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Rite Aid Week of 12/27/09

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This post may contain affiliate links, which means I will make a small commission if you click and make a purchase.

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If you are new to shopping at Rite Aid, I recommend checking out my Top 5 Tips for Drugstore Shopping and my  Top 5 Tips for Shopping at Rite Aid. Please note that coupons vary by region.  Read all about my coupon lingo here.

Here are my favorite deals this week at Rite Aid thanks to Charlene at My Frugal Adventures.

Olay Regenerist Buy 1 Get 1 at 50% off
{Deal Idea}
Buy 2 Cleansers or Moisturizers at $7.99 (one is $7.99 and one is $3.99)
Use (2) $3/1 coupons from 11/29 P&G (expire 12/31)
Pay $5.99 + tax and get $15 rebate back!

Olay Body Wash $5.49- Buy One Get One 50% off
{Deal Idea}
Buy 2 Body Wash at $5.49 (one will be $2.25 since it is Buy 1 get 1 50% off)
Buy 2 Olay Quench Lotion (projected price $7.49- I am not sure if this is BOGO 50% or not)
Use 2 Free Lotion when you buy Body Wash from 11/29 P&G (expires 12/31)
Use (2) $1/1 Body Wash from 11/29 P&G (expires 12/31)
Final Price: $5.74 AND submit rebate HERE for a refund on both Quench lotions for a net profit of $9.24. If the lotions are also Buy One Get One 50% than your net profit is $5.50

Pantene 2/$6
Use $3/2 from 12/27 P&G
Final Price: $3 for 2 products

Dayquil or Nyquil $4.99
Get $2 rebate
Use $1.50/1 from 12/27 P&G
Final Price: $1.49

Head on over to My Frugal Adventures to check out the rest!

Walgreens Week of 12/27/09

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This post may contain affiliate links, which means I will make a small commission if you click and make a purchase.

If you are unfamiliar with shopping at Walgreens, you may want to check out my Top 5 Tips for Drugstore Shopping and my Top 5 Tips for Shopping at Walgreens.  Please note that coupons vary by region.  Read all about my coupon lingo here.

Check out my favorite deals below from Andrea at Mommy Snacks and then head on over to her site for the rest of the list!

Register Reward Deals:

Buy $20 or more in Vicks Products: $10 RR / Buy $15 in products: $5 RR
Includes: $4.49 Vicks Rub / $4.99 Soothing Vapors Plugin, Daqyil, Nyquil, Vapo Syrup, Formula 44
$1.50 in the 11/29 P&G Insert (exp 12/31)
$1.50 in the 12/27 P&G Insert (exp 1/31/10)
Net Price: $3 each | 5 Vicks Products: $4.95 total after coupons/RR!

Buy $30 in Select P&G Products: FREE Tide (50 oz) RR
Includes: $23.99 Olay Definity or Regenerist / $5.49  – $6.99 Select Always or Tampax Products / $9.99 Metamucil / 20% off Olay Cleansing Skin Care or Quench Lotion / $5.99 Pantene or Head & Shoulders / $2.50 Crest Products / $3.99 Gillette, Secret or Old Spice Deodorant / $3.33 Old Spice, Gillette, Zest Body Wash / $3.33 Olay In-Shower Lotion
Several coupons in the 11/27 P&G Insert (exp 12/31)
Several coupons in the 12/27 P&G Insert (exp 1/31/10)
::  $15 Olay Regenerist Rebate

Other Deals

$3.64 Pepsi 12 Pack: FREE Diet Pepsi 12 Pack (purchase 3)

$1 Chex Mix (5.5-8.75 oz)
$.50 Printable at Coupons.com, SmartSource AND CoolSavings *print 2 at each site*
Net Price: $.50 each

Head on over to Mommy Snacks to see the rest!

CVS Week of 12/27/09

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This post may contain affiliate links, which means I will make a small commission if you click and make a purchase.

If you are unfamiliar with how to shop at CVS, you may want to check out my Top 5 tips for Drugstore Shopping and my Top 5 Tips for CVSing. Please note that coupons vary by region.  You can read more about my coupon lingo here.

***WEEKLY DEALS ***
For the week of 12/27/09

Don’t forget about the Season to Save booklet with the  spend $20 get $4 ECBs coupon that has been found in several stores. Also, there is a  $5/30 total purchase printable here. Here’s the best of what I see:

**MONTHLY ECB DEALS:

Complete Multi-Purpose Solution (12 oz): $9.99
Get $9.99 ECBs (Limit 1)
$1/1 from RP 10/25
Money-Maker after coupon and ECBs!

