Walgreen Deals 9/14 - 9/19

Here's the best scenario I've come up with to maximize your benefits (: !

Transaction 1

True North Nut Crisps $3
use -$1 coupon here (print it up to two times per computer)

= $2 OOP (out of pocket) and get $3 Wagbucks

Transaction 2

WAG pads 2 for $1
coupon in ad

Listerine 250ml $2.99
use -$1 coupon here

use the $3 wagbuck
= $0 + tax get $2 wagbucks


Transaction 3 **

True North Nut Crisps $3
use -$1 coupon here

use the $2 wagbucks

= $0 + tax get $3 wagbucks
Transaction 4**

Colgate tooth paste 2/$5
use 2 -$1 coupon (9/14 sunday paper or in the toothpaste section of Safeway there should be a booklet)

use $3 wagbucks

=$0 + tax get $1 wagbucks
(treat yourself to some candy with that (: )

**Important Note: Only $2 OOP is too ideal of a situation. I didn't include tax and filler items, which will be necessary considering how many coupons are being used. Try to find really cheap candy and it'll cut your extra costs. I repeated the deal a few times (2 trips to walgreens) and spent $6 OOP for 2 bags of nuts, 2 pantiliners, 2 listerines, 3 assorted candies, 2 toothpastes, and 2 glade candles. AND I still have $3 in wagbucks left.

Walgreen Deals 101

Walgreens can be a little tricky and I actually find it more frustrating than CVS (contrary to some other money savers). Wagbucks are a lot like CVS ECB: they can be redeemed like cash on the next purchase and can earn you free items (: ! Here is the fine print on wagbucks

* Your subtotal (before tax) must be OVER the amount of wagbucks you're spending
* The number of coupons (wagbucks, mfr coupons, wag coupons) must not exceed the number of items you are purchasing.

So how can we solve some of these issues? The best technique I have is grabbing clearance candy ($0.20 - $0.50) as a filler. It's the cheapest stuff I've seen in Walgreens and it can help boost your subtotal without making it too much higher.

Also
* You cannot use wagbucks to purchase something from the same manufacturer and expect to get more Wagbucks. Basically wagbucks usually have "compliments of [insert company name]" This is to prevent people from just buying the free good and rebuying the same thing with wagbucks. So switch it up and you'll be good.

Best order to give coupons/wagbucks

- Wagbucks
- MFR Coupons
- Wag Coupons

This gives you the least issues.

College Freebies 101

Make sure to check events occuring at your college because they might also be offering free food or goodies!

To begin, if your college has a welcome week / fair, go to it! Lots of companies like to publicize themselves at these college events in hopes of influencing the 'college crowd'. At my college fair (Caltopia) I was able to snag 6 free t-shirts, 3 tote bags, 4 minutemaid microwave rice bowls, 6 indian prepared foods/rice, 4 mini containers of ben & jerrys, 6 cans of izze, 4 bottles of naked juice, and much more!

Also, although it is morally questionable to go to a club just for free food I would say 'why not just check it out? ' Honestly you might like it! And that's why clubs offer free food, to entice people like you (: !

Walmart Freebies

Walmart regularly offers free samples for a variety of products. Great if you want to try something new or just to have mini 'travel' items. You usually get your samples in 4-6 weeks and it's limit one per household.

Right now they're offering

• Prilosec OTC (Heartburn medecine)
  
• Scope Outlast (Mouthwash)
• Carefree Pads
• Goodnites Sleep Pants

If you're skeptical about 'freebies' and entering your info, walmart is a good place to go because it's clearly a big company and they don't send you junk mail.

Comic-Con

So not everyone is into comics. To be honest, I'm not that big on it either, but I love going to Comic-con! The atmosphere is exciting. It's not just comics; this convention is huge on pop culture. You'll find your favorite television shows and movie stars. And, best of all, you'll find your swag (aka free stuff) . If you're in the area (san diego) or feel like taking an exciting journey with some friends then consider going to Comic con. You get free admission if you volunteer (and a free t-shirt if you do it all four days). It's 3 really easy and sometimes really boring hours a day. They have so many volunteers that you usually end up sitting around , which is fine by me. Below are some freebies I got last year after attending four days. Includes tote bags, t-shirts, posters, books, and more! Sign up to volunteer here