Walgreens starting their own reward program!

It's been a while, I know. I have to confess that during the summer my fishing time greatly increased and my couponing decreased. I guess we could say I was exploring other ways to live frugally and I plan to share some of them with my readers very soon!

The news that Walgreens was starting their own rewards program excited me. Walgreens is one of my favorites, if the THE favorite store for bargains. I think I enjoyed the challenge of couponing at Walgreens because you could score amazing deals but it took a little brain power. Walgreens Balance Rewards program begins on September 16, 2012 and you will need to be part of the program to access the weekly sales. It looks as if you accumulate points for each purchase and certain other activities, such as filling prescriptions and you can redeem those points for Redemption dollars, which I assume are similar to Register Rewards. The example given was 5,000 points equaling $5 and 40,000 points equal to $50. You can also earn points for programs such as Walk with Walgreens. Also similar to Register Rewards, you will not earn points for purchases where Redemption dollars are used. The complete rules and fine print can be found here.

Like any of the reward programs that seem to be offered everywhere we go these days, it appears that the Walgreens program will take some getting used to and some time to iron out any kinks that arise. I didn't find any information on how this program will affect the sales and promotions Walgreen currently utilizes, such as Register Rewards. I am unsure if Balance Rewards will be in addition to or in place of that program. I can definitely see a benefit in storing Register Rewards on a store card rather than printing them out and handing them to each customer. It will be interesting to see how this all pans out.

You can sign up for the Walgreens Balance Rewards program at any store or through your online account. Right now they are running a promotion which enters you in a contest for one million Reward Points for signing up online. It also gives additional entries for each referral. Signing up now will save you time when you pop into the store on the 16th or after and need the card for your purchases. Until your card arrives, they give you the option of using your phone number to access your savings. They also offer iPhone and Android apps to track your rewards and sales!

Super Savings trip to Walgreens plus Moneymaker spotted!

Without sales, clearance, register rewards and coupons, this trip would have cost me $85.19.
I paid....
$31.74
A savings of 63%

My haul:
4 Dawn Dish soaps
2 packs of Huggies Lil Movers
1 Goody Ouchless Elastic bands
2 Aquafresh for Kids pump (FREE!)
2 20 oz Pepsi Next (FREE!)
2 Peeps ($.44 clearance)
1 2 pack of Thomas Toothbrushes ($.49 clearance)
3 12 packs of Diet Dr Pepper
3 12 packs of regular Dr Pepper.

AND there was a moneymaker in there!

Pepsi Next is on sale for $0.99 and you recieve $.99 in register rewards, making it FREE. But the deal became even better when I spotted a hanging tab of coupons for 50 cents off of one 20 oz Pepsi Next.
Keep your eyes peeled and you can make 50 cents per transaction!

Diaper Deals February 19-25th.

CVS

Huggies Big Packs – $19.99
-Use $2/1 Huggies Diapers coupon (SS 2/12)
-Get $10 ECBs (Limit 1)
Final Price = $25.98 for 2 ($12.99 each)

Pampers Jumbo Packs – $9.49
-Use $1.50/1 Pampers coupon (PG 1/29)
Final Price = $7.99

Rite-Aid

Huggies Jumbo Packs – $9.99-Use $2/1 Huggies Dipaers coupon (SS 2/12)
-Get $1 +UP Rewards
Final Price = $6.99

Luvs Family Pack – $14.99
-Get $2 +UP Rewards
Final Price = $12.99

Walgreens

Huggies Jumbo Packs – $8.99
-Use $2/1 Huggies coupon (SS 2/12) AND
-Use $2/1 Walgreeens Huggies SlipOn Diapers coupon (Feb Coupon Book)
Final Price = $4.99

Target

Huggies Big Pack Diapers – $19.79-Use (2) $2/1 Huggies Diapers coupon (SS 2/12) AND
-Use (2) $2/1 Target Huggies Diapers printable coupon
-Get $5 Target gift card WYB 2
Final Price = $26.58 for 2 ($13.29 each)

Pampers Big Pack Diapers – $19.79
-Use $1.50/1 Pampers Diapers coupon (PG 1/29)
-Get $5 Target gift card WYB 2
Final Price = $31.58 for 2 ($15.79 each)

Walgreens Trip of Savings!

Sorry, I didn't take a picture for everyone tonight, I got back late and started putting things away before I remembered. I had been waiting on Walgreen's to restock trash bags from the sale last week and get in the cold sore remedy that was on sale so my trip was late in the week. I did three transactions so that I could get two free cold sore remedies to have in my stockpile, I rolled one of the $5 RR into the big order in the middle. Items that were free are green.

