Thursday

$10 money maker at Walgreens!

Hi everyone,

I’ve seen many bloggers posting about a $10 money maker.
**I am sad to say that I did not get this coupon in my Sunday newspaper

Dr. Scholl's Insoles are on sale this week 2/$20
WYB2=$10RR Use two $10 coupons from the 4/26SS and get a $10RRFinal cost: (other than tax)FREE + a $10 moneymaker!

Wednesday

Walgreens Monthly RRs! 4/26-5/30

*Note: please make sure to double check some of the RRs listed below, as some do not last until 5/30/09. Most are good from 4/26/09-5/30/09.

Now that the Easy Saver bookles have ended, I was kind of sad. However, it seems as though Walgreens has come back with tons and tons of RRs. So many that my head could spin! Are you ready for a lot of RRs to look at? A big thanks to thanks to swtchks on HCW. You can click here and here to get a look at the mothly RRs.

Nabisco cookies and 1 gallon milk - $3 RR WYB 2 valid 4/26 to 6/27 - (More details
here - thanks, scamper) Chips Ahoy Easy Open Bag 15.25 ozOreos 18 ozOreo Cakesters 12 ozNilla Wafers 12 ozLorna Doone 10 ozFig Newtons 16 oz

Post Honey Bunches of Oats or Shredded Wheat cereal (10 oz or larger) -
Buy 3 & get $2 RR, Buy 4 & get $3 RR, Buy 5 or more & get $5 RR
Valid 4/24/09 - 5/17/09

Degree - get a $2 RR wyb 2 Valid 4/26 -5/30

Degree Fine Fragrance 2.6 oz. or 3 oz. mist Absolute Protection 2.7 oz. Degree Invisible Solid Classic Romance 2.6 oz

Bayer Breeze2 or Contour Meter - $5 RR wyb 1 @ $14.99
Valid 4/26 - 5/30

Wrigley's 3-pack - $1 RR wyb 2 or more Valid 4/26 - 5/30

Extra Spearmint SugarFree Gum 3 Pk, 15 ctWrigley’s Winterfresh Gum 3 Pk, 15 ct

Advil or Thermacare - $3 RR wyb 1 Valid 4/26 - 5/30

Thermacare Arthritis 12 Hour Neck/Shoulder 3 PkThermacare Heat Wrap Back/Neck Large/Extra Large 2 pkAdvil Caplets 100 ctAdvil Tablets 100 ctAdvil Liquigels 80 ct

Oral B Pulsonic Power or Procare Plaque Remover Toothbrush - Earn $10 RR wyb 1 Valid
4/26 - 5/30

Dove Chocolate - $1 RR wyb 2 Valid 4/26 - 5/30

Choc Rose .75 oz, Thank you Box 4.5 oz Milk Chocolate Mini 9.5 ozDove w/ Almonds 4.5 ozDove Caramel Minis 9.5 ozDove Darck Choc w/Almond Minis 8.5 oz

Lotrimin - $2 RR wyb 1 Valid 4/26 - 5/30

Antifungal Deodorant Powder Spray 4.6 oz
Antifungal Jock Itch Cream .42 oz
Antifungal Liquid Spray 5.3 oz
Antifungal Powder 3 oz
Antifungal Powder pray 4.6 oz
Cream .85 oz
Jock Itch Spray Powder 4.6 oz
Ultra Antifungal Cream .42 oz
Ultra Antifungal Cream .85 oz

Dr. Scholl's Freeze Away Products - $5 RR WYB 1 Valid 4/26 - 5/30

Dual Action Freeze Away 7 pkWart Remover 12 pkWart Remover Kit 7 pk

Dr. Scholl's Products - $10 RR WYB 2 or more Valid 4/26 - 5/30

Tri Comfort Insoles for womenMemory Fit Insoles for menFor Her Comfort InsolesFor Her High Heel Insoles 1 pair

Nivea Products - $2 RR wyb 1 Valid 4/26 - 5/30

Sunkissed Leg Moisturizer 6.7 ozMy Sillouette Lotion 7 oz

Twix,Snickers or M&Ms 100 Calorie Products - $1 RR wyb 2 or more Valid 4/26 - 5/30

Gummiburst 6 ozTwix Caramel 100 cal 7-pk .72 oz
M&M Milk Chocolate 100 cal 7 pack 8 oz
Mars Snickers 100 Calorie Bars

M&M's - $1 RR WYB 1 Valid 4/26 - 5/30

Premium RaspberryChocolate Almond, Mint or Triple Mocha, 6 oz. or 7.2 oz. Snickers

