Drug Store deals for the week of 1/30 - 2/5/11

Physicians Formula Cosmetics, $10.99, get $7 ECBs wyb $10

BOLO for the $4.00 and $5.00 peelies
BOLO for the $10 CVS CRT coupons (scan your card at the red machine and you will get CVS coupons - or they could be located on the bottom of your receipt.)
=Possible $11.01 MONEYMAKER depening on how many coupons you can find

Aussie or Herbal Essences Products, 2/$5.97, get $2.00 ECBs, Limit 1
use the BOGO coupon from the 12/26 P&G (expires Monday, 1/31)
= .49

$5 ECB wyb $15 in select Coke or Kraft Products, Limit 1
12 pack Coke products 3/$9
Planters Mixed Nuts or Cashew Halves 2/$6
2 liter Coke products 2/$3
Fuze, Smartwater, Vitamin Water, Honest Tea, Poweraid 2/$3
Wheat Thins/Ritz Crackers 6-12 oz 2/$4

Do you have a lot of UP Rewards that you need to use this week?  RA has some items that will be free/MM after Single Check Rebates (SCR). You can turn them into cash by paying for these SCR items with your UP Rewards.

AMO Complete Multi-Purpose Solution 12 oz., $7.99, get $7.99 SCR

Use the $1 coupon from the 1/2 SS
= $1 MONEYMAKER

Afrin, $5.99, get $4.00 in UP Rewards
Use the $3 coupon from the 1/2 SS
or the $2 printable, Link: Afrin
AND the $2.00 February Video Values coupon
= MONEYMAKER

Aussie or Herbal Essences Shampoo, Conditioner or Stylers, 2/$5
Use the Buy One Herbal Essences or Aussie, get one Styler FREE coupon from the 12/26 P&G (expires Monday, 1/31)
= $2.50/2

Gillette Fusion ProGlide, $9.99, get $5.00  in UP Rewards

Use the $4 coupon from the 12/26 P&G (exp Monday, 1/31)
= .99

Stayfree Pads, BOGO
Use the BOGO coupon from the 1/9 SS
= 2 FREE
This is also included in the "Winter Rewards" promo.

Vicks 20 ct. NyQuil or DayQuil LiquiCaps or Liquid, Formula 44, 6 oz., $5.00

Use the $4 coupon from the 12/26 P&G (expires 1/31)
Get a $10 RR wyb 4
= $6 MONEYMAKER (before tax)

$5 RR wyb (2) Advil or Thermacare
Thermacare Heatwraps 2 or 3 pack $5.99
Advil 40 or 50ct $4.99
Advil 16 or 20ct PM $4.99
Advil 10ct Congestion Relief $4.99
Advil $2, printable, Link: Advil
Buy 2 Advil at  $4.99 ea
Use the $2.00 printable
OOP: $5.98, get $5 RRs
= .98 for 2

Arnicare Pain Relief Gel (2.6 oz) - $5.99, get $5.99 in RRs
Use the $2 prinable, Link: Arn
= $2 MONEYMAKER (before tax)

.33 or .5 oz Blink Eye Drops $7.99, get $7.99 in RRs
BOLO for the $4 peelies
= FREE or possible MONEYMAKER

Natrol Melatonin 100 count, $3.00, get $3.00 in RRs
= FREE

2 oz Icy Hot no-Mess Vapor Gel $3.99, get $3.00 in RRs
Use the $1.00 coupon from the 1/2 SS
= FREE



Update: Issues with Internet Printable Coupons at Food Lion on Reynolda Road

Updates for Monday, 1/31 in PURPLE
Updates for Sunday, 1/30 in ORANGE
Updates for Tuesday, 2/1 in BLUE
Update for Tuesday afternoon in GREEN
Update for Wednesday in RED
FL's coupon policy is FINALLY on their webpage, Link: FL (bottom on the page)

I spoke with customer service this morning and they took my information. I told them the trouble that I had on Sunday and he was going to contact the store manager and upper management.  I also told him that the coupon policy was not on the website over the weekend, but I had it now.  He told me that if I went there and had any more trouble, to call customer service while in the store.

