This is a compensated post written by me on behalf of Walgreens. All opinions are 100% mine.

As many of my regular readers know, I am forever working towards obtaining healthy habits. This may be with healthier eating habits or through physical fitness, and, generally it will be a combination of both of these things. So, when the opportunity to try a supplement that would boost my metabolism while not giving me the jitters came about, I decided it was worth my time.

Walgreens Brand Green Tea Dietary Supplement does not make me feel as if I’ve taken some quick fix in obtaining a healthier lifestyle. Honestly, if it’s a quick fix, then it is most likely not healthy. I like that the pills don’t feel plastic or turn my stomach. I’m not big on taking any pills, so this is a big deal for me.

No false or misleading claims, that is also a big deal for me. Walgreens Brand Green Tea Dietary Supplement does not guarantee weight loss, but states it may promote weight loss.

Did you know?

In addition to being an exceptional value, Walgreens Brand Health & Wellness Products:

a. Are Walgreens pharmacist recommended.

b. Most contain the same active ingredients as other national brands.

c. Have a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

* Helping Local Communities *

Additionally, Walgreens is committed to helping communities by contributing to the Walgreens Way to Well Fund™, to which they contribute up to $3 million annually.

Your Turn

Have you tried Walgreens Brand Health & Wellness Products? What did you like about them? What would you want to improve? Leave me a comment and tell me what you think.

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I did it. I finally lost my mind!

Let’s start with yesterday in the shower. Now, get your mind out of the gutter. Sigh. I woke up at 10 am and thought, ‘Wonderful!’ Then I remembered I had some Walgreens RR [register rewards] expiring. Then I thought, maybe they expired later in the week. By this point I was already in the shower and the RR’s were in the Jeep. I push them out of my mind since they will have to wait.

So, there I am in the shower and I start thinking these great conversations for my story, you know, my NaNoWriMo story? And I’m like ‘STOP!’ Yeah, really, I did that ~ out loud even! Sheesh! Man, that’s a lot of exclamation points right there let me tell you. Anyway, I stop and go back to washing my hair ~ it takes forever to wash my hair, seriously.

Here I am washing, washing, washing and the thoughts start again. CRAP! My voice recorder is also in the Jeep. Not that it’s waterproof, but that is beside the point. Yeah, want to know what I do next? Well, you have to buy the book. Okay, I don’t have a book. And I will never have a book if I don’t stop having my great thoughts while in the shower where I CANNOT WRITE THEM DOWN.

I start singing

In the shower! Like that is not a cliche. It gets better. I start singing, “stop this, stop thinking right now, you cannot write here, lalala lalalalalala”. Now, put that to the tune of Hava Nagila and you have me in the shower! For those of you who do not know this lovely Hebrew folk song here is an awesome version of it thanks to judaza75:

And if that were not enough

The shower talking escalated to me [out loud] saying over and over again, ‘you will not think, you will not think’. You get the picture. It was a shame really. I was having some really great thoughts, too. At least I think I was. Since I could not remember much of anything AFTER the shower. I have thoughts while driving down the road, but I have started using my voice recorder for those. YAY!

After the shower [and getting dressed] I check the RR’s and they were expiring. Now I debate the cost of driving an hour to use them up versus letting them expire. I almost had myself convinced to just ‘screw it’ and let them expire when I remembered two of them were $7 each. I re-checked and I had $19. I could not in good conscience let them expire, so I dragged myself out of the house.

I bought 3- 9 roll packs of toilet paper [we were out and Dwayne really didn't like my substituting napkins], 1- 8 roll pack of paper towels, and 2- 64 oz bottle of Ocean Spray cranberry juice. There was a $1 off Walgreens coupon for the Ocean Spray, but it beeped and the cashier couldn’t figure it out and there were two very nice people behind me with only a few items each. I told her to let it go and it cost me a little over $3 instead of the $1 and change I expected to pay, but still not bad. I purposely did not roll any of the RR’s. The good news ~ Walgreens is coming to town! I may even apply for a job there.