Werther's Original Products - $2 RR WYB 2 or more Valid 4/26 - 5/30

Werther's Original Milk Chocolate Caramel 5.2 oz

Starburst or Skittles Products - $1 RR WYB 2 Valid 4/26 - 5/30

Skittles Original 2.8 oz free with 14 ozStarburst Original 2.8 oz free with 14 oz

Bayer quick release crystals 4pk - $2.50 RR WYB 1 Valid 4/26 - 5/30

Bandaids, Benadryl or Neosporin products - $4 RR wyb $10 Valid 4/26 - 5/30

Band Aid Tough Strips 20 Pk
Band Aid Flexible Fabric Asst. 30 pk
Band Adi Bandage Sheer Asst. 80 pk
Neosporin To Go Anti Spray .27 oz
Neosporin Ointment .5 ozB
enedryl Extra Strength Cream 1 oz
Benedryl Cream Original Strength 1 oz
Benedryl Ready Mist .20 oz

Walgreens Whitening Trays 14 ct - $5 RR WYB 1 Valid 4/26 - 5/30

Walgreens Advanced Whitening Dental Wraps 14 ctWalgreens Whitening Trays 14 ct

TriDerma - $5 RR WYB 1Valid 4/26 - 5/30TriDerma MD Fast Healing Cream 2.2 oz

Impruv Products - $5 RR WYB 1 or more Valid 4/26 - 5/30

Impruv Natural Repair Cream 5 oz
Impruv Natural Repair Lotion 6.8 oz
Impruv Alpha Hydroxy Lotion 6/8 oz
Impruv Moiturizing Cleanser 8 oz

University Medical Acne Free Products - $5 RR WYB 1 or more Valid 4/26 - 5/30

Acne Free Redness Relief 10 ozAcne Free Mild Acne SystemAcne Free Severe Treatment System 11 ozAcne Free 3 Step Kit

Neutrogena Ageless - $3 RR WYB 2 or more Valid 4/26 - 5/30

Hydrating Night Cream 1.7 oz
Ageless Continuous Cleanser 5.1 oz
Ageless Continuous Hydrating SPF 25 Cream 1 oz
Ageless Continuous Hydrating Eye Cream .5 oz

Fans - Valid 4/26 - 5/30

$3 RR WYB 3 Speed Aries Desk Fan $15.99
$5 RR WYB 3 Speed Aries Pedestal Fan $19.99
$5 RR WYB 3 Speed Aries Tower Fan $24.99

Raisinettes - 60¢ RR WYB 3 or more Valid 4/26 - 5/30
Raisinettes Big Box 3.5 oz

Green & Blacks Chocolate Bars - $1 RR WYB 2 or more Valid 4/26 - 5/30

Hershey’s Bliss - $1 RR WYB 2 or more Valid 4/26 - 5/30

Phillips Colon Health Products - $3 RR WYB 1 or more Valid 4/26 - 5/30 Caplets 30 ct

Digestive Relief Products - $3 RR WYB 1 or more Valid 4/26 - 5/30

Digestive Advance Colon Care Caplets 32, ct
Digestive Advance Gas Prevent Caplets 32 ct
Digestive Advance Lactose Intolerance 32 ct
Digestive Advance IBS Tablets 32 ct

Dulcolax Products - $3 RR WYB 1 or more Valid 4/26 - 5/30

Stool Softener Liquid Gels 100 ct
Dulcolax Tablets 100 ct

Sustenex Products - $3 RR WYB 1 or more Valid 4/26 - 5/30

Sustenex Probiotic Tablets 30 ct

Culturelle Lactobacillus Products - $2 RR WYB 1 or more Valid 4/26 - 5/30

Tums Dual Action Products - $4 RR WYB 1 or more Valid 4/26 - 5/30

Tums Dual Action Berry 50 ct

Zyrtec, Benedryl, Tylenol, Sudafed, or Visine Products - $3 RR WYB 2 or more Valid 4/26 - 5/30

Tylenol Cold Severe Multi-Symptom Caplets 24 ct
Tylenol Cold Head Congestion Day Time Caplets 24 ct
Tylenol Severe Allergy Tablets 24 ct
Tylenol Allergy Day/Night Caplets 24 ct
Sudafed PE Cold/Cough Caplets 20 ct
Sudafed PE Night Time Cold Caplets 20 ct
Sudafed PE 10 mg Tablets 18 ctSudafed D 30 mg, Tablets 24 ct
Sudafed PE Non Dry Sinus Caplets 24 ct
Sudafed Nasal Mist Sinus Congestion .5 oz
VisineBenedryl Allergy Kapgels 24 ct
Benedryl Child Allergy Fast Melt Cherry 24 ct
Zyrtec D 12 Hour Tablets 24 ct
Zyrtec 24 Hour 10 Mg Tablets 30 ct
Zyrtec 24 Hour 10 Mg Chew Tablets 12 ct
Zyrtec 24 Hour 1 Mg Hives Syrup 4 oz

