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More Target deals

February 1, 2010 by


Here are a few more Target deals for the week. You can find my weekly match-ups here.

Hershey’s Pieces candy – $2.49
$1/1 Hershey’s Pieces – 1-31 SS
$1/1 Hershey Candy pieces (Special Dark, Almond Joy, Reese’s, or York) Target printable
Final price = $.49/each after coupons

Lysol Healthy Touch Starter Kit – $9.99
$3/1 Lysol Healthy Touch Starter Kit – 1-24 SS $1/1 Lysol Healthy Touch Target printable
Final Price = $5.99 after coupons

Scott Bath Tissue – 8 rolls – $8.54
$1/1 Scott Bath Tissue printable $1/1 Scott bath tissue Target printable
Final price = $6.54

(Thanks Krazy Coupon Lady!)

Dove Men + Care Bonus Packs (includes 4 pk soap and small body wash) – $3.99
$1.25/1 Dove bath bar – 1-31 RP $1/1 Target Dove Men + Care printable
Final price = $1.24

John Frieda Luxurious Volume Shampoo – $3.99 (on price cut until 2/13)
$2.50/1 John Frieda printable here
Final price = $1.49 after coupon

Wish Bone 16 oz dressings are $1.62 (on price cut until 2/13)
$1.25/2 Wish Bone salad dressing – 1-31 RP
Final cost = $1/each when you buy 2!

(Thanks Totally Target!)

Cheese Nips – $1.50 (on price cut until 2/13)
$1/1 Nabisco coupon – 1-24 SS
$2/2 Nabisco printable
Final price = $.50/each

(Thanks Couponing to Disney!)

Reach floss – $1.12
$1/1 Reach floss – 10-18 RP, 1-3 RP
Final price = $.12

(Thanks Hip2Save!)

This post is part of Becentsable’s Grocery Gathering.

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Get a one year subscription to Family Fun Magazine for $3.31!

January 31, 2010 by


Today is the last day of the Best Deal Magazines “Deal of the Day” offers where you can get great magazines for really cheap! Plus, you can get 15% off when you enter the code PXCJ131 at check-out. Get an additional 10% cash back when you shop through Ebates. This deal is valid on new, gift, and renewal orders!

Today’s “Deal of the Day” is Family Fun Magazine for just $3.31 for a one year subscription when you use the 15% off code listed above! This magazine is a favorite in our house because it has great recipes for kids, craft ideas, and coupons, too! With this deal, you can get an entire year for the price of just one issue!

Here are some other great deals ($3.99/each after 15% discount):
*Marie Claire
*Taste of Home
*Weight Watchers

I have ordered from Best Deal Magazines several times and I have gotten my magazines every time!

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Kroger Mega Sale news and coupons to stock up on!

January 31, 2010 by


Based on the ads from markets where the Kroger ads start on Sundays, it looks like we’ll have the Mega Sale for another week!

Having said that, here are some coupons you might want to stock up on! (My Coupon Hunter has all of these coupons available right now)

.50/1 Daisy Sour Cream – sour cream will be $.49 after coupon if your stores double

.50/1 Frank’s Redhot sauce – will be $.19 after coupons if your stores double

.50/1 French’s Classic mustard – will be $.19 after coupons if your stores double

.45/3 Hunt’s tomatoes – buy 3, get 2 free (if your stores double coupons)

$1/2 Kraft cheese – will be $.99/each after coupons

$1/1 Nabisco crackers – will be $.89 each for Nabisco Wheat Thins, Triscuits, and other assorted varieties and $.99 each for Ritz (these can also be used for a CVS deal that starts next week!)

