Walgreens deals for the week of 5/2

May 2, 2010 by

Here are the Walgreens deals for the week. This week isn’t quite as good as last week (it’s hard to beat a week full of freebies), but there are still some decent deals.  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 Sure Antiperspirant/deodorant – 2/$3 (w/ in ad coupon)
$1.50/1 Sure for Women or Sure for Men – 5-2 SS
$1/1 Sure – 5-2 SS
Final Price = free after coupon (when you buy women/men varieties)

RR DEALS:

*Buy 3 or more participating products, get a $10 RR; buy 2, get a $3 RR:  Metamucil packets (44 ct), capsules (120-160 ct), or powder (57-114 doze) – $9.99, Pepto Bismol liquid or caplets – $4.99, or Prilosec OTC – $18.99
$.75/1 Pepto Bismol – 5-2 PG
$3/1 Metamucil – 5-2 PG
$3/1 Prilosec OTC – 5-2 PG

SCENARIO:
 Buy 3 Pepto Bismol – $4.99

Use 3 $.75/1 coupons

Spend $12.72 OOP, get a $10 RR
Final Price = $2.72 after coupons/RR ($.91/each!)

*Buy Aveeno Ageless Vitality Skin care – $44.99, get a $10 RR
$5/1 Aveeno Ageless Vitality – 4-25 SS
$15/1 Aveeno Ageless Vitality printable MIR
Final Price = $14.99 after coupons, RRs, and rebate!

*Buy Garnier Fructis hair care (shampoo/conditioner/stylers) – 3/$10, get a $1 RR
$1/1 Garnier Fructis – 4-11 RP, 5-2 RP
$1/1 Garnier Fructis printable
Final Price = $6 after coupons/RRs ($2/each)

*Buy 8 Hallmark cards, get a $5 RR, buy 4, get a $2 RR:  there are cards priced at $.29 and $.49 in the  “value” ($.99) section at some stores.  I couldn’t find either of those at my stores, but the $.99 cards are still a good deal if you need cards anyway.

*Irish Spring or Softsoap Bodywash – $2.99, get a $2 RR
$.50/1 Irish Spring body wash – 4-25 SS
$.75/1 Softsoap body wash printable
Final Price = $.24-.49/each after coupons/RR

*Buy Kellogg’s Select cereal, 8 pack Pop Tarts, or 5 pack FiberPlus bars – 2/$5, get a $2 RR
$1.50/2 Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes, Mini Wheats, All Bran printable
$1/2 Kellogg’s Special K cereal printable
Final Price = $1.50 after coupons/RR

*Buy Mars Minis – 2/$5, get a $1 RR
Final Price = 2/$4 after RR

*Buy Natural Instincts Hair Color – $6.99, get a $2 RR
$2/1 Natural Instincts Hair Color – 5-2 PG
Final Price = $2.99 after coupons/RRs

*Spend $15 or more on participating Nivea products, get a $5 RR (Nivea items priced @ 20% off, priced listed are based on online pricing)
BOGO free Nivea lip care – May 2010 All You Magazine
$1/1 Nivea lip care – 5-2 RP
BOGO free Nivea body wash – May 2010 All You Magazine
$4/1 Nivea body wash for women – 5-2 RP
$3/1 Nivea for men body wash – 5-2 RP

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Nivea body wash – $5.59/each
Buy 2 Nivea lip care – $2.39/each

Use BOGO free Nivea lip care coupon
Use $1/1 Nivea coupon
Use BOGO free Nivea body wash coupon
Use $4/1 Nivea body wash coupon

Spend $2.98 OOP, get a $5 RR
Final Price = $2.02 moneymaker!

