Walgreens Coupon Misprint

If you pick up the Walgreens August 2008 EasySaver catalog, you'll notice that the coupons have an expiration date of 7/26/08. This is a misprint. I called Walgreens customer service and they actually expire on 8/30/08 and will scan normally at checkout.

Today's Shopping Trip

I’ve heard from a few of you that you miss my postings of how much I save on my shopping trips. So I did my weekly shopping trip today at Kroger and Walgreens. Today’s stockpile items: apple juice and body wash. Here’s what I bought today for $36.36 combining sales and coupons. Retail would have been $89.52. Oh, and I bought a big head of broccoli that didn’t make it in to the picture and I splurged $1.49 on that one little avocado.

And, after paying at Walgreens, I received a $3 coupon off my next purchase in addition to an unexpected coupon which entitles me to “buy 4, get $4, buy 8, get $10 off my next order of Colgate”. This was generated by me purchasing 3 Olay Ribbons body washes. Since you can always get toothpaste for under $1 using coupons, this translates to more free toothpaste! Yey! The machine also popped out a $3 off coupon for Dove Skin Vitalizer.


This week we’re having linguine with chicken and basil, tuna avocado wraps, fish with veggies, spaghetti and meatballs with salad. (I have the pasta, tuna, fish and meatballs in my stockpile and there are some veggies still in the fridge from last week). I may even get creative and try bacon-wrapped chicken breasts.

A stop at CVS and I purchased Revlon makeup using some ECBs and a $2 coupon. I got a lipstick (usually $12.99) for 19c and after paying, it gave me a new ECB worth $9.99. There's nothing like getting paid to buy lipstick!

We’re already stocked up on diapers from all the free diapers earlier this month at Walgreens and I’ll make a quick stop at Walmart later this week to get a can of formula (using a $3 off coupon of course).

To see how I managed to get all this for such a low price, check out what's on sale at your local store and use your coupons!

Hot Grocery Deals - Week of July 27th

There are deals to be had all over the place. Here are some deals at your local stores that are approx. 70% off or more. Lots of FREE stuff this week! It pays to buy two copies of the AJC each week so you can utilize the coupons in the Smartsource and Redplum Inserts. If you want more coupons, trade with your friends to maximize your stockpiling opportunities! If you’re not in Atlanta, the coupons schedule may be slightly different.

SS= Smartsource
RP= Redplum
PG= Proctor and Gamble Insert that is in paper the first Sunday of each month
BOGO= Buy one get one free sale

Kroger (Sun-Sat)
Wow! Kroger has great deals this week!
Jergens Natural Glow Daily Facial Moisturizer $1.58 (reg $6.57). $2.58 sale. S 6/8 $1 coupon.
Clearasil Stay Clear Daily Face Wash. 50c (Reg $4.99). $2.50 sale. S 7/27 $2 coupon.
Suave Body Wash 69c (reg $2.45). $1.69 sale. R 7/13 & R5/18 50c coupon.
Advil Pain Reliever Caplets 50c (reg. $3.79). Sale $2.50. R 7/13 $2 coupon.
Benefiber Powder for Children $2.40 (reg. $7.99). $4.40 sale. S 7/13, S 6/22, S 5/18 $2 coupon.
Purina Whisker Lickins Cat Treats 25c (reg. $1.49). 10/$10 sale. R 6/8 $1.50/2 coupon (must buy two).
Tyson Chicken Breasts $1.44 Ib. (reg. $4.69 Ib.). $1.99 sale. S 7/20 55c coupon.
Frenchs Classic Yellow or Spicy Brown Mustard. FREE (reg. $1.69). Sale for 99c. S 6/22 coupon.
Powerade Sports Drink FREE (reg. $1.69). S 7/13 $1 coupon.
Items that are great deals AND qualify for the “buy any 10 items, receive $5 off instantly at register” deal:
Franks Red Hot Sauce. 50c or FREE with deal (reg. $1.99). Sale for $1.50. S 5/18 $1 coupon.
Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner $1 or 50c with deal (reg. $2.59). Sale for $2. S 6/22 50c coupon.
Lysol All-Purpose Cleaner $1 or 50c with deal (reg $3.29). Sale for $2. S 7/27 50c coupon.
Lysol All Purpose Spray Cleaner $1 or 50c with deal (reg. $2.99). $2 sale. S 7/27 $ S 6/22.
Advil Pain Reliever Caplets 50c or FREE with deal (reg. $3.79). Sale $2.50. R 7/13 $2 coupon.
Tyson Bacon $1.95 or $1.45 with deal (reg. $5.29). Sale for $2.50. S 7/20 55c coupon.


