Walgreens: Week of 8/16

Its gotten to the point where I find myself dreaming about Walgreens some nights.  They’ve been providing some terrific deals for the back-to-school start up… it has certainly made thinking about the end of summer a little more palatable.  Here’s this week’s spoon-full-of-sugar:

Starbucks Frappuccino $1.25 each after in-ad coupon


Use $1/1 coupon from 6/21 SS

Final Cost: $0.25 each

Motts Apple Sauce 3/$5


Use $0.50/1 printable coupon


Final Cost:  $1.16 each

Soft soap Nutro Serum $3.99,

Earn a $3.99 register reward when you buy one


Final Cost: FREE

Velveeta Shells & Cheese Cups 3/$3,

Earn a $1 RR when you buy four


Use two buy one get one free coupons from 8/9SS

Use $1/4 coupon from the back to school flyer at Walgreens

Final Cost: FREE

Conair Professional Brush $2.99,

Earn a $2 register reward when you buy one


Final Cost:  $0.99 each

Maybelline Great Lash Mascara: Get a coupon for a FREE Mascara on next purchase

Rite Aid: Week of 8/16

I’m in danger of becoming a RiteAid groupie --- between last month’s razor deal and some of the freebies this month --- Whew!! It seems like someone at RiteAid finally realized that CVS and Walgreens were kicking their butts.  There are some excellent free and super-cheap deals this week.  I’m probably NOT doing the sunscreen – we’re still swimming in it from the Walgreens deal a while back --- but if you are low on sunscreen (you do use it EVERYDAY? Don’t you?? – its a super deal) 

Coppertone NutriShield:  BOGO and get a $3 SCR wyb ( price at Wags last month was $11.99)

use 2 $5 coupons from here

Final Cost:  PROFIT: $2.01

Bic Pencil 5-pack:  2 for $3 and get a $2 SCR wyb 2

use the $1/2 from the 8/9 SS

Final Cost:  FREE after coupon and SCR

Renuzit Crystal Elements:  $4.99 and get a $3 SCR wyb 1

use the $2 from the 7/19 SS

Final Cost:  FREE after coupon and SCR

Equity 8″ Wall Clock:  $2.99 and get a $2 SCR wyb 1

Final Cost:  $.99 after SCR

Schick Quattro:  BOGO (last price I got was $10.98)

use 2 $4 coupons from the 7/26 SS

Final Cost:  about $2.98 for 2

Schick Intuition:  BOGO (last price I got was $8.99)

use 2 $4 coupons from the 7/26 SS

Final Cost:  $.99 for 2

Jack Links Beef Jerky:  BOGO

use the FREE coupon from the August All You

Final Cost:  2 FREE

Fleece Robe for Charity: CVS

Krazy Koupon Lady had a super idea for supporting a charity this week.  It might cost you a little bit of money (depends in if you have a $5/$25 coupon floating around)

3 Days only, Sunday-Tuesday

Fleece Robes (pink, lavender or blue) $5.00

($40 value)

Add this in to your shopping trip for school supplies etc

Here’s what I’m thinking to make this work for me

$3.98	Caliber Recycled School box $1.99 Earn $1.99 ECBs Limit 2 FREE after ECBs
$1.98	CVS Brand or Caliber Filler paper 150 sheets $0.99 Earn $0.99 ECBs Limit 2 FREE after ECBs
$3.98	CVS Brand or Caliber Mini Composition Notebook $1.99 Earn 1.99 ECBs Limit 2 FREE after ECBs
$1.98	Paper Mate Pens $0.99 Earn $0.99 ECBs Limit 2 FREE after ECBs
$6.99	Philips Earhook Headphones $6.99 Earn 6.99 ECBs Limit 1 FREE after ECBs
$18.91	Subtotal of Free School Supplies
$1.98	2 Johnson and Johnson Mini First Aid Kits $.99  Buy 2 Earn 2ECB  Limit 5
$5.00	Fleece Robe
$25.89	Total Merchandise
$18.89	-      $5/25 CVS for taking the survey -      2x$1/1 Johnson and Johnson coupon from 8/2
$20.91	-      ECBs coming back to you --- I think I just made money by donating this robe to the shelter for Battered Women --- How cool is that?

Shaws: Very Cheap Cereal!