Neosporin Lip Health (.27-.35 oz), $5.50
$2.50 Clip-free coupon (automatically deducted at the register)
$3 /2 from RP 9/27
$3/1 Printable here
FREE after both coupons!

Bayer Breeze2 Blood Glucose Monitoring System
$40 Clip-free coupon (automatically deducted at the register)
$30/1  from RP 10/25
FREE after both coupons!

**ECB WEEKLY DEALS:

Bayer Contour, $14.99
Get $5 ECBs (Limit 1)
Up to $30/1 Bayer Breeze2 or Contour Meter from RP 10/25
FREE plus $5 in overage after coupon and ECBs!

Efferdent, $4.99
Get $3 ECBs (Limit 1)
$1/1 from SS 6/14
$0.50 /1 from SS 8/2
As low as $.99 after coupon and ECBs!

Colgate Total Advanced, $2.99
Get $2 ECBs (Limit 1)
$1/1 from 12/6 insert
$1/1 printable coupon
FREE after coupon and ECBs!

Gillette Fusion Razor, $8.99
Get $4 ECBs (Limit 1)
$4/1 from PG 11/29 (expires 12/31)
As low as $0.99 for one after coupon and ECBs!

South Beach bars, 3/$10
Get $5 ECBs wyb three (Limit 1)
Use three $1/1 printable coupons (IE Link) (FF Link)
As low as $.67 each after coupons and ECBs!

Thermacare heat wraps (Excludes 1ct), 2/$13.98
Ge $4 ECB wyb two (Limit 1)
Use two $3/1 printable coupon
As low as $1.96 each after coupons and ECBs!

Old Spice High Endurance or Secret Solid (excludes Scent Expressions, Flawless, Fresh & Smooth Effects), 2/$5
Get $1 ECB wyb 2 (Limit 1)
$1/1 Old Spice from PG 11/01 or PG 11/29
Buy 2 Secret products, get 1 free from PG 11/01 (exp. 12/31)
As low as $1 each after coupons and ECBs!

Coke 2 liters, 3/$3
Get $1 ECB wyb three (Limit 1)
As low as $.67 each after ECBs!

Pantene haircare, 2/$7
Get $2 ECBs wyb two (Limit 1)
$2/1 and $1/1 coupon from Vocalpoint homemailer
$1/1 from PG 11/29
As low as $1 each after coupons and ECBs!


**OTHER DEALS:

Olay Regenerist Scrub Cleansers, $6.99

Deal Idea:
Buy 2 Olay Cleansers @ $6.99 ea.
Use two $3/1 coupons from PG 11/29 (expire 12/31/09)
Pay $7.98 plus tax OOP
Submit for $15 mail in rebate
$7.02 moneymaker!

Betty Crocker Warm Delights, $1.50
$.50/1 printable
$1 after coupon!

Kellogg’s Corn Flakes, $2.50
$1.50/2 or $1/2 printable
As low as $1.75 each after coupon!

Ivory Soap (3-pk.), $0.99
$1/1 Ivory Soap from PG 12/27/09
FREE after coupon!

Did you see anything that I missed?

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I am proud to be a part of BeCentsable’s Original Grocery Gathering for CVS.

All deals via Slick Deals!

Target Deals Week of 12/20/09

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This post may contain affiliate links, which means I will make a small commission if you click and make a purchase.

Here are my favorite Target deals this week, thanks to Marcy at Stretching a Buck.  Be sure to check out the rest of the list here!

Morning Star Farm Products – $3.34/ea
Use $2/2 Target coupon here
Use $1/1 here (IE) or here (FF) – use 2
Final Price = $1.34/ea when you buy 2
Thanks, The Frugal Find!

Holiday Hershey’s Kisses (10 oz) – $2.49/ea
Use $1/2 or B3G1 Free in 12/6 Smart Source insert
PLUS
Use $0.50/1 Kisses Target coupon here
Final Price = $1.49/ea

Archer Farms Organic Blue Corn Chips (16, + selected others) – $2.50/ea
Use $0.75/1 here
Final Price = $1.75/ea

Progresso Soup (15 oz) – $1.44/ea
Use $1.10/3 here and here
Final Price =$1.07/ea when you buy 3

Check out the rest of the list here!

