Walgreens Unilever Personal Care Stock Up - Good Til 03/03!

Walgreens Personal Care Stock Up Continues

The "Spend $15 & Receive 3000 Bonus Points" promotion on select Axe, Dove or Tresemme Hair, Bath or Baby Care or Deodorant or Body Spray is continuing on til March 3rd.

Since this promotion will still be going on for a few more weeks, I think ordering some extra inserts from the 01/28 Red Plum Unilever Edition and the 02/04 Red Plum might be an okay idea, depending on what you are shopping for. I'll run through which inserts will have each set of coupon once I'm done with my Degree breakdown! 

All Degree Deodorant Clipped Coupons are from Red Plum 02/04 and don't expire until March 3rd - the same day this store promotion ends. 

Purchased:

• (1) Degree Men Motion Sense Ultra Clear Deodorant priced at $4.99
• (1) Degree Motion Sense (Ladies) Ultra Clear Black + White Pure Clean Deodorant priced at $4.99
• (1) Degree Motion Sense (Ladies) Ultra Clear Black + White Deodorant priced at $5.29
• (1) Degree Men  Time Released  Intense Sport Deodorant priced at $3.59

Total Retail Value: $18.86


Coupons Used:

• (2) $1.50/1 Degree Men Advanced Protection, Ultraclear, Motionsense Stick, Dry Spray or Clinical Protection Antiperspirant Deodorant clipped coupon
• (2) $1.50/1 Degree Women Motionsense Dry Spray Antiperspirant, Stick or Clinical Protection Deodorant Product clipped coupon

Total Coupon Savings: $6.00
Total Out Of Pocket Price: $12.86
Post Transaction Savings:

• 3,000 Bonus Reward Points ($3)
• SavingStar Cash Back Rebate - $1/1 Degree MotionSense Deodorant 

Total Post Transaction Savings: $4

Final Price: $8.86 - $2.22 each

Freebie February Challenge Contest #2 - No Purchase Necessary!

Freebie February Still Going Strong All Month Long

Now that Freebie February Challenge Contests are open to all group members I will be blogging all the contests for the rest of Freebie February. 

Since there are several group members who are currently unable to complete a lot of shopping contests, I wanted to do a contest that EVERYONE can participate in. 

All you have to do for this contest is join my Ebates team. I know there is a few of you who already signed up with me; I am going to allow those sign ups as an entry. Also, each member of your household can have an Ebates account. Just make sure to follow the sign up directions so I can confirm each entry.

Before I tell you how amazing this rebate program is, let's get you signed up (FOR FREE) and talk about the prize for this contest.

 


Start by clicking here to head over the signup page. You will see a similar sign up section as shown in the picture here.

 You might notice different sign up bonuses. Ebates often gives you a choice of gift cards or a cash bonus. I will explain how you get your bonus after we get through the sign up portion.

Under the spot you enter your password there is a green link to click that allows you to add a referral email address. Enter Mschaub32@yahoo.com

Once you have completed your sign up, message me with your email address you signed up with so I can verify your contest entry. This is what it looks like on my end once you've successfully signed up with me:

Each successful sign up will earn you (2) entries into the prize drawing.

If you want to earn additional entries, you can qualify for your sign up bonus. To do this you will need to make a a $25 purchase before tax & shipping. If you choose to do a site to store purchase, you wont have to worry about shipping costs. If you make a $25 purchase, site to store, then receive your $10 bonus, your final price is $15 - and that doesn't include the cash back you will earn. This is why I love Ebates so much. You have an opportunity to save on just about anything.

Once you've qualified for your sign up bonus, your user name will switch over to the "qualified" section - you will then earn (5) more entries per account.

 This contest will be going on all through February, so don't feel super rushed to earn your sign up bonus. 

Now let's get to the fun part.. the prize! There is one big final prize up for grab at the end of Freebie February. All your entries for this contest will go towards this drawing. Want a hint? Just know that this prize will be some what customized for the winner. 

