Updates from the Field: CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens, Target, Staples, Office Depot, KMART!

Here are my updates from the field for CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens, Target, Staples, Office Depot, and KMART for this week (8/7/11-8/13/11). PHOTOS COMING SOON!

The ad this week isn't for me, but there are a few highlights including the Spend $10, Get $5 Extra Bucks back for Excedrin (starting from 8 count!) and multiple grocery items as part of the Spend $30, Get $10 Gas Card (I've been able to choose between Shell and Arco).


Coupon Machine Q's
-$1/1 Ice Breakers Bottle Packs x8/14/11-1 week from print date
-$1/1 Trident, Stride, or Dentyne Multipack Gum x8/14/11- 1 week from print date
-$2/1 Nature Made Vitamin-x8/14/11- 1 week from print date-yay! 
-$1/1 ANY Maybelline or Almay Cosmetics item-x8/8/11-1 DAY from print date-Combine w/$1/1 MQ for greater savings!

Coupon Machine Q's- Printed Last Week/Still Valid
-$1/2 Gold Emblem Breakfast Bars-x tomorrow 8/8/11
-$1/1 Dove Candy Bag 7.98oz+- This Q works well w/ $1/1 MQ previously available here

Other Coupons
-$2/1 1L of Smartwater AND any Neutrogena Sun Care Product-no expiration date!!! I had to look at the Q 2x to make sure my eyes weren't doing a double take. After being absent from my local stores, looks like the manufacturer brought more in! TIP: Combine this Q with $2/1 MQ for Neutrogena Suncare found here. The best way to complete this deal is when the sunscreen is on sale for $7.99 AND when the Smartwater 1L is on sale for $1 (happens very often and usually with additional EBs). 


Excedrin Deal (Spend $10, Get $5 EB), Limit 1
Lowest Priced Item $4.49. Best combination is around $11. After TWO $1 MQ, you are looking at $10-$1-$1= $8-$5 EB= $3 for both. Not bad if you have a $ off Q via email OR if you need the item. Otherwise, hold off.

Honest Tea, Gatorade, Fuse, Spend $5, Get $1 EB, Limit 1
This is an announced deal from last week. It looks like the computers never reset the counter SO do not purchase it unless you don't care if it counts. If you already completed this deal last week, any additional bottles won't count this week even though the signage has been changed to reflect this week's dates.

Other Deals
-$1/1 MQ from Nestle Sample- Use this MQ for the 6-7ct Nestle Cafe Sticks= $1-$1MQ= FREE!

KMART

Make sure to stop by the pharmacy w/the weekly ad for a FREE soy joy bar!

This is the go to stop for 1 cents 4oz glue! Limit 5! I didn't even have to pay tax b/c the price was so low!

We have FREE toothpaste, deodorant, and inexpensive Starbucks 4-Pack Drinks!
Also, I picked up some FREE dental coupons (look for them adjacent to the Aquafresh display or Sensodyne display). These MQs don't expire until 03/31/12 so plenty of time to use these! Coupon book is labeled, "Valuable Coupon Savings Inside" and includes the following MQ's:
-$1/1 any Super Poligrip Product
-$1/1 any Polident Product
-.75 cents/1 any Sensodyne Toothpaste or Sensodyne iso-active Foaming Gel
-$1/1 any Sensodyne ProNamel Adult or Children's Toothpaste
-$2/1 any Abreva Product
-$1/1 any Biotene product
-$1/1 any Aquafresh premium toothpaste
-.50 cents/1 any Aquafresh Kids Pump or Training paste


Arm & Hammer Deal, Spend $3.99, Get $3 UP+ Rewards= .99 cents, FREE w/MQs!, LIMIT 2
Worked w/no problems. Here's how to snag TWO FREE tubes of toothpaste! If you just want 1 just use 1 less MQ and buy 1 less toothpaste.
-Buy TWO Arm & Hammer Toothpastes (ad says "ALL" 4oz+), $3.99 each x 2= $7.98
-Use TWO $1/1 MQs found here (registration required!), Takes off $2.00
=Pay $7.98-$2 MQs= $5.98 OOP, Get Back $6 UP+ Rewards= MM .02 cents/FREE!
***$7.98 towards the Spend $25+ (pre-Q amount), Get $5 UP+ Rewards! This is a nicer kicker which will cover for taxes and other associated costs meaning FREE and BETTER than FREE dental items! You have until the end of September to complete this deal and you don't need to buy everything at once since the receipts will keep track.

Starbucks 4 Pack Deal- $4.99 w/$1 UP+ Rewards= $3.99, $2.99 w/MQ! LIMIT 2
Worked w/no problems.
-Buy TWO 4-packs of Starbucks Drinks, Sale Price: $4.99 each
-Use ONE $2/2 MQ, takes off $1
=Pay $4.99x2= $9.98-$2MQ= $7.98, Get Back $2 UP+ Rewards ($1 UP+ Rewards for each pack)= $5.98 for both!

Degree Deodorant, 2/$4, w/$2 UP+ Rewards, 2/$2, FREE w/MQs! LIMIT 1
I wasn't sure if only the regular $1/1 MQ worked and asked the cashier. Cashier tried the premium $1/1 MQ and it worked! Either $1/1 MQs from last weekend's Sunday Paper will work (one is for PREMIUM Degree Deodorant and the other just reads Degree Deodorant). Also, some regions receive a lower value MQ (.75 cents/1 instead of $1/1 MQ).
-Buy TWO (You must purchase TWO to get the extra bucks!) Degree Deodorants  (men or women's), $2 each
**Note: Other deodorants (e.g. Lady Speed Stick is also part of this deal, but completing this deal w/Degree is the best since there are available MQs)
-Use TWO $1/1 MQ from 7/31/11 Sunday Paper
=Pay $2 OOP, Get back $2 UP+ Rewards= FREE!

Staples has been very consistent w/awesome back to school deals. This week is no different. Here are my favorites. don't forget that this week is the LAST WEEK to purchase your Back to School ($10) Savings Pass. You can use this pass 1x a day and save an additional 15% off on your entire purchase (minus technology and HP ink items). Pass expires 9/17/11.

