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Get free breakfast at Denny’s!

February 8, 2010 by


Tomorrow morning (Tuesday, February 9th) you can get a FREE Grand Slam breakfast at Denny’s! The free breakfast will be offered from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. I recommend getting there earlier or planning for crowds.

Denny’s has a few other “hot” promotions going on right now. Here are the details (straight from their press release):

*It?s more than just a Free Original Grand Slam® on February 9th. Anyone can register February 1st through February 14th, 2010 online at www.dennys.com or in store to win one FREE Original Grand Slam® every week for one year. There will be 52 winners announced, one each week. Winners will be posted each week on dennys.com.

*From February 1st through 14th, the first 500,000 people who sign up for the new Denny?s Rewards program online will receive a FREE burger and fries available March 1st through March 7th, 2010.

*Denny?s will provide free refills to any order of French fries or pancakes at participating locations nationwide. In addition to the Free Original Grand Slam® giveaway and the sweepstakes, Denny?s is distinguishing itself from its competitors with a limited time generous offer starting February 10th that takes refills beyond beverages and gives more everyday value to customers.

*The Party’?s back at Denny?s. Consumers are invited to celebrate birthdays with a Free Original Grand Slam® meal at participating restaurants. The Original Grand Slam® offer is free for the birthday guy or gal dining in and who shows proof that it?s their birthday.

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Menu Planning Monday: My menu for the week of 2/7

February 8, 2010 by


For those of you who may be doing Weight Watchers, I have included the points per serving calculations for each of my recipes this week. I used the “Recipe Builder” feature on the WeightWatchers.com e-Tools program to input all of the ingredients and calculate the points, so it should be pretty accurate.

You can read more about my $40 (now $35) weekly budget in this post here.

If you have blogged a menu plan for the week (or even just a favorite recipe), please feel free to comment and share your link. I’m always looking for new ideas and inspiration and will be happy to share a link to your blog if we try your recipe!

SUNDAY ~ Buttermilk “Fried” Chicken with Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes – I got this recipe from the latest Family Circle Magazine and it sounded yummy. It is more points than I like to use on a meal right now, so I’ll have to plan the rest of my meals on this day accordingly.

CHICKEN INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 c. buttermilk
2 T dijon mustard
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
3/4 tsp Tabasco sauce
4 lbs chicken breasts (I will probably only use 2 given the size of my family)
5 c. cornflakes (I will probably half this also)
1/2 c. bread crumbs
1/2 tsp poultry seasoning
1/2 tsp paprika
Pinch Cayenne pepper
2 tsp vegetable oil

POTATO INGREDIENTS:
2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes (I will probably only use 1 lb)
1/2 c. skim milk
6 T reduced fat sour cream

In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, mustard, 3/4 tsp of the salt, 1/2 tsp of the garlic powder, 1/2 tsp of the pepper and the hot sauce. Add the chicken and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

Heat oven to 400. Coat a baking rack with nonstick cooking spray and place inside rimmed baking sheet.

Stir together crushed cornflakes, bread crumbs, remaining 3/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp black pepper, the poultry seasoning, paprika and cayenne. Stir in oil until blended. Remove chicken from marinade and dip in crumb mixture, pressing to adhere.

Place chicken on rack and bake at 400 for 55 minutes or until instant read thermometer registers 160 when inserted in the thickest part of the breast.

Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer 15 minutes or until tender. Drain and return to pan. Add milk and sour cream. Mash to desired consistency.

WW points per serving = 11 points (makes 4 servings)

MONDAY ~ Family function at church – we’re eating there

TUESDAY ~ Creamy Potatoes ‘n Kielbasa (slow cooker) – This is a new recipe for us from Taste of Home, and I was happy to find it because I have all of these ingredients on hand and I have some kielbasa that I neded to use up – I have yet to have a bad experience with a Taste of Home recipe, so I’m sure it will be great!

Ingredients:

  • 1 package (28 ounces) frozen O’Brien potatoes
  • 1 pound fully cooked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup water

Directions:

In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the potatoes are tender. Yield: 4-6 servings.

