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CVS deals for the week of 4/24

April 23, 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 Blink Tears (.5 oz) or Gel Tears (.34 oz) – $7.99, get a $7.99 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 Blink Tears – 4-3 SS
Final Price = $6.99 after coupon
NOTE: Some boxes reportedly have $4/1 peelie coupons, which would make the deal even better!

Buy Dove Men + Care deodorant – $.99 (limit 5)
$1/1 Dove Men + Care – 3-27 RP
$.75/1 Dove Men + Care deodorant printable
Final Price = as low as free after coupon

ECB DEALS:

Buy 7 Up, Canada Dry, Sunkist or A&W – 3/$10, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = 3/$7 after ECBs

Spend $15 on Clean & Clear, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household) – PSA $5.49
BOGO free Clean & Clear body wash – 3-27 SS
$1/1 Clean & Clear – 3-27 SS
$2/1 Clean & Clear printable

SCENARIO:
Buy 3 Clean & Clear products – $5.49/each

Use 3 $2/1 printables

Spend $10.47 OOP, get a $5 ECB
Final Price = $5.47 after coupons/ECBs ($1.83/each)

Spend $10 on Crest 3D White paste, brush, or rinse (excludes Oral B brushes), get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 Crest toothpaste – 4-3 RP
Final Price – varies

SCENARIO:
Buy 3 Crest 3D white paste – $3.89/each (according to online pricing)

Use 3 $1/1 Crest coupons

Spend $8.67 OOP, get a $5 ECB
Final Price = $3.67 after coupons/ECBs ($1.22/each)

Spend $10 on Maybelline cosmetics, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 Maybelline New York mascara – 3-7 RP
$2/1 Maybelline lipcolor printable
$1.50/1 Maybelline New York Eye Studio printable

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Maybelline New York mascara – $5.29/each

Use 2 $1/1 mascara coupons

Spend $8.58 OOP, get a $3 ECB
Final Price = $5.58 after coupons/ECBs ($2.79/each)

Spend $10 on Physician’s Formula (excluding clearance), get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 Physician’s Formula – 2-27 SS, 3-20 SS, 4-17 SS
$5/1 Physician’s Formula – 3-6 SS, 3-20 SS
Final Price – varies

SCENARIO:
Buy 1 Physician’s Formula Concealer stick – $5.99 (online pricing)
Buy 1 Phyisician’s Formula quad eye shadow – $6.99 (online pricing)

Use 2 $5/1 Physician’s Formula coupons

Spend $2.98 OOP, get a $3 ECB
Final Price = FREE after ECBs

Buy Post Honey Bunches, Cocoa Pebbles, or Fruity Pebbles cereal – 3/$9, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = 3/$6 after ECBs ($2 each)

Buy Zephyrhillis or Deer Park Natural Spring Water (24 ct, 16.9 oz bottles) – $3.88, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = $2.88 after ECBs

OTHER DEALS:

Fuze – $.99
$1/2 Fuze – 4-10 SS
Final Price = $.49/each (when you buy 2)

Schick Hydro razors – BOGO free – $8.99/each (according to online pricing)
$3/1 Schick Hydro 3 or 5 razor printable (from Facebook)
Final Price = $1.99 for 2 after 2 coupons

The following scenarios are for people who have few, if any, ECBs to start with: $39.79 in merchandise for $4.85 OOP

NOTE: This is a pretty slow CVS week and not the best week to get started unless you have the $5 Physician’s Formula coupons

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 1 Physician’s Formula Concealer stick – $5.99 (online pricing)
Buy 1 Phyisician’s Formula quad eye shadow – $6.99 (online pricing)
Buy 5 Dove Men + Care deodorant – $.99 (or however many you have coupons for)

Use 2 $5/1 Physician’s Formula coupons
Use 5 $1/1 Dove coupons

Spend $2.98 OOP, get a $3 ECB
Final Price = FREE after ECBs

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy Zephyrhillis or Deer Park Natural Spring water – $3.88

