I Saved 90% at Rite Aid on 3/7

ra trip 37 Retail Price $31.80
Sale Price $19.47 (used to calculate % savings)
OOP $2.04
Saved 90%

Covergirl Cosmetics are BOGO this week – I used the BOGO Covergirl Face Item coupon to get both items FREE ($21.28 retail!!)
Renu was FREE after coupon
Our Sunday papers are $2 each and I got all the items shown for $2.04. I also got the coupons I need to do the Biore and John Frieda moneymaking deals later this week… stay tuned!
Used a $3/$15 coupon.

Moral of the story: use the FREE items to get what YOU want with very little out of pocket! Check out all of this week’s Rite Aid deals here.

By Jolon, 7 March, 2010, Leave A Comment

Walgreen’s Deals 3/7 – 3/13

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Best Walgreens Deals 3/7 – 3/13:

You know I have a love-hate relationship with Walgreens and the nearest store is 20 minutes away… so I’m simply going to list the very best deals. I realize that’s a little selfish, but you will find that once you’re shopping your stockpile, there are only certain deals that you will need/want to do.

Register Rewards Deals:

Crest 3D White Dental Care 3/$9
Use (3) $1 coupons from 2/7 PG or 3/7 PG
Get $3 RR
Final Price $1.00 ea wyb 3

Crest, Glide, Oral B Dental Care 3/$8
Use (3) $1 coupons from 2/7 or 3/7 PG
Get $3 RR
Final Price $0.67 ea wyb 3

Matchups:

Reach Dental Floss or Toothbrush $3/$3.99 with in-ad coupon (limit 3 at coupon price)
Buy 6 Floss
Use (3) $1 coupons from 1/3 RP or 3/7 RP
Use (3) BOGO coupons from 1/3 RP
Final Price $0.17 ea wyb 6

Listerine Mouthwash $3/$3.99 with in-ad coupon
Use (3) $1 coupons from 1/3 RP or 3/7 RP apparently the sale is on the smaller size
Final Price $0.33 ea wyb 3 (limit 3)

Glade Reed Diffuser or 3-wick Candle $5.99
Use $3 coupon from 2/7 SS exp 3/6… sorry!!
Also use $2 coupon from Walgreens March Coupon Booklet
Final Price $0.99 $3.99

Household Cleaners (Lysol, Windex, Oust, etc) BOGO
$1 Windex coupon
$1/2 and $0.75/1 Lysol coupons from 2/7 SS
$1 Oust coupons from 2/21 SS
Final Price varies

Colgate Toothpaste $2.79 BOGO
Use (2) $1 coupons from 3/7 SS
Final Price $0.40 ea wyb 2

**Note: there are a LOT of candy coupons in the Walgreens March Coupon Booklet that you can combine with the manufacturer coupons from the 3/7 inserts. Let me know if you get a great deal on Easter Candy!

By Jolon, 6 March, 2010, Leave A Comment

GIVEAWAY: GRUnveiled Tickets for 3/11 (Grand Rapids, MI)

grunveiled

WHAT: GRunveiled is a wedding show unveiling independent, hip and contemporary wedding vendors from around West Michigan. Expect to find products and services that go beyond the conventional wedding show in quality, creativity and spark. We do hope you will join us at this very unique wedding show.

WHEN: Thursday, March 11, 2010 from 6pm – 10pm

WHERE: St. Cecilia Music Center, Grand Rapids, MI

HOW: WIN A PAIR OF FREE TICKETS!!!

Visit the GRUnveiled website – it’s awesome, inspiring, beautiful
Leave a comment telling me why you want to go
Two winners will be randomly selected on Tuesday, March 9 at 5pm. Each winner will receive (2) tickets to attend GRUnveiled. Winners have until Wednesday, March 10 at 11am to respond or I will give the tickets to whomever I choose based on the best comment

By Jolon, 6 March, 2010, 1 Comment

Rite Aid Deals 3/7 – 3/13

Use March Video Values coupons for extra savings at Rite Aid (expire 3/31/10.) Watch videos and earn Rite Aid Video Values (RAVV) coupons and a $5/$20 coupon.

