Target deals for the week of 2/28

February 28, 2010 by

The Target ad itself this week is one of the most disappointing ads I’ve seen in awhile.  Most of the “deals” posted in this post are unadvertised deals or carry-overs from last week.   (Thanks to Totally Target for the “heads up” on some of the price cut information)

NEW AT TARGET: 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!

Here is the “reported” markdown schedule (YMMV):  (many people are reporting finding hot clearance deals in what was formerly the “bulk” or “value pack” section of the store, so make sure you check that out!)
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

GROCERY DEALS:
Archer Farms chips and dips – 3/$7 (if you haven’t tried these yet, they really are good!)

California Pizza Kitchen single serve – 2/$5
$1/1 California Pizza Kitchen Target printable
Final Price = $1.50

DelMonte Fruit Chiller cups (on price cut for $1.83 through 3/13) and Del Monte Fruit Chiller Tubes (on price cut for $2.10 through 3/13)
$1/1 Fruit Chiller Tubes or cups printable
$1/1 Fruit Chiller Tubes or cups printable
(you should be able to print two per link by using the “back” button on your browser)
Final Price = $.83 for the Fruit Chiller cups and $1.10 for the Fruit Chiller tubes

Hershey’s Pieces candy – $2.49
$1/1 Hershey’s Pieces – 1-31 SS
$1/1 Hershey Candy pieces (Special Dark, Almond Joy, Reese’s, or York) Target printable
Final price = $.49/each after coupons

Buy any 4 Kashi snacks, get 1 free – snacks are priced at $2.59/each
$1.50/2 Kashi TLC bars printable

SCENARIO:
Buy 5 Kashi snacks – $2.59/each

Use 2 $1.50/2 Kashi TLC bars printable
(One snack will be free)

Spend $7.36 OOP ($1.47/box!)

Nabisco Ritz Crackers – on price cut for $2.50 until 3/13
$1/2 Nabisco Ritz crackers
$1/1 Nabisco crackers, any – 1-24 SS
Final Price = $1/each after coupons (when you buy 2)

Nabisco Wheat Thins & Triscuits – on price cut for $1.93 through 3/13
$1/2 Nabisco Wheat Thins or Triscuits$1/1 Nabisco crackers, any – 1-24 SS
Final Price = $.43/each after coupons (when you buy 2)

Planters Mixed Nuts (11.5 oz), Peanuts (20 oz) or Cashew Halves & Pieces on price cut for $3 through 3/13
$1/2 Planters Nuts (9 oz)
$2/2 Planters Nuts – 1-24 SS
Final Price = $1.50 each after coupons! (when you buy 2!)

Smuckers Uncrustables (4 ct) – $2.04
$1/1 Smuckers Uncrustables printable
Final Price – $1.04

StarKist tuna pouch – $1.02
$1/1 StarKist tuna pouch printable (IE) (Firefox)
Final price = $.02

HEALTH AND BEAUTY DEALS:

Band-Aid travel size (10 ct) or Hello Kitty (10 ct) – $.97
$1/1 Band Aid product, any – 1-3 RP
Final price = Free!

Dove Men + Care Bonus Packs (includes 4 pk soap and small body wash) – $3.99$1.25/1 Dove bath bar – 1-31 RP
$1/1 Target Dove Men + Care printable
Final price = $1.24

Target has Gillette body wash (8.4 ounces) priced at $1.99!  Use the $4/2 Gillette body wash from the 2/21 PG insert and get 2 for free!  (This coupon excludes the trial size, but these bottles are not the trial sizes.)  There was also a $2/1 Gillette body wash coupon in the 2-7 PG insert (My Coupon Hunter still has them available for $.18/each!)  People are reporting that they are finding these on the end caps in their stores.

Don’t forget about the P&G rebate (spend $50 and get a free coupon book)!

 
Some Target stores now have the Gillette Fusion MVP razors in new packaging for $4.99.  Use the $4/1 coupon from the 2-7 PG insert and get it for $.99!  (Thanks Cuckoo for Coupon Deals!)

Don’t forget about the P&G rebate (spend $50 and get a free coupon book)!

 
Some Target stores also have the Gillette Venus razors in the new packaging for $4.99.  Pair the $2/1 Venus coupons from the 2-7 PG insert with the Free Olay body wash when you buy Venus razors and it works out to be a great deal!

