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CVS: Coupon Match Ups 3/20/11

Hip2Save does an incredible job on her lists.  She lets you know the sales, coupons and deal scenarios to get the most for your money.  Her blog is my go-to for CVS and Walgreens!

Spend $15 on Select snacks and drinks = $5 Ecb (limit 1)
Buy 2 boxes of Wheat Thins 2/$4
Buy 2 boxes of Triscuits 2/$4
Buy 2 packages of Planters Flavor Grove Almonds 2/$4
Buy 3 Coco Cola product 2 liters $1 each
Total = $15
Use 2 $1/1 Wheat Thins coupons found here
Use 2 $1/1 Triscuits coupons found here
Use the $1/2 Planters Flavor Grove almonds coupon found in the 3/20 SS
Pay $10
Get back a $5 Ecb
Final cost ONLY $5 for all 9 items!

Crest or oral-B pro-health complete rinse 16.9 oz, clinical gum toothpaste 4 oz or Glide clinical protection floss 38.2 yd $3.49 = $2.50 Ecb (limit 2)
Buy Crest clinical gum toothpaste 4 oz $3.49
Use the $1/1 coupon found in the 2/27 PG
Pay $2.50
Get back a $2.50 Ecb
Final cost FREE!

Colgate Maxfresh, Maxwhite, or Maxclean 6 oz $2.99 = $2 Ecb (limit 2)
Use the $0.75/1 coupon found in the 2/27 SS
Pay $2.24
Get back a $2 Ecb
Final cost $0.24!

Schick Intuition, Quattro for Men or Women razor 1 ct, cartridges 3-4 ct $8.79 = $4 Ecb (limit 1)

Deal Scenario #1:

Buy one Schick Quattro titanium razor $8.79

Use the $3/1 coupon found in the 3/20 SS

Pay $5.79

Get back a $4 Ecb

Final cost $1.79!

Spend $12 on Participating Suave products = $3 Ecb (limit 1)
Buy 6 Suave deodorants invisible solid 1.4 oz $1 each
Buy 3 Suave body wash 12 oz products $2 each
Total = $12
Use 6 $0.75/1 or $0.50/1 (depending on your region) Suave deodorant coupons found in the 3/20 RP
Plus, use the buy 2 get 1 FREE Suave body wash coupon found in the 3/20 RP
And use 2 $0.25/1 Suave body wash coupons found in the 3/20 RP
Pay $5
Get back a $3 Ecb
Final cost only $2 for all 9 products!

Cobroxin homeopathic oral spray for chronic pain 1 oz $18.99 = $18.99 Ecb (limit 1)
Final cost FREE!

Zantac 150 24 ct or Zantac 75 30 ct $8.99 = $3 Ecb (limit 1)
Use the $5/1 coupon found here
Pay $3.99
Get back a $3 Ecb
Final cost $0.99!

Spend $15 on select cleaning items get $5 ECB
{Scenario}
Buy 2 Pine Sol  $2 each
Buy 3 Tilex  $2 each
Buy 4 Cottonelle Wipes $1.33 each
= $15.32
- $1 printable HERE, use three – Tilex
- $1 printable HERE, use two – Pine Sol
- $1/2 printable HERE, use two – Cottonelle
= $8.32 - $5 ECB

= all 9 for $3.32 or $.37 each

Thanks Hip2Save & A Thrifty Mom

Walgreens: Coupon Match Ups 3/20/11

Hip2Save does an incredible job on her lists. She lets you know the sales, coupons and deal scenarios to get the most for your money. Her blog is my go-to for CVS and Walgreens!

FYI: Don't for get to hand over manufacturer coupons then Walgreens In Store coupons then Walgreens In-Ad coupons.  See here for a refresher on Walgreens couponing.

Almay Cosmetics 30% off & $5RR
Almay Intense I-Color Light Interplay Technology Eye Liner  $5.59
-$2/1 (3/6 SS) or
 $1/1 (2/13 SS
& $2/1 from Walgreens Spring Beauty Guide
= $1.59 and get $5 RR
$3.41 in overage!


