Swagbucks Back to School Promotions: 70 bucks for new members, 50 for current members!

August 10, 2010 by

If you’ve been reading my blog for awhile, then you know how much I love Swagbucks! If you’re not familiar with Swagbucks, you earn “Swagbucks” by searching online and your Swagbucks can then be redeemed for gift cards or other prizes and merchandise. I typically redeem mine for Amazon gift cards.  I joined Swagbucks last January, saved my Amazon gift cards all year, and used them to pay for most of our Christmas last year!  I just got free Pull-Ups from Amazon a few days ago using the gift cards I earned from Swagbucks.  So, it really doesn’t pay off.

Swagbucks has great promotions this week for new members and for current members!  If you haven’t signed up yet, it’s a great time to join!  New members will receive 30 Swagbucks just for signing up here and then you can get an 40 EXTRA Swagbucks when you enter the code BackToSchool (it is case sensitive).

If you’re a current member,  this week they will have five “Swag to School” Swagbucks in these denominations:  6, 9, 14, 19, and 23.  If you get all five, you will get a bonus of 50 Swagbucks!

Here are some of the other things that will be going on this week:

-Sales on all School Supplies and Cookie’s Kids items in the Swag store
-Special Facebook and Twitter specific promos
-A Swag Code Extravaganza on Thursday with no less than 5 Swag codes (can’t wait!!)

Here are a few ways you can get guaranteed Swagbucks each day:

*Click on the “Daily Polls” – you will get 1 Swagbuck

*Click on “Trusted Surveys” – even if you don’t qualify for any of the surveys, you will get 1 Swagbuck. If you do qualify for the surveys, you will get even more!

*Click on Special Offers. Then, click on “No Obligation Offers” at the top. Scroll through the offers (you don’t have to complete any) and after 5-6 offers, you will get 1 Swagbuck!

Here are a few tricks that I have learned to help you make the most of your Swagbucks account:

*Do a few searches every day until you win at least once. I search for things that I would normally be searching for online anyway and I have found that I can easily earn 10-30 Swagbucks each day by doing this. Your searches do need to be “natural” searches. If it does not seem like your searches are legitimate, they may freeze or even close your account.

*If you have a Facebook account, become a “fan” of Swagbucks on Facebook. Click here to do this. If you check out the wall, there are bonus codes posted from time to time that you can add to your account. (To add bonus codes, log into Swagbucks, and then click on the icon that says “You have X Swagbucks.” There will be a box that says this: Have a SwagCode? Just enter it here and receive your SwagBucks instantly! Enter your code and click GIMME!)

*Publish your Swagbucks winnings on Facebook – when you “win” a buck, you now have the option of posting your win on Facebook. It shows up on your profile and it’s another way to promote your Swagbucks account (and get more ‘friends’)

*Read the Swagbucks blog (you can access this here). Bonus codes are posted here, as well.

*Sign up for the Swagbucks newsletter. They send bonus codes embedded in the newsletter, so it’s an easy way to earn extra Swagbucks!

*Download the Swagbucks Toolbar onto your internet browser – Click on the “toolbars” option on the left hand side of the website after you log in and follow the instructions!  I usually get one Swagbuck a day just for having the toolbar installed!

*Post the Swidget on your blog or your Facebook page. You can download it here.

*Tell all your friends – When your friends sign up under you, you win when they win for the first 1000 Swagbucks (this does not include any Swagcodes that they enter)

I have found that I typically earn at least 30 Swagbucks per day just by doing the things listed above. That adds up to 900 Swagbucks in one month’s time (or 2 $5 Amazon gift cards!). I work full time and I only do searched from home (non working hours) and I’m able to do this, so it isn’t something that you have to spend a lot of time on, but you should easily be able to earn $120 in Amazon gift cards in a year’s time. If you’d rather have gift cards for somewhere else, that would give you enough to cash out for $100 in Target gift cards (these can only be used online) or for 8 $10 Starbucks gift cards. If your goal is to do a 100% Cash Christmas, this will help you get started!

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Publix deals for the week of 8/5-8/11

August 9, 2010 by

Thanks to Brittany from The Prudent Patron for the weekly Publix deals!  Here are the highlights for the week. You can find all of the deals for the week at The Prudent Patron (this is based on the Florida/Southern Georgia market

Here are a few of the items that you can get for FREE this week:

Crystal Light Drink Mix, 8 qt cnstr, or On-The-Go, 7 or 10 ct box, $2.99 (BOGO free)
$2/1 Pure Fitness from Vocal Point Mailer
:: FREE 


Fisher Fusion Snacks Regular Price $1.77, price Cut to $1.00 at some stores
$1.00/1 SS 6/20
::FREE –  $.77 



Lea & Perrins 5 oz, $1.99
 $2/1 SS 6/27
:: FREE


PaperMate or Write Bros. Ball Point Pen 10 ct., $.50
 $.50/1 Target Printable Coupon
::FREE



Here are a few items you can get for less than $1:

Juicy Juice 100% Juice, 46 oz bottle, $2.99 (BOGO free)
$1/2 RP 8/1
$1/2 Printable
::$.99 each
 
Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread 8 oz. tub $1.50
 $1/1 Printable
:: $.50

Ragu Pasta Sauce, 16-26.3 oz jar, $2.83 (BOGO free)
$.75/2, $.60/2 RP 8/1
$1/2 Smart Start for Back to School booklet (Publix Q)
:: $.54 each

Remember to check out The Prudent Patron for the rest of the weekly deals!   

