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CVS deals for the week of 1/16

January 16, 2011 by

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

If you need coupons for your “deals” I recommend My Coupon Hunter!

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:

Buy Blink (.5 oz) or Gel Tears (.34 oz) – $7.99, get a $4 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$4/1 Blink peelie (attached to the package in some stores)
$1/1 Blink – 1-2 SS2
Final Price = as low as free after coupons/ECBs (if your stores have the peelies)

Buy Crest or Oral B dental Care – $2.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 2 per household)
-Crest 3D White Vivid or Scope Outlast toothpaste (4-4.2 oz)
$1/1 Crest toothpaste – 1-16 PG
$.75/1 Crest toothpaste – 12-26 PG
-Crest Pro Health rinse (8.4 oz)
-Oral B satin floss (55 yds)
$.75/1 Oral B satin, Glide floss, or floss picks – 12-26 PG
Final Price = Free after coupons/ECBs

Orbit Gum – BOGO free
BOGO free Orbit printable (scroll down and click on “get special savings)
Final Price = free after coupons

NOTE:  Being able to do this deal is a YMMV.  Not all stores will allow you to combine a BOGO free coupon with a BOGO free store promotion.  I have been told by corporate that this is up to store and district managers.

ECB DEALS:

Spend $15 on American Greetings cards (Hallmark in some areas), get a $3 ECB (limit 2 per household)
Final Price – varies


Buy Colgate toothpaste (includes Total, MaxWhite, MaxFresh, and Caviety Protection) – $2.99, get a $1 ECB (limit 2 per household)
$1/1 Colgate Total – 1-2 SS2, 1-16 SS
$1.50/2 Colgate Total CRT
Final Price = as low as $1.24 each after coupons when you buy 2

Buy Dulcolax Balance, Laxative tablets, stool softener, or suppositories – $5.99, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$3/1 Dulcolax printable
Final Price = $1.99 after coupons/ECBs


Buy Herbal Essences or Aussie family size shampoo/conditioner – $5.99, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Free Styler WYB Aussie/Herbal Essence – 12-26 PG

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Aussie/Herbal Essence family size shampoo/conditioner – $5.99/each
Buy 2 stylers

Use 2 BOGO free coupons

Spend $11.98 OOP, get a $3 ECB
Final Price = $8.38 after coupons/ECBs ($2.25 each!)

Buy Listerine Original, Cool Mint, Fresh Brush, Total Care, or Zero mouthwash (16.9 oz) or Listerine Pocketpaks (72 ct) – $3.99, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 Listerine mouthwash – 1-9 SS2
$2/1 Listerine Zero – 9-19 RP
Final Price = as low as $.99 after coupons/ECBs for Listerine Zero

Buy M&Ms (Valentine’s) – 2/$5, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/2 Mar’s Valentine’s products printable (includes M&Ms)
$1/1 M&Ms CVS CRT
Final Price = 2/$2 after coupons and ECBs

Spend $25 on select P&G products, get a $10 ECB (limit 1 per household)
-Bounty Basic paper towels (12 ct) – $9.99
$.25/1 Bounty – 12-26 PG
-Charmin big rolls (16 ct) – $9.99
$.25/1 Charmin – 12-26 PG
-Duracell Batteries – $9.99 or rechargeable batteries/charger – $9.99
$1.50/1 Duracell batteries – 12-12 RP
-Puff’s Tissues – $.99
$.25/1 Puffs tissue – 12-26 PG

SCENARIO:
Buy 1 Bounty Basic – $9.99
Buy 1 Charmin – $9.99
Buy 6 Puffs – $.99/each

Use $.25/1 Bounty
Use $.25/1 Charmin
Use 2 $.25/3 Puffs


Spend $24.92 OOP, get a $10 ECB
Final Price = $14.92 after coupons/ECBs

Spend $20 on Pepsi products, get a $10 ECB (limit 3 – at least – per household)
-Aquafina (12 ct or 6 ct) – 2/$6
-Amp (4 pk) or Starbucks Frappuccino – $4.99
$1/1 Starbucks printable
-Doritos or Lays potato chips – 2/$5
-Pepsi 12 ct, 12 oz cans – 3/$10
-Pepsi 2 liter, Gatorade, or Sobe Lifewater – 5/$5

SCENARIO:
Buy 20 Gatorade – $1 each

Spend $20 OOP, get a $10 ECB
Final Price = $.50/each after ECBs

Buy 6 Pepsi – 3/$10

Spend $10 OOP, get a $10 ECB
Final Price = $.50/each after ECBs

Buy Tom’s of Maine deodorant, toothpaste, or mouthwash – $3.99, get a $3 ECB (limit 2 per household)
Final Price = $.99 each after ECBs

Buy Vicks NyQuil/DayQuil – $4.99, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1.50/1 Vicks NyQuil/DayQuil – 1-16 PG
Final Price = $2.49 after coupons/ECBs

The following scenarios are for people who have few, if any ECBs to start with: $13.96 in merchandise for $4.97 OOP

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 2 Crest toothpaste – $2.99

Use 2 $1/1 Crest coupons

Spend $3.98 OOP, get a $4 ECB

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 1 Tom’s of Maine product – $3.99

Use $4 Crest ECB (adjusted down to $3.99)

Spend $0 OOP, get a $3 ECB

TRANSACTION #3:
Buy 1 Tom’s of Maine product – $3.99

Use $3 Tom’s of Maine ECB

Spend $.99 OOP, get a $3 ECB

MY PLAN:  (I am starting with a $10 ECB) – $39.88 in merchandise for $15.38 OOP

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 2 Crest – $2.99/each
Buy 2 Tom’s of Maine – $3.99/each

Use 2 $2 Crest coupons
Use $10 ECB

Spend $1.96 OOP, get a $4 ECB (Crest) and a $6 ECB (Tom’s of Maine)

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 1 Bounty – $9.99
Buy 1 Charmin – $9.99
Buy 6 Puffs – $.99

Use $1/1 Bounty (home mailer)
Use $1/1 Charmin (home mailer)
Use 2 $.25/3 Puffs
Use $4 and $6 ECB

Spend $13.42 OOP, get a $10 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 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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Walgreens deals for the week of 1/16

January 16, 2011 by

If you are new to shopping at Walgreens, make sure you check out my tips for shopping at Walgreens here.  If you need coupons for the deals this week, check out My Coupon Hunter!