Another amazing feature is the Ebates Button for your tool bar. By having this add-on installed, you will be notified immediately when you are at a site that offers cash back - and even better it gives you a list of all the available online coupon codes for that company. This is a HUGE asset when you are Stretching Your Dollars

 

How To Shop At Pick 'N Save: Check Out This Promotion Break Down & Use It As A Basis For Future Trips!

Maximize Your Savings At Pick 'N Save By Combining Their 

In-Store Promotions With Double Coupon Days.

Learn how I only spent $1.24 on these personal care products and stocking up on chicken for half the price - all at the same time!

When I initially did this trip it was meant to showcase a possible trip you could copy and do yourself. After spending quite a bit of time breaking down my trip I decided to use it as a teaching example. I have seen and used instant saving promotions at Pick 'N Save many times in the past so I decided that this would be a great learning experience and post that I can refer others to the next time something like this is advertised. 

Before I get to ahead of myself, I would like to have you click to take a look at the post that explains the promotion I'm breaking down. You can also refer to the "How To Shop Pick 'N Save" page at DollarStretched.com 

There are two promotions I'm utilizing to max my savings. You will notice these promotions (or something very similar) as you continue to learn how to shop at Pick 'N Save - the variant being the selected products and brands. In this particular case this is what I am working with:

1. Save $5 instantly when you spend $15 or more on select Unilever Products (example being Dove, Suave, Axe, ect)
2. Buy 1 Get 1 Free Boneless & Skinless Chicken Breasts.

 Every Wednesday and Saturday are double coupon days. You can double up to (5) coupons that are $1 or less in value. As long as they are used properly you can continue to use other coupons regardless of the value. Your transaction must reach a $25 threshold AFTER all store coupons, sale prices, and promotions are applied but BEFORE manufacture coupons are applied in order to double your coupons. 

Let's take a look at the two promos I am working with before adding in coupons. Then I will show you the break down of adding in the coupons and seeing how much more you can save.

 

PROMO #1
Save $5 instantly when you purchase $15 of select Unilever products - such as Dove, Tresemme, Suave, and more. You only have to reach the $15 threshold after store sales.

Purchased:

• Dove Men Body Wash 13.5oz on sale for $3.99 (reg price $4.79)
• (2) Suave 2 in 1 shampoo/conditioner 12.6oz priced at $1.99 each, total of $3.98
• (2) Suave body washes 15oz priced at $1.88 each, total of $3.78
• Dove Advanced Care Deodorant 2.6oz on sale for $4.99 (reg price $5.99)

Total Retail Value Before Sale Price: $18.54

Total After In Store Sale Price Is Applied: $16.74

Total After $5 Instant Savings Is Applied: $11.74

PROMO #2
Boneless & Skinless chicken breast on sale: BUY 1 GET 1 FREE

Purchased a total of 4 packages of the chicken:

• (1) priced at $7.90
• (1) priced at $7.63 and rang up FREE
• (1) priced at $7.59
• (1) priced at $7.00

 

Total Retail Value: $30.12

Total Price After BOGO Promo Is Applied: $15.49 

Before we move on to the coupons I utilized, let's do a quick recap of where we are at so far. We need to add the total "after promotion" prices together to make sure we are at $25 or more.

• Instant $5 Savings Promo: $11.74
• BOGO Free Promo: $15.49

The current total is $27.23 before I add in my coupons

I am going to breakdown price and coupons for the items included in promotion #1 as well as which coupons doubled and to how much. I think it's quite important for everyone to see the final price for each item, I also encourage y'all to do the same when you are planning a trip that involves doubling coupons. This gives you a great sense of how much you are actually saving.

All coupons listed are clipped from the Red Plum 01/28 Unilever Insert. 

