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CVS deals for the week of 5/8

May 7, 2011 by

If you are new to shopping at CVS and would like some tips, check out this article here and here.

If you need coupons for your “deals” I recommend My Coupon Hunter!

Tag your reusable bag: Buy a Greenbag tag for $.99 at the register, get $1 ECB every 4th visit– limit 1 use per day, per household

If you haven’t already, register your CVS Extra Care card here and you should receive a $4 off a $20 purchase coupon in your e-mail. This also registers you to receive other e-mail coupons!

FREEBIES:

Buy Carefree body shape pantiliners (20-22 ct) – $.99
$1/1 Carefree pantiliners – 5-8 SS
Final Price = FREE after coupon!

Buy Similac Ready to Feed formula – $4.99
$5/1 Similac product – 4-3 SS
Final Price = FREE after coupon!

ECB DEALS:

Buy Aussie/Herbal Essences shampoo/conditioner/styler – 2/$5.97, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$.50/1 Aussie/Herbal Essences – 5-1 PG
Final price = 2/$2.97 after coupons/ECBs ($1.49/each)

Buy Dulcolax Balance (14 doses), laxative tablets (25 ct), stool softener (25 ct) or suppositories (4 ct) – $5.99, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$4/1 Dulocolax printable
Final Price = $.99 after coupon/ECBs
NOTE: Some people have also reported receiving a $3 CRT from the scanner – if you have this coupon, it will be a $1.99 moneymaker for you! (make sure you buy other things to cover the “overage”)

Spend $15 on Excedrin, get a $7 ECB (limit 2 per household)
$1.50/1 Excedrin (80 ct+) – 4-17 SS
$.75/1 Excedrin (20 ct) – 4-17 SS
$1/1 Excedrin Migraine printable
$1/1 Excedrin printables
$2.50/1 Excedrin PM – 12-5 SS

SCENARIO:
Buy 3 Excedrin PM (20 ct) – $5.59/each

Use 3 $2.50/1 Excedrin PM coupons

Spend $9.27 OOP, get a $7 ECB
Final Price = $2.27 after coupons/ECBs ($.76/each)

OR

Buy 1 Excedrin Migraine caplets (100 ct) – $9.79
Buy 1 Excedrin Migraine caplets (24 ct) – $5.29

Use $1.50/1 Excedrin coupon
Use $1/1 Excedrin coupon

Spend $12.58 OOP, get a $7 ECB
Final Price = $5.58 after coupons/ECBs ($2.79/each)

Spend $10 on Garnier Fructis shampoo/conditioner, Sleek & Shine Perfector Kit, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 Garnier Fructis shampoo/conditioner – 5-1 RP

SCENARIO:
Buy 3 shampoo/conditioner/styler – $3.99/each

Use 3 $1/1 coupons

Spend $8.97 OOP, get a $3 ECB
Final Price $5.97 after coupons/ECBs ($1.99/each)

Spend $12 on these household products, get a $4 ECB (limit 1 per household):
-Glade Sense & Spray, Plug-Ins, Fragrance Collection Reed Diffuser, or Soy Candles – $7
$3/1 Glade Sense & Spray starter kit – 4-3 SS
-Scrubbing Bubbles, Shout, Fantastic, or Windex – $3
$1/2 Scrubbing Bubbles bathroom cleaners printable
$1/2 Scrubbing Bubbles bathroom cleaner – 4-3 SS
$.75/1 Fantastik – 4-3 SS
$1/1 Windex glass cleaner – 4-3 SS
$.55/1 Windex Multi-surface – 4-3 SS
-Ziploc storage bags – $3
$1/2 Ziploc bags – 4-3 SS

SCENARIO:

Buy 1 Fantastik – $3
Buy 1 Windex – $3
Buy 2 Ziploc bags – $3/each

Use $.75/1 Fantastik coupon
Use $1/1 Windex coupon
Use $1/2 Ziploc coupon

Spend $9.75 OOP, get a $4 ECB
Final Price = $5.75 after coupon/ECBs ($1.44/each)

Spend $15 on Revlon cosmetics, get a $7 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$2/1 Revlon Face product – 4-10 SS
$1/1 Revlon nail product or color cosmetic – 4-10 SS
$2/1 Revlon color cosmetic product – 5-8 SS

SCENARIO:
Buy 4 Revlon eye shadow – $3.99/each (based on online pricing)

