Walgreens Tips

I got a few questions about Walgreens at one of my last classes, so I thought I would give you a sample of how Walgreens works.  So, here's the skinny {this will work for this week, so feel free to print and try it out}.... Every week there are several items that will earn "Register Rewards", which for all intents and purposes at Walgreens just like more coupons.  The Register Rewards {RRs} will print after you make your purchase so you can use them on the next transaction.  The trick with Wags is that you MUST consider the RRs as coupons because their computers will not allow you to use a RR on an item where you are also using a coupon.  Let's look at our first transaction {click on the pic if you need it bigger}:  

 

We want to start out buying some cheaper items that earn RRs.  So, if I buy these 3 items, I will have 2 RRs totaling $4.50 to use on the next transaction. 

 

I added the toothpaste because I needed an item that did not already have a coupon so I could use all my RRs.  Luckily, I found something cheap that would earn me another RR!!  

Can you see now, how after this second transaction, I will have 3 RRs worth $18!?!  Now, I just need to use them on 3 items that I do NOT have coupons for.  Sometimes I will just pick up diapers or wipes, or some other high cost item, and sometimes, I will hang on to them and see how much I can get for them next week! If you have never tried shopping at the pharmacies, this is a fun way to get things rolling.  After a few weeks, you will notice that you are spending VERY LITTLE out of pocket for some really nice items.

   

Walgreens Rewards Program

So, FYI for those of you have been hearing about the rumors regarding the Walgreens Rewards Program.... I emailed them to see if the rumors were true. This is the response I received:

Thank you for contacting us regarding our recent decision to evaluate the EasySaver program in its current form. Walgreens is always looking into the future. For this reason, we are looking at ways to revamp the rebate program to assist us in proceeding in an exciting direction. Although change is always intimidating we feel that it is time to develop a new loyalty program so we can offer our consumers new and improved services. You will continue to find the EasySaver Catalog in our stores through the April promotion. Please look for future advertisement regarding our new programs to come. We appreciate your patience during this transition and hope you will allow us the opportunity to continue servicing your drug store needs.

Thank you,
Lisa Rainwater
Supervisor
Rebate and Vendor Programs

I guess we will just wait and see what happens in the next month or so....

Planet Walgreens

I know this is kinda last minute, but hey, Walgreens is open 24 hours so you still have tons of time!!

Click HERE to get a coupon for 15% off items at Walgreens AND a FREE reusable bag (cause you know we are saving the planet this week)!!

Also, did you get your FREE shaving cream yet?

Skintimate Shave Cream & Edge Shaving Gel are both on sale for $2.99 AND you get a $2.99 Register Reward for your next purchase! Don't need any shaving gel?? There are always opportunities to give the away for hygiene kits or the gel works GREAT for practicing spelling words with your kiddies! Just let them smear a bunch on your table & use their finger to practice their words... or younger siblings can practice shapes! Such a fun tactile way of learning! Have a great week!!

p.s. don't forget that the new week's came out today - check out http://www.grocerysmarts.com/ and enter passcode g89cjm to see the deals for this week!