Straight from Him: Three Tips to Supporting Your Couponing Wife

I’m a software engineer with an extreme couponing wife. I’m educated, maybe even smart, but what she does with math and coupons is creating the “New Math” of this generation. I can’t understand it. When she explains it she uses words I know and recognize but not in the couponing context. I have no idea how she applies this “doubler” with a coupon and then watches for specific sale priced items to trigger a “Catalina” thus creating an overage…What? She keeps everything so clean, organized, and at her hip for a moment’s notice. She can tell me how much she’ll save tomorrow and even next week. I just don’t get it. But I do understand that our grocery bill has been cut by 80% or more over the last 8 months. Old or new, that math is understood by all.

I can’t gripe about the couponing and the amount of stockpile we have because it would be like standing

Walgreens: Shopping Scenarios for the week of 12/11!

Walgreens allows one manufacturer coupon and one store coupon per product. You may use Walgreen’s Register Rewards in addition to these coupons.  The Register Rewards print like a Catalina on a little machine near the cash register.  The most important thing to remember when coupon shopping at Walgreens is that you have to have as many items to purchase as you have coupons, including any Register Rewards you want to use.  We often use “filler” (cheap, extra items) so that we have enough items to purchase.

Walgreens is certainly the hardest drugstore to shop, but it has the best deals!  What I like most is that you can repeat the deals and get more product.  The limits are just one per transaction, so you can get more than one item–just don’t clear the shelves!!  

TRANSACTION #1:

Buy 1 Advil PM, 16 or 20ct  $4.99
Buy 1 ThermaCare Heat Wraps, 2 or 3pk $5.99
Buy 2 Advil or ThermaCare Products, Receive $5.00 Register Reward
Use $5.00/2 – Advil AND ThermaCare – (wyethcoupons.com)
Pay $5.98, Receive $5.00 Register Reward

TRANSACTION #2:

Walgreens: 12/14-12/17 Midweek Ad: Free Revlon Topspeed nail color and Cheap Dentek Floss

 

Walgreens will have midweek 4 day ad again starting 12/14-12/17.

Revlon Top speed will be on sale for $3.99 and you'll get a $3 RR.
Use this coupon: $1 off 1 coupon in Walgreens Make this Season Stunning Book exp 12/25
Free Scenario: 
Buy 1 for $3.99
Use the $1 off 1 coupon in Walgreens Make this Season Stunning Book exp 12/25
Total will be $2.99 + tax
You'll get back $3 RR back..... so free!



Dentek Easy Brush Cleaners or Comfort Clean Flosser (Disposable heads) will be on sale for $2.99 and you'll get a $2 RR.

Use one of these coupons: Dentek Flosser or Interdental Product $0.75/$2+ 12/11 Smartsource expires 2/12/12
Dentek Floss Pick or Flosser $0.75/$2+ 10/23 Smartsource expires 12/18/11
Dentek Interdental Cleaner $0.75/$2+ 10/23 Smartsource expires 12/18/11
Cheap Scenario:
Buy 1 for $2.99
Use one of the $0.75 coupons
Total will be $2.24 + tax
You'll get back a $2 RR.....so $0.24 for floss is an awesome deal in my book!!! :)

Rite Aid: $5 Scenarios for the week of 12/11

Welcome to this post where we will lay out some extreme couponing deals that will cost you about $5.00 out of pocket each week!  First, here’s everything you need to know about shopping at Rite Aid:

Before shopping at RiteAid you should sign up for a Wellness card or get one in your store.  The best deals at Rite Aid utilize the +Up Rewards and the Single Check Rebate (SCR) system.   In addition to the +Up Rewards, which are coupons that print with your receipt (similar to CVS), Rite Aid sends you a monthly check for the total of all your rebates purchased during that month with the SCR program.  You can cash the check as you would any other check.  In addition to the +Up Rewards and the SCR program, you can watch videos on products and receive Video Value coupons.  These coupons can be printed from your computer after you watch the corresponding videos. You can use each coupon once per Wellness card.   Go here for RiteAid’s updated coupon policy. 

TRANSACTION #1:

Buy 2 Listerine Mouth Rinse, 250 ml, $3.00
Buy 2, Receive $2.00 +Up Reward
Use 2 $1.00/1 Listerine Antiseptic Mouthwash 1L or larger from RP 10/9 (exp 12/31)
Pay $4.00, Receive $2.00 +Up Reward

FREE Dove Daily Moisture Hair Care Sample

Hurry on over here and click on the blue sample dot to score a FREE Dove Daily Moisture hair care sample! You currently do NOT need to be a Sam’s Club member to snag this sample, but that could change at any time.

