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Walgreens Deals 9/5 - 9/11 With Coupon Match Ups

Walgreens store front parking lot sign

Walgreens deals this week are up this week too.

First – Walgreens finally has an official coupon policy! Finally! See the Walgreens official coupon policy and print for you to keep with you when you shop.

There is a new September coupon book.  Common Sense With Money has a list of all of the coupons this month!

There are a few deals this week. Here are some of our favorites:

.33 John Frieda Root Awakening Shampoo or Conditioner

  • Buy 3 John Frieda Root Awakening Shampoo or Conditioner sale for $5 each = $15
  • Then use three $3.00/1 8/22 Smart Source – $9.00 = $6.00
  • Then receive a $5 Register Reward (Walgreens cash) so when considering this discount = final is $1.00 for 3 or .33 each!
  • Don’t forget to request your sample too – these are great for travelling. This is a month long register reward and it will probably not be marked on the shelf.  This deal should still work as it as already been done many times this month and confirmed by several.

$2.99 Garnier Herbashine

  • Buy 1 Garnier Herbashine Hair Color for $5.99 with in-ad coupon
  • Then use $3.00/1 printable = final is $2.99

FREE St Ives Bodywash

  • Buy 1 St. Ives Bodywash for $2.99
  • Then use $1.00/1 printable = $1.99
  • Then receive a $2.00 RR (Walgreens cash) = final is FREE

$1.99 Wisk Laundry Detergent

  • Buy 1 Wisk Laundry Detergent 32 oz. for $4.99
  • Then use $3.00/1 8/29 Red Plum Insert = final is $1.99 each
  • There is also a $1.00/1 Wisk printable

See the full list of deals by visiting Common Sense With Money.

*Please remember that the Walgreens deals may vary by region, as well as the coupon inserts from the Sunday paper. You will want to verify the deals with your local ad, plus your local coupons. Unfortunately, Utah seems to miss some of the deals more often than others!


Rite Aid Deals 9/5 - 9/11 With Coupon Match Ups

rite aid store front parking lot sign

It is another week for Rite Aid deals AND it is another WOW week!! There are a ton of deals.

First, a few things to do before shopping at Rite Aid:

  • Sign up for My Rite Aid and the NEW Wellness+program! Earn points and receive additional discounts and coupons from Rite Aid by signing up for this FREE program, plus you will immediately receive a coupon for $5/$25 purchase!  And yes, you will have another store card to carry ;) or just use your phone number instead.
  • Rite Aid video values has extra product coupons, PLUS if you spend about 20 minutes watching videos, you can earn a $5/$20 purchase coupon to print. This is only 1 time per month.
  • Don’t forget about the +UP Rewards!! They are rewards for money off your next transaction that print at the bottom of your receipt = essentially Rite Aid cash. You earn these +Up rewards by purchasing certain products throughout the store.

Also, our friend Shannon at For The Mommas has put together a list of the Rite Aid September Video Values coupons for this month. There is also a new Rite Aid coupon book that is found in stores right now.  You can see a list of coupons in that booklet. and also a full list of this week’s deals.

There are a few deals this week and here are our favorites:

$3.50 Similisan Natural Remedies for Earache Relief and Pink Eye

  • Buy 2 Similisan Natural Remedies for Earache or Pink eye for $10.99 each = $21.98
  • Then receive one FREE for in-store BOGO sale – $10.99 = $10.99
  • Then use two $2.00/1 printable coupons – $4.00 = final is $6.99 for two or $3.50 each

FREE Bausch & Lomb Bio true Multi-Purpose Solution

  • Buy 1 Bio-True Solution for $4.99
  • Then use $2.00/1 printable = $2.99
  • Then receive a $4.00 +UP rewards = final is FREE

See the full list of deals put together by For The Mommas. Thanks!

Trying to understand how the Rite Aid sales work? See our explanation page HERE


Target Deals 9/5 - 9/11 With Coupon Match Ups

target deals sales couponsThe new week of Target deals has started.

Our friend Julia at  The Frugal Find has worked up lists and scenarios for Target deals this week, check them out.

We love to shop at Target. We find that this is the place where we end up the most each week.

This week you can find:

  • $1.40 Weight Watchers Frozen Meals
  • .69 Band-Aids
  • Lots of Baby diaper and formula deals
  • More!

Be sure to look at the full-list for the details on the deals.

Thanks The Frugal Find


New Week of Grocery Store Sales with Coupon Matchups 9/1 - 9/7

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A new week of grocery store sales are starting at many grocery stores today.  There are new Grocery Smarts lists with the grocery store ads with coupon match-ups for the best prices! This is a FREE website to use and the lists are customizable.

