A lot of bang for my buck today!

Sorry!  I've been bad keeping up with my blog lately.  School started and my job search seems never-ending.  I'm also doing training right now to work at some flu shot clinics this fall.  Life seems hectic.  Nonetheless, the savings need to continue!  So, today I did my weekly CVS run.  I seemed to fill the cart and spend very little.  I intended to do the gas card deal (this is the last week to earn a gas gift card) but my store was already out of Dawn and Tide and those were two of the things I wanted to purchase towards the $30.  Oh well.  I still did well.  The cashier (he is new) was impressed.  So this is what I got for $24.05 today.

This is the run down of how I bought the above items for only $24.05.

• Kellogg's cereal (the big boxes!!!) are on sale 2/$5. I bought 4 boxes and used 2 $1/2 coupons to make these $2 per box.
• McArthur 1 gallon milk $3.49. By 1 gallon receive $1 ECB for a total cost of $2.49. (limit 2)
• Hershey's Syrup on sale 2/$4.  I used the MC $1/2 for a final cost of $3 or $1.50 each.
• Nabisco Cookies 10/$10 Use the MC $0.75/2 for a final cost of $0.63 each
• Nutri-Grain bars on sale 2/$5. I used MC for $1/2 for a final cost of $2 per box.
• b Water 24 pk case on sale for $2.22. I needed to restock our bottled water supply.
• Crest ProHealth $2.99 plus receive $1 ECB (limit 2).  I bought 2 and used 2-$1/1 coupons for a final cost of $0.99 each
• Oral B floss $1.99 plus receive $1 ECB (limit 2).  Again, I bought 2 and used 2 MC $0.75/1 for a final cost of $0.24 each.
• Advil is on sale buy one get one 50% off.  I bought 2-24 ct tablets marked at $3.99.  I used 2-$2/1 coupons for a total cost of $1.98 per bottle.
• Flintstone vitamins are on sale buy one get one 50% off.  I bought 2 marked at $7.49 and used 2-$2/1 coupons for a total cost of $7.23.  I bought 2 bottles for less than 1 bottle would cost full price without coupons!!!
• I bought Garnier hairspray (just because I need it) and paid $3.34 and used a MC $1/1 for a total cost of $2.34.

Overall, my total out of pocket expense (-$11 ECB I redeemed) was $30.05!  I earned $6 ECB for a final cost of $24.05!!!!  I saved $59.72 today!  And my pantry is re-stocked!  Happy Saving!!!

CVS Shopping Trip 8/1/2011

Stocking up once again!  A lot of great deals out this this week at CVS.  I paid $36.65 and earned $15 ECB to use next week!  Here's how:

• Milk is priced $3.79. Buy 1 gallon receive $1 ECB (limit 2) for a final price of $2.79  I'll probably go back at the end of the week for another gallon!  :)
• Skinny Cow Single Crisp Candy $0.99 Receive $0.99 ECB.  I used a BOGO coupon and got 2 bars for free plus $0.99 ECB.  They paid me to take them out of the store!
• Coke Products $4/13. Receive $3 ECB on 4 pk. I bought 4 and received $3 ECB for a final cost of 4/$10 or $2.50 per 12 pk
• Gilletee Fusion ProGlide Razor is priced $9.99 use MC for $4/1 and receive $5 ECB for a final cost of $0.99
• Bic Soleil Shimmer razor is priced $5.99. Use MC $3/1 plus receive $3 ECB=FREE
• Bumble Bee Salmon is priced 2/$4.  A good deal so I picked up 2 cans.
• Puffs tissues priced at $0.88.  Use MC $0.25/3=$0.21 per box.  These are going to school!
• CVS advanced healer compare to Aquaphor $4.99. No deal just a need.
• Suave spend $10 receive $3 ECB.  I was in need of shampoo and conditioner so I got 3 bottles for myself and 3 bottles for the boys.  These were priced 3/$5 plus I received $3 ECB. I bought 6 bottles of shampoo/conditioner for $7!

Overall, not a bad trip.  I have $15 ECB to use for my next shopping trip.  Good luck finding deals to meet your needs!