WW points = 11 points/serving

WEDNESDAY ~ Beef Stew (slow cooker) – I got this recipe on orgjunkie.com last week and it sounded yummy!

Ingredients:
*2 pounds beef chuck or stew meat, cut in 1? cubes (or you can even buy stew meat already cut up)
*1/4 cup flour
*1 1/2 tsp salt
*1/2 tsp pepper
*1 1/2 cups beef broth
*1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
*1 clove garlic
*1 bay leaf
*1 tsp paprika
*4 carrots sliced
*2 cans of potatoes (I have a few potatoes that need to be used up, so I’m going to just cut them up and throw them in)
*2 onions, chopped
*1 stalk celery, sliced

Directions: Place meat in cooker (no need to brown first). Mix flour, salt and pepper and pour over meat; stir to coat meat with flour. Add remaining ingredients and stir to mix well. Cover and cook on low for 10-12 hours or high 4-6 hours. Stir stew thoroughly before serving.

WW points = 8 (I’m guessing 8 servings on this but I’ve never made it before, so I really don’t know)

THURSDAY ~ Ritzy chicken – Misty posted this recipe on a message board I belong to and several of the ladies that tried it have RAVED about it, so I can’t wait to check it out this week!

Ingredients:
1 cup sour cream (I use reduced fat)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons celery salt
1 teaspoons paprika
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
4 whole chicken breasts, skinned, boned and halved (I’m going to use boneless, skinless)
1½ cups crushed Ritz crackers
½ cup butter
top with poppy seeds (optional)

Combine sour cream, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, celery salt, paprika, garlic, salt, and pepper, with chicken breasts. Marinate at least 15 minutes but up to 24 hours refrigerated. Remove the coated chicken from the mixture and roll in cracker crumbs. Arrange in a single layer baking pan. Melt butter and pour half over chicken. Bake uncovered 45 minutes at 350 degrees. Spoon remaining butter over the chicken, sprinkle with poppy seeds and cook 15 minutes.

WW points per serving = 8 (makes 4 servings)

FRIDAY ~ Stacked green enchiladas – This is a modified version of a recipe my dad makes

Ingredients:
1 can green enchilada sauce
1 can cream of chicken soup (I use 98% FF)
1 can Rotel (drained)
3-4 chicken breasts
corn tortillas (one dozen)
monterrey jack cheese

I place the chicken breasts, enchilada sauce, cream of chicken soup, and Rotel in the crockpot on low all day. When I get home, I shred the chicken and add it back to the mixture. Then, you can either do stacked enchiladas (pour some of the mixture on a corn tortilla/add cheese and repeat for as many layers as you would like) or do rolled enchiladas (place some of the mixture in the corn tortilla, roll, and place in a pan….repeat 9 times…then, pour the remaining sauce mixture over the top and top with cheese and bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes).

WW points = 8 per serving (makes 4 servings)

SATURDAY ~ Melt in your mouth meatloaf (slow cooker) – I saw this posted last week on someone’s meal plan (sorry I can’t remember who or where) and it sounded yummy, so we decided to try it out!!

Ingredients:
2 eggs
3/4 c. milk (we use skim)
2/3 c. seasoned bread crumbs
2 tsp dried, minced onion
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp rubbed sage
1 1/2 pounds ground beef (I’m going to try this with ground turkey instead)
1/4 c. ketchup
2 T brown sugar
1 tsp ground mustard
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Directions
1. In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well (mixture will be moist.) Shape into a round loaf; place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees F.

2. In a small bowl, whisk the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Spoon over the meat loaf. Cook 15 minutes longer or until heated through. Let stand for 10-15 minutes before cutting.

WW points = 5 per serving (makes 6 servings according to the recipe, I haven’t tried this one yet)

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Save 20% during the JC Penney friends & family sale!

February 7, 2010 by


Save 20% off almost everything in stores and online during the JC Penney Friends & Family sale on Sunday, 2/7 and Monday, 2/8.

Save 20% online when you enter the code URBUDS2 at check-out. Save an extra 10% off baby gear, electronics, floor care, personal care, fitness, furniture & mattresses, small appliances and catalog outlet stores and an extra 15% off styling salon, optical, and portrait products. Don’t forget to shop through Ebates to get an additional 3% cash back.

