You know how before you know someone well, you have to call them by their proper name? But when you’re good friends with them, you can call them by a silly nickname?
That’s me and Wags.
I used to call it Walgreens, when I thought it was an overpriced convenience store that roped you in with its convenient 24/7 pharmacy. Now that I know what a savings bonanza it can be, we are much more chummy. I fondly call it Wags, like all the other hard-core couponers. Cuz we’re friends like that, ya know?
Last night’s haul
I stopped into Wags last night for some infant ibuprofen for my 1-year-old with the double ear infection (again!). This cold/flu season has been brutal on my three girls, so I also wanted to look at the cold medications. Just a simple trip.
But I saw that diapers were on sale again for 2/$9. I have the Walgreens prescription club card, which gives 10% back on all Wags items. I knew that would be a pretty good deal — about 12 cents a diaper. They had the sizes I needed, so I bought two packs of each.
Then I saw that cold and pain meds were on sale, too. And it just so happened that I had coupons for almost every item. Plus I found a $1.50 peelie on a box of Tylenol Plus Cold. Score!
Total before discounts and coupons was $121.11. But my final bill was $73.36. I saved $48.02 (40%).
I know that hard-core Wags lovers probably can do better than this, but this deal was great for me. I am very happy with it. I won’t have to buy diapers or OTC medications for months.
Dear McKenna:
What is the “deal” with meat? Meaning: what’s the best way to follow specials or track savings on meat? Like - when a cut of meat goes on special, what are the things to consider so that you know you are getting a quality cut of meat at a true bargain? Is there such a thing?
Annie, that’s a great question. I am looking into this issue a little deeper, and I hope to post some great information soon. Thanks for the comment!
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