CVS Deals 12/11-12/17

Before starting your shopping trip this week, be sure to scan your CVS card at the Magic Coupon Machine this week to see what CVS store coupons print for out that you can also combine with manufacturer’s coupons for some great deals! Also, did you know that you could also print your Extra Care Bucks online (will print same ones as in store)? Head on over here and log into CVS.com (or register) to print your Extra Bucks.**My favorite deals are highlighted in red!

Weekly Extra Care Buck Deals

Ocean Spray juice 64 oz 2/$5 = $1 Ecb (limit 1)
Buy 2 Ocean Spray 64 oz juice bottles 2/$5
Buy 1 Ocean Spray Sparkling juice (IF your store carries this product)
Use the FREE Ocean Spray Sparkling when you buy 2 Ocean Spray coupon previously available
Pay $5
Get back $1 Ecb
Final cost as low as $1.33 each!

Combos 7 oz $2 = $2 Ecb (limit 1)
Pay $2
Get back $2 Ecb
Final cost FREE!

Walgreens Deals 12/11-12/17

Walgreens will be running their Jingle Cash promo again this week, 12/11-12/17…. Spend $30 = $5 in Jingle Cash
Spend $50 = $10 in Jingle Cash
Spend $75 = $15 in Jingle Cash
Spend $100 = $20 in Jingle Cash
* You will be able to redeem this Jingle Cash starting the following week (12/18-12/21) when you make a purchase of $30 or more.
**My favorite deals are highlighted in red!

Weekly Register Reward Deals

Rite Aid Deals 12/11-12/17

Rite Aid is now offering the Flu Shot for $27.99. If you get the flu shot at Rite Aid, you will also receive a Coupon Booklet filled with lots of high value Rite Aid store coupons that can be stacked with manufacturer’s coupons! Keep in mind that you should be able to simply ask your Rite Aid pharmacist for a coupon booklet even if you do not get the flu shot as the fine print specifically states “No Purchase Required for Coupon Book.
**My favorite deals are highlighted in red!

SINGLE CHECK REBATES

Duracell Coppertop Batteries AA or AAA 16 pack, C or D 8 pack or 9 Volt 4 pack or Precharged Rechargeable Batteries AA or AAA 4-Pack or Mini Color Charger $9.99; Duracell Saver Packs AA or AAA 8 pack $5.99
Get a $1 Single Check Rebate #3 when you purchase 1 or Get a $2.50 Single Check Rebate #3 when you purchase 2
Buy 2 Precharged Rechargeable Batteries AA or AAA 4-Packs $9.99 each
Use 2 $1.50/1 coupons from the 11/27 PG
Pay $16.98
Get 2 $1 +Up Rewards (limit 2 offers)
Get a $2.50 SCR
Final Cost $6.24 each!


Buy 3 ProNutrients from Centrum and Get a $10 +Up Reward
Get a $2 Single Check Rebate #19 (limit 2 rebates)
Buy 3 ProNutrients from Centrum $11.99 each
Use 3 $7/1 coupons from the 12/11 SS (there are also $5/1 coupons in the 11/13 RP or found here)
Pay $14.97
Get a $10 +Up Reward (limit 2 offers)
Get 2 $2 SCR’s
Final Cost $0.32 each!* ** ***
* Get a $10 +Up Reward when you spend $50 on select items
** Rumor has it that some store have these on sale for $9.99 which makes for an even sweeter deal *** Sign up for the Wellness + Diabetes Program as this item qualifies for a $10 +Up Reward when you buy $50 worth of Diabetes related products

Dollar Deals for The CVS Weekly Ad of 12/11/2011

Here are the CVS deals for a dollar or under for the weekly ad of 12/11.  There are lots of ways to save money while shopping at CVS even without coupons or extra bucks. Here is a list of sale items for $1 or under -- some have coupons and extra bucks to make them $1 or under, but many are on sale for that price.

$.88 Gold Emblem Candy Bags

2/$1 Nestle, Russell, Stover, Hershey’s or Mars Holiday Singles

$.99 Gift Tags, Ribbon or Bows

$.99 Blistex .15 - .38 oz.

