Walgreens & Rite Aid Trip 08/31

Yes, you read that right.  My trip back to Walgreens was successful (though they still need to throw out their cash registers and start again, and they need a better labeling system).  Since I felt slightly embarrassed about my passive aggressive e-mail to corporate and didn't know how much of it the manager had seen, I felt I should throw a few more things in the buggy.  See, I'm not as rought around the edges as you'd think based on my post about Walgreens!

To let you know what happened, apparently the Celsius energy drinks are on sale B1G1 50% off (of course this was not marked and is STILL NOT marked, but let's not talk about that), so they ring up as 7.99 + 3.99 = 12.00 (approx), less $3 September coupon book x 2 = $6.00.  My two $3 manufacturer's coupons were making it equal $0 which you know the Walgreens cash registers hate.  The manager did adjust them both so I only paid 2 cents, due to my issue the other day.  I have heard Walgreens corporate is not very customer friendly, but I was very pleased with the response and them fixing the situation.  I wrote them back to let them know the situation had been taken care of, but that their cash registers leave a lot to be desired.  I also apologized to the manager and told her the cash registers suck, which she said to trust her, they knew.

Anyway, here's my $12 trip (and I got $2 RR for the Carmex)

Then I went over to Rite Aid where I love, love, love the employees.  One of the managers opened up a line for me as I'd put two people in front of me because I had so many coupons.  I don't like being the person holding up the line when there's only one open register.

Another reason my store rocks is because they have great clearance.  Maybe every location does, but I love browsing theirs.  Even if some of the same things have been on clearance for like 3 months now.  Seriously, I have seen the same Gillette shampoo for $2.99 at least since June.  Maybe longer.

Today's great finds were: the Perfect 10 hair color.  I was going to buy some anyway as my highlights have grown out, so $5.99 less a $2 coupon is much better than $80 at the salon.  Or $11.99 full price. ;)

Then the Symphony bars!!  They were just marked clearance, so I was fine if they were even 50% off which would have made then .44 cents each.  But they were .22 cents each.  So I bought 12.  Don't worry, they're not going straight to my hips, they're going in gifts.  By the way, there were a ton of them left, so 12 didn't even begin to deplete their stock.

In total, after my $5/25 Video Values coupon and the other coupons (including $5 in Up Rewards), I spent $5.16 before tax.  I got back $1 Up Reward for the cereal.

By the way, the sales ad states 40 count Dixie plates, but the picture is of the 45 count.  All the Dixie and Vanity Fair products were marked as $1.99 at my store.  Anyway, in the coupon book at the front of the store there is a $1 off any Dixie product coupon which makes your 45 count plates .99 cents!

Rite Aid Trip and a Trip to Walgreens

I know what I said, no more Walgreens, but I'm going back one last time to get cheap Celsius.  After writing that letter I had a message on my answering machine from that manager I dealt with Sunday to please contact the store so they could resolve my issue.  So I'm hiking my fanny back to the store tonight with my coupons and a copy of the corporate coupon policy in hand.  And maybe I'll take Jimmy in case he needs to pull me out of the store.  Kidding on the last part.
Mostly.

So I was organizing my paper clutter yesterday so I could find my RA receipt.  It was in my purse the whole time.  I had a doctor's appointment today so had time to clean out the black hole that is my purse.  I also found a whole bunch more coupons today that were stuffed into the "bill basket."  That got cleaned out, too.

That Target giftcard?  $25 FREE from using MyPoints.  MyPoints is one of those get points web deals like Swagbucks, except MyPoints has surveys and sends you e-mail offers also.  I rarely sign up for the e-mail offers, but you get 5 points even if you just click on the e-mail.  Pretty awesome for a few seconds every day.  The one advantage over Swagbucks is that you get a physical giftcard whereas Swagbucks gives you an online code.  So the giftcard is going into my giftcard pile to save for Black Friday.  Last year I want to say you got a $10 giftcard when you spent $100 that day, so my mom and I combined our orders to get up to $100.  Much easier to spend $100 out of pocket when you already have $25 free to use towards it.

But on to Rite Aid.  I know, it seemed like I'd never get here!

