Melissa's Top Black Friday Deals For Drugstores
Drug Store Freebies Pt. 1
Drug Store Freebies Pt. 2
Drug Store Freebies Pt. 3
Here are the Black Friday deals for the drug stores. Good luck!!!
DON'T FORGET TO WATCH THE COUPON CORNER EVERY SATURDAY AT 8:45 AND 9:15!
CVS BLACK FRIDAY *STARTS THURSDAY RUNS THROUGH SATURDAY*
*make sure you have loyalty card to scan it's free- when you go into store scan card at kiosk to receive
extra coupons*
*ECB= Extra Care Bucks they're just like money at the bottom of receipt use that to minimize how much you spend out of pocket
*if they are out of something ask cashier for a rain check
MEL'S WAY TO BREAK DOWN CVS TRANSACTIONS:
Transaction #1
14 ct Orbit gum, $1.00 (limit 1) Buy 1, Get $1.00 ECB= FREE
CVS AA or AAA alkaline batteries four pack, $4.19 Buy 1, Get $4.19 ECB = FREE
GUM supreme toothbrush 2 ct, $2.00 Buy 1, Get $2.00 ECB= FREE
Hershey's, Starburst, Skittles singles or Necco wafers, $.79 Buy 1, Get $.79 ECB= FREE
TOTAL = $9.97 PLUS TAX GET BACK $9.97 Extra Care Bucks to roll over to
transaction #2
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Transaction #2
12 oz Multigrain Cheerios, $1.88 Buy 1, Get $1 ECB =.88
Speed Stick or Lady Speed Stick $2.88 Buy 1, Get $2 ECB = $.88
7.5 oz Softsoap liquid hand soap, $1.88 Buy 1, Get $1 ECB= $.88
Wet n Wild Nail Color Set $3.88, Get $3 ECB= $.88
TOTAL = $10.52 USE $9.97 EXTRA CARE BUCKS FROM TRANSACTION #1 PAY $.55 plus tax
GET BACK $7 ECB to roll over to transaction #3
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Transaction #3
30 load Xtra detergent, $1.99 (*use $1 coupon you got when you scan card at cvs kiosk!) = $.99
Viva Vantage single roll choose-a-size paper towel, $1.99, Buy 1, Get $1.99 ECB = Free
Select Revlon nail color $4.99 buy 1 (but can buy up to 6 if you want) Buy 1, Get $3 ECB= $1.99 each
Just the Basics 8 pack paper towels, $4.99, Buy 1, Get $2 ECB = $2.99
TOTAL= $12.96 USE $7 ECB FROM TRANSACTION #2 PAY $5.96 plus tax GET BACK $6.99 for another shopping trip
grand total for all 3 transactions: $16.48 plus tax still have $6.99 = $9.49 for entire shopping trip!
*ANOTHER GOOD DEAL NOT MENTIONED:
NYX lip, $3.88 (limit 1)
Buy 1, Get $3 ECB
Final Price: $.88
RITE AID BLACK FRIDAY *STARTS THURSDAY RUNS THROUGH SATURDAY!*
**must have Rite Aid UPrewards card- free to join
**cannot "roll" transactions so you will have to front all the money but get it back in UP rewards either at bottom of receipt OR loaded onto your card
**if they are out of an item ask cashier for a raincheck
Aim or Pepsodent Toothpaste - $1.00 Buy 1, Get $1 +Up Rewards back = FREE
Bumble Bee Tuna - $1.00 Buy 1, Get $1 +Up Rewards back = FREE
Conair Hair Brush or Scunci Hair Ties - $2.99, Buy 1, Get $2.99 +Up Rewards back= FREE
GE CFL Lightbulbs - $3.99 Buy 1, Get $3.99 +Up Rewards back = FREE
Jr. Watkins Lotion - $5.99 Buy 1, Get $5.99 +Up Rewards back= FREE
Lay's Stax Chips - 2/$3 Buy 2, Get $3 +Up Rewards back= FREE
Nivea Tin - $0.59 Buy 1, Get $0.59 +Up Rewards back= FREE
Phillips Earbuds - $6.00 Buy 1, Get $6 +Up Rewards back = FREE
Rite Aid Pouf - $1.99 Buy 1, Get $1.99 +Up Rewards back = FREE
Rite Aid Cotton Balls - $2.00 Buy 1, Get $2 +Up Rewards back = FREE
Rite Aid Cough Drops - $1.49 Buy 1, Get $1.49 +Up Rewards back =FREE
Rite Aid Gift Wrap Tape - 2/$2 Buy 2, Get $2 +Up Rewards back = FREE
Rite Aid Mouthwash - $1.49 Buy 1, Get $1.49 +Up Rewards back = FREE
Rite Aid Pantiliners - $1.00 Buy 1, Get $1 +Up Rewards back = FREE
Rite Aid Toothbrush - $1.00 Buy 1, Get $1 +Up Rewards back = FREE
Rite Aid Travel Cotton Swabs - $0.99 Buy 1, Get $0.99 +Up Rewards back =FREE
Russell Stover Singles - 2/$2 Buy 2, Get $2 +Up Rewards back = FREE
Christmas Socks - $1.00 Buy 1, Get $1 +Up Rewards back = FREE
Vaseline Intensive Care Lotion - $2.99 Get $2 +UP Reward = $0.99 ea. after +UP Reward!