Use $3 ECB

Spend $.88 OOP, get a $1 ECB

TRANSACTION #3:
Buy 2 Schick Hydro razors – $8.99/each

Use 2 $3 Schick coupons
Use $1 ECB

Spend $.99 OOP

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 4/24

April 23, 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 Butterfinger Snackerz – $.39
$1/2 Butterfinger Snackerz printable
Final Price = Free after coupons
NOTE: The coupon will beep and they will need t0 adjust it down (you may want to print a copy of the coupon policy below if you plan to do it this way).  Otherwise, you can buy 3 and pay $.17 for all 3 and you won’t have to deal with beeps.

Buy Luster White 7 toothpaste – $4.99, get a $4 RR
$1.50/1 Luster white – 4-3 SS
Final Price = $.51 moneymaker after coupon/RR

Buy Nexcare bandages (waterproof 20 ct, Active, or Soft ‘n Flex 20 ct) – $2.99, get a $2.99 MIR
$.50/1 Nexcare products – 4-3 RP
$.50/1 Nexcare Active printable
Final Price = $.50 moneymaker after coupons/MIR
NOTE: This is MIR and not a RR deal!

Buy Splenda sweetener (100 ct packets or 3.8 oz granulated) – $2.99: Get a $3 RR when you buy 2 or a $4 RR when you buy 3
$1/1 Splenda printable
$3/1 Splenda – 4-17 SS

SCENARIO:
Buy 3 Splenda sweetener – $2.99/each

Use 2 $3/1 Splenda coupons (you could use a third, but it might beep)
Use $1/1 Splenda printable

Spend $1.97, get a $3 RR
Final Price =$1.03 moneymaker after coupons/RR

Buy Stayfree Maxi pads – $2.99, get a $3 RR
$1/1 Stayfree printable
$1/1 Stayfree – 3-27 RP
Final Price = $1 moneymaker after coupon/RR

RR DEALS:

Buy Aussie, Head & Shoulders, Herbal Essences, Pantnene – $5.99, get a $1 RR
BOGO free Aussie/Herbal Essences (up to $3.23)
$1/1 Aussie/Herbal Essences – P&G Everyday Savings booklet
$1/2 Aussie/Herbal Essences products – 4-3 PG
$2/1 Head & Shoulders shampoo – P&G Everyday Savings
Buy Head & Shoulders shampoo, get free Head & Shoulders conditioner – 4-17 RP

SCENARIO:
Buy Head & Shoulders shampoo – $5.99
Buy Head & Shoulders conditioner – $5.99

Use $2/1 Head & Shoulders coupon
Use Buy H&S shampoo, get free conditioner coupon (will deduct $4.74)

Spend $5.24 OOP, get a $1 RR
Final Price = $4.24 after coupons/RR ($2.62/each)

Spend $20 on Hawaiian Tropic suncare, get an $8 RR; spend $15 on Hawaiian Tropic sun care, get a $5 RR – PSA $7.99
$2/1 Hawaiian Tropic printable
$2/1 Hawaiian Tropic – 4-10 SS

SCENARIO:
Buy 3 Hawaiian Tropic products – $7.99/each

Use 3 $2/1 Hawaiian Tropic coupons

Spend $17.97 OOP, get a $8 RR
Final Price = $9.97 after coupons/RRs ($3.32 each)

Buy Scope mouthwash (33 oz) – $3.99, get a $1 RR
$1/1 Scope – 3-13 RP, 4-17 RP
Final Price = $1.99 after coupon/RR

FILLER ITEMS:
*Act II popcorn – 4/$1 (w/ in ad coupon0
*Fla-Vor-Ice or Jelly Belly freezer pops – $.59
*Mead envelopes – $.69 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Nestle candy – $.39
*W aluminum foil (20 square feet) – $.69 w/ in ad coupon

OTHER DEALS:

