Each week, I will post a Walgreens $10 or Less Challenge in which you can get a lot of stuff for $10 or less using Walgreens Register Rewards, sales and coupons. Along with the challenge, I’ll share with you some other great Walgreens deals and steals. So be sure to subscribe to my site in the upper right corner so you don’t miss anything!

Your budget: $10 or less

Your goal: grow your $10 (or less) into much more by using coupons and Register Rewards

Remember, scenarios don’t include tax, as that will vary by region.

Transaction #1

• Buy three bags Twizzlers 11 to 15 oz. at $2/3 (3 for $4.50)
• Use $1/3 coupon, 6/27/10 Smart Source
• Total OPP: $3.50
• RR’s earned, $2

Transaction #2

• Buy five boxes Cheez-its, 4.5 oz at 5/$5.
• Total OPP: $5
• RR’s earned, $2

Transaction #3

• Buy four 3M Scotch tape at $1.99 each
• Use BOGO free coupon in Walgreens ad
• Use $4 RR’s earned above
• Total OPP: zero

Grand Total OPP: $8.50  for three bags of Twizzlers, five boxes 4.5 oz boxes of Cheez-its and four rolles of 3M Scotch tape.

Other favorite Walgreens deals, including some awesome school supply deals this week:

BACK TO SCHOOL DEALS

• Crayola Colored Pencils $.99 (with insert coupon)
  
• Penway 3-Subject Notebook $.99
  
• Penway Filler Paper 130-ct $.59 (with insert coupon)
  
• Penway Composition Book 80-ct $.69 (with insert coupon)
  
• Flexible Ruler or Protractor $.39
  
• Poly Pencil or Index Card Case $.39
  
• 2 Pocket Poly Folder $.39
  
• Elmers glue stick 2-pk or 4-oz glue $.59 (with insert coupon)
  
• Penway crayons 24-pk $.39 (with insert coupon)
  
• Crayola Poster board 22 x 28 $.39 (with insert coupon)
  
• Penway Memo or Mini Composition Book $.19 (with insert coupon)
  
• Paper Mate Profile Pens 2-pk or Sharpie Markers 2-pk $.69 (with insert coupon)
  
• Penway Carry-All Pouch $.59 (with insert coupon)
  
• Scotch Mailers $.39 (with insert coupon)

M&M candy single size $.49 (with insert coupon)

$.75/2 from 7/11 RP
Final Price: 2/$.23

Hunts Snack Pack 4-pk pudding $1

$1/3 from June ALL YOU magazine
Final Price: $1.67

Select Austin, Cheez-It or Keebler crackers or cookies 5/$5
$2 RR on five
Final Price: 5/$3

Stride gum 3/$2 (with insert coupon)

B1G1 free from 5/16 SS
Final Price: 6/$2 or $.33 each

Softsoap hand soap 7.5-8.5 oz $2.49 B1G1 free

$.35 from 7/25 SS, use two
Final Price: as low as $.75 each

Colgate Total Advanced or Enamel Strength toothpaste $1.99
$1 from 7/11 SS
Final Price: $.99

Thermacare Heatwraps 2-3 ct $6.99
$2 insert coupon
$3 from 7/25 RP

Final Price: $1.99

Gillette Fusion Pro Glide razor $9.89
$5 RR at checkout
$4 from 6/6 PG

Final Price: $.89

Garnier Fructis 3/$10
$1 from July Coupon Booklet
Final Price: $1.33

Tums 60-150 ct $3.99
$1 from July coupon booklet
Final Price: $2.99

Reach Total Care toothbrush $2.99, buy two

$1 in ad coupon, will automatically scan twice
B1G1 free from 5/16 RP
Final Price: 2/$.99

Save on Groceries at Coupons.com! Click Here

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Tyson® Grilled & Ready^™ Whole Breast Fillets are one of my favorite new finds in the convenience item category. Available in the grocer’s freezer section, the new Tyson® Grilled & Ready^™ Whole Breast Fillets are fully-cooked, lean, boneless, skinless recipe-ready chicken breasts. The perfect protein for any entrée, salad or sandwich, they make creating delicious, nourishing meals a snap.  Plus, they are 98% fat free and contain no preservatives, and I found them to be very tender.

