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Walgreens Week of 7/5/09

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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.

Walgreens is looking pretty slow–looks like CVS is the place to be this week!  Here are my favorite deals.  Did you see anything else?

**Register Rewards Deals

Keebler Cookies and Crackers, 4/$10
Get $5 RRs wyb $10
$1/2 Keebler Cookies printable
As low as $.75 each after 2 coupons and RRs!!

Buy  $10 Cover Girl Make Up
Get $3 RRs
$1/1 from P & G 6/7/09
$2/2 from P & G 6/7/09
A great deal after coupons and RRs!

Aveeno Hair Care, $6.49
Get $1.50 RRs
$2/1 from V 5/31/09
$2.99 after coupon and RRs!

Buy $10 of participating products
Get $3 RRs
Crest Toothpaste w/Scope 2/$5
Crest ProHealth Toothpaste 2/$5
$.50/1 Crest Toothpaste or Liquid Gel from P & G 6/7/09
Oral B Toothbrushes 2/$5
Glide Floss 2/$5
$.75/1 Crest Glide Floss or Oral-B Advantage Floss Picks from P & G 6/7/09

Deal Idea:
Buy (4) Crest Glide Floss @ $2.50 ea.
Use (4) $.75/1 coupons
Pay $1 ea. after coupons and RRs!

**Monthly Register Rewards

Dove Body Mist, $4.49
Get $2 RRs wyb 2
Buy 1 Dove Deodorant get 1 Body Mist Free from RP 6/28/09
$1/1 from RP 6/7/09

Deal Idea

Buy (2) Dove Body Mist @ $4.49 ea.
Buy (2) Dove Deodorants (travel size) @  $0.99 ea.
Use (2) BOGO coupons
Use (2) $1/1 coupons
Earn $2 on this transaction after coupons and RRs!

Listerine (500-ml.), Reach Ultraclean Toothbrush, or Reach Ultraclean Floss, $3
Get $3 RRs wyb 3
$2/1 or $1/1 printable (varies by zip code)
As low as FREE after coupons and RRs!

**Other Deals

Starbucks ice cream B1G1, $4.79
$2/1 from SS 6/21/09
$1/1 printable
$1/1 printable
As low as $0.40 ea. after coupons!!
Nestle water24-pk .5L, $3.99 (w/ in-ad coupon)
$1/1 Nestle Bottled Water printable
$02.99 after coupons!

See all deals here.

Let me know how your shopping trip goes!

CVS 101 Week of 7/5/09

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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:
Buy: (3) Caliber or CVS Pencils 20 pk or Double Blade Pencil Sharpener, $.99
(2) Dawn Dish Soap, 2/$2
Use two $.25/1 Dawn coupons
Spend: $4.47 (plus tax)
Receive: $3.97 ECBs

Transaction #2:
Buy: (1) CVS Brand Pantiliners 22 ct, $.89
(3) Post Trail Mix Crunch, 3/$10
Use three $2 Post Trail Mix Crunch printables–if you can print from multiple computers
Use $3.97 ECBs from previous transaction
Spend: $.92 (plus tax)
Receive: $5.89 ECBs

**WEEKLY DEALS ***
For the week of 7/5/09

CVSers, rejoice!!  It’s a hot week–lots of freebies!  These are the best deals that I see:

**ECB Deals–Sunday and Monday only:

Caliber or CVS Transparent or Invisible Tape, $1.49
Get $1.49 ECBs (Limit 3)
Free after ECBs!!

**ECB Weekly Deals

Caliber or CVS Pencils 20 pk or Double Blade Pencil Sharpener, $.99
Get $.99 ECBs (Limit 3)
Free after ECBs!!

CVS Brand Pantiliners 22 ct, $.89
Get $.89 ECBs (Limit 1)
Free after ECBs!!

Post Cereals 3/$10
Get $5 ECBs wyb 3 (Limit 1)
$1/2  from  SS 6/21/09
$2 Post Trail Mix Crunch printable
$1 eCoupon via Upromise
Free plus $1 overage and earn $1 for college after coupons, Upromise eCoupons and ECBs!!

