Rite Aid 1/31 to 2/6

A couple of notes to start with:

1. Make sure you know RiteAid'sCouponPolicy. Print out a copy to keep with you. This will be a great help when you get a cashier, or even a manager, who doesn't know the policy.
2. Go to Rite Aid AdPerks to watch videos and earn Rite Aid Video Value coupons. You will be able to earn a $5/$20 Rite Aid coupon, as well as a coupon for each product for which you watch a video.
3. Print out and take additional $5/25 coupons and $5/$20 coupons with you. Remember, the $5/$20 coupon is only available after you watch enough AdPerks videos. (Rite Aid Video Values only allows you to choose to print the coupon one time. You can not go back and choose to print it again later. That being said, when you originally choose to print the coupon a print screen will pop up. On that print screen it has a place for you to type in how many times you want the page printed. I try to print out at least 20 for the month as I average using around 5 a week. NOTE that the coupon is good for 2 months. So if I have any extra I just use them the following month.)
4. And finally, don't forget about Rite Aid's new Game of Life promotion that started 1/3/10 and runs through 2/27/10. The point of the game is to collect game pieces to win prizes. There are also specially marked game pieces redeemable for instant prizes. You can read more about the promotion at GameofLifeRules, GameofLifeGameboard, and BonusItemsEarnBonusTickets.

All my scenarios will reflect my personal goal to either make money or at least not to have spent any at the end of the month - after I get my Single Check Rebate, Rite Aid gift cards, and/or MIR checks.

**Unless otherwise indicated, there is a limit of one single check rebate per item.

Current wellness coupons can be found here for $2/1 vitamins and $2/1 skin care item. And they can be found here for $1/1 Valentine's candy, $1/1 oral care item, and $3/1 electronic item.


Purchase #1

1 AMO Complete multi purpose contact solution (pg. 1) 12 oz. $7.99/1
- $2/1 (1/31/RP) = $5.99/1
- $7.99 SCR #45 = MAKE $2

1 Colgate Total Advanced toothpaste (pg. 1) 4 oz. $2.99/1
- $1/1 (1/17/SS; Printable; All You Mag. Nov. '09; All You Mag. Jan. '09) = $1.99/1
- $2 SCR #3 = MAKE $0.01
(- $1/1 Wellness coupon = MAKE $1.01)
Update: (also $2.99 towards SCR #550 or #552 - same rebate, different number online than in rebate booklet - buy $50 of select healthy heart items get $25 Rite Aid gift card)

2 Garnier Fructis shampoo, conditioner, or styler (pg. 1) $5/2
- 2 $1/1 (1/10/RP) = $3/2
- 2 $1/1 Rite Aid Jan. Video Values = $1/2
($5 towards P&G rebate #551 - Update: Oops - not part of rebate. How I did that, I'm not sure. Think I'll still blame it on having just had a baby.  :-) )
Get 2 bonus Game of Life tickets.

1 Advil pain care (pg. 4) 40 to 50 ct. $4.49/1
- $2/1 (1/31/RP) = $2.49/1
- $1 SCR #24 = $1.49/1

Total before coupons = about $20.47
- $5/20 Rite Aid Video Values coupon
- $9 (in MFC and Rite Aid Video Value coupons) (Wellness: - $10 in coupons)
Total OOP = $6.47 + tax (Wellness OOP: $5.47 + tax)
- $10.99 SCR
MAKE $4.52 - tax (Wellness: MAKE $5.52 - tax)
Get 3 Game of Life tickets


Purchase #2

3 Aero, Triad or Miracle Profoot insoles (one pair) or Flex-Tastic (pg. 8) $15/3
- 3 $2/1 (Printable; or $1/1 printable from same site) = $9
- $10 SCR #40 = MAKE $1

4 Nature's Bounty Vitamin D (pg. 6 - not pictured; or if you want Magnesium 100 ct. $6.49/1 or Vit. C 100 ct. $6.99/1 - of course, these would change your OOP total) B1G1 ($4.99/1) $9.98/4
- 4 $2/1 (Printable - if you entered your vitamin purchases from last week you should have more/better coupons; also $1/1 1/3/RP, 1/10/SS, 1/24/RP) = $1.98/4
- 4 $1/1 Rite Aid Feb. Video Values = MAKE $2.02 (or instead of RA VV - 4 $2/1 Wellness coupon = MAKE $6.02)
(NOTE: Some people have been able to use both the RA VV coupons and the Wellness coupons = MAKE $10.02)
(also $9.98 towards SCR #550 or #552 - same rebate, different number online than in rebate booklet - buy $50 of select healthy heart items get $25 Rite Aid gift card)
Get 4 bonus Game of Life tickets

Total before coupons = $24.98
- $5/20 Rite Aid Video Values coupon
- $18 (in MFC and Rite Aid Video Value coupons) (Wellness: - $22 in coupons)
Total OOP = $1.98 + tax (Wellness OOP: - $2.02 - tax; You'll need to add fillers to keep your OOP cost above $0. If they let you use the RA VV coupons too, you'll need to add even more!)
- $10 SCR
MAKE $8.02 - tax (Wellness: MAKE around $10 - tax)
Get 5 Game of Life tickets


Purchase #3

1 Bayer aspirin (pg. 6) $4.99/1
- $2/1 Rite Aid Jan. Video Values = $2.99/1
(also $4.99 towards SCR #550 or #552 - same rebate, different number online than in rebate booklet - buy $50 of select healthy heart items get $25 Rite Aid gift card)

1 Bayer Heart Health Advantage (pg. 7) 40 ct. $4.99/1
- $3/1 (1/31/SS - must buy both Bayer products in same purchase to use this coupon) = $1.99/1
- $2/1 Rite Aid Jan. Video Values = MAKE $0.01
(also $4.99 towards SCR #550 or #552 - same rebate, different number online than in rebate booklet - buy $50 of select healthy heart items get $25 Rite Aid gift card)

2 Garnier Fructis shampoo, conditioner, or styler (pg. 1) $5/2
- 2 $1/1 (1/10/RP) = $3/2
- 2 $1/1 Rite Aid Jan. Video Values = $1/2
($5 towards P&G rebate #551 - Update: Not part of rebate.)
Get 2 bonus Game of Life tickets.

3 7Up or Diet 7Up (pg. 12) $3.99/3
- $2/3 in-ad coupon = $1.99/3 ($0.67/1)

2 Chex Mix (pg. 12) $0.99/1
- 2 $0.50/1 (Printable; Printable; or $0.50/2 12/13/GM or 1/24/SS)
- $1/2 Rite Aid Jan. Video Values = FREE

Total before coupons = $20.95
- $5/20 Rite Aid Video Values coupon
- $15 (in MFC, in-ad coupons, and Rite Aid Video Value coupons)
Total OOP = $0.95 + tax
COST $0.92 + tax
Get 3 Game of Life tickets


Purchase #4 (Only do this purchase if you really want to try these items, as there will be other ways to meet the SCR purchase qualifications in the weeks ahead for less money OOP. This rebate runs through March 27th so there is plenty of time to qualify.) (NOTE: This purchase is the same as one last week. You can only get the $25 once. So, if you have already done this, don't do it again.)