Use 4 $2/1 Revlon coupons

Spend $7.96 OOP, get a $7 ECB
Final Price = $.96 after coupons/ECBs ($.24/each)
NOTE: Some people are getting a $3/10 cosmetics CRT from the scanner – if you get this coupon, you will end up with $2.04 overage (make sure you are buying additional items to cover the overage)

OTHER DEALS:

Mitchum deodorant – $1.99
$1/1 Mitchum deodorant – 5-8 SS
Final Price = $.99 after coupon

Xtra Laundry detergent – $1.49
$1/2 Xtra – 5-1 SS
Final Price = $.99/each (when you buy 2)

The following scenarios are for people who have few, if any ECBs to start with: $6.98 in merchandise for $1.99 OOP, $1 ECB left to spend
Buy Carefree pantiliners – $.99
Buy Dulcolax – $5.99

Use $1/1 Carefree coupon (they will adjust it down to $.99)
Use $4 Dulcolax printable

Spend $1.99 OOP, get a $1 ECB

If you have a $4/20 coupon, here’s a scenario for you:
Buy 4 Similac – $4.99/each
Buy 4 Revlon eye shadow – $3.99/each

Use $4/20 CVS coupon
Use 4 $5 Similac coupons
Use 4 $2 Revlon coupons

Spend $3.92 OOP, get a $7 ECB
*If you have the $3/10 cosmetics CRT, you’ll only spend $.92 OOP!

MY PLAN: I am starting with $7.54 in ECBs – $28.07 in merchandise for $7.53 OOP, $4 ECB left to spend

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 1 Carefree – $.99
Buy 1 Excedrin Migraine caplets (100 ct) – $9.79
Buy 1 Excedrin Migraine caplets (24 ct) – $5.29

Use $1.50/1 Excedrin coupon
Use $1/1 Excedrin coupon
Use $1/1 Carefree coupon
Use $7.54 ECB

Spend $5.03 OOP, get a $7 ECB

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 2 Fantastik – $3
Buy 2 Ziploc bags – $3/each

Use 2 $.75/1 Fantastik coupon
Use $1/2 Ziploc coupon
Use $7 ECB

Spend $2.50 OOP, get a $4 ECB

Frequently asked questions:

Do you really do multiple transactions at your stores?

In the past, I usually had $20-30 ECB on hand, so I didn’t have to break up my transactions as much as I did when I first started, but now that I am starting over, yes, I am doing multiple transactions. If you are doing multiple transactions, I recommend that you let the cashier know up front that is what you are planning to do. If there are several people in line, let them go in between your transactions. This gives you time to clip your ECBs and get prepared for your next transaction.

My store was out of all the freebie items first thing this morning. Can I get a raincheck?

This all depends on your store. I have contacted corporate about this before because some stores in my area give rainchecks and others won’t. According to corporate, this is up to the individual stores.

I bought the wrong item or I bought the RIGHT item and my ECB didn’t print. What can I do?

If you bought the right item, show the store clerk your ad and your receipt. They should be able to manually print your ECB at the store. If they don’t know how, you can call customer service and they can add one to your account that will print within 48 hours (you have to wait 48 hours from your purchase time to do this so they can “see” your transaction in their computer).

If you bought the wrong item and didn’t receive ECBs, you can do a return and purchase the correct item. If you paid using ECBs, they will have to give you money on a gift card.

*This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to my disclosure policy for more information.

 

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CVS deals for the week of 4/10

April 9, 2011 by

If you are new to shopping at CVS and would like some tips, check out this article here and here.

If you need coupons for your “deals” I recommend My Coupon Hunter!

Tag your reusable bag: Buy a Greenbag tag for $.99 at the register, get $1 ECB every 4th visit– limit 1 use per day, per household

If you haven’t already, register your CVS Extra Care card here and you should receive a $4 off a $20 purchase coupon in your e-mail. This also registers you to receive other e-mail coupons!

FREEBIES:

Spend $20 on participating Lysol or Air Wick items, get a $10 ECB
-Air Wick Ultra or Lysol Neutra Air – $6
$4/1 Air Wick Ultra starter kit printable
-Air Wick refills – $5
-Finish – $3
$1/1 Finish dishwasher detergent printable
-Lysol spray – $4
$1/1 Lysol printable
-Lysol household cleaners – 2/$5
$1/1 Lysol printable

SCENARIO:

Buy 4 Air Wick Ultra starter kits – $6/each

Use 4 $4/1 coupons

Spend $8 OOP, get a $10 ECB
Final Price = $2 moneymaker after coupons/ECBs

Buy Russell Stover single egg – $.74, get a $.74 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = FREE after ECBs
*PLEASE NOTE: This sale is Sunday-Tuesday only

