Walgreen 1/27/09

Oragel $8.49 - $8.49 walgreen rebate-$1 Q- $8 manufacturer Q= profit $9
Colgate $2.99-$.75 Q- $2 Reg Reward= $.24

This is one example of buying an item I do not use. I don't get cold sores but can sell it in a garage sale to further profit from this. This item is a monthly free after rebate item, then there is a rebate in the Sunday paper for an $8 rebate. It also had the coupon.

Walgreen 1/06/09

Transaction 1:

2 Excedrine $10/5 - (2) $2 Coupons = $6 ( get $5 RR= $1/2)

4 Flintstones $5 each= $20- Use (4) $1.00 coupon from 1/4 SS insert or printable coupon=$16 (get $10 RR WYB $20 = $1.50 each

3 Jif $1.69 ea after ad coupon and $1/3 man Q

2 Palmolive $1.79 ea- $1 ad coupon-$.25 each= $.54 ea

Total $9.80

Paid with gift card and $4.99 out of pocket

Transaction 2:

4 Electrasol $3.49- $2.50 coupon = $.99( get one MIR of $1.50)

2 Palmolive $1.79 ea- $1 ad coupon-$.25 each= $.54 ea
2 Excedrine $10/5 - (2) $2 Coupons = $6 ( get $5 RR= $1/2)

3 Jif $1.69 ea after ad coupon and $1/3 man Q

Total $ $16.11-$10 Reg Reward=$6.11 (earned $5 reg rew and have $1.50 MIR)

Are you a Drugstore Diva? If so, show everyone what you got this week at Centsible Sawyer.

Walgreen 12/8/08

Domino sugar $1.99- $.40 Q= $1.59
3 Jiffy muffins sale for $.39 each
Reynolds Wrap sale for $.99- $1 Q = made $.01
Morton salt on sale for $.50

Total $3.68 put on gift card earned from previous month rebate items.
If you put your rebate on a Walgreen gift card you are given an extra 10% back.

For more Walgreen deals see Centsible Sawyer.

Walgreens 12/7-12/13

Thanks to Common Sense with Money for compiling these match ups.

Scotch Magic or Gift Wrap Tape-$2/2
Use 2=$1/1 coupon from the Publix winter booklet or
Use $1/1 coupon from the 11/23 SmartSource insert
Submit for EasySaver rebate #35--$2 rebate when you buy two
Free plus $1 or $2 in overage after coupon and rebate depending on which coupons used

Reynold's Wrap Aluminum Foil 20 sq. ft--$0.99 after in-ad coupon
Use $1/1 from 11/16 Smartsource insert
Free after coupon

Schick Quattro Titanium Razor--$6.99
Use $3/1 from December EasySaver Catalog
Use $4/1 from December All You Magazine
Free after coupons

Maybelline Lip products--on sale B1G1 (2 for $4.99)
Buy 2 products and use 2 $4/1 from 12/7 inserts
Free after coupons

Carnation Evaporated Milk--$0.99 after in-ad coupon
Use $1/3 internet printable coupon
$0.66 each after coupon

Kelloggs Cereals--$1.99
Use $1/1 from 11/09 Red Plum insert
$0.99 each after coupon

REGISTER REWARD DEALS

Buy 3 Theraflu 6-ct. packets or 3 6.3 liquid oz. (on sale for $3.99), Get $5 Register Rewards back
Use 3 $2/1 coupons from 10/19 SmartSource insert or $2/1 coupon here
$0.97 for three after coupons and Register Reward

**SPECIAL MID-WEEK AD SALES--Good 12/10-12/13**
Spend $25, Get $5 in Register Rewards back
Buy $15 in Pepsi Products, Get $5 in Register Rewards back

Arm & Hammer Liquid Detergent--$1.99 after in ad-coupon (Reg. Price $6.99-$7.49)
Use $1/1 internet printable here $0.99 each after coupon
*Deal Idea* Buy 4 Arm & Hammer Liquid Detergent = $27.96
Use 4 $1/1 coupons
Then give in-ad coupon (should take off $20)
Spend $3.96 plus tax out of pocket, Get $5 in Register Rewards back!