**$3/$15 Rite Aid purchase coupon good through 3/31/10**

Single Check Rebate (SCR) Deals:

John Frieda Root Awakening Shampoo or Conditioner 3/$15
Do in own transaction & use $3/$15 coupon above
Use (3) $3/1 coupons from 3/7 SS
Also use (3) $1 RAVV John Frieda Root Awakening coupons
OOP = $3
Submit $5/3 SCR #41 (limit 3 rebates)
Final Price FREE + $5 MM

John Frieda Brilliant Brunette, Sheer Blond or Luxurious Volume Shampoo or Conditioner 3/$15
Do in own transaction & use $3/$15 coupon above
Use (3) $3/1 coupons from 3/7 SS
OOP = $6
Submit $5/3 SCR #41 (limit 3 rebates)
Final Price FREE + $2 MM

Biore Pore Perfect Skin Care Pore Strips, Scrub, Cleanser or Towelettes 3/$15
Do in own transaction & use $3/$15 coupon above
Use (3) $1 RAVV Biore coupons
OOP = $9
Submit $5/3 SCR #41 (limit 3 rebates)
Final Price $1.33 ea wyb 3

Jergens Natural Glow or Lotion or Curel Lotion 3/$15
Do in a transaction & use $3/$15 coupon above
Use (3) $1 coupons from 3/7 SS
OOP = $9
Submit $5/3 SCR #41 (limit 3 rebates)
Final Price $1.33 ea wyb 3

Bear with me on this one, easiest way to explain is a
Savvy Scenario:
Buy 2 Gillette Fusion Power Cartridges 4 ct $15.99 ea
Buy 2 Gillette Fusion Shave Gel pre/post shave (FREE with cartridge purchase)
Buy 2 Gillette Fusion Razors
Use $5/$20 RAVV coupon
Use (2) $1 shave gel coupons from 2/7 PG or 3/7 PG
Use (2) “Buy Cartridges, Get Razor FREE” coupons from 3/7 PG
OOP = $24.98 + tax
Submit $10 wyb select $30 PG products SCR #18 (valid this week only)
Final Price $16.48ish for all (only $2.75 per item! wyb 6)

Crest Toothpaste or Oral-B Advantage Manual Toothbrush $2.74
Use $1 coupon from 2/21 PG or 3/7 PG
Submit $1 SCR
Final Price $0.74

Always Maxi Pads 20-48 ct, Always Pantiliners 68-80 ct, Tampax Tampons 40 ct $5.99
Use $1 coupon from 3/7 PG
Submit $1 SCR
Final Price $3.99

Vicks DayQuil or NyQuil $4.99
Use $1.50 coupon from 2/7 PG or 3/7 PG
Submit $2 SCR
Final Price $1.49

Matchups:

Starburst king size $1.49 BOGO
Use BOGO Facebook coupon (up to $1.10 value)
Final Price $0.20 ea wyb 2

Renu Travel Kit $0.99
Use $1 coupon HERE
Final Price FREE

Kashi Cereal $2.44 ea
Use $1.50 Vocal point coupon (mailed)
Final Price $0.94

Nivea Lip Care $0.99
Use BOGO coupon from 2/7 RP
Final Price $0.50 ea wyb 2

Covergirl Cosmetics BOGO
Use $2.50/2 coupon from 2/7 PG
Final Price starting at $0.94 ea wyb 2
*OR use BOGO Face Cosmetics coupon from 2/7 PG to get both items FREE
Rite Aid’s coupon policy DOES allow this

Colgate Toothpaste – Advanced, Sensitive, or Max White $4.49 BOGO
Use (2) $1 coupons from 2/21 SS or 3/7 SS
Final Price $1.25 ea wyb 2

Dial Bath Bar 3-pk $2.00 ea
Use $0.35 coupon from 3/7 RP
Final Price $1.65

Pantene Shampoo, Conditioners, Stylers 2/$6
Use $3/2 coupon from 3/7 PG
Final Price $1.50 ea wyb 2

Hershey’s Bliss Eggs $3.00 ea
Use $1 coupon from 2/7 SS
Final Price $2.00

Dove Eggs $3.00 ea
Use $1 RAVV coupon (earned in Feb, exp 3/31)
Final Price $2.00

Rite Aid Brand Aspirin, Ibuprofen (500 ct) $11.89 or Acetaminophen (225-500 ct) BOGO
Final Price $5.95 ea wyb 2

Rite Aid Brand Nail Polish Remover 6oz $2.19 ea BOGO
Final Price $1.10 ea wyb 2

Savvy Scenario:

Buy 4 Starburst King Size
Buy 2 Renu Travel kits
Buy 1 Crest Toothpaste
Buy 1 Always/Tampax/etc
Buy 1 Hershey’s Bliss Eggs
Total = $15.91
Use $3/$15 RAVV coupon
Use (2) BOGO Starburst coupons
Use (2) Renu coupons
Use $1 Crest coupon
Use $1 Always/Tampax coupon
Use $1 Hershey’s Bliss coupon
OOP = $5.73 + tax
Submit $1 Crest SCR
Submit $2 Always/Tampax SCR
Final Price $3.07

Don’t need these particular items? Rearrange the scenarios to utilize the FREE products and get the items you need cheaper! Need help? Just ask! What scenarios will you be doing?