I used the fillets recently to make chicken quesadillas and to make a chicken pizza. Here is a recipe from culinary expert and cookbook author, Holly Clegg:

Grilled Chicken with Watermelon Salsa

Recipe serves 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 6-7 minutes

Ingredients

4 Tyson® Grilled & ReadyTM Whole Breast Fillets

4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) Hoisin sauce

2 cups chopped watermelon

1/2 cup chopped red onion

3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

1/4 cup reduced fat feta cheese

1 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar

1 teaspoon olive oil

Preparation Instructions

1. Coat each chicken breast with Hoisin sauce and place in microwave safe dish. Follow microwave directions on Grilled & Ready packaging to heat.

Serving Suggestion: Serve with corn on the cob or quick couscous cooked in orange juice and tossed with green onions.

2. In small bowl mix together watermelon, red onion, mint, feta, seasoned rice vinegar and

olive oil. Place salsa on top of chicken breast and serve.

Serving Suggestion: Serve with corn on the cob or quick couscous cooked in orange juice and tossed with green onions.

For more recipes, go here. If you’d like to win a coupon for a free bag of Tyson® Grilled & Ready^™ Whole Breast Fillets, leave a comment below. Contest closes August 3, 2010. I will randomly pick two winners and notify them via email.

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• Walgreens $10 Challenge and Deals July 25 – 31, 2010

For details, check out the event page on Facebook!

Offer valid from 7/23/2010 through 7/25/2010 at Old Navy stores in the US and Canada. Not valid at OldNavy.com.

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• Old Navy Giveaway
• Must-Have Wardrobe Staples for Every Frugal Fashionista’s Closet

According to Aguiar, fashion expert and host of “Full Frontal Fashion,” “Where D’Ya Get That?” and “Style Court,” in a culture where fashion trends are fleeting, the key to building a great wardrobe is starting with a few timeless pieces.

“Trends may come and go but there are essential fashion classics that will never go out of style,” said Aguiar. “From the little black dress to the classic trench coat, these are the must-have items every fashionista should have in her closet.”

Outlet malls provide access to some of the finest brands and these timeless pieces at a fraction of the cost.

At everyday savings of up to 65 percent off full retail prices, Prime Outlets’ shoppers have complete access to style icons including Gucci, Michael Kors, J. Crew, Banana Republic, Gap, Coach, Victoria’s Secret, Tory Burch, Polo Ralph Lauren and Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, among many others.

Here are some of the timeless, essential pieces that Aguiar recommends:
— The LBD – Whether simple and classic or a more glamorous choice in various lengths and sheer fabrics, the little black dress (LBD) is a must-have. Think Audrey Hepburn when choosing this piece and look for a dress that’s tailored and fitted through the waist. Pair your LBD with wedges and a designer handbag for a daytime look, or strappy sandals and an ornate clutch for a night-on-the-town.

— Crisp White Shirt – Look for a crisp white shirt with feminine detailing around the bustline, a long silhouette and French cuffs to pair with skinny cigarette pants or a pencil skirt for an easy, tailored look. Take your look into the evening by pairing a white
blouse with a ball gown skirt and layers of pearls for a sophisticated look sure to turn a few heads.

— Top Handle Bag – A top handle bag with a strong shape and structure is a must-have fashion classic. Look for top handle bags in a variety of colors with interesting details such as intricate stitching and unique hardware for a stylish accessory that will last a lifetime.

– Printed Scarf -This essential accessory will freshen any look and always keep you in style. Whether tying it around your neck, head or handbag, look for colorful scarves with prints and patterns for a posh, sophisticated look.

– Classic Trench – One of the most essential wardrobe staples is a classic, chic trench coat. More than just a way to cover up, trench coats are the new accessory. Look for a trench in black, khaki, white or stone colors with details such as tortoise shell buttons and epaulet accents for a timeless trench that will truly make a statement.

Go here to  join Prime My Closet and view videos of fashion classic must-haves from James Aguiar and Prime Outlets.

