Savings Saturday: deals for the week of 12/28-1/3/09

Here are the ad and coupon match-ups for the week for Walgreens and CVS.

CVS

ECB deals:

*Abreva – get $3 ECB when you buy Abreva Cold sore treatment cream, pump, or on-the-Go tube 2g (limit 1)
$3 Abreva, Any 11/11 SS
*Alli weight loss aid starter pack – $59.99, get $10 ECB (limit 1)
*Bayer Contour blood glucose monitoring system – $14.99, get $5 ECB (limit 1)
*Buy $20 of any Benefiber, Gas-X or Maalox (excludes children’s), get $10 ECB (limit 1)
$2 Benefiber – some say ‘off any’, some specify types – 9/21, 10/19, 11/16 SS
$1.50 Gas-X Thin Strips
$1.50 or $2 any Maalox 10/19 SS

*Colgate Total Advanced toothpaste, 4 oz – $2.99, get $2 ECB (limit 2)
$1.50/1 printable coupon here
*EAS AdvantEdge, Ensure, Glucerna, or Zone nutrition bars – get $5 ECB when you buy $20 (limit 1)
$1.25/1 Glucerna printable here
*Nature’s Bounty Vitamins – BOGO free (buy 2, get 3 ECBs) (limit 1)
$2/1 printable here
$1/1 printable from the blue coupons.com link on the blog (there is one at the top and one on the sidebar)
$1 Natures Bounty Product, Any 9/7, 9/21, 10/12 RP
*Nova Max blood glucose monitoring system – $9.99, get $9.99 ECB (limit 1)
*Osteo Bi-flex double strength or triple strength or MSM advanced – BOGO free, buy 2, get $3 ECB (limit 5)
$5 Osteo Bi-Flex 6/29, 10/5, 10/12 RP, 9/14 SS
*Get $10 ECB when you buy Omron manual, wrist, cmFit cuff or women’s advanced blood pressure monitor (limit 5)
*Pantene Pro-V shampoo, conditioner, (12.6-13.5 oz) or styler (6.6-11.5 oz) – 2/$7, get $2 ECB (limit 5)
$1/2 from 11/30 P&G insert
Pantene Product, any except trial size $3 on 2, from 12/28 P&G insert
Pantene Styling Product, Hair Spray or Treatment, any except trial size $1, from 12/28 P&G insert

*Schick Quattro or Intuition razor – $8.99, get $5 ECB (limit 1)
$2 Schick Quattro for Women or Intuition Plus Razor or Refill, any SS 12/7/08
$3 peelie on some packages

*Rohto V eye redness relief – 4 oz – $4.99, get $2 ECB (limit 5)
$2 Rhoto Drops 11/9 RP
*Secret or Old Spice deodorant (2.6-4 oz) – 2/$5, get $1 ECB (limit 1)
Old Spice Anti-Perspirant Deodorant or Pro Strength Product, any 1.7 oz.+ $1 from 12/28 P&G
Secret Product, any except trial size .25 from 12/28 P&G

*Spend $20 on Excedrin pain relief, get $10 ECB (limit 1)
$2 Excedrin Back & Body or Pm, Any 24 Ct.+ 10/19 SS
$2 Excedrin Express Gels blinkie coupons
$2 printables on Excedrin.com

*Systane or Systane Ultra eye drops – $9.99, get $3 ECB (limit 1)
$2 Systane Drops 11/2 RP
*Thermacare wraps – 2/$13.98, get $4 ECB
$1 or $1.50 Thermacare Heat Wraps Any, excluding trial size 11/30 P&G

BOGO deals:
CVS Alkaline batteries
Dawn dish detergent – $1.99
.50/1 Dawn Ultra or $1/1 Dawn Hand Renewal (if it’s included)printable here
Post cereals
$1/2 coupon from the CVS diabetes book
Schiff Glucosamine
$5 Move Free 9/21, 11/2 SS
$3 MegaRed 10/26 SS

