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Walgreens deals for the week of 6/5

June 4, 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 Healthy Woman Soy supplement (45 ct) – $8, get an $8 RR
Final Price = FREE after RR

Buy Omega Smart Super Critical Ultimate Fish Oils (30 ct) – $10, get a $10 RR
$2/1 Omega Smart Fish oils printable
Final Price = $2 moneymaker after coupons/RR

Buy Reach floss (30 yards) or Reach Total Care, Ultra Clean or Advanced Design (2 pk) toothbrushes – 2/$5, get a $3 RR
$2/1 Reach multipack toothbrushes – 5-8 SS
$2.50/2 Reach toothbrushes or floss – 4-17 SS
$1/1 Reach toothbrushes or floss – 4-17 SS, 1-9 SS
Final Price = possible $2 moneymaker

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Reach Advanced Design (2 pk) – 2/$5

Use 2 $2/1 Reach multi-pack coupons

Spend $1 OOP, get a $3 RR
Final Price = $2 moneymaker

Buy Sobe Lifewater – $.99, get a $1 RR
Final Price = FREE after RR

RR DEALS: this is not all of the deals, it’s just some of the “highlights”

Buy Aussie or Herbal Essences hair care – $2.99, get a $1 RR
Final Price = $1.99 after RR

Buy Bic razors Flex3, Comfort4 Advanced, Soleil disposable, or Hybrid – $5.99, get a $2 RR
$3/1 Bic Soleil disposable razor – 5-1 PG
$3/1 Bic Comfort 3 Advance razor or Hybride Advance razor – 6-5 SS
$2/1 Bic Soleil disposable printable
Final Price = as low as $.99 after coupon/RR

Buy Colgate 2-in-1 Total Toothpaste or Colgate 360 toothbrush – 2/$5, get a $2 RR
$1/1 Colgate Total toothpaste – Walgreens Diabetes & You magazine – found near the diabetic supplies or in the pharmacy at most stores
$.75/1 Colgate toothpaste – 6-5 SS
$.75/1 Colgate toothbrush – 6-5 SS
Final Price = as low as 2/$1 after coupons/RR if you have the Diabetes & You coupon ($.50/each)

Buy Coppertone sun care – $9.99, get a $4 RR
$1/1 Coppertone – 5-22 RP
$1/1 Coppertone printable
Final Price = as low as $4.99 after coupons/RR

Buy Duracell batteries (AA/AAA – 4 ct, C/D 2 pk, 9volt) – $2.99, get a $1 RR
Final Price = $1.99 after RR

Buy Garnier Fructis hair care products – 4/$14, get a $4 RR
$1/1 Garnier Fructis shampoo/conditioner/styler printable
$1/1 Garnier Fructis shampoo/conditioner/treatment – 5-1 RP
$1/1 Garnier Fructis styler – 5-1 RP
Final Price = as low as 4/$6 after coupons/RR ($1.50/each)

Buy Gillette Fusion ProGlide razor – $9.89, get a $5 RR
$4/1 Gillette Fusion ProGlide razor – 6-5 PG
Final Price = $.89 after coupon/RR

Buy 2 Nivea for Men skin care or body wash – 2/$7, get a $2 RR
$2/1 Nivea body lotion – 5-15 RP
$2/1 Nivea for Men face care – 6-5 RP
$2/1 Nivea for Men body wash – 6-5 RP
Final Price = 2/$1 after coupons/RR ($.50/each)

Spend $10 on participating P&G products, get a $3 RR
-Bounce dryer bar or dryer sheets (70-80 ct) – $3.99
-Cascade dishwasher detergent (powder, gel or ActionPacs) – $3.99
$.25/1 Cascade – 6-5 PG
-Downy liquid or dryer sheets – $3.99
$.50/1 Downy liquid or sheets – 6-5 PG
-Swiffer/Febreze/Mr. Clean – 25% off
$1/1 Febreze Air Effects – 5-1 PG
-Tide Stain Release – $3.99
$1/1 Tide Stain release – 6-5 PG

