Break it Down

Okay so here is the breakdown of how I "robbed" Walgreens and how to put coupons to use!

1. Dial body wash - on sale for 3.99. I had a $1 off coupon and at the register I received a $3 register rewards (which is something Walgreens does - it is basically like a $3 coupon you can use on your next shopping trip). So I pretty much got this for free - after I use of the $3 coupon.

2. V8 Fusion Juice (2) - $4.49 each but 2 for $5 with coupon in Walgreens ad. This coupon is a Walgreens coupon which can be combined with a manufactures coupon which I did - I used 2 of them for $1 off and got both juices for $3

3. Nivea body wash (4) - $5.99 each. They were on sale buy one get one free. I used 2 coupons printed off the stlmommy website for $4 off 2 body washes. So I got all four body washes for $3.98

4. Lysol toilet bowl cleaner (4) - $2.99 each. They were on sale buy one get one free. I had 4 $1 off coupons from a mailing that had come to my house. I can use all four even though 2 were free because the free item is a store promotion. So I was able to get all 4 for $1.98

5. Ziploc bags (2) - On sale 2 for $5. Walgreens keeps a little booklet of coupons by their ads in store. These are Walgreens coupons so they can be combined with manufacture coupons. In the booklet they had a $1 off 2 coupon which I combined with $1 off 2 coupon I had. I got both boxes for $3

6. Mentos Gum (4) - $1.69. Walgreens had a coupon in their ad that reduced the cost to .99. I then combined that with coupons I had for $1 off 2 making each pack of gum .49 cents.

7. Kotex tampons - These were on sale for $3.50 and I had a coupon for $1 off 1 so I paid $2.50

8. Pilot Pens - These were on sale for $1.99. In their in store coupon booklet Walgreens had $1 off 1 coupon which I combined with a printable coupon for $1 off 1 - making it FREE!!

9. Aquafresh toothpaste - On sale for $2.99. In their in store coupon booklet Walgreens had $1 off coupon which I combined with a manufacturer coupon for $1 off making it .99 cents.

As I typed this I realized I forgot to use the ad coupon for the V8 juices - which is a bummer. I still got a great deal, but I could have saved myself even more. So make sure you have ALL the coupons you need before heading to the store!

Remember you can always combine a store coupon with a manufacturer coupon. They say on the coupon what they are.

If the store is offering a promotion such as buy 1 get 1 free - use 2 coupons if you have them! That way you get the free item PLUS extra money off the one you pay for.

Hope this helps!!