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Walgreens deals for the week of 8/15

August 15, 2010 by

Here are the Walgreens deals for the week. Some scenarios are mixed in with the match-ups. If you are new to shopping at Walgreens, make sure you read the FAQs at the end of the post!

FREEBIES:

Pilot Frixion Erasable gel pens (2 ct) – $1.99
$1/1 Walgreens IVC (you can find these coupon books at the front of the store)
$1/1 Pilot printable
Final Price = Free after coupons (make sure you give the Walgreens coupon last and have something to cover the $.01 ovearge)

Stride 14 ct gum – BOGO free (w/ in ad coupon)
BOGO free Stride – 5-16 SS
Final Price = Free after coupons (give the store coupon last)

RR DEALS:

Buy Aussie or Herbal Essences hair care – $2.99, get a $1 RR
Buy One Herbal Essence/Aussie product, get one styler free – 8-1 PG
Final Price – $1.99 for one shampoo/conditioner and one styler after coupons/RR

Buy Bausch & Lomb eye care – $8.99, get a $2 RR
-BioTrue multi-purpose solution (10 oz)
$1.50/1 Bio True – 8-15 SS
-Boston SIMPLUS (3.5 oz)
$1/1 Bausch & Lomb Boston Simplus printable
-Opcon-A drops (.5 oz)
$1/1 Opcon – 8-8 SS
-Soothe XP (.5 oz)
$3/1 Bausch & Lomb Soothe XP – 6-20 SS, 7-25 Parade insert

SCENARIO:
Buy 1 Bausch & Lomb Soothe XP – $8.99

Use $3 coupon

Spend $5.99 OOP, get a $2 RR
Final Price = $3.99 after coupons/RR

Buy Head & Shoulders or Pantene Restoratives/Expressions shampoo/conditioner -2/$8, get a $2 RR
$1/1 Head & Shoulders shampoo/conditioner – 8-15 RP
BOGO free Head & Shoulders – 7-11 SS
$1/2 Pantene products – 8-1 PG
$10 when you spend $30 on Venus, CoverGirl, Secret, Pantene, Olay MIR

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Head & Shoulders – 2/$8

Use $1/1 Head & Shoulders
Use BOGO free Head & Shoulders 

Spend $3 OOP, get a $2 RR
Final Price = $1 after coupons/RR ($.50/each!)

Buy 2 participating HP inkjet cartridges, get a $10 RR

Buy Listerine Zero Mouthwash – $2.99, get a $1 RR
$1/1 Listerine printable
Final Price = $.99 after coupon/RR

Buy Miralax – $19.99, get a $3 RR
$3/1 Miralax printable
Final Price = $13.99 after coupon

Buy Ozarka 24 pk water – 2/$7, get a $1 RR
Final Price = 2/$6 after RR ($3/each)

Buy Prilosec OTC – $24.99, get a $5 RR
$3/1 Prilosec OTC – 8-1 PG
Final Price = $16.99 after coupon/RR

Buy Select Personal Care items – 3/$7, get a $1 RR
-Old Spice or Secret antiperspirant/deodorant
Free Secret WYB 2 Old Spice Fresh Collection – 8-1 PG
-Zest or Safeguard 4 pk bar soap

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Old Spice Fresh Collection deodorants
Buy 1 Secret deodorant

Use Free Secret WYB Old Spice coupon

Spend $4.66 OOP, get a $1 RR
Final Price = $3.66 after coupons/RR ($1.22/each)

Buy Zegerid OTC – $19.99, get a $3 RR
$3/1 Zegerid OTC – 7-18 SS, 8-15 SS
$3/1 Zegerid OTC printable
Final Price = $13.99 after coupons/R

BOGO FREE DEALS:
*Conair hair accessories
*Dry Idea deodorant
*Finest Natural vitamins/supplements
*got2Be styling products
*Nu Hair
 *Right Guard Total Defense deodorant – use 2 coupons and they should be free or close to free
$1.50/1 Right Guard Total Defense Deodorant printable (for becoming a fan on Facebook)
*Softsoap liquid hand soap and refills
*Trigosamine or Flex-a-min
*Walgreens alkaline batteries
*Walgreens cold, sinus, allergy relief
*Walgreens digestive relief
*Walgreens heart health supplements
*Walgreens pain relief (ibuprofen, pain reliever, aspirin)
*Walgreens multivitamins

FILLER ITEMS:
*Mars candy – $.49/each
*Royal gelatin – 5/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Tuf paper towels – 2/$1

BACK TO SCHOOL DEALS:
*2 pocket prong folders – 6/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Backpacks – BOGO free
*BOGO FREE:  Mead 5 Star 4 pocket portfolios, pocket and prong folders, 1/3/5 subject notebooks, Themebook, binders
*Corner Office legal pad – $.29 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Corner Office tab dividers – $.79 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Expo dry erase markers – $1.99 (4 ct)
*Filler paper (250 sheets) – $.99
*It’s Academic Pencil sharpener – $.49 (w/ in ad coupon)
*It’s Academic scissors – $.79 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Liquid paper – $.99 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Mead envelopes – $.59 (w/ in ad coupon0
*Paper Mate mechanical pencils – $.49 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Penway #2 pencils – $.79 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Penway fabric carry all pouch – $.79 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Penway 3 subject notebook – $.99
*Penway index card or pencil case – $.29 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Penway poly or 3 ring binder – $.49 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Penway washable glue sticks (3 ct) – $.39 (w/ in ad coupon)
*PrintWorks multipurpose paper (400 ct) – $2.99 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Puffs facial tissue – $.99

