A while back I mentioned that I was looking into CVS. A friend mentioned that she liked CVS because you didn't have to spend ANY money to shop there (well, maybe some change every once in a while) after an initial investment of around $20 to $25. I had previously been under the impression that you had to actually "spend" money like you do at Walgreens. She assured me that this is not so. And that got me very interested in looking further into CVS shopping.
I'm a member of MyPoints which allows you to earn pts. for looking at advertisements (among other things). It's slow going, but it doesn't cost me any money. I look at one or two a day (click on and then off) and wait for my pts. to accumulate. When I have enough I can redeem them for gift cards. So, to jump start my CVS shopping I redeemed some of my pts. for a $25 gift card.
I'm going to try to track the CVS deals, but just to warn you all. Things might be a little hit and miss for a bit. I'm still learning all the ins and outs of CVS.
1. If you don't yet have a CVS Green Bag Tag, go buy one. They cost about $1. Hook that tag around any reusable shopping bag and remember to take it with you to CVS. Every time you go in and make a purchase be sure to have the cashier scan your tag. (Your card will only record 1 scan per day.) You will earn $1 ECB every 4th time the tag is scanned. : )
2. CVS will not accept any internet coupon with a barcode that does NOT scan.
WEEKLY PURCHASES
Day 1 / Purchase #1
1 Celsius green tea (pg. 14) 4 pk. $7.99/1
- $2/1 Celsius Green Tea Printable = $5.99/1
[or $3/1 Celsius Green Tea Printable - This coupon won't scan, but it is from the manufacturer's website. I took in the whole page and the cashier accepted it.]
[or $3/1 Celsius 4-pack, exp. 7-31-10 (SS 4/25/10)]
[or $4/1 Celsius 4-pack, exp. 8-31-10 (SS 5/23/10)]
- $7.99 ECBs (Limit 1) = MAKE $2
1 Bausch & Lomb BioTrue Multi-Purpose Solution (not in ad - monthly deal) 2 oz. $2.99/1
- $2.99 ECBs (Limit 2 - July) = FREE
Total before coupons = $10.98 + tax (??)
- $2 (in MFC) (Note: Remember that I used the $3/1 Celsius coupon, so my total was $1 less.)
- $7.99 ECB and $1 ECB from last week (Purchase#4) (If you are able to use the $3/1 Celsius, then you won't need to use the $1 ECB)
Total OOP $0 + tax (no tax for me at all)
(Remember to scan Green Bag Tag! - Scan #1)
Earn $7.99 ECB for Celsius
Earn $2.99 ECB for Bausch & Lomb
Day 2 / Purchase #2
2 M&M's Pretzel chocolate candies (pg. 1) 1.14 oz. $1/2 = $1/2
- FREE M&Ms Pretzel Candy wyb M&Ms Product, exp. 7-25-10 (RP 06/27/10) = $0.50/2
- $1 ECBs wyb 2 (Limit 1) = MAKE $0.50
1 Huggies Jumbo Pack Diapers, Pull-Ups, GoodNites or Overnights (pg. 16) $8.99/1
- $1.50/1 Huggies Diapers, exp. 7-17-10 (SS 06/20/10) = $7.49/1
[or $1.50/1 Huggies Little Snugglers/Movers, exp. 7-17-10 (SS 6/20/10)]
[or $1.50/1 Huggies Pull-Ups, exp. 8-15-10 (SS 07/18/10)]
[or $1.50/1 Huggies Diapers, exp. 8-7-10 (SS 07/11/10)]
[or $1.50/1 Huggies Overnites Diapers, exp. 8-7-10 (SS 07/11/10)]
[or $2.50/1 Huggies Little Snugglers/Movers, exp. 9-30-10 (Huggies 7/10 mailer)]
*If you use this coupon, you'll need to add 2 CVS Pantiliners (not in ad - monthly ad) $1/2
- $1 ECB wyb 2 (Limit 3 - you'll only earn 1 ECB per transaction) = FREE
Your total after coupons will still be $7.99. Use your $7.99 ECB from Purchase #1.
You will earn the ECB's listed below + $1 ECB for CVS Pantiliners
[or $3/1 Huggies Pure & Natural Diapers, exp. 9-30-10 (Huggies 7/10 mailer)]
*If you use this coupon, you'll need to buy 4 M&M's instead of just 2. Use two B1G1 coupons.
Also buy 2 CVS Pantiliners (not in ad - monthly ad) $1/2
- $1 ECB wyb 2 (Limit 3 - you'll only earn 1 ECB per transaction) = FREE
Your total after coupons will still be $7.99. Use your $7.99 ECB from Purchase #1.
You will earn the ECB's listed below + $1 ECB for CVS Pantiliners
FREE after ECB!- $3 ECBs (Limit 1) = $4.49/1
Total before coupons = $9.99 + tax (??)
- $2 (in MFC)
- $7.99 ECB from Purchase #1
Total OOP $0 + tax (??)
(Remember to scan Green Bag Tag! - Scan #2)
Earn $1 ECB for M&M's
Earn $3 ECB for Huggies
I may end up putting together another purchase for this week and I may not. It will all depend on if I can find another great deal.
BUT SO FAR:
Total OOP for the week: $0 + tax (using my $25 gift card - haven't had to use it yet this week.)
Remaining ECB $2.99 (Bausch & Lomb) + $1 (M&M's) + $3 (Huggies)
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