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

Huggies or Pampers jumbo pack diapers – $8.99
$3/1 Huggies printable (Facebook)
$2/1 Huggies – 4-17 SS
$2/1 Pampers diapers – P&G Everyday savings
$2/1 Pampers Walgreens coupon (from the Infant Care booklet)
Final Price = $4.99 for Pampers or $5.99 for Huggies

The following scenarios are for those who are new to shopping at Walgreens and have few, if any RRs to spend: $26.44 in merchandise for $4.12 OOP

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 3 Splenda sweetener – $2.99/each

Use 2 $3/1 Splenda coupons (you could use a third, but it might beep)
Use $1/1 Splenda printable

Spend $1.97, get a $3 RR

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 1 Stayfree Maxi pads – $2.99
Buy 2 freezer pops – $.59/each w/ in ad coupon

Use $3 Splenda RR
Use $1 Stayfree coupon

Spend $.17 OOP, get a $3 RR

TRANSACTION #3:
Buy 1 Luster White toothpaste – $4.99
Buy 1 Act II popcorn – $.25 w/ in ad coupon

Use $1.50/1 Luster coupon
Use $3 Stayfree RR

Spend $.74 OOP, get a $4 RR

TRANSACTION #4:
Buy 1 Pampers diapers – $8.99
Buy 1 Act II popcorn – $.25 w/ in ad coupon

Use $2 Pampers coupon
Use $2 Walgreens Pampers coupon
Use $4 Luster white RR

Spend $1.24 OOP

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.

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Target deals for the week of 4/17

April 17, 2011 by

Here’s my Target “Top 21? 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 some 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:

Band Aid bandages (8 ct adult or 10 ct character) – $.97 (in travel section)
$2/2 Band Aid printable
Final Price = free after coupon (when you buy 2)

Degree Men’s Deodorant – $1.97
$1/1 Men’s Degree deodorant – 3-27 RP
$1/1 Degree deodorant Target printable
Final Price = FREE after coupons!

BABY:

Kandoo wipes – $1.65
$1/1 Kandoo – 4-3 PG
Final Price = $.65 after coupon

GROCERIES:

Asparagus – $1.99/lb

Betty Crocker boxed potatoes – $.99
$1/2 Betty Crocker potatoes printable
Final Price = $.49/each (when you buy 2)

Campbell’s Condensed Cream of mushroom soup – $.75
$.30/3 Campbell’s condensed soups – 2-27 SS
$.40/4 Campbell’s condensed soups – 3-6 SS
Final Price = $.65 after coupons (when you buy 3-4)

Crystal Light – $1.97
$1/3 Crystal Light Target printable
Buy 2 Crystal Light, get 1 free – 4-3 SS
Final Price = $2.94 for 3 ($.98/each)

Green Giant boxed frozen vegetables – $1
$.60/3 Green Giant boxed vegetables – 4-17 SS
Final Price = $.80 each after coupons (when you buy 3)

Jimmy Dean breakfast sausage – $2.79
$1/2 Jimmy Dean Sausage Target printable
$1/2 Jimmy Dean sausage printable
Final Price = $1.79 after coupons

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

Ore Ida frozen potatoes – buy 2 ($2.49/each), get 1 free!
$1/2 Ore Ida products – 4-3 SS
Final Price = $3.98 for 3 after coupons/store promotion ($1.33/each)

Propel water – $1.02
$1/2 Propel Zero or single serve bottles – 2-13 SS
Final Price = $.52 each after coupon

Stove top stuffing – $.99
$.50/1 Stove Top Stuffing printable (for Facebook fans)
$1/2 Stove Top stuffing – 4-3 SS
Final Price = $.49 after coupons

HEALTH & BEAUTY:

Clairol Natural Instincts hair color – $5.99
$2/1 Natural Instincts Target coupon – 2-27 SS (regional coupon)
$3/1 Natural Instincts – 4-7 RP
Final Price = $.99 after coupons

Neutrogena Naturals lip balm – $2.99
$1/1 Neutrogena Naturals – 2-27 SS
$1/1 Neutrogena facial care item Target printable
Final Price = $.99 after coupons