There were also Orange Slices that my mom threw in the buggy, along with her Tide that she took home so didn't make it in the picture.  Again, we combined our purchase to get up to $20 so I could use my $4/20 Video Values coupon.

The Febreze Noticeables refill was clearanced to $2.79 (reg $5.59) and I used a $1 off coupon

Tide was on sale for $5.99 (reg $9.99) and I used a $1 off coupon and got back a $1 Up Reward

I'll also get back $1.99 Single Rebate Check for the Nivea lip gloss, and I got a $1 Up Reward

The Nivea body wash was $3 less a $1 coupon, and I got a $2 Up Reward

I used a $4/20 Video Values coupon bringing my out of pocket to $10.38 before tax.

After SRC and Up Rewards, I spent approximately $4.38

I'm headed back in a little while to get some cheap cereal and perhaps some Nexxus shampoo.  I like my staff at Rite Aid, so I'll keep taking my business there... ahem, Walgreens.

The Final Straw!

Today was the final straw at Walgreens!  I don't care if they start handing out $100 bills to everyone who walks through their door, I am done.  Jimmy and I went to buy some Celcius energy drinks.  They were priced at $7.99, there was a $3 Walgreens Sept coupon booklet coupon, and I had a $3 manufacturer's coupon.  The manufacturer's coupon, as it has done before, did not scan, but instead of typing in the numbers on the coupon, the assistant manager told me I couldn't use two coupons.  I told her I could, as the coupon booklet coupon is considered a Walgreens coupon and not a manufacturer's coupon.  Then she changed her story and told me that I couldn't have a $0 balance.  I told her I wouldn't, as I would still owe $1.99, but she told me no, she couldn't ring it through.  I asked her could she then reduce the price of the coupon so that I would owe something.  (My blood pressure is rising at this point.)  She said, no, she couldn't, even though their coupon policy clearly states that they can.  I told her what the corporate coupon policy said, but she told me she still couldn't do it.  At this point I probably sighed loudly and told her to never mind and to please give me my coupons back.

Then I went to Rite Aid where I had a successful trip, nothing was an issue, and the cashier was pleasant.  In between, of course, I wrote Walgreens a scathing letter.  For every 10 visits, only 1 is issue-free and/or has a nice cashier.  I am done with them, RA and CVS can get all my business.

I'll cover the RA trip tomorrow.  I'm up in bed already and didn't take a picture.  Where did the weekend go??  I hardly got anything on my to-do list accomplished!

Walgreens & CVS Trips 08/03

I'm having one of those days.  I cannot for the life of me think clearly!  Anywho, I made a few pit stops today, first at Walgreens with my 15% off Friends & Family coupon.

I used the $3 off Cortaid coupon from the sales flyer along with a $2 off coupon I had from a pack of Benadryl I bought a couple of months ago.

The markers will go in someone's Christmas present, they were $3 with a $3 mail in rebate which prints after your receipt.

The envelopes were apparently not the correct ones, but I needed some anyway so coughed up 1.01 each.

After paying with a $5 RR from last week my total out of pocket was around $1.64  (I've already misplaced the receipt.  Sigh)

Then I went to Rite Aid (of course leaving my $5 off $25 Video Values coupon at home).  I struck out, though, as I was in desparate need of face powder, and they had no Neutrogena makeup at all today.  There was the sign, but there was no Neutrogena there.  Note to self: don't wait until you are completely out of face powder to go buy it.  So off to CVS where I paid the full price instead of the 40% off as advertised by Rite Aid this week.

I used a $5 off $30 coupon from e-mail

Sobe is B1G1 free and I used two B1G1 free coupons making all four free

Fusion ProGlide was 9.99, used $4 off coupon, produces a $5 ECB

Sally Hansen was 5.99, used $1 off coupon

(I learned a while back to never use expired wax.  I pulled the top layer of skin off.  Fun times.)