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Target Shopping 101

Shopping at Target is like a sporting event for me. You need to know how to play by Target’s rules and have the tools at your fingertips to be successful. I have taken many of my original blog posts and put together a running list of tools, links and need to know info to help make your shopping trip much easier on your budget. Here goes…
There are many ways to save at Target and it begins at the front door.
- Use an ad. If you don’t get the Sunday paper you can access it according to zip code at the Target web site.
- If you are lucky enough to have a Super Target, you can access the coupons for the grocery section from the site.
**Remember you can use one Target coupon and one manufacturers coupon per item and stack the savings.
- Next, you should become familiar with “Perimeter Shopping”. This means going around the outer most aisles and cruising all of the endcaps with clearance merchandise while peeking down the interior aisles for clearance tags.
There is nothing more satisfying than finding an item in the grocery or HBA section marked down and having a store and a manufacturer’s coupon for that item. You feel like you have SCORED!

Your homework is to set up some bookmarks, find out how to access and use the ad on the site if you don’t get a Sunday paper and get a notebook to take some notes. There is a lot more info to come.

Markdowns
Below are some of the basic tips to maximize your shopping trips to Target.
1. Stick to the outside walls of the store (perimeter) and always check the endcaps (ends of the aisle shelving). This is where all the markdown merchandise is usually relocated after the price is reduced. However, as you go around the outer aisles, peek down the aisles and look for clearance there too. This will save some time and steps.
2. Markdowns are typically done Monday thru Friday. It makes sense to hit Target on Tuesday since Monday’s are used to deal with the weekend returns and have time to work the markdowns for the week.
Monday – Electronics, Kids Clothing and Stationary (Cards, GiftWrap, etc.)
Tuesday – Domestics, Women’s Clothing, Pets and Market (food items)
Wednesday – Men’s Clothing, Toys, Lawn & Garden, Health and Beauty items
Thursday – House Wares, Lingerie, Sporting Goods, Shoes, Music / Movies, Books, Decor and Luggage
Friday – Auto, Cosmetics, Hardware, and Jewelry
3. Markdowns take place every 2 weeks. Target will continue to mark down unsold clearance merchandise every two weeks until sold. After that you can bet the clearance merchandise will end up at your local Goodwill Store.
4. If an item is damaged and you can repair it or don’t mind the blemish, then be sure to ask the cashier for a discount. Cashiers are authorized to give you a 10% discount.
5. Check near the dressing rooms for carts of opened or unused items from nearby departments, etc. Every store will have its own little spots for great deals of shopworn merchandise.
6. Know how to read markdown stickers. These are the little orange stickers like in the picture with this post. The original price at the top right corner plus a code: 15A, 30A, etc. This is markdown percentage.
Holiday Deals – Target always slashes prices on seasonal merchandise.
Clothing prices drop like a rock during their after-holiday clearance. Look for seasonal t-shirts and sweatshirts and get huge discounts.
Their holiday markdown schedule is usually as follows:
(Note: Christmas markdowns tend to be larger to start)
50% off the day after holiday for three days
75% off the fourth day after holiday for three days
90% off the seventh day after holiday for 1-2 days.
Cautionary notes about Target shopping:
If you find an item at 75% off, and you want it, don’t let it get away!
Target rarely marks non-holiday items down past 75%
If it the price ends in the number 4, it is probably your last chance to buy.

Clearance
You have a craving for a Target clearance. You don’t have the foggiest clue as to what you may find marked down. You WANT to know. Well, now you can from the comfort of your own home before you ever leave your computer. Visit these two sites:
http://tinyurl.com/2y8lauhttp://tinyurl.com/2oyfxw
Still want to know if the local store has what you want in stock? Okay, now you can.
Target Search Store Inventory by local zip code: http://tinyurl.com/2few6h
The 9 digit numbers next to the items are the DPCI numbers. The DPCI can help you check the price/availability in the store. You can check w/ the in-store price scanners. Some stores have scanners that allow you to type in the DPCI numbers. You can also check if an item is in-stock or what the price is by taking that DPCI number to the Guest Services. They can also check if other stores in your area have it in-stock.
**Note- If the DPCI number is not available on the clearance list sites, try locating the item on Target.com to get the DPCI number and then plug into the Search Store Inventory link.

All markdowns are ideally done at the same time in all stores. But anyone that has ever gotten the above info and gone into a store will eventually see that this isn’t a perfect world for clearance either. So, how about trying to make nice with an employee in one or two departments and see if you can get inside info on how your local store does markdowns and if they are strict or lax on the markdown schedule.