DECEMBER FREE-AFTER-REBATE DEALS
Buy 1 Bald Guyz Moisture Gel (4 oz.), or 16-pack Head Wipes at $5.99 each
Free after rebate (Limit 1)

Walgreens coupon

Walgreens has issued a coupon for $5 off good for Monday December 1 and 2 only. Get one here.

Walgreens 11/30-12/6

Thanks to Hot Coupon World for posting these deals. You can see the full scanned ad here.

Lingo: Sale is the advertised sale price.
MQ= manufacturer coupon
AD Q= additional coupon (you can combine store coupon with manufacturer coupon) Store coupons are found in the weekly ad.
ESQ= Easy Saver coupon- these are the monthly rebate books found at the front near the weekly sales ads. Coupons are in the front of the book.
ESMIL= Easy Saver mail in rebate. You purchase the item and receive a monthly rebate. You can only request one rebate per month so save all receipts until the end of the month and request at one time.
RR= Register Reward- these are coupons or money off your next order coupons that print out at the end of your order.

Reach Ultra Clean Dental Care, Overage( gmmaddox )
TOTAL: $5.00, but earn $6.00 in RR and get additional toothbrush FREE
SALE: 2 / $6.00
MQ: 10/12 RP (floss), 10/12 RP B1G1 (toothbrush)
AD Q: N/A
ES Q: N/A
ESMIR:N/A
RR: Buy two reach products, receive $6.00 in RR$9.00 (2 Toothbrushes and 1 Floss) - $1.00 (floss Q) - $3.00 (B1G1 Q) - $6.00 IN RR = $1.00 overage + additional toothbrush

Colgate Max Fresh toothpaste , FREE( firefly779)
TOTAL: FREE/0.01 overage
SALE: $2.99
MQ: $1.00/1 IP (I got an email for it from colgate.com)
AD Q: none
ES Q: none
ESMIR: none
RR: pg#39 Buy one and get $2RRMATH: $2.99 sale price - $2 RR - $1 IP = 0.01 overage

Carmex Lip Care, GDA (Alngiaz)
Total: .98/2
Sale: .99 each
MQ: 11/9 A Season Full Of Savings! $1/2
Ad Q: In-Ad Page 42
ES Q: NoneESMIR: None
RR: None
Math: .99 x 2 = $1.98 - $1/2q = .98 for 2

Revlon ColorSilk, GDA ( Boyd Team )
TOTAL: 2/$2.98SALE: $1.99
MQ: $1/2 10/5 SS
AD Q: none
ES Q: none
ESMIR: none
RR: none
MATH: Buy 2 $1.99 x 2 = $3.98 - $1.00 = $2.98/2 ($1.49 each)

Glade Wisp Flameless Candle, GDA( kkoach )
TOTAL: 99 cents
SALE: $3.99
MQ: $3.00/1 starter kit 11/2 SS
AD Q:noneES Q: none
ESMIR: none
RR: none
MATH: $3.99 - $3.00 = 99cents

All Free & Clear 2x Detergent, GDA (holamelitta)
TOTAL: $.79
SALE: $1.79 (with 7-day q)
MQ: $1/1 IP (in database
AD Q: Page 12ES Q: N/A
ESMIR: N/ARR: N/A
MATH:$1.79 - $1 = $.79

Excedrin Express Gel 40 ct, GDA (psyche101)
TOTAL: $1/3
SALE: $15/3
MQ: $2.00/1 Blinkie or Excedrin Express Gels 20 ct or larger
AD Q:
ES Q: N/A
ESMIR: N/A
RR: $8
MATH:$15.00/3- 3 x $2 MFR Q = $9.00/3 - $8RR = $1/3 or 33cents per bottle

Walgreens November 23-29, 2008

Thanks Money Saving Mom for posting these deals!