Wet 'n Wild Nail Collection Set - $2.99 Get $2 +UP Reward = $0.99 ea. after +UP Reward!
Dial Bar Soap (3 ct.) - $2.99 Get $2 +UP Reward = $0.99 ea. after +UP Reward!
Doritos (10 to 11 oz.) - $1.97 Get $1 +UP Reward= $0.97 ea. after +UP Reward
WALGREENS BLACK FRIDAY- STARTS THANKSGIVING RUNS THROUGH SATURDAY
*you need to be a rewards member- it's free!*
*couple things to keep in mind when you shop at Walgreens if you decide to roll transactions make sure you don't use a product owned by same company in second transaction you won't get 2nd set of register rewards. Also need to have same or more number of products to coupons (i.e. you can't have 8 coupons but only 5 products if you do- find something cheap at the register to use as a "filler" item)
MEL'S WAY TO BREAK DOWN WALGREENS TRANSACTIONS:
Transaction #1
Crest 3D Toothpaste - $3.00 Buy 1, Get $3 Register Rewards back
Use $1/1 Crest Toothpaste or Liquid Gel from Proctor and Gamble insert October 26th = FREE (BUT you make $1 if you have coupon!)
Gillette Venus Embrace Razor - $4.99, Buy 1, Get $2.50 Register Rewards back
Use $3/1 Venus Razor from Proctor and Gamble Oct 26th paper Final Price: $2.49 (if you have coupon you make $.51)
Oral B Indicator Toothbrush - $1.50 Buy 1, Get $1.50 Register Rewards back = bFREE
Gum Toothbrush - $2.49 Buy 1, Get $2 Register Rewards back = $0.49 each
TOTAL $7.98 plus tax GET $9 RR back if you have the coupon for transaction #2
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Transaction #2
Scunci Hair Elastics - 2/$3 Buy 2, Get $3 Register Rewards back = FREE
Purell Hand Sanitizer with in ad coupon (Limit 2) - $0.99 use $1/2 Purell Smart Source Nov 2nd insert
= .49 each
Max Freeze Muscle Relief - $7.00, Buy 1, Get $5 Register Rewards back
(copy and paste into browser) Use $2/1 PRINTABLE COUPON: https://www.facebook.com/zimsusa/app_523524927692713 = FREE
Robitussin Medi Soothers - $1.00 Buy 1, Get $1 Register Rewards back = FREE
TOTAL $9.98 use $9 RR from transaction #1 pay .98 plus tax GET $9 RR back if you have coupons for transaction #3
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Transaction #3
Colgate Total or Max Fresh Toothpaste, Max White or Fresh Toothbrush - $2.49 Buy 1, Get $1.50 Register Rewards back = $0.99 each
Playtex Tampons - $3.99 Earn $2 RR $1 off Playtex printable (copy and paste into your browser) : http://www.playtexplayon.com/special-offers = $0.99
Dove Shampoo or Conditioner - $2.99 $1 off printable coupon: http://www.dove.us/Offers/Insider-Exclusives/Best-Of-Dove-2014.aspx
= $1.99
Neilmed Sinufrin Nasal Spray - $5.00 Buy 1, Get $5 Register Rewards back = FREE
TOTAL $12.47 use $9 Register Rewards from transaction #2 = $3.47 plus tax get $8.50 Register Rewards back
grand total for all 3 transactions: $12.43 plus tax get back $8.50 for next shopping trip = $3.93 for all the products!
OTHER DEALS NOT CALCULATED:
Vivioptal Multi - $10.00
Buy 1, Get $10 Register Rewards back
Final Price: FREE
Outback Pain Relief - $10.00
Buy 1, Get $10 Register Rewards back
Final Price: FREE
Healthy Delight Bites or Chews - $7.00
Buy 1, Get $7 Register Rewards back
Final Price: FREE
Speed Stick or Lady Speed Stick Deodorant - 2/$5.98
Buy 2, Get $4 Register Rewards back
Use B1G1 Speed Stick GEAR Deodorant, Antiperspirant or Body Spray Printable *from coupons.com if it's still available*
Final Price: FREE
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CABRAL'S COUPON CHEAT SHEET
BEGINNERS START HERE!!!!
click on "Beginners section" this is how I learned!
Tricks of the Coupon Trade:
To really maximize savings and work the system you need to really start paying attention to prices. It would help if you had an idea how much you're paying for items so you know when you find a good price for that item. (i.e. cereal at Walmart normally $2.50 a box- you can score frequently at other stores Safeway, Raley, SaveMart for $1.49 a box- add a coupon and you've now saved 60% or more! Look over all the ads and go where the best deals are for that week. (It's great to check websites like myfrugaladventures.com because she'll list all the top deals for you and what coupons to use!) All you do is search the specific store you're looking for and she'll have the deals for the week.
