Since this is the weekend of the 4th, there won't be coupon inserts in the paper (except a small P&G). I know, why do coupons get holidays off, the retail prices sure don't! So I decided to try to figure out the best way to use register rewards at Walgreens. I have yet to stumble across the sale of something there that I actually need that will result in free or nearly free items. When that day comes, though, I want to get the most bang for my buck. Who doesn't? That said, this is the best way I've figured out how to do that.
Walgreens won't let you use RR earned from the same item towards the purchase of the next in a consecutive transaction and still earn RR on that. For example if diapers have a $5 RR I won't be able to get a pack of them, pay for it, open a new transaction to buy another pack of diapers and use that already earned $5 RR and still earn another $5 RR. Confused yet? Maybe this will help. If, however, you alternate your purchases, you will be able to roll the last earned RR and help cut down on your up front costs. So let's pretend diapers have a $5 RR and some vitamins I use have a $5 RR on them as well. I will first buy a pack of diapers, start a new transaction with my vitamins and use my $5 RR from the diapers to help pay for the vitamins. I will earn $5 from the vitamins and turn around and start a 3rd transaction with another pack of diapers using the $5 RR from the vitamins. This will keep more money in your pocket.
But please, don't buy something just because it has a Register Reward attached to it. That's not saving you money at all, at that point you will be spending more money, especially if it's something you don't use
Now another not-so-well- known coupon policy with Walgreens. You must have as many items as you have coupons. So if you have a manufacturer's coupon and a store coupon for 1 item, you will need a 2nd item. this is when you want to use what is known as 'filler'. Find something cheap, I've seen taffy by the register for 10 cents. This will meet the requirements and still allow you to stack your coupons. If you have a register reward from a previous transaction, that counts as a coupon so make sure you grab an extra piece of filler there. And here is the best order to give your coupons in at Walgreens:
Register Rewards
Manufacturer's Coupons
Store Coupons
Have a safe and happy 4th of July weekend. Please don't drink and drive.
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Coupons and pricing for June 26th, 2011
I have searched the ads, went to the stores (slowly but surely) and here are my finds. The price is the final price of the cheapest allowable size after manufacturer coupon, store coupon, register rewards and doubling where applicable to the very best of my knowledge. These are from all the coupons that were in the paper on June 26th, 2011. I wasn't able to find all the products, if you know where it is, please let me know. Know the price? Even better! Keep in mind that I assume you will be using your coupon for the cheapest allowable product so my final numbers are 'prices starting at:' I tried to keep up with the coupons from week to week and it just takes far too much time but I'm keeping an eye out for drastic price drops and will post it here.
"uf cost" - 'up front cost' in stores that offer credit towards your next purchase
"NF" - 'not found'. I couldn't find this item either b/c it was out of stock or not carried
