Before you head to the store, be sure to have your coupons and your rewards card with you. Treat them like you would cash because essentially, they are.

You'll find great savings this week when you combine sales with rewards and coupons. Some products are free, or greatly reduced, when you buy the products offering store rewards.

Find sales on kids' clothing and free, or almost free deals on allergy relief, Crest toothpaste and Bengay. Amazon continues to offer free e-books.

Remember, you don't need a Kindle to enjoy the free e-book download on Amazon. You can download their PC app and read the books on your computer.

CVS

Deal: Buy CVS brand allergy relief for $3.69, and get $3.69 in Extra Care Bucks. It's like getting the product for free. Limit one per customer.

Good through: Sept. 17

Target

Deal: Sales on kids' clothes, such as:

• Girls' 4-16 Cherokee cable cardigan or skirt, $12
• Boys' 4-16 Cherokee thermal, $8
• Girls' or Boys' Cherokee tee, $4

Good through: Sept. 17

Walgreens 

Deal: Buy Crest toothpaste for $1.99, and get $1 in Register Rewards. If you have a coupon for $1 off one, you'll get it for free.

Good through: Sept. 17

Walmart

Deal: Buy BenGay Cold Therapy, Pain Relief Plus Massage or Ultra Strength for $4.69. Use the manufacturer coupon (Sept. 11 newspaper) of $5 off one product, and you'll get the product for free.

Good through: Sept. 17

Amazon

Deal: Free download on the following e-books:

• Teen-Proofing: A Revolutionary Approach to Fostering Responsible Decision Making in Your Teenager, by John Rosemond
• Summer of Fire, by Linda Jacobs
• Girl on the Beach, by Sandra Thompson

Good through: E-books are free for a limited time, check with website