Thursday, August 26, 2010

8/29-9/4/10 CVS Weekly Ad/ ECB Deals


Here are the CVS ECB deals for 8/29-9/4/10. Keep in mind that the August PG coupons will expire on 8/31!!! Check the Deal Scenarios at the bottom. You'll be able to get $41.89 worth of merchandise for $6.39 OOP and have $4.00 in ECBs for next week!!! (Note: The formatting is a little off on the bottom. If you have any questions about the deals, just leave me a message!)

Extra Care Bucks Deals:

Sunday - Tuesday ONLY: Phillips In-Ear Headphones - $6.99
- Receive $6.99 ECB, Limit 1 deal

Mennen Speed Stick 2/$6
- Receive $3 ECB, Limit 2 deals

Old Spice Pro Strength, Secret or Gillette Clinical Strength $7.49
- Receive $1 ECB, Limit 2 deals

Crest or Oral-B Pro-Health $3.97
- $1.00 off Crest Toothpaste, PG 8/1
- Receive $2.50 ECB, Limit 2 deals

Listerine or Reach $3.97
- Receive $1.00 ECB, Limit 2 deals

Oral-B Pulsar or Manual Toothbrush, Prices starting at $2.99
- BOGO Oral-B Manual Toothbrush, RP 8/15
AND
- $1.00 off Oral-B Toothbrush, PG 8/1
- Receive $5.00 ECB wyb $10 worth, Limit 2 deals
- **Deal Idea: Purchase 4 at $2.99 = $11.96, Use (2) BOGO coupons AND (2) $1.00 off coupons = $3.98 for 4 toothbrushes PLUS $5 ECBs

Purex Ultra Concentrate $3.99
- $.35 off Purex, RP 8/15
- Receive $2.00 ECB, Limit 3 deals

Glade Relaxing Moments $4.99
- Receive $1.00 ECB, Limit 3 deals

Cascade Gel, Powder, or ActionPacs $3.99
- $.50/1 Cascade ActionPacs printable
- Receive $1.00 ECB, Limit 1 deal

Duracell AA or AAA 20 pack, C or D 8 pack, OR 9 Volt 4 pack - $9.99
- $1.00 off Duracell Copper Top Ultra Advanced (if included), PG 8/1
- Receive $2.00 ECB, Limit 1 deal

CVS Wet Wipes - $5.98
- Receive $2.00 ECB, Limit 3 deals

Windex or Fantastik Twin Pack $6.99
- $1/2 Windex, SS 8/1
- Receive $2.00 ECB, Limit 3 deals

Bounce or Downy $3.99
- $1.00 off Downy Liquid, PG 8/1
- Receive $1.00 ECB, Limit 1 deal

Caliber 5 pack Spiral Notebook, Composition Book or 3 pack Filler Paper $4.99
- Receive $2.00 ECB, Limit 3 deals

Align Probiotic Supplment, 42 count - $39.99
- $5.00 off Align, PG 8/1
- Receive $10.00 ECB, Limit 1 deal

Zyrtec Original 10 mg Tablets, 45 count - $26.99
- $2.00 off Zyrtec, RP 8/8
- Receive $2.00 ECB, Limit 1 deal

Kotex U Tampons or Pads - $8.99
- $1.00 off Kotex U, SS 8/8
- Receive $3.00 ECB, Limit 3 deals

Stouffer's, Panini, or Hot Pockets - 2/$6
- $1.00 off Hot Pockets Sideshots (if included) printable
- Receive $1.00 ECB, Limit 2 deals

Purelax Powder Laxative - $8.99
- Receive $1.00 ECB, Limit 3 deals

Pampers Cruisers - $21.99
- $1.50 off Pampers Diapers, PG 8/1
AND
- Free Pampers Wipes 72 count or less wyb Pampers Diapers, PG 8/1
- Receive $3.00 ECB, Limit 3 deals

Nature Made (Cholest Off 60 count, Flaxseed Oil 100 count, Fish Oil 60-100 count) - $7.99
-$3.00 off Cholest Off printable
- $1.00 off Fish Oil printable
- Receive $4.00 ECB, Limit 1 deal