"NF" - 'not found'. I couldn't find this item either b/c it was out of stock or not carried
Refresh Product - $3 on 2
Wal-Mart 8.12
Country Mart 10.58
Walgreens
Commissary
Schick Disposable Razor 3ct+ - BOGO Free
Wal-Mart .97
Country Mart NF
Walgreens
Commissary
Schick Intuition, 6ct refill – $4.50
Wal-Mart 14.27
Country Mart NF
Walgreens
Commissary
Schick Intuition Razor or 3ct refill - $2
Wal-Mart 4.97
Country Mart 9.49
Walgreens
Commissary
Skintimate Shave Gel - .55
Wal-Mart 1.42
Country Mart 2.09
Walgreens
Commissary
Skintimate Moisturizing Cream Shave - $1
Wal-Mart 2.24
Country Mart 1.79
Walgreens
Commissary
Dove Men+Care Deodorant 3oz+ - $2
Wal-Mart 1.97
Country Mart 3.19
Walgreens
Commissary
Dove Deodorant or Body Mist - .75
Wal-Mart 1.83
Country Mart .79
Walgreens
Commissary
Mitchum Deodorant - .75
Wal-Mart 2.49
Country Mart 1.99
Walgreens
Commissary
Colgate Toothpaste 4oz+ - .35
Wal-Mart 1.39
Country Mart 2.65
Walgreens
Commissary
Colgate Toothbrush or 4ct. Wisps - .35
Wal-Mart 1.39
Country Mart 1.19
Walgreens
Commissary
Gold Bond Ultimate Body Wash - $2
Wal-Mart 3.98
Country Mart 4.69
Walgreens
Commissary
Dove Body Wash 10oz+ - $1
Wal-Mart 4.97
Country Mart 3.59
Walgreens
Commissary
Dove Beauty Bar 6pk - .75
Wal-Mart 6.62
Country Mart 2.69
Walgreens
Commissary
Dove Men+Care Body and Face bar 6pk - $4
Wal-Mart 1.97
Country Mart NF
Walgreens
Commissary
Dove Men + Care Body and Face wash 13.5oz+ OR Active Clean puff – B1G1 free
Wal-Mart 3.99
Country Mart NF
Walgreens
Commissary
Gold Bond Hand Sanitizer 2.7 or 12oz - $2
Wal-Mart 1.97
Country Mart 7.99
Walgreens
Commissary
Gold Bond Ultimate Lotion or Cream - $1
Wal-Mart 4.67
Country Mart 4.99
Walgreens
Commissary
Almay Cosmetic - $1
Wal-Mart 3.63
Country Mart NF
Walgreens
Commissary
Revlon Color Cosmetics - $1
Wal-Mart 2.98
Country Mart NF
Walgreens
Commissary
L’oreal Excellence or To-Go shade - $2
Wal-Mart 5.74
Country Mart 7.29
Walgreens
Commissary
L’Oreal Root Rescue - $1
Wal-Mart 5.97
Country Mart NF
Walgreens
Commissary
Revlon Color Silk - $1 on 2
Wal-Mart 5.96
Country Mart 5.78
Walgreens
Commissary
Pantene $1 on 2
Wal-Mart 6.56
Country Mart 5.98
Walgreens
Commissary
Dove Hair Care - .75
Wal-Mart 2.73
Country Mart 3.09
Walgreens
Commissary
Hawaiian Tropic - $1
Wal-Mart 6.97
Country Mart 7.69
Walgreens
Commissary
Banana Boat - $1
Wal-Mart 5.97
Country Mart 6.89
Walgreens
Commissary
Coppertone 2oz+ - $1
Wal-Mart 6.42
Country Mart 8.99
Walgreens
Commissary
Carefree - .50
Wal-Mart .44
Country Mart .39
Walgreens
Commissary
o.b. - $1
Wal-Mart 4.97
Country Mart NF
Walgreens
Commissary
Stayfree B1G1 free
Wal-Mart 4.47
Country Mart 3.69
Walgreens
Commissary
Purina Dog Snacks - $4 on 4
Wal-Mart 7.84
Country Mart 5.00
Walgreens
Commissary
Purina Dog Snacks - $1.50 on 2
Wal-Mart 4.42
Country Mart 3.00
Walgreens
Commissary
Milk-Bone Dog Snacks - $1.50 on 2
Wal-Mart 4.50
Country Mart 7.08
Walgreens
Commissary
Milk-Bone Minis Dog Snacks - $1
Wal-Mart 1.37
Country Mart .99
Walgreens
Commissary
Mighty Dog Canned Food - $2 on 12
Wal-Mart 5.24
Country Mart 7.49
Walgreens
Commissary
Purina Cat Snacks - $1 on 2
Wal-Mart 2.48
Country Mart 1.78
Walgreens
Commissary
Fancy Feast Appetizers - $1 on 4
Wal-Mart 4.08
Country Mart 3.56
Walgreens
Commissary
Wisk Laundry Detergent 45oz+ - $2
Wal-Mart 2.97
Country Mart 4.79
Walgreens
Commissary
Resolve High Traffic Foam - .75
Wal-Mart 3.53
Country Mart 4.09
Walgreens
Commissary
Resolve - .75
Wal-Mart 3.22
Country Mart 4.09
Walgreens
Commissary