Buy Super Miracle Bubbles – $1.99, get a $1.99 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = FREE after ECBs
*PLEASE NOTE: This sale is Sunday-Tuesday only

ECB DEALS: Here are the best deals I see this week

Buy Coke 2 liter, Fuze, Honest Tea, Smartwater, or Vitaminwater – 3/$4, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$.50/1 Honest Tea printable
$1/2 Fuze – 4-10 SS
Final Price = 3/$1.50 after coupons/ECBs ($.50 each)

Buy Dove body wash – 2/$12, get a $4 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 Dove Men +Care body wash – 3-27 RP
$1/1 Dove body wash printable
Final Price = 2/$6 after coupons/ECBs ($3 each)

Spend $10 on Maybelline cosmetics, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 Maybelline New York mascara – 3-7 RP
$2/1 Maybelline lipcolor printable
$1.50/1 Maybelline New York Eye Studio printable

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Maybellina New York mascara – $5.29/each

Use 2 $1/1 mascara coupons

Spend $8.58 OOP, get a $3 ECB
Final Price = $5.58 after coupons/ECBs ($2.79/each)

Buy Special K cereal or bars – 3/$10, get a $4 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/2 Special K cereals – 3-7 RP
$.75/1 Special K bars – 2-6 RP
$1/1 Special K chocolate caramel protein bars printable
$3/5 Special K products printable
$1/2 Special K products printable
$2/3 Special K products printable
Final Price = as low as 3/$4 after coupons/ECBs ($1.33/each)

The following scenarios are for those who have few, if any ECBs to start with: this is a really slow week in my opinion, so there aren’t a lot of low OOP options

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy Super Miracle bubbles – $1.99
Buy Russell Stover egg – $.74

Spend $2.73 OOP, get a $.74 ECB and a $1.99 ECB

MY PLAN: I am starting with a $10 ECB – $25.99 in merchandise for $0 OOP!

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 1 Miracle Bubbles – $1.99
Buy 4 Air Wick Ultra starter kits – $6/each

Use 4 $4/1 coupons
Use $10 ECB (adjusted to $9.99)

Spend $0 OOP, get a $10 ECB and a $1.99 ECB

Frequently asked questions:

Do you really do multiple transactions at your stores?

In the past, I usually had $20-30 ECB on hand, so I didn’t have to break up my transactions as much as I did when I first started, but now that I am starting over, yes, I am doing multiple transactions. If you are doing multiple transactions, I recommend that you let the cashier know up front that is what you are planning to do. If there are several people in line, let them go in between your transactions. This gives you time to clip your ECBs and get prepared for your next transaction.

My store was out of all the freebie items first thing this morning. Can I get a raincheck?

This all depends on your store. I have contacted corporate about this before because some stores in my area give rainchecks and others won’t. According to corporate, this is up to the individual stores.

I bought the wrong item or I bought the RIGHT item and my ECB didn’t print. What can I do?

If you bought the right item, show the store clerk your ad and your receipt. They should be able to manually print your ECB at the store. If they don’t know how, you can call customer service and they can add one to your account that will print within 48 hours (you have to wait 48 hours from your purchase time to do this so they can “see” your transaction in their computer).

If you bought the wrong item and didn’t receive ECBs, you can do a return and purchase the correct item. If you paid using ECBs, they will have to give you money on a gift card.

*This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to my disclosure policy for more information.

 

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Walgreens deals for the week of 4/10

April 9, 2011 by

If you are new to shopping at Walgreens, make sure you check out my tips for shopping at Walgreens here.  If you need coupons for the deals this week, check out My Coupon Hunter!

FREEBIES:

Buy Carefree pantiliners (20-22 ct) – $.99, get a $1 RR
$.50/1 Carefree – 3-27 RP
Final Price = $.51 moneymaker after coupon/RRs

Buy Luster White 7 toothpaste – $4.99, get a $4 RR
$1.50/1 Luster White 7 – 4-3 SS
Final Price = $.51 moneymaker after coupon/RRs

Snickers eggs – $.29/each
$1/2 Mars Easter products printable
$1/2 Mars Easter products – 3-20 RP, 4-10 RP
Final Price = 3 for free after coupon (please note: the coupon WILL beep because you are spending less than the amount, so the cashier will need to adjust the coupon down to $.89 or you can get 4 for $.16 after coupons)

RR DEALS: these are the best RR deals I see this week

Buy 2 Biore Cleanser, Pore Strips (6-14 ct), or Scrub – $5.99, get a $5 RR
Buy One Biore Cleanser, Get 1 Biore Pore Strip FREE – 3-6 SS
Final Price = $.99 after coupon/RR (.50/each)

NOTE: There was also a $2 Biore coupon from a recent Facebook promotion. If you have this coupon, it will be a $1.01 moneymaker for you.