1 Alli weight loss aid starter kit (pg. 7) 60 ct. $10 off regular retail ($50 online) - $10/1 (1/3/RP) = $40/1
- $5/1 Rite Aid Jan. Video Values = $35/1
- $10 SCR #43 = $25/1

Total before coupons = about $50
- $5/20 Rite Aid Video Values coupon
- $15 (in MFC and Rite Aid Video Value coupons)
Total OOP = $30 + tax
- $10 SCR
- $25 SCR #550 (or 552)
MAKE $5 - tax
Get 1 Game of Life ticket

Total end profit on all my purchases is at least $11.62 - tax.

At the end of my shopping day, I will have made at least $11.62 - tax and taken home at least $66.40 worth of sale merchandise.


Filler items:

2 Cadbury creme eggs (pg. 2) 2/$1
- $0.50/2 Rite Aid Jan. Video Values = $0.50/2

This Week's Noteworthy FREEBIES 1/30/10

**Make sure that you use your junk email account when you sign up for these offers. (If you don't have a junk email; sign up for one.)**
**Remember that many times coupons for the product are sent out with the samples. This is another great reason for requesting samples.**

1. Kashi Sign up for a FREE sample of either Toasted Berry Crumble cereal, Dark Chocolate Coconut Fruit & Grain bar, or Honey Almond Flax cereal.

2. StosselintheClassroom Educators (and the site specifically includes homeschoolers) can order a FREE DVD (actually there are 4 different DVDs you can order) with John Stossel. Shipping is also free. While I am not sure what the content of the DVDs are, this could potentially make for some interesting homeschooling lessons. Thanks to TheFreebieBlogger.
3. (Read this even if you don't have a baby!) P&GBrandSampler Request a FREE Pampers Cruisers with Dry Max sample (No kids in diapers - give this away). After you have done this you'll be asked if you want a coupon for any of the following products: $1/1 any size or $3/1 med. or lg. Tide® Stain Release, $1/1 Tide® Plus Febreze Freshness, $3/1 Iams® cat food, $2/1 Olay® Total Effects Body Wash, and $4/1 Iams® dog food. The coupons you choose will be mailed with the Pampers sample. (And by the way, if your sample has “Team USA” stamped on the diaper you will win a year supply of diapers from Pampers.)

4. Lego or LegoJr. Register your child for a FREE Lego magazine (Lego Jr. is for children under age 6). You will be sent an email requiring your permission for your child to receive the Lego magazine. You must activate the subscription link in that email. Thanks to TheFreebieBlogger.
5. Playtex Request a FREE sample of Playtex gentle glide tampons.
6. Pillsbury If you are not yet signed up to receive Pillsbury's newsletter, then sign up now and receive a coupon booklet with $10 worth of coupons.
7. Colgate Sign up here and your kids can earn a FREE toothbrush while learning healthy habits. (Notice the word "earn." This is done over time through filling out a chart when the child does what is on the chart - wash hands, brush teeth, and read. You can print off a chart to fill out at your convenience and then just enter the info online when the chart is full.) Thanks to DealSeekingMom.
8. OBTampons Request a FREE sample.
9. HomeMadeSimple Already requested 1 coupon booklet from Home Made Simple? Well there is good news. The site has been reset. You can request another booklet with $35 in coupons.
10. ThinkMarriage Starting at 10:00 am CST, every day from now till Feb. 14th, 400 FREE love note kits will become available. Request yours before they are gone. Thanks to Nicole'sNickels.
11. MarianaFruit Request a FREE sample of dried plums (otherwise known as prunes). Use code ADSUPER. Thanks to SouthernSavers.

End of the Month - Print Coupons

I can't believe it's almost February. For me, the fact that it is the end of the month has added significance. My son, Nathanael, was born on December 31st, so he is almost 1 month old now. Wow, time has gone by fast (time for me to take those 1 month old pictures).

The end of the month means it's time to print any coupons you may want . . .

• Coupon sites will reset their coupons with the beginning of the month. Many will be pulled down and new ones will take their place. Check out Coupons.com, RedPlum.com, and Smartsource.com to view the current coupons and print out any you want before it's too late. (NOTE: Coupons.com may reset their site over the weekend, so get there early.)

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  If you haven't finished watching the Rite Aid videos for January, you only have until midnight of the 31st to do so. Remember that these coupons do not expire until Feb. 28th, so you still have time to use them, but after the 31st you will no longer be able to earn the January coupons. And per Rite Aid's coupon policy, Rite Aid coupons can be combined with manufacturer’s coupons for even greater savings. Simply log onto RiteAidVideoValues to earn your coupons.

Toys R Us "Great Trade-In" Event

Know someone in the market for new baby items? Between 1/29 and 2/20, all Toys R Us and Babies R Us stores nationwide will be taking used cribs, car seats, high chairs, strollers, toddler beds, and other used baby items (see ToysRUs for details) in return for 25% off of a new baby item. (The event is designed to draw attention to the fact that certain used baby products can carry potential hazards, but are still in circulation.) You will be allowed to bring in items from one category and purchase an item from a different category and there is no limit on how many items you can trade-in.

Giant Eagle 1/28 to 2/3 Rolling, Rolling, Rolling . . .

Giant Eagle here we come. This appears to be a great week to go shopping, and just in time too. I'm sitting on more than $80 in CATs that expire the end of this month or the beginning of next month. So it's time to get those CATs rolling.

Also, remember this:  (Last chance before the end of the month to order prints.)

According to Giant Eagle's Facebook page, get 25 FREE 4 x 6 prints at Giant Eagle through 1/31/10. Go to GiantEaglePhotoDept (make sure that you are signed into gianteagle.com). Use promo code FREE25FB at checkout.


So, here is what I will be picking up from Giant Eagle this week. (I'm not exactly sure how much of everything I'll be getting as I haven't counted up how many coupons I have yet. . .)

4 Triscuits or Wheat Thins (pg. 1) $8/4 - $1 off instant wyb 4 = $7/4
- 4 $1/1 (1/24/SS; or $2/2 Printable) = $3/4 ($0.75/1)

Breakstone's sour cream (pg. 3) 16 oz. $5/4 ($1.25/1) - $0.55/1 (1/24/SS) = $0.15/1

French's mustard (pg. 4 - honey mustard is pictured) 12 to 14 oz. $4/3 ($1.33/1) - $0.50/1 (1/24/SS; Printable) = $0.33/1

Heluva Good dips (pg. 3) $3/2 ($1.50/1) - $0.75 (1/24/SS) = FREE

Eight O'Clock coffee (pg 4) 11 or 12oz $3.99/1 - $0.75/1 (All You Mag. Feb.) = $2.49/1

Hot Pockets side shots (pg. 8) 9 oz. $10/5 - $0.75/1 (1/31/RP) = $0.50/1

3 Contadina tomato sauce (not in ad) $0.48/1 ($1.44/3) - $0.75/3 (Printable) = FREE or make $0.06

$5 OYNSO wyb $20 in participating products:
(NOTE: you can mix and match any of the items below to get the best deal and to match up with the coupons that you have. Just make sure that the shelf price is at least $20. Buying $40 - shelf price - will get you 2 $5 CATs and so on.)

