CVS 4/26

I almost didn't even stop at CVS this week.  Looking at the ad, I didn't see any eye catching deals.  Sure there are sales and some low prices but not many ways to earn ECBs.  That's the key to getting your money back.  However, I checked out my favorite website Hip2Save.com and found a way to get a few ECBs.  I went mainly for the paper towels.  It seems we never can have too many in this house with 2 kids and 2 dogs and a cat.  Wow!  CVS has Bounty Basic paper towel 8 pk on sale for $5.99.  Plus, I had a coupon for $1/1 which brought the 8 pk price down to $4.99.  I thought this was a decent deal.  Also, Suave kids shampoo is on sale 2/$3.  Not a bad price so I picked up the last 2 bottles.  The ECB deal was for blink tears.  They are priced at $7.99 plus receive $7.99 ECBs so essentially were free.  I used my ECBs that I earned last week and only paid $2.25 out of pocket.  I still have $2 ECBs from last week and I earned $7.99 ECBs this week.  I still have $9.99 ECBs to use next week!  

4/18/11 CVS Shopping Trip

Great grocery deals at CVS this week.  A lot of ECB rewards!  I bought the above pictured items today for $46.50 and have $16.39 ECBs to use next week!

• Coke is priced at 4/$13 plus receive $3 ECB on 4 for a final cost of 4/$10 (this is a regional offer so check your local CVS ad)
• Easter Grass through Tuesday is priced at $0.99 plus receive $0.99 ECB=FREE
• Paas egg decorating kit through Tuesday is priced at $1.99 plus receive $1.99 ECB=FREE
• b 24 pk bottled water through Tuesday is on sale for $2.22
• Milk is priced at $3.19 plus receive $1 ECB=$2.19 per gallon
• Lays Chips 2/$6 and receive $2 ECB plus use $0.55/1 coupon for a final cost of $1.73 per bag
• Stove Top is on sale for $0.88
• Fiber One bars $4.29 are on sale BOGO plus use the $0.50/1 coupon=$1.90 per box
• Edge Infused shave gel $3.29 receive $2.30 ECB=$0.99
• CVS brand batteries are BOGO.  I stocked up on AA and AAA batteries paying $3.40 per 12 pk of batteries.
• Green bag tag $0.99 and receive $0.99 ECB=FREE plus scan this and receive ECB every third shopping trip.
• GE energy smart light bulb $2.99 plus receive $0.99 ECB and use $1/1 coupon=FREE
• Cottonelle 18pk big rolls $8.99 and receive $2 ECB plus use the $0.50/1 coupon for a cost of $6.49.

Final out of pocket expense $62.89 plus I received $16.39 ECB for next week!

I stopped by another CVS because the first did not have Andrew's Claritin.  I found some at my second stop and bought the only 3 boxes they had.  Claritin Children's Chewable 20 ct Tablets are on sale for $16.99.  Plus I used a $5/1 non-drowsy Claritin coupon plus $2/1 CVS non-drowsy Claritin coupon for one box; I used a $2/1 manufacturer coupon plus a $2/1 CVS coupon for a second box and a $2/1 manufacturer coupon for the third box.  I was able to buy all 3 boxes of 20ct Claritin for $37.97 that's $0.63 per tablet!

CVS Shopping Trip 4/13/11---$11.00

I stopped in CVS to get Andrew more Claritin.  I walked out with some great deals and no Claritin (they were out).  

• Coke products are on sale 3/$10.  We were out so I picked up 3-12 packs of Coke Zero.
• Select Kellogg's cereals are on sale for $1.66.  I used a coupon for $1/2 for a final cost of $2.32 or $1.16 per box
• Xtra laundry detergent is on sale for $1.49.  I used a coupon for $0.50/1 for a final cost of $0.99.
• Special K cereal bars are on sale for 3/$9 plus receive $4 ECB when you buy 3 boxes.  This brings the price down to 3 for $5 or $1.66 per box.