Reach Toothbrush or Floss .99 with in ad coupon (limit 3)
- $1.00/1 Printable or
- $1.50/2 Select Listerine or Reach Items, exp. 12-31 (SS 1/9/11 #2)
- $1/1 Reach Floss, Flosser or Toothbrush, exp. 4-30-11 (RP 10/10/10)
- Use B1G1 Select Reach Toothbrushes, exp. 4-30-11 (RP 10/10/10)
= Free & Overage (depending on how many you buy)
*AND the Register Reward is working:
Buy 2 Reach Toothbrushes, Get $1
Buy 3 Reach Toothbrushes, Get $2
Buy 4 Reach Toothbrushes, Get $4


Plackers 90ct Flossers $2.00
Get $2 Register Reward
Final Price: Free


Always with Odor-lock feminine care dri-liners plus 30 pk, Leakguards Plus pads 22 pk $2.99 = $2 RR
Use the $1/1 coupon found in the P&G Everyday Savings booklet
(or use the $0.50/1 coupon found in the 2/27 PG)
Pay as low as $1.99
Get back a $2 RR
Final cost as low as FREE!


Mars & Dove Candy 1.1 to 2.17 oz $0.49

Deal Scenario #1:
Buy 3 single packages of M&M’s candies $0.49 each
- B2G1 Free 
= $0.33 per bag!

Deal Scenario #2:
Buy 3 Dove Chocolate single bars (1.16-1.3 oz) $0.49 each
- $1/3  (3/6 RP)
= $0.47 for all 3 bars!

Air Wick iMotion or FreshMatic or Neutra Air FreshMatic 

$7.99 and Buy One Get One Free

-$4.00/1 Printable (use 2)

= 2 for Free!

Pure Protein Bars $0.99

- BOGO Free (3/6 RP) and

- $1.00/1 Printable

= 2 for Free!

Snickers Cream Egg Singles 2/$1.00

- $1.00/2 (3/20 RP)

= 2 for Free!

2 Participating Garnier Fructis Hair Care Products = $5RR
2 Garnier Fructis styling products 2/$7 (if included in RR deal)
- $1.00/1 (2/6 RP or 3/6 RP) Use 2
Pay $5.00 receive $5RR
= 2 for Free! 

Planters peanuts 16oz, cashews 9.25 oz, mixed 11.5 oz, or Flavor Grove Almonds 6 oz, 50% Off
Buy 2 Flavor Grove almonds $3.99
- 50% off sale ($4 for both)
- $1.00 tearpad or
- $1.00/2 (3/20 SS) &
- $1.00/2 Wags Coupon
= $0.49 ea


Trident 18 piece $1.29 (with in ad coupon)
Buy 2 Trident Gum 
- B1G1 Free (3/6 SS)
- In ad coupon $0.79 per pack (will deduct $1.00)
= $0.15 ea


Comet Cleaner 14 oz 2/$1.00 with in ad coupon
- $0.35/1 (1/23 SS)
= $0.15 ea


Colgate Toothpaste or Wave Toothbrush $0.99 with in ad coupon
- $1.00/1 (2/27 SS) Toothpaste or
- $0.40/1 (2/27 SS) Toothbrush
= Free!


Kettle Chips 5 oz bags $1.33
- $1.00/1 (3/20 SS)
= $0.33 ea


Thanks, Hip2Save & CouponKatrina

Kroger Sales 3/16 - 3/22

Here are the sales and coupon match-ups for Kroger in the South East Texas Region. Remember, sales and coupons do vary by region. Please check your sales ads before heading out the door.

This week Kroger is having a Mega Sale. If you purchase specific 10 items you get an automatic $5.00 off at the register.  Kroger has changed their coupon policy.  You now are not able to use an eCoupon with a paper manufacturers coupon. (This includes Kroger.com, Cellfire, Shortcuts and P&G eSaver) I have still incluced the eCoupons just in case you are alowed to use them, but my final price does not reflect any eCoupon savings.

Mega Sale Items


Motrin PM $2.49 
-$6.00/2  (1-9 SS)
= Free + $1.02 in overage!