5 Hellmann's mayonnaise (pg. 5) 30 oz. $5/2 ($4.49 shelf price, so $22.45/5 shelf price) -  5 $0.75/1 (IE Printable; FF Printable; and not sure, but this might be a different one Printable) = $5/5
- $5 OYNSO wyb $20 = FREE
($0.60/1 11/15/RP and a $0.50/1 1/31/RP can also be used, although the mayonnaise will cost more)

15 Knorr sides (pg. 5) 4 to 5.7 oz. $10/10 ($1.39/1 shelf price, so $20.85/15 shelf price) - 15 $0.45/1 (11/15/SS - don't really expect you to have 15 of this coupon, but use as many as you have; or $1/3 1/31/RP - if you use this coupon the Knorr will cost $5/15 or $0.33/1) = $1.50/15
- $5 OYNSO wyb $20 = make $3.50

9 Ragu (pg. 5) 26 oz. $5/4 ($2.29 shelf price, so $20.61/9 shelf price) - 3 $1.25/3 = $7.50/9
- $5 OYNSO wyb $20 = $2.50/9 ($0.27/1)
(Somewhere out there is a $0.75/2 1/31/RP. I didn't get it. I wonder if the Red Plum in The Washington Post has that $0.75/1 coupon. That $0.75/1 coupon would make them FREE after CAT. There are also reports of $1/2 coupon values.)

10 Wishbone (pg. 5) 7 to 16 oz. $3/2 ($2.45 shelf price, so $24.50/10) - 5 $1.25/2 (1/31/RP) = $8.75/10
- $5 OYNSO wyb $20 = $3.75/10 ($0.38/1)

7 Wishbone spritzers (pg. 5 - not pictured) 7 oz. $3/2 ($3.18 shelf price, so $22.33/7) - 7 $1/1 (1/31/RP) = $3.50
- $5 OYNSO wyb $20 = make $1.50

6 Breyers ice cream (pg. 5) $10/3 - $5 OYNSO wyb $20 = $15.00 ($2.50/1)


Below are some deals of which I will most likely not take advantage of this time, but you might like to consider:

4 Dannon, DanActive, Activia, Danimals (pg. 8) $8/4 - $2 off instant wyb 4 = $6/4
- 4 $1/1 (1/10/SS) = $2/4 ($0.50/1)

3 Digiorno (pg. 3) 12.6 to 34.2 oz. $15/3 ($5/1) - $2 off instant wyb 3 = $13/3
- 3 $1/1 (1/24/SS) = $10/3 ($3.33/1)

6 Juicy Juice (pg. 4) 46 oz. $4/2 ($12/6) - 6 $1/1 (Printable - on Target website, but should be a MFC; I didn't print it.) = $6/6
- $4 OYNSO wyb $15 = $2/6 ($0.33/1)
(or if the above coupon is not a MFC - the bar code of a MFC will start with either a 5 or a 9 - then use 3 of this $1/2 (Printable) to get $5/6 after CAT = $0.83/1)

2 Kraft cheese (pg. 1) $10/5 ($2/1) - $1/2 (1/24/SS; Printable) = $3/2 ($1.50/1)


And . . . back to the rolling theme this item should have a coupon that comes out in this Sunday's paper. Remember this when you are buying your papers for the week!! I, for one, will be getting extra papers.

Marcal (pg. 9) 4 pk. toilet paper $2/1 - $2/1 (1/31/SS) = FREE

Pittsburgh Area - Red Plum Found in the Sunday Edition

This was news to me, but you can purchase The Washington Post ($2) at certain locations in Pittsburgh and its surrounding areas (check gas stations and local stores). AND GUESS WHAT . . . It carries Red Plum!! I'm going to assume that if it carries Red Plum, it also carries P&G!!   : )   Doing a little happy dance. Just think of what that will mean for our couponing.

If you find a location that sells The Washington Post? Let me know!

AND . . . if you go to DiscountedNewspapers and enter your zip you will be able to see what other papers are available for subscription in your area. Did you know that much of the Pittsburgh area can get the New York Times? I'm not sure what the coupons are like . . . and the price is steep ($3.75 for Sunday ed), but if it contains all the coupon inserts that we normally get in the mail and it has better and more coupons than we normally get, then it may be worth it. (Update: I was disappointed to discover that The New York Times does NOT contain ANY coupon inserts.)

Know of another newspaper that contains the coupons we normally only get in the mail? Enlighten us.

It's Your Coupon's Life

Have you ever wondered what happens to a coupon once you hand it over to the cashier at your favorite store?

Maybe you have had a cashier tell you that it is "wrong" for you to be getting stuff for free. Cashiers also seem to enjoy blaming couponers for the perceived woes of their stores. (ie. "My store is loosing money because of couponers like you.")

Or maybe you have simply had well meaning friends, family, or even strangers tell you that using too many coupons will put stores out of business.

So what does happen to that coupon once it leaves your hand? ? ?

A while back, Jenny over at SouthernSavers put together a great article on just that. Please check out what she had to say and prepare to be well educated on the lifecycle of the coupon.

Newspaper Insert Coupons for 1/31/10

These are the coupons that will show up in the local Pittsburgh paper along with their amounts. These should be for the Post Gazette. The Tribune may not have all the coupons or they may be slightly different amounts.

Don't live in Pittsburgh . . . your coupon inserts should look about the same + or - a few coupons. Again remember that the values may be different.