Hellmann’s Mayo, 2/$6
Get $2 ECBs (Limit 1)
$1/1 Hellmann’s Mayo printable (prints in Spanish)
$.60/1 from V 6/28/09
As low as $1 ea. after coupons and ECBs!!

Lipton Iced Tea 12 pk, $5.99
Get $2 ECBs (Limit 1)
$1/1 in Unilever ‘Family is it’s own Reward’ pamphlet, found at Publix.
As low as $2.99 each after coupon and ECBs!!

Buy $10 of Febreze Products
Get $5 ECBs (Limit 5)
$1/1 Febreze Candle, Mailer
$4/1 Febreze Noticeables Starter Kit from P&G 7/5/09
$1/1 Febreze Noticeables Starter Kit, Dual Refill Pack, or 2 Single Refills from Mailer
Free Febreze Air Effects when you buy any Febreze Fabric Refresher from PG 7/5/09
$.50/1 Febreze Air Effects from Mailer
$.50/1 Febreze Fabric Refresher from Mailer

Deal Idea:
Buy (2) Febreze Noticeables @ $6.50 each
Use (2) $4/1 coupons
Spend: $5
Receive $5 ECBs
Free after ECBs!!

Olay Body Wash 2/$12
Get $5 ECBs wyb 2 (Limit 1)
$1/1 from P & G 6/7/09
As low as $2.50 each after coupons and ECBs!!

Colgate Wisp (4-ct.), 2/$4.50
Get $1 ECBs wyb 2 (limit 1)
$0.50/1 Colgate Wisp printable
$0.50/1 Colgate Wisp from ALL YOU magazine May ‘09 issue
$1.25 ea. after 2 coupons and ECBs!!

Dawn Dish Soap, 2/$2
Get $1 ECB wyb 2 (Limit 1)
$0.25/1  from P&G 6/7/09
$0.25/1 from P&G 7/5/09
$0.25 ea. after 2 coupons and ECBs!

Head & Shoulders or Pantene Shampoo, Conditioner, or Balm, $4.99
Get $2 ECBs (Limit 3)
BOGO Head & Shoulders Shampoo or Conditioner from P&G 7/5/09
Buy Pantene Shampoo and Conditioner get Styler or Treatment Free from P&G 7/5/09
$1.50 ea. after coupon!

Colgate Total Advanced, 4 oz. or Sensitive Toothpaste, 6 oz., $3.49
Get $2 ECBs (Limit 1)
$1/1 Colgate Total or Sensitive printable
$1/1 from SS 6/7/09
$0.75/1 from SS 6/7/09
$0.75/1from SS 6/28/09
As low as $0.49 after coupon and ECBs!

**Other Deals

Folgers Classic roast or decaf coffee 11.3 oz., 2/$6
$1/1 from V 6/7/09
$2 each after coupons!!

Gardetto’s or Chex Mix 5.5-8.75 oz., 2/$3
$1/2 from SS 6/7/09
$1 each wyb 2 after coupon!

Dove Hair Care, psa $3.99 (BOGO)
$1/1 Dove Hair Care printable
$1/1 from V 6/7/09
As low as $0.99 ea. after 2 coupons!

Schick Quattro Titanium Men’s Razor or Cartridges, $9.99 (BOGO)
$4/1 Schick Quattro Titanium Razor from SS 6/14/09
$4/1 Schick Quattro Titanium Refill from SS 6/14/09
$1 ea. after 2 coupons!

Revlon Colorsilk, 2/$5
$1/1from SS 5/31/09
As low as $1.50 each after 2 coupons!

L’Oreal Lip Color, psa $5.99 (BOGO)
$2/1 L’Oreal HIP Eye or Lip Product from SS 6/14/09
$2/1 L’Oreal HIP Eye Shadow, Liner or Mascara from V 4/19/09
As low as $1 ea. after 2 coupons!