HOUSEHOLD:

Lysol wipes – $1.89
$1/2 Lysol wipes printable
Final Price = $1.39/each after coupon

Seventh Generation Cleaners – $2.49/each
$1/1 Seventh Generation cleaning item Target mobile coupon (one time use)
Final Price = $1.49 after coupons

TOYS & GAMES:


Preschool games are $6.49 plus they are Buy One, get one 50% off (shown in ad – Yahtzee Jr, Memory, Ants in the Pants, Candyland, Chutes & Ladders, and Let’s Go Fishing)
$2/1 Candyland or Chutes & Ladders printable
Final Price = $5.74 for both games after coupons ($2.87 each)

**Don’t forget to print the mail in rebate offer here to get a free Tombstone pizza when you buy ANY Hasbro game! There is a limit of 5 per household!

Blythe Littlest Pet Shop doll & Pet – $9.99
$5/1 Blythe doll with pet printable
Final Price = $4.99 after coupon

GIFT CARD DEALS:

Buy 3 Always or Tampax Feminine care products – $5.54/each, get a $5 Target gift card
$1/1 Always pads – 4-3 PG
$1/1 Always Maxi or Ultra jumbo pack – 3-20 RP
$1/1 Tampax – 4-3 PG

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

Use 3 $1/1 coupons

Spend $13.62 OOP, get a $5 Target gift card
Final Price = $8.62 after coupons/gift card ($2.87/each)
NOTE: I always keep a $5 Target gift card on hand for these deals!

Buy 2 Gillette razors or cartridges, get a $5 Target gift card (includes Gillette Fusion ProGlide – $9.89 and Venus ProSkin – $7.99)
$5/1 Gillette Fusion ProGlide – P&G Everyday Savings
$3/1 Gillette Fusion ProGlide – 4-3 PG
$2/1 Venus ProSkin – 4-3 PG

SCENARIO:
Buy 1 Gillette Fusion ProGlide razor – $9.89
Buy 1 Gillette Venus ProSkin razor – $7.99

Use $5/1 Gillette Fusion
Use $2/1 Venus

Spend $10.88 OOP, get a $5 Target gift card
Final Price = $5.88 after coupons/gift card ($2.94/each)

OR

Buy 2 Gillette Fusion ProGlide razors – $9.89/each

Use $5/1 Gillette Fusion
Use $3/1 Gillette Fusion

Spend $11.78 OOP, get a $5 Target gift card
Final Price = $6.78 after coupons/gift card ($3.39/each)

This post is part of Becentsable’s Grocery Gathering.

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CVS deals for the week of 4/17

April 16, 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 Easter grass – $.99, get a $.99 ECB – limit 1 per household
Final Price = FREE after ECBs
*Valid Sunday, Monday, & Tuesday only!

Buy Green bag tag – $.99, get a $.99 ECB – limit 2 per household
Final Price = FREE after ECBs

Buy Mars Easter singles – 2/$1
$1/2 Mars Easter products – 3-20 RP, 4-10 RP
Final Price = 2 FREE after coupons!

Buy Paas Classic Easter egg decorating kit – $1.99, get a $1.99 ECB – limit 1 per household
Final Price = FREE after ECBs
*Valid Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday only!

Buy Colgate, Aquafresh, Listerine, Reach Total Care toothbrush, Reach Total Care floss, Dove, Yardley, Lever 2000, or Ivory bar soap – $1
$1/1 Colgate – 4-10 SS
$1/1 Reach dental floss or toothbrush – 10-10 RP
Final Price = FREE after coupon

ECB DEALS:

Buy Coke – 12 pk, 12 oz cans – 4/$13, get a $3 ECB – limit one per household
Final Price = 4/$10 after ECBs

Buy Cottonelle or Cottonelle Ultra bathroom tissue (18 ct) – $8.99, get a $3 ECB – limit 1 per household
$.50/1 Cottonelle printable
Final Price = $5.49 after coupon/ECBs