SCENARIO:
Buy 4 Nivea for men body wash – $3.99/each

Use 4 $3 Nivea coupons

Spend $3.96 OOP, get a $5 RR
Final Price = $1.04 moneymaker

*Buy Pampers jumbo pack diapers or Easy ups – 2/$20, get a $2.50 RR
$1.50/1 Pampers jumbo packs – 5-2 PG
Final Price = $14.50 after coupons/RRs

*Spend $10 or more on these P&G products, get a $2 RR:  Bounce dryer bar or dry sheets – $4, Tide Stain Release liquid – $4, Downy liquid – $4, Cascade dishwasher detergent – $4; Household Cleaners (25% off) – Febreze Reed Diffuser or Soy candle (6 oz), Air Effects, Noticeables, Febreze Fabric Refresher, Mr. Clean erasers, Swiffer Wet Jet starter kit or refills, Swiffer dusters, Swiffer Wet Jet cleaner
$.50/1 Bounce dryer bar – 5-2 PG
$.25/1 Bounce dryer sheets – 5-2 PG
$1/1 Tide Stain release – 5-2 PG
$1/1 Downy liquid or sheets – 5-2 PG
$2/3 Mr. Clean Erasers – 5-2 PG
$2/1 Swiffer Starter kit – 5-2 PG

SCENARIO:
Buy 1 Downy – $4
Buy 3 Mr. Clean Magic Erasers – $2.24/each

Use 1 $2/3 Mr Clean coupons
Use $1/1 Downy coupon

Spend $7.72 OOP, get a $2 RR
Final Price = $5.72 after coupons/RR ($1.24/each)

SCENARIO:
Buy 3 Swiffer dusters – $4.49/each

Spend $13.47, get a $2 RR

Then:
Buy 3 Swiffer dusters – $4.49/each
Buy 1 Mr. Clean eraser – $2.24/each

Spend $11.22, get a $2 RR

Submit for the $10 Swiffer Rewards card

Final Price = $10.69 after RR and Swiffer Rewards card

*Spend $25 or more on these P&G products, get a $7 RR:  Personal Care ~ Gillette Venus Breeze – $7.99, Secret Clinical or Soothing effects antiperspirant/deodorant, Olay body wash – $7.99, Feminine Care ~ Always maxi pads and Tampax Pearl Tampons – $6.99
$2/1 Gillette Venus razor – 5-2 PG
$2/1 Secret Clinical Strength or Soothing Effects – 5-2 PG
$1/1 Olay body wash – 5-2 PG
$1/1 Always pantiliners – 5-2 PG
$2/1 Tampax pearl – 5-2 PG

SCENARIO:
Buy 4 Tampax Pearl tampons – $6.99/each

Use 4 $2/1 Tampax coupons

Spend $19.96 OOP, get a $7 RR
Final Price = $12.96 OOP ($3.24/each!)

*Buy ROC Brilliance Skincare – $49.99, get a $10 RR
Final Price = $39.99 after RR

*Buy Schick Hydro 3 or 5 blade razor system – $7.99, get a $5 RR
Final Price = $2.99 after RR (there are reportedly $2 blinkies in some stores, which would make these $.99 after RR)

(Plus, get an additional $3 RR when you buy matching 4 pack cartridges!)

*Buy Stouffer’s frozen entrees, Lean Cuisine, or Hot or Lean Pockets – 2/$5, get a $1 RR

*Buy U by Kotex feminine care (14-18 pack UltraThin pads, 50-60 pantiliners, 18 pack tampons) – 2/$7, get a $3 RR
$1/1 U by Kotex pads – 4-18 SS
$1.50/2 U by Kotex products – 4-18 SS
$1/1 U by Kotex – April 2010 All You
$1/1 U by Kotex printable
Final Price = 2/$2 after coupons ($1/each!)

