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Walgreens deals for the week of 1-10

January 11, 2010 by

This is another great week at Walgreens!

FREEBIES: (these items are free after coupons or RRs) remember if you are using a manufacturer’s coupon and a store coupon to give the manufacturer’s coupon FIRST and then the store coupon!

*Bayer Contour meter – $14.99 (UPC 3 0193 715101 9) or Bayer Breeze meter – $14.99 (UPC 3 0193 144001 0) (this is a monthly deal)
Up to $30/1 Bayer Breeze/Contour meter – 10-25 RP
(some people have also reported getting a $2 RR for buying 2 Bayer products in one transaction)

SCENARIO:

Buy both meters, spend $0 OOP, get 2 $5 RRs (one from each meter)!

*Buy 2 Neosporin antibiotic ointment (5 oz) or Lip Health products – 2/$8, get a $3 RR (this is a monthly deal)
$1/1 Neosporin printable here
$1/1 Neosporin – 1-3 inserts
$3/1 Neosporin lip health printable here
$2/1 Walgreens coupon in the Children’s Activity book

SCENARIO #1:
Buy 1 Neosporin antibiotic ointment – $4
Buy 1 Neosporin Lip Health product – $4

Use $1 Neosporin printable
Use $3 Neosporin printable
Use $2 Walgreens coupon

Spend $2 OOP, get a $3 RR

SCENARIO #2:
Buy 2 Neosporin antibiotic ointment – $4/each

Use 2 $1 Neosporin coupons
Use $2 Walgreens coupon (will deduct $4)

Spend $2 OOP, get a $3 RR

SCENARIO #3:
Buy 2 Neosporin lip products – $4/each

Use 2 $3 printables

Spend $2 OOP, get a $3 RR

*Thermacare Pain relief – $2.49, get a $2.49 RR
$1/1 Thermacare printable here
Final price = $1 moneymaker after coupon and RR!

RR DEALS:

*Alli weight loss system – $59.99, get a $10 RR
$10/1 Alli supplement – 1-3 RP
Final Price = $39.99 after coupon and RR

*Buy 2 or more Centrum or Caltrate products (priced at $9.99), get a $3 RR
$3/1 Centrum Cardio or Performance printable here
$3/1 Centrum Silver, Any – 1-3 RP
$3/1 Centrum, any – 1-3 RP
$3/1 Caltrate supplements – 12-6 RP
Final Price = $10.98 for 2 after coupons and RR

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Centrum or Caltrate products – $9.99/each

Use 2 $3 coupons

Spend $13.98 OOP, get a $3 RR

*Spend $20 or more on these Claritin products, get a $5 RR: Claritin eye, Claritin Reditabs, or Claritin Allergy relief (10 ct) – priced at $7.99 and $14.99
Printable coupons here (these are “Bricks” coupons, it doesn’t list the $ amount)

*Colgate Dental Care (MaxFresh or MaxWhite toothbrush or toothpaste – 6 oz) – $2.99, get a $2 RR
.75/1 Colgate MaxWhite toothpaste printable here
.75/1 Colgate Total, Max White, Max Fresh, Sensitive, or kids toothpaste – 1-3 SS2
Final Price = $.24 after coupons and RR

*Buy Dr. Pepper, 7 Up, A&W, Sunkist, Canada Dry, or Hawaiian Punch – 3/$12, get a $3 RR

*Dryel At-Home Dry Cleaning – $7.99, get a $3 RR
$2/1 Dryel printable here
Final price = $2.99 after coupons and RR

*Duracell Coppertop batteries – $5.99, get a $1 RR
$1/1 Duracell CopperTop batteries – 12-13 RP
Final Price = $3.99 after coupons and RR

*Oscar Mayer Bacon -2/$6, get a $1 RR

*Kotex (48 or 64 pack pantiliners), 18 pack tampons, 14-24 pack maxi pads – 3/$9, get a $4 RR
$1/1 Kotex Feminine Hygiene product – 1-3 SS
$1.50/2 Kotex liners or security tampons – 1-10 SS
$2/2 Kotex pads – 1-10 SS
Final price = $2 after coupons and RR

