Ever wonder how extreme couponers do it?
Here is a mini lesson to give a fundamental understanding of some of the basic techniques:
Rite Aid is one of the best stores to begin couponing. Though their over-priced merchandise seems ridiculous for a college student budget, their sale prices combined with coupons will beat out many other stores.
To begin, it’s a must to be a Rite Aid Wellness Card holder. Sign up for free online at http://riteaidwellness.com/index.html?gclid=CM_gj_7o2sQCFUuUfgodG00AFg&gclsrc=aw.ds
Deals in this week’s ad (March 29- April 4)
Easter Candy 2/$5 sale price (with Wellness Card)
Combine that sale price with a coupon for $2 off any 2 Easter candies found on Rite Aid’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/riteaid/app_341247082666468?ref=page_internal
Final Price: 2/$3 or $1.50 each!
Clairol Nice n’ Easy RootTouch Up Hair Color
$7.99 subtract the Rite Aid $2 off in-ad coupon (shown above)
$5.99 subtract the $2 off manufacturer’s coupon found in the Sunday paper
Final Price: $3.99
Helpful Tips: Get the Sunday paper with the manufacturer’s coupons inside! It can be bought at local grocercy stores: FredMeyer, Safeway, etc.
Get the app “Hip2Save” She posts step-by-step instructions on how to get the best weekly deals at Rite Aid, Target, CVS, Walgreens and Walmart.
Rite Aid Past Deals:
Colgate Toothpaste
$3.50 subtract the $.50 manufacturer’s coupon found in the Sunday paper
Get $3.00 +UP Reward (a $3 Rite Aid store credit loaded to your Wellness Card)
Final Price: FREE
Jergens Natural Glow Lotion (travel size)
$2.69 each
Buy 2, Get a $5 +UP Reward (a $5 Rite Aid store credit loaded to your Wellness card)
Final Price: $.35 or $.17 each!
Biore Facial Cleanser (travel size)
$2.99 each
Buy 2, Get $5 +UP Reward (a $5 Rite Aid store credit loaded to your Wellness card)
Final Price: $.98 or $.49 each!
Wet Ones
Buy 4 containers at $3.49 each.
After Buy 1, Get One FREE it totals $6.98
Get (2) $3 +Up Rewards (a $6 Rite Aid store credit loaded to your Wellness card)
Final Cost: $.98 or $.24 each!
Softsoap Liquid Hand Soap
$2.79 each
After Buy 1, Get one FREE total is $2.79
Use $.75/1 Softsoap Liquid Handsoap coupon found online: Rite Aid Coupons https://www.riteaid.com/savings/printable-coupons
Use $.35/1 Softsoap Liquid Handsoap manufacturer’s coupon found in the Sunday paper
Get $1 +UP Reward (a $1 Rite Aid store credit loaded to your Wellness card)
Final Price: $.69 or $.34 each!