-Hammermill Ream Paper, LIMIT 2, .50 cents after rebate!
-Zebra Cadoozles Mechanical Pencils= $5 w/easy rebate $5= FREE!
-.10 cents Composition Books, Limit 3 - $5 min. purchase required since this is an extreme deal
-.25 cents 12" see through rulers, limit 2
-.25 cents, 100 ct, Tiger paper clips, limit 2

I scored some inexpensive Sauve hair product coupons from the Can You Tell the Difference Game game. Try your luck. If you're lucky like me, you can snag TWO free styling products from Suave Professionals!

Suave Professionals Deal, Buy 4 qualifying items, get $5 gift card back!

Least expensive item is $2.74. I used the TWO free item MQs I received from Suave and paid for the remaining. Got a $5 Target Gift Card. $5.95 OOP w/$5 gift Card= Just .95 cents for 2 stylers AND two 25oz shampoos which my mother gladly took from me!

I then used the $5 Target gift card to buy a few grocery items including the Buy 4, Get 1 Bottle Free Lipton 100% Natural Ice Teas (yummy!).

Lipton 100% Natural Ice Teas, $1 each, Buy 4, Get 1 FREE! 

If you still have the B1G1F MQs that they gave away via Facebook, use TWO and pay $2 OOP for 5 bottles!

-Buy 5 bottles of tea. $4 ($1 is taken off automatically at the cash wrap since it's "free")

-Use TWO B1G1F MQs = takes off $2 

=Pay $2 OOP for 5 bottles!

All Star 1 Subject Notebooks $1 Each

Looks like the Target Web Q is NOT for the $1 sale item. The tabbed notebooks were priced $3.78 at my local store. However, you can score a $1/2 MQ making these notebooks just .50 cents each here.

We have some great back to school fillers (.9 cent highlighters!), FREE Listerine Smart Rinse Kids' Mouthwash, Crayola 24 Count Crayons, and inexpensive lunch meat, Colgate toothbrushes, and Walgreens Cafe Pizzas!

Listerine Smart Rinse Deal, $3 w/RR $2= $1, FREE w/MQ!
Last Sunday's paper had TWO MQs that will work for this deal. Also, pay attention as "smart rinse" includes both the blue bottle AND the Barbie deal/pink bottle even though the ad only pictures the pink bottle.
-Buy ONE Smart Rinse (Pink or Blue bottle), $3
-Use ONE $1/1 MQ from Sunday paper 7/31/11 (there are TWO in each insert!)
=Pay $2 OOP, Get back $2 RR= FREE!
***Next week there's a Reach Dental Floss deal (FREE after MQs! Hold onto those $1/1 MQ CATS that are printing from select transactions!).


Crayola Crayons "Preferred Teachers" 24 Pack, $1 w/RR $1= FREE!
Great filler item and deal WITHOUT the use of Q's! You can either find these in the office section OR the seasonal back to school section. Don't mind that the box will sale $1.49. My local stores never bothered to place the $1/1 RR $1 = FREE label onto the box!


Herbal Essence OR Aussie Shampoo/Conditioner, $3 w/RR $1= $2, as low as $1 w/MQ!
-Buy ONE Herbal Essence OR Aussie Shampoo/Conditioner, $3
-Use ONE $1/1 MQ from today's paper, 8/7/11
=Pay $2, Get back RR $1= $1!

Colgate 360 Adult toothbrushes, 2/$6, w/RR $4= 2/$2, .25 cents each w/MQs!
-Buy TWO 360 toothbrushes, 2/$6
-Use TWO .75 cents/1 MQs found here
=Pay $4.50, get back RR $4= .50 cents for BOTH aka .25 cents each! GREAT deal for this toothbrush!

Other Deals
-Walgreens Pizza (yummy AND just $3 each/good price!)
-Oscar Meyer Lunchmeat (ham, turkey), 2/$5 - yes you must buy TWO to get it for $2.50 each. I tested this.
-Uniball Pens (2 ct pack), .99 cents, .49 cents w/MQ!-great deal for these pens if you had the .50 cents/1 MQ print from a few wks. ago!
-.89 cents w/in ad Q White Albacore Tuna, Limit 3- good price considering the regular canned tuna is priced .99 cents at Safeway on sale this week!
-.09 cents highlighters in the Back to School section! Great filler!

CVS- Kettle Chips JUST $1.49 W/Printable Manufacturer Coupon!

I just spotted a $1/1 MQ (prints 2x) here that can be used for the kettle chips on sale at CVS this week! 

Transaction Details

-Buy ONE bag of Kettle Chips (Sale Price: $2.49)

-Use ONE $1/1 MQ found in 8/7/11 Sunday Paper OR here

=Pay $2.49-$1 MQ= $1.49!

 

FREE Sweet Leaf Tea at CVS w/Coupon Machine Q!

Be sure to scan your CVS card this week! If you're lucky like me, you will get a $1 off ANY Sweet Leaf Tea at CVS! This week the Sweet Leaf Teas are on sale for $1 each which means FREE TEA after the Q! The teas are normally priced $1.49.

REMINDER: Walgreens- .50 cents Irish Spring Body Wash & Scenarios Until 7/30/11

A reminder to grab some Irish Spring body wash by Saturday, 7/30/11 at Walgreens! Here's how to score some .50 cents per bottle Irish Spring Body Wash (multiple varieties to choose from!).

-Buy TWO Irish Spring Body Washes (Sale Price: 2/$6)
-Use TWO .50 cents/1 MQ found here (there's some great toothbrush MQs here too!)
=Pay $5.00 OOP & Get Back RR $4= $1 for TWO bottles!

If you have RR's from previous weeks, here's a few scenarios to lower your out of pocket cost.
Scenario #1- Requires the $4 RR from the Mitchum Deodorant Deal Last Week
-Buy TWO Irish Spring Body Washes
-Buy 1 Mini Notebook = .19 cents w/in ad Q (used as filler)
-Use TWO .50 cents/1 MQs
=Use RR $4 from Mitchum
=Pay $.19 cents + tax & Get Back RR $4!
Scenario #2- If you have Dentek Flosser MQ
Transaction #1: Buy Dentek Flosser ($2.99 w/RR $2= .99 cents, Use $1/1 MQ = FREE), pay $1.99 out of pocket.
Transaction #2: Buy TWO 2/$3 Scrunchi hair ties. Get back RR $3 = FREE!
Transaction #3: Use the RR $2 from transaction #1 and RR $3 from transaction #2. Buy the two body washes and buy TWO mini notebooks .19 cents each x 2= .38 cents total.
-use two .50 cents/1 MQs for body wash
-use RR $2 (Transaction #1)
-use RR $3 (Transaction #2)
= Pay .38 cents out of pocket!
=Total Spent for all 3 transactions combined: $1.99+$3+.38 cents= $5.37 OOP!

