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Walgreens Deals for the week of 10/2

October 1, 2011 by 3 Comments

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

FREEBIES:

Buy Cardio Juice (4 pk) Orange os Strawberry – $6.99, get a $6.99 MIR
Final Price = FREE after MIR
Buy Cepacol Sore Throat Lozenges (16 ct) -$ 2.99, get a $3 RR
Final Price = FREE after RR
Buy ColdCalm (60 ct) – $6.99, get a $7 RR
Final Price = FREE after RR
Buy Prevacid (28 ct) – $19.99, get a $2 RR
$4/1 Prevacid – 9-18 SS
$4.1 Prevacid printable
$3/1 Prevacid – 7-17 SS, 9-11 SS
MIR: Get up to $18 back When you buy Prevacid printable
Final Price = $2 moneymaker after coupon, rebate, and RR

RR DEALS:

Buy Clairol Nice ‘n Easy hair color – $5.99, get a $1 RR
$3/1 Clairol Nice ‘n Easy foam hair color – 9-18 SS
$2/1 Clairol hair color – 9-18 SS, 10-2 PG
Final Price = as low as $1.99 after coupon and RR
Buy Colgate Sensitive Pro Relieve Toothpaste or Colgate Pro Relief 360 toothbrush – $4.99, get a $3 RR
$1/1 Colgate sensitive Pro Relief toothbrush – September 2011 All You Magazine
$.75/1 Colgate Total, Sensitive, or Max Fresh toothpaste – 10-21 SS
$.50/1 Colgate toothpaste – 10-2 SS
Final Price = as low as $.99 after coupon and RR
Buy Gillette Fusion ProGlide or Venus Embrace or ProSkin razor – $9.99, get a $4 RR
Final Price = $5.99 after RR
Buy Kleenex Cool Touch Facial Tissue (50 sheets) – $1.49, get a $.50 RR
$.50/1 Kleenex Cool Touch Facial tissue – 10-2 SS
Final Price = $.49 after coupon and RR
Spend $15 on Participating Little Remedies products, get a $5 RR
$1/1 Little Remedies printable
$1/1 Little Remedies product – 10-2 SS
Final Price = varies
Buy Oral B Cross Action Pro-Health toothbrush, Crest Pro-Health Clinical toothpaste or mouthwash – 2/$8.98, get a $3 RR
$1/1 Crest toothpaste – 10-2 PG
$1/1 Crest rinse – 10-2 PG
Final Price = $3.98 after coupons and RR ($1.99/each)
Buy Pampers jumbo pack diapers (Cruiser, Swaddlers, or Baby Dry) – 2/$20, get a $2.50 RR
$1.50/2 Pampers diapers/pants – 10-2 PG
$2/1 Pampers Cruisers, Swaddlers, or Sensitive diapers Walgreens Infant Care booklet coupon – use code 5521 if you don’t have the booklet
Final Price = 2/$12 after coupons and RR ($6 each)

 

Spend $20, on participating products, get a $5 RR:
-Advil Congestion Relief (10 ct) – $5
$1/1 Advil Congestion Relief – 8-14 RP
-Mucinex (14-20 ct or 6 oz liquid) – $11
-Robitussin Peak Cold – $5
$1/1 Robitussin printable
$1/1 Robitussin printable
$1/1 Robitussin – 8-14 RP
-Vicks DayQuil or NyQuil products (24 count Liquicaps or 12 oz liquid) – $6 each
$1/1 Vicks product – 10-2 PG

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Robitussin – $5/each
Buy 2 Advil – $5/each

Use 2 $1/1 Advil coupons
Use 2 $1/1 Robitussin coupons

Spend $16 OOP, get a $5 RR
Final Price = $11 after coupons and RR ($2.75/each)

 

Buy Pedialyte 2/$10.50, get a $1.50 RR (includes Pedialyte liquid, freezer pops, or powder)
$1.50/1 Pedialyte – 10-2 SS
Final Price = 2/$6 ($3/each)
Buy Playtex tampons (includes GentleGlide or Sport 36 ct) – $7.49, get a $2 RR
$1/1 Playtex Gentle Glide printable
$1/1 Playtex Sport printable
$2/1 Playtex Gentle Glide – 8-14 SS
$1/1 Playtex Gentle Glide – 10-2 SS, August 2011 All You Magazine
$1/1 Playtex Sport – 10-2 SS
Final Price = as low as $3.49 after coupon and RR
Buy Vaseline Intensive Care lotion – 2/$11, get a $2 RR
Buy 1 lotion (20 oz+), get 1 lotion free (13 oz) – 10-2 RP
Final Price = 4 lotions (two 20 oz and two 13 oz) for $9 after coupon and RR

