A couple of notes to start with:
- 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.
- 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. There does not appear to be a limit as to how many Video Values accounts you can have per address. . . so sign up your husband, and the rest of your family, and earn more coupons if desired.
- Print out and take additional $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.)
- Rite Aid has just rolled out their new program Wellness+ nationwide. If you haven't already done so, sign up for your rewards card online or in stores.
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.
I loved seeing the scenarios that H.K. put together last week! I'm going to try something different. This week I'll list the coupon match-ups. Please share the scenarios that you put together. I'll also put together a few of my own.
Purchase #1 - will add later
Coupon Match-Ups
Update: Don't forget to scan your Wellness+ card. Some of the cards were sent with a % off already. That will affect some of the prices of items below. For example the Diet Coke is regular price $7/2 so the Wellness+ discount will come off first and then you can still use the $1 in-ad coupon and the B1G1 RA VV coupon. So instead of $2.50/2, after my 20% Wellness+ discount, I should pay $1.10/2!! [$7 - $1.40 (20%) - $3.50 (B1G1) - $1 (in-ad) = $1.10/2]
Pantene Nature Fusion shampoo or conditioner (pg. 1 - not pictured) B1G1 ($4.99/1) = $4.99/2
- 2 $2/1 Vocalpoint home mailer = $0.99/2
[ or if you don't have Vocalpoint, use - $3/2 Pantene Product, exp. 4-30-10 (P&G 03/07/10) = $1.99/2]
L'Oreal cosmetics (pg. 1) 40% off (look for items around $6.50/1) = ??
- $2/1 Select L'Oreal Face Products, exp. 5-16-10 (RP 02/21/10) = ??
- $2/1 Wellness+ coupon = ?? (should be FREE)
[ also - $2/1 L'Oreal Double Extend Lash Boosting Mascara Rite Aid April VV coupon]
Prices from my local Rite Aid (thanks Katie):
Loreal foundation 10.95/1
Loreal lip 8.95/1
Loreal eye shadow 4.85/1
Loreal mascara $7.50/1
2 Kashi Heart to Heart cereal (pg. 1) B1G1 ($4.99/1) = $4.99/2
- FREE Kashi Heart to Heart Cereal, exp. 5-1-10? (mailer, Vocalpoint) = FREE
( and if your RA allows overage - $1.50/1 Kashi Heart to Heart Cereal, exp. 5-1-10? (mailer, Vocalpoint) = MAKE $1.50)
OR use 2 $1.50 coupons = $1.99/2
Stayfree maxi pads (pg. 1) 16-24 ct. $1.99/1
- $2/1 Stayfree Product, exp. 6-30-10 (RP 03/28/10) = FREE or MAKE $0.01
(and if your RA allows overage - $1/1 Stayfree Rite Aid April VV coupon = MAKE $1.01)
OR
- $1/1 Stayfree Product, exp. 6-30-10 (SS 04/25/10; Printable IE, Printable FF) = $0.99/1
- $1/1 Stayfree Rite Aid April VV coupon = FREE or MAKE $0.01
(NOTE: The RA VV coupon is for 28 ct.+. There are a few 24 ct. pks. that have 8 "bonus" pads in them, making them 32 ct. packs. You can use the VV coupons on those since they are above 28 ct.)
2 Carefree pantiliners 38 to 60 ct. or Ultra Protection 16 ct. (pg. 1) $1.99/1 = $3.98/2
- FREE Carefree Product wyb Carefree Product, exp. 6-30-10 (RP 03/28/10) = $1.99/1
[ or B1G1 Carefree Ultra Protection Product, exp. 6-30-10 (RP 03/28/10)]
- 2 $1/1 Carefree Product, exp. 6-30-10 (SS 04/25/10) = FREE or MAKE $0.01
[ or $1/1 Carefree Product, exp. 3-31-11 (Good Housekeeping Feb '10)]
[ or $1/1 Carefree Ultra Protection Product Printable, Printable]
o.b. Pro Comfort tampons (pg. 1) $1.99/1
- $1/1 O.B. Product, exp. 6-30-10 (RP 03/28/10) = $0.99/1
[- $1/1 O.B. Product, exp. 6-30-10 (SS 04/25/10)]
2 Diet Coke (pg. 1) 6 pk. bottles $7/2
- B1G1 Diet Coke RA VV coupon = $3.50/2 Update: I don't think this will work. : (
- $1/2 in-ad coupon = $2.50/2
2 One A Day adult or teen multivitamin (pg. 2) B1G1 50% off = ??
- 2 $2/1 One A Day Adult or Teen Multivitamin, exp. 7-31-10 (SS 04/25/10) = ??