When Target pulls their clearance merchandise from the sales floor, it is donated to Goodwill Industries. They have done this for years. I’ll be honest, in some cases I know that the lowest Target price is less than what Goodwill sells it for. Not always, but sometimes it is. So it is important to know your prices and be aware this can happen.

Using Coupons Effectively @ Target

Step 1 – Know Target Coupon Policy – Print to take with you.
Dear Target Guest,
Thanks for asking again about using coupons at Target. Coupons are a great way to save even more when shopping at Target, andwe make it easy to use them at our stores. But because of the variety of coupons available to our guests, we do have some guidelines for how coupons can be redeemed at Target:
-We accept two kinds of coupons: Target-issued coupons and manufacturer-issued coupons.
-We’ll accept one Target coupon and one manufacturer coupon for the same item, unless either coupon prohibits it.
-We can’t give cash back if the face value of a coupon is greater than the purchase value of the item; in that case, we’ll adjust the value of the coupon to equal the price of the item.
-We can’t accept coupons from other retailers, or coupons for products not carried in our stores.-All valid coupons should be presented to the cashier at the time of sale.
In addition, Target empowers the store to limit the number of items a guest buys with coupons. We reserve the right to limit purchases to reasonable family-size quantities. Have questions or want more information about using coupons at Target? Check with a Guest Services Team Leader at your local store. You can also give us a call at (800) 440-0680, or visit us on Target.com. Either way, we’re here to help!
Thanks for shopping with us. We’ll see you again soon at Target.
Sincerely,
Larry
Target Guest Relations
www.target.com

Step 2 – Using Store and Manufacturer Coupons
After reading 100’s of posts on various message boards it seems you should be aware of these things:
1- Print a copy of the corporate coupon policy and take with you in case you are treated poorly. You will have exactly what corporate says is allowable as well as corporate’s phone number (add to cell phone!)
2- Any store manager has the right to refuse quantities. Don’t abuse the coupon savings by buying hoards of items and you should get what you want just fine.
3- It has been mentioned that you can “spoon feed” your coupons to the cashier if you’d like as the items go through the scanner. I see this as something you’d do if you have a really tough store to deal with.
4- I have also seen it mentioned that you should avoid unfriendly cashiers with a chip on their shoulder. Try to find a friendly one. If you like the cashier, you might try asking what days they work so you can visit their line again. You know as well as I do that some cashiers think the coupon savings comes directly out of their paycheck. Engage in chit chat early, get them smiling and talking. Any cashier will treat you better if you do. I know, some are just hags or man-hags. LOL
5- If your purchase comes out free, don’t set off any bells and whistles. Just purchase something you need to go with it. DO NOT END UP WITH A NEGATIVE BALANCE!!!!!!!!!
6- The goal is to get a reasonable amount of items on sale with a coupon, not have a negative balance, keep the cashier happy (while finding one that isn’t a coupon Nazi). Don’t get the manager involved because they are known to be jerks.
7- Target.com coupons at one time said “Super Target Coupons”. Now they simply say Target Web Coupons and if a non-super size store has the item, they should accept the coupon.
8- If hassled whether your coupons are printed or copied, lick your finger and smear it on a spot to show them it was printed.
9- if you are shopping in a store that is paranoid that all of your Target Coupons are fraudulent, just print them and do NOT cut them out. Just present the entire sheet of coupons with the Target Coupon page URL still intact on the bottom of the sheet. It is a bit more expensive to print in this manner but if you have problems, it may just solve the problem.
10- If you have complaints go to these and be heard.
Where to complain or compliment:
http://www.planetfeedback.com/
Target Corporate phone number : 1-800-440-0680
11- You’ll find Target coupons on Target.com, in magazines of all sorts, on company web sites that have large promotions going with Target, in mailers, the Sunday newspaper, on the coupon generators on Coupons.com or RedPlum.com, on product peel off coupons (peelies) or hanging on the neck of some products (hang tags). During the 4^th quarter, they release toy coupons in a small toy catalog.
Also, you can now sign up to receive mobile coupons via your cell phone. Once you have your account set up, you can access those coupons on your cell phone by launching the Internet browser on your phone and typing in/bookmarking http://target.com/save
Target Coupons – Print them from Target.com
Target Coupon Policy – Rules for using any coupons at Target
Target Return Policy – In store purchase
Target Return Policy – Returning a Target.com purchase to the store
Target.com Price Matching Policy
Target Store Low Price Promise (in-store price matching/adjustment)

