Rite Aid Ad Preview 4/4 to 4/10

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

Ok, due to the fact that nobody ever puts any comments under the preview post, I'm changing my tactics. . . : )
Now, I'd like to say:  If anyone sees ANY coupon match-ups please let us know by posting them. If you guys are willing to help me in this way, I'll be able to save some time and get the senarios out earlier. Thanks.

If You Can Get to Giant Eagle Today . . .

I know that the Giant Eagle ad/prices end today. But recently (like since the baby) I've been having trouble keeping up with the GE deals. I don't get to GE until Wed. night when my oldest is in Awana (a children's club/Bible memory program) at church.

I'm not going to be picking up much today because I'm pretty pressed for time. I just scanned the ads/deals and noted the very best. This is my shopping list. I figured I might as well post it here just in case it would help any of you who also wanted to make a last minute GE run.

Mighty Dog $3/6
- $3/6 (3/28/SS) = FREE

3 Ziploc Bags $2.49/1 = $7.47/3
- 3 $0.55/1 (2/21/SS) = $4.17 OOP
- $2 Ziploc CAT = $2.17/3
- $2 SC Johnson CAT = $0.17/3
OR
3 Ziploc Bags $2.49/1 = $7.47/3
- 3 $0.40/1 (3/21/SS) = $5.07 OOP
- $2 Ziploc CAT = $3.07/3
- $2 SC Johnson CAT = $1.07/3

French’s spicy brown or honey mustard $1.34/1
$0.50/1 (exp. 3/31/10 - 01/24/SS) (03/21/SS) = $0.34/1

Breakstone sour cream $1.25/1
- $0.55/1 (3/21/SS) = $0.15/1

International Delight coffee creamer $1.50/1
- $0.55 (3/7/SS) = $0.40/1

Birdseye Steafresh vegetables $1/1
- $0.50 (3/21/SS) = FREE

Stayfree $2/1 (I'm not sure whether I'll get this or not. I'm kind of hoping they're out so that I can get a raincheck. That way I can hold onto my coupons and wait to see if a better deal (ie. a money maker) comes up at Rite Aid.)
- $2/1 (3/28/RP) = FREE

Another Rite Aid Scenario using Wellness+ Coupons!! 3/28-4/3

Thanks to CouponsDealsandMore for these coupon matchups.

1 Caress Body Wash $2.99/1
- $1/1 (3/28/RP) = $1.99/1
- $2/1 skin care wellness+ coupon = FREE or MAKE $0.01

2 Suave Body Lotion $2.99/1 = $5.98/2
- $1/2 (3/14/SS) = $4.98/2
- 2 $2/1 skin care wellness+ coupon = $0.98/2

2 Ivory Soap $2.99/1 = $5.98/2
- $1/2 (3/7/P&G) = $4.98/2
- 2 $2/1 skin care wellness+ coupon = $0.98/2

2 Dial Body Wash $7/2
- $1/2 (3/7/RP) = $6/2
- 2 $2/1 skin care wellness+ coupon = $2/2

1 item of your choice at least $1.05 after coupons

Total before coupons = at least $23
- $5/20 Rite Aid Video Values coupon
- $18 (in MFC and RA Wellness+ coupons)
Total OOP = $0 + tax
COST $0 + tax

Hasbro Games FREE at Toys R Us!

Hip2Save put together a great scenario if you are interested. . .

Buy 3 games: Choose from Operation, Trouble, Connect 4, Twister, or Battleship ($8.99 each)

1 Operation and 2 other games = $26.97/3
- $5/1 Operation coupon here
- 2 $4/1 coupons for the other games listed above here

Pay $13.97/3
Get back a $5 Toys R Us gift card for spending $20 (before coupons)
AND submit for the $3 rebates available for each game (rebate forms in stores + advertised in TRU ad) = FREE (Well, you'll actually make $0.03 before taxes.)
 
ALSO:
 
If you are brave - some are reporting this to be based on shelf price - not sale price. Use the list TheKrazyCouponLady put together to create your own FREE or really cheap scenario. Oh, and if you do, don't forget to share it with us here too . . . 'cause I might have to make another trip to TRU.  He, he.

End of the Month - Print Coupons

Spring is here! This is such a busy time of year. Next week we'll be celebrating Resurrection Sunday with our family and friends. Then taxes are due April 15th! Gardens need to be planted and flower beds weeded. My garden and flower beds - do those actually exist at my house? - need a complete overhaul. I'm positive that we won't be able to get to everything this year (we just moved here Oct. '09), but anything will be wonderful!

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. 

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  If you haven't finished watching the Rite Aid videos for March, you only have until midnight of the 31st to do so. Remember that these coupons do not expire until April 30th, so you still have time to use them, but after the 31st you will no longer be able to earn the March 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. (NOTE: You do not have to print the March VV coupons. As long as you have watched the videos, they will not disappear until April 30th. I do not print out my VV coupons until I am going to use them so as to avoid wasting paper and ink.)

A Mom's Job Description

A friend sent this to me. You may have already seen it, but I thought it was post worthy. . .  made me smile.

JUST A MOM?


A woman, renewing her driver's license at the County Clerk's office was asked by the woman recorder to state her occupation. She hesitated, uncertain how to classify herself.

"What I mean is," explained the recorder, "do you have a job or are you just a......?"

"Of course I have a job," snapped the woman. "I'm a Mom."

"We don't list 'Mom' as an occupation, "housewife' covers it," said the recorder emphatically.

I forgot all about her story until one day I found myself in the same situation, this time at our own Town Hall.
The Clerk was obviously a career woman, poised, efficient and possessed of a high sounding title like, "Official Interrogator" or "Town Registrar."

"What is your occupation?" she probed.

What made me say it? I do not know. The words simply popped out. "I'm a Research Associate in the field of Child Development and Human Relations."

The clerk paused, ball-point pen frozen in midair and looked up as though she had not heard right. I repeated the title slowly emphasizing the most significant words. Then I stared with wonder as my pronouncement was written, in bold, black ink on the official questionnaire.

"Might I ask," said the clerk with new interest, "just what you do in your field?"

Coolly, without any trace of fluster in my voice, I heard myself reply, "I have a continuing program of research, (what mother doesn't) in the laboratory and in the field, (normally I would have said indoors and out). I'm working for my Masters, (first the Lord and then the whole family) and already have four credits (all daughters). Of course, the job is one of the most demanding in the humanities, (any mother care to disagree?) and I often work 14 hours a day, (24 is more like it). But the job is more challenging than most run-of-the-mill careers and the rewards are more of a satisfaction rather than just money."

There was an increasing note of respect in the clerk's voice as she completed the form, stood up and personally ushered me to the door.

As I drove into our driveway, buoyed up by my glamorous new career, I was greeted by my lab assistants -- ages 13, 7, and 3. Upstairs I could hear our new experimental model, (a 6 month old baby) in the child development program, testing out a new vocal pattern.

I felt I had scored a beat on bureaucracy! And I had gone on the official records as someone more distinguished and indispensable to mankind than "just another Mom." Motherhood! What a glorious career! Especially when there's a title on the door.

Does this make grandmothers "Senior Research associates in the field of Child Development and Human Relations" and great grandmothers "Executive Senior Research Associates"? I think so!!! I also think it makes Aunts "Associate Research Assistants".

Track Spending With Me Through 2010! Week of 3/27/2010

Interested in tracking your spending with me? Refer to my original post here and my post here.