These are not all of the weekly RR deals.  These are just some of the highlights!

FREEBIES:

Buy Full Fast Appetite Control Spray – $10, get a $10 RR
Final Price = FREE after RRs 

Buy Joint Juice Glucosamine Chondroitin – $10, get a $10 RR
$1/1 Joint Juice printable
Final Price = $1 moneymaker after coupons/RR

Buy Pill Glide Swallowing Spray – $5, get a $5 RR (this is a monthly deal)
Final Price = FREE after RR

Buy Thermacare Pain Relief Heatwrap – $2.50, get a $2.50 RR
$1/1 Thermacare, any printable
Final Price = $1 moneymaker after coupon/RRs

Spend $5 on participating Vicks products, get a $5 RR or spend $20 on participating Vicks products, get a $10 RR
-Vicks NyQuil, DayQuil (20 ct) or liquid (10 oz), or Formula 44 (6 oz) – $5/each
$1.50/1 Vicks NyQuil/DayQuil – 1-16 PG
$4/1 Vicks Sinex – 12-26 PG

SCENARIO:
Buy 4 Sinex – $5 each

Use 4 $4 coupons

Spend $4 OOP, get a $10 RR
Final Price = $6 moneymaker

Buy 4 Vicks NyQuil/DayQuil – $5/each

Use 4 $1.50 coupons

Spend $14 OOP, get a $10 RR
Final Price = $4 for 4 ($1 each)

RR DEALS:

Buy Cascade Powder, Gel, or Actionpacs (15 ct) – $3.99, get a $1 RR
$.25/1 Cascade – 12-26 PG
Final Price = $2.74 after coupons/RR

Buy 2 Chloraseptic, get a $5 RR (PSA $3.99)
$1/1 Chloraseptic printable

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Chloraseptic – $3.99/each

Use 2 $1 coupons

Spend $5.98 OOP, get a $5 RR
Final Price = $.98 after coupons/RR

Buy Gillette Fusion Pr-Glide manual or power razor – $9.99, get a $5 RR
$4/1 Gillette Fusion ProGlide – 12-26 PG
Final Price = $.99 after coupon/RR


Buy Kotex maxi pads, pantiliners, or tampons – 3/$9, get a $3 RR
$2/2 Kotex – 1-16 SS
Final Price = 3/$4 after coupons/RR

Buy Listerine (Pocketpacks, Zero/Total Care/Advanced mouthwash) – $2.99, get a $1 RR
$1/1 Listerine – 1-9 SS, 10-10 RP
Final Price = $.99 after coupons/RR
NOTE:  This is the same RR as the Reach deal below

Buy Pantene hair care – 2/$7, get a $2 RR
$3/2 Pantene products – 12-26 PG
Final Price = 2/$2 after coupons/RR


Buy Pampers Jumbo Pack diapers – 2/$18, get a $3 RR
$1.50/1 Pampers – 12-26 PG
Final Price = 2/$12 after coupons/RR ($6/each!)


Buy Reach Advanced Design toothbrushes (2 pk) – $2.99, get a $1 RR
$2/2 Reach toothbrushes printable
BOGO free Reach toothbrush – 1-3-10 RP
$1/1 Reach toothbrush – 10-10 RP


SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Reach Advanced Design toothbrushes – $2.99


Use BOGO free coupon
Use $1/1 coupon

Spend $1.99 OOP, get a $1 RR
Final Price = $.99 for four toothbrushes after coupons/RR!

Buy Tom’s of Maine – $3.99, get a $3 RR (includes toothpaste, deodorant, and mouthwash)
Final Price = $.99 after RR

OTHER DEALS:

Carefree Pantiliners (22 ct) – $.99 (w/ in ad coupon)
$.50/1 Carefree – 1-9 SS
$.50/1 Carefree printable
Final Price = $.49 after coupons

Colgate Total Advanced toothpaste (5.8 oz, PSA $4.29) – STOCK UP PRICE!
$.75/1 Colgate Total – 1-2 SS, 1-16 SS
$1/1 Colgate Total – Diabetes & You Magazine (found near the pharmacy in Walgreens stores)
$1/1 Colgate Total Walgreens store coupon – Diabetes & You Magazine

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Colgate Total Advanced – $4.29

-$4.29 (from BOGO free promotion)
-$2 (2 $1 manufacturer’s coupons)
-$2 (store coupon should deduct $2)

Final Price = $.29 OOP ($.15/each!)
NOTE:  I did this deal last week and it worked perfectly!  No beeps or glitches!

Dulcolax Balance – $6.49
$3/1 Dulcolax printable
$3/1 Dulcolax Walgreens in ad coupon
Final Price = $.49 each after coupons

Kraft Homestyle macaroni & cheese – 3/$5
$1/1 Kraft Homestyle Mac & cheese – 1-16 SS
$1/2 Kraft Homestyle Mac & cheese – Walgreens January coupon book (you can find this by the ads in the front of the store)
Final Price = $.17 each (when you buy 6)

Valentine’s M&Ms – 2/$5
$1/2 Mars holiday candy (includes M&Ms) printable
$1/2 M&Ms – Walgreens January coupon book (you can find this by the registers in the front of the store)
Final Price = 2/$3 after coupons

FILLER ITEMS:
*Arizona tea – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Dawn dish liquid – $.99 (w/ in ad coupon) – $.74 after both coupons
$.25/1 Dawn – 12-26 PG
*Mars candy – $.49 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Novelty Valentine candy – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*W candy (3.5-9.5 oz) – $.49
*Wrigley’s Extra gum – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)

The following scenarios are for people who are new to shopping at Walgreens or who have very few RR to “roll” into deals: $19.06 in merchandise for $3.27 OOP

NOTE:  This is assuming you don’t have the $4 Sinex coupons (these were hard to come by!)  If you do have these coupons, start with the scenario under the Sinex match-ups above

