Giveaway: Suddenly Salad Simply Delicious Salad prize pack!

July 5, 2010 by

One of my favorite things to share at family get togethers is pasta salad. Betty Crocker’s Suddenly Salad pasta mixes make it easy to put together a quick pasta salad or to “spice up” a summer salad recipe you’re already using.

Betty Crocker, via My Blog Spark, provided me with a “Suddenly Delicious” prize pack which includes a sample of their newest variety of pasta salad, Suddenly Salad Greek, a Pyrex storage container, a Zak serving bowl, and an insulated tote! They are also providing me with an additional prize pack to give away to one of my readers.

I have tried several varieties of Suddenly Salad in the past and have used some of the recipes from the Betty Crocker website to add a little something extra and they have always turned out delicious.  The Suddenly Greek mix did not disappoint either!

The giveaway starts today, July 5th, and will end on Sunday, July 18th at 11:59 p.m. CT. I will announce the winner on Monday, July 19th. The winner will be chosen randomly using random.org.

You will have 24 hours to provide me with your contact information (when you post to enter, you must leave your e-mail address or some other way for me to contact you!).

Here’s how you can enter to win:

1. Share your favorite summer salad recipe or visit  the Suddenly Salad recipes list and let me know what recipe you would like to try.  (Some of our favorites include the Chicken Pasta Salad with Grapes and Poppy Seed Dressing, Creamy Ranch Pasta Salad, and the Club Pasta Salad)

2. Subscribe to my blog (You must activate your subscription to validate your entry). Please post a comment letting me know that you subscribe.

3. Follow my blog through Blogger or become a fan on Facebook. Leave an entry letting me know that you’re following!

4. Blog about the giveaway on your blog. Be sure to come back and post a link to your post!

Please create a separate post for each of your entries. If you win, you need to provide me with some way to contact you. (Remember, if you post a comment as “anonymous” you need to include some sort of identifying information or your entry will not be valid). If you’re accessing this through a live feed somewhere else, you will need to actually come here to enter the giveaway.


Thanks again to Betty Crocker and MyBlogSpark for this information, gift pack, and giveaway opportunity! (Please note that although I did receive the sample of Suddenly Salad and the prize pack from Betty Crocker and My Blog Spark, they did not influence my comments regarding Suddenly Salad in any way.  Please refer to my disclosure policy for more information.)


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Happy 4th of July!

July 4, 2010 by

Happy 4th of July! I hope that everyone has a safe and happy day celebrating our country’s independence!

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Target deals for the week of 7/4

July 4, 2010 by

Keep in mind that pricing may vary by area. Always check your local ad to confirm that they have the “weekly deals.”  The ad itself was pretty “slow” in my opinion.  Many 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!

Electronics trade-in ~ Trade in your new or used iPod or iPhone for a Target gift card.

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 disappears).

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 Departments
Monday – 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

BABY DEALS:  Many stores are starting to clearance baby items.  My stores are currently at 15% for many baby gear and clothing items.

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Desitin Rapid Relief Diaper Rash Cream (2 oz) – $2.99/each
$1/1 Desitin printable (you can print two per computer and you will need both for this deal)
$.75/2 Desitin Target printable
Final Price = $3.23 for two ($1.62/each)
(Thanks Smart Couponing!)

Johnson’s Baby Care items (9 oz) – $1.97-$2.19/each
$1/1 Johnson’s baby product – 4-25 SS, 6-6 SS
$.75/2 Johnson’s baby toiletry item Target printable
Final Price = $.60 -$.82/each after coupon (when you buy 2)

Luvs diapers – $6.99
$1/1 Luvs diapers jumbo pack Target coupon – 6-27 Target regional insert
$2/1 Luvs diapers – 6-27 RP
Final Price = $3.99 after coupons

Pampers wipes – prices reportedly vary from $1.97-$2.39 at most stores
$2/1 Pampers wipes – 6-6 PG
Final price = free to $.39/tub!

