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

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