2012 March

If you are new to shopping at CVS and would like some tips, check out the articles hereand here. Don’t forget to check the scanner tomorrow for your quarterly ECBs!!

CVS just released a new coupon policy recently! Check out out here–>CVS coupon policy

Tag your reusable bag: Buy a Greenbag tag for $.99 at the register, get $1 ECB every 4th visit– limit 1 use per day, per household

If you haven’t already, register your CVS Extra Care card here and you should receive a $4 off a $20 purchase coupon in your e-mail. This also registers you to receive other e-mail coupons!

FREEBIES:

Allegra Allergy (5 ct) – $6.49
$7/1 Allegra allergy (any) coupon – 4-1 SS insert
Final Price = FREE after coupon!

Complete Multi-Purpose Solution 12 oz $8.99, Earn $8.99 ECB wyb 1 (Limit 1)
Final price: Free after ECB

ECB DEALS:

Advil or ThermaCare Products, Earn $5 ECB wyb 2 (Limit 1)
-$2/1 Advil Children’s 04/01/2012 RP Insert (exp 06/15/2012)
-$1/1 Advil PM, 16 ct+ 04/01/2012 RP Insert (exp 06/30/2012)
-$1/1 Advil PM, 4 ct+ 03/11/2012 RP Insert (exp 06/09/2012)
-$2/1 Advil Congestion Relief, Cold & Sinus or Allergy Sinus Product 02/19/2012 RP Insert (exp 05/06/2012)
-$1/1 Thermacare, 2ct+ 04/01/2012 RP Insert (exp 06/30/2012)
-$3/1 ThermaCare , 2 ct+ 03/05/2011 Thermacare
–$3/1 Thermacare HeatWrap, 2 ct+, 2 ct+ 03/01/2010 Thermacare
Final Price: Varies

Align 42ct $39.99, Earn $7 ECB wyb 1 (Limit 1)
Final price: $32.99

Allegra 45 or 70ct, Earn $5 ECB wyb 1 (Limit 1)
–$2/1 Allegra Allergy, Children’s or D Product, 5, 12, or 15 ct Allergy, D 24-Hr 5 ct, D 12 Hr 10 ct, 03/16/2012 SmartSource.com
–$4/1 Allegra Allergy Relief, 30 ct+, D 24-Hr 10ct+, or D 12-Hr 20 ct+ 03/16/2012 SmartSource.com
-$7/1 Allegra, excludes D & Children’s 04/01/2012 SS Insert (exp 04/08/2012)
-$2/1 Allegra D or Children’s 04/01/2012 SS Insert (exp 05/05/2012)
-$4/1 Allegra Allergy, 30 ct+ 03/18/2012 SS Insert (exp 03/31/2012)
Final price: Varies

Colgate Optic White 4 oz, Sensitive Pro-Relief or Optic White Toothbrush 1ct. $3.99, Earn $2 ECB wyb 1 (Limit 2)
-$0.75/1 Colgate Toothpaste, 4 oz+ 03/25/2012 SS Insert (exp 04/14/2012)
Final price: $1.24

Crest 3D White Whitestrips Intensive Professional Effects 7-day Whitening Kit $55.99, Earn $15 ECB wyb 1 (Limit 2)
Final price: $40.99

Depend Silhouette or Real Fit 3 ct. $3.99, Earn $2 ECB wyb 1 (Limit 1)
-$1/1 Depend 03/25/2012 SS Insert (exp 05/05/2012)
–$2/2 Depend Absorbent Products 08/08/2011 Depend
Final price: $0.99

Duracell Batteries, Earn $5 ECB wyb $15+ (Limit 1)

Garnier or Fructis, Earn $5 ECB wyb $15+ (Limit 1)
–$1/1 Garnier Fructis Style Curls Product 03/23/2012 Coupons.com
–$0.75/1 Garnier Fructis Shampoo or Conditioner, excludes trial sizes 03/10/2012 Coupons.com

Gillette Fusion ProGlide Razor 1ct or Cartridges 4-8ct, Earn $5 ECB wyb 1 (Limit 1)
-$3/1 Gillette Fusion ProGlide Razor WYB Gillette Fusion ProGlide Cartridge 04/01/2012 P&G Insert (exp 04/30/2012)
Final price: Varies

