CVS Deals 7/12-7/19

Here are some of the best deals going on at CVS this week. Please note that some are only 3 day sales while others are valid for the entire week. Remember to check your local ad for more deals and sales! This is a great week to get started on ECBs if you are new to CVSing.

3 DAY SALE ONLY
Buy (1) Caliber or CVS brand 1-subjet notebook (70-80 sheets) at $0.99, receive $0.99 in ECBs (limit 2)
- Final price - Free after ECBs

Buy (1) Paper Mate grip pens (8 count) at $0.99, receive $0.99 in ECBs (limit 3)
- Final price - Free after ECBs

Buy (1) Caliber or It's Essential 5" pointed or blunt tip scissors at $2.99, receive $2.99 in ECBs (limit 2)
- Final price - Free after ECBs

Buy (1) Caliber or CVS brand school glue (5 oz.) at $0.99, receive $0.99 in ECBs (limit 2)
- Final price - Free after ECBs

Buy (1) Caliber or CVS brand 12" wood or plastic ruler at $0.99, receive $0.99 in ECBs (limit 2)
- Final price - Free after ECBs

ALL WEEK SALE
Buy (1) 10-page 6x8 photo book at $7.99, receive $7.99 in ECBs (limit 1)
- Final price - Free after ECBs

Buy (1) Gillette Fusion manual or power razor at $7.99, receive $4 in ECBs (limit 1)
- $4/1 from the 6/7/09 P&G insert
- Final price - Free after coupon and ECBs

Buy (1) Tylenol Arthritis or Tylenol 8-hour (20-24 count) at $3.99, receive $3 in ECBs (limit 3)
- $2/1 from the 6/21/09 Smart Source insert
- $1/1 from the 6/7/09 Red Plum insert
- Final price - Free after coupon and ECBs

Saving on Sunday: Kroger deals 6/27-7/4

Here are some of the best deals this week for Kroger:

Fresh Tyson Chicken
1.99 lb

Kraft Singles
1.47

Kroger Cheese
1.25

McCormick Grill Mates
1.00
use Q from 4/19 or 5/3 for .50/1
final price= FREE

Suave Deodorant
1.00
use Q from 5/17 RP for .50/1
Final price= FREE

Suave Shampoo/ Conditioner
1.00
use .50/2 from 5/17 RP
final price= 0.50 each

Ragu Pasta Sauce
1.58
use 5/17 Q for .60/2
final price= 1.10 each

Remember to check your local ad for more deals and sales!

Saving on Sunday: Meijer deals 6/27-7/4

Here are some of the best deals this week for Meijer:

Corn on the Cob
0.15 each

Meijer Sliced Cheese
0.99

Aunt Millie's hotdog/hamburger buns
BOG2 free
use .35/1
final price varies
New York Texas Toast Croutons
1.39
use Q from 4/15
final price= .39

Meijer tortilla chips/ pretzels
1.33

Heluva Good Dip
1.19
use .50/1 from 6/27
final price= 0.19
Chichi's Salsa
1.00
use 5/17 Q for .50/1
final price= FREE

Remember to check your local ad for more deals and sales!

My Walgreens Cashier Experience

I love getting something for cheap. That's why I participate in the Register Rewards program at Walgreens. Every week, I compile the best deals and post them on Wallet Wise.

If you've been couponing for a while, then you know all coupons have an expiration date. I also try to use mine before they expire, but sometimes it gets down to the day of expiration, and I'm left with a choice to either use it or lose it. This happened to me last night with my register rewards coupons. I had $5.50 that I could use, so I didn't want to see it go down the drain.

After rushing to the store around 11pm, combing through the aisles and gathering my purchases, I was ready. Everything should have ran smoothly. I was going to buy two Gillette body washes with a 2$ off manufacture coupon and the rest of my soon-to-be expired Register Rewards. The problem? I was told I could not use more than one register reward at a time! Furthermore, I was also told that I could not use them to get another register reward (two Gillette body washes this week earns 2$ in Register Rewards). I was shocked. I had paid with more than one register reward in a transaction before, and it had definitely reaped the appropriate coupons. Apologizing, I went to the back of the line to sort out my options.

The manager, who saw my dilemma, then proceeded to explain to me how the register at Walgreens works. Apparently, if you shop during the DAY, then the register will spit out register rewards coupons no matter how the item was paid for. But if you shop at night, before 2am, then it doesn't work. She said there was no way to fix the problem. Talk about inconsistency! No wonder I had no clue what was happening.

