FREE after rebate product review: Teatree Mint Shampoo and Conditioner.

ORGANIX beauty pure and simple

Hydrating teatree mint shampoo and conditioner

One of the greatest perks to rebates and coupons is that I get to try new product all the time, and most of them I get for free or close to free. What woman out there doesn't enjoy trying new beauty products, especially for FREE?

Last night, I decided to purchase the Organix Teatree mint shampoo and conditioner for $6.99 each, with a $6.99 rebate on each. After the rebate, I would only be paying sales tax and postage for the mail in rebate. Being as I have been on a new kick for menthol, mint, peppermint products with tingle factor, I thought I couldn't go wrong giving it a whirl!

Now, rarely do I find products that I don't like, but this is an exception. I really do not care for this product, and even with it being FREE after rebate, I would not purchase again.

PROS:

free after rebate

compact bottle sizes

thick lather on shampoo

CONS:

the smell is entirely too potent for my taste

it does not have the tingle factor, as most mint products do

the conditioner does not leave my hair as soft and manageable as I would like

it is pricey without the rebate

I would not recommend this product.

I will not purchase this product in the future.

Have you tried any of the Organix products? This is the first I have tried; while I do not like this specific product, I cannot speak for the other Organix products. Please let me know if you have tried any and if you liked or disliked it. Thanks!

I did not want to be biased in my review, so I did not read other reviews until after I wrote my review. See other reviews on this product HERE.

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Pictures for the CVS and WALGREENs post below!

Huggies wipes for only FOUR CENTS!!!

Wags diapers on sale for $5.99/pack

The above calculators are FAB! I actually got 6 of them. Only four pictured above.

Benadryl

Softsoap

Vitamin sh.

Vitamin Con.

Crest

Crest

Dawn

Teatree sh.

Teatree co.

NOT PICTURED:

2 Tylenol PM that I got for less than 50 cents each

7 12 packs of Pepsi!

TOTAL OOP = $73.29

TOTAL RR, ECB, REBATES = $55.48

Difference of only: $17.81 spent! YAY

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BATH AND BODY WORKS COUPON

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DIAPERS PRICE CHART

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WALGREENS $5/$25 purchase coupon

Walgreen's has a new $5/$25 purchase coupon available and good through Saturday! Go HERE to print yours! Remember, the coupons states SPECIFICALLY that your total must equal $25.00 or more after all coupons. There are so many great register reward deals, this is super easy to do! See my previous posts for ideas.

Also, I was at several different Walgreen's stores today, and you may find an in-store version of this coupon available at the check out. Just incase, I'd go ahead and print one!

If you want to make the most of your savings, check out the following links for great ideas on how to maximize using register rewards and coupons (from Moneysavingmom).

Shopping list 1

Shopping list 2

Shopping list 3

CVS and WALGREENS shopping trips

These are from the last two days. I spent a little more than I normally would have, but I couldn't help myself! These calculators are amazing, and I will give them as gifts throughout the year. Also, toothbrushes make GREAT stocking stuffers and gift bag fillers!

CVS:
Softsoap 4.99/4.00 ECBs
4 12 packs of Pepsi 12.00/4 ECBs
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total = 16.99
used $5/$15 coupon
total OOP = 11.99
ECBs = $8.00

WALGREENS

Transaction 1:
2 Children's Benadryl 4.99 each./used 2 $1/1 coupons from coloring book insert = 2/$7.98
RR = $5.00
Vitamin Conditioner = 3.99
RR=$4.00
Wags Diapers = 5.99

4/$10.00 Crest and Oral B deal
2 Oral B advantage toothbrushes $2.50 each/used two .50/1 MFCs = $2.00 each = 2/$4.00
2 Crest with Scope toothpaste $2.50 each/ used two .50/1 MFCs = $2.00 each = 2/$4.00
4/$8.00
RR= $5.00
Tylenol PM B1G1 Free 2/4.99/used two $2/1 MFCs = 2/.99
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Total = 26.95
Used $5/$25 coupon = 21.95 OOP
RR = $14.00

Transaction 2:
2 Children's Benadryl 4.99 each/ used two $1/1 coupons from color book insert = 2/7.98
RR = $5.00
Vitamin Shampoo 3.99
RR = $4.00
Pepsi 3/11.00
RR = 2.00
Colgate Spongebob toothbrush $5.00
RR = $5.00
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Total 27.97
used $5/$25 coupon = 22.97 OOP
RR = $16.00

Transaction 3:
Dawn dish soap .99/used .25/1 MFC = .74
3 Calculator/Clock = .87 each. = 3/$2.61
Gum Tooth/Tongue 2 Pk toothbrush = 3.49
RR = 3.50
4 packs Huggies wipes 64 ct at $2.79 ea./used 4 $2/1 Wags coupons/used 4 .75/1 MFC
= .04 each = 4/.16
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Total 7.00 OOP
RR = $3.50

Transaction 4:
Huggies Wipes 64 ct 2.79/used $2/1 Wags coupon/used .75/1 MFC = .04
Dr Fresh automatic toothbrush = .84
Organic Conditioner Mint =6.99
Rebate = $6.99
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Total = 7.87
Used $4.00 RR from prior transaction = 3.87 OOP
Rebates = 6.99

Transaction 5:
Huggies wipes 64 ct. 2.79/used $2/1 Wags coupon/used .75/1 MFC = .04
Dr Fresh automatic toothbrush = .84
Organic Shampoo Mint = 6.99
Rebate = 6.99
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Total = 7.87
Used $5.00 RR = 2.87 OOP
Rebates = $6.99

Transaction 6:
Oral B Battery Toothbrush 1.89
Oral B Battery Toothbrush 1.89
Dr Fresh automatic toothbrush .25
3 Calculator/Clock .87 each = 3/$2.61
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Total = 6.64
used $5.00 RR
Total OOP = $1.64

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CVS TOTAL OOP = $11.99
CVS ECBs EARNED = $8.00

WALGREEN'S TOTAL OOP = $61.30
WALGREEN'S RRs EARNED = $33.50
WALGREEN'S REBATES EARNED = $13.98

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WHEELING AND DEALING!

Today was a good day of couponing and saving! My friend, Melissa, and I decided to hit Walgreen's today...with three kids nonetheless! Couponing with kids is quite the challenge, but we managed to rake up quite a few deals! Melissa was finding all kinds of "last chance" items that were marked down to ridiculously low prices! I'll admit, I am not one to go into Walgreen's and take my time looking at clearance items. I usually walk in there with my list, get what I need, and leave. I'm glad Melissa taught me this great lesson!
She found some amazing deals on toothbrushes and oral hygeine items! They had Oral B Cross Action Power toothbrushes for $1.89!!! WHOOPY! Also, we found Dr. Fresh Turbo Power toothbrushes, WITH a Duracell AA Battery included for merely 25 cents! WHAT!!! Unfortunately, there were few of them left, but we bought the remainders! Also, my favorite steal, was an awesome calculator for just 89 cents! This is no ordinary calculator, it is high tech baby!!! It is a travel size, with a case, it has a calendar, alarm clock...I'm not even sure what else it does, but I was happy to find a pretty little gadget to throw in my coupon binder! Oh yes!
We also found a great deal on Huggies wipes. Only FOUR CENTS for 64 ct. I was loving it!!!

So, when we left, I decided to hit a couple more stores to see if they had any of the deals. I had luck at one here in town, but the one right down the street was not participating in the calculator or toothbrush bargains. Their loss!!! I was ready to buy.

All in all, I had some great savings today...and I got to spend time with two great friends, Melissa and Autumn! Who could ask for more than that?