Dominick's (Safeway) Shopping, $1.21

8 Herdez Salsa (7 oz), $.39 each on JustForU (limit 8)
Used 4 $1/2 found in Cinco de Mayo booklet found by Corona at Jewel (scanned at full value!)

Campbell's Cream of Mushroom, $1
Used $1/1 Condensed Soup JustForU ecoupon

Pantry Essentials Milk, $1.98 Persoanlized Price on JustForU

Subtotal: $1.10, Total: $1.21

(Thanks, MashupMom!)

Drugstore Freebies: May 12-18

 
Gillette Venus Razor, priced around $5.99
Use the $3/1 from 4/7 RP or 5/12 PG
Get back $3 ECB (limit 1)

Revlon Nail Clippers, priced around $2.99
Use $1/1 from 4/28 SS
Get back $3 ECB (limit 1)
NOTE: The ad says "Buy ANY Revlon Nai l (exclused clearance items), Get $3 extrabucks rewards, so I'm assuming nail clippers  count?

For more information on ECBs and shopping at CVS, please read this post.

Oral-B 3D White Vivid or Pro-health Clinical Toothbrush; Crest 3D White or Pro-Health Clinical Toothpaste (4-5.8 oz), 2/$7
Use 2 $1/1 from 4/28 P&G
Get back $5 Register Reward for buying 2

For more information on Register Rewards and shopping at Walgreens, please read this post.

Sunday Coupon Preview

Check out the Sunday Coupon Preview to see what coupons to expect in tomorrow's paper!  This week, P&G, SmartSource, and RedPlum!

CVS Shopping, $4.59 (mostly tax)

The Spend $10 on Sally Hansen, Get $5 ECB deal is actually a limit 6, rather than the advertised limit of 1.  I did it twice on Sunday and was able to do it 4 more times today before my receipt stated that the limit was reached. I've read that you do need to do them in separate transactions for it to work though.

A huge thanks to Theresa, of The Coupon Commandos, for shopping with me and for the Sally Hansen coupons!

Transaction 1:
2 Sally Hansen Nail Polishes, $5.49 each
Used 2 $4/1 from 5/5 RP
Kleenex, $.99
Used $.25/1 from in-store coupon machine
CVS Brand Single Roll Toilet Paper, $1.27
Subtotal: $4.99, Total: $5.65
"Paid" with $5 ECB (adjusted down to $4.99) and $.66 OOP
Got back $5 ECB
Net Cost: $.66

Transactions 2-4
2 Sally Hansen Nail Polishes, $5.49 each
Used 2 $4/1 from 5/5 RP
$1 item (cotton swabs, pads of paper, travel tissues)
CVS Brand Single Roll Toilet Paper, $1.27
Subtotal: $5.25, Total: $6.31
"Paid" with $5 ECB from transaction before and $1.31 OOP
Got back $5 ECB
Net Cost: $1.31

Total Net Cost: $4.59 ($3.84 of which was tax!)

Walgreens Shopping, $18.81

I Walgreens hopped this morning and didn't even come close to clearing any shelves! :)

New today, you can now cash in points less than 5000!  For example, I was able to cash in 2000 points for $2 off my transactions.

The $2/1 Breathe Right coupon found in the Walgreens Cold and Flu coupon booklet is scanning that it's expired, even though it's not.  All stores pushed it through for me.

Walgreens 1, Transactions 1-4:
Breathe Right (10 pk), $4
Used $2/1 from Answers at Walgreens Cold & Flu Booklet found in Cold & Flu aisle
Subtotal: $2, Total: $2.32
"Paid" with 2000 points and $.32 OOP
Got back $4 Register Reward
$1.68 Money Maker/transaction (or $6.72 Money Maker after all 4)

Walgreens 1, Transaction 5:
8 Nice! Nuts, $1.99 each
W Perfection Tampons (8 pk), $1.49

Subtotal: $17.41, Total: $17.81
"Paid" with 4 $4 Register Rewards fom Transactions 1-4, 1000 point, and $.81 OOP
Got back $1.50 Register Reward
Net Cost: $16.31

Walgreens 2, Transactions 6-10:
Breathe Right (10 pk), $4
Used $2/1 from Answers at Walgreens Cold & Flu Booklet found in Cold & Flu aisle
Subtotal: $2, Total: $2.30"Paid" with 2000 points and $.30 OOP
Got back $4 Register Reward
$1.70 Money Maker/transaction (or $8.50 Money Maker after all 5)