GROCERY DEALS:

Act II Popcorn (3 ct) – $1 (found in the “Dollar Spot” at many stores)
$1/2 Act II popcorn 3 pack or larger printable
$.40/1 Act II popcorn 3 pack or larger printable
Final Price = $.50/each after coupon
(Thanks Totally Target)

Blackberries – $1.99/package

French’s mustard – $1.25
$.50/1 French’s mustard – 5-9 SS
Final Price = $.75

Freschetta pizza – 2/$9 (on price cut through 7/24)
$1/1 Freschetta printable
Final Price = $3.50/each

Fruit2O -$.89/each (on price cut through 7/10)
$1/2 Fruit20 Essentials printable
Final Price = $.39/each (when you buy 2)

Hebrew National beef franks – 2/$5
$.75/1 Hebrew National beef franks – 6-20 RP
Final Price = $1.75/each

Heinz vinegar – white or apple cider – $.99
$.50/1 Heinz vinegar printable
Final Price = $.49

Kellogg’s Eggo waffles/pancakes (10 ct) – $1.75 (on price cut through 7/10)
$1/2 Eggo frozen items Target printable
$1/2 Kellogg’s Eggo frozen products – 6-20 RP
Final Price = $.75/each (when you buy 2)

Ocean Spray juice & juice cocktails (64 oz) – $1.98 on price cut through 7/3
$1/1 Ocean Spray Blueberry Juice printable
$.55/1 Ocean Spray Blueberry Juice drink 5-2 RP
Final Price = $.98 after coupon

Pop Tarts – 12 ct – $2
$1/2 Pop Tarts – 6-13 RP
Final Price = $1.50/each (when you buy 2)

Red, seedless grapes – $.99/lb

Ronzoni Smart Taste pasta – $1.19
$.75/1 Ronzoni Smart Taste printable
$.75/1 Ronzoni Smart Taste printable
(there have also been $1/1 Smart Taste coupons in several magazines recently)
Final Price = $.44 after coupons

Sobe Lifewater – 10/$10 (you don’t need to buy 10)
BOGO free Sobe coupon (from playing the instant win game)
$.50/1 Sobe Lifewater Target Printable
Final Price = FREE after coupons!

Starkist tuna pouches – $.84 (on price cut through 7/10)
B2G1 free Starkist tuna – 6-20 RP
Final Price = $.56/each after coupons (when you buy 3)

State Fair corn dogs – $5.99
$1/1 State Fair corn dogs – 6-6 RP
Final Price = $4.99 after coupon

HEALTH & BEAUTY DEALS:

Free First Aid bag when you buy 3 Benadryl, Neosporin, or Band Aid items (see the Benadryl match-ups below) – this deal is valid through 8/28

**There is also a rebate for $6 in coupons when you buy 2 Band Aid, Neosporin or Purell products and a rebate for a free first aid kit and $15 in coupons when you buy 3 Band Aid, Neosporin or Purell items (Thanks My Frugal Adventures!)

Benadryl Itch Relief Stick – $2.29-$2.54/each
$5/2 Benadryl Products, any – 4-11 RP
Final Price = Free to $.04/each when you buy 2!

Gillette Fusion ProGlide razor – $8.99
$4/1 Gillette Fusion – 6-6 PG
$2/1 Gillette Fusion – 7-4 PG
Final Price = $4.99 after coupons

John Frieda Root Awakening products – $5.04-5.99/each
$3/1 John Frieda Root Awakening – 6-6 SS
$3/2 John Frieda hair care products Target printable (click on “beauty” on the left)
Final Price = $1.08-$2.98 after coupons (when you buy 2)

Kandoo 42 count flushable wipes – $1.65
$1/1 Kandoo, any – 4-4 PG
Final Price = $.65/each
(Thanks Totally Target!)

Nexcare bandages (Strawberry Shortcake print) – on price cut for $1.47 through 7/3
$1/1 Nexcare bandages printable
Final Price = $.47 after coupons
(Thanks Totally Target!)

Old Spice Fresh Scent – $3.99
BOGO free Old Spice deodorant/body wash – 6-6 PG
Final Price = 2 for $3.99

Pantene Restoratives stylers – $3.49
$1/1 Pantene Hair Care Target coupon – 6-27 (regional insert)
$2/1 Pantene Styler/treatment – 6-27 Parade magazine
BOGO free Pantene Restoratives – 6-27 Parade magazine

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Pantene Restoratives stylers – $3.49-$3.99/each

Use $2/1 Pantene Styler/treatment coupon
Use BOGO free Pantene Restoratives coupon
Use 2 $1/1 Pantene hair care coupons (give these last)

Final Price = free (and possible overage)
(Thanks Totally Target!)

