April 2011

Apr
29

Rite Aid Deals 5/1

Here are the best deals I could find for the week ahead at Rite Aid, starting 5/1. As with the Walgreens deals, these were done early using coupon previews. You may want to refer to your coupon inserts to see if you can find additional deals – and then come back and let us know about them!

The Week’s Best Bets at Rite Aid

Revlon Foundation $9.99
Receive a $5 UP Reward
Submit for a $2 Rite Aid rebate
Bottom line: $2.99

ProFoot Foot Care 3 for $15
$1/1 printable coupon
Submit for $10 Rite Aid rebate when you buy 3
Receive a $2 UP Reward when you buy 3
Bottom line: as low as all FREE (if you can print 3 coupons)
(PS – I love these products!!)

Raid Ant & Roach Spray or Ant Baits $2.99
$1/1 coupon due in 5/1 SmartSource
Receive a $1 UP Reward
Bottom line: $0.99

Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste, Oral B Toothbrush, or Scope Mouthwash $2.99
$1.50/1 Pro-Health coupon due in 5/1 P&G
$1.50/2 Manual Oral B Toothbrush coupon due in 5/1 P&G
Receive a $2 UP Reward
Bottom line: ($0.51)

Milk Bone Dog Treats $2.99
$1/1 printable coupon
Receive a $1 UP Reward
Bottom line: $0.99

Gillette ProGlide Fusion Razor $9.99
$4/1 coupon due in 5/1 P&G
Receive a $5 UP Reward
Bottom line: $0.99

GE Reveal and Long Life Light Bulbs, 4 pack 2 for $6
Use (2) $1/1 coupons from 4/17 SmartSource
Stack with $0.50/1 Video Values printable coupon
Receive a $1 UP Reward when you buy 2
Bottom line: $1.25 each

M&M Bagged Candy 2 for $5
Buy 2, get 1 free Peanut Butter M&Ms coupon from 3/27 Red Plum (if included)
Stack with $1/2 Video Values printable coupon
Receive a $1 UP Reward when you buy 2
Bottom line: $1 each

Dove for Men Deodorant $3.99
Receive a $3 UP Reward
Bottom line: $0.99

Dawn Hand Renewal with Olay $0.99
$1/1 coupon from P&G Everyday Savings Coupon Booklet (if you snagged it!)
Bottom line: FREE

Other Deals Worth Considering at Rite Aid

Clairol Natural Instincts Hair Color $7.99
Save $1 with in-ad coupon
Stack with $2/1 coupon due in 5/1 P&G
Bottom line: $4.99

Pantene Shampoo or Conditioner 2 for $7
$3/2 coupon due in 5/1 P&G
Bottom line: $2 each

ConAir Hair Dryers, Curling Irons, Etc
Receive a $10 UP Reward when you buy $35 worth

Garnier HerbaShine Hair Color $5.99
$2/1 coupon from 3/6 Red Plum
Bottom line: $3.99

John Frieda Hair Care, select $4.99
$1/1 – $3/1 coupon due in 5/1 SmartSource
Bottom line: as low as $1.99 (Root Awakening)

Physician’s Formula Bronzer
Buy one, get one free
Use (2) $1/1 coupons from 4/17 SmartSource
Stack with $2/1 Video Values printable coupon
Bottom line: should be a good deal!

Almay Eye Cosmetics $5.99
$1/1 coupon from 4/10 SmartSource
Stack with $2/1 Video Values printable coupon
Submit for $2 Rite Aid rebate for Smart Shade
Bottom line: as low as $0.99 (IF all coupons & rebate line up on same product)

Tresemme Shampoo, Conditioner, Stylers 2 for $8
Use (2) $1/1 Climate Control coupons from 3/20 SmartSource (IF included)
Receive a $2 UP Reward when you buy 2 (Limit 4)
Bottom line: as low as $2 each

