Multi-Store Haul (05/14): $150 in Product for $4.50 Across Walmart, Kroger, and Walgreens
Nick (OhioValleyCouponer)See how Nick grabbed over $150 worth of items for just $4.50 plus sales tax by combining sale prices, digital coupons, and rebate apps across Walmart, Kroger, and Walgreens.
This week's three-store run is loaded with Made By Dentists Rechargeable Toothbrush free, Bakeful Donutfuls 8ct free, MUSH Oatmeal free, Werther's Caramels 2-for-free, Fancy Feast Broths BOGO stack, Arm and Hammer Deep Clean Detergent at $1.99 each at Kroger, Cheerios at $0.94 each, and Depends Night Defense clearance at $1.29. 13 deals total. $4.50 final out of pocket on $150+ in product.
Heads up on the Ibotta bonus stack: Nick had a double Ibotta bonus this week- $3 for submitting 12 rebates plus $10 for submitting 20 rebates, for $13 back on 20 total rebates. Always check your Ibotta account before you shop- bonus thresholds vary by user. Some shoppers may need fewer or more rebates to unlock these bonuses.
Watch Nick's full video walkthrough for visuals and bonus tips:
Quick App Legend
Before you dive in, here is what each icon means. You will see these throughout every deal breakdown on DealSeek.
- π’ Kroger Digital Coupon- Clip in the Kroger app or website (Kroger.com)
- π Ibotta- Submit the rebate after purchase (Sign up for Ibotta)
- π΅ Fetch- Snap your receipt for Fetch points (Sign up for Fetch)
- π‘ Swagbucks- Submit the rebate in the Swagbucks app (Sign up for Swagbucks)
- π£ Aisle / OurCart- Submit rebates and earn cash back through partner apps (Aisle)
- π΅ Save $X Instantly- Promo discount applied at the register
- π·οΈ Digital Coupon- Clip from the store's app
π Walmart -- 7 Deals
- Buy (1) Made By Dentists Rechargeable Toothbrush at $16.97
- π£ Submit $16.97 Aisle rebate
- Net Price: FREE
- NOTE: There is also an Ibotta rebate on this item, but Aisle's terms forbid combining its rebate with other cash-back apps. Pick Aisle for the free play, not both.
- Buy (1) Bakeful Donutfuls 8 Count at $4.97
- π£ Submit $4.97 Aisle rebate
- Net Price: FREE
- Buy (1) Shea Moisture Hair Mask 2 Oz at $2.97
- π Submit $2.50 Ibotta rebate
- Net Price: $0.47
- Buy (1) Arm and Hammer Detergent 32.5-43 Oz at $3.84
- π Submit $2 Ibotta rebate
- Net Price: $1.84
- Buy (1) Arm and Hammer Scent Beads 24 Oz at $4.93
- π Submit $3 Ibotta rebate
- Net Price: $1.93
- Buy (1) Ol Roy Chicken Jerky Stick at $0.24
- π Submit $0.05 "any dog treat" Ibotta rebate
- Net Price: $0.19
- Buy (1) Culture Pop Soda 12 Oz at $1.97
- π Submit $1 Ibotta rebate
- π΅ Snap receipt for 600 Fetch points (worth $0.43 toward a $5 Walmart gift card at 7,000 points)
- Net Price: $0.54
π Kroger -- 5 Deals
- Buy (1) MUSH Oatmeal at $1.67 - $2.00 (price varies by store)
- π£ Submit full price back OurCart rebate
- Net Price: FREE
- Buy (2) Werther's Caramels 5.5 Oz Bags at $2.00 each
- π‘ Submit $4 on 2 Swagbucks rebate (reset from last week)
- Net Price: 2 FOR FREE
- Buy Fancy Feast Broths at $1.99 BOGO Free
- Half-price play -- (3) for $2.97 (BOGO ring + (1) at $0.99):
- π Submit $0.50 Ibotta rebate (x3) plus $1 Ibotta any 3 bonus
- Net Price: $0.47 for 3
- True BOGO play -- (4) for $3.98:
- π Submit $0.50 Ibotta rebate (x4) plus $1 Ibotta any 3 bonus
- Net Price: $0.98 for 4
- Buy (2) Arm and Hammer Deep Clean Detergent at $9.99 each
- π΅ Save $10 instantly when you buy 2
- π Submit $3 Ibotta rebate (x2)
- Net Price: $3.98 for 2 ($1.99 each)
- NOTE: Ibotta's terms do not allow combining its rebate with manufacturer coupons. The instant register discount is fine to stack -- it is a promo, not a coupon. Skip any paper or digital manufacturer coupons on this one.