OTHER DEALS:
*Ultra Tuf trash bags – $2.99/each

The following scenarios are for those are just starting to shop at Walgreens and who have few, if any, RR to spend:

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 2 Stride gum – $1.29
Buy 1 Pilot pen – $1.99
Buy 1 Listerine Zero mouthwash – $2.99

Use BOGO free Stride coupon
Use Walgreens in ad Stride coupon
Use $1/1 Pilot coupon
Use $1/1 Walgreens IVC Pilot coupon
Use $1/1 Listerine printable

Spend $1.98 OOP, get a $1 RR

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 1 Aussie or Herbal Essence shampoo or conditioner – $2.99
Buy 1 Aussie or Herbal Essence styler – $2.99

Use free styler WYB shampoo/conditioner coupon
Use $1 Listerine RR

Spend $1.99 OOP, get a $1 RR

OR:

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 2 Head & Shoulders shampoo/conditioner – 2/$8

Use $1/1 Head & Shoulders coupon
Use BOGO free Head & Shoulders coupon

Spend $3 OOP, get a $2 RR

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 1 Aussie/Herbal Essence shampoo/conditioner – $2.99
Buy 1 Aussie/Herbal Essence styler – $2.99

Use Free styler WYB shampoo/conditioner coupon
Use $2 Head & shoulders RR

Spend $.99 OOP, get a $1 RR

TRANSACTION #3:
Buy 1 Listerine Zero – $2.99
Buy 1 Royal gelatin – $.20 (w/ in ad coupon)

Use $1/1 Listerine coupon
Use $1 Herbal Essence RR

Spend $.99 OOP, get a $1 RR

FAQS:

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.? 
When I contacted customer service recently, I was surprised to learn that Walgreens does not have a corporate coupon policy, which means that store managers basically can call the shots on “policy” and that there is going to be A LOT of variance among stores.  Supposedly, they are working on putting a corporate policy together.

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 Listerine 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

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Target deals for the week of 8/15

August 15, 2010 by


Keep in mind that pricing may vary by area. Always check your local ad to confirm that they have the “weekly deals.”  Many of these deals were not listed in the weekly ad, which means YMMV in terms of pricing.  Thanks to Totally Target for the heads up on many of the price cuts!

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

Get Text Alerts from Target: receive coupons, deals, and weekly ad reminders on your mobile phone – use a barcode that can be scanned at check-out for multiple one time only coupon deals throughout the month.  The text alerts for mobile coupons appear to be released on Sundays and appear to be valid for one week only (when the new round is released on Sundays, the old round disappears).

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!

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

**There is a coupon for a free $10 gift card with the purchase of any new or transferred prescription in this week’s ad!!

BABY:

Kandoo 42 count flushable wipes – $1.65
$1/1 Kandoo, any – 4-4 PG
Final Price = $.65/each

Luvs diapers – $6.99
$1/1 Luvs diapers Target coupon – 6-27 inserts (only select regions received this)
Final Price = $5.99

BACK TO SCHOOL:

Five Star poly portfolio – $.50
$1/2 Mead Five Star products – 8-8 RP

Final Price = FREE after coupon (when you buy 2)

Bic Stic Grip Easy Glide Ball Point pens (7 ct) – $.99
$1/2 Bic Stationery product Target printable
$1/2 Bic Stationery products – 8-1 SS, 8-9-09 SS
$1/2 Bic Stationery products printable
Final Price = Free to possible overage after coupons

Bic Cristal Ball Point Pens (10 ct) – $1.24
$1/2 Bic Stationery product Target printable 
$1/2 Bic Stationery products – 8-1 SS, 8-9-09 SS
$1/2 Bic Stationery products printable
Final Price = Free to possible overage after coupons
 
Bic Wite Out Correction Fluid – $1.27
$1/2 Bic Stationery product Target printable 
$1/2 Bic Stationery products – 8-1 SS, 8-9-09 SS
$1/2 Bic Stationery products printable
Final Price = Free to possible overage after coupons

Buy Rose Art 12 ct colored pencils ($.75/each), get FREE Rose Art 24 ct crayons (valid through 9/4)

Post it Super Sticky Note pads – $1/each
$1/1 Post it Super Sticky notes – 8-15 SS
$1/1 Post it Super Sticky notes printable
Final Price = FREE after coupon

*Avery 1″ binder – $2
*Embark fashion backpacks – $17
*Lunch kits – $10*Rose Art 8 ct washable watercolor paint set – $.50
*Rose Art 2 ct washable glue sticks – $.20

CLOTHING:

*Girls (sizes 4-16) leggings – $5/each
*Girls (sizes 4-16) Xhilaration dresses – $12

Hanes socks for Girls and boys (7 ct) – $3.79
$1/1 Hanes apparel item Target printable
Final Price = $2.79/each after coupon

GROCERIES:

Del Monte fruit cups (4 ct) – Buy 3, get one free – $2/each
$1/1 Del Monte fruit cups Target printable
Final Price = as low as $.75/each if your store allows you to use multiple printables (otherwise, $1.25/each)