Speaking of jobs…

I received an email from Monster jobs this morning. Kemp Group is looking to fill a bunch of accounting positions. Well, I could use a job, since savings is dwindling. I thought I would send my updated resume [which includes no dates beyond the past 10 years] and a new and improved, specially written for them cover letter. Yes, I did it. Not as poignant as the one I posted here, but not your typical cover letter either.

Dear Hiring Manager:

Monster Jobs alerted me to the opportunities you have available and I feel I meet the qualifications for a Staff Accountant position. I have over 15 years experience in bookkeeping and accounting and will complete my Bachelors in Accounting in January 2010.

I am looking for a position that will offer more than just a job, and something I can be proud of at the end of the day. I have been out of work for a year now yet that does not mean I am desperate. Life is too short to be unhappy and far too much of life is spent in the workplace. I am a hard and dedicated worker and I expect the same of any organization with which I work.

If you are interested in getting know me better, then I look forward to meeting with you to discuss how I will be an asset to your company. I appreciate your taking the time out of your busy day to give my application due consideration.

Sincerely,

Anne Bender

I will let you know if I get a call. Not that I’m holding my breath or anything.

**UPDATE**

No, no phone call or email, but I had Dwayne [DH] read the letter. He said ‘out of your busy day’ sounds sarcastic. Well, that was truly not my intent. I sincerely meant to acknowledge the busy nature of one’s working environment. I will omit that for future cover letters.

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Check out this post over at Saving Money Plan [formerly Choyster Cash]. Claire discovered the Almay Nourishing Thickening mascara is ringing up as BOGO Free and not BOGO 50% as advertised. There is a $4 coupon in the November coupon book [one coupon will ring up twice]. The mascara is $6.99 less $8 in coupons makes this a better than free deal if you are in the market for some mascara!

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Disclaimer: I have not checked this out personally, but wanted to pass along in case some of you were planning a trip to Walgreens and wanted to test it out.

image courtesy of Almay Cosmetics.

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Head on over to The New Frugal Mom and check out Marianne’s weekly deals and link up your great finds on Tuesday for Let’s Go Krogering!

Thanks to Lori

at Trying to Save Alot for pointing out this great Nature Valley deal at Kroger. I stopped in at a different Kroger [haven't been here in quite some time] after my trip to Walgreens as it happens to be next door. Oh, and I hate trying to get out of that Walgreens due to the light being right there and my needing to make a left turn. I must say, this Kroger is a very nice store. My regular store is great, too.

Kroger trip:

2 Chef Michael’s dog food $3.89 each
2 $2.50/1 IP (expired 10/19/09)
Final cost- $2.78 for 2 ($1.39 each)

2 Nature Valley Nut Clusters $2.50 each
2 $1.60/1 IP (not sure if this is still available)
1 $1.00/1 IP (get yours here)
1 $1.00/1 Cellfire showing
1 $1.00/1 Shortcuts showing
Final cost- $1.30 for 3 (43¢ each)

1 Nature Valley Granola Bars $2.50 each
1 40¢/1 IP (get yours here) doubled
1 40¢/1 Cellfire showing
Final cost- $1.30

** Buy 4 Participating Items Save $4.00 Instantly at Checkout **
$1.30 + $1.30 – $4.00 = $1.40 Profit

$17.78 Before Coupons & Deals
$4.00 Instant Savings
$12.40 Coupons Used
$1.38 OOP (w/ tax $1.91)
** 92% Savings **

I had to go to Walgreens today as my $8.00 in RR were expiring. Two weeks is just not enough time for me. Truth be told, if they took longer to expire it would take longer to motivate me to go and I still would be rushing to try to roll them before they expire. {sigh}

Walgreens trip:

2 Starbucks drinks $1.99 each
1 $1.40 Wags IVC ($1.29 each w/ ad)
2 $1.00/1 IP (get yours here)
Final cost- 58¢ for 2 (29¢ each)

2 Glade – 1 glass candle holder & 1 candle refill 2/$5 ($1 RR wyb 2)
1 Buy 1 holder get a refill Free blinkie (found @ Kroger)
Final cost- $2.50 for 2 ($1.25 each)