SCENARIO:
Buy 3 Kotex products

Use 3 $1/1 coupons

Spend $6 OOP, get a $4 RR

*Mars Minis or M&Ms bonus bags – 2/$5, get a $1 RR

*Nivea Hydrating Shower Gel – $4.99, get a $2 RR

*Omeprazole acid reducer – $18.99, get a $6 RR

*Oral B Cross Action Toothbrush – 2/$6, get a $2 RR
.75/1 Oral B Cross Action toothbrush – 12-27 PG
Final Price = $2.50 after coupons and RR

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Oral B Cross Action toothbrushes – 2/$6

Use 2 $.75/1 coupons

Spend $4.50 OOP,g et a $2 RR

*Planters Trail Mix – 2/$3, get a $1 RR

*Rembrandt dental care – $4.99, get a $1 RR
$3/1 Printable coupons here
Final Price = $.99 after coupons and RR

*Triaminic Cold or Allergy Relief (14 pack Thin Strips, syrup – 4 oz, or decongestant spray) – 2/$10, get a $5 RR
$1.50/1 printable here
$2/1 Triaminic product, any – 12-6 SS
$3/1 Triaminic Thin Strips – 12-6 SS
Final price = $1 moneymaker after coupons and RR (when you buy Thin Strips)

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Triaminic thin strips – 2/$10

Use 2 $3 Triaminic Thin Strips coupons

Spend $4 OOP, get a $5 RR

*Zyrtec (45 ct) – $24.99, get a $2 RR
$2/1 Zyrtec – 12-6 RP
Final Price = $20.99 after coupons and RR

BOGO FREE DEALS: (YMMV, but you can usually use two coupons on BOGO free items!)

*Carpet Cleaner – Spot Shot or Resolve or Woolite (If you bought Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, you can do the rebate offer for buying Spot Shot also here)
$1/1 Spot Shot printable here
$1/1 Spot Shot – 1-3 SS2
$1.50/1 Resolve printable here
$1/1 Resolve, any – 1-3 SS2
$1/1 Woolite – 1-10 SS

*Lysol or Renuzit: Lysol basin, tub, or tile cleanser, 35 pack disinfecting wipes, or toilet bowl cleaner or Renuzit odor neutralizer
$.55/1 Lysol bathroom cleaner printable here
.50/1 Lysol bathroom cleaner – 1-3 SS
.50/1 Lysol toilet bowl cleaner printable here
.75/1 Lysol toilet bowl cleaner – 1-3 SS

*Nature’s Bounty Heart Health Supplements (CoQ10, Fish Oil, Flaxseed Oil, Red Yeast Rice, and more!)
$2 printable (must register here)

*Nature Made vitamins
$1/1 Nature Made – 1-3 SS

*Osteo Bi-Flex
$5/1 Osteo Bi-Flex printable here

*Purex 2X laundry detergent (PSA $5.99)
.35/1 Purex – 1-10 SS
.50/1 printable here

*Scrubbing Bubbles, Fantastik, and Windex
$.75/1 Scrubbing Bubbles bathrom cleaner – 1-10 SS
.75/1 Fantastik – 1-10 SS
$1/1 Windex Multi-surface – 1-10 SS

*Walgreens One Daily Multivitamins

*Werthers originals, Riesen, Toffifay, or Lifesavers candy (PSA $2.29)

CHEAP FILLERS:
*Geisha mushrooms or Madam mandarin oranges – 2/$1 w/ in ad coupon
*Household gloves – $.39 w/ in ad coupon
*Nestle or Mentos candy – $.49 w/ in ad coupon
*Russell Stover Valentine candy – $.39 w/ in ad coupon

OTHER DEALS:
*Breakfast favorites – 10 pack Banquet Brown ‘N Serve sausage, 4 pack Bays English muffins, or one dozen Grade A large eggs – $.99/each (limit 3)

*Benefiber – $4.99 after instant store coupon
$2/1 Benefiber printable here
Final price = $2.99 after coupons

*Gillette Mach 3 Disposable Razors – $5.99
$3/1 Gillette Mach 3 disposable – 1-10 RP
Final price = $2.99 after coupons