SCENARIO:

Buy 3 Venus Breeze or Embrace razors – $4.99/each
Buy 3 Olay body wash products – $5.49/each (see the “gift card deals” section below to see which body washes qualify for the $5 Target gift card)

Use 3 $2/1 Gillette Venus coupons
Use 3 Free Olay WYB Venus coupons

Spend $8.97 OOP, get a $5 Target gift card (for the Olay body wash)
Submit for the $15 Olay MIR
Final Price = $11.03 moneymaker after coupons, gift card and MIR!
(Thanks Totally Target!)

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

Extra Super Lash Rimmel Mascara is priced at $2.99 in some Target stores.  Use the $3/1 Rimmel coupon from the March All You Magazine and get it for FREE!

(Thanks Totally Target!)

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

HOUSEHOLD:

GE Reveal light bulbs – prices starting at $2
$1.50/1 GE Reveal light bulb package (Target printable)
$1.50/1 GE light bulbs package – 1-10 SS
Final price = free or overage with both coupons! (remember to give the Target coupon last!)

Hefty One Zip bags (gallon size) are on price cut for $1 through 3/6
$1/2 Hefty One Zip bags – 1-31 RP
Final Price = $.50/box (when you by 2)

Joy Liquid dish soap – on price cut for $.89 through 3/13
.30/1 Joy liquid dish soap – 2-7 PG insert
Final Price = $.59 after coupon

Lysol Healthy Touch Starter Kit – $9.99
$3/1 Lysol Healthy Touch Starter Kit – 1-24 SS
$1/1 Lysol Healthy Touch Target printable
Final Price = $5.99 after coupons

MOVIE DEALS:

PonyO Blu Ray combo – $24.99 (release date is Tuesday, 3/2)
$10/1 PonyO Blu Ray printable
Final Price = $14.99 after coupon

PETS:

Alpo Chop House canned dog food (13 oz chicken flavor and beef tenderloin flavor) is on price cut for $.64/can through 3/20.  Use the $1/2 Purina Alpo Chop House coupon from the 2-7 RP insert and get it for $.14/each! (This coupon is also available on My Coupon Hunter if you want to get more to stock up!)

Purina Beggin’ Strips are $2.59.  There is a $1/1 Purina dog treats printable (this is a manufacturer’s coupon with a Target logo) and a $1/2 Purina Beggin’ Strips Target printable. There was also a BOGO free Purina Beggin’ Strips coupon in the 1-31 SS insert (you can find these on My Coupon Hunter).


SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Purina Beggin’ Strips – $2.59

Use $1/1 manufacturer’s printable
Use BOGO free manufacturer’s coupon
Use $1/2 Target coupon (give this last)

Spend $.59 OOP (.29/bag)!

TOY AND GAME DEALS: (Print the coupons here)

*Hasbro Monopoly card game – $5.24 – $1.24 after $4 coupon!

*Hasbro Pictureka card game – $5.25 – $.24 after $5 coupon!

*Hasbro Pictureka – $17.99 – $12.99 after $5 coupon!

*Hasbro Scrabble – $12 – $8 after $4 coupon!

*Hasbro Scrabble Slam card game -$5.24 – $1.24 after $4 coupon!

*Hasbro Sorry Revenge card game – $6.99 – $2.99 after $4 coupon!

GIFT CARD DEALS: (None of these are advertised in the weekly ad)

If you still have your Target/Scrubbing Bubbles coupons from the 11-15 SS insert (even if you don’t have these coupons, My Coupon Hunter has them!), this is an awesome deal when you combine it with these new printables: (The Target coupons don’t expire until 3/31, so there’s still plenty of time to get in on this deal if you haven’t already!)

$2/2 Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner refills
$7/1 Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner starter kit
BOGO free Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner refills

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner Starter Kit – $12.99

Use $7/1 printable
Use Free $5 gift card when you buy shower kit – 11-15 SS

Spend $5.99 OOP
Final Price = $.99 after coupons/gift card (less if you have a gift card to “roll” into the deal!)

SCENARIO:
Buy 4 Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner Refills – $4.14/each

Use 1 $2/2 Scrubbing Bubbles Shower Cleaner refills printable
Use 2 BOGO free printables
Use 2 $1.50/2 Scrubbing Bubbles Target coupons – 11-15 SS

Spend $3.28 OOP, submit for $5 SC Johnson rebate
Final Price = $1.72 after rebate/coupons!

