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Free Friday- March 6



  
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: $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 (5 oz)
Cost: $1.00 x 4= $4.00
Coupon: $2/4 (Digital)

OOP/Final Cost: $2.00 for 4 or $0.50 each

CVS Deals (3/1-3/7): 
Maybelline Cosmetics
Cost: Maybelline Mascara- $6.99
         Maybelline Single Eye shadow- $4.19
Total: $11.18
Coupons: $3.00/1 Instant Coupon print @ Red Box
      $2/1 M. Mascara (3/1 RMN)
      $1/1 M. Eye shadow (3/1 RMN)
 OOP: $5.18
ECB: $5.00
Final Cost: $0.18
Covergirl Cosmetics
Cost: (2) Brow Pencils $5.99 x 2 = $11.98
Coupon: (2) $3/1 (2/23 SS)
OOP: $5.98
ECB: $6.00
Final Cost: Free
* Note- If you purchase both the Maybelline and Covergirl Cosmetics and have a $3/$12
Makeup CRT, then all 4 items would be free. 
Crest Complete, Pro-Health Toothpaste 
Cost: (3) $3.99 = $11.97
Coupons: (2) $2/1 (2/23 P&G)
$2/1 Digital 
CRT: $3/$12 Oral Care 
OOP: $2.97
ECB: $5.00
Final Cost: Free + $2.03 MM
L’Oreal Elvive
Cost: 2 for $8.00
Coupon: $4/2 (3/1 RMN)
  $2/2 Instant Coupon Printing at the RedBox
OOP/Final: $2.00 for both or $1.00 each 
Garnier Shampoo or Conditioner 
Cost: Garnier Fructis Shampoo or Conditioner  2/$7.00
Garnier Whole Blends Shampoo or Conditioner 2/$7.00
Total: $14.00
Coupon: $3/2 Fructis (3/1 RMN)
    $4/2 Whole Blends (3/1 RMN) 
CRT: $3/$12 Shampoo/Conditioner 
OOP: $4.00 
ECB:  $2.00- Fructis 
          $1.00- Whole Blends 
Final Cost: Free 
NOTE- You can combine the L’Oreal Elvive and Garnier Whole Blends with your $3/$12
Shampoo/Conditioner CRT and they all will be $0.25 each.
CVS Previews (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 Eye shadow)
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
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
Checkout 51

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