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HOT Groupon deal: Get 5 Blockbuster Express rentals for just $2!

March 13, 2011 by

GROUPON is offering a HOT deal today in the Providence Rhode Island market!  You can get FIVE Blockbuster Express movie rentals for just $2! (retail value $5)  There is a limit of one per person, but you may give more as gifts!  These deals are limited time offers and once they sell a set amount, it will be gone, so make sure you jump on it!  If your spring break has started, this is a great way to help keep the kids entertained while you try to get some spring cleaning done!

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

1.  Log into your Groupon account (or create one here if you don’t have one already)

2.  At the top where it says “Get the Daily Deal for…” choose Providence Rhode Island

3.  Click on the green “buy” button and then complete the check-out process.

4.  The information for this deal will show up under the “My Groupons” tab on your account.

Limit 1 per person.  Expires 5/1/2013.  Valid only at any Blockbuster Express kiosks and for online reservation for pickup at kiosks. Not valid on Blu-ray or Hot List titles.

NOTE:  If you have Swagbucks, click on “Special Offers” and then the “Trialpay” wall first and you’ll get 160 Swagbucks!!  If you don’t have Swagbucks yet, what are you waiting for?!?

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Make your Spring Break a "Staycation" and buy a City Pass!

March 13, 2011 by

This year, we decided to make our Spring Break a “Staycation” and decided to spend the week doing fun things in our area. Whether you’re going out of town this year or staying home, the City Pass is a budget-friendly option to help you see several attractions!

How it works:
City Pass is a ticket booklet that contains admission tickets for five or six popular attractions in major cities at a heavily discounted rate (usually about 50% off regular admission prices!).  You can order your City Pass online here or you can purchase it at the ticket window of any of the attractions included within the City Pass.  If you order your City Pass online, you can print out your pass and activate it at the ticket window of any of the attractions that are included.  You will then receive a booklet with all of your tickets and from that point on, you can skip the lines and go right to the entry gate!  Once you activate the pass, you have nine days to use all of the tickets (14 days in southern Cailfornia).

Here are the participating cities:

-Atlanta
-Boston
-Chicago
-Hollywood
-Houston
-New York
-Philadelphia
-San Francisco
-Seattle
-Southern California (includes 3 day admission to Disneyland PLUS admission to Universal Studios, Sea World, and the San Diego Zoo or San Diego Safari Park)
-Toronto

I bought City Passes for my family yesterday and we spent our first day at the local zoo!  The children’s passes were $29 in my area and we saved over $20 by buying the City Pass.  The adult passes were $39 and we saved over $26 by buying the City Pass!

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Target deals for the week of 3/13: six freebies plus other great deals!

March 13, 2011 by

Here’s my Target “Top 20” deals of the week.  Keep in mind that pricing may vary by area. Always check your local ad to confirm that they have the “weekly deals.”  Some of these deals were not listed in the weekly ad, which means YMMV in terms of pricing.  Thanks to Totally Target for the heads up on many of the price cuts! 

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

Now, you can save 5% when you use your Target Red Card. (This is valid in stores only)

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 DepartmentsMonday – 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 

**There is an in-ad coupon for a $10 Target gift card with any new or transferred prescription!

FREEBIES:

Benefiber Stick Packs (16 ct) – $5.49
$3/1 Benefiber Digestive Care item Target printable
$5/2 Benefiber products – 2-27 SS
Final Price = FREE after coupons (make sure you give the Target coupon last)

Digital prints (4X6) – 10/$1
$1/$10 digital prints Target printable
Buy 10, get 10 free printable
Final Price = 20 prints free after coupons!

Excedrin Extra Strength Expression gels (20 ct) – $3.59
$3/1 Excedrin Extra Strength Target printable
$.75/1 Excedrin 20 ct – 2-27 SS
$1/1 Excedrin Extra Strength printable
Final Price = possible $.41 overage (this is a YMMV and you would need to give the Target coupon LAST)

The Good Life Recipe Food for Cats – $.69-$.79
$1/1 Good Life Recipe Food for Cats – 3-6 RP
Final Price = FREE after coupon

Up & Up Pain Reliever (Ibuprofen) – 24 ct – $.97-$1.04
$1/1 Target Up & Up Pain reliever printable
Final Price = as low as free after coupon

Up & Up Mint Waxed Floss (55 yds) – $.89
$1/1 Up & Up Oral Care item Target printable
Final Price = FREE after coupon!
NOTE:  You can also get Up & Up toothbrushes for $.29 after coupon and Up & Up mouthwash for $.39 after the coupon!