Pittsburgh Area SmartSource 1/31/10: 
Accu-Check Aviva System - $5.00 off any 1 (x4/30) *One coupon per customer
Arm & Hammer 2-in-1 Moist Dryer Cloths - 50 cents off any 1 (x3/31)
Bayer Aspirin Heart Health Advantage AND Bayer Aspirin product 24ct+ - $3.00 off wyb BOTH (x3/31)
Bayer Aspirin product, 10ct+ - $1.00 off any 1 (x3/31)
Boost Nutritional Drink - $1.00 off any 1 (x3/28)
Carvel Celebration Ice Cream Cake, 60fl.oz+ - $3.00 off any 1 (x3/30)
Carvel GAme Ball Ice Cream Cake, 32fl.oz+ - $2.00 off any 1 (x3/30)
Chinet Comfort Cup - 75 cents off any 1 (x3/31)
Chock Full o'Nuts - 75 cents off any 1 (x3/31)
Clorox 2 Stain Fighter & Color Booster product - 1.00 off any 1 (x3/15)
Clorox Regular Bleach, 82oz+ - 50 cents off any 2 (x3/15)
Colgate 360 Adult Manual Toothbrush - 40 cents off any 1 (x2/20)
Colgate 360 Sonic Power Toothbrush - $1.00 off any 1 (x2/20)
Colgate Total, Max White, Max Fresh, Sensitive, or Kids Toothpaste, 4oz+ - 50 cents off any 1 (x2/20)
Daisy Brand Sour Cream, 16oz+ - 50 cents off any 1 (x2/28) DND5
Dannon 32oz All Natural Yogurt products or Activia 24oz tubs - $1.00 off any 2 (x2/28)
Dannon 6oz Single Serve Cups, any (6) OR Light & Fit 4pk, any (1) - 60 cents off (x3/28)
Delsym product - $1.50 off any 1 (x4/25)
Eckrich Smoked Sausage product - 55 cents off any 1 (x2/28)
Edy's Branded product, 1.5qt - $1.00 off any 1 (x3/15)
Efferdent 78ct+ or Effergrip 2.5oz - 55 cents off any 1 (x3/31)
Egg-land's Best Cage Free or Organic Dozen Eggs - 50 cents off any 1 (x6/30)
Egg-land's Best Eggs - 35 cents off any 1 (x6/30)
Egg-land's Best Hard-Cooked & Peeled Eggs - 35 cents off any 1 (x6/30)
Emerald Nuts products, 5oz+ - $1.50 off any 2 (x3/14) *Limit One Coupon per Transaction
Farmland Cubed, Diced or Julienne Ham or Turkey - $1.00 off any 1 (x4/30)
Farmland Special Select Ham or Turkey or Ham STeaks - $1.00 off any 1
Fiber One 90 Calorie Chewy Bars, box - 50 cents off any 1 (x3/27)
Fiber One Cereal, boxes - $1.00 off any 2 (x3/13)
Fiber One Chewy Bars, boxes - 50 cents off any 2 (x3/27)
General Mills Cereals, includes Basic 4, Chex, Fiber One, Honey Nut Clusters, Oatmeal Crisp, Raisin Nut Bran, Total, or Wheaties - $1.00 off any 2 (x3/13)
Hershey's Kisses, Miniatures, or Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Miniatures, or York Peppermint Patties Big Bags, 19.75oz+ - $2.00 off any 2 (x3/14)
House Foods Tofu or Organic Tofu - 25 cents off any 1 (x4/30)
House Foods Tofu Shirataki - 25 cents off any 1 (x4/30)
House Foods Tofu Steak - 35 cents off any 1 (x4/30)
Irish Spring Body Wash, any (1) OR Multi-Bar Soap packs 3pk+, any (2) - 50 cents off (x2/20)
JOhn Morrell Off the Bone Homestyle Carved Tub Lunchmeats - B3G1 FREE - no max value (x3/31)
Kim & Scott's Gourmet Pretzels, box - 75 cents off any 1 (x4/30) *Available in the Frozen aisle
KY Brand product - $2.00 off any 1 (x4/30) ETS
KY Brand Yours + Mine, Instense, or Intrigue product - $5.00 off any 1 (x4/30)
Luden's 30ct Bags - 75 cents off any 2 (x3/31)
Marcal Small Steps - FREE Single Roll Towel, Bath Tissue or Facial Tissue up to $1.00 value OR $1.00 off Any Marcal Small Steps - $1.00 off any 1 (x3/7) *Limit One Coupon per Person
Marcal Small Steps Bath Tissue, any size - $2.00 off any 1 (x3/7) *Limit One Coupon per person
Marzetti Veggie Dip, 11oz+ - 60 cents off any 1 (x4/30)
Mean Green, any size - 75 cents off any 1 (x3/31)
Palmolive Liquid Dish Soap, 20/25oz - 40 cents off any 1 (x2/20)
PETSMART MQ - Purina Pro Plan brand Cat food 3oz cans - B3G1 FREE up to 92 cents value (x2/28) * Says Redeemable ONLY at Petsmart on top
PETSMART MQ - Purina Pro Plan brand Cat or Dog food, 3.5-6lb bag - $5.00 off any 1 (x2/14) *Says Redeemable ONLY at Petsmart on top
PETSMART MQ - Purina Pro Plan brand Dog Food cans - B2G1 FREE up to $1.43 value (x2/28) *Says Redeemable ONLY at Petsmart on top
PETSMART MQ - Purina Pro Plan brand Dog or Cat food - FREE 6oz Pouch OR $3.00 off any 1 bag, any size (x2/28) *Says Redeemable ONLY at Petsmart on top
Pieces, includes Reese's, Almond Joy, Hershey's or York, 10oz+ - $1.00 off any 1 (x4/17)
Pillsbury Crescent Rolls - 40 cents off any 2 (x4/24)
PIllsbury Italian Meal Breads, includes loaves, breadsticks, dinner rolls, and pizza crust - 40 cents off any 2 (x4/24)
Pillsbury Refrigerated Pizza Crust - 35 cents off any 1 (x4/24)
Pillsbury Savorings products - $1.00 off any 2 (x4/24)
Pop Secret products - 50 cents off any 1 (x3/14) *Limit One Coupon per Transaction
Purina Beggin' 6oz or smaller - BOGO up to $3.99 value (x3/28)
Purina Cat Chow or Kitten Chow, 3lb+ any variety - $1.00 off any 1 (x4/1)
Purina Fit & Trim brand adult dog food, 3.5lb bag+ - $1.00 off any 1 (x2/28)
Red Baron Multi-serve Pizzas - $1.00 off any 2 (x4/11) DND5
Reynolds Slow Cooker Liners - 50 cents off any 1 (x3/31)
Reynolds Wrap Foil, excluding 20, 25, or 30sq.ft. - 75 cents off any 1 (x2/28)
Sargento Natural Shredded Cheeses, 5oz+ - 40 cents off any 2 (x4/30)
Sarna Original or Sensitive Anti-Itch Lotion, 7.5oz - $2.00 off any 1 (x3/31)
SHOP'n SAVE COUPON - Shop'n Save Chunky Soup Can - 75 cents off any 1 (x2/20) *Not subject to doubling, 1 coupon per household
SHOP'n SAVE COUPON - Shop'n Save Saltine Crackers 50 cents off any 1 (x2/20) *Not subject to doubling, 1 coupon per household
Smithfield Bacon - 55 cents of any 1 (x3/14)
Smithfield Marinated Pork or Tenderloin - $1.00 off any 1 (x3/14)
Snapple Tea or Juice Drink, 16oz glass bottle 6pk - $1.00 off any 1 (x3/14) DND5
Softsoap brand Body Wash - $1.00 off any 1 (x2/20)
Softsoap brand Liquid hand Soap, 8.5oz - 35 cents off any 1 (x2/20)
Speed Stick or Lady's Speed Stick Antiperspirant/Deodorant - 50 cents off any 1 (x2/20) *Excludes 0.5oz product
Sugardale products - 55 cents off any 2 (x3/14) DND5
Tabasco brand family of flavors - 75 cents off any 1 (x3/14)
Tena Pads 36-72ct/Overnight, Underwear 6-18ct or Male Guards - $1.50 off any 1 (x4/30)
White Castle Microwaveable Hamburgers or Cheeseburgers, 6pk - 50 cents off any 1 (x5/1) *Not valid at restaurants
Zantac product - $2.00 off any 1 (x5/31)
Zantac products - $5.00 off any 2 (x5/31)


