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Rite Aid Deals Week of 6/7/09

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Here are the best deals I see for Rite Aid this week!

Scroll down to share your Rite Aid Deals and Scenarios!

Make your money go further with this $5/$25 Rite Aid coupon (exp. 6/30/09) or this $5/$25 Rite Aid coupon (exp. 6/30/09)!

New to couponing? Read up on what all of these abbreviations mean first in my quick reference guide.

:: Single Check Rebate Deals

AMO Complete Multi-Purpose Solution, $7.99
Get $7.99 SCR #24 (limit 1)
$2/1 AMO Complete Multi-Purpose Solution, exp. 8-31-09 (V 5/31/09)
$1/1 AMO printable
Better than FREE after coupon and SCR!

Sure for Men
Get $1.50 SCR #49 (limit 1)
$1.50/1 Sure Anti-Perspirant & Deodorant for Men, exp. 6-30-09 (SS 5/3/09)
Try Me FREE Rebate (marked packages only)
Better than FREE after coupon, MIR, and SCR!

Orajel Kids Plaque Revealing Rinse or Toddler Pre-Brush Gel, $3
Get $3 SCR #96 (limit 1)
Free after SCR!

Phillips Ear Buds w/ Hard Case or 3 Device Remote Control, $4.99
Get $4.99 SCR #121 (limit 1)
Free after SCR!

Skintimate or Edge Shave Gel, $1.99
Get $0.50 SCR #54 (limit 1)
$0.75/1 Skintimate Moisturizing Cream Shave or Shave Gel, exp. 6-20-09 (SS 4/26/09)
$0.75/1 Edge Shave Gel, exp. 7-11-09 (SS 5/17/09)
$0.74 after coupon and SCR!

Stridex Pads, $4.49
Get $3.50 SCR #64 (limit 1)
$0.99 after SCR!

Air Wick I-Motions Kit, $9.99
Get $5 SCR #110 (limit 1)
$4/1 Air Wick I-Motion Starter, exp. 6-28-09 (SS #2 5/17/09)
$0.99 after coupon and SCR!

Dove Ultimate Clear Deodorant, $3
Get $1 SCR #61 (limit 2)
$2 Dove printable
$0.99 after coupon and SCR!

BIC Comfort 3 or Soleil Disposable Razors, $4.99
Get $1 SCR #53 (limit 1)
$2/1 BIC Soleil Disposable Shavers, exp. 6-14-09 (SS 5/17/09)
$2/1 BIC Comfort 3, exp. 6-14-09 (SS 5/17/09)
$1.99 after coupons and SCR!

:: Other Deals

Mars Candy Bars $0.88 (BOGO)
BOGO Mars Candy up to $0.85, exp. 6-13-09 (V 5/17/09)
$0.03 for 2 after coupon!

Colgate Toothpaste, $0.99 (w/ in-ad coupon)
$0.75/1 Colgate Toothpaste, exp. 6-27-09 (SS 6/7/09)
$0.24 after coupons!

Colgate Toothbrush, $0.99 (w/ in-ad coupon)
$0.75/1 Colgate Manual Toothbrush, exp. 6-27-09 (SS 6/7/09)
$0.24 after coupons!

Noxema Razors (4-ct.), $1.89
$1/1 Noxema Razors (RP 6/07/09)
$0.89 after coupon!

See the Rite Aid website for additional details on the Single Check Rebates program.

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To keep it neat, I suggest that you list your blog name and then describe your scenario in parentheses, ex. Deal Seeking Mom (Less than $6 OOP!).

The only requirement is that you link directly to your scenarios. Links directly to your homepage will be deleted. Linking back to this meme to share it with others is greatly appreciated!

Walgreens Deals Week of 6/7/09

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Here’s the best of what I see at Walgreens this week. What’s on your list?

Scroll down to share your Walgreens Deals and Scenarios!

New to couponing? Read up on what all of these abbreviations mean first in my quick reference guide.

:: Weekly Register Rewards Deals

Gillette Shampoo and Body Wash, 2/$8
Get $3 RRs wyb 2
$1/1 Gillette Body Wash, exp. 7-31-09 (P&G 6/7/09)
$1/1 Gillette Shampoo, exp. 7-31-09 (P&G 6/7/09)
$1.50 ea. after 2 coupons and RRs!

