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Dry Idea Moneymaker Deal @ CVS - Thanks Deal Seeking Mom!

Just spotted this over at Deal Seeking Mom. Print out the Dry Idea coupons (there's a link on my side bar to coupons.com) and use them this coming week at CVS. Dry Idea deoderant will be on sale 2 for $5. You will get a $2 ECB when you buy 2. (Limit 3). Final price should be FREE + $.50 overage each.

My Walgreens & CVS Trip - 5/4

For whatever reason, I was not very motivated to get my coupons together and head out to the drugstores. I almost skipped it this week, but I'm really glad I didn't. Here's how it turned out:


Walgreens:

1 Thermacare Neckwrap
1 Colgate Sensitive Toothpaste
1 Right Guard Deoderant
2 Bags Oreos
1 Gal Milk (did the milk + 2 nabisco deal = $3 RR)

Total Shelf: $26.48
Coupons and RR from last week: $13.00
Gift Card from Rx transfer: $13.48
Total OOP: $0.00
PLUS received $9.50 in RR for next time


CVS:

Transaction #1:

Glucerna 6pk shakes + FREE box cereal
2 Sunday papers (I forgot to pick up extras on Sun)

Total Shelf: $17.78
Coupons & ECB: $16.59
Total OOP: $1.15


Transaction #2:

2 Boxes Special K Red Berries Cereal
1 Box Kelloggs Frosted Mini Wheats
1 Starbucks French Roast Coffee
1 Adidas Deoderant
2 Colgate Maxfresh Toothpaste + FREE toothbrush
1 Glucerna 6pk Shakes + FREE cereal
a few candy items for kids
90% off 5" TV (to hook up to dvd player) only $2.49!!!

Total Shelf: $48.54
Coupons & ECBs: $35.59
Total OOP: $12.95
PLUS received $12 ECBs for next time!!!

My Walgreens & CVS Plans - 5/4

Please visit Swaggrabber.com for a complete listing. Here's my plans:

Walgreens:

Colgate Sensitive Toothpaste $4.49 - Receive $4.49 in RR
Use the $1/1 Printable coupon
Final Price: FREE + $1 overage

Right Guard Deodorant $2.99 - Receive $2 in RR
Use the $1/1 coupon found in the 04-19-09 SS insert
Final Price: FREE

Listerine 2/$9 ($4.50 each) - Receive $4.50 in RR wyb 2
Use the $2/1 IE LINK coupons - FIREFOX LINK
Final Price: $.25 each

Thermacare Wrap $6.99 - Receive $3.00 in RR
Use the $3/1 Printable coupon
Final Price $.99 each

CVS:

Adidas Deodorant $3.99 - Receive $3 in ECB (Limit 3)

Use the $1/1 coupon found in the 04-05-09 RP insert
Final Price: FREE

Colgate Max Fresh or Max White $2.99 - Receive $2 in ECB (Limit 2)
Use the $1/1 coupon found in the 04-26-09 SS insert
Final Price: FREE

Glucerna Shakes $6.99 (est) - Free Box of Gluecerna Cereal WYB Shakes
- Use the $10 Printable coupon
Final Price: FREE
***Click HERE for detailed info on how to get the coupon

Kellogg’s Cereals 3/$10 ($3.33 each) - Receive $5 in ECB wyb 3
--Includes: Frosted Flakes, Smart Start, Frosted Mini Wheats, Special K Cereals
- Use three $1/1 coupons found in the 04-05-09 RP insert
- OR Use the $1/1 Printable coupons for Frosted Flakes, Mini Wheats & Special K
Final Price: $.66 each

**Also, Harris Teeter triple coupons sale runs through tomorrow. 20 coupon/day limit. A girl in the parking lot told me that they restock on Saturday evening so it may be worth another trip. Just a thought....

My CVS and Walgreens Trip - 4/26

Here's what I did yesterday. First, I got both my lists from Faithful Provisions.