Field Updates: CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens, Target, Staples, OfficeMax, Walmart, & Whole Foods!

Here are my updates after my Sunday shopping trip. Besides the usual stores, this week I am including Whole Foods and Walmart into my list! This week I did not go to Office Depot. Stay tuned as I will update this list when and if I go. To review the $1 and under, FREE, and money making deals for this week at the stores, check out my weekly Do Good list!
CVS
From the 3 big drugstores, CVS arguably has the best overall ad this week! Also, yesterday was the last day to use the $5 off $20+ purchase skincare coupon machine Q (overlapped from last week). Be sure to scan your card until it says, "no coupons available".

Skitimate (Part of the Spend $20, Get $10 EB Deal, Limit 1)
Bonus razor packs INCLUDED in deal.
 $1.50/1 MQ, $1/1 MQ, .75 cents/1 MQ, and .55 cents/1 MQ available.

.49 cents Kotex Pads, $2 for Shampoo+Styler, & FREE Contact Lens Solution!

Grocery

Nestle Pure Life Bottled Water, 24 Pack, $2.97, Get $1 Back from Saving Star wyb 2!

I didn't get this item b/c I still have tons of water from the Arrowhead deal. However, less than $5 for 48 bottles of water PLUS $1 back from Saving Star = $2 for a case of 24 bottles is not shabby at all!

Snacks (Cheez-It Snack Mix, Corn Nuts, Oreo, Lorna Doone), 4/$5 w/EB $1= 4/$4, as low as 4/$2 w/MQs! Limit 1.

I didn't have more of the $1/2 MQs to spare and this appears to be the only MQ to work for the sizes that are part of this deal. 

Home
Get $3 w/3 Mennen, Irish Spring, or Softsoap Products, Limit 1
Best pairing this week is on the Softsoap (liquid or foaming hand soap, 8-8.5oz) priced at $2. The MQ is no longer available to print. I used TWO $1/1 MQs (if you have an extra computer, you will be able to print an extra MQ making this completely FREE!). Paid $4 and got back $3 EB = $1 OOP. Also, keep an eye out for the $1/1 coupon machine Q for Irish Spring items (e.g. I got one for deodorant).

Office 

Paper Mate Grip Ballpoint Pens (Black, Blue) $1.99 w/EB $1.99= FREE!, Limit 1

Tons left. Is no one writing nowadays?

Personal Care
Crest Toothpaste/Floss Deal, $2.99 w/EB $2=.99 cents, as low as .24 cents w/Q!
Didn't look like the Pro-Health toothpastes were included according to the signage at my local store. I bought TWO Glide flosses and used TWO .75 cents/1 MQs, making the items just .24 cents each after EB! Supply was quite low Sunday afternoon.

Herbal Essence/Aussie Shampoo/Styler/Conditioner Deal 2/$4.97, as low as FREE w/Qs! 
Also Part of Gas Deal (Spend $30, Get $10 Gas Card)
Unfortunately, I wasn't lucky enough to snag a $2/2 Hair Care Q from the coupon machine. I did use the $3/2 MQ from P&G July 2011 to snag a styler and a shampoo for $1.97! And I got $4.97 towards my $30 required to get the $10 gas card this week! This is probably one of the best (if not the best item) to buy this week for the gas deal IF you manage to have multiple $3/2 MQs!

Ivory Soap, .99 cents for 3 Pack, .49 cents w/MQ!
Great deal. Even Walmart had these priced at $1.27 for the 3 pack!

Neutrogena Facial Cleansers, Buy 2, Get $5 EB, Limit 1
It looks like the facial bars are probably not included in this deal. However, there are many cleansers that are part of the deal. Be sure to check out the Neutrogena website for some $1/1 MQs and $2/1 MQs for the suncare items!

Neutrogena Sun Care $7.99, as low as $5.99 w/MQs!
Be smart and look out for the $2 off when you buy 1 Neutrogena Suncare item AND 1 Smartwater 1L (Priced $1/bottle right now) store coupons! You can save an extra $1 with this CVS Store Q and get free water! Unfortunately, someone had went through my local store and yanked these off both the water bottles and the suncare items! I was only able to spot 1 left. Make sure to print the $2/1 MQ as well.

Spend $20, Get $10 Extra Bucks w/Playtex and Schick Products, Limit 1
The best way to maximize value on this deal is to purchase shaving cream/gel. I was able to pay a little over $3 for 9 bottles of shaving cream (men and women) after coupons and factoring in the $10 EB I got back. Also, make sure you try to snag the bottles w/the Schick razors attached to them! They are part of this deal. The premium Skintimate shaving cream is INCLUDED in the deal! There were plenty of Edge shave gel at both of the stores I went to. The 2nd best option is to combine shave gel/cream with 1 of the Schick Hydro 3 or 5 Razors if you have a $3/1 MQ or $4/1 MQ.


L'Oreal EverPure, Everstrong or Eversleek Shampoo/Conditioner/Treatment, Buy 2, Get $5 EB Back Deal, Limit 1
I didn't get a chance to explore this deal today, but there are current $1/1 MQs out for it on RP Online.


U By Kotex Liners 40-60 ct, pads 14-18 ct, or tampons 18ct, $3.49 w/EB $2= $1.49, as low as .49 cents w/MQ!
There were multiple places to snag the $1/1 MQ and one came w/the U by Kotex mailer sample awhile back that doesn't expire until 2012. There were tons left and this is a great deal for something other than pantiliners!


Re-Nu Sensitive Contact Lens Solution, $7.89 w/EB$6= $1.89, as low as MM .11 cents w/Qs, LIMIT 1
There were a few bottles left at my store. Great deal! Make sure you check the expiration date!


