Lesson 1 : UP Rewards/Register Rewards/Extra Care Bucks

HELLO!  So maybe by now you're intrigued as to how I've managed to get so much stuff for so little.  One of my secrets is how I roll my UPs from one transaction to another (using UPs to pay for items that will produce more ups!)

Getting UPs take a little bit of an initial investment, you have to buy something that is going to give you an UP before you can start rolling them.  I started off by buying 1 Colgate Toothpaste that was on sale for 2.99, and producing a $2 UP Reward.  I used a $1 off any colgate coupon to pay $1.99 for the first one since I didn't have any UPs.  After I paid, I got a $2 UP reward on my receipt, and used it along with another $1 off colgate coupon to get another one for free.  I did 6 transactions, and left with a $2 UP reward to use next time.

NOTE: UPs typically expire two weeks from the date you receive them.

I don't remember exactly how I used that $2 UP reward, but I'll use two of the products featured on this blog to show you how you can roll your UPs into other transactions.

Earlier, GE Twisty Lightbulbs were on sale for $2.99, get a $2 UP. (Featured In This Post)

If you only had $2 in UPs, and used a 50 cent Video Value coupon from Rite Aid's website for watching a video, then you only had to spend 49 cents out of your pocket for a light bulb that is worth very much more.
Then, you turn around, use that $2 UP reward and a B1G1 Free coupon on the Axe Body Spray which is 4.50 for $2, get a $3 UP reward back.  Use your $2 UP, pay $2.50, get a $3 UP reward back.  In this scenario, you've only spent $3 and got an energy saving light bulbs and two axe body sprays.  You've saved $8.99 on merchandise, and left with $3 in UPs.. that's one more than you came with, along with your merch!

As far as I can tell, the UP rewards work the same as Walgreen's Register Rewards and CVS's Extra Care Bucks (ECB)

So now you have an idea on how to roll your ups into other transactions by using coupons combined with your current UP rewards.  Maybe you'll turn out like me, and you can't get enough, you just can't get enough!

Rite Aid Trip 2/28 - FREEBIES

My Total OOP - $.42 of nothing but TAX baby, nothing but TAX

 

 Got this unadvertised deal thanks to my friends over at AFC.  BodiHeat patches (similar to Thermacare) were on sale for $1, and part of a special promotion where you received a $1 UP on your receipt.  I used 7 of the 8 $1 UPS I got last night from the FREE snacks to pay for these, and get 7 more $1 UPS back.

3/6 Red Plum Preview

Please remember, coupons may vary by region!

Dove any bag of chocolate (8.5oz or 9.5oz) Save $1/1 (4/30)
Dove singles bars of chocolate (1.16oz -1.3oz) Save $0.75/2 (4/30)
Gillette mach3 disposable 3ct, Sensor3 4ct, CustomPlus3 4ct, Venus disposable 2ct or 3ct, Simply Venus 4ct, Daisy3 4ct or 8ct, or Daisy 10ct or 12ct Save $2/1 (4/30) Limit 4 like coupons
Gillette Mach 3 disposable 6ct, Sensor 3 8ct, CustomPlus3 8ct, Venus disposable 6ct, or Daisy 18ct Save $3/1 (4/30) Limit 4 like coupons
Jimmy Dean any Fully Cooked product Save $0.75/1 (10/31)
Kellogg’s any cereal (10oz or larger, any flavor, mix or match) Save $1/3 (4/17)
Kellogg’s PopTarts any pastries or mini crisps 6ct ct or larger, any flavor mix or match Save $1/3(5/1)
Kelloggs Nutrigrain any cereal bars, 6ct or larger, any flavor mix or match Save $0.75/2 (5/1)
Mr. Clean any twin pack or any (2) products Save $1/2 (4/30) Limit 4 like coupons
Pedigree any Jumbone treats for dogs Save $1/1 (4/16)
Pedigree any Marrobone treats for dogs Save $1/1 (4/16)
Pedigree any new food for dogs 3.5lb or larger Save $3/1 (4/17)
Pedigree Buy (1) Get (1) FREE any canned food for dogs (13.2oz) up to $1.09 (4/17)
The Goodlife Recipe any treats for cats Save $0.50/1 (5/1)
The Goodlife Recipe any food for cats Save $1.50/1 (5/1)
Tropicana any 59oz pure premium products Save $1/2 (4/30)

Not too much this week, I'm sure there's more to come though.  Get them while you can, cause you never know when they'll come in handy, such as my 6 Afrin coupons helped make me $21 !