WEEKLY DEALS
Werther's Originals Candies--on sale B1G1 (2 for $2.29)
Buy 2 and use 2 $1/1 printable coupons available here, here or here
Stack with $1/2 Easysaver December catalog coupon Free plus $0.71 in overage after coupons

Sure Deodorant--on sale $1.99 Use $1/1 coupon from 10/19 inserts Stack with $1.50/1 Walgreens coupon in December Easysaver catalog Free plus $0.51 in overage after coupons

Hunt's Tomato Sauce--$0.29 after in-ad couponUse $0.40/2 from 9/21 inserts$0.09 each after coupons

Excedrin--on sale B1G1 (2 for $4.49)
Use 2 $2/1 internet printable here
$0.24 each after coupons

Bounty Basic Paper Towel--$0.89 per roll after in ad coupon
Buy 2 and use $1/2 from 11/2 inserts
$0.39 per roll after coupon

Kashi Cereal--on sale 2/$5
Use $2/1 internet printable here
Pay $0.50 a box after coupon

Russel Stover Boxed Chocolates--$3.99 Use $2/1 from 5/4 inserts Pay $1.99 per box after coupon

Hefty One Zip Bags $3.29 B1G1 freeUse 2 $.55 coupon from 9/28 RP insert
Final price 2/$2.19 or $1.10

Werther's Caramel Chocolate 2/$2.29
Use $1.00/2 Easy Saver coupon (pg. 3)
Use 2 $1.00 printable coupons
Final Price: $.71 overage

REGISTER REWARD DEALS

Buy 1 Venus Embrace Razor at $9.49, Get $6 Register Rewards back
Use $4/1 manufacturer coupons from Vocalpoint (these were sent in the mail)
Free plus $0.51 in overage after coupon and Register Rewards

Walgreen 11/22/08

Milk $3.19
3 Bumblebee Albacore tuna $.79 each
2 French onions $1.29 ea- $.50 Q= $.79 ea
Spam 12 oz $1.99- $.40= $1.59 (for emergency foods-scared of this one!)
Lipton tea $1.99
2 8oz shredded cheese $3

Did two transactions to use (2)$2 Register Rewards for $4 off
Total paid with gift card $9.04

Walgreens 11/19- 11/25

(Thanks to Nichole and for spotting these and Money Saving Mom for posting the deals!)

Skippy Peanut Butter-- on sale 2 for $3.00
Use $1/2 coupon from 10/5 RedPlum
$1 each after coupon

Deerfield Cheddar or Mexican Shredded Cheese (8 oz.)--on sale 2 for $3.00

French's French Fried Onions--$1.29 with in-ad coupon
Use $0.50/1 or $0.75/1 coupons from the 11/09 SmartSource insert or the $0.50/1 printable here
$0.54-$0.79/can after coupons

Chex Mix--$0.99
Use $0.50/1 coupon from 11/09 SmartSource insert
$0.49 after coupon

REGISTER REWARD DEALS
Buy 1 Just for Men Touch of Gray Hair Color on sale for $7, Get $7 in Register Rewards
Use $2/1 coupon here (Thanks, Thriftee Momee!)
Send in for full rebate here (Thanks, Nichole!)
Free plus a potential of $9 overage after coupon, Register Rewards, and rebate

Also, see the great deal Nichole cooked up on Suave hair care products here. Less than $0.01 per bottle!

NOVEMBER FREE-AFTER-REBATE ITEMS:Almay One Coat Mascara--up to $6.99 rebate
Use $1/1 from 8/3 inserts
Free plus $1 overage after coupon and full rebate

L'Oreal Age Perfect Pro Calcium Radiance Perfector--up to $19.99 rebate
Use $2/1 manufacturer coupon from 10/5 inserts
Free plus $2 overage after coupon and full rebate

Walgreens 11/14/08

4 boxes cereal 4/$10 - (4) $4 coupons = 4/$6 (get back $2 RR after paying)
2 coffee $5
4 Scotch tape $1.29/2-(2) $1/2 coupon from Publix winter book = $.15 each
mascara $6.99 (Free after rebate item)

Used $5/$20 available Friday and Saturday only (print here)