Bengay/Precise Pain Patch/Cream, Get $2 EB w/Purchase, Limit 1, MM $1.01!
The least expensive qualifying item is the Bengay cream. This is the week to use that $5/1 MQ you printed from Coupons.com. I bought the $5.99 Bengay cream, used the $5/1 MQ, paid .99 cents, and got back $2 extra bucks!
OfficeMax
100% Back in MaxPerks Rewards on Backpacks,Totes, and Messengers, Limit 2, = FREE!
Plenty of selection left Sunday afternoon. Seems like most folks went to Staples today. MaxPerks members will get their 100% back in MaxPerks in September. Teachers will get it back in October. Excludes tax.

OfficeMax 8.5x11" multipurpose paper 500 sheet ream, Limit 2, $6.99-$6.98 MaxPerks Rewards= 1 penny! Tons left. In the paper section and in the front near the cash wrap.
Rite Aid
Finally the $3 off $15+ purchase survey codes are back on my receipts! I miss them!
Clean & Clear Deal (Lowest Price Item: $5.49 Foaming Cleanser)
-Used $2/1 MQ from here (prints 2x)
-Used in ad Q $2/1
=$5.49-$2-$2= $1.49 & Got a $3 off $15+ Survey Code!
Mead Back to School Items
Since the rebate does NOT begin until 7/27/11, I will hold until later this week to revisit this deal. There's also a LIMIT 2 (3/$1.98 w/UP+$1= .98 cents for 3 composition books deal) that can be in itself a separate deal. If you need composition books, this is the place to go this week! If you are going to spend $10+ or $20+, I urge you to wait until mid-week after 7/27/11 for the SCR to kick in!
Staples
Make sure you clip the $5 off $25+ purchase in ad Q! It adds up quickly especially if you purchase items w/rebates available! Also, if you can't find it in the ad, the Q has been emailed to select members. I got one $5 off $25+ purchase  email Q and $10 off $50+ purchase email Q via tonight. Also, if you haven't purchased a Savings Pass ($10), it's still not too late! You need to hit $67 pre-coupons and rebates to break even which you probably would between now and 9/17/11 (expiration date). I am still holding off on backpacks here. This week it's 50% back in Staples Rewards, but I have a feeling that they will compete and offer the 100% Staples Rewards promotion once again this year.
Staples Multipurpose 8.5x11" Paper Deal (Limit 2)
Looks like the rebate is up to $5.49 each and the savings pass has subtracted the rebate value. You won't get the full rebate amount back, but instead only up to the amount MINUS the Savings Pass.

Penny Deals
Plenty of pencils in stock. Index cards and Avery 5-Tabs were harder (Look for the correct ones!). Some items are scattered throughout the store and along the aisles in special crates/bins.


$1 & Other Deals
In its own section. Generally speaking, great selection.

Charmin Toilet Paper $4.99 for 16 Rolls
Yes, this deal is still alive and well! I even got .75 cents off for using my Savings Pass, but I neglected to bring my .25 cents/1 Charmin Item MQ into the store. Otherwise, it would have been just $3.99! NOT too shabby at all and a great filler to hit $25!
Target
I came here armed with my $3/1 Target Store Q for Revlon beauty tools w/purchase of Revlon cosmetic item. Well apparently everyone else did, b/c the selection was dim. I'll save it for another date. Back to school season in full swing. Plenty of Dove's Men+Care deodorant (multi-pack and single packs w/free trial sizes), body wash, Method cleaning products, and more!).
Jif to Go Peanut Butter 8 Pack (Retails: $2.29) for FREE w/Store Q from Target

Got my Tums 24 Ct (Priced: $1.92 each). Qs had some issues even though it was the 24 count. Target Web Q only required 12 ct or higher. MQ required 24 ct. or higher, but still it beeped.
Walgreens
This is the store to go to for inexpensive Huggies baby wipes this week!

FREE after Qs Dentek Flosser!

Scrunchi Deal 2/$3 w/RR $3=FREE!
Tons left, comes in multiple colors, B1G1F ones are included in this deal, so I hope you find them!


DenTek Flossers, $2.99 w/RR $2= .99 cents-$1 MQ = FREE!
I picked up the last two while there. Someone totally wiped the shelf clean. MQ works fine.


Milkways/Mars Candy, .49 cents each, as low as .48 cents w/MQ!
Make sure you use the .50 cents/2 MQ for some inexpensive candy.


W Brand Tampons, 8 Count, $1.50 w/RR $1.50= FREE!
Someone wiped the shelf on this one at my store. Great deal!

Huggies Baby Wipes, $2.49-$1 (July 2011 Booklet Q)= $1.49, as low as .99 cents w/Qs!
If you still have the .50 cents/1 wipes MQ, this makes for a very sweet deal on wipes this week! How can you beat .99 cents for 64-72 ct. wipes!

Also, in case you have extra coupons for the Skintimate Shave Cream/Gel OR you are not participating in the CVS deal this week, Walgreens is the 2nd best place to use these MQs this week! With the in ad Q, each bottle is $1.99 and you can possibly snag one for as low as .49 cents each w/the $1.50 MQ. Also, be sure to look out for the bottles w/Schick razor for free! The premium shave cream (priced $3.24 versus the regular version as featured on the weekly in ad Q is $2.19 at my local Walmart) is INCLUDED in the deal!
Walmart
Not sure what others were referring to when they blogged and said that folks can use the Sally Hansen Pedicure MQ here. There was few selection at my store for this MQ. However, remember that $3/1 MQ for Sally Hansen waxing item a few weeks ago? You can snag some inexpensive waxing strips (priced between $5.50-$7.00). The MQ is expiring soon, so I'd pick up this offer if you need the item.
Also, the BIG surprise was the pile of 75% off Back to School clearance items! I found scissors for .75 cents, luxury folders for $1, and index card holders for .10 cents! I thought Back to School Season was just beginning..hm... 
Whole Foods
For Details on this Weeks Deals, Check Out My Previous Blog Post!
Went there with several MQs that paired w/their current store Q's found here. Could not find the Hubert's Lemonade (the other week there was a free lemonade giveaway on its Facebook page). Note that the Hubert's Lemonade and the Oikos Greek Yogurt is not carried at every Whole Foods Market. Found plenty of Seventh Generation and Method Cleaning items-both of which with MQ and Store Qs that stack together. Also, some great stacking deals for Odwalla, Larabar (Q is no longer available, so I hope you printed while it lasted), and pasta! Make sure you bring your own bag to get .05 cents back!