Spend $10 on CoverGirl cosmetics, get a $3 ECB – limit 1 per household
-Lip Perfection, NatureLuxe Gloss Balm, LashBlash mascaras or Clean makeup – $6
$1/1 CoverGirl product – 4-3 PG
$2.50/1 CoverGirl Product – 4-3 PG
$2/1 CoverGirl Lip Perfection product – 4-10 RP

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 CoverGirl Lip Perfection – $6/each

Use 2 $2/1 coupons

Spend $8 OOP, get a $3 ECB
Final Price = $5 after coupons/ECBs ($2.50/each)

Buy Edge Infused shave gel – $3.29, get a $2.30 ECB – limit 1 per household
$.55/1 Edge shave gel – 3-20 SS
Final Price = $.44 after coupon/ECBs

Buy GE Energy Smart (40, 60, 75, or 100 watt) – $2.99, get a $2 ECB – limit 1 per household
Final price = $.99 after ECB

Buy Huggies Snug & Dry or Little Movers diapers (56-96 ct) – $19.99, get a $3 ECB – limit 1 per household
$2/1 Huggies jumbo pack printable
$3/1 Huggies diapers printable (Facebook offer)
$2/1 Huggies Little Movers/Little Snugglers – 4-17 SS
Final Price = as low as $13.99 after coupon/ECBs

Buy 2 Lays chips – 2/$6, get a $2 ECB – limit 1 per household
$1/2 Lays potato chips – 3-13 SS
Final Price = 2/$3 after coupon/ECBS ($1.50/each)

Spend $10 on Maybelline cosmetics, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 Maybelline New York mascara – 3-7 RP
$2/1 Maybelline lipcolor printable
$1.50/1 Maybelline New York Eye Studio printable

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Maybelline New York mascara – $5.29/each

Use 2 $1/1 mascara coupons

Spend $8.58 OOP, get a $3 ECB
Final Price = $5.58 after coupons/ECBs ($2.79/each)

Buy Oak Farms milk – $2.99, get a $1 ECB – limit 2 per household
Final Price = $1.99 after ECBs
NOTE: This may be a regional deal and pricing may vary by region – check your ad for details!

Buy Pantene Restoratives or Expressions shampoo/conditioner/styler – $4.99, get a $2 ECB – limit 1 per household
$1/2 Pantene product – 4-3 PG
Final Price = $2.99 after ECBS

Buy Schick Intuition or Quattro for women razor – $8.99, get a $4 ECB – limit 1 per household
$3/1 Schick Intuition printable (for liking them on Facebook)
$2/1 Schick Quattro/Intuition – 4-17 SS
Final Price = $1.99 after coupon/ECBs

Buy Slim Fast shakes (6 ct) – 2/$13, get a $2 ECB – limit 1 per household
$1/1 Slim Fast shakes printable
Final Price = 2/$9 after coupons/ECBs ($4.50/each)

Buy Thermacare Heat wraps – 2/$13.98, get a $4 ECB – limit 1 per household
$3/2 Thermacare printable
$3/1 Thermacare printable
Final Price = as low as $3.98 after coupons/ECBs ($1.99/each)

The following scenarios are for people who have few, if any ECBs to start with: $10.95 in merchandise for $4.43 OOP, $2.30 ECB left to spend

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy Easter grass – $.99
Buy green bag tag – $.99

Spend $1.98 OOP, get 2 $.99 ECBs
*NOTE: You can only buy the Easter grass Sunday-Tuesday

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 1 Paas egg decorating kit – $1.99

Use $1.98 ECB

Spend $.01 OOP, get a $1.99 ECB
NOTE: This sale is only valid Sunday-Tuesday

TRANSACTION #3:
Buy 1 GE Energy Smart light bulb – $2.99

Use $1.99 ECB

Spend $1 OOP, get a $2 ECB

TRANSACTION #4:
Buy Edge Infused shave gel – $3.99

Use $.55/1 Edge coupon
Use $2 ECB

Spend $1.44 OOP, get a $2.30 ECB

MY PLAN: I’m starting with $11.99 in ECBs – I’m “burning” a lot of ECBs this week, but these are all items we need and I can earn more ECBs along the way when I need them