Okay, I thought that 9 separate transactions at Rite Aid in any given week was a lot. . . . this week I did a total of 11 transactions!! The diapers and wipes were just too tempting. Once again I didn't get out until Saturday afternoon. I had to go by three different Rite Aids.

I forgot to include my 5 jars of Planters peanuts and my 8 packages of Reeses dark peanut butter cups in my photo.

Rite Aid
Spent OOP: $49.20 (the most ever for me, by far!)
Store Coupons: $127.10
Manuf Coupons: $65.85
Rebates: $75.99 (includes J&J and heart healthy rebate- hadn't finished them until this week; also MIR from Organix.)
Real Cost to My Family: MADE $26.79 after MIR
Total Value of Products: $242.15 (I just used the sale value of the items.)
Total Saved: $268.94
% Saved: 111.06%


At Giant Eagle, I purchased 26 Weight Watchers Smart Ones (frozen dinners), 12 Pillsbury, 3 No Yolk pasta, 5 Land O Lakes tubs, and many other items that I can't currently remember. . . No picture either.   :  (

All Grocery and Drugstore Purchases
Spent OOP: $57.90
Store Savings and Coupons: $160.52
Manuf Coupons: $95.75
Rebates: $75.99
Real Cost to My Family: MADE $18.09 (This does not include the CATs I received this week.)
Total Value of Products: $314.17
Total Saved: $332.26
% Saved: 105.76%


As I get caught up - might take me a while - I'll post my year-to-date totals.

Let's encourage each other! 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.

Rite Aid 3/28 to 4/3

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 $3/15 coupons (expires 3/31) 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.)

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 FIRST week for April's SCRs!!***

Wellness+ coupons here (sign in to get them Update: No longer there.) for $1/1 seasonal purchase, $2/1 cold, flu, or allergy item, $2/1 vitamin purchase, $2/1 cosmetic purchase. All expire 4/3.

Wellness+ coupons here for $4/$20, $2/1 skin care product, $3/1 electronic product. All expire 4/3. Thanks Debbie!!

Wellness+ coupons here (sign in to get them) for $1/1 seasonal purchase, $2/1 shaving accessory, $0.50/1 snack purchase, and B1G1 5x7 collage. All expire 4/17.


When you print the Foster Grant coupon this week, make sure you print extras 'cause next week ALL sunglasses are B1G1.


Purchase #1

2 Foster Grant kids sunglasses (pg. 2 - ad says all kids sunglasses) 50% off ($6.99/1) = $7/2
- 2 $5/1 Foster Grant glasses RA VV March coupon = FREE or MAKE $3
(NOTE: If you can't find these, ask! They have been found in the candy isle, on endcaps, etc.)

2 Foster Grant reading glasses (pg. 5) B1G1 50% off (around $17.99/1) = $26.99/2
- 2 $5/1 Foster Grant glasses RA VV March coupon = $16.99/2
- $8 SCR #27 = $8.99/2

Total before coupons = $33.99
- $5/20 Rite Aid Video Values coupon
- $20 (in RA VV coupons)
Total OOP = $8.99 + tax
- $8 SCR
COST $0.99 + tax (Obviously, you could just purchase 1 more child's sunglasses - with coupon - to make this a moneymaker.)


Purchase #2 (This is ONLY for the LONG AD areas! Long ads have an extra wrap around the ad - not the Easter wrap - an additional "Spring Savings" wrap.)

1 Lysol no-touch hand soap system 50% off ($14.99/1) = $7.49/1
- $5/1 Lysol Hand Soap System, Starter Kit, exp. 5-25-10 (SS 3/28/10) = $2.49/1
- $1/1 Lysol No-Touch Hand Soap RA VV Feb. or March coupons = $1.49/1
(NOTE: You could buy 2, use 2 MFC and 2 VV coupons and 1 $3/$15 RA coupon, and get everything FREE. You'd be $0.02 under the $15 mark, so add a very cheap or FREE filler.)

1 Air Wick compact I-motion kit 50% off ($9.99/1) = $5/1
- $4/1 Air Wick Freshmatic i-Motion Kit, exp. 4-18-10 (SS 03/07/10) = $1/1
(NOTE: You could buy 3, use 3 MFC and 1 $3/$15 RA coupon, and get everything FREE.)

1 Finish Quantumatic kit 50% off ($10.99/1) = $5.50/1
- $3/1 Finish Quantumatic Detergent Dispenser System Printable = $2.50/1
- $1/1 Finish or Electrasol Automatic Dishwasher Detergent RA VV coupon = $1.50/1
(NOTE: Buy 4, use 4 Printables and 4 RA VV coupons and 1 $5/$20 RA coupon; get everything for $1)

2 Veet B1G1 (Rapid Action Hair Removal Lotion or Sensitive Formula Hair Removal Lotion $6.49/1) = $6.49/2
- 2 $3/1 Veet Product Printable (Note: print limit is 3) = $0.49/2
(there's also $2/1 skin care Wellness+ coupons)

1 filler item of your choice $0.52 or more after coupon (to keep OOP in the positive)

Total before coupons = at least $25
- $5/20 Rite Aid Video Values coupon
- $20 (in MFC and RA VV coupons)
Total OOP = $0 + tax
COST $0 + tax


Purchase #3 (There is an in-ad coupon for $2/1 any Neutrogena acne, Clean & Clear, etc. product in next week's ad. If you want Neutrogena products you may wish to hold off on this purchase for 1 week. Check the prices of the Neutrogena products when you are at the store this week.)

4 Clean & Clear skin care products (pg. 7) $5.99/1?? = $23.96/4
- 4 $2/1 in-ad coupons = $15.96/4
- 4 $2/1 Clean & Clear Product Printable (or IE Printable, FF Printable) = $7.96/4
- $5 SCR # 53 wyb $20 of Neutrogena/Clean & Clear/Johnson's = $2.96/4
(there are also $2/1 skin care Wellness+ coupons)

Total before coupons = $23.96
- $5/20 Rite Aid Video Values coupon
- $16 (in MFC and in-ad coupons)
Total OOP = $2.96 + tax
- $5 SCR
MAKE $2.04 - tax


Purchase #4

2 Old Spice High Endurance (pg. 10) 3 to 3.25 oz. $5/2
- 2 $1/1 Old Spice Deodorant or Body Wash, exp. 3-31-10 (P&G 02/07/10) = $3/2
- $2 SCR #45 wyb 2 = $1/2

1 Bic Soleil (pg. 9) 3 to 6 ct. $4.99/1
$2/1 BIC Soleil Razor or Cartridge Refill, exp. 4-18-10 (SS 03/07/10; exp. 5-9-10 [SS 03/28/10 #2]) = $2.99/1
- $2 SCR #41 = $0.99/1
(also $2/1 shaving accessory Wellness+ coupons)

1 Schick Quattro or Intuition razor (pg. 9) 1 ct. $6.99/1
- $4/1 Schick Intuition Plus Razor or Refill, exp. 4-11-10 (SS 02/28/10) = $2.99/1
(or $4/1 Schick Quattro or Xtreme3 Razors, exp. 5-2 [SS 3/21/10])
(also $2/1 shaving accessory Wellness+ coupons)
 
