Walgreens deals for the week of 8/8

Here are the Walgreens deals for the week. Some scenarios are mixed in with the match-ups. If you are new to shopping at Walgreens, make sure you read the FAQs at the end of the post!

FREEBIES:

Buy Bausch & Lomb Bio true multipurpose solution – $4.99, get a $4 RR
$1/1 Bio True multipurpose solution printable
Final Price = Free after coupons/RRs

Buy Dial Nutriskin body wash – $3.99, get a $3 RR
$1/1 Dial Nutriskin body wash printable
Final Price = Free after coupons/RR

Pilot V5 Precise pens – $1.99
$1/1 Walgreens IVC coupon
$1/1 Pilot printable
Final Price = Free after coupons!

RR DEALS:

Buy 2 or more participating Benadryl or Zyrtec products, get a $5 RR: -Benadryl allergy, cold, or sinus relief (20-24 ct) – $4.49
$1/1 Benadryl product – 8-1 RP
-Zyrtec allergy relief (25-30 ct) – $18.99
$4/1 Zyrtec printable (if liqui-gels are included)
$2/1 Zyrtec printable
$2/1 Zyrtec – 8-8 RP

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Benadryl allergy/cold/sinus – $4.49/each

Use 2 $1/1 Benadryl coupons

Spend $6.98 OOP, get a $5 RR
Final Price = $1.98 after coupons/RRs ($.99/each)

Buy Colgate 2 pack Total toothpaste, 2 pack toothbrushes, or 360 Sonic or Kids Power toothbrush – 2/$10, get a $2 RR
$1/1 Colgate Total toothpaste – 8-1 SS
$.40/1 Colgate adult or kids manual toothbrush
$1/1 Colgate Sonic Power toothbrush – 7-25 SS
Final Price = 2/$6 ($3/each) after coupons/RRs

Buy Duracell Coppertop batteries – $5.99, get a $1 RR
$1/1 Duracell – 8-1 PG
Final Price = $3.99 after coupons/RRs

Buy Gillette Venus razor or Secret Clinical antiperspirant/deodorant – $8.99, get a $3 RR
$2/1 Gillette Venus razor – 8-1 PG
Final Price = $3.99 after coupons/RRs

Buy Glade Lasting Impressions, Sense & Spray, 2 wick candle, or Reed diffuser – $6.99, get a $2 RR
$3/1 Glade Sense & Spray starter kit – 7-11 SS
$3/1 Glade Lasting Impressions – 7-11 SS
Final Price = $1.99 each after coupons/RRs

Buy Lipton Green tea (one gallon) – 2/$6, get a $1 RR
Final Price = 2/$5 after RR

Buy Prilosec OTC acid reducer – $18.99, get a $3 RR
$3/1 Prilosec OTC – 8-1 PG
Final Price = $12.99 after coupons/RRs

Buy Schick Hydro 3 or 5 blade razor system or cartridges – $7.99, get a $2 RR
$5/1 Schick Hydro – 8-8 SS
Schick Hydro Try Me Free Mail in Rebate 
Final Price = $.99 after coupon/RR or moneymaker if you haven’t done the rebate yet!

Buy Walgerens Omeprazole acid reducer – $18.99, get a $5 RR
Final Price – $13.99 after RR

BOGO FREE DEALS:
*Ecotrin pain relief
*Finest Natural Glucosamine supplements
*Lysol toilet bowl cleaner (PSA $2.99 – $1.99 for both after coupons)
$1/2 Lysol toilet bowl cleaner 8-8 SS
*Nature’s Bounty Heart Health supplements
*Nature Made vitamins and supplements
*Planter’s trail mix
*Schiff supplements
*Select fragrances

“FILLER” ITEMS: (see the back to school deals below for more filler item ideas)
*Hershey’s candy – $.49 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Household gloves – 3/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Walgreens lip care – $.49 w/ in ad coupon