Dishwasher Magic or Washer Magic - .55
Wal-Mart NF
Country Mart NF
Walgreens
Commissary
Disposer Care - .55
Wal-Mart 2.29
Country Mart NF
Walgreens
Commissary
Palmolive Dish Liquid 20oz+ - .25 (will not double)
Wal-Mart 2.12
Country Mart 2.74
Walgreens
Commissary
2 Windex Multi-surface and Outdoor Glass Cleaning tool - $2 on 2
(my husband and I think this coupon and the next are actually a case of OR, not AND. If you know differently, please let us know as this would greatly impact the savings)
Wal-Mart 3.74
Country Mart 5.98
Walgreens
Commissary
2 Scrubbing Bubbles and Toilet Gels - $2
Wal-Mart 3.46
Country Mart 5.38
Walgreens
Commissary
Rubbermaid Beverage Pitcher, Bottle or Carafe - $1
Wal-Mart .97
Country Mart 3.29
Walgreens
Commissary
Off PowerPad Lamp, Outdoor Fogger, Citronella Candle or Mosquito Coil - $1
Wal-Mart 8.47
Country Mart 3.65
Walgreens
Commissary
Off PowerPad Lamp, Outdoor Fogger, Citronella Candle or Mosquito Coil - $3 on 2
Wal-Mart 15.94
Country Mart 8.30 (uf cost) + $1.50 coupon for your next visit = 6.80 final cost
Walgreens
Commissary
Off Clip Starter - $2
Wal-Mart 6.48
Country Mart NF
Walgreens
Commissary
Off Clip refill - $1
Wal-Mart 2.78
Country Mart NF
Walgreens
Commissary
5 Weight Watchers 6oz or 2- 32oz yogurts - $1
Wal-Mart NF
Country Mart 2.25
Walgreens
Commissary
2 Swiss Premium Tea gallons - $1
Wal-Mart NF
Country Mart NF
Walgreens
Commissary
C&H 4 or 5lb granulated sugar - .50
Wal-Mart 2.98
Country Mart 2.99
Walgreens
Commissary
Weber Seasoning - $1
Wal-Mart 1.42
Country Mart .29
Walgreens
Commissary
2 Jet Puffed 8oz marshmallows - .20 on 2 (will not double)
Wal-Mart 2.30
Country Mart 2.98
Walgreens
Commissary
2 Honey Maid Graham crackers - $1
Wal-Mart 4.96
Country Mart 2.98 (until July 5)
Walgreens
Commissary
2 Hersheys 6pks - $1
Wal-Mart 3.96
Country Mart 7.98
Walgreens
Commissary
2 Three Musketeers candy bars - .50
Wal-Mart .50
Country Mart FREE!!
Walgreens
Commissary
Krunchers Kettle Chips 9oz+ - $1
Wal-Mart NF
Country Mart 1.79
Walgreens
Commissary
Stacy’s Pita Chip or Bagel Chips 7oz+ - .55
Wal-Mart 2.13
Country Mart NF
Walgreens
Commissary
Wonderful Pistachios 6oz+ - $1 on 2
Wal-Mart 6.96
Country Mart NF
Walgreens
Commissary
3 Pringles Super Stack cans - $1 on 3
Wal-Mart 3.50
Country Mart 3.55
Walgreens
Commissary
Pringles Snack Stack or Stix - .50
Wal-Mart 2.50
Country Mart 2.65
Walgreens
Commissary
2 Pringles Fat Free - $1 on 2
Wal-Mart 4.16
Country Mart 3.98
Walgreens
Commissary
Post Shredded Wheat - $1
Wal-Mart 2.12
Country Mart 1.29
Walgreens
Commissary
Cheerios - .50
Wal-Mart 2.44
Country Mart 1.50
Walgreens
Commissary
Nature Valley Granola Thins - .75
Wal-Mart 2.23
Country Mart 1.69
Walgreens
Commissary
Mt. Olive Pickles - .50
Wal-Mart .46
Country Mart 1.27
Walgreens
Commissary
Best Maid Pickles - .55
Wal-Mart NF
Country Mart NF
Walgreens
Commissary
2 Heinz Vinegar bottles any size - $1
Wal-Mart 2.16
Country Mart 1.78
Walgreens
Commissary
2 Lipton Tea bags, Lipton To Go or Lipton Iced Tea - .60
Wal-Mart 2.96
Country Mart 2.80
Walgreens
Commissary
Lloyd’s BBQ - $1
Wal-Mart 2.98
Country Mart 2.99
Walgreens
Commissary
2 Eckrich Ropes or links - $1
Wal-Mart 4.00
Country Mart 2.98
Walgreens
Commissary
Hot Pockets Snackers - $1
Wal-Mart NF
Country Mart 1.09
Walgreens
Commissary
2 Kings Hawaiian Rolls - $1 on 2
Wal-Mart 5.96
Country Mart NF
Walgreens
Commissary
Coupons Past:
From 6-12
coupon for Bayer Advanced if paired with the store coupon from Walgreens this week will yield $5 off!