When it was all said and done, I ended up getting a bottle of Head and Shoulders for $1.24 after a $1 coupon and $3 RR. I still got a good deal, but I had to throw away the other two RRs that I had to spend. I didn't feel like doing 3 transactions after the little scene my coupons caused, so I walked away from the $2.50 that was rightfully mine.

What did this experience teach me? Well, I am no longer going to count on "rolling" my RRs, since it doesn't always work. And because of this, I'm not planning on going back to Walgreens weekly. I don't think I can handle another midnight coupon run only to be told I can't use them.

If you use the Register Rewards program at Walgreens frequently, I advise you to become thoroughly familiar with how it works. Since the register doesn't always read the coupons in the same way depending on the time of the day, it really can get confusing. Arm yourself with extra cash in case it does not work out as planned.

Have you had similar experiences with Walgreens? What did you do?

Saving on Sunday: Walgreens 6/7-6/13

Here are some of the great deals happening at Walgreens for the week of 6/7-6/13

Head and Shoulders or Pantene at $4 ea ($2 RR wyb 2)
-$1/2 Pantene Products, PG 5/17, 6/07 -$2/2 Head & Shoulders Products PG 6/07
=$1-2 each after RRs!

Reynold Wrap $.99 w/ in-ad coupon

Ban deodorant 2/$3
$.75/1 SS 4/5
Receive $1RR buy you buy 2, use 2 Qs
=$.50/2 after RRs

Gillette shampoo or body wash--2/$8
Get $3 RR when you buy 2
=2/$5

B1G1 50% off Coppertone Continuous spray
-$3/1 printable
=varies

Playtex Gentle Glide or Sport Tampons 2/$8, Buy 2 and Earn $2 Register Rewards
$1/1 Q (6/7 SS)
= $2 each after RRs
Puffs $.99 w/in-ad coupon

Palmolive $.99 w/in-ad coupon
$.50/1 Q (5/17 SS)
=$.49 each

Be sure to check your local ad for more deals and sales as well as to confirm sales in your area!

Saving on Sunday: CVS 6/6-6/13

Here are some of the great deals happening at CVS for the week of 6/7-6/13:

Dawn Dish Detergent 2/$2 Earn 1 ECB (Limit 1)
$1/1 PG Home Mailer a lot of you received or .25/1 from the 6/7 PG insert
=FREE to .50 cents for two after coupons and ECBs!

Gillette Fusion or Venus Spa Breeze Razors $7.99 Earn 4 ECBs (Limit 1)
$4/1 from the 6/7 PG insert (this weekend’s paper)
=FREE after coupon and ECBs!

CVS Photo Books $12.99 Buy One Get One Free
watch for possible CRTs (some report getting $3 ones)
=$6.99 - $9.99 for two depending on if you have more than one $3 coupon!

Banana Boat Sun Care - excludes lip $7.19 and up (get $7 ECB wyb 2, Limit 1)

$1 SS 5/3
$2 printable
=$3.69 each and up
.
Coppertone Sun Care (get FREE12 pk Aquafina with any purchase, Limit 3)

$1.50 SS 5/10
$3 printable

= varies

Head & Shoulders, Pantene Expressions or Restoratives Shampoo/Conditioner $4.99 (get $2 ECBs, Limit 1)

$1/2 Pantene P&G 5/17
$1/2 Pantene P&G 6/7

$2/2 H&S P&G 6/7
= $1.99 after ECBs and Qs!

Always Pads or Liners (excludes Infinity) $6/2 (get $2 ECBs wyb 2, Limit 4)
$1/2 P&G 6/7

$1 P &G $120 Coupon Rebate Booklet
= $1 each after ECBs

Be sure to check your local ad for more deals and sales as well as to confirm sales in your area!

Friday Fun: Building Your Home Library for Less

I know I already did a post on Friday Fun, but I wrote this article and thought what useful information it could be to my readers. So rather than waiting until next week, here is another Friday Fun post to keep your appetite for Wallet Wise growing.

Do you dream of having your own home library? Are you craving to collect books and fill the spaces on your empty bookshelves but think the price of books is too expensive? Here is how you can build your home library cheaply and easily but utilizing discount book sellers, the internet and your local library.

1. VISIT GARAGE SALES. Many people sell their used books quite cheaply at garage sales. You might be able to find a whole box of books in good condition for a couple dollars if the seller is eager to get rid of them. Most of the titles will be old, but they will fill space on your bookshelf nicely for little investment. Use craigslist or your newspaper to find out when garage sales are happening at your neighborhood. Try to go to ones that advertise books or multi-family sales.