OTHER DEALS:

Buy Cottonelle bathroom tissue (12 ct) -$5 (this is a monthly deal)
$.75/1 Cottonelle toilet paper – 9-11 SS
$.50/1 Cottonelle toilet paper printable
$1/1 Cottonelle toilet paper Walgreens October coupon booklet
Final Price = as low as $3.25 after coupons

Buy Dawn dish liquid – $.99
$.25/1 Dawn – 10-2 PG
Final Price = $.74 after coupon

Buy Hershey’s, Nestle, or Mars fun size candy – 2/$5
$1/2 Nestle fun size bags – October 2011 All You Magazine
$1/3 Hershey’s fun size bags – 9-25 SS
$1.50/2 Mars fun size bags – October 2011 All You Magazine
$1.50/2 M&Ms fun size bags – 9-25 RP
$1/2 Nestle fun size candy Walgreens October coupon book
$1/2 Hershey’s fun size candy Walgreens October coupon book
$1/2 Mars fun size candy Walgreens October coupon book
Final Price = 2/$2.50 after coupons when you buy Mars candy ($1.25/each)

FILLER ITEMS:

Act II popcorn – 4/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
Halloween activity pads or books – 3/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
Halloween pencils – 6/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
Nice! Macaroni & Cheese – $.49 w/ in ad coupon
Novelty Halloween candy – $.39/each

The following scenarios are for those who have few, if any RR to start with: $5.57 OOP for $13.32 in merchandise

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy Cepacol throat lozenges – $2.99

Spend $2.99 OOP, get a $3 RR

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 1 Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief toothpaste – $4.99
Buy 1 Halloween pencil – $.17 w/ in ad coupon

Use $1 Colgate coupon
Use $3 Cepacol RR

Spend $1.16 OOP, get a $3 RR

*You could roll this $3 RR back into the Cepacol and get that for free or do this:

TRANSACTION #3:
Buy Cottonelle toilet paper – $5
Buy 1 Halloween pencil – $.17 w/ in ad coupon

Use $3 Colgate RR
Use $.75 Cottonelle coupon

Spend $1.42 OOP

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

Do you do multiple transactions at one store on one visit?
It just depends. Several stores in my area have gone to a “one RR per item per day” rule, which means I can’t do more than one transaction where I’m earning RR for the same product at the same store. Some of the stores in my area also will not let you use the RR you earn from one transaction on another transaction in that same visit.  I’m fortunate to have several stores within a few minutes of my house, so I usually try to break up transactions at different stores and on different days to stay in the good graces of my stores.

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

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

Some helpful tips:
*At Walgreens, you can use ONE manufacturer’s coupon and ONE store coupon per item (always give the store coupon last to avoid problems)

*At Walgreens, you cannot do a promotion more than once in a transaction and earn Register Rewards. (for example, if you buy 2 Gillette razors at one time, 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 Gillette razor 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 storecoupon and a manufacturer’s coupon, give the manufacturer’s coupon FIRST, and the storecoupons LAST to avoid beeping/issues at the register! Make sure that you are purchasing enough items in your total transaction to “cover” the overage. You will not get cash back and you will have to add items to cover the overage or they will not take the coupon.

*If your Register Reward doesn’t print for some reason and you have fulfilled all of the obligations for the “deal” (including not using RR from the same parent company to pay) DO NOT let them tell you it is because you used coupons! Chances are they didn’t print because the catalina machine is not working. You have two choices: you can return your items and try again or you can contact the catalina company by doing the following:
*The store will give you a form to fill out and mail in to catalina
*Call 1-877-210-1917, option 1

This post is part of Becentsable’s Grocery Gathering.

*This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to my disclosure policy for more information

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Walgreens deals for the week of 9/11

September 11, 2011 by 2 Comments

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

FREEBIES:

Buy Crest toothpaste or Oral B Indicator toothbrush – $1.99, get a $1 RR
$1/1 Crest toothpaste – 8-28 PG
$1/1 Crest Pro Health for Me toothpaste – 8-28 PG
$1/2 Oral B Indiciator toothbrush – 8-28 PG
Final Price = FREE after coupons and RR (for toothpaste)
Buy Crest or Oral B Products – 2/$5, get a $3 RR: includes Crest Deep Clean toothpaste, Glide floss, or Oral B Advantage Deep Clean toothbrush
$1/1 Crest toothpaste – 8-28 PG
$1/1 Oral B Complete toothbrush – 8-28 PG
Final Price = FREE after coupons and RR
Buy Skittles – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
$1/2 Skittles printable (*NOTE: This is a manufacturer’s coupon)
Final Price = FREE after coupon

