Walgreens Ad 8/17: Best Sales & Deals

Here are my picks for the best deals in the Walgreens ad for August 17 - 23, 2014.

Also, if you're new to shopping at Walgreens, check out my how-to guide to get yourself up to speed.  Walgreens is slightly quirky with their policies, so you'll want to be fully prepped before you hit the store.

And FYI that Walgreens has changed their coupon policy as of May 29, 2014 -- click here to read through all the changes.



Best deals in the 8/17 Walgreens ad


  • Almay Shadow or Lip Balm -- click here to see how you can make a $1.01 profit by buying these!
  • Clearasil -- assorted varieties on sale for $6.49 each.  Use the $1 off coupon from the 8/17 Smartsource, and then submit for the $5.49 mail-in rebate that may also be in the 8/17 Smartsource insert (I have a feeling this rebate form will be regional.)  Your bottle or tube will be free!
  • Perfection Tampons -- 8-count boxes on sale for $1.49, with $1.49 back in Register Rewards.  So free!
  • Purell Hand Sanitizer -- 8 oz bottles on sale for $2.99 each.  Stack the $1 off Walgreens coupon from the August coupon book with this $2 off coupon.  Your bottle is free!
  • Wexford Erasers or Eraser Caps -- on sale for 19 cents per pack with in-ad coupon.
  • Wexford Index Cards -- on sale for 29 cents per pack with in-ad coupon.
  • Bic Brite Light Highlighters -- 5-count packs on sale for 79 cents each with in-ad coupon.  Buy two and stack the $1 off 2 coupon from the 8/3 Smartsource insert.  Your new price falls to 29 cents per pack.
  • Colgate Optic White Toothpaste -- on sale for $3.99, with $3 back in Register Rewards.  Use the 50 cents off coupon from the 8/10 Smartsource insert, and pay 49 cents for yours.
  • Brut Antiperspirant/Deodorant -- on sale for $1.49 each.  Use the $1 off coupon from the 8/17 Smartsource insert and grab yours for 49 cents.
  • Sure Deodorant -- also on sale for $1.49 each.  Use the $1 off coupon from the 8/17 Smartsource insert and pick up yours for 49 cents.
  • Paper Mate Pens -- 10-count packs on sale for 49 cents each.
  • Paper Mate Highlighters -- 6-count packs on sale for 49 cents each.
  • Arizona Tea or Drink -- on sale 2 for $1, which works out to 50 cents each.
  • Jello Gelatin or Instant Pudding -- on sale for 69 cents per box with in-ad coupon.
  • Crayola Colored Pencils, Markers, or Crayons -- on sale for 99 cents per pack.
  • Wexford #2 Pencils -- 20-count packs on sale for 99 cents each.
  • Reach Toothbrushes -- on sale for $2.99, with $2 back in Register Rewards.  So that's a final price of 99 cents.
  • Welch's Concord Grape Jelly -- on sale 3 for $5.  Use the $1 off 2 coupon from the 7/27 Red Plum insert (this was regional, so you may have to order it.)  Your price drops to 3 for $4, or $1.34 each.
  • Wexford Mechanical Pencils -- 30-count packs on sale for $1.99 each with in-ad coupon.
  • Backpacks or Tote Bags -- on sale for $3.99 each.
  • Hefty One Zip Bags -- on BOGO sale, no prices listed in ad.  Use this $1 off 2 coupon (sort by Household to find it fast) and drop your price even lower.
  • Caress Body Wash -- on BOGO sale, no prices listed in ad.  Use the $1 off coupon from the 7/27 Red Plum insert for extra savings.

If you don't have the right coupons for these sales, or enough coupons to stockpile at the lowest prices, head over to CouponDede.com to see if she's got copies for you. 

Be sure to investigate all the other Walgreens freebies and deals currently available before you hit the store.

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