2. BROWSE THROUGH EBAY. Many people sell their used books on Ebay to make a little extra money. You can find great deals on collections and individual titles this way. All you need is an Ebay and Paypal account to get started.

3. SHOP LIBRARY BOOK SALES. Libraries are always selling books to make room for new inventory. It seems every time I visit local branch, there is a huge table full of books for sale as low as .10 each! Many college or university libraries also sell used books for fairly cheap.

4. SHOP DISCOUNT BOOK STORES. You can purchase gently used books at discount booksellers for more than half the regular newsstand price. Look for the used book shops in your area as well. Rummaging through the aisles will help bring your dream of building your library and collecting books a new reality. Or try amazon.com, an online bookseller that lets users sell their used books (sometimes all you pay is shipping!). Buy a little at a time, and before you know it, you'll have a home library of your own for a fraction of the cost!
   

This article was originally published on Ehow.com. To read the original article, click here. To read more of my Ehow articles, click here.

Saving on Sunday: Walgreens 5/31-6/2

Here are some great deals going on at Walgreens this week:

Bic Soleil Disposable Razor $4.99, Earn a $1 RR when you buy one
-$3/1 from 5/17 SS insert
=$0.99 per pack after coupon and RR!

Ban deodorant 2/$3, Earn $1 RR when you buy two
-$0.75/1 from 4/5 SS insert
=$0.25 each after coupons and RR!

Duracell Batteries $2.99
Use $1/1 from 5-17 P&G Insert
= $1.99 each

L’Oreal Vive Shampoo or Conditioner Buy 1 Get 1 Free @ $4.99
Use (2) $1/1 from 5-17 Red Plum Insert or $1/1 Vive Glossy Pro (if included in sale) printable
= $1.49/each

Saving on Sunday: CVS 5/31-6/6

Its a new week and a new month at CVS! Here are some of the best deals going on this week:

Dean’s 2% Gallon Milk $1.99
Earn $1 Extra Bucks (limit 2)
Final Price after Extra Bucks: 99¢

L’Oreal Lip Care $5.99 Buy 1 Get 1 Free (limit 6)
Use (2) $1/1 from 4-26 Red Plum Insert
Final Price: $2/each

Maxwell House Coffee 11-11.5 oz. Buy 1 Get 1 Free @ $4.89 (Limit 4)
Use $2/2 printable
Final Price: $1.45/each

Campbell’s Tomato or Chicken noodle soup 10.75 oz. 2/$1

Axe Products $4.99
Use $2/1 Axe printable
Final Price: $2.99

Energizer Max AA, AAA 4 pk., C or D 2 pk, or 9v 1 pk $2.99
Use $1/1 from 5-3 Smart Source Insert
Final Price: $1.99

Nature Valley Granola Bars - $2.50/ea
Use $0.75/2 here
Final Price = $2.13/ea when you buy 2

Let me know if you see any other deals worth snagging at CVS this week! And remember to check out your local ad for more sales!

Budget Wednesday: Affording New Clothes

Being a woman, one of my favorite pastimes is hitting up the local mall and shopping my brains out. However, this has not agreed with my budget in the past, and I have found myself- more than once- in terrible regret after a splurge. To prevent this from happening too much, I shop strategically now.

For example, it is pointless to assume that I can go without new clothing for a year- or even a season. I needed to figure out a way that it could work for me (and my budget). The solution? Shopping the sales racks. You would think that this is common sense, but the temptation of new and in season clothing is often given in to. The way I like to go about this is to go into a store for a particular item of clothing (say, a new dress) and look ONLY for that item, preferably in the sales racks. I also keep a close eye on the Sunday ads, checking for closeout sales to see where I might get the best deal. This has worked very well for me over the past year, and I have managed to get my fix of new clothes in a much more budget friendly way.

Going to the mall without a plan is a sure path to overspending. I don't frequent the malls anymore, except when I am on the hunt for a particular item. When I do, it makes the event much more exciting and special, and I'm able to make a fun day out of it. At the end of the day, there is always a good feeling in my heart when I've not given in to impulse buys. I consider it good stewardship. Every now and then, I think its fine to get something that's not on sale- but only if you can truly afford it.

Here are some tips to finding the best deals on clothing.

1. Only pay with cash. Go to the bank and take out a certain amount you are alloting yourself to spend (say, 50 dollars). Leave your credit cards at home to avoid impulse buys and to force yourself to stick to your budget.
   
2. Make a Game Plan. Like I said before, going into a mall without a plan is a sure way to break your budget. You'll spend more on things your don't need, because in reality you aren't sure what it is you need.
   