RR DEALS: These are the “highlights” – this is not all of the deals

Buy Air Wick Freshmatic or Neutra Air Freshmatic – $7.99, get a $3 RR
$4/1 Air Wick Freshmatic – 8-14 SS
Final Price = $.99 after coupon and RR
Buy Colgate Optic White toothpaste – $3.99, get a $2 RR
$1.50/1 Colgate Total Optic White toothpaste – 8-28 SS (some areas got $1/1)
Final Price = as low as $.49 after coupons an RR
Buy Colgate sensitive Pro Relief Toothpaste – $4.99, get a $3 RR
$1/1 Colgate sensitive Pro Relief toothpaste – 8-28, September 2011 All You Magazine
Final Price = as low as $.99 after coupons and RR

Buy 3 G-Fit products – $5, get a $3 RR
Final Price = $.67/each after RR
Buy Huggies Little Movers Slip-On diapers – $8.99, get a $2 RR
$3/1 Huggies Little Movers Slip-On diapers – 9-11 SS
Final Price = $3.99 after coupon and RR
Buy Playtex tampons (18 ct) – $3.99, get a $1 RR
$2/1 Playtex Gentle Glide tampons – 8-14 SS
$1/1 Playtex printable
$1/1 Playtex Sport printable
Final Price = as low as $.99 after coupon and RR
Buy Scrubbing Bubbles One Step Toilet Bowl Cleaner – $8.99, get a $2 RR
$4/1 Scrubbing Bubbles One Step printable
$4/1 Scrubbing Bubbles One step – 9-11 SS
Final Price = $2.99 after coupon and RR
Buy Vicks Sinex, Nyquil, or Dayquil – 2/$12, get a $3 RR
$3/2 Vicks products – 8-28 PG
Final Price = 2/$6 after coupons/RR ($3 each)

OTHER DEALS:

Aquafresh toothpaste – $2.99
$1/1 Aquafresh toothpaste – 9-11 RP
$1/1 Aquafresh Advanced, Extreme Clean, or Ultimate White toothpaste – Walgreens monthly coupon book (this can be found at the front of the store by the ads in most stores)
Final Price = $.99 after coupon
Ben Gay patches (4-5 ct), cream, massage gel, or pain relief – $5.99
$5/1 Bengay – 9-11 SS
Final Price = $.99 after coupon
Bugles – $.99
$.50/1 Bugles printable
Final Price = $.49 after coupon
Chex Mix – $.99
$.50/1 Chex Mix printable
$1/2 Chex Mix – 8-7 GM
Final Price = $.49 after coupon
Dawn dish liquid – $.99
$.50/1 Dawn – 8-28 PG
Final Price = $.49 after coupon
Huggies wipes (184-216 ct) – $4.99
$.50/1 Huggies wipes – 9-11 SS
$2/1 Huggies big pack wipes – Walgreens Infant Care booklet (use code 5519 if you don’t have the booklet)
Final Price = $2.49 after coupons
Pure Silk shave cream – $.99 w/ in ad coupon
$.80 Pure Silk Shave Cream – 7-10 RP
Final Price = $.19 after coupon

FILLER ITEMS:

Arizona tea or drink – $.50/each
Mars or Dove candy – 2/$1 w/ in ad coupon
Russell Stover or Nestle Halloween pumpkin – $.39 w/ in ad coupon
Sinful colors nail color – $.99

The following scenarios are for those who have few, if any RRs to start with: $12.76 in merchandise for $5.29 OOP, $2 RR left to spend

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy Crest toothpaste or Oral B toothbrush – $1.99
Buy Skittles – 2/$1 w/ in ad coupon

Use $1/1 Crest coupon
Use $1/2 Skittles printable

Spend $.99 OOP, get a $1 RR

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy Playtex Gentle Glide tampons – $3.99
Buy Nestle Halloween pumpkin – $.39 w/ in ad coupon

Use $2/1 Playtex coupon
Use $1 Crest RR

Spend $1.38 OOP, get a $1 RR

TRANSACTION #3:
Buy 2 Oral B Complete toothbrushes – 2/$5
Buy Nestle Halloween pumpkin – $.39 w/ in ad coupon

Use 2 $.75/1 Oral B coupons
Use $1 Playtex RR

Spend $2.89 OOP, get a $2 RR

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

Do you do multiple transactions at one store on one visit?
It just depends. Several stores in my area have gone to a “one RR per item per day” rule, which means I can’t do more than one transaction where I’m earning RR for the same product at the same store. Some of the stores in my area also will not let you use the RR you earn from one transaction on another transaction in that same visit.  I’m fortunate to have several stores within a few minutes of my house, so I usually try to break up transactions at different stores and on different days to stay in the good graces of my stores.

