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  • Rite Aid Starter Scenarios: 2/19 – 2/25/2012

    You’ll find a list of this week’s Rite Aid deals here.

    If you’re new to The Drugstore Game, these new starter transactions will help you get your feet wet and show you how The Drugstore Game can save you money on things you already buy. If you don’t understand the transactions, read my Drugstore Game Primer, Common Sense with Money’s FAQ (which has a handy explanation of acronyms), and my explanation of How to Play The Drugstore Game at Rite Aid.

    Be sure to sign up for a Wellness+ card – you’ll need it for the following deals (get it in store instead of online so they give you the card right away). You may also need to register for Rite Aid Video Values to get some of the coupons listed below.

    Transaction #1:
    BUY:
    1 Vaseline Intensive Care Lotion @ $2.97

    USE:
    $1/1 Vaseline Intensive Rescue from 1/29 Red Plum

    Pay: $1.97 + tax
    Receive: $2 +UP reward

    Transaction #2:
    BUY:
    1 Colgate Toothpaste Total Advanced or Sensitive @ $3.50

    USE:
    $0.75/1 Colgate Optic White, Total Advanced or Sensitive Pro-Relief from 2/12 Smart Source
    $2 +UP reward from previous transaction

    Pay: $0.75 + tax
    Receive: $3.50 +UP reward

    Transaction #3:
    BUY:
    2 Ragu Sauce @ $1.99 each
    1 Simplify Facial Tissue @ $1

    USE:
    $1/2 Ragu Sauce from 1/29 Red Plum
    $3.50 +UP reward from previous transaction

    Pay: $0.48 + tax

    In sum, you’ll pay $3.20 + tax for lotion, toothpaste, 2 jars of pasta sauce, and a box of tissue. You could easily pay that just for the toothpaste at other stores.

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    Rite Aid: 2/19 – 2/25/2012

    You can find a full roundup of this week’s deals at Centsable Momma. I’ve listed the deals that I think are the best for playing The Drugstore Game this week (starter scenarios to come later), as well as the prices that are rock-bottom in my price book. If you’re in SoCal, remember that most stores run their weekly sales Friday through Thursday.

    Brainstrong Toddler (30 ct.), $13
    Get $13 +UP Reward (Limit 1)
    $2/1 Brainstrong Product printable
    Better than FREE after coupon and +UP Reward

    Colgate Toothpaste Total Advanced (5.8 to 6 oz.) or Sensitive (6 oz.), $3.50
    Get $3.50 +UP Reward (Limit 4)
    $0.75/1 Colgate Optic White, Total Advanced or Sensitive Pro-Relief, exp. 3/3/12 (SS 02/12/12 R)
    $0.35/1 Colgate Optic White, Total Advanced or Sensitive Pro-Relief, exp. 3/3/12 (SS 02/12/12)
    Better than FREE after coupon and +UP Reward
    **Qualifies for $20 +UP Reward wyb $100 Buy & Save products (Limit 1)

    Vaseline Intensive Care Lotion (10 oz.), $2.97
    Get $2 +UP Reward (Limit 2)
    $1/1 Vaseline Intensive Rescue, exp. 2/26/12 (RP 01/29/12)
    $1/1 Vaseline Total Moisture, Aloe Fresh or Cocoa Radiant, exp. 2/26/12 (RP 01/29/12)
    FREE after coupon and +UP Reward

    L’Oreal Vive Pro Haircare or Studio Stylers, $2.99
    $1/1 L’Oreal Studio Line Styling Product, exp. 2/26/12 (RP 01/01/12)
    $0.75/1 L’Oreal Studio Line Styling Product, exp. 4/15/12 (RP 02/19/12)
    $0.75/1 L’Oreal Vive Pro Shampoo or Conditioner, exp. 4/15/12 (RP 02/19/12)
    $0.75/1 L’Oreal Vive Pro Shampoo or Conditioner, exp. 2/26/12 (RP 01/01/12)
    $1/1 L’Oreal Studio Styling Product Feb. Video Values printable
    As low as $0.99 ea. after stacked coupons
    **Qualifies for $20 +UP Reward wyb $100 Buy & Save products (Limit 1)