Campbell’s Select Harvest Microwaveable bowl/can – $1.79-$1.89
$.50/1 Campbell’s soup Target printable
$1/1 Campbell’s Select Harvest printable
Final Price = $.29-$.39/each after coupon

Chef Boyardee Microwaveables – $.80 (on price cut through 8/28)
Chef Boyardee Ravioli – $.99
$1/1 Chef Boyardee food product Target printable
$1.50/4 Con Agra products printable
Final Price = free after coupons

Frito Lay multipack – $5.99
$1/1 Frito Lay multipack Target printable
Final Price = $4.99 after coupon

Hunt’s Snack Pack pudding (4 ct) – $.95 – on price cut through 8/21
$1/3 Hunts Snack Pack pudding Target printable  
$.30/2 Hunts Snack Pack pudding – 8-1 SS
$1/4 Hunts Snack Pack puddings – August 2010 All You Magazine
Final Price = $.52 each after coupons

Juicy Juice 8 ct slim packs – 2/$4
$1/1 Juicy Juice Target printable
$1/2 Juicy Juice – 8-1 RP
$1/2 Juice Juice printable (must register)
Final Price = as low as $.50/each if your store allows multiple Target printables (otherwise, $1/each)

Kelloggs Nutrigrain bars – $2.38 (8 ct)
$1/2 Kelloggs Nutrigrain bars – 8-1 RP
$1/1 Kelloggs Nutrigrain bars – 7-11 RP
Final Price = $.89/each after coupons

Kelloggs Pop Tarts – $2.39/each (12 ct)
$1/2 Kelloggs Pop Tarts Target coupon – 8-1 RP
$1/2 Kelloggs Pop Tarts – 7-11 RP
Final Price = $1.39/each after coupons

Market Pantry boneless, skinless chicken breasts – 2.5 lbs – $5.99/each
Free Market Pantry vegetable with the purchase of Market Pantry chicken Target printable
Final Price = $5.99 for chicken and vegetables

Market Pantry bread – $.89-$1.09
$.50/1 Market Pantry bread Target printable
Final Price = $.39-$.59/each after coupon

Nature Valley granola bars – $2.39/each
$1/1 Nature Valley granola bars Target printable
$.50/1 Nature Valley Sweet & Salty granola bars printable
$.75/2 Nature Valley Granola bars – 7-11 SS, 8-8 GM insert
$.50/1 Nature Valley Sweet & Salty granola bars – 8-8 GM insert
Final Price = $.89/each for Sweet & Salty variety

Peter Pan peanut butter – $1.60 (on price cut through 8/28)
$.60/1 Peter Pan peanut butter – 8-1 SS
Final Price = $1/each after coupons

Quaker Chewy Granola bars – $1.82 (on price cut through 9/11)
$1/1 Quaker breakfast item Target printable
$.75/2 Quaker chewy granola bars – 7-25 RP
Final Price = $.45/each after coupons

Rice a Roni – $1.02
$1/3 Rice a Roni/Pasta Roni printable
Final Price = $.69/each after coupon (when you buy 3)

Sobe Lifewater – 10/$10
$.50/1 Sobe Lifewater Target printable
Play the Sobe instant win game to win BOGO free coupons
Final Price = $.25/each after coupons (if you win the BOGO free coupon)

Yoplait Kids Multipack Yogurt (includes Splitz and Go-Gurt 8 pks) – 2/$4
$.50/1 Yoplait Yogurt splitz Target printable 
$.75/1 Yoplait Go-Gurt or Trix Multipack yogurt – 7-25 SS
$.75/2 Yoplait GoGurt printable
$.50/1 Yoplait kids cup printable
Final Price = $1 each for Splitz variety

**Buy Mountain Dew or Sierra Mist products (12 pk) – 3/$10, get a FREE Pepsi Max or Diet Pepsi 12 pk
$1/1 Mountain Dew Target printable
Final Price = as low as 4/$7 if your Target allows multiple Target coupons, otherwise, 4/$9

HEALTH & BEAUTY:

Colgate Dora the Explorer Toothbrush – $2.19
$.75/1 Colgate Dora the Explorer toothpaste Target printable
$.40/1 Colgate adult or kids manual toothbrush – 7-25 SS
$.75/1 Colgate adult or kids toothbrush – July 2010 All You Magazine
Final Price – $.69/each after coupons

Colgate Dora the Explorer Toothpaste – $2.19
$.75/1 Colgate Dora the Explorer toothpaste Target printable
$.50/1 Colgate toothpaste, any – 7-25 SS
Final Price = $.94 after coupons

Dora the Explorer Band Aids – $1.69/each
$.50/1 Dora the Explorer Band Aids Target printable
$3/3 Band Aid Bandages/Neosporin/Johnson & Johnson product – 8-1 SS
Final Price = $.52/each after coupons

**Print out this MIR form for a free Toy Story collectible book here!

Johnson & Johnson First Aid to Go! – $.99
$3/3 Band Aid/Neosporin/Johnson & Johnson coupon – 8-1 SS
Final Price = FREE after coupon! (you need to buy 3)

Plus, you can submit for the free Toy Story book rebate here!

(Thanks Money Saving Madness!)