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

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

Some helpful tips:
*At Walgreens, you can use ONE manufacturer’s coupon and ONE store coupon per item (always give the store coupon last to avoid problems)

*At Walgreens, you cannot do a promotion more than once in a transaction and earn Register Rewards. (for example, if you buy 2 Gillette razors at one time, 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 Gillette razor 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 storecoupon and a manufacturer’s coupon, give the manufacturer’s coupon FIRST, and the storecoupons LAST to avoid beeping/issues at the register! Make sure that you are purchasing enough items in your total transaction to “cover” the overage. You will not get cash back and you will have to add items to cover the overage or they will not take the coupon.

*If your Register Reward doesn’t print for some reason and you have fulfilled all of the obligations for the “deal” (including not using RR from the same parent company to pay) DO NOT let them tell you it is because you used coupons! Chances are they didn’t print because the catalina machine is not working. You have two choices: you can return your items and try again or you can contact the catalina company by doing the following:
*The store will give you a form to fill out and mail in to catalina
*Call 1-877-210-1917, option 1

This post is part of Becentsable’s Grocery Gathering.

*This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to my disclosure policy for more information

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Walgreens deals for the week of 8/28

August 27, 2011 by

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

FREEBIES:

Buy Carmex Moisturizing lip balm – $1.50, get a $1.50 RR
Final Price = FREE after RR
Crayola crayons (24 ct) – $1, get a $1 RR
Final Price = FREE after RR
NOTE: This is a regional deal, check your ad for specifics!
Buy Estroven Dietary supplement – $10, get a $10 RR
Final Price = FREE after RR
Buy 2 Oral B Complete Dental toothbrush, Crest Deep Clean toothpaste, or Glide floss – 2/$5, get a $3 RR
$1/1 Crest toothpaste – 7-31 PG, 8-28 PG
$.75/1 Oral B Pulsar 3D White, Pro-Health, Complete or 2 Indicator toothbrushes – 8-28 PG
Final Price = as low as free after coupons/RR when you buy toothpaste

RR DEALS:

Buy Align digestive care (42 ct) – $37.99, get a $3 RR
$1/1 Align – 8-28 PG
Final Price = $33.99 after coupon and RR
Buy Colgate Optic White Toothpaste or Toothbrush – $3.99, get a $2 RR
$1/1 Colgate Optic White toothpaste – 8-28 SS
$.50/1 Colgate toothpaste – 8-28 SS
$.40/1 Colgate toothbrush – 8-28 SS
Final Price = as low as $.99 after coupon/RR for the toothpaste
Buy Duracell Coppertop AA or AA 8 ct, C or 3 4 ct or 9 volt 2 ct batteries – $5.99, get a $1 RR for one or $3 RR for 2
$1/1 Duracell – 7-31 PG
Final Price = as low as $3.99 after coupon and RR
Buy Gillette ProGlide razor – $10.99, get a $4 RR
$4/1 Gillette Fusion razor – 7-31 PG
$2/1 Gillette Fusion razor – 8-28 PG
Final Price = $2.99 after coupon and RR
Buy Gold Bond Sheer Ribbons body lotion – $7.99, get a $2 RR
$1/1 Gold Bond printable
Final Price = as low as $4.99 after coupon/RR
Buy Huggies Little Movers Slip-On diapers (jumbo pack) – $9.49, get a $2 RR
$3/1 Huggies Little Movers Slip Ons – 8-14 SS
$2/1 Huggies diapers – 8-14 SS
Final Price = as low as $4.49 after coupon and RR
Buy M&Ms candy – 4/$10, get a $5 RR
$1.50/2 M&Ms – September 2011 All You Magazine
$1/2 M&Ms – 7-24 RP, 8-28 RP
Final Price = as low as 4/$2.50 after coupons and RR
Buy Metamucil (44 ct packets, 160 ct capsules or 114 dose powder) – $12.99, get a $1 RR
$1/1 Metamucil – 7-31 PG, 8-28 PG
Final Price = $10.99 after coupon and RR
Buy Pampers box diapers – $19.99, get a $1 RR
$2/1 Pampers – 7-31 PG
$1.50/1 Pampers – 8-28 PG
Final Price = as low as $16.99 after coupon and RR
Buy Playtex tampons (18 ct) – $3.99, get a $1 RR
$2/1 Playtex Gentle Glide tampons – 8-14 SS
$1/1 Playtex Gentle Glide tampons – August 2011 All You Magazine
$1/1 Playtex Sport printable
$1/1 Playtex Gentle Glide printable
Final Price = as low as $.99 after coupon/RR
Buy Prilosec OTC 42 ct – $19.99, get a $5 RR
$1/1 Prilosec – 8-28 PG
Final Price = $13.99 after coupon and RR

