Walgreens Register Rewards: Discussion Time

I just had a comment from Tessa N. who was asking about Register Rewards at Walgreens:

"I don't really feel like the RR are worth my time. Can someone help me understand that? I feel like if I'm not able to get something on sale, w/ a coupon it's over priced at Wags! I feel like I'm still paying for it if I can't use a coupon and RR on the same thing. You know what I mean? Does that make sense? I do find good deals there, w/ sales and then coupons, but have a hard time doing to RR... I just don't know if there's something I'm not getting, or does my reasoning make sense? :) Anyone w/ thoughts??"

Tessa N., I will give you my reasoning on why I like to use the Register Rewards, and then maybe some others will have some thoughts on it as well...

While I certainly miss the straight-out rebate checks that Walgreens used to give out, I don't mind the Register Rewards system. I certainly don't think that every time that Walgreens offers RR for items, that it is a good deal. To me, if I can get the item for equal to/cheaper than what I would normally pay for the item, then it is a good deal. However, this is only worth it to me if there is something that either I can 1) "Roll" my Register Rewards towards an item that prints another Register Reward OR 2) I can use the Register Reward towards something that I would need to buy anyways.

For example, this week I purchased the Huggies diapers (Buy 3, Get $5.00 Register Rewards). I used three $3.00 off coupons, making them $5.99 a pack, plus I received $5.00 back in Register Rewards. Now, $5.99 a pack for diapers is a great price as it is...on top of that I got $5.00 back! I will now turn around and use that $5.00 Register Rewards to either 1) Stockpile a few of the deals from this week - such as the $1.99 laundry detergent or the $ .24 toothpaste OR 2) I will save it for next week, and hopefully be able to "roll" it towards more Register Rewards and/or use it to stockpile next week's deals OR 3)If all of the above don't work, I will use it towards something that I would normally need to purchase. For example, milk is a great price at Walgreens...I also love their Wags brand trash bags...

Does that make sense? Not sure if my thoughts came out too jumbled...

What do the rest of think on this subject? Lets hear from you guys... Probably some of you think the same way as Tessa N....if so, why? If you like the Register Rewards, explain why?

Walgreens No Nonsense Hosiery Deal

Here's a comment from Debbie G regarding a deal that our Iron Mountain, MI Walgreens store has on No Nonsense Nylons:

"I went last night to get the bacon deal you talked about earlier. I found that the no nonsense great shapes nylons were on sale BOGO free. But what makes it even better is that our Iron Mountain Walgreens has special packages that have 2 pair in the for the price of 1...these packs are BOGO free. I ended up paying $4.29 for 4 pair of hose that are normally $4.29 each!!!"

Thanks, Debbie G.!

Walmart: Pampers Marked Down!

Just a heads-up for all you Iron Mountain, MI Walmart shoppers:

Izzy814 just e-mailed me to let me know that our Walmart had some Pampers Diapers on clearance for $8.00 for the packages/ $17.00 for the boxes. She said she saw these last night (Wednesday) so there might still be some there.

That would be great combined with the recent $2.00 off Pampers Diapers coupons (2/21 Procter & Gamble Coupon Insert and 3/14 Red Plum Coupon Insert) and the $1.50 off Pampers Diapers coupons (2/7 Procter & Gamble Coupon Insert)!

* $6.00 a package is not bad for Pampers diapers! Don't forget about the great price of Huggies at Walgreens this week too!

New Printables from Reynolds Products!

Here are some great new coupons from Reynolds:

$1.00 Off Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil
$1.25 Off Reynolds Wrap Foil (100% Recycled)
$1.00 Off Reynolds Wrap Parchment Paper

Thanks, Printable Coupons & Deals!

Great List of Organic Coupons

I know many of you would like to purchase more organic foods, but the prices are typically so high. Bargain Briana has a great list of printable coupons for organic products right now!

FREE Cookie from Atlanta Bread Company!

Another Facebook Freebie...Become a fan of Atlanta Bread Company on Facebook here, and you will be able to print a coupon for a FREE cookie!

Thanks, Jessica's Coupons!

Sunday Coupon Preview

Go here to see a preview of the coupons that will be in this Sunday's paper. It looks like there will be two Smart Source inserts and one Red Plum. (Make sure to click "Read More" to see the full list of coupons that will be in the SmartSource insert!)