Walgreens 3: Transaction 11:
Olay Moisturizer, $10.99
Used $1/1 from 4/28 PG
8 Nice! Nuts, $1.99 each
Subtotal: $25.91, Total: $28.30
"Paid" with 5 $4 RR from transactions 6-10, $1.50 RR from transaction 5, and $6.08 OOP
Net Cost: $28.30

Walgreens 4: Transactions 12-13
Breathe Right (10 pk), $4
Used $2/1 from Answers at Walgreens Cold & Flu Booklet found in Cold & Flu aisle
Subtotal: $2, Total: $2.15"Paid" with 2000 points and $.15 OOP
Got back $4 Register Reward
$1.85 Money Maker/transaction (or $3.70 Money Maker after both)

Walgreens 5: Transactions 14-17
Breathe Right (10 pk), $4
Used $2/1 from Answers at Walgreens Cold & Flu Booklet found in Cold & Flu aisle
Subtotal: $2, Total: $2.28"Paid" with 2000 points and $.28 OOP
Got back $4 Register Reward
$1.72 Money Maker/transaction (or $6.88 Money Maker after all 4)

Overall Net Cost: $18.81

CVS Shopping, $3.12 Money Maker

Transaction 1:
2 Physician's Formula Perfecting Concealer Duos, $1.99 each (after $6 off sale)
Used 2 $1/1 from 4/21 SS
Physician's Formula Concealer Stick, $.49
Used $1/1 from 4/21 SS
2 Sally Hansen Insta-Dry Nail Color, $5.49 each
Spend $10, get $5 ECB
Used 2 $4/1 from 5/5 RP
*Used 25% off regular price purchase sent via email on Thursday*
Subtotal: $1.70, Total: $2.72
"Paid" with $1 ECB and $1.72 OOP
Got back $5 ECB
$2.28 Money Maker

The Sally Hansen ECB deal is advertised as a limit 1, but my receipt did not say "limit reached" so I stopped at another CVS for round 2....

Transaction 2:
2 Sally Hansen Insta-Dry Nail Color, $5.49 each
Spend $10, get $5 ECB
Used 2 $4/1 from 5/5 RP
7 Garnier Shampoo and Conditioners (3.4 oz), $.99 each
Used 7 $1/1 Tearpad coupons found at Dollar General
Subtotal: $2.91, Total: $4.16 (paid on gift card)
Got back $5 ECB
$0.84 Money Maker

My receipt still does not say "limit reached" for the Sally Hansen Deal, so you should be able to do it at least 3 times.

Drugstore Freebies: May 5-11

Spend $10 on any Sally Hansen cosmetics (excludes insta gel strips or starter kit), Get $5 ECB
Buy 2 Sally Hansen Insta-Dri nail polish, priced around $5.49
Use 2 $4/1 Sally Hansen Nail Color from 5/5 RP
Get back $5 ECB (limit 1)

For more information on ECBs and shopping at CVS, please read this post.

Breathe Right (10 pk), $4
Use $1/1 printable, $1/1 printable, $1/1 from 3/10 RP, OR $2/1 from Answers at Walgreens Cold & Flu Booklet found in Cold & Flu aisle
Get back $4 Register Reward

Calagel Itch Relief (6 oz), $5
Get back $5 Register Reward

Charco Caps Anti-Gas Formula (36 ct), $7
Get back $7 Register Reward

Florax DS Diarrhea Relief Probiotic (.17 oz), $7
Get back $7 Register Reward

Virmax Double Strength Male Enhancement Supplement (60 ct), $8
Get back $8 Register Reward

W Perfection Tampons (8 pk), $1.49
Get back $1.49 Register Reward 

For more information on Register Rewards and shopping at Walgreens, please read this post.

Target Shopping, $1.09

4 L'Oreal Advanced Shampoo/Conditioner (Trial Size), $.99 each
Used 4 $1/1 from 4/28 RP

3 Poise, $2.99 each
Used 3 $3/1 from 4/14 SS

4 Cover Girl Eye Shadows, $3.14 each
Buy 4, Get $5 Gift Card
Used 4 $2/1 from 4/28 P&G

4 Colgate Optic White (2 pk), $5.99
Buy 1, Get $5 Gift Card
Used 4 $1/1 from 4/14 SS

4 Listerine (1.5 L), $5.99
Buy 1, Get $5 Gift Card
Used 4 $1/1 from 4/7 RP

Subtotal: $44.48, Total: $46.09 (Paid with gift cards)
Got back 9 $5 gift cards ($45)
Net Cost: $1.09

Target Oral Care Gift Card Deal Is A GO! Lots of FREEBIES!