Walgreens Transaction #1:

1 Bayer Breeze2 or Contour Meter - $14.99
- Earn $5 RR
- Use Up to $30 off in 3/22 or 10/26/08 SS insert
Final Price: FREE + $5 in overage

1 Rembrandt mouthwash 16 oz - $5.99
- Earn $5.99 RR
Final Price: FREE

1 Ecotrin 45 ct tablets - $2
- Earn $2 RR
- Use $2.25 off here
- Use $1 from 1/25 SS insert
Final Price: FREE + $2.25 in overage

4 Campbell’s Soups - $0.59/ea with in-ad coupon

- Use $1 off 2 here
Final Price: $.18 for 2

OOP: $11.55

Received: $13.00 in RR

Walgreens Transaction #2:

1 Nivea body wash 16.9 oz - $4.99
- Earn $4.99 RR
- Use $1 off in 4/19 RP insert
Final Price: FREE + $1 in overage

1 Rembrandt toothpaste 2.6 -3.2 oz - $5.99
- Earn $5.99 RR
Final Price: FREE

1 Ecotrin 45 ct tablets - $2
- Earn $2 RR
- Use $2.25 off here
- Use $1 from 1/25 SS insert
Final Price: FREE + $2.25 in overage

2 small filler items to increase total

- Used $11.00 in RR from previous transaction

OOP: $2.39

Received $7 in RR for use next week

CVS Transaction #1:

Garnier Fructis shampoo, conditioner, or styler - $2.99
- Earn $2.00 ECB’s (limit 1)
- Use $1.00 off in 1/4 SS (expires on 5/1)
Final Price: FREE

2 Oral B Indicator toothbrushes - $1.99

- Earn $1 ECB (limit 2)
- Use $1.00 off 2, Oral B Indicator QP from 4/5 PG (expires 4/30)

Final Price: $.50 each

2 Post Trail Mix Crunch Cereal - 2/$5
- Use the $2 off here
Final Price: $.50 each

2 bars fave soap just because

used $6.89 in ECB from last week

OOP: $3.73

Received: $4 ECB for use next week

So, for the 3 transactions altogether I spent $17.67 out of pocket. Used $17.89 in RRs/ECBs and have $9 RR's and $14 ECB's remaining. Not only that, but I will fill out the rebate form in the Glucose Monitor and receive $14.99 back. That comes out to a total overage of around $20! I love getting paid to shop.

My CVS Trip - 4/19

Had to make this trip TODAY so I could use my $4 off $20 (beauty) coupon I mentioned in a previous post. Here's what I was able to do:

First, I did the Aveeno deal as posted on Deal Seeking Mom -

3 bottles Aveeno Body wash $6
- $2.00 off Printable coupons (3)
1 bottle Aveeno Shampoo $7
-$2.00 off Printable coupon
received $10 in ECB
used $4 off $20 coupon
Final Price: $.75 each

1 Crest Pro Health Rinse $2.88
used $1 off coupon 4/5 PG
received $2.00 in ECB
Final Price: FREE + $.12 overage

1 Edge Infused Shave Gel $2.89
received $2.89 in ECB
Final Price: FREE

1 Bayer Crystal 4ct $2.00
received $2 in ECB
Final Price: FREE

It was a good run and my net profit was $.33 after using last weeks ECBs and receiving new ones to use next time. Love that!

FREE Laundry Detergent From CVS - Thanks Swaggrabber!

If you haven't made your trip over to CVS this week, you might have time to add this deal which was posted over at Swaggrabber.com for free Purex laundry detergent. Great deal!!

My CVS Trip - 4/13

Here's what I got at CVS yesterday:

1 Colgate 360 Sensitive Toothbrush $3.99
Received $3.99 ECB
Final Price: Free

1 Colgate Sensitive Toothpaste $3.99
Used $1 Printable coupon (must register to print)
Received $3.99 ECB
Final Price: Free + $1 overage

1 Softsoap Scrub Body Wash $4.99
Received: $4.99 ECB
Final Price: Free

4 Sobe Lifewater 20 oz $1.59 BOGO
Used 2 BOGO coupons Printable (firefox) or (IE)
Final Price: Free

1 Glaceau Vitamin Water 20oz $1.69
Used $1 coupon 4/5 SS
Final Price : $.69

1 Goody Copper Paddle Brush $3.00 Clearance

Used $2.00 ECB from last week
Used $3.49 ECB from last week
Used $3.98 ECB from last week


Total OOP: $7.20
Received: $11.97 in ECBs for next week!