Buy Claritin Allergy relief (30 ct) – $19.99, get a $4 RR
$5/1 Claritin printable
$5/1 Claritin – 3-27 SS
Final Price = $10.99 after coupon/RR

Buy 2 Crest Whitening Expressions toothpaste, Whitening Plus Scope toothpaste, or Oral B Indicator toothbrush – 2/$7, get a $1 RR
$1/1 Crest toothpaste – 4-3 PG
$2/2 Oral B Indicator toothbrush
Final Price = 2/$4 after coupons/RR ($2 each)

Buy Dove bar soap (6 ct), body wash, lotion, or clinical antiperspirant/deodorant – 2/$12, get a $4 RR
$1/1 Dove deodorant – 3-27 RP
$1/1 Dove beauty bar – 3-27 RP
Final Price = 2/$6 after coupons/RR ($3 each)

Buy Garnier Nutrisse or Herbashine – 2/$14, get a $4 RR
$3/1 Garnier Herbashine printable
$2/1 Garnier Herbashine – 3-6 RP
Final Price = 2/$4 after coupons/RR ($2 each)

Buy 2 got2b styling products – 2/$10, get a $5 RR
$2/1 got2b styling product – April 2011 All You Magazine
Final Price = 2/$1 after coupons/RR (if you have 2 coupons) or 2/$3 after coupons/RR (if you have 1 coupon)

Buy 2 Pampers jumbo pack diapers – 2/$18, get a $3 RR
$1.50/1 Pampers diapers/pants – 4-3 PG
$2/1 Pampers diapers/pants – P&G Everyday Savings booklet
$2/1 Pampers diapers – Walgreens Infant Care booklet (details are here)

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Pampers jumbo packs – $18
Use $2/1 Pampers coupon
Use $1.50/1 Pampers coupon
Use $2 Walgreens Infant Care coupon (-$4)

Final Price = 2/$7.50 after coupons/RR ($3.75 each!)

FILLER ITEMS:
*Arizona tea – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Betty Crocker cornbread & muffin mix – $.29 w/ in ad coupon
*Big Roll toilet paper – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Deerfield Farms baking soda – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Easter grass – 3/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Easter pencils – 8/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Fun ‘n Fill Easter Eggs – $.69 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Hot wheels cars (Buy One at $1.29, get One Free = $.65/each)
*Kraft macaroni & cheese – $.69 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Morton iodized salt – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Novelty Easter candy (jelly beans or Peeps) – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Russell Stover, Palmer, Nestle, LifeSavers, Maxim, or Topps Easter candy – $.39 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Royal Gelatin – 5/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Tuf paper towels – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)

OTHER DEALS:

All laundry detergent – BOGO free (PSA $6.99)
$1/1 All laundry detergent – 4-10 RP
Final Price = 2/$4.99 after coupons & BOGO free promotion ($2.50 each)

Heinz vinegar – $.99 (w/ in ad coupon)
$.50/1 Heinz vinegar printable
Final Price = $.49 after coupon

Quaker Chewy granola bars – $1.99
$.75/2 Quaker chewy granola bars – 3-13 RP
Final Price = $1.62 each

The following scenarios are for people who have few, if any RRs to start with: $6.16 OOP for $32.14 in merchandise, $1 RR left to spend

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy Luster toothpaste – $4.99

Use $1.50/1 Luster coupon

Spend $3.49 OOP, get a $4 RR

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 1 Biore cleanser – $5.99
Buy 1 Biore Pore strip – $5.99

Use BOGO free Biore coupon
Use $4 RR

Spend $1.99 OOP, get a $5 RR

TRANSACTION #3:
Buy 1 Carefree liner – $.99
Buy 2 All – $6.99 BOGO free
Buy 1 Royal gelatin – $.20 w/ in ad coupon

Use $.50 Carefree coupon
Use 2 $1 All coupons
Use $5 Biore RR

Spend $.68 OOP, get a $1 RR

FAQS: (Check out Walgreens new coupon policy here!)