Here are a few of my favorites:

- $1.00 Off Clean and Clear Product
- $ .55/2 Select Duncan Hines Products
- $1.00 Off Energizer Batteries
- $1.00 Off Huggies Little Swimmers
- $2.00 Off Bic Disposable Shavers
- $ .50 Off Bisquick Baking Mix
- $ .50 Off Daisy Sour Cream
- $1.00 Off Halls Cough Drops
- $1.00 Off Hanes Underwear
- $1.00 Off 2 Musselman's Applesauce
- $1.00/2 Laughing Cow Cheese Wedges - Yay! I love this stuff - The Hungry Girl uses it a lot!
- $1.00 Off Arm & Hammer Dryer Sheets
- FREE Carefree Product When You Buy a Carefree Product - rare coupon!
- $1.50 Off 2 Dunkin Donuts Coffee
- $2.00/2 Select Kellogg's Cereal
- $3.00 Off Snuggle Products
- $3.25 Off Tide Total Care Laundry Detergent

*Just remember, the coupons will vary depending on city/paper. Many times, different papers will have different coupons, or even different $-off amounts on their coupons!

Yankee Candle: Buy Two, Get One FREE!

Go here to get Yankee Candle's newest coupon:

Buy Two, Get One FREE Large Jar Candles (Expires 4/18)

Another Walgreens Deal...Possible Regional?

Vanity Fair plates are on sale this week at Walgreens for Buy One, Get One Free. Some stores have them priced at $1.99.

Vanity Fair Plates
$1.99 for two (Buy One, Get One Free)
- $ .50 (3/14 Red Plum Coupon Insert)
= Two packages for $ .49 each after coupon and sale!

*I have not been able to confirm if they are priced $1.99 at our Iron Mountain, MI Walgreens...anyone out there know?

Thanks, I Am A Money Magnet!

Printable Coupons - Frappuccino Coupon Back!

Go here to get $1.00 off Starbucks Frappuccino. (I printed this one before, but it let me print it two more times, so it must have reset!)

Go here to get $ .50 off Heinz Vinegar.

Go here to get $9.00 in Scrubbing Bubbles and Pledge coupons.

Go here to get $1.00 off 2 Musselman's Applesauce.

Go here to get $2.00 off Breathe Right Strips for Kids.

Hooray! $3.00 Huggies Coupon Reset!

I have heard many rumors from people who said that their Coupons.com $3.00 Off Huggies Diapers coupon had reset. I kept checking mine to see if it had reset with no luck...

Just now, I went to Coupons.com, and it reset...that means two more $3.00 off coupons for me!

That is a total of EIGHT $3.00 off coupons that we have had access to lately! Amazing. Especially with the hot deal at Walgreens this week! If you missed any of these, check out my post here to find the links to the other $3.00 Huggies coupons.

So, did yours reset? Just curious...

Possible FREE Nail Art from Walgreens!

This may seem like a weird thing to be posting about, but this will actually make a GREAT stocking stuffer or Easter basket stuffer for my girls. They LOVE having pretty things on their nails:

Broadway Nails Fashion Diva Nail Art, 80 ct.
$1.99
- $2.00 (Printable Coupon Here)
= FREE after coupon! (The register will probably beep since the coupon is for more than the product. Just ask them nicely to adjust the coupon price down to $1.99. They should do this.)

Thanks, Coupon Katarina!

Another Great Game Deal at Target

Earlier this week, we saw how we can get Monopoly and Connect Four for super cheap this week at Target. Here's a deal on Battleship (A game I have been wanting to get for my kids anyways! Perfect for my Christmas stash!):

Battleship
$9.00
- $3.00 (Printable Target Coupon Here)

- $4.00 (Printable Coupon Here)
= $2.00 after coupons!

Thanks, Krazy Coupon Lady!

Buy One, Get One FREE Tropicana OJ Coupon

If you haven't joined the Tropicana Juicy Rewards program yet, you can sign-up today and have access to a Buy One, Get One FREE coupon! (This might be today only, so sign-up soon!)

Here's how to get the coupon:
Register here.
Answer the survey questions. (You will receive a point for doing that.)
Redeem your point for your Buy 1, Get 1 Free coupon!