Print your coupon for in store use here:
20% JC Penney Friends & Family printable coupon

Don’t forget to sign up for JCP Rewards (it’s free!) before you shop and earn rewards toward future purchases!

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Target deals for the week of 2/7

February 7, 2010 by


There are some great deals this week!

NEW AT TARGET: Electronics trade-in ~ Trade in your new or used iPod or iPhone for a Target gift card.

Get Text Alerts from Target: receive coupons, deals, and weekly ad reminders on your mobile phone – use a barcode that can be scanned at check-out for multiple one time only coupon deals throughout the month.

Target now offers price matching. You can check out their policy here.

At Target, you can use one Target coupon and one manufacturer’s coupon per item. The printable Target coupons now state “one per transaction” meaning you can only use one “like” coupon per transaction. The Target coupons from the inserts do not have this wording and neither do the Target toy coupons. You can read/print their coupon policy here.

They are also offering a .05 credit when you bring in your own reusable shopping bag!

Here is the “reported” markdown schedule (YMMV):
Regular Markdown Schedule in other Departments
Monday – Electronics, Kids Clothing and Stationary (Cards, GiftWrap, etc.)
Tuesday – Domestics, Women’s Clothing, Pets and Market (food items)
Wednesday – Men’s Clothing, Toys, Health and Beauty, Lawn & Garden items
Thursday – House Wares, Lingerie, Shoes, Sporting Goods, Movies, Music, Books, Decor and Luggage
Friday – Auto, Cosmetics, Hardware, & Jewelry

GROCERY DEALS:

*Asparagus – $1.99/lb

*Fuji and Golden delicious apples – $.99/lb

*Market pantry potatoes (5 lb bag) – $1.99

*Skippy peanut butter – $1.79 – $1.39 after coupon
.40/1 Skippy peanut butter -1-31 RP

VALENTINE’S DAY DEALS:

*Hershey’s snack size treats or Mars fun size mix – 2/$8
$2/1 Hershey’s assortment miniatures, Reese’s Peanut Butter cups, York Peppermint Pappties or Kissies Big – 1-31 SS
$1/3 M&Ms or Mars Minis or Mars Fun size bagged candy printable

*Novelty Valentine’s candy – 10% off (includes Reese’s hearts and holiday Pez dispensers)

*Reese’s hearts or milk chocolate M&Ms – $2.39 – $1.39/each when you buy 2!
$2/1 Hershey’s assortment miniatures, Reese’s Peanut Butter cups, York Peppermint Pappties or Kissies Big – 1-31 SS

*Wonka Fun Dip or M&Ms minis candy exchange – 2/$6
$1/1 Nestle or Wonka Mini Gift Exchange Kit printable

TOY AND GAME DEALS: (The toy and game coupons on coupons.com have re-set! They won’t last long, so be sure you print yours here even if you’re not planning to use them right away) – these prices are based on online pricing, some prices are not available online and I haven’t been to the store yet, so if you have priced to add, please let me know!

*Hasbro Chuck & Friends fleet
$3/1 printable coupon

*Hasbro Chuck & Friends Fold ‘n Go playset
$5/1 printable

*Hasbro Chuck My Talking Truck
$10/1 printable coupon

*Hasbro Clue
$5/1 printable coupon

*Hasbro Electronic Catch Phrase – $24.99 – $19.99 after coupon!
$5/1 printable coupon

*Hasbro Game of Things – $27.99 – $22.99 after coupon!
$5/1 printable coupon

*Hasbro Guesstures – $24.99 – $19.99 after coupon!
$5/1 printable coupon

*Hasbro Monopoly card game – $5.24 – $1.24 after coupon!
$4/1 printable coupon

*Hasbro Monopoly game
$4/1 printable coupon

*Hasbro My Little Pony So Soft Newborns – prices start at $16.99 ($11.99 after coupon), Family Convertible or Ferris Wheel
$5/1 printable coupon