2  Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition shampoo or conditioner (pg. 14) 13 oz. $5/2
- 2 $1/1 Select Garnier Fructis Products Printable = $3/2
- 2 $1/1 Garnier Fructis RA VV coupon = $1/2
- 2 $0.25/1 Game of Life tickets exp. 3-31-10 = $0.50/2

Total before coupons = $21.98
- $5/20 Rite Aid Video Values coupon
- $12.50 (in MFC, RA VV coupons, and Game of Life tickets)
Total OOP = $4.48 + tax
- $4 SCR
COST $0.48 + tax


Purchase #5

2 Skintimate shave gel (pg. 9) 7 oz. $5/2
- $1.50/2 Select Skintimate Products, exp. 5-16-10 (SS 03/28/10) = $3.50/2
- $1 SCR #44 wyb 1 shave gel and 1 razor (limit 2) = $2.50/2
(also $2/1 shaving accessory Wellness+ coupons)

1 Schick Quattro or Intuition razor (pg. 9) 1 ct. $6.99/1
- $4/1 Schick Intuition Plus Razor or Refill, exp. 4-11-10 (SS 02/28/10) = $2.99/1
(or $4/1 Schick Quattro or Xtreme3 Razors, exp. 5-2 [SS 3/21/10])
(also $2/1 shaving accessory Wellness+ coupons)
- $1 SCR #44 wyb 1 shave gel and 1 razor (limit 2) = $1.99/1

1 Foster Grant kids sunglasses (pg. 2 - ad says all kids sunglasses) 50% off ($6.99/1) = $3.50
- $5/1 Foster Grant glasses RA VV March coupon = FREE or MAKE $1.50
(NOTE: If you can't find these, ask! They have been found in the candy isle, on endcaps, etc.)

Total before coupons = $15.49
- $3/15 Rite Aid Video Values coupon
- $10.50 (in MFC and RA VV coupons)
Total OOP = $1.99 + tax
- $2 SCR
MAKE $0.01 - tax


Prevacid Purchase: (If you use this, this deal is too good to pass up.)

1 24 Hr. Prevacid (pg. 5) 42 ct. $25.99/1
- $10/1 Prevacid 24HR, exp. 4-10-10 (SS 03/14/10; exp. 4-24-10 [SS 03/28/10 #2]) = $15.99/1
- $10/1 RA VV Feb. or March coupon (I know that this is a MFC, but RA mentions both in the ad. I think this may be another deal like the Hershey'sDeal several weeks ago.) = $5.99/1

Total before coupons = $25.99
- $5/20 Rite Aid Video Values coupon
- $20 (in MFC and RA VV coupons)
Total OOP = $0.99 + tax
COST $0.99 + tax


Other Filler Items:

Many RA items are B1G1 this week. If you make it before the 31st there are a lot of RA coupons from the Game of Life that will make things very cheap at the least. Take the coupons with you and let all of us know what you find.

Monthly Walmart Deals March

Print out a copy of Walmart'sCouponPolicy and carry it with you. Some cashiers and even managers do not know their own store's policy. They will tell you that you are not allowed to use coupons (think internet coupons or MFC that will make an item FREE) that you are allowed to use, etc.

Walmart can be reached at 1-800-WAL-MART. (1-800-925-6278)

Walmart's Immediate Response Team (Bentonville office) can be reached at 479-273-4000 during normal business hours of 8am to 5pm central time. This is the number you should put in your cell phone. If you are given trouble at the store, that the coupon policy doesn't resolve (coupon issue, raincheck, or bad customer service), this is the number to call.

Walmart's prices don't change all that much from week to week, so there is normally not any good reason to run over there. As coupons come out that will make a good Walmart buy, I cut them out and put them in my Walmart pile. Then towards the end of the month, I gather up all those coupons that will expire before my next Walmart run and go cash them in.  : )  I will leave at home any that will not expire before my next Walmart run, so that if a better deal comes up at another store, I will still have the coupons and can take advantage of that deal.

NOTE: Walmart's prices do vary around the country, not drastically, but enough to make a great deal only so-so, or what was suposed to be an okay deal not worth getting. Check your local Walmart.

ALSO NOTE: If you are using more than 40 coupons or have over $50 worth in coupons, you will need to have it approved by a customer service manager. You may want to limit yourself and do multiple transactions instead.

AND 3RD NOTE: Most of the time you will get overage at Walmart; sometimes you will not. Make sure that you have extra items in your cart to eat up the overage.


March deals:

Items/Supplies for the Home:

Glade candle holder $2.25
- $2/1 or $1.50/1 (inside select packages - look) = $0.98/1 or $1.48/1

Dawn Original $0.97/1
- $1/1 (Home Made Simple mailer) = FREE or MAKE $0.03

Dawn Foaming dish soap pump $2.47/1
- $1.50/1 (Home Made Simple mailer) = $0.97/1

2 Hefty One Zip airline approved bags (in trial section) $0.97/1 = $1.94/2
- $1/2 Hefty OneZip Bags, exp. 4-30-10 (RP 01/31/10) = $0.94/2

2 Value cards  $0.50/1 = $1/2
- $1/2 American Greetings, Just For You, or Carlton Cards Printable exp. 4/4/10 = FREE
  (The coupon currently available at the above site is $1/3.)


Groceries:

Wheaties Fuel cereal $1/1
- $1/1 Wheaties Cereal, exp. 4-3-10 (SS 02/21/10) = FREE

McCormick black pepper $1.46/1
- $1/1 Select McCormick Products, exp. 4-11-10 (RP 03/14/10) = $0.46/1

Banquet family size meal $2.40/1
- $1.50/1 Banquet Family Size Meal, exp. 5-31-10 (ALL YOU Apr ‘10) = $0.90/1
- MIR Banquet Family Size Meal, exp. 5-31 (ALL YOU Apr ‘10) = FREE

5 Hunts tomato sauce $0.42/1 = $2.10/5
- $1/5 Hunt's Tomato Sauce, exp. 5-30-10 (ConAgra)  = $1.10/5 ($0.22/1)

Seapak popcorn shrimp $1.58/1
- $1/1 SeaPak Item, exp. 3-31-10 (SS 02/07/10) = $0.58/1
or - $1/1 (peelies found on boxes) = $0.58/1
or - $0.75/1 SeaPak Item, exp. 4-30-10 (ALL YOU Mar '10) = $0.83/1

2 Starkist Tuna Pouches $0.93/1 = $1.86/2
- $1/2 StarKist Pouch Product, exp. 5-9-10 (RP 2/14/10) = $0.86/2

Rianxeira tuna snacks $1.88/1
- FREE Rianxeira Tuna Snacks, exp. 4-30-10 (ALL YOU Feb ‘10) = FREE

Fisher nut toppings 5oz. = $1.68/1
- $1/1 Fisher Nut Product, exp. 6-30-10 (SS 12/6/09) = $0.68/1

El Monterey Tornados 8.4 oz. $2/1
- $1/1 (12/6/SS - exp. 3/31/2010) = $1/1


Personal Care Items:

Crest 3D white collection mouthwash $2.97/1
- $2/1 Crest Rinse, exp. 3-31-10 (P&G 02/07/10) = $0.97/1

2 Old Spice Red Zone body wash 1.7 oz. $0.97/1 = $1.94/2
- $3/2 Old Spice Red Zone Body Wash, exp. 3-31-10 (P&G 02/21/10) = FREE or MAKE $1.06