Shaws is the place to be again this week:  For starters there’s another terrific  catalina deal.  This time, its practically free cereal.   (Not quite free, but almost)

Buy POST SELECTS Cereal  8/14/09 – 9/6/09

Buy (2), Get $1 off you next order


Buy (3), Get $2 off you next order


Buy (4), More & Get $3 off you next order

If you set it up right,  you can get four boxes for $1 ($.25 a box works for me – and this is good tasting cereal)

Buy 4 Post Selects cereals $2.50


Save $4.00 instantly when you buy four boxes at once
(store deal)

Use two $1.00/2 Post Cereal coupons from 7/26 SS

Pay $4.00 out of pocket (hopefully with leftover Kraft or Unilever cats)

Get a $3.00 catalina

Thanks to the Krazy Coupon Lady for highlighting this deal.

Boston Market: Teacher Discount

Yay, Boston Market!! This fall, Boston Market is showing their appreciation for teachers by offering a special discount for teachers and school staff! (I think somebody at Boston Market must have a teacher in the family --- dinner can get a little tenuous during August and September, now can’t it teachers? 

Now through September 30, 2009, all teachers and school staff can receive special discounts by presenting their valid school identification at their local Boston Market location. Nice – be sure to say “thank you”. 

B1G1 Free any meal purchase on weekends

20% off meals and catering during the week.

You can get more details in the official Boston Market Teacher/Staff Appreciation Flyer here. 

A Time To Give

I am so jazzed about a new blog carnival:  A Time to Give.  Most of you who read here know that I am passionately committed to the idea of giving --- using coupons and hunting down deals and steals just means that I can give at a level that would never be possible otherwise.  I love the way Saving and Giving put it --- "part of the reason we live frugally is to be able to give generously".  Yes, yes, yes and AMEN even... that is so on the spot.

We give in a number of ways --  one of which I want to share here --- many of you know about donating to the food pantry etc ---- well, we also support our local Humane Society.

I have to admit that when this began I had no idea that the Humane Society needed anything other than time and money.  Little did I know.

The Humane Society ALWAYS needs laundry detergent, garbage bags, paper towels, Q-tips (for cleaning ears), cleaning products (for cages and floors), and shampoo (dogs gotta get clean too).  Our local Humane Society also runs a Pet Food Pantry (how cool is that?)  They discovered that many of the people who were surrendering animals were doing so because they simply couldn't afford to feed them.  With the pet food pantry, those dogs and cats can remain in their homes with the people who love them.  It is less heartache for everyone!! and fewer animals to manage in the shelter.

Last week with the Unilever deals at our supermarket, I was able to bring in 12 bottles of laundry detergent!! It cost me NOTHING -- just the time to organize the deal, clip the coupons, and run the two transactions.  The free Mighty Dog coupon in the paper a few weeks ago yielded a pile of free dog food for the Pet Food Pantry.

This week, I'm giving to our friends at the Humane Society in a different way.  I'm cleaning up at CVS on the Mars Candy bars -- using the $1/2 coupon from the paper and my free Mars coupons from the Chocolate Fridays to get a whopping total of 30 Mars Candy bars --- for NOTHING (actually CVS is paying me $5 to carry them out of the store.)  I'm setting up two candy bar bouquets --- 15 candy bars each (they're big -- the first one is done already).  One of them will go to the Humane Society as a treat for the many volunteers who work countless hours cleaning cages and walking dogs.  The tippity top bar is a $100,000 Bar --- with a note --- If I could give you this, I gladly would --- in the meanwhile, enjoy this basket of appreciation

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Free Dog Bed

Okay, this is completely too adorable for words --- and FREE
PetMaxi is giving away a doggie sleeping bag --- it is cuter than cute.

My adorable Hurricane is too big for this, but I've already got somebody's Christmas present all planned.
Simply go to PetMaxi and fill out the form and they'll send you one....
Its easy --- its adorable --- and its free.
Puppy love!!

Staples: Week of 8/9

(Remember:  Staples is very, very good to teachers --- bring your identification as a teacher and most Staples stores will increase the limit to include a whole class worth of supplies – It does vary by store and depends on the manager --- so be sure to say please and thank-you and give the manager a big smile!)

BIC Brite Liner assorted high lighters 5pk: $1 (Limit 2)
Use $1/2 from 8/9

Final Cost:  $0.50 each

Staples 70-sheet wirebound notebooks: $.01 (Limit 6)

Staples Multipurpose paper 500 sheet ream: $4.99 - $3.99 Easy Rebate = $1 (Limit 2)

Casio label maker: $14.99 -$15 Easy Rebate = FREE (Limit 1) (Gotta come clean:  I own two of these --- (different brands) and I LOVE them – you can label and organize ANYTHING with these puppies.  For FREE – you know I’m gonna own another one)

Staples Slim-line pencil sharpener: $10 - $10 Easy Rebate = FREE (Limit 1)

Handy lines dry erase makers 3pk: $3.99 - $3.99 Easy Rebate = FREE (Limit 1)

Home Made Simple Coupon Book (again!)