- 2 $2/1 Wellness+ coupon = ?? (There are $8 worth of coupons so these should end up FREE or almost free.)
Benadryl allergy (pg. 4) 10-24 ct. $4.99/1
- $2/1 Benadryl Allergy Product Printable (coupons.com - no longer available) = $2.99/1
[ or $1/1 Benadryl Allergy, exp. 5-31-10 (RP 03/14/10)]
[ or maybe $5/2 Select Allergy and Sinus Products, exp. 7-31-10 (RP 04/11/10)]
- $2/1 Wellness+ coupon = $0.99/1
- $1/1 Benadryl Rite Aid March VV coupon = FREE to MAKE $0.01
($4.99 towards allergy rewards and SCR)
(NOTE: Benadryl is $5.99 to $5.49/1 shelf price. If you already have 20% Wellness+ discount this will change your scenarios. It will ring up $4.79 to $4.39/1 instead of the $4.99 sale price.)
2 Listerine Smart Rinse mouthwash (pg. 4) 500 ml. $6/2
- 2 $1/1 Listerine Agent Cool Blue OR Smart Rinse, exp. 5-31 (SS 6/14/09; Printable IE, Printable FF) = $4/2
[or $1/1 Select Listerine or Reach Products, exp. 1-31-11 (RP #2 1/3/10)]
[or $1/1 Select Listerine Products (RP 3/7/10)]
- $3 SCR #57 wyb 2 = $1/2
OR (NOTE: This also uses SCR #57 - limit 1 - so you can't do both deals!! Pick one - either mouthwash or toothbrushes.)
2 Reach Total Care toothbrush (pg. 4) 1 ct. $6/2
- B1G1 Reach Adult Toothbrush or Wondergrip, exp. 12-31-10 (RP 12/6/09) = $3/2
- $1/1 Reach Toothbrush or Value Pack, exp. Unknown (RP 03/07/10) = $2/2
- $3 SCR #57 wyb 2 = MAKE $1
OR (This also uses the same SCR - pick only ONE deal to do!)
2 Reach Total Care Dental Floss (pg. 4) 30 yds. $6/2
- B1G1 Reach Total Care Dental Floss, exp. 1-31-11 (RP #2 1/3/10) = $3/2
- $1/1 Reach Dental Floss or Reach Access Flosser (RP 03/07/10) = $2/2
- $3 SCR #57 wyb 2 = MAKE $1
Band-Aid Brand bandages (pg.4) plastic 60 ct., sheer 40-60 ct., character 20-25 ct. $1.99/1
- $0.50/1 Band-Aid Product, exp. 5-31-10 (RP 03/14/10) = $1.49/1
[ or - $0.50/1 Band-Aid Adhesive Bandages, exp. 6-30-10 (SS 04/25/10)]
- $0.50/1 in-ad coupon = $0.99/1
3 Aveeno daily moisturizing lotion (pg. 4) around $3.49/1 to $3.69/1 = around $11.07/3
- 3 $1/1 Aveeno Product, exp. 5-31-10 (SS 04/25/10; Printable) = around $8.07/3
- 3 $2/1 in-ad coupons (Note: If your Rite Aid only allows 1 like in-ad coupon per transaction, simply purchase each Aveeno in a separate transaction.) = around $2.07/3
- $5 SCR #1 = MAKE at least $2.93
(AND around $11.07 towards SCR #76 - $5 wyb $30 of Aveeno)
1 Biore pore strips (pg. 6) B1G1 facial wash FREE $7.99/1
2 Biore facial wash (pg. 6) (one of these will ring up FREE wyb 1 pore strips) ??
- FREE Biore Cleanser wyb Pore Strips, exp. 5-31 (SS 3/7/10) = $7.99/ 1 pore strips + 2 cleansers
- 3 $1/1 Biore Product Printable = $4.99/ 1 pore strips + 2 cleansers
- $1/1 Biore Skin Care Product RA March VV coupon (exp. 4/30/10) = $3.99/ 1 pore strips + 2 cleansers
(or if your RA allows multiple VV coupons then use 3 and your total would be $1.99/ 1 pore strips + 2 cleansers)
Dove shampoo, conditioner, or stylers (pg.7) $6/2 (long ad only!)