Breathe Right Products - $3 RR WYB 1 or more Valid 4/26 - 5/30

Breathe Right Nasal Strips Menthol 28 ct
Breathe Right Snore Relief Spray 2 oz

L’Oreal EverPure Products - $5 OYNO WYB 2 or more Valid 4/26 - 5/30

Resource Thicken Up Products - $2 RR WYB 1 or more Valid 4/26 - 5/30

Caltrate or Centrum - $3 RR WYB 1 Valid 4/26 - 5/30

Caltrate 600+d plus chewables 90 ct
Caltrate 600+d plus tablets 90 ct
Caltrate 600+d plus tablets 120 ct
Caltrate 600+d tablets 120 ct
Caltrate 600+d tablets 200 ct

Resolve Products - $1 RR WYB 1 Valid 4/26 - 5/30

Instant Spot Magic 14 ozTriple Action Spot Carpet Cleaner 22 oz

Re-cap: Walgreens RRs from 4/26-5/2

Also, in case you forgot, here are the RR Deals that last until 5/2!

Walgreens Register Reward Deals 4/26 - 5/2
(Thanks Urbanmama)
Pepsi products 12 pk - Sale Price 3/$11 - Earn $3RR (soda prices may vary by area)
Gatorade Products -
Gatorade 6 pk, get RR for 75 free digital prints wyb 2 - Sale Price 2/$8
Gatorade 32 oz, get RR for 20 free digital prints wyb 3 - Sale Price 3/$3

Scrubbing bubbles shower cleaner kit or Windex all in glass cleaning kit - Sale Price $13.99 - Earn $3RR

Neutrogena With Helioplex products - On sale and get $2 off - $5 RR wyb 2

Revlon dryer or Hair straightener - Sale Price $24.99 - Earn $10RR

Schick razors for women include Quatro or Intuition - Sale Price $8.99 - Earn $3RR

Suave or Rave hair care products - Sale Price 3/$5 - Earn $2RR wyb 3

Got2b Hair 2-12oz - Sale Price 2/$10 - $5RR wyb 2

Listerine mouthwash - Sale Price 2/$8 - $4RR wyb 2

Walgreen whitening tray or dental wraps 14 pk - Sale Price $19.99 - $5 RR

Crest Daily multi care white strips 76 or 84 pk - Sale Price $29.99 - Earn $5 RR

Get RR for 8 free music downloads wyb $20 of participating products.Speed stick deodorant 2/$5Soft soap hand soap 2/$5Irish spring or Soft soap body wash 2/$7Softsoap hand soap refill 64 oz $6Colgate dental care two pks products for $5

Bayer Breeze2 or Contour Meter - Sale Price $14.99 - $5 RR

Ecotrin 45 ct tablets - Sale Price $2 - $2 RR Free after RR

Huggies Jumbo pk diapers or training pants - Sale Price 2/$20 - $2 RR wyb 2

First Aid Products - $4 RR wyb $10
Bandaids $3, Benadryl or Neosporin $4

Abreva cold sore relief - 20% off on sale - $3 RRClaritin allergy relief products - Sale Price $15.99 - Earn $2RR

Centrum or Caltrate products - Sale Price $9.99 - $3 RR

MiraLax 14 day - Sale Price $10.99 - $4 RR

Omerprazole acid reducer 25 ct - Sale Price $13.99 - $4 RR

Dr.Scholl shoe insoles - Sale Price 2/$20 - $10 RR wyb 2

Tresemme hair care products - Sale Price 2/$7 - $2 RR wyb 2

Cold or Allergy relief products - $3 RR wyb 2

Zyrtec $18.99Tylenol, Sudafed or Benadryl allergy cold relief products $4.99

Rembrandt toothpaste 2.6 -3.2 oz or mouthwash 16 oz - Sale Price $5.99 - Earn $5.99RR Free after RR

Bayer quick release crystals 4pk - Sale Price $2.49 - Earn $2.49 RR Free after RR

Nivea body wash 16.9 oz - Sale Price $4.99 - Earn $4.99 RR Free after RR

Has anyone scored any great deals rolling thier RRs? I'd love to hear about them!