Other deals:
Energizer batteries – 4 pk – $2.99
$1/1 Energizer Brand Batteries Or Flashlight, Any – 12-14-08 SSMix & match – buy one, get 1 50% off – CVS pharmacy brands
Pop Tarts/Rice Krispie treats – 3/$5
$1/2 Kellogg’s Pop Tarts manufacturer’s coupon from 11/9 V
Tide/Charmin/Bounty/Downy/Bounce – $5.88/each (limit 6 of each)
$1 Tide, any P&G 12/14/08
$1 off 2 Charmin, any (or .25, depending on your area) (exp 12-31-08) P&G 11/30/08
$1 Downy, any P&G 12/14/08

FREE South Beach bars – they are 2/$5 this week. You can print a $2/1 coupon here. Then, use the $1/2 coupon from the pharmacy book.

**THERE IS A $3/15 printable coupon on pg. 29 of the online version of this paper.

WALGREENS: (RR information courtesy of HCW)

RR deals:
Tide or Gain 2x Laundry Soap
$11.99 – $2 RR = $9.99
$1 Tide, any P&G 12/14/08

Gillette Fusion Razor
$8.99 – $3 RR = $5.99
$4 Fusion coupon from 11/30 P&G and 12/28 P&G

Dr. Scholl’s Shoe Insoles
2/ $20 – $10 RR = 2/ $10
$2 printable here

Claritin Allergy – 45 ct.
$24.99 – $5 RR = $19.99
$2 or $3 printables on Claritin.com

Zyrtec 24 hr. (45 ct.)
$22.99 – $2 RR = $20.99
$4/1 Zyrtec Adult (30 Ct. +) Or Zyrtec D (24 Ct. +) – 10-12-08 SS
$4/1 Zyrtec Adult (30 Ct. +) Or Zyrtec D (24 Ct. +) – 11-23-08 SS

Sinu Cleanse Neti Pot
$19.99 – $5 RR = $14.99
$2/1 printable here

Dual Action Cleanse Kit
$39.99 – $10 RR = $29.99

Buy 2 or more, Get $4.50 RR
Listerine – 2/$8

Spend $20, Get $4 RR
Pantene, Herbal Essence, Infusium or Head and Shoulders – $6
Crest White Strips – $19
Oral-B Toothbrush, Crest Toothpaste – 2/ $6
Clairol Perfect 10 – $12
Nice and Easy Hair Color or Root Touch Up – $6
$1/2 from 11/30 P&G insert
Pantene Product, any except trial size $3 on 2, from 12/28 P&G insert
Pantene Styling Product, Hair Spray or Treatment, any except trial size $1, from 12/28 P&G insert

$1/1 Herbal Essences Shampoo, Conditioner or Styling Product, Any – 11-30-08 PG
Head & Shoulders Shampoo or Conditioner, any $1 – 12/28 P&G
Herbal Essences Shampoo, Conditioner, Styling Product or Hair Color, no trial size $1 – 12/28 P&G
Infusium 23 Product, any except trial size $3 – 12/28 P&G
Head & Shoulders Shampoo or Conditioner, any $1 – 12/28 P&G

Crest Whitestrips Premium, Pro Effects, etc. $5 – 12/28 P&G
Crest Multicare, Whitening, Extra Whitening, etc. Toothpaste, any 4.2 oz.+ .75 – 12/28 P&G
Clairol Nice N Easy Hair Color Product, any $2 – 12/28 P&G
Clairol Nice N Easy Hair Color Product, any $5 on 2 – 12/28 P&G

Buy $10 or more, Get $3 RR
Desitin Ointment, Johnson’s Baby Oil, Shampoo or Powder – 2/ $6
Johnson’s Baby Wash or Lotion – $5
Care Bear Wipes – $5
Walgreen’s Pediatric Electrolyte solution – $3
$3/3 Johnsons printable here