If you are looking for a passport to the Grocery Smarts website for the different states, here they are for the states that Grocery Smarts is in: Just go to www.grocerysmarts.com and enter the passport from the state you want to shop in!

Utah: g84rcm

Nevada: g89cjm

E. Washington: g99kkt

So. California: g92ro1

Idaho: g83ro1

Arizona: g85ro1

For information on how to grocery shop to get the lowest prices, go HERE!


ShopKo Deals Through 9/4, 2010

Shopko deals

Here are the deals at ShopKo this week that start on that are going on now through Saturday, September 4th!

  • First, before you head out to ShopKo, you will want to join their My Extra Savings rewards and savings card program. It is FREE to join and by doing so, you will receive exclusive savings and offers from ShopKo both via email and regular mail. We receive coupon in the mail for dollar amounts off or percentages off on a regular basis. In addition, many of the ad prices will include and extra discount for My Extra Savings card holders! You can sign-up online or in-store! You can print your card after registration! You will want to do this as we just received another $10 off $50 or more purchase coupon in the mail!
  • Shopko officially does not take internet printable coupons.  This is not a policy in writing, but rather from speaking to corporate over the phone.  They hope to implement a system that will allow printables by January, 2011.
  • Finally, there is a Ten$for10 Club when you use your My Extra Savings card with each prescription purchase and purchase ten prescriptions, then you will get a coupon fo r$10 off your next Shopko store purchase of $20 or more
Deals with coupon match-ups:

In-store promotion – if you spend $50 on the following Procter and Gamble items, you will receive a $15 gift check.  This is essentially a 30% discount on the following items if you purchase $50 worth before coupons.

shopko ad august 29

Old Spice Ever Clear Deodorant  – $3.99 ($2.79 with PG promo)
Buy two and use $1.00/2  8/29 Procter and Gamble Insert
As low as $2.29 each when you buy two

Bounty 8- Giant Roll Paper Towel – $10.99 ($7.69 with PG promo)
Use $1.00/1 8/29 Procter and Gamble Insert
As low as $6.69 each after coupon

Cascade Action Pacs or 75 oz. liquid – $4.00 ($2.80 with PG promo)
Buy two and use $1.00/2 8/29 Procter and Gamble Insert
As low as $1.80 each after coupon when you buy two

Febreze Flameless Luminary Starter Kit – $10.99 ($7.69 with PG promo)
Use $4.00/1 8/29 Procter and Gamble Insert
As low as $3.69 each after coupon

Swiffer Wet Jet Starter Kit – $17.99 ($12.59 with PG promo)
Use $5.00/1 8/29 Procter and Gamble Insert
As low as $7.59 each after coupon

Prilosec OTC 42- ct. – $24.99 ($17.49 with PG promo)
Use $1.00/1 8/29 Procter and Gamble Insert
As low as $16.49 each after coupon

Pampers Big Pack Diapers – $18.99 ($13.29 with PG promo)
Use $1.00/1 8/29  Procter and Gamble Insert
$12.29 each after coupon

Charmin 24-Double Roll Bath Tissue – $11.99 ($8.39 with PG promo)
Buy two and use $0.25/1 8/29 Procter and Gamble Insert
As low as $8.14 each after coupon

Tide 100-oz. Laundry Detergent – $10.99 ($7.69 with PG promo)
Use $1.50/1  8/22 Smart Source Insert or $2.00/1 Red Book Sept. 2010 or 8/29 Procter and Gamble Insert
As low as $6.19 each after coupon

Pantene Hair Care 1.9 oz. – 12.6 oz. – $3.50 ($2.45 with PG promo)
Buy 2 and use $1.00/2 8/29 Procter and Gamble Insert
As low as $1.95 each after coupon

Pantene Restore Hair Care 1.9 oz. – 12.6 oz. – $3.50 ($2.45 with PG promo)
Use $2.00/2 8/29 Procter and Gamble Insert
As low as $0.45 each after coupon

Covergirl Cosmetics – 30% Off (additional 30% off with PG Promo)
Use $2.00/1 – $1.00/1 8/15 Red Plum Insert or $1.00/1  Any Covergirl product 8/29 Procter and Gamble Insert

30% off each twice and up to an additional $2.00 off each

Here are more deals with coupon match-ups:

Sundown Vitamins – Buy One Get One Free
Buy 2 and use $1.00/1 8/1 Red Plum Insert
50% off each and an additional $1.00 off each