*Ozarka water (24 pk) – $3.99

*Ultra Tuf trash bags – $2.99

The following scenarios are for those are just starting to shop at Walgreens and who have few, if any, RR to spend: $12.99 in merchandise for $4.63 OOP, $5 RR left to spend

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy Colgate MaxWhite toothpaste – $2.99

Use $.75/1 coupon

Spend $2.24, get a $2 RR

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 2 Triaminic Thin Strips – 2/$10
Buy Household gloves – $.39 with in ad coupon (this is a “filler” item)

Use 2 $3 coupons
Use $2 Colgate RR

Spend $2.39 OOP, get a $5 RR

There is a new store in my area, so we got a $3/10 coupon in our ads! Here’s what I’m going to do:
Buy 2 Neosporin Lip Health – $4/each
Buy 2 Triaminic (1 Thin Strips, 1 Regular) – 2/$10
Buy Thermacare – $2.49
Buy Colgate – $2.99
Buy Duracell batteries – $5.99
Buy 2 Hand gloves – $.39 (this is a “filler”)

Use $3/10 Walgreens coupon (in this case, I’m going to use the Walgreens coupon FIRST because I want it to be off the total BEFORE coupons)
Use 2 $3 Neosporin coupons
Use $2 Triaminic coupon
Use $3 Triaminic coupon
Use $1 Thermacare coupon
Use $.75 Colgate coupon
Use $1 Duracell coupon
Use $10 RR (from Pepsi deal last week)
Use $3 RR (from Tylenol last week)

Spend $.50, get a $3 RR (Neosporin), $5 RR (Triaminic), $2.49 RR (Thermacare), $2 RR (Colgate)

Some helpful tips:
*At Walgreens, you cannot do a promotion more than once in a transaction and earn Register Rewards.

*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 Electrasol and use the RR you earned from buying Electrasol to buy more Electrasol, another RR will not print.

*Typically, you cannot use the Register Rewards earned from a promotion with the same manufacturer and earn Register Rewards again. (all of the manufacturers are listed next to the deal in the coupon match-ups)

*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)

This post is part of Becentsable’s Grocery Gathering.

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The Great Gallon Giveaway: Enter to win free milk for a year!

January 11, 2010 by


Visit the Great Gallon Giveaway here and enter to win free milk for a year! Even if you’re not an instant winner, you get a coupon for free milk with a purchase. My coupon was for a free half gallon of chocolate milk with the purchase of two gallons of “regular” milk. I regularly buy two gallons of milk a week anyway, so my husband will be excited that he gets some chocolate milk, too.

Other people have reported getting a coupon for a FREE gallon of milk with the purchase of milk or a coupon for a free 1/2 gallon of milk (any) when you buy 2 gallons of milk. These coupons will only be available to the first 125,000 people who register, so register QUICKLY!

Along with this promotion, from March to August, The Milk Mustache Mobile Tour will be giving away thousands of gallons of milk in 20 different cities. Go here for more information and to find out of if the tour will be visiting your city.

(Thanks Bargain Blessings!)

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Menu Planning Monday: My menu for the week of 1/10

January 11, 2010 by

You can read more about my $40 weekly budget in this post here. You can see pictures (and the breakdown) from my latest weekly shopping trip here.

If you have blogged a menu plan for the week (or even just a favorite recipe), please feel free to comment and share your link. I’m always looking for new ideas and inspiration and will be happy to share a link to your blog if we try your recipe!

If you need inspiration, check out the weekly meal plans here at Organized Junkie.

SUNDAY ~ Fajitas and beans – The fajitas are from a pre-made mix (our HEB grocery store had a deal where you bought the marinated fajitas and you got all of the “fixings” for free). Here’s the recipe for the beans (it’s a new one that I’ve never tried):

Slow Cooker Cowboy Beans: (from Gollygoshdarnscurvy on BBC)

3 cups dried pinto beans, washed
1/2 lb. or so diced ham
1 onion, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 teaspoons chicken bouillon, or substitute chicken or vegetable broth for cooking water
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained (like rotel, and I usually use 2)

Place beans in slow cooker and soak overnight. In the morning, pour off water and and cover with new water to within three inches of top. Add ham, onion, garlic and bouillon. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, or until beans are fork tender. In the bowl of a blender, process tomatoes with juices. Add to beans; season mixture to taste with salt and pepper.