LA Looks sport gel – $1.45
$1/1 LA Looks product – 8-1 RP, 5-23 SS
Final Price = $.45 after coupon

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

Tums Ultra (72 ct) – $3.69
$1/1 Tums Digestive Aid Target printable
$1/1 Tums printable
Final Price = $1.69 after coupons

HOUSEHOLD:

Sonicare Essence Toothbrush or Sonicare Kids toothbrush – $49.99
$10/1 Sonicare electric toothbrush Target printable
$5/1 Sonicare electric toothbrush printable MIR
$10/1 Sonicare electric toothbrush – 8-1 SS
Final Price = $24.99 after coupons and MIR

Standard/queen pillow by Room Essentials – $3
$1/1 Target bed pillow printable
Final Price = $2/each
**Also look for pillows priced as low as $2.54/each and get them for $1.54!

Up & Up Foam cups – $1.19
$.50/2 Up & Up disposable tabletop items Target printable
Final Price = $.94/each after coupon

MOVIES:

Dora DVDs – Prices start at $5
$3/1 Dora the Explorer DVD Target printable
Final Price = as low as $2/each after coupon!

GIFT CARD DEALS:

Buy 3 participating Tampax or Always products ($5.54/each), get a $5 Target gift card
$1/1 Tampax – 8-1 PG
$1/1 Always – 8-1 PG


Buy 3 Tampax or Always – $5.54/each

Use 3 $1/1 coupons

Spend $13.32 OOP, get a $5 Target gift card
Final Price = $8.32 after coupons/gift card ($2.77/each)

Here are some links to the clearance deals online: (don’t forget to shop through Shop at Home to get 5% cash back)  Use TGTSHOES1 to get $5 off a $20 online shoe purchase through 9/6

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!)

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CVS deals for the week of 8/15

August 14, 2010 by

If you are new to shopping at CVS and would like some tips, check out this article here.  There are lots of “freebies” this week, so it’s a great time to get started!

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!

**Earn double bucks on diabetes products – CVS is now offering exclusive benefits for those with diabetes (Double Bucks on 100 products you need and special ExtraCare rewards and offers – you can find the details on cvs.com/diabetes and check out the participating products here)

FREEBIES:

Buy Blink Tears lubricating eye drops – $7.99, get a $7.99 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1.50/1 Blink printable
$1.50/1 Blink printable
Final Price = $1.50 moneymaker after coupon/ECBs!

Buy Crest Complete Rinse ($16.9 oz), Oral B Glide Clinical Protection floss (38.2 yards), or Crest Pro-Health Clinical Gum Protection toothpaste (4 oz) – $3.49, get a $2.50 ECB (limit 2 per household)
$1/1 Crest toothpaste – 8-1 PG
Final Price = Free after coupons/ECBs

Buy Pilot Easy Touch pens (2 pk) – 5/$5
$1/1 Pilot pens printable
Final Price – Free after coupon

Sobe Life water – BOGO free
Play the Sobe Heads or Tails game here to win a BOGO free printable coupon (you can win once per day)
Final Price = 2 for free after coupon!

Buy Zegerid OTC – $9.99, get a $7 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$3/1 Zegerid OTC printable
$3/1 Zegerid OTC – 8-15 SS
Final Price = FREE after coupon/ECBs

ECB DEALS:

Spend $15 on Clearasil or Veet, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 Clearasil – 7-25 SS
$2/1 Clearasil printable (must register)
$3/1 Veet printable
$3/1 Veet printable (must register)

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Clearasil Daily Face Wash – $5.49/each (based on online pricing)
Buy 1 Clearasil Adult Acne Treatment cream – $4.99/each (based on online pricing)

Use 3 $2 Clearasil printables

Spend $9.97 OOP, get a $5 ECB 
Final Price = $4.97 after coupons/ECBs ($1.66/each)

Buy 3 Veet hair removal cream – $6.49/each (based on online pricing)

Use 3 $3 Veet printables

Spend $10.47 OOP, get a $5 ECB
Final Price = $5.47 after coupons/ECBs ($1.82/each)

Buy Colgate Total Whitening toothpaste twin pk or manual toothbrushes (2-4 pk), get a $2 ECB (limit 2 per household)
$1/1 Colgate Total toothpaste – 8-8 SS
$.75/1 Colgate Total toothpaste printable

Spend $10 on Conair grooming supplies, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price – varies

Spend $15 on CoverGirl cosmetics, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
*All CoverGirl Blast is on sale for $7/each
$1/1 CoverGirl product – 8-1 PG
$1/1 CoverGirl face/lip product – 8-15 RP
$2/2 CoverGirl face/lip product – 8-15 RP
Final Price – varies

Spend $15 on all Crayola products (PSA $1.99), get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price – varies

Buy CVS Pharmacy Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen, or Low Dose Enteric Aspirin – $9.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price – $7.99 after ECBs

Spend $15 on Five Star Notebooks or Binders, get a $5 ECB (limit 2 per household)
$2/1 Mead Five Star binder – 8-8  RP
$1/2 Mead Five Star products – 8-8 RP
Final Price – varies

Buy Garnier Nutritioniste Ultra Lift Pro Deep Wrinkle Roller, cream, or Dual Eye – $16.99, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$2/1 Garnier Nutritioniste – 8-8 RP
$2/1 Garnier Nutritioniste printable
$2/1 Garnier Nutritioniste printable
Final Price = $9.99 after coupons/ECBs

Buy Gillette ProGlide power or manual razor – $9.99, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$4/1 Gillette ProGlide – 8-1 PG
Final Price – $.99 after coupons/ECBs