1 Halls Refresh $1.00 each ($1 RR) – Final cost- $1.00
1 Emergen-C Booster 2-pack $3.49 ($3.50 RR) – Final cost- $3.49
1 Chapstick Fresh Effects $2.99 ($3 RR) – Final cost- $2.99

$16.46 Before Coupons & Deals
$1.40 Wags IVC
$4.50 Coupons Used
$8.00 RR’s Used
$2.56 OOP (w/ tax $3.19)
$3.50 RR, $3 RR, $1 RR, & $1 RR Earned
** 84% Savings **

My favorite resource for having all the Walgreens, CVS, Kroger, Target, etc. deals handy is Mommy Snacks. Andrea has this awesome embedded print link in each of her “snack” posts making it super simple to have all the best deals ready and with you.

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I do not know if it has something with not having a job outside of my home. Hmm, I do not have a job inside of my home, for that matter. All in due time.

I am not a morning person. I tend to stay up late because I like the quiet of the nighttime. Did you know Fox has Star Trek: The Next Generation on at 11:00 pm every week night? I love this Star Trek! And on the weekends it is Legend of the Seeker. This reminds me of Hercules and Xena: Warrior Princess. I miss those shows. I love Greek mythology.

You may be asking yourself: what does any of this have to do with leaving the house and expiring RR’s? Nothing, really. I just thought I would share.

all I bought was junk

I made my second trip to Kroger. This time I drove to Roanoke, where Walgreens lives, and stopped at one of their Krogers. I was so very excited to find the Edward’s pie singles were part of the ‘buy 10 participating items save $5 instantly at checkout’ deal. Almost made it worth having to get dressed and go out amongst the peoples. Oh, and before you think all I bought was junk, well, I did. My purpose for going was for the Cherry Coke, Cheez-its, and Milk; everything else was just fortuitous.

Eat your heart out Walmart

Kroger had ALL the different Edward’s pie singles. So, not only did I pay LESS at Kroger, I was able to get VARIETY! Woo Hoo! DH loves variety. I bought 7 DIFFERENT kinds of pie! It is a good thing I do not eat pie or else I would have issues.

KROGER:

not pictured: 3 Cherry Coke 12-pks

2 Healthy Choice frozen entrees $2.47
2 $2/1 IP
Final cost- 54¢ for 2 (27¢ each)

1 Green Giant Steamers frozen veggies $1.99
1 50¢/1 IP doubled (coupon.com sidebar widget)
Final cost- 99¢

7 Edward’s pie singles $1.99 each
3 $1/1 MQ (8/30 SS)
2 $1/2 MQ
Final cost- $8.93 for 7 ($1.28 each)

** Buy 10 participating items Save $5 instantly at checkout **
54¢ + 99¢ + $8.93 = $10.46 – $5.00 = $5.46

2 Cheez-it crackers $2.68 each
2 75¢/1 IP (no longer available)
2 FREE Cheez-it crackers wyb 3 12-pk Coke Kroger Deal
Final cost- $1.50 PROFIT

3 Cherry Coke 12-packs 3/$10 (not pictured)
1 Milk gallon $2.78

$38.60 Before Deals & Coupons
$10.36 Kroger Deals
$11.50 Coupons Used
$16.74 OOP (w/ tax $17.43) $6 pd. w/ gift card
** 57% Savings **

Head on over to The New Frugal Mom and check out Marianne’s weekly deals and link up your great finds on Tuesday for Let’s Go Krogering!

I am traveling backwards

I shopped Walgreens first. Thanks so much to Andrea @ Mommy Snacks. I printed her Walgreens Snack and used that as my guide. And I highly recommend having a calculator with you.