Walgreens reader board specials: 5/5/-5/7

Here are this week’s Reader Board Specials, woot woot.

Palmolive Dish Liquid Soap (10oz) - .89 (use the .25/1 MQ from the 4/26 SS)
Angel Soft Bath Tissue (12 rolls) - $3.49 (use the $1 IPQ from here)
Deerfield Farms Butter (1lb) - $2.49


(Thanks, FromWagstoRiches)

Tuesday

Walgreens Clearance

Aveeno Positively Ageless serum on clearance for 5.00!
Stayfree regulars: 1.08Loreal Expert for Men $2 Olay Definity Cleanser $2 Aleve $1.09 Bayer w/Heart Advantage $1.69 Olay Body Thermal Pedicure $2
Bic Soleil $1.79
Wags Tampons: (36 count) $1.89 (thanks, jarana81!)
Iam's dry cat food - clearance $2.29 Huggies 184 ct. wipes - $2 Wags 14 ct. diapers - $1.09Celestial Seasonings Green tea - $.95
Excedrin migraine, 100 ct for .69
Got Tylenol Arthritis today. $1.39 on clearance
Excedrine Back and Body for $1.29
Viactiv Vitamins are on clearance:$2.79
Advil 24 ct. $1.09
Stayfree 18 ct ultra thin pads for .95
Ecotrin Arthritis Strength, 75 count on clearance for $2.29
Walgreens Low Dose Aspirin Chewable Cherry 36 count, clearance 40 Cents
Wags brand plastic spoons:18ct: .24

Wags brand toothpaste: .49

CVS clearance

Here is a list of some clearance items, but please rememeber, each store can vary:

Old Spice body wash marked down to $1.13. The scent is "showtime." and is the green colored shower gel. Pair this up w/ a $1MQ from the 4/5 PG (YMMV) and you've got a great deal!

AJAX dish soap (34 oz bottles) on clearance for $.19!!! It was the Orange Antibacterial and the Grapefruit scent with Bleach alternative.

I've heard that there is quite a bit of chocolate on sale: lindor truffles near the register 25% off, dark chocolate Ferrerro Rochers on clearance 75% off, 37 cents each, weight watchers chocolate
(Qs are in 4/5SS and 9-7SS), star bucks chocolate on clearance. Any more?

O.B. Ultra Tampons (40 count). Only $1.56! There are MQs in the 2/22 RP and 4/26 RP, making your total OOP just .56! Tampax Super Tampons 10 pack were also on clearance for 75% off, making them just $.64¢.
Tampax Regular Tampons 10 pack were on for 50% off or $1.12.


Pringles chips on the clearance table on Sunday 4-26 for only 20 cents a can. Pringles Cheddar Cheese 5 and Pringles Smart Flavors Reduced Fat

Printable coupons for CVS-check it out!

Want to print some $1 coupons to use at CVS? Click here

They are for the following products:
$1/1 Neutrogena Ultra Sheer SPF 100
$1/1 New Neutrogena Healthy Skin Liquid Makeup SPF 20
$1/1 SkinEffects Cell2Cell CNS
$1/1 Biore Dual Fusion Moisturizer
$1/1 Garnier Skin Renew Anti-Sun Damage Daily Eye Cream SPF 15

Free sample of OB Tampons

Fill out the form here. I've also heard that OB tampons are on clearance at Walgreens...:)

Thanks, Dabbilicious!

Trying to get rid of a few wrinkles?

Maybe you would like to try a free sample! L'Oreal Paris is offering a free sample of their Advanced RevitaLift deep-set wrinkle repair cream. Click here and then look at the bottom of the page and click on "banish wrinkles" in the red text at the bottom of the page, then click on "try a free sample" :)

Do you have a dirty house?

Well then clean it up by getting a free sample of one of the "hottest new cleaning products" Mr. Clean® Magic Eraser® Extra Power by filling out your information here !

Get a free sample of Dunkin Donuts coffee

Do you love Dunkin Donuts coffee as much as I do? Well, this is great news. You can get a free sample by filling your your info here. Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery :)

**You better hurry, it looks as though the dark roast is already gone!

Free sample of UnderJams Nightwear

Get your free sample here. Woot woot!

Free cone for mom at TCBY on Mother's Day

Hey all you moms, yes you! Score a free cup or cone Mother’s Day at TCBY, at participating locations only. Check out TCBY's site here.