CVS FREE Bottle of Honest Tea w/$1 off MQ!

Honest Tea is giving away $1 off any 1 bottle of Honest Tea or Honest Ade (16.9 or 16oz) manufacturer coupons! Go here and click on honest. Then click on the "like" tab and like them on Facebook (tab located top center right). The page will redirect to Facebook in which case you will be able to print a $1/1 MQ! Take this manufacturer coupon to CVS this week (Sale Price until 7/23/11: $5/5 or $1 each and yes you don't need to buy 5 to get the $1 price even though it's advertised that way-always read fine print) to score a FREE bottle! Hurry this won't last!

Thanks TotallyTarget!

Rite Aid: FREE Glam Pack Makeup Bag & Mobile Charm w/$15+ Purchase Select Items Starting 7/27/11

I just wanted to give everyone a head's up on an upcoming Rite Aid promotion! Starting July 27, 2011, Rite Aid will be offering a FREE Glam Pack via a single check rebate rebate. Glam Camp Makeup bag includes a cell phone charm and a "Get the Look" book filled with beauty tips and discounts! I am wondering what Q's will be in this makeup bag. Limit 1 gift per household.
To qualify, you must purchase $15+ (pre-coupon) worth of any variety of items including:
-Got2B Products
-Maybelline Products
-Sally Hansen Products (excludes La Cross items)
-Rimmel Products
-Neutrogena Products
-Degree Products
-Demeeter Products
-Dove Products
-Essie Products
-Veet Products
For more details, check out the Glam Camp website! The promotion is also conducting a model search. Click here for details.

Field Updates: CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens, Target, Staples, Office Depot, & Office Max!

Here are my field updates for this week's deals. My update covers CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens, Target, Staples, Office Depot, and Office Max! For my detail $1 or less shopping guide that covers all of the stores featured here, check out my previous posting!

Coupon Machine Printed Today 7/17/11
-$5 off Facial Skin Care Purchase $20+ more x1 day from print
-$5 off $20 Revlon or Maybelline cosmetic purchase x1 day from print
-$2 off $10+ Breakfast Bar Purchase x7/31/11
-.50/1 bottle of Big Chill Purified Water, 20oz x7/24/11
-.50/2 Dove large bars,3oz or more x7/24/11

Caliber Paper $1.99 w/EB $1.99= FREE, LIMIT 2
Receipt only printed $1.99 once and it said "offer limit reached". I asked the cashier and he printed another $1.99 for me after I showed him how the ad read "limit 2". Either it was a printing error or the stores did not code their registers correctly.


Crest Toothpaste $1.99 w/EB $1 = .99 cents, as low as .24 cents w/Q, LIMIT 2
Worked fine. I used TWO .75/1 MQ from 6/5/11 P&G June 2011.

Honest Tea 5/$5 or $1 each
Not all the flavors are ringing up correctly (e.g. mango tea rung as $1.79 today). Manager did not believe me when I said I didn't have to purchase 5 bottles in order to get the $1 each price. She rung up another flavor and surely it rang as $1.

3M Post-Its Labels .99 cents each, FREE w/MQ
Make sure to have them adjust the coupon down to .99 cents. Otherwise, you will have problems at the register. Very sturdy labels! These are NOT located in the post-it aisle and instead are found in the labeling/near the ream paper section.

Scotch Tape $1, FREE w/MQ & FREE Reusable Bag w/2 Post it OR Scotch Brand purchase!

Look carefully at the Scotch Brand/Post-It display. There should be a FREE resusable bag w/2 Post-Its OR Scotch Brand purchase MQ! The bag is so cute! On top of the bag, the tapes were free, but both the MQ and the free bag MQ had problems at the register. 

Nair Waxings Strips/Cream, Spend $10+, Get UP+$5 back, LIMIT 4

This worked fine. Cheapest item qualifying for this promotion is $4.99 (face waxing cream). Since I had no use for this, I got two waxing strip kits (priced $5.99). Used the $3/2 MQ. Paid $8.98 OOP and got back $5 in +UP Rewards= $4.02 for both!

Rembrant/Listerine, $4.99 w/UP+ $2= $2.99, as low as .99 cents, No Limit Listed

I did not get this deal, but it looks like there were plenty on the shelf.

Make sure to use your Back to School Savings Card (Cost: $10.00 and expires 9/17/11) for an additional 15% off your purchase! Again, the break even point before rebates is $67! Definitely get it if you will be shopping during this back to school season.

Avery 5-Tab Dividers, .50 cents

My store had none of the.50 cents 5-tab dividers. Make sure you pick up the right ones as there were many similar ones that are not on sale. Other than that, everything was well stocked and relatively easy to find.

Highlighters, 5 Pack, $4 w/$4 Staples Easy Rebate= FREE

Used Savings Card (15%) and looks like I will still get $4 back. 

Scotch Tape .50 cents, FREE w/Target Web Q

Q did not work. Cashier had to put it through.

BIC $2/1 Ballpoint Pens, .50 cents, FREE w/Target Web Q OR $2/1 BIC items MQ

Worked fine.

Summer Clearance Items- Up to 75% Off

I scored some seasonal GLAD kitchen wrap for .75 cents last night. Other items include beach/summer toys (dive rings, frisbee discs, outdoor cutlery, cups/plastic utensils and more). Typically, if there's room for your store to have these items out, expect 1 more price cut at 90% off!

Milka Chocolate bars 2/$3, FREE w/TWO $1 MQs and $1/2 Milka Chocolate Q from July 2011 Book

Worked fine.

Carefree Pantiliners, .99 cents, as low as FREE w/Qs

$3/2 Carefree 16ct+ Q in July 2011 Booklet not working w/this week's promotion. It simply would not scan. I am not sure why since the Q worked a couple weeks ago for Carefree Acti-Fresh as well. Your best bet is to use a .50/1 or .55/1 MQ and the in ad Q- making it .49 or .45 cents for 20-22ct.! Still not shabby at all!

