October 2009

Oct

Walgreens deals 11/1 – 11/7

What time is it? Time for your weekly Walgreens' deals, of course. Looking like a quiet week – ad is only 9 pages long. I do think there a few deals worth considering, and here they are:

Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent
Buy 1 at $6.99, get 1 free
$2/2 coupon from 10/11 SmartSource
Bottom line: $2.50 each

Campbell's Tomato or Chicken Noodle Soup $0.50 (limit 4)
$0.40/4 coupon from 10/04 SmartSource
Bottom line: $0.40

Hunt's Tomato Sauce
$0.33 each with in-ad coupon (limit 3)

Hefty One Zip Storage Bags
Buy 1 at $3.29, get 1 free
$1/2 coupon from 10/11 Red Plum
Bottom line: $1.15 each

Pampers Diapers & Pants
Buy 2 for $20
Use (2) $1.50/1 coupons from 11/1 P&G
Receive a $2 Register Reward
Bottom line: $7.50 each

L'Oreal Lip Cosmetics
Buy 1, get 1 free
Use (2) $1/1 coupons from 8/30 Red Plum
Bottom line: varies

Clairol Natural Instincts Hair Color
Buy 2 for $12
Use (2) $2/1 coupons from 11/1 P&G
Receive a $2 Register Reward
Bottom line: $3 each

Herbal Essences Shampoo
Buy 2 for $7
"Buy 1, get 1 free" coupon from 10/11 P&G
Receive a $2 Register Reward
Bottom line: $1.25 each

Filler Item Ideas

As a reminder, you must have at least as many items in your transaction as manufacturer's coupons. Register Rewards are treated as manufacturer's coupons, too. So if you are planning on buying 4 items with 4 manufacturer's coupons and a Register Reward, you'll be out of balance. To remedy this, select another item – ANY item to add to your order. Below are some of my ideas for low-cost ways to make your transactions work. Oh and Walgreens coupons aren't factored into the equation – so fill free to use 'em!

Discounted Halloween items – look for heavily discounted items on the seasonal aisle
Geisha mushrooms or mandarin oranges: $0.50 each with in-ad coupon (limit 4)
Hunt's tomato sauce: $0.33 each with in-ad coupon (limit 3)

Want more help with Walgreens' shopping? You might be interested to read a series of posts on Register Rewards I recently had the privelage of writing for Steals and Deals.

Go here to read:

Lesson 1
Lesson 2

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Oct

Fred Meyer deals 11/1 – 11/7

Ready for another fun-filled week of Fred Meyer shopping? Here are some of the best deals I was able to muster for you this week. It’s been a long week and day, so I’m going to focus on grocery sales only. However, be sure to browse your ad tomorrow. There are coupons for an extra 15% off apparel and 10% off home among other things. The ads are up here.

I’d also imagine we’ll start to see Halloween candy and costumes go on clearance. This might be a good time to purchase next year’s decor or candy for the holidays.

Weekly deals & coupon matchups

Starbucks Ground Coffee 12 oz. bags
$5.99 each with in-ad coupon (first 4)
Stack with $1.50/1 coupon from 10/18 SmartSource
Bottom line: $4.49

Del Monte Canned Vegetables
$0.50 each with in-ad coupon (first 10)
Stack with $1/5 coupon from 9/20 Red Plum
Bottom line: $0.30 each
(GREAT stock-up!!)

Hillshire Farm Rope or Link Sausage
$2.50 each with in-ad coupon (first 4)
Stack with $1/2 coupon from 10/04 Red Plum
Bottom line: $2 each

Hormel Fully Cooked Entrees
$3.99 each with in-ad coupon (first 4)
Stack with $1/1 coupon from 9/13 Red Plum
Bottom line: $2.99

Quilted Northern Bath Tissue (12 rolls)
$5.49 each with in-ad coupon (first 2)
Stack with $1/1 coupon from 10/11 Red Plum
Bottom line: $4.49

Boneless, skinless Chicken Breast
$1.98/lb

Imagine Foods Organic Broth $2
$1.50/2 printable coupon
Bottom line: $1.25 each

Fresh Selection Salad Kits or Blends
$1.50 each

Green Cabbage
$0.19/lb

Schiff Selected Supplements
50% off
$2/1 coupon from 10/25 SmartSource
Bottom line: varies

