Melissas Bargains

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

CVS just released a new coupon policy recently!  Check out out here–>CVS coupon policy

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:

Coldcalm 60ct. $6.99, Earn $6.99 wyb 1 (Limit 1)
Final price: FREE

ECB DEALS:

7UP, Sunkist, A&W or Sunkist 3/$10, Get $2 ECB wyb 3 (Limit 1)
Final price: 3/$8 or $2.33 each

Benadryl, Aveeno, or Caladryl, Earn $3 ECB wyb $7+ (Limit 1)
–$1/1 Benadryl Anti-Itch Product , excludes trial size 04/25/2011 Benadryl
–$1/1 Benadryl Adult Product 04/25/2011 Benadryl
Final price: Varies

Conair or Nexxus Hairbrushes, Earn $2 ECB wyb $6+ (Limit 1)

CoverGirl Natureluxe Foundation, Lip Balm, or Mascara, Earn $5 ECB wyb 2 (Limit 1)
-$1/1 Covergirl Lip or Eye Products 02/19/2012 RP Insert (exp 03/31/2012)
-$2.50/2 Covergirl 01/29/2012 P&G Insert (exp 02/29/2012)
-$1/1 Covergirl 01/29/2012 P&G Insert (exp 02/29/2012)
Final price: Varies

CVS Oral Care, Earn $5 ECB wyb $15+ (Limit 2)

Dial NutriSkin Lotion $4.99, Get $2 ECB wyb 1 (Limit 1)
-$1/1 Dial Lotion, 12 oz+ 02/19/2012 RP Insert (exp 03/11/2012)
Final price: $1.99

Duracell Alkaline AAA, AA 4pk., C, D 2pk. or 9-volt 1pk. Batteries $3.99, Earn $1 ECB wyb 1 (Limit 1)
-$0.50/1 Duracell Coppertop, Ultra Power, Ultra Photo Lithium or Specialty 01/29/2012 P&G Insert (exp 02/29/2012)
Final price: $2.49

Eclipse Gum 18ct. 3/$3, Get $2 ECB wyb 3 (Limit 1)
Final price: 3/$1 or $0.33 each

Fekkai Hair Care, Earn $3 ECB wyb 1 (Limit 1)

Garnier Skin Care, Get a $10 Rebate wyb $30
–$1/1 Garnier Moisturizer Product 02/13/2012 Coupons.com
–$1/1 Garnier Skincare Product 02/09/2012 Red Plum.com
–$1/1 Garnier Moisturizer Product 02/09/2012 Pillsbury
-$1/1 Garnier Skincare Product 02/05/2012 RP Insert (exp 05/05/2012)
Final price: Varies

Halle Berry, McGraw, Faith Hill, Beyonce, Shakira or Heidi Klum Fragrance, Earn $5 ECB wyb 1 (Limit 1)

Jergens, Curel or Biore products, Earn $5 ECB wyb $15+ (Limit 1)
–$1/1 Jergens Shea Butter Deep Conditioning Moisturizer 02/15/2012 Facebook
-$2/1 Jergens Moisturizer, 8 oz+ (Excluding All Natural Glow) 02/05/2012 SS Insert (exp 02/26/2012)
-$1/1 Jergens Moisturizer 01/15/2012 SS Insert (exp 03/03/2012)
-$1/1 Curel Moisturizer, 3.5 oz+ 02/05/2012 SS Insert (exp 03/03/2012)
Final price: Varies

L’Oreal Cosmetics or Dark & Lovely Hair Color & Relaxers, Earn $5 ECB wyb any $15+ (Limit 1)
–$1/1 L’Oreal Paris Lip Product 02/01/2012 Red Plum.com
-$1/1 L’Oreal Paris Lip 01/29/2012 RP Insert (exp 03/25/2012)
-$2/1 L’Oreal True Match Make-up or Paris Face Cosmetic 01/29/2012 RP Insert (exp 03/25/2012)
-$1/1 L’Oreal Paris Eyeliner or Eye Shadow 01/22/2012 RP Insert (exp 03/18/2012)
-$1/1 L’Oreal Paris Eye Product 01/22/2012 RP Insert (exp 03/18/2012)
Final price: Varies

L’Oreal Products, Earn $5 ECB wyb any 2 (Limit 1)
-$1/1 L’Oreal EverCreme, EverSleek, EverPure, EverStrong Treatment 01/22/2012 RP Insert (exp 03/18/2012)
-$1/1 L’Oreal EverCreme, EverSleek, EverPure, EverStrong Shampoo or Conditioner 01/22/2012 RP Insert (exp 03/18/2012)
-$1/1 L’Oreal EverCreme, EverSleek, EverPure or EverStrong Treatment 01/01/2012 RP Insert (exp 02/26/2012)
Final price: Varies

L’Oreal Skin Care, Earn $10 ECB wyb $25+ (Limit 1)
-$5/1 L’Oreal Paris Youth Code Kit 02/19/2012 RP Insert (exp 04/01/2012)
-$3/1 L’Oreal Youth Code ETS 01/22/2012 RP Insert (exp 03/18/2012)
Final price: Varies