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I posted last week about the Keebler-Kelloggs gift card deal.  Some of the items are on sale this week which will make the deal even better!
Here’s the deal:  Buy 5 select Kellogg’s and/or Keebler snacks, get a $5 Target gift card!  This deal is valid through 3/13!
Here are some of the participating Keebler products:
*100 calorie Right Bites – $2.69
$1/1 Keebler 100 calorie Right Bites – 1-10 RP
*Cheesecake Middles – $2.25/each
*Chips Deluxe – $2.04/each
*Fudge Shoppe – $2.25/each
Here are some of the participating Kellogg’s products:
*Fruit Crisps – $2.54/each (not all flavors are working)
$1/2 Special K products Target coupon – 1-10 RP (My Coupon Hunter has these in stock for $.09!)
$1/1 Kellogg’s Fruit Crisps printable
$.75 or $1/1 Fruit Crisps coupons in the 2-21 inserts
*Nutrigrain bars – $2.50/each (8 ct)
$1/2 Kelloggs Nutrigrain bars – 2-7 RP
*Pop Tarts (12 ct, assorted) – $2.50/each
*Special K bars (6 ct assorted flavors) – $2.50/each
$1/2 Kellogg’s Special K products – 1-10 RP (this is a Target coupon)
$1/2 Kellogg’s Special K cereal bars & Fruit Crisps – 1-3 RP (My Coupon Hunter has these in stock for $.09)
Here are the participating Cheez-Its products:
*Original 9 oz box or 7.5 oz Reduced fat -$ 2.25
If items are not marked at your store, be sure that you scan them at the scanner to see if they are producing the gift card (on the right hand side of the screen, it will say “Free $5 gift card” if it is a participating item).
Here are some scenarios:
SCENARIO #1:
Buy 5 Special K Fruit Crisps – $2.54/each
Use 2 $1/2 Target coupons
Use 5 $1/1 printable coupons
Spend $5.70 OOP, get a $5 Target gift card
Final Price = $.70 OOP (after coupons and gift card)
SCENARIO #2:
Buy 5 100 calorie Right Bites – $2.69
Use 5 $1/1 coupons
Spend $8.45 OOP, get a $5 Target gift card
Final Price = $3.45 (after coupons and gift card)
SCENARIO #3:
Buy 5 Kellogg’s Special K bars – $2.50/each
Use 2 $1/2 Target coupons
Use 2 $1/2 manufacturer’s coupons
Spend $8.50 OOP, get a $5 Target gift card
Final Price = $3.50 (after coupons and gift card)
This is what I’ll be doing because my kids are almost out of their Pop Tart “stash”:
Buy 5 Kellogg’s Pop Tarts -$ 2.50/each
Use $1/2 coupon (this was from inside a box of cereal)
Use $5 Target gift card
Spend $6.50 OOP, get a $5 Target gift card

Buy 3 selected Listerine items – $4.50/each, get a $5 Target gift card (includes Listerine Whitening Rinse and Listerine SmartRinse) – this deal was in last week’s ad, but is reportedly working through 3/31
$1/1 Listerine Whitening Rinse – 1-3 RP
$1/1 Listerine Smart Rinse – 1-3 RP
$1/1 Listerine Antiseptic – 1-3 RP
$1/1 Listerine printable
SCENARIO:
Buy 3 Listerine rinses – $4.50/each
Use 3 $1/1 coupons
Spend $10.50 OOP, get a $5 Target gift card
Final price = $5.50 after coupons/gift card (less if you have a gift card to “roll” into the deal!)

The Olay body wash gift card deal is valid through 3/27! Reportedly, this includes Olay Total Effects (8.2 oz), Olay Bath Bar Bonus pack, and ALL bonus packs of Olay body wash – some are reporting that this deal may be regional, so make sure you scan your body wash at the scanners first to make sure it is part of the gift card promotion (it will show up with a message on the right hand side of the screen if it is).
$1/1 Olay Body Wash, Bar Soap, and In Shower Body Lotion – 1-17 PG

SCENARIO:
Buy 3 Olay body washes – $5.49/each
Use 3 $1/1 Olay coupons
Spend $13.47 OOP, get a $5 Target gift card
Then, submit for the $15 Olay MIR
Final Price =  $6.53 money maker after gift card and rebate!
Here are some links to the clearance deals online: (don’t forget to shop through Ebates to get 4% 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!)
This post is part of Becentsable’s Grocery Gathering.
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CVS deals for the week of 2/28

February 28, 2010 by

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

Starting on Sunday (1/17), you can double your quarterly ECB earnings! The way this works is that you earn 4% instead of 2% on any CVS brand items that you purchase and $2 instead of $1 for every two prescriptions you get filled (valid through 3/15/10). Enter your Extra Care card number here or print this coupon here and use it at the register on your next visit.

