Here are the Walgreens deals for the week. Some scenarios are mixed in with the match-ups. If you are new to shopping at Walgreens, make sure you read the FAQs at the end of the post!

FREEBIES:

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

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

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

RR DEALS:

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

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

Use 2 $1/1 Benadryl coupons

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 1 Dial Nutriskin – $3.99

Use $1/1 Dial coupon

Spend $3 OOP, get a $3 RR

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

Use $1 Biotrue coupon
Use $3 Dial RR

Spend $1.18 OOP, get a $4 RR

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

Use $5 Schick Hydro coupon
Use $4 Biotrue RR

Spend $.07 OOP, get a $2 RR

or

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

Use $1 Dial coupon
Use $4 RR

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

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

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

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

FAQS:

Do you do multiple transactions at one store on one visit?
It just depends. Several stores in my area have gone to a “one RR per item per day” rule, which means I can’t do more than one transaction where I’m earning RR for the same product at the same store. Some of the stores in my area also will not let you use the RR you earn from one transaction on another transaction in that same visit.  I’m fortunate to have several stores within a few minutes of my house, so I usually try to break up transactions at different stores and on different days to stay in the good graces of my stores.

What is Walgreens policy on using BOGO free coupons with a BOGO free offer, adjusting down coupons, etc.? 
When I contacted customer service recently, I was surprised to learn that Walgreens does not have a corporate coupon policy, which means that store managers basically can call the shots on “policy” and that there is going to be A LOT of variance among stores.  Supposedly, they are working on putting a corporate policy together.

Some helpful tips:
*At Walgreens, you can use ONE manufacturer’s coupon and ONE store coupon per item (always give the store coupon last to avoid problems)

*At Walgreens, you cannot do a promotion more than once in a transaction and earn Register Rewards. (for example, if you buy 2 crayons, you will only earn a RR for one)

*You also typically cannot use the Register Rewards earned from a promotion on the same promotion and earn Register Rewards again. For example, if you buy the Dial and use the RR from that to buy more, the RR will not print

*Register Rewards are considered to be “manufacturer’s coupons” and you can only use one manufacturer’s coupon per item. You will have to add “filler” items if you are using a manufacturer’s coupon and a RR. The in ad coupons often have good, inexpensive filler items. (check out the weekly match-ups for ideas)

*If you are using more than one RR in a transaction, always give the RR with the highest value FIRST. Sometimes strange things happen with coupons and taxes and even if you think you have planned out your scenario very well, you will end up with more overage than you planned for.

*If you are buying items that would result in a “free” item or “overage” when combining a store coupon and a manufacturer’s coupon, give the manufacturer’s coupon FIRST, and the store coupons LAST to avoid beeping/issues at the register! Make sure that you are purchasing enough items in your total transaction to “cover” the overage. You will not get cash back and you will have to add items to cover the overage or they will not take the coupon.

*If your Register Reward doesn’t print for some reason and you have fulfilled all of the obligations for the “deal” (including not using RR from the same parent company to pay) DO NOT let them tell you it is because you used coupons! Chances are they didn’t print because the catalina machine is not working. You have two choices: you can return your items and try again or you can contact the catalina company by doing the following:
*The store will give you a form to fill out and mail in to catalina
*Call 1-877-210-1917, option 1

This post is part of Becentsable’s Grocery Gathering.

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

Here are the Walgreens deals for the week. Some scenarios are mixed in with the match-ups. If you are new to shopping at Walgreens, make sure you read the FAQs at the end of the post!

FREEBIES:

Buy Crayola Washable Markers (8 pk) or Super Tips (20 pk) – $3, get a $3 MIR (MIR prints at check-out)
Final Price = FREE after MIR

Buy Complete Multi-purpose solution (12 oz) – $7.99, get an $8 RR
Final Price = FREE after RR

Buy Crayola crayons – $1, get a $1 RR
Final Price = FREE after RR

Buy Alive! Energy Multivitamins (50 ct) – $10, get a $10 RR
$1/1 Alive vitamins printable
Final Price = $1 moneymaker after coupons/RR

RR DEALS:

Buy 1 Aleve and 1 Icy Hot products ($7.99/each), get a $5 RR
$2/1 Aleve printable
Final Price = $6.98 after coupons/RR ($3.49/each)

Buy Align Digestive Care (28 ct) – $28.99, get a $5 RR
$5/1 Align Digestive Care – 8-1 PG
Final Price = $18.99 after coupons/RR