Freebies4Mom also had the following points listed on her site that you might be able to add to your account:
DOUBL-TTKFR (2 pts.)
DOUBL-HTREW (2 pts.)
YAHOO-34765 (1 pt.)
LA73E-CL9W4 (1 pt.)
FBOOK-TROPI (1 pt.)
MOTHE-RHOOD (1 pt.)

New Walmart Deals

Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables
$ .88
- $ .50 (3/21 SmartSource Coupon Insert)
= $ .38 after coupon!

No Nonsence Pantyhose, single packs
$1.00
- $1.00/2 (3/21 SmartSource Coupon Insert)
= $ .50 each after coupon!

St. Ives Facial Scrub
$3.27
- $1.50 (3/21 SmartSource Coupon Insert)
= $1.77 after coupon!

Rimmel Nail Polish
$2.92
- $1.00 (3/14 RedPlum Coupon Insert)
= $1.92 after coupon!

Oscar Mayer Bacon
$3.00
- $ .75 (3/21 SmartSource Coupon Insert)
= $2.25 after coupon!

Woolite Detergent
$6.00
- $3.00 (3/14 SmartSource Coupon Insert)
= $3.00 after coupon!

Huggies Diapers
$8.97
- $2.00 (3/21 SmartSource Coupon Insert)
OR
- $3.00 (Printable Coupon Here)
= $5.97-$6.97 after coupon!

Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner
$12.00
- $5.00 (3/21 SmartSource Coupon Insert)
= $7.00 after coupon!

Thanks, Centsible Savings!

FREE Pack of Little Duck Organic Snacks

Go to Little Duck Organics' Facebook page to read about how you can get a FREE pack of Little Ducks' Organics snacks.

Thanks, Frugal, Freebies and Deals!

$10.00 in Coupons - Dryel, Downy, and More...

Go here to print the following coupons from Dryel's site:

- $2.00 Off Dryel Starter Kit or Refill
- $1.00 Off Downy Wrinkle Releaser (500ml+)
- $2.00 Off Febreze Laundry Odor Eliminator
- $1.00 Off Bounce 15 Minute DryCleaner
- $1.00 Off Tide WashBag or BraBag
- $1.00 Off Bounce Lint & Freshness Roller (excludes travel size)
- $1.00 Off Evercare Lint Roller or Refill (excludes travel size)
- $1.00 Off Dreft Product (excluding detergent)
(Expire 12/31)

$2.00 Off Dove Deodorant Printables

There are some great new Dove printable coupons available right now...these might be good to save for Double Coupons at K Mart...

Go here to get $2.00 off Dove Visibly Smooth Deodorant

Go here to get $2.00 off Dove Shampoo or Conditioner

Go here to get $1.25 off Dove Body Wash, 10 oz. +

Thanks, Wicked Cool Deals!

K Mart Cereal/Milk Deal!

Not only is K Mart having a great cereal sale this week, but I just found out that the more cereal you buy, the more FREE milk you will receive (in the form of a Catalina coupon that will print out when you check-out.).

Read more about it here!

Harris Teeter: Triple Coupons 3/24-3/30

I know many of you live near a Harris Teeter store, so thought you should be reminded about this:

Harris Teeter is tripling coupons starting today. They will triple coupons up to $ .99 in value (Wow! I'm starting to get jealous!), and you can use 20 coupons a day.

For some great coupon match-ups, check-out Southern Savers post here.

FREE Dog Food at Walmart/Walgreens...

Many people have been reporting finding trial size bags of Purina Beneful IncrediBites for just $1.00. (People have been spotting these on the end caps or hanging from those tab-things int the aisles.) Get one free + $2.00 off your bill at Walmart, or three free at Walgreens...

Purina Beneful IncrediBites, trial size
$1.00
- $3.00 (3/21 SmartSource Coupon Insert)
= Free + $2.00 off your grocery bill after coupon at Walmart (most Walmart stores will take the total amount of the coupon off even if it is less than the product you are buying)!
OR
= Three free after coupon at Walgreens (most Walgreens stores will just adjust the coupon down...not take the full amount off of your order.)!
Thanks, Freebie Blogger!