BACK TO SCHOOL DEALS:
*2 pocket folder – $.09
*Bic Ultra round stic grip pens – $.79 (w/ in ad coupon) – $.29 after coupons when you buy 2
$1/2 Bic stationery products printable
*Composition book (80 sheets) – $.49
*Composition or memo book – 5/$1 (w/ in ad coupon0
*Crayola posterboard – 5/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Crayola washable watercolors (8 pk) – 2/$3
*Crayola 12 pk colored pencils – 2/$3
*Dividers (5 tab) – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Elmer’s Glue Sticks (2 ct) – $.19
*Elmer’s Glue – $.49 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Highland Trails backpack – $3.99
*HP copy and print multipurpose paper – $3.99 (500 sheets)
*Kleenex facial tissue – $.99
*Licensed backpacks w/ free lunch kit – 50% off
*Mirado pencils (6 ct) – $.39 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Penway crayons (24 ct) – $.39 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Penway pencils – $.39 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Penway 1 subject notebook – $.49 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Penway 5 subject notebook (180 sheets) – $1.49
*Penway ruler or protractor – $.29 (w/ in ad coupon0
*Penway wide or college-ruled filler paper (130 sheets) – $.49

Assorted school supplies – $.99 (Pictured in ad – rubber bands, carry all pouch, Sharpie highlighters, Crayola markers – 10 ct, correction fluid)

OTHER DEALS:
*24 pack spring water – $2.49 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Sinful Colors nail color – $.99 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Walgreens hand sanitizer – $.99 (w/ in ad coupon)

The following scenarios are for those are just starting to shop at Walgreens and who have few, if any, RR to spend:

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 1 Dial Nutriskin – $3.99

Use $1/1 Dial coupon

Spend $3 OOP, get a $3 RR

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 1 Biotrue – $4.99
Buy 1 Elmer’s Glue 2 pk – $.19

Use $1 Biotrue coupon
Use $3 Dial RR

Spend $1.18 OOP, get a $4 RR

TRANSACTION #3:
Buy 1 Schick Hydro razor – $7.99
Buy 1 Kleenex facial tissue – $.99
Buy 1 pocket folder – $.09

Use $5 Schick Hydro coupon
Use $4 Biotrue RR

Spend $.07 OOP, get a $2 RR

or

Buy 1 Dial Nutriskin – $3.99
Buy 1 Kleenex facial tissue – $.99
Buy 1 pocket foler – $.09

Use $1 Dial coupon
Use $4 RR

Spend $.07, get a $3 RR
*Then, you can continue “rolling” between transactions #1 and #2

MY PLAN (I have a $10 RR to start):
Buy 1 Dial Nutriskin – $3.99
Buy 1 Biotrue – $4.99
Buy 1 Schick Hydro – $7.99
Buy 1 Elmer’s Glue sticks – $.19

Use $1 Dial coupon
Use $1 Biotrue coupon
Use $5 Schick coupon
Use $10 RR

Spend $.16 OOP, get a $3 RR, $4 RR, and $2 RR

FAQS:

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.? 
When I contacted customer service recently, I was surprised to learn that Walgreens does not have a corporate coupon policy, which means that store managers basically can call the shots on “policy” and that there is going to be A LOT of variance among stores.  Supposedly, they are working on putting a corporate policy together.

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 crayons, 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 Dial 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 8/8

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

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!

**Earn double bucks on diabetes products – CVS is now offering exclusive benefits for those with diabetes (Double Bucks on 100 products you need and special ExtraCare rewards and offers – you can find the details on cvs.com/diabetes and check out the participating products here)

FREEBIES:

Buy Dulcolax Balance (8.3 oz) – $9.99, get a $9.99 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$3/1 Dulcolax Balance printable
$4/1 Dulcolax Balance – 5-16 SS
Final Price = $3-4 overage after coupons/ECBs

Buy Schick Hydro 3 or Hydro 5 – $8.97, get a $4 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$5/1 Schick Hydro – 8-8 SS
Schick Hydro Try Me Free Mail in Rebate
Final Price = Free after coupons/ECBs! (possible moneymaker if you haven’t done the rebate yet!)