All 2x Detergent or Snuggle Fabric Softener, $4.49
Get $5 RRs wyb 3
$1/1 ALL Laundry Detergent printable
$1/1 Snuggle Fabric Softener printable
$1.82 ea. after coupons and RRs!

Playtex Gentle Glide or Sport Tampons (16 to 18-ct.), $4
Get $2 RRs wyb 2
$1/1 Playtex Gentle Glide Tampons, exp. 6-30-09 (SS 3/22/09)
$1/1 Playtex Sport Tampons, exp. 6-30-09 (SS 3/22/09)
$2 ea. after 2 coupons and RRs!

Slim-Fast Shakes and Bars, $5.99
Get $2 RRs wyb 2
$2 off Slim-Fast printables
$2.99 ea. after coupons!

Purex 3-in-1, $5.99
Get $2 RRs
$1/1 Purex 3-in-1 printable
$2.99 after coupon and RRs!

Gillette Fusion Razor, $9.49
Get $2.50 RRs
$4/1 Gillette Fusion Razor, exp. 7-31-09 (P&G 6/7/09)
$2.99 after coupon and RRs!

Rogaine Foam, $39.99
Get $5 RRs
$15/1 Rogaine printable
$19.99 each after coupon and RRs!

:: Monthly Register Rewards Deals

Johnson’s Baby Powder (1.5 oz), $2/2
or Johnson’s Baby Powder (4-oz.), $1.99
Get $1 RR
$1/1 Johnson’s Baby Product, exp. 6-10-09 (V 3/8/09)
$1/1 Johnson’s Baby Product, exp. 7-30-09 (V 4/26/09)
Better than FREE to FREE after coupons and RR!

Dove Deodorant, $2.61
Get $10 RRs wyb 8 Dove products
$1/1 Dove Deodorant, exp. 8-30-09 (RP 6/7/09)
$0.36 ea. after 8 coupons and RRs!

Ban Deodorant, 2/$3
Get $1 RR wyb 2
$0.40/1 Ban Deodorant, exp. 8-8-09 (SS 6/7/09)
$0.60 ea. after coupons and RRs!

Carmex, $2.99
Get $2 RRs
$0.99 after RRs!

Veet Hair Removal Gel Cream, $5.49
Get $2 RRs
$2/1 Veet Hair Removal printable
$1.49 after coupon and RRs!

Kerasal One Step Exfoliating Moisturizer Therapy, $7.99
Get $5 RRs
$1/1 Kerasal printable
$1.99 after coupon and RRs!
*Bonus – Free Moisture-Enhancing Socks Offer (with 2 proofs of purchase)

:: Other Deals

Mars Candy Bars, 2/$1
BOGO Mars Candy, exp. 6/13/09 (V 5/17/09)
$0.25 ea. after coupon!

Jell-O Gelatin Mixes, $0.59 (w/ in-ad coupon)
$1/3 Jell-O printable from Coupons.com last month
$0.26 ea. after coupons!

Reynolds Aluminum Foil (20-sq. ft.), $0.89 (w/ in-ad coupon)
$0.55/1 Reynolds Wrap Foil, exp. 6-13-09 (SS 4/19/09)
$0.34 after coupons!

No Nonsense Socks, Knee Highs, Pantyhose, psa $4.49 (BOGO)
$1/1 No Nonsense Pantyhose (SS 3/29/09)
$1.25 ea. after coupons!

Stayfree Maxi Pads, $3.99 (w/ in-ad coupon)
$2/2 Stayfree, exp. 6-30-09 (V 4/26/09)
Pay $5.98 for two after coupons

See all Walgreens deals for the week of 6/7/09-6/13/09 here.

New to Walgreens? Read up on the Register Rewards program to understand how this all works!

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Let’s share our best Walgreens Deals and Scenarios! Just link up your blog post via the Mr. Linky below.

To keep it neat, I suggest that you list your blog name and then describe your scenario in parentheses, ex. Deal Seeking Mom (Less than $6 OOP!).

The only requirement is that you link directly to your scenarios. Links directly to your homepage will be deleted. Linking back to this meme to share it with others is greatly appreciated!