*Hasbro My Little Pony Friends single assortment
Buy One, get One free printable

*Hasbro Pictionary – $26.99 ($21.99 after coupon), Scattegories, or Taboo – $26.99 ($21.99 after coupon)
$5/1 printable coupon

*Hasbro Pictureka card game – $5.25 – $.24 after coupon!
$5/1 printable coupon

*Hasbro Pictureka – $17.99 – $12.99 after coupon!
$5/1 printable coupon

*Hasbro Scrabble – $12 – $8 after coupon!
$4/1 printable coupon

*Hasbro Scrabble Slam card game -$5.24 – $1.24 after coupon!
$4/1 printable coupon

*Hasbro Scrabble Deluxe game – $29 – $19 after coupon!
$10/1 printable coupon

*Hasbro Sorry
$4/1 printable coupon

*Hasbro Sorry Revenge card game – $6.99 – $2.99 after coupon!
$4/1 printable coupon

*Hasbro Strawberry Shortcake
$5 off a $20 purchase printable

*Leap Frog Tag Reading System – $49.99 – $44.99 after coupon!
$5/1 printable coupon

*Mr. Potato Head classic – look for the Valentine Sweetheart Spud @ $5.99 – $3.99 after coupon
$2/1 printable coupon

*Mr. Potato Head Toy Story
$3/1 printable coupon

*Playskool Busy Ball popper – $24.99 – $19.99 after coupon!
$5/1 printable coupon

*Playskool Dinoroars Hatchlings
$3/1 printable coupon

*Playskool Gloworm
$2/1 printable coupon

*Playskool Sit ‘N Spin – $19.99 – $14.99 after coupon!
$5/1 printable coupon

*Playskool Step Start Walk ‘N Ride – $19.99 – $14.99 after coupon!
$5/1 printable coupon

*Playskool Tumble ‘N Twirl – $19.99 – $15.99 after coupon!
$4/1 printable

*Playskool Wheel Pals mini 4 pack
$3/1 printable coupon

*Tonka Bounce Back racer
$10/1 printable coupon

GIFT CARD DEALS:

*Buy Apple 2 GB iPod shuffle – $55, get a $5 Target gift card, buy Apple 16 GB iPod nano – $175, get a $10 Target gift card, buy Apple 8 GB iPod touch – $195, get a $15 Target gift card

*Buy 10 Healthy Choice frozen meals or Fresh mixers in assorted varieties – $2.50/each, get a $5 Target gift card
$1.25/2 Healthy Choice Complete Meals printable
$1.25/2 Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers printable
$1/2 Healthy Choice frozen meals printable
$1.50/3 Healthy Choice fresh mixers printable
$1/1 Healthy Choice Fresh Mixers – January and February All You Magazine
.75/1 Healthy Choice Fresh Mixers – 1-10 SS
$1/2 Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers – 1-3 SS

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Healthy Choice Complete Meals
Buy 2 Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers
Buy 6 Healthy Choice Fresh Mixers

Use $1.25/2 printable (Complete Meals)
Use $1.25/2 printable (Cafe Steamers)
Use $1.50/3 printable (Fresh Mixers)
Use 2 $1/1 Fresh Mixers
Use $.75/1 Fresh Mixers
Use $5 Target gift card

Spend $13.25 OOP, get a $5 Target gift card

*Buy 2 Gillette Fusion or Venus Embrace razors – $6.99/each, get a $5 Target gift card

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Gillette Fusion razors – $6.99/each

Use 2 $4 Gillette coupons
Use $5 Target gift card (I always keep one on hand to “roll” into these deals!)

Spend $.98 OOP, get a $5 Target gift card!