Clairol Nice ‘n Easy Foam Blend Hair Color $7.99
$2/1 coupon due in 5/1 P&G
Receive a $1 UP Reward
Bottom line: $4.99

John Frieda Precision Foam Hair Color $11.99
$5/1 coupon due in 5/1 SmartSource
Bottom line: $6.99
(There was also a $5/1 Video Values coupon for this in April – no longer available)

Excedrin, 20-24 ct $1.99
$0.75/1 coupon from 4/17 SmartSource
Bottom line: $1.24

Bayer Asprin, 108ct+ $5.99
$1/1 coupon due in 5/1 SmartSource
Receive a $1 UP Reward
Bottom line: $3.99

Crest Pro Health Rinse $4.99
$0.75/1 coupon due in 5/1 P&G
Receive a $2 UP Reward
Bottom line: $2.24

Terrace Rose Love Seat $19.99
Receive a $5 UP Reward
Bottom line: $14.99

Lipton Tea or Starbucks Frappuccino, multi-packs $4.99
My ad suggests a $2/1 coupon is due in the 5/1 inserts*
Bottom line: $2.99
* I couldn’t find the coupon on the preview, however

Pepsi & Pepsi Products, 2 Liters 4 for $5
Receive a $1 UP Reward when you buy 4
Bottom line: $1 each

Garden Decor, Wind Chimes, etc
50% off
PLUS, receive a $2 UP Reward when you buy $10 worth

Duracell Coppertop Batteries $9.77
16 pack “AA” or “AAA”, 8 pack “C” or “D”
$1/1 coupon from P&G Everyday Savings Coupon Booklet
Receive a $1 UP Reward
Bottom line: $7.77

No Nonsense Liners (Socks)
$0.75 each

Noxzema Disposable Razors $3.99
$2/1 coupon due in 5/1 SmartSource
Bottom line: $1.99

Pampers or Easy Up Jumbo Packs Diapers $9.99
$1.50/1 coupon due in 5/1 P&G
Receive a $2 UP Reward
Bottom line: $6.49

Right Guard Body Wash $2.99
$1/1 Video Values printable coupon
Bottom line: $1.99

Nivea Sun Kissed Beautiful Legs or Sun Kissed Radiant Skin $9.99
$2/1 coupon due in 5/1 Red Plum
Receive a $5 UP Reward
Bottom line: $2.99

Dry Idea or Right Guard Deodorant $2.99
Buy one, get one free coupon due in 5/1 Red Plum
Receive a $1 UP Reward when you buy 2
Bottom line: $0.99 each

Dial, Tone, or Coast Bath Bar (3 pack), Dial Liquid Hand Soap, Sanitizer 2 for $3
Receive a $1 UP Reward when you buy 2
Bottom line: $1 each

Nestle Pure Life Water, 24 pack $3.49
$1/2 coupon due in 5/1 SmartSource
Bottom line: $2.99 each
* Also a spend $20, get $5 participating Nestle product

DEAL IDEA:
Buy (6) Nestle Pure Life Water $20.94
Use (3) $1/2 coupons from 5/1 SmartSource
Receive a $5 UP Reward for spending $20
Bottom line: $2.16 each 24 pack ($0.09/bottle)

Nestle Tasters Choice Instant Coffee $7.99
$0.50/1 coupon from 2/13 Red Plum
OR $0.65/1 printable coupon
Bottom line: as low as $7.34
* Also a spend $20, get $5 participating Nestle product

Garnier Shampoo and Conditioner $2.50
$1/1 coupons from 2/6 and 3/6 Red Plum
Bottom line: $1.50

Rice Krispies $1.99
$1/2 coupon from 4/17 Red Plum
Bottom line: $1.49 each

Orbit Gum $1
$1/2 coupon from 4/17 SmartSource
Bottom line: $0.50 each

Stride Gum $1
$0.50/1 Video Values printable coupon (for Spark, if included)
Bottom line: $0.50

Rite Aid Help

New to shopping at Rite Aid? Glad to have you on board! I’m here to help! Here are a few things you should know about navigating the crazy awesome coolness that is Rite Aid.

