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SNEAK PEEK: CVS Week of 8/16/09

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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 8/16/09

Kind of a slow week, other than the three day sale .  Don’t forget that you can sweeten these deals with this $5/25 coupon and the coupons from the Readyfill program.  Here’s the best of what I see:

**SUNDAY, MONDAY, AND TUESDAY ONLY:

CVS/Caliber Filler paper 150 sheets , $.99
Get $.99 ECBs (Limit 2)
 Free after ECBS!

Paper Mate Pens , $.99
Get $.99 ECBs (Limit 2)
Free after ECBS!

Caliber Recycled School box, $1.99
Get $1.99 ECBs (Limit 2)
Free after ECBS!

CVS/Caliber mini composition notebook, $1.99
Get $1.99 ECBs (Limit 2)
Free after ECBS!

Philips Earhook Headphones, $6.99
Get $6.99 ECBs (Limit 2)
Free after ECBS!

Aquafina or Pepsi 4/$12
Get $4 ECBS wyb 4 (Limit 1)
$2 each after ECBs!

Ladies Fleece Robe, $5

**ECB WEEKLY DEALS

Buy 2 Band-Aid Brand bandages 6-100 ct, J&J Red Cross Products or any Neosporin Product
Get $2 ECBs (Limit 5)
$.50/1 Band-Aid Adhesive Bandages from V 5/17/09, SS 8/2/09, or SS 6/28/09
$1/1 Johnson & Johnson Red Cross product from V 5/17/09
$1/1 Johnson & Johnson Red Cross Product (excludes trial size) from SS 8/2/09
$.50/1 Neosporin from SS 8/2/09, V 5/17/09, or SS 6/28/09
$1 off J&J First Aid Pad + Neosporin printable
$1 off Neosporin printable

Deal Idea:
Buy (2) J&J First Aid Travel Kits @ $.99 each.
Use (2) $1/1 coupons
Spend: $0 (plus tax)
Receive $2 ECBs
A moneymaker after coupons and ECBs!

Buy $15 of Five Star notebooks or binders
Get $5 ECBs (Limit 1)
Final price varies

CVS/pharmacy big quilts premium paper towels 8pk, $7.99
Get $2 ECBs (Limit 5)
$5.99 after ECBs!

Buy $10 Pantene pro-v shampoo, conditioner 12.6-13.5oz or styler 6.5-11.5oz, psa $4.49
Get $3 ECBs (Limit 1)
$1/1 Pantene Expressions or Restoratives from  V 7/26/09
$1/2 Pantene Products from P & G 8/2/09
$1/1 Pantene Styling Products from P & G 8/2/09
Final Price Varies

Magnivision reading glasses (includes sun readers), psa $9.99
Get $7 ECBs wyb 2 (Limit 2)
As low as $6.49 each after ECBs!

Buy  $15 of Garnier products listed below
Get $5 ECBs (Limit 1)
Nutritioniste skin care
Fructis shampoo, conditioner 10.2-13oz or styler 2-8.5oz 3/$10
Nutrisse or 100% color $5
$1/1 Garnier Fructis Shampoo, Conditioner or Treatment from V 7/12/09 (Exp. 8/15-use if your store turns deals on Saturday night)
$1/1 Garnier Fructis Style Product from V 7/12/09 (Exp. 8/15-use if your store turns deals on Saturday night)

Deal Idea (if done on Saturday night)
Buy3 Fructis Shampoo, Conditioner, or Stylers and
1 Nutrisse or 100% Color
Use (3) $1/1 coupons from V 7/12/09
Spend: $12
Receive: $5 ECBs
$2.33 each after coupons and ECBs!

Colgate max fresh, Maxwhite toothpaste 4.6oz-6oz, Maxfresh or Maxwhite toothbrush, $2.99
Get $1 ECB (Limit 1)
$1/1 or $.50/1 from SS 7/26/09
As low as $.99 each after coupon and ECBs!

Buy  L’Oreal advanced Revitalift Deep Set Wrinkle Repair AND a cleanser
Get $10 ECBs (Limit 2)
L’Oreal advanced revitalift deep set wrinkle repair $14.99
L’Oreal age perfect, revitalift, or skin genesis cleanser 5-8oz or towelettes 25-30ct $5.99
$4/20 facial skin care coupon from Readyfill booklet
$1/1 LOreal Age Perfect or Collagen from V 6/21/09
$1/1 L’Oreal Cleanser, any from V 8/2/09
$5 Printable for L’Oreal deep set wrinkle eye repair
As low as $.98 for both after coupons and ECBs!

Cottonelle or Charmin 20 pack $12.99
Get $3 ECBs (Limit 2)
$9.99 after ECBs!

