Rite Aid 5/2 to 5/8

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. 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.
3. 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.)
4. 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.

Wellness+ coupons here for $1/1 any haircare purchase of $10+, $1/1 any skin care purchase of $10+, $0.50/1 any snack purchase of $5+, $1/1 any summer seasonal purchase of $10+.  All exp. 5/15/10.

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.


So far, everyone who has left me a comment has indicated that they prefer the scenarios. . . . so scenarios it is.  : ) Thank you so much for your comments!! I have enjoyed reading what you had to say. If anyone else wants to add their two cents worth, please do. (Hey, in our world $0.02 can buy you quite a lot - see purchase #1! He, he!!) I hope you got those CoverGirl and Nivea coupons ordered. Also, I think that I'll have to order a bunch of $1/1 any Tide coupons as these are the best filler that I can think of (w/ 20% Wellness+ discount) at $0.03/1. If you don't have the 20% off discount yet, then you can probably get a cheaper filler by buying a piece of candy or something else.


Purchase #1

2 CoverGirl cosmetics (at least one of the CoverGirls needs to be $15+; the lower priced CoverGirl will be the free one from the RA sale and the $15+ will be covered by the coupon.) (pg. 1) B1G1 = $15+/2
- B1G1 CoverGirl Face Product, exp. 5-31-10 (RP 04/11/10) = FREE
(and if your store allows overage - $1/1 CoverGirl Product, exp. 5-31-10 (P&G 05/02/10; P&G MIR Booklet) = Make $1)

(NOTE about the B1G1 CoverGirl coupon thanks to SlickDeals:

I called covergirl last night at the 1-800 number and asked about the coupon. Sonya was the rep I talked to and she stated that covergirl B1G1 face products should work with all face products - eyes, lips, foundations, blush, etc... She also stated that if a store has an issue that they can call the 800# to verify what the coupon covers. You can speak directly to a representative toll-free, Monday through Friday,  9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST. Call  1-800-426-8374 .)

1 Olay Regenerist or Total Effects facial moisturizer (pg. 8) reg. price $6.99-$9.99/1 = $6.99/1
- $1/1 Olay Facial Moisturizer or Cleanser, exp. 5-31-10 (RP 04/18/10; P&G 5/2/10) = $5.99/1
- $1 SCR #66 = $4.99/1

1 Tide (not in ad) sample/travel size $1.29/1
- 20% off (Wellness+) = $1.03/1
- $1/1 Tide Detergent, exp. 5-31-10 (P&G 05/02/10) = $0.03/1
[ or - $1/1 Tide Product, exp. 5-31-10 (P&G 02/07/10; P&G MIR Booklet)]
(a $0.29/1 filler without Wellness+ card)
(Only add in the Tide if you are able to get $1 overage on the CoverGirl.)

Total before coupons = at least $23.02 (with Tide and 20% off Wellness+)
- $5/20 Rite Aid Video Values coupon
- at least $18 (with Tide and overage on CG) (in MFC coupons)
Total OOP = $0.02 + tax
- $1 SCR
MAKE $0.98 - tax
(NOTE: I am unsure whether or not this scenario will work out exactly like I've planned. It will depend on whether or not the Wellness+ card takes a percentage off the Olay or not.)
(2nd NOTE: Depending on what you get you will probably be able to use one or more $1 off $10 skin care Wellness+ coupons giving you another $1+ of overage. Pick something else to buy!)


Purchase #2

2 CoverGirl cosmetics (at least one of the CoverGirls needs to be $15+; the lower priced CoverGirl will be the free one from the RA sale and the $15+ will be covered by the coupon.) (pg. 1) B1G1 = $15+/2
- B1G1 CoverGirl Face Product, exp. 5-31-10 (RP 04/11/10) = FREE
(and if your store allows overage - $1/1 CoverGirl Product, exp. 5-31-10 (P&G 05/02/10; P&G MIR Booklet) = Make $1)
SCR #4 wyb $30 select P&G products = Get a coupon booklet with $30 in savings

2 eos Lip Balm (pg. 10) 0.14 to 0.25 oz. $2.99/1 = $5.98/2
- 2 $2 SCR #52 (Limit 4) = $1.98/2

1 Tide (not in ad) sample/travel size $1.29/1
- 20% off (Wellness+) = $1.03/1
- $1/1 Tide Detergent, exp. 5-31-10 (P&G 05/02/10) = $0.03/1
[ or - $1/1 Tide Product, exp. 5-31-10 (P&G 02/07/10; P&G MIR Booklet)]
(a $0.29/1 filler without Wellness+ card)
(Only add in the Tide if you are able to get $1 overage on the CoverGirl.)

Total before coupons = at least $22.01 (with Tide and 20% off Wellness+)
- $5/20 Rite Aid Video Values coupon
- at least $17 (with Tide and overage on CG) (in MFC coupons)
Total OOP = $0.01 + tax
- $4 SCR (and coupon booklet from P&G)
MAKE $3.99 - tax
(NOTE: Again, I'm unsure whether or not this scenario will work out exactly like I've planned. It will depend on whether or not the Wellness+ card takes a percentage off the eos or not.)
(2nd NOTE: Depending on what you get you will probably be able to use one or more $1 off $10 skin care Wellness+ coupons giving you another $1+ of overage. Pick something else to buy!)


Purchase #3

1 BIC Razors (pg. 10) $5.99/1
- $3/1 Select Bic Shavers, exp. 5-30-10 (SS 04/18/10) = $2.99/1
[ or - $3/1 Select Bic Shavers, exp. 6-13-10 (SS 05/02/10)]
[ or - $3/1 Bic Soleil Disposable Shaver, exp. 6-13-10 (SS 05/02/10)]
- $2 SCR #62 = $0.99/1

2 Secret Soothing Effects deodorant (pg. 12) $8/2
- 2 $2/1 Select Secret Products, exp. 6-30 (P&G 5/2/10) = $4/2
OR
2 Old Spice Everclear or Collections deodorant (pg. 12) $8/2
- B1G1 Old Spice Fresh Collection Solid, exp. 6-30-10 (RP 04/18/10; P&G MIR Booklet) = $4/2
OR
2 Gillette deodorant (2.6-4 oz.) or body wash (12-18 oz.) (pg. 12) $8/2
- $4/2 Gillette Deodorant or Body Wash, exp. 5-31-10 (P&G 05/02/10) = $4/2
[ or - B1G1 Gillette Body Wash, exp. 5-31-10 (P&G 05/02/10)]
- $1 SCR #68 = $3/2
(NOTE: The SCR is for any of the above - Secret, Old Spice, or Gillette - limit ONLY 1!)

2 Nivea body wash (pg. 8) 8.4 to 18 oz. $3.99/1 = $7.98/2
- B1G1 Nivea Body Wash For Women, exp. 5-31-10 (ALL YOU May '10) = $3.99/2
- $4/1 Nivea Body Wash For Women, exp. 5-31-10 (RP 05/02/10) (regional coupon) = FREE or MAKE $0.01

Total before coupons = at least $21.97 (with Tide and 20% off Wellness+)
- $5/20 Rite Aid Video Values coupon
- $14.99 (with Tide and overage on CG) (in MFC coupons)
Total OOP = $1.98
- $3 SCR
MAKE $1.02 - tax
(NOTE: Watch out for the Wellness+ card again!  : )  I guess this is a good problem for you to have.)
(2nd NOTE: Could either deodorant or razors be considered skin care??  : )  'Cause that would get us another $1 off using the Wellness+ coupon and would bring the OOP cost down to $0.98 + tax.)

 
Purchase #4

3 Flex-Tastic (pg. 10) $15/3
- 3 $2/1 Profoot Flex-Tastic Product, exp. 6-30-10 (SS 04/25/10) = $9/3
OR
3 Synovium Pain Relief Gel (pg. 10) 4 oz. $15/3
- 3 $2/1 Synovium Pain Relief Gel Printable = $9/3
- $10 SCR #38 wyb 3 (SCR good for either product above - limit ONLY 1) = MAKE $1

1 Nivea body wash (pg. 8) 8.4-18 oz. $3.99/1
- $4/1 Nivea Body Wash For Women, exp. 5-31-10 (RP 05/02/10) (regional coupon) = FREE or MAKE $0.01

1 Carefree pantiliners (pg. W3) 18-20 ct. $0.99/1
- $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)]

1 Tide (not in ad) sample/travel size $1.29/1 - 20% off (Wellness+) = $1.03/1
- $1/1 Tide Detergent, exp. 5-31-10 (P&G 05/02/10) = $0.03/1
[ or - $1/1 Tide Product, exp. 5-31-10 (P&G 02/07/10; P&G MIR Booklet)]
(a $0.29/1 filler without Wellness+ card)

Total before coupons = at least $21.01 (with 20% off Wellness+ on the Tide)
- $5/20 Rite Aid Video Values coupon
- $12 (in MFC coupons)
Total OOP = $4.01
- $10 SCR
MAKE $5.99 - tax
(NOTE: I'm unsure of the regular prices, so beward of the Wellness+ card.)