Many thanks to Michelle for asking me to guest post today. I love her blog and info she brings to us. I hope you will drop by one or both of my blogs to find some deal info to help you stretch your budget. I blog at both AttentionTargetShoppers.com and FrugalInAlabama.com

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Moody Mamas’ colorful spring capsule collection will make every expectant mom look as sexy and chic as our celebrity clients.  Each piece is inspired by the runway, from easy maxi dresses to adorable chiffon trim knit dresses. All of our styles are made from luxurious fabrics that give every Moody Mamas piece the feel of relaxing loungewear.  Start expanding your spring wardrobe today! The collection is limited in quantity, affordably priced from $39.99 – $49.99, and extends into plus sizes.  Plus, it features dresses that are perfect for transitioning into fall.

To shop the collection, click here to visit Target and use the discount code MM Discount for 30% off.

If you want to win a dress from the Moody Mamas capsule collection for Target.com then enter the contest below.

Giveaway Guidelines:

Visit the Moody Mamas Target collection and leave a comment here on two or three of your favorite pieces. This is a mandatory first entry. After completing this mandatory first entry method, you can gain additional entries by doing any or all of the following (but be sure to leave a separate comment for each thing you do):

1. Follow Moody Mamas on Twitter
2. Fan Moody Mamas on Facebook
3. Blog about this contest

This giveaway closes at 11:59 p.m. Central time on July 29, 2010. USA residents only. The winner will be announced here and notified via email. If the winner doesn’t respond by July 31, an alternate winner will be chosen.

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But Kymaro Health and Beauty makes a host of other products, and they’d like to give one of my lucky readers a prize pack that includes more than $180 worth of stuff such as curve control jeans, a mini hair straightener, a backless bra, eyelash extenders and more.  Here are details on the products in the prize pack:

Body Shaper
Kymaro’s New Body Shaper is the fastest way to get your figure back.  You just slip it on and watch as the inches just seem to melt away.  Starting from below the bust line, Kymaro’s New Body Shaper comfortably shapes all your problem areas by hugging your body to create a smooth, bump- free silhouette.  This unique design focuses on your comfort.

Curve Control Jeans
Kymaro® Curve Control™ Jeans have come up with a solution to fix any body type…the special denim weave contours to your body, the same way shape wear holds you in, but this is all jean. The Curve Control ™ Jeans will shape you and mold to your body lifting your bottom, flattening your stomach, making you look and feel your best.

Kymaro’s ® Mini Hair Straightener
Introducing Kymaro’s ® Mini Straightener – ideal for short hair, bangs, touch-ups and travel! As the size of a permanent market, this flat iron straightens the hair from the root with ease.  But don’t be fooled, just because its small doesn’t mean it’s not powerful.  The mini beauty tool delivers instant styling results with its ceramic heater without taking up too much room. Its 6-inch long, compact and light weight design makes it the perfect styling tool to use on-the-go.

Kymaro Fix My Roots
A beauty tool that fixes your worst hair nightmares in just seconds with no mixing and no hassle! Fix My Roots can cover gray, dark or light roots without flaking or rubbing off! The special formula bonds to your hair and washes out when shampooed.  Fix My Roots is an easy-to-use and mess free tool that applies expert color to your hair with control and precision.  Bring this anywhere and everywhere – if you find a grey or you need a quick touch up, this is your solution!

Kymaro Glamour Eyes Eyelash Extension Kit
Getting eyelash extensions applied at a salon can cost you over $500 and the whole process can take up to 2 hours – but thanks to Kymaro’s Glamour Eyes you can now get eyelash extensions in three different lengths: short, medium, long in less than 10 minutes! With two specially formulated adhesives to bond each extension to your natural lash, one in black and one in white you can create a beautiful and glamour look!