Rite Aid Trip 2/27/11 .. BEST TRIP EVER!

Today was by far my best trip to Rite Aid ever.  I totally deleted the original post and decided to start from scratch as it seemed a little long winded and complicated.

Here's the deals that I did today.  Granted, it was only on two types of product, but it was the best I've personally ever done.

Total purchased today, 7 Afrin and 4 Nivea Products in 2 transactions.

Transaction 1

3 Afrin at 5.99 = $17.97 (Get $2 Up Each)
4 Nivea Lip Care at 1.00 = $4
Total = 21.97
Use 3 $3 Afrin Qs
Use 2 $2 off 2 Nivea Q's
Used 3 $1 Off Purchase Video Value Coupon

(I'll post more about Video Values later!)
Use $4 in UPS
Total = 1.97
Received $16 in UPs!
$6 from each Afrin
$10 from buying $30 Heart Healty Promotion

(Learn more about Heart Healthy promotion in upcoming post)

Also got a $3 off $15 from a survey on the bottom of the receipt.

Transaction 2
4 Afrin at 5.99 = 23.96

Use $3 off $15 from previous receipt
Use 3 $3 Afrin Coupons
Use $10 UP From First Transaction
Use $1 UP From MOMMATotal = .96 cents.
Get $8 UPs from 4 more Afrin
Get $10 UP from buying $50 of Heart Healthy Promo Products

Transaction 3
8 Snacks - $1 (Get $1 UP back)
Paid with $8 in UPS
NO TAX
ABSOLUTELY FREE

My total number of UPS Leftover from today = $24

... Total Paid From My Bank Account $2.93

Tomorrow Is Sunday! Get Ready To Kick Butt!

Are You Ready For Sunday? Get Up Early! Get Your Papers! Get The Deals Before They're Gone!

Here's a song to get you pumped up for Sunday!

Sunday, here we come! Be sure to check out previous posts for a list of coupons that will be coming out tomorrow!  I'll post some good sale-coupon matchups later, I'm off to Nashville for the evening!

For All The Non Believers Out There!

Here is my Dollar General Receipt for the Gain Sheets. Read it and believe it, baby.

Freebies From Rite Aid Starting 2/27

Good Morning People!  Here are a couple of Rite Aid deals that will start on the 27th, and both of them are FREEBIES!  Everyone loves freebies!

Nivea Lip Care .17oz will be on sale for $1.
Click Here To Go To Nivea's Facebook, Like Them, and Print the $2 off 2 Products Coupon!

Sambucol Tablets 30ct (Cold and Flu Relief) will be on sale for $1
Click Here To Print You $1 Off ANY Sambucol Product

More To Come!  I think it's about time to start venturing to WalGreens and CVS :D

Smart Source Preview For 2/27

 Keep in mind that coupons will vary from region to region, even from Monticello to Bowling Green, there were different coupons.  Many were the same, but there were a few different ones.

Here's the SmartSource that's suppose to be in the 2/27 Paper!