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy Thermacare Heat wrap – $2.50

Use $1/1 Thermacare coupon

Spend $1.50 OOP, get a $2.50 RR

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 1 Tom’s of Maine deodorant, toothpaste, or mouthwash – $3.99

Use $2.50 Thermacare RR

Spend $1.49 OOP, get a $3 RR

TRANSACTION #3:
Buy 1 Listerine – $2.99
Buy 2 Colgate toothpastes – $4.29/each (BOGO free)
Buy 2 Wrigley’s gum – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)

Use $1/1 coupon
Use 2 $1/1 Colgate manufacturer’s coupon
Use $1/1 Colgate Walgreens coupon (from Diabetes & You magazine) – will deduct $2
Use $3 Tom’s of Maine RR

Spend $.28, get a $1 RR

MY PLAN:  I am starting with a $5 RR – $50.52 in merchandise for $4.24 OOP, $2.50 RR left to spend

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 1 Gillette Fusion Pro Glide razor – $9.99
Buy 1 Wrigley’s gum – $.50 (w/ in ad coupon)

Use $5 RR
Use $4 Gillette razor coupon

Spend $1.49 OOP, get a $5 RR

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 2 Chloraseptic – $3.99/each
Buy 1 Wrigley’s gum – $.50 (w/ in ad coupon)

Use 2 $1 Chloraseptic coupons
Use $5 Gillette RR

Spend $1.48 OOP, get a $5 RR
TRANSACTION #3:
Buy 1 Tom’s of Maine – $3.99
Buy 2 Reach toothbrushes – $2.99/each

Use BOGO free Reach coupon
Use $1/1 Reach coupon
Use $5 RR

Spend $.98, get a $3 RR and a $1 RR

TRANSACTION #4:
Buy 1 Thermacare heat wrap – $2.50
Buy 1 Wrigley’s gum – $.50 (w/ in ad coupon)
Buy 2 Colgate toothpaste – $4.29 (BOGO free)
Buy 6 Kraft Homestyle macaroni & cheese – 3/$5

Use $1 Thermacare coupon
Use $3 Tom’s of Maine RR
Use 2 $1 Colgate coupons
Use Walgreens Colgate coupon (will deduct $2)
Use 6 $1 Kraft Homestyle coupons
Use $1/2 Walgreens Kraft coupon (should deduct $3)

Spend $.29 OOP, get a $2.50 RR

FAQS: (Check out Walgreens new coupon policy here!)

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.? 
The new coupon policy does not really using a BOGO free coupon with a BOGO free promotion, but it does say you can use up to two coupons as long as the total doesn’t go below zero, so, you SHOULD be able to do this!!

Walgreens coupon policy is now to adjust the value of coupons down – YAY!!

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 Listerine, 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 kid vitamins 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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Walgreens deals for the week of 1/9

January 9, 2011 by

If you are new to shopping at Walgreens, make sure you check out my tips for shopping at Walgreens here.  If you need coupons for the deals this week, check out My Coupon Hunter!

 These are not all of the weekly RR deals.  These are just some of the highlights!

FREEBIES:

Bic Triumph Pens – $1.99
$2/1 Bic Triumph pens printable
Final Price = FREE after coupon (they should adjust the price of the coupon down)
(Thanks Wild for Wags!)

Buy Go Kids! Multi-vitamins gummies – $5, get a $5 RR

Buy Pill Glide Swallowing Spray – $5, get a $5 RR (this is a monthly deal)

Reach Total Care toothbrushes – $3.99/each
$2/1 Reach Total Care Walgreens in ad coupon
BOGO free Reach toothbrushes – 10-10 RP
BOGO free Reach Total Care dental floss – 1-3-10 RP
$2/1 Reach Total Care + Whitening Dental Floss – 10-10 RP
$2/2 Reach toothbrushes printable
$1/1 Reach floss printable

SCENARIO:
Buy 4 Reach Total Care toothbrushes – $3.99

-$8 (Walgreens in ad coupon) – give this LAST!
-$7.98 (BOGO free coupons)
-$2 ($2/2 printable coupons)

Final Price – $2.02 moneymaker (make sure you have something to cover the overage!)

OR

Buy 4 Reach Total Care dental floss – $3.99


-$8 (Walgreens in ad coupon) – give this LAST!
-$7.98 (BOGO free coupon)
-$2 ($2 coupon)

Final Price = $2.02 moneymaker (make sure you have something to cover the overage!)

Stayfree Maxi Pads (28-48 ct) – $6.49
$3/1 Stayfree Walgreens in ad coupon
BOGO free Stayfree – 1-9 SS2
$1/1 Stayfree – 11-7 RP
$1/1 Stayfree printable

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Stayfree Maxi pads – $6.49/each

-$6.49 (BOGO free Stayfree coupon)
-$1 (Stayfree coupon)
-$6 (Walgreens in ad coupon – give this last!)

Final Price = $.51 overage (make sure you have something to cover the overage!)

RR DEALS:

Buy Bic Comfort3 Advance (3-4 ct), Flex 4, Soleil, or Hybrid Advance razors – $4.99, get a $1 RR
BOGO free Bic Disposable razor – 1-9 SS
Final Price = $3.99 for two packages after coupon/RR

Buy 2 Chloraseptic, get a $5 RR (PSA $3.99)
$1/1 Chloraseptic printable

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Chloraseptic – $3.99/each

Use 2 $1 coupons

Spend $5.98 OOP, get a $5 RR
Final Price = $.98 after coupons/RR

Buy Crest Whitening Expressions or Whitening Plus Scope toothpaste or Oral B Advantage 1-2-3 toothbrush – 2/$5, get a $1 RR
$.75/1 Crest toothpaste – 12-26 PG
$.75/1 Oral B Advantage toothbrush – 12-26 PG
Final Price = $2.50 after coupons/RR ($1.25/each)

Buy Dove Men’s Deodorant, body wash, or Active Clean shower tool – $3.99, get a $2 RR
Final Price = $1.99 after coupons/RR

Buy EOS Lip Balm or EOS Moisturizing Shave Cream – $2.99, get a $2 RR
Final Price = $.99 after RR!

