Rite Aid 8/1 to 8/7

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/$25 Rite Aid coupon, as well as a coupon for each product for which you watch a video. While there does not appear to be a limit as to how many Video Values accounts you can have per address, your Wellness+ card will remember which coupons you have used (VV coupons with long barcodes only). You will only be allowed to use 1 coupon (with long barcode) per Wellness+ card per month. Once a coupon with a long barcode has been used, it can not be used again, not even on another Wellness+ card (it will beep at the register and say that it has already been redeemed). If you have a Video Value account and your husband has one too, then you are going to need two Wellness+ cards (one for him and one for you) in order to be able to use all the coupons.
3. Remember to still print extra of the Video Values coupons with the short barcodes. (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. (NOTE that the coupon is good for 2 months.) While all the Video Values coupons will print more than once. Some have a unique barcode that will only allow you to use the coupons once. Others can still be used more than once. The rule is - long barcode = only 1 use; short barcode = multiple uses.) For more information, please read my post HERE.
4. Rite Aid rolled out their new program Wellness+ nationwide. If you haven't already done so, sign up for your rewards card online or in stores. You may also wish to consider getting your husband a Wellness+ card too. Starting August 1st all +UP Rewards will be tied to your Wellness+ card. There will be a limit of 1 +UP Reward per card per week.
5. Print out EXTRA $5/$25Coupons (Thanks to Debbie!). They are good for the entire month of August!

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.


It's the beginning of a new week, a new month, and a NEW RITE AID RULE! Starting today the +UP Rewards will be limited to 1 offer per card.  It will be interesting to see if RA will be like CVS in that I've found many times that CVS's ad will state "limit 1" per card, but once I go into the store and purchase the product, my receipt will say "limit 2." (NOTE: Some are reporting that a few of the +Up Rewards DO print multiple times.) Also, the +UP Rewards will be tied to the card on which they were earned (at some RA's this is already in effect). So for example, you will not be able to use the +UP Reward that your mom/sister/friend earned on their card to pay for something using your card.

If for some reason you have trouble getting the +UP Rewards to print, give RA a call. They are reimbursing the +UP Rewards that should have printed.

Public Relations Dept.
Rite Aid Corporation
Camp Hill, PA
Office: (717) 975-5713
eharkreader@riteaid.com (Eric Harkreader)


Purchase #1

2 Herbal Essences Shampoo, Conditioner, or Stylers (1 of the 2 must be a styler!) (pg. 12) $5/2
- FREE Herbal Essences Styler wyb Herbal Essence Product, exp 8-31-10 (P&G 08/01/10) = $2.50/2
- $2 +UP Reward wyb 2 = $0.50/2

1 L.A. Looks Styling Gel (pg. 5) $1.99/1
- $1/1 LA Looks Item, exp. 11-1-10 (RP 08/01/10 #2) = $0.99/1
- $0.99 SCR #67 = FREE

2 Aussie Shampoo, Conditioner, or Stylers (1 of the 2 must be a styler!) (pg. 5) $5/2
- FREE Aussie Styler wyb Herbal Essence/Aussie Item, exp. 8-31 (P&G 8/1/10) = $2.50/2
- $1.00 OFF Any Shampoo or Conditioner Purchase of $10.00 or More Wellness+ Printable = $1.50/2
- $1 +UP Reward wyb 2 = $0.50/2

1 Crest Toothpaste (pg. 12) 4 oz., 5.8 to 6.2 oz., or Pro Health 4.2 oz. $2.49/1
- $1/1 Crest Toothpaste, exp. 8-31-10 (P&G 08/01/10) = $1.49/1
- $1.50 +UP Reward = MAKE $0.01
OR
1 Oral B Stages, Advantage Plus (pg. 12) 1 ct. $2.49/1
- $1/1 Select Oral B Toothbrush, exp. 8-31-10 (P&G 08/01/10) = $1.49/1
[or $1/1 Select Oral-B Stages Product, exp. 8-31-10 (P&G 08/01/10)]
- $1.50 +UP Reward = MAKE $0.01
($2.49 towards Oral Care SCR #556 - $5 RA gift card wyb $15; $10 RA gift card wyb $25)

1 Gillette Deodorant 2.6 to 4 oz. or Body Wash 12 to 18 oz. (pg. 12) $9/2
- 2 $2/1 Gillette Deodorant or Bodywash, exp. 8-31-10 (P&G 08/01/10) = $5/2
- $3 SCR #66 wyb 2 = $2/2
- $1 +UP Reward wyb 2 = $1/2

3 Rite Aid brand "Harvard Square" Glue Sticks (pg. 9) 2 pk. $1.98/3
- $1 SCR #128 wyb 3 (Limit 2) = $0.98/3
(NOTE: Look for glues sticks with a FREE bonus stick in them.)
OR (if you didn't do this once last week)
6 Rite Aid brand "Harvard Square" Glue Sticks (pg. 9) 2 pk. $3.96/6
- 2 $1 SCR #128 wyb 3 (Limit 2) = $1.96/6

Total before coupons at least $25.46
- $5/$25 RA coupon
- $12 (in MFC)
- Total OOP $8.46 + tax (Remember to use previously earned +UP Rewards to reduce your OOP. You should have had a lot left over from last week. I know that I personally earned $11 more than I started with.)
- $4.99 SCR = $3.47
earn $2 +UP Reward from Herbal Essences
earn $1 +UP Reward from Aussie
earn $1.50 +UP Reward from Crest/Oral B
earn $1 +UP Reward from Gillette
($2.49 towards Oral Care SCR #556 - $5 RA gift card wyb $15; $10 RA gift card wyb $25)
(NOTE: If you followed my scenarios last week, this should finish up SCR #556 and earn you the $10 gift card. If you didn't, there is still plenty of time - and good deals ahead - earn this.)


Purchase #2

1 Pampers Jumbo Diapers or Easy Ups (pg. 1) $8.99/1
1 Pampers Wipes (not in ad) $3.49/1 ?? (If this is less, then you'll need to add a slight filler to hit $25. Also, if you have 10% or 20% off Wellness+ this is actually going to hurt you this time. You'll also have to add a filler - a $0.35 filler for 10% and a $0.70 for 20%) = $12.48/both
- $1.50 Pampers Diapers, exp. 8-31-10 (P&G 08/01/10) = $10.98/both
[or $1.50 Pampers Easy Ups or Under Jams, exp. 8-31 (P&G 8/1/10)]
[or $1.50 Pampers Extra Protection Diapers, exp. 8-31-10 (P&G 08/01/10)]
[or $3/1 Pampers Diapers, exp. 8-31-10 (Vocalpoint mailer coupon) - **This is the one I'll be using!**]
- FREE Pampers Wipes wyb Pampers Diapers, exp. 8-31-10 (P&G 08/01/10) = $7.49/both
- $2 SCR #46 = $5.49/both
- $2 +UP Reward = $3.49/both

1 Johnson’s Baby Care 14-15 oz. or Desitin 2 oz. (pg. 6) $3.99/1
- $1/1 Johnsons Baby Product, exp. 8-15-10 (RP 06/06/10) = $2.99/1
[or $1/1 Desitin Diaper Rash Cream Printable]
[or $1/1 Johnson’s Shampoo Printable]
[or $1/1 Johnson’s Baby Lotion or Oil Printable]
- $2 +UP Reward = $0.99/1

4 Pilot G2 Pens (pg. 10) 2 pk. B1G1 $3.29/1 = $6.58/2
- 4 $1/1 Pilot Pen Printable (This gets sent to your email. - Don't forget to hit the web browser's back button, then refresh and print again.) (You will need access to 2 computers; you can print this coupon again - just use your husband's name and email address.) = $2.58/4
- $2 SCR #113 wyb 3 = $0.58/4
OR (Well, technically you can do both the above and below deals, you're just going to need access to a lot of computers to be able to print off that many coupons!)
3 Pilot Easy Touch (pg. 10) 2 pk. or 1 pk. Pro $3/3
- 2 $1/1 Pilot Pen Printable (This gets sent to your email.) = $1/3
- $1 SCR #108 wyb 3 = FREE
(NOTE: If you only get the bottom deal, you will need to add $3.54 worth of products - after all coupons - to your order to hit the $25 mark.)

1 Trident Multipacks (pg. 7) 3 pk. $1.99/1
- $1 +UP Reward = $0.99/1

Total before coupons around $25.04
- $5/$25 RA coupon
- around $9.99 (in MFC)
- $5.50 +UP Rewards ($2 +UP Reward from Herbal Essences; $1 +UP Reward from Aussie; $1.50 +UP Reward from Crest/Oral B; $1 +UP Reward from Gillette - Purchase #1 OR If you have more left from last week, use those first so that they don't expire on you!)
Total OOP around $4.55 + tax
- $4 SCR = $0.55
earn $2 +UP Reward from Pampers
earn $2 +UP Reward from Johnson's Baby
earn $1 +UP Reward from Trident


Purchase #3

4 Crest Pro-Health Rinse (pg. 7) 1 liter $20/4
- 4 $2/1 Crest Mouthwash, exp. 8-31-10 (P&G 08/01/10) = $12/4
- $10 SCR #39 = $2/4

4 Mead Composition Book 100 ct. or PaperMate Write Bros. Pens 10 pk., (pg. 1) B1G3 $1.99/1 = $1.99/4
- $0.50 +UP Reward = $1.49/4
($1.99 towards SCR #105 - $2 wyb $15; $4 wyb $25)