Total $14.xx- used gift card to pay- got $2 RR- $6.99 rebate = $5.xx

Walgreens 11/5/08

Glade wisp candle sale $5.99-$3Q=$2.99 ( I will get back $2 in rebate=$.99)
Dawn 7 day sale $.99
Wax paper $.89 each with 7 day store coupon
Wrigleys gum BOGO sale with BOGO coupon = both free
Quattro razors $5.99- $3 Easy saver Q- $2 man. Q= $.99
Milk $3.49 (not pictured)

Total with tax= $11.05-paid with $8 Register Reward , OOP $3.05 and I will get back the $2 in rebate on the candle= Total $1.05

Walgreens 10/22/08

First transaction:
4- nestle/ hersheys bags of candy $10 - (2) $1 nestle coupons= $8 (will get $4 back from Mail in rebate)

2- Visine $8- (2)$2 Q= $4(- $2 RR=$2)

Total $13.44 paid with $10 Register Reward and $3.44 on gift card(from last month's rebate items)
OOP $0- received $2 Register reward for purchasing 2 visine

Transaction 2

3- 16 pack Benefiber Sticks $7.99 each -$5 easy saver coupon- (3)$2 Q
1 seed pack $.59 (this was a filler because I wanted to pay with RR which counts as a coupon and I needed another item to total the amount of coupons I was using)

Used $2 Register Reward from transaction #1
Paid balance with gift card- $$3.52- Received $8 Reg Reward for Benefiber
Made $2.48 on this transaction!

For more drugstore deals go to Centsiblle Sawyer's Drugstore Divas.

Walgreens 10/12/08

3 Robitussin $3.99- $2 printable coupon each

OOP $6.93- got $10 Register reward

Did this again

Walgreens and other shopping

I was too overwhelmed to take photos. I did a marathon shopping day. Six and a half hours.

Walgreens-
3 albacore tuna -$.79 each
Lypsyl $2.99 Free after rebate
2 pledge each $3.49-$2 Q's-$1 rebate =$.49 each
Scrubbing bubbles gel $4.49-$2.00 Q-$2rebate
shout $2.50- $1.50Q-$1 rebate =free
pert $3.49- $2.5 Easy saver Q+ $1 Q=free

OOP $14.15 (will receive $7.99 from rebates)

Wendy's for lunch for 4 of us $4.07 We each got a $1.00 sandwich and used a coupon that is printed on the back of football tickets that give you a free frosty shake with any purchase. So we all tried the frosty shakes. Don't forget to look for coupons on the backs of receipts.

Party City- $16.14
3 packs with 4 telescopes $8.97 each
Bag of gold coins $3.99
2 pages of Pirates of the Carribean tatoos $1.98

Target- $11.88
Bandaids $1.32 son's shoe was rubbing on his heel
Reveal light bulbs $2.00-$1 Q= $1
3 Tide single trial size packs $.99 each - $.99 Q (*see note)=free
2 All small and mighty trial size $1-$1 Q= free
Tylenol 8 ct $.97- $1= made $.03
2 Old spice deo $1.99 each (husband likes old classic that NEVER has a coupon)
4 Kraft easy pac $79 each - $1/2 q's= $.29 each
22 Carnation Instant breakfast- $4.89- $2 Qs $2.89- I messed up and bought the huge can instead of packets. I forgot my mission and saw that it was cheaper per serving than the packets and bought it. But, in shopping coupon deals and getting free stuff you don't work it that way. You buy the smallest, usually, and wait for the next coupon to get more for a better price. I just reverted to old ways.
Pack of 12 wash cloths $2.99

*Note on Tide. The cashier told me I couldn't buy the single size Tide because the coupon said for the size indicated. I nicely told her it said any size and showed her. She called a manager and he said the same thing. So I showed him, emphasizing the word any. He told her to reduce the coupon to $.99. It is always so funny when they have already rang up an item that made me $.03. It is easy to get intimidated by cashiers and managers who do not know coupon policy. When a coupon says any you can purchase any size product they make. The store is reimbursed for that coupon. They have every right to reduce the amount of the coupon to the price of the item. They just need to understand and know how to take the coupons and not treat people like they are trying to commit fraud.