MONDAY ~ Peppered steak – this was supposed to be our dinner on Saturday, but I forgot to pull the meat out to defrost, so I ended up making Sweet & Sour Pork on Saturday instead. Here’s the recipe (I got it originally from my mother in law)

Ingredients:
3 cups hot cooked rice
1 lb lean beef round steak (cut into 1/2 inch thick strips)
1 T Paprika
2 T butter
2 cloves garlic, crusehd
1 1/2 c. beef broth
1 cup sliced green onions
2 green peppers, cut in strips
2T cornstarch
1/4 c. water
1/4 c. soy sauce
2 lg tomatoes (cut in eighths)

Pound steak to 1/4 inch thick. Cut into 1/4 inch wide strips. Sprinkle meat with paprika. Let stand. Brown meat in butter. Add garlic and brother. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in onions and green peppers. Cover and cook 5 minutes. Blend cornstarch, water and soy sauce. Stir into meat mixture. Cook, stirring until clear and thickened, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and stir gently. Serve over beds of fluffy rice. Serves 6.

TUESDAY ~ Pork sammies (slow cooker) – except for the rolls, this is all coming from our stockpile!

Ingredients:
2-3 lbs. boneless pork roast
2 onions, chopped (I omit this!)
12 oz. BBQ sauce of your choice
1/4 c. honey
rolls

Directions: Place meat in slow cooker. Add onions, bbq sauce and honey. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. At that time the pork should break apart easily and shred with a couple of forks. After you shred it, serve it on rolls.

*Serving suggestion! Place provolone cheese slices on bolillo rolls along with mayonnaise. Toast the rolls open faced with cheese and mayo in a 350 degree oven for about 5-6 minutes before adding the pork and serving.

WEDNESDAY ~ Meatloaf on a bed of potatoes (slow cooker) – simple to make and totally kid friendly!

From BabyCenter Cooking for Your Family

By: Sandy~Bettyinthekitchen

2 T olive oil
3 large russets, cut into 1 to 1-1/2” chunks
2 lb ground sirloin
2 large eggs, beaten
3/4 cup crushed saltine crackers
3/4 cup ketchup
2 T dehydrated onions (optional)
1 tsp salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Topping
3/4 cup ketchup
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 tsp Dijon mustard

Combine oil and potatoes in crock pot, toss to coat. Spread in an even layer on the bottom of the crock.

In a large bowl, combine beef, eggs, crumbs, ketchup, onion, salt and pepper. Mix gently, do not compact. Shape into oval or round, place on top of potatoes. Spread with topping.

Cover and cook on High for 1 hour. Reduce heat to Low and continue to cook for 6-7 hours, or until a meat thermometer reads 160º to 165ºF.
Sandy’s notes: I used plain ketchup for the topping since that is my family’s preference. To make the meatloaf easier to remove: Take two long pieces of foil and fold them into two strips. Place them across each other over the potatoes and set the meatloaf on top. Use as handles to remove when the meatloaf is done.

**My notes: When I make this, I sprinkle parsley and Mrs. Dash seasoning over the potatoes.

THURSDAY ~ Black Bean & Chicken burritos (slow cooker)

Ingredients:
1 taco/fajita seasoning packet
2 cans black beans, drained
2-3 chicken breasts
1 can green enchilada sauce

Place chicken breasts in bottom of the crockpot and then add remaining ingredients. Cook on low 6-8 hours. Shred chicken before serving and serve in tortillas. We add cheese, sour cream, etc. to the tortillas. We sometimes add rice (cooked rice to the mixture once we’re ready to serve, not in the crockpot!). This is also really good if you use beef instead of the chicken!

FRIDAY ~ Foil baked Asian chicken – This comes from the April 2009 issue of All You Magazine. It’s super easy to make and family friendly!

