If you are new to shopping at Rite Aid, check out my Navigating Rite Aid posts to help you along you way! Remember, you can use a Rite Aid in-ad manufacturer coupon with a manufacturer coupon from the newspaper or online. Read the Rite Aid coupon policy HERE.

Also, this list was made with the Idaho ad. Please verify prices in your area before shopping.

I am only listing the BEST offers this week here. Go to the Rite Aid forum thread for the entire weekly list plus discussion. Additionally, you can use this $5/$20 coupon from Rite Aid Video Values to save you more this week!

I have noticed the past few months that you can get additional $5/$25 purchase coupons when you watch certain Rite Aid videos in the Video Values. Look under the category labeled “Rite Aid.” Awesome!

AND….if you have not signed up for the Wellness Program yet at Rite Aid, when you do you can print a $5/$25 coupon to use on your next shopping trip. Plus you can earn +UP coupons with your Wellness card too, so don’t forget to sign up for one today!

A new thing Rite Aid is doing is offering +UP Rewards. When you purchase designated items with your Wellness Card, you will get a coupon that prints out at the register you can use on your next purchase. It’s basically cash in your pocket!

Crest Pro Health Sensitive Sheild Toothpaste $2.99 (price w/ Wellness Card)
Use Crest paste, any 4 oz. or larger excluding Cavity, Baking Soda, Tartar Protection .75/1 (7-31-10) RP-6/27
Get a $2.99 SCR (valid this week only!)
Final Price: FREE plus overage after coupon and rebate!

John Frieda Hair Care 4 for $20
Use John Frieda Hair Care product, any Sheer Blonde, Frizz Ease, Luxurious Volume, Brilliant Brunette, Radiant Red, or Luminous Color Glaze $2/1 (8-21-10) SS-6/6
(this coupon was not available to Idaho)
Get a $10 +UP Reward on four
Final Price: $2 for all 4 after coupons and reward!

Clearasil Cleanser $5.49 (prices may vary among stores)
Use $3/1 in-ad coupon AND
$2/1 printable coupon
Final Price: Only $.49 cents after coupons!

Veet Hair Removal $5.49
Use $3/1 in-ad coupon AND
$3/1 printable
Final Price: FREE after coupons!

Tresemme Shampoo, Conditioner or Stylers $3.99
Use $1/1 printable coupon AND
$2/1 Video Values (a past coupon, no longer available)
Get a $1 +UP Reward
Final Price: FREE after coupons and reward!

Coppertone Sun Care $8.99 (qualifies for the Skin Care rebate!)
Use $1/1 printable AND
$2/1 in-ad coupon AND
$3/1 Video Values coupon
Final Price: $2.99 after coupons!

Can’t wait until the 30th? Have some MP3 download credits from one of the last Amazon deals? Get the Eclipse soundtrack on MP3 and get ready for the movie!
Eclipse Soundtrack MP3 LINK
$10.99

PLUS: Get a $4.00 promotional code for use on Amazon Video On Demand when you buy a qualifying album or playlist for $7.99 or more on Amazon MP3 during the promotion. Limit of one code per customer.

Last day of the sale and there are still lots of great deals and a $10 off $40 coupon code!
Use coupon code SALE40 to take $10 off a $40 purchase!
Bath and Body Works LINK
Top Offers
New Markdowns Taken – Save up to 75% off
$5 Wallflowers
$3 Signature Collection CLASSICS
4 for $10 Hand Soap
Buy 3 Get 2 FREE Signature Collection

You have until late Monday night to preorder the new Lego Harry Potter video game! Don’t be late! The Lego video games are great family games.
If you preorder at Amazon you will get $10 off a future video game purchase. The promotion code will be applied directly to your Amazon.com account up to two (2) business days after your product ships.

Lego Harry Potter for Wii – (Other platforms at same link.)
$49.99 w/ $10 credit
Ships free!

Get it the day it comes out!
Pre-order and Release-Date Delivery is FREE with Amazon Prime.

Have fun with friends, family members or co-workers at AMF Bowling Centers.
You can get a “10 Frames to Spare” coupon to get a free game when you pay for a game.
 While printing your coupon you can also find the nearest location.
AMF Bowling eClub – B1G1 Free Coupon LINK

Get a great deal on a great Wii item!
Get Wii Sports Resort w/ Wii Motion Plus for $15 off the regular price!