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 1 Paas egg decorating kit – $1.99
Buy 1 Cottonelle toilet paper – $8.99
Buy 1 Green bag tag – $.99
Buy 1 Rice a Roni – $.88

Use $11.99 in ECBs
Use $.50 Cottonelle coupon

Spend $.36 OOP, get a $.99 ECB, a $1.99 ECB, and a $3 ECB

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 2 milk – $2.99/each

Use all ECBs

Spend $0 OOP, get 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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Walgreens deals for the week of 4/17

April 16, 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!

This week, there will be a regular weekly ad plus a special four day sale ad that runs from 4/20-4/23! I’ll post the four day sale ad later in the week.

FREEBIES:

Buy Always Dri-Liners (40 ct), LeakGuard Plus (22 ct) – 2/$6, get a $4 RR
$1/1 Always pads – 4-3 PG
$.50/1 Always pantiliners – 4-3 PG
$1/1 Always product – P&G Everyday Savings booklet
Final Price = Free after coupons/RR

Buy Colgate Total Advanced or Gum Defense Toothpaste or Total toothbrush – 2/$6, get a $4 RR
$1/1 Colgate toothpaste – 4-3 SS
$1/1 Colgate toothbrush – April 2011 All You Magazine
$1.50/1 Colgate Toothpaste – 3-27 SS
Final Price = possible $1 moneymaker after coupons/RR

Buy Goody Ouchless hair accessories – $3, get a $3 RR
Final Price = FREE after RRs

Buy NasoGel Drip Free Gel Spray – $4.99, get a $5 RR
Final Price = FREE after RR
NOTE: Some boxes have $1/1 peelie coupons

Peeps, Cadbury, or Hershey’s Easter candy – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
$1/2 Peeps chocolate items printable
Final Price = FREE after coupon

Buy Reach Total Care floss or toothbrush – $2.99, get a $2 RR
$2/1 Reach Total Care + Whitening dental floss – 10-10 RP
BOGO free Reach Total Care + Whitening Toothpaste – 10-10 RP
$1/1 Reach toothbrush or floss – 10-10 RP
Final Price = possible $1.01 moneymaker after coupon/RR

Buy Scotch Magic tape – Buy 1 at $1.99, get 2 free w/ in ad coupon
$1/1 Scotch Magic tape printable
Final Price = FREE after coupon

RR DEALS:

Spend $25 on Aveeno baby, skin, hair, or sun care, get a $5 RR (items are 25% off)
$1/1 Aveeno daily moisturizing lotion printable
$1/1 Aveeno baby soothing relief product printable
$1/1 Aveeno Naturals – 4-17 SS, 3-27 SS
$3/2 Aveeno Naturals – 4-17 SS, 3-27 SS

SCENARIO:
Buy 6 Aveeno baby wash/shampoo – $4.49

Use 6 $1/1 Aveeno baby coupons

Spend $20.94 OOP, get a $5 RR
Final Price = $15.94 after coupons/RRs ($2.66/each)

Buy Crest Pro Health Clinical toothpaste or mouthwash or Oral B Cross Action toothbrush – 2/$8, get a $2 RR
$2/1 Oral B Pulsar, Cross Action, or Advantage toothbrush – 4-3 PG
$1/1 Crest toothpaste – 4-3 PG
$1/1 Crest rinse – 4-3 PG
Final Price = $2 after coupons/RR for Oral B Cross Action toothbrushes

Buy Dove body wash, deodorant, hair care, or shower tool 4/$15, get a $5 RR
$1/1 Dove Men + Care shower tool printable
$1/1 Dove deodorant – 3-27 RP
$1/1 Dove hair care product – 3-27 RP
Final Price = 4/$6 after coupons/RR ($1.50/each)