Ingredients:
8 tsp olive oil
4 cups baby spinach
4 4 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
8 oz white mushrooms, sliced
4 tsp teriyaki sauce
salt

Preheat over to 450 degrees. Tear off four 10-inch square sof aluminum foil (great sure for all that foil I stocked up on at Walgreens last week!). Brush each square with 2 tsp olive oil. Place 1 cup spinach on each square, slightly off center. Top with a chicken breast half and some mushrooms. Drizzle 1 tsp teriyaki sauce over each portion. Sprinkle with salt.

Fold each piece of foil over to cover chicken and vegetables. Crimp edges together tightly to seal. Place packets on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until chicken is cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve hot.

SATURDAY ~ Taco soup (slow cooker)

Ingredients:
1 1/2-2 lb. ground meat
1 packet Ranch dressing seasoning mix
1 packet taco seasoning
1 can corn
1 can pinto beans
1 can Ranch style beans
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can tomato sauce
1 can Rotel
1 can water

Brown the meat and then add combine the meat and other ingredients in a crock pot and to cook it on low all day. When we’re ready to eat, I will serve it with tortilla chips, sour cream, and cheese.

NOTES: With just one can of water, it will be very thick. Add more if you want it thinner. I drain the corn and pinto beans before adding them. I don’t drain the Ranch style beans because they are seasoned!

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Target deals for the week of 1/10

January 10, 2010 by


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!

At my stores, toys are still 50%. Some stores have gone to 75% already. The baby clearance has started at some stores with markdowns between 15% and 30%.

*There is a printable coupon for a $10 Target gift card with any new or transferred prescription printable here (you can print 2 per computer) Competitor pharmacies (such as CVS and Walgreens) will usually also take these coupons. Check out my post here on how this works!

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

GROCERY DEALS:

*Fresh broccoli – $1.79 – $.79/each after coupon
$1/1 printable here

*Gold ‘n Plump boneless, skinless chicken breasts – $3.99 – $2.99 after coupon!
$1/1 printable here

*Kashi Go Lean Crunch – $2.75 – $2/each after coupons!
$.75/1 Kashi cold cereal (Target store coupon) printable here

*Lean Cuisine – $1.88 – $.88/each after coupon!
$1/1 Target printable coupon here

*Market Pantry russet potatoes (5 lb bag) – $1.99

*Small apples – $.99/lb

Special K bars and crackers – $2.39 each: Buy 2 Special K bars or crackers, get a free Special K Fruit Crisps
$1/2 Special K bars – 1-3 RP
$1/1 Special K crackers, Crisps or Bars (Target Store coupon) printable here (click on “Grocery” on the left and then go to pg. 2)

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Special K bars – $2.39/each
Buy 1 Special K Fruit Crisps

Use 1/2 manufacturer’s coupon
Use $1/1 Target coupons (NOTE: The wording on these coupons says one per transaction…some stores allow you to use multiples, but YMMV)

Spend $1.78 OOP

*Tyson boxed chicken nuggets – $2.49 – $1.94 after coupon!
Tyson boxed chicken nuggets – 10-11 SS

HEALTH & BEAUTY:

*Aussie or Herbal Essence hair care – $2.99 – $1.99 after coupon!
$1/1 Aussie or $1/1 Herbal essence hair care – 12-27 PG

*Clean & Clear Morning Burst Cleanser – $4.49 – $2.49 after coupon!
$2/1 printable coupon here

HOUSEHOLD:

*Rubbermaid Revelations 30 quart medium storage – $3.99

*Sterilite 18 gallon storage tote – $4

WORK OUT GEAR:

Choose from a variety of work-out videos (pictured in ad) for $10 plus get a free 1 year subscription to Fitness or More magazine with your purchase

3 lb Embark hand weights – 2/$7

GIFT CARD DEALS:

*Buy 2 Vaseline Men Body & Face or Sheer Infusion lotions – $5/each, get a $5 Target gift card
$1/1 Vaseline lotion, any – 12-13 RP

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Vaseline lotions – $10

Use 2 $1 coupons
Use $5 Target gift card (if you keep one on hand)

Spend $3 OOP, get a $5 Target gift card – it’s like getting the 2/$3!