Walgreens- $20.95
3 tuna $.79 each
Nivea Body wash - $4.99 $2 Q-free after rebate= profit $2
Loreal towelettes $6.99-$2 Q= $4.99-( $6.99 rebate)
2 windex $2.50- $2Q-$1 rebate each= free
2 oust $2.99-$2Q-$1 rebate=free
Glade candle $1.99-$1 Q-$1 rebate = free
Glade wisp $3.49- $2 Q-$2 rebate = profit $.51
fantastic $2.5-$1,50Q-$1 rebate = free

OOP $20.95- Rebate items $19.98

Walgreens 10/6/08

Transaction 1:
(3) Albocore tuna fish $.79 each with 7 day store coupon
(2) Crest $1.99- $1 Easy saver coupon+$1 Man Q= Both free
8 oz cheddar cheese $1.50
pantyhose $.69 7 day store Q
Used $4.50 Register Rewards coupon
OOp $.73
Transaction 2:
Glade scented oil holder candle $3.99-$2 ManQ=$2 /has $2 mail in rebate=free
Glade 4 oz candle $1.99-$1 ManQ= $.99/ has $1 mail in rebate= free
8 oz cheese $1.50
I bought 3 gums that the kids paid me for 3/$2
Paid with $4.50 Reg Rew.
Minus $2.00 from the kids to pay for the gum
OOP $.74 / Will get $3 in rebates for the candles

Walgreens 10/3/08

I had two Register Rewards for $10.00 each from the Dimetapp deal that I needed to use before they expired.
Transaction 1:
Oral B toothbrush $4.49- $.75 MQ
Remmel foundation $7.49-$1.00 MQ
Used $10 Reg Reward
Total OOP $1.19
Earned $4.50 Reg Reward
Transaction @:
Oral B Toothbrush $4.49- $.75 MQ
Duracell 9V battery $2.99 7 day store coupon
(2) Dominos 5# sugar $1.99 each with 7 day store coupon
Used $10 Reg Reward
Total OOP $1.63
Earned $4.50 Reg Reward


Transaction 3:
Gilette Fusion Power razor $8.99-$4.00 MQ
Used $4.50 Reg Reward from 1st transaction
Earned $4.00 Reg Reward

Transaction 4:
Oral B toothbrush $4.49- $.75 MQ
Envelopes $.50 7 day store coupon
Used $4.00 Reg Rew from Gillette deal
OOP $.64
Earned $4.50 Reg Reward

In total I spent $4.67 for everything. I went in with $20 Reg Rewards and came home with $9.00 in Reg Rewards. I have $7.49 in rebate items.

I am a Drugstore Diva- are you? Well, go leave a link to your great bargains for this week!

Walgreen coupon

Did you get an email about the $5 off $20 coupon at Walgreens? It is for Friday and Saturday only. I have 2 $10 Register Rewards that I could use so I need to go get some candy for the Trunk or Treat at church. To print your coupon go to the Walgreens site here.

Walgreens

4- Glade scented oil warmers BOGO $4.79-used BOBO Q and $4 Q= 4/$.79 (Sept Easy Saver rebate of $4 means I will make $3.21)
4 Shredded cheddar cheese $1.50 each
3 Trident Xtra Gum- Sale $.99- BOGO Q and $.75 Q= 3/ $.24
Folgers $2.99
FAR-Nivea for men body wash $4.99-$1Q=$.3.99
Loreal Revital Lift $16.49
Crest Pro Health toothpaste- $3.79
Revlon Nail polish- $4.79
Chemistry shampoo- $7.99-$3 Aug ES Q

Used $10/$40 purchase
I paid 30.90/ Will get back $$42.05 in rebate items so I made $11.15 this trip

To see more scenarios from other Drugstore Divas go to Centsible Sawyer.

Walgreens run

Total above WITH tax... $2.44!