The buy select oral care items at $5.99, get a $5 gift card, as advertised in this weeks ad, is a go at Target!  The system has been fixed to prompt a gift card after EACH item is scanned!  It seems to include all of the $5.99 oral care items found in the bulk section near the seasonal department.  In addition to the FREE Crest and Oral-B toothbrush packs, you can pick up FREE 2-packs of Colgate Optic white after $1/1 found in the 4/14 SS and $5 gift card, and FREE 1.5 L Listerine after $1/1 printable and $5 gift card

Meijer Shopping, $5.13

Transaction 1:
4 Schick Hydro Razors, $7.24
Spend $25 on Select Products, Get $10 Catalina
Used 4 $4/1 from 4/21 SS
Stacked 2 $5/2 Target coupons from 4/21 SS (Meijer's coupon policy says they take competitor's coupons.)
Subtotal: $3.04, Total: $4.38 OOP
Got back $10 Catalina
$5.62 Money Maker

Transaction 2:
4 Crystal Light, $.99
Part of Buy 8, Save $8, otherwise $1.99 each
Used 2 $1/2 from 4/21 SS
3 Kraft Chunk Cheese, $1.49 each
Part of Buy 8, Save $8, otherwise $2.49 each
1 Kraft Shredded Cheese, $1.49 each
Part of Buy 8, Save $8, otherwise $2.49 each
Kraft Fresh Take, $2.49
Used $1.50 Peelie found on Shredded Cheese wyb both
Cracker Barrel Cheese Slices, $2.50
Used $.75/1 Tearpad coupon
Used $10 Catalina from Transaction 1
Subtotal: $.66, Total: $.75 OOP
Net Cost: $10.75

Total OOP/Net Cost: $5.13

Drugstore Freebies: April 28-May 4

 

 

M&Ms, $.99

Use $.99/1 printing from in store coupon machine

 

Zyrtec (5 ct), $6

Use $6/1 from 4/28 SS

 

Hallmark Cards
Get 1,000 points wyb 3

Buy 3 $.99 cards
Use $2/3 printable

 

Zyrtec (5 ct) $6
Use $6 Zyrtec Product from 4/28 SS

Menards Shopping, FREE

I got everything above FREE at Menards!  I paid with a store rebate which will roll into a new store rebate when I submit the following:

4 Rain Ponchos, $3.99 each with $3.99 MIR (limit 4, valid through 5/5/13)
2 Clear Safety Glasses, $2.00 each with $2.00 MIR (limit 2, valid through 5/5/13)
3 6pk Scented Dry Wipes, $1.79 each with $1.79 MIR (limit 3, valid through 5/5/13)
2 Took Shop 4-in-1 Precision Screwdrivers, $1.00 each with $1.00 MIR (limit 2, valid through 5/5/13)
2 20pk N95 Respirators, $9.00 each with $9.00 MIR (limit 2, valid through 5/5/13)
2 Storm Door Handle/Closer Combo Packs, $10.00 each with $10.00 MIR (limit 4, valid through 5/5/13)
3 3pk Fila Socks, $6.99 each with $6.99 MIR (limit 4, valid through 5/29/13)

You can read more about How to Submit and Use Menards Rebates here. 

Crazy Target Trip, $11.09 Money Maker

Word is that the deal is being honored, as stated in the ad! :)

Disclaimer: This will likely be a DEAD DEAL and/or sold out at any moment (if not already)!

Drama at Target today!  Target's ad advertises a FREE $5 gift card when you buy any oral care item pictured.  The picture included 3 packs of Crest toothpaste and 4 packs of Oral B.  The items are $5.99 each and we have $1/1 coupons, so these items would net FREE.  I got my butt up early and ran to Target!  I got there about 5 minutes after they opened and the oral care aisle was packed.  Someone had grabbed the few packs of toothbrushes available and 3-packs of Crest were nowhere to be found.  There was an employee doing some stocking and he had no idea if they had any.