CVS (Sun-Sat)
Money makers:
Band Aid Ultra Strips/Bandages. (reg $3.99). $2.99 sale. R 5/18, S 6/15, R 6/22 $1 coupon. Pay $1.99, get $2 ECB (limit 1)
Revlon Limited Edition Face Powder, Blush, Eye Shadow or Lip Color (reg. $12.99). $9.99 sale. S 7/20 $2 coupon. Pay $7.99, get $9.99 ECB (limit 1)
Other great deals:
Great gift for family and friends. Kodak Move CD (reg $14.99). Sale $9.99. S 7/27. Pay $9.99. Get $9.99 in ECBs for your next purchase. (limit 3). I’ve been told that if you ask, they may have a $5 off 1 coupon at the photo dept, so this could potentially be a money-maker!
Kodak Picture Maker 8x10 print. 50c (reg $6.99). BOGO sale. $3 coupon.
Nature Made Vitamin C. $1 (reg $3.99). BOGO sale. S 4/20 & S 6/1 $1 coupon.
Palmolive Dishwashing Liquid 45c (reg $1.69). BOGO sale. S 7/27 25c coupon.
Schick Intuitition Plus Razor Kit $1.99 (reg $10.49). S 6/29 $2 coupon.
CVS Manual Toothbrush 50c (Reg $1.99). On sale 2/99c.
July flyer deals ending 7/31 that are free after full ECB rebate:
Trident Xtra Care Gum. (reg. $1.49) Use S 7/20 BOGO coupon. Buy two. Pay $1.49 at register, get $1 ECB (limit 5, ends 7/31)
CVS Tampons 5ct. $1.49. Get $1.49 ECB (limit 2)
CVS Pantyliners 22ct. 99c. Get 99cECB (limit 2)
Sure Solid Anti-Perspirant. $2.79. Use R 6/29 BOGO. Get $2 ECB with purchase of 2 (limit 6)

Walgreens (Sun-Sat)
The August EasySaver Booklet is out. Get one from the stand near the front door of your local store. FREE after rebate items this month include: Jane Be Pure Mineral Foundation, Walgreens Lightbulbs, Pert Shampoo Plus Conditioner, Walgreens Pitcher Filter Replacements, Vacuum Travel Storage Bags, BioInfusion Organics Hair Care Products. Also, notice if you buy $12 worth of Mars candy, you get a free movie ticket. Mars Candy includes Dove Chocolate and there's always a Dove coupon somewhere (there's save $1/2 in the EasySaver and there's sure to be more elsewhere). They're also offering a $5 rebate on any Hershey's or Cadburys Chocolate and there's a $2/2 coupon in the EasySaver. Keep an eye out for manufacturer's coupons this month. If you like candy, this is the month to stockpile it!
Olay Ribbons Body Wash 10oz or Olay Botanical Fusion Body Wash (reg. $4.99). Sale $3 for $10. Use three PG 7/6 coupons. Pay $4 at register. Get $3 back in Register Rewards towards your next purchase.
Crest Toothpaste 6.4oz (I never pay for toothpaste, because you can usually stockpile it for free after coupons, but if you really need toothpaste… here’s the deal) 64c. (Reg $2.59). $2.39 sale. PG 7/6 75c coupon combined with $1 in EasySaver booklet
Oral-B Indicator Toothbrush (same as above – you should never have to pay for these). 89c (reg. $2.99). $2.39 sale. PG 7/6 $1/2 coupon combined with $1/1 EasySaver coupon. You must buy two.
Clariol Natural Instincts Hair Color (reg $9.49). 2 for $12 sale. Use R 7/27 BOGO coupon. Buy two. Pay $6 at register. Get $2 back in Register Rewards towards you next purchase.