*Buy Sobe Lifewater – 10/$10, get a $5 Target gift card
.25/1 printable here (limit 2 per computer)

SCENARIO:
Buy 10 Sobe Life water – $10

Use 2 .25/1 printable coupons
Use $5 Target gift card (hopefully you keep one on hand!)

Spend $4.50 OOP, get a $5 Target gift card

*Buy 2 Axe bonus packs (priced at $5/each), get a $5 gift card (end date of this deal is in February)
$1/1 Axe Shower Gel or Detailer printable coupon here

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Axe bonus packs – $5/each

Use 2 $1 coupons Use $5 Target gift card
Spend $3 OOP, get a $5 Target gift card

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!

*Command Hooks are reportedly 2.14. Use the $1/1 Command Hooks manufacturer’s printable here and the $1/1 Target printable here and get them for $.14!

*Duraflame logs are $19.99 at Target. There is a $5/1 printable here making them $14.99 for a box.

*Electrasol tabs are on price cut for $3.23 (YMMV). Use the $2.50/1 coupon from the 1-3 inserts and get them for $.83/each!

*GE Reveal light bulbs – $2 – $1/each after coupon
$1/1 printable here

*Glad trash bags – combine the $1/1 printable Target coupon here with the $1/1 manufacturer’s coupon here for some great deals on trash bags – These usually are about $5.99 at my store, so you can get them for $3.99 after coupons!

*Juicy Juice – Use the $1/1 Target printable here and the $1/2 manufacturer’s coupon here (you must register) and get this for $.50-$1!

*I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter – I Can’t Believe it’s Not Butter is priced at $1.87 (for the tubs). There is a $.75/1 manufacturer’s coupon here making them 1.12/each

*Rayovac batteries – The Rayovac alkaline batteries are back in the Dollar Spot. Pair them with the $1/1 coupons from the 10-18 or 11-8 SS inserts (these were regional, not all areas got them) and you get FREE batteries! (NOTE: You need to buy the batteries in the BLUE package that say “alkaline” not the ones in the red package)
NOTE: In some areas, these are part of the clearance in the “One Spot” and are 2/$1!

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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CVS deals for the week of 1/10

January 10, 2010 by


If you are new to shopping at CVS and would like some tips, check out this article here.

There is a $5 off a $20 purchase printable coupon here which is valid through 1/16/10.

Many of the items that are in this week’s ad are “bonus packs” which are monthly deals.

ECB deals:

Spend $10 on Axe products (2/$10), get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 Axe shower gel or Detailer tool printable here
Final price ~ 2/$5 after coupons and ECBs!

Spend $20 on Benefiber, Gas-X or Maalox, get a $10 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$2/1 Benefiber printable here $1/1 Gas-X, any – 12-6 SS $1/1 Gas-X Thin Strips – 12-6 SS $1.50/1 Maalox liquid, any – 12-6 SS $3/2 Maalox product, any – 12-6 SS

Bounce rollers bonus pack – $7.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 Bounce Lint & Freshness roller printable here

Chase & Sanborn coffee (2 pk) – $5.99, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)

Cheerios or Honey Nut Cheerios 2 pk (24.5-26 oz total) – $7.99, get a $4 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 Cheerios printable here (must register) $1/1 Honey Nut Cheerios printable here Final price = $2.99 after coupons and ECBs!

Cheez-It twin pk (18 oz total) – $5.99, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/2 Keebler crackers or Sunshine Cheez-It -12-13 SS (YMMV on being able to use this)
Final price = $1.99 after coupons and ECBs

Cottonelle bathroom tissue (20 double rolls) – $12.88, get a $4 ECB (limit 1 per household)

Cottonelle Fresh moist wipes (84 ct total) – $5.99, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 printable here (you must take the pledge)
Final price = $1.99 after coupons and ECBs

CVS Pharmacy Cleansing Cloths – $3.99, get a $1.50 ECB (limit 1 per household)

CVS Pharmacy Daily Moisturizer lotion – $5.98, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Buy 2 CVS Pharmacy Green Bag Tag or Reusable Shopping Bag, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)

CVS Pharmacy Ibuprofen – $4.99, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)