SCENARIO:
Buy 3 Tide Stain release – $3.99/each

Use 3 $1/1 Tide Stain Release coupons

Spend $8.97 OOP, get a $3 RR
Final Price = $5.97 after coupons/RR ($1.99/each)

Buy Pampers jumbo pack or Easy Ups – $8.99, get a $1 RR
$1.50/1 Pampers diapers/pants – 6-5 PG
$2/1 Pampers jumbo packs Walgreens Infant care booklet – the code is 5521 if you don’t have a booklet
Final Price = as low as $4.49 after coupons/RR

Buy Pantene shampoo/conditioner – 2/$7, get a $1 RR
$1/2 Pantene – 6-5 PG
Final Price = 2/$5 after coupon/RR ($2.50/each)

BOGO free deals:
*Blue Diamond almonds
*Goody, Revlon, or Vidal Sassoon hair accessories
*Nature’s Bounty vitamins/supplements
*W alkaline batteries

FILLER ITEMS:
*Butterball chicken broth – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Comet cleanser – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Deerfield Farms baking soda – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Deerfield Farms seasonings – $.79 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Mars or Dove candy – $.49 w/ in ad coupon
*Morton iodized salt – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*No Nonsense knee highs – 3/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*W candy – $.49/each

The following scenarios are for those who have few, if any RRs to start with:

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 2 Reach Advanced Design (2 pk) – 2/$5

Use 2 $2/1 Reach multi-pack coupons

Spend $1 OOP, get a $3 RR

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy Pampers jumbo pack – $8.99
Buy Butterball chicken broth – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)

Use $1.50/1 Pampers coupon
Use $2 Walgreens Infant care coupon
Use $3 RR

Spend $2.99, get a $1 RR

TRANSACTION #3:
Buy 1 Sobe Lifewater – $.99

Use $1 RR (they should adjust it down)

Spend $0 OOP, get a $1 RR

OR…if you don’t need diapers:

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy Colgate toothpaste – 2/$5
Buy Butterball chicken broth – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)

Use 2 $.75/1 Colgate coupons
Use $3 RR

Spend $1 OOP, get a $2 RR

TRANSACTION #3:
Buy Duracell batteries – $2.99

Use $2 RR

Spend $.99 OOP, get a $1 RR

TRANSACTION #4:
Buy Sobe Lifewater – $.99

Use $1 RR (they should adjust it down)

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 6/5

June 4, 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!

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:

Crest Pro-Health rinse (1 liter) – $4.50, get a $2.50 ECB (limit 2 per household)
$2/1 Crest rinse – 6-5 PG
Final Price = FREE after coupon/ECBs

Excedrin Extra Strength, PM, or Migraine (8 ct) – $.99, get a $.99 ECB (limit 2 per household)
Final Price = FREE after ECBs

Ivory soap (3 ct) – $.99
$1/1 Ivory bar, body wash, or liquid hand soap – 5-1 PG
Final Price = FREE after coupon!

Oral B Pulsar toothbrush – $6, get a $3 ECB (limit 2 per household)
$3/1 Oral B adult or kids battery toothbrush – 6-5 PG
Final Price = FREE after coupon/ECBs

ECB DEALS: these are the highlights

Buy Ban Invisible solid – $2.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$.75/1 Ban solid – 6-5 PG
Final Price = $.24 after coupon/ECBs

Buy 2 Banana Boat sun care products, get a $7 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 Banana Boat CVS printable
$1/1 Banana Boat – 5-22 SS

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Banana Boat sun care – PSA $9.99

Use 2 $1 CVS printables
Use 2 $1 Banana Boat coupons

Spend $15.98 OOP, get a $7 ECB
Final Price = $8.98 after coupons/ECBs ($4.49/each)

Buy Blink Tears or Complete multi-purpose solution – $8.99, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = $5.99 after ECBs
NOTE: Some Blink boxes have $4 peelies on them, so it would be $1.99 after coupon/ECBs if your store has the peelies!

