Walgreens Deals 5/17- 5/23

I loaded up on a bunch of clearance items this week. I'm still not finished with my shopping. I absolutely love the Dry Idea Clinical Strength. I've been waiting for it to go back on sale & now that it is... I plan on getting all that I can.

Here is what I bought so far:

3M Command Hooks, clearanced .90¢
9- hooks = $8.10
9- coupons from 3M site = ($9)
Total OOP = (.90¢) or FREE + Money Maker

Off 3-wick Citronella Candle, clearanced $1.78

Women's Garden Gloves, clearanced $1.09

Knee Highs, clearanced .20¢... rang up B1G1

Coleman Lantern Fuel, clearanced $1.59

Dog Toy, clearanced .75¢

Suction Cup Toothbrush Holder, clearanced 75¢

Glad 40 ct 30 gallon Trash Bags, clearanced $1.98

EverCare Lint Roller Refill, clearanced $1.09
1- roller = $1.09
1- coupon from www.coupons.com = ($1)
Total OOP = .09¢

Bic Utility Lighter, $2.99, earn $1 RR
1- lighter = $2.99
1- coupon 5/17 = ($1)
Total OOP = $1.99
RR earned = ($1)
Toatl = $1

Dry Idea Clinical Strength, $5.99, earn $5 RR
(I bought several of these in different transactions.)
1- deodorant = $5.99
1- coupon from inside box ($2) or roll-on coupon from www.coupons.com ($2)
Total OOP = $3.99
RR earned = $5
Total = ($1) or FREE + Money Maker
I'm so impressed with this stuff, that I will buy it without a coupon and just earn the RR's if I have to. It is good stuff!

OFF Clip-On Skeeter Repellant, Starter $8.99... earn $3 RR & Refill $4.99
1- starter set = $8.99
1- refill = $4.99
1- coupon 5/17 = ($2) off starter set
1- internet coupon ($4.99) buy starter, get refill free (see www.frugalcouponshopping.com)
Total OOP = $7
RR earned = $3
Total = $4 or $2 each

God has a funny way of telling us things sometimes...

So last night I posted my mini-rant regarding my latest experience at Target. While I kept my composure throughout the entire scenario... I'll admit that my mind was getting off track a bit. I wanted to "show that lady" that I was right and that she was wrong. My mindset was in the wrong place and for that I apologize.

What led to my reflection today?

This post by Heather at www.nwadeals.blogspot.com grounded me a bit.

Like I said... God has funny ways sometimes.

WAGs

This morning I decided to stop by and officially introduce myself to my local Walgreens manager. I've spoken with him a couple of times on the phone and thought that I should put a face with the voice... especially since I wanted to inquire about getting a deeper discount on some items for charity.

I explained to him that I am donating a lot of the items that I purchase. I told him about a couple of charities that my church supports & how our VBS kids will be working on service projects each night. Since all "official" donations must go through WAGs district office... I asked about the turn around on such requests. (2-4 weeks) He was kind enough to retrieve the district FAX number for me, but stopped short when it came to offering the employee discount on items to be donated. (Hey... it never hurts to ask.)

All and all, I enjoyed speaking with him and he seemed very impressed with teaching the kids to be charitable and help others.

If you choose to donate some of your coupon deals... I highly recommend mentioning that fact to your regular cashier or manager. I think it sheds a new light on "couponers" and makes the cashier feel good about customers stock-piling various items.