Comments on Chief Family Officer: The Drugstore Game: A Primer

I love this information - thanks for sharing it in...

2010-03-17T17:30:28.494-07:00

I love this information - thanks for sharing it in such an easy to understand way! I was about to write a blog article about this very topic but you did it so well that I am going to link to your articles so my readers can enjoy your expertise!

Elizabeth @TheThriftyDivas

@Bonita - Thanks, I appreciate you sharing that! ...

2010-02-06T19:08:37.489-08:00

@Bonita - Thanks, I appreciate you sharing that!

@SophieMae - You can totally do that at CVS. Have fun!

One question, please. I know you can't use, say, a...

2010-02-05T11:05:53.882-08:00

One question, please. I know you can't use, say, a Dove RR on another Dove purchase at Walgreens. Is this true at CVS, as well? Example... if I buy one Dove Men+Care (limit 2), can I use the resulting ECB to pay for the second Dove Men+Care?

Thanks ever so for all your help.
And may God bless! 8-]

Thanks so much! I'm learning a lot and saving eve...

2010-02-01T06:42:33.527-08:00

Thanks so much! I'm learning a lot and saving even more :)

@TruckerMom - I assume you're referring to the Wal...

2010-01-31T16:43:24.936-08:00

@TruckerMom - I assume you're referring to the Walgreens short ad. Your best bet is to check the forums at A Full Cup or Hot Coupon World. I sympathize with your situation, but for those of us who get the full ad, it's unfortunately not the best use of our time to figure out the short ad for you. But I would think you could find a forum poster who does that for the short ad because it's what's relevant to them. Good luck!

I would love it if someone would post the deals an...

2010-01-31T15:11:38.745-08:00

I would love it if someone would post the deals and scenarios for the 8 page ad that is distributed in Utah, I have to go over everyones suggestions with a fine tooth comb to figure out if that deal can be done here. Also it would be helpful if when these deals are posted it include if it came from the 8 page or 16 page ad.

I'm always a bit nervous about using coupons. I us...

2010-01-21T20:38:32.202-08:00

I'm always a bit nervous about using coupons. I used a bunch of coupons at Walgreens recently, and I think every single one of them beeped. There were probably at least 10 voided transactions on my receipt. I had to go through it and conduct a mini audit to make sure I wasn't being overcharged. Turns out, I was. I then had to request a $2 refund from the cashier.

I won't let that experience deter me from using coupons. Eventually, I'll figure it out. There are savings to be had.

Thanks for posting the helpful tips!

@Anon - I always think a person should do what wor...

2010-01-21T09:26:49.839-08:00

@Anon - I always think a person should do what works best for them. This is just what works for me, and many others whom I like and respect very much. I personally use on a daily basis things like toilet paper, toothpaste, toothbrushes, floss, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and many other things that I now buy at drugstores for a fraction of what I used to spend at Target.

What we don't use ourselves, I donate to places like Salvation Army or the food bank, or give to family and friends. I've also started sending packages via AnySoldier.com - I pay for shipping, but the contents have been free or almost free, meaning I can send many more packages than I would be able to if I had to buy the contents also.

The other advantage of stocking up is that I can go weeks without shopping, which I have done at times.

I'm trying to see the sense in this. How much time...

2010-01-21T05:20:38.110-08:00

I'm trying to see the sense in this. How much time do you spend figuring all this out, and how much do you actually save?

Another approach is to not buy all the silly drug store crap in the first place.