1. Wellness Program. If you haven’t signed up for new loyalty card, go ahead and do so. You’ll be entitled to exclusive discounts plus you can rack up rewards – mostly savings on future purchases. Also, many of the sale prices and UP Reward deals require the use of a Wellness card.

2. Video Values. Watch short videos to earn Rite Aid coupon. These can be stacked with manufacturers coupons.

3. Rite Aid Rebates. Think rebates are a huge ol’ waste of time and postage? Think again! Rite Aid’s rebate program makes it quick and easy for you to get your cash back – you can do it without ever stamping an envelope, too. Create your free rebate account over HERE.

4. UP Rewards. These are coupons that print at the bottom of your receipt when you purchase participating products. I recently had a PR rep answer some of my (and YOUR) UP Rewards questions. See that post HERE. There are also general FAQs about how these work HERE.

5. Coupon Acceptance. I think you’ll find Rite Aid to be one of THE most coupon friendly stores out there! Be sure to print and bring their corporate coupon policy with you.

Still Lost?

Maybe you’d prefer to have someone sit down with you and make sense of it all? Consider watching this recorded webcast I filmed a few weeks back called Drugstore Shopping 101!

For additional Rite Aid and drugstore deals, be sure to stop by The Grocery Gathering.

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Apr
29

Free Phenom Coconut Water (GNC in stores only)

Head to GNC’s website and you can print a coupon for a free sample of Phenom Coconut Water. You will need to bring the coupon to the store to redeem.

Thanks, Hip2Save!

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Apr
29

Walgreens deals 5/1

Here are the best Walgreens deals I could find for the week starting Sunday and running through Saturday, 5/7. Please note that these deals were done a bit early, using coupon previews. You may wish to consult your coupon inserts and ad to ensure there isn’t anything pertinent I’ve missed. (And if you find said deal, you are hereby obliged to leave a comment and share it with everyone else!)

The Week’s Best Bets at Walgreens

Fixodent Cleanser, Adhesive, or Scope Mouthwash $2.99
$3/1 coupon due in 5/1 P&G
Receive a $2.99 Register Reward
Bottom line: FREE

GUM Flossers $2
Receive a $2 Register Reward
Bottom line: FREE

Noxzema Disposable Razors $3.99
$2/1 coupon due in 5/1 Red Plum
Receive a $3 Register Reward
Bottom line: ($1.01)

Gillette Fusion ProGlide Razor System $9.89
$4/1 coupon due in 5/1 P&G
Receive a $5 Register Reward
Bottom line: $0.89

Right Guard and Dry Idea Deodorant $2.99
Buy one, get one free coupon due in 5/1 Red Plum
Receive a $2 Register Reward (when you buy 1)
Bottom line: $0.49 each

Bic Disposable Razors $5.99
$2/1 coupon from 3/27 SmartSource
$3/1 coupon from 4/10 SmartSource (select varieties; if included)
Receive a $2 Register Reward
Bottom line: as low as $0.99

Head & Shoulders Shampoo and Conditioner 2 for $8
Buy one, get one free coupon from 4/17 Red Plum
Receive a $2 Register Reward when you buy 2
Bottom line: $1 each

Cottonelle Toilet Paper $5
Buy 2 Cottonelle 12pks and use (2) $0.50/1 printable coupon or printable coupon
Stack with $1/1 Cottonelle 12 large rolls from Walgreens May Coupon Book (in stores)
Receive a $3 Register Reward
Bottom line: $2 each
(Thanks, Common Sense with Money!)