*NEW* Do Good Shopping List for Week of 7/17/11-7/23/11-CVS, Office Depot, Office Max, Rite Aid, Staples, Target, Walgreens!

Starting this week, I will be blogging a weekly Do Good List where I will feature inexpensive (under $1), FREE, and money making items-items that make for great donations at local food banks, churches, schools, shelters, hospitals, nursing homes, and more! I believe if we all coupon for a cause, collectively, we can immensely impact the world! I've been inspired by all the bloggers out there couponing for a cause. Plus, sharing is caring and tons of fun (and we don't need to have hundreds of deodorant or toothpaste). I will try to post this list by Saturday night and at latest Sunday afternoon for the upcoming sale week. Hot deals will be highlighted in red. Note that some of the items are "fair deals" meaning they made the $1 or under cut, but it's a fair price for the most part.

FREE
-Caliber Filler Paper, 150 Sheets, $1.99-$1.99 EB= FREE! LIMIT 2
-Honest Tea (see details under groceries)
-Cottonelle Wipes 42 ct (see details under Home)


Back to School
-Paper Mate Ballpoint Pens, 10 Pack, 2/$1, Target has a $1/1 Target Q right now, which makes these .02 cents at my local store!


Grocery
-Pepsi 2 Liter, .88 cents
-Gatorade or Sobe Thrist Quencher 32oz or Lifewater 20oz, select varieties, 99 cents
-Bumble Bee Chunk White Albacore in Water, .5oz, 88 cents

-Mars chocolate or Wrigley's Singles, B2G1F, no exact price listed, but under $1

-Orbitz 14ct, no exact price listed, but under $1

Glaceau Vitamin Water, Smartwater, Honest Tea, or Fuse, 5/$5 or $1 each, as low as FREE w/Qs!
Use $1/1 Recycle Bank MQ OR $1/2 Honest Tea MQ found on display shelves (Walgreens is confirmed to have these shelves)
=FREE or $3 for 5 or $4 for 6!

Home

Cottonelle Wipes 42 ct, $1.99, as low as .99 cents or FREE
Use $1/1MQ or FREE box of 42ct MQ (Note that you can only request this 1x).

Xtra 2x Laundry Detergent, 28 loads, $1.49, as low as .99 cents w/MQ!
Use $1/2 MQ from SS 5/2/11
=Total: $2.98-$1= $1.98 for two aka .99 cents each!


-Gain Dish Liquid, 10.3-11oz, .99 cents


Medication
Zantac 150 or 75, 24 ct-30ct, $8.99 w/$3 EB= $5.99, LIMIT 1, a low as .99 cents w/MQ!

Use $5/1 MQ (x2012 | comes with sample in mail) OR $5/1 MQ here

= .99 cents!

Personal Care
-VO5 Shampoo or Conditioner, .82 cents


Garnier Frutis Shampoo/Conditioner, 13oz, or Styler 1-8.5oz, Spend $15, Get $5 EB = $10 OOP, 3/$10 or $3.33 each. After all Q's, it would be .65 cents for 5 bottles! See previous posting on how to complete this deal and the printable coupons. LIMIT 1
If you are missing the $5/1 coupon machine Q, the total would be: 
*Buy 5 bottles of shampoo/conditioner/styler = 3.33x5= $16.65
*Use 5 $1/1 MQ = takes off $5
*Use the $1/1 Beauty Club email Q = takes off $1 NOTE: This Q expires Mon 7/18/11 so you would need to complete this deal and use the Q before then!
***Total: $16.65-$5-$1= 10.65 oop, get back $5 eb= $5.65 for 5 bottles or $1.13/bottle


Crest Toothpaste, 4.6oz, baking soda/peroxide, cavity, tartar control, cool gel 6.4oz w/Scope, or children's toothpaste 4.6oz, $1.99 w/$1EB= $.99 cents, .24 cents w/Q, LIMIT 2
Use .75 cents/1 MQ from P&G June 2011, 6/5/11, x 7/31/11


Oral B Indicator Toothbrushes, $1.99 w/$1 EB= .99 cents, as low as .98 cents for TWO w/Q
Use $1/2 Oral-B Indicator Toothbrush MQ 7/3/11 P&G 2011 x 7/31/11, LIMIT 2


Pantene Pro-V Shampoo/Conditioner/Styler, 2/$6.97 w/$2 EB= $4.97, LIMIT 1, as low as $1.97 for two or .99 cents each!
Use $3/2 MQ from SS 6/19/11 OR $1/2 P&G June 2011 OR $1/2 P&G July 2011
Note: $3/2 MQ regional MQ. Several papers I looked at on 6/19/11 in San Francisco Bay Area did NOT contain this MQ!

MIR = Mail in Rebate
EUO= Existing Users Only


FREE
-EUO Trend Micro Titanium Internet Security $40 w/Mail in & $30 current user upgrade= FREE
-EUO System Mechanic PC TotalCare, $30 mail in & $30 current user upgrade = FREE
-EUO McAfee Total Protection, $30 mail in & $30 current user upgrade= FREE
-3M Post-It Super Sticky Removalbe Label Pads, .99 cents, as low as FREE w/MQ! (Thanks KCL @ thekrazycouponlady)


.25 cents Deals- LIMIT 5
-Office Depot Brand Stick Pens 10 Pack, blue, black, red, green
-Crayola Crayons
-Office Depot Brand Notebook Filler Paper
-Office Depot Brand 12" Plastic Ruler


 $1 Deals
-$1 for 2 Sharpie Singles (assorted colors)
-$1 for 10 2 pocket binders
-MIR $1 Office Depot Ream paper, Pay $6.49 w/$5.49 MIR, Get Back Visa Prepaid Card, LIMIT 2

For my complete shopping guide, click here.
Store Locator:
MaxPerks= Store Rewards Card


FREE
-Scotch Magic Tape in Designer Dispenser, LIMIT 3, $1, FREE w/$1/1 MQ


Under $1 Deals
-Schoolio Crayons, 24 Pack, LIMIT 3, 25 cents
-Just Basics, Ballpoint Pens, 10 Pack, LIMIT 3, 50 cents
-Office Max Filler Paper, 100 Sheets, LIMIT 2, 1 cents
-Office Max Zipper Binder Pockets, Clear, LIMIT 3, 25 cents
-Schoolio Composition Books, 100 Sheets, LIMIT 5, .75 cents