Rimmel bronzer $4.28/1
- FREE Rimmel Product up to $5, exp. 4-30-10 (ALL YOU Apr ‘10) = FREE or MAKE $0.72

2 Arm & Hammer advanced white toothpaste (travel size) $0.97/1
- $2.50/2 Arm & Hammer Oral Care Product, exp. 6-30-10 (SS 03/21/10) = FREE or MAKE $0.56

Rimmel extra super lash mascara $2.97/1
- $3/1 Rimmel Mascara, exp. 3-31-10 (ALL YOU Mar '10) = FREE or MAKE $0.03

Reach Floss $0.97/1
- $1/1 Reach Dental Floss or Access Flosser, exp. 1-31-11 (RP #2 1/3/10) = FREE or MAKE $0.03

Sure for Men Deoderant $1.96/1
- $1.50/1 Sure For Men Deodorant, exp. 3-31-10 (SS 1/24/10) = $0.46/1

1 Herbal Essence trial size $0.99/1
1 Herbal Essences stylng product $2.59 to $5.98/1
- B1G1 FREE Herbal Essences Styling Product, exp. 3-31-10 (P&G 02/07/10) = $0.99/both


Health Care:

2 Rolaids 3pk. 1.87/1 = $3.74/2
- up to $4/2 Select OTC Heartburn Relief Products, exp. 4-3-10 (RP #2 1/3/10) = FREE (no overage)

Bandaids trial size $1.02/1
- $1/1 Band-Aid Brand Product, exp. 3-31-10 (RP #2 1/3/10) = $0.02/1

J&J First Aid butterfly strips $1.25/1
- $1/1 Johnson & Johnson First Aid Product, exp. 3-31-10 (RP #2 1/3/10) = $0.25/1

Newspaper Insert Coupons for 3/28/10

Remember that coupon values can differ and that different regions will get slightly different coupons.

This preview is based on the Pittsburgh Post Gazette.

If you see any coupons that will make a GREAT deal this week or in the coming weeks, let me know and I'll add that info to my post. Hopefully, having this info up front will help you in your planning.

Smartsource #1 3/28/10:
Breyers 6oz Cups - $1.00 off any 10 (x6/20)
Breyers Inspirations Multipack - 50 cents off any 1 (x6/20)
Breyers YoCrunch 100 Calorie Yogurt Pack - 75 cents off any 1 (x6/20)
Campbell's Condensed "Great for Cooking" soups - 30 cents off any 4 (x5/31)
Chock full o' Nuts - 75 cents off any 1 (x5/31)
Clean & Clear product - $1.00 off any 1 (x4/25)
Duncan Hines Cake, Brownie Mix, or Frosting - 55 cents off any 2 (x6/27)
Energizer Brand Batteries or Energizer Brand Flashlight - $1.00 off any 1 (x5/1)
French's French Fried Onions - 75 cents off any 1 (x6/30)
Glade Sense & Spray Refills - $2.00 off any 2 (x5/6)
Glade Sense & Spray Starter Kit - $3.00 off any 1 (x5/6)
Huggies Little Swimmers Disposable Swimpants - $1.00 off any 1 (x4/25)
Huggies Little Swimmers Suncare product - $1.00 off any 1 (x4/25)
Johnson's Body Care products (adult) - $1.00 off any 1 (x6/5) *ETS
Lysol No-Touch Hand Soap System, starter kit ONLY - $5.00 off any 1 (x5/25)
Martha Stewart Clean product - 55 cents off any 1 (x9/30) *Limit One Coupon Per Transaction
Martha Stewart Clean products - $1.50 off any 2 (x9/30) *Limit One Coupon Per Transaction
Pull-ups Training Pants, jumbo pack+ - $2.00 off any 1 (x4/24)
Purina Busy brand Chew Treat - Buy One any size/variety get One 7oz or smaller FREE - up to $3.99 value (x6/27)
Purina Friskies Party Mix, any size/variety - $1.50 off any 2 (x6/30)
Purina Mighty Dog canned Dog Food Variety Pack, any size/variety - $1.00 off any 1 (x5/17)
Purina Mighty Dog canned Dog Food, 5.5oz - $3.00 off any 5 (x5/17)
Purina Mighty Dog canned Dog Food, 5.5oz - BOGO up to 99 cents (x5/17)
Schick Quattro Titanium Razor, Trimmer, or Refill - $2.00 off any 1 (x5/9)
Skintimate Moisturizing Cream Shave or Shave Gel - $1.50 off any 2 (x5/16)
Zantac product - $1.00 off any 1 (x6/30)