- Buy (2) Cheerios Cereal 8.9 Oz at $4.29 BOGO Free
- π Submit $0.65 Ibotta rebate (x2)
- π΅ Snap receipt for 1,500 Fetch points (worth $1.11 toward a $5 Kroger gift card at 6,750 points)
- Net Price: $1.88 for 2 ($0.94 each)
π Walgreens -- 1 Deal
- Buy (1) Depends Night Defense Large 22 Count at $6.29 clearance
- π Submit $5 Ibotta rebate
- Net Price: $1.29
- NOTE: This is a clearance find. Availability and pricing will vary by store.
The Multi-Store Math
Here is what the full three-store haul looks like end to end:
- Total retail value: $150+
- Final out of pocket after every coupon and rebate: $4.50 (plus sales tax)
- Stores visited: 3 (Walmart, Kroger, Walgreens)
- Bonus boost: $13 in Ibotta bonuses for hitting both the 12-rebate and 20-rebate thresholds this week
Rebate Apps You Need for These Deals
- Ibotta- The headliner this week. Powers Shea Moisture, both Arm and Hammer rebates at Walmart, Ol Roy, Culture Pop, the Fancy Feast bonus stack, Cheerios, the Kroger Deep Clean Detergent rebate, and the Depends clearance play. Hit 12 rebates for the $3 bonus and 20 rebates for the $10 bonus to bank $13 extra -- account-specific, so check your bonuses tab first.
- Aisle- Powers two free plays this week: Made By Dentists Rechargeable Toothbrush and Bakeful Donutfuls. Aisle does not allow stacking with other cash-back apps on the same purchase.
- OurCart- The MUSH Oatmeal full-price rebate is a clean freebie at Kroger.
- Swagbucks- The Werther's $4 on 2 is reset from last week. Easiest 2-for-free of the haul.
- Fetch- Bonus points on Culture Pop at Walmart and Cheerios at Kroger. Both push you toward $5 store gift cards.
New to Multi-Store Couponing?
If this is your first three-store run, here is the playbook:
- Open every app before you shop. Activate Ibotta offers, clip Aisle and OurCart rebates, request Fetch boosts, and load any Kroger digital coupons before you leave the house.
- Check your Ibotta bonuses. The $3 12-rebate and $10 20-rebate bonuses are user-specific. Some accounts may have higher or lower thresholds. Tap your bonuses tab before you commit to the plan.
- Plan your store order. Walmart first for the Aisle free plays and Ibotta rebates, Kroger second for the broths and detergent stack, Walgreens last for the Depends clearance.
- Spread Ibotta receipts. Each store receipt counts toward your rebate total -- and each rebate counts toward the 20-rebate bonus. The Fancy Feast stack alone bags three or four rebates in one trip.
- Do not stack Ibotta with manufacturer coupons. The Arm and Hammer Deep Clean play uses a register-level instant discount, which is fine. Skip paper or digital manufacturer coupons if you plan to submit an Ibotta rebate.
- Check Aisle terms before stacking. Aisle's terms forbid combining with other cash-back apps. Pick Aisle for the freebie or pick Ibotta for the rebate -- not both.
Tips for This Week's Multi-Store Run
- The Aisle free plays are the easiest wins. Made By Dentists Rechargeable Toothbrush and Bakeful Donutfuls both go free with a clean single-app rebate. Start here.
- MUSH Oatmeal at Kroger is a true freebie. OurCart pays back the full purchase price, no coupon required.
- Werther's is the cleanest 2-for-free of the week. Two bags at $2.00 each, $4 Swagbucks rebate, no Mega Event needed.
- Fancy Feast Broths flex two ways. Buy 3 at half-price ($0.99 each plus a BOGO ring) or commit to 4 at the true BOGO. Either way, the $1 Ibotta any-3 bonus rides on top.
- Arm and Hammer Deep Clean Detergent is the stockpile play. $1.99 a bottle after the instant discount and Ibotta rebate is hard to beat on a name-brand laundry staple.
- Depends Night Defense is a clearance find. $1.29 after the $5 Ibotta rebate is a fantastic price if your store has the 22-count clearance pack -- but availability is hit-or-miss.
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- Walmart Deals Breakdown (05/08): Bakeful Donutfuls Freebie and Stockpile Steals
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