Sharpie Deal Idea @ Rite Aid

Sharpie's are BOGO this week at Rite Aid, with some pretty decent coupons and a $2 +UP Reward when you buy $10+. Here's a possible deal idea:

$3.59 Sharpie Highlighter, 4-pack x 4
$1.99 Sharpie Retractable, single pack x 4
-$1/10 School Supplies Wellness+ or CRT coupon
-$2/6 August Video Values Coupon
-$2/6 September Video Values Coupon
-$1/2 Sharpie Highlighter MFQ HERE x 2
= $4.16 + tax
(And get back $2 +UP Reward wyb $10+ of Sharpie products)

It comes out to $0.11 per sharpie, and a savings of $18.16 (81%). Not bad!

If you throw this in with some other weekly deal items and use a $5/25, it's even sweeter!

Diapers: What is a good deal?

I get emails every so often from readers asking me how to know if they're getting a good deal on diapers.

One good comparison I like to use is Costco prices, because they're basically the lowest regular price around. However, they don't accept manufacturer's coupons -- they only accept Costco coupons put out in their circular -- so the price at Costco usually is what it is for diapers. That is why I don't actually buy my diapers at Costco, I just use them as a reference.

Costco Prices:

• Huggies Size 2 (258ct) - $41.69 ($0.162/diaper)
• Huggies Size 3 (228ct) - $41.69 ($0.183/diaper)
• Huggies Size 4 (200ct) - $41.69 ($0.208/diaper)
• Huggies Size 5 (176ct) - $41.69 ($0.237/diaper)
• Huggies Size 6 (144ct) - $41.69 ($0.290/diaper)

On average, this is cheaper than the regular per diaper price at Rite Aid, Walgreens or even Target. However, once you combine a manufacturer's coupon with a sale price and possibly a store coupon -- you can usually beat these Costco prices by quite a bit.

Here's an example, using a sale price at Rite Aid this week:

$19.99 Huggies Big Box (Little Movers, Size 3, 76 ct)
-$4/20 Rite Aid Coupon
-$3 Manufacturer's Coupon
-$2 +UP Reward
= $10.99 ($0.14/diaper)

So you can see from this example, that buying Huggies at Rite Aid this week is about 20% cheaper per diaper than you would pay at Costco. And that's just an okay sale, by Rite Aid standards. We can often get Huggies completely free at Rite Aid! That's considerably cheaper than Costco, and all it takes is a little forethought...which as we all know is the key to saving with coupons!


Note: If you ever happen to be low on diapers and without a great sale -- before you run to Costco, make sure you check Amazon.com. They often have prices similar to Costco or slightly lower, and since they don't have sales tax and they ship free to your house), it's often a better deal, and a little more convenient!

Groupon Daily Deal - $10 for 20-page 8x8 Shutterfly Book!

Today only at Groupon, you can get a 20-page 8x8 Shutterfly Photobook with a hardback cover for only $10! That's 67% off the regular price, so it's pretty sweet!

Winco Bulk Foods Pricing List - Updated!

Have you ever been shopping and wondered if something you were buying could be found at a cheaper price in Winco's bulk bins? Well wonder no more.

Bethany over at YSA Life has an updated price list for ALL of Winco's bulk selections. Check it out before you shop!

Target Deals (9/5 - 9/11)

Bring a reusable bag to Target and get $0.05 credit per bag at checkout.

{Print the Target coupon policy HERE.}

$2.79 Nabisco Snacks x 4
-$0.75/2 MFQ (SS 8/8) x 2
-B3G1 instant promo
= $1.71 each wyb 4

$35.99 Neutrogena Clinical Skincare Kit x 2
-$5 MFQ HERE x 2
-$3 TQ HERE x 2
-$20 Target GC
= $17.99 each wyb 2
*I love the Neutrogena clinical eye treatment kit!


There is also a list of all the items on temporary price cut (TPC) through 9/11/10 found HERE.