**OTHER DEALS:

Buy One Get One Deals:
Note: Some stores may not allow you to use 2 coupons with a B1G1 sale.

Hershey’s extra large bar 4-4.4oz., B1G1, $1.99 (Limit 6)
$.99 each!

ALL Revlon cosmetics, B1G1, psa $1.99 (Limit 6)
$1 off  from SS 7/19 or  SS 8/16
$1 off a Color Cosmetic SS 8/16
As low as FREE after 2 coupons!

Gatorade thirst quencher 32oz or Sobe life water, 20oz, B1G1, $1.99 (Limit 4)
B1G1 Printable Coupon
2 Free after coupons!

Purex Ultra concentrate liquid detergent 23-32 loads or Complete 3-in-1 Laundry Solution 20ct, B1G1,  $5.99 (Limit 4)
$1/1 Purex Complete 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets Starter Kit or Refill Pouch, Any
As low as $2 each after 2 coupons!

CVS/pharmacy batteries AAA or AA 10pk, C or D 4pk, or 9v 2pk, $6.49, B1G1, (Limit 6)
$3.25 each!

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!

Staples: $.01 Notebooks and More!

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Don’t miss more sweet deals at Staples this week:

  • Staples 70-sheet wirebound notebooks, $.01 (Limit 6)
  • Staples Multipurpose paper 500 sheet ream, $4.99 – $3.99 Easy Rebate = $1 (Limit 2)
  • Casio label maker, $14.99 -$15 Easy Rebate = FREE (Limit 1)
  • Staples Slim-line pencil sharpener, $10 – $10 Easy Rebate = FREE (Limit 1)
  • Handy lines dry erase makers 3pk:,$3.99 – $3.99 Easy Rebate = FREE (Limit 1)

Check out the rest of this week’s ad here.

Target Deals Week of 8/9/09

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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!

Kashi Go Lean Crunch Cereal – $2.74/ea
Use $1.50/2 here
Final Price = $1.99/ea when you buy 2

Kashi TLC Trail Mix Bars (6 ct) – $2.74/ea
Use $1/2 here
Final Price = $2.24/ea when you buy 2

Air Wick Freshmatic or iMotion Starter Kit – $5.99/ea
Use $6/1 or $4/1 in 8/9 Smart Source insert 0r
Use $4/1 here
Final Price = FREE or $1.99/ea

Revlon Nail Polish – $2.99/ea
Use $1/1 in 7/19 Smart Source insert
PLUS
Use $1/1 Target coupon in 7/19 Smart Source insert
Final Price = $0.99/ea

Bic Pens (10 pk) – $0.50/ea (unadvertised, may vary by store)
$1/2 printable (no longer available) or
Use $1/2 in 8/9 Smart Source insert
PLUS
Use $1/2 Target coupon here
Final Price = FREE when you buy 2

Let me know how your shopping trip goes!

HOT $5/25 CVS Coupon!

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Remember the good ol’ days when there used to be CVS coupons everywhere?  Those days are but a memory, BUT…

I have good news!  Click HERE to watch a short video and take a quick quiz from CVS on the new Readyfill prescription program.  When you do, you’ll receive a $5 off $25 coupon for use in store!  Coupon expires 8/21.

Thanks, My Frugal Adventures!

Check out this week’s deals at CVS here!

Rite Aid Week of 8/9/09

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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.  Head over here to see the rest of her list.  Don’t forget that you can sweeten these deals with this $5/$25 coupon!

You can also click HERE to watch videos from Ad Perk and earn coupons for Rite Aid.  Once you hit 20 credits you will earn a $5 off $20 Rite Aid coupon!

FREE:

NYC Nail Color is on sale for .99 after in ad coupon- (some stores have it regularly priced at .99.)
Use the $1/1 coupon from August All You
Final Price: FREE!
Plus if you buy 3 nail polish you can get the Glam Bag full of beauty samples and coupons FREE from Rite Aid.

Mars Chocolate Bars 2/$1
Use $1/2 from 7/26 RP
Final Price: 2 for FREE

Kotex Lightdays Liners .99
Use $1/1 printable HERE (Firefox) or HERE (IE)
Final Price: FREE

Renu Travel Pack- Contact Solution .99
Use $1/1 HERE
Final Price: FREE

Scotch Pop Up Tape Dispenser $2.49
Use $2/1 printable HERE
Submit Rite Aid Rebate for $2.49
Final Price: FREE + $2 Moneymaker!

Check out the rest of the deals here!

Walgreens Week of 8/9/09

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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.

Here are my favorite deals.  Did you see anything else?