First order:
Valentine's Peeps .64 (clearance)
Valentine's Peeps .64 (clearance)
Chapstick Cherry .99
Lypsyl Cold Sore $5.00
used Walgreens chapstick coupon for .99
Total OOP: $6.28
Saved: $7.28 and received $5 in RR.

Second Order:
Huggies Little Movers $8.99
Huggies Little Movers $8.99
Got2B Paste $5.99  (BOGO)
Got2B Paste $0.00
Got2Be Styler $5.99  (BOGO)
Got2B Paste $0.00
Sinful Color Nail Polish $0.99 (My three year old wanted this to give to my mom. LOL)
Chapstick Cherry $0.99
Hefty Cinch 28 ct. $5.99 (Raincheck from last week)
Hefty Cinch 28 ct. $5.99 (Raincheck from last week)
Hefty Cinch 28 ct. $5.99 (Raincheck from last week)
Hefty Cinch 28 ct. $5.99 (Raincheck from last week)
Wrigley Gum $0.69
Wrigley Gum $0.69
Wrigley Gum $0.62
Used 4 $1 Hefty Coupons
Used 3 $3 off Got2B Coupons
Used 1 $2.98 off Got2B Coupon (Walgreens adjusts rather than give overage)
Used 2 $2 off Little Movers Coupons
Used 4 $1 off Hefty Walgreens Coupons
Used 2 $2 off Little Movers Walgreens Coupons
Used 1 $0.99 off Chapstick Walgreens Coupon
Used $5 RR from transaction 1
Total OOP: $27.70
Saved $57.82

Third Order:

Lypsyl Cold Sore Remedy $5
Total OOP: $5.34
Saved: $3.99 plus received $5 RR.

For the entire trip!
Total: 108.81
Paid OOP: 34.72
A Savings of 68%!

50% Off Perfume Gift Sets At Walgreens

Kent Walgreens had this nice selection of gift sets left over from Christmas smack dab in the center of all of the valentines day stuff.  They had a lot of perfumes and sets at half off which included a Britney Spears fragrance and lotion set for $9.99, Old Spice sets for $4.99, Color workshop big sets of make up for $9.99, and lots of others.  While a few of the bath sets were clearly labeled for the winter holidays, most were not and would make great Valentines Day gifts for your honeys who would never know you paid half off.

Nearly FREE Baby Wipes and a new Walgreen's Coupon Book to look out for!

I stopped into Walgreens among other errands and remembered I needed wipes. I didn't have my coupon binder with me (I know, right?!) so I went to see if there was a single pack of cheap wipes to get me through. Walgreens has their premium wipes on sale for $1.99 per pack or 2 for $2.49. Much to my delight, several of the packs had peelie coupons on them for $1 off per pack. I pulled the coupon and noted that it had expired on 11/30 but it was a Walgreens coupon so I thought they might honor it anyhow. I took two packs up to test and the coupon went through without a hitch. I went back and found 5 more packs with $1 off coupons on them and stocked up.

The rundown:
8 packs of wipes at $1.245 per pack= 9.96
- $7    7/$1 off peelies
- $2 RR from earlier this week
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OOP price (tax included) $1.02--less than a penny per wipe!

When I got home with my haul of baby wipes, I found this gem tucked into my bag.  It is mostly a catalog of health and beauty products available at Walgreen's but there are over $25 in coupons inside. The coupons are as follows:

$1 Off Maybelline Volum' Express Falsies Flared or Color Explosion Eye Shadow.
$2 Off Neutrogena Lip or Eye Products (Excluding Makeup Remover)
$1 off Any Wet and Wild Item 2.99 or above
$2 Off Luster Now! Luster White 7 Sensitive Toothpaste or Luster White 7 Power White Toothpaste
$5 Luster 1 Hour
$2 Off Schick Quattro Titanium Razor or Refills
$2 Off Schick Quattro for Women Razor or Refills
$1 Off Any Infusium23 Shampoo, Conditioner, or Leave In Treatment
$1 Off Any Revelon Cosmetic Product
$2 Off any Dickinson's Original Witch Hazel Product
$1 Off any L'Oreal Hair Car or Hair Color Product
$1 Off any Almay Cosmetic Product
$3 Off Neutrogena Complete Acne Therapy System or Wave Sonic Power Cleanser
$2 Off L'Oreal Skin Care or Sublime Product
$1 Off Shea Moisture Deep Treatment Masque
$2 Off Kiss 8 piece Power File To Go or 15 Piece Power File Deluxe
$1 Off Any L'Oreal Cosmetic Product

And don't forget to download a Walgreen's app onto your smartphone so you can try out mobile coupons! Today's coupon on my phone is 30 cents off Scooby Doo Toothbrush Combo.

