Bargain Shopping: Walgreens

In this post, I mentioned that one of my goals was to become a better coupon shopper. My coupon supplies have more than tripled since I set this goal, and I'm taking the time to really study the weekly sale ads to find the best prices.

I've also started to drug store shop over the past two weekends. Oftentimes, they have great deals on some of the things that we use on a regular basis. I didn't make it to Walgreens over the weekend, but Abby and I did manage to stop there for a quick shopping trip after her doctor's appointment on Tuesday. I was so proud of myself that I just had to share my excellent shopping trip!

(Please note: I live on Long Island, so the base prices on many of our items are higher than in other parts of the country. Trust me, though, I got some great deals!)

Kellogg's Frosted Mini-Wheats
Sale Price: 2 for $5.00
Manufacturer Coupon: $1.50 off 2
Final Price: $1.75 per box

TheraFlu Cough & Cold (my poor Carey hasn't been feeling well...)
Sale Price: $3.99
Manufacturer Coupon: $2.00 off 1
Final Price: $1.99

Dryel (6 Sheet Refill)
Sale Price: $7.99
Manufacturer Coupon: $2.00 off 1
Walgreens Coupons: $6.00 in Register Rewards from my last Walgreens visit
Final Price: FREE

Head & Shoulders 2 in 1
Sale Price: $3.99
Manufacturer Coupon: $1.00 off 1
Final Price: $2.99 (plus, I received $1 in Register Rewards for a future purchase)

Lady Mitchum (Deodorant/Anti-Perspirant)
Regular Price: $4.99
Walgreens Coupon: $3.00 off 1
Manufacturer Coupon: $0.75 off 1
Final Price: $1.24

Stride Single Pack (3 packs of 14 sticks each)
Regular Price: $1.29 each
Walgreens Coupon: $0.50 off (limit 4)
Manufacturer Coupon: Buy Two, Get One Free
Final Price: $0.53 per pack

Walgreens Bleach
Regular Price: $1.99 each
Walgreens Coupon: $1.00 off
Final Price: $0.99

Total Spent (including tax): $13.43

Savings:
Walgreens Advertised Savings: $10.30
Walgreens Coupon Savings: $5.50
Manufacturer Coupon Savings: $14.04
Total Savings: $29.84

That's right! I saved more than twice the amount that I spent! And honestly, these are things that we need and use on a regular basis. (Okay, I know that chewing gum isn't a necessity, but a girl's gotta have something, right?) Shampoo, deodorant, cereal, bleach - we need this stuff, so the fact that I was able to get it for such a great price makes it that much better!

So, am I coupon maven yet? No. Am I on my way? I think so... :-)