Do you do multiple transactions at one store on one visit?
It just depends. Several stores in my area have gone to a “one RR per item per day” rule, which means I can’t do more than one transaction where I’m earning RR for the same product at the same store. Some of the stores in my area also will not let you use the RR you earn from one transaction on another transaction in that same visit.  I’m fortunate to have several stores within a few minutes of my house, so I usually try to break up transactions at different stores and on different days to stay in the good graces of my stores.

What is Walgreens policy on using BOGO free coupons with a BOGO free offer, adjusting down coupons, etc.?
The new coupon policy does not really using a BOGO free coupon with a BOGO free promotion, but it does say you can use up to two coupons as long as the total doesn’t go below zero, so, you SHOULD be able to do this!!

Walgreens coupon policy is now to adjust the value of coupons down – YAY!!

Some helpful tips:
*At Walgreens, you can use ONE manufacturer’s coupon and ONE store coupon per item (always give the store coupon last to avoid problems)

*At Walgreens, you cannot do a promotion more than once in a transaction and earn Register Rewards. (for example, if you buy 2 Speedstick, you will only earn a RR for one)

*You also typically cannot use the Register Rewards earned from a promotion on the same promotion and earn Register Rewards again. For example, if you buy the Speedstick and use the RR from that to buy more, the RR will not print

*Register Rewards are considered to be “manufacturer’s coupons” and you can only use one manufacturer’s coupon per item. You will have to add “filler” items if you are using a manufacturer’s coupon and a RR. The in ad coupons often have good, inexpensive filler items. (check out the weekly match-ups for ideas)

*If you are using more than one RR in a transaction, always give the RR with the highest value FIRST. Sometimes strange things happen with coupons and taxes and even if you think you have planned out your scenario very well, you will end up with more overage than you planned for.

*If you are buying items that would result in a “free” item or “overage” when combining a store coupon and a manufacturer’s coupon, give the manufacturer’s coupon FIRST, and the store coupons LAST to avoid beeping/issues at the register! Make sure that you are purchasing enough items in your total transaction to “cover” the overage. You will not get cash back and you will have to add items to cover the overage or they will not take the coupon.

*If your Register Reward doesn’t print for some reason and you have fulfilled all of the obligations for the “deal” (including not using RR from the same parent company to pay) DO NOT let them tell you it is because you used coupons! Chances are they didn’t print because the catalina machine is not working. You have two choices: you can return your items and try again or you can contact the catalina company by doing the following:
*The store will give you a form to fill out and mail in to catalina
*Call 1-877-210-1917, option 1

This post is part of Becentsable’s Grocery Gathering.

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Target deals for the week of 4/3

April 3, 2011 by

Here’s my Target “Top 18? deals of the week. Keep in mind that pricing may vary by area. Always check your local ad to confirm that they have the “weekly deals.”  Some of these deals were not listed in the weekly ad, which means YMMV in terms of pricing.  Thanks to Totally Target for the heads up on many of the price cuts!

Get Text Alerts from Target: receive coupons, deals, and weekly ad reminders on your mobile phone – use a barcode that can be scanned at check-out for multiple one time only coupon deals throughout the month.  The text alerts for mobile coupons appear to be released on Sundays and appear to be valid for one week only (when the new round is released on Sundays, the old round

Now, you can save 5% when you use your Target Red Card. (This is valid in stores only)

Target now offers price matching. You can check out their policy here.

At Target, you can use one Target coupon and one manufacturer’s coupon per item. The printable Target coupons now state “one per transaction” meaning you can only use one “like” coupon per transaction. The Target coupons from the inserts do not have this wording and neither do the Target toy coupons. You can read/print their coupon policy here.

They are also offering a .05 credit when you bring in your own reusable shopping bag!

Regular Markdown Schedule in other DepartmentsMonday – Electronics, Kids Clothing and Stationary (Cards, GiftWrap, etc.)
Tuesday – Domestics, Women’s Clothing, Pets and Market (food items)
Wednesday – Men’s Clothing, Toys, Health and Beauty, Lawn & Garden items
Thursday – House Wares, Lingerie, Shoes, Sporting Goods, Movies, Music, Books, Decor and Luggage
Friday – Auto, Cosmetics, Hardware, & Jewelry

**There is a coupon in this week’s ad for a $10 gift card when you sign up for auto-refill and purchase a prescription eligible for auto-refill

FREEBIES:

Buy Purex Complete Crystals Softener – $2.99
Use $2/1 Purex Complete Crystals coupon – 3-13 RP
Use $1/1 Target printable
Final Price = FREE!