Crest Toothpaste – $3.99
Use $1.00/1 8/29 Procter and Gamble Insert
$2.99 each after coupon

Opti-Free RepleniSH Twin Pack – $14.99
Use $4.00/1 7/25 Smart Source Insert
$10.99 each after coupon for twin pack or $5.49 each

Visine – $4.99
Use $2.00/1 – $1.00/1 6/3 Red Plum Insert or $2.00/1 8/8 Red Plum Insert
As low as $2.99 each after coupon

Natural Instincts Hair Color – $7.99
Use $1.00/1 7/11 Red Plum Insert
$6.99 each after coupon

Natural Instincts Hair Color – $7.99
Buy two and use $5.00/2 7/11 Red Plum Insert
$5.49 each after coupon

Fruit of the Loom Boy’s boxer Briefs – $5.99
Buy two and use $1.00/2 8/1 Red Plum Insert or 8/8 Parade Magazine
$5.49 each after coupon when you buy two


Target Deals 8/29 - 9/4 With Coupon Match Ups

target deals sales couponsThe new week of Target deals has started.

Our friend Julia at  The Frugal Find has worked up lists and scenarios for Target deals this week, check them out.

We love to shop at Target. We find that this is the place where we end up the most each week.

This week you can find:

  • .80 Quaker Products
  • Cheap Gillette and Venus Razors
  • $5.99 Children’s Claritin
  • More!

Be sure to look at the full-list for the details on the deals.

Thanks The Frugal Find


Rite Aid Deals 8/29 - 9/4 With Coupon Match Ups

rite aid store front parking lot sign

It is another week for Rite Aid deals AND it is another WOW week!! There are a ton of deals.

First, a few things to do before shopping at Rite Aid:

  • Sign up for My Rite Aid and the NEW Wellness+program! Earn points and receive additional discounts and coupons from Rite Aid by signing up for this FREE program, plus you will immediately receive a coupon for $5/$25 purchase!  And yes, you will have another store card to carry ;) or just use your phone number instead.
  • Rite Aid video values has extra product coupons, PLUS if you spend about 20 minutes watching videos, you can earn a $5/$20 purchase coupon to print. This is only 1 time per month.
  • Don’t forget about the +UP Rewards!! They are rewards for money off your next transaction that print at the bottom of your receipt = essentially Rite Aid cash. You earn these +Up rewards by purchasing certain products throughout the store.

Also, our friend Shannon at For The Mommas has put together a list of the Rite Aid September Video Values coupons for this month. There is also a new Rite Aid coupon book that is found in stores right now.  You can see a list of coupons in that booklet. and also a full list of this week’s deals.

There are a ton of FREEBIES and awesome deals this week to take advantage of.  For the complete list of deals and FREEBIES, head over to For The Mommas site.

FREE Art Skills Poster Lights

  • Buy 1 Art Skills Poster Lights for $3.59
  • Then submit for $3.59 Single Check Rebate (SCR) = final is FREE after rebate

FREE Nivea Lip Care

  • Buy 1 Nivea Lip Care for $2.99
  • Then use $1.00/1 September All You magazine = $1.99
  • Then receive a $1.00 Up +Reward (Rite Aid Cash) = .99
  • Then submit for $1.99 Single Check Rebate = final is FREE with$1.00 OVERAGE

FREE Pantene Restoratives Hair Care

  • Buy 1 Pantene Restorative Hair Care product for $4.00
  • Then use $2.00/1 8/29 Procter and Gamble insert = $2.00
  • Then receive a $2.00 +UP Reward = final is FREE

FREE Men’s Nivea

  • Buy 1 Men’s Body Wash for $3.00
  • Then use $1.00/1 Nivea For Men Body Wash 7/25 Red Plum Insert = $2.00
  • Then get a $2.00 +UP Reward = final is FREE

FREE Boudreaux’s Butt Paste

  • Buy 1 Boudreaux’s Butt Paste for $3.99
  • Then use $3.00/1 Rite Aid Video Values coupon = .99
  • Then use $2.00/1 4/11 Smart Source Insert = final is FREE

See the full list of deals put together by For The Mommas. Thanks!

Trying to understand how the Rite Aid sales work? See our explanation page HERE


Walgreens Deals 8/29 - 9/4 With Coupon Match Ups

Walgreens store front parking lot sign

Walgreens deals this week are up this week too.

First – Walgreens finally has an official coupon policy! Finally! See the Walgreens official coupon policy and print for you to keep with you when you shop.

There is a new September coupon book.  Common Sense With Money has a list of all of the coupons this month!