Buy Household Cleaners – 2/$5, get a $1 RR:
-Fantastik (32 oz)
$.75/1 Fantastik All Purpose cleaner – 1-9 SS
-Glade Fabric & Air Odor Eliminator
$1/1 Glade Fabric & Air Odor Eliminator printable
$1/1 Glade Fabric & Air Odor Eliminator – 1-9 SS-Scrubbing Bubbles
$1/2 Scrubbing Bubbles bathroom cleaner – 1-9 SS
$.75/1 Scrubbing Bubbles Mega Shower foamer  – 1-9 SS
-Shout$.55/1 Shout – 1-9 SS-Windex
$1/2 Windex glass cleaner – 1-9 SS
$.55/1 Windex Multi-surface – 1-9 SS
Final Price = as low as 2/$2 ($1 each) after coupons/RR

Buy Kellogg’s Special K, Rice Krispies, and Smart Start cereals – 2/$5, get a $2 RR
BOGO free Special K printable
$1/2 Kellogg’s cereals – 12-5 RP
Final Price = $.50 after coupon/RR

Buy Lysol Healthy Touch Hand Soap System – $11.99, get a $7 RR
$3/1 Lysol Healthy Touch printable
$3/1 Lysol Healthy Touch – 1-9 SS
Final Price = $1.99 after coupon/RR

Buy Pampers Cruisers diapers (56-64 ct box) – $19.99, get a $3 RR
$1.50/1 Pampers – 12-26 PG
Final Price = $15.49 after coupons/RR

Buy Pantene Hair care – 2/$7, get a $2 RR
$3/2 Pantene – 12-26 PG
Final Price = $2 after coupons/RR ($1 each!)

Buy Tylenol Precise Pain Relief Cream or Patches – $5.99, get a $3 RR
$2/1 Tylenol Precise – 1-9 SS
$2/1 Tylenol Precise printable
Final Price = $.99 after coupon/RR

BOGO FREE DEALS:

Colgate Total Advanced toothpaste (5.8 oz, PSA $4.29) – STOCK UP PRICE!
$.75/1 Colgate Total – 1-2 SS
$1/1 Colgate Total – Diabetes & You Magazine (found near the pharmacy in Walgreens stores)
$1/1 Colgate Total Walgreens store coupon – Diabetes & You Magazine

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Colgate Total Advanced – $4.29

-$4.29 (from BOGO free promotion)
-$2 (2 $1 manufacturer’s coupons)
-$2 (store coupon should deduct $2)

Final Price = $.29 OOP ($.15/each!)

Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner – $2.99
$.75/1 Lysol toilet bowl cleaner – 1-2 SS
Final Price = $1.49 for 2 after coupons!

Lysol disinfecting wipes – $3.99
$1/1 Lysol disinfecting wipes – 1-2 SS
Final Price = $1.99 for 2 after coupons!

Rembrandt Toothpaste or Mouthwash – PSA $7.99
$3/1 Rembrandt toothpaste/mouthwash printable
$2/1 Rembrandt toothpaste/mouthwas – 1-2 RP
Final Price = $1.99 for both after coupons

FILLER ITEMS:
*Butterball chicken broth – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Nabisco crackers or cookies – $.59 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Nestle candy – $.49 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Russell Stover chocolate heart – $.39 (w/ in ad coupon)

OTHER DEALS:

Band Aid bandages – PSA $2.99 – STOCK UP PRICE!
$1.50/1 Band Aid Walgreens in ad coupon
$.50/1 Band Aid product – 1-9 SS2
Final Price = $.99 after coupons

Bayer Aspirin – 2/$3 (w/ in ad coupon)
$1/1 Bayer printable
$1/1 Bayer – 1-2 SS
Final Price = $.50/each after coupon

Breakfast favorites (one dozen eggs, 10 pack Banquet Brown & Serve sausage, 4 pk Harvest Pride English muffins or Toufayan bagels) – $.99/each

Colgate toothpaste or toothbrush – $1
$.75/1 Colgate toothpaste or toothbrush – 1-2 SS2
Final Price = $.25 after coupon!

PaperMate profile pens (2 ct), stick pens (10 ct) or mechanical pencils (10 ct) – $.99 (w/ in ad coupon)

Quaker Oatmeal – $1.50 (w/ in ad coupon) – STOCK UP PRICE!
$1/1 Quaker oatmeal – 1-2 RP
Final Price = $.50/each after coupons

Uno 40th Anniversary Edition Card Game – $.99

These scenarios are for people who have few, if any RR to start with:  $61.90 in merchandise for $5.43 OOP, $1 RR left to spend

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 1 Go Kids! Multivitamins – $5
Buy 4 Reach toothbrushes or floss – $3.99/each
Buy 2 Stayfree maxi pads – $6.49/each

Use 2 BOGO free Reach coupons
Use $2/2 Reach coupon
Use Walgreens in ad Reach coupon (-$8)
Use BOGO free Stayfree coupon
Use $1 Stayfree coupon
Use Walgreens in ad Stayfree coupon (-$6)

Spend $2.47 OOP, get a $5 RR

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 2 Chloraseptic – $3.99/each
Buy Uno – $.99

Use 2 $1/1 Chloraseptic coupons
Use $5 vitamin RR

Spend $1.97, get a $5 RR

TRANSACTION #3:  
Buy 1 Go Kids! Multivitamins – $5 or Pill Glide Swallowing Spray – $5

Use $5 Chloraseptic RR

Spend $0 OOP, get a $5 RR

TRANSACTION #4:
Buy EOS lip balm or shave cream – $2.99
Buy 2 Special K cereals – 2/$5

Use BOGO free coupon
Use $5 RR from transaction #3

Spend $.49 OOP, get 2 $2 RR

TRANSACTION #5:
Buy 2 Fantastik cleaners – 2/$5
Buy 2 Butterball chicken broth – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)

Use 2 $.75 Fantastik coupons
Use 2 $2 RRs

Spend $.50 OOP, get a $1 RR

MY PLAN:  I am starting with a $5 RR ($57.49 in merchandise for $1.50 OOP, $3 in RR left to spend)