FILLER ITEMS:

2 pocket folder w/ prongs – 6/$1 w/ in ad coupon
Ajax cleanser – $.59 w/ in ad coupon
Campbell’s soup (chicken or tomato) – $.59 w/ in ad coupon
Geisha mushrooms – 2/$1 w/ in ad coupon
Hershey’s or Cadbury candy – $.59 w/ in ad coupon
Jell-O – $.59 w/ in ad coupon
Madam mandarin oranges – 2/$1 w/ in ad coupon
Penway highlighter – $.09
Penway wooden ruler – $.19
Rose Art jumbo or 3 pack glue sticks – $.49 w/ in ad coupon
Wexford or Corner Office legal pad – $.49 w/ in ad coupon

The following transactions are for those who have few, if any, RR to start with: $12.09 in merchandise for $3.49 OOP, $2.50 in RR left to spend

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy Carmex – $1.50

Spend $1.50 OOP, get a $1.50 RR

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 2 Crest Deep Clean toothpaste – 2/$5
Buy 1 Penway highlighter – $.09

Use 2 Crest $1 coupons
Use $1.50 Carmex RR

Spend $1.50 OOP, get a $3 RR

TRANSACTION #3:
Buy Playtex tampons – $3.99
Buy Carmex – $1.50

Use $2 Playtex coupon
Use $3 Crest RR

Spend $.49 OOP, get a $1.50 RR and a $1 RR 

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

Do you do multiple transactions at one store on one visit?
It just depends. Several stores in my area have gone to a “one RR per item per day” rule, which means I can’t do more than one transaction where I’m earning RR for the same product at the same store. Some of the stores in my area also will not let you use the RR you earn from one transaction on another transaction in that same visit.  I’m fortunate to have several stores within a few minutes of my house, so I usually try to break up transactions at different stores and on different days to stay in the good graces of my stores.

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

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

Some helpful tips:
*At Walgreens, you can use ONE manufacturer’s coupon and ONE store coupon per item (always give the store coupon last to avoid problems)

*At Walgreens, you cannot do a promotion more than once in a transaction and earn Register Rewards. (for example, if you buy 2 Gillette razors at one time, 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 Gillette razor and use the RR from that to buy more, the RR will not print

*Register Rewards are considered to be “manufacturer’s coupons” and you can only use one manufacturer’s coupon per item. You will have to add “filler” items if you are using a manufacturer’s coupon and a RR. The in ad coupons often have good, inexpensive filler items. (check out the weekly match-ups for ideas)

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

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

*If your Register Reward doesn’t print for some reason and you have fulfilled all of the obligations for the “deal” (including not using RR from the same parent company to pay) DO NOT let them tell you it is because you used coupons! Chances are they didn’t print because the catalina machine is not working. You have two choices: you can return your items and try again or you can contact the catalina company by doing the following:
*The store will give you a form to fill out and mail in to catalina
*Call 1-877-210-1917, option 1

This post is part of Becentsable’s Grocery Gathering.

*This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to my disclosure policy for more information

Filed Under: drug store deals, Walgreens Tagged With: ,

Walgreens Deals for the Week of 8/21

August 20, 2011 by
If you are new to shopping at Walgreens, make sure you check out my tips for shopping at Walgreens here.  If you need coupons for the deals this week, check out My Coupon Hunter!  This week is a GREAT week!

FREEBIES:

Buy Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief Dental Care Toothpaste (4 oz) or 360 Toothbrush – $4.99, get a $4 RR
$1/1 Colgate 360 Sensitive Pro-Relief toothbrush – 7-31 SS
$1.50/1 Colgate Sensitive Pro Relief toothpaste – 7-31 SS
$1/1 Colgate 360 toothbrush – July 2011 All You Magazine
Final Price = possible $.51 moneymaker on toothpaste or FREE for toothbrush!
Buy Crest 3D white toothpaste – 2/$5, get a $3 RR
$1/1 Crest toothpaste – 7-31 PG
Final Price = FREE after coupons and RR
Buy select Glade products 2/$5, get a $1 RR: includes Glade Scented Oil candles refill (4 ct), Scented Oil refill or warmer, Carpet & Room Odor Eliminator, candle (4 oz), Sense & Spray refill, or Relaxing Moments
$1/2 Glade Scented Oil Candle Refills
$1.50/3 Glade 4 oz Jar Candles
$1/1 Glade Automatic Spray Refill, any – 07-31-11 SS
$.75/2 Glade Sense & Spray Refills – 08-21-11 SS
$.55/1 Glade 9.7oz Premium Room Spray – 08-21-11 SS
$.75/2 Glade Scented Oil Candles Refills – 08-21-11 SS
$.75/2 Glade 4oz Jar Candles – 08-21-11 SS
$4/1 Glade Plug-Ins Scented Oil Refills Twin or (2) Single Packs – 08-21-11 SS
Final Price = possibly free when you buy scented oil plug-in refills

