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Drugstore chains such as Walgreens or CVS frequently can't compete on price with stores such as Wal-Mart, Target or the local grocery store. But as with many things in life, there are hacks that level the playing field.

For example, WildForWags and WildForCVS owner Christie Hardcastle told me she regularly finds deals at chain drugstores that beat the pants off big-box and grocery stores. In fact, she claimed to routinely get things free, and sometimes even came out money ahead.

Impossible? That's how it sounded to me. So, I invited her to meet me at a local Walgreens and explain how she does it. This video is what resulted. Check it out, then read on for more.

As you saw in the video, you can sometimes get a good deal at places such as Walgreens and CVS just by keeping an eye out for ad circulars and in-store signs revealing what's on sale.

But to get the best deals, you'll have to do more — join loyalty programs and look for coupons, both store and manufacturer — and check out sites such as Christie's for ways to get the best current deals.

While that may sound like a hassle, the rewards are powerful: very cheap and sometimes free stuff.

I asked Christie to expand on the tips she offered in the video. For those of you new to the drugstore discount game, here in her own lightly edited words are some of her favorite products to purchase at drugstores:

1. Cereal
This is one of the items drugstores price below grocery stores to get you in the door. Each week, you'll normally see a different cereal brand or selection on sale. If you aren't brand-loyal, you can pretty much bet on getting a great deal every week.

If you have a brand you prefer, you'll usually see sales every six weeks or so. Plus, there are often coupons you can print even if you're new to couponing or don't have newspaper coupon inserts.