WALGREENS:

2 BenGay pain patch 2/$10 ($5 RR wyb 2)
2 $2/1 MQ (8/2 SS)
Final cost- $6.00 for 2 ($3.00 each)

4 Campbell’s tomato soup 3/$4
1 2/$1 IVC (limit 4)
2 $1/2 IP (get yours here)
Final cost- FREE

1 Purell hand sanitizer $2.99 ($2 RR)
1 50¢/1 MQ (8/2 SS)
Final cost- $2.49

3 Visine Extra Strength $4.49 each (s/b $3.99, sigh)
1 $2/1 IVC (limit 3)
3 $2/1 MQ (printable available here)
Final cost- $1.47 for 3 (49¢ each)

2 Trident Layers gum $1.00 each ($1 RR wyb 2)
1 75¢/1 IP (get yours here)
Final cost- $1.25 for 2 ($1.13 each)

1 Sally Hansen nail color $4.49
1 $3 RR for any Sally product
Final cost- $1.49

1 Jane eye shadow 25¢ clearance
1 Jane eye liner 25¢ clearance

$38.79 Before Deals & Coupons
$9.34 IVC Used
$12.50 Coupons Used
$12.00 RR Used
$4.95 OOP (w/ tax $5.30)
** 87% Savings **

A couple of things to note:

1. Trident Layers coupon states 1 coupon per customer. The site will allow you to print this multiple times, but the coupon states it is fraud to use more than one coupon. Your name prints on the coupon, too.
2. I try my best to list where I find my coupons, but do not always remember where I found something. I highly recommend joining A Full Cup. They have a searchable coupon database.

I am tired.

I have about 2 months worth of coupons (maybe 3) that I have yet to organize in some manner in which I can easily find what I need. It is a wonder I save any money and I have even stopped buying multiple papers. At least until I either see some great coupons demanding multiple purchases or I actually get organized. Sigh. There, I have confessed my sins. I will say my 3 Hail Mary’s and an Act of Contrition. Nanny would be so proud!

Star Trek: The Next Generation image courtesy of starpulse.com.

Do you ever just want to stay in your pajamas all day? never bother with the outside world? get irritated knowing you have to go out in the "real world" because your RR's are expiring? is a post from: AnneOnLife where life happens quite regularly. If you liked that, you'll love me on and .
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Starting today and running through October 4, 2009, purchase any two Post cereals in one transaction and get a free rental from Redbox!  Good cereal and movie night with family and/or friends!

Week of 9/13 – 9/19:

• Post cereals on sale for 2/$5

Thanks to IHeartWags for providing current and upcoming Walgreens ads and coupon match-ups.

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There were quite a few deals at Walgreens I wanted to work, especially the Starbucks ice cream deal.  Like I really need more ice cream!  I was a bit disappointed that this particular Walgreens did not have the 2 oz Glade soy candles.  It looked as if they did not carry them at all.  I was not the only one disappointed at this.  I found a few decent tearpad coupons to share, too.

• 50¢ off any one 4 oz DIBS bite sized frozen snacks, expires 12/31/09.  I am going to hold this one and hope for a good deal at Kroger and get this doubled!
• $2.00 off SoftSoap Reusable Pump or Base, expires 11/1/09.  These say redeemable at Walgreens, but are manufacturer coupons and may be used at any store.  There is a $2/1 Pump Walgreens IVC available in the September coupon book.  There is a CVS coupon for $2 which expires on 9/15/09, $3 off any base wyb pump MQ, free (up to $3.50) base wyb pump peelies out.  Walgreens has the pumps for $7.99 and the bases for $3.99 right now.

Transaction #1

5 Starbucks ice cream $3.00 each ($5 RR when you spend $15)
5 $2/1 MQ (6/20 SS)
Final cost- $5.00 for 5 ($1.00 each)

2 Trident Layers gum 2/$2 ($1 RR wyb 2)
1 $1/2 IP
Final cost- $1.00 for 2 (50¢ each)

2 Hershey’s chocolate (KitKat & Reeses) 2/$2 ($1 RR wyb 2)
1 55¢/1 MQ (8/23 SS)
Final cost- $1.45 for 2 (73¢ each)

2 Glade Scented Oil Candle Holder 2/$4 ($1 RR wyb 2)
1 $2/2 MQ (found inside holder)
Final cost- $2.00 for 2 ($1.00 each)

1 Glade Sense & Spray $5.99 ($2 RR)
1 $4/1 MQ (8/23 SS)
Final cost- $1.99

4 Garnier Fructis Shampoo/Conditioner 4/$20 ($10 RR when you spend $20)
4 $1/1 MQ tearpad (found at Kroger over the summer)
Final cost- $16.00 for 4 ($4.00 each)