RR DEALS: These are the “highlights” or best deals

Buy Airwick Freshmatic or Lysol Neutra Air Freshmatic – $7.99, get a $3 RR
$4/1 Air Wick Freshmatic Ultra – 7-10 SS
$4/1 Air Wick Freschmatic Compact Starter Kit – 7-10 SS
$2/1 Air Wick Freshmatic Ultra printable
Final Price = as low as $.99 after coupons and RR
Buy Always Select Maxi pads (20-48 ct), Always pantiliners (68-120 ct) or Tampax tampons (40 ct) – 2/$11, get a $4 RR
$.50/1 Tampax – 7-31 PG
$.50/1 Always pads – 7-31 PG
$1/1 Always pantiliners – 7-31 PG
Final Price = as ow as 2/$5 when you buy pantiliners ($2.50/each)
Buy Degree or Dove antiperspirant/deodorant – 2/$4, get a $1 RR
$1/1 Degree Men or Women deodorant – 7-31 RP
Final Price = $1 OOP ($.50 each)
Buy Dial NutriSkin body wash – $3.99, get a $3 RR
Final Price = $.99 after RR
Buy Duracell Coppertop batteries – $9.99, get a $2 RR or buy 2 Duracell Coppertop batteries, get a $5 RR
$1/1 Duracell Coppertop – 7-31 PG
Final Price = as low $6.99 after coupon and RR
Buy Gillette Venus ProSkin or Fusion ProGlide razor – $9.99, get a $4 RR
$4/1 Gillette Fusion ProGlide razor – 7-31 PG
Final Price = $1.99 after coupon and RR
Buy Huggies Little Movers Slip on Jumbo pack diapers – $9.49, get a $2 RR
$3/1 Huggies Little Movers slip on diapers – 8-14 SS
$2/1 Huggies Little Movers slip on diapers printable (*This is a manufacturer’s coupon w/ a Target logo)
$2/1 Huggies diapers – 8-14 SS
Final Price = as low as $4.49 after coupon and RR
Buy 4 Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Treats (8 ct), Keebler (11.5-16 oz) or Cheez-It (9 oz) – 4/$10, get a $5 RR
$1/2 Rice Krispies treats – 8-7 RP
$1/3 Keebler products printable
$1/2 Cheez it baked snack crackers printable
Final Price = 4/$3 after coupons and RR ($.75/each)
Buy M&Ms – 2/$5, get a $1 RR
$1/2 M&Ms brand candies – 7-24 RP
Final Price = 2/$3 after coupon and RR ($1.50 each)

 

Spend $10 on Revlon Cosmetics, get a $3 RR (prices are 40% off)
$1/1 Revlon mascara or color cosmetic – 7-17 SS
$1/1 Revlon color cosmetic – 8-14 SS
$2/1 Revlon cosmetics Walgreens coupon – 7-24 SS (NOTE: This was reportedly regional)
Final Price variesSCENARIO: based on online pricing
Buy 1 Revlon Colorburst lip gloss – $7.49
Buy 1 Revlon Fabulash Waterproof mascara – $6.99
Buy 1 Revlon Perle eye shadow – $4.99-$7.79 (40% off discount)
-3 $1 Revlon coupons

Spend $8.68 OOP, get a $3 RR
Final Price = $5.68 after coupons/RR ($1.89/each!)  (NOTE: This does not factor in the $2 Walgreens coupons if you have them – if you do have them, you will get all 3 items for FREE/moneymaker after RR!)

 

SCHOOL SUPPLY DEALS:

Corner Office or Wexford dividers (5 tab) – 2/$1 w/ in ad coupon
Corner Office sheet protectors (10 ct) – 2/$1 w/ in ad coupon
Corner Office or Wexford index cards – $.39 w/ in ad coupon
Mini composition or memo book – $.15 w/ in ad coupon
Composition book (80 sheets) – $.99 w/ in ad coupon
PaperMate Write Brothers Pens – $.29 w/ in ad coupon
Penway or Wexford Carryall pouch – 2/$1 w/ in ad coupon
Penway or Wexford twin hole pencil sharpener or erasers – $.39 w/ in ad coupon
Penway colored pencils (12 ct) – 2/$1 w/ in ad coupon
Penway or Wexford 2 pocket folder – 6/$1 w/ in ad coupon
Penway or Wexford pencils – $.39 w/ in ad coupon
Poly portfolio – $.29 w/ in ad coupon
Scotch mailers or tape – $.39 w/ in ad coupon
Sharpie highlighters 2 pk – $.99 w/ in ad coupon
Sharpie permanent marker – $.39 w/ in ad coupon