CLOTHING:

Infant/toddler socks are only $1 this week!

GROCERY:

Classico pasta sauce – 2/$4
$1/2 Classico pasta sauce printable
Final Price – 2/$3 after coupon ($1.50 each)

Hormel Always Tender bone-in pork chops – $4
$1/1 Hormel Always Tender – 2-13 SS
Final Price = $3 after coupon

Kraft BBQ sauce – $1.74
$1/2 Select Kraft items Target printable (includes BBQ sauce)
$.75/1 Kraft BBQ sauce – 3-6 SS
Final Price = $.49 each after coupon (when you buy 2)

Kraft cheese (shredded or blocks) – $2
$1.50/2 Kraft cheese Target printable
$1/2 Kraft cheese (shreds or chunks) – 3-13 SS
Final Price = $.75/each after both coupons!
NOTE:  Yes, you can free the shredded cheese and also look for $1/1 Kraft with a Touch of Philadelphia peelie coupons because then you will end up paying $.25 per package after coupons!

Lloyd’s BBQ shredded meat – $3.49
$1/1 Lloyd’s BBQ meat – 1-30 SS
Final Price = $2.49 after coupon

Propel Zero Fitness water (20 oz) – $.79 (on price cut through 3/26)
$1/2 Propel Zero – 2-13 SS
Final Price = $.29 after coupons (when you buy 2)

Buy 2 Tostitos chips – 2/$6, get FREE Tostitos salsa/dip
$1/1 Tostitos Artisan chips – 2-27 SS – specifies one per customer
Final Price = 2 chips and salsa/dip for $5!

HEALTH & BEAUTY:

Band Aids (8-10 ct) – $.97 (these are found in the travel/trial size section)
$.50/1 Band Aid or Neosporin item – 1-9 SS, 2-2 SS
$.75/3 Target travel size mobile coupon
Final Price = $.22 each after coupon (when you buy 3)

Dove Men + Care deodorant – $3.99
$2/1 Dove Men + Care printable
$1/1 Dove Men & Care Target printable
Final Price = $.99 after coupon


Right Guard deodorant – 2/$5
BOGO free Right Guard deodorant – 3-13 RP
Final Price = $1.25 each after coupon (when you buy 2)

PET CARE:

Kibbles ‘n Bits Bistro Meals dog food (16 lb) – $9.99 (through 4/2)
$2.50/1 Kibbles ‘n Bits printable
$2/1 Kibbles ‘n Bits – 1-30 RP
Final Price = $7.49 after coupon

Pedigree dog food (3.5 bag) – $4 each on price cut through 4/2
$3/1 Fedigree dog food – 3-6 RP
Final Price = $1 after coupon

GIFT CARD DEALS:

Buy 5 Glade seasonal items (2/$5), get a $5 Target gift card:  includes 9.7 oz aerosol, 4 oz candle, oil candle starter kit or 4 pk refill, or 1 ct plug-ins refill
$2/2 Glade Spring Collection Air care printable
$1/1 Glade Premium room spray – 2-27 SS

SCENARIO:
Buy 5 Glade seasonal items (must include one room spray)

Use 2 $2 printable coupons
Use $1 Glade room spray coupon

Spend $7.50 OOP, get a $5 Target gift card
Final Price = $2.50 after coupons/gift card ($.50 each!)

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Save 40% off your entire Justice purchase!

March 13, 2011 by

If you have a girl who loves Justice clothing, but you don’t love the price, right now you can get a break: save 40% off your entire in store purchase with this printable coupon here (valid through 3/15) or save 40% off your entire online purchase when you enter the code 738 at check-out.

If you are shopping online, don’t forget to shop through Shop at Home to get 5% cash back!  If you are signing up for the first time here, you will also get a $5 bonus.  If you are not familiar with Shop at Home, check out this post here.

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Walgreens deals for the week of 3/13

March 13, 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!

These are not all of the weekly RR deals.  These are just some of the highlights!    
 