Buy $30 or more, Get $10 RR
Pepto-Bismol – $5
Prilosec – $26
Fiber Powder, Metamucil – $10
Pepto Product, any .55 – 12/28 P&G insert
Prilosec OTC Product, any size $1 – 12/28 P&G insert
Metamucil or Fibersure Product, any size $1 -12/28 P&G insert

Buy $20, Get $10 RR – Buy $15, Get $5 RR
Vicks Vaporub, Pads or Throat Spray – $4
Vicks Nyquil, Dayquil or 44 – $6
Vicks Thermometer or Vaporizer – $13
Vicks Soothing Vapors – $7
Dayquil or Nyquil + Vitamin C – $7
Oral-B Cross Action Vitalizer plus Anti-Microbial Toothbrush – $4
Oral-B Pulsar, CrossAction, Advantage, or Indicator Manual Toothbrush, any .75 – 12/28 P&G
Vicks VapoRub, BabyRub or VapoSteam, any $1 – from 12/28 P&G
$1.50/1 Vicks Nyquil Or Dayquil , Any – 11-30-08 PG
.55/1 Vicks Formula 44 Custom Care – 11-30-08 PG
$1/1 Vicks VapoRub, Babyrub, Casero, Sinex, Vapor Inhaler, VapoSteam Or Cough Drops, Any – 11-30-08 PG

Buy $20, Get $10 RR – Buy $10, Get $5 RR
Robitussin or Dimetapp – $4
$2 Robitussin printable here
$2 Dimetapp printable here

Freebie Friday: lots of food freebies

Prepare to start saving on groceries in the new year with these free coupon books:

After Christmas sales – online and in stores – 12/26/08

Here are the online and in store deals for the after Christmas sales. I will be updating throughout the day!

Aeropostale – $10 off a $40 purchase printable coupon to use online here. (expires 1/4/09)

Banana Republic – up to 60% off plus save an additional 20% online and in store through 1/1/09. To redeem online enter code EXTRA20 at check-out. You get 6% cash back when you shop through Ebates.

Barnes & Noble – save up to 50% off in their holiday sale. Get 8% cash back when you shop through Ebates.

Bass – Annual year end clearance event. Up to 70% off the entire store.

Bath & Body Works – shop the Semi-Annual sale online now. The sale starts in stores on 12/27. Get up to 75% off gifts online and in stores. $3 body cream (excludes now packaging) and select signature collection – $6 each or 3/$15.

Crate and Barrel – save up to 70% off in stores and online.

Crazy 8 – The semi-annual sale is going on now. Save up to 60% off your entire purchase and items are starting at $4.99. Use code FREE10 for an additional $10 off a $30 purchase. There are also 20% off codes out there from home mailers.

Disney – take an additional 20% off using coding BONUS20. Get free shipping when you spend at least $89 using code SHIP89. Get 6% cash back when you shop through Ebates.

Eddie Bauer – Three day stock up sale starts on 12/26. Doors open at 8 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. Save up to 50% off, enjoy free shipping with a purchase of $50 and earn points toward a $10 rewards certificate. Also, earn 4% cash back when you shop through Ebates.

Gap – Get an extra 25% off when you enter code SALE at check-out (through 12/29). You get 6% cash back when you shop through Ebates.

Gymboree – save up to 60% off during the semi-annual big red balloon sale in stores and online. Accessories – .99, tops and knit pants – $4.99, sweaters/jackets/dresses – $7.99. Earn a $25 Gymbuck for every $50 you spend. They are also having the sale at the outlet stores. Remember you can’t use % off coupons at the outlet and you can’t earn or redeem Gymbucks at the outlet stores.

JC Penney’s after Christmas day sale starts Friday at 5:30 a.m. Storewide clearance -60% off original prices. Doorbusters from 5:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Print a $15 off $75 of $10 off $50 coupon to use in store here. Save up to 75% off Sephora. Free shipping on orders of $69 or more using code CLEAR at check-out. Get 4% cash back when you shop through Ebates.