Mom’s Best Natural Cereal $1.89
$0.75/1 printable coupon
Bottom line: $1.14

Nestle Toll House Morsels $1.99
$1/2 coupon from 11/01 Red Plum
Bottom line: $1.49 each

Quaker Oatmeal, Quick or Old-Fashioned, 42 oz, $2.50
$1.25/2 coupon from 8/30 Red Plum
Bottom line: $1.88 each

Fred Meyer Flour (5 lb) or Vegetable Oil (24 oz)
$1.25 each with in-ad coupon (first 4)

Fred Meyer Brown or Powdered Sugar (2 lb)
$0.99 each with in-ad coupon (first 2)

Extra Large Dozen Eggs
$0.99 each with in-ad coupon (first 3)

Extra Savings Booklet (monthly deals)

Fred Meyer Flour, 2-3 lbs.
$1.50

Ronzoni Smart Taste or Healthy Harvest Pasta $1.25
$1/2 Healthy Harvest printable coupon
$1/2 Smart Taste printable coupon
Bottom line: $0.75 each

V8 Soup $2.50
$1/2 coupon from 9/20 SmartSource
Bottom line: $2 each

Idahoan Mashed Potatoes $1
$0.75/3 coupon(requires registration)
Bottom line: $0.75 each

Smart Balance Peanut Butter $2.50
$1/1 printable coupon
$1/1 coupon from 10/18 Red Plum
Bottom line: $1.50

Little Debbie Chocolate Cupcakes $2.50
$0.75/1 printable coupon
Bottom line: $1.75

Simply Asia Soup Bowl
$2 each with booklet coupon (limit 6)
Stack with $0.50/1 coupon from 8/30 Red Plum
Bottom line: $1.50

Nakano Vinegar
$3 each with booklet coupon (limit 6)
Stack with $1/1 printable coupon for Seasoned Rice flavor
Bottom line: $2

Quaker Chewy Granola Bars $2
$1/2 printable coupon
$0.75/2 coupon from 10/11 Red Plum
Bottom line: $1.50 – 1.63 each

Yoo Hoo Chocolate Drink
Buy one at $0.89, get one free with booklet coupon (limit 4 including FREEs)
Bottom line: $0.45 each

Snuggle Liquid Fabric Softener $3.99
$3/1 coupon from 10/04 Red Plum
Bottom line: $0.99

Pampers Diapers
Save $1 with booklet coupon (limit 1)
(Can be stacked with manufacturer’s coupon!)
Bottom line: will vary

Purina Tidy Cats Litter $5.99
$1/1 coupon from 10/04 Red Plum
Bottom line: $4.99

Friskies Canned Cat Food $0.40
$1/15 coupon from 8/9 Red Plum (some regions, 8/9 SmartSource)
Bottom line: $0.33 each

Purina Dog Chow $21.99
$1.50/1 coupon from 10/11 SmartSource
Bottom line: $20.49

Cesar Bistro Dog Food $1
“Buy one, get one free” coupon from 8/30 Red Plum
Bottom line: $0.50 each

8th Continent Soy Milk, 64 oz. $2.50
$2/1 printable coupon
Bottom line: $0.50

Coffee-mate Flavored Creamer $2
$1/1 printable coupon
Bottom line: $1

Tillamook Sliced Cheese
$2 each

Smart Balance Spreads $2
$1/2 printable coupon
$1/2 coupon from 10/18 Red Plum
Bottom line: $1.50 each

Tylenol (PM Rapid Release Gels, PM Caplets, Simply Sleep Caps, 20-24 ct) $2.99
$2/1 coupon from 7/26 SmartSource
Bottom line: $0.99

Johnson’s Baby Products (15 oz. baby powder, shampoo, wash) $2.99
$1/1 in-store manufacturer’s coupon
Bottom line: $1.99

Tree Top Apple Juice, 128 oz.
$3.99 each with booklet coupon (limit 2)
Stack with$1/2 printable coupon or $1/2 coupon from 10/18 Red Plum
Bottom line: $3.49 each
(This size is the equivalent of two smaller bottles…and would be like getting the smaller bottles for $1.74 each)

Fred Meyer Yogurt
$1.50 each with booklet coupon (limit 2)

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Oct

Rite Aid deals 11/1 – 11/7

Don't forget the $5-off-$25 printable coupon is still available. And there are some great Rite Aid coupons available through their new AdPerks videos.