*NOTE: the ads in West Michigan do vary slightly! Greenville and Grand Rapids areas have a bigger ad (though not always as big as the national ad). Sparta and Grant get a shorter ad. While stores will honor either ad, please check your ad before planning your deals and heading to your store (and take the ad and the policy with you!)

By Jolon, 6 March, 2010, Leave A Comment

March Rite Aid Video Values Coupons

The March Rite Aid Video Values videos and coupons are here. They expire 4/30/10. Take the time to watch 20 credits worth of videos to get your new “$5 off a $20 purchase” coupon. Note: the coupons print as pdf

These Rite Aid store coupons can be stacked with a manufacturer coupons. I’ll be featuring the following coupons in the weekly Rite Aid deals:

Advil Cold & Sinus or Allergy & Sinus – $1.50/1
Alavert, any – $1/1
All Free and Clear Liquid Laundry Detergent, 2x Ultra 50 oz – $1/1
Alli Starter Pack 60 or 90ct or Refill 120ct – $5/1
Arm and Hammer Advance Toothpaste or Whitening Booster – $2/1
Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs, 100ct – $1/1
Benefiber, any product – $1/1
Benevia Heart Health 8oz, 4pk – $2/1
Beneviea Strength & Engergy 8oz, 4pk – $2/1
Biore Skin Care product – $1/1
Bumble Bee, Snows, or Sweet Sue Seafood product – $0.35/1
Centrum Cardio 60 or 120ct – $1/1
Clearasil, any product – $1/1
Coca-Cola Diet Coke 20oz bottle – BOGO
Cottenelle 12 or 20 Pack, Double Rolls – $1/4
Dixie Ultra Paper Plates 8 1/2″, 30ct – $2/1
Elmers Glue-All, School Glue or School Glue Gel – $0.10/1
Fiber Choice, 90ct – $2/1
Finish or Electrasol Dishwasher Detergent – $1/1
Foster Grant Sun or Reading Glasses or Magnivision Reading Glasses – $5/1
Garnier Hair Color, any – $1/1
Garnier Nutrioniste Skin Care product – $2/1
Green Dot Visa or Mastercard Activation Fee, excludes Nascar Visa – $1/1
Huggies Jumbo Pack, any – $2/1
John Frieda Frizz Ease – $1/1
John Frieda Root Awakening – $1/1
Johnson’s Baby Lotion or Bath product, 15oz – $1/1
Kotex Pads 14-24ct, Lightdays 33-64ct, Security Tampons 18ct – $1/1
Lipo-Flavinoid Plus 100ct – $5/1
Lysol Hand Pump Scent System, Cucumber or Green Tea – $1/1
Maybelline Eyestudio Duos or Quads Eye Shadow – $1/1
Nature’s Bounty or Flex-a-min Vitamins – $1/1
Nicorette Gum, 100 or 110ct – $10/1
Nivea Women’s Body Wash, any – $1/1
Nivea Body Lotion, any $1/1
No Nonsense – $1/1
Oreo Cookies – $0.50/1
Osteo Bi-Flex, any – $1/1
Prevacid – $10/1
Prevacid – $6/1
Pull-ups, any – $2/1
Pull-ups Goodnites, any – $2/1
Purex 3-in-1 Starter Kit – $2/1
Rephresh Pro-B Feminine Supplements, 30ct – $5/1
Right Guard Total Defense Deodorant Solid or Gel – $2/1
Rite Aid Flavoring for childrens’ liquid medications – FREE
Rite Aid Mixed Nuts 10-11.5oz or Cashews 9.25-9.75oz – $0.50/1
Rite Aid Dryer Sheets, 40 or 80ct or EraseAway, 2ct – $1/1
Sundown Vitamins, any – $1/1
Zyrtec Liquid Gels, 40ct – $2/1

Thanks, SD!