FILLER ITEMS:
*Bowl Fresh or XCel – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Butterball chicken broth – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Mars candy – $.49
*Royal instant pudding – 4/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Scotch tape – $.39 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Scotch mailers – $.39 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Walgreens brand soda – $.39 (w/ in ad coupon)

BOGO FREE DEALS:
*Carmex lip care
*Finest Natural vitamins and supplements
*Nature’s Bounty Heart Health supplements
*No Nonsense knee highs or pantyhose
*Oxy skincare (PSA $4.99)
*Patriot jar candles
*Schiff supplements
*Theragran-M
*Walgreens calcium supplements
*Walgreens cold, sinus, or allergy relief
*Walgreens First Aid (Triple or Multi-Antibiotic, 8-45 pack bandages)
*Walgreens Glucosamine Chondroitin supplements

OTHER DEALS:

*Bic disposable razors (3-8 pack disposable, Hybrid Advance disposable razor system) – $3.99
$3/1 Bic Flex4 shaver (3 pk), Comfort 3 Advance (4 pk) or Hybrid Advance – 4-18 SS, 5-2 SS
Final Price = $.99 after coupon

*Lindsay Olives – $.99 (w/ in ad coupon)
$1/2 Lindsay Olives printable
Final Price = $.49/each after store and manufacturer’s coupon

*Pert Plus Shampoo Plus Conditioner – $1.99
$1.50/1 Pert Plus – 5-2 SS
Final Price = $.49 after coupon

The following scenarios are for those are just starting to shop at Walgreens and who have few, if any, RR to spend: $15.98 in merchandise for $4.48 OOP

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 1 Sure for Men/Women deodorant – $1.50 (w/ in ad coupon)
Buy 1 Softsoap body wash – $2.99

Use $1.50 Sure coupon
Use $.75/1 Softsoap coupon

Spend $2.24 OOP, get a $2 RR

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 1 Sure for Men/Women deodorant – $1.50 (w/ in ad coupon)
Buy 2 Kellogg’s cereals – 2/$5
Buy 1 Royal pudding – $.25 (w/ in ad coupon)

Use $1.50/2 Kellogg’s coupon
Use $1.50/1 Sure coupon
Use $2 Softsoap RR

Spend $1.75 OOP, get a $2 RR
*You can repeat the first transaction (you’ll need to add a “filler” item so you can use a coupon and the RR to pay) and you’ll pay about $.49 OOP (if you use the Royal pudding as your filler)

MY TRANSACTIONS:  (I have $20 in RR to “roll” – 6 $3 RR and a $2 RR)  $50.95 in merchandise for $1.72 OOP, $12 in RR left to spend

Buy 2 Nivea body wash – $5.59Buy 2 Nivea lip care – $2.39
Buy 1 Sure for Men/Women deodorant – $1.50 (w/ in ad coupon)
Buy 3 Pepto Bismol – $4.99/eachBuy 4 Royal pudding – $.25/each (w/ in ad coupon)
Buy 2 Scotch mailers – $.39/each (w/ in ad coupon)

Use $2 Nivea printable (no longer available, I didn’t get the $4 coupon)Use BOGO free Nivea coupon
Use $1 Nivea coupon
Use BOGO free Nivea coupon
Use 3 $.75/1 Pepto Bismol couponsUse $20 in RR

Spend $.98 OOP, earn $10 RR Pepto Bismol, earn $5 RR Nivea

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 1 Sure for Men/Women – $1.50 w/ in ad coupon
Buy 2 Kellogg’s cereals – 2/$5
Buy 2 U by Kotex – $7
Buy 1 Softsoap body wash – $2.99
Buy 1 Royal pudding – $.25 (w/ in ad coupon)

Use $1.50 Sure coupon
Use $1 Softsoap coupon (from a home mailer)
Use $1.50/2 Kellogg’s printable
Use 2 $1 U by Kotex coupons
Use $10 Pepto RR

Spend $.74, get a $2 RR (Kellogg’s), $2 RR (Softsoap), and $3 RR (U by Kotex) plus I still have my $5 Nivea RR left to spend

Some helpful tips:
*At Walgreens, you can use ONE manufacturer’s coupon and ONE store coupon per item

*At Walgreens, you cannot do a promotion more than once in a transaction and earn Register Rewards. (for example, if you buy 2 Softsoap body washes, you will only earn 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 Softsoap and use the RR from that to buy another one, your 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. The in ad coupons often have good, inexpensive filler items. (there are LOTS of great filler items this week – check out the weekly match-ups for ideas)

*If you are using more than one RR in a transaction, always give the RR with the highest value FIRST. Sometimes strange things happen with coupons and taxes and even if you think you have planned out your scenario very well, you will end up with more overage than you planned for.