SmartSourse #2 3/28/10
Accu-Chek Aviva System - $5.00 off any 1 (x7/31)
Activia 4pk, 8pk, 12pk or 24oz - $1.00 off any 1 (x5/15) *DND5
Air Wick Aqua Mist - $1.00 off any 1 (x5/9)
Air Wick Scented Oil Twin REfill pack OR (2) single Refills - $1.00 off (x5/9)
Air Wick Warmer FREE wyb any Air Wick Scented Oil Refill - up to $2.19 value (x5/9)
Adam & Eve Fruitables Juice Boxes, 8pk - 50 cents off any 1 (x6/30)
Betty Crocker Box Muffin Mix or Fiber One Box Muffin Mix - 50 cents off any 1 (x5/22)
Betty Crocker Box or Pouch Potatoes, excludes Potato Buds - 25 cents off any 1 (x5/22)
Betty Crocker Cake Mix AND Betty Crocker Frosting, any flavors/varieties - 75 cents off wyb BOTH (x5/22)
Betty Crocker Cookie Mix, 17.5oz+ - 40 cents off any 1 (x5/22)
Betty Crocker Warm Delights Bowls or Mini Bowls - 75 cents off any 1 (x5/22)
Bic Disposable Shaver - $2.00 off any 1 (x5/9)
Big Red regular or diet or Big Blue where available 2L FREE wyb any (2) Dozen Eggs - up to $1.29 value (x4/11)
Bisquick original or Heart Smart Baking Mix, 40oz+ - 50 cents off any 1 (x5/22)
Biz Liquid, any size - $3.00 off any 1 (x5/23)
Biz Powder, 37.5oz - $1.00 off any 1 (x5/23)
Biz Powder, 50oz+ - $2.00 off any 1 (x5/23)
Chinet Cut Crystal Cups or Plates - $1.00 off any 1 (x6/30)
Claritin Non-Drowsy or Children's, 15ct+ - $4.00 off any 1 (x4/30)
Colgate 360 Adult Manual Toothbrush - 40 cents off any 1 (x4/17)
Colgate Toothpaste, 6.4oz+ - 35 cents off any 1 (x4/17)
Colgate Total, Max White, Max Fresh, or Sensitive Toothpaste, 4oz+ - 75 cents off any 1 (x4/17)
Colgate Wisp 4ct product - 50 cents off any 1 (x4/17)
Colgate Wisp 8ct+ multipack - $1.00 off any 1 (x4/17)
Daisy Brand Sour Cream, 16oz+ - 50 cents off any 1 (x5/31)
DanActive 4pk or 8pk - $1.00 off any 1 (x5/15) *DND5
Danimals Dan-o-nino product - $1.00 off any 1 (x5/2)
Danimals product listed: Smoothie 6pk, Smoothie 12pk, Crush Cup 4pk - $1.00 off any 1 (x5/2)
Dannon 32oz Yogurt product - $1.00 off any 1 (x4/25)
Dannon 6oz Single Serve Cups (any 6) OR Light & Fit 4pk or 6pk (any 1) - 60 cents off (x4/25)
DeMet's Stixx or Treasures, 3oz+ - $1.00 off any 1 (x6/30)
DeMet's Turtles, 3.5oz+ - $1.00 off any 1 (x6/30)
DOLLAR GENERAL COUPON - Hanes Underwear - $1.00 off any 1 (x4/10)
Everybody's Nuts, 8oz or 13oz bag - $1.00 off any 1 (x7/31)
Flipz, 4oz+ - 50 cents off any 1 (x6/30)
General Mills Cereal box, listed: Basic 4, Cheerios, Chex, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs, Cookie Crisp, Dora, Fiber One, Golden Grahams, Honey Nut Clusters, Kix, Lucky Charms, Oatmeal Crisp, Raisin Nut Bran, Reese's, Total, Trix, Wheaties - $1.00 off any 3 (x5/8)
Gold Bond Ultimate Hand Sanitizer Moisturizer, 2.7oz or 12oz - $1.00 off any 1 (x7/31) *ETS 1oz
Gold Bond Ultimate Lotion, includes Healing, Softening, Restoring, Soothing or Protection - $1.00 off any 1 (x7/31) *ETS 1oz size
Green Giant Frozen Bagged Vegetables, 19-24oz ONLY - 40 cents off any 1 (x5/22)
Green Giant Frozen Boxed Vegetables - 60 cents off any 3 (x5/22)
Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers Frozen Vegetables - 40 cents off any 1 (x5/22)
Halls Cough Drops, 20ct+, includes Sugar Free - $1.00 off any 1 (x5/30)
Healthy Choice Fresh Mixers - $1.00 off any 3 (x5/31)
Healthy Choice Frozen Meals - $1.00 off any 2 (x5/31)
Herr's 9oz Baked Crisps - $1.00 off any 1 (x8/31)
House Foods Tofu Shirataki, any shape - 25 cents off any 1 (x7/31)
House Foods Tofu Steak, any flavor - 70 cents off any 1 (x7/31)
House Foods Tofu, any firmness, includes organic - 40 cents off any 1 (x7/31)
Kool-Aid Fun Fizz product - $1.00 off any 1 (x4/25)
Litehouse product - 50 cents off any 1 (x6/28) *DND5
Melitta Cone Filters, any (1) 100ct or (2) 40ct - $1.00 off (x6/30)
Mini Babybel Cheese - 55 cents off any 1 (x6/30)
Murphy Oil Soap product - 50 cents off any 1 (x4/17)
Mussleman's Totally Fruit or Healthy Picks Apple Sauce - $1.00 off any 2 (x5/31)
Olay Total Effects Anti-Aging Body Wash FREE wyb Olay Total Effects Facial Moisturizer - no max value (x4/30)
Olay Total Effects Facial Cleanser FREE wyb Olay Total Effects Facial Moisturizer - no max value (x4/30)
Palmolive Liquid Dish Soap, 20 or 25oz - 50 cents off any 1 (x4/17)
Pam Cooking Spray - 35 cents off any 1 (x5/15)
Parkay products - 75 cents off any 2 (x5/15)
PETCO COUPON - Science Diet Nature's Best Dry Dog or Cat Food, any size bag - $4.00 off any 1 (x6/30) *MQ but states Valid ONLY at Petco
Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls - 40 cents off any 2 (x6/19)
Pillsbury Frozen Grands Biscuits, Cinnamon Rolls, or Mini Cinnamon Rolls - 75 cents off any 2 (x6/19)
Pillsbury Italian Meal Breads, includes Loaves, Breadsticks, dinner Rolls, and Pizza Crust - 40 cents off any 2 (x6/19)
Pillsbury refrigerated Cookie Dough - $1.00 off any 3 (x6/19)
Pillsbury refrigerated Grands Biscuits - 30 cents off any 2 (x6/19)
Pillsbury Rolled Refrigerated Pie Crusts - 50 cents off any 2 (x6/19)
Pillsbury Sweet Rolls or Grands Sweet Rolls - 40 cents off any 2 (x6/19)
Prevacid 24HR, 14 or 28ct - $6.00 off any 1 (x4/24)
Prevacid 24HR, 42ct - $10.00 off any 1 (x4/24)
Reddi-Wip - 50 cents off any 1 (x5/15)
Sister Schubert's product - 50 cents off any 1 (x6/30)
Softsoap Brand Body Wash, 12oz+ - $1.00 off any 1 (x4/17)
Speed Stick or Lady Speed Stick Antiperspirant/Deodorant - 50 cents off any 1 (x4/17) *Excludes 0.5oz size
The Laughing Cow Cheese Wedges - $1.00 off any 2 (x6/30)
Total Cereal box listed: Whole Grain, Raisin Bran, Honey Clusters, Cranberry Crunch, Blueberry Pomegranate, Cinnamon Crunch - 75 cents off any 1 (x5/8)
Totino's Crisp Crust Party Pizza products - 50 cents off any 3 (x6/19)
Whole Body Cleanse internal cleansing system - $5.00 off any 1 (x6/28)
Xtra Laundry Detergent, 150oz - $1.00 off any 1 (x4/30)
Yoplait Creek Yogurt cups - 30 cents off any 1 (x5/22)
Ziploc Brand Vacuum Pump or Refill - $1.00 off any 1 (x5/22)
Ziploc Zip'n Steam Bags - $1.00 off any 1 (x5/22)