Walgreens Premium Diaper Jumbo Packs $5.99
$2/1 coupon from Infant Care Booklet (if you’re lucky enough to find at your store!)
Bottom line: $3.99

Other Deals Worth Considering at Walgreens

Russell Stover Boxed Chocolates
$4.49 each with in-ad coupon (limit 4)

Nescafe Taster’s Choice Coffee $5.99 (limit 2)
$0.50/1 coupon from 2/13 Red Plum
OR $0.65/1 printable coupon
Bottom line: as low as $5.34

Dunkin Donuts Coffee $6.99
$1.50/1 coupon from 4/17 Red Plum
Bottom line: $5.49

Butterball Chicken Broth
$0.50 each with in-ad coupon (limit 4)
[click to get the full scoop…]

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Apr
29

QFC Deals 4/27

I don’t always post QFC deals, but there are a few definitely worth mentioning and I want to make sure you know about! These run through Tuesday, May 3rd.

You might also want to load your QFC Card with these e-coupons.

Extra Large Red Seedless Grapes
$1/lb

Organic Fuji or Braeburn Apples
$1/lb
(Want more organic?)

Large Navel Oranges
$1/lb

Leaf Lettuce
$1/lb

Certified Angus Beef Flank Steak
$4.99/lb

Yoplait $0.50 each
$0.40/6 coupon from 3/27 SmartSource
Bottom line: $0.43 each
A $1.25 Catalina has been printing when you buy 12 at Kroger stores for some time;
I am not sure if it’s still working. If so, you’d pay as low as $0.33 each.

QFC Milk, 1/2 Gallon
$1.25

Goldfish Crackers
$1

Cool Classic Bag Ice Popsicles
$1

Mission Tortillas, 10-ct $1

Tony’s Crispy Crust Pizza $1
$1/2 printable coupon
OR $0.50/2 coupon from 2/13 SmartSource
Bottom line: as low as $0.50 each

Dannon Greek Yogurt $1
$0.50/1 coupon from 4/17 SmartSource
Bottom line: $0.50

Donut Holes
$1

Zatarain’s Rice Mixes $1
$0.75/2 coupon from 4/17 Red Plum
Bottom line: $0.63 each

McCormick Grill Mates $1
$0.75/1 spice coupon from 4/10 Red Plum
Bottom line: $0.25

Kellogg’s Rice Krispies $1.99
$1/2 coupon from 4/17 Red Plum
Bottom line: $1.49 each

Darigold Sour Cream, 16 oz $1.67
$0.40/1 printable coupon
Bottom line: $1.27

Sargento Sliced Cheese $2.79
$0.75/1 Natural blend coupon from 4/10 SmartSource (if included)
Bottom line: $2.04

Stride Gum $1
$1/2 coupon from 4/3 SmartSource
Bottom line: $0.50 each

Sprout Organic Baby Foods $1
Buy 2, get 1 printable coupon
Bottom line: $0.67 each

Organic Valley Gallon Milk
$4.99

ADDED: Mirra Bath Pouf $1
$1/1 e-coupon
Bottom line: FREE

Have you found additional deals at QFC this week?

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Apr
29

Coupon preview 5/1

Couponers get ready….4 inserts coming this weekend! Look for 2 SmartSource inserts, a Red Plum, and a P&G.

Here are some highlights from the preview:

  • Bic Soleil Disposable Razor or Soleil Razor System $3/1
  • John Frieda Root Awakening $3/1
  • Taco Bell Home Originals Product $1/2
  • Nestle Purified Water, 20-24 packs $1/2
  • Ecotrin Asprin $1.50/1
  • Ball Park Hot Dogs $1/2
  • Garnier Shampoo $1/1
  • Noxzema Shaver $2/1 (will make for a freebie at Walgreens next week!)
  • Purex Laundry Detergent, 150 oz $3/1
  • Gillette Fusion Razor $4/1
  • Pantene $3/2

You can see the entire preview up at Taylor Town Preview. Please note that coupons and their values do vary by region.

Still driving to the store for your paper?