Buy CVS Pharmacy Eye Makeup Remover, Moisture Lotion, Men’s Body Wash, Acne Treatment or Scrub, get a $2 ECB (limit 3 per household)

CVS Pharamcy Omeprazole – $18.99, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)

CVS Pharmacy Pain Relief – $4.99, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)

CVS Pharmacy Ultra Thin Sanitary Protection – $11.99, get a $4 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Dawn 2 pk (48 oz total) – $6, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
.25 Dawn – 12-27 PG
Final price = $3.75 after coupons and ECBs

Depend Underwear briefs, guards, or shields – $11.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 5 per household)

Buy Dove shampoo, conditioner, or styler – 2/$7, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)

Buy Eclipse, Extra, or Orbit Gum – 3/$3, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)

Buy Edge or Skintimate shave gel twin pk – $5, get a $1 ECB (limit 3 per household)

Excedrin Extra Strength, Migraine, or PM – $9.99, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1.50/1 Excedrin 80 ct or larger – 1-3-10 SS
Final price = $5.49 after coupons and ECBs

Fiber One Chewy bars 2 pk (14 oz total) – $6.99, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
.40/1 Fiber One Chewy bars – 1-3 GM $1/2 Fiber One bars printable here (YMMV on being able to use this) Final Price = $2.99 after coupons and ECBs

Spend $15 on Garnier Nutritioniste Skin care, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 Garnier Nutritioniste cleanser or moisturizer – 12-6 RP, 10-11 RP, 1-10 RP

Buy GE Reveal light bulbs 4 pk – 2/$6, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 GE Energy Smart, Reveal, or Edison halogen product – 1-3 SS2
Final price = $2 after coupons and ECBs

Buy Jovan fragrance for men or women, get a $5 ECB (limit 3 per household) ~ prices start at $11.99

Kotex special pack Overnight pads (56 ct), tampons & liners (171 ct) or pad & liners (145 ct) – $10.99, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 Kotex Feminine Hygiene product – 1-3 SS
Final price = $6.99 after coupons and ECBs

Spend $10 on L’Oreal cosmetics, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household): pictured in ad ~ prices starting at $4.99
$2/1 L’Oreal Makeup, powder, blush, or concealer product printable here $2/1 L’Oreal Bare Naturale face product or makeup, powder, blush, or concealer – 11-15 RP $1/1 L’Oreal Colour Riche Anti-Aging Serum Lipstick or any L’Oreal lip product – 1-3 RP $1/1 L’Oreal mascara, eyeliner, or eye shadow – 1-3 RP $3/1 L’Oreal True Match or any makeup, powder, blush, or concealer, 1-3 RP L’Oreal Visible Lift or any make-up, powder, blush, or concealer – 11-1 RP

Buy 2 M&Ms or Mars shown in ad (27 oz Snickers Minis or M&Ms mini mix -17.5 oz) – $6/each, get a $3 ECB (limit 3 per household)

Buy 2 Nature’s Bounty Fish oil, Vitamin D, Bonus 120 ct (BOGO free) or Your Life Multi 90 ct, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$2 printable (must register here)

Nature Valley granola bars 2 pk (17.8 oz total) – $6.99, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
.40/1 Nature Valley granola bars printable here
Final price = $3.59 after coupons and ECBs

Oral B Single Manual toothbrush – $2.99, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)

Osteo Bi-Flex (BOGO free, get a $3 ECB (limit 6 per household)
$5/1 Osteo Bi-Flex printable here

Spend $15 on these P&G products, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household): pictured in ad ~ CoverGirl Clean liquid foundation or pressed powder – $4, CoverGirl LashBlast Length, LashBlast Volume, Exact Eyesights, Volume Exact, or Lash Exact Mascara – $6, Aussie or Herbal Essences shampoo, conditioner, or styler – $2.88, Olay Regenerist anti-aging eye roller or Total Effects facial care – $19.99, Clairol Nice ‘n Easy – $5.99
$1/1 Aussie – 12-27 PG $1/1 Herbal Essences shampoo, conditioner, or styling product – 12-27 PG