Gillette Fusion ProGlide Styler $19.99, Earn $5 ECB wyb 1 (Limit 1)
-$3/1 Gillette Fusion ProGlide Styler 02/05/2012 RP Insert (exp 03/31/2012)
Final price: $11.99

Gillette Venus Cartridges 3-8ct, Pro Skin, Embrace, Breeze, Earn $5 ECB wyb 1 (Limit 1)
-$5/1 Venus & Olay ProSkin, Embrace, Breeze or Bikini Razor 04/01/2012 P&G Insert (exp 04/30/2012)
-$2/1 Venus Razor, refill or disposable 04/01/2012 P&G Insert (exp 04/30/2012)
Final price: Varies

Hershey’s Easter assorted 8-11 oz 4/$10, Earn $2 ECB wyb 4 (Limit 1)
–$2/3 Reese’s, Hershey’s Miniatures, Kisses, Cadbury, 8 oz+ 03/01/2012 CoolSavings.com
-$1/2 Hershey’s Bliss Chocolate, 8.6 oz+ CVS, Reinventing Beauty (exp 06/01/2012) 03/26/2012
-$2/3 Hershey’s Kisses, Reese’s, Miniatures, Eggs Cadbury or Whoppers Bags, 8 oz+ 03/25/2012 SS Insert (exp 04/08/2012)
Final price: As low as $1.50 each

iTunes or Visa Gift Cards, Earn $5 ECB wyb $30 (Limit 1)

L’Oreal Products, Earn $10 ECB wyb $25+ (Limit 1)
-$0.75/1 L’Oreal Vive Pro Shampoo or Conditioner 04/01/2012 RP Insert (exp 05/27/2012)
-$0.75/1 L’Oreal Studio Line Styling 04/01/2012 RP Insert (exp 05/27/2012)
–$2/1 L’Oreal EverStyle, EverCream, EverPure, EverStrong or EverSleek Product 03/26/2012 L’Oreal
-$4/2 L’Oreal Excellence or Excellence to GO Shades 03/25/2012 RP Insert (exp 05/20/2012)
-$1/1 L’Oreal Paris Eyeliner or Eye Shadow 03/25/2012 RP Insert (exp 05/20/2012)
-$1/1 L’Oreal Paris Eye 03/25/2012 RP Insert (exp 05/20/2012)
-$1/1 L’Oreal Paris Eyeliner or Eye Shadow 03/25/2012 RP Insert (exp 05/20/2012)
-$1/1 L’Oreal Paris Eye 03/25/2012 RP Insert (exp 05/20/2012)
Final price: Varies

M&M’s 9.9-12.6 oz 2/$6, Earn $2 ECB wyb 2 (Limit 1)
-$1/2 Mars Easter Products: M&M’s Chocolate Candies, M&M’s Minis Chocolate Candiies, Minis Mix Variety Bags, 3 Musketeers, Twix Minis, Snickers Minis, Milky Way Minis, Dove Silky Smooth Eggs 03/18/2012 RP Insert (exp 04/08/2012)
Final price: $1.50 each

Metamucil 2/$25, Earn $5 ECB wyb 2 (Limit 1)
Final price: $10 each

MiraLax Laxative 30 doses $19.99, Earn $3 ECB wyb 1 (Limit 1)
–$3/1 Miralax, 30 dose 07/06/2010 Miralax
Final price: $13.99

Net 10 Prepaid LG800G Phone $49.99, Earn $10 ECB wyb 1 (Limit 1)
Final price: $39.99

Olay Bath Bars, Body Wash, or Lotion $6.29, Earn $2 ECB wyb 1 (Limit 1)
-$1/1 Olay Bar, Body Wash, or In-Shower Lotion 04/01/2012 P&G Insert (exp 04/30/2012)
Final price: $3.29