**There is also a $1/1 Purex Complete Crystals printable here, which would make it $.99 when you pair it with the Target printable

Visine Advanced Relief (.28 oz) – $1.99
$2/1 Visine printable
Final Price = Free after coupon

Buy Zyrtec (5 ct) – $5.29
$2/1 Zyrtec printable
$4/1 Zyrtec Target printable
Final Price = FREE after coupons!

BABY:

Kandoo wipes – $1.65
$1/1 Kandoo – 4-3 PG
Final Price = $.65 after coupon

CLOTHING:

Boys mix & match Cherokee shirts and shorts – $5 each

Girls 4-16 Mix & match Circo tees/tunics – $5 each

Girls 4-16 Mix & match Circo leggings – $4 each

GROCERY:

Dannon Danimals – $1.97
$1/1 Danimals – 2-27 SS
Final Price = $.97 after coupon

Kikkoman soy sauce or teriyaki sauce – $1.42
$1/1 Kikkoman printable
Final Price = $.42 after coupon

Propel water – $1.02
$1/2 Propel Zero or single serve bottles – 2-13 SS
Final Price = $.52 each after coupon

Sobe Lifewater – 10/$10
$.50/1 Sobe Lifewater Target printable
Final Price = $.50 after coupon

Vlasic pickles – $1.72
$.55/1 Vlasic printable
Final Price = $1.17 after coupon

HEALTH & BEAUTY:

Aussie/Herbal Essences shampoo/conditioner/styler – $2.99
BOGO free Aussie/Herbal Essences shampoo/conditioner/styler – 3-13 RP
$1/2 Aussie/Herbal Essences – 4-3 PG
$.50/1 Pantene/Herbal Essences Target coupon – 3-13 SS

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Herbal Essences – $2.99/each

Use BOGO free coupon
Use 2 $.50/1 Herbal Essences Target coupons

Spend $1.99 OOP ($.99/each)

Colgate toothpaste – $2.99
$1.50/1 Colgate Total Advanced – 3-27 SS2
$1/1 Colgate Target printable
Final Price = $.49 after coupons

Neutrogena Naturals lip balm – $2.99
$1/1 Neutrogena Naturals – 2-27 SS
$1/1 Neutrogena facial care item Target printable
Final Price = $.99 after coupons

Zantac Maximum Strength – $7.74
$2/1 Zantac Target printable
$5/1 Zantac printable
Final Price – $.74 after coupon

HOUSEHOLD:

Reynolds Slow cooker liners – $1.69
$1/1 Reynolds slow cooker liners – 1-30 SS
$1/1 Reynolds slow cooker liners printable
Final Price = $.69 after coupon

MOVIE DEALS:

Tron 4 disk Blu Ray combo – $24.99
$5/1 Tron printable
Final Price = $19.99 after coupon

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CVS deals for the week of 4/3

April 3, 2011 by

If you are new to shopping at CVS and would like some tips, check out this article hereand here.

If you need coupons for your “deals” I recommend My Coupon Hunter!

Tag your reusable bag: Buy a Greenbag tag for $.99 at the register, get $1 ECB every 4th visit– limit 1 use per day, per household

If you haven’t already, register your CVS Extra Care card here and you should receive a $4 off a $20 purchase coupon in your e-mail. This also registers you to receive other e-mail coupons!

FREEBIES:

Spend $20 on Benefiber, Gas-X, Maalox, or Prevacid, get a $10 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$2/1 Benefiber – 2-27 SS
$5/2 Benefiber – 2-27 SS
$1/1 Gas-X – 1-9 SS
$4/1 Gas-X Prevention – 12-12 SS
$3/1 Prevacid – 3-27 SS

SCENARIO:
Buy 4 Gas-X Prevention (PSA $6.29)

Use 4 $4/1 Gas-X coupons

Spend $9.16 OOP, get a $10 ECB
Final Price = $.84 moneymaker after coupons/ECBs

Buy Complete Multi-purpose solution – $8.99, get a $8.99 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 Complete Multi-purpose solution – 4-3 SS
Final Price = $1 moneymaker after coupon/ECBs

Buy Crest Complete rinse, Clinical Gum toothpaste, or Glide Clinical Protection Floss – $3.49, get a $2.50 ECB (limit 2 per household)
$1/1 Crest rinse – 4-3 PG
$1/1 Crest toothpaste – 4-3 PG
$1/1 Oral B/Glide floss – 4-3 PG
Final Price = FREE after coupons/ECB

Buy G-U-M Eez-Thru flossers (75-150 ct) – $2, get a $2 ECB (limit 2 per household)
Final Price = FREE after ECBs