FREEBIES:

Buy Always leak guard plus (20-22 ct) or Dri-liners Plus (30-34 ct) – $2.99, get a $2 RR
$1/1 Always – P&G Everyday savings booklet
$.50/1 Always pads/liners – 2-27 PG
Final Price = as low as free after coupons/RRs

Buy ArthArrest Topical Analgesic Lotion – $9.99, get a $9.99 MIR form
Final Price = FREE after MIR

Buy Dial NutriSkin lotion – $4.99, get a $3 RR
$1/1 Dial Nutriskin lotion printable
$2/1 Dial Nutriskin lotion – 2-20 RP
$1/1 Dial Nutriskin lotion – 3-13 RP
Final Price = FREE after coupon/RR

Buy Freestyle Lite or Freedom Lite Blood Glucose Monitor – $19.99, gt a $10 RR
$10/1 Freestyle blood glucose monitoring system – 9-12 SS
Final Price = FREE after coupons/RRs

Buy 2 Irish Spring Body wash or deodorant – 2/$6, get a $4 RR
$1/1 Irish Spring deodorant printable
$1/1 Irish Spring printable
$.50/1 Irish Spring  body wash – 3-13 SS
Final Price = FREE after RRs (when you buy deodorant)


Buy Right Guard deodorant – BOGO free
BOGO free Right Guard coupon
Final Price = get 2 free after coupon and store promotion

OTHER RR DEALS: (these are just the “highlights” – this is not all of the deals)


Buy Aussie or Herbal Essences hair care – $2.99, get a $1 RR
$1/1 Aussie or Herbal Essences product – P&G Everyday Savings booklet
BOGO free Herbal Essences shampoo/conditioner/styler – 3-13 RP
Final Price = 2 for $.99 after coupons/RR

Buy Clearasil Skin Care, get a $2 RR (plus $2 off Clearasil automatically) – PSA $4.99 online
-pictured in ad:  Acne + Marks Wash/Mask or Acne + Marks Spot Lotion
$2/1 Clearasil printable
Final Price = possibly $.99 after coupon and $2 off (depending on what products are included)

Buy Claritin allergy relief (40 ct liqui-gels or 45 ct tablets) – $26.99, get a $4 RR
$5/1 Claritin Non-drowsy allergy relief printable
Final Price = $17.99 after coupons/RR

Buy Purex Complete fabric softener – $4.99, get a $2 RR
$1/1 Purex Complete printable
$1/1 Purex Complete printable (for “liking” them on Facebook)
$2/1 Purex Complete softener – 3-13 RP
Final Price = $.99 after coupon/RR

FILLER ITEMS:
*Arizona Tea – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Gatorade – $.69 each
*Mars, Nestle, or Russell Stover Easter candy – $.29/each
*Peeps or jelly beans – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Royal gelatin – 5/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Scotch mailers – 3/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Tuf paper towels – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*W pantiliners – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)

The following transactions are for people who have few, if any, RR to start with: $26.81 in merchandise for $5.05 OOP, $1 RR left to spend

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 2 Right Guard deodorant
Buy Always pads or pantiliners – $2.99

Use BOGO free Right Guard coupon
Use $.50 Always coupon

Spend $2.49, get a $2 RR

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 2 Irish Spring deodorant – 2/$6
Buy 1 Mars/Russell Stover/Nestle Easter candy – $.29

Use 2 $1/1 Irish Spring coupons
Use $2 RR

Spend $2 OOP, get a $4 RR

TRANSACTION #3:
Buy Dial Nutriskin lotion – $4.99
Buy 1 Mars/Russell Stover/Nestle Easter candy – $.29

Use $1/1 Nutriskin coupon
Use $4 RR

Spend $..28 OOP, get a $3 RR

TRANSACTION #4:
Buy 2 Herbal Essences shampoo/conditioner/styler – $2.99
Buy 1 Mars/Russell Stover/Nestle Easter candy – $.29

Use BOGO free Herbal Essences coupon
Use $3 RR

Spend $.28 OOP, get a $1 RR

MY PLAN:  I am starting with a $2 RR:  $21.63 in merchandise for $2.65 OOP, $3 in RR left to spend

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 2 Irish Spring deodorant – 2/$6
Buy 1 Scotch mailer – $.34 (w/ in ad coupon)

Use 2 $1/1 Irish Spring coupons
Use $2 RR

Spend $2.33 OOP, get a $4 RR

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy Always pantiliners – $2.99
Buy 2 Right Guard – BOGO free
Buy 2 Herbal Essences shampoo – $2.99/each
Buy 1 Scotch mailer – $.34 (w/ in ad coupon)

Use $1 Always coupon
Use BOGO free Right Guard coupon
Use $1 Herbal Essences coupon
Use BOGO free Herbal Essences coupon
Use $4 RR

Spend $.32 OOP, get a $2 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 Always, 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 Always 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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