Extreme Couponing 101

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! 

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