Kohls – save 60-80% in the after Christmas savings and clearance sale. Shop Early Bird specials online from 12 am to 4 pm EST. Shop Early Bird specials in store from 6 am-1 pm (your local time). 70% off entire stock St. Nicholas Trim a Tree, 60-70% off selected fleece tops and sweaters for the entire family, 60-70% off selected sleepwear, loungewear, and robes. 3 day home specials (good through Sunday): 30-60% off entire stock bedding, 10-20% off selected cookware, 40-50% off entire stock rugs & doormats, 50-70% off luggage collections. Save an additional 15% when you enter code JOY15 at check-out code expires 12/27. Get 4% cash back when you shop through Ebates.

Lane Bryant outlet – up to 60% off. Print a coupon for an additional 25% off a single item with purchase of $50 or more here.

LL Bean – save an extra 50% off. View details here.

Macy’s – They are offering an additional 20-65% off. Stores open tomorrow at 6 a.m. Use promo code XMASGIFT at check-out for an additional 15% off your online purchase. Shop through Ebates and get an additional 8% back!

Marshalls – save up to 65% off department store and mall prices plus storewide clearance. Doors open at 8 am on Friday, 12/26.

Office Max – save $10 off an in store purchase of $20 or more with this coupon here. The coupon expires on 1/3/09. Save up to 70% off in their year end clearance. Find details here. Get 4% cash back when you shop through Ebates.

Old Navy – Save up to 75% online and in store during their holiday clearance. You get 6% cash back when you shop through Ebates. Save $10 off your purchase of $50 or more in store using this coupon.

Sears after Christmas sale starts online Christmas Eve at noon. Save up to 75% off. Get free shipping on orders of $75 or more (through 12/28). You get 6% cash back when you shop through Ebates.

Target – Save up to 75% online. Get free shipping when you spend $50 or more. Get 4% cash back when you shop through Ebates.

Their holiday markdown schedule usually runs as follows: (for seasonal items). Toys will likely start out at 30%.
*50% off day after holiday for three days (through 12/28)
*75% off fourth day after holiday for three days (12/29-12/31)
*90% off seventh day after holiday for 1-2 days (1/1-1/2)

The Children’s Place: Monster Sale – prices $9.99 and under. Save 15% off your purchase using code CLUBEK81EXAAC8 or print this coupon to use in store here. Enter to win a $1000 shopping spree here (each week until 1/18/09). Shop through Ebates and get 3% cash back.

The Company Store – 50-75% off clearance sale (six days only). Click here for details. Get 3% back when you shop through Ebates.

Van Heusen – Annual year end clearance event – up to 70% off the entire store.

Walgreens – Save $5 off a purchase of $25 or more online using code CELEBRATE at check-out (Through 12/31). Get free shipping with a purchase of $25 or more.

Christmas merchandise will be 50% off. They have a 3 day ad (12/25-12/27). Nothing stands out as overly exciting. Here are a few of the deals:

Claritin – $14.99, get $5 RR
Use $3 printable from Claritin.com

Mucinex – $9.99/each – get $5 RR when you buy 2
There were $1/1 coupons in the 10/12 and 12/14 SS inserts

Pepsi 12 packs are 4/$12. There is a $1 printable here.

Chex mix is .99. There is a $1 off Chex mix printable here, so it will be free. There are also .60/1 printable coupons on Bettycrocker.com

You can also do the Energizer charger deal while you’re there. In case you missed it last week, it is still on sale for $7.99 (through 12/27). If you have a $5 RR and use the $1 coupon, you only pay $1.99 OOP (well, a little more because you will have to have a filler to use both coupons). Some people are reporting they have found $2 peelies on them. There is a $5 Easysaver rebate this month (#20, I believe) and the $5 manufacturer’s rebate, so it ends up being an $8.01 moneymaker if you have the coupons I mentioned. You can see a picture of it here on my blog.