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

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

FREEBIES:

*Buy Accu-Chek Aviva – $14.99, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$10/1 Accu-Chek Aviva system – 11-8 SS
Final Price = free after coupons/ECBs

*Buy Power Bar Energy Gel Blasts – $1.50, get a $1.50 ECB (limit 1 per household)

*Buy Softsoap or Irish Spring body wash (15-18 oz) – $4.99, get a $4 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 Softsoap body wash – March 2010 All You Magazine
Final Price = free after coupons/ECBs

ECB DEALS:

*Buy 5 hour energy (2 pk) – $2/$9, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)
 Final Price = 2/$8 after ECBs

*Buy Alli starter kit (90 ct) – $49.99, get a $10 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = $39.99 after ECBs

*Spend $12 on Atkins products, get a $5 ECB (limit 2 per household)
$1/1 Atkins 5 bar pack – 1-3 SS2
$1/1 Atkins 4 pk shakes – 1-3 SS2
Final Price – varies

*Buy Aveeno Ageless Vitality (Day, night, or eye treatment), get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$5/1 Aveeno Ageless Vitality printable
$10 Aveeno MIR (must register)
Final Price – varies

*Buy Celsius green tea (4 pk) – $7.99, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price – $4.99 after ECBs

*Buy Clinical Strength Secret, Old Spice, or Gillette – $8.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 2 per household)
$1/1 Old Spice Anti-perspirant, deodorant, or body wash – 2-7 PG
$3/1 Gillette Clinical Strength deodorant – 2-21 PG
Buy Gillette antiperspraint/deodorant, get Gillette body wash free – 2-7 PG
.25/1 Secret deodorant, any – 12-27 PG

SCENARIO:
Buy 1 Gillette Clinical Strength – $8.99
Buy 1 Gillette body wash – $4.99

Use $3/1 Gillette coupon
Use Free body wash when you buy Gillette deodorant coupon

Spend $5.99 OOP, get a $2 ECB
Final Price = $3.99 for deodorant and body wash

*Buy Colgate Total, Total Whitening, or Total Advanced – 2/$5, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 Colgate Total – 2-21 SS
$1/1 Colgate Total printable
$1/1 Colgate Total – January All You Magazine

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Colgate Total Advanced – 2/$5

Use 2 $1 coupons

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

*Buy Crave-NX diet aid spray – $7.99, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
 Final Price – $4.99 after ECBs

*Buy CVS Pharmacy Omerprazole – $18.99, get a $4 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = $14.99 after ECBs

*Spend $10 on CVS Pharmacy Premium Facial care, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price ~ varies

*Buy CVS Pharmacy Whey Protein Powder – $11.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price – $9.99 after ECBs

*Buy Depends – $11.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = $9.99 after ECBs

*Buy Dual Action Cleanse – $29.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = $27.99 after ECBs

*Buy 3 Everlast or Kind Fruit + Nut bars – $1.99/each, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = $2.97 after ECBs

*Buy Flush the Fat – $19.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = $17.99 after ECBs

*Buy Gain 2X Ultra – $5.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$.50/1 Gain detergent – 2-7 PG 
Final Price – $3.49 after coupons/ECBs

*Buy 2 HP inkjet print cartridges ($19.99 and up), get a $10 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price – varies

*Buy Huggies boxed diapers (56-96 ct) – $19.99, get a $4 ECB (limit 1 per household)
There are various coupons available from home mailers
Final Price = $15.99 (or less if you have coupons) after ECBs

*Buy Listerine Original, Cool Mint, Fresh Burst, Smart Rinse, or Agent Cool Blue – $3.99, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 Listerine Smart Rinse or Agent Cool Blue – 10-4 SS
$1/1 Agent Cool Blue printable (must register to print)
$1/1 Listerine – 1-3 RP2
$1/1 Listerine Smart Rinse printable
Final Price = $1.99 after coupons/ECBs