French’s Spicy Brown Mustard $1.19 
-$0.50 (1/23 SS) or
-$0.50 Kroger eCoupon
= $0.19 



Chex Mix  4/$5.00
-$0.50/1 Printable or
-$0.50/2  Kroger eCoupon  or
- $4.00/4 Printable
= $0.25 ea


Kim & Scott’s Pretzels $1.78 
-$1/1 Printable
= $0.78


Kraft Singles, 16 ct, $1.99
-$0.55/1 (2/13 SS)
-$1/1 Printable or
-$1/2 Kroger eCoupon
= $0.99 ea


Powerade or Powerade Zero, Select Varieties, 32 oz, $0.38

Kids Aquafresh Training Toothbrushes $1.49  
$0.50/1 Printable
= $0.49

Aquafresh Training Toothpaste $1.49 
$0.75/1 Printable
= $0.74 ea.


Non-Mega Sale Items


Dannon Yogurt $1.49
- $1.00/1 Dannon Danonino  (2/27 SS) or
- $1/1 Dannon Danimals Product (2/27 SS)
= $0.49 ea 


General Mills Cereal (Rice Chex, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Lucky Charms, Honey Nut Cheerios) $2.18
-  $1/2 General Mills Cereals (3/20 SS) or
-  $1/2 General Mills Cereal (3/6 SS) or
-  $0.55 Coupons.com
= $1.63 ea.


Dial Liquid Hand Soap – $1/ea
- $0.35/1  (3/13 RP)
 = Free!

Suggested Scenarios for Walgreens Almay MoneyMaker!

This is a post from Deal Seaking Mom!

Walgreens has a great moneymaker on Almay Cosmetics starting this Sunday!  They are on sale for 30% off, plus you get $5 RRs with purchase.  There are two manufacturer's coupons available that can be stacked with the Walgreens IVC found in the Walgreens Spring Beauty Guide.  Because there are 2 different manufacturer's coupons and varying price points, I've laid out a table showing what the deal would be for each price point after the coupons and RRs.

Almay Cosmetics, 30% off
Get $5 RRs
$2/1 Almay Cosmetic Product, exp. 4-10-11 (SS 3/6/11)
$1/1 Almay Cosmetic Product, exp. 3-26-11 (SS 2/13/11)
$2/1 Almay Cosmetics (Walgreens Spring Beauty Guide)

Suggested Scenarios with $2 manufacturer's coupon:

Price	Less 30%	Wags Coupon	Mfg. Coupon	OOP	Total Cost After RRs
$5.99	$4.19	$2	$2	$0.19	$4.81	profit
$6.99	$4.89	$2	$2	$0.89	$4.11	profit
$7.49	$5.24	$2	$2	$1.24	$3.76	profit
$7.99	$5.59	$2	$2	$1.59	$3.41	profit
$8.49	$5.94	$2	$2	$1.94	$3.06	profit
$8.99	$6.29	$2	$2	$2.29	$2.71	profit
$9.99	$6.99	$2	$2	$2.99	$2.01	profit
$10.49	$7.34	$2	$2	$3.34	$1.66	profit
$10.99	$7.69	$2	$2	$3.69	$1.31	profit
$12.99	$9.09	$2	$2	$5.09	($0.09)
$13.99	$9.79	$2	$2	$5.79	($0.79)

Suggested Scenarios with $1 manufacturer's coupon:

Price	Less 30%	Wags Coupon	Mfg. Coupon	OOP	Total Cost After RRs
$5.99	$4.19	$2	$1	$1.19	$3.81	profit
$6.99	$4.89	$2	$1	$1.89	$3.11	profit
$7.49	$5.24	$2	$1	$2.24	$2.76	profit
$7.99	$5.59	$2	$1	$2.59	$2.41	profit
$8.49	$5.94	$2	$1	$2.94	$2.06	profit
$8.99	$6.29	$2	$1	$3.29	$1.71	profit
$9.99	$6.99	$2	$1	$3.99	$1.01	profit
$10.49	$7.34	$2	$1	$4.34	$0.66	profit
$10.99	$7.69	$2	$1	$4.69	$0.31	profit
$12.99	$9.09	$2	$1	$6.09	($1.09)
$13.99	$9.79	$2	$1	$6.79	($1.79)