RedPlum 3/28/10
AdvilPM 16ct+ - $1.00 off any 1 (x6/25)
AdvilPM, 80ct+ - $2.00 off any 1 (x6/25)
Betty Crocker Cupcake Icing - $1.00 off any 1 (x5/2)
Carefree product - Buy One 38ct+ get One (22ct) FREE up to $1.59 value (x6/30)
Carefree Ultra Protection product - Buy One get One (14-16ct) FREE up to $3.99 value (x6/30)
Caress Daily Silk, Glowing Touch, Evenly Gorgeous, Velvet Bliss, Blackberry Cream, or White Peach Cream Whipped Souffle Body Wash 12oz+ or 6-bar Pack+ - $1.00 off any 1 (x4/25)
Caress Tahitian Renewal or Cashmere Luxury Body Wash, 12oz+ - $1.00 off any 1 (x4/25)
Centrum Ultra - $1.00 off any 1 (x6/30)
Centrum Ultra - $3.00 off any 2 (x6/30)
Dove Anti-Perspirant/Deodorant and/or Body Mist - 75 cents off any 1 (x4/25) *ETS
Dove Beauty Bar, 6-bar pack+ - 75 cents off any 1 (x4/25)
Dove Body Wash, 10oz+ - $1.25 off any 1 (x4/25)
Dove Hair Care Products - $2.50 off any 2 (x4/25) *ETS
Dove Hair DAily Treatment Conditioner - $1.50 off any 1 (x4/25)
Dove Men+Care Body and Face Bar, 6-bar pack+ - $1.25 off any 1 (x6/20)
Dove Men+Care Body Wash, 13.5oz+ or Scrubber - $1.00 off any 1 (x6/20)
Dove Ultimate Beauty Care Anti-Perspirant/Deodorant - $1.25 off any 1 (x4/25) *ETS
Dunkin' Donuts Coffee, 11oz+ - $1.50 off any 2 (x4/30) *not to be combined with other offers/promotions in Dunkin' Donuts Shops
ERA, any size - $1.00 off any 1 (x4/30)
Folgers Gourmet Selections product - $1.00 off any 1 (x4/30)
Folgers Instant Coffee Crystals - $1.00 off any 2 (x4/30)
Folgers products, 7oz+, includes Singles and Pods - $1.00 off any 2 (x4/30)
Hellmann's Product - 50 cents off any 1 (x4/25)
I Can't Believe It's Not Butter products - 60 cents off any 2 (x4/25)
I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Sticks - 60 cents off any 1 (x4/25)
Jimmy Dean Sausage Rolls - $1.00 off any 2 (x6/13) *DND5 *DNT5
Kellogg's Pop-Tarts, 8ct+ - $1.25 off any 3 (x5/23)
Kellogg's Rice Krispies, Crispix, All-Bran and/or Kellogg's Corn Flakes Cereals, 10oz+ - $1.50 off any 2 (x5/9)
Kellogg's Smart Start Cereal, 14.7oz+ - $1.00 off any 1 (x5/9)
Kellogg's Special K Low Fat Granola, Raisin Bran Extra! or Frosted Mini-Wheats Little Bites Cereal, 14oz+ - $1.00 off any 1 (x5/9)
Kellogg's Special K Low Fat Granola, Raisin Bran Extra! or Frosted Mini-Wheats Little Bites Cereal, 14oz+ - $2.00 off any 2 (x5/9)
King's Hawaiian products, excludes 4pk rolls - $1.00 off any 2 (x5/31) *DND5
Knorr Recipe/Sauce/Gravy Mix products - 50 cents off any 2 (x4/25)
L'Oreal Preference, any shade - $2.00 off any 1 (x6/20)
Lever 2000 Bar Soap, 2-bar or 4-bar - 50 cents off any 1 (x4/25)
Lever 2000 Bar Soap, 6-bar+ - $1.00 off any 1 (x4/25)
Lipton Recipe Secrets products - 60 cents off any 2 (x4/25)
Lipton Tea Bags, or any Iced Tea Mix - 75 cents off any 2 (x4/25)
LOWE'S COUPON - Arm & Hammer Dryer Sheets - $1.00 off any 1 (x4/30) *Limit 1 per customer per visit
LOWE's COUPON - Green Works Natural Cleaning item - $1.00 off any 1 (x4/30) *Limit 1 per customer per visit
LOWE'S COUPON - Lysol 19oz Disinfectant Spray - $1.00 off any 1 (x4/30) *Limit 1 per customer per visit
LOWE'S COUPON - Method Hand Soap Bottle or Refill - $1.00 off any 1 (x4/30) *Limit 1 per customer per visit
LOWE'S COUPON - Simple Green Naturals Hand Soap FREE wyb any Simple Green Naturals product (x4/30) *Limit 1 per customer per visit
LOWE'S COUPON - Tide Total Care Laundry Detergent - $3.25 off any 1 (x4/30) *Limit 1 per customer per visit
Maybelline Great Lash Mascara - $1.00 off any 1 (x4/28)
Met-Rx Big 100 Bars or Protein Plus Bars - $2.00 off any 2 (x5/8)
O.B. product - $1.00 off any 1 (x6/30)
Pedigree Good Bites Treats for Dogs - $1.00 off any 1 (x5/23)
Pond's Cream, Toweletts or Cleansing product - $1.00 off any 1 (x4/25) *ETS
Pond's West Cleansing Towelettes, 30ct ONLY - $1.25 off any 1 (x4/25)
Rhodes Cinnamon Rolls - $1.00 off any 2 (x6/30)
Rhodes Warm-N-Serv Rolls - $1.00 off any 2 (x6/30)
Sally Hansen La Cross Beauty Tools, $2.00 or more - $1.00 off any 1 (x5/31)
Sally Hansen Lip product - $1.00 off any 1 (x5/31)
Sally Hansen Nail Color - 50 cents off any 1 (x5/31)
Sally Hansen Nail Treatment or Hand Care product - 50 cents off any 1 (x5/31)
SlimShots Liquid Portion Control, excludes 2ct - $3.00 off any 1 (x6/30)
Smucker's Jam, Jelly , Preserves, or Fruit Spread products - $1.00 off any 2 (x6/27)
Snuggle Fabric Softener Liquid 32-load+ or Dryer Sheets, 70ct+ - $3.00 off any 1 (x5/2)
Stayfree product - $2.00 off any 1 (x6/30)
Stella Brand Cheese cup or wedge - $1.00 off any 2 (x6/30) *DND5
Strap Perfect Bra Strap - $1.50 off any 1 (x6/30)
The Goodlife Recipe Food for Dogs - $1.00 off any 1 (x6/26)
The Goodlife Recipe Treats for Dogs - $1.00 off any 1 (x6/20)
ThermaCare, 2ct+ - $1.00 off any 1 (x6/30)
Tide Stain Release - $1.00 off any 1 (x4/30)
Tide Stain Release, large size; 26-50oz powder, 15-34ct duo pac or 36-68oz liquid - $3.00 off any 1 (x4/30)
Treasure Cave Cheese, 4oz+ - 50 cents off any 1 (x6/30)
Tums Dual Action, 25ct+ - $2.00 off any 1 (x6/30)
Tums, 24ct+ - $1.00 off any 2 (x6/30)
Uncle Ben's Long Grain & Wild Rice box - $1.00 off any 1 (x5/23)
Whiskas Dry Cat Food, any size/variety - $1.00 off any 1 (x5/23)
Whiskas Tray, any flavor - BOGO up to 69 cents value (x5/23)
Whole Fruit Fruit Bar - 50 cents offa ny 1 (x5/28)
Whole Fruit Sorbet - 50 cents off any 1 (x5/28)
Wish-Bone or Wish-Bone Western DRessings - $1.25 off any 2 (x4/25)


A big thanks to Renea at SmartSourceCouponPreview for all her hard work putting these previews together.

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Does Lowes Accept MFC?

I was looking through the Red Plum insert for 3/28/10 and noticed a $3.25/1 any Tide Total Care Laundry Detergent at LOWE'S (possibly regional - was on the outside cover of my insert). This is actually a store coupon, not a MFC.

So, the big question is "Does Lowe's accept MFC?"
Update: Apparently they do - started last year (although it may vary some by location).

'Cause if they do . . . check out the following coupons:
$1/1 Tide Product, exp. 5-31-10 (P&G 02/07/10)
$1/1 Tide Product, exp. 4-30-10 (P&G 03/07/10)
FREE Tide Stain Release wyb Detergent, exp. 3-31-10 (P&G 02/07/10)

I'm not sure if Lowe's carries Tide stain release, but if they do (I know. . . a lot of "ifs.") then we would get $4.25 off 1 Tide detergent + plus a FREE stain release!!!

Rite Aid Ad Preview 3/28 to 4/3

Below is a preview of the Rite Aid ad for next week. Please remember that ads and prices can vary some by region. You can see a larger version of the ad here. Thanks to SavinSue, neekyme and SlickDeals.

Ok, due to the fact that nobody ever puts any comments under the preview post, I'm changing my tactics. . . : )
Now, I'd like to say:  If anyone sees ANY coupon match-ups please let us know by posting them. If you guys are willing to help me in this way, I'll be able to save some time and get the senarios out earlier. Thanks.