Walgreens Photo Books 75% Off - 3/25-3/27

Walgreens Photo Online is going to be offering 75% off their custom cover photo books starting tomorrow, 3/25, through Saturday, 3/27. Use promo code BOOK75 at checkout! (Looks like these start at $29.99.)

Walgreens Beginners: A Simple Transaction

I have talked to many of you who are new to coupons and/or have not attempted to shop at Walgreens yet. I am telling you - "stacking" coupons at Walgreens and other drug stores is one of THE BEST ways to save money with coupons! Especially for some of us who don't have grocery stores that double/triple coupons.

So, if any of you have been wanting to "jump in" and try out some Walgreens deals, here are some good, easy transactions from my shopping trip today that you can try:

Colgate Max White Toothpaste
$2.99
- $ .75 (Printable Coupon Here)
- $2.00 (Register Rewards)
= $ .24 each after coupon and Register Rewards!

Huggies Diapers, Jumbo Packs
$8.99 - Buy 3
- $3.00 (Printable Coupons Here) - use three!
- $5.00 (Register Rewards When You Buy 3)
= $4.32 each after coupons and Register Rewards when you buy 3!

All Laundry Detergent
$3.99
- $2.00 (2/7 Red Plum Coupon Insert)
= $1.99 after coupon!

And, if you are willing to try to submit for a rebate too:

Olay Quench Body Lotion
$7.99
- FREE Olay Quench In-Shower Body Lotion ($4.99 Value) With Purchase of Olay Quench Body Lotion (Weekly Sale)
- Submit for full rebate on Olay Quench Body Lotion
- $1.00 (3/7 Procter & Gamble Coupon Insert)
= FREE Body Lotion and FREE In-Shower Body Lotion + "you earn" $1.00 after coupon and rebate!

A Couple More Coupons...$1.00 Off Palmolive

Go here to get $1.00 Off Palmolive Dish Soap, 20 oz. or larger.

Go here to get $ .55 Off Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk.

Go here to get $1.00 Off 2 Uncle Ben's Original Converted Rice

Go here to get $1.00 Off Filippo Berio Olive Oil

Go here to get $1.00 Off Wheat Thins

Toys R Us: Great Deal Today Only

I know most of us can't just run out to Toys R Us today to grab this great deal (Tuesday only), but if you are near a store and have someone in your family who would enjoy Strawberry Shortcake toys, you might want to check it out.

Go here to read all about it at Krazy Coupon Lady. Make sure to read the comments as well...they talk about a "bonus gift" on top of the crazy deal you are already getting!

New Sure Deodorant Rebates

There are four Sure Deodorants that are being offered "Free After Rebate" right now. You do have to find the products that have the "Try Me Free" stickers on them to qualify for the rebates. You can print the rebate forms for each deodorant through the links below.

Sure for Women (Purchase from 2/1/2010 – 11/15/2010)
Sure Naturals (Purchase from 1/1/10 – 6/30/2010)
Sure for Men (Purchase from 1/1/10 – 6/30/2010)
Sure Max Clinical Power (Purchase from 1/1/10 – 6/30/2010)

Thanks, A Frugal Chick!

Walgreens: $ .29 Scotch Tape

Lovin' this deal on Scotch tape at Walgreens this week (My daughter actually put "tape" on her birthday list this year since "her mother" is pretty strict on how much they can use for their "craft projects!")

Scotch Magic Tape - Donut Dispenser
$ .79 (With Printable Walgreens Coupon Here) - limit two
- $ .50 (Printable Coupon Here)
= $ .29 each after coupons!

20% Off JoAnn Fabrics!

Go here to get a coupon for 20% off your entire purchase at JoAnn Fabrics. This is a great coupon because you can use it on regular and sale items! (Valid 3/26-3/28)

Thanks, Good Deal Mama!

10 More Disney Movie Rewards Points

Just found a code from Mo Jo Savings for 10 more points to add to our Disney Movie Rewards accounts!

The code is: DMR

FREE Sample: Everlast Energy Bars!

Go here to sign-up for a FREE sample of Everlast Energy Bars (Choose from Peanut Butter Chocolate Crunch, Dark Chocolate Nut, or Oatmeal Raisin Walnut).

Thanks, Hey It’s Free!