NewEgg.com LINK
Just $34.99!
Free shipping!
While supplies last!

Get a great deal on Polliwalks at 6pm!

6PM.com LINK

Lots of cute styles at $7.95 – that is 73% off the reg retail price of $29.00.

Your entire order ships for just $6.95.

Have you checked out the Daily Deals at eBay?
The deals are great and they ship for free! They are often from major retailers – both online and offline.
The deals change multiple times each day so check the link below often!
eBay Daily Deals LINK
One of today’s current deals is this 15 book set for just $12.99 shipped!

Like Avon? Get a great deal and get free shipping on $10 orders!
Use coupon code SUMMER10 – exp 7/01
Avon.com LINK
Get awesome deals like:
Speed Dry Nail Enamel – SAVE 62%
Reg. $4.00 – Sale $1.49

Is Costco the best place to shop? What are the real deals there? Share what you have found to be good deals at Costco and items that you can find at a better deal elsewhere. I like to hear what other people have to say about Costco.

I personally have found that toothpaste, shampoo, toothbrushes, cereal, spices, and many other items are much cheaper NOT at Costco. Sometimes I want to stop people with their carts full of all that stuff and teach them about couponing! Now that would be a sight.

I KNOW you have wondered at times if Costco really is a good price. I have been at Walmart before wondering if Costco’s price is cheaper. So here is how PYP makes your life easier.

PYP has a Costco Price Comparison List!

Awesome!

Dewey has put together a wonderful list of prices at Costco. She keeps it updated on a regular basis. So print it out and take it with you the next time you go to the grocery store. I keep mine in my coupon binder.

Now there is no wondering on the best deal. Obviously not everything is on there and every Costco might not be the same, but it is a start!

Thanks Dewey!

I grew up on homemade granola. Oh YUM. If you have only had store bought granola you don’t know what you are missing!

I took my mom’s recipe & my mother-in-law’s recipe, combined them and tweaked it a bit to my changing taste. Here is how our family loves granola.

CRUNCHY GRANOLA

5 c. oats (I usually use quick oats)
1/2 c. wheat germ
1/2 c. milled flax seed
1/2 c. coconut
1 c. sunflower seeds
1/2 c. sesame seeds
1 1/2 c. nuts (almonds, walnuts, etc. whatever you want!)
1 tsp cinnamon
3/4 c. water
3/4 c. oil
3/4 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. honey
1/4 c. molasses
3/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp mapleine (optional)

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In a large bowl, combine oats, wheat germ, flax seed, coconut, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, cinnamon, nuts, Blend well. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine water, brown sugar, oil, honey molasses, salt, vanilla, and mapleine. Heat and stir until sugar and honey are dissolved. Do not boil. Pour syrup mixture over dry mixture, and mix up well. Cover large cookie sheet with the granola mixture. Cook for 30-35 minutes for soft granola, longer for crunchy granola. Cool completely before putting into an air-tight container. Sometimes I end up cooking it for about 45 minutes if I am in the mood for really crunchy.

I love to eat granola for breakfast or snacks! I always top it with fresh fruit in the spring and summer or canned peaches in the winter. Right now I love it with fresh blueberries or strawberries.

The Frugal Vacationers: Planning a Family Vacation on a Budget
Many families today are cutting back on unnecessary expenses, such as going on lavish vacations, in order to cope with the harsh financial blows resulting from a failing economy. However, this doesn’t mean you have to completely deprive yourself and your family of all fun when summer arrives. You and your family can still enjoy the summer without having to spend a lot of money. How? Plan your vacation wisely!

How Much Can You Afford?
Regardless of where you plan to go, the first step you need to consider when you’re planning a family vacation is the budget. How much can you afford for a family vacation? Your budget will most likely be the deciding factor for most of the questions regarding your family vacation. Which resort will your family stay in? Are you going to travel by plane or by car? How many days or weeks are you going to be on vacation? How many souvenirs are you going to buy? Your budget determines all these things.

Want to maximize your savings? Prepare a detailed outline of your expected spending before you make arrangements for your family vacation. For instance, while putting a price limit on your overall meal expenses is good, it’s even better to itemize all costs in advance. You can limit your eating expenses to $5 per person per day for breakfast, $8 for lunch and $10-$12 for dinner. It’s easier this way to see at a glance whether you’re still well within your budget or if you’re already in danger of going over.

Plan Weeks or Months Ahead
To gain the most accurate estimate of how much your family vacation is going to cost, do some thorough research weeks or even months prior to the trip. Take advantage of the resources online in order to estimate how much you will spend on your family vacation. Finding out the costs of accommodations, meals, and airfare is not difficult at all. All it takes is one phone call to the hotel, restaurant, or airline and you can get an exact figure right away. You can also use travel sites to help you have a fairly good idea of how much the attractions and entertainment in a particular place are going to cost.

Anticipate Additional Costs
It’s a good idea to have more than what you’ve initially estimated. Even if you’ve done your research quite well, be prepared for unexpected price increases, additional taxes and other incidental costs. A summer vacation can easily be ruined if you suddenly find out that you have no more cash in your wallet despite having a few more days to spend on your vacation. So while you’re on the planning stage and you’re working on your budget, add 10% to 15% of your total cost to your budget. That’s for incidentals, which you can spend on souvenirs or use to take your family out to a really good restaurant on your last night on vacation.

Take Advantage of Freebies
Many vacation hotspots will have various free offers, such as a free meal or a complimentary souvenir, for tourists and out-of-towners. Inquire about such freebies and take advantage of them to further reduce your family summer vacation expenses.

With adequate foresight, thorough planning, and a little bit of creativity, you can definitely enjoy a wonderful summer vacation with your family even on a very small budget.

Growing up in Arizona, I saw very few seasons. There really are just two: the season to play outside because the weather is actually beautiful (months November to March) and the season when being outside means swimming or eating popsicles! I was pleasantly surprised, however, to find so many wonderful seasons here in Utah. Autumn brings leaves actually changing colors (cactus don’t do that so much), winter brings snow…EVERYWHERE, spring surprises with even more snow (NOT a personal favorite) and then there’s summer which brings us to the point of this post…Case Lot Sales!
For short term food storage, Case Lot Sales in local grocery stores are an excellent place to start, or expand your food storage. Many local stores will either be having or are already in the midst of fantastic sales on canned goods. Buying in bulk allows you to get extras and continue to rotate what you already have. And, it’s a great way to make the most of your pennies (but of course, you probably already know that)!
There’s an old adage “preparation precedes power” that’s as true for Case Lot Sales as in anything else. So, do your homework. Learn when a Case Lot Sale is happening at your local grocery store. Before you go, look at a food calculator, review your current “inventory” and think about what your family actually likes to eat. The final step is to make sure you know how you are going to store your newly purchased items. You don’t want your cases taking up all of your pantry space, but you also want to make your canned goods easily accessible for everyday use. So, I suggest a very great solution… Food Rotation Systems to organize any pantry out there.

Food Rotation Systems offer both ease and efficiency in making the most of food and space. Shelf Reliance offers lots of systems in even more sizes to be customized to any storage area. And, whether you are buying small tuna cans or large #10’s, Shelf Reliance systems can accommodate them. So instead of using your food storage as a box spring mattress, organize and simplify with Shelf Reliance.
*If you know of any case lot sales happening in your area, or if you have any great tips to storing canned goods, please let us know!

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PYP has recently launched a few Facebook groups to aid in sharing deals on a more local level.  If you live in one of these areas,  be sure to become a Fan!  We also recommend becoming a fan of PinchingYourPennies.com on Facebook, for lots of great national and online deals. We have over 28,000 fans!

California Shopping Secrets Facebook group Northern and Southern California deals
Colorado Shopping Secrets Facebook group Colorado deals
Idaho Shopping Secrets Facebook group Idaho deals
Nevada Shopping Secrets Facebook group Nevada deals
Oregon Shopping Secrets Facebook group Oregon deals
Utah Shopping Secrets Facebook group Utah deals
Washington Shopping Secrets Facebook group Washington deals
Wyoming Shopping Secrets Facebook group Wyoming deals
SavingMoneyinAZ.com Facebook group – Arizona deals

PinchingYourPennies.com Facebook group – mostly freebies and national and online deals.

And now…there are 2 Utah community sites!

For great Cache Valley only deals, follow us on Cache Valley Deals and Events on Facebook.
For great Utah County only deals, follow us on Utah County Deals and Events on Facebook.

Mentos, B1G1, up to $1.00
While supplies last (500,000). Limit 2 prints per customer

LINK to offer on Facebook