CVS Deals Week of 6/7/09

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Here’s the best of what I see this week at CVS. Did you find anything good that I missed?

Scroll down to share your CVS Deals and Scenarios!

New to couponing? Read up on what all of these abbreviations mean first in my quick reference guide.

:: Diaper Deal?!?

Pampers Jumbo Pack Diapers or Easy-Ups, $8.99
Get $5 ECBs (limit 3)*
$1/1 Pampers Diapers or Pants, exp. 7-31-09 (P&G 6/7/09)
$2.99 ea. after coupon and ECBs!
*I recommend printing this page and taking it with you since this is not advertised in the weekly ad.

Ad was pulled from CVS.com.

:: ECB Deals

Bayer Contour Meters, $14.99
Get $5 ECBs (limit 1)
$30/1 Bayer Breeze2 or Contour Meter, exp. 9-30-09 (SS 3/22/09)
$30/1 Bayer Breeze2 or Contour Meter, exp. 7-31-09 (V 10/26/08)
Better than FREE after coupons and ECBs!

Gillette Fusion or Venus Spa Breeze Razors, $7.99
Get $4 ECBs (limit 1)
$4/1 Venus Spa Breeze Disposable Razor, exp. 7-31-09 (P&G 6/7/09)
FREE after coupons and ECBs!

Dawn Dish Detergent, 2/$2
Get $1 ECB (limit 1)
$0.25/1 Dawn Dish Detergent (P&G 6/7/09)
$0.50/1 Dawn Dish Detergent (Home Made Simple booklet)
FREE to $0.25 ea. after coupons and ECBs!

Dove Products, psa $2.50
Get $10 ECBs wyb $20 (limit 1)
– Dove Bar Soap, Dove Body Wash or Lotion, $7
– Dove Shampoo, Conditioner or Stylers, $4
– Degree or Dove Invisible, 2/$5
Numerous coupons in 6/7/09 RedPlum Sunday insert

Suggested Deal

Buy 8 Dove Visibly Smooth Anti-Perspirant, 2/$5
Use (8) $1/1 Dove Deodorant, exp. 8-30-09 (RP 6/7/09)
$0.25 ea. after coupons and ECBs!

Colgate Toothbrushes, psa $1.99
Get $5 ECBs wyb $10 (limit 1)
$0.75/1 Colgate Toothbrush, 6-27-09 (SS 6/7/09)
$1/1 Colgate 360 Toothbrush via Upromise

Suggested Deal

Buy 6 Colgate 160 Toothbrushes, $1.99
Use (6) $0.75/1 Colgate Toothbrush, exp. 6-27-09 (SS 6/7/09)
Use $1/1 Colgate 360 Toothbrush via Upromise*
$0.24 ea. after coupons, Upromise deposit, and ECBs!
*Upromise savings are valid with manufacturer’s coupons

Visine-A.C., $5.49
Get $1 ECB (limit 1)
$3/1 Visine-A or Visine-A.C., exp. 6-30-09 (V 3/15/09)
$1.49 after coupon and ECBs!

Banana Boat Suncare Products, psa $7.19
Get $7 ECBs wyb 2 (limit 1)
$2/1 Banana Boat Suncare printable
$1.69 ea. after coupon and ECBs!

:: Other Deals

Keebler Pecan Sandies, 2/$4
$1/1 Keebler Pecan Sandies printable
$1/1 Keebler Sandies printable Teal Quick Print on Right Sidebar
$1/1 Keebler Pecan Sandies printable
$1 after coupon!

Kellogg’s Cereals or Bars, psa $3.59 (BOGO)
– Special K
– Frosted Flakes
– Mini-Wheats Cereal
– Special K Bars
– Nutri-Grain Bars
$1.50/2 Kellogg’s Frost Mini-Wheats printable
$1/1 Kellogg’s Special K, exp. 7-19-09 (RP 6/7/09)
$1/1 Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes, exp. 7-19-09 (RP 6/7/09)
$1/1 Kellogg’s Mini-Wheats, exp. 7-19-09 (RP 6/7/09)
As low as $0.80 ea. after coupons!