6 Harvard Square School Tools Pre-priced at $1/1 B1G1 50% = $4.50/6
- $1 +UP Reward wyb 5 = $3.50/5

Total before coupons $26.49
- $5/$25 RA coupon
- $8 (in MFC)
- $5 +UP Rewards ($2 +UP Reward from Pampers; $2 +UP Reward from Johnson's Baby; $1 +UP Reward from Trident - Purchase #2 OR if you still have more left from last week, use those first so that they don't expire on you!)
Total OOP $8.49 + tax
- $10 SCR = MAKE $1.51
earn $0.50 +UP Reward from Mead
earn $1 +UP Reward from Rite Aid/Harvard Square


Purchase #4

3 Profoot Miracle or Triad Insoles, Pump Pouches or Flex-Tastic or Heel Rescue Cream 16 oz. (pg. 8) $15/3
(Look for $1/1 peelies - And make up to $3 MORE!) Thanks Challice!
- $10 SCR #2 wyb 3 = $5/3
- $2 +UP Reward wyb 3 = $3/3

1 Gillette Fusion ProGlide or Fusion Power ProGlide Razor $9.99/1
- $4/1 Gillette Fusion ProGlide Razor, exp. 8-31-10 (P&G 08/01/10) = $5.99/1
- $5 SCR #78 = $0.99/1

1 Gillette Venus Razor 1 ct. or Embrace Disposable Razor (pg. 7) $7.99/1
- $2/1 Venus Embrace or Breeze, exp. 8-31-10 (P&G 08/01/10) = $5.99/1
[or - $2/1 Select Venus Embrace Items, exp. 8-31-10 (Rouge Magazine)]
- $4 +UP Reward = $1.99/1
($7.99 towards $10 MIR Olay, Venus, Covergirl, Secret, or Pantene Products)

Total before coupons $32.98
- $5/$25 RA coupon
- $6 (in MFC)
- $1.50 +UP Rewards ($0.50 +UP Reward from Mead; $1 +UP Reward from Rite Aid/Harvard Square - Purchase #3)
Total OOP $20.48 + tax
- $15 SCR = $5.48
earn $2 +UP Reward from Profoot
earn $4 +UP Reward from Gillette


Purchase #5 (This is for those that received the in-ad insert. However, if your store price matches other RA ads, you should be able to do the StaphAseptic deal.)

1 BenGay Pain Relief + Massage (pg. C3 - insert) 3 oz. $7.99/1
- $3/1 Bengay RA in-ad coupon = $4.99/1
- $3/1 Bengay Massage Printable = $1.99/1
[or $2/1 Bengay Product, exp. 9-20-10 (RP 06/20/10)]
- $1/1 Bengay Cream or Patches August RA VV coupon = $0.99/1

1 StaphAseptic First Aid Gel (pg. C4 - insert) 2 oz. $10.99/1
- $1/1 StaphAseptic Product Printable = $9.99/1
- $4/1 StaphAseptic July RA VV coupon = $5.99/1
[- $1.00 OFF Any Internal or External Pain Relief Purchase of $10.00 RA Wellness+ Printable - Found this coupon too. If you use this it will put you $1 below $0 - Add a $1 item of your choice.]
- $7 SCR #23 (Limit 2) = MAKE $2.01

1 Dr. Scholl's Massaging Gel Insoles (pg. C2) 1 pair $9.99/1
- $2/1 in-ad RA coupon = $7.99/1
- $2/1 Dr. Scholls for Her Insoles July RA VV coupon = $5.99/1
- $2/1 Dr. Scholl's Massaging Gel Insoles Printable = $3.99/1

(Only add if you have the 20% Wellness+ discount!)
1 Tide Detergent Trial Size (not in ad) $1.29/1
- 20% Wellness+ discount = $1.03/1
- $1/1 Tide Detergent, exp. 8-31-10 (P&G 08/01/10) = $0.03/1

Total before coupons around $28.97
Okay, this is where we are going to be doing things differently again. : ) Since, we have to use those +UP Rewards and we don't want to really "spend" any money, we are not going to give them our MFC first. (+UP Rewards can not be used to cover tax . . . MFC can!)
- $5/$25 RA coupon
- $6 +UP Rewards (earn $2 +UP Reward from Profoot; $4 +UP Reward from Gillette - Purchase #4)
- at least $18 (in MFC, in-ad coupons, and RA VV coupons)
Total OOP - $0.03 + tax (or $0 w/ Tide and 20% Wellness+)
- $7 SCR = MAKE $7


So, the totals for this week are $138.94 worth of sale priced products. After all SCRs the total cost for the week will be $0.99. That means that this is not a money making week . . . this week (but I'm thinking that $1 for everything isn't so bad either).  : )  Oh, and don't forget that if you completed the Oral care SCR, you just earned a $10 RA gift card. So maybe it is a moneymaking week after all . . .