CVS

Hey everyone,

So I went to CVS today, and I did the 3M command hooks deal...I bought 6 of them (not the metal ones-which is good news) @ 2.50, used 6, $2.50 IP Qs and got $5 in ECBs! (I did have to pay $1.01 in tax), but it was well worth it because then I went on to purchase some Roc products for my sister since she thinks being 32 means that she is getting wrinkles:)

Domino's free lunch pasta bread bowl

Domino's pizza is giving free bread bowl lunches from 11:00 -2:00 tomorrow (4/29) in select locations, click here to see if yours is one.

**Please make sure to check if your store is participating, as not all are. Oh, and don’t forget about the $1 coupon if you order online here.

CVS $5 money maker!

Ok fellow couponers: check out the deal below on how to make a $5 profit at CVS.

3M Command Metal hooks are on sale this week for $2.50 and generate $5ECBs

-Buy 6 of them and use 6, $2.50 IP Qs from here

Your total oop: $0.00 and a $5 money maker! Woo hoo!

Thank you for finding the great deal, IHeartCVS

Free $30 Birthday Dinner Certificate

Benihana's is offering a free $30 gift certificate during the month of your birthday. All you have to do is sign up for their e-mail here. I know I love the atmosphere at Benihana's...it is so fun. Sake and all :) (Thanks, Hip2Save).

Monday

Domino's Deals

If you're not in the mood to cook tonight, here are some pretty decent deals at Domino's:

Domino's: Get 1 Domino’s BreadBowl Pasta and 1, Large 1-topping pizza for just $14.99.

Use Promo Code: BOUNTEOUS to get this great deal!

Or, get any oven baked sandwich and a 10-inch 1 topping pizza for just $8.99. Use promo code: SAND84

Banana Republic: new 50% markdowns!

I just got an e-mail from Banana Republic stating that new reductions were just taken, up to 50% off! Click here to see some great discounts.

RedBox: Monday night free movie rental

Want a free movie tonight? Here is the free rental code: 4CW33N. The coupon code expires at midnight tonight. Enjoy! (I rented Marley and Me last week - who knew it was such a tear-jerker) :)

$1 off any large Caribou Wild Cooler

Caribou is introducing new Wild Coolers. They are now going to blend their entire line of Wild Drinks with ice. Flavors to chose from: Caramel High Rise®, Lite White Berry®, Chai Tea, Campfire Mocha®, Apple Blast, Turtle Mocha, Vanilla White Chocolate Mocha & Mint Condition®. Visit Caribou Coffee between April 27th and May 3rd by viewing the e-mail I got in a web-page here and get $1 off any large Wild Cooler! Or, you can leave your e-mail address and I can forward the coupon onto you. :)

FREE KFC Chicken, today only!

Did you know that KFC is coming out with a new product, grilled chicken? "Taste the unfried side of KFC," is what their web-site says :) Check it out here. You don't need a coupon. Just stop in any KFC today and get your piece of grilled chicken, completely FREE! Pretty sweet deal!

Sunday

Do you like $3 pizza?


IF you are from Minnesota, then I know you have probably eaten at Punch Pizza before. I live in the burbs and even I have eaten there before :) I have good news for you. Punch pizza is offering $3 pizzas when you bring in this coupon. Check out their awesome menu here. Enjoy! :) Don't forget to use this awesome coupon soon as it expires on 4/30/09! Thanks for the link, Ashley!


My best Walgreens trip yet!





I was feeling very motivated today to get myself to Walgreens. I do like to go on Sunday because if I need a filler item, I can get another newspaper, which really ends up saving me more money the next time I use them! I also like going on Sunday because then Walgreens isn't too out of things. I know this week they will most likely be out of a lot of things because of all of the wonderful RRs. (See my post here about Walgreens, or my post here about coupon lingo if you have no idea what I am referring to) :)

I got everything above for : $9.93 and still have $27.50 in RRs to either keep rolling, or to use in my future adventures at Walgreens.

***One piece of advice everyone - make a list before you leave the house. I know things don't always go exactly as planned, but then you aren't frazzled when you go to buy your things. What I do is make a list of all of the transactions I am going to do. When I do that I can have all of my RRs that I want to roll all organized. This also helps ensure that I am not going to lose out on a RR because I accidentally used one on the same product. For example, this week there are two Bayer deals that spit out RRs. You need to make sure you don't accidentally use one of those RR to pay for another transaction that has any Bayer items in it! I also have separate envelopes for each transaction that I am going to make so my coupons are all set and ready to go when the cashier is. That way, if the cashier is nice enough, I can do two separate transactions at one store with the least amount of time possible. I also end up using less gas because I have to travel to less Wags stores. :) That is just my two cents. DO what works best for you!