- 2 $1.50/1 Dove Hair Care Product (peelie that is on the old style of bottles at some Rite Aids and Walgreens) = $3/2
- $3 SCR #63 wyb 2 = FREE
4 Ban Deodorant (pg. 7) 1.5-3.5 oz. B1G1 50% off ($3.49 to $3.79) (long ad only!) = around $10.47/4
- 4 $1/1 Ban Solid, exp. 6-5-10 (SS 04/18/10) = $6.47/4
- $10 SCR #71 wyb 4 = MAKE $3.53
Foster Grant (or Style Science) sunglasses (pg. 7) $10 off reg. retail of $17.99+ (find glasses for $17.99/1) = $7.99/1
- $5/1 Foster Grant (or Style Science) sunglasses Rite Aid March or April VV coupon = $2.99/1
Colgate Pro Clinical toothpaste (pg. 7) 4 oz. $2.99/1 (long ad only!!)
- $1/1 Colgate Pro Clinical Toothpaste, exp. 5-1-10 (SS 04/11/10; Printable) = $1.99/1
- $1/1 in-ad coupon = $0.99/1
Lady Speed Stick stainguard deodorant (pg. 8) $2.99/1
- $2/1 in-ad coupon = $0.99/1
- $1/1 Lady Speed Stick Stainguard Deodorant Printable = FREE or MAKE $0.01
Gillette disposable razors (pg. 8) $5.99/1
- $3/1 Gillette disposable razor, exp. 4-30-10 (P&G 3/7/10) = $2.99/1
- $2/1 in-ad coupon = $0.99/1
[ or possibly B1G1 from 4/4/PG]
(NOTE: Some stores have the 10 ct. disposable razors on clearance for $4.49/1. I haven't checked all the coupons, but . . . $4.49/1 - $2/1 in-ad coupon - $3/1 (3/7/PG) = FREE or MAKE $0.51.)
Finish Quantumatic starter kit (pg. 9) 50% off ($10.99/1) = $5.50/1
- $3/1 Tearpad coupon (my store had the tearpad in the isle directly under the Finish products) = $2.50/1
- $1/1 Finish Rite Aid VV March coupon (exp. 4/30/10) = $1.50/1
(If your Rite Aid allows more than one VV coupon, you could buy 4 using a $5/20 coupon to get all 4 for $1 + tax.)
More to come . . .
Hey Erin.
ReplyDeleteGood work. Thanks for your hard work.
Just a few things - The $1 VV Stayfree coupon is for 28+ count and the Stayfree that is on sale is only up to 24 count. So, won't work (well, it might work but it wouldn't be right to use the coupon incorrectly).
And, the free Kashi cereal coupon from Vocal Point has a maximum value of 4.00. So, looks like 2 won't be entirely free. Bummer.
And, I have found that when I use my wellness card, it only takes my percentage off (20% in my case) when the items are at regular price. I will be interested to see if the 20% will work on the Coke with a coupon and all. Will have to wait and try.
Thanks again.
--Kristen.
Oh, sorry. Want to update my comment.
ReplyDeleteThe VV Coke bogo coupon appears to be only for individual bottles; not the 6 packs. So, that won't work anyway.
--Kristen.
Kristen,
ReplyDeleteI think we must have just missed each other. I'd noted both of those things in my post, updated it, and then noticed your comments . . . : )
Yeah, the VV Coke coupon is for the 20 oz individual bottles.
I'd just written a note about the Stayfree too. There are some 24 ct. plus 8 "bonus" pks (so 32 ct.) that I think you should be able to use the coupon on.
I hadn't noticed the $4 max. on the Kashi cereal yet. It would sill come out free if you used a $1.50 coupon in addition to the FREE coupon. Thanks for the heads up on that one!!
Erin
Just received my Wellness card in the mail today. What do you mean by don't forget to "scan your card"?
ReplyDeleteLaurie,
ReplyDelete: ) Just that it's easy to forget to give the cashier your Wellness+ card when you're checking out. Since the Wellness+ card is new in many areas, the cashiers aren't remembering to ask for it yet, and it's easy for the customers to forget to hand it over. It's happened to me. : )