Pampers Baby Dry or Cruisers diapers big box – $22.99, get a $3 ECB (limit 3 per household)
$2/1 Pampers diapers or pants – 12-27 PG
Final price = $17.99 after coupons and ECBs

Pantene Pro-V shampoo, conditioner (12.6-13.5 oz) or styler (6.5-11.5 oz) – 2/$6.97, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$3/2 Pantene products – 12-27 PG

Buy Planter’s Nut-rition (2 pk), get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/2 Planters products – 12-13 SS

Prilosec OTC – $19.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$3/1 Prilosec – 12-27 PG
Final price = $14.99 after coupons and ECBs

Purex Ultra – $3.99, get a $1 ECB (limit 3 per household)
.50/1 printable here
Final price = $2.49 after coupons and ECBs

Ritz (2 pk, 24 oz) – $6, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)

Buy Scope Outlast mouthwash or Crest toothpaste with Scope Outlast – $3.49, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 Crest Premium toothpaste – 12-27 PG .75/1 Scope – 12-27 PG
Final price = $1.49 after coupons and ECBs

Buy Schepps milk (brand may vary by location) -$2.99, get a $.50 ECB (limit 2 per household)

Buy 2 Slim Fast snack bars (5-6 ct), get a $4 ECB (limit 1 per household)

Special K cereal 2 pk (24 oz total) – $7.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/2 Special K cereal – 1-3 RP
Final price = $4.99 after coupons and ECBs

Zaditor, GenTeal, or Clear Care eye care twin pk – $14.99, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$2/1 Zaditor – 10-18 SS $1.50 GenTeal – 10-18 SS $3/1 Clear Care or Aquify – 10-18 SS

Zantac 75 or Zantac 150 bonus pk – $20.99, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 Zantac – 11-15 SS and 1-3 SS
Final price = $14.99 after coupons and ECBs

BOGO free deals:
*Almay cosmetics (all)
*CVS Pharmarcy batteries
*CVS Pharmacy Glucosamine Chondroitin
*GUM toothbrushes
*Kodak Picture Maker 8X10 photo
*Oscal-D
*Q-Tips
*Sundown vitamins
$3/2 Sundown printable here

The following scenarios are for people who are new to shopping at CVS and have few (or no) ECBs to start with. (These are just ideas….you do not have to follow this exact order and you can skip some items if you do not want/need them): $9.96 in merchandise for $4.96 OOP, $1 ECB left to spend

Transaction #1:
Buy 2 Pantene Pro-V shampoo, conditioner, or styler – 2/$6.97

Use $3/2 Pantene coupon

Spend $3.97 OOP, get a $2 ECB

Transaction #2:
Buy 1 Oral B manual toothbrush – $2.99

Use $2 Pantene ECB

Spend $.99 OOP, get a $1 ECB

MY SCENARIO: $20.97 in merchandise for $0 OOP

Buy 1 Excedrin Migraine – $9.99
Buy 1 Honey Nut Cheerios – $7.99
Buy 1 Oral B toothbrush – $2.99

Use $5/20 CVS coupon
Use $1.50 Excedrin coupon
Use $1 Honey Nut Cheerios coupon

Total before coupons = $20.97

Total after coupons = $13.47 (Pay w/ ECB), earn $3 ECB (Excedrin), $4 ECB (Cheerios), $1 ECB (Oral B)

OTHER $5/20 SCENARIOS:

Scenario #1:
Buy 1 Pampers Baby Dry or Cruisers – $22.99

Use $5/20 CVS coupon
Use $2 manufacturer’s coupon

Spend $15.99, get a $3 ECB

Scenario #2:
Buy 2 Pantene Pro-V shampoo, conditioner, or styler – 2/$6.97
Buy Crest toothpaste with Scope Outlast – $3.49
Buy 1 Oral B toothbrush – $2.99
Buy Cheerios or Honey Nut Cheerios twin pack – $7.99

Use $5/20 CVS coupon
Use $3/2 Pantene coupon
Use $1 Crest coupon
Use $1 Cheerios printable

Spend $11.44, get a $2 ECB (Pantene), $1 ECB (Crest), $1 ECB (Oral B), and a $4 ECB (Cheerios)

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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