CVS Trip - 12/30/08

This week wasn't the most exciting week for me at CVS...nothing really struck my fancy except for the fact that I had some Extra Care Bucks that were going to expire soon that had to be used up, plus they had a great deal on Olay products!! Here is what I came up with on this trip....

Transaction #1

1 Promax Bar $1.67 (December Monthly ECB Deal, Buy 3 get $5 ECB)
1 Promax Bar $1.67

1 Promax Bar $1.66

1 Schick Intuition Razor $8.99 (Get $5 ECB)

$2.00 off coupon had in my purse from an old transaction I never used...

1 Olay Regenerist Facial Cleanser $7.99 (Buy 1 Get 1 50% off this week)

$5.00 off coupon 12/14/08 P&G insert

1 Olay Regenerist Facial Cleanser $3.99

$5.00 off coupon 12/14/08 P&G insert

$15.00 Mail in Rebate Gift Card offer - HERE

1 Blade Men's Body Wash $4.69

$2.00 off CVS Beauty Book Coupon

Total: $30.66

Coupons Used: $3/$15 coupon, $14.00 coupons listed above

ECB Used: $7.49 & $6.00

Paid OOP: $.68

Received $10.00 ($5.00, $5.00) back in ECB for next transaction

Transaction #2

1 Hefty Trash Bag 28 ct $6.99

$1.00 off coupon RP 11/30/08 insert

1 Nova Max Glucose Monitor $9.99 (Get $9.99 ECB back)

1 Dawn 10.3 oz Dishsoap $1.99 (BOGO)

$.50 off coupon P&G 12/14/08 insert

1 Dawn 10.3 oz Dishsoap $0

$.50 off coupon P&G 12/14/08 insert

2 Travel Sz. Caress Body Wash $1.49 ea

2 Travel Sz. Fructis Shampoo $1.49 ea

2 Travel Crest Toothpaste $.99 ea

2 Travel Sz. Secret Deodorant $1.49 ea.

2 Boxes Hot Tamales...(Filler) $1.00 ea.

Total: 31.89

Coupons Used: $3/$15, $2.00 coupons listed above

ECB Used: $7.00, $7.00, $7.29, $5.00

Paid OOP: $.60

Received $9.99 in ECB for next weeks transaction!!

Grand Total: $68.54

Total Coupons/Savings/ECB: $67.26 plus...I'll be receiving a $15.00 Olay Rebate

Total Paid OOP: $1.28

How did you do?? Drop me a line and let me know!!

New CVS Coupon

Here is a new PRINTABLE CVS Coupon for $3.00 off when your purchase $15.00.


Deal Idea for NEWBIES for this week:

1 Nova Max Glucose Meter $9.99 (get $9.99 in ecb back, so this is FREE after ECB)
1 Schick Quattro or Intuition for Women $8.99 (get $5.00 in ecb back)
$2.00 off Coupon in SS 12/7/08 insert

Total: $18.98
Use Coupons: $2.00 off on Razor and 1 PRINTABLE $3/$15 coupon
Total Paid OOP: $13.98
Total ECB Received for Next Weeks Trip: $14.99

Now this week if you are a first time CVSer...you will need to pay OOP...after this transaction, as long as you are getting multiple papers each week (I usually get 4-5), and you keep rolling your ECB, you should never have to pay more than $5.00 OOP!!! Also, don't forget to print out coupons when your scan your card in the store, and every time you transfer prescriptions, you can get a $25.00 gift card to spend in the store as well.

I hope this helps all of you that are new to CVS...it has truly become an addition for me and I enjoy it very much!! If you all would like to find out more about CVSing...please visit Mommy Saving Money and she explains everything in detail!!

Wishing you and your family....

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What a great night I had at CVS!!! I knew ahead of time I would need to plan my trip out and get there early. For the Black Friday Sale, I got there at 11pm and people were fighting over things!! Crazy. I met alot of great people that coupon just like me. I enjoyed going out with my Best Friend over at Mommy Saving A Buck for our late night adventure. We got there at 10:30pm and didn't get home until after 1:30am.....

Here is the picture of all the things I got....what a great night it was :)

My CVS Plan for 12/21/08 MIDNIGHT TRIP :)

For those of you who missed out on the awesome Black Friday Deals at CVS....you have the chance tonight at midnight to get more FREEBIES!! I am sooo excited..I've already got my tripped planned out!! I have $29 in ECB to use from my last trip...so here is my plan for my MIDNIGHT trip :)

Transaction #1

2 Listerine Mouthwash @ $2.99 ea
$1.00 off Coupon in CVS Diabetes Book or RP 9/28 insert
2 Sally Hansen Nail Color @ $5.99 ea
$3.00/2 Coupon in the CVS Beauty Book
1 Thermacare Neck Wrap $2.49 ea
$1.50 Coupon P&G Insert 11/30/08

Coupons Used:
1 CVS $4 off $20
1 $3/2 Sally Hansen CVS Beauty Book Coupon
1 $1.50 Thermacare Coupon

Total $10.95
Pay with ECB ($6.00, $5.00) (ask cashier to downgrade ECB)
Pay OOP: $0
Receive $20.42 ECB ($5.98, $11.98, $2.49) for next transaction