Smartsource coupon insert
Neutrogena naturals Save $1/1 (4/27)
Lysol Clean-Flip starter kit or floor cloths Save $1/1 (6/1)
Mentos Save $1/1 45pc+ bottle (4/30)
Mentos Save $1/3 15pc+ (4/30)
Cuties Save $.55/1 5lb box (4/4)
Cuties Save $.35/1 3lb bag (4/4)
Tostitos Artisan Recipes chips Save $.55/1 (4/13)
Huggies Pure & Natural diapers Save $2.5/1 (3/26)
Huggies Little Snugglers or Little Movers diapers Save $2/1 (3/26)
Huggies Snug & Dry diapers Save $2/1 (3/19)
Huggies Snug & Dry diapers 60ct+ Save $3.5/1 (3/19)
Huggies Buy baby wipes refill 300ct+ get free baby wipes tub 72ct or less (3/19)
Accu-Chek Save $10 off Aviva system with purchase of Aviva test strips (5/29)
Barber Foods product Save $1/1 (4/16)
Best Life buttery spread, spray or baking sticks Save $1/1 (5/8)
Zegerid OTC Save $3/1 (4/2)
Zegerid OTC 42ct Save $6/1 (4/2)
Glade Plugins Scented Oil twin refill or two single refills Save $1 (4/2)
Glade premium room spray 9.7oz Save $1/1 (4/2)
Glade 4oz jar candles Save $1/2 (4/2)
Glade Scented Oil candles products Save $1.5/2 (4/2)
Glade Carpet & Room odor eliminator Save $.75/1 (4/2)
Glade Fabric & Air odor eliminator Save $1/1 (4/2)
Glade Sense & Spray starter kit Save $3/1 (4/2)
Glade Sense & Spray refills Save $1/2 (4/2)
Foster Farms boneless & skinless fresh chicken breast item Save $1/1 (5/31) (2 coupons)
Ensure 4-pk shake Save $3/1 (4/30)
EAS product Save $1/1 (4/30)
Glucerna products Save $2/2 (4/30)
ZonePerfect single bar or multi-count box Save $.55/1 (4/30)
Similac SimplePac large size powder 1.37lb+ Save $5/1 (4/30)
Similac SimplePac large size powder 1.37lb+ Save $3/1 (5/31)
Pert Plus 2-in-1 product Save $1/1 (3/31)
Snyder’s of Hanover 6oz+ pretzels Save $1/2 (5/27)
Colgate toothpaste 4oz+ Save $.75/1 (3/19)
Colgate adult or kids manual toothbrush Save $.75/1 (3/19)
Benefiber product Save $2/1 (4/16)
Benefiber products Save $5/2 (4/16)
Excedrin 20ct+ Save $.75/1 (4/16)
Excedrin 80ct+ Save $1.5/1 (4/16)
Caribou Coffee 12oz bag Save $2/1 (4/30)
Biotrue multi-purpose solution 10oz+ Save $2/1 (4/11)
Biotrue multi-purpose solution 10oz 2pack Save $4 (4/11)
Listerine mouthwash 1L+ Save $.50/1 (12/31)
Listerine Total Care 500mL or Restoring Listerine 1L Save $1/1 (12/31)
Listerine Zero 500mL+ Save $1/1 (12/31)
Danimals Save $1/1 (4/26)
Danonino 6-pack or 12-pack cups Save $1/1 (4/26)
Activia Parfait Crunch Save $1/3 (3/27)
Claritin 20ct+ Save $5/1 (3/27)
Claritin-D 15ct+ Save $4/1 (3/27)
Nice ‘n Easy hair color Save $1/1 Target coupon (4/30)
Natural Instincts hair color Save $2/1 Target coupon (4/30)
Hershey’s Kisses, Reese’s, Hershey’s Miniatures, Cadbury or Whoppers bags Save $1/3 (4/2)
Hershey’s Bliss chocolates 8oz+ Save $1/2 (4/2)

Good luck and happy deal hunting!

Sadness!

There will no Red Plum insert in this coming Sunday's Paper!  There should, however, be a Smart Source, as well as the highly sought after P&G (Proctor&Gamble) insert which has "$131" in savings.

Rite Aid/Dollar General Trip 2/23

Today I feel that I did exceptionally well.  My total Out Of Pocket (OOP) was only $4.

6 Xtra Laundry Detergents - 1.97 Each = 11.82
2 Right Guard Body Wash - 3.99 Each = 7.98 (Get $6 UP)
1 Dial Nutriskin (I'd have got two, but I LOST A COUPON!) = 3.99 (Get $1 UP)

1 Peanut M&M's = 50 cents (Only got as a filler)

Transaction 1 (Using Megan's Wellness Card)

2 Right Guard BW = 7.98 (get $6 UP)
Used $7 in UPS

Total = 98 cents.
Got $6 in UPS back.