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Gillette Venus Embrace razors – $6.99
Buy 2 Olay body wash – $5.49/each

Use 2 $2 Venus coupons
Use 2 Free Olay body wash when you buy Venus coupons
Use $5 Target gift card

Spend $4.98 OOP, get a $5 Target gift card

*Buy 2 Iams Chunks Dry Dog Food (17.5 lbs) – $17.79, get a $5 Target gift card
$1/1 Iams Dry dog or cat food – 2-7 PG
$3/1 Iams Premium Protection Dog food – 1-31 RP

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Iams Premium Protection dog food – $17.79

Use 2 $3 coupons
Use $5 Target gift card

Spend $24.58 OOP, get a $5 Target gift card

*Buy 5 Quaker oatmeal squares cereal – $2.75/each, Quaker chewy bars – $2.34/each, Quaker instant oatmeal (10 pk) – $2.75, or Quaker chewy bites – $2.34, get a $10 Target gift card
$1/1 Quaker Instant Oatmeal printable (‘create a meal’ first to get yours)
$1/1 Quaker Oatmeal printable (IE) (Firefox)
$1/2 Quaker Fiber & Omega 3 Chewy Oat Granola Bars printable
$1/2 Quaker Fiber & Omega 3 Chewy Oat granola bars – 1-24 RP
.55/1 Quaker Chewy Granola bars – 1-3 RP
$1/1 Quaker Instant oatmeal – 2-7 RP

SCENARIO:
Buy 5 Quaker oatmeal – $2.75/each

Use 5 $1 coupons
Use $5 Target gift card

Spend $3.75 OOP, get a $5 Target gift card

SCENARIO:
Buy 5 Chewy granola bars – $2.34/each

Use 5 $.55/1 coupons
Use $5 Target gift card

Spend $3.95 OOP, get a $5 Target gift card

OTHER DEALS:

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

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

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

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

Scott Bath Tissue – 8 rolls – $8.54
$1/1 Scott Bath Tissue printable
$1/1 Scott bath tissue Target printable
Final price = $6.54

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

John Frieda Luxurious Volume Shampoo – $3.99 (on price cut until 2/13)
$2.50/1 John Frieda printable
here
Final price = $1.49 after coupon

Wish Bone 16 oz dressings are $1.62 (on price cut until 2/13)
$1.25/2 Wish Bone salad dressing – 1-31 RP
Final cost = $1/each when you buy 2!

Cheese Nips – $1.50 (on price cut until 2/13)
$1/1 Nabisco coupon – 1-24 SS
$2/2 Nabisco printable
Final price = $.50/each

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

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

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

Post it Page Markers – $1.05
$1/1 Post it products, any – 1-10 SS (expires 2/10)
Final Price – $.05

Here are some links to the clearance deals online: (don’t forget to shop through Ebates to get 4% cash back)
*Toddler girls
*Girls (4-14)
*Toddler boys
*Boys (4-14)
*General clearance

Want to get on the Target mailing lists? This isn’t a sure thing, but it’s worth signing up here. (Thanks A Full Cup!)

This post is part of Becentsable’s Grocery Gathering.

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Walgreens deals for the week of 2/7

February 6, 2010 by



This week, I have several scenarios combined with the match-ups. The “newbie” scenarios and FAQs are at the end. This is a GREAT Walgreens week with lots of freebies!

FREEBIES:

*Dove Men’s Body Wash – $5.99, get a $6 RR
$1.50/1 Dove Men + Care body and face wash printable
$1/1 Dove Men + Care printable
$1.25/1 Dove Men + Care body wash – 1-31 RP
Final price = moneymaker after coupons/RR

SCENARIO:
Buy 1 Dove Men + Care Body Wash – $5.99

Use $1.50/1 coupon

Spend $3.49 OOP, get a $6 RR

*Schick Quattro Titanium, Titanium Trimmer, or Midnight razor – $8.99, get a $3 RR
MIR (mail in rebate) – Schick Quattro Titanium razor or Schick Quattro Titanium trimmer (up to $11.99) – 2-7 SS
Final price = money maker after RR and MIR!

*Buy Joint Juice (30 pk) – $10, get a $10 RR (this is a monthly deal valid through 2/27)

*Buy Super Poligrip Denture Adhesive – $2, get a $2 RR
$1.50/1 Super Poligrip printable
$1/1 Super Poligrip – 1-3 RP
Final Price = moneymaker after coupons/RR!

