Best of Walgreens | Week of 4/27/14

Time to make your Walgreens shopping list! Here are a few things to keep in mind before you go shopping…

  • WYB means “When You Buy”. CVS will often reward ECB’s when you buy a certain number of items.
  • WYS means “When You Spend”. Another way to earn ECB’s at CVS is to spend a certain amount of money before coupons.
  • RR are Register Rewards, which are coupons issued by manufacturers when you buy participating products. These can be used – only at Walgreens – to reduce the out of pocket expense on your next order and generally expire within two weeks.
  • You can use RR that printed from a certain product to “purchase” the same product in another transaction. However, RR will not usually print during the second transaction.
  • Since RR are considered to be manufacturer coupons, you cannot use more coupons than you have products. For instance, if you buy three deodorants and you want to use four RR, you’ll need to add a filler item, like a candy bar or trial size product.
  • Points refer Balance Reward Points, and 1,000 points is equal to approximately $1, or ~$1. However, the more points you accumulate, the more they’re worth. For instance, 40,000 Points is equal to $50.
  • You can earn points by purchasing certain products or spending a certain amount after Walgreens store coupons and before manufacturer coupons.
  • You usually need to buy the specified number of items in order to take advantage of sale prices. For instance, if body wash is advertised as “2/$5 or $2.79 each”, you must buy in multiples of two to get the sale price.
  • Shopping at Walgreens can be a bit tricky at first, so be sure to read my guide on how to shop at Walgreens.

Now, onto the best Walgreens deals for the week! These sale prices and deals are good from 4/27/14 – 5/3/14, unless otherwise noted.

 

Hamburger Helper – 3/$3  (Get 1,000 Points WYB 3)
– Buy three
– Use $1.00 off TWO BOXES any flavor Hamburger Helper
– Pay $2 out of pocket
– Get 1,000 Points (~$1)
Final Cost: $1 wyb 3 ($.33 each)

Velveeta Dinner, 12-14 oz – 2/$4 (Get 1,000 Points wyb 2) 
– Buy 2
– Use (2) $1/1 Velveeta Cheesy Skillets (2/23/14 SS)
– Pay $2 out of pocket
– Get 1,000 Points wyb 2 (~$1)
Final Cost: $1 wyb 2 ($.50 each)

Kellogg’s Cereals – 3/$6 
– Use $3/3 Kellogg’s cereals (NLA)
or 
  Various coupons at Kellogg’s Family Rewards
Final Price: As low as $3 wyb 3 ($1 each)

Arizona Tea or Drink 20 -32oz – 2/$1 with coupon in ad 
Final Price: $1 wyb 2 ($.50 each!)

Blue Diamond Almonds 6oz – BOGO Free ($4.99 Regular price)
– Use $1.50/2 Blue Diamond Almond cans (4/6/14 SS)
Final Price: $3.49 wyb 2 ($1.75 each)

Colgate 360 Clean, Max Fresh or Max White Toothbrush $2.99 Colgate Total Toothpaste, 4-4.2 oz – $2.99 (Get $1.50 RR wyb 1) 
– Use $1.00/1 Colgate 360 or Slim Soft Manual Toothbrush  (4/27/14 SS)
or 
– Use $1.00/1 Colgate Total, Optic White, Max Fresh or Sensitive Toothpaste, 3.4oz+ (4/27/14 SS)
– Pay $1.99 out of pocket
– Get $1.50 RR
Final Cost: $.49

Scope Mouthwash – $2.99 (Get $1.25 RR wyb 1)
– Use $1.00 off ONE Scope Classic Rinse 1L or larger
– Pay $1.99 out of pocket
– Get $1.25 RR
Final Cost: $.74

Listerine Pocketpaks 72ct, Pocket Mist 2ct, Mouthwash 1L, Whitening Pre-Brush Rinse 16oz – Prices Vary (Get 3,000 Points wys $10)

Deal Idea: 

Buy (2) Listerine Antiseptic Mouthwash @ $5.29 each ($10.58)
– Use (2) $1.00 off any 1 LISTERINE Mouthwash 1L or larger
(Also $1/1 Listerine coupons in 4/13/14 SS)
– Pay $8.58 out of pocket
– Get 3,000 Points (~$3)
Final Cost: $5.58 wyb 2 ($2.79 each)

Lady Speed Stick or Speed Stick antiperspirant/deodorant – $1.99
– Use $1/1 Speed Stick antiperspirant/deodorant (4/27/14 SS)
Final Price: $.99 

Dial 3-pack bar soap, body wash, hand soap, or hand soap refill – BOGO Free 

Deal Ideas:

Buy (2) Dial bar soap 3-packs @ 2.99 BOGO free
– Use(1) $1/2 Dial (4/27/14 SS)
Final Price: $1.99 wyb 2 ($1 per 3-pack, or $.33 per bar)

Buy (2) Dial hand soaps, 7.5oz @ $1.89 BOGO free
– Use(1) $1/2 Dial (4/27/14 SS)
Final Price: $.89 wyb 2 ($.45 each)

Buy (2) Dial body washes 16 oz @ $5.49 BOGO free
– Use (2) $1/1 Dial Body Was or 6-pack bars (Facebook coupon; If your store allows you to use a coupon on a free item)
Final Price: $3.49 wyb 2 ($1.75 each)

Citracal and One a Day vitamins and supplements – $4 Off (Prices Vary)
– $4/1 One a Day adult multivitamin (4/27/14 SS)
– $2.00 off any ONE (1) Citracal Calcium supplement
– $1.00 off Any One A Day Multivitamin product
Final Price: Varies

Spend $20 or more on select household products, Get 5,ooo Points
(Includes Bounty 6-roll pack paper towels ($4.99), Charmin Ultra 6-roll pack ($3.99),  Tide 22-32 loads ($5.99), Pantene shampoo or conditioner 10.2 – 16.9oz, and select Pantene stylers (3/$10)  

Deal Idea:

Buy (6) Pantene shampoo, conditioners, and/or stylers @ 3/$10 ($20) 
– Use (2) $5/3 Pantene products (4/27/14 PG)
– Pay $10 out of pocket
– Get 5,000 Points (~$5)
Final Cost: $5 wyb 6 Pantene products ($.83 each)


Excedrin Migraine or Extra Strength 100 or 200 count – $2 off and 1,000 Points with coupon in ad

Deal Idea:

Buy Excedrin Extra Strength or Migraine 100-ct caplets – $11.99
– Use $2 off and 1,000 Points Walgreens coupon
– Stack with $2.00 off any one (1) Excedrin product
– Pay $7.99 out of pocket
– Get 1,000 Points (~$1)
Final Cost: $6.99