There are actually quite a few simple FREEBIES this week. There are many items where you will receive 100% of the money back in register rewards. Some of them have manufacturer’s coupons – which means OVERAGES! For the complete list, visit Passion For Savings.

OVERAGE Breath Right Nasal Strips

  • Buy 1 Breath Right Nasal Strips 10 ct. for $4.00
  • Then use $1.50/1 4/11 Red Plum Insert = $2.50
  • Then receive $4 in Register Rewards (Walgreens cash), so when considering this discount = final is FREE with $1.50 OVERAGE

FREE Carmex Lip Balm

  • Buy 1 Carmex Lip Balm for $2.00
  • Then use receive $2.00 in Register Rewards = final is FREE

*Please remember that the Walgreens deals may vary by region, as well as the coupon inserts from the Sunday paper. You will want to verify the deals with your local ad, plus your local coupons. Unfortunately, Utah seems to miss some of the deals more often than others!


CVS Deals Week Of 8/29 - 9/4 With Coupon Match Ups

cvs store front parking lot sign

Here is a new week for CVS deals with coupon match ups! Our friend Crystal, from The Thrifty Mama, put together a list of the deals at CVS this week.

Here are some deals and FREEBIES this week that are our favorites:

Oral B Pulsar or Manual Toothbrushes FREE

  • Buy 4 Oral B Toothbrushes for $2.99 each = $11.96
  • Then use two Buy one get one FREE coupons 8/29 Procter and Gamble insert = $5.98
  • Then use two $1.00/1 8/15 Red Plum Insert = $3.98
  • Then receive $5 Extra Care Bucks (CVS cash), so when considering this discount = final is FREE with $1.02 OVERAGE

Campbell’s Condensed Soups FREE

  • Buy 2 Campbell’s Condensed Cooking Soups for .50 each = $1.00
  • Then use $1.00/2 printable = final is FREE

Nature Made Cholest Off .99

  • Buy one Nature Made Choles Off for $7.99
  • Then use $3.00/1 printable = $4.99
  • Then receive $4 Extra Care Bucks (CVS cash), so when considering this discount = final is .99

Check out the full list HERE

Thanks The Thrifty Mama


ShopKo Deals Through 8/28, 2010

Shopko deals

Here are the deals at ShopKo this week that start on that are going on now through Saturday, August 21st!

  • First, before you head out to ShopKo, you will want to join their My Extra Savings rewards and savings card program. It is FREE to join and by doing so, you will receive exclusive savings and offers from ShopKo both via email and regular mail. We receive coupon in the mail for dollar amounts off or percentages off on a regular basis. In addition, many of the ad prices will include and extra discount for My Extra Savings card holders! You can sign-up online or in-store! You can print your card after registration! You will want to do this as we just received another $10 off $50 or more purchase coupon in the mail!
  • Shopko officially does not take internet printable coupons.  This is not a policy in writing, but rather from speaking to corporate over the phone.  They hope to implement a system that will allow printables by January, 2011.
  • Finally, there is a Ten$for10 Club when you use your My Extra Savings card with each prescription purchase and purchase ten prescriptions, then you will get a coupon fo r$10 off your next Shopko store purchase of $20 or more
Deals with coupon match-ups:

M&M’s Pretzel 9.9-12.6 oz. – $2.69
Use $1.00/1 7/25 Red Plum Insert
$1.69 each after coupon

M&M’s 9.9-12.6 oz. – $2.69
Buy 3 and use buy 2 get one FREE 8/1 Red Plum Insert
$1.79 each after coupon when you buy three

Old Spice Fresh Collection Deodorant Clinical Strength  – $7.49
Buy two Old Spice deodorants and get a Secret deodorant for FREE 8/1 Procter and Gamble Insert
$14.98 for all three after coupon or $2.66 each

Gillette Clinical Strength  – $7.49
Use $2.00/1 8/1 Procter and Gamble Insert
$5.49 each after coupon

Axe Products – $4.50
Use $0.75/1 8/1 Red Plum Insert
$3.75 each after coupon

Garnier Fructis Products – $4.99
Use $1.00/1 8/8 Red Plum Insert
$3.99 each after coupon

Garnier Herbashine Products – $5.49
Use $2.00/1 8/8 Red Plum Insert
$3.49 each after coupon

Garnier Nutrisse Products – $5.49
Use $2.00/1 8/8 Red Plum Insert
$3.49 each after coupon

L’Oreal Excellence Color – $7.99
Use $2.00/1 6/27 or 8/1 Red Plum Insert
$5.99 each after coupon