*If you are buying items that would result in a “free” item or “overage” when combining a store coupon and a manufacturer’s coupon, give the manufacturer’s coupon FIRST, and the store coupons LAST to avoid beeping/issues at the register! Make sure that you are purchasing enough items in your total transaction to “cover” the overage. You will not get cash back and you will have to add items to cover the overage or they will not take the coupon.

*If your Register Reward doesn’t print for some reason and you have fulfilled all of the obligations for the “deal” (including not using RR from the same parent company to pay) DO NOT let them tell you it is because you used coupons! Chances are they didn’t print because the catalina machine is not working. You have two choices: you can return your items and try again or you can contact the catalina company by doing the following:
*The store will give you a form to fill out and mail in to catalina
*Call 1-888-8coupon, option 3
*Use the online form to contact them: Contact Catalina Marketing (when I have tried contacting them this way, my results have not been very good….your best bet is to call)

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Target deals for the week of 5/2

May 2, 2010 by

Keep in mind that pricing may vary by area. Always check your local ad to confirm that they have the “weekly deals.”

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

I didn’t see much that was exciting in the weekly ad.  Here are a few non-advertised deals.  Prices reflected are the “regular” store price unless otherwise specified (Thanks to Totally Target for the “heads up” on many of these deals):

GROCERY:

Dannon Activia Yogurt (4 pk) – $2
$1/1 Dannon Activia yogurt  – 2-28, 3-28 SS
Final Price = $1/each

Dannon Danimals Crush Cups – $2.04
$.75/1 Danimals Crush cup (4 pk) – 5-2 SS
$1/1 Danimals Crush Cups printable (enter code 782019)
Final Price = $1.04 after coupons

Del Monte canned vegetables are on price cut through 5/8
$1/8 Del Monte canned fruits/vegetables – 3-21 RP (expires 5/16/10)
$1/4 Del Monte brand products printable
Final Price = $.25-.37/each

Heinz vinegar – white or apple cider – $.99
$.50/1 Heinz vinegar printable
Final Price = $.49

Ronzoni Smart Taste pasta – $1.19
$.75/1 Ronzoni Smart Taste printable
$.75/1 Ronzoni Smart Taste printable
(there have also been $1/1 Smart Taste coupons in several magazines recently)
Final Price = $.44 after coupons

State Fair Corn dogs – $2.99 (on price cut until 5/15)
$1/2 State Fair corn dogs or mini corn dogs – 2-14 RP
$.55/1 State Fair corn dogs or corn dog minis printable
Final Price = $2.44 after coupons

HEALTH & BEAUTY:

Benadryl Itch Relief Stick – $2.29-$2.54/each
$5/2 Benadryl Products, any – 4-11 RP
Final Price = Free to $.04/each when you buy 2!
(Thanks Totally Target!)

Gillette Body Wash – $3.54/each
BOGO free Gillette body wash – 5-2 PG
$4/2 Gillette body wash – 5-2 PG

SCENARIO:
Buy 4 Gillette body wash – $3.54/each

Use 2 BOGO free coupons
Use $4/2 coupon

Spend $3.02 OOP ($.76/each!)
(Thanks Give Me Neither!)

Kandoo 42 count flushable wipes – $1.65
$1/1 Kandoo, any – 4-4 PG
Final Price = $.65/each
(Thanks Totally Target!)