Buy Head & Shoulders shampoo or conditioner – $4.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 Head & Shoulders – 8-15 RP
BOGO free Head & Shoulders – 7-11 SS

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Head & Shoulders shampoo/conditioner – $4.99/each

Use $1/1 Head & Shoulders coupon
Use BOGO free Head & Shoulders coupon

Spend $3.99 OOP, get a $2 ECB
Final Price = $1.99 after coupons/ECBs ($.99/each)

Buy Kellogg’s Raisin Bran, Corn Flakes, Corn Pops, Apple Jacks, Froot Loops, Cocoa, or Rice Krisipies cereal – 3/$10, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$.75/1 Kellogg’s Corn Flakes Simply Cinnamon printable
$1/2 Kellogg’s Corn Flakes/Mini Wheats/Fruit Loops/Smart Start printable
$1/2 Kellogg’s Rice Krispies/Cocoa Krispies – 8-15 RP
$1/2 Kellogg’s Raisin Bran/Corn Flakes/All Bran/Crispix – 8-15 RP
$1.25/3 Kellogg’s cereals – 6-27 RP
$1.50/2 Kellogg’s Apple Jacks, Corn Pops or Fruit Loops printable

SCENARIO:
Buy 3 participating Kellogg’s cereals – 3/$10

Use $1.50/2 coupon

Spend $8.50, get a $5 ECB
Final Price – $3.50 after coupons/ECBs ($1.17/box)

Buy Lipton iced tea (12 pk, 16.9 oz) bottles – $5.99, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = $4.99 after ECBs

Spend $20 on Lumene skin care, get a $10 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price – varies

Spend $10 on Milani cosmetics, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price – varies

Buy Prilosec OTC (42 ct) – $24.99, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$3/1 Prilosec OTC – 8-1 PG
Final Price = $16.99 after coupons/ECBs

Buy Purex Complete – $5.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$3/1 Purex Complete 3 in 1 laundry sheets – 8-15 RP
Final Price = $.99 after coupons/ECBs

Buy 2 Reading Glasses (PSA $9.99), get a $5 ECB (limit 2 per household)
Final Price = as low as $14.98 for two (after ECBs)

Buy 2 Revlon foundation, powder, blush, or concealer (PSA $7.49), get an $8 ECB (limit 1p er household)
$1/1 Revlon color cosmetics – 8-15 RP
Final Price = as low as $4.98 after coupons/ECBs ($2.49/each)

Buy Soft & Beautiful Relaxer kit, Just for Me texture softener, or relaxer kit for children – $4.99, get a $4 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = $.99/each after coupons/ECBs

Buy Tide 2X Ultra (48-64 loads) – $10.96, get a $2 ECB (limit 2 per household)
$1/1 Tide – 8-1 PG
$2/1 Tide – September 2010 Parents Magazine
Final Price = $6.96-7.96 after coupons/ECBs

Buy Tylenol Precise pain relieving cream (2.5 oz) or heat patch (3-4 ct) – $7.99, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$2/1 Tylenol Precise printable
Final Price = $2.99 after coupons/ECBs

BOGO FREE DEALS:
*CVS Pharmacy batteries
*CVS Pharmacy vitamins
*Emerald Cocoa roast almonds, pecans, or walnuts
*Folgers Classic roast or decaf instant coffee (8 oz)
*Gold Emblem Sparkling water
*Right Guard or Dry Idea deodorant
$1/1 Right Guard Total Defense printable

BACK TO SCHOOL DEALS:*Caliber 1 subject notebook (70-80 sheets) – 2/$1
*Caliber school glue – BOGO free
*Caliber school supplies (pencil sharpener, pencil/ink eraser, 12″ ruler, #2 pencils (10 ct) index dividers (5 ct, recycled school box) – BOGO free
*Expo or Quartet dry erase markers – $4.99
*Fashion notebooks or portfolios – BOGO free
*Backpacks, lunch carriers, locker accessories, or school stationery novelties – 25% off
*PaperMate pens (10 ct) – 2/$1
*PaperMate mechanical pencils 10 ct – 5/$5
*Scotch mailing supplies – BOGO 50% off
*Sharpie 8 ct – $3.99

OTHER DEALS:

*Dawn dish detergent – $.97
$.25/1 Dawn dish detergent – 8-1 PG
Final Price = $.72 after coupon

*Lindsay large pitted olives – 5/$5
$1/2 Lindsay Olives printable
Final Price = $.50/each after coupon

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):

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 1 Crest toothpaste – $3.49/each

Use 1 Crest $1/1 coupons

Spend $2.49 OOP, get a $2.50 ECB

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 1 Crest toothpaste – $3.49/each

Use 1 Crest $1/1 coupons
Use $2.50/1 Crest ECB (adjusted to $2.49)

Spend $0 OOP, get a $2.50 ECB

TRANSACTION #3:
Buy 1 Gillette Fusion ProGlide razor – $9.99

Use $4 coupon
Use $2.50 ECB

Spend $3.49 OOP, get a $5 ECB

If you have a $4/20 CVS coupon:

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 1 Zegerid – $9.99
Buy 2 Crest toothpaste – $3.49/each
Buy 1 Purex – $5.99