Reach floss – $1.12
$1/1 Reach floss – 10-18 RP, 1-3 RP
Final price = $.12

Rolaids – $1.99-2.29/each
$4/2 Rolaids, Pepcid, Mylanta, Dramamine, Immodium, or Tucks – 6-6 RP
Final Price = free-$.29/each (when you buy 2)

Schick Hydro razor (3 or 5 blade) – $7.99 (the 3 blade is $6.99)
$1/1 Schick Hydro razor Target printable
$5/1 Schick Hydro razor – 6-13 SS (it was $4 in some areas)
Try Me Free MIR printable
Final Price = $6 moneymaker!
*Some areas also got a $4/1 Schick Hydro Target coupon last week which makes this deal even sweeter!

Tums Ultra (72 ct) – $3.69
$1/1 Tums Digestive Aid Target printable
$1/1 Tums printable
$1/1 Tums – 5-23 RP
Final Price = $1.69 after coupons

HOUSEHOLD DEALS:

Bic pens – $.99
$1/2 Bic stationery items Target printable
$1/2 Bic stationery products – 8-9 SS
Final Price = $.01 overage (give Target coupon last)

Finish All in One GelPacs, Powerball Tabs (32 ct) or Quantum Powerball tabs (20 ct) – $5.69
$2.50/1 Finish – 6-27 SS
Final Price = $3.19 after coupon (when you buy the Powerball tabs)

PET:

Iams cat food – $9.99
$1/1 Iams cat food 6-6 PG, 7-4 PG
Final Price = $8.99 after coupon

Iams Proactive Health Mini Chunks dog food – $15.99 (this is what is included in the ad, typically when they have deals on Iams, it includes all varieties)
$1/1 Iams dog food – 6-6PG
$1/1 Iams Proactive Health dog food – 7-4 PG
$2/1 Iams Premium Protection dog food – 7-4 PG
Final Price = $13.99-14.99 (depending on which varieties are included)

Milk Bone snacks – $1.99
$2/2 Milk Bone Snacks 6-27 RP
Final Price = $.99/each (when you buy 2)

Pup-Peroni dog treats – $1.99
$1/1 Pup-Peroni dog treats printable
Final Price = $.99 after coupon

TOYS:  In my area, the toy clearance has started and toys are marked at 30% off.  By the end of July, they should go to 75% off, so keep your eyes posted!

Littlest Pet Shop sets – $4.99/each
BOGO free Littlest Pet Shop printable
Final Price = $4.99 for both!
(Thanks Give Me Neither!)
NOTE:  people have also reported finding the single pets on clearance for $1.98-2.08/each meaning you can get two for that price with the coupon! 
GIFT CARD DEALS:

Buy 2 Huggies boxed diapers – $29.99, get a $10 Target gift card
$3/1 Huggies Snug dry printable
$3/1 Huggies Snug dry printable (this is a Target coupon with a manufacturer’s logo, so it cannot be combined with other manufacturer’s coupons)

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Huggies boxed diapers – $29.99/each

Use 2 $3 Huggies printable coupons

Spend $53.98 OOP, get a $10 Target gift card
Final Price = $43.98 after coupons/gift card ($21.99/box)

Here are some links to the clearance deals online: (don’t forget to shop through Shop at Home to get 5% cash back)

Want to get on the Target mailing lists? This isn’t a sure thing, but it’s worth signing up here. (Thanks A Full Cup!)
This post is part of Becentsable’s Grocery Gathering.


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Print a coupon for free Libby’s vegetables!

July 4, 2010 by

Print a coupon here for a free can of Libby’s vegetables (you should be able to print 2). The trick is going to be finding a store that will take free printable coupons! I know that my Kroger and Randall’s won’t take them. Has anyone had luck using free printable coupons at Walmart or Target?

(Thanks Hip2Save!)

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CVS deals for the week of 7/4

July 4, 2010 by

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

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!

**Earn double bucks on diabetes products – CVS is now offering exclusive benefits for those with diabetes (Double Bucks on 100 products you need and special ExtraCare rewards and offers – you can find the details on cvs.com/diabetes and check out the participating products here)

**Make sure you scan your card at the scanners in your store before checking out ~ your quarterly ECBs started printing on 7/1!