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 6/28/09

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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!

Bare Solo Cups and Plates $1.50
Use $1/1 coupon here or $0.75/1 coupon here
Final Price = $0.50-0.75 ea. after coupon

Single Serve Cups of Edy’s Ice cream sell at Target for $1.19 each
Use $1/1 Target printable coupon
Final Price = $0.19 each after coupon

Rayovac Batteries (2-4ct) can be found in the $1 spot at Target
Use $1/1 coupon from 6/21 SS insert
Final Price = FREE

Cottonelle Travel Size Wipes – $0.97/ea
Use $1/1 in 6/7 Smart Source insert
Final Price = FREE

Ziploc Evolve Sandwich & Snack Bags – $1.77/ea
Use $1/1 Target coupon in the Afullcup.com Target Coupon Generator
PLUS
Use $0.40/1 in 5/10 Smart Source insert (or B1G1 Free if you were lucky enough to get it!)
Final Price = $0.37/ea or $0.19/ea when you buy 2

Let me know how your shopping trip goes!

Rite Aid Moneymaker

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I have yet to post Rite Aid deals, but I didn’t want you to miss out on this week’s huge moneymaker posted on Money Saving Mom.  It requires multiple coupons from today’s paper, so you may want to run out and snag a few more before the day ends!

Looks like there is another great deal on Huggies diapers to check out while you are there as well!

Let me know how it goes!

Walgreens Week of 6/28/09

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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. 

Here are my favorite deals at Walgreens this week.  Did you see anything else? 

**Register Rewards Deals

Right Guard/Dry Idea Deodorant, $2.99
Get $2 RRs
$2/1 printable
$1/1 from SS 4/19/09
Better than free after coupon and RRs!!

Aquafresh 6.4 oz Toothpaste , $1
Get $1 RR
$1/1 or $1/2 from SS 6/21/09
Better than free after coupons and RRs!

Colgate 4.2oz Toothpaste or Wave Toothbrush 2/$5
Get $2RRs wyb 2
$1/1 Colgate printable
$1/1 from SS 6/7/09
$.75/1 from SS 6/28/09
As low as $.50 each after coupon and RRs!

Listerine, 2/$9
Get $3 RRs wyb 2
$1/1 or $.50/1 printable  (depends on zip code)
As low as $2.00 each after coupons and RRs!

Select Nabisco/Kraft Products
Get $3 RRs wyb $15 or $5 RRs wyb $20
– Ritz Crackers $2
– Chips Ahoy $2
– Capri Sun $2
– Planters Peanuts 12oz $2
– Kraft Deluxe Mac & Cheese 3/$5
– Velveeta Shells & Cheese 3/$5
– Kraft Mayo or Miracle Whip (32-oz.), $3
$1/1 Capri Sun Sunrise Product, exp. 7-31-09 (SS 4/19/09)
$1/2 Nabisco Chips Ahoy, exp. 6-28-09 (SS 5/17/09)
$1/2 Nabisco Cookies, exp. 6-30-09 (SS 4/19/09)
$1/1 Miracle Whip, exp. 7-21-09 (SS 6/14/09)
$0.75/1 Kraft Mayo, exp. 7-19-09 (SS 6/21/09)
$1.50/2 Velveeta Shells & Cheese printable

 
Roots Strengthening Oil Moisturizer or Optimum Care Relaxer Kit , $6.99
Get $5 RRs
$1/1 printables
$.99 ea. after coupon and RRs!

Buy 2 of the following:
Excedrin 40 – 50 ct $4.99
Exlax w/ Senna 24 ct $4.99
Maalox 12 oz $4.99
Gas Ex 18+ ct $4.99
Benefiber 28 ct. packets, 48 or 62 dose powder, and chewables 100 ct, $9.99
Get $5 RRs
$1/1 Excedrin Migraine, 24 ct from SS 5/3/09
$1/1 Excedrin, 20 ct from SS 5/3/09
$1.50/1 Maalox Liquid from SS 6/14/09
$3/2 Maalox Products from SS 6/14/09
$1.50/1 Gas-X printable
$1/1 Gas-X from SS 3/8/09
$2/1 Benefiber Stick Pack from 4/5/09 or SS 5/10/09
As low as $1.49 each after coupons and RRs!