Wow, wow, wow -- another offer for a free Home Made Simple Coupon Booklet available here. The last time around this freebie contained some terrific coupons that saved me a ton of money – Even if you signed up the last time (that coupon book hasn’t’ arrived yet for me) Go and sign up again – there are some reports of it not allowing people to sign up again, but it let me!.  You have nothing to lose.  Go – sign up --- and see what happens.  

CVS: Week of 8/9

There’s another two day sale this week – but its NOT on school supplies!! If you’re a make-up hound, hustle over to CVS and get this deal (or if you have ECBs that are about to expire – this is a super way to roll ECBs easily: 

Just buy 1 Revlon ColorStay Mineral Mousse at $9.99, Get $9.99 ECBs (Limit 1)


Use $1/1 coupon from the 7/19 SS insert


Final Cost:  PROFIT $1

Buy 1 Contour Meter at $14.99, Get $5 ECBs (Limit 1)
Use up to $30/1 coupon from the 3/22 SS

Final Cost:  PROFIT $5 (unless, like me, you’ve already discarded the 3/22 inserts --- sigh)

Colgate Total Toothpaste--on sale B1G1 (2 for $2.79)
Buy 2 and use 2 $1/1 coupons from the 7/12 or 7/26 SS

Final Cost: $0.40 each 

Walgreens: Week of 8/9

Get Ready for School!!

Mini Memo or Composition Book--$0.19 after coupon in Walgreens Ad

Highlighters or Scented Gel Pen--$0.19 after coupon in Walgreens Ad

Two-Pocket Folder--$0.19 after coupon in Walgreens Ad

Penway Filler Papers--$0.49 after coupon in Walgreens Ad

Penway One Subject Notebook--$0.49 after coupon in Walgreens Ad

This week’s steals and deals ----

Ecotrin--$1.99  Use $2/1 from the 5/17 SS

Final Cost: 
Free

Bic Round Grip Pens--2/$1
Use $1/2 from the 8/9 SS

Final Cost: 
Free

Stayfree Maxi pads (16-24 count)--$1.99


Buy 2 and use B1G1 coupon from 6/28 SS


Final Cost: $0.99 each (these were free at CVS last week, so you may not need or want to do this deal)

Lysol Toilet Bowl cleaner--2/$3
Use $1/2 coupon from the 7/12 inserts

Final Cost: 
$1 each

Buy 1 Colgate Total Enamel Strength Toothpaste at $2.99, Get $2.99 Register Rewards


Use $1/1 coupon from the 7/26 SS

Final Cost: 
PROFIT $1

Buy 3 Reach floss or Toothbrush or Listerine (500 ml) at $3 each 3/$9, Get $6 Register Rewards


Use $5/3 coupon from 8/2 SS

Final Cost:  PROFIT $2

Buy two select Band Aid products at $2.99 each, Get $4 Register Rewards


Use two $1/1 coupons from 6/28 or 8/2 RP

Final Cost: Free

Buy 1 Jergens Naturals Lotion (16.8 oz.) at $5.99, Get $5 Register

Scout around for tearpad coupons for $1.00.  I found them at CVS They’ll make my final cost FREE Otherwise:

Final Cost: 
$0.99

Remember, I’m only listing the deals that catch my eye.  If you want to see all of what’s on sale at Walgreens and how to get a real deal on it, go to IHeartWags

CVS: Week of 8/2

First off:  The Three Day Sale:  Sunday, Monday, Tuesday!! Don’t hesitate.

Caliber or CVS Brand 20 ct Pens or Wooden Pencils 10 ct $0.99 Earn $0.99 ECBs Limit 2
FREE after ECBs

Caliber or It’s Academic Book Covers $0.99 Earn $0.99 ECBs Limit 2
FREE after ECBs

Caliber or it’s Academic Compass/Protractor $1.50 get $1.50 ECBs limit 2
FREE after ECBs

Caliber or It’s Academic Flexi Ruler $0.99 Earn $0.99 ECBs Limit 2
FREE after ECBs

Caliber or It’s Academic 5″ Scissors $2.99 Earn $2.99 ECBs Limit 2
FREE after ECBs

Caliber Sticky Notes 2 ct, Glue Stick 3 pk, or Pen Eraser $0.99 Earn $0.99 ECBs Limit 2
FREE after ECBs

Caliber or CVS pharmacy 1 Subject Notebook $0.99 Earn $0.99 ECBs Limit 2
FREE after ECBs

Softsoap Nutri Serums 15 oz $4.99 Earn 4 EB Limit 1 
-$2/1 printable coupon (only available to certain zipcodes)
FREE plus $1 overage after coupons and ECBs