I decided to run over to customer service.  The customer service lady was clueless and called the manager.  Apparently the manager had already been attacked by others because it took her a good 10 minutes to come over.  They both tried calling around to find the items.  Finally, the manager figured out there 12 packs of the toothpaste in the store, but she had no idea where.  That's when I remembered the bulk area in the back of the store and asked if that might be there.  The CS lady seemed to have no idea what I was talking about.  Really?!?!  The manager called back, but I decided to run back myself.  I was so excited to find the items.  (NO thanks to the THREE employees.)  Seriously, a manager and a CS employee don't know their store?  Anyway...

I go to checkout and of course the gift cards are not prompting.  It appears this is a typo because it prompts after 3 items.  A lady the next aisle over had gotten her items because the manager okayed it.  Of course my cashier is saying it has to be a mistake, blah, blah, blah.  The manager called to make sure there had not been an urgent message from corporate saying it was misprint.  There had not, so finally I got my items (as did some others waiting.)

In all the craziness, the manager and cashier working on my order seemed to have only rang up 9 items.  I don't even feel bad with the lack of customer service and complete attitude I was given.  I'm happy with my money maker!  Here's what it looked like:

4 Crest 3-packs, $5.99 each
Used 4 $1/1 from 4/28 P&G
7 Oral-B 4-packs, $5.99 each
Used 4 $1/1 from 4/28 P&G
Used 3 $1/1 from 3/31 P&G
Subtotal: $43.91 (didn't ring 2 items), Total: $43.91...just noticed it says no tax.  Very weird.  Paid on gift cards.
Got back 11 $5 gift cards ($55)
$11.09 Money Maker

Walgreens: FREE Band-Aids (Today Only!)

I got all of the Band-Aids pictured above for a net cost of just $0.32!

Through today, when you buy 2 boxes of Band-Aids, you'll receive 3000 points (equivalent to $3).  Some boxes are on sale for $1.99 through today (like the 30 ct fabric ones pictured above).  Well, starting tomorrow, Band-Aids are buy 1, get 1 50% off.  This kicks in early at MOST stores.  Today when I bought them, they rang up $1.99, then $.99 for the second box.  Essentially, we get the best of both sales today!  These likely won't be marked in your stores, so just have a cashier price check for you.  If you have the $.75/2 from the 4/7 RP, this deal becomes a money maker.

Here's what my 2 transactions at 2 locations looked like:

8 boxes Band-Aids, $1.99 for 4/$.99 for 4 (Buy 1, Get 1 50% off)
Subtotal: $11.92, Total: $12.13-$12.19
"Paid" with $10 Register Reward and $2.13-$2.19 OOP
Got back 12000 points (equivalent to $12)
Net Cost: $.13-$.19

Drugstore Freebies: April 21-27

Crest 3D White, Pro-Health, with Scope (4-4.2 oz), $2.99 get $2.00 ECB limit 2
Use $1/1 from 3/31 P&G
Get back $2 ECB (limit 2)

Physicians Formula Cosmetics, as low as $5.99
Use $1/1 from 4/21, 3/10, or 2/10 SS
Get back $7 ECB (limit 1)

Air Sleep/Snore Breathing Aid Insert (12 pk), $9.99
Get back $9.99 Register Reward

Oral-B Pro-Health Toothbrush, Crest 3D White or Pro-Health Toothpaste, Mouthwash or Glide Floss, 2/$6
Buy 2 and use any 2 of the following coupons:
     $1/1 Oral-B Glide Floss from 3/31 P&G
     $1/1 Oral-B from 3/31 P&G
     $1.50/1 Crest Rinse from 3/31 P&G
     $1/1 Crest Toothpaste from 3/31 P&G
Get 4,000 points when you buy 2

Planters Nutrition Peanut Butter (12 oz), $2.99
Use $1/1 from 1/27 or  4/7 SS
Get back $2.99 Register Reward

Ultimate Flora Daily Care Probiotic (30 ct), $10
Use $3/1 from 1/6 SS
Get back $10 Register Reward

Carson's & More: $5 off $5 Purchase

Yeah!  Head over here to print a $5 off a $5 Carson's purchase coupon!  (Also valid at associated stores.)  This is valid through Monday, May 20!