By Jolon, 6 March, 2010, Leave A Comment

What’s on Sale in March?

dollar man

The only way to build your stockpile is to take advantage of the current sales. The same items tend to be on sale about the same time every year, so combine your manufacturer coupons, store coupons, rebates and sales to buy at the lowest possible price!

Here are the types of deals to be on the lookout for in March:

Frozen Food Month:

Frozen vegetables (box, bag, steam)
Frozen fruits
Frozen dinners/meals
Ice cream, popsicles, etc
Waffles
etc (all frozen foods)

Spring Cleaning Month:

Cleansers and household items

Easter/Passover Promotions: (March or April)

Eggs
Ham
Asparagus
Horseradish
Butter
Coconut

National Peanut Month:

Peanuts
Peanut butter

St Patrick’s Day:

Potatoes
Corned beef
Other “Irish” foods

Gardening supplies

Thanks, GroceryCouponGuide!

By Jolon, 6 March, 2010, Leave A Comment

60% off Restaurant.com ($25 for $4)

Get 60% off Restaurant.com gift certificates using code MENU through 3/7/10.

$25 gift certificates are now only $4, but you’ll get 60% off any denomination.

If you’re not familiar with Restaurant.com, you’ll find it’s a great way to try a new local restaurant with 13,000 participating restaurants nationwide! The gift certificates are valid for one year, so you have plenty of time to use them! *Don’t forget, restaurant.com also offers actual gift cards which make great gifts!

Have you used a restaurant.com gift certificate? Care to share your experience in the comments?

By Jolon, 6 March, 2010, 1 Comment

FREE Sunchips for Facebook Fans

Become a fan of Sunchips on Facebook and get a coupon for a FREE bag! Available to the first 100,000 fans. (promoting their new compostable bags…)

A little guilty pleasure in honor of Friday

Thanks, SavingForEight!

By Jolon, 5 March, 2010, Leave A Comment

HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT!! Kmart Double Coupons Return!

kmart

Ok, you are probably only going to understand my over-the-top enthusiasm for the return of Kmart double coupons if you are a hard-core, rock-star couponer… BUT now’s the time to become one because…

Kmart Double Coupon Event returns the week of 4/4/10 – 4/10/10!!!

So, what’s the fuss about? See an example of a previous Kmart Double Coupons shopping trip. I got lots of FREE/cheap stuff including: dish soap, dish washer detergent, laundry detergent, household cleaners, deodorant, razors, hair gel, shampoo, lotion, etc! I’m still using up those items from my stockpile. What does that mean? It means I haven’t payed full retail price for any of those items in about 6 months!

The Rules are the same as before:

Manufacturer coupons up to/including $2 value will be doubled! (Save up to $4 on any particular item!)
5 Coupons doubled per customer, per day.
Kmart store coupons and pharmacy coupons are excluded.

If you want to make sure your local stores are participating, contact Kmart at 1-866-562-7848 or help@customerservice.kmart.com

Thanks, HeavenlySisSteals&Deals!

By Jolon, 4 March, 2010, Leave A Comment

Coupon Insert Preview 3/7

coupon preview

There will be 3 inserts in this Sunday’s paper. *As always, coupons and values vary by region, so please use this as a guide only.

In addition to the Easter Candy coupons mentioned here, there are many more coming in this weekend’s inserts!

3/7 Smart Source Insert (SS)

Including:
Barilla Whole Grain Pasta – $1/2
Colgate Total Enamel Strenth, Total Advanced Whitening, Total Advanced Clean, or Advanced Fresh Toothpaste, 4oz+ – $1/1 (usually FREE toothpaste)
Nestle Crunch Single Bar, 1.55oz – BoGO up to 89 cents (Easter!)

3/7 Red Plum Insert (RP)

Including:
L’Oreal Paris Cosmetic Item – Save $1/ 1
Reach Dental Floss or Reach Access Flosser – Save $1/1 (makes it FREE at Walmart)
Starburst Jellybeans – 14oz – Save $1/2

3/7 Proctor & Gamble Insert (PG)

Including:
Crest Rinse, 440 ml, 473 ml, 500 ml, $1 off any 1
Gillette Body Wash 12 oz or larger, $2 off any 1
Buy Fusion Cartridge Pack, get Razor FREE
Luvs Diapers, $1 off any 1

Red Plum is no longer distributing inserts in some areas. Are you having Red Plum drama? Find out which papers are carrying Red Plum Inserts in your area or see if it’s available to you via mail.

Don’t forget, you can always purchase coupons here.

By Jolon, 4 March, 2010, Leave A Comment