Lip Smackers – $1.47
$1/1 Lip Smackers printable
Final price = $.47

Motrin PM 20 ct Ibuprofen – $3.99
$3/1 Motrin PM product, any – 4-18 RP
$1/1 Motrin pain reliever Target printable
Final Price – FREE! (remember to give the Target coupon last!)

Nivea Bliss Body Wash – $3.99
$4/1 Nivea for women body wash – 5-2 RP
Final Price = free after coupon!

Nivea Body Wash for Men – $3.99
$3/1 Nivea Body Wash for Men – 5-2 RP
Final Price = $.99/each after coupon

Nivea Kiss of Moisture Lip Care Stick – $1.50 (on price cut through 5/8)
$1/1 Nivea Lip care – 5-2 RP
Final Price = $.50/each after coupon!

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

St. Ives Oatmeal & Shea butter body wash travel size, St. Ives Hydrating Vitamin E body moisturizer travel size, St. Ives Fresh Skin Invigorating Apricot Scrub travel size – $.97/each
$1/1 St. Ives, any (does not include trial sizes) – 3-21 SS
Final Price = Free after coupon!
(Thanks Totally Target!)

TRESemme bonus packs are priced at $3.99
BOGO free TRESemme Fresh Start Product printable
$2/1 TRESemme Fresh Start product printable

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 TRESemme bonus packs – $3.99/each

Use BOGO free TRESemme coupon (should deduct $3.99)
Use $2/1 TRESemme coupon

Spend $1.99 OOP!

(Thanks Totally Target!)

Vaseline Total Moisture body lotion – $2.99
$1.25/1 Vaseline lotion, any – 4-11 RP
$1/1 Vaseline skin care lotion Target printable
Final Price = $.74 after coupons

Vaseline Sheer Infusion Lotion – $5.99
$3.75/1 Vaseline Sheer Infusion – 4-11 RP
$1/1 Vaseline skin care lotion Target printable
Final Price = $1.24 after coupons!
(Thanks Totally Target!)

HOUSEHOLD:

GE Reveal light bulbs (4 pk) – $2
$1.50 GE Energy Smart/Reveal light bulbs Target printable
$1/1 GE Energy Smart light bulbs printable
$1/1 GE Energy Smart or Reveal light bulbs – 3-7 SS
Final Price = Free after coupon or possible overage (make sure you give the Target coupon last!)

Lysol No Touch Hand Soap system – $9.99
$5/1 Lysol No Touch Hand Soap system – 3-28 SS
$2/1 Lysol Healthy Touch Starter kit printable
Final Price = $2.99

OFF Clip-On Starter Kit – $7.99
BOGO free OFF Clip on Starter printable
$2/1 Off Clip-On Mosquito Repellant Starter printable
$2/1 Off Clip-On Starter Target printable

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Off Clip on Starter kits – $7.99/each

Use BOGO free OFF coupon
Use $2/1 OFF coupon
Use $2/1 OFF Target coupon (these specify 1 per transaction)

Total OOP = $3.99 for both!

Ziploc slider bags are on price cut for $2.27 through 5/8
BOGO free Ziploc slider bags – 4-11 SS (expires 6/5/10)
$.55/1 Ziploc bags – 3-21 SS (expires 5/15/10)
Final Price = $.90 each after coupons when you buy 2!
(Thanks Totally Target!)

MOVIE DEALS: (prices based on online pricing)

A Walk in the Clouds – $11.19
$2/1 A Walk in the Clouds printable
Final Price = $9.19 after coupon

The Devil Wears Prada – $7.99
$2/1 The Devil Wears Prada printable
Final Price = $5.99 after coupon

The Family Stone – $11.19
$2/1 The Family Stone printable
Final Price = $9.19 after coupon

In  Her Shoes – $11.19
$2/1 In Her Shoes printable
Final Price = $9.19 after coupon

Some Like it Hot – $11.19
$2/1 Some Like it Hot printable
Final Price = $9.19 after coupon