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Target deals for the week of 8/8

August 8, 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

BABY:

Huggies baby wipes refills – $5.49
$1/1 Huggies baby wipes printable (this is a manufacturer’s coupon with a Target logo)
Final Price = $4.49 after coupon

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

Mr. Bubble Extra Sensitive (16 oz) – $1.77
$1/1 Bath or Shower Product (includes Mr. Bubble) printable
Final Price = $.77 each after coupon
(Thanks Totally Target!)

BACK TO SCHOOL:

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
Character lunch kits – $7.99

Five Star 1 subject notebook – $1
$1/2 Five Star products – 8-8 RP
Final Price = $.50/each

Fruit of the Loom Underwear 10 pk girls – $4.50
Fruit of the Loom crew t-shirts 6 pk boys – $4.50
$1/2 Fruit of the Loom printable
Final Price = $4 after coupon (when you buy 2 packs)

3X3″ Post it Notes pad – $
$1/1 Post it Super Stick Notes printable

Final Price = FREE after coupon!

2 ct Sharpie fine tip markers – $1

Super Mario or Dora backpacks – $9

GROCERY:

Bagel Bites (9 ct) – $2.49
$1/1 Bagel Bites Target printable
$1/1 Bagel Bites coupon
Final Price = $.49 after coupons

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

Dannon Danimals yogurt smoothies (6 pk) – 3/$5
$1/1 Dannon Danimals  – 7-18 SS, 6-6 SS
Final Price = $.66/each

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 – $2.29
$1/2 Juicy Juice – 8-1 RP
$1/2 Juicy Juice printable (Must register)
$1/1 Target Juicy Juice printable
Final Price = $.79/each after coupons (when you buy 2)

Kraft macaroni & cheese – $.69/each
$.55/2 Mac & Cheese or Buy 2 Get 1 free Easy Mac cups printable (for playing Noodlette)
Final Price = $.83 for 2 after coupon ($.41/each)

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

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)

HEALTH AND 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!

Garnier Fructis shampoo/conditioner – $2.99
$1/1 Garnier Fructis shampoo/conditioner – 8-8 RP
Final Price = $1.99

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!)

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

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: 
Air Wick Freshmatic Starter Kit – $4.49
$4/1 Air Wick Freshmatic i-motion starter kit – 8-8 SS
Final Price = $.49 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 4 Crystal Light drink mixes – $2.98/each, get a $5 Target gift card

Buy 2 Gillette Fusion ProGlide razors – $8.99, get a $5 Target gift card (Venus Breeze razors and cartridges are also included in this promotion)
$4/1 Gillette Fusion razors – 8-1 PG
$2/1 Venus Breeze razors – 8-1 PG
$3/1 Venus Breeze cartridges – 8-1 PG

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Gillette Fusion razors – $8.99

Use 2 $4 Gillette coupons

Spend $9.98, get a $5 Target gift card
Final Price = $4.98 after coupons/gift card ($2.49/each)

Buy 2 Pampers Swaddlers/Cruisers/Baby Dry/Sensitive/Easy Up diapers/pants or Huggies Snugglers/Movers/Snug & Dry/Pure & Natural/Pull-Ups/Overnights diapers/training pants big packs – $19.99, get a $5 Target gift card
$1.50/1 Pampers Easy Ups – 8-1 PG
$1.50/1 Pampers diapers/pants – 8-1 PG
$2/1 Pampers Swaddlers/Cruisers Target coupon – 6-27 RP
Free wipes when you buy Pampers diapers – 8-1 PG
$3/1 Huggies printable (this is valid on Snug Dry 60 ct+) – this is a manufacturer’s coupon with a Target logo (it cannot be combined with any other manufacturer’s coupons)
$3/1 Huggies printable (this is valid on Snug Dry 60 ct+)

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Pampers big packs – $19.99
Buy 2 Pampers wipes

Use 2 $1.50/1 Pampers diapers manufacturer’s coupon
Use 2 $2/1 Target Pampers coupons
Use 2 Free wipes when you buy diapers coupons

Spend $32.98 OOP, get a $5 Target gift card
Final Price = $27.98 after coupons/gift card

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Huggies Snug Dry big packs – $19.99

Use 2 $3 printable coupons

Spend $33.98 OOP, get a $5 Target gift card
Final Price = $28.98 after coupons/gift card ($14.49/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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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

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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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