3. Clean out Your Closet. Sometimes we forget about the things we have in our closet. Perhaps its been tucked away out of sight for the past couple of months, and you've forgotten about its existence. You might go out and buy the very same item over again, because you forgot you had one. Make inventory of the clothing you do have, and a list of things you need, followed by a wish list. You can then easily organize your shopping trips based on those lists and your budget.
   
4. Bring a Camera. I've found out that many times I am tempted to buy things simply because I like the way it looks. Color and patterns catch my eye like nothing else. To avoid buying things you don't need or have money for (or actual use for in my case), take a camera and snap some photos of it. You could then frame the colors and patterns and unique shapes in a collage of some sort. Now you have the item in your memory forever, and your wallet it happy.

I hope this helps you as you contemplate hitting the stores this season for new clothing. If you really are tight on money, I would suggest clothing swaps (such as the one Emily mentions over at Life in Cincinnati), rummaging through secondhand shops and garage sales or even making your own.

Saving on Sunday: Walgreens week of 5/17

Here are the best deals at Walgreens this week:

Band-Aid Bandages: buy 4 for $10
Use 4 $1/1 coupons from 4/26 Red Plum insert
Receive $4 Register Rewards
Final Price = $.50 each

Bayer Quick Release Crystals (4 ct): $2.49
Receive $2.49 Register Rewards
Final Price = FREE

Carefree Pantiliners: $.99 (with in-ad coupon)
Use $.50/1 printable coupon
Final Price = $.49

Colgate Visible White Toothpaste: $4.49
Use $1/1 printable coupon
Receive $4.49 Register Rewards
Final Price = FREE plus possible overage
--> This would make a good rolling deal

Edge Shave Gel: $1.99
Use $1/1 coupon from 5/17 Smart Source insert
Receive $1 Register Rewards
Final Price = FREE

Skintimate Shave Gel: $1.99
Use $1/1 coupon from 4/26 Smart Source insert
Receive $1 Register Rewards
Final Price = FREE

remember to check your local ad for more deals!

Saving on Sunday: CVS week of 5/17

Here are some of the best deals this week at CVS :

Dial Soap (3-pk): $1.99
Use $.35/1 coupon from 5/17 Smart Source insert
Receive $1 ECB
Final Price = $.64

Dry Idea Deodorant: buy 2 for $5
Use 2 $2/1 printable coupons
Receive $2 ECBs
Final Price = FREE plus $1 overage

Edge Shave Gel (travel size): $1.20
Use $1/1 coupon from 5/17 Source insert
Final Price = $.20

Right Guard Sport or Xtreme Deodorant: buy 2 for $5
Use 2 $1/1 coupons from 4/19 SS insert
Receive $2 ECBs
Final Price = $.50 each

Skintimate Shave Gel (travel size): $1.20
Use $1/1 coupon from 4/26 Smart Source insert
Final Price = $.20

Remember to check your local ad for more deals!!

Saving on Sunday: Walgreens 4/26-5/2

Freebies at Walgreens this week!


Bayer Quick Release Crystals (4 pk): $2.49
$2.49 RRs
Final Price = FREE

Ecotrin (45 ct): $2
Use $2.25/1 printable coupon
$2 RRs
Final Price = FREE plus $2.25 overage

Nivea Body Wash: $4.99
Use $1/1 Q from 4/19 RP
$4.99 RRs
Final Price = FREE plus $1 overage

Rembrandt Toothpaste or Mouthwash: $5.99
$5.99 RRs
Final Price = FREE

Rimmel Sexy Curves Mascara: Buy-One-Get-One-Free
Use free product coupon from April All You Magazine (available at Walmart)
Final Price = Get 2 FREE

Special Thanks to Coupon Cravings for compiling these deals!
Remember to check your local ad for more deals!

Saving on Sunday: CVS 4/26-5/2

Here's what you can get for FREE at CVS this week:

Garnier Fructis Shampoo, Conditioner, or Styler $2.99
Get $2 ECB
Use $1/1 Q from 1/4 RP
Free after coupon and ECBs

Band-Aid Bandages--on sale for $1
Use $1/1 from 3/15 SS or 4/26 RP
Free after coupon

Buy 3 Mentos Gum at $1.29, Get $1 ECBs
Use 3 $1/1 Qs from 3/1 SS
Free after coupons and ECBs

Rimmel mascara- on sale BOGO
Buy 2 and use B1G1 Q from the April All You magazine
Get both free after coupon and sale

Other deals:

Post Trail Mix Crunch Cereal--on sale for $2.50
Use the $2/1 Q here
$0.50 per box after coupon

Maybelline eye products--on sale BOGO
Buy 2 items at $3.49 and use 2 $1/1 Qs from 4/5 RP
$0.75 each after coupons and sale

Schick Intuition Plus razor $8.99, Get $4 ECBs
Use the $4/1 Q from 3/22 or 4/26 SS
$0.99 after coupon and ECBs

Special Thanks goes to Money Saving Mom for compiling these!

