Nothing's Ever Easy at RA

Rite Aid - stole the Aveeno deal from Sheila - thanks for the idea!

• Arm & Hammer Crystal Burst Laundry Detergent Capsules $5.59 ($6.99 reg price, 20% discount), will send away for TMF rebate (peelie found on package) = FREE
• Stopain Analgesic Spray or Roll On $6, will get back $6 (SCR #22) =FREE
• 2 Robitussins $5.19 each ($6.49 reg price, 20% discount), used two $3 circular coupons and two $1 coupons (or here or 1/1 or 1/29 RP) = $2.38 
• 3 Aveeno Positively Radiant Cleansing Pads (28 ct) and one Positively Radiant Skin Brightening Daily Scrub $7.99 each, BOGO 50% off sale so two were $3.99 each, used four $2 coupons (1/8 SS), got back $5 UP for spending $15 on Aveeno (weekly deal) and once I buy one more ($6.39 with 20% discount - $2 coupon), I'll get back a $10 UP for spending $25 on skincare items (monthly deal) = $5.35 or $1.07 each
• 2 Starburst Jelly Beans $2.39 each ($2.99 reg price, 20% discount), got back $1 UP (WYB 2) = $3.78 or $1.89 each
• Used $10 UP and $20 UP, total was $8.71

Yesterday I bought 12 Robitussins at $5.19 a piece = $62.28.  Since the $10 UP is printing for every $25 spent and not $30 as I'd thought, I purchased a couple too many.  I crunched the numbers today and found that I'd make a profit if I bought three more Robitussins to get me to the $75 threshold.  Imagine my surprise when the $10 UP printed today after only two bottles!  Well, I just realized why that happened.  The cashier rang up three bottles when I'd only purchased two.  Sigh.  Not quite the plan I'd had in mind, but in total, I spent $19.85 and got back $30 in UP's so I still made a $10.15 profit. 


CVS

• Physician's Formula Organic Wear Lash Boosting Mascara $10.79, used $4 peelie coupon, got back $7 EB (WYB $10, Limit 1) and will send away for TMF rebate (Valid up to $9.95, must include "Try Me Free" label from product to qualify) = $10.16 profit
• Thermacare Heat Wrap Lower Back & Hip $3.79, got back $3.79 EB (Limit 1) = FREE
• Used $3 EB and $6 EB, total was $2.34