Available today at Walgreens! September Coupon Book!

I picked mine up when I got my papers today. They are usually kept near the weekly ads. Easily overlooked, but good deals inside! Remember you can stack these with manufacturer's coupons! Valid from 8/28/2011-9/24/2011.

Grocery:

• $1/1 Hershey’s Halloween Bagged Candy (16.3-24.44 oz.)
• $1/1 Nestle Bagged Candy (19.75-32 oz.)
• $1/1 Wonka MixUps or Chewy Favorites (25 or 32 oz.)
• $1/1 Mars Halloween Bagged Candy (17.5-22.55 oz.)
• $3/2 Mars Variety Bagged Candy (17.5-22.5 oz.)
• $1/2 Mars Mini (10.5 or 11.5 oz.) or Dove Minis (7.94-9.5 oz.)
• $1/1 Hershey’s Miniatures (19.75 oz.)
• $1/2 Hershey’s Chocolate (11 or 12 oz.)
• $1/2 Life Savers Candy (6.25-7 oz.)
• $0.50/2 Trident Gum (18 ct.)
• $1/2 Wrigley’s 5 Gum (3 ct., 15 pc.)
• $0.25/1 Hostess Cupcake or Twinkies (2 ct.) or Donettes, or Crumb Gems (3-4 oz.)
• $1/2 Nestle Skinny Cow Ice Cream Sandwiches or Truffle Bars (6 ct.)
• $1/2 Nestle Lil Drums (10 ct.)
• $0.25/1 Good Humor Strawberry Shortcake 4 oz.) Klondike Ice Cream Bars (5.5 oz.)
• $0.50/1 Florida’s Natural OJ (33.8 oz.)
• $0.50/1 Odwalla Drinks (12 oz.)
• $1/2 Welch’s Grape Juice (64 oz.)
• $0.50/2 Knorr Noodles & Sauce (4.3 oz.) or Rice & Sides (5.7 oz.)
• $1/1 Hellmann’s Mayonnaise (22 or 30 oz.)
• $0.50/2 Lipton Recipe Secrets Onion Soup Mix (2 oz.)
• $1/2 Nabisco Crackers (6-16 oz.) or Newtons Fruit Thins (10.5 oz.

Household:

• $1/1 Scott Natural Paper Towels (6 ct.)
• $1/1 Hefty Trash Bags (18-45 ct.)
• $1/1 Purina Hairball Control (3.5 lbs.) or Purina One Dog Food (4 lbs.)
• $1/2 Tidy Cats Litter (10 lb.)
• $1/1 Kleenex Facial Tissue Upright (4 pk.)
• $1/2 Glade Scented Oil Candles Refills or Sprays
• $1/1 Stoner Invisible Glass (19 oz.) or Simple Green Cleaner (22 oz.)
• $1/1 Armor All Protectant (10 oz.), Tire Foam (20 oz.), Leather Wipes (20 ct.), or Cleaning Wipes (25 ct.)
• $1/1 Fiskars Scissors (8 in., 2 ct.)
• $5/1 Energizer 4x Advanced Lithium or 8x Lithium AA Batteries (8 ct.)
• $1/1 Energizer or Eveready Flashlights
• $2/1 HP Ink Cartridge Black

Personal Care:

• $1/1 Veripur Hand Sanitizer (3 oz.)
• $1/1 Kleenex Facial Tissue Upright Bundle (4 pk.)
• $1/1 Aquafresh Advanced, Extreme Clean or Ultimate White Toothpaste (5.6-6 oz.)
• $1/1 Sensodyne Toothpaste (4 oz.) or Iso-Active (4.3 oz.)
• $20/1 Oral-B 1000 Professioanl Care Rechargeable Toothbrush
• $1/1 OraJel Cold Sore Relief & Concealer (.05 oz.) or Mouth Sore Relief (.42 oz.) (includes .09 oz. FREE)
• $1/1 Aquaphor Lip Repair (.35 oz.)
• $1/1 Hyland’s Teething Gel (.5 oz.) (includes 50% more free)
• $1/1 NUK Trendline Dots Learner Cup (5 oz.), Bottle (10 oz.), or Pacifier (2 ct.)
• $2/1 Avent Bottle (9 oz.) or Nipple or Pacifiers (2 ct.), or Bottles (9 oz.)