3 Campbell’s Soup at Hand $1.99 each
1 $3.00 IVC
3 50¢/1 MQ
Final cost- $1.47 for 3 (49¢ each)

2 Vitamin Conditioner $1.74 each, clearance

$58.44 Before Coupons
$3.00 IVC Used
$23.05 Coupons Used
$32.39 OOP (w/ tax $34.62)
$5, $1, $1, $1, $2, $10 RR Earned

Transaction #2

1 Glade Sense & Spray $5.99 ($2 RR)
1 $4/1 MQ (8/23 SS)
Final cost- $1.99

$5.99 Before Coupons
$4.00 Coupons Used
$1.99 OOP (w/ tax $2.29)
$2 RR Earned

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Have you noticed Walgreens has been having more and more of these coupons?  Not to mention the $5 RR deal last week when you spent $25 (before coupons to boot!).  They must really want us to shop there.  Before you go make sure you check out the deals this week over at I Heart Wags and Mommy Snacks.  These are two my favorite sources for finding deals online.

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I really wanted to use up my $2 Starbucks coupons and this was as good a time as any.  That and I am always up for free body wash and Amanda could use a new brush.  Who am I kidding?  I just love a good deal!

Transaction #1

1 Softsoap Nutri Serums $3.99 ($4 RR)
1 Conair Professional Brush $2.99 ($2 RR)
1 Sweetarts 50¢ (filler)

2 Starbucks Frappuccino $1.25 each with IVC
2 $1/1 MQ
Final cost- 50¢ for 2 (25¢ each)

$11.46 Before Coupons & RR
$3.48 Coupons Used
$8.00 RR Used
2¢ Profit OOP (w/ tax 41¢)
$4 RR, $2 RR Earned

Transaction #2

1 Softsoap Nutri Serums $3.99 ($4 RR)
1 Conair Professional Brush $2.99 ($2 RR)
3 Sharpie Markers 49¢ each

2 Dr. Scholl’s Gellin’ Insoles $10.99 each (spend $20 get $10 RR)
1 $6/2 MQ
Final cost- $15.98 for 2 ($7.99 each)

4 Starbucks Frappuccino $1.25 each with IVC
4 $1/1 MQ
Final cost- $1.00 for 4 (25¢ each)

3 Scotch Mailers 49¢ each
3 50¢/1 MQ
Final cost- 3¢ profit for 3

Spend $25 get $5 RR

$38.89 Before Coupons & RR
$13.49 Coupons Used
$20.00 RR Used
$5.40 OOP (w/ tax $7.13)
$10 RR, $4 RR, $2 RR, $5 RR Earned

Walgreens Deals – 8/19 Edition is a post from: AnneOnLife where life happens quite regularly. If you liked that, you'll love me on and .
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I really wish I knew when my mom was going to get better coupons than me.  She received $5/3, $3/2, & $1/1 Listerine/Reach/floss coupons as opposed to my $3/3, $1.50/2, & 50¢/1.  Not like I really need that many toothbrushes, but this made some nice little money makers for me this week.

Transaction #1

3 Reach 2-pack toothbrushes 3/$9 ($6 RR wyb 3)
1 $3/2 MQ
1 $1/1 MQ
Final cost- $5.00 for 3 ($1 profit after RR)

4 Bic Grip pens 8-count 2/$1
1 $1/2 IP
1 $1/2 MQ
Final cost- FREE

$11.00 Before Coupons & RR
$6.00 Coupons Used
$5.00 RR Used
$0 OOP (w/ tax 55¢)
$6.00 RR Earned

Transaction #2

1 Jergens Naturals lotion $5.99 ($5 RR)

1 Colgate Total toothpaste $2.99 ($3 RR)
1 $1/1 MQ
Final cost- $1.99

6 Bic Grip pens 8-count 2/$1
3 $1/2 MQ
Final cost- FREE

$12.98 Before Coupons & RR
$4.00 Coupons Used
$6.00 RR Used
$1.98 OOP (w/ tax $2.58)
$6.00 & $3.00 RR Earned

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