Buy Colgate MaxClean, SmartFoam, MaxFresh, or MaxWhite toothpaste (6 oz) or Colgate 360 toothbrush – $2.79, get a $2 ECB (limit 2 per household)
$.75/1 Colgate toothpaste or toothbrush – 6-5 SS
Final Price = $.04 after coupon/ECBS

Buy Coke products (12 oz, 12 pk cans) – 4/$13, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = $4/10 after ECBs ($2.50/each)

Spend $15 on Dove, Caress, or Lever products, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
-Dove Men+Care body wash – $5
$1/1 Dove Men +Care printable
-Caress, Dove, or Lever bar soap or body wash – $6
$1/1 Caress – 5-22 RP
$1/1 Level 2000 printable

Buy 3 Frito Lay single serve snacks, get a $1 ECB (limit 5 per household)
Final Price – varies

Buy Fuze, Honest Team, Powerade, Smartwater, or Vitaminwater – 5/$5, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/2 Fuze – 4-10 SS
Final Price = 5/$1 after coupons/ECBs ($.20/each)

Buy Huggies jumbo pack diapers, Pull-Ups, or GoodNites – $8.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$3/1 Huggies diapers printable
$2/1 Huggies Little Snugglers/Little Movers diapers – 5-15 SS
$2/1 Pull-Ups printable
Final Price = as low as $3.99 after coupon/ECBs

Buy Lamisil Jock Itch Cream/Gel/Spray – $9.99, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$3/1 Lamisil – 5-22 SS
Final Price = $1.99 after coupon/ECBs

Buy Oak Farms milk – $3.19, get a $1 ECB
Final Price = $2.19 after ECBs
NOTE: Milk deals are regional, check your ad for details!

Buy Pampers Baby Dry, Swaddlers, or Cruisers – $19.99, get a $3.50 ECB (limit 2 per household)
$1.50/1 Pampers – 6-5 PG
Final Price = $14.99 after coupon/ECBs

OTHER DEALS:

Aleve (50 ct) or Liquid-gels (40 ct) – $4.49
$2/1 Aleve printable
Final Price = $2.49 after coupon

Spend $30 on select P&G products, get a free Gillette Venus or Fusion ProGlide razor:
-Aussie or Herbal Essences shampoo/conditioner/styler – $2.99
-Bounty Basic (8 ct) – $5.99
$.25/1 Bounty – 6-5 PG
-Charmin Basic (12 ct) – $5.49
$.25/1 Charmin – 6-5 PG
-CoverGirl Nature Luxe lip balm – 2/$12
$5/2 CoverGirl Natureluxe products – 6-5 PG
-Crest ProHealth toothpaste or rinse – $2.99
$1/1 Crest rinse – 6-5 PG
$.75/1 Crest toothpaste – 6-5 PG
-Dawn – $.99
-Duracell AA/AAA 8 pk, C/D 4 pk, or 9V 2 pk – $5.99

SCENARIO:
Buy 4 CoverGirl NatureLuxe – $12
Buy 1 Charmin toilet paper – $5.49
Buy 1 Dawn – $.99
Buy 1 Gillette Venus/Pro-Glide razor (free w/ promotion)

Use 2 $5/2 CoverGirl
Use $.25/1 Charmin

Spend $20.23 OOP

Spend $30 on select products, get a $10 gas card:
-Advil tablets, caplets, Liqui-gels, or PM – $12.99
$4/2 Advil – 5-22 SS
-Cheerios or Honey Nut – 2/$7
$1/3 Cheerios – 5-22 SS
-Dove chocoalte minis – 2/$6
$1/1 Dove chocolate – 5-1 RP
-Dunkin Donuts coffee – $7.49
$1.50/1 Dunkin Donuts printable
-Eclipse, Orbit, or Juicy Fruit gum – 2/$5
$1/2 Orbit gum – 4-17 SS
-Folger’s coffee – 2/$7
$1/2 Folgers – 5-22 RP
-Hefty drawstring bags – $6.99
$1/2 Hefty – 4-10 RP
-Hershey’s candy – 2/$6
$1/3 Hershey’s – 5-1 SS
-Lifesavers – 2/$3
-M&Ms – 2/$5
$1.50/2 M&Ms – 5-22 RP
-Mars chocolate or Wrigley’s singles – 4/$3
-Mar’s chocolate king size, Orbit Mist, or 5 gum – 4/$5
$1/2 Orbit gum – 4-17 SS
-Planter’s Nuts – 3/$10
-Snickers or Mars fun size bars – 2/$6
-Starburst or Skittles – 2/$5