Pittsburgh Area RedPlum:
Advil 40ct+ - $2.00 off any 1 (x4/30)
Advil Cold & Sinus, Allergy Sinus, or Children's Advil Cold - $1.00 off any 1 (x4/30)
Advil PM, 16ct+ - $1.00 off any 1 (x4/30)
Alka-Seltzer product, 12ct+, excludes Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold products - $1.00 off any 1 (x3/31)
All-You Magazine - 50 cents off any 1 (x2/28)
Blink Tears or GelTears Lubrication Eye Drops - $2.00 off any 2 (x4/2)
Canine Carry Outs Dog Snacks, 7oz or less FREE wyb any Meaty Bone product - up to $1.35 value (x3/31)
Caress Daily Silk, Glowing Touch, Evenly Gorgeous, Berry Indulging, Velvet Bliss, Blackberry Cream Souffle, White Peach Cream Souffle 12oz+ Body Wash or 6-bar+ pack, OR Tahitian Renewal 6-bar+ pack - $1.00 off any 1 (x2/28)
Caress Tahitian Renewal or Cashmere Luxury 12oz+ Body Wash - $1.00 off any 1 (x2/28)
Chapstick Classic Original, Cherry or Moisturizer, 1pk - $1.00 off any 3 (x4/30)
Complete Blink-N-Clear Lens Drops or Blink Contacts Lubricant Eye Drops - $1.00 off any 1 (x4/2)
Complete Multi-Purpose Solution, 12oz+ - $2.00 off any 1 (x4/2)
Dean's Dip, 12oz+ - $1.00 off any 2 (x3/31)
Degree Men or Women Clinical Protection Anti-Perspirant & Deodorant - $2.00 off any 1 (x2/28)
Degree Men or Women Deodorant or Body Mist - 75 cents off any 1 (x2/28)
Dove Anti-Perspirant & Deodorant or Body Mist - $1.00 off nay 1 (x2/28)
Dove Beauty Bar, 6-pack+ - $1.00 off any 1 (x2/28)
Dove Body Lotion or Hand Cream, excludes Energy Glow - $1.25 off any 1 (x2/28) *ETS
Dove Body Wash, 10oz+ - $1.25 off any 1 (x2/28)
Dove brand Chocolate, 8.5-9.5oz - $1.00 off any 2 (x3/14)
Dove Clinical Protection Anti-Perspirant & Deodorant - $2.00 off any 1 (x2/28)
Dove Cream Oil Body Lotion or Hand Cream, excludes Energy Glow - $1.50 off any 1 (x2/28) *ETS
Dove Hair Care products - $2.50 off any 2 (x2/28)
Dove Men+Care Body and Face Bar, 4-bar pack+ - $1.75 off any 1 (x4/25)
Dove Men+Care Body Wash, 13.5oz+ OR Scrubber - $1.25 off any 1 (x4/25)
Frigo Cheese Heads String Cheese, 10oz+ - 40 cents off any 1 (x4/30)
Hefty OneZip Bags - $1.00 off any 2 (x4/30)
Hefty Plates or Cups - 50 cents off any 1 (x3/31)
Hellmann's product, 16.5oz+ - 50 cents off any 1 (x2/28)
Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage - $1.00 off any 2 (x4/10) *DND5, *DNT5
Hot Pockets Sideshots, 6.5-49.5oz package - 75 cents off any 1 (x5/2)
I Can't Believe It's Not Butter products - 60 cents off any 2 (x2/28)
Iams Premium Protection Cat Food - $5.00 off any 1 (x2/28)
Iams Premium Protection Dog Food - $3.00 off any1 (x2/28)
Jimmy Dean Fully Cooked Sausage product - $!.00 off any 1 (x4/11) *not valid at thrift or outlet stores
Jimmy Dean Sausage Roll products - $1.00 off any 2 (x3/28) *not valid at thrift or outlet stores
Kellogg's FiberPlus Chew Bars, 5ct+ - 75 cents off any 1 (x3/28)
Knorr Recipe Mix product - 50 cents off any 1 (x2/28)
Knorr Rice and Pasta Side Dishes - $1.00 off any 3 (x2/28)
L'Oreal Healthy Look, Touch-on-Highlights or Colorist Secrets haircolor product - $2.00 off any 1 (x4/25)
L'Oreal Paris Cosmetics - $1.00 off any 1 (x4/25)
L'Oreal Skincare product - $1.00 off any 1 (x4//25)
L'Oreal True Match or any L'Oreal foundation powder, blush or concealer - $2.00 off any 1 (x4/25)
Lever 2000 Bar Soap, 2-bar or 4-bar pack - 50 cents off any 1 (x2/28)
Lever 2000 Bar Soap, 6-bar pack - $1.00 off any 1 (x2/28)
Lipton Cup-a-Soup or Soup Secrets - 75 cents off any 2 (x2/28)
Lipton Recipe Secrets products - 60 cents off any 2 (x2/28)
Lipton Tea Bags - 60 cents off any 1 (x2/28)
Lipton Tea Bags, To Go, or any Iced Tea Mix - 50 cents off any 1 (x2/28)
Mrs. T's Pierogies, boxes - $1.00 off any 2 (x4/30)
Pringles Fat Free, 165g+ cans - 50 cents off any 2 (x2/28)
Pringles Snack Stacks, Stix, Minis, Bold Bites, or To-Go Bites - 50 cents off any 1 (x2/28)
Pringles Super Stack Cans, 180g+ - $1.00 off any 4 (x2/28)
Promise product - $1.00 off any 1 (x2/28) DND5
Q-Tips Cotton Swabs product, 170ct+ - 30 cents off any 1 (x2/28)
Ragu Pasta Sauces - $1.25 off any 3 (x2/28)
Shedd's Spread Country Crock Spread - 40 cents off any 1 (x2/28)
Skippy Peanut Butter product, 15oz+ - 40 cents off any 1 (x2/28)
SLIMShots Liquid Portion Control, excludes 2ct - $3.00 off any 1 (x4/30)
Snuggle Fabric Softener - 75 cents off any 1 (x3/21)
Suave Body Lotion products, 18oz+ - $1.00 off any 2 (x2/28)
Suave Body Wash product - 50 cents off any 1 (x2/28)
Suave Deodorant product - 50 cents off any 1 (x2/28)
Suave Kids Shampoo or Conditioner products - 50 cents off any 2 (x2/28) *ETS
Suave Professionals Shampoo or Conditioner products - 50 cents off any 2 (x2/28)
Suave Styling products - 50 cents off any 2 (x2/28)
Success Rice product - 50 cents off any 1 (x3/31)
Superpretzel product - 50 cents off any 1 (x3/31)
ThermaCare 2ct+ - $1.00 off any 1 (x4/30)
Vaseline Lotion, 200mL+, excludes Renewal or Glow - $1.00 off any 1 (x2/28)
Wholly Guacamole or Salsa - $1.00 off any 1 (x3/31)
Wish-Bone or Wish-Bone Western Dressings, 16oz+ or Salad Spritzers Dressings, 7oz - $1.25 off any 2 (x2/28)
Wish-Bone Salad SPritzers Dressing, 7oz - $1.00 off any 1 (x2/28)
Wisk Laundry Detergent 32oz+ - $2.00 off any 1 (x3/7)


*ETS = Excludes Trial Sizes
DND5 = Coupon states 'Do Not Double' but the barcode starts with a 5
DND9 = Coupon states 'Do No Double' and the barcode starts with a 9
(x.....) after coupon is the expiration date
If you see a number in ( ) before the coupon, that shows there will be multiples of the same coupon in the insert.
WYB= When You Buy

A big thanks to Renea at SmartSourceCouponPreview for this coupon preview.

