Walgreens 4/24-4/30/2011

I have done a lot of thinking on how I am going to handle Walgreens, as I think it's the most frustrating and complicated store to shop.  I have decided I am not going to cover anything dealing with Register Rewards. I'm just going to mention things you could get there for less or the same price as Walmart. Otherwise, you potentially could get frustrated and give up.  I'm not kidding; if I ever get frustrated and give up, it's because I went to Walgreen's.  I've left there furious and/or crying more times than I care to admit. (It probably happens at least half of the time I go in there, after doing this for 2 years. I KNOW how to do it, but convincing a manager that they don't understand their own policies is futile.)

Remember, you can take your ad to Walmart to price match. 

Cleaning Products
Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent 25-32 loads $2.99 with in-ad coupon on front page
LIMIT 3 PER TRANSACTION
Link to $1 off 2 Coupon--Must Register

Household Cleaners 2/$5.00
Tilex 32oz
Liquid Plumr 32oz
Formula 409 32oz
Green Works 22 or 32oz
SOS Pads 10ct
Clorox Toilet Bowl Cleaner 24 oz
Clorox Bath Cleaner 30oz
Clorox Clean UP 32oz
Clorox Wipes 35ct
$2.00/2 Walgreens April Coupon Booklet found in front of store by sales ads
=$1.50 each when you buy 2 (You can use the coupon once to buy 4, 6, or however many you want in an even number.)

Food
Freezer Pops Fla-vor-ice and Jelly Belly 6-16ct  $0.59
LIMT 3 PER TRANSACTION

Chicken of the Sea Chunk Tuna 5 oz $0.69 with in ad coupon on page 2
LIMIT 3 PER TRANSACTION

Pringles Chips 5.71-6.73 oz 3 for $4
LIMIT 3 PER TRANSACTION

School/Office Supplies
Mead Envelopes 40-100 pack $0.69 with in-ad coupon on page 4
LIMIT 3 PER TRANSACTION


Checkout

Nestle Candy Bar Singles $0.39
LIMIT 6 PER TRANSACTION

CVS 4/24-4/30/2011 Sales Ad Highlights

Link To One of My Local Store's Ad--Change Location If Needed


Note about Extra Care Bucks (ECB):
-Please be sure to sign up for you Extra Care Card at the checkout area.
-Your ECBs will print immediately when you have earned them at the bottom of your register receipt.
-ECBs can be used to purchase nearly anything in the store.  Please note they exclude items such as prescriptions, alcohol, tobacco, and gift cards.  In some areas, this also includes dairy.
-You are limited to how many ECBs you can get on items. I have put limits on my matchups below.
-ECBs expire 4 weeks from the date they are printed.
-Take your card to the Red Coupon Machine, pictured below. Scan your card; you can get CVS coupons that can be combined with Manufacturer's coupons.  It is hit or miss whether you get a good coupon, but it doesn't hurt to try! 

If the item you want to buy is out of stock, be sure to get a Rain Check.  CVS Rain Checks never expire, and you can get your ECBs when the item is back in stock.

I put ?? before items if I am unsure if they are a good deal.  Please give me some feedback.

Toiletries
L'Oreal Magic Smooth Souffle makeup, Perfecting base primer, Visible Lift Serum Absolute, powder, makeup, True Match Roller Compact or Naturale makeup   $11.99
Get $5 ECB when you buy  $15 worth LIMIT 1
There was a $2 off printable last week on redplum.com, but it appears to be gone
=Buy 2 for $14.98 after ECB and $2 off printable.


Dove Men+Care deodorant 2.7-3oz Sale: $.99 LIMIT 5 per transaction
-$2/2 Deordorant CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine/Cash Register Receipt (you may not may not get one)=Free with store coupon or $0.99

Softsoap or Irish Spring body wash 15-18oz, deodorant 2.7-3oz, hand soap 8-8.5oz, refill 28-32oz or bar soap 8pk Sale: $9 for 3
Get $3 ECB LIMIT 1
=$6 for 3, or $2 each

 Baby
CVS brand Baby Care Buy 1, Get One 50% off.  This could make for some ok deals; I'm not sure.


Drug/Health Care
Blink Tears .5oz or Gel Tears .34oz $7.99
$7.99 ECB LIMIT 1-$4/1 Peelie if found on bottle
=Up to $4 money maker after coupon and ECB
??CVS Brand Omeprazole (generic Prilosec) 28 ct $15.99
$6 ECB LIMIT 1
=$9.99 after ECB

?? CVS Brand Vitamins and Minerals Buy One, Get One Free LIMIT 6 per transaction

??CVS Brand Allergy Relief 30 ct Buy One, Get One Free LIMIT 4 per transaction

Food

??Maxwell House instant coffee 8 oz  $5.99
 Get $2 ECB LIMIT 1
=$3.99 after ECB

 Dr. Pepper 12 oz 12pk, selected varieties 3 for $10
Get $3 ECB LIMIT 1
=3 for $7 ($2.34 each)

 Ozarka Water Case $3.88
$1 ECB LIMIT 1
=$2.88 after ECB


Planters Mixed Nuts 10 oz, Whole Cashews 9.75 oz, or Nut-rition 7.5-9.75 oz Buy 1, Get 1 Free