.50/2 Sargento Natural Shredded cheeses – will be $.99/each after coupon if your stores double

.75/1 Solo cup, plate, or bowl – will be $.74/each after coupon

If you’re stocking up on coupons anyway, here are some other coupons you’ll want for other upcoming deals:

1-31 RP insert:

$2/1 Blink Tears or Blink Geltears Lubricating eye drops – these will be free after RR all month at Walgreens (a “moneymaker” with this coupon)

$1.25/1 Dove Men + Care Body Wash or Scrubber – these will be free after RR next week at Walgreens (a “moneymaker” with this coupon)

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Target deals for the week of 1-31

January 31, 2010 by


NEW AT TARGET: Electronics trade-in ~ Trade in your new or used iPod or iPhone for a Target gift card.

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!

Here is the “reported” markdown schedule (YMMV):
Regular Markdown Schedule in other Departments
Monday – 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

FREEBIE:

*GE Reveal light bulbs – prices starting at $2
$1.50/1 GE Reveal light bulb package (Target printable)
$1.50/1 GE light bulbs package – 1-10 SS
Final price = free or overage with both coupons! (remember to give the Target coupon last!)

*Sobe Lifewater – $1
BOGO free printable
.50/1 Sobe Lifewater Target printable
Final price = FREE when you buy 2!

OTHER GROCERY DEALS:

*Buy 2 Simply Orange juice – $2.99/each, get one dozen free eggs

*Bagel Bites – $2.19
$1/1 Bagel Bites printable
Final price = $1.19 after coupons

*Braeburn or Pink Lady apples – $.99/lb

*DiGiorno pizza – 2/$9
$1/1 DiGiorno Rising Crust pizza – 1-24 SS
Final price = $3.50 after coupons

*Green Giant baby carrots – $1.49 (1 lb bag)

*Hormel Natural Choice lunch meat – $2.79
.75/1 Hormel Natural Choice lunch meat printable (must register to print)
Final price – $2.04 after coupon

*Kraft cheese – 3/$6
$1/2 Kraft cheese printable
$1/2 Kraft cheese – 1-24 SS
Final price = 2/$3 after coupon

*Mission tortillas (10 ct) – $2.25
.75/1 Mission tortillas – 1-10 SS
Final price = $1.50 after coupons

*Nabisco snack crackers – $2.99/each
$2/2 Nabisco crackers printable
$1/1 Nabisco crackers – 1-24 SS
Final price = $1.99/each after coupon

*Tostitos chips – 2/$5 – buy any 2 Tostitos chips, get a selected dip FREE (there are also $1 off when you buy Tostitos chips and dips manufacturer’s tear pad coupons by the Tostitos in my store)
$1 off Tostitos chips and dip Target printable
Final price = $3 for two chips and one dip! (if you have the tear pad coupon)

BABY ITEMS:

*Luvs – $6.99

*Johnsons baby care products – 2/$6
$1/1 Johnsons baby and bubble bath printable
$1/1 Johnsons Head to Toe Fragrance Free baby lotion printable
$1/1 Johnsons shampoo printable
$1/1 Johnsons Head to Toe Baby wash
$1/1 Johnsons baby product, any – 1-3 RP2
Final price = $2/each after coupon

*Newborn Circo mix & match clothing items – $3/each

GIFT CARD OFFERS:

*Buy 2 Enfamil powder – $22.99/each, get a $5 Target gift card

*Buy 2 Pampers or Huggies big packs – $19.99/each, get a $5 Target gift card
$3/1 Huggies diaper box – 1-17 SS

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Huggies big packs – $19.99/each

Use 2 $3 coupons
Use $5 Target gift card (hopefully you keep one on hand!)

Spend $28.98 OOP, get a $5 Target gift card ($14.49/box!)