Neutrogena face powder was 13.99 (pick me up off the floor, will ya?), used $2 off coupon

Altoids was 1.49 and produces a $1 ECB

Used $9 in ECBs to pay

Total Before tax 10.46

Received $6 ECBs

Saved $30.86

Walgreens Ad Sneak Peek 05/23 - 05/29

Here are some free or cheap coupon matchups for next week at Walgreens

Chex Mix .99 cents
- Use .50/1 from Pillsbury website

Starbucks Drinks 2/$4 with in-ad coupon
- Use 2 $1/ coupons from here  (bricks coupon so press the back button on your browser to print twice)

Scrubbing Bubbles Extend a Clean 7.99, receive $2 Register Reward
- Use $5 off printable

Dixie or Vanity Fair Plates and Bowls B1G1 Free
- Use $1/2 from 03/14 Red Plum

Hawaiian Tropic Products B1G1 Free
- Per ad, there will be a coupon for Hawaiian Tropic in Sunday's inserts

Aveeno Suncare $2 off
- Again, per ad there will be a coupon in Sunday's inserts

Good Ouchless Barettes or Flex Tip Headband on sale 2.99
- Receive a 2.99 Register Reward

Carefree Pantiliner 22 count .99 cents with in-ad coupon
- Use $1/1 from 04/25 Smart Source

Colgate Total 2.99
- Receive $2 Register Reward
- Use $1 off from April All You magazine
- Or .75 cents off printable

Big Savings at Walgreens 05/21

I would show you a picture, but, if you haven't heard, I kill cameras and my new one hasn't arrived yet.  My old one is not turning on with any batteries today, I can usually get it to work for a minute at a time.  It must know it's Friday, too. :)

I had a nice, happy go lucky cashier for my trip today.  He decided that since one clearanced folder was .50 the other one should be, too, even though it was a different brand.

2 boxes Shredded Wheat (16.4 oz) on sale 1.75 each
- used $1/2 from 05/16 Smart Source
4 Velveeta Cheese cups 1.00 each
- used two $1/2 from 04/25 Smart Source
- received a $1.50 Register Reward for buying 4, so worked out to .12 cents each
Rembrandt 2 Hour White 23.99
- used in ad coupon to bring it down to 9.99
- THEN used $5 off coupon from Rembrandt
V05 shampoo was on clearance for .39 cents
Revlon Creme Gloss clearanced to 5.19
- Revlon is B1G1 50% off this week
- used May Savings Book (available by sales ads when you walk in) to save $2 off each item
2 Folders clearanced to .50 cents each
2 Stride Gum 1.29 each
- used $1/2 from May Savings Book
- used B1G1 free from 05/16 Smart Source

Total Before Tax 14.66
Total Savings 48.57

Then I got a $1.50 off any 12 oz Gillette Body Wash coupon, $10 off any Sonicare toothbrush, $1 off any 2 Starbucks ice cream pints, and $5 off 4 Keebler's products.  Not too shabby!

Walgreens Savings 05/16-05/22

And here is the Walgreens list.  Check out the list of my favorites and then visit STL Mommy for the more complete list.

Select Post cereals 11-24 oz $1.75
-Printable Coupon save $2.00
-$1/2 from 5/16 Smart Source
Final Price: FREE - $1.25

Starbucks Frappucino 4-pks 2/$10
-$1/2 from May coupon booklet (available at front of store)
-$1 from 5/2 Smart Source
Final Price: $3.50 each when you buy two

Stride Shift Gum single pack 2/$2
-$1/2 from May coupon booklet
-B1G1 free from 5/16 Smart Source
Final Price: 2/FREE

Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner $2.99, B1G1 free
-$1 printable HERE (IE) or HERE (FF), use two
Final Price: 2/$.99

Kingsford Charcoal 6.7 lbs - 8.3 lbs $4.99
-Printable Coupon FREE Glad/KC Masterpiece/Hidden Valley Ranch product with purchase (must take survey)
Final Price: two products for $4.99

Raid Max Bug Barrier $8.99
-$2 from May coupon booklet
-$3 from 4/25 Smart Source
Final Price: $3.99

L'Oreal Color Riche lip color $4.99
-$2 from May coupon booklet
-$1 from 4/25 Red Plum
Final Price: $1.99