Rite Aid Ad Preview 1/31 to 2/6

Below is a preview of the Rite Aid ad for next week. Please remember that ads and prices do vary some by region. You can see a larger (and clearer) version of the ad here. Thanks to Neekyme.

Thanks to HCW.

How Long Till This Goes Bad?

How many should I buy? I'm inevitably faced with this question (and I know a lot of you are too). I don't want to buy more than my family can use.

Such was the case again this week. Giant Eagle has Breakstone's sour cream on sale (starting Thursday) for $1.25/1 - $0.55/1 (1/24/SS - my GE doubles coupons up to $0.99) = $0.15/1. So, how long will this keep in the fridge? Can it be frozen? What's the best way to keep it from going bad? I need to answer all these questions before I can really evaluate how many I want to buy. (I must admit, up until now, I've been doing a lot by trial and error.)

In general, I either purchase as many items as I have coupons for, or I've been getting as much as I have room for, or as much as we can comfortably afford. But at $0.15/1 we could comfortably afford a LOT of sour cream and I have a lot of coupons. So back to the original question, how long will this keep before it goes bad?

Answer: It will keep around 10 to 14 days after the expiration date. And it does NOT freeze well.

StillTasty has storage information and tips on hundreds of food items. Why didn't I find this sooner? I could have used it around Christmas time with cream cheese and other things on sale. And did you know that foods kept constantly frozen at 0 degrees Fahrenheit will keep safe indefinitely. (Ok, I don't keep my freezer that cold, but it is an interesting tidbit.) I foresee frequent visits there in the future. Already my mind is swimming with times I could have used this website. . .

Walgreens 1/24 to 1/30

**If you are new to coupon shopping at Walgreens, please read this first as Walgreens has many coupon rules that you will need to be familiar with to get the best deals.**


I am going to take another week off from posting Walgreens' scenarios in an effort to catch up on some other things at home. Please check out SavingABundle for what I consider to be the best Walgreen coupon matchup on the blogs.

Track Spending With Me Through 2010! Week of 1/23/2010

Interested in tracking your spending with me? Refer to my original post. http://1faithfulsteward.blogspot.com/2010/01/keep.html

I still didn't get any pictures of my purchases this week.  : (  However, this was one of the best weeks ever for me! I made it to Giant Eagle, Rite Aid, and Walgreens. I scored major savings at all three stores. Check out how I did below.


(At Rite Aid I purchased: 1 8 pk. C Duracell battery, 1 Clairol hair color, 1 Olay Regenerist micro-sculpting cream, 1 Olay Regenerist anti-aging eye roller, 1 Benevia 4 pk. drinks, 6 Pantene shampoo or conditioners, 1 Always infinity 18 ct. feminine products, 1 box Pampers wipes refill 231 ct, 1 Oral B toothbrush, 2 Nyquil 12 ct, 1 Bayer child tablets 36 ct, 1 Puffs tissue 132 ct, and 1 Post Gazette)

Rite Aid
Spent OOP: $15.73
Store Coupons: $61.96
Manuf Coupons: $35.03
Rebates: $58.25
Real Cost to My Family: Made $42.52 after cash rebates and Visa gift card
Total Value of Products: $112.72 (I just used the sale value of the items.)
Total Saved: $155.24
% Saved: 137.72%
Cumulative Spending at Rite Aid for 2010: $(58.02)
Cumulative % Saved at Rite Aid for 2010: 113%


(At Walgreens I purchased: 4 40 ct. Wet Wipes containers, 7 tapered candles, 2 bags Ricola cough drops)

Walgreens
Spent OOP: $0.12 (I also earned $2 RR after purchases for next week.)
Store Coupons: $9.75
Manuf Coupons: $10.50
Total Value of Products: $20.37
Total Saved: $20.25
% Saved: 99.41%
Cumulative Value of Products Purchased at Walgreens for 2010: $73.56
Cumulative Spending at Walgreens for 2010: $3.52
Cumulative % Saved at Walgreens for 2010: 95%


At Giant Eagle this week, I received $18 in CATs over what I spent OOP. I also will get a $10 MIR. I now have a total of $86 in CATs.  : )  That should last me for a little bit. Now I just need to find some good deals on which to use these (or some deals on which to roll the CATs). At Giant Eagle I purchased: 5 lbs. of shredded Kraft cheese, 10 cans Planters honey roasted cashews and peanuts, 16 cans Progresso soup, 9 Old El Paso heat and eat sides (rice, beans), 3 Ecotrin, and 1 pk. Ronzoni pasta.

I also purchased 3 Post Gazettes at Dollar Tree.

All Grocery and Drugstore Purchases
Spent OOP: $61.43
Store Savings and Coupons: $141.21
Manuf Coupons: $88.78
Rebates: $68.25
Real Cost to My Family: Made $6.82 (This does not include the CATs I received this week.)
Total Value of Products: $291.42
Total Saved: $298.24
% Saved: 102.34%


Cumulative Value of Purchases for 2010: $790.35
Cumulative Savings for 2010: $767.54
Cumulative Spending for 2010: $22.81 (That's $5.70 per week!!)
Cumulative % Saved: 97%


Let me know how you did this past week. You are welcome to track your spending with me, or I'd also love to hear about your latest, greatest shopping trip.

Don't have a blog or web page to link, just post in the comments section.

FREE Oreos Today (1/25/10)

At 3:00 pm EST till midnight, Oreo will be giving away 150,000 packages of cookies FREE (while supplies last). You must first become a fan of Oreo on Facebook. Then, after 3:00 pm, click on the DSRL News tab (on Oreo's Facebook page) to request your FREE package!

NOTE: These will probably go really fast as there are over 3,000,000 Oreo Facebook fans.

Rite Aid 1/24 to 1/30

A couple of notes to start with:

1. Make sure you know RiteAid'sCouponPolicy. Print out a copy to keep with you. This will be a great help when you get a cashier, or even a manager, who doesn't know the policy.
2. Go to Rite Aid AdPerks to watch videos and earn Rite Aid Video Value coupons. You will be able to earn a $5/$20 Rite Aid coupon, as well as a coupon for each product for which you watch a video.
3. Print out and take additional $5/25 coupons and $5/$20 coupons with you. Remember, the $5/$20 coupon is only available after you watch enough AdPerks videos. (Rite Aid Video Values only allows you to choose to print the coupon one time. You can not go back and choose to print it again later. That being said, when you originally choose to print the coupon a print screen will pop up. On that print screen it has a place for you to type in how many times you want the page printed. I try to print out at least 20 for the month as I average using around 5 a week. NOTE that the coupon is good for 2 months. So if I have any extra I just use them the following month.)
4. And finally, don't forget about Rite Aid's new Game of Life promotion that started 1/3/10 and runs through 2/27/10. The point of the game is to collect game pieces to win prizes. There are also specially marked game pieces redeemable for instant prizes. You can read more about the promotion at GameofLifeRules, GameofLifeGameboard, and BonusItemsEarnBonusTickets.