RR DEALS:

*2 liter soda – 3/$4, get a $2 RR: includes 7 Up, A&W, Sunkist, Canada Dry, or Hawaiian Punch
Final Price = 3/$2 after RR

*Spend $25 or more on Aveeno, get a $10 RR: all Aveeno skin care (excluding baby and sun care) is 20% off this week
$2/1 Aveeno Active Naturals body or baby care product – 1-10 SS
$2/1 Aveeno Active Naturals facial care product – 1-10 SS

*Buy 3 12 pack Coca Cola or Dr. Pepper products (must include at least 1 Diet Coke) – 3/$12, get a $2 RR

*Duracell Coppertop batteries – $9.99, get a $2 RR
$1/1 Duracell batteries – 1-17 PG
Final price = $6.99 after coupons/RR

*Buy $20 or more of participating Garnier products, get a $10 RR: Garnier Nutritioniste skin care – 25% off, Garnier Nutrisse or 100% color hair color – $5.99, Garnier Fructis hair care – 3/$10
$1/1 Garnier Fructis shampoo, conditioner, or treatment – 2-7 RP
$1/1 Garnier Nutritioniste cleanser – 12-6 RP

SCENARIO:
Buy 6 Garnier Fructis hair care – 3/$10

Use 6 $1/1 coupons

Spend $14 OOP, get a $10 RR
Final price = $4 after coupons/RR

*Buy Gillette Fusion MVP or Venus Embrace razor system – $8.99, get a $4 RR (this deal is reportedly “rolling” into itself meaning that you can use a RR you earn from this deal to buy another razor and you will get another RR!)
$4/1 Gillette Fusion razor – 2-7 PG
$2/1 Gillette Venus razor – 2-7 PG
Free Olay body wash WYB Venus razor – 2-7 PG

SCENARIO #1:
Buy 1 Gillette Fusion razor – $8.99

Use $4 coupon

Spend $4.99 OOP, get a $4 RR
Final Price = $.99 after RR and coupons!

SCENARIO #2:
Buy 1 Gillette Venus razor – $8.99
Buy 1 Olay body wash

Use $2 Gillette Venus coupon
Use Free body wash coupon

Spend $6.99 OOP, get a $4 RR
Final Price = $2.99 after coupons and RR!

*Buy Gillette Venus Embrace or Fusion MVP razor system AND 6-8 ct catridges, get a $3 RR
$3/1 Gillette Fusion cartridges – 1-17 PG

Gillette Fusion cartridges (8 ct) – $25.99

SCENARIO:
Buy 1 Gillette Fusion razor – $8.99
Buy Gillette Fusion cartridges – $25.99

Use $4 Gillette razor coupon
Use $3 Gillette cartridges coupon

Spend $27.98 OOP, get a $4 RR (razor) and a $3 RR (cartridges)
Final price = $20.98 after coupons/RR

*Gillette, Old Spice, or Secret antiperspirant deodorant or body spray – $3.99, get a $1.50 RR (this is reportedly a monthly deal, valid through 2/27)
$1/1 Gillette deodorant – 12-27 PG
$1/2 Old Spice deodorant – 12-27 PG
$.25/1 Secret deodorant – 12-27 PG
$50/1 Secret flawless – 1-17 PG
FREE Secret Flawless WYB 2 Old Spice Red Zone deodorants – 12-27 PG
FREE Gillette body wash WYB Gillette deodorant

SCENARIO:
Buy 1 Gillette deodorant – $3.99
Buy 1 Gillette body wash

Use $1/1 Gillette deodorant coupon
Use free body wash WYB deodorant coupon

Spend $2.99 OOP, get a $1.50 RR
Final Price = $1.49 after coupons/RR

*Huggies jumbo pack diapers, Pull-Ups, Training Pants, or GoodNites – $8.99, get a $3 RR
$2/1 Huggies Pull-Ups – 1-17 SS
$1.50/1 Goodnightes 1-17 SS
$2/1 Huggies diaper product printable – IE or Firefox

Buy 1 Huggies jumbo pack – $8.99

Use $2 coupon
Use $1 Walgreens activity book coupon

Spend $5.99 OOP, get a $3 RR
Final price = $2.99

Buy 1 Huggies Pull-Ups – $8.99

Use $2 coupon
Use $1 Walgreens Activity book coupon

Spend $5.99 OOP, get a $3 RR
Final Price = $2.99

If you don’t have the Walgreens Activity book, I found it back in the pharmacy area of one of my stores, but that was several months ago. The “code” that your cashier may be willing to key in for this discount is “2035”