Finally, you might be interested to review the corporate coupon policy I shared with you earlier this week (thanks to Deal Seeking Mom!)

Duracell Batteries (16 pack "AA" or "AAA", 8 pack "C" or "D") $9.99
$0.75/1 coupons from the 11/1 P&G
Submit for $5 Rite Aid Rebate when you spend $15 or more
Bottom line: $6.74 per pack when you buy 2, use 2 coupons and submit for rebate
(Note: this would be a great idea to roll into a $25 shopping trip so you could take advantage of that $5-off-$25 coupon!!)

Clairol Nice N' Easy Haircolor $7.49
Save $1.50 with in-ad coupon
Stack with $2/1 coupon from 11/1 P&G
Bottom line: $3.99

L'Oreal Foundation, Blush, Powder, Concealer
Buy one, get one free
Use (2) $2/1 coupons from 11/1 Red Plum
Bottom line: will vary

Biore Pore Perfect Skin Care
Buy 2 for $12
Use (2) $1/1 coupons from 10/11 SmartSource
Submit for $5 Rite Aid Rebate
Bottom line: $2.50 each

Oral B Cross Action Toothbrush $5
$3/1 coupon from 11/1 P&G
Submit for $2 Rite Aid Rebate
Bottom line: FREE

Ester-C (90-ct)
Buy one, get one free
Use (2) $5/1 coupons from 10/04 Red Plum
Bottom line: ??? I'm guessing both would be close to free based on web prices for other quantities

Metamucil, select varieties, $9.49
$1/1 coupon from 11/1 P&G
Submit for $4 Rite Aid Rebate
Bottom line: $4.49

Febreze Air Effects Air Freshener $2.49
$1/1 coupon from 11/1 P&G
Submit for $1 Rite Aid Rebate
Bottom line: $0.49

Woolite Rug Stick $11.99
$3/1 printable coupon
Submit for $2 Rite Aid Rebate
Bottom line: $6.99

Kashi Go Lean Cereal
$1.99 with in-ad coupon
Stack with $1.50/1 printable coupon
Bottom line: $0.49

About Rite Aid Rebates

If you've never used Rite Aid's rebate program before, you'll be glad to know it's easy. Start by creating an online account here. Then, come back and simply enter a few pieces of info from your receipts. At the end of the monthly rebate cycle, submit for your check and viola! you're done. Of course, you could do it the old fashioned way by circling items on receipts and mailing them all in…but why would you?

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Oct

My Payless trip from this morning: $75.46 saved!

I don't know the last time I almost cried using a coupon. But when I saw my total went from $165 to $82 (this includes tax), I nearly did just that! I heartily thanked the cashier for "shoe-ing" my family today.

Each of my kids scored two new pairs of shoes, and I even snagged three pairs myself! It'd been a LONG time since I've gone shoe shopping, and at 50% off, I decided to take the opportunity. I also found some socks for my son and a pair of tights for my daughter.

Oh, and we had no problem whatsoever using the coupon. The cashier knew exactly what it was. The store wasn't too crowded, either. She said they got an onslaught of customers following the Oprah show yesterday though.

Remember, that 50% off printable coupon is good today only – and you can use it on items like socks! Don't need anything yourself? Maybe you can think of a single mom or dad trying to make ends meet – why not help her/his family out today? Or maybe you could donate a few pairs to your church or local homeless shelter? This would be a perfect opportunity to show some generosity today without breaking the bank.

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Oct

Free Bagel Fridays through 11/3

While the ad says "Free Bagel Fridays," the coupon is good through 11/3 – which is Tuesday. Upon further inspection, the fine print reads: "Coupon may only be used once per day per week." Therefore, I think it's safe to assume you could use it ANY day of the week, so long as it's before 11 am (refer to the ad).

If in doubt, call your local Noah's Bagel store for clarification! No purchase necessary; limit one per customer.

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Oct

Tools of the Trade 12-piece cookware: $33.99 at Macys!

The above 12-piece Tools of the Trade Basic cookware set normally sells for $100, but right now it's on sale for $39.99. Plus, when you use coupon code BIRTHDAY, your price will drop to just $33.99! Dealcatcher reports that shipping is $9.95, but free if your total order is $100 or more.

This basic set would be good if you are just starting out and need some essentials to cook with!

Go here to see the item and/or to order.

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