Buy Hershey’s, Mars, Wrigley’s or Russell Stover Easter singles – 2/$1
$1/2 Hershey’s – 4-3 SS
$1/2 Mars – 3-20 RP
Final Price = FREE after coupons (when you buy 2)

Buy Oral B manual toothbrush – $2.99, get a $.99 ECB (limit 2 per household)
$2/1 Oral B Pulsar, Cross Action, Advantage or 2 Indicator toothbrushes – 4-3 PG
BOGO free Oral B Advantage or select toothbrush – 3-13 RP

SCENARIO:
Buy 4 Oral B Advantage toothbrushes – $2.99

Use 2 $2/1 Oral B coupons (-$4)
Use 2 BOGO free coupons (-$5.98)

Spend $1.98 OOP, get a $1.98 ECB
Final Price = FREE after coupons/ECBs

ECB DEALS:

Spend $10 on Almay cosmetics, get a $4 ECB (limit 1 per household) – PSA $7.49 for the lowest priced makeup items (eye pencils), Almay Powder blush is $10.29
$2/1 Almay cosmetic product – 3-6 SS

SCENARIO:
Buy Almay Powder blush – $10.29

Use $2/1 Almay coupon

Spend $8.29, get a $4 ECB
Final Price = $4.29 after coupon/ECBs
NOTE: There is a $3/1 Almay CRT and if you have this, it would only be $1.29 after coupons/ECBs

Buy Doritos – 3/$9, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = 3/$6 after coupons/ECBs ($2 each)

Spend $30 on these P&G products, get a $10 ECB (limit 1 per household)
-Aussie or Herbal Essences – 2/$5.49
BOGO free Aussie/Herbal Essences – 3-13 SS
$1/2 Aussie/Herbal Essences – 4-3 PG
-Bounty Basic – $5.99
-Charmin – $5.49
$.25/1 Charmin – 4-3 PG
-CoverGirl Lashblash – $6
$2.50/2 CoverGirl – 4-3 PG
$1/1 CoverGirl – 13-13 PG, 4-3 PG
-Dawn – $.99
$.20/1 Dawn – 4-3 PG
-Duracell – $9.99
$1.50/1 Duracell – 4-3 PG
-Pampers Cruisers – $18.99
$1.50/1 Pampers – 4-3 PG
$3/1 pampers – 4-3 PG
-Tide – $10.99
$1/2 Tide – 4-3 PG

SCENARIO:
Buy 12 Aussie/Herbal Essences – $32.94 total

Use 6 BOGO free (-$16.47)
Use 3 $1/2 coupons (-$3)

Spend $13.47 OOP, get a $10 ECB
Final Price = $3.47 after coupons/ECBs ($.29/each)

Spend $10 on Febreze products, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
-Febreze Air Effects – $3
-Febreze Fabric Refresher – $5
-Febreze Noticeables – $4
*There are various Febreze $1/1 coupons in the “Organize in Style” booklets

Buy Gold Bond body wash – $5.88, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$2/1 Gold Bond Ultimate body wash – 3-6 SS, 4-3 SS
Final Price = $.88 after coupon/ECBs

Buy Irish Spring or Softsoap body wash, hand soap, deodorant, or bar soap – 3/$9, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 Softsoap body wash – 3-27 SS2
$.50/1 Irish Spring body wash – 3-13 SS
$1/1 Irish Spring deodorant – 3-13 SS

SCENARIO:
Buy 3 Softsoap body wash – 3/$9

Use 3 $1/1 Softsoap body wash coupons

Spend $6 OOP, get a $3 ECB
Final Price = 3/$3 after coupons/ECBs ($1 each)

Spend $10 on John Frieda, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
-John Frieda Collection shampoo/conditioner/styler – $5
$2/1 John Frieda product – 3-6 SS
$2/1 John Frieda styling aid – 3-6 SS
-John Frieda Collection select hair treatments, Go Blonder, Color Renew shampoo/conditioner – $8
$1/1 John Frieda Full Repair items – 3-6 SS

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 John Frieda shampoo/conditioner – $5/each

Use 2 $2/1 coupons

Spend $6 OOP, get a $3 ECB
Final Price = $3 after coupons/ECBs ($1.50 each)

Buy Pantene Pro-V – 2/$6.97, get a $2 ECB (limit 2 per household)
$1/2 Pantene – 4-3 PG
Final Price = 2/$3.97 after coupons/ECBs ($1.49/each)

Buy Right Guard Total Defense Body Wash – $3.88, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
BOGO free Right Guard body wash/deodorant – 3-13 RP
Final Price = 2/$.88 after coupon/ECB ($.44/each)
NOTE: Some reportedly have $1/1 peelies on them and in that case, you could get two for free after coupons/ECBs!