The following scenarios are for people who have few, if any, ECBs to start with: $25.96 in merchandise for $4.46 OOP, $1 ECB left to spend

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 2 Excedrin – $.99

Spend $1.98 OOP, get a $1.98 ECB

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 1 Crest Pro-Health rinse – $4.50

Use $2 Crest coupon
Use $1.98 ECB

Spend $.52 OOP, get a $2.50 ECB

TRANSACTION #3:
Buy 1 Crest Pro-Health rinse – $4.50

Use $2 Crest coupon
Use $2.50 ECB

Spend $0 OOP, get a $2.50 ECB

TRANSACTION #4:
Buy Oral B Pulsar toothbrush – $6

Use $3 Oral B coupon
Use $2.50 ECB

Spend $.50 OOP, get a $3 ECB

TRANSACTION #5:
Buy Ban Invisible solid – $2.99
Buy Dawn – $.99

Use $.75/1 Ban coupon
Use $3 ECB

Spend $.23 OOP, get a $2 ECB

TRANSACTION #6:
Buy Colgate toothpaste or toothbrush – $2.79

Use $.75 Colgate coupon
Use $2 ECB

Spend $.04 OOP, get a $2 ECB

TRANSCTION #7:
Buy Oak Farms milk – $3.19

Use $2 ECB

Spend $1.19, get a $1 ECB

If you have a $4/20 CVS coupon:
Buy 2 Exedrin – $.99
Buy 2 Crest rinses – $4.50/each
Buy 4 Ivory bar soap – $.99/each
Buy 1 Oral B Pulsar toothbrush – $6

Use $4/20
Use 2 $2 Crest coupons
Use 4 $1 Ivory coupons
Use $3 Oral B coupon

Spend $5.94 OOP, get a $1.98 ECB, $5 ECB and $3 ECB

Frequently asked questions:

Do you really do multiple transactions at your stores?

In the past, I usually had $20-30 ECB on hand, so I didn’t have to break up my transactions as much as I did when I first started, but now that I am starting over, yes, I am doing multiple transactions. If you are doing multiple transactions, I recommend that you let the cashier know up front that is what you are planning to do. If there are several people in line, let them go in between your transactions. This gives you time to clip your ECBs and get prepared for your next transaction.

My store was out of all the freebie items first thing this morning. Can I get a raincheck?

This all depends on your store. I have contacted corporate about this before because some stores in my area give rainchecks and others won’t. According to corporate, this is up to the individual stores.

I bought the wrong item or I bought the RIGHT item and my ECB didn’t print. What can I do?

If you bought the right item, show the store clerk your ad and your receipt. They should be able to manually print your ECB at the store. If they don’t know how, you can call customer service and they can add one to your account that will print within 48 hours (you have to wait 48 hours from your purchase time to do this so they can “see” your transaction in their computer).

If you bought the wrong item and didn’t receive ECBs, you can do a return and purchase the correct item. If you paid using ECBs, they will have to give you money on a gift card.

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Try Bausch & Lomb contacts for FREE!

June 3, 2011 by

I’ve been wearing contact lenses for a LONG time and I really hate it when I pay for new lenses and then they don’t work for me!  Right now Bausch & Lomb has two great offers where you can try contact lenses for FREE!