Reader Q&A

I just read a comment from an Anonymous reader, and thought it was worth writing a post on:

Q: I'm new to couponing, but appreciate your blog. Sometime would you please explain how you can use more than one coupon on items. Do stores accept two coupons if they're from different sources? Can you use 2 if you "buy one, get one free" even though you're only "buying one?"

A: Some stores will allow you to use more than one coupon on a single item. This is often called "stacking." At these stores, you can combine a "Store Coupon" (usually offered in the store or on the store's website, and labeled "Store Coupon.") with a "Manufacturers Coupon" (labeled "Manufacturers Coupon" on the coupon). Some stores that allow you to do this are Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid and Target. An example of doing this would be using a $1.00 off Huggies diapers store coupon and a $1.00 off Huggies diapers manufacturers coupon on the same pack of diapers to receive a total of $2.00 off of that one pack of diapers!

In regards to using two coupons on items that are "Buy One, Get One Free," it really depends on the store and the way that the items ring up at the cash register. Many times cash registers will charge full price for the first item and zero for the second item on "Buy One Get One Free" sales. If this is the case, they will most likely only allow you to use one coupon (on the item that was charged full price), and not two.

*You can see a copy of a letter that Moms By Heart received from Walgreens' Corporate Office here that states that you can use two coupons on a "Buy One, Get One Free" sale. If you do a lot of shopping at Walgreens, you may want to print a copy of this and have it with you if there is a question. It wouldn't hurt to contact the corporate offices of the stores that you frequent, to ask them what their policy is on this.*

However, some registers will ring up the two items that are "Buy One, Get One Free" as each being 50% off. If that is the case, you might be allowed to use two $1.00 off coupons (or other coupons) - one off of each item.

Much of this is up to individual store policies, and their interpretation of the wording on the coupons. (Read more about this here.)

A Thrifty Mom has this to say about this topic:
"First off, let me say a buy one get one free is a promo the stores does. It works great because it gets you to buy 2 products instead on 1. If you think about it, you are really just getting 2 items 50% off. If the store marketed it that way most people would only by 1 item. But when it is buy one get one free, you buy 2. They store is able to move more product this way. You can use 2 manufacturer coupon on 2 items 50% off item with no problem. But for some reason you will find trouble when you try to use the same 2 coupons on a buy one get one free sale. Some store are much more coupon friendly that others."

Here are three possible strategies from Cool Savings to maximize your savings by "stacking" the "buy one, get one free" offers:

1) The register will charge full price for the first item and zero for the second item: In this case, if you had a "buy one, get one free" coupon the cashier may simply deduct the full price of the first item, and you would get both items free (100% savings for two items).

Example: $4 item is on sale "buy one, get one free." You buy 2 items (full price $8), one rings up at $4 and one rings up at zero. Your coupon takes off the $4 item, so the final charge is ZERO for $8.00 worth of items (100% savings).

2) The register will charge full price for the first item and zero for the second item: If the store has a policy against giving two free items, then you should purchase four of the items, with two of the items ringing up at full price and two ringing up at zero. Then the cashier would use your "buy one, get one free" coupon to deduct the full price of one item. Result: Buy one item, get three free or a 75% savings overall for four items.

Example: $4 item is on sale "buy one, get one free." You buy 4 items (full price $16), 2 ring up at $4 each and 2 ring up at zero (total $8.00). Your coupon takes off one $4 item, so the final charge is $4.00 for $16.00 worth of items (75% savings).

3) The register will charge half price for each item. In this case, when you present your "buy one, get one free" coupon the cashier will deduct the price of one item, and you will get two items at 75% off.

Example: $4 item is on sale "buy one, get one free." You buy 2 items that each ring up at $2 each. Your coupon takes off one $2 item, so the final charge is $2 for $8 worth of items (75% savings).

*Please let me know what your questions are. If you're wondering, probably other people are too, and I would love to try to help figure it out!:)

Great Printables

Go here to get $1.00/2 Campbell's Cooking Soups
*Update: Greta just let me know that Target has these on sale for just $ .75 a can...making them only $ .25 each with the coupon!