TRANSACTION #1: ($49.50 before coupons)
Buy 1 Go Kids! Multivitamins – $5
Buy 4 Reach toothbrushes/floss – $3.99/each
Buy 2 Stayfree maxi pads – $6.49/each
Buy 2 Bic Triumph – $1.99
Buy 2 Colgate Total – $4.29 (BOGO free)
Buy 1 Quaker oatmeal – $1.50 (w/ in ad coupon)
Buy 1 Butterball chicken broth – $.50 (w/ in ad coupon)
Buy 1 Colgate toothbrush – $1

Use $5 RR
Use 2 BOGO free Reach coupons
Use $2/2 Reach printable
Use $2 Reach in ad coupon (-$8)
Use BOGO free Stayfree coupon
Use $3 Stayfree in ad coupon (-$6)
Use 2 $2 Bic Triumph coupons (adjusted to $1.99)
Use 2 Colgate $1 coupons
Use Colgate in ad coupon (-$2)
Use $1 Quaker coupon
$.75/1 Colgate toothbrush 

Spend $.01, earn a $5 RR

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 2 Fantastik cleaners – 2/$5
Buy 1 EOS lip balm – $2.99

Use 2 $.75 Fantastik coupons
Use $5 RR

Spend $1.49, earn a $2 RR and a $1 RR

FAQS: (Check out Walgreens new coupon policy here!)

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.? 
The new coupon policy does not really using a BOGO free coupon with a BOGO free promotion, but it does say you can use up to two coupons as long as the total doesn’t go below zero, so, you SHOULD be able to do this!!

Walgreens coupon policy is now to adjust the value of coupons down – YAY!!

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 Listerine, 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 kid vitamins 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.

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Walgreens deals for the week of 1/2

January 4, 2011 by

If you are new to shopping at Walgreens, make sure you check out my tips for shopping at Walgreens here.
 
Walgreens seriously ROCKS this week and I’m sorry I haven’t been able to post the deals sooner, but I go back to work tomorrow and I’ve been trying to balance cleaning and time with the family while battling what I’m guessing is a sinus infection.

This is not the entire ad. This is just the “top deals” I see this week (and there are plenty of them!)

FREEBIES:

Buy Children’s Oscillococcinum Flu Medicine (6 ct) – $8.99, get a $9 RR
$2/1 Oscillococcinum, any – 1-24 RP
$2/1 Oscillococcinum printable
Final Price = $2 moneymaker after coupons/RR
NOTE:  reportedly these coupons are beeping even though they are to be used on this product!

Buy Electrasol (20 ct) or Jet Dry (8.45 oz) – $3.49, get a $1.50 RR
$2.25/1 Finish (20 ct) – 1-2 SS
Final Price – $.26 moneymaker after coupon/RR

Buy Finess Clean+Simple Hair Care – $1.99
$1/1 Finesse product, any – 10-24 SS
Try Me Free Mail in Rebate (look for these on the bottles!)
Final Price = $1 moneymaker after rebate/coupon (if you can find the rebate!)

Buy 2 Natrol Acai (1000 mg, 60 ct) – $10.99 (BOGO free)
$2/1 Natrol – 10-10 RP
$5/1 Natrol Walgreens January coupon book – you can find these at the front of the store by the ads (this will deduct $10)
Final Price = $3.01 moneymaker (if you use 2 $2 manufacturer’s coupons) – make sure you have other items to cover the overage!!
(Thanks Heather!)

Buy Nivea for Men Artic Freeze Shave Gel – $3.99, get a $3 RR
$1/1 Nivea for Men Face or Body Care product **look for these on the displays in your stores**
Final Price = FREE after RR/coupons!
(Thanks Wild for Wags!)

Buy Omega Factor-3 (60 ct) – $10, get a $10 RR
Final Price = FREE after RR

Buy Pill Glide Swallowing Spray – $5, get a $5 RR (this is a monthly deal!)
Final Price = FREE after RR!

Buy SalonPas Arthritis Pain Patches (5 ct) – $5.99, get a $6 RR
Final Price = FREE after RR!

Buy Twinlab Reservatrol dots (60 ct) – $9.99
$10/1 Twinlab Reservatrol in the January Walgreens coupon book (located with the ads at the front of the store)
Final Price = FREE
(Thanks Heather!)

Spend $15 on participating Vicks products, get a $5 RR; spend $20 on participating Vicks products, get a $10 RR (this is a monthly deal)
-NyQuil or DayQuil (10-12 ct) or liquid (6 oz) – $4
$3/2 Vicks NyQuil and DayQuil – 12-26 PG
$1/1 Vicks product, any – 12-26 PG
-Vicks VapoRub, BabyRub, or Vapo Inhaler – $4
$1/1 Vicks product, any – 12-26  PG
-Vicks Sinex – $6.99
$4/1 Vicks Sinex – 12-26 PG

SCENARIO:
Buy 3 Vicks Sinex – $6.99

Use 3 $4 Vicks Sinex coupons

Spend $8.97 OOP, get a $10 RR
Final Price = $1.03 moneymaker

OTHER RR DEALS:

Spend $10 on Advil, get a $3 RR
-Advil 20-24 ct – $3/each
$2/1 Advil (20 ct+) – 12-12 RP

SCENARIO:
Buy 4 Advil – $3/each

Use 4 $2 coupons

Spend $4 OOP, get a $3 RR
Final Price = $.25/each

NOTE:  This deal also includes Children’s/Infant’s Advil – $5, Advil Congestion Relief – $5, Robitussin or Dimetapp – $5, Colgate Total Whitening Toothpaste – $5


Buy Celsius Green Tea (4 ct) – $3.99, get a $3 RR
Final Price = $.99 after RR

Buy participating dental care products – $2/each, get a $1 RR:
-Crest toothpaste (6.4 oz)
$.75/1 Crest toothpaste – 12-25 PG
-Oral B Indicator toothbrush
$.75/2 Indicator toothbrushs – 12-26 PG
Final Price = as low as $.25 for toothpaste after coupon/RR

Buy Pantene shampoo/conditioner/styler – 2/$7, get a $2 RR
$3/2 Pantene – 12-26 PG
Final Price = 2/$2 after coupon/RR ($1 each!)