FREEBIES:

Buy Bausch & Lomb Biotrue contact solution – $2.99, get a $2.99 ECB (limit 2 per household)
Final Price = FREE after ECBs!

Buy Post Trail Mix Crunch, Honey Bunches of Oats, Grape Nuts, Great Grains, Cocoa Pebbles, or Fruity Pebbles – 3/$10, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$2/1 Post Natural Advantage cereal printable (includes Grape Nuts, Shredded Wheat and Raisin Bran)

SCENARIO:
Buy 3 Post Natural Advantage cereals – 3/$10

Use 3 $2 coupons

Spend $4 OOP, get a $5 ECB
Final Price = $1 moneymaker

Sobe Lifewater – BOGO free
BOGO free Sobe coupon (from playing the instant win game)
Final Price = FREE after coupon!

ECB DEALS:

Buy Align Probiotic supplement (42 ct) – $39.99, get a $7 ECB (limit 3 per household)
$5/1 Align Probiotic supplement – 6-6 PG, 6-27 RP
Final Price = $27.99 after coupons/ECBS

Buy Always or Tampax pads, pantiliners, or tampons – 2/$6, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 Always pads, clean, or feminine cleansing cloths – 6-6 PG, 7-4 PG
$1/1 Always pantiliners – 6-6 PG,  7-4 PG
$1/1 Tampax – 6-6 PG, 7-4 PG
Final Price = 2/$3 after coupons/ECB ($1.50/each)

Buy Bioluxe shampoo, conditioner, or hairspray – $6.99, get a $2 ECB (Limit 1 per household)
Final Price = $4.99 after ECBs

Buy Bounce or Downy fabric softener (liquid or sheets) – $5.97, get a $1 ECB (limit 2 per household)
$.50/1 Downy fabric softener (liquid or sheets) – 6-6 PG
Final Price = $4.47 after coupons/ECBs

Buy Bounty paper towels (8 ct) – $6.99, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$.25/1 Bounty towels or napkins – 6-6 PG, 7-4 PG
$.75/1 Bounty paper towels – 6-13 RP
$1/1 Bounty paper towels (6 ct+) – 6-6 PG
Final Price = $4.99 after coupons/ECBs

Buy Cascade gel or powder – 2/$5.99, get a $1 ECB (Limit 1 per household)
$.25/1 Cascade – 6-6 PG
$.50/1 Cascade – 7-4 PG
Final Price = $4.49 after coupons/ECBs

Buy Charmin Basic (12 ct) or Ultra Strong/Ultra Soft (9 ct) – $5.49, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$.25/1 Charmin product – 7-4 PG, 6-6 PG
Final Price = $4.24 after coupons/ECBs

Buy Clairol Nice ‘n Easy, Root touch-up or Gray Solution – $5.99, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$2/1 Nice ‘n Easy Root touch up – 7-4 PG
Final Price = $2.99 after coupons/ECBs

Spend $15 on ANY Cover Girl cosmetics, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$2/1 Lashblast Fusion mascara – 6-6 PG
Buy Covergirl Fusion mascara, get 1 Kit Eye Enhancer FREE – 7-4 PG
$1/1 CoverGirl – 7-4 PG

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 CoverGirl Lashblash Fusion mascara – $8/each
Buy 2 Eye enhancers – $3.49/each

Use 2 $2 Lashblast coupons
Use 2 Buy Lashblast, get free eye enchancer coupons

Spend $12 OOP, get a $5 ECB
Final Price = $7 after coupons/ECB

Buy Crest Whitening With Scope, Extra Whitening, or Whitening Expressions (6-6.2 oz) – 2/$4.98, get a $1 ECB (limit 2 per household)
$.75/1 Crest paste – 6-27 RP, 7-4 PG
$.50/1 Crest paste – 6-6 PG
Final Price = $2.48 after coupons/ECBs ($1.24/each)

Buy CVS Pharmacy Omeprazole (14 ct) – $6.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Final Price = $4.99 after ECBs

Spend $15 on Dove products, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household): Dove body lotion or Men+Care body wash – 2/$8, Dove or Degree deodorant – 2/$5, Dove body wash or bar soap (6 pk) – $6, Dove shampoo/conditioner/styler – 2/$6
$2/1 Dove Beauty Bar or Body Wash AND Dove hair care (shampoo/conditioner/daily treatment conditioner) printable
$1.25/1 Dove Daily Treatment conditioner – 6-27 RP
$.75/1 Dove Ultimate Beauty Care antiperspirant/deodorant – 6-27 RP
$1/1 Dove Men+Care body wash or shower tool – 6-27 RP