Use $4/20 CVS coupon (give this first)
Use $3 Zegerid coupon
Use 2 $1 Colgate coupons
Use $3 Purex coupon

Spend $10.96 OOP, get a $7 ECB, a $5 ECB, and a $2 ECB

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 1 Gillette Fusion ProGlide – $9.99
Buy 1 Dawn – $.99

Use $5 ECB
Use $2 ECB (adjusted to $1.98)
Use $4 Gillette coupon

Spend $0 OOP, get a $5 ECB

MY SCENARIOS (I am starting w/ a $9.99 ECB): $36.96 in merchandise for $2.97 OOP, 2 $5 ECBs left to spend

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 1 Blink tears – $7.99
Buy 2 Crest – $3.49/each

Use $1.50 Blink coupon
Use 2 Crest $1 coupons
Use $9.99 ECB

Spend $1.47 OOP, get a $7.99 ECB and a $5 ECB

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 1 Gillette ProGlide Fusion – $9.99
Buy 2 Pilot pens – $1/each

$5 ECB
Use $1 Pilot coupon
Use $4 Gillette coupon

Spend $.99, get a $5 ECB

TRANSACTION #3:
Buy 3 Kellogg’s cereals – 3/$10

Use $1.50/2 coupon
Use $7.99 ECB

Spend $.51 OOP, get a $5 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 8/8

August 7, 2010 by

Here are the Walgreens deals for the week. Some scenarios are mixed in with the match-ups. If you are new to shopping at Walgreens, make sure you read the FAQs at the end of the post!

FREEBIES:

Buy Bausch & Lomb Bio true multipurpose solution – $4.99, get a $4 RR
$1/1 Bio True multipurpose solution printable
Final Price = Free after coupons/RRs

Buy Dial Nutriskin body wash – $3.99, get a $3 RR
$1/1 Dial Nutriskin body wash printable
Final Price = Free after coupons/RR

Pilot V5 Precise pens – $1.99
$1/1 Walgreens IVC coupon
$1/1 Pilot printable
Final Price = Free after coupons!

RR DEALS:

Buy 2 or more participating Benadryl or Zyrtec products, get a $5 RR: -Benadryl allergy, cold, or sinus relief (20-24 ct) – $4.49
$1/1 Benadryl product – 8-1 RP
-Zyrtec allergy relief (25-30 ct) – $18.99
$4/1 Zyrtec printable (if liqui-gels are included)
$2/1 Zyrtec printable
$2/1 Zyrtec – 8-8 RP

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Benadryl allergy/cold/sinus – $4.49/each

Use 2 $1/1 Benadryl coupons

Spend $6.98 OOP, get a $5 RR
Final Price = $1.98 after coupons/RRs ($.99/each)

Buy Colgate 2 pack Total toothpaste, 2 pack toothbrushes, or 360 Sonic or Kids Power toothbrush – 2/$10, get a $2 RR
$1/1 Colgate Total toothpaste – 8-1 SS
$.40/1 Colgate adult or kids manual toothbrush
$1/1 Colgate Sonic Power toothbrush – 7-25 SS
Final Price = 2/$6 ($3/each) after coupons/RRs

Buy Duracell Coppertop batteries – $5.99, get a $1 RR
$1/1 Duracell – 8-1 PG
Final Price = $3.99 after coupons/RRs

Buy Gillette Venus razor or Secret Clinical antiperspirant/deodorant – $8.99, get a $3 RR
$2/1 Gillette Venus razor – 8-1 PG
Final Price = $3.99 after coupons/RRs

Buy Glade Lasting Impressions, Sense & Spray, 2 wick candle, or Reed diffuser – $6.99, get a $2 RR
$3/1 Glade Sense & Spray starter kit – 7-11 SS
$3/1 Glade Lasting Impressions – 7-11 SS
Final Price = $1.99 each after coupons/RRs

Buy Lipton Green tea (one gallon) – 2/$6, get a $1 RR
Final Price = 2/$5 after RR

Buy Prilosec OTC acid reducer – $18.99, get a $3 RR
$3/1 Prilosec OTC – 8-1 PG
Final Price = $12.99 after coupons/RRs

Buy Schick Hydro 3 or 5 blade razor system or cartridges – $7.99, get a $2 RR
$5/1 Schick Hydro – 8-8 SS
Schick Hydro Try Me Free Mail in Rebate 
Final Price = $.99 after coupon/RR or moneymaker if you haven’t done the rebate yet!

Buy Walgerens Omeprazole acid reducer – $18.99, get a $5 RR
Final Price – $13.99 after RR

BOGO FREE DEALS:
*Ecotrin pain relief
*Finest Natural Glucosamine supplements
*Lysol toilet bowl cleaner (PSA $2.99 – $1.99 for both after coupons)
$1/2 Lysol toilet bowl cleaner 8-8 SS
*Nature’s Bounty Heart Health supplements
*Nature Made vitamins and supplements
*Planter’s trail mix
*Schiff supplements
*Select fragrances

“FILLER” ITEMS: (see the back to school deals below for more filler item ideas)
*Hershey’s candy – $.49 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Household gloves – 3/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Walgreens lip care – $.49 w/ in ad coupon