**Other Deals

Select Kellogg’s Cereal, $1.99
$1.50/2 Kellogg’s Mini-Wheats printable
$1/1 Kellogg’s Cereal from RP 6/7/09
As low as $0.99 ea. after coupon!

Pringles, $0.99
$1/2 Pringles from P&G 5/17/09
$0.49 ea. after coupon!

Hawaiian Tropic Sun Care, psa $8.49 (BOGO)
$2/1 Hawaiian Tropic printable
As low as $2.25 ea. after coupons!

 

See all deals here.

Let me know how your shopping trip goes!

CVS 101 Week of 6/28/09

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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.

Attention CVS Newbies!

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

Transaction #1:
Buy: (2) Boxes of Cheerios, 2/$6
Use (2) $1/1 Printables
Spend: $4 (plus tax)
Receive: $2  ECBs

Transaction #2:
Buy: (2) Mennen deodorant 2.3-3.25 oz, 2/$6
Use $2 ECBs from previous transaction
Spend: $4 (plus tax)
Receive: $3 ECBs

Transaction #3:
Buy: (1) Tums 36-150ct, $3.99
Use $1 Printable
Use $3 ECBs from previous transaction
Spend: $0 (plus tax)
Receive: $1 ECB

***WEEKLY DEALS ***
For the week of 6/28/09

Another slow week at CVS.  These are the best deals that I see:

**ECB Deals–Sunday and Monday only:

Maybelline Pulse Perfection vibrating mascara $12.99
Get $3 ECBs (Limit 1)

$5 ECB WYB Neutrogena Wave Duo $15.99
Get $5 ECBs (Limit 1)
Neutrogena Wave, $3, Refill $2 printables

**ECB Weekly Deals

Various General Mills cereals and Granola Bars 2/$6
Get $2 ECBs  (Limit 1)
$.75/2 Nature Valley Granola Bars
$1/1 Cheerios
$.45/1 Fiber One Chewy Bars
$.75/1 Fiber One Cereals
$1/3 General Mills Cereals from SS 5/31/09
$1/3 General Mills Cereals from SS 6/28/09
As low as $1 each after coupons and ECBs!!

Dasani H2O 12 pk or Coke 12 pk 4/$13
Get $3 ECBx (Limit 1)
As low as $2.25 each after ECBs!!

Buy 2 Nabisco Oreo 17-18oz or Cakesters 12 ct, 2/$6 AND one Gallon of milk, $2.79
Get $3 ECBs (Limit 1)
 $1/1 Oreo Cakesters from  SS 6/14/09
$3.79 for two packs of cookies and a gallon of milk after coupons and ECBs!!

Buy 2 pairs adult sunglasses, price not listed
Get $10 ECBS (Limit 1)

Buy (2) Coppertone Sun Care (excudes sticks), psa $7.49
Get $8 ECBs (Limit 1)
$1.50/1 Coppertone NutraShield from SS 5/10/09
$5 NutraShield Printable (NutraShield is regularly priced at $12.99)
$1 Printable
As low as $2.49 each after coupon and ECBs!!

Mennen deodorant 2.3-3.25 oz (excludes men’s 24/7 & Pro), 2/$6
Get $3 ECBs wyb 2 (Limit 1)
$1.50 each (wyb 2) after coupon and ECBs!!

Tums 36-150ct, $3.99
Get $1 ECB (Limit 2)
$1/2 Tums 24ct+ from SS 5/17/09
$1.25/1 Tums Value Size from SS 5/17/09
$1/2 Tums, 24ct+ from SS 6/28/09
$1/ 1 Tums Dual Action, 25ct+ from SS 6/28/09
$1.25/1 Tums Value Size from SS 6/28/09
$1/1 Tums Dual Action Product 25 ct. or larger from All You magazine (04-17-09)
$1 Printable
As low as $1.75 each after coupon and ECBs!!