Let me know how your shopping trip goes!

Walgreens Week of 12/20/09

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This post may contain affiliate links, which means I will make a small commission if you click and make a purchase.

If you are unfamiliar with shopping at Walgreens, you may want to check out my Top 5 Tips for Drugstore Shopping and my Top 5 Tips for Shopping at Walgreens.  Please note that coupons vary by region.  Read all about my coupon lingo here.

Check out my favorite deals below from Andrea at Mommy Snacks and then head on over to her site for the rest of the list!

Register Reward Deals:

$3.49 Colgate Total Enamel or Enamel Strength Toothpaste: $1 RR
$1 in the November All You (exp 1/30/10)
$1 in the January All You (exp 2/28/10)
Net Price $2.49 each  | $1.49 each after coupons/RR!

Other Weekly Deals:

$3.99 Russell Stover Boxed Chocolates (11-12 oz) w/ Walgreens Weekly Ad Coupon
$1 in the 12/13 RP Insert (exp 2/14/10)
Net Price $2.99 each

$1.99 Poppycock (8-8.5 oz)
$.75 in the 11/15 SS Insert (exp 12/31)
Net Price $1.25 each

$2.50 Chinet Plates (10-25 ct)
$1 in the 11/22 SS Insert (exp 1/31/10)
Net Price $1.50 each

Revlon Lip or Nail B1G1 FREE
$1 in the 11/15 SS Insert (exp 12/20)
Net Price varies upon product | use multiple coupons

Head on over to Mommy Snacks to see the rest!

Rite Aid Week of 12/20/09

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This post may contain affiliate links, which means I will make a small commission if you click and make a purchase.

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If you are new to shopping at Rite Aid, I recommend checking out my Top 5 Tips for Drugstore Shopping and my  Top 5 Tips for Shopping at Rite Aid. Please note that coupons vary by region.  Read all about my coupon lingo here.

Here are my favorite deals this week at Rite Aid thanks to Charlene at My Frugal Adventures.

Be sure to get your $5/25 coupon right here!

John Freida Items Buy 1 Get 1 at 50% off
Use $5/2 HERE
or use $2/1 HERE

Hershey’s Kisses $2.50
Use Buy 3 Get One Free from 12/6 SS
Also use $1/2 from 12/6 SS
{Deal idea}
Buy 4 at $2.50
Use (2) $1/2 coupons
Use Buy 3 Get 1 coupon
Final Price: $5.50 for 4 bags

Russell Stover Boxed Candy $3.99
Use $1/1 from 12/13 SS
Final Price: $2.99

Tylenol $2.99
use $2/1 from 9/20 RP
or use $1/1 from 12/6 RP
Final price: As low as .99

Chapstick .99
Use .50/1 from 12/13 RP
Final Price: .49

Toblerone Bars $1.50
use $1/1 from 11/22 SS
Final Price: .50

Head to My Frugal Adventures to check out the rest!

CVS Week of 12/20/09

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This post may contain affiliate links, which means I will make a small commission if you click and make a purchase.

If you are unfamiliar with how to shop at CVS, you may want to check out my Top 5 tips for Drugstore Shopping and my Top 5 Tips for CVSing. Please note that coupons vary by region.  You can read more about my coupon lingo here.

***WEEKLY DEALS ***
For the week of 12/20/09

Don’t forget about the Season to Save booklet with the  spend $20 get $4 ECBs coupon that has been found in several stores. Also, there is a  $5/30 total purchase printable here. Here’s the best of what I see:

**MONTHLY ECB DEALS:

Complete Multi-Purpose Solution (12 oz): $9.99
Get $9.99 ECBs (Limit 1)
$1/1 from RP 10/25
Money-Maker after coupon and ECBs!

Neosporin Lip Health (.27-.35 oz), $5.50
$2.50 Clip-free coupon (automatically deducted at the register)
$3 /2 from RP 9/27
$3/1 Printable here
FREE after both coupons!

Bayer Breeze2 Blood Glucose Monitoring System
$40 Clip-free coupon (automatically deducted at the register)
$30/1  from RP 10/25
FREE after both coupons!


**ECB WEEKLY DEALS:

Nivea Body Wash, $5.99
Get $5 ECBs (Limit 1)
$2/1 printable
FREE + overage after coupons and ECBs!