Backless Bra
The KYMARO ® BACKLESS BRA is backless and strapless, making it ideal under tricky styles and dresses. Supportive, seamless and invisible under clothing, the KYMARO ® BACKLESS BRA even creates sexy cleavage like a normal push-up!

Portable Hair Dryer
With a powerful 1875 Watts, Kymaro’s ® Portable Hair Dryer provides maximum temperature and airflow to deliver shiny, smooth, frizz-free locks. The portable hair dryer comes with a concentrator attachment for twice as fast drying time, removable lint filter for easy cleaning and longer lasting motor life.  This lightweight professional grade dryer with a folding handle to facilitate storage and easy travel makes styling fast, efficient and hassle-free!

Sunless Tanning System
Kymaro Sunless Tanning System gives you a natural, healthy looking tan without the embarrassing streaks that scream “I’m faking it!” Used in world class spas nationwide, Kymaro’s Sunless Tanning System is the only reliable option when it comes to tanning.

Rhythm Rocker by Kymaro
Unleash the dancer in you and sculpt the body you’ve always dreamed about with the Kymaro Rhythm Rocker. The Rhythm Rocker replaces boring old workouts with today’s’ Rockin’ Latin, Crunchin’ Hip Hop and Rollin’ Belly Dance Moves. The EZ-grip handles allow you to create your own perfect level of resistance, simply by leveraging your body weight against the tilting action of the seat. Advance at your own speed from easy moves, all the way to extreme muscle extensions that dramatically increase your range of motion.

If you want to win this amazing prize pack, enter the giveaway below:

Giveaway Guidelines:

To enter the contest, you MUST become an email subscriber to Lipstick to Crayons. The subscribe button is in the upper right corner of the site. Once you subscribe (or if you are already a subscriber), leave a comment below telling me you did so, and make sure the email address you provide is the one you used to subscribe. After completing this mandatory first entry method, you can gain additional entries by doing any or all of the following (but be sure to leave a separate comment for each thing you do):

1. Blog about this contest
2. Tweet this giveaway on Twitter
3. Favorite Lipstick to Crayons on Technorati
4. Stumble this post
5. Add Lipstick to Crayons to your blogroll or my button to your sidebar
6. Become a fan of Lipstick to Crayons on Facebook.
7. Post a link to this contest on your Facebook page.

This giveaway closes at 11:59 p.m. Central time August 3, 2010. Be sure to include a valid email address with each of your entries. Winners will be randomly chosen via random.org and will be notified via email and announced on this post.

If any winner does not claim the prize by August 5, 2010, he/she will forfeit the prize to an alternate winner who will be drawn at random.

USA residents only.

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Each week, I will post a Walgreens $10 or Less Challenge in which you can get a lot of stuff for $10 or less using Walgreens Register Rewards, sales and coupons. Along with the challenge, I’ll share with you some other great Walgreens deals and steals. So be sure to subscribe to my site in the upper right corner so you don’t miss anything!

Your budget: $10 or less

Your goal: grow your $10 (or less) into much more by using coupons and Register Rewards

Remember, scenarios don’t include tax, as that will vary by region.

Transaction #1

• Buy one Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste 5.8 oz for $3.49
• Use $1/1 coupon, 7/11/10 Smart Source
• Total OPP: $2.49
• RR’s earned, $3.49

Transaction #2

• Buy two boxes 18 count Tampax pearl tampons at BOGO 50 percent off: $4.99 and $2.49
• Use 2 $1/1 Tampax product coupons, 7/4 P&G insert
• Use $3.49 RR earned above
• Total OPP  after coupons & RR’s, $1.99

Transaction #3

• Buy one Olay Body Wash 23.6 oz for $5.99
• Use $1/1 coupon, 7/4/10 P&G insert
• Total OPP: $4.99

• Grand Total OPP: $9.47 for one Colgate Toothpaste, two boxes of Tampax Pearl Tampons and one Olay Body WAsh.