Brawny 6 pk paper towels, $6.99
Get $2 ECBs (Limit 3)
$1/ 1 from V 5/17/09
$1/1 from V 6/21/09
$2.99 after coupon and ECBs!!

Spend $15 on Clean & Clear, psa $4.49
Get $5 ECBs  (Limit 1)
$2 Printable
$5 off Blackhead Eraser or Acne Control Kit Printable

Deal Idea:

Buy (4) Clean & Clear Cleansers @ $4.49 each
Use (4) $2 printables (if you are able to print from multiple computers)
Spend: $9.96 OOP
Receive: $5 ECBs
$1.24 each after coupons and ECBs!!

**Other Deals

Palmolive $0.88 (Limit 5)
$.25/1  in the 6/7 SS Insert (expires 6/27–most stores start their sales on Saturday night!)
$.63 each after coupon!!

Wisk,  B1G1 (Limit 4)
$1/1 printable
$1/1 printable
Use two coupons for a great deal!

Lay’s Chips B1G1, $3.99 (Limit 4)
$2.98 each!!

$1.99 Edge Shave Gel, $1.99
$.75/1  from SS 5/17/09
$1/1 Printable here
$.99 each after coupon!

Did you see anything that I missed?

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I am proud to be a part of the Original Grocery Gathering for CVS.

All deals via Slick Deals!

Walmart: Current Deals

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Here are the best deals currently available at Wal-Mart, with thanks to Christina from Centsible Savings for her help in compiling these!  She has the scoop on a variety of grocery stores that you may want to check out.

As always, keep in mind that prices and coupon amounts will vary slightly by region.

If you are having trouble with your Wal-Mart not accepting printable coupons, you can print out the corporate coupon policy here, which clearly states that they will accept printable coupons. If neither the cashier or manager will accept the printable coupons after you have kindly showed them the policy, you may want to call Wal-Mart’s corporate offices.

Pace Salsas Specialty Flavors, $2.98
$2/1 Pace Specialty Salsa, exp. 7-5-09 (SS 4/26/09)
$0.98 after coupon

Kraft BBQ sauce — $0.97
Use $1.00 printable coupon from Coupons.com (no longer available)
Free after coupon

Colgate Extra Clean Toothbrushes–$0.97
Use $1.00/1 coupon from 4/26 SS
Free after coupon

McCormick Seasoning Packets — $0.50 – $1.00
Use $0.75/1 coupon from 4/5 SS
FREE – $0.25 each after coupon

Kraft salad dressing 16 0z –rollback for $1.58
Use $1.50 coupon from 5/10 SS
$0.08 after coupon

Nestle Tollhouse baking morsels –$1.00
Use $1.50/2 coupon from 3/29 RP
$0.25 each after coupon

Bob Evans Side Dishes — $0.75
Use $0.35/1 coupon from 3/22 SS
$0.40 each after coupon

Suave Hair Care –$0.93
Use $0.50 coupon from 3/29 RP
$0.43 after coupon

Suave deod0rant — $0.94
Use $0.50/1 from 3/29 RP
$0.44 after coupon

Daisy Sour Cream, 8 oz. — $1.08
Use $0.50/1 coupon from 4/5 SS
$0.58 each after coupon

Capri Sun 10 pk Sunrise– $1.97
Use $1/1 from 4-19 Smart Source Insert (Expires 7/31/09)
$0.97 after coupon

Thomas English Muffins — rollback for $1.97
Use $1.00 coupon from March All You Magazine
$0.97 after coupon

Ball Park Franks –$1.50
Use $1.00/2 coupon from 4/26 RR
$1.00 after coupon

AXE Shower Gel (trial size)–$0.97
Use $1/1 coupon from the 4/5 RP
Free after coupon

Nonsense Ultra Sheer Pantyhose –$1.00
Use the $1 coupon from the 3/29SS
Free after coupon
**Look for an additional $1 coupon inside the package and snag another FREE pair!
(Thanks, AThriftyMom!)