Olay Facial Hair Removal, Regenerist kits or Treatments $23.99, Earn $3 ECB wyb 1 (Limit 1)
-$3/1 Olay Regenerist, Olay Facial Hair Removal, Total Effects Facial Moisturizer or Cleanser 04/01/2012 P&G Insert (exp 04/30/2012)
Final price: $17.99

Olay ProX 0.5-2.5 oz or ProX Acne Kit $42, Earn $7 ECB wyb 1 (Limit 1)
Final price: $35

Olay ProX Kit $64, Earn $7 ECB wyb 1 (Limit 1)
-$5/1 Olay Pro-X Facial Moisturizer or Cleanser 04/01/2012 P&G Insert (exp 04/30/2012)
Final price: $52

Olay Regenerist or Total Effects Tone Correcting $20.99 Get $2 ECB wyb 1 (Limit 1)
$3/1 Olay Regenerist product, facial hair remover or Total Effects facial moisturizer or cleanser ets (P&G 4/1)
Final price: $15.99

Oral-B Cross Action Power Toothbrush or Refills $4.99, Earn $2 ECB wyb 1 (Limit 2)
Final price: $2.99

Oral-B Pulsar Toothbrush 1pk $4.99, Earn $2 ECB wyb 1 (Limit 2)
Final price: $2.99

Passport or ID Photo, Earn $2 ECB wyb 1 (Limit 1)

Pedigree or Purina MarroBone 26 oz, Beggin’ Strips 6 oz or Beneful Baked Delights 9-12.5 oz 2/$6, Earn $5 ECB wyb $20+ (Limit 1)
-$1/2 Pedigree Treats for Dogs 03/04/2012 RP Insert (exp 04/15/2012)
-$1/1 Pedigree Dry Dog Food, 3.5 lbs+ 03/04/2012 RP Insert (exp 04/15/2012)
-$1/1 Pedigree Little Champions Pouch Variety, 8 or 12 cts or $1/6 Single or cans, 13.2 oz 03/04/2012 RP Insert (exp 04/15/2012)
Final price: Varies

Prilosec OTC 42ct $24.99, Earn $5 ECB wyb 1 (Limit 1)
-$1/1 Prilosec OTC 04/01/2012 P&G Insert (exp 04/30/2012)
Final price: $18.99

Revlon Cosmetics, Earn $7 ECB wyb $15+ (Limit 1)
–$2/1 Revlon PhotoReady Airbrush Mousse Makeup 03/01/2012 Coupons.com
-$2/1 Revlon Face Product 04/01/2012 SS Insert (exp 05/06/2012)
-$1/1 Revlon Color Cosmetic 04/01/2012 SS Insert (exp 05/06/2012)
-$1/1 Revlon Beauty Tool 04/01/2012 SS Insert (exp 04/30/2012)
-$1/1 Revlon Color Cosmetic 03/11/2012 SS Insert (exp 04/15/2012)
Final price: Varies

Sally Hansen Diamond Strength, Gem Crush, Salon Effects or Smooth and Perfect Nail Color, Earn $2 ECB wyb 1 (Limit 2)

Secret Outlast or Scent Expressions Deodorant 2/$8, Earn $1 ECB wyb 1 (Limit 1)
Final price: 2/$7 or $3.50 each

Tums 50-150ct. $3.99, Earn $1 ECB wyb 1 (Limit 1)
-$1/2 Tums, 24 ct+ 04/01/2012 RP Insert (exp 06/01/2012)
-$1.50/1 Tums Freshers 04/01/2012 RP Insert (exp 06/01/2012)
–$1.50/1 Tums Freshers, 50 ct 03/07/2012 Tums
–$1/1 TUMS Product 03/13/2011 Printable
Final price: As low as $1.49

Women’s or Men’s Fragrences $3.99 & up, Earn $10 ECB wyb $30+ (Limit 1)

Zantac 75 80ct or Zantac 150 65ct $19.99, Earn $5 ECB wyb 1 (Limit 1)
–$3/1 Zantac Product, 24 ct+ 03/20/2012 CouponNetwork.com
-$2.50/1 Zantac, p. 58 All You, Feb 2012 (exp 11/30/2012) 01/15/2012
–$5/1 Zantac Product, 24 count+ 03/01/2012 Printable
–$5/1 Zantac Cool Mint Product, 50 ct+ 03/01/2012 Printable
-$2/1 Zantac Product 02/12/2012 SS Insert (exp 05/31/2012)
–$5/1 Zantac Product , 24 ct+ 01/31/2011 Zantac
Final price: As low as $9.99