Publix (Mon-Wed)
Pert Plus with Botanical Extracts FREE (reg. $3.39). $2.99 sale. S 6/29 $3 coupon or use S 6/29 $2/1 to get it for 99c.
Kelloggs Yogos/Yogos Rollers 44c (reg. $2.89). BOGO. RP 7/13 $1 coupon
Wish Bone Salad Dressing 77c (reg. $2.79). BOGO. RP 5/18 $1.25/2 coupon (buy two)

Happy shopping!

For back to school specials on supplies, click here.

Back to School Deals - Week of July 27th

There are a lot of hot back to school deals again this week. These are the best I’ve found this week…Tax Free Days are July 31st – August 3rd, so keep this in mind for big purchases. Visit the Georgia Department of Revenue site to see what qualifies. For the smaller items, I recommend getting them asap before they go out of stock.

Office Depot
FREE Item after rebate – 4pk. Ticonderoga Dry Erase Markers (reg. $3.99, limit 1), 5c Office Depot 12” Wood Rulers (limit 5), 50c Wilson Jones 1” Assorted Poly Binders (limit 5), 1c Office Depot Washable School Glue (limit 5), 50c 12pk. Crayola Colored Pencils (limit 5), 2.99 Tug Backpacks. If you have an Office Depot Worklife Rewards Card, you would have received a coupon booklet in the mail with $20 off any purchase of $65 or more and other valuable coupons

Staples
FREE after rebate – 4 pk. Pentel EnerGel Medium Gel Pens (reg $5.99, limit 1), 1c Slider Pencil Case (limit 2, only through 7/30), 20c 2-Pocket Plastic Report Cover (limit 10), 25c Staples Mini Stapler (limit 3), get $15 back in Staples Rewards on any 10-ream case of paper (You pay $33.99, get $15 rewards back, limit 2 cases per customer)

Walgreens
Buy 1, get 2 free (works out to approx. 67c ea) It’s Academic Soft Handle Scissors, Penway 3-hole punch, 24 pk. Crayola Crayons, 3 pk. Penway Glue Sticks, 10 pk. Penway Classic Markers, 10 pk. Penway Pencils, 6-8pk. Papermate Mirado Pencils, 33c Penway 1-Subject Notebook (limit 6), 8 for $1 50-80 pg Penway Memo Book (limit 16)

Target
10c ea. Twin Pocket Portfolios, $1 6 pack Elmer’s Glue. In the Target flyer in Sunday’s newspaper, there was a coupon for a free $10 gift card with any new or transferred prescription. If you need to fill a prescription, you could use the gift card to buy back to school items.

Kmart
4 for $1 24 ct Crayola Crayons (limit 12), 33c 10ct Woodcase Pencils

Publix
Limit of 6 of each item at the following prices: 33c 24ct. Crayola Crayons, 33c Elmer’s 40oz Glue, 50c 2ct. Elmer’s Gel Glue Sticks, 33c Top Flight 1-subject Notebook, $1 10pk. Bic Mechanical Pencils (if you use the $1 off 2 coupon that I had on my blog last week, you’ll get them for 50c ea), 50c 10ct. Paper Mate Ball Point Pens, 50c 2ct. Paper Mate FlexGrip Elite Pen.

Free Toothpaste For a Year

Remember to tell your friends about my free toothpaste offer. I'll select a subscriber next Sunday, August 3rd!

Free Book from Borders

Borders is offering $5 off any purchase of $5 or more through August 8, 2008. So if you find a book for under $5, add it to your cart, enter code BR41925 at the checkout and have it shipped to your local store to avoid the shipping charge. Do a search for books under $5 and see what you can get.

If you like to buy books, get on the Borders e-mail list. I signed up receive coupons for 20-40% off each week.

$25 Gift Certificates to Local Restaurants for $3!

Now through July 31st, use the code CRAVE at Restaurant.com to get 70% off already discounted coupons to your local restaurants (i.e. get a $25 gift certificate for only $3). That's how to eat out like an Affluent Pauper!