OTHER DEALS:

Huggies diapers, Pull-Ups or GoodNites – $6.99
$2.50/1 Huggies Little Snugglers printable
$2/1 Pull-Ups printable
$3/2 Huggies Snug Dry diapers printable
Final Price = as low as $4.49/each for diapers!
**At this price, I can pretty much guarantee your stores will sell out of diapers quickly.  Don’t forget to ask for a rain check!!

Swanson chicken broth – $.79/each (w/ in ad coupon)
$.75/2 Swanson broth – 11-7 SS
Final Price = $.42/each after coupons (when you buy in multiples of 2)
*This is a stock up price!

FILLER ITEMS: (This week, they have SEVERAL of my favorite fillers – these are good deals even if you don’t need fillers!)
*American seed packets – 5/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Big Roll bathroom tissue – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Comet cleanser – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Deerfield Farms baking soda – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Geisha mushrooms – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Hershey’s candy – $.49 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Hunt’s tomato sauce – 3/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Madam mandarin oranges – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Morton salt – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*PaperMate mechanical pencils – $.19 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Walgreens thin liners or pantiliners – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 1 Nivea Arctic shave gel – $3.99
Buy 2 Natrol Acai – $10.99
Buy 1 Papermate pencils – $.19 (w/ in ad coupon)

Use $1 Nivea coupon
Use 2 $2 Natrol coupons
Use $5 Walgreens in ad Natrol coupon

Spend $.17 OOP, get a $3 RR

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy Electrasol – $3.49
Buy Pantene – 2/$7
Buy 1 Papermate pencils – $.19 (w/ in ad coupon)

Use $2.25/1 Electrasol coupon
Use $3/2 Pantene coupon
Use $3 Nivea RR

Spend $2.43, get a $1.50 RR and a $2 RR

TRANSACTION #3:
Buy 1 Nivea Arctic shave gel – $3.99
Buy 1 Papermate pencils – $.19/each (w/ in ad coupon)
Buy 1 Hunt’s tomato sauce – $.39 w/ in ad coupon

Use $1 Nivea coupon
Use $1.50 and $2 RR

Spend $.07 OOP, get a $3 RR


OR

Buy 1 Huggies diapers – $6.99
Buy 2 Papermate pencils – $.19 (w/ in ad coupon)

Use $2.50 Huggies printable
Use $1.50 and $2 RR

Spend $1.37 OOP

MY PLAN:  I have a $4 RR, a $2.50 RR and a $1 RR to spend

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 1 Children’s Oscillococcinum Flu Medicine (6 ct) – $8.99
Buy 3 Papermate pencils – $.19/each (w/ in ad coupon)

Use $2 Oscillococcinum printable
Use $4, $2.50, and $1 RR

Spend $.06 OOP, get a $9 RR

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy Electrasol – $3.49
Buy Nivea Arctic – $3.99
Buy Pill Glide – $5
Buy 1 Hunt’s tomato sauce – $.39

Use $9 RR
Use $2.50 Electrasol coupon
Use $1 Nivea coupon

Spend $.37, get a $1.50 RR, $3 RR, and $5 RR

TRANSACTION #3:
Buy 2 Pantene – 2/$7
Buy SalonPas Arthritis Pain Patches (5 ct) – $5.99 
Buy 2 Papermate pencils – $.19 (w/ in ad coupon)

Use $3/2 Pantene coupon
Use $1.50, $3, and $5 RR

Spend $.87, get a $6 RR and a $2 RR

*I plan on rolling this back into the Oscillococcinum Flu Medicine

FAQS: (Check out Walgreens new coupon policy here!)

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.? 
The new coupon policy does not really using a BOGO free coupon with a BOGO free promotion, but it does say you can use up to two coupons as long as the total doesn’t go below zero, so, you SHOULD be able to do this!!

Walgreens coupon policy is now to adjust the value of coupons down – YAY!!

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 Listerine, 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 Nivea 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.

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CVS deals for the week of 1/2-1/8

January 2, 2011 by

If you are new to shopping at CVS and would like some tips, check out this article here and here.  If you earned quarterly ECBs (2% of your OOP spending from 9-15 through 12-15 or $1 for every 2 prescriptions), they started printing yesterday!  You can print them from your account online, from the scanners in the stores, or they will print on your receipt.

If you need coupons for your “deals” I recommend My Coupon Hunter!

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:

Spend $20 on any Excedrin products, get a $10 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Free Excedrin coupons (from home mailers, up to $5.99/each, if you signed up for them)
$2.50/1 Excedrin PM – 12-5 SS
$1/1 Excedrin – 12-5 SS

SCENARIO:
Buy 4 24 ct Excedrin Migraine or Extra Strength (depending on what coupons you have) – $5.49/each (I know the online pricing is less, but this is what they are priced at in my store, so YMMV on pricing)

Use 4 Free coupons

Spend $0 OOP, get a $10 ECB

SCENARIO:
Buy 4 24 ct Excedrin PM – $5.49/each

Use 4 $2.50 coupons

Spend $11.96, get a $10 ECB
Final Price = $1.96 after coupons/ECBs

Spend $10 on these Listerine, Rembrandt, or Reach products, get a $5 ECB (limit 2 per household)
-Listerine Total Care, Zero, Advanced, or Smart Rinse – $5
$1/1 Listerine Smart Rinse printable
-Listerine Whitening or Rembrandt – $7
$3/1 Rembrandt printable
-Reach Total Care toothbrush or floss – $3
BOGO free Reach toothbrushes – 10-10 RP
$2/1 Reach dental floss – 10-10 RP
$1/1 Reach floss or toothbrush – 10-10 RP

SCENARIO:
Buy 1 Rembrandt – $7
Buy 1 Reach Total Care floss – $3

Use $3 Rembrandt printable 
Use $2 Reach coupon

Spend $5 OOP, get a $5 ECB
Final Price = free after coupons/ECBs

Buy 2 Revlon cosmetics or beauty tools, get a $7 ECB (limit 1 per household)
*Revlon nail clippers are priced at $2.99
$1/1 Revlon beauty tools printable (this is a manufacturer’s coupon with a Target logo) – no longer available 🙁 (hopefully you got one before they were gone)

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Revlon nail clippers – $2.99/each

Use 2 $1/1 printable coupons

Spend $3.98 OOP, get a $7 ECB
Final Price = $3.02 moneymaker!