Did you know that the Tacoma News Tribune has a Sunday paper deal geared with couponers in mind?

Here’s why I personally get my paper this way:

  • It’s half off newsstand price. It’s just $1 a copy when you buy 3-6 copies versus $2 at the store.
  • No driving involved. Save gas money and time.
  • Pressure is off. I’m reading more reports of stores being wiped out of newspapers by mid-day Sunday.
  • No more stolen coupons. Tired of buying papers at the store only to have the coupons taken out? Now you can trust your coupons will be there.
  • More papers = more stockup power. Why do I get 4 copies of the paper? Because I get 4 sets of coupons, which enables me to do great stockup trips like the one where I saved nearly 80% on my bill! 
  • Payment options. Pay 6 months up front OR an EZ monthly payment!
  • TNT gets the Red Plum. While the TNT may miss out on some of the SmartSource coupons that the Seattle paper gets, please note that the Seattle Sunday paper contains NO Red Plum inserts. This is another reason why I prefer the Tacoma News Tribune. 

For more information, please check out this post. When call for your subscription, please say you want the Sunday paper deal you saw on The Coupon Project!

Looking for a deal on the Everett Herald? Check out Coupon Connections for a HOT deal on the Everett Herald.

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Apr
28

Organic Roundup 4/29

I decided to bump up my organic roundup post this week as I have a busy weekend planned. I hope you don’t mind. There are some points of interest on this roundup: new information about the Tacoma Farmer’s Markets as well as some FREE gardening resources and events. I truly think one of the best ways you can save on organic produce? Grow it yourself.

At the Stores – Fred Meyer

Health Valley Organic Soup or Chili $1
(stock up price for this brand!)

Organic Peeled Mini Carrots, 1 lb
$1

Nature’s Path Organic Cereal, Oatmeal, or Granola Bars
Save 30%

Nature’s Path Organic Waffles $2

At the Stores – WinCo Foods

Prices are as of 4/28, Federal Way.

Organic Spaghetti, Bulk
$1.36/lb

Organic Cane Sugar, Bulk
$1.30/lb

Rice Dream Milk (shelf stable; includes organic!) $1.98
$1/1 coupon from 4/3 SmartSource
OR $1/2 printable coupon
Bottom line: as low as $0.98

At the Stores – QFC

Prices good through 5/3.

Organic Fuji or Braeburn Apples
$0.99/lb

Organic Valley Milk, Gallon $4.99

Udi’s Gluten Free Bread $4.99
$1/1 printable coupon
Bottom line: $3.99

Sprout Organic Baby Food $1
Buy 2, get 1 free printable coupon
Bottom line: $0.67 each

Farmer’s Market/CSA/Organic Produce Delivery

Procter Farmer’s Market (Tacoma)
Saturdays 9am – 2pm
Organic produce; grass-fed beef; garden plants; more
See website for more information

Tacoma Farmers Market – OPENS NEXT WEEK!
6th Avenue Market: Tuesdays, starting May 3rd (3-7pm)
Broadway Market: Thursdays, starting May 5th (10:30am-4pm)
South Tacoma Market: Sundays, starting June 5th (11am-3pm)
See website for more information

Terry’s Berries (Puyallup)
Now accepting to CSA program
Fresh local organic produce weekly; farm fresh eggs & bread shares
Sign up now (spots limited!)

Terra Organics (Washington Delivery)
Local organic produce delivery
Sign up now

Full Circle Farm (Washington Delivery)
Weekly or bi-weekly organic produce delivery
Sign up now
(See my review & I’d love it if you referred me if you end up going this route!
My email address is thecouponproject at hotmail dot com or list as Angela Russell)

Amazon/Online Deals

Nature’s Path Organic Flax Plus Cereal, 6 pack
$2.07 each with Save & Subscribe* (up from $1.79 last week)

Annie’s Homegrown Fruit Snacks, 4 pack
$3.03 each with Save & Subscribe* (no change from last week)
PLUS, use two UPCs to submit for free kids’ gardening kit!