FILLER ITEMS:

Arizona tea – 2/$1 w/ in ad coupon
Big Roll bathroom tissue – 2/$1 w/ in ad coupon
Butterball chicken broth – 2/$1 w/ in ad coupon
Deerfield Farms baking soda – 2/$1 w/ in ad coupon
Morton iodized salt – 2/$1 w/ in ad coupon
Reusable tote – 2/$1 w/ in ad coupon
W soda – $.39 w/ in ad coupon

The following scenarios are for those who have few, if any RR to spend: $19.98 in merchandise for $4.48 OOP, $1 RR left to spend

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy Colgate Sensitive Pro Relief toothpaste – $4.99

Use $1.50 Colgate coupon

Spend $3.49 OOP, get a $4 RR

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 2 Crest 3D white toothpaste – 2/$5
Buy 2 Butterball chicken broth – 2/$1 w/ in ad coupon

Use 2 $1 Crest coupons
Use $4 RR

Spend $0 OOP, get a $3 RR

TRANSACTION #3:
Buy Dial Nutriskin – $3.99

Use $3 RR

Spend $.99 OOP, get a $3 RR

NOTE: You can “roll” this $3 RR into the Crest deal again or do this

TRANSACTION #4:
Buy 2 Degree deodorant – 2/$5
Buy 2 Penway colored pencils – 2/$1

Use 2 $1 Degree coupons
Use $3 RR

Spend $0 OOP, get a $1 RR

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

Do you do multiple transactions at one store on one visit?
It just depends. Several stores in my area have gone to a “one RR per item per day” rule, which means I can’t do more than one transaction where I’m earning RR for the same product at the same store. Some of the stores in my area also will not let you use the RR you earn from one transaction on another transaction in that same visit.  I’m fortunate to have several stores within a few minutes of my house, so I usually try to break up transactions at different stores and on different days to stay in the good graces of my stores.

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

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

Some helpful tips:
*At Walgreens, you can use ONE manufacturer’s coupon and ONE store coupon per item (always give the store coupon last to avoid problems)

*At Walgreens, you cannot do a promotion more than once in a transaction and earn Register Rewards. (for example, if you buy 2 Gillette razors at one time, 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 Gillette razor 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 7/24

July 23, 2011 by

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

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

Quarterly ECBs started printing on Friday, 7/1 – did you get yours??

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 Crest Pro Health 4.2 oz toothpaste, Scope Outlast or 3D white toothpaste 4 oz, Multi-protection Rinse 8.4 oz, or Oral B Satin Floss (27-55 yds) – $2.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 2 per household)
$1/1 Crest Pro Health for Me – 6-5 PG
$.75/1 Crest toothpastes – 7-3 PG
$.75/1 Oral B Floss picks – 6-5 PG, 7-3 PG
Final Price = as low as free after coupon/ECBs (depending on what Pro Health varieties are included)
Spend $20 on Lumene products, get a $5 ECB (limit 4 per household) – this is a monthly deal
$4/1 Lumene product – 6-19 SS

SCENARIO:
Buy 5 Lumene cream – $4.19/each

Use 5 $4 Lumene coupons

Spend $.95 OOP, get a $5 ECB
Final Price = $4.05 moneymaker!

Buy Papermate pens – $1.99, get a $1.99 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = FREE after ECB
Buy ReNu Contact Solution – $7.89, get a $6 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$2/1 ReNu printable
$2/1 ReNu Fresh or Sensitive Multi-purpose solution – 6-12 SS
Final Price = $.11 moneymaker after coupons/ECBs