OTHER DEALS:

Clairol Nice N Easy $8.99
-$3/1 Clairol Nice ‘n Easy Foam or Perfect 10 Hair Color 04/01/2012 P&G Insert (exp 04/30/2012)
-$2/1 Clairol Hair Color, (Nice ‘n Easy, Natural Instincts, Perfect 10) 03/18/2012 SS Insert (exp 04/30/2012)
Final price: As low as $5.99

Enfamil Formula $22.99
–$5/1 Enfamil Product 01/24/2012 Enfamil
-$2/1 Enfamil or Enfagrow Powder, 22.2 oz+ 02/12/2012 SS Insert (exp 03/31/2012)
Final price: As low as $17.99

Gillette Body Wash $3.49
-$1/1 Gillette Body Wash or Deodorant 04/01/2012 P&G Insert (exp 04/30/2012)
Final price: $2.49

Maybelline Buy One Get One 50% Off
–$1/1 Maybelline New York Eye Studio Color Tattoo 24 Hour Cream Gel Shadow 03/23/2012 Coupons.com
–$1.50/1 Maybelline New York Eye Studio Eye Product 03/21/2012 Coupons.com
-$3/1 Maybelline FITME Foundation 03/25/2012 RP Insert (exp 05/25/2012)
–$1/1 Maybelline New York Eye Studio Color Tattoo 24 Hour Cream Gel Shadow (IE) 03/08/2012 Bricks
–$1/1 Maybelline New York Dream Foundation, Blush, or Concealer 03/08/2012 Facebook
Final price: Varies

Pampers Big Box Diapers $24.99
–$1.50/1 Pampers Swaddlers or Swaddlers Sensitive Diapers, excludes trial/travel size 03/01/2012 Coupons.com
-$1/2 Pampers Diapers or Pants 04/01/2012 P&G Insert (exp 04/30/2012)
Final price: As low as $23.49

Pampers Wipes Refill Box $5.99
–$0.75/1 Pampers Wipes, 60 ct+ 03/01/2012 Coupons.com
-$0.50/1 Pampers Wipes, 60 ct+ 04/01/2012 P&G Insert (exp 04/30/2012)
Final price: As low as $5.25

Peeps 2/$3
–$1/2 Peeps Peepsters or Peeps Chocolate Dipped Items 03/26/2012 Peeps
Final price: $1 each

Tide Stain Release $3.99
-$0.50/1 Tide, Downy, Bounce or Tide Stain Release 04/01/2012 P&G Insert (exp 04/30/2012)
-$1/2 Tide, Downy, Bounce or Tide Stain Release 04/01/2012 P&G Insert (exp 04/30/2012)
Final price: $3.49

The following scenarios are for those who have few, if any, ECBs to start with: $14.47 in merchandise for $3.84 OOP, $1 ECB left to spend

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy Colgate Optic White toothpaste (4 oz) – $3.99
Buy Allegra Allergy (5 ct) – $6.49

-$0.75/1 Colgate Toothpaste, 4 oz+ 03/25/2012 SS Insert (exp 04/14/2012)
-$7/1 Allegra allergy (any) coupon – 4-1 SS insert

Spend $3.24 OOP, get a $2 ECB

TRANSACTION #2:
Tums 50-150ct. $3.99, Earn $1 ECB wyb 1 (Limit 1)

–$1.50/1 Tums Freshers, 50 ct 03/07/2012 Tums
-$2 Colgate ECB

Spend $.49 OOP, get a $1 ECB

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 somestores 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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Restaurant Round-Up: the top printable restaurant coupons!

March 31, 2012 by melinda-ann Leave a Comment

If you’re headed to a restaurant this weekend and you don’t want to bust your budget, check out the top printable restaurant deals and coupons that are available right now!