Maybelline Eye or Lip
- $1.00 off Maybelline Eyeshadow or Eye liner, RP 8/8
- Receive $3.00 ECB wyb $10.00, Limit 1 deal

L'Oreal (Advanced Revitalift, Collagen Moisture Filler, or Collagen Filler)
- $1.00 off L'Oreal Collagen Product, RP 7/11
- $3.00 off L'Oreal Collagen Micro-Pulse Eye, RP 7/25
- Receive $5.00 ECB wyb $20.00, Limit 1 deal

Bausch & Lomb (Alaway Eye Itch Relief OR Renu Multi-Purpose Solution)- $12.99
-$4.00 off Alaway Eye Drops, SS 8/8
- $1.00 off Renu printable
- Receive $3.00 ECB, Limit 1 deal

Bayer Didget Glucose Monitoring System - $74.99
- $10.00 off Bayer Glucose Monitor, RP 8/8
- Receive $15.00 ECB, Limit 1 deal

Cheerios, Original or Honey Nut, 2 pack - $7.99
- $.75 off Honey Nut Cheerios printable
- Receive $4.00 ECB, Limit 3 deals

Conair Appliances, Prices starting at $7.99
- Receive $5.00 ECB, Limit 1 deal

CVS Cotton Balls Value Pack (200 count) $2.99
- Receive $1.00 ECB, Limit 3 deals

CVS Extra Strength Pain Relief Bonus Pack - $4.99
- Receive $1.00 ECB, Limit 3 deals

CVS Ibuprofen Twin Pack - $4.99
- Receive $1.00 ECB, Limit 3 deals

CVS Low Dose Aspirin Value Pack, 240 count - $4.99
- Receive $1.00 ECB, Limit 3 deals

CVS Nail Polish Remover, 12 oz - $2.99
- Receive $1.00 ECB, Limit 3 deals

CVS Sanitary Protections Twin Pack (Ultra Thin - 32-36 count OR Overnight - 14 count) - $8.99
- Receive $3.00 ECB, Limit 3 deals

CVS Soft Cloths, 6 pack (384-432 count) - $9.99
- Receive $1.00 ECB, Limit 3 deals

CVS Tampons 36 count OR Pantiliners 60 count - $8.99
- Receive $3.00 ECB, Limit 3 deals

Eucerin or Nivea
- $1.00 off Eucerin printable
- $4/2 Nivea Body Wash printable
- Free Nivea for Men Body Wash wyb 2 Nivea Body Wash for Women, RP 7/25
- Receive $5.00 ECB wyb $15.00, Limit 1 deal
- Deal Idea: Buy 2 Women's Nivea Body Washes & 1 Nivea for Men Body Wash (approximately $5.99 each) = $17.97, Use $4/2 coupon AND Free Men's Body Wash Coupon AND Free Nivea for Men Coupon (Takes off approximately $9.99) = $7.98 & PLUS $5.00 ECB
Excedrin Extra Strength, Migraine, or PM Value Pack - $9.99
- $1.50 off Excedrin Product, SS 7/11
- Receive $3.00 ECB, Limit 3 deals