Maybelline Face, Eye or Lip, Spend $10 Get $3 ECB wyb $10+ (Limit 1)
–$2/1 Maybelline New York Dream Face Cosmetics 02/01/2012 Coupons.com
-$2/1 Maybelline New York Lip Product 02/05/2012 RP Insert (exp 04/05/2012)
-$2/1 Maybelline New York Foundation 02/05/2012 RP Insert (exp 04/05/2012)
-$1/1 Maybelline New York Powder, Blush, Concealer, or Primer 02/05/2012 RP Insert (exp 04/05/2012)
-$1/1 Maybelline New York Mascara 02/05/2012 RP Insert (exp 04/05/2012)
-$1/1 Maybelline New York Eyeshadow or Eye Liner 02/05/2012 RP Insert (exp 04/05/2012)
-$2/1 Maybelline New York Face Product 01/08/2012 RP Insert (exp 03/08/2012)
-$1/1 Maybelline New York Mascara 01/08/2012 RP Insert (exp 03/08/2012)

Deal Idea:
Buy one Maybelline Dream Foundation @$9.49
Buy one Maybelline Shine Sensational Lip Gloss @ $5.99
Use $2/1 Maybelline New York Dream Face Cosmetics 02/01/2012 Coupons.com
Use $2/1 Maybelline New York Lip Product 02/05/2012 RP Insert (exp 04/05/2012)
Pay $11.48
Earn $3 ECB
Final price: $4.24 each

Nivea Products, Earn $3 ECB wyb any $10+ (Limit 1)
–$4/2 Nivea Body Lotion, 13.5 oz+ 02/09/2012 Coupons.com
-$1.50/1 Nivea Body Lotion, 13.5 oz+ 02/13/2012 Coupons.com
-$2/1 Nivea for Men Face Care OR $2/2 Shave Gels, .5 oz – 7 oz 02/12/2012 RP Insert (exp 02/25/2012)
-$1.50/1 Nivea for Men Body Wash, 8.4 – 16.9 oz 02/12/2012 RP Insert (exp 02/25/2012)
-$3/2 Nivea Lip Care Products, .17 oz – .35 oz tube 02/12/2012 RP Insert (exp 02/25/2012)
-$2/1 Nivea Q10 Skin Firming Product, 2.5 – 13.5 oz 02/12/2012 RP Insert (exp 03/11/2012)
-$1.50/1 Nivea Body Wash, 8.4 – 16.9 oz 02/12/2012 RP Insert (exp 02/25/2012)
-$1.50/1 Nivea Body Lotion, 8.4 – 16.9 oz 02/12/2012 RP Insert (exp 03/11/2012)
–$1/1 Nivea Lip Care Product, 0.17 oz Stick or 0.35 oz Tube 11/17/2011 Facebook
–$1/1 Nivea Sunkist Radiant Product 05/17/2011 Facebook
Final price: Varies

Neosporin Essentials, Earn $5 ECB wyb $15+ (Limit 1)
–$3/1 Neosporin Essentials Product, excludes trial size 02/15/2012 Neosporin
-$3/1 Neosporin Essentials Products 01/22/2012 SS Insert (exp 03/31/2012)
–$5/1 Neosporin Essentials Trial Pack 01/10/2012 Neosporin
Final price: Varies

Nuance Salma Hayek Cosmetics $6.99, Earn $5 ECB wyb $25+ (Limit 1)

Optimum Relaxer Kits, Salon Collection Items, Let’s Jam or Dark & Lovely, Earn $5 ECB wyb $15+ (Limit 1)

Pantene Hair Care 2/$6.97, Earn $1 ECB wyb 2 (Limit 1)
-$1/2 Pantene 01/29/2012 P&G Insert (exp 02/29/2012)
Final price: 2/$4.97 or $2.48 each

Pedigree Dog Food, Purina Friskies or Beneful 3.15-4.4 lbs, Earn $5 ECB wyb $20+ (Limit 1)
-$0.50/1 Purina Friskies Indoor or Friskies Plus Adult Cat Food Cans, 1-12 ct 01/15/2012 SS Insert (exp 04/15/2012)
-$0.50/1 Purina Friskies Dry Cat Food, 3.15 lb 01/15/2012 SS Insert (exp 04/15/2012)
Final price: Varies

Right Guard Sport, Total Defense 5 or Dry Idea Deodorant 2-4 oz 2/$6, Get $2 ECB wyb 2 (Limit 1)
–$1/2 Right Guard Total Defense 5 Deodorant, Anitperspirant, Gel or Bodywash 02/09/2012 Coupons.com
Final price: 2/$3 or $1.50 each

Schick Intuition, Quattro for Men or for Women Razor, Get $3 ECB wyb 1 (Limit 1)
-$2/1 Schick Hydro Refill 02/12/2012 SS Insert (exp 03/25/2012)
-$2/1 Schick Hydro Razor 02/12/2012 SS Insert (exp 03/25/2012)
Final price: Varies

Simple Skin Care, Earn $2 ECB wyb 1 (Limit 1)