Other favorite Walgreens deals, including some awesome school supply deals this week:

BACK TO SCHOOL DEALS

B1G1 Select School Bags, 2/$9.99
–Hi Trails or Anchorage Backpacks
–Urban Sport Duffel Bags
–Overland Messenger Bags
–Book Totes

Pilot G2 Gel Pens 2-pk – $1 and earn $1 RR
= Free after RR

Penway two pocket folder, Penway wooden ruler, Penway Highlighter – 9 cents; limit 12

Penway One Subject Notebook, Penway Pink Erasers 2-pk, Corner Office Sheet Protectors 10-pk, Penway 10-pk Yellow Pencils - 29 cents

Corner Office 5 Tab Dividers, Penway Poly or 3 Ring Binder, Penway Cap Erasers, Car Eraser – 39 cents

Penway Glue Sticks 3-pk, jumbo glue Stick or Glue, Splash Poly Portfolio, School box, 5-pk Bic Brite Liner Highlighters – 49 cents

Liquid Paper, It’s Academic Clip-on Sharpener and Eraser, Penway Dual Hole Sharpener – 59 cents with in ad coupon (limit 3)

Penway Fabric Carry All Case, Penway 10-pk Classic Markers, Dixson 10-pk Variety Pencil Set, Crazerasers – 99 cents

Sharpie Markers (8 pk.) or Pens (2-4 pk.), $3.99
$1/1 Sharpie Pens or Fine Point Markers, exp. 7-31 (Walgreens, July)
$2.99 ea. after coupon!

OTHER DEALS

Pantene or Head & Shoulders Hair Care (1.9-14.2 oz.), 2/$8
Get $1 RR wyb 2
$1/2 Pantene Product, exp. 7-31-10 (P&G 07/04/10)
$1/1 Pantene Product, exp. 7-31-10 (Rouge Magazine) 
$1/1 Pantene Styler, Treatment or Hairspray, exp. 7-31 (P&G 07/04/10)
B1G1 Pantene Restoratives, exp. 7-31-10 (Parade 06/27/10) (if included)
B1G1 Head & Shoulders Product, exp. 8-31-10 (SS 07/11/10)

Gillette Fusion ProGlide Manual or Power Razor System – $9.89
$5 RR
$2/1 PG 7/4
$4/1 PG 6/6
= 89¢ after coupons and RR

Dawn Dish Liquid (10.3 oz.), $0.99 (w/ in-ad coupon)
$0.25/1 Dawn Product, exp. 7-31-10 (P&G 06/06/10)
$0.25/1 Dawn Product, exp. 7-31-10 (P&G 07/04/10)
$1/1 Dawn Dishwashing Liquid, exp. 7-31-10 (Rouge Magazine)

Select Schick Razors, $8.99
Get $3 RRs
–Intuition Plus Razor System or Cartridges (3 pk.)
–Quattro Razor System or Cartridges (4 pk.)
$4/1 Select Schick Quattro Products, exp. 7-25-10 (SS 06/27/10)
$2/1 Select Schick For Woman Items, exp. 8-29-10 (SS 07/18/10)

Bush’s Best Baked Beans 16-oz – 99¢ with in ad coupon

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As I mentioned in the segment, the best way to really make couponing work for you is to use “coupon stacking.” Coupon stacking is using a manufacturer’s coupon in addition to a store coupon for an even lower price.

Then, if you “stack” the manufacturer’s coupon with a store coupon AND a store sale on an item, you can sometimes get it super cheap or in some cases, FREE!

For example, local retailers publish ads with the items they have on sale, and those ads often include coupons for those same items. So you might have a coupon for 50 cents off Kellogg’s cereal. That doesn’t sound like much. But if the store has published a coupon for $1 off a box of Kellogg’s cereal, AND the cereal is on sale 2/$5, then you can use TWO 50 cent manufacturer’s coupons, plus the $1 store coupon, and get two boxes of cereal for $3.

These savings become even more significant when you’re taking advantage of store reward programs such as Walgreens Register Rewards and CVS Extra Care Bucks (ECBs).

Each week, Walgreens and CVS reward their customers for purchasing certain products by giving you register receipts that work just like cash on your next purchase. You’ll see these items in the weekly ad.

Here’s an example:

In  recent Walgreen’s ad, Colgate Toothpaste was advertised for $2.99, with a $2 Register Reward (RR) good on your next purchase, so it’s like paying $.99.

Now, here’s the FUN part — the part where you can get stuff “free” or “more than free” by using the Register Rewards program and coupons. If you have a $1 coupon for Colgate Toothpaste, then you’re only paying $1.99 for that tube, and then you get a $2 RR to use on your next purchase. You make a penny on the deal!