The Graduate – $11.19
$2/1 The Graduate printable
Final Price = $9.19 after coupon

Under the Same Moon – $11.19
$2/1 Under the Same Moon printable
Final Price = $9.19 after coupon


GIFT CARD DEALS:

There is a coupon for a free $5 Target gift card when you buy the Scrubbing Bubbles Extend-A-Clean Starter Kit (these are on price cut for $7.99 through 5/8).  There were $5/1 Scrubbing Bubbles Power Sprayer coupons in the 4-11 SS inserts and there is also a Free refill WYB power sprayer printable coupon.

Here’s a scenario:

Buy 1 Scrubbing Bubbles Power Sprayer – $7.99
Buy 1 Scrubbing Bubbles Refill


Use $5/1 Scrubbing Bubbles coupon
Use Buy a Power Sprayer, get a free refill printable coupon
Use $5 Target gift card when you buy Power sprayer

Spend $2.99 OOP, get a $5 Target gift card
Final Price = $2.01 moneymaker! (if you have a $5 Target gift card to roll into the deal, it’s even better!)

Buy 2 Huggies or Pampers value box diapers – $29.99 (or Huggies Pull-Ups value boxes – $22.99), get a $10 Target gift card
$1.50/1 Pampers diapers or pants – 5-2 PG
$2/1 Pampers Cruisers boxed diapers Target coupon – 4-18 RP
$1.50/1 Huggies diapers – 4-18 SS
$1.50/1 Huggies diapers Target coupon (no longer available to print)
$2/1 Pull Ups printable

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Pampers Cruisers value boxes – $29.99

Use 2 $1.50/1 Pampers manufacturer’s coupons
Use 2 $2/1 Pampers Cruisers Target coupon

Spend $52.98 OOP, get a $10 Target gift card
Final Price = $42.98 after coupons/gift cards ($21.49/box)

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 boxes Pull-Ups – $22.99

Use 2 $2 Pull-Ups coupons

Spend $41.98 OOP, get a $10 Target gift card
Final Price = $31.98 after coupons/gift card ($15.99/box)

Buy 4 Bertolli frozen meals – $5.89/each, get a $5 Target gift card.
$1/1 Bertolli frozen meals printable
$1.75/2 Bertolli frozen meals printable
$1.50/1 Bertolli frozen meals Target mobile coupon (your mobile # must be registered)

SCENARIO:
Buy 4 Bertolli frozen meals – $5.89/each

Use 4 $1/1 Bertolli coupons
Use $1.50/1 Bertolli Target mobile coupon

Spend $18.06 OOP, get a $5 Target gift card
Final Price =  $13.06 after coupons/gift card ($3.27/each)
 
Here are some links to the clearance deals online: (don’t forget to shop through Ebates to get 3% cash back)

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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Publix deals for the week of 4/28-5/4

May 1, 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 some of the items that are free this week:

 
Apple Turnover, 3 oz size, $1.00
$1/1 Publix 2010 Calendar  (exp. 4/30)
::FREE 

Carefree Liners 16 – 22 ct. $.99 (starts 5/1)
$1/1 SS 4/25
:: FREE
 
McCormick Garlic Powder, 3.12 oz bot,  $2.49 (BOGO free)
$1/1  RP 4/25
$.55/1 Publix Printable
:: FREE + possible overage 
 
Muir Glen Tomato Sauce, small can $.89
 $1/1  Printable
::FREE + overage   
 
Oscar Mayer Lunchables, 3.3-4.5 oz pkg, $1.00
$1/1 SS 3/21
$1/1 Printable (Thanks, Liza)
:FREE 

Here are some items that are less than $1 this week:

Capri Sun $1.79
$1/1 Sunrise SS 4/25
::$.79
 
 Kellogg’s Fruit Flavored Snacks, 9 oz box,  $2.95 (BOGO free sale)
$1/1 Printable
:: $.97 each
 
Lender’s Bagels, 12 – 16.5 oz bag $2.07
$1/2 Printable
:: $.53 each
 
Pasta Roni or Rice A Roni, 3.8-7.2 oz box, $1.00
$1/3 RP 1/3
:: $.66 each
 
Ronzoni Smart Taste Pasta, 14.5 oz., $1.25
$1/2 SS 1/10
$.75/1 Printable or Printable
::$.50
 
Remember to check out The Prudent Patron for the rest of the weekly deals!   
 