Purchase #5

1 Always liners (pg. 12) 68-80 ct. $5.99/1
- $1/1 Always Pantiliners, exp. 5-31-10 (P&G 05/02/10) = $4.99/1
OR
1 Tampax tampons (pg. 12) 40 ct. $5.99/1
- $1/1 Tampax Product, exp. 5-31-10 (P&G 05/02/10) = $4.99/1
- $2 SCR #47 (SCR good for either product above - limit ONLY 1) = $2.99/1

2 GE compact fluorescent bulbs (pg. W4) 1 pk. $4/2
- 2 $1/1 Select GE Products, exp. 5-5-10 (SS 03/07/10) = $2/2
[ or $1/1 Select GE Products, exp. 6-16-10 (SS 04/18/10)]
[ or $1/1 GE Energy Smart Qualified CFL Item, exp. 6-30 (ALL YOU Apr '10)]
- $2 SCR #96 wyb 2 = FREE

2 Clear Eyes eye drops (pg. 10) 0.5 oz. $2.99/1 = $5.98/2
- 2 $1/1 Clear Eyes Product, exp. 8-2-10 (SS 05/02/10) = $3.98/2
- 2 $1 SCR #12 (Limit 2) = $1.98/2

2 Natures Bounty vitamins (not in ad) B1G1 (B1G1 till 5/15/2010) (Vit. D is around $6.49 for the small bottles = $6.49/2
- 2 $5/1, $3/1, or $2/1 (Go here to sign up, Or go here to log in. Search your shelves for previously bought Natures Bounty vitamins. Enter the codes and print the best coupon you can. This coupon should be able to be printed 6 times!! Go buy your vitamins. Enter in your new codes and if you have enough points, you can print another set of $5/1 coupons - you must print from another computer.) = FREE or MAKE about $3.51
[ or - 2 $1/1 Nature's Bounty Vitamins/Supplements, exp. 5-1-10 (RP 03/14/10)]
- $1/1 Natures Bounty RA April VV coupon (or use 2 if your RA allows and make an extra dollar) = MAKE about $4.51 or $5.51

Total before coupons = around $22.46
- $5/20 Rite Aid Video Values coupon
- $16 or $17 (in MFC and RA VV coupons)
Total OOP = around $1.46 or $0.46
- $6 SCR
MAKE around $4.54 or $5.54 - tax
(NOTE: I'm unsure of the regular prices, so beward of the Wellness+ card.)


Purchase #6

1 Febreze fabric refresher (pg. 9) 800 ml. $4.99/1
- $1/1 Febreze Fabirc Refresher, exp. 5-31-10 (P&G 05/02/10) = $3.99/1
[ or - $1/1 Febreze Fabric Refresher, exp. 10-31-10 (Decor Done Right)]
- $2 SCR #84 = $1.99/1

1 Metamucil powder (pg. 9) 114 dose or caplets 120-160 ct. $9.99/1
- $3/1 Metamucil Product, exp. 5-31-10 (P&G 05/02/10) = $6.99/1
- $4 SCR #18 = $2.99/1

2 BeneVia (not in ad) 4 pk. 8 oz. each B1G1 (B1G1 till 5/15/2010) $8.99/1 = $8.99/2
- 2 $3/1 Benevia Balanced Nutrition Drink Printable) = $2.99/2
- 2 $2/1 BeneVia Heart Health Nutrition Drink RA April and May VV coupons = FREE or MAKE $1.01

Total before coupons = $23.97
- $5/20 Rite Aid Video Values coupon
- $14 (in MFC and RA VV coupons)
Total OOP = $4.97
- $6 SCR
MAKE $1.03 - tax
(NOTE: I'm unsure of the regular prices, so beward of the Wellness+ card.)