BACK TO SCHOOL DEALS:
*2 pocket folder – $.09
*Bic Ultra round stic grip pens – $.79 (w/ in ad coupon) – $.29 after coupons when you buy 2
$1/2 Bic stationery products printable
*Composition book (80 sheets) – $.49
*Composition or memo book – 5/$1 (w/ in ad coupon0
*Crayola posterboard – 5/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Crayola washable watercolors (8 pk) – 2/$3
*Crayola 12 pk colored pencils – 2/$3
*Dividers (5 tab) – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Elmer’s Glue Sticks (2 ct) – $.19
*Elmer’s Glue – $.49 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Highland Trails backpack – $3.99
*HP copy and print multipurpose paper – $3.99 (500 sheets)
*Kleenex facial tissue – $.99
*Licensed backpacks w/ free lunch kit – 50% off
*Mirado pencils (6 ct) – $.39 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Penway crayons (24 ct) – $.39 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Penway pencils – $.39 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Penway 1 subject notebook – $.49 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Penway 5 subject notebook (180 sheets) – $1.49
*Penway ruler or protractor – $.29 (w/ in ad coupon0
*Penway wide or college-ruled filler paper (130 sheets) – $.49

Assorted school supplies – $.99 (Pictured in ad – rubber bands, carry all pouch, Sharpie highlighters, Crayola markers – 10 ct, correction fluid)

OTHER DEALS:
*24 pack spring water – $2.49 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Sinful Colors nail color – $.99 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Walgreens hand sanitizer – $.99 (w/ in ad coupon)

The following scenarios are for those are just starting to shop at Walgreens and who have few, if any, RR to spend:

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 1 Dial Nutriskin – $3.99

Use $1/1 Dial coupon

Spend $3 OOP, get a $3 RR

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 1 Biotrue – $4.99
Buy 1 Elmer’s Glue 2 pk – $.19

Use $1 Biotrue coupon
Use $3 Dial RR

Spend $1.18 OOP, get a $4 RR

TRANSACTION #3:
Buy 1 Schick Hydro razor – $7.99
Buy 1 Kleenex facial tissue – $.99
Buy 1 pocket folder – $.09

Use $5 Schick Hydro coupon
Use $4 Biotrue RR

Spend $.07 OOP, get a $2 RR

or

Buy 1 Dial Nutriskin – $3.99
Buy 1 Kleenex facial tissue – $.99
Buy 1 pocket foler – $.09

Use $1 Dial coupon
Use $4 RR

Spend $.07, get a $3 RR
*Then, you can continue “rolling” between transactions #1 and #2

MY PLAN (I have a $10 RR to start):
Buy 1 Dial Nutriskin – $3.99
Buy 1 Biotrue – $4.99
Buy 1 Schick Hydro – $7.99
Buy 1 Elmer’s Glue sticks – $.19

Use $1 Dial coupon
Use $1 Biotrue coupon
Use $5 Schick coupon
Use $10 RR

Spend $.16 OOP, get a $3 RR, $4 RR, and $2 RR

FAQS:

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.? 
When I contacted customer service recently, I was surprised to learn that Walgreens does not have a corporate coupon policy, which means that store managers basically can call the shots on “policy” and that there is going to be A LOT of variance among stores.  Supposedly, they are working on putting a corporate policy together.

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 crayons, 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 Dial 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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CVS deals for the week of 8/8

August 7, 2010 by

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

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!

**Earn double bucks on diabetes products – CVS is now offering exclusive benefits for those with diabetes (Double Bucks on 100 products you need and special ExtraCare rewards and offers – you can find the details on cvs.com/diabetes and check out the participating products here)

FREEBIES:

Buy Dulcolax Balance (8.3 oz) – $9.99, get a $9.99 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$3/1 Dulcolax Balance printable
$4/1 Dulcolax Balance – 5-16 SS
Final Price = $3-4 overage after coupons/ECBs

Buy Schick Hydro 3 or Hydro 5 – $8.97, get a $4 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$5/1 Schick Hydro – 8-8 SS
Schick Hydro Try Me Free Mail in Rebate
Final Price = Free after coupons/ECBs! (possible moneymaker if you haven’t done the rebate yet!)

ECB DEALS:

Spend $50 on Applebee’s or Sunglass Hut gift cards, get a $10 gift card (limit 2 per household)
Final Price = $40 after ECBs

Buy Aquify, Clear Care, or Genteal – $8.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household0
$1.50/1 GenTeal – 5-9 SS
Final Price = $5.49 after coupons/ECBs

Buy Axe shampoo, styler, deodorant, or shower gel – 2/$9.98, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$.75/1 Axe Shower Gel or Detailer Tool – 8-1 RP
Final Price = 2/$5.48 after coupons/ECBs

Spend $15 on Biore or John Frieda products, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
-Biore cleanser/towelettes/pore strips – $6
$2/1 Biore printable
-John Frieda collection shampoo/conditioner/styler – $5
$2/1 John Frieda hair care product – 6-6 SS
-John Frieda collection Color Glaze, Frizz Ease, Go Blonder Color Renew shampoo/conditioner – $8
$2/1 John Frieda Frizz Ease printable

SCENARIO:
Buy 3 John Frieda shampoo/conditioner – $15

Use 3 $2/1 John Frieda hair care product coupons

Spend $9 OOP, get a $5 ECB
Final Price = $4 after coupons/ECBs ($1.33/each)

Buy Coke 12 pk, 12 oz cans – 4/$13, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = 4/$10 after coupons/ECBs