My total out of pocket expense was $15.00 plus I received $4 ECB for a final cost of $11.00 for everything listed above!  

Staples

So today I discovered the perks of shopping at Staples.  Staples has a rewards card where you can earn money back on all purchases made plus they have various deals where you can earn reward dollars to spend at a later date.  Money back in your pocket.  I learned at my last visit to Staples that if you bring in your used ink cartridges they will give you $2.00 back.  So, I returned my ink cartridge and should receive an email with my money in the next few weeks.  The cashier explained to me that there are no restrictions on these rewards.  You can go in and buy something for $2.00, use the coupon and walk out with your free item.  I went to Staples not only to buy ink but to check out this deal that they have on printer paper this week.  Here are the details:
*HP 8.5″ x 11″, Multipurpose Bright Paper, 500 sheets/ream $5.99
Use the $1/1 coupon found here (coupons.com) (click on the “Office Supplies” category)
Pay $4.99
Submit for the $4.99 Easy Rebate (limit 2 rebates per household)
Final Cost = FREE Paper!
So, I got my printer paper.  Used the coupon for $1/1 and filled out the Easy Rebate online for FREE printer paper!  I did not notice until I got home that the limit on this deal is 2 per household so next time I'll be sure to check the limit and pick up 2 packs (this is one thing that shows up on those back to school supply lists in the fall)!  I will definitely be shopping at Staple more often!

Big Savings This Week at CVS

Today's total for the above pictured items..... $11.75!  I was able to use my 2% of savings from my winter spending today...$7 ECB from the magic coupon machine.  I also used the $5 off $40 coupon from CVS facebook page.  Here is the run down on how I bought the above pictured items for only $11.75.

• Zephyrhills 24pk bottled water is on sale for $3.00.  I used the manufacturer coupon for $1/1 for a final price of $2.00 per 24 pk.  I had 2 coupons so I bought 2 packs (stocking up for hurricane season)
• Gold Eblem mustard I found marked 50% for $0.99
• Crest ProHealth priced at $3.49 and receive $2.50 ECB for final cost of $0.99.  To make this deal sweeter, I used a manufacturer coupon for $1/1 for FREE toothpaste!
• Crest Complete Rinse priced at $3.49 and receive $2.50 ECB for a final cost of $0.99.  Again, use the $1/1 manufacturer coupon for FREE mouthwash!  
• Oral-B manual toothbrush $2.99 and receive $0.99 ECB for a final cost of $2.00.  Use the $2/1 manufacturer coupon for FREE toothbrush!  Limit of 2.  I had 2 coupons so I got 2 FREE toothbrushes!  
• My CVS was out of these but if you find the GUM EezThru Flossers they are priced at $2 and receive $2 ECB=FREE flossers!  The limit is 2 so pick up 2 packages for 2 FREE flossers!
• Right Guard Body Wash is priced at $3.88 and receive $3 ECB (limit 1) for a final cost of $0.88.  Sweeten this deal by picking up 2 body washes and use the BOGO coupon.  2 Right Guard Body Washes for $0.88!
• Puffs 72-108 ct are priced at $0.87.  Use the $0.50/1 coupon for a final cost of $0.37!
• Venus razor cartridges 4-8 ct. priced at $10.99.  Use the $2/1 coupon for a final cost of $8.99.
• Children's Chewable Claritin 20 ct. with 5 bonus tabs priced at $20.49.  Use the manufacturer coupon for $5/1 any Non-Drowsy Claritin product plus pair it with the CVS coupon from the magic coupon machine for $2/1 for a final cost of $13.49

I used my $8.50 ECBS I earned last week plus the $5/$40 CVS coupon from facebook plus the $7 ECB I received from my winter spending for a final out of pocket spending of $19.75.  Take off the $8.00 ECB I earned today for a total cost of $11.75.  My total savings today was $58.00 AMAZING!!!