Thanks to HCW.

New Rite Aid Video Values Coupons

I logged into Rite Aid's Video Values site today to print off some coupons. I'd previously watched all the videos, so there shouldn't have need any more to watch. . . But there were.

- $1/1 All Liquid Laundry Detergent
- $3/1 Pure & Natural Soap or Body Wash

Track Spending With Me Through 2010! Week of 3/20/2010

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

Did anybody notice when this regular post just sort of disappeared? I would be entering in a receipt and get interrupted by something (baby, child, husband, dinner, phone, etc.). By the time I got back I couldn't remember what part of the receipt I'd already figured up and what I still had to do. I also couldn't remember if I'd already added the 2nd receipt to the total or . . . maybe I was on the third one. To make matters worse, several times while I was otherwise busy, my 1 year old helped himself to my pile of receipts (misplacing some) - and thus, further confusing the issues. It was so easy just to tell myself that I'd do this tomorrow - when I had more time - only that really never came. . . .   : ) So, I had to come up with another solution. I decided that what I needed was a place to enter in each receipt separately. Then I would at least know whether or not a particular receipt had been entered. (I don't really have a good answer for getting interrupted in the middle of a receipt.) I found a new "Savings Tracker" (No need to switch from the old one if it has been working well for you.) at TheCouponProject. (Scroll down to the bottom of her post to find the link to download.) I have been using this, in combination with the original one - posted on my blog - for several weeks now and I like it. I did change several things to better fit what I wanted it to track (I liked the categories that the original one I posted tracked.) And I added extra pages so that I could track RA, Wags, CVS, and grocery stores separately. I also found a couple of formulas were incorrect, so I had to go in and fix those. Oooh, and this new tracker has a separate place to enter and track rebates. So, if you were/are having any of the trouble I was you might want to check this out. In keeping with the request of TheCouponProject, I will not be posting the new tracker here. You will have to follow the link and download it for yourself. However, after you have downloaded the tracker, feel free to email me for my version of the tracker. (Note: It may take me a little bit to get back to you as I'd like to send you a complete version and I'm still testing it and working out kinks.)

(I only made it to Rite Aid this week.)

Rite Aid
Spent OOP: $6.70
Store Coupons: $72
Manuf Coupons: $26.99
Rebates: $6.99 (MIR from Renpure "Try Me FREE" hangtags - you can do this MIR more than once.)
Real Cost to My Family: MADE $0.29 after MIR
Total Value of Products: $105.69 (I just used the sale value of the items.)
Total Saved: $105.98
% Saved: 100.27%

As I get caught up - might take me a while - I'll post my year-to-date totals.

Let's encourage each other! 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.

Rite Aid 3/21 to 3/27

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 $3/15 coupons (expires 3/31) 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.)

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 LAST week for March SCRs!!***

There are Wellness coupons here (sign in to get them) for $1/1 seasonal purchase, $2/1 cold, flu, or allergy item, $2/1 vitamin purchase, $2/1 cosmetic purchase. All expire 4/3.

For mommas with kids in diapers this is a GREAT week - cheap diapers, cheap wipes, and FREE J&J baby care products!


Purchase #1 [If you don't have a child who needs these, you can always donate them (or give them to a friend who has young kids). Many churches would also be glad to have these for their nurserys. I know that my church has an upcoming parenting conference (by Tedd Trip, author of Shepherding a Child's Heart - a book I'd highly recommend when one is striving to faithfully raise/steward their kids) and is currently asking for donations of diapers and wipes to supply the nurserys.]

(Challice, and others who are only allowed to use 1 like VV coupon/transaction . . . I thought of you guys. I had originally worked this purchase using more than one. . . I went back and reworked it just for you. Hope it helps.)

1 Huggies Goodnights, Pull-ups, or diapers (pg. 12) jumbo pk. $8.99/1
- $3/1 Huggies diapers Printable; FacebookPrintable; Printable (also $2/1 in 3/21/SS - adjust OOP costs) = $5.99/1
- $2/1 Huggies diapers RA VV March (or $2/1 Pull-ups RA VV March) = $3.99/1
- $1 SCR #53 = $2.99/1

2 Ester-C (pg. 9) B1G1 ($8.99/1)  = $8.99/2
- 2 $5/1 Ester-C Tablets, exp. 4-7-10 (SS 02/21/10) = FREE or MAKE $1.01
(and if your Rite Aid allows - 2 $1/1 Ester-C RA VV Feb. = MAKE $3.01)
[By the way, if your RA does not allow overage use 1 of each to still get them for FREE:
- $5/1 Ester-C Tablets, exp. 4-7-10 (SS 02/21/10)
- $3/1 Ester-C Tablet Product, exp. 5-5-10 (SS 03/21/10)
- $1/1 Ester-C RA Video Values (Feb)]

1 Johnson's baby care products (pg. 5) 15 oz. $2.99/1
- $1/1 in-ad coupon = $1.99/1
- $1/1 Johnson's Baby Product, exp. 5-15-10 (RP 03/07/10) = $0.99/1
- $1/1 Johnsons RA VV Feb. or March = FREE or MAKE $0.01

(or any of these MANY printables)
$1/1 Johnson's Baby Lotion Printable (IE) or Printable (FF)
$1/1 Johnson's Baby Lotion or Oil Printable (IE) or Printable (FF)
$1/1 Johnson's Baby Shampoo Printable (IE) or Printable (FF)
$2/2 Johnson's Newborn Skincare Item Printable (IE) or Printable (FF)
$1/1 Johnson's Shampoo Printable (IE) or Printable (FF)
$1/1 Johnson's Shampoo Printable (IE) or Printable (FF)
$1/1 Johnson's Baby Bubble Bath & Wash, Baby Oil, Head to Toe Lotion, Head to Toe Baby Wash Shampoo, or $2/2 Bedtime Products Printable

2 Huggies wipes (pg. 12) 64 to 72 ct. $5/2
- 2 $0.50/1 Huggies Baby Wipes, exp. 4-17-10 (SS 03/21/10; also a $0.75/1 printable that is no longer available) = $4/2
- $1 SCR #54 = $3/2

Total before coupons = $25.97
- $5/20 Rite Aid Video Values coupon
- $19 (in MFC, in-ad coupons, and RA VV coupons)
Total OOP = $1.97 + tax (Or if you can use the extra VV coupons on the Ester-C you'll need to add an item worth at least $0.03 to keep the OOP in the positive.)
- $2 SCR
MAKE $0.03 - tax


Purchase #2 +

Repeat purchase #1 as many times as you wish.
- except this time you will not get another SCR #53 or #54.
- Your end COST $1.97 + tax (Or if you can use the extra VV coupons on the Ester-C you'll need to add an item worth at least $0.03 to keep the OOP in the positive.).

OR

Repeat purchase #1, except for the diapers.