{Thanks, Coupons Deals and More!}

$4.99 Purex 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets (on TPC)
-$3 MFQ (RP 8/15)
= $1.99

$0.97 Gerber 2nd Foods
-Buy 10 get 1 free instant promo
= $0.88 each wyb 11
*Even cheaper if you have home mailer coupons

$1.80 Weight Watchers Smart Ones x 10
-$5 MFQ wyb 10 HERE
= $1.30 each wyb 10

There is also a $1 off fresh produce TQ available HERE! This means free carrots, broccoli, etc!

See more of this week's Target deals HERE and HERE and HERE.

Walgreens Deals (9/5 - 9/11)

{Confused? Learn how to shop at Walgreens HERE.}
{Print the *NEW* Walgreens coupon policy HERE.}

3/$11 7-UP, Sunkist, A&W or Canada Dry 12-pack Soda
-$5 RR wyb 3
= $2.00 each!
*Valid 9/5 and 9/6 only.

2/$3 Swedish Fish, 14 oz x 4
-BOGO MFQ HERE
-$2/3 MFQ (SS 8/8)
= $0.63 each wyb 4

2/$5 Quaker Instant Oatmeal
-$1 MFQ HERE
-$2 RR wyb 2
= $0.50 each

$14.99 Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner
-$5 RR
-$7 MFQ HERE
= $2.99

3/$15 John Frieda Haircare
-$3 MFQ (SS 8/22) x 3
-$5 RR wyb 3
= $0.33 each wyb 3

$2.99 St. Ives body Wash
-$2 RR
= $0.99

$0.99 Lindsay Olives (with in-ad coupon)
-$1/2 MFQ HERE
= $0.49 each wyb 2

$0.99 Campbell's Soup at Hand (with in-ad coupon)
-$0.50 MFQ (SS 8/29)
= $0.49

$0.99 Nabisco Cookies or Crackers (with in-ad coupon)
-$1 MFQ Wheat Thins HERE
= FREE

$6.49 Joint Juice 6-Pack
$0.00 Joint Juice 6-Pack (BOGO)
-$2 MFQ (RP 8/1) x 2
= $1.25 each wyb 2


Monthly Deals:

$2 Carmex Moisture Plus Lip Balm
-$2 RR
= FREE

$4.99 Carmex Skincare
-$4 RR
= $0.99

$6.99 Wisk Laundry Detergent, 48 laods
-$3 MFQ (RP 8/29)
-$2 RR
= $1.99

$10 Zegerid Capsules, 14 ct
-$10 MIR (prints at register)
-$4 MFQ (All You Magazine, August 2010) or $3 MFQ (SS 8/15)
= $3 - $4 profit!

Rite Aid Deals (9/5 - 9/11)

Don't forget to use the $5/25 RAQ this week (expires 9/30/10).

Just a reminder that Rite Aid has joined Upromise, so don't forget to register your card HERE. You can add Upromise e-coupons to your Wellness+ card for extra savings!

{Confused? Learn how to shop at Rite Aid HERE.}

{Print the Rite Aid coupon policy HERE.}

$2.99 Crest Toothpaste
-$0.75 MFQ (P&G 8/29)
-$2 +UP Reward
= $0.24
*Qualifies for the Oral Care SCR.

$2.99 Oral B Cross-Action Toothbrush x 2
-BOGO MFQ (RP 8/15)
-$0.75 MFQ (P&G 8/29)
-$2 +UP Reward
= $0.12 each
*Qualifies for the Oral Care SCR.

4/$2.00 Mead 1-Subject Notebooks
-$1 +UP Reward wyb 4
= 4/$1.00
*Get a $4 SCR wyb $25+ Mead.

