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Free Friday- March 13


  
Well, with a slow and steady attitude you can do so in a strategic manner that will help you
to stock up on staples and not go overboard.     This post will focus on items that you can
pick up for free or under $2.00.  
NOTE- Don’t forget to cash in your rebate apps (IBOTTA, My Points, Saving Star, Checkout
51, etc.).   This is my very own little saving program.  
KROGER Deals: 
Brut Deodorant 
Cost: $1.50
Coupon $1.50 (Digital Coupon)
OOP/Final Cost: FREE
Glad Warmer (** possible gift item) 
Cost: $1.99
Coupon: Free Warmer (3/1 SS)
OOP/Final Cost: FREE 
Hormel Natural Choice Snacks 
Cost: $1.67 X 3 = $5.01
Coupon: $1.00/3 (Digital)
OOP: $4.01
IBOTTA: $1.50 x 3 = $4.50
Final Cost: Free + $0.49 MM
Stayfree Pads
Cost: $2.79 x 2= $5.58
Coupon: (2) $1.00 (5 X Digital/ Store Coupon)
 $3/2 (Digital)
OOP/Final Cost: $0.58 for 2 or $0.29 each 
Purex Detergent 
Cost: $3.49
Coupon: $2.00 (5 X Digital/ Store Coupon)
              $1.00 (3/1 RMN) 
OOP/Final Cost: $0.49

Lucks Beans
Cost: $0.99
Coupon: BOGO (Digital)
OOP/Final Cost: $0.99 for 2 or $0.50 each
Kraft BBQ Sauce
Cost: $1.49
Coupon: $1.00 (5 X Digital/ Store Coupon)
OOP/Final Cost: $0.49

Silk Almond Milk
Cost: $2.99
Coupon: $1.00 (5 X Digital/ Store Coupon)
    $1.00 (IP)
 OOP/Final Cost: $0.99
Kroger Oatmeal
Cost: $1.49
Coupon: $0.50 (5 X Digital/ Store Coupon)
OOP/Final Cost: $0.99
Kroger Peanut Butter
Cost: $1.49
Coupon: $0.50 (5 X Digital/ Store Coupon)
OOP/Final Cost: $0.99
Chicken of The Sea Light Tuna (5oz)
Cost: $1.00 x 4= $4.00
Coupon: $2/4 (Digital)
OOP/Final Cost: $2.00 for 4 or $0.50 each
CVS Deals (3/8-3/14): 
Crest (Pro Health, 3D White, Complete; size range 3.5-6.2 oz)- Limit 1
Cost: $2.99
Coupon: $2.00/1 (CVS Digital)
OOP: $0.99
ECB: $1.00
Final Cost: Free
Garnier Fructis Shampoo/Conditioner (12-12.5 oz) 
Cost: 2 for $7.00
Coupon: $3/2 (3\1 RMN) 
OOP: $4.00
ECB: $3.00
Final Cost: $1.00 for 2 or $0.50 Each
L’Oreal Elvive
Cost: $4.99 x 2 = $9.98
Coupon: $4.00/2 (3\1 RMN)
OOP: $5.98
ECB: $5.00
Final Cost: $0.98 for both or $0.48 Each
NOTE: If you have a $3/12 hair care CRT and/or $2/2 Loreal Instant Coupon (3/1-3/7 Red
Box Machine) and you purchase both the Garnier and L’Oreal, ALL Products will be FREE
and a MM ($1-$3.00).   
Maybelline Cosmetics (Maybelline Single Eyeshadow)
Cost: (2)$4.19
Coupon: $1/1 (CVS DIgital) or 
    $1/1 (3/1 RMN)
 OOP: $7.38
ECB: $7.00
Final Cost: $0.38 for both or $0.19
NOTE: If you have a $3/1 Maybelline Instant Coupon (3/1-3/7 Red Box Machine), the both
products will be FREE and a $2.62 MM. 
Covergirl Cosmetics (Twin Brow Pencils)
Cost: (2)$5.99
Coupon: (2) $3/1 (3/1 SS or IP) 
OOP: $5.98
ECB: $5.00
Final Cost: $0.98 for both or $0.49 Each
NOTE: If you have a $3/$12 Cosmetic CRT, then you can pick up the Maybelline and
Covergirl products for FREE and a $1.64 MM.
Speed Stick Deodorant
Cost: $2.99
OOP: $2.49
ECB: $2.00
Final Cost: $0.49
Halls Cough Drops
Cost: (2) $2.59 = $5.18
Coupon: $1.25/2 (2/2 SS)
    $0.50 CVS App- Only Coupon
OOP: $3.43
ECB: $2.00
IBOTTA: $0.75
Final Cost: $0.68 for Both or $0.34 Each 
Assorted Hershey’s Original, Easter or Cadbury Singles 
Cost: 2/$2.00
Cost: $½ (Printing at RedBox)
OOP/Final Cost: $1.00 for Both or $0.50 Each 
CVS Previews (3/15- 21): 
Oral B Manual Toothbrush and Crest Toothpaste
Cost: $2.99 x 2 = $5.98
Coupon: $2.00 CVS Digital Crest Toothpaste
    $2.00 CVS Digital Oral B Manual Toothbrush
OOP: $1.98
ECB: $3.00
Final Cost: FREE + $1.02 MM
Maybelline Cosmetics (Single Shadows) 
Cost: $4.19 X 2 = $8.38
Coupon: $1/1 CVS Digital
    $1/1 (3/1 RMN)
    $3 Maybelline Instant Coupon (Redbox Machine) 
OOP: $3.38
ECB: $7.00
Final Cost: $3.62
Hershey Singles Candy
Cost: 2/$2.00
Coupon: $1/2 (Printing at Redbox until 3/14)
OOP: $1.00
ECB: $1.00
Final Cost: FREE

Colgate Mouthwash
Cost: $3.99 x 2 = $7.98
Coupon: (2) $2/1 (3/15 SS)
CRT: $2/$6 Mouthwash
OOP: $1.98
ECB: $2.00
Final Cost: FREE

Abbreviations 
OOP- Out of pocket expense. 
CRT- CVS Store Coupons
ECB= Extra Care Buck 
(Coupon to be used on 
anything in the store) 
IP- Internet Printable
Obtained from Coupon.com 
unless indicated
Newspaper Inserts: 
SS- Saving Star
RMN- Retail Me Not
P&G- P&G Coupons in Newspaper 
Rebate Apps (On Phone) 
IBOTTA
Savingstar
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