Transaction2

6 Xtra = 11.82 - 6 $1 Coupons = 5.82
1 Dial Nutriskin = 3.99 - $2 Coupon = 1.99 (Get $1 UP)

1 Bag of M&Ms = 50 cents

Total = 8.31

Use $6 in UPS from First Transaction
Use $2 UP from Previous Transaction
Ending Total = .31 cents.

Dollar General Trip
5 Boxes of Gain Dryer Sheets - $2 Each = $10

Use 3 $3 Off ANY Gain Fabric Softener/Sheets Coupon

Three $3 coupons take $9 off the transaction.  The coupons will not beep because they do say ANY, as in there is no restriction on the coupon.  As long as the coupons don't take off more than what is on the transaction, everything should go smoothly.

Ending Total = $10 - $9 in Qs = $1

Total For The Day Before Tax = $2.29
A little under $4 with tax. Hell Yes!

Proctor & Gamble Coupon Preview (Get 'em 2/27)

 

P&G Insert Coupons Expire (3/31/11)
Save $0.25/1 Cascade

Save $1.00/1 Cascade Rinse Aid
Save $0.25/1 Dawn
Save $0.50/1 Bounce Product
Save $1.00/1 Bounce Product
Save $1.00/1 Downy Liquid Fabric Softner or Dryer Sheets
Save $2.00/1 Downy Liquid Fabric Softner or Dryer Sheets
Save $0.35/1 Tide Detergent
Save $3.00/1 Tide Stain Release 26-50 oz powder, 15-34 ct duo pac or 36-68 oz liquid
Save $1.00/1 Febreze Fabric Refresher
Save $1.00/1 Febreze Air Effects
Save $1.00/1 Febreze Flameless Luminary Refill
Save $1.00/1 Febreze Set & Refresh
Save $0.50/1 Swiffer Refill or Swiffer Dust & Shine
Save $5.00/1 Swiffer Wet Jet Starter Kit
Save $0.25/1 Charmin
Save $0.50/2 Puffs
Save $0.75/1 Duracell CopperTop, Ultra Advanced or Ultra Photo Lithium
Save $0.50/1 Duracell CopperTop, Ultra Advanced or Ultra Photo Lithium
Save $1.50/1 Duracell Hearing Aid 6-pack or larger
Save $2.00/1 Pampers Diapers or Pants
Save $2.50/1 Pampers Diapers or Pants
Save $0.50/1 Pampers Wipes 60ct. Or larger
Save $1.00/1 Pampers Wipes 60ct. Or larger
Save $0.50/1 Always Pad, Clean or Feminine Cleansing Cloth
Save $0.50/1 Always Pantiliners (34 ct. or higher)
Save $1.00/1 Always Infinity Pads 24-48 ct.
Save $2.00/1 Tampax Pearl or Tampax Pearl Compak (18 ct or higher)
Save $1.00/1 Tampax (18 ct. or higher)
Save $1.00/1 Metamucil product
Save $3.00/1 Prilosec
Save $4.00/1 Sinex product
Save $4.00/1 PUR or PUR Flavor Options System (Pitcher or Faucet Mount)
Save $2.00/1 PUR Pitcher or Faucet Mount Multi-Pack Replacement Filters or PUR Refrigerator Filter
Save $3.00/1 Oral-B Battery Brush
Save $1.00/1 Oral B CrossAction Manual Toothbrush
Save $0.75/1 Oral-B Pulsar, CrossAction, Advantage OR any TWO Indicator OR Cavity Defense
Save $1.00/1 Crest 4.0oz or more or liquid gel
Save $0.75/1 Crest Toothpaste 4.0oz or more OR liquid gel
Save $10.00/1 Crest 3D White 2 Hour Express or Professional Effects Whitestrips
Save $5.00/1 Crest 3D White Professional Effects, Advanced Vivid 14ct, Stain Shield, OR Gentle Routine Whitestrips
Save $1.00/1 Crest Rinse 946mL or larger
Save $0.75/1 Oral-B Satin, Glide 25M or more or any ONE Glide Floss Picks 30ct or higher
Save $0.50/1 Oral-B Stages or Zooth OR Crest Kids Paste
Save $0.50/1 Oral-B Stages or Zooth OR Crest Kids Manual or Power Toothbrush
Save $1.00/1 CoverGirl product
Save $4.00/1 Manual or Power Fusion ProGlide Razor
Save $2.00/1 Gillette Bodywash
Save $1.00/1 Gillette Fusion Shave Prep or Gillette Fusion ProGlide Razor
Save $2.00/1 Gillette ProSeries Skin Care
Save up to $4.99 Buy any ONE Gillette Deodorant, Get ONE Gillette Bodywash FREE
Save $1.00/1 Head & Shoulders Shampoo or Conditioner
Save $1.00/1 Pantene Product
Save $2.00/1 Secret Clinical Strength Deodorant
Save $0.50/1 Secret
Save $1.00/2 Old Spice products (1.7oz or larger)
Save $1.00/1 Olay bar, body wash, in shower body lotion, or hand & body lotion
Save $3.00/1 Nice N Easy Color Blend Foam
Save $1.00/1 Nice N Easy
Save $0.55/1 Satin Care Shave Gel or In Shower Moisturizer
Save $5.00/1 Venus ProSkin MoistureRich, Embrace, or Breeze Refillable Razor and ONE Venus Cartridge
Save up to $7.00 Buy any ONE Swiffer Starter Kit, Get any ONE Swiffer Refill FREE
Buy any ONE Olay Facial Cleanser, Get any ONE Olay bar soap, body wash OR in shower body lotion FREE
Save up to $1.99 Buy any ONE Vicks Products, Get any ONE Puffs FREE
Save up to $3.99 Buy any ONE Old Spice APDO, Get any ONE Old Spice Body Wash FREE (of equal or lesser value)
Save up to $3.29 Buy any ONE Febreze Noticeables Refill, Get any ONE Warmer FREE
Save up to $4.99 Buy any ONE Febreze Flameless Luminary Starter Kit or device, Get any ONE Flameless Luminary Refill FREE
Save up to $3.99 Buy any ONE Tide Detergent 75 oz or larger, Get ONE Tide Stain Release 10 ct duo pac, 20 oz liquid, 14 oz powder or 21 oz pre-treat FREE