$1 Deals
-MaxPerks! Hammermill 8.5x11 Copy plus Paper, 500 sheet ream, LIMIT 2, $6.99-$5.99 (MaxPerks)= $1-you can pick this up at Staples for same price after Staples' easy rebate!
-Paper Mate Pink Pearl Erasers, 3 Pack, LIMIT 3
-Sharpie Accent Yellow Tank Style Highlighters 4 Pack, LIMIT 2
-OfficeMax 2x2 Neon Self Stick Note Cube- NO LIMIT Listed
-Scotch Magic Tape in Designer Dispenser, LIMIT 3, FREE w/$1/1 MQ
-OfficeMax 1 Subject Notebook, 100 sheets, LIMIT 3

MQ! = manufacturer coupon required
VV!= Video Value Q Required


FREE or MM

Zantac 150, $7.99 w/UP+ $2= $5.99, as low as MM $1.01 w/Q's!

Use $5/1 MQ (x2012 | comes with sample in mail) OR $5/1 MQ here

Use $2/1 Rite Aid Video Values Q

=MM $1.01 OR .99 cents!

Oral-B Cross Action Toothbrush, Floss or Picks, Limit 1, $2.99, as low as MM w/MQ!

Use $2/1 Cross Action Toothbrush MQ from P&G July 2011, x7/31/11

Pay .99 cents, Get back UP+$1.50= MM .51 cents!

Samy Fat Foam Hair Dye, $8.99 w/ UP+$5, Limit 2, = $3.99, as low as MM $4.01 for ONE w/Qs!

Buy 1 bottle. Use $3/1 MQ

Use $5/1 Rite Aid Video Values Q (no longer available, hope you printed it last month!)

=$8.99-$3 MQ-$5 VV = $.99 cents & UP+ $5 = MM $4.01!

Grocery
-All king size candy bars $1 or $3/3
-Arizona Tea, mucho mango, and fruit punch, .67 cents 
-All theater boxed candy, $1 each or $3/3
-Rite Aid Balsamic Vinegar, 8.5oz, $1 or $5/5
-Rite Aid Chicken Broth, $10 for 10, or $1 each
-Rite Aid Pantry Cream Soup, $5 for 5 or $1 each
-Rite Aid Tomato Sauce, $5 for 5 or $1 each
-Rite Aid Pantry Dried Fruit, $5 for $5 or $1 each
-Rite Aid Pantry Fruit Cocktail, $5 for 5 or $1 each
-Rite Aid Pantry Mandarin Oranges, $5 for 5, $1 each
-Rite Aid Pantry Mushrooms, $5 for 5, $1 each
-Rite Aid Pantry Raisins, $5 for 5, $1 each
-Rite Aid Pantry Tea, .88 cents each
-Simplify Berry or Strawberry Drink, .88 cents each
-Rite Aid Olives, $5 for 5, $1 each
-Rite Aid Pantry Tomatoes, $5 for 5, $1 each
-Arrowhead Spring Water, 3 Liter, .99 cents 


Aquafina Water/SobeLifewater/Gatorade, 1 Liter, $5 for 5 w/$1 UP+ = $4 for 5, LIMIT 1, as low as .71 cents for the Gatorade!
Use .20 cents Rite Aid Video Values Q (June 2011)
Use .25 cents Rtie Aid Video Values Q (July 2011)
=Final Price= .71 cents each!


Home
-Pamolive Dish Soap, 10oz $1
-Glade Aerosol 9oz, $10 for 10 or $1 each
-Kleenex Facial Tissues $10 for 10 or $1 each
-Renuzit Adjustables $10 for 10 or $1 each
-Simply Bathroom Tissue, 4 rolls/pack, $3 for 3, or $1 each
-Simplify Facial Tissues, $3 for 3, $1 each
-Simplify Paper Towels, $3 for 3 rolls, $1 each roll


Medication/Over the Counter
Excedrin 20-24 ct, $1.99, as low as .99 cents
Use $1/1 (aisle MQ kiosks) OR $1/1 here for the Extra Strength
Use $1/1 Rite Aid Video Values June 2011


-Aim/Pepsodent/Close Up Toothpaste $1


Personal Care

-Ultra Brite Toothpaste $1

-Rite Aid Floss Ups .99 cents

-Rite Aid Hand Sanitizers, 8oz, $1

-Rite Aid Manual Toothbrushes, .99 cents

Always, Carefree, or Kotex Light Days Pantiliners, 18-22ct, $1, as low as .45 cents w/MQ!

Use $.50/1 Always Pads/Pantiliners in P&G June 2011, 6/5/11 OR Carefree Acti-Fresh (if included in sale) .50/1 (in aisle) or .55/1 MQ (MQ comes w/sample)

Arm & Hammer Spinbrush Toothbrushes, ??? Price, B1G1F (not sure if this will be under $1 after Q's)

Use TWO $1/1 Arm & Hammer Spinbrush MQ SS 5/15/11 x 7/31/11

=Pay ???

Got2B Stylers, Limit 3, $4.99 w/UP+ $2= $2.99, as low as .99 cents w/$2/1 MQ from All You Magazine (June 2011)

For a complete shopping guide, click here.
REBATE!- Rebate required for purchase price. Unless otherwise indicated, rebate can be completed online.