Buy Gillette Fusion ProGlide manual or Power razor system – $9.89, get a $5 RR
$4/1 Gillette Fusion ProGlide manual or Power razor – 8-1 PG
Final Price = $.89 after coupon/RR

Spend $10 on these Hershey’s products, get a $5 RR:
-Hershey’s chocolate (8 pack) – 3/$3
-Hershey’s chocolate or Jolly Rancher Mix – 2/$8
-Hershey’s pieces – 2/$5
Final Price = as low as $5 after RR

Buy Kellogg’s cereal – 2/$5, get a $2 RR
$1/2 Kellogg’s Frosted Mini Wheats – 7-11 RP
$1/2 Raisin Bran, Raisin Bran Crunch or Raisin Bran Extra cereals – 7-25 RP
$1/2 Kellogg’s cereals printable (Raisin Bran, Smart Start, Corn Flakes, Mini Wheats, Froot Loops, or Special K)
Final Price = 2/$2 after coupon/RR

Buy Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Treats, Keebler cookies, or Cheez-It crackers – 2/$5, get a $2 RR
FInal Price = 2/$3 after RR

Buy Kellogg’s Special K Protein bars (6 ct) or shakes (4 ct) – 2/$10, get a $5 RR
$1/2 Special K Protein products – 7-25 RP
$1/1 Special K Protein shakes printable
$1/2 Special K Protein bars or shakes printable
Final Price = 2/$3 after coupons/RR

Buy 1 M&Ms and 1 Orville Redenbacher’s popcorn – 2/$5, get a $1 RR
$1/1 M&Ms brand pretzel chocolate – 7-25 RP
B2G1 free M&Ms – 8-1 RP
Final Price = 3/$2 after coupons/RR

Spend $20 on these Nestle products, get a $5 RR:
-Boost Nutritional drinks – 2/$12
$1.50/1 Boost multi-pack – 6-6 RP
-Coffee-Mate – 2/$3
$.75/1 Nestle Coffee-Mate liquid or powder creamer printable
$1/3 Nestle Coffee-Mate powder or liquid creamer printable
-Purina pet food – 2/$10
$2/1 Purina dog chow printable
$1/1 Purina cat/kitten chow – 7-18 SS
$2/1 Purina puppy/dog chow – 7-18 SS
-Stouffer’s/Hot Pockets/Lean Cuisine frozen meals – 2/$5
$1/2 Hot Pockets printable

Spend $10 on the following P&G products, get a $2 RR:
-Bounce, Downy, Cascade products – $3.99
$1/1 Downy – 8-1 PG
-Swiffer or Febreze (25% off)

Buy Playtex tampons – 2/$8, get a $3 RR
$2.50/2 Playtex Gentle Glide – 6-27 SS
$1/1 Playtex Sport – 6-27 SSFinal Price = $2.50 after coupons/RR ($1.25/each)

Buy Prilosec OTC – $24.99, get a $5 RR
$3/1 Prilosec OTC – 8-1 PG
Final Price = $16.99

Buy Sonicare Essence Toothbrush e5300 – $59.99, get a $10 RR
Final Price = $49.99 after RR

Buy Tide or Gain (24-40 loads) – $5.99, get a $1 RR
$1/1 Tide – 8-1 PG
Final Price = $3.99 after coupon/RR

Spend $11 on participating Unilever products, get a $3 RR:
–Caress or Dove bar soap (2 ct) – $2.99
$1/1 Dove Men +Care bar soap – 8-1 RP
$.50/1 Caress bar soap – 8-1 RP
$1/1 Dove beauty bar pack – 8-1 RP
–Caress body wash – 2/$7
$.50/1 Caress body wash – 8-1 RP
–Dove/Degree antiperspirant/deodorant – 2/$7
$1.25/1 Degree Men Adrenaline or Women Natureffects deodorant – 8-1 RP
$.75/1 Degree Men or Women antiperspirant/deodorant – 8-1 RP
–Dove body wash or Active Clean Shower tool – 2/$7
$1/1 Dove Men + Care Active Clean shower tool – 8-1 RP
$1.25/1 Dove body wash – 8-1 RP
–Dove hair care – $2.99
$1/1 Dove hair care – 8-1 RP
–Dove lotion – $5.99
$1.50/1 Dove lotion printable
–Pond’s cream – $5.99
$1.50/1 Ponds printable
–Q-tips (285-500 ct) – $2.99
$.30/1 Q-tips – 8-1 RP
–Suave shampoo or conditioner – $2.99
$1/2 Suave Professionals shampoo or conditioner – 7-11 RP
–Vaseline Intensive Care lotion – $2.99
$1/1 Vaseline product – 8-1 RP
–Vaseline Intensive Care or Sheer Infusion lotion – $5.99
$1/1 Vaseline product – 8-1 RP