Here’s how you can take advantage of this deal:

1.  Fill in the form here for a free trial of Bausch & Lomb PureVisions 2 HD contact lenses or fill out the form here for a free trial of Bausch & Lomb SofLens Daily Disposables

2.  Print a copy of the free trial lens certificate and bring it with you on your visit to your eye care professional! 

You’ll be able to try one of these new lenses for FREE!

NOTE:  The free trial certificate does not include the cost of your eye examination or any other professional fees.

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Printable coupon of the day: $1.25/2 Del Monte pineapple!

June 3, 2011 by

One of the most frequent complaints I hear from couponers is “There are never any coupons for fruits or vegetables.” There is a HOT printable right now here where you can save $1.25/2 Del Monte pineapple. Watch for a BOGO free sale to save even more!

I can guarantee this won’t last long so hurry and print yours!  I found mine under zip code 90210 and I sorted by “Foods.”

(Thanks NW Bargains!)

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Publix deals for the week of 6/2-6/8!

June 3, 2011 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 you can get for free this week:

$3/1 Combat Ant or Roach Bait/Gel Kill Publix Yellow Advantage Buy Flyer Coupon (5/28 – 6/17)
–$2/1 Combat Product Rolling
–$2/1 Combat Product (IE) Rolling Printable (FF)
:: As low as FREE (plus overage if your store allows)

Ronzoni Healthy Harvest or Garden Delights Pasta, 12 of 13.25 oz, BOGO $1.89
–$1/2 Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Rolling
–$1/2 Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Rolling
-$1/2 Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Pasta – found on Classico pasta sauce jar peelie (exp 12/31/2011)
-$1/1 Ronzoni Garden Delight Pasta 5/15/2011 SS Insert (exp 9/10/2011)
–$1/1 Ronzoni Garden Delight
–$1/2 Ronzoni Garden Delight Pasta Rolling
:: FREE plus overage

Voskos Greek Yogurt 10/$9
-B2G1 Publix GreenWise Magazine
–$0.75/1 Voskos Yogurt zip 80111
-$0.75/1 Voskos Greek Yogurt Rolling
–$1/1 Voskos Product Rolling
:: As low as FREE

Here’s the highlights of what you can get for less than $1 this week:

Barilla Pasta Sauce, 24 oz, BOGO $2.59
-$1/2 Barilla Pasta AND Sauce 5/1/2011 SS Insert (exp 6/26/2011)
-$0.75/2 Barilla Pasta Sauce tearpad (exp 12/31/2011)
:: 93¢ each

Nestle Toll House Refrigerated Cookie Dough, 16 or 16.5 oz, BOGO $2.79
-$0.55/1 Nestle Toll House Refrigerated Cookie Dough Publix Simple Summer Pleasures Booklet 5/11/2011 (exp 7/10/2011)
–$0.55/1 Nestle Refrigerated Cookie or Brownie Dough Rolling
–$1/1 Nestle Toll House Easter Refrigerated Dough Rolling
–$1.50/2 Nestle Toll House Refrigerated Cookie Dough Rolling
:: As low as 40¢ each

Pedigree Food for Dogs 22 oz, 5/$5 (5/28 – 6/17)
-B3G1 Pedigree Dog Food, canned 5/1/2011 RP Insert (exp 6/25/2011)
–B2G1 Pedigree Canned Food for Dogs Rolling
$.30/1 Pedigree Wet Dog Food 22 oz WInn Dixie Special Savings for Your Pet booklet (exp 5/31/2011) (says one coupon per transaction)
:: As low as 57¢ each

Skippy Peanut Butter 15 to 16.3 oz, BOGO $2.49
-$1/2 Hellmann’s (16.5oz or larger) or Best Foods Squeeze Mayonnaise or Skippy Peanut Butter (15oz or larger), any peelie found on Best Foods Mayonnaise (exp 12/31/2011)
-$1/2 Skippy Peanut Butter Products, any 15-16.3 oz (Manufacturer’s Coupon found on Albertsons Weekly Flyer 05/11/11-05/17/11) (exp 7/31/2011)
-$1/2 Skippy 15 oz+ tearpad
:: As low as 75¢ each

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


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