Vitamin Water–$1.00
Use $1/1 from 4/5 SS
Free after coupon

No Nonsense Ultra Sheer pantyhose–$1.00
Use $1/1 from 3/29 SS
Free after coupon

Halls Cough Drops 30 ct.–$1.18
Use free coupon from 3/29 SS
Free after coupon

True North Peanut Nut Clusters 5.5 oz.–$1.00
Use $1/1 from 2/8 SS
Free after coupon

Johnsons Baby Swabs — $1.38
Use $1/1 from 3/8 RP
$0.38 after coupon

Suave Deodorant–$0.94
Use $0.50 coupon from 3/29 SS
$0.44 after coupon

Oust Surface Disinfectant and Air Sanitizer–$2.50
Use $2/1 coupon from 3/29 SS
$0.50 after coupon

Benefiber drink mixes–$2.50
Use $2 coupon from 4/5 SS
$0.50 after coupon

Campbell’s Cream Soups–$.60
Use $0.30/3 coupon from 3/1 Smartsource insert
$1.50 for 3 after coupon

Wheat Thins Artisan Crackers –$2.00
Use the buy one get one free coupon from 3/15 SS
$1.00 each after coupon

Lysol Wipes Twin packs–$2.00
Use $1.00/2 coupon from 4/26 SS
$1.50 after coupon

Del Monte Fruit Chillers, $2
$1/1 printable
$1 after coupon

Hamburger Helper (Asian Helper), $1.25
$0.80/3 printable
$0.98 after coupon

Kashi Go Lean Cereal, $2
$1.50/2 printable
$1.25 ea. after coupon

Kotex LightDays Pads, $1
$2/2 printable
FREE after coupon

Snuggle Fabric Softner (40 ct-blue box), $1.87
$1/1 printable
$0.87 after coupon

Purina Alpo (6-pk.), $3.52
$3.50/1 printable
$0.02 to $0.52 ea. after coupon

Kellogg’s Frosted Mini-Wheats, $2
$1.50/2 printable
$1/1 Kelloggs Mini-Wheats, exp. 7-19-09 (V 6/7/09)
$1 to $1.25 ea. after coupon

Eight O’Clock Coffee, $3.88
$1/1 printable
$2.88 after coupon

Seattle’s Best Coffee, $6
$1.50/1 printable
$4.50 after coupon

See any deals that I missed?  Or any deals that need updating?  Let me know!

Target Deals Week of 6/21/09

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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!

Eggo Frozen Waffles (including Bake Shop) – $1.50/ea
Use $1/1 Bake Shop here and here (print 2 in each place)
Final Price = $0.50/ea

Kraft Cheese (8 oz shreds or blocks) – $2/ea
Use $1/1 here
Final Price = $1/ea

Kelloggs Pop Tarts (12 ct) – $2.33/ea
Use $0.55/1 in 6/7 Red Plum insert
Final Price = $1.78/ea + Get 1 Free when you buy 4

Suave Hair Care (Kids 2-in-1, Professionals Humectant Conditioner) – $1.77/ea
Use $1/2 in 5/17 Red Plum insert
Final Price = $1.27/ea when you buy 2

~ GIFT CARD DEALS ~

Get a $5 Target Gift Card When you Buy 4 of the Following:

Lipton Tea Bags (100 ct), Iced Tea Mix (10 qt) and selected others – $2.50/ea
Use $0.60/1 in 5/17 Red Plum insert
Use $1/2 here and here
Final Price = $1.90-2.00/ea; It’s like getting 4 of these for $2.60 ($0.65/ea) with gift card (using 4 $0.60 coupons)

Let me know how your shopping trip goes!