Transcation #1:

-Bayer Meter: $14.99 ($5RR)

used MQ from 3/22 SS for $14.99 (cashier had to enter in amount)

final cost free (and a $5 profit)

-Gum products 2/$4

used two, $2 IP Qs

final cost: free

-Nivea body wash: $4.99 ($4.99 RR)

used 1 $1 IP Q

final cost $3.99 ($1 profit)

-Bayer quick release crystals: $2.49 (2.49 RR)

used a $1.50 peelie

final cost: .99 (and a $1.50 profit)

-Campbells soup: .59 each

I bought 6 and used the Wags in store Q and 3, $1/2 IP Qs

final cost: .54

-one filler item (I found something for .15 down the toothpase aisle)

-I used one $5 RR I had from last week when I bought some Claritin

Total after coupons: $1.29

Total savings: 108.87

Total RRs: (2.49 +4.99+ 5)

Transaction #2

Rembrant toothpaste: $5.99 (5.99 RR)

final cost: $5.99

Ecotrin: $2.00 (2 of them otherwise the register would beep)

-used 1, $2.25 IP Q

final cost: $1.75 (+ a .25 profit)

-used 1, $5 RR from the contour meter

-used 1, $2.50 RR from the bayer quick release crystals

(I then got a $5.99 RR from the Rembrant, $2.00 RR from the ecotrin and I still have a $4.99 RR from the Nivea from my 1st transaction)

Total after coupons: .64

Total savings: $12.25

Transaction #3

-Bayer Meter: $14.99 ($5RR)
used MQ from 3/22 SS for $14.99 (cashier had to enter in amount)
final cost free (and a $5 profit)

-Nivea body wash: $4.99 ($4.99 RR)
used 1 $1 IP Q
final cost $3.99 ($1 profit)

-Bayer quick release crystals: $2.49 (2.49 RR)
used a $1.00 MQ from 3/22 SS
final cost: 1.49 (and a $1.00 profit)

-Tuna: .79 with Wags in store Q

-filler item: Hersheys bar (I wanted some chocolate lol) $.89

-I used a $5.99 RR from the Rembrant

Total after coupons: $1.56

Total savings: $93.99)

Transaction #4

-Bayer Meter: $14.99 ($5RR)

used MQ from 3/22 SS for $14.99 (cashier had to enter in amount)

final cost free (and a $5 profit)

-Bayer quick release crystals: $2.49 (2.49 RR)

used a $1.00 MQ from 3/22 SS

final cost: 1.49 (and a $1.00 profit)

Rembrant toothpaste: $5.99 (5.99 RR)
final cost: $5.99

-filler item: Pioneer press $1.00

-used $2 RR from ecotrin and $4.99 RR from nivea

Total after coupons: $1.88

Total savings: $88.99

RRs:$5.99 from Rembrant, $5 from contour, $2.49 from Bayer crystals-and I still have a $4.99 left from Nivea)

Transaction #5

-Nivea body wash: $4.99 ($4.99 RR)

used 1 $1 IP Q

final cost $3.99 ($1 profit)

-Got2B styling products: 2/$10 ($5 RR)

used 2, $2 IP Qs)

final cost: $6

-two filler items: Star Tribune ($1.75-I was not happy they didn't have the $1 Pioneer Press) and Wags travel kleenex: .29

-used$5.99 RR from Rembrant and $$2.49 RR from the Bayer quick release crystals).

Total after coupons: $4.56

Total savings: $17.48

-I got a $4.99 RR from the Nivea body wash, $5 RR from the Got2b hair products and still had the other RRs I didn't use from Transaction #4).

Whew, $27.50 in RRs isn't bad!

(Sorry if any of my math and/or calculations are off. #1: I am bad at math and #2 I am a newbie at posting about my great deals!

Leave any comments if you'd like! =)

Friday

CVS shopping trip-4/24






Today I made my way to CVS on my way home after I had been hearing about some great deals. Here is what I bought:

1 Dove exfoliator
$3,49 -sale
-$3.75 IP coupon
-final cost: free

1 Edge infuse shave gel
-$2.89
-$2.89 ECBs
-final cost: free after ECBs

2 CVS brand Vitamin D 1,000 IU, 240 count
-$11.49 each
-B1G1
-$2 CVS coupon from coupon kiosk
-2, $1 coupons
-final cost:$7.49

-2 L'Oreal eye shadows
-$4.49 each
-B1G1
-2, $1 coupons
-final cost: $2.49

-1 Adidas deo
$2.50 clearance
-$1 MQ


-Final cost: 1.50, $2 ECBs, .50 profit!