Victoria’s Secret Semi-Annual sale is going on now. Save 25-50% off over 250 styles. Get free shipping on orders of $100 or more with code SHIP09. Get 4% cash back when you shop through Ebates.

Thrifty Thursday: The reason for the season

This week’s thrifty Thursday is in honor of my daughter. On Wednesday, I took her out to do some last minute shopping with me. I had a $10 off any $10 purchase coupon for JC Penney and I told her that she could pick something out. She loves nativities and found one right away. It was marked down to 60% off, so with the coupon, it was only .39! She was pretty proud of herself.

Here’s a thrify tip for the week. Wait about a week until stores have their wrapping paper clearanced to 75-90% off and stock up for next year. Last year I got really great wrapping paper sets that included the gift tags and bows along with really nice wrapping paper for about $1 each. I have a wrapping paper holder (these are a great investment if you don’t have one), so I just stashed it all in there to wait for this Christmas!

The scoop on after Christmas Day sales

Merry Christmas! If you’are already trying to plan out your post Christmas shopping plan of attack, some deals start online today and some stores open today as well. Here’s the scoop on post Christmas sales so far (I will update as I get additional information):

Bass – Annual year end clearance event. Up to 70% off the entire store.

Bath & Body Works – shop the Semi-Annual sale online now. The sale starts in stores on 12/27. Get up to 75% off gifts online and in stores. $3 body cream (excludes now packaging) – online now, in stores tomorrow.

Disney – take an additional 20% off using coding BONUS20. Get free shipping when you spend at least $89 using code SHIP89.

Eddie Bauer – Three day stock up sale starts on 12/26. Doors open at 8 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. Save up to 50% off, enjoy free shipping with a purchase of $50 and earn points toward a $10 rewards certificate. Also, earn 4% cash back when you shop through Ebates.

Gymboree – save up to 60% off during the semi-annual big red balloon sale in stores and online. Earn a $25 Gymbuck for every $50 you spend. They are also having the sale at the outlet stores. Remember you can’t use % off coupons at the outlet and you can’t earn or redeem Gymbucks at the outlet stores.

JC Penney’s after Christmas day sale starts Friday at 5:30 a.m. Storewide clearance – 60% off original prices. Doorbusters from 5:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Print a $15 off $75 of $10 off $50 coupon to use in store here.

Kohls – save 60-80% in the after Christmas savings and clearance sale. Save an additional 15% when you enter code JOY15 at check-out. Get 4% cash back when you shop through Ebates.

Macy’s – They are offering an additional 20-65% off (starts online today). Stores open tomorrow at 6 a.m. Use promo code XMASGIFT at check-out for an additional 15% off your online purchase. Shop through Ebates and get an additional 8% back!

Office Max – save $10 off an in store purchase of $20 or more with this coupon here. The coupon expires on 1/3/09. Save up to 70% off in their year end clearance. Find details here. Get 4% cash back when you shop through Ebates.

Old Navy – Save $10 off your purchase of $50 or more using this coupon.

Sears after Christmas sale starts online Christmas Eve at noon. Get free shipping on orders of $75 or more (through 12/28). You get 6% cash back when you shop through Ebates.

Target – Their holiday markdown schedule usually runs as follows: (for seasonal items). Toys will likely start out at 30%.
*50% off day after holiday for three days
*75% off fourth day after holiday for three days
*90% off seventh day after holiday for 1-2 days

Van Heusen – Annual year end clearance event – up to 70% off the entire store.

Walgreens – Stores are open from 9 am to 6 pm today and Christmas merchandise will be 50% off.

Victoria’s Secret Semi-Annual sale is going on now. Save 25-50% off over 250 styles. Get free shipping on orders of $100 or more with code SHIP09. Get 4% cash back when you shop through Ebates.