ECB DEALS:

Spend $50 on Applebee’s or Sunglass Hut gift cards, get a $10 gift card (limit 2 per household)
Final Price = $40 after ECBs

Buy Aquify, Clear Care, or Genteal – $8.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household0
$1.50/1 GenTeal – 5-9 SS
Final Price = $5.49 after coupons/ECBs

Buy Axe shampoo, styler, deodorant, or shower gel – 2/$9.98, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$.75/1 Axe Shower Gel or Detailer Tool – 8-1 RP
Final Price = 2/$5.48 after coupons/ECBs

Spend $15 on Biore or John Frieda products, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
-Biore cleanser/towelettes/pore strips – $6
$2/1 Biore printable
-John Frieda collection shampoo/conditioner/styler – $5
$2/1 John Frieda hair care product – 6-6 SS
-John Frieda collection Color Glaze, Frizz Ease, Go Blonder Color Renew shampoo/conditioner – $8
$2/1 John Frieda Frizz Ease printable

SCENARIO:
Buy 3 John Frieda shampoo/conditioner – $15

Use 3 $2/1 John Frieda hair care product coupons

Spend $9 OOP, get a $5 ECB
Final Price = $4 after coupons/ECBs ($1.33/each)

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

Buy 2 CoverGirl Lashblast Fusion mascara, Liquilineblast eye pencil, Smoky Shadowblast or Outlast lipstain, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 CoverGirl cosmetic item – 6-27 insert, 8-1 PG
Final Price = varies

Buy Crest, Fixodent, Glide, or Oral B multipacks, get a $4 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$.75/1 Crest toothpaste – 8-1 PG
$1/1 Glide floss – 8-1 PG
$1/1 Oral B – 8-1 PG
Final Price – varies

Buy Doritos single (2.12-3.87 oz) and a 20 oz Mountain Dew, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)

Spend $15 on Five Star notebooks or binders, get a $5 ECB (limit 2 per household)
$2/1 Mead Five Star binder – 8-8 RP
$1/2 Mead Five Star products – 8-8 RP
Final Price – varies

Spend $15 on Futuro braces, supports, or compression hosiery, get a $5 ECB (lmit 1 per household)

Spend $15 on these Garnier products, get a $5 ECB (limit 2 per household)
-Fructis anti-dandruff shampoo/conditioner – $5
-Fructis shampoo/conditioner – $5
-Nutrisse or HerbaShine hair color – $6
$1/1 Garnier Fructis – 8-8 RP
$2/1 Garnier Herbashine color creme with bamboo extract -8-8 RP
Final Price = $7 OOP after coupons/ECBs

Buy Gatorade 6 pk – $4.49, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = $3.49 after ECBs

Spend $10 on these Huggies products, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
-Huggies/Pull-Ups/GoodNites/OverNites jump pack – $9
$1.50/1 Huggies diapers – 7-11 SS
$1.50/1 Overnites – 7-11 SS
$2/1 Huggies Pull Ups printable
$1.50/1 Huggies Pull Ups – 7-18 SS
$2.50/1 Huggies Little Snugglers printable (must register)
-Huggies wipes mega pack – $6
$.50/1 Huggies baby wipes – 7-11 SS

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Huggies diapers – $9/each

Use 2 $2.50/1 coupons


Spend $13 OOP, get a $3 ECB
Final Price = $10 OOP ($5/each)

Buy Lamisil cream, gel or continuous spray – $9.99, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = $4.99 after ECBs

Buy LaRoche-Posay Anthelios daily moisturizer and sunscreens, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price – varies

Buy Lysol Healthy Touch – $9.99, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = $4.99 after ECBs