Dove Men Body Wash 13.5oz on sale for $3.99  

• Use (1) $1/1 Dove Men+Care Bar or Body Wash Product
• Double coupon to $2/1
• Final Price: $1.99

(2) Suave 2 in 1 shampoo/conditioner 12.6oz priced at $1.99 each, total of $3.98

• Use (2) $1/1 Suave Professionals Gold or Silver Hair Care Product
• Double coupons to $2/1
• Total coupon savings: $4
• Final Price: BOTH ARE FREE! With a 2 cent unintended overage

(2) Suave body washes 15oz priced at $1.88 each, total of $3.78

• Use (2) $0.75/1Suave Body Wash Product
• Double coupons to $1.50/1
• Total coupon savings: $3.00
• Final Price: $0.78 - $0.38 each

Dove Advanced Care Deodorant 2.6oz on sale for $4.99

• Use (1) $1.50 Dove Advanced Care Antiperspirant Deodorant or Clinical Protection Antiperspirant Deodorant
• Cannot be doubled
• Final Price: $3.49

      Let's take a look at the completed transaction totals: 

Total Retail Value: $48.66

Total Store Sale/Promo Savings: $21.43

Bringing Total Down To: $27.23

Manufacture Coupon Savings: $6
Bonus Double Coupon Savings: $4.50
Total Coupon Savings: $10.50
Bringing Sub Total Down To: $16.73

Tax: $0.40

  FINAL TOTAL: $17.13

 

 I plan on updated my website and blog to help explain how I begin to plan out my trips. Keep watching to learn more about Stretching Your Dollars.

Walgreens ALL & Snuggle Deal - Good Until Feb 10th

Walgreens All & Snuggle Deal

Earlier in the week I posted about some laundry stock ups, including the All and snuggle scenarios. 

While the All printable coupon is no longer available, you can still print the Arm & Hammer coupons and do that stock up this week.

Here's how mine played out for me today! 

Purchased:

• (1) All  Free & Clear Liquid Laundry Detergent; 31 loads, on sale for $2.99 (reg price $6.79)
• (1) Snuggle Plus Fabric Sheets; 70 per pack, on sale for $2.49 (reg price $5.49)

Used:

• $1/1 All Product clipped coupon from RP 02/04 exp  03/09
• $0.50/1 Snuggle Product clipped coupon from RP 02/04 exp  03/09

Total Retail Value: $12.28
Total Sale Price: $5.48
Total Coupon Savings: $1.50
Out Of Pocket Price: $3.98
SavingStar Cash Back Rebate Savings: $1.50
Final Price All: $0.99
Final Price Snuggle: $1.49 

Pick 'N Save Personal Care Stock Up - Good Until Feb 13th

Pick 'N Save Personal Care Stock Up

Save big on Dove, Tresemme, Suave, Degree, and more this week at Pick 'N Save. Offer ends Tuesday, February 13th, but Today & Saturday are the only available days to double your $1 or less coupons.

Remember, to double your $1 or less coupons, your transaction has to be $25 or more AFTER store promotions and coupons but BEFORE manufacture coupons - splitting up your transaction to utilize this will max your savings. Don't forget, digital coupons DO NOT DOUBLE.

You can only redeem this promo once per transaction.

To MAX YOUR SAVINGS you want to get $15 of the above products, or just barely over $15, BEFORE manufacture coupons.

If you want to double coupons, then you would want to add in $15 of other grocery products, because once the $5 instant savings is applied you will still need $15 more in other grocery purchases to reach the $25 threshold needed to double coupons. Ideally you want to be able to double 5 coupons, which is the max amount of coupons you can double.

Let's take a look at some of the extra savings available for the products listed in the above picture. If a product isn't listed below, there are no current extra savings available. Keep in mind that in-store there may be more available Unilever products included in this promotions. I always do a walk through or bring all available coupons with to make sure I'm getting the best deals.