$4.99 BioTrue Solution
-$1 MFQ HERE
-$4 +UP Reward
= FREE

$5.99 Schick Hydro 3- or 5-Blade Razor
$5.99 Schick Hydro Refill Cartridges, 4 ct
-$5 MFQ Razor (SS 8/8)
-$2 MFQ Cartridge (SS 8/8)
-$1 SCR wyb both
= $3.98/2

$3.99 Pilot G2 Gel Pens, 2 pack (BOGO)
$0.00 Pilot G2 Gel Pens, 2 pack (BOGO)
$3.99 Pilot G2 Gel Pens, 2 pack (BOGO)
$0.00 Pilot G2 Gel Pens, 2 pack (BOGO)
-$2 +UP Reward wyb $6+
-$1 MFQ HERE x 4 (need 2 computers)
-$1 SCR wyb 3
= $0.98 for 8 pens

4/$5.00 7-Up, Diet 7-UP, Sunkist, A&W or Canada Dry
-$2 +UP Reward wyb 4
= $0.75 each

$3.89 Right Guard Total Defense Deodorant (BOGO)
$0.00 Right Guard Total Defense Deodorant (BOGO)
-$1.50 MFQ HERE or HERE x 2
-$1 +UP Reward wyb 2
= 2 FREE

2/$7.00 St. Ives Bath and Skincare Products
-$1 MFQ HERE x 2
-$2 +UP Reward wyb 2
= $1.50 each wyb 2

$8.99 L'Oreal Excellence to Go Haircolor
-$3 MFQ HERE
-$2 August Video Values Coupon
-$2 in-ad coupon
-$2 +UP Reward
= FREE

$1.99 Mr. Clean Multi-Surface Cleaner, 28 oz
-BOGO MFQ (P&G 8/29)
= $1 each wyb 2

$19.99 Huggies Big Box Diapers
$0.01+ Filler
-$4/20 RAQ
-$3 Huggies MFQ HERE
-$2 +UP Reward
= $10.99
*Comes out to $0.14/diaper for size 3, so it's a decent deal.

Nature's Bounty Vitamins are BOGO this week. Use two $1 MFQ's (RP 8/1) and $1 August Video Values Coupon for cheap vitamins.

Gerber, First Years and Bright Starts products (excluding formula) are BOGO50% this week. (See scenario below for ideas.) Gerber first foods are around $1.39 each and Gerber second foods are around $1.79 each, to give you an idea. There is a B2G1 August Video Values coupon for Gerber foods & juices.


Scenario #1:
$8.99 L'Oreal Excellence To Go
$3.89 Right Guard
$0.00 Right Guard
$4.99 Biotrue
$2.99 Oral B Toothbrush
$2.99 Oral B Toothbrush
$6.49 Quilted Northern, 12-double rolls
-$5/25 RAQ
-$3 Loreal MFQ
-$2 in-ad Loreal RAQ
-$2 August Loreal RAQ
-$1.50 Right Guard MFQ x 2
-$1 MFQ Biotrue
-BOGO Oral B
-$0.75 MFQ Oral B
= $10.60 + tax
(And get back $10 +UP Rewards!)


Scenario #2:
$13.99 Arm & Hammer Spinbrush Pro Sonic Whitening Toothbrushes x 2
$0.00 Arm & Hammer Spinbrush Pro Sonic Whitening Toothbrushes (BOGO) x 2
-$5/25 RAQ
-$2 MFQ (SS 8/22) or HERE x 4
-$3 August Video Values Coupon
= $11.98 + tax
(And get back $5 +UP Reward wyb $20+ and $10 RA GC from Oral Care SCR == $3 profit!)


Scenario #3:
$1.79 Gerber 2nd Baby Food x 8
$0.90 Gerber 2nd Baby Food x 8
-$4/20 RAQ
-B2G1 August Video Values Coupon
= $16.62 + tax
(And get back $5 SCR wyb $15+ Gerber.)
(Ends up being $0.73 each which is even cheaper than the sale at Target this week! If you have any applicable home mailer coupons, the deal is even sweeter.)