Buy Zegerid OTC (42 ct) – $24.99, get a $5 RR
$3/1 Zegerid – 7-18 SS
Final Price = $16.99 after coupons/RR

Spend $25 on these participating products, get a $5 RR:
-Pampers jumbo packs Swaddlers, Cruisers, or Baby Dry – $8.99
$1.50/1 Pampers – 8-1 PG
-Pampers wipes (180-216 ct) – $6.99
-Similac Ready to Feed infant formula – 2/$11
-Similac infant formula – $21.99

BOGO FREE DEALS:
*Finest Natural Heart Health supplements
*FX styling products
*Nabisco cookies or crackers (4-8 oz)
*Nature’s Bounty or Osteo Bi-Flex vitamins/supplements
*Organix shampoo/conditioner
*Salon Grafix hair spray
*Scunci hair accessories
*Sunglasses
*Walgreens alkaline batteries
*Walgreens Gold Seal vitamins

FILLER ITEMS:
*Jell-O (regular or sugar free) – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Scotch mailers – $.59 (w/ in ad coupon)

BACK TO SCHOOL DEALS: (these will also be good fillers)
*2 pocket folder w/ prongs – 6/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Acco paper clips (100 ct) – $.29 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Corner Office 5 tab dividers – $.99
*Corner Office index cards (100 ct) – $.29
*Corner Office legal pad – 3/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Corner Office 3 pk mechanical pencils or 20 pk stick pens – $.79
*Fiskars scissors – $.79 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Jumbo crayons (8 ct) – $.19 (w/ in ad coupon)
*PaperMate color highlighters (6 ct) – $.19
*Penway erasers (2 ct)- $.29 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Penway #2 pencils (10 ct) – $.09
*Penway ruler – $.19 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Penway 1 subject notebook (60-70 sheets) – $.29
*School box – $.59 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Sharpie marker – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Urban Sport backpack – BOGO free (PSA $19.99)

OTHER DEALS:
*Pure drinking water (24 ct) – $2.49 (w/ in ad coupon)

The following scenarios are for those are just starting to shop at Walgreens and who have few, if any, RR to spend: $13.59 in merchandise for $5.09 OOP

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 2 Kellogg’s cereal – 2/$5

Use $1/2 Kellogg’s printable

Spend $4, get a $2 RR

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 3 M&Ms (2 pretzel, 1 any variety) – $2.50/each
Buy Penway pencils – $.09

Use 2 $1/1 M&Ms coupons
Use Buy 2, get 1 free M&Ms coupon
Use $2 Kellogg’s RR

Spend $1.09 OOP, get a $1 RR

TRANSACTION #3:
Buy 1 Crayola crayons (24 ct) – $1

Use $1 M&Ms RR

Spend $0 OOP, get a $1 RR

Here are my scenarios (I am starting with 2 $5 RR): $42.56 in merchandise for $1.15 OOP

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 1 Alive! energy vitamins – $10
Buy 1 Penway pencils – $.09
Buy 1 Crayola crayons

Use 2 $5 RR

Spend $.09 OOP, get a $10 RR and a $1 RR

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 1 Complete contact solution – $7.99
Buy 2 Kellogg’s cereals – 2/$5
Buy 1 Penway pencils – $.09

Use $1/2 Kellogg’s coupon
Use $10 RR
Use $1 RR

Spend $.99, get an $8 RR and a $2 RR

TRANSACTION #3:
Buy 1 Crayola crayons – $1
Buy 1 Gillette Fusion Pro Glide – $9.89
Buy 3 M&Ms (2 pretzels, 1 other variety) – $2.50/each
Buy 2 Penway #2 pencils – $.09

Use $4 Gillette coupon
Use 2 $1 M&Ms coupons
Use B2G1 free M&Ms coupon
Use $8 RR
Use $2 RR

Spend $.07, get 2 $1 RR and a $5 RR

FAQS:

Do you do multiple transactions at one store on one visit?
It just depends. Several stores in my area have gone to a “one RR per item per day” rule, which means I can’t do more than one transaction where I’m earning RR for the same product at the same store. Some of the stores in my area also will not let you use the RR you earn from one transaction on another transaction in that same visit.  I’m fortunate to have several stores within a few minutes of my house, so I usually try to break up transactions at different stores and on different days to stay in the good graces of my stores.