Dove Bar Soap, select 6pk varieties:

Priced at $6.99 each

Coupon: $1/1 Dove Beauty Bar 4Pk+ clipped coupon from Red Plum #2 01/28 exp 02/11

Final Price: $5.99 each

Or double coupon to $2/1

Final Price: $4.99 each

TRESemme Premium Shampoo & Conditioners, select 22oz varieties:

Priced at $4.99 each

Out Of Pocket Price: $4.99

(OR)

TRESemme shampoo & conditioner, select 28oz varieties:

Priced at $3.99 each

Out Of Pocket Price: $3.99

You can use the following SavingStar Cash Back Rebates on both TRESemme deals for post transaction savings:

Dove Body Wash, select 22oz varieties:

Priced at $5.69 each

Coupon: $1/1 Dove Body Wash or Shower Foam (22-oz.+ wash; 13.5-oz.+ foam) clipped coupon from Red Plum #2 01/28 exp 02/11

Final Price: $4.69

Or double coupon to $2/1

Final Price: $3.69

Vaseline Intensive Care Lotion, select 20.3oz varieties:

Priced at $5.99 each

Coupon: $2/1 Vaseline Lotion (20.3oz +) clipped coupon from Red Plum #2 01/28 exp 02/28

Final Price: $3.99

  

Axe Deodorant, select 2.6 varieties:

Priced at $3.99 each

Coupon: $1/1 Axe Deodorant Stick or Antiperspirant Stick Product (Excludes twin packs and trial) clipped coupon from Red Plum #2 01/28 exp 02/25

Final Price: $2.99

Or double coupon to: $2/1 

Final Price: $1.99

Degree Deodorant, select 2.6 varieties:

Priced at $3.99 each

Coupons:

• $1.50/1 Degree Women Motionsense Dry Spray Antiperspirant, Stick or Clinical Protection Deodorant Products clipped coupon from Red Plum 02/04 exp 03/03
• $1.50/1 Degree Men Advanced Protection, Ultraclear, Motionsense Stick, Dry Spray or Clinical Protection Antiperspirant Deodorant clipped coupon from Red Plum 02/04 exp 03/03

Final Price: $2.49

(OR)

Degree Deodorant, select 2.6 varieties:

Priced at $3.99 each

Coupons: $0.75/1 Degree Men Extra Fresh Deodorant Product clipped coupon from Red Plum 02/04 exp 03/03

Final Price $3.24

Or double coupon to: $1.50/1

Final Price: $2.49

Degree Premium Deodorant, select 23.8oz varieties:

Priced at $5.49 each

Coupon: $1.50/1 Degree Men Advanced Protection, Ultraclear, Motionsense Stick, Dry Spray or Clinical Protection Antiperspirant Deodorant clipped coupon from Red Plum 02/04 exp 03/03

Final Price: $3.99 

 

HEADS UP - I still need to check in-store if women's Degree is also part of this promo, I will update it when I find out. In the mean time I included those available coupons plus there are (3) available SavingStar Cash Back Rebates for Degree women.

    

Dove Men's Body Wash, select 13.5oz varieties:

Priced at $3.99each

Coupon: $1/1 Dove Men+Care Bar or Body Wash Product clipped coupon from Red Plum #2 01/08 exp 02/10 

Final Price: $2.99

Or  double coupon to $2/1

Final Price: $1.99 

Suave Body Wash, select 12.6 varieties:

Priced at $1.99 each

Coupon: $0.75/1 Suave Body Wash Product clipped coupon from Red Plum #2 01/08 exp 02/17

Final Price: $1.24

Or double coupon to $1.50

Final Price: $0.49

Suave Shampoo or Conditioner, select 12.6oz varieties:

I need to find out if Suave gold or silver products available with this one. Not just the green bottle that's in the picture! Assuming it is part of the deal, here's what the breakdown would look like:

Priced at $2.99 each

Coupon: $1/1 Suave Professionals Gold or Silver Hair Care Product (Excludes 2-oz. and twin packs) clipped coupon from Red Plum #2 01/08 exp 02/11 

Final Price: $1.99

Or double coupon to $2/1

Final Price: $0.99 

Dove Advanced Care Deodorant, select 2.6oz varieties:

Priced at $4.99

Coupon: $1.50/1 Dove Advanced Care Antiperspirant Deodorant or Clinical Protection Antiperspirant Deodorant (excludes twin pack)
clipped coupon from Red Plum #2 01/08 exp 02/10

Final Price: $3.49

I will be doing a shopping trip this evening utilizing this promotion. I will do a breakdown so y'all can see how best to shop this deal. Make sure to watch for the other deals and their breakdowns on the same products.