Beauty:

• $1/1 L’Oreal Cosmetics
• $2/1 L’Oreal Revitalift Clinical Repair SPF 20 (1 oz.)
• $2/1 Neutrogena Lip or Eye Cosmetics (excludes makeup removers)

Health Care:

• $1/1 Mucinex Cough, Cold, Flu, Sinus or Sore Throat Relief (6 oz.)
• $1/1 Vicks Nature Fusion (20 ct.), Liquid (8 oz.), or Combo Pack
• $1/1 Robitussin (8 or 12 oz.)
• $2/1 Mucinex Child Liquid (4 oz.) or Mini Melts (12 ct.)
• $1/1 Theraflu Warming Liquid (2 ct., 8.3 oz.) or Hot Liquid Combo (12 pk.), or Triaminic Day/Night or Non Aspirin Fever Reducer (2 pk., 4 oz.)
• $1/1 Airborne (10 ct.)
• $2/1 Waterpik Sinusense Neti Pot Kit
• $1/1 Simply Saline Allergy Relief (4.255 oz.)
• $3/1 Allergy Buster or Sinus Buster Nasal Spray (.68 oz.)
• $0.50/1 Ricola (19-24 ct.)
• $2/1 Breath Right Strips (10-12 ct.)
• $3/1 Lamisil AT or AF Products
• $2/1 Hibistat (15 ct.) Antiseptic Wipes or Hibiclens Skin Cleanser (8 oz.)
• $1/1 Campho-Phenique Liquid (1.5 oz.) or Gel (.5 oz.), or Actine Pump Spray (5 oz.)
• $1/1 Band Aid Bandages (8-80 ct.)
• $1.50/1 SalonPas Pain or Arthritis Rel. Patch (5 ct.)
• $5/1 Osteo Bi Flex
• $5/1 Advil Tablets (300 ct.)
• $7.50/1 Culturelle for Kids (30 ct.)
• $3.50/1 Culturelle Digestive (30 ct.)
• $2/1 Florastor (20 ct.)
• $2/1 Benefiber Powder (6.4-16.7 oz.), Chewables (100 ct.), Caplets (114 ct.), or Sticks (24-28 ct.)
• $2/1 Gas-X (18-72 ct.) or Thin Strips (18 ct.)
• $3/1 Prevacid 24 HR (42 ct.)
• $2/1 Maalox (90 ct.) or Liquid (12-26 oz.)
• $2/1 Ex Lax Digestive Relief (24 ct.)
• $4/1 Senokot S or Colace (30 ct.)
• $2/1 Super Colon Cleanser (120 ct.)
• $1/1 Tums (60-150 ct.)
• $2/1 Biggest Loser Meal Bars (5 ct.) or Shakes (4 pk.)
• $10/1 Alli Weight Loss Aid Refill (120 ct.)
• $3/1 SloNiacin (100 ct.)
• $5/1 FlexAMin Joint Supplement (60-180 ct.)
• $2/1 Nature’s Bounty Twin Pack (excludes Flex-a-min )
• $5/1 AT Home 6 Panel Drug Test
• $10/1 BrainStrong (90 ct.)
• $5/1 BrainStrong Kids, Toodler or Prenatal (30 ct.)
• $1/1 Visine Hydroblend Drops (.5-1 oz.) or Wipes (30 ct.)
• $5/1 Nicoderm CQ (14 ct.) or Nicorette Gum (100-110 ct.) or Lozenges (72-81 ct.)
• $2/1 OneTouch Delica Lancets (100 ct.) or OneTouch Ultramini Blood Glucose Monitor
• $3/1 OneTouch Ultra Test Strips (25 ct.)
• $1/1 Murine Wax Removal Drops or Kit (.56 oz.)

Walgreens:

• Photo Books, 25% off (in store coupon only)
• “W” Products, Buy 1, Get 1 50% off
• (thousands of items throughout the store, see booklet for exclusions)

Mail-in Rebates:

• $5/1 Zyrtec (12 or 14 ct.), Visine-A (.5 oz.), or Benadryl (24-100 ct.) Spray (2 oz.), Cream (1 oz.), Gel ( 4 oz.), or Readymist (.2 oz.) (Limit 1)
• $5/1 Centrum, ProNutients or Caltrate Supplements (Limit 1)
• $3/1 Luster Now! Instant Whitening Toothpaste (8 oz.) (Limit 1)
• $7 wyb $30 or more of TheraBreath 7 Day Probiotic Home Treatment System, Lozenges (100 ct.), Oral Rinse (16 oz.), or Toothpaste (4 oz.) (Limit 1)
• $3/1 Blue Rhino (with or without exchange of empty tank) (Limit 1)

 
Please refer to our Walgreens page for more information about our local Walgreens location and links to their couponing policies!  It's located under Local Stores.