Idea – 5-1 RP

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Right Guard or Dry Idea deodorant – $2.99/each

Use BOGO free coupon (should deduct $2.99)

Spend $2.99 OOP, get a $2 ECB
Final Price = $.99 for both after coupons/ECBs

Buy Speed Stick Stainguard deodorant – $2.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$.50/1 Speed Stick – 5-1 SS
Final Price = $.49 after coupon/ECB

BOGO free deals:

Brut deodorant – PSA $3.49
$1/1 Brut – 4-10 SS
Final Price = get 2 for $1.49 (when you use 2 coupons) – $.75/each

CVS Vitamins/minerals/herbs – check out my post on how to save more on vitamins by taking advantage of BOGO free sales here

Sure deodorant – PSA $2.99
$1/1 Sure – 5-15 SS
Final Price = get 2 for $.99 (when you use 2 coupons) – $.50/each

The following scenarios are for people who have few, if any ECBs to start with: $16.47 in merchandise for $2.98 OOP (after coupons, ECBs and MIR)

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 2 Right Guard or Dry Idea deodorant – $2.99/each

Use BOGO free coupon

Spend $2.99 OOP, get a $2 ECB

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 1 Speed Stick – $2.99

Use $.50/1 Speed Stick coupon
Use $2 Right Guard/Dry Idea ECB

Spend $.49 OOP, get a $2 ECB

TRANSACTION #3:
Buy 2 Aquafresh Advanced – 2/$5

Use 2 $1/1 coupons
Use $2 Speed Stick ECB

Spend $1 OOP, get a $1 ECB

TRANSACTION #4:
Buy 1 Finesse shampoo/conditioner/styler – $2.50

Use $1/1 Finesse coupon
Use $1 ECB

Spend $.50 OOP
Submit MIR – get $2 back

MY PLAN: I have a $4 ECB to start with – $8.48 in merchandise = $1.51 moneymaker plus $2 ECB left to spend
Buy 1 Right Guard deodorant – $2.99/each
Buy 1 Finesse – $2.50

Use BOGO free Right Guard
Use $1 Finesse
Use $4 ECB

Spend $.49 OOP, get a $2 ECB and a $2 rebate
NOTE: I’m in total “burn out” mode right now, so I don’t mind having only a few ECBs to spend – I figure I have the summer to rebuild my ECBs and my stockpile!

If you have a $4/20:
Buy 2 Right Guard/Dry Idea deodorants – $2.99/each
Buy 1 Finesse shampoo/conditioner/styler – $2.50
Buy 2 Aquafresh Advanced – 2/$5
Buy 1 Neosporin lip care – $5.39
Buy 1 Band Aids – $2.89

Use $4/20 CVS coupon
Use BOGO free Right Guard/Dry Idea – $2.99
Use $1/1 Finesse
Use 2 $1/1 Aquafresh
Use $1/1 Neosporin lip care
Use $.50/1 Band Aids

Spend $10.27 OOP, get a $2 ECB Right Guard, $1 ECB (Aquafresh), and $3 ECB (Neosporin/Band Aids) PLUS a $2 rebate

OR

Buy 2 Neutrogena sunblock sticks – $7.99/each
Buy 2 Right Guard deodorant – $2.99/each

Use $4/20 CVS coupon
Use 2 $2/1 Neutrogena printables here (print them QUICK because they will not last long)
Use BOGO free Right Guard coupon – $2.99

Spend $10.97 OOP, get a $10 ECB and a $2 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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Target deals for the week of 5/8

May 8, 2011 by

Here’s my Target “Top 2o? 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 YMMV in terms of pricing.  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

*There is a coupon in this week’s ad for a FREE $10 Target gift card with any new or transferred prescription

FREEBIES:

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

Kashi Single Serve cereal cups – $1
$1/1 Kashi cereal printable (good on any)
Final Price = Free

Nivea body wash for men or women – $3.04-$3.99
$1/1 Nivea skin care item – Target beauty bag mailer
$3/1 Nivea for men or women – 4-17 RP
Final Price = as low as free after coupons

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

GROCERY:

Betty Crocker boxed potatoes – $1.02-$1.67
$1/2 Betty crocker potatoes printable
Final Price = as low as $.52/each after coupon (when you buy 2)

Bird’s Eye Steamfresh vegetables – $1.02
$.75/1 Bird’s Eye printable
$1/3 Bird’s Eye vegetables – 3-20 SS
Final Price = as low as $.69/each after coupon

Country Crock spread – $1.87
$1/1 Country Crock spread – May 2011 All You Magazine
$.60/1 Country Crock – 4-17 RP
Final Price = as low as $.87 after coupons

Hunt’s snack pack pudding – $.95 (on price cut through 5/21)
Buy 3, get 1 free Hunt’s Snack pack pudding – April 2011 All You Magazine
Final Price = $.71/each after coupon

Kikkoman’s soy sauce – $1.42
$1/1 Kikkoman printable
Final Price = $.42 after coupon

Magnum ice cream bars (3 ct) – $3.29-$3.99
$1/1 Magnum ice cream bars Target printable
$1/1 Magnum printable
Final Price = possibly as low as $1.29 after coupons

Market Pantry salad dressing – $1.22/each
$.75/2 Market Pantry salad dressing Target printable
Final Price = $.85/each (when you buy 2)

Totino’s Pizza – 5/$6 (on price cut through 5/21)
$1/3 Totino’s pizza products – 3-20 SS
$.50/2 Totino’s printable
Final Price = $.90 each after coupons (when you buy 5)

HEALTH & BEAUTY:

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

Coppertone Sun Care – $6
$1/1 Coppertone printable
Final Price = $5 after coupon

Dora the Explorer toothpaste – $1.99
$1/1 Dora toothpaste Target mobile coupon
$1/1 Colgate toothpaste – 5-1 SS2
Final Price = free after coupons
NOTE: The Target mobile coupons are one time use

Lip Smackers – $1.47
$1/2 Lip Smackers Printable
Final Price = $.97 after coupon

HOUSEHOLD:

Scotch Scissors Home & Office (on price cut through 5/14)
$1/1 Scotch Scissors printable
Final Price = $.49 after coupon

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 coupons

GIFT CARD DEALS:

Buy 2 Gillette products, get a $5 Target gift card (includes Gillette Fusion ProGlide razor – $9.89 or cartridges or Venus Embrace razor or cartridges)
$4/1 Gillette Fusion razor – 5-1 PG
$2/1 Venus razor – 5-1 PG
Buy Venus razor, get free Satin Care shave gel Target coupon – Target P&G insert – 5-1

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Gillette Fusion ProGlide razors – $9.89

Use 2 $4/1 Gillette coupons

Spend $11.78 OOP, get a $5 Target gift card
Final Price = $6.78 after coupons/gift card ($3.39/each)
NOTE: It’s a good idea to keep a Target gift card on hand for these deals!

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Venus razors – $7.94
Buy 2 Satin Care shave gel

Use 2 $2/1 Venus razors coupon
Use 2 Free Shave gel WYB Venus Target coupons

Spend $11.88 OOP, get a $5 Target gift card
Final Price = $6.88 after coupons/gift card ($1.72 per item)


This post is part of Becentsable’s Grocery Gathering.

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