ECB DEALS:

Spend $25 on these items, get a $10 ECB (limit 1 per household)
-Angel Soft big roll bath tissue (24 ct)
$.50/1 Angel Soft printable
$.50/1 Angel Soft – 11-14 RP2
-Nabisco Chips Ahoy, Lorna Doone, or Nilla Wafers – 2/$5
-Planters mixed nuts, whole cashews, Nut-rition, or smoked almonds – 2/$7
-Quilted Northern Soft & Strong or Ultra Plush bathroom tissue (12 ct)
-Sparkle paper towels (8 ct)
-Wisk laundry detergent (26-32 loads) – 2/$10
$2/1 Wisk laundry detergent – 1-2 RP

SCENARIO:
Buy 5 Wisk – $5/each

Use 5 $2 coupons

Spend $15 OOP, get a $10 ECB
Final Price = $5 after coupons/ECBs ($1 each!)

Buy Alli starter kit (90 ct) – $49.99 or Alli refill pack (120 ct) – $59.99, get a $10 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = $39.99-$49.99 after ECBs

Spend $25 on these Aveeno products, get a $10 ECB (limit 1 per household)
-Aveeno body wash or lotion – $6
-Aveeno shampoo or conditioner – $6.49
-Aveeno lotion, oil, cream, bath treatment, cleanser, scrub, or pads – $7
-Aveeno moisturizing lotion or cream – $10
-Aveeno ultra calming or Positively Radiant Facial Moisturizer – $15
Fnial Price – varies

Buy Boost regular or high protein 6 pk – $5.99, get a $1 ECB (limit 2 per household)
$1.50/1 Boost – 11-14 RP
Final Price = $3.49 after coupon/ECBs

Buy Colgate Total, MaxWhite, or MaxFresh – $2.99, get a $1 ECB (limit 2 per household)
$1/1 Colgate Total toothpaste – 1-2 SS
Final Price = $.99 after coupons/ECBs

Buy Colgate manual single pack toothbrushes – $2.99, get a $1 ECB (limit 2 per household)
$1/2 Colgate toothbrushes – 1-2 SS
Final Price = $1.49 each after coupons/ECBs

Buy any Conair appliance, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price – varies

Buy CoverGirl Lip Perfection or NatureLuxe products, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 CoverGirl product – 12-26 SS
Final Price = $4.99/each after coupons/ECBs

Buy Crest Whitestrips Advanced Seal (14 ct), 3D White 2 hour Express (4 ct), Stain Shield, Vivid, Gentle Routine, Professional Effects (10-28 ct), get a $10 ECB (limit 2 per household)
$5/1 Crest 3D White Professional Effects – 12-26 PG
$7/1 Crest 3D Pro Effects Whitestrips – 12-12 RP
Final Price – varies

Buy CVS Pharmacy Stop Smoking Aid – $29.99, get a $7 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = $22.99 after ECBs

Buy Depend Underwear, briefs, guards, or shields – $11.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 5 per household)
$3/1 Depend underwear – 12-12 SS
$2/1 Depend underwear – 12-12 SS
Final Price = $6.99 after coupons/ECBs

Buy Extra or Extra Dessert Delights gum (15 ct) – 3/$2, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = $1 after ECBs
Buy GE Energy Smart (40, 60, 75, or 100 watt equivalent, 1 ct) – $3.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 GE lightbulbs – 11-21 SS
Final Price = $.99 after coupon/ECBs

Spend $10 on these Glade products, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
-Glade Air freshener – $1
-Glade Scented Oil Plug-ins refills (2 ct) – $4
$1/2 Glade Scented Oil refill pack – 12-5 SS
$1/2 Glade Scented Oil refills printable
-Glade Sense & Spray, Plug-ins Lasting Impressions, Fragrance Collection Reed diffuser, or Soy candle – $6
$3/1 Glade Lasting Impressions printable
-Glade Sense & Spray refill, Relaxing Moments Spray, Scented Oil refill, Essential Oils (4 oz) or Soy-based candle (2 oz) – 2/$5
$1/1 Glade Premium room spray – 12-5 RP$1.50/1 Glade automatic spray refill printable

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Glade Lasting Impressions – $6/each

Use 2 $3 Glade printables

Spend $6 OOP, get a $3 ECB
Final Price = $3 after coupons/ECBs ($1.50/each)

Spend $35 on Select Healthy Skin Care products, get a $10 ECB (limit 5 per household)
Final Price – varies

Buy Huggies jumbo pack diapers, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Overnites, or Little Movers jeans – $8.99, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$2.50/1 Huggies Little Snugglers printable
$2/1 Pull-Ups printable
Final Price = $5.49 after coupons/ECBs

Buy Kellogg’s Raisin Bran Crunch, Frosted Flakes, Mini Wheats, Special K, Nutrigrain bars, or Fiber Plus bars – 3/$10, get a $4 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$.70/1 Kellogg’s Raisin Bran cereal printable (must log in to print)
$1/2 Kellogg’s NutriGrain bars printable (must log in to print)
$1/2 Frosted Mini Wheats (must log in to print)

SCENARIO:
Buy 1 Raisin Bran and 2 Frosted Mini Wheats or NutriGrain bars – 3/$10

Use $.70/1 Raisin Bran coupon
Use $1/2 Frosted Mini Wheats or Nutrigrain bars coupon

Spend $8.30 OOP, get a $4 ECB
Final Price = $4.30 after coupons/ECBs

Buy Kudos, Planters, or South Beach Living bars – 4/$10, get a $4 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 South Beach bars printable
$1/1 Planters Big Nut bars – 1-2 SS
Final Price = 4/$2 after coupons/ECBs ($.50/each)