All my scenarios will reflect my personal goal to either make money or at least not to have spent any at the end of the month - after I get my Single Check Rebate, Rite Aid gift cards, and/or MIR checks.

**Unless otherwise indicated, there is a limit of one single check rebate per item.

This is the 1st week of February's SCRs! You should enter your remaining January receipts and then request your January check.

If you haven't requested your December check, the last day to do that is January 25th.

Current wellness coupons can be found here for household items, over the counter pain relief medication, and hair care items. And they can be found here for $4/20, electronics items, snack items, and prints. I have not included wellness coupons in my scenarios. Using them will change the scenarios below. You will need to add more fillers to your purchase to keep your OOP costs in the positive.

Update: New WellnessCoupons for vitamins and skin care items - perfect for all the vitamins below!!


Purchase #1

2 Old Spice Red Zone Deodorant (pg. 3) 2.6 to 3.35 oz. $3.99/1 - $1/2 (12/27/PG) = $6.98/2
- 2 $1/1 in-ad coupons = $4.98/2

1 Secret Flawless (not in ad) $?? (not less than $3.50) - FREE wyb 2 Old Spice Red Zone (12/27/PG) = FREE
Get 1 bonus Game of Life ticket

2 Ester-C (pg. 4) B1G1 (about $9.99/1 - 60 ct.) - 2 $5/1 (1/3/RP) = make $0.01
- 2 $1/1 Rite Aid Video Values coupon = make $2.01
Update: (- 2 $1/1 Welcome to Rite Aid brochure = make $4.01 - if your store allows you to use these plus the RA VV coupons) Also $2/1 wellness coupon.

1 Maybelline mascara (pg. 1) 40% off (around $7.99/1) about $4.79 - $1/1 (1/10/RP) = $3.79/1
- $1/1 Rite Aid Jan. Video Value coupon = $2.79/1
- $2 SCR #61 (good this week only) = $0.79/1
Get 1 bonus Game of Life ticket

(If either the Ester-C or the Maybelline are less than what I have here, you will need to purchase some filler items to keep your Total OOP at $0 or more. Filler items are at the bottom of this post.)

Total before coupons = about $26.26
- $5/20 Rite Aid Video Values coupon
- at least $20.50 (in MFC and Rite Aid Video Value coupons)
Total OOP = about $0.76 + tax
- $2 SCR
Make about $1.24 - tax
Get 3 Game of Life tickets
($11.48 towards P&G rebate #551)


Purchase #2

2 Edge shave gel (pg. 3) 6 to 10 oz. $4/2 - 2 $1/1 (1/10/SS) = $2/2
- $1 SCR #50 = $1/2

2 Toms of Maine toothpaste (pg. 3) $6/2 - 2 $1/1 Printable = $4/2
- $1 SCR #70 = $3/2

1 Sensodyne toothpaste (pg.3) 4 oz. $4.99/1 - $1/1 (1/3/RP) = $3.99/1
- $1 SCR #66 = $2.99/1
(also $4.99 towards SCR #64 - buy $15 select oral care products get $5 Rite Aid gift card)

4 Nature's Bounty Vitamin D (pg. 1 - not pictured) B1G1 ($4.99/1) - 4 $2/1 Printable = $1.98/4
- 4 $1/1 Rite Aid Feb. Video Values Coupon = make $2.02
(also $9.98 towards SCR #550 or #552 - same rebate, different number online than in rebate booklet - buy $50 of select healthy heart items get $25 Rite Aid gift card)
Get 4 bonus Game of Life tickets

Total before coupons = $24.47
- $5/20 Rite Aid Video Values coupon
- $17 (in MFC and Rite Aid Video Value coupons)
Total OOP = $2.47 + tax
- $3 SCR
Make $0.53 - tax
Get 5 Game of Life tickets


Purchase #3

2 Quilted Northern (pg. 1) 12 pk double roll $6.49/1 - 2 $1/1 (1/24/RP) = $10.98/2
- 2 $2/1 Rite Aid Feb. Video Values = $6.98/2

2 Aveeno daily moisture lotion (pg. 2) 2.5oz. B1G1 50% off ($3.49/1 in my area) - 2 $2/1 (1/10/SS; Printable) = $1.24/2

2 Ester-C (pg. 4) B1G1 (about $8.99/1 - 60 ct.) - 2 $5/1 (1/3/RP) = make $1.01
- 2 $1/1 Rite Aid Video Values coupon = make $3.01
Update: (- 2 $1/1 Welcome to Rite Aid brochure = make $5.01 - if your store allows you to use these plus the RA VV coupons) Also $2/1 wellness coupon!!

Total before coupons = about $27.21
- $5/20 Rite Aid Video Values coupon
- $22 (in MFC and Rite Aid Video Value coupons)
Total OOP = $0.21 + tax
Get 1 Game of Life ticket
(I know that there is no rebate for this purchase, nor am I making money. However, anytime I can get toilet paper for practically free - $0.21 + tax - I'll take it. Besides this will still work out to be free with the money made off the other purchases.)


Purchase #4 (Only do this purchase if you really want to try these items, as there will be other ways to meet the SCR purchase qualifications in the weeks ahead for less money OOP. This rebate runs through March 27th so there is plenty of time to qualify.)

1 Alli weight loss aid starter kit (pg. 4) 90 ct. $10 off regular retail ($60 online) - $10/1 (1/3/RP) = $40/1
- $5/1 Rite Aid Jan. Video Values = $35/1
- $10 SCR #43 = $25/1

Total before coupons = about $50
- $5/20 Rite Aid Video Values coupon
- $15 (in MFC and Rite Aid Video Value coupons)
Total OOP = $30 + tax
- $10 SCR
- $25 SCR #550 (or 552)
Make $5 - tax
Get 1 Game of Life ticket


Purchase #5 (Again, only do this purchase if you really want to try these items. If you are just looking to get to the $100 for the P&G rebate, there will be other items next week that should get you there with very little OOP - hopefully you already purchased qualifing items last week and are well on your way to the $100.)

1 Olay Pro-X (pg. 2) $41.99 – $61.99 (purchase 1 that is over $50, but as close to it as possible) - $5/1 (12/27/PG; 1/3/RP) = about $45/1

Total before coupons = around $50.00
- $5/20 Rite Aid Video Values coupon
- $5 (in MFC)
Total OOP = $40 + tax
- $20 MIR
Cost $20 + tax
Get 1 Game of Life ticket
($50 towards P&G rebate #551 - which should put you over the $100 and get you the $35 Visa card)
- $35 SCR #551
Make $15 - whatever you already spent OOP purchasing P&G products last week.