FREE- LIMIT 1
-REBATE! BIC Brite Liner Grip Yellow Highlighters, 5/pack, $4-$4 (rebate) = FREE
-MAIL IN REBATE! McAfee AntiVirus Plus 2011 for 1 PC, $39.99-$10 instant savings-$30 mail in rebate= FREE


.50 cents Deals-LIMIT 2
-Staples assorted paper clips, assorted colors (50 per pack)
-Avery insertable 5-tab dividers
-Westcott 12" finger-grip ruler
-Staples steel 1 hole puncher
-Staples translucent pencil box, assorted colors
-Staples mini composition books, 80 sheets, 2/pack
-Staples magnetic bulldog clips, 3/pack
-Staples dual pencil sharpener
-Staples clipboard, brown, 5.5"x9
-REBATE! Staples photo plus 4"x6", gloss, 60/pack-$9.99-$9.49(rebate) = .50 cents


$1 Deals-LIMIT 2
-Staples assorted #2 mechanical pencils, 0.7mm, 12/pack
-Staples 3"x5" memo book, 80 sheets-top spiral
-5.5"x8.5" dry-erase board w/marker-solid and pattern
-Staples 3"x5" memo book with magnetic closure, 60 sheets
-REBATE! Hammermill 8.5"x11" CopyPlus copy paper, 500 sheet/ream, $5.99-$4.99(rebate)= $1
-Avery 1" black and blue durable binder-blue
-BIC Clic Stic ballpoint pens, black, 5/pack
-Paper Mate Profile ballpoint pens, retractable, extra bold, 4/pack

FREE
-Scotch Tape (back to school aisle ones), .50 cents, FREE w/Target Q!
-BIC Ballpoint Pens, 10 ct, .50 cents/pack, TWO FREE w/$1/2 Target Q! (no longer available!) OR $1/2 MQ here (print this fast b/c it won't last! AND make sure you print it w/another Q or else it won't print right!)

Back to School Items
-Mead 5 Star Poly Folders, .50 cents
-Sharpie Accent Highlighters, 2 ct,  .50 cents 
-RoseArt Glue Sticks (6 ct) OR RoseArt Watercolor paint, $1
-Drawing Paper, or 94 ct construction paper, $1
-Westcott compass, or 12" ruler, and other Westcott items, $1
-1" Binder or 5 ct up&up tab dividers, $1 


Other
-Smartwater or 20oz Vitamin Water, 10 for $10 & FREE 6 pack SmartWater w/purchase of 10 20oz Vitamin Water or Smartwater singles!
-Gerber  10 for $10 or $1 each


-ZipLoc Snack Supplies, 50 ct, $1.75 each, as low as $1.50 for TWO w/Qs!
**Use $1/2 ZipLoc MQ (prints 2x) 
**Use $1/2 Target Web Q (Prints 2x)
=$1.50 total or .75 cents each!

AD Q!= in ad Q or Monthly Savings Book Q required for price! 
MIR= Mail in Rebate Required
RR= Register Rewards


FREE
-MIR! Accu-Chek Aviva Blood Glucose Monitor, Rebate Form in Package $14.99-$14.99 MIR= FREE
-2/$3-Milka Chocolate Bars, as low as FREE w/TWO $1/1 MQ  (prints 2x) = 2/$3-$1-$1= FREE! - beats the deal back in April 2011!
-RR! Mitchum Deodorant (see under personal care)


AD Q!.99 cents Carefree Pantiliners 20 or 22 pack, Limit 3, as low as MM w/Qs!
Use $3/2 Walgreens July 2011 Booklet Q OR/AND .50 cents/1 in aisle MQ or.55/1 MQ (MQ comes w/sample)


RR! Dove Men+Care Facial Bars 6/pack 2/$12 w/RR $4= $8 for two, as low as FREE!
Use TWO $4/1 Dove's Men+Care Facial Bar or Body Care MQ found in RP 6/26/11
=$8-$4-$4= FREE!


Baby
AD Q! Huggies Natural Care Baby Wipes (fragrance free), $2.49, as low as .99 cents w/Qs!
Use .50 cents/1 in SS 7/17/11 - HOT deal! makes me want to have a baby to Q for this!
Use $1/2 July 2011 Savings Booklet 


Back to School Items
-9 cents-Penway or Wexford 2 Pocket Folder OR Splash Mini Highlighters, LIMIT 4
-19 cents-10 Pack Penway #2 pencils, 5 Pack Paper Mate mechanical pencils
-39 cents-Penway 1 Subject Notebook 60 or 70 sheets, College or Wide Ruled, 24 pk, Crayons
-49 cents-Penway or Wexford Poly Binder, 1", RoseArt: School Glue, 4oz, Single Jumbo or 3 pack glue sticks, Corner Office, or Penway: 10 pack Sheet protectors, 5 pack tab dividers


Grocery
-AD Q! 89 cents-Geisha Canned Fruit, 15oz, Limit 3
-.99 cents, Cafe W Pastries, 4-6oz
-AD Q!.89 cents, Chicken of the Sea Chunk White Tuna, 5oz, Limit 3
-AD Q!2/$1 or .50 cents each, Salt or Baking Soda, Morton Iodized Salt, 26 oz, OR Deerfield Farms Baking Soda, 16oz, Limit 4
-AD Q! .79 cents, Deerfield Farms Seasoning .5-5.25oz, Limit 3
-.99 cents, Dinner Favorites-Tuna Helper, 6.4oz, Betty Crocker Bowl Appetit, Old El Paso 12 Taco Shells, Knorr's Rice Sides, Betty Crocker Au Gratin, Hamburger Helper Classic
-.69 cents W Candy 3-9.5oz
-AD Q! .69 cents, Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, 7.25oz, Limit 3
-AD Q! .49 cents Nestle Candy Bar, 1.28-2.1 oz, Limit 6


AD Q! .79 cents, Brach's Autumn Candy, 4.2oz or 5oz, Limit 4
Use .50 cents/1 MQ from All You Magazine (05/2011 or 07/2011)
= total = .29 cents!


Ghirardelli 3-3.5oz Chocolate, 2/$3 or $1.50 each, as low as FREE w/MQ!

Use TWO $1.50/1 MQ (no longer available, but I printed these few months ago and MQ does not expire until 12/31/11) OR  75 cents/1 (thanks Hip2save)
= FREE or .75 cents each


Home
-AD Q! .99 cents, W Facial Tissue, 80, 100, or 200 sheets, Limit 3


Personal Care
RR! Mitchum or Lady Mitchum Deodorant/Antipespirant 1.5-2.7oz, 2/$6 w/RR $4= 2/$2 or $1 each,  as low as FREE each w/MQ!
Use TWO $.75 cents/1 SS 6/26/11 OR $1/1 MQ (select aisles at some drugstores)


RR! Schick Disposable Razors (12/pack) or Xtreme 3-4/pack, $5.99 w/RR $2= $3.99. as low as .99 cents each!
Use $3/1 MQ found on Facebook 
= $3.99-$3= .99 cents! (Thanks Hip2save & Julia!)