Au Bon Pain Coupon – $1 Off $5 Purchase (exp: 4/12/2012)
Bertuccis Coupon – $10 Off $20 Online Order When You Create an Account (exp: 6/30/2012)
Bob Evans Coupon – Buy 1 Breakfast Get 1 Free (exp: 4/7/2012)
Boston Market – $1.00 off Baked Whitefish Individual Meal (exp: 4/8)
Buca Di Beppo Coupon – $10 Off $20 Order and $10 Off $30 To-Go Order (exp: 4/8/2012)
Carrabba’s – Buy 1 entree get $10 off the second one or FREE appetizer when you buy 1 entree (exp. 4/13)
Daphn es Greek Cafe Coupon – Buy 1 Any Sandwich, Salad, Flatbrea, Plate or Wrap Get 1 50% Off (exp: 4/1/2012)
Einstein Bros Bagels Coupon – 25% Off Any Purchase (exp: 4/8/2012)
Friendly’s – FREE 3-scoop sundae with the purchase of any adult entree
Joe’s Crab Shack – FREE Appetizer
On The Border Coupon – Free Queso or Sopapillas When You Join Club Cantina (exp: 4/15/2012)
Outback Steakhouse Coupon – $5 Off $25 Purchase when you Order Online (exp: 4/3/2012)
Peet’s Coffee – $2.00 off One Pound Cafe Solano or Cafe Domingo or $1.00 Off Half Pound Cafe Solano or Cafe Domingo (exp: 4/11)
PF Changs Coupon – 20% Off Online Order Starts 3/31 (exp: 4/2/2012)
Rainforest Cafe Restaurant – 15% off Retail Purchase Over $25 or More (exp: 12/31/2013)
Restaurant.com – 80% Off Gift Cards – $25 Gift Cards for $2* ($1.70 after cash back) (exp: 3/31/2012)
Romano’s Macaroni Grill – Save $5 when you join their e mail club
Smashburger Coupon – Free Smashburger Entree WYB 1 Fresh Mex Burger or Chicken Sandwich (exp: 4/8/2012)
Smokey Bones Coupon – $5 Off $15 Purchase (exp: 4/1/2012)
White Castle Coupon – Buy 1 Chicken Breast Sandwich Get 1 Free (exp: 4/28/2012)

(Thanks Surviving the Stores and Smart Couponing!)

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Last Chance: Get a $25 Restaurant.com gift card for just $2!

March 31, 2012 by Melissa Leave a Comment

Restaurant.com has a HOT promotion right now: you can save 80% on Restaurant.com gift certificates, which means that a $25 gift card to some locations will only be $2! This promotion is valid through 3/31/12.

Here’s how you can take advantage of this great offer:

1. Visit Restaurant.com here–>Restaurant.com $25 gift card for $2

2. Enter your zip code to search for restaurants by location. Choose a certificate and click on the green “Add to Cart” button.

3. When you add items to your cart, make sure you enter the promotional code “BLOOM” in the yellow discount code box at the top of the page. Complete the check-out process.

DISCLAIMER: Make sure you read the fine print on the gift certificate options! They typically have restrictions such as:

-Minimum purchase of X required
-Gratuity added automatically based on pre-discount price
-Valid for dine-in/dinner only

You can also get 25% cash back when you shop through ShopAtHome.com. If you are new to ShopAtHome.com, you will also get a $5 cash back bonus after your first purchase, which means this could be a moneymaker for you!

To get your 25% cash back, click on the blue “Shop Now” button here–>Restaurant.com 25% cash back

I often get questions asking how this works or if it’s really a good deal. It is for me. Here’s an example. A local restaurant we have been wanting to try has a $25 gift certificate for $20. The “fine print” says that you have to spend at least $35 and that 18% gratuity is added. Given the cost of food at this location, we would easily be spending $35 anyway.

Here’s a breakdown on pricing:

Buy $25 Restaurant.com certificate – priced at $20

-$16 (80% off code)

Spend $4 + $10 (because our total would be at least $35) and $6.30 for the 18% gratuity – we’re getting a meal that would have been $41.30 with tip for $20.30. That’s better than half price! Sounds like a good deal to me!

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