Here’s another example: Last week, CVS adverised several buy one get one (BOGO) free deals. One of those items was a 27.8 oz container of Folgers coffee for $11.99. That price isn’t so great, considering that you can buy the same item at Target for $7.99. But when I got the second  container free with the purchase of the first one, and then I stacked the deal with 2 $1 coupons for Folgers coffee (which CVS lets you do, even if you’re only purchasing one),  I got both containers of coffee for only $9.99. That’s a good price.

Usually, there are limits on these deals, and most of the time, you can’t  “roll” Register Rewards or CVS ECB’s, meaning you can’t use the $2 you just made on the toothpaste deal to buy another tube of Colgate toothpaste. You can get all the details on how these programs work on my Web site under the “getting started” series.

My first appearance on  Great Day St. Louis was on ways to trim your grocery bill using coupons and other techniques, so let me direct you to some of the resources on this site that offer more details than a television segment can provide.

I’d also invite you to peruse the other posts in my Coupons and Frugal Living categories, where you’ll find posts about what coupon inserts to expect in the weekend paper, great deals or coupons I’ve discovered, and tips I’m learning for more frugal living. Plus, you can  find weekly deals at Walgreens here and at CVS here; you can try my weekly Walgreens $10 Challenge here and find coupons in my coupon database here.

Please remember, however, that just like anything else, it’s important to play by the rules and be polite when using coupons. Get to know the coupon policies of your favorite stores (most of them are posted on the Web sites or you can ask for a copy from the store manager). If you cheat with your coupons, it’s the same as stealing, in my opinion. Be courteous to sales clerks who are learning the ropes. And be courteous to other shoppers and let them go ahead of you if they only have a few items or simpler transactions, and try not to do extravagant coupon shopping during a store’s busiest times.

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The new photo scanner requires no PC to convert print photos into digital images. Users simply press a single button to scan photos as small as wallet-sized up to 8 ½ x 11, and the device is not a whole lot bigger than large tube of tooth paste, so I plan to keep it packed in my laptop bag.

This fun gadget was literally “plug and play.” I took it out of the box, inserted the small memory  SD card that came with it into the back, plugged it in, and began scanning photos from my kids’ baby books. Then, I used the USB cord and plugged it into my laptop, and transferred the photos onto my computer. But, if you want, you can insert the SD card loaded with full-color JPEG images into your computer to upload the photos to your favorite photo site like Snapfish, or  take the SD card to a Walgreens or CVS and have your photos printed directly from it — no PC or laptop required. You also can insert the card into a Pandigital digital photo frame to immediately view the images. (I wrote about my Pandigital photo frame here).

The best part about this Pandigital scanner is that it’s so FAST. My printer acts as a scanner, but it’s really slow. First, you scan the photo . . .slowly.  Yawn. Then it’s converted into a JPEG  image on the computer . .  yawn, then I find it . . . yawn. It’s a process. I scanned about 50 photos in about 20 minutes with this dealy. I’m going crazy.  First, I’m scanning all the photos from the childhood of my oldest kids. Then, I’m going to scan my photos from my early marriage, and then move my way backward to college, then high school. Facebook, look out!! I’m armed with an easy to use scanner. Here are some of my scans from this evening:

My oldest (now 15) with Santa

My middle child (now 12) getting the last of the soda.

Pandigital’s award-winning line of scanners have been acclaimed for their ease-of-use and excellent performance. The scanner does not require any expensive or confusing software and employs a new twin-roller feeding system to ensure that the photos are scanned evenly each time.  Further optimizing the quality, images are scanned at up to 600 optical dpi for resulting scans that have a crisp and clear 3800×7200 24-bit color depth resolution.  In addition to being able to scan images onto the included SD memory card, the scanner accepts other popular memory cards (SD, MS, MS Pro, MMS, XD) and can also be connected directly to either a Mac or PC computer via its mini-USB port.

The Pandigital Personal Photo Scanner/Converter weighs in at less than a pound at only 13.79 ounces and measures only 10.59(L) x 1.73(H) x 2.32(D) inches. It is available for now for a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $149.99 here.

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