Coupons.com Coupons
- $2.00 Off Nivea Body Wash
- $1.00 Off 2 Uncle Ben’s Original Converted Rice
- $1.00 Off Scott Extra Soft Bath Tissue (8 pk.+)
- $1.00 Off Scott Long Lasting or Mega Roll Paper Towels (4 pk.+)

Smart Source Coupons
- $1.00 Off Scott Long Lasting or Mega Roll Paper Towels (4 pk.+)
- $1.00 Off Scott Extra Soft Bath Tissue (8 pk.+)
- $ .40 Off Stevia Extract In The Raw
- $ .35 Off Sweet’N Low Product
- $ .40 Off Domino Sugar Product
- $1.00 Off Lance Homepack Sandwich Crackers
- $ .50 Off 2 Land O Lakes Butter
- $ .50 Off Land O Lakes Spreadable Butter Product

Red Plum Coupons
- $1.00 Off Honeysuckle White Fresh or Frozen Turkey printable
- $ .35 Off Dixie Bath Cups printable

FREE Photo Luggage Tags!

Go here and become a fan of KLM Airlines on Facebook to design and order your own personalized luggage tags absolutely FREE! How fun!

Thanks, Common Sense With Money!

Walgreens: Oscar Mayer Bacon Deal

Remember those amazing printables that were available earlier this week for $1.50 off Oscar Mayer bacon? Well, here is a great way to use those!

Walgreens has Oscar Mayer Bacon on sale this week:
$6.00/2 + Get $1.00 Register Reward When You Buy 2
- $1.50 (Printable Coupon - No longer available) - use two!
- $1.00 (or possibly $2.00) Register Rewards
= $ .50 - $1.00 each after coupons and Register Rewards!
*Some people are reporting receiving $1.00 Register Reward for each pack of bacon...your mileage may vary on that one!

Thanks, Couponers United!

20 FREE Prints for New Walgreens Photo Customers

If you (or someone else in your household) haven't already signed-up for a Walgreens photo account yet, go here and sign-up by March 29 for 20 FREE 4x6 prints!

*After you register, enter code 20FREE4x6B at checkout!
Thanks, Mojo Savings!

Another Way to Use Johnson's Coupons!

If you haven't already used all of your $1.00 Off Johnson's Baby Product Coupons, here is a great deal this week at Babies R Us:

Johnson's Baby Wipes
$7.00/3
- $1.00 (3/7 Red Plum Coupons)
AND
- $1.00 Printable Coupons (No longer available) - use two
= $4.00 for three tubs of Johnson's Baby Wipes!
Thanks, Jessica's Coupons!

Half Price Books Coupons

Half Price Books is offering some great coupons for this week only:

March 22-23 - 40% Off any single item
March 24-25 - 30% Off any single item
March 26-27 - 20% Off any single item
March 28 - 50% Off any single item

*I have been thinking lately of trying to take some books there to sell...have any of you used them for this before? Do they pay much? We have a few boxes of books that we never use in our garage...

Thanks, Penny Pinchin Mom!

Another Old Navy Coupon!

Old Navy just put out another new coupon:

Go here for a printable coupon for 30% off any single item. (3/19-4/4)

Thanks, Good Deal Mama!

Target - $ .50 Beach Towels!

Wow! Some Target stores have had beach towels in their "Dollar Spot" for just $2.50.

Beach Towels
$2.50
- $2.00 (Printable Coupon Here - find in the "Home" category of the coupons)
= $ .50 each after coupon!

*Make sure to check out all of the other coupon match-ups and deals for Target this week at the Krazy Coupon Lady!

Deals With Sunday's Play Saver Insert

There was an extra insert in this past Sunday's paper called "Play Saver." In it were many of the great toy/game coupons that we have been printing lately from Coupons.com.

Here is how to use two of those coupons this week at Target to get some amazing deals:

Connect 4
$7.00 (On Sale)
- $4.00 (Printable Coupon Here)
OR
- $4.00 (3/21 Play Saver Insert)
- $3.00 (Target Printable Coupon Here)
= FREE after coupons!

Monopoly Board Game
$7.00 (On Sale)
- $5.00 (Printable Coupon Here)
OR
- $5.00 (3/21 Play Saver Insert)
= $2.00 after coupon!

Ben & Jerry's: FREE Cone Day March 23

Ben & Jerry's is giving away FREE ice cream for their annual "Free Cone Day" tomorrow (Tuesday, March 23) from 12:00pm to 8:00pm.!

For a location near you go here.