There are tons of exclusions, but you should be able to find something for close to free.  I found Melissa & Doug Happy Giddy Binoculars on sale for $5.24 (normally $6.99).  I paid just $0.25 after coupon and tax.  I also picked up an OXO GoodGrips 3-in-1 Egg Separator for $6 (normally $8).  I paid just $1.05 after coupon and tax.

Walgreeens Shopping, $2.84 Money Maker

Anyone else take advantage of the Friends and Family coupon at Walgreens today?  I did a couple transactions...

Transaction 1:
Crest Pro Health Toothpaste (6 oz), $2.99 ($2.54 after F&F coupon)
Get $2 Register Reward
Used $1/1 from 3/31 P&G
Morton Epson Salt (4 lb), $4 ($3.40 after F&F coupon)
Get $4 Register Reward
Sleep Right Nasal Breathe Aid, $7 ($5.95 after F&F coupon)
Get $7 Register Reward
Subtotal: $10.89, Total: $11.50
"Paid" with $1 Register Reward, 10000 points, and $.50 OOP
Got back $13 in Register Rewards
Net Cost: $1.50 Money Maker

Transaction 2:
Nexcare Blister Bandages (6 ct), $3.50 ($2.97 after F&F coupon)
Get $3.50 Register Reward
Used $.55/1 from 4/7 SS
Sunkist TEN 2-liter, $1 ($.85 after F&F coupon)
Get $1 Register Reward
Crest Pro Health Toothpaste (6 oz), $2.99 ($2.54 after F&F coupon)
Get $2 Register Reward
Used $1/1 from 3/31 P&G
Subtotal: $4.81, Total: $5.16
"Paid" with $4 RR and $1.16 OOP
Got back $6.50 in Register Rewards
Net Cost: $1.34 Money Maker

To top things off, I also received $2/$10 and $5/$20 Walgreens coupon Catalinas valid Saturday and Sunday! I see more money makers in my future!

Kmart Shopping, $2.22

Kmart is running a deal where you get a $10 store Catalina coupon when you buy 3 select products.  It's advertised that you need to buy Tide, Hanes, and Bounce or Downy, but the Catalina is printing when you buy a Tide and 2 Bounce.  Plus, this deal is rolling!

Remember, since this is not how it is advertised, it may stop working at any time!

Here's what I did....

Transaction 1:
Tide Pods (16 ct), $5.99
2 Bounce (40 ct), $2.99 each
Used $1.50/2 from 3/31 P&G
Subtotal: $10.47, Total: $11.08 OOP
Got back $10 Catalina
Net Cost: $1.08

Transactions 2 and 3:
Tide Pods (16 ct), $5.99
2 Bounce (40 ct), $2.99 each
Used $1.50/2 from 3/31 P&G
Used $10 Catalina from previous transaction and paid $0.57 OOP after tax
Got back $10 Catalina

Walgreens: 15-20% Off Friends and Family Event (Tomorrow 4/19)

Head over here to print your Walgreens Friends and Family coupon!  Tomorrow you'll get 15% off almost everything and 20% off Walgreens brand products with this coupon!

If you need inspiration, Wild For Wags has a lot of great deals posted!

Family Dollar Shopping, $0.55 (Gain Fireworks/Downy Unstopables Money Maker!)

*** DEAD DEAL *** GLITCH HAS BEEN FIXED ***

Nancy over at The Coupon Cafe shared the following:

Reported glitch at Family Dollar = Money Maker
Buy one Downy Unstopables or Gain Fireworks for $5
Use $2/1 Q from 4/17 RP
Spend $3 plus tax.
Get back $4 off $4+ purchase coupon on your receipt.

Others shared the following tips:
This is only working on the smaller varieties (priced at $5).
This deal WILL roll as long as your subtotal is more than $0.
Remember this is likely a glitch and could stop at any time.

Here's what I did:

Transaction 1:
Gain Fireworks (9.7 oz), $5
Used $2/1 from 4/14 RP
6 Era (10 oz), $.50 each
Used 2 $1/1 and 2 $2/2 from 3/17 RP (all adjusted down)
Subtotal: $3, Total: $3.62
Got back $4 coupon
Net Cost: $.38 Money Maker

Transactions 2-4:
Gain Fireworks (9.7 oz), $5
Used $2/1 from 4/14 RP
Sheet Protectors (10 pk), $1.15
Subtotal: $3.15, Total: $3.31 
"Paid" with $4 coupon from previous transaction and $.31 OOP
Got back $4 coupon
Net Cost: $.31