Earth’s Best Organic Baby Food Fruit, Stage 2, 12 pack
$0.65 each with Save & Subscribe* (no change from last week)

Earth’s Best Organic Baby Food Fruit, Stage 1, 12 pack
$0.45 each with Save & Subscribe* (no change from last week)

Horizon Organic, 18 pack Chocolate Milk
$0.77 each with Save & Subscribe* (no change from last week)

Bob’s Red Mill Organic Brown Rice Flour, 4 pack
$2.35 each with Save & Subscribe* (no change from last week)

* Get the lower price when you subscribe for future orders. There is no obligation or pressure and you may cancel your subscription if you so choose after your first shipment has been sent. You can manage your subscriptions easily from your Amazon account.

See more Amazon deals on natural and organic items.

Blogs of Note

PCC Matchups – NEW!!
See Because More is More

Trader Joe Matchups
See Healthy Life Deals 

Whole Food Matchups
See The Thrifty Mama
(PS Don’t forget tomorrow only you can snag $1.99 organic strawberries at Whole Foods!!)

Gardening Resources

Read my last garden update as well as gardening for small spaces posts.

77th Annual Plant Exchange
May 7th; 9:30am – 1pm
Immanuel Presbyterian Church (N J St, Tacoma)
FREE; More information

Square Foot Container Gardening Class
May 14th; 1pm
Orting Pierce County Library
FREE; More information

University Place Spring Flower Show and Plant Sale
April 30th 9am – 5pm; May 1st 10am – 2pm
Homestead Park (3715 Bridgeport Way W, University Place)
FREE; More information

Native Plant Sale
May 7th; 9am-4pm
Tacoma Nature Center (1919 S Tyler St)
FREE; More information

Coupons

Reader Sarah sent me the picture above of the Chinook Book. This coupon book sells for $15 and she found hers at her PCC. You might also find it at Marlene’s, Whole Foods, or Marlene’s (I’d call ahead). Think of it like an Entertainment Book of green/organic items. For more information, visit Chinook Book online. Sarah writes:

This book has great coupons like $ off purchase to PCC, Whole Foods, and even Top Foods. There are also tons of manufacturer coupons for organic and gluten free items, discounts for organic produce delivery companies, restaurants, etc. Their website is ChinookBook.net. It cost $15, and the three $5/25 purchase at Top Foods coupons alone pay for it!

Here are a few of my favorite sources for printable organic coupons:

Pictured above: green chard, orange, apple, avacado, and fingerling potatoes I received this week from my Full Circle Farm organic delivery.

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WinCo Foods coupon deals found today (Federal Way)

April 28, 2011

I went to WinCo Foods today in Federal Way with coupon binders, notebook and pen, and nearly 3-year-old coupon shopping princess in tow. Please note that WinCo does NOT put out an ad, so I cannot guarantee these exact prices for any length of time. If you see something you like, I recommend you hustle. [...]

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Space still available: free coupon class May 17th

April 28, 2011

I thought I’d let you know there is still space available at the May 17th Lakewood coupon class I’m teaching in conjunction with FISH Food Banks! The Details The class will be held on May 17th from 2-4 pm at United Methodist Church, 6900 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, Lakewood, WA. I will be covering lots of topics [...]

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This Friday at Whole Foods: $1.99/lb Organic Strawberries

April 28, 2011

This Friday at Whole Foods Markets, organic strawberries will be just $1.99 a pound! This is a fabulous price for not only strawberries, but organic strawberries. Thanks, The Thrifty Mama!

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Heads up: American Girl on Rue La La

April 28, 2011

If you received your free $20 credit from Rue La La for signing up as a new customer (no longer available), I wanted to give you a quick “heads up” that there is an American Girl sale starting this morning at 8AM PST (as in about 20 minutes). I am unsure what will be in [...]

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