    Tylenol Precise Heat Patch (3-4 ct.) or Cream (2.5 oz.), $5.99
    $2/1 Precise Product printable
    $5/1 Tylenol Precise Product (02/19/12 insert)
    $2/1 Precise from Tylenol, exp. 3/1/12 (SS 09/11/11 #2)
    As low as $0.99 ea. after coupon

    Mitchum or Lady Mitchum Anti-Perspirant or Deodorant (Excluding Twin Packs), 2/$6
    Get $2 +UP Reward wyb 2 (Limit 4)
    $1/1 Mitchum or Mitchum for Women Product printable
    $1 ea. after coupons and +UP Reward
    **Qualifies for $20 +UP Reward wyb $100 Buy & Save products (Limit 1)

    Prevacid 24HR
    Get $10 +UP Reward wyb $30 (Limit 1)
    $4/1 Prevacid 24HR printable
    $3/2 Benefiber, Gas-X, Prevacid 24Hr, or Maalox Advanced Product, exp. 2/29/12 (SS 01/08/12)
    B1G1 After MIR Prevacid Product, exp. 3/5/12 (SS 01/29/12)
    $4/1 Prevacid 24 Hour Feb. Video Values printable
    Final price varies
    **Qualifies for $20 +UP Reward wyb $100 Buy & Save products (Limit 1)

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    Rite Aid Starter Scenarios: 2/12 – 2/18/2012

    You’ll find a list of this week’s Rite Aid deals here.

    If you’re new to The Drugstore Game, these new starter transactions will help you get your feet wet and show you how The Drugstore Game can save you money on things you already buy. If you don’t understand the transactions, read my Drugstore Game Primer, Common Sense with Money’s FAQ (which has a handy explanation of acronyms), and my explanation of How to Play The Drugstore Game at Rite Aid.

    Be sure to sign up for a Wellness+ card – you’ll need it for the following deals (get it in store instead of online so they give you the card right away). You may also need to register for Rite Aid Video Values to get some of the coupons listed below.

    Transaction #1:
    BUY:
    1 Sharpie Fine Point Markers (8 ct. bonus pack) @ $6.99

    Pay: $6.99 + tax
    Receive: $3 +UP Reward

    Transaction #2:
    BUY:
    1 GUM Soft Picks @ $2.50
    1 GUM Toothbrush @ $2.50
    1 GE CFL Lightbulb @ $3.99

    USE:
    $0.55/1 GUM Soft Picks SavingStar ecoupon
    $1/1 GUM Soft Picks Video Values printable
    $1/1 GE Lightbulbs from 2/12 Smart Source {may need to be adjusted down}
    $3/1 GE CFL Lightbulb (in-ad coupon)
    $3 +UP reward from previous transaction

    Pay: $0.99 + tax
    Receive: $1 SCR for GUM & $0.55 via SavingStar credit

    In sum, you’ll pay $7.98 for Sharpies, floss picks, a toothbrush, and a lightbulb, plus you’ll get $1.55 back via SCR and SavingStar, making your net cost $6.43 + tax. If you’re not interested in the Sharpies, skip the first transaction and pay a net of $3.44 + tax for the rest of the items.

    This post contains affiliate coupon links that help support this site at no cost to you. Thank you for using them!

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    Rite Aid: 2/12 – 2/18/2012

    You can find a full roundup of this week’s deals at Centsable Momma. I’ve listed the deals that I think are the best for playing The Drugstore Game this week (starter scenarios to come later), as well as the prices that are rock-bottom in my price book. If you’re in SoCal, remember that most stores run their weekly sales Friday through Thursday.

    ThermaCare Heat Wraps (2 to 3 ct.), 2/$12 or $6.99 each
    Get $4 +UP Reward (Limit 4) {though not clear, I think you have to buy 2 for the +UP}
    $3/1 ThermaCare Product printable
    $1/1 Advil, Advil PM, Children’s Advil or Thermacare, exp. 3/31/12 (RP 01/29/12 #2)
    $2/1 Thermacare 8-Hour HeatWrap, exp. 12/31/12 (Peelie)
    Better than FREE $1 each after coupons and +UP Rewards