Buy 2 Enfamil Infant Formula Premium or Gentlease – 2/$44.98, get a $5 RR
$5/1 Enfamil printable
$2/1 Enfamil Walgreens coupon (from the Infant Care booklet)
Final Price = $25.98 after coupons ($12.99 after coupons)

Buy Garnier Fructis shampoo/conditioner – 4/$14, get a $4 RR
$1/1 Garnier Fructis shampoo/conditioner/styler – 2-6 RP, 3-6 RP
Final Price = 4/$6 after coupons/RR ($1.50/each)

Buy Gillette Fusion Pro Glide razor – $9.99, get a $4 RR
$3/1 Gillette Fusion ProGlide razor – 4-3 PG
Final Price = $2.99 after coupon/RR

Spend $20 on Kimberly Clark products, get a $5 RR; spend $15, get a $3 RR
-Huggies jumbo pack diapers, Pull-Ups, GoodNites – $8.99
$2/1 Huggies jumbo pack printable
$3/1 Huggies diapers printable (Facebook offer)
$2/1 Huggies Little Movers/Little Snugglers – 4-17 SS
$2/1 GoodNites – 4-17 SS
$1.50/1 Pull-Ups – 4-17 SS
-Huggies wipes – $5.99
$.50/1 Huggies wipes – 4-17 SS
$2/1 Huggies wipes (184-216 ct) – Walgreens Infant Care booklet (details are here)
-U by Kotex tampons or pads – $6.99
$1/1 U by Kotex pads, tampons, or liners printable
$1/1 U by Kotex pads/liners – 4-17 SS

SCENARIO:
Buy 3 Huggies jumbo packs – $8.99/each

Use 2 $3/1 Huggies printables
Use $2/1 Huggies printable

Spend $18.97 OOP, get a $5 RR
Final Price = $13.97 after coupon/RRs ($4.66/each)

Spend Buy Schick Quattro or Intuition razor system – $8.99, get a $3 RR
$2/1 Schick Quattro or Schick Intuition razor – 4-17 SS
Final Price = $3.99 after coupon/RR

FILLER ITEMS:
*Ajax cleanser – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Easter accessories (gift bags/tumblers) – 6/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Easter or spring pencils or gel pens – 3/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Green Giant vegetables – $.49 w/ in ad coupon – This is a great price!
*HomeCenter household gloves – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Jell-O – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)

OTHER DEALS:

*Color Wonders on the Go – 2/$3
$1/1 Crayola Color Wonders – 4-3 SS
Final Price = $.50 after coupon

*Walgreens re-useable shopping bag – Buy 1 @ $.99, get one free (w/ in ad coupon)

*Russell Stover chocolate eggs – $.39

The following transactions are for those who have few, if any RRs to start with: $26.31 in merchandise for $3.32 OOP, $5 in RR left to spend

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy Reach Total Care + Whitening floss – $2.99

Use $2/1 Reach coupon

Spend $.99 OOP, get a $2 RR

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 2 Colgate Total toothpaste – 2/$6
Buy 1 Easter tumbler – $.17 (w/ in ad coupon)

Use 2 $1.50/1 coupons
Use $2 RR

Spend $1.17, get a $4 RR

TRANSACTION #3:
Buy 2 Always pads – 2/$6
Buy 1 Easter tumbler – $.17 (w/ in ad coupon)

Use 2 $1 Always coupons
Use $4 Colgate RR

Spend $.17 OOP, get a $4 RR

TRANSACTION #4:
Buy 1 NasoGel spray – $4.99

Use $4 RR

Spend $.99 OOP, get a $5 RR

TRANSACTION #5:
Buy 1 Goody hair accessory – $3
Buy 1 Reach toothbrush – $2.99

Use $5 RR
Use $1 Reach coupon (adjusted down to $.99)

Spend $0 OOP, get a $3 RR and a $2 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.

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