I know I could have done seperate transactions, but I don't really like that. I usually have children with me and I can't concentrate : ) Ah, Mommy Brain!

CVS Basics

If you're just getting started on frugal living, couponing, stockpiling, etc., it can be too overwhelming to tackle all at once.

My suggestion is to start with CVS. Their reward program is tops on my list and you can really get the hang of couponing and sale matching at this one store. In the meantime, your budget will begin to loosen as you no longer have to spend much for health, beauty and household items.

When I was getting started, I went Deal Seeking Mom, clicked on Drugstores and read through the How-To section. This blog contained the most concise and easy-to-follow plan description and deal scenarios.

Just tackle CVS and then, as you build confidence, branch out a little more. Most people who have adopted the frugal lifestyle did not make every change all at once. Don't worry -- the great deals will still be there! : )

My CVS Plans - 4/5

There's only a few things I'm planning to grab at CVS tomorrow:

Bamboo Easter Baskets $1.99 (Sunday and Monday only)
Receive $1.99 ECBs
Final Price: Free

Excedrin 20-24 count $1.99
Use $2/1 Excedrin Migraine Printable
Final Price: Free

Skintimate Shave Cream $3.49
Get $3.49 ECBs
Final Price: Free

Colgate Max Fresh Toothpaste $2.99
Get $2 ECBs
Use $1 coupon 3/29/09 SS
Final Price: Free

Pringles $.88
Use $1 off 2 coupon 3/15/09 PG
Final Price: $.38

There's plenty more deals -- just check Nickels-n-Dimes.

My CVS Plans - 3/29

Looks like it's time for me to get some candy and other Easter necessities at CVS.

Thanks to Swaggrabber for these match-ups.

Here's what I'm planning:

2 Paas Easter Egg Coloring Kit $1.99 each
Receive $1.99 in ECB - limit 2
Final Price: FREE after ECB

3 bags Easter M&M's $1.50 each
use $1.50/3 coupon in 3/15 RP
Final Price: $1 each

2 Softsoap Ensembles hand soap $3.99
Receive $4 in ECB when you buy 2
Use $2 coupon in the 3/22 SS
Final Price: FREE + .02 overage with 2 coupons

That's all I'm thinking for now. Nothing else caught my eye.

My CVS Trip

I always ask God for favor when I go shopping. You know, I want to find what I'm looking for without walking in circles. I want the good deals to still be on the shelves and not all picked through. I want NICE, helpful cashiers and store personnel. Basically, I'm asking for heaven on earth and God is certainly big enough to make that possible.

Take today, for example. I walked into CVS and up to the big, red coupon machine. After scanning my card, I receive -- tah dah -- a $5 off $15 coupon. Holy smokes.

Here is my recent CVS conquest:

THREE 12-Packs CVS toilet paper @ $5.00 ea
1 Dry Idea Clinical Strength @ 7.99 (gives back $5 ECB)
1 Crest Pro Health Toothpaste @ 3.49 (gives back $3.49 ECB)
1 Speckled Jelly Beans (To bribe the kids)

Now for the coupons:

$1 off Crest
$2 off Dry Idea
$2 ECB - Extra Cash Bucks from previous purchase
$2.99 ECB
$4.99 ECB
$5 off $15 coupon

THEN, the nice cashier spots an expired $4 off $20 in my hand. It was one day past expiration. He said "Do you want to use that one too?" Ummm.....Yeah! He entered it manually.

Therefore, my OOP expense was $6.28, plus I received $8.49 in ECB's for next time. And my savings were like pennies from heaven. : )