Buy Duracell batteries – $2.99, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$.75/1 Duracell batteries – 7-4 PG
Final Price = $1.24 after coupons/ECBs

Buy Fixodent, Crest, Glide, or Oral B multi-packs, get a $2 ECB (limit 2 per household)
$1/1 Crest Glide floss – 6-27 RP
$1/1 Crest toothpaste or liquid gel – 6-27 RP
$.50/1 Crest toothpaste – 6-6 PG
$1/1 Oral B floss picks – 6-27 RP 
$.75/1 Crest toothpaste – 7-4 PG
$.50/1 Fixodent – 6-6 PG
Final Price = varies

Buy Gillette Fusion ProGlide, Venus Embrace, or Venus Breeze razor – $9.97, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$4/1 Gillette Fusion razor – 6-6 PG
$2/1 Gillette Fusion razor – 7-4 PG
$2/1 Venus Embrace or Breeze razor – 7-4 PG
Final Price = $.97 after coupons/ECBs (when you buy the Fusion)

Buy Gillette Fusion ProSeries men’s facial care – $7.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$2/1 Gillette Proseries skin care – 6-6 PG, 7-4 PG
Final Price = $3.99 after coupons/ECBs

Buy Head & Shoulders, Herbal Essences, or Aussie shampoo and conditioner – $5.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/2 Pantene products – 6-13 SS
Final Price = $3.99 after ECBs 

Buy Hefty drawstring (40 ct), CinchSak (28-45 ct), Easy Flaps (40-80 ct) kitchen or trash bags – $6.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 2 per household)
$1/1 Hefty printable coupon (for liking them on Facebook)
Final Price = $3.99 after coupons/ECBs

Buy Miralax – $19.99, get a $4 ECB (limit 3 per household)
$3/1 Miralax printable
Final Price = $12.99 after coupons/ECBs

Spend $24.99 on these Olay products, get a $10 ECB (limit 1 per household): Olay Regenerist or Total Effects Facial care – $18.99, Olay Regenerist Cream, lotion, serum, treatment – $24.99, Olay Complete or Age Defying lotion/cream/eye gel – $9.99, or Olay wet cloths/cleanser/scrub – $6.99
$3/1 Olay Regenerist facial moisturizer – 6-13 RP
$1/1 Olay facial moisturizer or cleanser – 6-6 PG, 7-4 PG
Final Price = $11.99 after coupons/ECBs (when you buy Olay Regenerist)

Buy Old Spice Pro Strength, Secret, or Gillette Clinical Strength – $7.99, get a $1 ECB (limit 2 per household)
BOGO free Old Spice deodorant/body wash – 6-6 PG

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Old Spice deodorant – $7.99/each

Use BOGO free coupon

Spend $7.99 OOP, get a $1 ECB
Final Price = $6.99 after coupons/ECBs

Buy Pampers baby dry, Swaddlers, or Cruisers diapers – $19.99, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$2/1 Pampers Cruisers – 6-20 RP
$1.50/1 Pampers diapers or pants – 6-6 PG, 7-4 PG
$2/1 Pampers Swaddlers or Swaddlers sensitive – 6-20 RP, 7-4 PG
Final Price = $14.99 after coupons/ECBs

Buy Prilosec OTC – $24.99, get a $7 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$3/1 Prilosec OTC – 6-6 PG
Final Price = $14.99 after coupons/ECBs

Buy Thermacare heat wraps – 2/$13.98, get a $4 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$3/1 Thermacare heat wraps printable
Final Price = 2/$3.98 after coupons/ECBs

Buy Tide 2X Ultra, Total Care liquid (20-32 loads) or powder (31-40 loads) – $5.97, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 Tide – 6-6 PG, 6-27 RP, 7-4 PG
Final Price = $3.97 after coupons/ECBs

Buy Tylenol Precise Pain relieving cream or heat patch – $5.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 Tylenol printable
Final Price = $2.99 after coupons/ECBs