Thx To Sunday Coupon Preview

Newspapers Aren't The Only Coupon Source!

While it may be true that Sunday newspapers are the best source for coupons, there are tons of other places to get them.  Signing up with Manufacturer's Email Newsletter or Home Newsletter are good ways to get high value coupons.  

Example: My Finish Dishwashing Dispenser was FREE.  I used a $3 Coupon from their website, and a 50 cent Video Value coupon from Rite Aid.  They were on sale for $3.49, so I only had to pay the tax!

Proctor & Gamble Coupon Sign Up

P&G Includes many brands like Pringles, Tide, Pantene, Cheer, Tampax, Head&Shoulders shampoo, and many more.  Their coupons are highly sought after, and their coupon booklets go fast and sell for a hefty amount on ebay.

FINISH Dish Washing Website

Here they have coupons for up to $3 off Finish products.  That's a good amount!

Stockpile So Far! 2/21/11

I decided to take this picture today of the small stockpile of items that I have left.  Some items have been used or given away, such as the Johnson Baby products (I don't have a baby!) and Bounty Basic Paper Towels.

 

6 small colgate totals, 4 large colgate totals, 4 degree deodorants, 4 gillette body wash, 4 right guard body wash, 4 axe body spray, 2 dial nutriskin lotion, 6 bars irish spring, 6 bars coast soap, Finish Automatic Dish Detergent, 5 Gain Dish Detergent, 1 Cheer, 5 Large Yankee Candles, 34 Small Harvest Scent Candles, 2 GE Light Bulbs, 5 Commercial Light Bulbs.

Heads Up! Rite Aid Deals 2/27 - 3/05

Here are SOME of the deals that I've found that will start on 2/27.

Afrin = 5.99 - $3Q from 2/06 Smart Source - Get $2 UP = So It's Like .99 cents for Afrin.

Scope Mouthwash = 2/$5 - Use 2 $1Q from 2/06 Smart Source - Get $1 UP When Buying 2 = Like 2/$2

Lays STAX are gonna be $1!

Mars/Nestle Single Serve Candy Bars are 2/$1

More to come as I find more coupons!