From 6-19
coupon for 2 Oscar Mayer hot dogs if used at Country Mart this week will yield you 2 packages of hot dogs for just $1!
Coupon for 2 Kraft Dressings 14oz+ if used at Country Mart this week will yield you 2 bottles of dressing for just $1!
From this week
Coupon for 2 Jet Puffed Marshmallows if used at Country Mart this week will yield you 2 packages for $1.78!
Coupon for 2-6pks of Hershey's Bars if used at Country Mart this week will yield you 2 packages for just $3!
Coupon for Mt. Olive Pickle Products if used at Country Mart this week will yield you FREE pickles!
Coupons Past:
From 6-12
coupon for Bayer Advanced if paired with the store coupon from Walgreens this week will yield $5 off!
From 6-19
coupon for 2 Oscar Mayer hot dogs if used at Country Mart this week will yield you 2 packages of hot dogs for just $1!
Coupon for 2 Kraft Dressings 14oz+ if used at Country Mart this week will yield you 2 bottles of dressing for just $1!
From this week
Coupon for 2 Jet Puffed Marshmallows if used at Country Mart this week will yield you 2 packages for $1.78!
Coupon for 2-6pks of Hershey's Bars if used at Country Mart this week will yield you 2 packages for just $3!
Coupon for Mt. Olive Pickle Products if used at Country Mart this week will yield you FREE pickles!
Monday, June 20, 2011
Coupons and Pricing for June 19, 2011
I have searched the ads, went to the stores (slowly but surely) and here are my finds. The price is the final price of the cheapest allowable size after manufacturer coupon, store coupon, register rewards and doubling where applicable to the very best of my knowledge. These are from all the coupons that were in the paper on June 19th, 2011. I wasn't able to find all the products, if you know where it is, please let me know. Know the price? Even better! Since this is among my 1st coupon pricing blogs and I'm learning and tweaking, the format might change in the future, but if you like this one, speak up! ~~ Sorry followers, I've been sick this week and making it to the stores wasn't possible. I'm feeling better so hopefully on Sunday I can make it to more and work out the prices for this week and next week, then. Thanks for understanding!~~
"uf cost" - 'up front cost' in stores that offer credit towards your next purchase
"NF" - 'not found'. I couldn't find this item either b/c it was out of stock or not carried
"psa" - 'prices starting at'. this is for coupons that cover several items within a brand
Next week I plan to include online coupons from Red Plum and Smart Source that weren't in the paper. I have found a few for this week so go take a look at redplum.com and smartsource.com.
Wal-Mart NF
Wash Wal-Mart NF Walgreens NF
Walgreens NF
Walgreens NF
Walgreens NF
Walgreens NF
Wal-Mart NF Walgreens NF
Walgreens NF
Walgreens NF
Walgreens NF
Walgreens NF
Walgreens NF
Walgreens NF
Wal-Mart NF Walgreens NF
Walgreens NF
Wal-Mart NF
Walgreens NF
Walgreens NF
Walgreens NF
Wal-Mart NF Walgreens NF
Wal-Mart NF Walgreens NF
Wal-Mart NF Walgreens NF
Walgreens NF
"uf cost" - 'up front cost' in stores that offer credit towards your next purchase
"NF" - 'not found'. I couldn't find this item either b/c it was out of stock or not carried
"psa" - 'prices starting at'. this is for coupons that cover several items within a brand
Next week I plan to include online coupons from Red Plum and Smart Source that weren't in the paper. I have found a few for this week so go take a look at redplum.com and smartsource.com.