    Luden’s Cough Drops (25 to 30 ct.), $0.97
    $1/2 Luden’s Throat Drops printable
    $1/1 Luden’s Product, exp. 3/31/12 (SS 11/13/11 R)
    $1/2 Luden’s Product, exp. 3/31/12 (SS 01/22/12)
    $1/2 Luden’s Product, exp. 3/31/12 (SS 11/13/11 R)
    As low as FREE after coupon

    Cold-Eeze (18 ct.), $3.99
    Get $3 +UP Reward (Limit 1)
    $0.99 ea. after +UP Reward

    Stride Gum (14 ct.), 3/$3
    Get $1 +UP wyb 3 (Limit 6)
    $1/2 Stride Single Packs, exp. 4/7/12 (SS 02/12/12)
    $0.33 ea. after coupon and +UP Reward
    **Qualifies for $20 +UP Reward wyb $100 Buy & Save products (Limit 1)

    Hershey’s Pot of Gold (8.7 to 10 oz.), $3.99
    Get $2 +UP Reward (Limit 4)
    $1/1 Hershey’s Pot of Gold RA printable
    $0.99 ea. after +UP Reward

    Got2B Stylers, $3.99
    $3/1 Got2B Full Size Product, exp. 5/12/12 (RP 02/12/12)
    $0.99 ea. after coupon

    GE CFL Lightbulbs (1 pk.), $3.99
    $3/1 GE CFL Lightbulb (in-ad coupon)
    $0.99 ea. after coupon

    M&M’s (8 to 12 oz.), 2/$5
    Get $1 +UP Reward wyb 2 (Limit 4)
    $1/1 M&M’s Brand Pretzel Chocolate Candies printable or printable or printable
    $1.50/2 M&M’s Chocolate Candies, exp. 3/25/12 (RP 02/12/12)
    $1.50/2 M&M’s Brand Chocolate Candies, exp. 3/4/12 (RP 01/22/12 R)
    $1/1 M&M’s Brand Product, exp. 2/20/12 (Feb 2012 All You)
    As low as $1 ea. after coupons and +UP Reward
    **Qualifies for $20 +UP Reward wyb $100 Buy & Save products (Limit 1)

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    Rite Aid Starter Scenarios: 2/5 – 2/11/2012

    You’ll find a list of this week’s Rite Aid deals here.

    If you’re new to The Drugstore Game, these new starter transactions will help you get your feet wet and show you how The Drugstore Game can save you money on things you already buy. If you don’t understand the transactions, read my Drugstore Game Primer, Common Sense with Money’s FAQ (which has a handy explanation of acronyms), and my explanation of How to Play The Drugstore Game at Rite Aid.

    Be sure to sign up for a Wellness+ card – you’ll need it for the following deals (get it in store instead of online so they give you the card right away). You may also need to register for Rite Aid Video Values to get some of the coupons listed below.

    Transaction #1:
    BUY:
    2 Stayfree Maxi Pads @ $3 each

    USE:
    B1G1 Stayfree Product 1/8 Smart Source {regional; or 2 x $1/1 Stayfree Product 1/8 Smart Source}

    Pay: $3
    Receive: 2 x $2 +UP reward

    Transaction #2:
    BUY:
    1 Reach Toothbrush Total Care @ $2.99
    1 GE Extra Soft White (4 pk.) or Longlife Light Bulbs (2 pk) @ $2.99

    USE:
    $1/1 Reach Toothbrush Jan. Video Values printable
    2 x $2 +UP from previous transaction

    Pay: $0.98 + tax
    Receive: $1 +UP for Reach & $2 +UP for GE

    Transaction #3:
    BUY:
    1 GE Extra Soft White (4 pk.) or Longlife Light Bulbs (2 pk) @ $2.99
    1 Mentos or BreathSavers @ $0.50

    Use:
    $1 +UP from previous transaction
    $2 +UP from previous transaction

    Pay: $0.49 + tax
    Receive: $2 +UP for GE

    At this point, you’ll have paid $4.47 + tax for 2 packs of Stayfree, 2 packages of light bulbs, a toothbrush and a pack of mints – plus you’ll have a $2 +UP reward to roll next week or spend on this week’s sale items, making your net cost just $2.47 + tax. You could easily pay that just for one pack of Stayfree at other stores.


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