Getting Started (Week of January 18th)

Well, it's been awhile, but I am again attempting a weekly post dedicated to those people who are just starting out on their frugal journey. For those who don't have a binder full of coupons, a stash of ECB's or RR's (or even know what those are!), or a real history of using coupons. Using only this current week's coupons and available printables, here are the best deals of the week:

If you want the 411 of using coupons, click here.

CVS

Reading this first might help.

CVS Brand Loratadine Allergy Medicine (5-count)
$3.79
Earns $3.79 Extra Bucks (LIMIT 2)
Final Price: FREE

Excedrin
$1.99
Use $2 Internet Printable coupon HERE
Final Price: FREE (or possibly .01 PROFIT)

American Greetings Cards
Prices start @ .99
Earns $3 Extra Bucks when you buy 3
Final Price: FREE with .03 PROFIT

Johnson's Buddies Bar Soap
$1.19
Use $2/2 Internet Printable coupon HERE or $3/3 Internet Printable coupon HERE
Final Price: .19 each (You can get these FREE @ Target & Wal-Mart, but they make a great filler item at CVS)

Puffs tissues
.99 (LIMIT 6)
Use .25 Manufacturer's coupon from 1/18 Procter & Gamble insert
Final Price: .74

St.Ives Skin Care
$2.99
Use $2 Internet Printable coupon HERE
Final Price: .99

Duracell Batteries (4 pk AA or AAA; 2 pk C or D; 1 pk 9 volt)
$2.99
Use .75 Manufacturer Coupon from 1/18 Procter & Gamble insert
Look for a CVS tearpad for $5 off 2 Duracell batteries
Final Price: $2.24 with just MQ or 2 FREE with MQ & CVS Q

***PepsiCo Deal***

Buy $20, Get $10 Extra Bucks (LIMIT 1):

• $1.25--Sobe Lifewater 20 oz.
• $1.25--Propel fit water 1 liter
• $1.25--Gatorade 32 oz.
• $1.25--Pepsi 2 liter
• $3--Lay's 10.5-11 oz. (Excludes Baked)
• $3--Stacy's pita or bagel chips 6 oz.
• $3--Tostitos 9.5-13 oz.
• $3--12 pk 12 oz. cans of Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew (LIMIT 8)

Then send off for rebate HERE for $15 in coupons.

Walgreens

First, read this.

Orajel Cold Sore Medicine
$8.49
Submit for EasySaver Rebate #1
Final Price: FREE

AutoExpressions Vent Fresh Elite Auto Air Freshener
$4.99
Submit for EasySaver Rebate #2
Submit Manufacturer's Rebate (Form HERE)
Final Price: FREE + $4.99 PROFIT!

Revlon Matte Collection Cosmetics
$4.99-$9.99
Submit for EasySaver Rebate #3
Final Price: FREE

Mauna Loa Chocolate Covered Macadamias
$2 each
Use $3/2 Instant Value Coupon from EasySaver Catalog Page 4
Final Price: .50 each

****Procter & Gamble Register Rewards Deal***

Buy $20, Get $5 Register Rewards back.

This is an example scenario (Check your ad for all items included and be sure you match your products with the specifications in the ad):

1 Olay Body Wash
$4.99
Use $1 Manufacturer's coupon in 1/18 Procter & Gamble insert

2 Gillette Mach3 Disposable 3 pk
$5.99
Use Buy one get one FREE Manufacturer's coupon from 1/18 Procter & Gamble insert

2 Crest Toothpastes
$5
Use 2 $1.50 Manufacturer's coupons from 1/18 Procter & Gamble insert

You would pay $11.98 and get $5 toward your next purchase.

***Unilever Register Rewards Deal****

Buy 4 items, get $2; Buy 6 items, Get $6; Buy 8 items, Get $10

This is an example scenario (Check your ad for all items included and be sure you match your products with the specifications in the ad):

8 Skippy Peanut Butter
$1.99 each
Use (8) .40 Manufacturer’s coupon from 1/18 Red Plum insert

You would pay $12.72 and get $10 toward your next purchase.

***PepsiCo Register Rewards Deal***

Buy $15, Get $5; Buy $20, Get $10 (Some of these prices are slightly better than CVS):

• $1--Gatorade 32 oz.
• $1.33--Pepsi 2 Liters
• $2.50--Tostitos 13 oz.
• $2.50--Doritos 12 oz.
• $2.50--Queso Dip 15 oz.
• $3--12 pk 12 oz. Pepsi products

Then send off for rebate HERE for $15 in coupons.

Kroger

For pointers on shopping at Kroger, go here.

Cottonelle 4-pack Toilet Paper
.99
Use .50 IP coupons HERE, HERE, and HERE
Final Price: FREE

Frank's Hot Sauce (5 oz.)
$1.09
Use .50 MQ in 1/18 SmartSource insert
Final Price: .09

Brookshire's

You do need a Brookshire’s “Thank You” card for most sale prices. The card is free and can be obtained at the customer service desk. Brookshire’s locations in Central Mississippi are currently TRIPLING manufacturer’s coupons up to and including 60 cents. Only one of each kind of coupon will TRIPLE, all others will be redeemed at face value.

Lipton Tea (16 Tea Bags, 1.25 oz.)
$1.69
Use .60 MQ in 1/18 Red Plum insert
Final Price: FREE

Frank's Hot Sauce (12 oz.)
$1.88
Use .50 MQ in 1/18 SmartSource insert
Final Price: .38

Please let me know if you see any other great deals based on this week's coupon inserts and currently available printable coupons. I will continue to add to this as I find more deals!

Also, let me know if any of the links aren't working! Thanks!