First Aid
Bengay - $3
Wal-Mart 1.98
Country Mart
Walgreens 4.99
CVS
Commissary
Curad - .50
psa
Wal-Mart .46
Country Mart
Walgreens 4.49
CVS
Commissary
Medicine and Vitamins
i-cool Vitamins - $2
Country Mart
Walgreens 27.99
CVS
Commissary
Move Free vitamins 80+ - $5
Wal-Mart 12.97
Country Mart
Walgreens 24.99
CVS
Commissary
Personal Care
2 Playtex Gentle Glide 18ct+ - $2
psa
Wal-Mart 1.47
Country Mart
Walgreens 1.79 for 18ct alone or 6.19 for the 36ct + BOGO 18ct free offer in store. However, if you do the math the 18ct for 1.79 is the better deal.
CVS
Commissary
Razors and Deodorant
Venus Refill - $2
psa
Wal-Mart 8.97
Country Mart
Walgreens 12.99
CVS
Commissary
Venus System - $2
Wal-Mart 5.94
Country Mart
Walgreens 7.99
CVS
Commissary
Mach 3 Disposable – BOGO Gillette Shave Prep
Wal-Mart 6.47
Country Mart
Walgreens 9.99
CVS
Commissary
Venus Disposable – BOGO Satin Care Shave Prep
Wal-Mart 6.47
Country Mart
Walgreens 9.99
CVS
Commissary
Schick Disposable - $1
psa
Wal-Mart 4.97
Country Mart
Walgreens 6.99
CVS
Commissary
2 Schick Xtreme3 Disposables - $3
Wal-Mart 10.97
Country Mart
Walgreens 12.98
CVS
Commissary
Tom’s of Maine Deodorant - $1
Wal-Mart 3.24
Country Mart
Walgreens 2/6.00 or 1/4.99
CVS
Commissary
Dental
Tom’s of Maine Toothpaste or Mouthwash
psa
Wal-Mart 2.82
Country Mart
Walgreens 2/5.00 or 1/1.99
CVS
Commissary
Tom’s of Maine Bar Soap
Country Mart
CVS
Commissary
Lotions and Skin care
Garnier cleanser or moisturizer - $1
psa
Wal-Mart 4.27
Country Mart
Walgreens 6.99
CVS
Commissary
Garnier The Brusher - $1
Wal-Mart 5.27
Country Mart
CVS
Commissary
Cosmetics
Loreal eye cosmetic - $1
psa
Wal-Mart 5.24
Country Mart
Walgreens 4.49
CVS
Commissary
Loreal Lash Power System - $2
Wal-Mart 16.97
Country Mart
Walgreens 22.99
CVS
Commissary
Loreal Healthy Look Color - $2
Wal-Mart 4.97
Country Mart
Walgreens 4.99 (stacked with store coupon)
CVS
Commissary
Hair Care
Loreal Everpure Shampoo or Conditioner - $1
Wal-Mart 4.97
Country Mart
Walgreens 4.99
CVS
Commissary
Loreal Everpure Treatment - $1
Wal-Mart 4.97
Country Mart
Walgreens 4.99
CVS
Commissary
2 Pantene Products - $3
psa
Wal-Mart 6.56
Country Mart
Walgreens 6.98
CVS
Commissary
Animal Care
Kit and Kaboodle 3.5lb+
Wal-Mart 7.48
Country Mart
Walgreens 4.49
CVS
Commissary
Dingo Grill House dog treats - $1 dnd
psa
Wal-Mart 3.98
Country Mart
CVS
Commissary
Dingo Mini Rawhide dog treats - $1 dnd
psa
Wal-Mart 2.68
Country Mart
Walgreens 2.99
CVS
Commissary
Blue Natural Dog Food 12lbs+ - $5
Blue wet dog or cat food – B5G1 free
Blue dog treats - $1
(Blue brand dog food typically isn’t found in grocery stores. You have to go to pet stores that carry holistic foods. These are good coupons though for a really good holistic brand though)
Laundry
Oxiclean Liquid or MaxForce Power Paks - $1
psa
Wal-Mart 5.94/18ct
Country Mart
Walgreens 2liquid/3.97 (uf cost 5.97)
CVS
Commissary
Oxiclean Laundry pre-treater - .75
psa
Wal-Mart 2.21
Country Mart
Walgreens 4.24
CVS
Commissary
Oxiclean 80oz+ powder- $2
Wal-Mart 7.47
Country Mart
CVS
Commissary
Cleaning
LemiShine Rinse - .50
Wal-Mart 2.97
Country Mart
CVS
Commissary
Paper Products
Scott towels or bathroom tissue - $1
Country Mart
Walgreens 3.99
CVS
Commissary
Misc.
