Several readers have asked for more examples of how to combine multiple discounts to save money. Here's one: I recently went to Rite Aid, which had several great deals on toys, batteries and other items. I purchased sale items (some discounted 50 percent) and used some coupons. I also paid for much of my order with a gift card I received for free early in the year for filling a prescription at the store's pharmacy. I also am expecting a cash rebate from Rite Aid for the batteries I purchased. (I requested the rebate online within minutes after shopping) Combining sale items with coupons, the free gift card and a few rebates, I ended up getting $50 worth of merchandise for free. I find out about a lot of these types of promotions online, but an indispensable tool is the Sunday Salt Lake Tribune, which has most of the ads and coupons needed to accomplish these money-saving shopping trips.