*Buy Safety 1st Complete Air convertible car seat – $219.99, get a $40 Target gift card

There are new coupons up at Target.com: (these are all Target store coupons)
$1/1 Archer Farms Simply Balanced bread
$1/1 Archer Farms Simply Balanced Frozen Food
$1/2 8 ct Archer Farms Simply Balanced 8 inch tortillas
$1 off Archer Farms Simply Balanced pasta
$1 off Bakery item of $3.99 or more
$1 off Deli purchase of $1 or more
$1 off Pizza Hut Express personal pan pizza
$.50 Sobe Lifewater
$1 off Sutton & Dodge steakhouse quality choice Angus beef (watch for sales on beef to stock up!)
$.50 off Target cafe purchase of $1 or more

OTHER DEALS:
*Carnation Instant Breakfast – There is a new $1/1 Target printable here (pg. 2) plus there were $1/1 coupons in the 1-3 inserts. These run between $3.75 and $4.50 at my stores. With both coupons, you should be able to get these for $1.75-$2.50!

*Nivea Body Wash – Combine the $2/1 coupon for women’s body wash from the 1-3 SS insert with the $1/1 Nivea Skin Care (Target printable) and get it for $.99-$1.99!

Here are some links to the clearance deals online: (don’t forget to shop through Ebates to get 4% cash back)
*Toddler girls
*Girls (4-14)
*Toddler boys
*Boys (4-14)
*General clearance

Want to get on the Target mailing lists? This isn’t a sure thing, but it’s worth signing up here. (Thanks A Full Cup!)

Check out more Target deals here on Attention Target Shoppers!

This post is part of Becentsable’s Grocery Gathering.

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Walgreens deals for the week of 1/31

January 31, 2010 by


This week, I have several scenarios combined with the match-ups. The “newbie” scenarios and FAQs are at the end. This is a GREAT Walgreens week with lots of freebies!

FREEBIES:

*Buy Accu-Check blood glucose monitor – $14.99, get a $5 RR
$10/1 Accu-Check Aviva Glucose meter system – 11-8 SS
$5/1 Accu-Chek Aviva Blood Glucose monitor Walgreens store coupon – Diabetes & You magazine – expires 1/31

Scenario (1/31 ONLY):
Buy 1 Accu-Check blood glucose monitor – $14.99

Use $10/1 coupon
Use $5/1 Walgreens coupon

Spend $0 OOP, get a $5 RR

*Buy Bayer Contour Blood Glucose monitor – $14.99, get a $10 RR
Save up to $30 off Bayer Contor or Breeze meter – 10-25 RP

SCENARIO:
Buy Bayer Contour – $14.99

Use Manufacturer’s coupon

Spend $0 OOP, get a $10 RR

*Buy Blink Tears – $7.99, get a $7.99 RR
$2/1 Blink tears lubricating eye drops – 1-13 RP
$1.50/1 Blink printable (must register)

*Buy Joint Juice (30 pk) – $10, get a $10 RR (this is a monthly deal valid through 2/27)

*Buy Scalpicin Medicated Wipes – $5.99, get a $5.99 RR (this is a monthly deal valid through 2/27)
$1/1 Scalpicin printable

*Buy Vitamin Schtick Lip Care – $1.99, get a $1.99 RR (this is a monthly deal valid through 2/27)

*Buy Zicam cold sore swabs (10 ct) – $7 (after coupon on pack), get a $7 RR (this is a monthly deal valid through 2/27)

RR DEALS:

*Buy 2 or more participating products, get a $5 RR at check-out: Advil – $4.49, Thermacare Heat Wraps – $5.99 for 8 hour, $7.99 for 12 hour
$2/1 Advil PM printable
$1/1 Advil printable
$3/1 Thermacare printable
$2/1 Advil – 11-15 RP or 1-13 RP
$1/1 Advil – 12-13 RP

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Thermacare Heat wraps – $5.99

Use 2 $3 printables

Spend $5.98 OOP, get a $5 RR

SCENARIO (if Advil PM is included)

Buy 2 Advil – $4.49

Use 2 $2 printables

Spend $4.98 OOP, get a $5 RR
Final price = Free after coupons/RR

*Cookies, Crackers, or Treats – Buy Keebler crackers (11.5-16 oz), Cheez-It (7.5-9 oz), or 8 pk Kellogg’s Rice Crispies Treats – 2/$5, get a $2 RR
$1/2 Keebler crackers or Sunshine Cheez-It – 12-13 RP