I visited the Reynolda store for myself Sunday - mid morning and the manager checked me out. He would only accept one of my coupons.  I told him that the coupon policy was to accept 10 of the same coupons and asked him if he had a copy of the policy - he did not.  He called another store and they told him that he could accept 10.  He questioned them - twice.  He told me that he would accept 10, but he would probably get in trouble.  I told him that I did not want that, thanked him and walked toward the door.  He told me to come back - twice. I paid and left with my 10 boxes of pasta. As in this location's fashion, another cashier was ringing out customer in another lane and was constantly looking back at me and shaking her head.

I visited the Murray/Shattalon store last night and the asst. mgr did not want to take my coupons.  I had a very nice conversation with him (I am not being sarcastic) about the origin of these coupons, their coupon policy and he provided me with information regarding coupon fraud in their particular store.  I was EXTREMELY impressed with his customer service skills in our conversation.  I walked out of the store with my 10 boxes of pasta AND purchased two hams that were on sale for $10 ea.  I am not gloating and do not feel that I "won", but he did not want to loose my business.

Local mgmt is having a conference call today regarding these coupons and the acceptance in the local stores.  I will update this post when I find out the results.  I feel like I have a part-time job at Food Lion these days.  I have been in the stores and talking with customer service alot recently. Hopefully we will get this ironed out soon.

The sale doesn't end until 2/15, so hopefully they will resolve this, since we have another two weeks of  the sale.

Update regarding the conference call.  The Shattalon/Murray road says that they will accept these coupons.  I have not confirmed with the Reynolda Road location BUT, someone posted on afullcup.com (this is where I get a lot of my information/deals) that corporate has deemed these coupons as valid and will accept them. Please leave a comment if you have any more trouble.

And the saga continues. It seems like the FLs that WERE taking them are NOT now (North Point and Hawthorne Road locations) and the one that was NOT is (Shattalon/Murray Road). I will call corporate AGAIN in the morning.  I really need to send them an invoice for my consulting services!)

The district manager called me and was very apologetic.  She offered some explanations that made perfect sense (based upon the managers getting burned previously with fraudulent coupons AND their concern for stock on the shelf).  I stressed to her that a group of us were purchasing these for our church's food pantry and that I was asking non-couponers to purchase items using coupons. I told her how terrible they felt when they were accused of using fraudulent coupons. She is helping the food pantry get the stock that we need.

For those of you who are still getting told that you cannot use these coupons, I suggest that you either switch stores or call corporate.

Good Luck Everyone!!!
 I have heard from several of you that are having trouble using the Mueller's pastas internet printable at the Reynolda Road location (they are on sale for $1 this week and there is a $1 printable that is a pdf.)  Not only are you getting the "I wonder if these are legit" looks, but they are also limiting you to 3 items, instead of 10, which their coupon policy clearly states; unfortunately, their own employees and customer service managers do not know their own policy.


This is a perfect example of why you should have the coupon policy printed out and with you at all times.  They have the policy on their website under FAQ at the bottom of the main page.  There is not excuse for not having this.......oh, but wait.....how you click "here" for the coupon policy where there is no button or link to click....aka....it's NOT on the webpage.  I have googled "Food Lion Coupon Policy" and have gotten a lot of hits on blogs that have the link, but when I click on the link I get the "page not displayed".  Apparently the links are old/FL has pulled the policy.

This is really hurting our church's food pantry.  This is the closest location to our church and a lot of my "followers" visit that location. 

I have called the customer service line, but they are closed after noon on Saturday and do not open until 8:00 a.m. on Monday.  I will call then, and rest assured that this will resolved Monday morning.

I will update this post when I get an answer to this.

Coupon Inserts for Sunday, January 30, 2011

We will get two inserts this week......one Red Plum and one Smart Source.

Grocery Store Deals for the week of 1/26 - 2/1/11

I have to say it.....again.....just like EVERY other month. 
CAN YOU BELIEVE IT'S ALMOST FEBRUARY????  There, I said it.....