*Buy John Frieda hair care – 3/$15, get a $5 RR (this is reportedly a monthly deal, valid through 2/27)
$2.50/1 and $2/1 John Frieda printable (unfortunately these printables are no longer available, so hopefully you were able to print them while they were available)

SCENARIO:
Buy 3 John Frieda products – 3/$15

Use 3 $2.50/1 printables

Spend $7.50 OOP, get a $5 RR
Final price = $2.50 after coupons/RR

*Buy Kotex feminine care – 2/$6, get a $3 RR
$2/2 Kotex pads – 1-10 SS
$1.50/2 Kotex by e-mail

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Kotex pads – 2/$6

Use $2/2 coupon

Spend $4 OOP, get a $3 RR
Final Price = $1 after RR

*Miralax (30 day dose) – $18.99, get a $5 RR
$4/1 Miralax – 2-7 SS
Final price – $9.99 after coupons/RR

*Spend $10 on Motions hair care, get a $5 RR

*Spend $15 or more on participating Nivea, get a $5 RR at check-out: includes Nivea skin care, lip, bath, or men care (20% off)
$5/2 Nivea body lotion – 1-3 RP
$2/1 Nivea body lotion – 1-3 RP
$2/1 Nivea body wash for women – 1-3 RP
BOGO free Nivea lip care – 2-7 RP
$1/1 Nivea, any – 2-7 RP
Final price – varies

*Spend $10 or more on these participating products, get a $2 RR: Cascade diswasher detergent (powder, gel or action pacs) – $3.99, Swiffer (5 pack dusters, 12 pack wet cloths, 16 pack dry clothes, Wetjet cleaner) – $3.99), Swiffer Sweeper starter kit – $9.99, Swiffer Wet Jet pad refills – $5.99, Swiffer WetJet starter kit – $19.99, Febreze or Mr. Clean (Febreze Air Effects or 2 pk Mr. Clean Magic Eraser or Multi Surface Cleaner) – 2/$5
.50/1 Febreze Air Effects – 1-17 PG

*Secret Clinical or Soothing Effects Antiperspirant/Deodorant – $8.99, get a $4 RR
Final price – $4.99 after RR

*Starbucks Frappucino – $4.99, get a $1 RR
Final price = $3.99 after RR

*Buy 2 or more participating Tylenol/Bengay/Motrin products, get a $3 RR – priced at $4.99

*Spend $15 or more on the following products, get a $5 RR: Sudafed PE, Benadryl (20-24 ct), Tylenol or liquid (20-24 ct) – $4.99/each
$1/1 Extra Strength Tylenol – 12-6 RP
$1/1 Tylenol printable
$2/1 Sudafed PE – 12-6 RP

*Spend $20 or more on Vicks products, get a $10 RR; spend $15, get a $5 RR: Vicks 10-12 ct NyQuil or DayQuil or Liquid, Vicks VapoRub – $4.49 (this is a monthly deal valid through 2/27)
$2/1 Vicks DayQuil/NyQuil, any – 1-17 PG

*Wet Ones wipes or Vanity Fair dinner napkins – 2/$4, get a $1 RR
$1/1 Wet Ones printable (take the pledge)

BOGO FREE DEALS:
*Conair styling accessories
*Finesse hair care (PSA $3.99)
*Hefty One zip bags (w/ in ad coupon)
*Nature’s Bounty vitamins and supplements
*Rimmel eye or lip cosmetics

“FILLER” ITEMS:
*Disney coloring & Activity pad – 3/$1 (w/ in ad coupon – limit 6)
*Encore Gourmet spices – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon) – limit 4
*Kraft macaroni and cheese – $.69/each w/ in ad coupon
*Mars candy – $.49/each w/ in ad coupon
*Valentine pencils with eraser tops – 5/$1 (w/ in ad coupon) – limit 10
*Walgreens Hydrogen peroxide or Epsom salt – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon) – limit 4