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Cheez-It crackers – 2/$5

Use $1/2 coupon

Spend $4 OOP, get a $2 RR
Final price = $2 after RR and coupons

*Buy Gillette Clinical or Old Spice Pro-Strength antiperspirant/deodorant – $8.99, get a $4 RR (this is a monthly deal valid through 2/27)
$1/1 Gillette deodorant/any – 12-27 PG
Final price – $3.99 after coupons/RR

*Buy Gillette Venus Embrace or Fusion MVP razor system or 3 pack Venus Embrace disposable razors – $8.99, get a $4 RR (this is a monthly deal valid through 2/27)
Final price = $4.99 after coupons/RR

*Hershey’s chocolate (Reese’s Select 8 oz or Hershey’s Bliss 8.6-9.6 oz) – 2/$6, get a $1 RR
Final Price = 2/$5 after coupons/RR

*Lipton Green Tea – $4.99, get a $1 RR
Final price = $3.99 (after RR)

*Buy Secret Soothing Effects or Clinical Antiperspirant/Deodorant – $8.99, get a $4 RR
.25/1 Secret deodorant/any – 12-27 PG
Final price = $4.74 after coupons/RR

*Soft & Beautiful Relaxer Kit or Texturizer – $4.99, get a $4 RR
Final price – $.99 after coupons/RR

*Buy Pampers diapers, wipes, Easy-Ups – 2/$20, get a $2 RR
$2/1 Pampers Swaddlers sensitive – 12-6 RP
Final price = $14 after coupons/RR

*Spend $20 on these PepsiCo products, get $10 in RR: Frito Lay Doritos/Tostitos/Lays – $2.50, Tostitos/Fritos dip – $2.50, Gatorade – $1, Pepsi 12 pk – $3/each (pricing may vary by area), 2 liter Pepsi products – 4/$5 (Valid through 2/7)
$1/1 Stacy’s Pita printable here
$1/2 Gatorade G2 – 1-10 RP
$1/2 Tostitos chips/dips – January All You
BOGO free Sobe Life water printable
$7.50/$10/$15 Coors MIR (only available in certain states)

*Spend $20 or more on Vicks Dayquil, Nyquil, Formula 44, or VapoPads/VapoSyrup, get a $10 RR; spend $15, receive a $5 RR: products priced at $5/each (this is a monthly deal valid through 2/27)
$2/1 Vicks DayQuil/NyQuil, any – 1-17 PG

SCENARIO:
Buy 4 Vicks DayQuil/NyQuil – $5/each

Use 4 $2/1 coupons

Spend $12 OOP, get a $10 RR
Final price = $2 after coupons/RR

*Spend $30 or more on participating ZYRTEC products, get a $10 RR: Zyrtec allergy relief (30 ct) – $18.99, Zyrtec Itchy Eye Drops – $12.99

BOGO FREE:
*Air Freshener (priced at $4.99)
*got2B Styling products (priced at $5.99)
*Minoxidil for men or women
*Nature’s Bounty Heart Health supplements
$2/1 printable coupon here when you register for Healthy Rewards – use 2 and get vitamins for free or very cheap!
*Nature Made vitamins and supplements
*Sponges (priced at $3.99)
*Walgreens allergy relief
*Walgreens cold, flu, sinus, or allergy relief
*Wal-Flu
*Walgreens multi-purpose solution
*Wal-Tussin or Mucus relief

“FILLER” ITEMS:
*Comet cleanser – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Necco Sweethearts – 3/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Royal Gelatin – 5/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Russell Stover Valentine candy – $.29
*Walgreens bar soap – 3/$1
*Valentine’s gift (mini sticker book, 20 pk temporary tattoos) – 3/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Valentine’s tumbler – 6/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)

OTHER DEALS:

*Buy 5 or more Axe products and receive 2 movie tickets; buy any 3 Axe products and receive 1 movie ticket – Axe products are priced at 25% off this week
$1/1 Axe Detailer or Shower Gel printable

*Buy Olay Total Effects Body Wash (priced at $7.99), get a FREE Cover Girl Exact Eyelights Eye Shadow
$1/1 Olay Body Wash – 1-17 PG

*Buy Revlon Photo Ready Foundation, Powder, or Finisher (priced at $9.99), get a coupon at check-out for FREE Revlon concealer on your next purchase
$1/1 Revlon color cosmetic – 1-17 SS

*Toblerone – 2/$1 (after instant coupon on 2 in store)

The following scenarios are for those are just starting to shop at Walgreens and who have few, if any, RR to spend: $13.67 in merchandise for $2.67 OOP

Transaction #1:
Buy 1 Bayer Contour monitor – $14.99

Use manufacturer’s coupon (up to $30 off)

Spend $0 OOP, get a $10 RR

Transaction #2:
Buy 1 Blink Tears – $7.99
Buy 2 Advil – $4.49
Buy 1 “filler” item – Valentine’s tumblers are $.16 w/ in ad coupon

Use $2 Blink coupon
Use 2 $2 Advil coupons
Use $10 Bayer RR

Spend $1.13 OOP, earn an $8 RR (Blink) and a $5 RR (Advil)

Transaction #3:
Buy 1 Zicam Cold Sore swabs – $7 (after coupon on pack)
Buy 2 Cheez-It – 2/$5
Buy 1 Vitamin Schtick lip care – $1.99
Buy 1 “filler” item – Valentine’s tumblers are $.16 w/ in ad coupon

Use $1/2 Cheez It coupon
Use $5 RR
use $8 RR

Spend $.15 OOP, get a $7 RR (Zicam), $2 RR (Cheez-It), and a $2 RR (Vitamin Schtick)

If you don’t have a Bayer monitor coupon to start with:

Transaction #1:
Buy 1 Vitamin Schtick lip care – $1.99

Spend $1.99 OOP, get a $2 RR

Transction #2:
Buy 2 Cheez-It – 2/$5

Use $1/2 Cheez-It coupon
Use $2 RR

Spend $2 OOP, get a $2 RR

Ideas for rolling RR from last week’s deals:

If you have the $5 Huggies RR or $5 Bayer RR:

Scenario #1:
Buy 2 Advil – $4.49
Buy 1 “Filler” item (Valentine’s tumblers are $.16 w/ in ad coupon)

Use 2 $2 Advil coupons
Use $5 RR

Spend $.14 OOP, get a $5 RR

Scenario #2:
Buy 1 Scalpicin – $5.99
Buy 1 “filler” item (Valentine tumblers are $.16 w/ in ad coupon)

Use $1 Scalpicin coupon
Use $5 RR

Spend $.15 OOP, get a $6 RR

If you have the $10 Pepsi RR:
Buy 1 Blink Tears – $7.99
Buy 2 Advil – $4.49
Buy 1 “filler” item (Valentine tumblers are $.16 w/ in ad coupon)

Use $2 Blink coupon
Use 2 $2 Advil coupons
Use $10 Pepsi RR

Spend $1.13 OOP, get an $8 RR (Blink) and a $5 RR (Advil)
*Follow “newbie” scenarios above to continue rolling these RR

Some helpful tips:
*At Walgreens, you can use ONE manufacturer’s coupon and ONE store coupon per item

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

*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 Vitamin Schtick and use the RR from that to buy another one, your RR will not print

*Typically, you cannot use the Register Rewards earned from a promotion with the same manufacturer and earn Register Rewards again.

*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. The in ad coupons often have good, inexpensive filler items. (there are LOTS of great filler items this week – 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 1-888-8coupon, option 3
*Use the online form to contact them: Contact Catalina Marketing (when I have tried contacting them this way, my results have not been very good….your best bet is to call)

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