Spend $10 on these Wrigley’s or Mars products, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household): React gum – 2/$5, Mars minis – $4.99 (17.5 oz), Mars Snickers or M&Ms (9.9-12.6 oz) – 2/$6, Combos or Lifesavers – 2/$3, Mars singles – 2/$1, Wrigley’s gum – 2/$3, Mars king size – 2/$2, Dove chocolate – 2/$7, Starburst or Skittles – 2/$4, Eclipse or Orbit gum (3 pk) – 2/$4, Mars fun size (8 pk) – 4/$5
$1/2 Lifesavers bags printable
BOGO free M&Ms pretzel candy – 6-27 RP

SCENARIO:
Buy 20 M&Ms singles – 2/$1 (10 must be the ‘pretzel’ variety)

Use 10 BOGO free M&Ms pretzel coupons

Spend $5 OOP, get a $3 ECB
Final Price = $2 after coupons/ECBs

SCENARIO:
Buy 6 Lifesavers bags – 2/$3
Buy 2 M&Ms singles (1 must be “pretzel” variety)

Use 3 $1/2 printable Lifesavers coupons
Use BOGO free M&Ms coupon

Spend $6.50, get a $3 ECB
Final Price = $3.50 after coupons/ECBs

BOGO FREE DEALS:
*Bumble Bee tuna (PSA $1.79)
*Caliber envelopes, pens, highlighters, mechanical pencils, and tape
*Cosamin or Trigosamine
*CVS Pharmacy acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or naproxen
*CVS Pharmacy batteries
*CVS Pharmacy plates, bowls, cups
*CVS Pharmacy vitamins
*CVS Powerflash disposable camera
*Edy’s/Dreyer’s ice cream
$1/2 Edy’s ice cream – 5-23 Parade magazine
*Fuel energy shots or Slim shots
*Maxwell House instant coffee
$1/2 Maxwell House – 5-16 SS
*Nature Made vitamins or supplements
*Purex Ultra Concentrate liquid laundry detergent

OTHER DEALS:

*Dawn dish detergent – $.99 (limit 5)
$.25/1 Dawn – 7-4 PG, 6-6 PG
$.50/1 Dawn – 6-6 PG
Final Price = $.49-.74 after coupons

The following scenarios are for people who are new to shopping at CVS and have few (or no) ECBs to start with. (These are just ideas….you do not have to follow this exact order and you can skip some items if you do not want/need them): $4.97 OOP for $25.95 in merchandise, $5 ECB left to spend

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy Biotrue contact solution – $2.99

Spend $2.99 OOP, get a $2.99 ECB

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy Biotrue contact solution – $2.99

Use $2.99 ECB

Spend $0 OOP, get a $2.99 ECB

TRANSACTION #3:
Buy 3 Post Natural Advantage cereals – 3/$10

Use 3 $2 Post printables
Use $2.99 ECB

Spend $1.01, get a $5 ECB

TRANSACTION #4:
Buy 1 Gillette Fusion ProGlide razor – $9.97

Use $4 Gillette coupon
Use $5 Post ECB

Spend $.97 OOP, get a $5 ECB

If you have a $4/20 coupon:
Buy 2 Biotrue contact solution – $2.99
Buy 3 Post Natural cereals – 3/$10
Buy Duracell batteries – $2.99
Buy 4 M&Ms singles (2 pretzel varieties) – 2/$1

Use CVS $4/20 coupon (give this first)
Use 3 $2 Post coupons
Use $1 Duracell coupon
Use 2 BOGO free M&Ms pretzels coupons

Spend $8.47 OOP, get a $5.98 ECB (Biotrue), $5 ECB (Post), $1 ECB (Duracell)

MY SCENARIO: (I have a $10 ECB to start with)  $22.94 in merchandise for $1.96 OOP, $8.98+ in ECBs left to spend


Buy 2 Biotrue contact solution – $2.99/each
Buy 1 Gillette Fusion ProGlide razor – $9.97

Use $4 Gillette coupon
Use $10 ECB

Spend $1.95 OOP, get a $5.98 ECB and a $5 ECB

Then:
Buy 1 Hefty trash bags – $6.99

Use $5.98 ECB
Use $1 Hefty coupon

Spend $.01 OOP, get a $2 ECB

*I will have a $5.98 ECB, a $2 ECB, a $1 ECB (for using my green bag tag), and whatever quarterly ECBs print (probably not much)

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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