-I also had two ECBs, one for $2 and one for $3.49

Total OOP: 8.38

ECBs: $2, $2.48
Total savings: 37.85

**For those of you who don't know, 1000IUs (international units) for Vit D is really a huge amount in terms of IUs. That is the total requirement that I need to take every day. Most bottles are 400IUs, so this should last me a long time!






What coupons are available in my state?

Am I the only one who loves getting the Sunday newspaper? I love to look at all of the ads. Recently, though, it is the coupons that I've become extremely excited about. However, if you read my coupon lingo post here, then you might have seen the acronym YMMV or your mileage may vary. Coupon inserts do vary by state, and sometimes this can be frustrating. This is why I am suggesting that you all check out one of my favorite tools and web-sites to do this. It is called Couponmom.com. To look at a grocery coupon database based on where you live, click here. You may need to sign up in order to access the site, but it is free and there are absolutely no obligations. That way, you can see the face value of your coupons as well as whether or not your insert had a coupon you were looking for. Check it out!

CVS Store Guide

CVS may be intimidating to those of you who don’t know how to follow their store guidelines. I promise that after you get familiar with how they operate, you will never look back. CVS is similar to Walgreens, but they have their own set of rules and quirky terms to follow.

The very first thing you need to do before you save oodles of money at CVS is to sign up for an Extra Care membership. You can simply do that by going into the store and filling out a form that takes no longer than 5 minutes. You will be able to score some sweet deals instantly. Or, you could sign up
here. I must warn you that if you sign up online, it could take up to two weeks to get your ECB card via mail.

Here is how CVS's Extra Care program works:
Extra Care Bucks (ECBs) are similar to RRs offered at Walgreens. ECBs are like money that you can spend in CVS on whatever you'd like. ECBs always print out at the end of your receipt. They key to making sure that you get your ECBs is to make sure you have the cashier scan your red card (it doesn't matter if it is at the beginning or end of the transaction).

**Every three months CVS does something really awesome with all of your purchases either from in the store or online. You get 2% cash back! You will earn 2% cash back on every purchase in store and online. These rewards will print off at the end of your receipt just like your ECBs.

**Another way to earn free ECBs is through their pharmacy. For every two you buy at CVS, you earn one ECB. Pretty awesome!

Much like RRs at Walgreens, certain items will be advertised as free after your ECBs. Forr instance, if a certain toothpaste is priced at $2.99, but CVS's ad says that they are offering $2.99 EBBs, then the product would be essentially free. As referenced above, your ECBs will print out at the bottom of your receipt.
*One area that CVS is different from Walgreens is right here. Where Walgreens doesn't have a limit on the number of times you can purchase an item and get a RR, CVS is different. CVS will often have a limit on the number of times you can purchase an item. That way, you cannot keep rolling your ECBs in the same way that you can at Walgreens).

***Please note that CVS does have the same coupon policy as Walgreens. You can use a MQ and an in-store coupon at the same time.

*Another quirky thing specific to CVS is that most stores have a machine (or a coupon kiosk) that you can print off additional CVS store coupons just by scanning your card! Be on the lookout for that!

Also, always always hand over your coupons in this order, especially if you have a special coupon like a $5/20 coupon (which they can periodically send random coupons like this if you are signed up for their e-mail). If you do not, then you will not get as much money off of your order.

First give them the $5/20 coupon manufacturer and additional store coupons.
Then give all your CVS coupons
Then hand over any MQ

Last give your ECBs

Walgreens Store Guide

Walgreens and couponing can be scary until you learn the ins and outs of the store. If you’re like me, you want to maximize your coupons and get the most you can for your money!

Walgreens-specific words:
EasySaver Rebate (ESR) – ESR is a Monthly Rebate program through Walgreens only. Every month, Walgreens has a booklet filled with items that you can purchase and then get rebates for purchasing their items. I hear that this may be ending sometime next month (May 2009), but I will keep you posted!

Instant Value Coupon (IVC) - a Walgreens only, coupon that can be found in the EasySaver Rebate catalog referenced above. These coupons can only be used within the month that the ESR catalog is valid for.

Register Reward (RR) – RRs are coupons that print out from a machines near the registers at Walgreens, otherwise known as Catalina machines. If you buy an item that qualifies for a Register Reward, a coupon will print out at the register after you have made a purchase. The amount of the RR will vary per the promotion in the Walgreens ad. You can then use your RR towards future purchase at Walgreens.