$.25/1 Blistex 11/13 SS

$.99 Gain or Palmolive Dish Liquied 10 – 11 oz.

$.99 Glade Air Freshener 9 oz or scented oil warmer 1 ct.

$2/2 Glade Product Printable (CVS coupon)

$.77 Bumble Bee chunk light tuna

$.99 7UP, A&W, Canada Dry or Sunkist 2 ltr

$.99 each w/coupon wyb 2: Xtra laundry detergent  ($1.49)
$1/2 Xtra SS 11/13

B2G1 Free that should be $1 or less:

Mars Chocolate Singles

B1G1 Free that may be $1 or less:

Orbit Gum or Mentos UP2U 14 ct.

All Caliber Tape

Extra buck deals that will be $1 or less after extra bucks (some require coupons):

Free:  Get $3 ECB wyb (3) American Greeting Cards (excludes boxed cards, Papyrus cards, and clearance items) Limit 1  [Hopefully those with Hallmark will get this deal, too, this time around. These seem to be regional so check your ad.] 

Free:  Get $2 ECB wyb Combos 7 oz. $2 Limit 1 

With the $2 coupon and buying the small cans of Gillette Fusion shave gel (if you can find enough)—some other combinations with this coupon may be $1 or under, too:  Spend $30 get $10 ECB wyb any Gillette Shaving (excludes Fusion ProGlide gift sets and clearance items) Limit 1
$2/1 Gillette Fusion Skin Care Product or Gillette Fusion Shave Prep 11-27-11 PG

SS—Smartsource, RP—RedPlum, P&G—Proctor & Gamble, GM—General Mills, ECB—extra bucks  WYB—When you buy

CVS: $5 & $10 Scenarios for the Weekly Ad of 12/11/2011

Below are deal scenarios for the CVS ad for the week of 12/11 for shoppers just starting their CVS shopping adventure or who do not have any or many extra bucks on hand and do not want to spend much cash.  There are scenarios for $5 out of pocket cash and $10 out of pocket cash.

You can save the extra bucks left from the last transaction for next week’s extra buck deals and have even less out of pocket, or you could use them towards some of the CVS deals this week or other sale items.

Five Dollars Scenario:

TOTAL CASH:  $4.88 + tax
EXTRA BUCKS REMAINING:  $2
MERCHANDISE VALUE:  $6.88 sale priced

Transaction A (only If included in your Add): (See NOTES)

TheBodyShop.com: 5 items Only $8.32 Shipped

Wow! If you are a fan of The Body Shop or are just lookin’ for some inexpensive stocking stuffers, you’ll definitely want to check out this deal. Currently, when you buy ANY 5 items, you’ll get an automatic 50% off during checkout (excluding pre-packaged gifts and gift cards)! Even sweeter, use coupon code JOY10 to score an additional 10% off AND stack with coupon code FREEJOY to snag FREE shipping!

Here’s a scenario for ya:

Buy 1 Festive Cranberry Joy Ultra Fine Bath Lily $3
Buy 1 Mini Hi-Shine Lip Treatment $5
Buy 1 Professional Make-Up Sponge $2.50
Buy 1 soap $4
Buy 1 Antibacterial Hand Sanitizers $4
Total = $18.50
Once added to your cart, you’ll score an additional 50% off
Then use coupon code JOY10 and FREEJOY
Final cost only $8.32 (+ tax) shipped – which makes each item only $1.66 Shipped!

These will make great stocking stuffers and gift baskets fillers!

*Go through Ebates for 10% cash back!

CVS Reminder: Stop By the CVS Facebook Page for a 20% Off CVS Coupon

Image copyright CVS.

There is 20% off CVS coupon offered on their Facebook page.  You take a little quiz and then they email the coupon. It has all the regular stipulations of no sale items, etc.  But if you do rebates, they can come in handy for them, and often if you use with your regular order they will take off something. You can also make your own sale on an item you need.  It will be available for the first 100,000 or until 12/25.  The longer you wait to request it the later the expiration date.  I checked today and it is still available. To get the coupon you take a quiz:  "what kind of shopper are you?"

FREE Sibu Beauty Sample Pack (Facebook)

Head on over to the Sibu Facebook page, “like” them, then click on the “Sweepstakes” tab to enter to win one of ten $150 gift certificates (+ more)! Even sweeter, just for entering you’ll score a FREE Sibu Beauty sample pack!