Crest Toothpaste – $4.04
Use $1.00/1 or $0.75/1 or $0.50/1 8/1 Procter and Gamble Insert
As low as $3.04 each after coupon

Crest Mouthwash – $4.99
Use $2.00/1 8/1 Procter and Gamble Insert
As low as $2.99 each after coupon

Tampax – $5.50
Use $1.00/1 8/1 Procter and Gamble Insert
$4.50 each after coupon

Always – $5.50
Use $1.00/1 8/1 Procter and Gamble Insert
$4.50 each after coupon

Poise Undergarmets – $11.99
Use $1.00/1 8/15 Smart Source Insert
Submit for .75/1 Caregivers rebate
As low as $10.24 each after coupon and rebate

Dawn Dish Detergent 19 oz. – $2.50
Use $0.25/1  8/1 Procter and Gamble Insert
$2.25 each after coupon

Bounty 12- Big Roll Paper Towel – $12.99
Use $1.00/1 8/1 Procter and Gamble Insert
$11.99 each after coupon

Puffs Tissues – $1.34
Buy three and use .25/3 8/1 Procter and Gamble Insert
$1.26 each after coupon when you buy three

Zyrtec Allergy 25-30 ct. – $17.99
Use $2.00/1 8/8 Red Plum Insert
$15.99 each after coupon

Clearasil Products – 30% Off
Use $1.00/1 7/25 Smart Source Insert
20% off each and $1.00 off each

Clean and Clear Products – 30% Off
Use $3.00/1 or $1.00/1 8/1 Smart Source Insert
30% off each and an additional up to $3.00 off each

Stridex Products – 30% Off
Use $1.00/1 6/13 Smart Source Insert
20% off each and an additional up to $1.00 off each

Sally Hansen Cosmetics – Buy One Get 50% Off
Buy 2 and use $1.00/1 6/13 or 6/27 or 7/11 or 8/8 Red Plum Insert
25% off each and an additional $1.00 off each

Revlon Cosmetics Entire Line – 30% off
Use $1.00/1 8/15 Smart Source Insert
30% off each and an additional $1.00 off each

Almay Cosmetics Entire Line – 30% off
Use $1.00/1 7/25 or $2.00/1 8/15 Smart Source Insert
30% off each and an additional $1.00 – $2.00 off each

Nature’s Bounty Vitamins – Buy One Get One Free
Buy 2 and use $1.00/1 or $2.00/1 8/1 Red Plum Insert
50% off each and an additional $0.50 – $1.00 off each

Flex-A-Min Vitamins – Buy One Get One Free
Buy 2 and use $3.00/1 August 2010 All You Magazine
50% off each and an additional $1.50 – $3.00 off each

Ester-C Vitamins – Buy One Get One Free
Buy 2 and use $3.00/1 8/1 Red Plum Insert
50% off each and an additional $1.50 off each

Sundown Vitamins – Buy One Get One Free
Buy 2 and use $1.00/1 8/1 Red Plum Insert
50% off each and an additional $1.00 off each

Disney Vitamins – Buy One Get One Free
Buy 2 and use $1.00/1 8/1 Procter and Gamble Insert
50% off each and an additional $1.00 off each

Beggin Strips – $2.50
Buy 1 and buy Purina Busy chew ans use buy Beggin Strips get Purina Busy for FREE 7/11 Smart Source Insert
$2.50 and FREE Purina Busy

Beggin Strips – $2.50
Buy 2 use $1.00/2 8/22 Smart Source Insert
$2.00 each after coupon when you buy two

Era 50 oz. Laundry Detergent – $2.79
Use $1.00/1 8/22 Smart Source Insert
$1.79 each after coupon

Lysol Disinfecting Wipes – $3.99
Use $1.00/1 8/8 Smart Source Insert
$2.99 each after coupon

Clorox Disinfecting Wipes – $3.99
Use $0.25/1 8/22 Smart Source Insert
$3.74 each after coupon

Clorox Toilet Bowl Tabs – $3.99
Buy 2 and use $1.00/2 8/22 Smart Source Insert
$3.49 each after coupon

Woolite Heavy Traffic Cleaner – $3.99
Use $1.00/1 5/23 Smart Source Insert
$2.99 each after coupon

Pull-Ups Mega Pack – $14.99
Use $1.50/1 8/22 Smart Source Insert
$13.49 each after coupon

Goodnites Mega Pack – $14.99
Use $1.50/1 8/22 Smart Source Insert
$13.49 each after coupon