The Weekly Ad: This can be found online or in your local walgreens store. Of course, YMMV (click here if you don’t know what that means). A new weekly ad comes out every Sunday. The ad item deals are good from that Sunday until the following Saturday.

The 7-Day Coupon is a Walgreens specific coupon that can be found littered all over the Weekly Ad.


Quirky things to know about Walgreens and their policies:

**Please note Walgreens coupon policy: Walgreens does permit the use of their in-ad coupon (whether it be a 7-day coupon or an Easy Saver Booklet coupon) with a manufacturer coupon.


If a manager or cashier refuses to give you a RR that you should get, or if the machine did not print one, call the Catalina #:1-888-8Coupon

You cannot purchase two of the same items and get two RR’s. You need to do them in separate transactions.

Along the same note: you can use a RR from a Johnson&Johnson product to buy another Johnson&Johnson product. However, please note that doing so will NOT print off another RR for you. The key to “rolling” RR’s is to roll them with different products or brands. Always do separate transactions if you want to do the same Register Reward deal again!

At Walgreens, you cannot have more items that coupons, otherwise the register will beep. This does in clued RRs, as they are recognized by the register as manufacturer coupons. If the register beeps, your coupon to item ratio is off. You can only have one coupon per item purchase.


If you want even better deals, I would make sure to go to Walgreens.com and sign up for their store e-mails. They will send you special deals or promotions along with coupons that they have.

Coupon lingo

Hi,

Have you ever been confused about what different abbreviations and acronyms mean? Below is a list that might help you figure this coupon-lingo out!

AC-After coupons
AR-After rebate

B1G1F, B2G1F- Buy one get one Free, Buy two get one Free
BC-Before Coupons
Blinkie-.A machine that gives coupons, and is distinguished by a red blinking box. It is displayed by the product
CAT-catalina coupon, which is a manufacturer coupon that is printed our at the register after buying something
ECB-Extra Care Bucks, which are used at CVS. Get more info
here
FAR-Free after rebate, meaning the item will be free after a rebate
GC- Gift card
IP-Internet printable
MIR- Mail in rebate
MQ- Manufacturer coupon
OOP- Out of pocket, meaning what your cost is after all coupons
P&G-Proctor & Gamble, one of the Q inserts in the Sunday newspaper
Peelies-are coupons that peel off of a product on the shelf
POP-proof of purchase-could be a receipt, barcode or UPC
Q-Coupon
RR-Register Reward, which is used at Walgreens. Learn more
here

RP-Red Plum, one of the Q inserts in the Sunday newspaper
SS-Smart Source, one of the Q inserts in the Sunday newspaper
Tear pad-coupons located near the product in a pad on a shelf
TMF-try me free, which usually involves a MIR
UPC-universal product code or barcode
WYB-when you buy
YMMV-your mileage may vary, which means that the deal varies by location.


For more info on how to see your state’s coupons, click here

Excited to shop at Walgreens next week

Hi everyone,

Are you as excited as I am for next week at Walgreens? There are definitely some great deals. I can't wait to roll my Register Rewards! Check out the ad
here (thanks, anonymous).

Here are some great deals to look foward to:

Ecotrin Aspirin will be $2 next in next week's WAGS ad. Buy one, and get a $2 RR! Here is the greatest part of all, there is a coupon! Don't forget to use the $2.25 coupon/1 Ecotrin Aspirin
here: Don't wait to print it, because it could be gone. Your final cost out of pocket would be free after the RR and coupon, plus a $2 money maker!

Please note: Since the value of the coupon is more than the product costs, the register might beep. If your chashier won't bring the price down to match, then you might have to buy two for $4 and use the $2.25 coupon. This is still a .25 money maker! :)

Another deal:

Got2b Hair Care products are going to be priced 2/$10. When you buy 2 you'll receive a $5 Register Reward. It gets even better, there is a $2/1 coupons that you can print
from here. Can I tell you that there are no limits on printing!

Here is how the deal would work:
Buy 2 got2b products
=$10
Use 2 $2 coupons
Pay $6
Get back a $5RR
Final cost .50 each!

Do you love Nivea products? Well, their Body Wash for Women will be $4.99. But the best part is you will get a $4.99 Register Reward. As if getting that for free isn't good enough, you can also print a $1 coupon
from here. Final cost will be FREE + a $1 profit!

Finally, a great week at WAGS!

(Thanks,
Hip2Save).