Slim-Fast Bars or Shakes 2/$10, Earn $2 ECB wyb 2 (Limit 1)
–$1/1 Slim Fast Shake Multipack (IE) 10/31/2011 Bricks
–$1.50/1 Slim-Fast Shake Multi-pack (IE) 10/12/2011 Bricks
–$1.50/1 Slim-Fast Multipack 10/10/2011 Facebook
Final price: 2/$5 or $2.50 each

Tylenol Precise Pain Relief $7.49, Get $2 ECB wyb 1 (Limit 1)
-$2/1 Tylenol Precise Product , except trial size 04/25/2011 Precise
Final price: $3.49

Vicks NyQuil, DayQuil 12 oz, Liquicaps 24ct., Nature Fusion 8 oz or 20ct. 2/$12, Earn $3 ECB wyb 2 (Limit 1)
-$3/1 Vicks Nature Fusion 01/29/2012 P&G Insert (exp 02/29/2012)
-$1/1 Vicks Product or Vapo Drops 01/29/2012 P&G Insert (exp 02/29/2012)
Final price: As low as 2/43 or $1.50 each

OTHER DEALS:

Crest Toothpaste 2/$5.50
-$1/2 Crest Toothpaste or Liquid Gel, 4 oz+ 01/29/2012 P&G Insert (exp 02/29/2012)
Final price: $2.50 each

Hormel Compleats $2.50
–$1/2 Hormel Compleats Kids Microwave Meals 02/12/2012 Coupons.com
–$1/2 Hormel Compleats Microwave meals 02/12/2012 Coupons.com
–B1G1 Hormel Compleats Microwave Meal 02/14/2012 Facebook
-$1/2 Hormel Compleats Microwave Meals 02/12/2012 SS Insert (exp 04/08/2012)
-$0.55/1 Hormel Compleats Kids Microwave Meals 02/12/2012 SS Insert (exp 04/08/2012)
Final price: As low as $1.25 each

Kellogg’s Cereals 3/$7
–$0.70/1 Kellogg’s Krave Cereal 02/09/2012 Kellogg’s
–$1/2 Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes Cereal 02/09/2012 Kellogg’s
–$1/1 Kellogg’s FiberPlus Cereal 02/09/2012 Kellogg’s
–$0.70/2 Kellogg’s Crunchy Nut Cereals 02/09/2012 Kellogg’s
Final price: As low as $1.33

Kleenex Tissues $0.88
-$0.50/3 Kleenex Boxes, 50 ct+ OR $0.50/1 Bundle 02/12/2012 SS Insert (exp 03/11/2012)
Final price: $0.71 each

M&M Bagged Candies 2/$6
–$1/1 Mars M&M Brand Candies, 9.9 oz+ 02/01/2012 Coupons.com
–$1/1 M&M’s Brand Products, p. 68 All You, Feb 2012 (exp 02/20/2012) 01/15/2012
–$1/1 Mars M&M’s Brand Pretzel Candies 02/09/2012 Pillsbury
-$1.50/2 M&M’s Candies, 9.4 oz+ 02/12/2012 RP Insert (exp 03/25/2012)
Final price: As low as $2 each

Mucinex $9.99
–$1/1 Mucinex Product 11/25/2011 Facebook
Final price: $8.99

Nabisco Crackers 2/$5
–$1/2 Nabisco Crackers, 9-16 oz 02/01/2012 SmartSource.com
-$1/2 Nabisco Crackers, 9-16 oz 02/01/2012 CoolSavings.com
Final price: $2 each

PediaCare $4.99
–$1/1 Pediacare Product 11/10/2011 Pediacare
-$1/1 PediaCare Product 10/09/2011 SS Insert (exp 03/31/2012)
–$1/1 Pediacare Product (IE) 01/08/2011 Bricks
Final price: $3.99

Renuzit Adjustables $0.99
-$0.55/3 Renuzit Adjustable Singles OR 0.55/1, 2 pk or 3 pk 01/22/2012 RP Insert (exp 03/04/2012)
Final price: $0.81 each

Tylenol Cold $4.99
-$2/1 Tylenol Cold Liquid 01/15/2012 SS Insert (exp 03/31/2012)
–$1/1 Tylenol Cold & Flu Product, any, except trial size 11/03/2010 Tylenol
Final price: As low as $2.99

Ziploc Bags 2/$6
–$1/2 Ziploc Brand Bags, (40 points) 11/11/2011 Recyclebank
-$1/2 Ziploc Containers 01/15/2012 SS Insert (exp 02/25/2012)
–$1/2 Ziploc Brand Bags 01/09/2012 Right at Home
–$1/2 Ziploc Brand Bags 01/09/2012 Right at Home
Final price: $2.50 each

The following scenarios are for those who have few, if any ECBs to start with:  $6.99 in merchandise for $4.49 OOP, $1 ECB left to spend

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 3 Eclipse Gum – 3/$3

Spend $3 OOP, get a $2 ECB

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy Duracell batteries – $3.99

Use $2 ECB
Use $.50 Duracell coupon

Spend $1.49 OOP, get a $1 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 somestores 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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