Tylenol Sinus or Cold & Flu $4.99
-Printable Coupon save $2
-$3 Register Reward when you buy two
Final Price: 2/$2.98

Revlon lip products from $6.99 B1G1 50% off = 2/$10.49
-$2 from May coupon booklet, will scan twice
-$2 from 5/2 Smart Source, use two
Final Price: 2/$2.49 or $1.25 each

Right Guard Deodorant, B1G1 Free $3.99
Printable Coupon save $3.00/2
Final Price, 2/$0.99

Pantene shampoo, conditioner or styling products 2/$7
-$2 RR on two
-$1 from 5/2 P & G - styling product
-$1/2 from 5/2 P & G - shampoo or conditioner
Final Price: as low as 2/$3

Select Poise or Kotex products 2/$6
-$2 RR on two
-$2 printable HERE (IE) or HERE (FF) - Poise
-$1.50/2 from 4/18 Smart Source
Final Price: as low as TWO FOR FREE

Zantac 24-30 ct $8.99
-$3 RR
-$3 from May ALL YOU magazine or $2 printable HERE
Final Price: $2.99-$3.99

Gillette or Old Spice Body Wash $4.49
-$4.49 RR
-B1G1 free from 5/2 P & G - Gillette or Old Spice
Final Price: two for FREE

Select Listerine or Reach dental care 3/$12
{Scenario}
(3) Reach Total Care toothbrushes = $12
-B1G1 free from 5/16 RP, use one
-$1 from 5/16 RP, use two
-$5.01 insert coupon (hand over last)
Final Price: 3/$.99

Listerine Whitening Quick Dissolving Strips or Rembrandt 2-hr Whitening $9.99 (with insert coupon)
-$3 from 1/3 RP - both
-Printable Coupon save $5 - Rembrandt (must sign up)
Final Price: $4.99-$6.99

Rembrandt Whitening toothpaste or mouthwash $7.99
-$3 insert coupon
-Printable Coupon save $3 (must sign up)
Final Price: $1.99

Bayer Aspirin 24-36 ct 2/$3 (with insert coupon)
-$1 from 3/21 Smart Source
Final Price: $.50

Select Claritin 24-30 ct from $21.99
-$4 with insert coupon
-$5 from 5/9 SS
Final Price: $12.99

Veet hair removal gel $6.99
May coupon booklet save $3.00
Printable Coupon save $3.00
Final Price: $0.99

Infusium 23, Repairologie Leave-In Treatment $4.99 (Regular Price)
All You magazine May save $3.00
May Coupon Book save $2.00
Final Price: FREE

Aveeno lotion

This is a great week to stock up on Aveeno lotion!  First, go here to print coupons, then starting tomorrow both Rite Aid and Walgreens will have the products on sale.

Walgreens will have all their Aveeno products 25% off, then you get a free travel essentials kit ($9.99 value) when you buy 3 or more products.

At Rite Aid, buy three Aveeno Lotion 2.5oz $3.49 each
Use three $2/1 Aveeno in ad coupons
Use three $1/1 Aveeno Daily Lotion or from 4/24 SS insert
Pay $1.47 after coupons
Get $5 back via Single Rebate Check when you buy 3 Aveeno products.

This is a great price on Aveeno!

Thanks, Common Sense with Money!

Thank Goodness I'm Not Banned From Walgreens!

My husband Jimmy owed me a favor as I had to stop and get him some turkey jerky yesterday after work lest he die.  Thankfully I cashed in on that today before he forgot.

I forgot to take my ink cartridges to Walgreens today and didn't think about it until after I'd changed into my cleaning clothes.  Not going out looking like this, I sent Jimmy with my cartridges when he got home.  After giving him directions of how to get to Walgreens (mind you, it's not more than a mile away from our house :)), I sent him with three cartridges in a plastic bag and the coupon.  I forgot to mention to him that they might only refill one as a $1 refill was probably too good to work on more than one.  I figured they'd tell him, though, and he'd bring the others home.

Instead, he comes home and tells me this: "They were only going to let me fill one, but I asked her did it say only one anywhere on that coupon?  No.  You sent me with a coupon and I was not going to mess up my mission!"