1 Huggies Little Swimmers swim pants (pg. 12) $6.99/1
- $1/1 Huggies Little Swimmers Printable = $5.99/1
- $1 SCR #52 = $4.99/1

Total before coupons = $23.97
- $5/20 Rite Aid Video Values coupon
- $15 (in MFC, in-ad coupons, and RA VV coupons)
Total OOP = $3.97 + tax (or w/ extra VV coupons on the Ester-C $1.97 + tax)
- $1 SCR
COST $2.97 + tax (or $0.97 + tax)


Purchase #3

1 Cottonelle bath tissue double roll (pg. 12) 20 pk. $10.99/1
- $1/1 Cottonelle Toilet Paper, exp. 3-31-10 (ALL YOU Feb '10; exp. 4-25-10 03/14/SS) = $9.99/1
- $1/1 Cottonelle RA VV Feb. or March = $8.99/1
- $2 SCR # 56 (limit 2) = $6.99/1

2 Organix (pg. 2) B1G1 ($6.99/1 ??) = $6.99/2 ?? (if less - add another FREE filler - J&J baby item or Reeses; check to make sure total will still be over $20 w/out coupons)
- $6.99/1 ? MIR ('Try Me FREE' hang tags) = FREE

1 Johnson's baby care products (pg. 5) 15 oz. $2.99/1
- $1/1 in-ad coupon = $1.99/1
- $1/1 Johnson's Baby Product, exp. 5-15-10 (RP 03/07/10; see purchase #1 for printables) = $0.99/1
- $1/1 Johnsons RA VV Feb. or March = FREE or MAKE $0.01

Total before coupons = around $20.97
- $5/20 Rite Aid Video Values coupon
- $5 (in MFC, in-ad coupons, and RA VV coupons)
Total OOP = $10.97 + tax
- $2 SCR
- about $6.99 MIR
COST about $1.98 + tax


Purchase #4

1 Scott paper towels (pg. 12) 6 ct. $10.99/1
- $1/1 Select Scott Paper Towels, exp. 5-2-10 (SS 03/21/10; exp. 5-31-10 ALL YOU Mar '10) = $9.99/1
- $2 SCR #56 (limit 2) = $7.99/1

2 Ester-C (pg. 9) B1G1 ($8.99/1) = $8.99/2
- 2 $5/1 Ester-C Tablets, exp. 4-7-10 (SS 02/21/10) = FREE or MAKE $1.01
(and if your Rite Aid allows - 2 $1/1 Ester-C RA VV Feb. = MAKE $3.01)
(or see purchase #1 if your RA does not allow overage)

2 Reese Dark Peanut Butter Cups $1/2
- 2 $0.55/1 Reeses Dark Peanut Butter Cups, exp. 5-31-10 (SS 03/14/10) = FREE or MAKE $0.10

Total before coupons = $20.98
- $5/20 Rite Aid Video Values coupon
- $12.10 (in MFC and RA VV coupons)
Total OOP = $3.88 + tax (Or w/ extra VV coupons on the Ester-C $1.88)
- $2 SCR
COST $1.88 + tax (or MAKE $0.12)


Purchase #5a (make sure you haven't done these rebates already)

2 Dixie plates (pg. 10) $1.99 /1 = $3.98/2
- 2 $0.55/1 Dixie Ultra Paper Plates or Bowls, exp. 4-24 (RP 1/24/10) = $2.88/2
- $2/2 Dixie Ultra Paper Plates RA VV coupon = $0.88/2

1 Always maxi pads 12 to 22 ct. or pantiliners 40 to 60 ct. (pg. 5)
OR 1 Tampax tampons (pg. 5) 20 ct.  $2.99/1
- $1/1 Always Pads, exp. 4-30-10 (P&G 03/07/10) = $1.99/1
OR - $1/1 Always Pantyliners, exp. 4-30-10 (P&G 03/07/10)
OR - $1/1 Tampax Product, exp. 4-30-10 (P&G 03/07/10)
(or if included $2/1 Always Infinity, exp. 4-30-10 (P&G 03/07/10) = $0.99/1 - $1 SCR = FREE)
- $1 SCR #51 = $0.99/1

2 Kotex Lightdays pantiliners 42 to 64 ct., maxi pads 14 to 24 ct., tampons 18 ct. $6/2
(- $2/2 Kotex Product, exp. 3-31-10 (First For Women, Mar - if you happen to get this magazine) = $4/2)
- 2 $1/1 Kotex (printable - no longer available) = $4/2
- 2 $1/1 Kotex RA VV March = $2/2
- $1/2 SCR #50 = $1/2

Centrum Cardio 60 ct. $8.99/1
- $3/1 Centrum Cardio Printable = $5.99/1
- $1/1 Centrum Cardio RA VV Feb. or March = $4.99/1
- $2 SCR #28 = $2.99/1

Total before coupons = $21.96
- $5/20 Rite Aid Video Values coupon
- $10.10 (in MFC and RA VV coupons)
Total OOP = $6.86 + tax
- $4 SCR
COST $2.86 + tax


Purchase #5b (I'm not doing the above purchase - #5a - as I don't need most of those items and they don't make me any money. I would, however, like the paper plates. Here's what I wish I could do, and will/would do if I can find enough coupons.)

10 Dixie plates (pg. 10) $1.99 /1 = $19.90/10
- 10 $0.55/1 Dixie Ultra Paper Plates or Bowls, exp. 4-24 (RP 1/24/10) = $14.40/10
- 5 $2/2 Dixie Ultra Paper Plates RA VV coupon = $4.40/10

2 Reese Dark Peanut Butter Cups $1/2
- 2 $0.55/1 Reeses Dark Peanut Butter Cups, exp. 5-31-10 (SS 03/14/10) = FREE or MAKE $0.10

1 filler item of your choice  : )  that costs at least $0.70 after coupons.
(I'm going to purchase 1 Planters peanuts here - $3.49/1
- $1.50/1 in-ad "triple coupon" = $1.99/1)

Total before coupons = at least $20.90 (w/ Planters $24.39)
- $5/20 Rite Aid Video Values coupon
- at least $16.60 (w/ Planters $18.1) (in MFC and RA VV coupons)
Total OOP = $0 + filler + tax (w/ Planters $1.29)
COST $0 + filler + tax (w/ Planters $1.29)


Purchase #6 (using regional "triple coupons" - a Rite Aid advertising gimmic) (Hey, did any of you notice that the Quilted Northern bath tissue, even after "tripled coupon" is still more than what it was on sale for several weeks back. Had to laugh at that. . . )

(You only need $15 worth to qualify for the SCR. That's 5 Planters peanuts. If you've already purchased one, then you only need 4 more. I used 6 in this scenario because it was easy to hit the $20 mark. But if you purchase just 4 you'll end up making money. 4 Planters = $13.96 + $6.04 worth of FREE fillers (J&J baby products, Ester-C, or Reeses). After all coupons you should have an OOP cost of $0.96 - $3 SCR = MAKE $2.04!)

6 Planters peanuts (wrap around "triple coupon" flyer) 10 to16 oz. $3.49/1 = $20.94/6
- 6 $1.50/1 in-ad "triple coupon" (ha, ha) = $11.94/6
- 3 $1/2 Planters Nuts, exp. 3-31-10 (SS 01/24/10) = $8.94/6
(or $1.50/1 Facebook Planters Printable - I'm not using these in my senarios cause I'm planning on getting FREETrailMix at Walgreens with these.)
(also $1/1 peelies on some Planters products at other stores; check at RA)
- $3 SCR #47 = $5.94/6

Total before coupons = $20.94
- $5/20 Rite Aid Video Values coupon
- $12 (in MFC and RA VV coupons)
Total OOP = - $3.94 + tax
- $3 SCR
COST $0.94 + tax


I hope that I didn't confuse you too much this week. Let me know if I need to clarify something.   : )