*Spend $20 on these L’Oreal skin or hair care products, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household):  L’Oreal Sublime Glow or Sublime Bronze – $7, ‘Oreal Age Perfect Moisturizer – $12, L’Oreal Age Perfect Skin Genesis or RevitaLift – $6, L’Oreal Preference hair color – 2/$12, L’Oreal EverPure or EverStrong – $6, L’oreal Collagin moisture filler or advanced Revlitalift – $12
$1/1 L’Oreal facial cleanser – 2-21 RP
$1/1 L’Oreal facial moisturizer – 2-21 RP
$2/1 L’Oreal hair color – 1-3 RP
$1/1 L’Oreal skincare – 1-31 RP
$3/2 L’Oreal skincare products – 1-24 RP
$2/1 L’Oreal cleanser, moisturizer, or treatment – 1-3 RP
$2/1 L’oreal EverPure shampoo, conditioner, or treatment – 1-10 and 1-3 RP
Final Price – varies

*Spend $15 on L’oreal face, eye, or lip products, get a $5 ECB
$1/1 L’Oreal cosmetic – 2-21 RP
$2/1 L’Oreal eye product – 1-24 RP
$3/1 L’Oreal True Match or foundation, blush, powder, or concealer – 1-3 RP
Final Price – varies

*Spend $20 on Lumene Skin Care or Skin Effects, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price – varies

*Buy Meltdown (4 pk) – $9.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = $7.99 after ECBs

*Buy Mennen Speed Stick – 2/$5.98, get a $3 ECB (limit 2 per household)
Final Price = $2.98 after ECBs

*Buy Neutrogena Clinical (day, night, eye, or skin care kit), get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$5/1 Neutrogena Clinical – March 2010 All You Magazine
Final Price – varies

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

*Buy Pepsi 2 liter bottles (selected varieties) – 3/$4, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = 3/$3 after ECBs

*Buy Quick Trim – $29.99, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price – $24.99 after ECBs

*Buy Right Size Smoothie Drink mix – $29.99, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price – $24.99 after ECBs

*Buy Roc Brilliance, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$3/1 Roc printable
$20/1 Roc Brilliance MIR
Final Price – varies

*Spend $30 on any Roc skin care, get a $10 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$3/1 Roc Printable
Final Price – varies

*Buy Schepp’s milk – $2.89, get a $1 ECB (limit 2 per household) – this deal is regional, check your ad for details!
Final Price = $1.89 after ECBs

*Buy Schick Quattro for women (razor or 4 ct cartridges) – $8.99, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$4/1 Schick Quattro razor or cartridges – 2-28 SS
Final Price = $1.99 after coupons/ECBs

*Buy 2 Slim Fast powder or bars, get a $4 ECB (limit 2 per household)
Final Price – varies

*Buy Slim Quick Ultra – $19.99, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price – $14.99 after ECBs

*Buy Thermacare – 2/$13.98, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$3/1 Thermacare printable
Final Price = $2.98 after coupons/ECBs ($1.49/box)

*Buy Zantac 150 (24 ct) or Zantac 75 (30 ct) – $8.99, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$2/1 Zantac – 1-31 SS
Final Price = $3.99 after coupons/ECBS

BOGO FREE DEALS:
*Arm & Hammer Total 2 in 1 dryer cloths or 2X liquid laundry detergent
*Combos (7 oz)
*CVS Pharmacy batteries
*CVS Pharmacy Glucosamine Chondroitin vitamins/supplements
*CVS Pharmacy power flash
*Gold Emblem spices (PSA $.99) – it’s like getting 2 for $.99!
*Kleenex facial tissues (PSA $2.39)
*Nature’s Bounty vitamins
*Nature Made vitamins
*Photo books
*Revlon cosmetics or beauty tools (PSA $1.99)
$2/1 Revlon color cosmetics –  2-21 SS
*Schiff Glucosamine or Mega Red supplements

OTHER DEALS:

*Excedrin – 2/$5
$2/1 Excedrin printable

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):  $4.98 OOP for $33.97 in merchandise, $2 ECB left to spend

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 1 Softsoap body wash – $4.99

Use $1/1 coupon

Spend $3.99 OOP, get a $4 ECB

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 1 Accu-chek Aviva – $14.99

Use $10 coupon
Use $4 ECB

Spend $$.99 OOP, get a $5 ECB

TRANSACTION #3:
Buy 1 Schick Quattro Pro razor (or cartridges) – $8.99

Use $4 coupon
Use $5 ECB (adjusted down to $4.99)

Spend $0 OOP, get a $3 ECB

TRANSACTION #4:
Buy 2 Colgate Total toothpastes – 2/$5

Use 2 $1 Colgate coupons
Use $3 ECB

Spend $O OOP, get a $2 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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CVS "Double Dip" Alert

February 27, 2010 by

As I was doing my match-ups for CVS deals this morning, I came across this “double dip” that should work if your stores start the deals for the upcoming week on Saturdays.  It is awfully early in the morning, so I may be missing something, but it looks like it should work.