How Many Newspapers To Buy?

Great question from Ashley!
I personally get at LEAST four papers.  Sometimes you'll need multiple coupons to get larger quantity deals.  Here is an example of why you need more than one.

This week at Rite Aid, Purex 3-in-1 sheets were buy one get one free for $7.99.  Rite Aid's coupon policy is to accept 1 coupon per item, even if it's a buy one get one free sale.
This week, there is a $3 off Purex 3-in-1 laundry sheets.  If you bought two papers, then you have two $3 coupons.  $7.99 - $3 Q - $3 Q = 1.99 for TWO

In previous posts, I've gotten toothpaste and axe body spray for SUPER cheap.  I wouldn't have been able to do this without multiple coupons.

Many people order coupons from www.couponsthingsbydede.com when they get word of deals far, far in advance.  Coupons usually sell for about 10 percent of their face value.  However, you must order at least $3 in coupons before they will sell them to you, and as it's just ME in my household, the 4-6 papers I buy each week are enough to suffice my needs and wants.  Some people buy tons and tons and tons to add to their stockpile, and don't leave any or very much left in the store for others to buy.  That's not proper coupon etiquette.  I don't clear the shelves unless there's only a few of the items left.

So to answer the original question.  4 is a good number to buy.  If a deal is coming up that you think you need a crap ton of, you can order from Coupons and Things by DeDe.  You just better hope the store won't limit the number of items you can purchase.

Rite Aid Trip 2/20/11

Four Right Guard Body Wash, Two Dial Nutriskin Lotion, and Three Johnson Baby Care.
Right Guard = 3.99 - Get $3UP
Dial = 3.99 - Get $1 UP - Use $2 Coupon
Baby Product = $2.99 - Get $2 UP - Use $1 Coupon

Total Before Coupons and UPS
32.91

Transaction 1
2 Right Guard = 7.98 (Get $6 UP)
2 Dial = 7.98 (Get $2 UP)
3 Baby = 8.97 (Get $3 UP)

Subtotal 24.93

Use 2 $1 Right Guard Coupons Off Bottle = 22.93
Use 2 $2 Coupons For Dial = 18.93
Use 3 $1 Coupons For Baby = 15.93

Use $10 UP = 5.93
Get $11 UPS

Transaction 2

2 Right Guards = 7.98
Use Two 2 $1 Coupons = 5.98
Use $5 In UPS From Three Baby Products & Dial
Total = 98 cents.

Get $6 UPS

Ending With $6 UPS from trans1 and $6 from trans 2.

Total OOP This Trip = $6.91
Left With $12 in UP (Two more than I came with)

Rite Aid Trip 2/19/11

This is the same transaction I did the day before, but because the colgate was a limit of 2 per household, I had to wait on Jordan to come to town so I could use his wellness+ card, and use my parent's card as well.

Four Colgate Totals, Four Axe Body Sprays.  Total OOP = $1.50

 

Two Colgate Totals = 7.00 (Get $7 UP reward)
Two Axe BodySpray = 9.00 (get $3 Up reward)
Use two 50 cent off colgate coupons.
Use 1 B1G1 Free Axe coupon = 4.50

...Total = 10.50
Use $10 UP Reward From Previous Transaction
Total = 50 cents
Receive $10 UP Reward For Next Transaction.

 

Repeat This Transaction Again, except I only had one 50 cent coupon. So my OOP was 1.50.

Rite Aid Trip 2/17/11

My small Rite Aid trip today. Two 7.6 ounce colgate totals. Two 4oz axe body spray. Total out of pocket... 50 cents. Got a $10 UP Reward.

Two Colgate Totals = 7.00 (Get $7 UP reward)
Two Axe BodySpray = 9.00 (get $3 Up reward)
Use two 50 cent off colgate coupons.
Use 1 B1G1 Free Axe coupon = 4.50

...Total = 10.50
Use $10 UP Reward From Previous Transaction
Total = 50 cents
Receive $10 UP Reward For Next Transaction.

 

WOW What A Deal!