**BACK TO SCHOOL DEALS

$.19 Items
Mini Memo or Composition Book (with in-ad coupon)
Highlighters or Scented Gel Pen (with in-ad coupon)
Two pocket folder (with in-ad coupon)

$.49 Items
Penway Filler Papers (with in-ad coupon)
Penway one subject notebook (with in-ad coupon)

Bic Round Grip Pens, 2/$1
$1/2 printable coupon
FREE after coupon

**REGISTER REWARD DEALS

Colgate Total Enamel Strength toothpaste 4 oz, $2.99
Get $2.99 RRs
$1/1 from SS 7/12/09
Better than free after coupon and RRs!

Jergens Naturals lotion 16.8 oz, $5.99
Get $5 RRs
$.99 after RRs!

Buy Reach floss or Toothbrush or Listerine 500 ml, 3/$9
Earn  $6 RRs wyb three
Use $5/3 coupon from SS 8/2/09
FREE plus overage after coupons!

Glade Flameless Candle, lasting Impressions or Sense & Spray, $6.99
Get $2 RRs
$4/1 from All You Magazine, July
$3/1 Glade Plugins Scented Oil Lasting Impressions Holder $3 from SS #2 8/2/09
As low as $.99 after coupon and RRs!

Nivea For Men products, 2/$10
Get $5 RRs wyb 2
$1/1 Nivea for Men Body Wash Product from V 7/12/09
$1.50 each after 2 coupons and RRs!

Tresemme 3/$11
Get $5 RRs
$2 each after RRs!

Spin Brush Pro. $7.89
Get $3 RRs!
$4.89 after RRs!

**MONTHLY REGISTER REWARD DEALS

Buy $10 of the following products,
Get $5 RRs
*Cheez it 7.5 or 9oz, $2
*Keebler Cookies 11.5 or 15oz, $2
*Rice Krispies Treats 8pk, $2
*Pop Tarts, $2
*Cheez its 4.5 or Keebler Cookies 5.25 – 6oz, $1
*Club Crackers/Pecan Sandies  Shortbread 16oz, 2/$5
*Fiber Plus Bars 5pk, 2/$5
*Nutri-Grain Bars 8pk, 2/$5
*Special K Protein, 6pk Bars or 4pk Shakes, $5
Use various coupons from special 8/2/09 insert
$1/1 printable Special K protein shake printable
$0.75/1 Cheez It printable
$1/2 Keebler printable
$.55/1 Pop Tarts printable

Deal Idea
BUY:
(2) Whole Grain Cheez-It Crackers, $2
(2) Keebler Cookies, $2
(1) Pop Tart, $2
Use (2) $0.75/1 Cheez It printable
Use (2) $.55/1 Pop Tarts printable
Use (1) $1/2 Keebler printable
Spend $6.40
Receive $5 RRs
$.28 each after coupons and RRs!

Kelloggs Cereals,  2/$5
Get $2 RRs wyb 2
$1/2 coupon from 8/2 inserts
$1.50/2 Mini Wheats printable coupon
As low as $.75 each after coupons and RRs!

Rogaine 3 pack, $49.99
Get $10 RRs
$39.99 after RRs!

Maybelline Great Lash Mascara:  Get a coupon for a FREE Mascara on next purchase

Neosporin/Band Aid Products–Buy 2 or more,
Get $4 RRs
Neosporin, $3.99
$.50/1 from SS 8/2/09, SS 6/28/09, or V 5/17/09
$1/1 Printable
Band Aids, $2.99
$.50/1 from SS 8/2/09, SS 6/28/09, or V 5/17/09
As low as $.49 each after coupons and RRs!

**OTHER DEALS

Campbell’s Soups, $0.79 (with in-ad coupon)
$1/2 printable coupon
$0.29 each after coupons!

Ecotrin, $1.99
$2.25/1 printable
$2/1 from SS 5/17/09
FREE after coupon!

See all deals here.

Let me know how your shopping trip goes!

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

SNEAK PEEK: CVS 101 Week of 8/9/09

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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.

Attention CVS Newbies!

Check out these transactions I’ve cooked up for you:

Transaction #1:
(1) Revlon Colorstay Mineral Mousse @ $9.99
$1/1 Revlon Color Cosmetic Product from SS 7/19/09
Spend: $8.99 (plus tax)
Receive: $9.99 ECBs

Transaction #2:
Buy $15 of CVS Brand or Caliber School Supplies
(1) Sharpie Highlighter, 4 ct. @$.99
Use $1/1 printable
Use $9.99 ECBs from previous transaction
Spend: $5.00 (plus tax)
Receive: $5 ECBs

***WEEKLY DEALS ***
For the week of 8/9/09

NOTE: Don’t forget that the AutoFill booklets should be available at your pharmacy now.  Be sure to snag one (or more if you can!)  There is a $4/20 coupon that will definitely sweeten these deals!