This week (through today), there is a deal on Revlon products – buy one Revlon Color Burst Lipstick – $7 and one Revlon Photo Ready Foundation or Powder – $12, get a $7 ECB.  Reportedly, the “deal” is working if you purchase two Revlon Color Burst Lipsticks (no foundation), too. 

Now, here’s where the “double dipping” should come into play if your stores start their deals early.  ALL Revlon cosmetics or beauty tools (lipstick is shown in the picture in the ad) are listed as Buy One, Get One free when the 2/28 ad starts.

There were $2/1 Revlon coupons for any color cosmetic in the 2-21 SS insert and there was a $2/1 printable on coupons.com (it looks like it’s no longer available).  So, if your stores start the deals early, it SHOULD (keep in mind, should because there are no guarantees) work like this:

Buy 2 Revlon Color Burst Lipstick – $7/each

Use 2 $2 Revlon coupons (will deduct $4)
BOGO free CVS deal kicks in (will deduct $7)

Total OOP = $3, get a $7 ECB back!
Final Price = moneymaker after coupons and ECBs!

If you decide you want to do the foundation and lipstick, it would work like this:

Buy 1 Revlon Photo Ready Foundation and Power – $12
Buy 1 Revlon Color Burst Lipstick – $7

Use 2 $2 revlon coupons (from 2-21 inserts or one lipstick printable and one insert coupon)
Lipstick should be “free” from BOGO free promotion (will deduct $7)

Spend $8 OOP, get a $7 ECB
Final Price = $1 after coupons/ECBs

Let me know if it works for you!

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Save 15% and get FREE SHIPPING from The Children’s Place!

February 26, 2010 by

Today only, The Children’s Place is offering FREE SHIPPING when you use the code FSFEB2010 at check-out. Save an additional 15% when you enter the code C99AA at check-out. Plus, get an additional 3% cash back when you shop through Ebates!

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Freebie Friday: Huggies codes, Picture People, True Lemon and more!

February 26, 2010 by

It’s another Friday filled with great freebies!  Here’s the round-up:


Huggies Enjoy The Ride Rewards Codes ~ There are lots of new codes!  Enter yours here.

5 point codes:
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BCSRMTKWNZZGPGB
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BFCWDQLZKNPMPGB
BFGHQNGNLPQPPGB
BDTXQTXPHPGXPGB
BFJZZGBBNBGPPGB
BDTWBWZGNZKQPGB 

1 point codes:
BGGPHNPFZNHMPGB
BGTZHNRBBGMCPGB
BGWJMFJLJNRCPGB
BGXGPFJLWBQHPGB
BHCFDQMZWBMHPGB
 
Picture People ~ Get a free 8X10 or 10X13 portrait AND get 20% off your additional portrait purchase using this printable coupon.  Find participating locations here.  (Thanks Frugally Thrifty!)

True Lemon ~ Get a free sample of True Lemon, True Lime, and True Orange.  I’ve tried the True Lemon and it’s great.  I think I might try out the True Orange this time around!  (Thanks Bargain Blessings!)

FREE WEEKEND EVENTS:

Lowe’s ~ Lowe’s will be having another Build and Grow Clinic this weekend.  Kids will have the opportunity to build a LoweBot for free on Saturday (2/27) from 10-11 am.  Register your child here.

Michaels ~ Participating Michaels’ locations will be offering “The Knack Free Family Event:  Science Fair”  Come and watch a demonstration of projects available from Scientific Explorer and then make your own FREE Molecule project using Crayola Model Magic (valid while supplies last).  The event will take place in stores on Saturday, 2/27 from 10 am-1 pm (you may want to call your store to make sure they are participating).

Target ~ Oh the Stories You’ll Hear: Visit participating Target stores on Saturday, 2/27 between 9 am and 11 am for a special reading of “Oh, The Places You’ll Go!” and free Dr. Seuss giveaways, games, and activities. My kids already like going to Target on Saturdays because of all of the free samples. I guess this will be an added bonus!

Have a great weekend!

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