OTHER DEALS:
*Breakfast favorites – $.99/each – includes on dozen grade A large eggs, 4 pack Bays English muffins, or 10 pack Banquet Brown ‘N Serve sausage

*Gillette Fusion, Hydra, Satin Care or Series Shave Gel – $1.99/each (w/ in ad coupon) – limit 3
$1/1 Gillette Hydra -2-7 PG
Final Price = $.99 after coupons

*Quilted Northern (9 big rolls) – $3.99
$1/1 Quilted Northern – 1-24 RP
Final Price = $2.99 after coupons

*Progresso soup – 4/$5 (w/ in ad coupon)
$1.10 Progresso printable
Final price = $2.65 when you buy 3 ($.88/each)

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 Dove Men + Care body and face wash – $5.99

Use $1.50/1 printable

Spend $3.49 OOP, get a $6 RR

Transaction #2:
Buy 1 Huggies diapers – $8.99
Buy 1 Encore Spice – $.50 (w/ in ad coupon)

Use $2 Huggies printable
Use $1 Activity book coupon
Use $6 RR (Dove)

Spend $.49 OOP, get a $3 RR

Transaction #3:
Buy 1 Poligrip – $2
Buy 1 Lypysl lip care – $2.99

Use $1.50 Poligrip printable
Use $3 Huggies RR

Spend $.49 OOP, get a $2 RR (Poligrip) and a $2 RR (Lypysl)

Transaction #4:
Buy 1 Gillette Fusion razor – $8.99
Buy 2 Disney coloring & activity pad – $.33/each (w/ in ad coupon)

Use $4 Gillette coupon
Use $2 Poligrip RR
Use $2 Vitamin Schtick RR

Spend $1.65 OOP, get a $4 RR

or

Buy 1 Dove Men + Care Body Wash – $6.99
Buy 2 Disney coloring & activity pad – $.33/each w/ in ad coupon

Use $1.50/1 Dove printable
Use $2 Poligrip RR
Use $2 Vitamin Schtick RR

Spend $1.15 OOP, get a $6 RR
(Then you can do the diaper deal again!)

My scenarios: I have a $5, $3, and $1 RR to start with

Transaction #1:
Buy 1 Dove Men + Care body and face wash – $5.99
Buy 1 Gillette Fusion razor – $8.99
Buy 3 Valentine’s day pencils – $.20/each (w/ in ad coupon)

Use $1.50 Dove coupon
Use $4 Gillette coupon
Use $5 RR
Use $3 RR
Use $1 RR

Spend $.48 OOP, get a $6 RR and a $4 RR

Transaction #2:
Buy 1 Huggies diaper – $8.99
Buy 1 Gillette Fusion – $8.99
Buy 2 Valentine’s day pencils – $.20/each (w/ in ad coupon0

Use $2 Huggies printable
Use $1 Activity book coupon
Use $4 Fusion coupon
Use $6 RR
Use $4 RR

Spend $1.38 OOP get a $4 RR and a $3 RR

Transaction #3:
Buy 1 Dove Men + Care face wash – $5.99
Buy 1 Lypysl – $2.99
Buy 1 Valentine’s pencil (.20 w/ in ad coupon)

Use $1.50 Dove printable
Use $4 RR
Use $3 RR

Spend $.68 OOP, get a $6 RR and a $2 RR

Then I will start do the diaper again and keep going back and forth between these deals!

Some helpful tips:
*At Walgreens, you can use ONE manufacturer’s coupon and ONE store coupon per item

*At Walgreens, you cannot do a promotion more than once in a transaction and earn Register Rewards. (for example, you cannot buy 2 Vitamin Schtick lip care in one transaction because you will only earn one RR)

*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 Vitamin Schtick and use the RR from that to buy another one, your RR will not print. The exception this week is the Gillette razor RR which is ‘rolling’

*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. The in ad coupons often have good, inexpensive filler items. (there are LOTS of great filler items this week – 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 1-888-8coupon, option 3
*Use the online form to contact them: Contact Catalina Marketing (when I have tried contacting them this way, my results have not been very good….your best bet is to call)

This post is part of Becentsable’s Grocery Gathering.

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