Purchase #6

2 Head & Shoulders shampoo or conditioner (pg. 2) 13.5 to 14.2 oz. $3.99/1 - $2/2 (12/27/PG) = $5.98/2

1 Glad trashbag (pg. 10) drawstring 13 gal. 22ct. or 30 gal. 15 ct; twist tie 13 gal. 35 ct. or 30 gal. 21 ct. $3.99/1 - $0.50/1 Rite Aid Jan. Video Values coupon = $3.49/1

1 Dulcolax Balance laxative (pg. 4) 4.1 oz. $5.99/1 - $3/1 (12/13/SS; Printable) = $2.99/1

4 Nature's Bounty Vitamin D (pg. 1 - not pictured) B1G1 ($4.99/1) - 4 $2/1 Printable = $1.98/4
- 4 $1/1 Rite Aid Feb. Video Values Coupon = make $2.02
(also $9.98 towards SCR #550 or #552 - same rebate, different number online than in rebate booklet - buy $50 of select healthy heart items get $25 Rite Aid gift card)
Get 4 bonus Game of Life tickets

(or instead of Nature's Bounty - 2 Ester-C (pg. 4) B1G1 (about $9.99/1 - 60 ct.) - 2 $5/1 (1/3/RP) = make $0.01Total before coupons = $27.94

- $5/20 Rite Aid Video Values coupon
- $17.50 (in MFC and Rite Aid Video Value coupons)
Total OOP = $5.44
- $5 MIR on Dulcolax Balance
Cost $0.44 + tax
Get 5 Game of Life tickets
($7.98 towards P&G rebate #551 - which should put you at a total of $97.88 towards the P&G rebate if you did all last week's purchases and purchase #1 and #6 this week.)

$19.96 towards rebate #550 - after purchase #2 and #6.


Filler items:

2 Cadbury creme eggs (pg. 7) 2/$1 - $0.50/2 Rite Aid Jan. Video Values = $0.50/2

Rite Aid Ad Preview 1/24-1/30

Below is a preview of the Rite Aid ad for next week. Please remember that ads and prices do vary some by region.

Thanks to HCW.

This Week's Noteworthy FREEBIES 1/22/10

After taking a break from this post for a week, I'm back:

**Remember that many times coupons for the product are sent out with the samples. This is another great reason for requesting samples.**

1. BettyCrocker If you haven't already subscribed to receive the Betty Crocker® email newsletter, sign up now and receive a FREE booklet by mail with $10 in coupon savings. Offer ends 3/1/10.

2. Greenworks Sign up to receive a FREE sample of Clorox Greenworks. You can choose between bathroom cleaner, all-purpose cleaner, and glass and surface cleaner.

3. MamboSprouts Register to receive coupon books for natural & organic products. These are mailed directly to your home 3 times a year (next one scheduled for Februrary). Occasionally you will be sent free product samples.  Thanks AdventuresinSavings.
4. CreamofWheat Receive a FREE sample of Cream of Wheat. There are 7 varieties to choose from.
5. SampleSocial If you are a Facebook user, you can recieve a FREE sample of Dentek comfort clean floss picks and a FREE sample of Stim-U-Dent mint plaque removers. Click on “samples and coupons” to sign up. You must become a fan of Dentek to receive your sample. There is also a $1/1 floss picks coupon you can print.

6. BabyEinstein Get a free Baby Mozart music download. Offer ends 1/27/10.
7. FreeGifts4Kids Register to receive Huggies coupons and samples, FREE subscription to American Baby magazine, and more (I'm not sure what else, but they state that there is more.)
8. QueRicaVida Sign up to receive a FREE booklet/magazine - in Spanish - from General Mills. The magazine contains coupons in the back. (I just received my first issue today. It's has 4 coupons in the very back. The coupons are in Spanish and English.)

9. Ok, so this is not completely FREE, but if you purchase a dozen doughnuts at Krispy Kreme you will get 12 Valentine's Day Cards with a FREE doughnut coupon on the back of each card. To find a list of participating stores click here. Offer ends 2/14/10.
10. SplendidLife Receive 2 FREE packets of Splenda. Choose from no calorie sweetener with fiber, coffee hazelnut, or coffee mocha. Thanks CherryPicker.

Walgreens Explained with Scenarios this Week ending 1/23/10

I'm not going to get to posting my own scenarios for Walgreens this week - just too busy. Check out Be Frugal, Be Happy, Save a Bundle!: Walgreens 1/17 to 1/23: How Low Can You Go?.

I've posted Walgreens' coupon rules below for those of you who need a refresher.

Some things to remember about Walgreens:
1. Walgreens uses Register Rewards. Register Rewards are coupons that print at the register when you buy qualifying products. Register Rewards can be used almost like cash to purchase more items at Walgreens. Register Rewards are good only for about 2 weeks from the time they are printed. If your purchase total is $2.98 before taxes, you will not be able to use your $3 RR on it. You must add something to your purchase to bring your pre-tax total equal to or above $3 in order to be able to use a $3 RR.
2. There is no limit on how many items (that produce a RR) you can buy. However, the RR will only print once per transaction. So if purchasing contact solution produces a $7 RR, you will not get 2 $7 RRs if you purchase 2 contact solutions in the same transaction, but only 1. If you purchase 2 contact solutions in 2 separate transactions, the RR will print once per transaction, netting you $14 in RRs.
3. Register Rewards cannot be rolled on like items. In other words, in the example above with the contact solution, you could not use the $7 RR from the first transaction to pay for the contact solution in the second transaction. You would either need to pay OOP for the second transaction or use a RR earned on a different purchase. You also could not use a RR earned on Huggies diapers to pay for Huggies wipes and expect another RR to print. Even though the items purchased are different, the manufacturer is the same and therefore the additional RR will not print.
4. You can stack 1 manufacturer’s coupon, 1 Walgreens’ in-ad coupon, and 1 Walgreens’ booklet coupon all on the same item.
5. Walgreens has a rule that you cannot use more manufacturers’ coupons than items you are purchasing. So for example: You want to buy 1 contact solution and 1 Huggies diaper package = 2 items. You have 1 manufacturer’s coupon for each and you have 1 Walgreens’ coupon for each. You are going to pay with cash. This transaction will work fine, since you are purchasing 2 items and have only 2 manufacturer’s coupons. But let’s say that you want to use 1 RR to pay for the items. RRs count as a manufacturer’s coupon. Now you have 2 items and you are using 3 manufacturer’s coupons on them. When you try to do this, the register will beep at you and you will be unable to use your 3rd manufacturer’s coupon/RR. To be able to use your RR on this transaction, you will need to add a filler item. (You can use more than 1 RR on a transaction, and in our example using 2 RRs you would then need 2 filler items.)
6. Filler items are items that you add to your purchase to be able to use all your manufacturer’s coupons and RRs. On the above purchase you would need to add 1 filler item (something really cheap) to bring the number of items you are purchasing up to three. You could then use the 2 manufacturers’ coupons and 1 RR (= three manufacturers’ coupons) on your transaction. It is okay to use a Walgreens’ coupon on your filler item as these do not count toward your manufacturers’ coupon total.
7. Coupon order is very important at Walgreens. If you hand your coupons to the cashier in the wrong order it can cause certain coupons not to scan, and therefore be rejected. The basic rule to remember is to hand over any $/$$ coupons first, then all manufactures’ coupons, followed by Walgreens’ coupons, and finally Register Rewards.