Remember to check you local ad for more deals this week!

Saving on Sunday: Meijer 4/26- 5/2

Below are some of the great deals happening at Meijer this week:

Large Eggs
On Sale .98

Dole Classic Salad
On Sale .98

Sweet Corn on the Cob
On sale .19 each

Meijer Shredded Cheese
On sale 1.50 each
Black Berries, fresh
On sale, 1.00

Meijer Pasta
On sale .50 each!

Meijer Peanuts
On sale 2.00

Meijer Yogurt
On sale 10/4.00 or .40 each

Saving on Sunday: Kroger 4/26-5/2

I can't believe this week marks the end of April! I always get excited when a new month is just around the corner... does anyone else? :-)

Here are some great deals at Kroger this week:

Milk, 1 Gallon
On Sale $1.75

Orange Juice, 1 Gallon
On sale $1.75

Tostitos Tortilla Chips
On sale $1.99

Kellogg's Nutrigrain Ceral Bars/ Special K Bars
On Sale $2.18

General Mills Cereal
On Sale $2.00
Use $1/3 catallina Q or other recent Qs (there were a lot last month)
Final Price= $1.30- $1.67

Remember to check your local ad for more deals!

Saving on Sunday: CVS 4/19-4/25

Here are some freebies at CVS this week:

Bayer Aspirin Quick Release Crystals (4 ct.)
On sale 2$

Get 2$ ECB

=FREE

Edge Infused Comfort or Hydrate shave gel
On sale 2.89
Get 2.89 ECB
=FREE

Check your local ad for more deals and sales.

Saving on Sunday: Walgreens 4/19-4/25

Although its not an exciting week at Walgreens, here are a couple good deals and freebies to tide you over:

Reach Dental Floss or Prevent Toothbrush
.99 with in ad Q
Use 1$/1 from 2/8 RP or
.50/1 from 3/15 SS or
1.50/2 from 3/15 SS
=FREE to .50 each
Edge or Skintimate Shave Gel
On sale for 2.99
Get 2.99 in RR
=FREE

Physician's Formula cosmetics
on sale 40% off

get $10 Easy Saver Rebate, when you buy $10 worth of Physician's Formula Organic wear make-up

use $1/1 Q from 3/22/09 SS

=FREE- varies

Saving on Sunday: Meijer 4/19-4/25

Meijer seems to be having some pretty good deals this week. Below are the best I found:

Strawberries
On Sale .99

Red or Idaho Potatoes 5lb Bag
On sale 2.50 each

Iceburg Salad
On Sale .98

Nature Valley Bars
On sale 2.00 each
use .50/1 Q from 3/8 SS
or use $0.60/1 printable coupon here and here
= 1.00 each

General Mills Cereal
On sale 2.00 each
use 1$/3 from recent inserts
=1.67 each

Large Eggs
On sale .99

Steamfresh frozen Veggies and Rice
On sale 1.50 each
use 1$/2 Q from 4/19 SS
=1.00 each

Yo-plus Yogurt
On sale 2.00 each
use .50/1 Q from 3/29 SS
or use $1.50/1 printable coupon here or $1/1 printable coupon here and here
= .50-1.00 each

Betty Crocker Icing
On sale 1.50
use .50/1 Q from 4/5 SS
=1.00 each

Campbell's Chicken Noodle/Tomato Soups
On sale .60 each

Remember to check your local ad for more sales and deals as well as to confirm coupon policies.

Saving on Sunday: Walgreens 4/13=4/20

There are a couple of good Walgreens deals happening this week:

Scunci Hair Elastics (18 pk) - $2/ea
Get $2 in Register Rewards when you buy 1
= FREE with RR's

Axe Shampoo or Conditioner 12 oz., Body Spray 4 oz., Or Shower Gel 12 oz. 2/$10
Use (2) $1/1 Qs from 4/5 Unilever Insert
Get $3 Register Rewards= $2.50 each

Ajax 89¢
Use .20/1 Q from 3-29 SS
=69¢

Colgate toothbrush: $3.29
use $1.00 printable (must sign up)
Get $3.29 RR
=FREE with RR's

As always, remember to check your local ad for more great sales and deals!