Thankfully Kelly mentioned over at Totally Target that her store told her they'd fill up to 5 cartridges.  I'm very relieved to hear this and that I might actually get my cartridges refilled!

Walgreens Trip 04/12

So I left work early today and went on a shopping excursion.  I didn't leave early to go shopping, by the way, but I do think I spent a lot more than I made today.

2 Benadryl Allergy at 4.99 each -- used $5/2 coupon from yesterday's paper
3 Diet Peach teas .59 cents each with in-ad coupon
1 Bag Hershey's Kisses clearanced to .74 cents (Easter)
1 Bag Almond Kisses clearanced to 1.25 -- I will buy 2 more bags (Target was wiped out) and submit for a free movie ticket.  The chocolate will all go to work with me, we're like scavengers around chocolate, and I'll come out ahead anyway.

Total Before Tax was 8.74
Total Savings was 10.19

The Benadryl was supposed to print up a $5 register reward when you bought 2, but the cashier told me, "oh, yeah, there's a problem with the manufacturer and they're not printing."  Regardless, I still got the two boxes for 4.99 total and grabbed packs with $10 worth of J&J coupons on the front:

Walgreens trip

So the lady at Walgreens tried to tell me I couldn't combine a manufacturer's coupon and a Walgreens coupon.  I told her I most certainly could (but was nice about it :)), and then she told me, oh, maybe your coupon won't take because it's for more than the price of the item.  It was for the Stride Mystery Gum that was .79 cents with the in-ad coupon and then I had the manufacturer's coupon off the gum that basically said you wouldn't know how much it is for until it's scanned at the register.  So mine was at least more than .79 cents off.  I'll probably add that on to a Rite Aid purchase to get my total above $15 or $25 for a coupon.

Schick Extreme 3, 4 count razors on sale for $6.99 (used manufacturer's $3 off coupon and Wags $2 off March coupon)
2 packs Stride mystery gum 1.29 (used .79 cent in-ad coupon)
2 Planter's Trail mix on sale 2/$3.00 (used $1/2 Planter's products from the Mr. Peanut FB page)
Not pictured:  Act Mouthwash 5.29 (used $1 off manufacturer's and $1 off Wags March coupon)
Total was 9.32 with Total savings of 11.88

I also went to my mom's house where she was cleaning out her cabinets and gave me three bags full of canned goods.  Score! :)

Free photo prints

Money Saving Mom has the info on how you can get 20 free prints at Walgreens now through April 7, 2010.  Upload them online, use code 20FREE4X6B at checkout and pick in-store pickup to avoid shipping charges.  She says you have to order 20 print exactly, no more, no less.

I've personally used Walgreens to print photos like this before and I've been impressed with the quality.  Their photo associates are also usually really friendly.  Anyway, when you place your order you can choose which store to pick them up at as it gives you the time they'll be ready at each store.  Last time I did this I chose a store I don't usually go to because it was on the way to where we were going to eat dinner and would save me a trip out later.

Always shopping!

Lately I feel like I'm constantly at Target, I feel like I spend more time there than at my own work or home!  I thought I was done, then my husband asked when we were going grocery shopping again.  Gees, quit eating already!!  Okay, I'm kidding, don't worry, I don't starve him.

I bought 4 Lean Cuisines (coupon was $1 off 4), 5 Smart Ones ($1 off 5), 2 Johnson's Buddies soap bars ($1 off each), 2 Lunchables, store brand drink mix, store brand tea (on clearance), 1 Sobe Lifewater (.50 cents off), Golden Grahams (not pictured), and Lactaid milk.

Total was $34.22, saved $7.86 with coupons and sales.

At Walgreens there is a coupon in their sales flyer (available in the front of the store) for 3/$3.99 Reach and Listerine items.  I used that with a B1G1 free floss coupon and B1G1 free toothbrush coupons.  The taco shells and seasoning were $1 each, then the drinks on top of that brought my grand total to $4.59.  Again they wouldn't let me use my $5.99 RR from the other week so I'm going to have to contact corporate about that, and I forgot I had another $2 RR, so I'll try to roll that next week!