ECB DEALS: These are the “best deals” I see this week

Spend $15 on Brainstrong products, get a $10 ECB (limit 1 per household) – PSA $16.99
$3/1 Brainstrong printable
Final Price = as low as $3.99 after coupon/ECBS
Spend $10 on Almay cosmetics, get a $4 ECB (limit 2 per household)
$1/1 Almay cosmetics – 6-26 SS
Final Price = varies
Buy U by Kotex tampons, pads, or liners – $3.49, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 U by Kotex printable
$1/1 Kotex – 7-24 SS
Final Price = as low as $.49 after coupons/ECBs
Spend $15 on L’Oreal cosmetics, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 L’Oreal Paris eye cosmetic – 6-19 RP
$2/1 L’Oreal Paris eye product – 7-24 RP
$2/1 L’Oreal Paris face product – 7-24 RP
$3/1 L’Oreal Double Extend Eye Illuminator or Mascara – 7-24 RP
Final Price – varies
Buy 3 Mennen, Irish Spring, or Softsoap products, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
-Softsoap liquid or foaming hand soap – $2
$.35/1 Softsoap hand soap – 7-24 SS
-Softsoap body wash – $3
$.75/1 Softsoap body wash – 7-24 SS
-Irish Spring deodorant or body wash -2/$7
$1/1 Irish Spring deodorant – 7-24 SS
-Irish Spring or Mennen (Speed Stick) deodorant or bar soap – $3
$.50/2 Irish Spring bar soap – 7-24 SS
$.50/1 Speedstick – 7-24 SS
Final Price = as low as 3/$4.50 when you buy Irish Spring deodorant
Buy Nabisco cookies/crackers, Keebler crackers, Cheez It Snack Mix, or Corn Nut Chips – 4/$5, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/2 Nabisco cookies/crackers – 6-19 SS
Final Price = 4/$2 ($.50/each when you buy Nabisco products)
Buy 2 Neutrogena facial cleansers, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 Neutrogena Naturals cleansers – 5-8 SS
Final Price = varies

Spend $20 on select Playtex or Schick products, get a $10 ECB (limit 1 per household)
-Schick Quattro Titanium cartridges (4 ct) or disposable razors
-Schick Hydro 3 or 5 razors – $7.99
$4/1 Schick Hydro razors – 6-12 SS (*expires 7-24)
$3/1 Schick Hydro printable
-Schick Intuition
$2/1 Schick Intuition razor – 6-26 SS
-Skintimate Shave Gel or Cream or Edge shave gel – $2.19
$1/1 Skintimate printable
$1/1 Skintimate – 6-26 SS, 7-24 SS
$.55/1 Edge shave gel – 7-24 SS
-Playtex or Playtex Sport tampons
$2.50/2 Playtex Gentle Glide tampons – 6-19 SS

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Skintimate Moisturizing Cream shave – $2.19/each
Buy 2 Schick Hydro 3 or 5 razors – $7.99/each

Use 2 $1/1 Skintimate printables
Use 2 $4/1 Schick Hydro coupons (from the 6-12 SS insert)

Spend $10.36 OOP, get a $10 ECB back – it’s like spending $.36 OOP after ECBs!

OTHER DEALS:

Spend $30, get $10 gas card scenario:

Buy Aussie or Herbal Essences shampoo, conditioner, or styler – 2/$4.97
$3/1 Aussie/Herbal Essences styler when you buy Aussie/Herbal Essences product – 7-3 PG
$1/1 Aussie/Herbal Essences product – 6-12 RP
Final Price = 2/$.97 after coupons

SCENARIO:
Buy 6 Aussie/Herbal Essences shampoo/conditioner
Buy 6 Aussie/Herbal Essences stylers
Buy 1 Mars king size candy – usually priced around $1.49

Use 6 $3/1 Aussie/Herbal Essences coupons
Use 6 $1/1 Aussie/Herbal Essences coupons

Spend $7.31 OOP, get a $10 gas card

Buy Kleenex facial tissue – $.88
$.50/3 Kleenex – 7-17 SS
Final Price = $.71/each (when you buy 3)

The following scenarios are for people who have few, if any, ECBs to start with:

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy Papermate pens – $1.99

Spend $1.99 OOP, get a $1.99 ECB

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy Crest Pro-Health – $2.99

Use $1/1 Crest coupon
Use $1.99 ECB

Spend $0 OOP, get a $2 ECB

TRANSACTION #3:
Buy Crest Pro Health – $2.99

Use $1/1 Crest coupon
Use $2 ECB (adjust it down to $1.99)

Spend $0 OOP, get a $2 ECB

TRANSACTION #4:
Buy 4 Nabisco cookies/crackers – 4/$5

Use 2 $1/2 Nabisco cookies/crackers coupons
Use $2 Crest ECB

Spend $1 OOP, get a $1 ECB

If you have a $4/20 coupon:
Buy 2 Schick razors – $7.99
Buy 2 Skintimate shave gel – $2.19

Use $4/20
Use 2 $4 Schick coupons
Use 2 $1 Skintimate printables

Spend $6.36 OOP, get a $10 ECB

Then:
Buy 2 Crest Pro Health toothpaste – $2.99/each
Buy 1 Papermate pens – $1.99
Buy 4 Nabisco cookies/crackers – 4/$5
Buy 3 Kleenex – $.88/each

Use 2 $1 coupons
Use 2 $1/2 Nabisco coupons
Use $.50/3 Kleenex coupon
Use $10 ECB

Spend $1.11 OOP, get a $4 ECB, a $1.99 ECB and a $1 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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