3 lb bag Gala Apples, $2.99

Iceburg Lettuce head, .89

Smithfield Shank Portion Smoked Ham, .99/lb

Smithfield Butt Portion Smoked Ham, $1.09/lb

Mueller's Pasta, 16 oz.,  $1.00

Use the $1 printable, Link: Mue

= FREE

FL's limit on like items/coupons is 10.  Since the printable is a pdf, please consider printing out more than you need and donating them.

Blue Bunny Icecream, BOGO

Use the $1 printable, Link: BB

Are you signed up to receive E-VIC specials via email?  If you are not, do it right now - do not pass go, do not collect $200 (can you tell I have been playing Monopoly this week?) Not only do you get an email sent directly to you highliting the specials that you normally purchase, but you also get specials that are ONLY for E-VIC members.

ALSO....HT has E-VIC coupons that you can "load" onto your HT card.  They are deducted when you purchase select items.  They can also be used with mfg. coupons. You can access these by clicking on the E-VIC coupons tab in your E-VIC email. Everyone does not get the same E-VIC coupons.  Please don't have E-VIC coupon envy when one of your friends get a coupon that you do not. It will be your turn one day!!

E-VIC Special:

Yoplait Yogurt 4-6 oz. 10/$4, limit 10 (non E-VIC price 10/$6)

Use the .50/8 coupon from the 1/2 GM

= .30 ea wyb 10 

Buy 2, Get 3 Free:
Del Monte Corn, Peas, or Green Beans 14.5-15.25 oz., $1.39 ea, limit 10
= .56 ea
Pepsi 12 pack products, $6.29 ea, limit 10
= $2.52 ea

HT Rancher Beef Boneless Ribeye Steak, $5.99/lb

HT All Natural Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops or Roast, $2.99/lb
HT 2.5 lb. IQF Boneless Chicken Breast, BOGO at $4.99 ea
= $2.00/lb

Thomas Bagel Thins, BOGO at $1.74 ea
Arnold Sandwich Thins, BOGO at $1.64 ea

Starkist Tuna, $1.25.
Use the .50 printable, Link: Star

Franks Red Hot Sweet Chili Sauce and Wing Sauces, $2
Use the .75 coupon from the 1/23 SS
= .50

Newman's Own Pasta Sauce 2/$4
Use the .50 printable, Link: NO
AND use the .50 E-VIC coupon (if you got it)
= .50 with two coupons or $1.00 with the printable coupon

Reynolds Pastel Baking Cups, .89
Use the .25/2 coupon from the 11/14 SS
= .64 ea

Reynolds Foil Baking Cups, .99
Use the .25/2 coupon from the 11/24 SS
= .74 ea

Breakstone's Sour Cream, 16 oz., BOGO at $1.19 ea
Use the .55 printable, Link: Break.
= .09

HT Butter, $1.97

Boneless Bottom Round Roast, $1.99/lb
Sanderson Farms Whole Fryers, .47/lb (limit 4 with additional $15 purchase)

Armour Meatballs, $2.00
Use the .55 coupon from the 12/12 SS
= .90

Super Pretzel,  $1.70
Use the .50 from the RP12/05/2010
OR printable, Link: SP
= .70

LF Gallon Milk, $2.77

Coke 2 Liters, 5/$5

Drug store deals for the week of 1/23 - 1/29/2011

Crest Pro-Health or Pro-Health Complete rinse 16.9oz, $3.99, get $3.99 ECBs, limit 1
= FREE

Full Fast Appetite control spray 2 oz, $14.99, Get $14.99 ECBs, limit 1
= FREE

L'Oreal -Get $5 ECBs wyb $15, limit 1
L'Oreal Colour Riche Lip, $5.00
L'Oreal Infallible Lip gloss, $5.00
L'Oreal True Match Foundation, powder, blush or concealer, $7.00
Use the $5.00/2 from the 1/02 or 11/14 RP
OR the $2.00 from the 01/02 or 11/14 RP

Deal Scenario:
3 Colour Riche Lip or Infallible Lip Gloss $15.00
Use a $5/2 coupon
AND a $2 coupon
= $8.00 OOP
= $1.00 each after coupons and ECBs

RenPure Organics, $6.99 BOGO
BOLO for the "Try Me Free" Hangtag
= 2 Free after MIR

Kraft/Coke - Get $5 ECBs wyb $15, Limit 1
Coke 12oz cans, 12pk: 5/$15.00
= $2.00 for a 12 pack after ECBs

Buy and Save promo resets, spend $100 on select items, get a $20 +UP Reward (see sales flyer for more details)

Heart Healthy $20 UP Reward wyb $50 of select items 1/26-3/26. (see sales flyer for more details)

The first $10 UP Reward will print when you reach $30, second $10 UP Reward will print when you reach $50.

