Walgreens scenarios: March 2-8

With all the great RR deals on at Walgreens this week, here are some scenario ideas to maximize your savings. These are particularly meant for those who are new to Walgreens (or don't have past RRs or gift cards to use) and want to minimize their OOP expenses and maximize future return.

Transaction #1:

Buy 6 trial size (1.7 oz) Pantene shampoo or conditioner
Or, I just read that the Herbal Essences trial size have worked, and they're cheaper than the Pantene.

Pay about $6-8 OOP

Receive $12 RR

Transaction #2:

Buy Venus Embrace or Fusion Phenom razor for 9.99
1 filler, such as a pencil or inexpensive clearance item (I recently saw super glue for .10)

Use $4 RR, $4 coupon (Embrace may be found in the 3/2 paper and Phenom may be found in the 2/10 paper)

Pay about $2.15

Receive $5 RR

Transaction #3:

Repeat transaction #1, except use your razor RR to pay for $5 of the transaction. OOP should be around $1-3, depending on which product you buy.

Transaction #4:

Same as transaction #2.

You can continue to roll the RRs as above, saving the extras for later use. You can then use your saved RRs to purchase FAR items, stretching your savings farther.

For all of this week's deals, click here.

Walgreens scenarios: February 17-23

With all of the awesome deals to be had at Walgreens this week, I wanted to offer some specific ideas on how to get the most bang for your buck.

Scenario #1: Mascara, Twizzlers & Razor

I've edited this scenario because the Twizzlers didn't ring up as I'd originally thought.

Buy:

4 Jane mascaras (4.99 each)
6 Twizzlers (2/3.00)
1 Fusion Phenom razor (9.99)

Use these coupons:

4 $2 Jane
1 $4 Phenom (1/10 paper insert)
2 B2G1 Twizzlers (tearpad at Kmart)
Twizzlers 7-day coupon
Twizzlers IVC (page 2)
Jane IVC (page 7)

Cost: 1.96, plus tax.

Resulting RRs: $6 Phenom

For the best value, do this deal on 2/22 or 2/23, and you might get an additional $5 RR on the Phenom.

Scenario #2: Mascaras, ChapStick & razor

Buy:

Venus Embrace razor (9.99)
6 Jane mascaras (4.99 each)
ChapStick Naturals ($2)

Use these coupons:

$2 Venus Embrace (2/17 paper insert)
6 $2 Jane
Jane IVC (page 7)

Cost: .96, plus tax

Results in: 9.99 EasySaver rebate, $2 RR (ChapStick), and, if done on 2/22 or 2/23, $5 RR (razor).

CentsibleSawyer offers several scenarios here, with a total OOP of under $10.

Are there specific things you're trying to work into your deals this week? It's a great week to incorporate extra items, due to the possibility for Jane overage.