Spend $30 on L’Oreal skin, hair care, or hair color products, get a $10 ECB (limit 1 per household)
-L’Oreal Advanced RevitaLift, Age Perfect moisturizer, or Collagen Moisture filler – $12
$2/1 L’Oreal skincare product – 1-2 RP
$2/1 L’Oreal facial moisturizer – 11-14 RP
$1/1 L’Oreal skincare product – 10-24 RP
$3/2 L’Oreal skincare product – 10-24 RP
-L’Oreal Age Perfect, RevitaLift, Go 360 Clean, Skin Genesis cleanser, or towelettes – $6
$2/1 L’Oreal skincare -1-2 RP
$1/1 L’oreal facial cleanser – 11-14 RP
$3/2 L’Oreal skincare product – 10-24 RP
-L’Oreal Root Rescue or Feria hair color – $7
$1/1 L’Oreal Root Rescue product – 10-24 RP, 1-2 RP
$1/1 L’Oreal haircolor – 1-2 RP
-L’Oreal EverSleek, EverPure, or EverStrong shampoo/conditioner/treatment – $6
$1/1 L’Oreal shampoo/conditioner – 1-2 RP
$1/1 L’Oreal treatment products – 1-2 RP
$1/1 L’Oreal EverStrong – 10-24 RP
$1/1 L’Oreal EverPure – 10-24 RP
Final Price – varies

Spend $20 on Nexxus shampoo, conditioner, or styler, get a $10 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = varies

Buy Nicoderm CQ, Nicorette, or Commit – $39.99, get a $10 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = $29.99 after ECBs

Buy Playtex Gentle Glide or sport tampons – $7.99, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = $4.99 after ECBs

Buy 2 Polident, Poligrip, or Biotene, get a $3 ECB (limit 2 per household)
$1/1 Polident – 1-2 RP
$1/1 Poligrip – 1-2 RP

SCENARIO: 
Buy 2 Polident tablets – $4.29

Use 2 $1/1 Polident coupons

Spend $6.58 OOP, get a $3 ECB
Final Price = $3.58 after coupons/ECBs

Buy Prilosec OTC – $24.99, get a $7 ECB (limit 3 per household)
$7/2 Prilosec – 12-26 PG
$3/1 Prilosec – 12-26 PG
$25 Mastercard WYB 2 Prilosec OTC MIR printable

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Prilosec OTC – $24.99/each

Use $7/2 Prilosec coupon

Spend $42.98 OOP, get a $14 ECB
Submit for MIR, get $25 Mastercard
Final Price after coupons/MIR/ECBs = $3.98 ($1.99/each)

Buy Starbucks coffee (12 oz) or VIA Ready Brew instant coffee (8 ct) – $6.99, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 Starbucks VIA Ready Brew printable (this is a Smartsource coupon)
$1/1 Starbucks VIA – 11-21 SS
$1/1 Starbucks coffee – 11-21 SS
Final Price = $4.99 after coupons/ECBs

Buy Tums (60-150 ct) – $3.99, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 Tums printable
Final Price = $1.99 after coupons/ECBs

Buy Tylenol Precise pain relieving cream, stick or heat patch – $5.99, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$2/1 Tylenol Precise – 12-12 RP
Final Price = $2.99 after coupons/ECBs

Buy University Medical Face Lift product – $24.99, get a $10 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = $14.99 after ECBs

BOGO FREE DEALS:
*Atkins Advantage shakes
*Azo products
*Campbell’s chicken noodle soup or Swanson’s chicken broth
*Culturelle Probiotic
*CVS Pharmacy vitamins
*CVS vitamins, minerals, or herbal supplements
*Emerald dry roasted or coca roast almonds
*Ester-C
*Filippo Berio olive oil
*Flex-a-min
*Hidden Valley Ranch or Kraft salad dressings
*Marvel kids gummies
*Nature’s Bounty
*Osteo Bi-Flex
*Viactiv calcium chews

TRANSACTION #1:

Buy 2 Revlon nail clippers – $2.99/each

Use 2 $1/1 printable coupons

Spend $3.98 OOP, get a $7 ECB

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 1 Rembrandt toothpaste – $7
Buy 1 Reach Total Care dental floss – $3
Buy 1 Colgate Total toothpaste – $2.99

Use $3 Rembrandt coupon
Use $2 Reach coupon
Use $1 Colgate coupon
Use $7 ECB (adjusted down to $6.99)

Spend $0 OOP, get a $3 ECB and a $1 ECB

TRANSACTION #3:
Buy 1 GE Energy Smart light bulb – $3.99
Buy 3 Extra gum – $2

Use $1 GE coupon
Use $3 and $1 ECB

Spend $.99 OOP, get a $2 ECB and a $1 ECB

If you have a $4/20
Buy 2 Revlon nail clippers – $2.99/each
Buy 1 Rembrandt toothpaste – $7
Buy 1 Reach floss – $3
Buy 1 Colgate Total – $2.99
Buy 3 Extra gum – $2

Use $4/20 CVS coupon
Use 2 $1 Revlon coupons
Use $3 Rembrandt coupon
Use $2 Reach coupon
Use $1 Colgate coupon

Spend $8.97 OOP, earn a $7 ECB (Revlon), $5 ECB (Rembrandt/Reach), 2 $1 ECBs (Colgate/Extra)

MY PLAN (I am starting with a $9.99 ECB):

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 4 Excedrin Migraine – $5.49
Buy 2 Revlon nail clippers – $2.99
Buy 2 Colgate Total – $2.99
Buy 3 Extra – $2

Use 4 Exedrin free coupons
Use 2 $1 Revlon coupons
Use 2 $1 Colgate coupons
Use $9.99 ECB (adjusted to $9.96)

Spend $0 OOP, earn a $10 ECB, $7 ECB, $2 ECB, and $1 ECB

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 5 Wisk – $5 each
Buy 1 GE light bulb – $3.99

Use 5 $2 Wisk coupons
Use $1 GE coupon
Use $10 ECB, $7 ECB, $1 ECB (adjusted to $.99)

Spend $0 OOP, earn a $10 ECB and a $2 ECB (plus there is a $2 ECB left to spend)



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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