What is Walgreens policy on using BOGO free coupons with a BOGO free offer, adjusting down coupons, etc.? 
When I contacted customer service recently, I was surprised to learn that Walgreens does not have a corporate coupon policy, which means that store managers basically can call the shots on “policy” and that there is going to be A LOT of variance among stores.  Supposedly, they are working on putting a corporate policy together.

Some helpful tips:
*At Walgreens, you can use ONE manufacturer’s coupon and ONE store coupon per item (always give the store coupon last to avoid problems)

*At Walgreens, you cannot do a promotion more than once in a transaction and earn Register Rewards. (for example, if you buy 2 crayons, you will only earn a RR for one)

*You also typically cannot use the Register Rewards earned from a promotion on the same promotion and earn Register Rewards again. For example, if you buy the crayons 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.

Here are the Walgreens deals for the week. Some scenarios are mixed in with the match-ups. This is a great week!  If you are new to shopping at Walgreens, make sure you read the FAQs at the end of the post!

FREEBIES:

Celsius Green Tea – $4.99, get a $3 RR (this is a monthly deal that is not in the weekly ad)
$3/1 Celsius, any 4 pack – 4-25 SS, 5-23 SS
Final Price = $1.01 moneymaker after coupons/RR

Buy Colgate Total Advanced toothpaste (5.8 oz) – $3.49, get a $3.50 RR
$1/1 Colgate Total toothpaste – 7-11 SS
$.75/1 Colgate Total printable
Final Price = $.75-$1 moneymaker after coupons/ECBs

Spend $10 on Dr. Scholl’s products, get a $5 RR
$2/1 Dr. Scholl’s Massaging Gel Insoles printable
$2/1 Dr. Scholl’s Pain Relief Orthotic printable
$2/1 Dr. Scholl’s Massaging Gel Insoles for Her printable (IE) (FF)
$5/1 Walgreens IVC coupon (July coupon book)

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Dr. Scholl’s For Her Hidden Arch Inserts – $6.99/each

Use 2 $2 printable coupons (give these 1st)
Use $5/1 Walgreens IVC (July coupon booklet) – give this last – will deduct $10

Final Price = $.02 overage (make sure you have something to cover the overage) plus $5 RR moneymaker!

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Dr. Scholl’s for Her Rough Skin Eraser Cream (3 oz) – $6.99

Use $5/1 Walgreens IVC (July coupon booklet) – will deduct $10

Spend $3.98, get a $5 RR
Final Price = $1.02 moneymaker!

Pilot G2 pens (2 ct) – $.19
$1/1 Pilot pens printable
$1 July IVC coupon – GIVE THIS LAST
Final Price = $.81 overage (you must have other items to cover your overage)

*There is a Reach RR that is a “monthly” deal (valid through 7/24): 
Buy 2, get a $1 RR
Buy 3, get a $2 RR
Buy 4 or more get a $4 RR
$1/1 Reach toothbrush – 3-7 RP, 4-11 RP, 5-16 RP
BOGO free Reach toothbrush – 12-6 RP, 1-3 RP
$1/1 Reach toothbrush printable

The Crystal Clear toothbrushes are reportedly $1.59 (YMMV)
SCENARIO:
Buy 4 Reach Crystal Clear toothbrushes – $1.59/each

Use 2 $1/1 coupons
Use 2 BOGO free coupons

Spend $1.18 OOP, get a $4 RR
Final Price = $2.82 moneymaker
(Thanks Wild for Wags!)

RR DEALS:

Buy Claritin allergy relief (40-45 ct) – $24.99, get a $5 RR
$3/1 Claritin printable
Final Price = $16.99 after coupons/RR

Buy Crest Pro Health Mouthwash – $4.99, get a $2 RR (this is a monthly deal that is not in the weekly ad)
$1/1 Crest rinse – 6-6 PG, 6-27 RP, 7-4 PG
Final Price = $1.99 after coupons/RR

Buy DiGiorno pizza – 2/$10, get a $1 RR
$2/1 DiGiorno Deep Dish pizza printable (for becoming a fan on Facebook)
Final Price = 2/$5 (if Deep Dish variety is included)

Buy Gillette Fusion ProGlide Manual or Power razor system – $9.89, get a $5 RR
$4/1 Gillette Fusion, any – 6-6 PG
$2/1 Gillette Fusion – 7-4 PG
Final Price = $.89 after coupon/RR