Poly Portfolio $0.49 Earn $0.49 ECBs Limit 2
FREE after ECBs

And now take a deep breath and dive in again for the regular week’s deals: 

Blink Tears or Gel Tears $7.99 Earn $7.99 ECBs

Limit 1
Use $3/1 coupon from the 8/2 RP

Final Cost: PROFIT

Electrasol Tabs or Gelpacs $4.50 ea Spend $20 Earn 10 ECBs Limit 1

Get Free Electrasol:


Buy 5 packs ($22.50)


Use 5 $2.50/1 coupons  from the 7/12 SS

Pay:  $10.00, get $10.00 ECB


Free Electrasol!! (Its like magic, isn’t it??)

Buy 2 Stayfree Pads ($5 each) Earn 5 ECBs Limit 1

Use B1G1 FREE coupon from 6/28 SS

Pay: $5, get $5 ECB

Final Cost: 
FREE

There is a Skippy, Ragu, Hellmann’s or Lipton Tea deal as well, but I’m leaving it alone – there is a similar deal at Walgreens –AND a better deal at both Price Chopper and Shaws (Frankly, Shaws is by far the best deal, in part because they double coupons)

For all of the deals, check out IHeartCVS

Staples: Week of 8/2

Staples is continuing to vie for my back-to-school shopping business.  Once again, they’ve generously provided a coupon for for a $10 Gift Card with a $50 purchase.  I should be able to make some use out of that, doncha think??

4 Day Sale Sunday – Wednesday ONLY (I think someone from CVS has defected to Staples!!)


8×10 filler paper 120 sheets, On Sale $.01 (limit 5)

The deals for the week: 

1 subject notebooks 100 sheets, On Sale $.75 (limit 3)

Staples Retractable gel pens 2 pack, On Sale $1.00 (limit 2)

Monkey head cap erasers 10 pack, , On Sale $1.00 (limit 2)

7″ Scissors, On Sale $1.00 (limit 2)

Papermate Mechanical pencils 5 pack, On Sale $1.00 (limit 2)

Zebra Retractable ballpoint pens 7 pack, On Sale $1.00 (limit 2)

Staples Clear glue stick 4 pack, On Sale $1.00 (limit 2)

RoseArt Watercolors 8 pack, On Sale $1.00 (limit 2)

Staples 3 hole binder punch, On Sale $1.00 (limit 2)

Staples Retractable permanent markers 3 pack, On Sale $2.00 (limit 2)

3M Command White poster strips 12 pack, On Sale $2.00 (limit 2)

Scotch tape 3 pack, On Sale $2.00 (limit 2)

Petel Retractable Rollerball pens 3 pack, On Sale $2.00 (limit 2)

OOPS Retractable Correction tape 2 pack , On Sale $2.00 (limit 2)

BIC Wite-out, 2 pack, On Sale $2.00 (limit 2)

Staples 3 ring pencil pouches , On Sale $2.00 (limit 2)

Post it Tape Flags , On Sale $2.00 (limit 2)

Rite Aid: Week of 8/2

The deals at Rite Aid are still going strong.  Its definitely worth a stop.  Get a new SCR cheque going for the month of August – there is quite a bit of free stuff – that becomes moneymaker after coupons and rebates.

As usual, I’m only giving you what caught my eye --- check out IHeartRiteAid for a complete list of all the deals and coupon matches.  

Don’t forget – stack into deals of $25 whenever you can, and use that lovely $5/$25 that Rite Aid has so generously provided. 

Werther's Original Caramel Chocolate $2.99


Use $0.55-off-1 coupon (4/26 SS)


Submit SCR of $2.99


Final Cost: $0.55



Crest Pro-Health Whitening $2.79


Use $0.75-off-1 coupon (8/2 P&G)


Submit SCR of $2.79


Final Cost: ($0.75)




Duck Brand EX Start Tape $1.49


Submit SCR of $1.49


Final Cost: FREE



GE Soft White Longlife Light Bulbs $2


Submit SCR of $2


Final Cost: FREE

Garnier Fructis $2.99


Use $1-off-1 coupon (7/12 RP)


Submit SCR of $2


Final Cost: $0.01

Clairol Natural Instincts Loving Care Hair Color $4.99

Use the $4-off-1 coupon (7/2 P&G)

Duracell Batteries (4-pack AA or AAA, 2-pack C or D, 1-pack 9 Volt) $3


Buy 5 for $15


Use (5) $0.75-off-1 coupons (8/2 P&G)


Submit SCR of $5 (#92)


Final Cost: $6.25 for 5