Rite Aid Trip 2/13/11

1 Bottle of Cheer, 1 Twisty GE Light Bulbs, 4 Degree Deodorants, and 5 Gain Dish Detergents... How much did I spend? $6

Transaction 1:
2 Degree - On Sale 2 for 4, Receive $2 UP Reward on Receipt.
...1 Light bulb - On Sale for 2.99 - Receive $2 UP reward

Total = 6.99

Used 1 $1 Off 2Degree
Used 50 cents off GE VideoValue coupon from RA's website.
Used $5 UP Rewards

Paid: 49 cents
Received: $4 in UP Rewards.
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Transaction 2

2 Degree - On Sale 2 for 4, Receive $2 UP Reward on Receipt.
1 Light bulb - On Sale for 2.99 - Receive $2 UP reward

Total = 6.99

Used 1 $1 Off 2Degree
Used 50 cents off GE VideoValue coupon from RA's website.
Used $4 UP Rewards

Paid: 1.49
Received $4 UP Reward.
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Transaction 3
5 Gain Dish Soap - 87 cents each - 4.35
1 Cheer Detergent - Sale for 4.99

Total = 9.34

Used 5 .25 Cent off Gain Dish Soap
Used $1 Any Cheer
Used $4 UP Reward

Total: 3.09

TOTAL Total : 5.07 plus some tax, makes it closer to $6

My First Rite Aid Trip 1/30/11

I choose to support Rite Aid the most because they are usually the most friendly when it comes to me using coupons and doing multiple transactions to get the best deals that I can.  You'll find that a good portion of all my posts will come from Rite Aid.  If you live in Monticello, I believe you'll have a better chance of getting great deals than I do.  Bowling Green is full of couponers who get up a lot earlier than I do.  When I'm in Monticello on Sunday morning, there's not usually a rush of people to get into Rite aid.

On January 30th, Rite Aid had 4OZ Colgate Total on sale for 2.99, and receive a $2UP Reward on your receipt.  In the AD for that week, it was described as "It's Like Paying 99 cents!"

In the January 9th Newspaper, there was a coupon for $1 off any colgate total 4oz or more. (I had 6 Qs)


January 30th, 9AM, off I go to Rite Aid, to do 6 different transactions.  This was my first real coupon trip.


Transaction 1:
1 Colgate Total 4OZ
2.99 - $1 Coupon = 1.99 (2.17 w/ tax)
Received $2 UP Reward


Transaction 2:
1 Colgate Total 4OZ
2.99 - $2 UP - $1 Coupon = .17 of tax
Received $2 UP Reward


I repeated the above transaction 4 more times, paying only tax on the remaining bottles, and left with a $2 UP Reward to use on a future purchase.


This was the start of my Stockpile.

What Is An +UP? Register Reward? Extra Care Buck?

In my posts, you'll see me refer to an UP Reward, Register Reward, or Extra Care Buck.  These are pretty much coupons printed on your receipt for a specific amount off your next order.  These typically include everything except gift cards, prepaid credit cards, alcohol, and prescriptions.

These rewards typically expire two weeks from the date they are earned.

At first I was worried about the store losing a lot of money on my transactions, and I didn't want to hurt Rite Aid.  I had heard they were not doing so well, and many of my friends work at the one here in Bowling Green.  However, they are paid for by the manufacturer who's item you bought that produced the reward.  The store gets reimbursed for everything.  They even get an average of 8 cents per coupon used from the manufacturer as a 'handling fee.'

You can use these rewards to pay for items that produce more rewards.  This is one of the ways I get things so cheap.  It's like rolling your rewards from one transaction to the next, paying as little Out Of Pocket (OOP).

Hey Friends!

So many of you have been seeing my posts on facebook, and a few of you have actually been texting me for more details on how I end up getting such great deals.  Well, this blog is going to be designed to post such great deals that I come across, possible scenarios to use when going to the store, and my actual transactions that I do at the register.  

I'm going to start with a couple of tips, some previous transactions that I've done (that you've seen on FB), and the transactions I completed at Rite Aid today.

Welcome to the blog, and feel free to hit me up on my phone or facebook if you have any questions or find a great deal that I have missed.  I don't shop at WalMart unless it's 2AM and there's something I desperately need.  Most of my grocery deals will come from Kroger, and most of my health and beauty posts will come from drug stores.