GE Extra Soft White Light Bulbs 4 pack $1.99, get $1.99 UP Reward (included in Buy and Save promo)
= FREE after UP Reward

Claritin D, get $2 UP Reward
Use the $3 In-Ad Coupon

Nature Made CoQ10 and Fish Oil Supplements, get $16 UP Reward wyb $30 (included in the Heart Healthy promo - see sales flyer for qualifying items)
It's a great price if you have the $5 printables that are no longer available.
Allison - this is one of those great deals on fish oil that I was telling you about last Sunday.  There is also a rebate associated with this....Link: NM Rebate

Colgate Pro Clinical Toothpaste 4 oz $3.49, get a $2.50 RR 

Use the $1 coupon from the 1/23 insert (not confirmed)

= FREE after RR

Buy $20 worth of participating products, get a $5 RR, or, buy $30 worth, get a $10 RR

Maalox 90 ct or Liquid 12 oz, 25% off
Use the $5 coupon from the 1/09 SS
Benefiber 6.4 - 14.9 oz Powder; Chewable Tablets 100 ct; Stick Packs 28 ct, 25% off
$2 coupon from the 1/09 SS
Ex-Lax 24ct, 25% off
Gas-X 18 - 20 ct 25% off
$1 Gas-X Product coupon from the 1/09 SS
Prevacid 24 Hour Acid Reducer 28 ct $20, 25% off
$3 coupon from the 1/09 SS

Buy 6 Maalox and use 6 $5/1 coupons
= MONEYMAKER after coupon and RR

PediaCare Cold relief, 4 oz, $5.99, Get $4 RRs
Use the $1 coupon from the 1/23 SS (not confirmed)
= .99 after coupon and RR

Nivea for Men Arctic Freeze Shave Gel or After Shave, $3.99, get $3.00 RR
Use the $1 printble, Link: Niv. OR
BOLO for the $1 coupon from a Nivea Booklet
= FREE after RR

Omega Smart Fish Oil, $10, Get a $10 rebate form - prints at checkout.

Use the $2 printable, Link: OS

= $2 MONEYMAKER after rebate

Good Filler:

Campbell's Tomato or Chicken Noodle, .49

Coupon Inserts for Sunday, January 23, 2011

We will get two inserts this week, one Red Plum and one Smart Source.

Wrapping up the Sales Week

At the end of every week, I scour the message boards looking for deals that I didn't know about earlier in the week. I acknowledge that I get a THRILL out of finding out about these deals and sometimes wear myself ragged chasing them. (Admitting you have a "problem" is the first step.....)

Also some deals are "new" and are for a limited time. 








E-VIC Specials:
You have to be signed up to receive their emails to qualify for these specials.
For the last couple of weeks, HT has had a ONE DAY ONLY E-VIC special.  This week, it the Viva papertowels, 6 pack for $3.99, limit 2
Use the .50/2 printable, Link: Viva (don't forget to click the back button to print a second coupon)
= $7.98 for two 6 packs

If you happen to go to Lowes Foods this weekend to do the Chex Mix deal from this post, BOLO for peelies on the Sunkist and Mello Yello 2 liters.  If you find any of them, they will being free!!!

Kraft Homestyle Mac and Cheese, 3/$5.00 ($1.66 ea) 
Use the $1 coupon from the 1/16 SS
AND the $1/2 coupon from the January Wags booklet (located next to the sales flyer)
= .17 ea.

I would love to hear other deals that you have done during the week.  Leave a comment and I will update this post.