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Thrifty Thursday: Saving money on movie tickets this summer

April 29, 2010 by

Summer is just around the corner and one of the things my kids enjoy doing during the summer is going to the movies.  Here are a few ways we’re planning on saving on movie tickets this summer:

Take advantage of summer movie promotions ~ Many theaters offer some sort of “summer movie camp” which includes free or heavily discounted movie tickets.  These are not “first run” movies, but it still gives your kids the opportunity to have a “theater” experience.  It’s even more fun if you get together with a group of friends.  Make sure you arrive early if you are attending one of these promotional showings!

Here are some theaters that already have their summer movie information posted:

AMC Summer Movie Camp – Their schedule isn’t posted yet, but you can keep checking back for more information.

Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse – Tickets are $1 per showing for adults and children.  You can buy a “series punch card” for only $5 which allows you admission to all 10 shows, so that’s only $.50 per show!  There are limited supplies of the punch cards and they are already on sale at theater box offices.

Regal Cinemas Free Family Film Festival – See a free movie every Tuesday or Wednesday at 10 a.m. beginning the first week in June.  The schedule has been posted already!

Join Theater Rewards programs ~ Check with your theater to see if they offer a rewards program.  AMC Theaters offer the “Movie Watchers” Reward program where you earn points for purchasing movie tickets.  (What I love is that the $1 movie tickets you buy during the summer qualify for the same number of points as full price tickets!  Plus, last summer, most of the “summer movie” tickets at our theater were on Wednesdays and so we would get a coupon for free popcorn just from using our Movie Watchers reward card!)


Take advantage of free movie ticket promotions ~ Keep your eyes open for free movie ticket promotions.  Right now you can earn free Fandango movie tickets just for buying select Hershey products!  If you bought Toy Story 1 or Toy Story 2 recently, there are also codes inside the boxes for a free ticket to see Toy Story 3!

Go to a matinee ~ At most theaters, the first showing of the day is heavily discounted.

Take advantage of student discounts ~ Some theaters offer discounts for students.  You usually have to show your student ID.  Check with your theater to see if they offer this type of a promotion.

Check out your Entertainment Book ~ If you have purchased an Entertainment book, check it out.  Mine has several coupons for discounted AMC tickets ($7 each rather than the $9.50 they are charging now).

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The Taste of Home $5 cookbooks are back!

April 28, 2010 by

If you missed out on the last Taste of Home $5 cookbook sale, it’s BACK!  I love Taste of Home recipes, and have yet to have a bad experience with one.  They currently have 12 cookbooks priced at $5!

You get free shipping when you spend $20 or more (no code needed) or shipping for $1 when you use the code 1131 at check-out! (Thanks Hip2save!)

You will also get 10% cash back when you shop through Shop at Home (and you will get a $5 bonus if you are signing up for the first time..it’s like getting your cookbook for $1 after shipping!)

Here’s how this works:

1.  Log in to your Shop at Home account (or sign up if you don’t have one currently) and search for “Taste of Home.”

2.  Click on “Cookbooks” on the left and then choose “show all.”  Sort by price “low to high.”  (The $5 cookbooks will appear first when you do this)

3.  Add two or more cookbooks to your cart and click on “Shopping Cart” (in the upper right hand corner).  At check-out, enter the code 1131.  This will give you $1 shipping!

These would make a great gift and Mother’s Day will be here before you know it!

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