Listerine Antiseptic 500ml or Pocket Packs 72 ct., $3.99
Get $3 ECBs (Limit 1)
$1/1 from RP 12/6
$1/1 CVS coupon from the CVS $100 Flu Booklet
FREE + overage after both coupons and ECBs!

Alteril Sleep Aid 4 ct. ,$1.99
Get $1.99 ECBs (Limit 1)
FREE after ECBs!

Revlon Super Lustrious or Moon Drop Lip Stick, $6.99
Get $5 ECBs (Limit 3)
$2/1 from SS 12/13
FREE after coupon and ECBs!

ThermaCare Neck to Arm Wrap 1 ct., $2.49
Get $2.49 ECBs (Limit 5)
FREE after ECBs!

Crest or Oral-B Pro-Health Toothpaste or Rinse, Oral-B floss 27-55yds. or SuperFloss 50 ct., $2.88
Get $2 ECBs (Limit 1)
$.75/1 or $1/1  from PG 11/29
$1/1 from SS 12/6
As low as free after coupons and ECBs!

Oral-B Single Manual Toothbrush, $2.99
Get $2 ECBs (Limit 1)
$.99 after ECBs!

Any Almay Make Up Remover or One Coat Mascara, $4.99
Get $3 ECBs (Limit 1)
$1.99 after ECBs!

Covergirl Clean Liquid or Powder Make Up, $5
Get $2 ECBs (Limit 1)
$1/1 from PG 11/29
$2 after coupons and ECBs!

Spend $12 on Glade Products
Get $ 4 ECBs (Limit 1)
Sense and Spray or Lasting Impressions, $6
Candles, Holders and Refills, 2/$6
(Look for $4/1 Sense and Spray coupons in October magazines!)

Deal Idea:
Buy 2 Glade Holders @ $3 ea
Buy 2 Refills @$3 ea
Use 2 Free Refills wyb Holders coupon from SS 12/6
$.50 each after coupons and ECBs!
Submit for $5 SC Johnson rebate for a $3 moneymaker!

Russell Stover Chocolate, $4.99
Get $1 ECB (Limit 1)
$1/1 from SS 12/13
$2.99 after coupons and ECBs!

Schick Quattro Razors, 4 ct. Cartridges or Intuition Plus or 3 ct. Cartridges, $8.99
Get $3 ECBs (Limit 1)
$2/1 from SS 11/22
$1/1 CVS coupon from the $100 Flu Booklet
As low as $2.99 after coupons and ECBs!

Lysol Disinfectant $3.99
Get $1 ECB
$1/1 printable
$1.99 after coupon and ECB!

Lysol Neutra Air/Wipes/Toilet Cleaner or All Purpose Spray, $2.99
Get $1 ECB
$1/1 printable
$.99 after coupon and ECB!


**OTHER DEALS:

Hot Wheels Cars, $1.69, B1G1 Free
$.84 cents each!

Burt’s Bees Items, psa $2.99
$1/1 printable
$.50/1 from RP 11/15
As low as $1.99!

Pamper, $8.88
$2/1 from PG 11/29
As low as $6.88!

Did you see anything that I missed?

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I am proud to be a part of BeCentsable’s Original Grocery Gathering for CVS.

All deals via Slick Deals!

Target Deals Week of 12/13/09

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This post may contain affiliate links, which means I will make a small commission if you click and make a purchase.

Here are my favorite Target deals this week, thanks to Marcy at Stretching a Buck.  Be sure to check out the rest of the list here!

Wonka Spree Candy Canes (12 pk) – $1.67/ea
Use $1/2 here
Final Price = $1.17/ea when you buy 2

Ghirardelli Mint Filled Squares, selected others – $3/ea
Use $1/1 here (IE) or here (FF) (print 2)
PLUS
Use $1/2 Target coupon here
Final Price = $1.50/ea when you buy 2

Hershey’s Pot of Gold Chocolates (10 oz) – $4.99/ea
Use $1/1 in 12/6 Smart Source insert or here
Final Price = $3.99/ea

Russell Stover Boxed Chocolates – $4.99/ea
Use $1/1 in 12/13 Smart Source insert
Final Price = $3.99/ea

Holiday M&M’s (12 oz bags) – $2.49/ea
Use $1/2 here and here & in 12/13 Red Plum insert
Final Price = $1.99/ea when you buy 2

Head on over to Stretching a Buck to see the rest of the deals!