Pringles Potato Crisps (5.7 to 7.5-oz.), 2/$3 (limit 6)
$1/2 Pringles, exp. 6-30-09 (P&G 5/17/09)
$1 ea. after coupon!

Nature Made Supplements, psa $4.79 (BOGO – limit 6)
$1/1 Nature Made printable
$1/1 Nature Made Vitamins, exp. 7-7-09 (SS 6/7/09)
$1.40 after coupons!

Buy any Coppertone Product (excluding sticks), price check?
Get Aquafina Water (12-pk.) FREE (limit 3)
$3/1 Coppertone product
Final price varies!

See all ECB deals for the week of 6/7/09-6/13/09 here.

New to CVSing? Want to learn how to create your own CVS deals? Get a quick overview with CVS 101 for Newbies. Then check out The $5 CVS Challenge for some simple and easy transactions to get started!

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Let’s share our best CVS Deals and Scenarios! Just link up your blog post via the Mr. Linky below.

To keep it neat, I suggest that you list your blog name and then describe your scenario in parentheses, ex. Deal Seeking Mom (Less than $6 OOP!).

The only requirement is that you link directly to your scenarios. Links directly to your homepage will be deleted. Linking back to this meme to share it with others is greatly appreciated!

Walgreens 101: Learning The Game

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walgreens-register-rewards-101I’ve never formally written a post on how to play the “Drugstore Game” at Walgreens, so I’d like to take a moment to introduce you to their Register Rewards program.

In many ways, this program is very similar to the CVS ExtraCare program. When you purchase certain items and/or a certain dollar amount of items, a coupon will print out that is good on your next purchase at Walgreens.

Much like CVS, to maximize your savings the key is to combine a Register Rewards producing deal or a great sale price with a manufacturer’s coupon and possibly even a store coupon. This allows you to purchase items at the lowest possible price so you can build your stockpile at a minimal cost.

However, there are some important differences that you need to be aware of to take advantage of the program to its fullest:

  • Walgreens does not require the use of a store loyalty card to earn Register Rewards, aka RRs.
  • You will only earn RRs once per deal per transaction. In other words, if Excedrin is producing $2 in RRs in a given week, you must purchase each bottle in a separate transaction to earn the Register Rewards. If you purchase 3 bottles in one transaction, you would only receive $2 in RRs.
  • RRs cannot be “rolled” on like transactions. Using the Excedrin example again, you could not purchase one bottle of Excedrin and use the RRs received to purchase a second bottle. The Register Rewards will not print out when the second transaction is completed. Instead to roll RRs, you need to alternate it with another deal. So if Pantene was producing $2 in RRs as well that week, you could purchase the Excedrin, use the Excedrin RRs to purchase your Pantene, and then turn around and use the Pantene RRs to purchase the Excedrin again and so on.
  • While Register Rewards are essentially cash, the Walgreens registers treat them as manufacturer coupons. The problem with this is that Walgreens only allow you to use as many manufacturer coupons as items on the transaction. This creates a need for “filler items” if you have a coupon for every item you’re purchasing and wish to pay with a Register Reward. Filler items are inexpensive items that you add to an order so you have a non-coupon item that will allow your Register Rewards to be processed.
  • There is some debate about the best order to hand over your RRs and coupons at checkout. The method that I’ve found to work best personally is Register Rewards first, Walgreen’s store coupons second, and manufacturer’s coupons last. Feel free to change it up if it’s not working well for you.

Finally, a word to the wise – treat your RRs like cash. They cannot be replaced if lost. Generally Register Rewards expire two weeks from when they are generated, so watch those expiration dates!

Ready to try your hand at shopping Walgreens? Check out the Walgreens Weekly Deals where I lay out the best deals for each week along with the coupons you need to maximize your savings.

Questions? Comments? Leave them all. I’d love to create an FAQs page to help guide readers through the process of learning to shop at Walgreens, so I welcome your input.

Rite Aid:Prescription Transfer Coupon, Up to $50 Gift Certificate

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Rite Aid

Rite Aid has released a new prescription transfer coupon that’s good through June 30th, 2009. Transfer up to two prescriptions and receive a $25 gift card for each!

Some CVS and Walgreens locations will accept competitor coupons, so there’s a possibility of using this elsewhere.

Other Rite Aid Coupons still available: