Walmart deals – HUGE list! (National)

*PREVIEW* CVS 9/20 – 9/26 (National)

*PREVIEW* Fry’s ~ 09/16 thru 09/22 (Arizona)

*PREVIEW* Bashas 9/16 – 9/22 (Arizona)

Fred Meyer 9/13 – 9/19 (Washington)

Rite Aid 9/13-9/19 (National)

Target ad – 9/13 to 9/19 (National)

*PREVIEW* Smiths 9/16-9/22 (Utah & Idaho)

*PREVIEW* Albertsons 9/16-9/22 (Utah & Idaho)

Large Pepperoni Pizza only $4.99 each, limit 3, no coupon needed.

If you have this rebate, now’s a great time to use it:
Save $10.00 via mail-in rebate on your purchase of any Deli items or Chicken, including meats, cheeses, platters or trays, chicken, fresh take n bake pizza and all prepared foods from the deli.
Purchase must exceed $10
Compliments of the Budweiser Family.
Valid in: AL, AR, CT, HI, KY, MA, ME, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, RI, SD, UT, VA, and WV.
Purchase between 8/1/09 – 10/04/09. Received by 10/19/09.

If you want a rebate, check the Trading Post forum on PYP.

This past year my family experienced a job loss and changeover, and we found ourselves without prescription drug insurance coverage. This was a shock for my family and our wallet as on average we were spending hundreds/month on co-pays from our previous insurance plans (we have medical conditions amongst family members that need to be managed). So now what?

Here is my story of how I trimmed my family’s medicine budget AND found resources available for those (including me!) who do not have prescription drug insurance.

1.Take inventory. You must know all of your prescriptions are before you can see what options you have. Write them down, including dosage, frequency and results from current medications. Once you know your medicine profile, you can start to seek alternatives and facilitate changes.
*Please note, do NOT do the following without consulting your prescribing physicians, first.

2.Seek alternatives. Contact your prescribing physicians and see if there is a cheaper alternative or a generic version of prescribed medication.

3.Double your Dosage & Split. Ask your doctor if he/she will double your monthly dosage, then you slice your tablets into half- thus doubling your supply, while reducing your cost. This option does require homework and footwork: check pricing with pharmacy to make sure it is a cost-effective option and if your physician will do this.

4.Seek Over The Counter or Herbal Options. Again, check with your doctor to see if this option for you. For my family, over-the-counter Prilosec proved to be a cost-friendly option for treating Acid Reflux. (see IF there are coupons available, too!)

5.Check out money saving programs from pharmaceutical manufacturers. Most major drug makers offer some sort of discount savings card (please note, these are NOT insurance cards). A great starting point is Glaxo Smith Kline’s site. One that I joined is Together RX Access and save 25% off my Imitrex.

6.Compare shop your local pharmacies. This option does require a bit of research, but the savings can be HUGE! For example, I take Topamax for migraine prevention. At a retail chain pharmacy, this cost me $60/month on my insurance plan and a few hundred without (yes, sticker shock!). I called area pharmacies looking for options when I came across a neighborhood pharmacy that had a pharmacy discount card that I was eligible for and my Topamax cost me only $30. HUGE savings!

7.Ask for Physician samples. Swallow your pride and ask your doctor if she/he happens to have any samples of either the medicine you need or an alternative that would work for you. That is what they are for! And your doctor would rather give them to you then see them go to waste.

8.Visit your prescribed medicine’s website. Many times there are discounts, coupons or instant rebates offered to users. Check out internetdrugcoupons for links to many medicines. Here’s my success story… my husband needs the ulcer medicine, Nexium. We have tried the cheaper option of Prilosec, but it was like putting a band-aid on a gunshot wound. So I visited purplepill.com and found that we could get a month’s medicine for $50 with Nexium’s saving card. Add a request to the doctor to double the prescription’s dosage for two months, and we are spending $25/month vs. $168 cash only.

9.Use pharmacy coupons to offset the costs. Many retailers offer store gift cards if and when you bring a new or transfer a prescription to their store’s pharmacy. These coupons usually appear in the Sunday ads. Check out the PYP boards for announcements.

It does take a lot of work and hoop-jumping to save money in any area, and prescription drugs are no exception. Above are proven suggestions that I know work! I have done it and managed to maintain the medicines that are necessary to keep us healthy without going into debt.

Do you have any other ideas that might benefit others?

My Little Pony Pinkie Pie Playhouse
Regular price $44.99
Sale price $22.49
Use the 5.00/1 coupon at THIS LINK. (Page 12)
Final price: $17.49 + tax

Sale price valid 9/15-9/19 only.

PLUS! In the 9/16 Smith’s grocery ad there is a 10% off coupon that is valid on toys at Smith’s Marketplace. Valid date 9/16-9/19. If you use this coupon with the above sale and coupon, the final price would be $15.24!

If you enjoy blogging about deals, send us a sample of your (original) work at admin@pinchingyourpennies.com. We will be choosing a few people to be PYP blog contributors. (Sample submissions may be used on the PYP blog.) This is your chance to share your passion for saving money with others, don’t miss it!

Snapfish has extended their Labor Day Free Shipping promotion through 9/16. FREE SHIPPING on all orders + 50 FREE Prints for all customers new to Snapfish! Exp 9/16.

Coupon Code: FREELABOR

Snapfish.com LINK

Other coupons & Offers (only one code can be used per order.)

FREE Collage Mousepad for all New Customers! (Through this link.)
No coupon code required
Valid through 9/31/09

Holiday Calendar Coupon Craze! 30% Off Calendars!
Use coupon code: 30CAL2009
Valid through 1/31/09

25% Off Photo Cards!
Use coupon code: 25CARD2009
Valid through 10/31/09

True North Nut Crisps or Clusters 4.5 or 5.5 oz $3.00 – $3.00 Register Reward = FREE
USE: Printable $1/1 at THIS LINK.
or TrueNorth 100% natural nut snacks, any flavor/variety 4.5-7 oz. size bag $1/1 (9-30-09) SS1-2/8 (SmartSource insert from February 8th, 2009)
Final Price: FREE + make $1.00

See more Walgreens deals at THIS LINK.

You’ll find Albertsons doublers in a few Utah newspapers today – Deseret News, Salt Lake Tribune, and the St. George Spectrum.

See this thread on PYP for a list of doublers deals!

“If you like goodies that are fifty percent off, then you’ll love the deal “Rod Works” is giving ABC4 viewers only! “Rod Works” stores showcase a unique line of iron home decor and accessories. They are offering $15 off any purchase of $30 or more on Saturday, September 12th only. Just tell them you saw the Free Fridays segment. This offer is good at any of their locations in Layton, Lehi, Draper and Springville!”

Campbell’s Chicken Noodle and Tomato soups are .50 each at Albertsons (Northwest region) through 9/15.
Purchase 30 cans, and you’ll get a checkout coupon for $5.00 off your next shopping order!
Final price for 30 cans = $10.00

Lowest prices of the season! Printable coupon valid in-store only.

Click on the banner above, or click here to print $10 coupon.

See Rebecca on Fox and need more info about a deal? Here are some links to help you:

Snapfish Free Shipping offer

Skullcandy Headphones 60% off & MORE at 6pm.com!!

20% off and Free Shipping to store at Payless.com

$5 “American Girl” DVD’s

Extra 70% off shoes @ LoveMyShoes.com! Skechers, Ed Hardy & MORE

IHOP ~ Kids Eat Free 4pm-10pm daily

$10.00 off at Sears Junior Apparel starts 9/15 (no minimum) (Coupon in Seventeen magazine)

Pantry Shelf Giveaway from Shelfreliance.com ($260.00 value!!)

Case Lot sales:
Smith’s Case Lot Sale shopping list
Harmon’s Case Lot Sale shopping list
Macey’s Case Lot Sale starts September 16th. Watch the Utah forum at PYP for a preview!