Buy 2 CoverGirl Lashblast Fusion mascara, Liquilineblast eye pencil, Smoky Shadowblast or Outlast lipstain, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 CoverGirl cosmetic item – 6-27 insert, 8-1 PG
Final Price = varies

Buy Crest, Fixodent, Glide, or Oral B multipacks, get a $4 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$.75/1 Crest toothpaste – 8-1 PG
$1/1 Glide floss – 8-1 PG
$1/1 Oral B – 8-1 PG
Final Price – varies

Buy Doritos single (2.12-3.87 oz) and a 20 oz Mountain Dew, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)

Spend $15 on Five Star notebooks or binders, get a $5 ECB (limit 2 per household)
$2/1 Mead Five Star binder – 8-8 RP
$1/2 Mead Five Star products – 8-8 RP
Final Price – varies

Spend $15 on Futuro braces, supports, or compression hosiery, get a $5 ECB (lmit 1 per household)

Spend $15 on these Garnier products, get a $5 ECB (limit 2 per household)
-Fructis anti-dandruff shampoo/conditioner – $5
-Fructis shampoo/conditioner – $5
-Nutrisse or HerbaShine hair color – $6
$1/1 Garnier Fructis – 8-8 RP
$2/1 Garnier Herbashine color creme with bamboo extract -8-8 RP
Final Price = $7 OOP after coupons/ECBs

Buy Gatorade 6 pk – $4.49, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = $3.49 after ECBs

Spend $10 on these Huggies products, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
-Huggies/Pull-Ups/GoodNites/OverNites jump pack – $9
$1.50/1 Huggies diapers – 7-11 SS
$1.50/1 Overnites – 7-11 SS
$2/1 Huggies Pull Ups printable
$1.50/1 Huggies Pull Ups – 7-18 SS
$2.50/1 Huggies Little Snugglers printable (must register)
-Huggies wipes mega pack – $6
$.50/1 Huggies baby wipes – 7-11 SS

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Huggies diapers – $9/each

Use 2 $2.50/1 coupons


Spend $13 OOP, get a $3 ECB
Final Price = $10 OOP ($5/each)

Buy Lamisil cream, gel or continuous spray – $9.99, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = $4.99 after ECBs

Buy LaRoche-Posay Anthelios daily moisturizer and sunscreens, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price – varies

Buy Lysol Healthy Touch – $9.99, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = $4.99 after ECBs

Buy CVS Pharmacy Omeprazole (42 ct) – $18.99, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 pr household
Final Price $13.99 after ECBs

Buy Prilosec OTC (28 ct) – $17.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$3/1 Prilosec OTC – 8-1 PG
Final Price = $12.99 after coupons/ECBs

Buy Rapid Lash eyel ash renewal serum, get a $10 ECB (limit 1 per household)

Buy Zyrtec – $18.99, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$4/1 Zyrtec printable (if liqui-gels are included)
$2/1 Zyrtec printable
$2/1 Zyrtec – 8-8 RP
Final Price = $11.99-$13.99 after coupons/ECBs

BOGO FREE DEALS:
*All Laundry detergent (limit 4, PSA $7.49)
*Betty Crocker Fudge brownie mix or Warm Delights (PSA $2.29)
*Colgate toothpaste
*CVS Pharmacy batteries
*CVS Pharmacy Glucosamine Chondroitin and vitamins A, B, C, D, and E
*Kodak Funsaver camera
*Nature Made vitamins/supplements
*Photo books
*Progresso soup (PSA $2.19)
*Radiance vitamins/minerals/herbs
*Twizzlers (PSA $2.79)

BACK TO SCHOOL DEALS:
*Bic or Pilot pens – BOGO free
*Georgia Pacific Copy & print paper – $3.99
*PaperMate or Caliber pencils/pens – 2/$1
*Portfolio 2 pocket folders – 8/$1 (limit 8)

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):

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 1 Schick Hydro razor – $8.97

Use $5 Schick coupon

Spend $3.97 OOP, get a $4 ECB
*Don’t forget to submit for the mail in rebate if you haven’t already!

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy Gatorade 6 pk – $4.49

Use $4 ECB

Spend $.49, get a $1 ECB

If you have a $4/20 CVS coupon:

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 1 Dulcolax Balance – $9.99
Buy 1 Schick Hydro – $8.97
Buy “filler” – $1.04ish

Use $4/20 CVS coupon (give this first)
Use $5 Schick coupon
Use $3 Dulcolax coupon

Spend $8 OOP, get a $4 ECB and a $9.99 ECB

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 2 Huggies diapers – $9/each
Buy $1 “filler”

Use 2 $2.50 printable coupons
Use $9.99 ECB
Use $4 ECB

Spend $0 OOP, get a $3 ECB

MY SCENARIOS (I am starting w/ a $4 and a $1 ECB):

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 1 Schick Hydro razor – $8.97

Use $5 Schick coupon
Use $4 ECB (adjusted down to $3.97)

Spend $0 OOP, get a $4 ECB

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy Dulcolax Balance – $9.99

Use $4 and $1 ECB
Use $4 coupon

Spend $.99, get a $9.99 ECB

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 1 Huggies Pull Ups – $9
Buy 1 Huggies diapers – $9

Use $2 Pull Ups printable
Use $2 diapers printable
Use $9.99 ECB

Spend $4.01 OOP, get a $3 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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