Buy CVS Pharmacy Omeprazole (42 ct) – $18.99, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 pr household
Final Price $13.99 after ECBs

Buy Prilosec OTC (28 ct) – $17.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$3/1 Prilosec OTC – 8-1 PG
Final Price = $12.99 after coupons/ECBs

Buy Rapid Lash eyel ash renewal serum, get a $10 ECB (limit 1 per household)

Buy Zyrtec – $18.99, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$4/1 Zyrtec printable (if liqui-gels are included)
$2/1 Zyrtec printable
$2/1 Zyrtec – 8-8 RP
Final Price = $11.99-$13.99 after coupons/ECBs

BOGO FREE DEALS:
*All Laundry detergent (limit 4, PSA $7.49)
*Betty Crocker Fudge brownie mix or Warm Delights (PSA $2.29)
*Colgate toothpaste
*CVS Pharmacy batteries
*CVS Pharmacy Glucosamine Chondroitin and vitamins A, B, C, D, and E
*Kodak Funsaver camera
*Nature Made vitamins/supplements
*Photo books
*Progresso soup (PSA $2.19)
*Radiance vitamins/minerals/herbs
*Twizzlers (PSA $2.79)

BACK TO SCHOOL DEALS:
*Bic or Pilot pens – BOGO free
*Georgia Pacific Copy & print paper – $3.99
*PaperMate or Caliber pencils/pens – 2/$1
*Portfolio 2 pocket folders – 8/$1 (limit 8)

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):

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 1 Schick Hydro razor – $8.97

Use $5 Schick coupon

Spend $3.97 OOP, get a $4 ECB
*Don’t forget to submit for the mail in rebate if you haven’t already!

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy Gatorade 6 pk – $4.49

Use $4 ECB

Spend $.49, get a $1 ECB

If you have a $4/20 CVS coupon:

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 1 Dulcolax Balance – $9.99
Buy 1 Schick Hydro – $8.97
Buy “filler” – $1.04ish

Use $4/20 CVS coupon (give this first)
Use $5 Schick coupon
Use $3 Dulcolax coupon

Spend $8 OOP, get a $4 ECB and a $9.99 ECB

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 2 Huggies diapers – $9/each
Buy $1 “filler”

Use 2 $2.50 printable coupons
Use $9.99 ECB
Use $4 ECB

Spend $0 OOP, get a $3 ECB

MY SCENARIOS (I am starting w/ a $4 and a $1 ECB):

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 1 Schick Hydro razor – $8.97

Use $5 Schick coupon
Use $4 ECB (adjusted down to $3.97)

Spend $0 OOP, get a $4 ECB

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy Dulcolax Balance – $9.99

Use $4 and $1 ECB
Use $4 coupon

Spend $.99, get a $9.99 ECB

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 1 Huggies Pull Ups – $9
Buy 1 Huggies diapers – $9

Use $2 Pull Ups printable
Use $2 diapers printable
Use $9.99 ECB

Spend $4.01 OOP, get a $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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Freebie Friday: Cheetos, Nature’s Bounty, Redken and more plus free family fun!

HAPPY Friday!  This is my last Friday of summer vacation, so I’m not as excited about it as most of you probably are.

Here are some of the free samples you can take advantage of this week:

Aveda Men’s Shampoo – Get a free sample of Aveda men’s shampoo

Cheetos Mighty Zingers ~ Get a free sample of Cheetos Mighty Zingers from Be Snack Ready (must register)

NasaFlo Neti Pot ~ My husband swears by these things, but I haven’t been able to bring myself to try them.  If you want to check them out, you can get a free NasFlo Neti Pot when you like them on Facebook

Nature’s Bounty Adult Gummies ~ Get a free sample of Nature’s Bounty Adult Gummies

Redken ~ Take the quiz on Facebook and get a free sample of their new Time Reset haircare products

Here are some free family activities you can take advantage of this weekend:

Bank of America “Museums on Us” weekend ~ With your Bank of America card, you can get free admission to over 100 museums nationwide the first “full” weekend of every month.  This weekend (August 7th and 8th) is the next participating weekend.  Check out the participating locations for your area here.  It looks like The Children’s museum, zoo, and  Natural History Museum are all included in my area – WOW!

Home DepotKids Workshops ~ Saturday, 8/7 from 9 am-noon, kids ages 5-12 can build their own school bus pencil organizer!  In addition to a newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron!

Lakeshore Learning ~ Make a bookworm’s bookmark from 11 am-3 pm on Saturday, July 24th (ages 3+)

Sam’s Club ~ If you’ve always wondered if a Sam’s Club membership is “worth it’ you can check them out for free this weekend!   Sam’s has others opportunities where you can shop without a membership card, but they usually add a surcharge to your purchase total which is kind of counterproductive in my opinion.  When you shop this weekend, there are no surcharges!

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

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JC Penney – hot deal on shoes plus free shipping!

If shoes are still on your back to school shopping list, you won’t want to miss out on this deal from JC Penney. You can save $10 off ANY purchase of $10 or more when you enter the code TEN2YOU and shipping is free on all shoes right nowPlus, you can get 6% cash back if you shop through Ebates!  The TEN2YOU code will work on any items, but shipping is only free on shoes.  My son needed new shoes and I got him these cute Toy Story ones – he is going to be so excited!

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Thrifty Thursday: Taking advantage of school supply deals to give back to the community!

As the start of a new school year approaches, many of you are probably taking advantage of the great deals on school supplies.  As you take advantage of these deals, consider buying a little extra for yourself and some to give to someone else.  Most teachers will ask for more school supplies mid-year, but there aren’t really any good deals at that point in the year, and who wants to pay full price for school supplies when you can get them dirt cheap right now??

We are on a tight budget right now, but I always try to look for ways that I can help others and still stay within the budget.  If you are able to, I would also encourage you to buy a little extra to help out others in need.  Also, if you have backpacks that are still in good condition, consider donating them as well!  Check with local church organizations in your area – many of them will organize school supply drives.  Also, check with your local school counselors as they often collect items for children in need.

Here are some of the items you can purchase and donate without busting your budget:
-Crayola crayons (24 ct) – $.25/each (Walmart/Target)
-Crayola markers – $1/each (Walmart)
-Erasers – $.20 (Target)
-Glue – $.25/each (Walmart and Target)
-Kid scissors – $.79-$.99 (Walgreens/Walmart/Target)
-Notebooks (single subject) – $.15/each (Walmart)
-Pens -$.15-$.50 (Papermate are $.15 @ Office Max this week; Bic are $.50-$.99 at Walmart/Target)
-Pocket folders – $.10/each (Walmart/Target)
-Poly binders – $.50/each (Target)
-Rose Art colored pencils – $.50/each (Target) – plus you get free crayons this week when you buy them!
-Rulers – $.19 (Walgreens)

Here are a few organizations that I came across where you can donate supplies (some are local to my area, but may be options in your area, too).  If you know of other organizations, please feel free to comment and share!

KCM Red Apple Program ~ Organize a drive in your community or church group or donate supplies and backpacks to the program

Operational Homefront ~ Donate backpacks and supplies to help support military families (find a local chapter near you)

Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child ~ Fill a shoebox with school supplies, hygiene items, and small toys to help children in other countries who are in need.  (This would be a great activity to do as a family!)

YMCA Operation Backpack ~ Donate backpacks and supplies to your local YMCA.  They will donate them to families in need.  (This links to the YMCA in my area, but there may be locations in your area participating in this program as well)

Do you have a Thrifty Thursday idea to share?  Feel free to link up below!  For more Thrifty Thursday ideas, check out Coupon Teacher, Madame Deals, and Life as a Mom.

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