Gillette Venus Embrace or Breeze Razor - $9.79
- Receive $5.00 ECB, Limit 1 deal

Gold Emblem Bagged Candy - 2/$6
- Receive $1.00 ECB, Limit 1 deal
Deal Scenarios:
  • Transaction #1:
Buy (4) Oral B Manual Toothbrushes @ $2.99 each = $11.96
- Use (2) $1.00 off Oral B Manual Toothbrush, PG 8/1
- Use (2) BOGO Oral B Manual Toothbrush, RP 8/15
- Total OOP: $3.98
- Receive: $5.00 ECB
  • Transaction #2:
Buy (4) Oral B Manual Toothbrushes @ $2.99 each = $11.96
Buy (1) Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste @ $3.97
- Use (2) $1.00 off Oral B Manual Toothbrush, PG 8/1
- Use (2) BOGO Oral B Manual Toothbrush, RP 8/15
- Use (1) $1.00 off Crest Toothpaste, PG 8/1
- Use $5.00 ECB from Transaction #1
- Total OOP: $1.93
- Receive $5.00 ECB for Oral B & $2.50 ECB for Crest
  • Transaction #3:
Buy (2) Women's Nivea Body Wash (approximately $5.99 each) = $11.98
Buy (1) Nivea for Men's Body Wash (approximately $5.99) = $5.99
- Use (1) $4/2 Nivea Body Wash printable
- Use (1) Free Nivea for Men Body Wash wyb (2) Women's Nivea Body Wash
- Use $5.00 ECB from Transaction #2
- Use $2.50 ECB from Transaction #2
- Total OOP: $.48
- Receive $5.00 ECB
  • Transaction #4:
Buy (1) Nature Made Cholest Off = $7.99
- Use $3.00 off Nature Made Cholest Off printable
- Use $5.00 ECB from Transaction #3 (will be adjusted down to $4.99)
- Total OOP: Nothing
- Receive $4.00 ECB

8/29-9/4 Walgreens Register Rewards Deals



Here are the Walgreens Register Rewards deals for 8/19-9/4. You might want to print off the official Walgreens Coupon Policy and take it along with you!





  • Breathe Right, 10 pack - $4.00

- $1.50 off Breathe Right Product, RP 4/11

- Receive $4.00 RR

  • Carmex Moisture Plus Lip Balm, .07 or .075 oz - $2.00

- Receive $2.00 RR

  • Irwin Naturals Healthy Skin & Hair plus Nail Supplements, 60 count - $10.00

- Receive $10.00 RR

  • Listerine Mouthwash (Total Care, Advanced, or Zero), 500 mL - $2.99

- $2.00 off Listerine Zero printable

- Receive $1.00 RR

  • Walgreens Perfection Tampons, 8 pack - $1.99

- Receive $1.99 RR

  • Colgate Total Advanced or Enamel Strength, 4 oz - $2.99

- $1.00 off Colgate Total Advanced, SS 8/8

- Receive $2.00 RR

  • Lipton Green Tea One Gallon ($3) or Lipton Green Tea 12 pack 16.9 oz ($5)

- Receive $2.00 RR wyb 2

  • Gillette Fusion or Venus Razor System and Cartridges

- $4.00 off Gillette Fusion Razor, PG 8/1

- $2.00 off Gillette Cartridge, PG 8/1

- Receive $6.00 RR wyb BOTH

  • Huggies Little Movers or Pampers Cruisers, 56-76 pack - $19.99

- $1.50 off Huggies Diapers, SS 8/22

- Receive $1.00 RR

  • Motions Hair Care, 3.5-13 oz, 3/$10

- Receive $5.00 RR wyb 3

  • Prilosec OTC, 42 count - $22.99

- $3.00 off Prilosec OTC, PG 8/1

- Receive $5.00 RR

  • Softsoap or Irish Spring Body Wash, 15 or 18 oz - 2/$7

- $1.00 off Softsoap Body Wash, September All You Magazine

- Receive $5.00 RR wyb 2

  • Vicks DayQuill & NyQuill Combo Pack, 40 count or 10 oz, 2 pack - $8.99

- Receive $ 2.00 RR

  • Zyrtec Allergy 40 or 45 count - $26.99

- $4.00 off Zyrtec, 25 + count

- Receive $7.00 RR

  • Bounce (70 or 80 sheets), Cascade (60 oz or ActionPacs), Downy (Liquid 40 loads or sheets 80 count), and Tide Stain Release (10 count or liquid) - $3.99 each

- $1.00 off Downy, PG 8/1

- $1.00 off Tide Stain Release, PG 8/1

- Receive $2.00 RR wyb $10.00 ($11.97 for 3)

Walgreens Official Coupon Policy


Walgreens has finally established an official coupon policy. You can check it out here. I've listed some of the highlights of the policy below:

  • All valid coupons should be presented to the cashier at the time of checkout.
  • Competitor coupons are not accepted at Walgreens.
  • The number of manufacturer coupons, including Register Rewards manufacturer coupons, may not exceed the number of items in the transaction. The total value of the coupons may not exceed the value of the transaction. Sales tax must be paid, if required by state law.
  • Walgreens will accept manufacturer coupons for an item that is on sale.
  • When purchasing a single item, Walgreens accepts one manufacturer coupon and applicable Walgreens coupon(s) for the purchase of a single item, unless prohibited by either coupon offer.
  • The coupon amount must be reduced if it exceeds the value of the item after other discounts or coupons are applied. (For example, a $5.00 coupon for a $4.99 item will esult in a $4.99 coupon value.)
  • When items are featured in a Buy One, Get One Free promotion, up to two coupons can be used against the items being purchased, as long as the net price does not go below zero for the items being purchased.
  • Walgreens accepts valid internet/print at home coupons.
  • Register Rewards will only print for in-stock merchandise during the promotional period.
  • There is a limit of one Register Reward printed per offer per customer per transaction.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

8/25/10 Publix Trip


This was definitely a learning experience today. I went to a Publix that I normally DON'T go to. Well...I used to go to them on a regular basis, had some trouble with them, and haven't returned. Now, I know why! Overall, the deals I got were okay. The service left something to be desired.


Transaction #1:


(8) Hormel Compleats @ BOGO $2.49 = $9.96

(1) Chex Mix @ BOGO $3.39 = $1.70

(2) Ken's Marinades @ BOGO $2.79 = $2.79

(11) Fiber One Yogurts @ BOGO $2.50 = $13.75

(4) 12-pack Coke Products @ B3G1 $4.00 each = $12.00

(1) 4-pack Publix Toilet Tissue = $2.39


Total Before Coupons: $42.59


Coupons Used:


(1) $5/$25 Rite Aid printable = $5.00

(7) $.55 off Hormel Compleats, SS 8/1 = $3.85 (I had 8 coupons, but she didn't scan one of them. I didn't notice until I got home!)

(8) $.50 off Hormel Compleats Rite Aid Video printable = $4.00

(1) $.50 off Chex Mix printable = $1.00 (doubled)

(2) $1.00 off Ken's Marinades, SS 8/15 = $2.00

(11) $.50 off Fiber One Yogurt printables or GM 8/8= $11.00 (doubled)

(4) $1.00 off 12-packs Coke Products Rite Aid Video printable = $4.00

(1) Publix Penny Item Coupon from Paper = $2.38


Total Amount of Coupons: $33.23

Total OOP After Taxes and Coupons: $9.59

Savings Summary (Store, Vendor, & Special Pricing): $65.37 = 87% Savings


Transaction #2:


(2) Kotex U @ 2/$7 = $7.00 (**Note: This was part of last week's sale, but the signs were still up. I asked about it and they gave them to me at this price!)

(20) Betty Crocker Potatoes @ BOGO $1.59 = $15.90

(1) 4-pack Publix Toilet Tissue = $2.39

(2) Select Harvest Soups @ BOGO $2.39 = $2.39


Total Before Coupons: $27.68


Coupons Used:


(1) $5/$25 Rite Aid printable = $5.00

(2) $2.00 off Kotex U, August Walgreens Booklet = $4.00

(2) $1.00 off Kotex U printable = $2.00

(10) $1/2 Betty Crocker Potatoes Rite Aid Video (no longer available) = $10.00

(1) Publix Penny Item Coupon from Paper = $2.38

(2) $.50 off Select Harvest Target Coupons = $1.00

(2) $1.00 off Select Harvest printable = $2.00


Total Amount of Coupons: $26.38

Total OOP After Taxes and Coupons: $2.61

Savings Summary (Store, Vendor, & Special Pricing): $43.56 = 94% Savings


Trip Summary:

Total Spent: $12.20

Total Saved: $108.93

Savings: 90% (Not bad for lots of yogurt and potatoes and 4 12-packs of Coke!