These are the best deals that I see this week.  Lovin’ the Huggies deal!

**SUNDAY, MONDAY, AND TUESDAY ONLY:

Revlon Colorstay Mineral Mousse, $9.99
Get $9.99 ECBs (Limit 1)
$1/1 Revlon Color Cosmetic Product from SS 7/19/09
Better than free after coupon and ECBs!

**ECB WEEKLY DEALS

Bic Soleil Razor 1ct or Cartridges 4 ct, $6.99
Get $3 ECBs (Limit 1)
$3/1 Bic Soleil Refillable Razor Handle or Cartridge Refills, 4pk or 8k from SS 6/28/09
As low as $.99 after coupon and ECBs!

Huggies, 2/$18
Get $4 ECBs wyb 2 (Limit 1)
$3/1 Huggies Pure & Natural diapers printable
$3/1 Huggies Pure & Natural diapers from SS 7/19/09
$1.50/1 Huggies diapers printable
$1.50/1 Huggies Diapers from SS 7/19/09
$1.50/1 Upromise ecoupon
$.75 when you submit for Caregiver’s Marketplace
As low as $2.50 each after coupons/Upromise deposit/rebate!

Bayer Contour Meter, $14.99
Get $5 ECBs (Limit 1)
Up to $30/1 Bayer Breeze2 or Contour Meter from SS 3/22/09
Possible moneymaker after coupon and EC Bs!

Buy $20 of Nexxus products
Get $10 ECBs (Limit 1)
$3/1 Nexxus Salon Hair Care from SS 7/12/09
Final price varies

Old Spice High Endurance or Secret Solid 2/$5
Get $1 ECB wyb 2 (Limit 1)
$1/2 Old Spice Deodorant from PG 8/2/09
$1/1 Secret Deodorant from PG 7/5/09
$1/1 Secret Deodorant from PG Year of Savings Booklet (no longer available)
As low as $1.00 each after coupons and ECBs!

Neutrogena Makeup, $6.99
Get $2 ECBs
$3/1 from All You magazine, August
$2/1 Neutrogena Face Cosmetics from RP 7/26/09
$1/1 Neutrogena Eye or Lip Cosmetics from RP 7/26/09
As low as $1.99 after coupon and ECBs!

Buy $10 of CoverGirl Products
Get $2 ECBs (Limit 1)
$2.50/2 CoverGirl product from PG 8/2/09
$1/1 CoverGirl Product from PG 8/2/09
Final price varies

Zephyrhills Natural Spring Water,  $4.49
Get $1 ECB (Limit 1)
$1/1 Zephyrhills Natural Spring Water .5-Liter 6- or 12-packs from  V 8/2/09
$1/1 Zephyrhills Natural Spring Water 8 oz 12 -packs, 8 oz with Fluoride or Aquapod 8-packs from V 8/2/09
As low as $2.49 after coupon and ECBs!

Coke 12 pk 4/$13
Get $3 ECBs (Limit 1)
$2.50 each after ECBs!

Buy $15 in Select Candy
Get $5 ECBs (Limit 5)
Hershey’s, Mars or Nestle’s single bars, 2/$1
$1/2 Snickers, Twix, 3 Musketeers or Milky Way Brand Singles Bars from RP 7/26/09
Mars Chocolate Giveaway Coupons

Deal Idea (if you have access to multiple coupons)

Buy 30 Mars Singles Bars
Use (15) $1/2 coupons
Pay: $0 (plus tax)
Receive $5 ECBs!

Buy $15 of CVS Brand or Caliber School Supplies
Get $5 ECBs (Limit 1)
Final price varies (this might be a good week to use rain checks from previous weeks on these items!)

Buy $15 of Five Star Notebooks
Get $5 ECBs (Limit 1)
Final price varies

Coppertone Nutrashield, $8.99
Get $2 ECBs (Limit 1)
$5/1 printable
$2/1 printable
As low as $1.99 after coupon and ECBs!

Kodak Picture Movie DVD, $14.99
Get $5 ECBs (Limit 5)
$9.99 after ECBs!

**OTHER DEALS

Sharpie Highlighters, 4 ct., $.99
$1/1 printable
Free after coupon!

General Mills Cereal and Cereal Bars, 2/$5
Various printables

Walgreens $5/25 Coupon

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There is $5/$25 coupon for Walgreens available HERE.  It is valid through August 8th.

You can also view a new ad HERE valid Thursday,  August 6th through Saturday, August 8th only.  Check out the backpacks for only $4.99!

Remember that Walgreens requires you to have a total of $25 after coupons.

Thanks, My Frugal Adventures!