I did two transactions. Each one I did this...
Prepreation H wipes $3.99- $2 Easy Saver Coupon- $3 printed coupon= Profit $1
Wheat Thins- free when you buy 3 Kraft products coupon from Aug All you magazine
3 jello $.39 each with Walgreen ad coupon (this was my 3 Kraft products)
1 pencil- $.39
tax $.67
Total $1.22 each transaction x 2 = $2.44

I bought the pencil because you have to have one item per coupon and I had two coupons for the Prep H and a coupon for each of the other items. I needed one more item so that I would have the same number of items as I did coupons or it will beep and not accept your order. Always just pick up a cheap item like a pencil to get enough items per order.

CVS/ Walgreens/ Rite Aid

Each month Rite Aid and Walgreens offer items that you purchase and fill out a rebate form and get the items for the cost of the sales tax. They both have made it easy and offer their rebate forms online so you can enter them without having to mail in a form. At Rite Aid you enter your receipt number and it automatically pulls up the items that offer a rebate. At Walgreens you have to enter the items you purchase. Rite Aid mails you a check that you can either cash at your bank or take into the store and use as money on your next months purchases. You can either mail in the rebate for or enter them online. They offer a check of gift card that is reloadable. If you choose the gift card you receive an extra 10% back. More free money!

CVS gives Extra Care Bucks back on certain purchases. You have to have a CVS card for your purchases. Look through the add and they offer items each month that they give back the ECB's. A lot of items are free. You have to buy them then an ECB will print out after you pay that is like store money to use on your next purchase. They also print out coupons for certain items. Try to combine those with a manufacturer coupon for free items. You generally have to make an initial investment the first month to earn your ECB's but then you continue to roll them monthly and have little out of pocket expense.

To start earning ECBs, instead of making all your transactions at one time, make one transaction that will produce ECBs. What is a happy day is when you combine a sale with a coupon and pay little for an item then receive more than you paid in ECBs. Then, calculate another transaction where you use coupons and your earned ECBs to buy those items for little out of pocket. You earn more ECBs to continue rolling them. Not every item produces ECBs so it does take calculating and working it to get the deals. I go to different stores or come different days or times instead of doing more than two transactions back to back. I don't want to make the cashiers hate me. The most I have done at one time is three transactions.

Walgreens offers Register Rewards that are similar to the CVS ECBs. Except, at Walgreens you cannot earn a RR for a certain brand product and rebuy that product and earn another RR. You have to use it to purchase other items.

At all these stores I am trying to use coupons on their sale items. Most of my toiletries and medicines are free after coupon and rebates or store bucks. Do you want to know how to MAKE MONEY????

This week at Walgreens you can work this deal:
Hershey's Bliss candy--$3 each
Buy 4 and use 2 $2/2 EasySaver coupon
Stack with 4 manufacturer's coupons here
Get a $5 rebate for buying $10 worth of Hershey's products (rebate #34)
Free plus overage after coupons and rebate

This week at Target you can work this deal:
Schick Razors (trial sized) - $0.97
Use the $2/1 coupon from the 5/11 SmartSource insert

Don't try to buy an item where it shows you have an overage. They are not going to hand you money. If you are negative pick up something else to make up the difference so it will go through their computer system.

There are great sites to go to that share deal scenarios.
Money saving Mom
More than enough
The centsible sawyer
Thrifty Florida Mom
There are also sites like A Full Cup and slick deals that have threads where people post their deals. It shows grocery stores, drug stores, and department stores.
These sites are where I find out about printable coupons. The printable coupons are usually higher value coupons.

Start slowly and don't try to catch all the deals. When I first started I was like an insane coupon lady and spent HOURS clipping, sorting, figuring out the deals and shopping. My family wasn't as amazed with me as I was. I was getting high off the success of the deals, which made me want more. I filled every nook and cranny with items and finally slowed down. I have actually gone weeks without shopping the deals out of wearing out. Balance it out. Thank God for His provisions. It does take time to clip and file coupons. Next I will tell you how I organize my coupons.