BOGO FREE DEALS:
-Caliber tape
-Colgate Pro Clinical
-CVS Pharmacy multi-vitamins
-Disney/Marvel gummies
-Ester-C
-Nature Made vitamins/supplements
-Osteo Bi-Flex
-Russell Stover boxed chocolates
-Sundown vitamins
-Wisk laundry detergent
$2/1 Wisk laundry detergent – 3-6 RP

The following transactions are for people who have few, if any, ECBs to start with: $30.70 in merchandise for $4.16 OOP, $2.49 ECB left to spend

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 4 Oral B Advantage toothbrushes – $2.99

Use 2 $2/1 Oral B coupons (-$4)
Use 2 BOGO free coupons (-$5.98)

Spend $1.98 OOP, get a $1.98 ECB

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy G-U-M Eez-Thru flossers (75-150 ct) – $2

Use $1.98 Oral B ECBs

Spend $.02, get a $2 ECB

TRANSACTION #3:
Buy G-U-M Eez-Thru flossers (75-150 ct) – $2

Use $2 G-U-M ECB

Spend $0 OOP, get a $2 ECB

TRANSACTION #4:
Buy 2 Right Guard Total Defense Body Wash – $3.88

Use BOGO free coupon
Use $2 G-U-M ECB

Spend $1.88 OOP, get a $3 ECB

TRANSACTION #5:
Buy 1 Crest Rinse – $3.49
Buy 1 Dawn dish detergent – $.99

Use $1/1 Crest coupon
Use $.20/1 Dawn coupon
Use $3 ECB

Spend $.28, get a $2.49 ECB

TRANSACTION #6:
Buy 1 Crest toothapste – $3.49

Use $1/1 Crest coupon
Use $2.49 Crest ECB

Spend $0 OOP, get a $2.49 ECB

MY PLAN: I am starting with $13 in ECBs ($7, $3, $2.49, and $.50) – $70.65 in merchandise for $12.86 OOP

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 1 Complete Multipurpose solution – $8.99
Buy 2 Right Guard body wash – $3.88/each
Buy 4 Oral B Advantage toothbrushes – $2.99/each

Use $1/1 Complete coupon
Use BOGO free Right Guard coupon
Use 2 $2 Oral B coupons
Use 2 BOGO free Oral B coupons
Use $12.99 in ECBs

Spend $.86 OOP, get a $8.99 ECB, $3 ECB, and $1.98 ECB

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 2 G-U-M flossers – $2 each
Buy 2 Crest toothpaste – $3.49/each

Use 2 $1 Crest coupons
Use $8.99 Complete ECB (adjusted down to $8.98)

Spend $0 OOP, get a $4 ECB and a $4.98 ECB

TRANSACTION #3:
Buy 2 Charmin – $5.49/each
Buy 2 Duracell – $9.99/each

Use 2 $1/1 Charmin coupons (P&G mailers)
Use 2 $1.50/1 Duracell coupons
Use $4.98, $4, $3, and $1.98 ECBs

Spend $12 OOP, get a $10 ECB

Frequently asked questions:

Do you really do multiple transactions at your stores?

In the past, I usually had $20-30 ECB on hand, so I didn’t have to break up my transactions as much as I did when I first started, but now that I am starting over, yes, I am doing multiple transactions. If you are doing multiple transactions, I recommend that you let the cashier know up front that is what you are planning to do. If there are several people in line, let them go in between your transactions. This gives you time to clip your ECBs and get prepared for your next transaction.

My store was out of all the freebie items first thing this morning. Can I get a raincheck?

This all depends on your store. I have contacted corporate about this before because some stores in my area give rainchecks and others won’t. According to corporate, this is up to the individual stores.

I bought the wrong item or I bought the RIGHT item and my ECB didn’t print. What can I do?

If you bought the right item, show the store clerk your ad and your receipt. They should be able to manually print your ECB at the store. If they don’t know how, you can call customer service and they can add one to your account that will print within 48 hours (you have to wait 48 hours from your purchase time to do this so they can “see” your transaction in their computer).

If you bought the wrong item and didn’t receive ECBs, you can do a return and purchase the correct item. If you paid using ECBs, they will have to give you money on a gift card.

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