Don't just shop at the stores where you normally have been shopping- you will need to open your horizons to really save money. If you're not loyal to certain brands then you'll have an even better chance of saving money!
Top tips for new couponers:
- Research ahead of time- go into the store with a plan and a list. Organize all your coupons and place in a separate area of your binder before you even get to the store. You don't want to be "one of those people" holding up the line because you're not organized!
- Keep to your list- don't stray from your list! That's exactly what the store is hoping you will do. Your 50% savings or more will now be drastically reduced because you couldn't pass up the cookie aisle
- This is a hard one: buy an item when it's on sale NOT when you run out of it! The reason is because you'll be at the mercy of the price at the store and you'll have no choice if you run out. Don't give the store control over how much you spend. This is a completely different way to shop but items like water, toilet paper, dish soap, shampoo etc… have a long shelf life.
- Refuse to buy anything that's not on sale (aside from items like milk, eggs etc… as those items rarely go on sale)
- Produce – try to buy fruit in season when you can or look for what's on sale
- If you have coupons and an item is on sale- buy enough to last you 6 weeks. A sales cycle is usually every 6 weeks so you'll see good prices again eventually.
- Slowly start to build a stockpile- no need to run out and get a year's supply of anything. Just get enough to get you until the sale starts again. You'll eventually get to the point you're just going to store for essentials and drastically reducing your normal grocery budget. (I used to spend $150 a week – now I can frequently get away with spending $30 a week or even less with a pantry already full of groceries)
- Think outside the box when shopping for household items. I NEVER shopped at the drug stores before couponing- now I can't imagine NOT shopping there because you can get stuff for 75% off, free, or even make money ALL THE TIME for items your family uses like deodorant, body wash, shampoo, bar soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, razors, shave cream, etc…
Typical stock up prices I pay for items:
Toothpaste- .25 or less
Toothbrushes- free
Razors-$1.99 for gillette
Shave Cream- $.75 or less
Pantene Shampoo- $1
Paper towels- $3.50 or less per pack
Toilet Paper- $4 or less charmin 12 double roll
Olay/Netrogena facial cleaning wipes $2.99 or less
Laundry Detergent- $1.99
Cereal- $1.25 or less a box
Pasta- .50 or less a box (even for whole grain)
Pasta sauce (jar)- $1.50 or less
Peanut Butter- $1 jar or less
Jam- $1 jar or less
SIGN UP FOR FREE DAILY E-MAILS:
Copy and paste into web browser
(optional) www.plumdistrict.com
(optional) www.livingsocial.com
(optional) www.groupon.com
**some people get an e-mail dedicated to just coupon subscriptions**
HOW TO FIND DEALS:
These sites are great because if you check out the deals for various stores (Rite Aid, CVS, Walgreens, Safeway, Walmart) they do all the work for you!! They tell you where the deals are ahead of time and what coupons you'll need!
www.myfrugaladventures.com **great site creator lives in Rocklin!** this is my favorite website and the one I frequently mention on the air
www.hip2save.com (extreme couponer in Elk Grove swears by this site!)
WHERE TO GET COUPONS:
NEWSPAPER SUBSCRIPTIONS:
To build stockpile it's recommended to get 1 paper for each member of your family (secret: go get Sunday papers for $1 at Dollar Stores but make sure you check for inserts before you leave!)
www.discountednewspapers.com you can get great deal on Sunday only subscription (I currently get 2 Sunday papers for .70 each)
PRINTING ONLINE COUPONS:
**make sure you hit the refresh button or back button after it prints because it will allow you to print 2 of each coupon per computer**
target.com (you can combine these with manufacturer coupons) these have the target logo on it and says target web coupon
coupons.com (type in other zip codes as well to get a variety of other coupons 90210 has great coupons!)
smartsource.com
redplum.com
hip2save.com (search coupon database)
All You Magazine:
Consider subscription – can get coupons throughout the magazine they don't have in newspapers (google for more info)
MOBILE COUPONS:
Target- text 827438 (standard text messaging rates apply) – only can use 1 time for 1 item scan barcode from phone at register – can combine with manufacturer coupon- double check receipt make sure you received discount
IPHONE APP:
Search Coupons-- It's the same as coupons.com and you can send coupons free to wifi printer print 2 of each or to your e-mail!
IS THERE A COUPON FOR THIS?!
If you see an item that you want to buy but aren't sure if there is a coupon available- go to www.hip2save.com and click on the coupon database- type in the item you're looking for in the search and all the coupons available will pop up!
Good luck!!! Remember start small, and become an expert at one store and then work your way to another!
Melissa Cabral
KOVR-TV/KMAX-TV SACRAMENTO, CA
Anchor/Reporter
916.374.1372 Office
Email: mcabral@kmaxtv.com
Twitter: @gooddaymelissa