8/24/10 Publix Trip

I can't believe that this is the first time I've gone to Publix this week (for the sale that started on 8/18). I had both of the boys with me so we were able to split our transactions. Here's how we did:

Transaction #1:

(1) Almond Breeze Milk = $2.99
(12) Barilla Pasta @ BOGO $1.29 = $7.74
(6) Betty Crocker Cake Mixes @ BOGO $1.71 = $5.13
(6) Betty Crocker Icings @ $1.39 = $8.34

Total Before Coupons: $24.20

Coupons Used:

(1) $5/$25 Rite Aid Video printable = $5.00
(1) Free Almond Breeze Milk Coupon (from mail) = $2.99
(6) $1/2 Barilla Pasta printables = $6.00
(6) $.50 off Betty Crocker Cake Mix AND Icing printable = $6.00 (doubled)

Total Amount of Coupons: $19.99
Total OOP After Taxes and Coupons: $4.37
Savings Summary (Vendor, Store, & Special Pricing): $34.93 = 89% Savings

Transaction #2:

(2) Kellogg's Mini Wheats Cereal @ $4.19 each = $8.38 (These were NOT the ones on sale AND I forgot my Kellogg's coupons at home!!)
(6) Hamburger Helpers @ BOGO $1.95 = $5.85
(2) Tyson Any'Tizers @ 2/$5 = $5.00
(2) Oscar Mayer Franks @ BOGO $4.39 = $4.39
(1) Veet Hair Removal = $5.99

Total Before Coupons: $29.61

Coupons Used:

(1) $5/$25 Rite Aid printable = $5.00
(2) $.75/3 Hamburger Helpers, SS 8/8 = $1.50
(3) $1/2 Hamburger Helpers Target printable = $3.00
(2) $1.00 off Tyson Any'Tizers, SS 7/25 = $2.00
(2) $1.00 off Oscar Mayer Franks printable = $2.00
(1) $3.00 off Veet Hair Removal printable = $3.00
(1) $3.00 off Veet Hair Removal, August Walgreens Booklet = $3.00

Total Amount of Coupons: $19.50
Total OOP After Taxes and Coupons: $11.48
Savings Summary (Store, Vendor, Special Pricing): $30.28 = 73% Savings

Transaction #3:

(2) Hefty Trash Bags @ BOGO $6.89
(12) SpaghettiOs @ $1.00 each = $12.00
(14) Whiskas Trays @ 2/$1 = $7.00

Total Before Coupons: $25.89

Coupons Used:

(1) $5/$25 Rite Aid printable = $5.00
(2) $1.00 off Hefty Trash Bags printable = $2.00
(6) $.50/2 SpaghettiOs printable = $6.00 (doubled)
(7) BOGO Whiskas Trays, RP 7/11= $7.00 (Since they were $.50 each, they doubled!)

Total Amount of Coupons: $20.00
Total OOP After Taxes and Coupons: $6.87
Savings Summary (Vendor, Store, & Special Pricing): $26.88 = 80% Savings

Transaction #4:

(4) Planter's Peanuts @ BOGO $3.09 = $6.18
(2) Bengay Vanish @ $4.49 each = $8.98
(1) Veet Hair Removal = $5.99
(6) Hamburger Helpers @ BOGO $1.95 = $5.85

Total Before Coupons: $27.00

Coupons Used:

(1) $5/$25 Rite Aid printable = $5.00
(4) $1.00 off Planter's Peanuts Target printable = $4.00
(2) $3.00 off Bengay Rite Aid in-ad coupon = $6.00
(2) $1.50 off Bengay printable = $3.00
(1) $3.00 off Veet Hair Removal printable = $3.00
(1) $3.00 off Veet Hair Removal, August Walgreens Booklet = $3.00
(2) $.75/3 Hamburger Helper printable, GM 8/8 = $1.50
(3) $1/2 Hamburger Helper Target printable = $2.00

Total Amount of Coupons: $27.50
Total OOP After Taxes and Coupons: -$.14 (Overage!)
Savings Summary (Vendor, Store, & Special Pricing): $39.48 = 100% Savings!!

Trip Summary:
Total Spent: $22.58
Total Saved: $131.57
Savings: 85%