   

Target Meat & Seafood Stock Up - Good Until Feb 10th

Target Meat & Seafood Stock Up

There is a Target Gift Card coupon available in this weeks ad. You can also get it sent to your phone by texting "Grill" to Target (827438)

Spend $20 and receive a $5 Target Gift Card

 

 

It used to be that you had to meet required spending amount after store promos and coupons. The packages were marked $6.49, however they rang up at $5.79. Thinking that each one was $6.49, it would have worked out that I met the requested spending amount after the Target coupons on each package. It wasn't until I got home that I realized that I didn't meet that required spending limit after the Target coupons because they rang up at a lower price then what was shown on the shelf. Take a look below. 

What I thought I was doing with this deal

• (6) packages of ground beef reg price $6.49 each (totaling $38.94
• (6) $3/1 Target coupon on each (total savings $18)

Out Of Pocket Price: $20.95
Receive $5 Target Gift Card
Final Price: $15.94 ($2.66 each)

What actually happened

• (6) packages of ground beef reg price $5.79 each (totaling $34.74)
• (6) $3/1 Target coupon on each (total savings $18)

Out Of Pocket Price: $16.74
Receive $5 Target Gift Card
Final Price: $11.74 ($1.95 each)

Walgreens Arm & Hammer Stock Up - Good Until Feb 10th

Walgreens Arm & Hammer Stock Up

Stock up on Arm & Hammer this week at Walgreens. Good until Feb 10th.

All four were done in one trip.

Purchased:

• (2) Arm & Hammer for sensitive skin, 32 loads reg price $6.49 each, on sale $1.99 each
• (2) Arm & Hammer 2-in-1 Power Paks 21pk reg price $6.49 each, on sale $1.99 each 

Used:

• (2) $1/1 ARM & HAMMER™ Liquid Laundry Detergent click to print Dollar Stretched Coupon
• (2) $1/1 ARM & HAMMER™ Single-Dose Laundry Detergent click to print Dollar Stretched Coupon

Total Retail Price: $45.43
Total Sale Price: $7.98
Total Coupon Savings: $4
Final Price: $3.98 or $0.99 each   

Other available coupons available in SS 02/04

Target Finish Dishwasher Stock Up - Ends Feb 10th

Target Finish Dishwasher Stock Up

When ever Target has a gift card promotion on Finish Dishwasher products and there are available coupons, I always stock up. Let's take a look at the two different transactions I've done.


Trip #1

Purchased: 

• (1) Finish Rinse Aid; 16 fl oz for $6.99
• (1) Finish Dishwasher cleaner 9.45 fl oz for $3.79
• Bringing Current Total To: $10.78

Used:

• (2) $0.85/1 FINISH® JET DRY RINSE AID, MACHINE CLEANER or DETERGENT BOOSTER Automatic Dishwasher Detergent click to print Dollar Stretched Coupon

Out Of Pocket Price: $9.08

Receive $5 Target Gift Card

Final Price: $4.08 ($2.05 each) 

    

Trip #2

Purchased:

• (2) Finish Quantum Ultimate Clean & Shine 36 tabs for $9.49 each
• Bringing Current Total To: $18.98

Used:

• (2) $2/1 Finish Quantum Max clipped coupon from SS 01/07 exp 02/10

Cartwheel Savings: Save 10% on Finish Quantum Regular & Lemon Scent ($0.95 off each or a total of $1.90 in savings)

 

Out Of Pocket Price: $13.08

Receive $5 Target Gift Card

Final Price: $8.08 ($4.04 each)