Deep Woods Off - .75
psa
Wal-Mart 3.99
Country Mart
CVS
Commissary
Off personal insect repellent - .55
psa
Wal-Mart 4.19
Country Mart
CVS
Commissary
Groceries
Yoplait Original or Light yogurt 4pk - .50
psa
Wal-Mart 1.78
Country Mart
CVS
Commissary
Yoplait 32oz yogurt - .50
Wal-Mart 1.98
Country Mart
CVS
Commissary
Yoplait Multipack - .50
psa
Wal-Mart 1.78
Country Mart
CVS
Commissary
2 Yoplait go-gurts, kids cup, trix multipack or splitz - .75 (2 of the same coupons)
psa
Wal-Mart 1.03
Country Mart
CVS
Commissary
Jell-o snacks – refrigerated - .35
psa
Wal-Mart 2.25
Country Mart
CVS
Commissary
½ gallon of Borden Ice Cream and 1 gallon of Borden milk - $1.50
Country Mart
CVS
Commissary
Heluva Good Sour Cream Dip - .75
Wal-Mart .83
Country Mart
CVS
Commissary
Emerald Nuts 5oz+ - $1.50
Country Mart
Walgreens 10.48
CVS
Commissary
2 Pop Secret - .50
psa
Wal-Mart 6.46
Country Mart
CVS
Commissary
2 Nabisco Cookies or Crackers - $1.00
psa
Wal-Mart 3.96
Country Mart
Walgreens 2/5.00
CVS
Commissary
2 General Mills cereals - $1.00
psa
Wal-Mart 4.16
Country Mart
Walgreens 8.98
CVS
Commissary
Stubb’s Bar-B-Q sauce or Marinades - $1.00
psa
Wal-Mart 1.58
Country Mart
CVS
Commissary
2 Kraft Mayo or Miracle Whip - $1.00
psa
Wal-Mart 2.92
Country Mart
Walgreens 10.58
CVS
Commissary
2 Kraft Dressing 14oz+ - $1
Wal-Mart 2.36
Country Mart
Walgreens 4.98
CVS
Commissary
Kraft Natural Slices AND Shredded Cheese - $1
Wal-Mart 3.96
Country Mart
CVS
Commissary
Tennessee Pride Sausage AND ground beef OR 2 more pounds TN Pride Sausage - $1
Country Mart
CVS
Commissary
Land O Frost Bistro Favorites - $1
Country Mart
CVS
Commissary
Johnsonville Smoked Chicken Sausage - $1
Country Mart
CVS
Commissary
2 Oscar Mayer hot dogs - $1
Wal-Mart 4.56
Country Mart
Walgreens 4.98
CVS
Commissary
Edward’s Singles 2 pack of pie/dessert - $1
Wal-Mart 1.25
Country Mart
CVS
Commissary
And price changes from last weeks still valid coupons (not sure if I will keep this up to this degree or at all, you let me know what you think about this section):
Mitchum - .75
Wal-Mart 1.93 (-.29 difference)
Colgate Total (4oz+) - $1
Wal-Mart 1.62 (+.08 difference)
Gold Bond Org and Extra strength lotion - $1
(psa)
Wal-Mart 4.47(-.20 difference)
Lysol $1 on 2
Wipes
Wal-Mart 3.28 (-.96 difference) Multisurface
Wal-Mart 3.94 (+.94 difference)
All purpose
Wal-Mart 4.52 (+.10 difference)
Antibacterial kitchen
Wal-Mart 2.94 (-1.02 difference)
Bathroom
Wal-Mart 4.94 (+.88 difference)
Airwick Odor Detect starter kit - $4
Wal-Mart 5.97 (-1.00 difference)
Little snugglers/movers - $2
Wal-Mart 7.99 (+.52 difference)
Fiber one cereal - .75
Wal-Mart 1.83 (-.70 difference)
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