Buy Household products – 2/$7, get a $1 RR:  Pledge fabric sweeper, 18-25 ct wipes, or spray (9.7-12.05 oz), Drano (17-32 oz), or Scrubbing Bubbles toilet gel, Extend-a-Clean refill, or Foamer
$2/2 Scrubbing Bubbles bathroom cleaning products – June 2010 Family Circle magazine
$.55/1 Scrubbing Bubbles bathroom cleaner – 6-13 SS
$1/1 Scrubbing Bubbles Power Sprayer refill – 6-13 SS
$1/1 Scrubbing Bubbles toilet cleaning product – 6-13 SS
Final Price = 2/$4 after coupons/RR

Buy Miralax 30 day – $18.99, get a $4 RR
$3/1 Miralax printable
Final Price = $11.99 after coupon/RR

Buy Oral B Pulsar 3D White toothbrush – $4.99, get a $2 RR (this is a monthly deal, valid through 7/24)
$2/1 Oral B  Pulsar, Cross Action, or Advantage toothbrush – 7-4 PG
BOGO free Oral B Pulsar – 6-6 PG

SCENARIO (this is a YMMV, not all stores will let you use both coupons):
Buy 2 Oral B Pulsar 3D White toothbrushes – $4.99

Use $2/1 Oral B coupon
Use BOGO free Oral B coupon

Spend $2.99 OOP, get a $2 RR
Final Price = $.99 after coupons/RR for 2 toothbrushes

Buy Pantene or Head & Shoulders hair care – 2/$8, get a $1 RR
$1/2 Pantene – 7-4 PG, 6-27 Parade Magazine, 6-13 SS, 6-6 PG
BOGO free Head & Shoulders – 7-11 SS
Final Price = 2/$3 after coupons/RR (when you buy Head & Shoulders)

Buy Prilosec OTC – $24.99, get a $5 RR
$5/1 Prilosec OTC – 6-27 Parade Magazine insert
$3/1 Prilosec OTC – 6-6 PG
Final Price = $14.99 after coupon/RR

Buy Schick Intuition Plus razor system or 3 ct cartridges, Quattro razor system or 4 ct cartridges – $8.99, get a $3 RR
$4/1 Schick Intuition Plus or Schick Quattro for Women – July 2010 All You Magazine
$4/1 Schick Quattro Titanium razor or refill – 6-27 SS
$2/1 Schick Intuition Plus or Quattro for Women – 6-27 SS
Final Price = $1.99 after coupons/RR

BOGO FREE DEALS:
*Ester-C (90 ct)
*Finest Natural Heart Health supplements
*Flex-a-min (60-180 ct)
*Gold Seal vitamins (60-100 ct)
*Nature Made vitamins and supplements
*Sunglasses

FILLER ITEMS:
*Geisha canned fruit – $.79/each (w/ in ad coupon)
*Kraft macaroni & cheese – $.69/each (w/ in ad coupon)
*Nestle candy – $.39/each (w/ in ad coupon)

SCHOOL SUPPLY DEALS:
*2 pocket folder – $.09
*Bic Brite liner highlighters – $.49
*Corner Office 5 tab dividers – $.39
*Corner Office sheet protectors (10 ct) – $.29
*Expo washable makers (6 pk) – $2.99 (after IVC), $1.99 after manufacturer’s printable
$1/1 Expo printable
*High Trails or Anchorage backpacks, Urban Sport duffel bags, or Overland Messenger bags or book totes – BOGO free (PSA $9.99)
*Highlighter – $.09
*It’s Academic Clip on Sharpener & Eraser – $.59 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Liquid paper – $.59 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Penway 15 pack cap erasers – $.39
*Penway glue sticks (3 ct) – $.49
*Penway pink erasers (2 ct) – $.29
*Penway poly or 3 ring binder – $.39
*Penway notebook (one subject) – $.29
*Penway wooden ruler 12 inch – $.09
*School box – $.49*Splash Poly portfolio – $.49
*PrintWorks multi-purpose paper – 400 sheets – $1.99 (w/ in ad coupon) – limit 2

OTHER DEALS:
*Dawn dish liquid – $.99 (w/ in ad coupon)
$.25/1 Dawn dish liquid – 6-6 PG, 7-4 PG
Final Price – $.74 after coupon

*Kettle chips – 2/$3
$1/1 Kettle chips – 6-13 SS
Final Price = $.50/each after coupon

The following scenarios are for those are just starting to shop at Walgreens and who have few, if any, RR to spend: $56.63 in merchandise for $1.97 OOP
 
TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 4 Reach toothbrushes – $1.59/each

Use 2 $1/1 Reach coupons
Use 2 BOGO free coupons
(or 4 $1/1 Reach coupons if your store will not allow you to combine these two)

Spend $1.18-$2.36 OOP, get a $4 RR

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 1 Schick Intuition or Quattro razor – $8.99
Buy 1 Pilot pen – $1.19
Buy 1 highlighter – $.09

Use $1 Pilot coupon
Use $4 Schick coupon
Use $4 Reach RR
Use $1 Walgreens Pilot IVC

Spend $.27 OOP, get a $3 RR

TRANSACTION #3:
Buy 1 Colgate Total toothpaste – $3.49
Buy 1 macaroni & cheese – $.69 (w/ in ad coupon)

Use $1 Colgate coupon
Use $3 Schick RR

Spend $.18, get a $3.50 RR

TRANSACTION #4:

Buy 2 Dr. Scholl’s For Her Hidden Arch Inserts – $6.99/each
Buy 2 Oral B 3D Pulsar toothbrushes – $4.99/each
Buy 1 Kraft macaroni & cheese – $.69 (w/ in ad coupon)

Use 2 $2 printable coupons (give these 1st)
Use $5/1 Walgreens IVC (July coupon booklet) – give this last – will deduct $10
Use $2/1 Oral B coupon
Use BOGO free Oral B coupon (will deduct $4.99)
 

Spend $.17 OOP, get a $5 RR and a $2 RR

TRANSACTION #5:
Buy 1 Gillette Fusion razor – $9.89
Buy 1 Pilot pen – $1.19
Buy 1 highlighter – $.09

Use $4 Gillette coupon
Use $1 Pilot coupon
Use $1 Pilot IVC
Use $5 RR

Spend $.17 OOP, get a $5 RR (you still have a $2 RR also from your previous transaction)

MY SCENARIOS: (I have 2 $5 RR, a $2 RR, and 2 $1 RR to spend)  $56.44 in merchandise for $.45 OOP, $16 in RR left to spend

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 1 Colgate Total – $3.49
Buy 1 Schick Quattro – $8.99
Buy 1 Pilot pen – $1.19
Buy 1 school box – $.49
Buy 3 highlighters – $.09
Buy 2 Dr. Scholl’s for Her Hidden Arch inserts – $6.99
Buy 2 Oral B Pulsar – $4.99/each
Buy 1 Crest Pro-Health rinse – $4.99

Use $1 Colgate coupon
Use $4 Schick coupon
Use $1 Pilot coupon
Use Walgreens $1 IVC (Pilot)
Use 2 $2 Dr. Scholl’s coupons
Use Walgreens $5 IVC (Dr. Scholl’s) – should deduct $10
Use $2 Oral B coupon
Use BOGO free Oral B coupon
Use $1 Crest coupon
Use 2 $5 RR
Use $2 RR
Use 2 $1 RR


Spend $.39 OOP, get a $3.50 RR, $3 RR, $5 RR, and 2 $2 RR

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 1 Gillette ProGlide Fusion razor – $8.99
Buy 1 Colgate Total – $3.49
Buy 2 Penway notebooks – $.29/each

Use $4 Gillette coupon
Use $1 Total coupon
Use $3 RR and $5 RR

Spend $.06 OOP, get a $5 RR and a $3.50 RR (I still have an additional $3.50 RR and 2 $2 RR)

FAQS:

Do you do multiple transactions at one store on one visit?
It just depends. Several stores in my area have gone to a “one RR per item per day” rule, which means I can’t do more than one transaction where I’m earning RR for the same product at the same store. Some of the stores in my area also will not let you use the RR you earn from one transaction on another transaction in that same visit.  I’m fortunate to have several stores within a few minutes of my house, so I usually try to break up transactions at different stores and on different days to stay in the good graces of my stores.

What is Walgreens policy on using BOGO free coupons with a BOGO free offer, adjusting down coupons, etc.? 
When I contacted customer service recently, I was surprised to learn that Walgreens does not have a corporate coupon policy, which means that store managers basically can call the shots on “policy” and that there is going to be A LOT of variance among stores.  Supposedly, they are working on putting a corporate policy together.

Some helpful tips:
*At Walgreens, you can use ONE manufacturer’s coupon and ONE store coupon per item (always give the store coupon last to avoid problems)

*At Walgreens, you cannot do a promotion more than once in a transaction and earn Register Rewards. (for example, if you buy 2 Colgate toothpaste this week, 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 Colgate 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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