Transaction #2

1 Slimquick 2 pk @ $4.99 ea
2 Arm & Hammer Essentials @ $2.99 ea.
$1.00 off PRINTABLE or $1.00 off SS 12/14/08 insert
1 Zantac 150 @ $4.99 ea.
$1.00 off Coupon SS 10/26/08 or 11/9/08
$1.50 off Coupon SS 11/9/08
1 Filler @ $1.00

Coupons Used:
1 $3 off $15 CVS Coupon
2 $1.00 off Arm & Hammer Essentials Coupon
1 $1.00 off Zantac Coupon

Total $10.96
Pay with ECB ($2.00, $4.00, $5.00)(ask cashier to downgrade ECB again)
Pay OOP: $0
Received $15.96 ECB ($4.99, $5.98, $4.99) for next transaction


Transaction #3

1 Excedrin Express Gels 20 ct. @ $3.99 ea
$2.00 off PRINTABLE
$1.00 CVS Printable Receipt Coupon
$3.99 Mail in Rebate SS 10/19/08 insert
3 Arm & Hammer Essentials @ $2.99 ea
$1.00 off PRINTABLE or SS 12/14/08 insert
2 Loreal Eye Duos @ $6.99 ea
$1.00 off Coupon RP 10/5/08, 11/2/08 inserts
1 Thermacare Neck Patch @ $2.49 ea
$1.50 off Coupon P&G 11/30/08 insert
1 Right Guard Aerosol Professional @ $6.00 ea
(sometimes they have $.55 peelies on the deoderant and if you can find the aerosol, you can rip off the top for a $2.00 off coupon) I am just going to do the transaction without a coupon just incase!!
2 Halls Naturals @ $2.59 ea
$.50 off Coupon SS 11/9/08, 12/7/08 inserts
1 CVS Towellettes @ $1.99 ea
$1.00 off Coupon CVS Beauty Book

Coupons Used:
1 $3.00 off $15 CVS coupon
1 $2.00 off Printable Excedrin Coupon
1 $1.00 off CVS Excedrin Coupon
3 $1.00 off Arm & Hammer Essentials Coupons
1 $1.50 off Thermacare Coupon
2 $.50 off Halls Coupons
$1.00 off CVS Beauty Item Coupon

Total $30.10
Pay with ECB ($3.00, $4.00, $5.98, $11.98, $4.99)
Pay OOP: $.15 cents
Receive $38.02 ECB ($3.99, $13.98, $8.97, $2.49, $6.00, $2.59) for the next transaction


Transaction #4

1 Right Guard Aerosol @ $6.00 ea
$2.00 off Coupon inside Box Lid
1 Zipfizz Energy @ $5.99 ea
1 Alteril Sleep Aid 30 ct. @ $9.99 ea
1 EAS Advantage Bar @ 1.69 ea
1 EAS Advantage Shake 4 ct @ $7.49 ea
1 Benefiber Drink Mix @ $7.29 ea
$2.00 off Coupon SS 9/21/08, 10/19/08, 11/16/08 inserts
1 Sleepinal 32 ct $8.49 ea
1 Filler @ $2.00

Total $48.94
Pay with ECB ($2.49, $5.98, $4.99, $13.98, $8.97, $6.00, $2.49)
Pay OOP: $.04 cents
Receive Back $46.94 ECB ($6.00, $5.99, $9.99, $1.69, $7.49, $7.29, $8.49) for next transaction


Transaction #5

1 Iceland Health Joint Relief Tablets @ $29.99 ea
1 Filler @ $2.00

Total $31.99
Paid with ECB ($6.00, $5.99, $9.99, $8.49) (ask cashier to downgrade ECB, or may come out even w/tax)
Pay OOP: $0
Receive $29.99 in ECB plus $8.49 leftover ECB...total $38.48 ECB for next week :)

Grand Total $170.11
Total Savings/Coupons: $169.92
Total Paid OOP: $.19 cents

WHOOOOHOOO!!!!!!

My CVS Trip 12/7/08

I had quite a bit of ECB and Gift Cards to Spend at CVS this week, so I got alot more than I had planned. But it's all stuff that will be put to good use. Here is how I did...

Transaction #1

1 Schick Quattro for Women Razor $8.99 ea. - $4.00 coupon Dec All You Magazine
1 Complete Multipurpose Solution $8.99 ea. - $2.00 PRINTABLE or 10/26 RP insert
1 Gillette Venus Divine Razor $9.79 ea. - $4.00 coupon P&G Insert 11/30
Gillette Fusion Men's Razor $9.99 ea. - $4.00 coupon P&G Insert 11/30
Total - $37.76
Total Coupons - $14.00
Total CVS Coupons and ECB - $23.00
Total Paid OOP - $1.17
ECB Received - $17.99 for next transaction

Transaction #2

1 Complete Multipurpose Solution $8.99 ea. - $2.00 PRINTABLE or 10/26 RP insert
3 Rolaids Softchews 12 Ct. $2.89 ea.
1 Right Guard Professional $9.99 ea. - $2.00 coupon from Inside Aerosol Box

Total - $27.65
Total Coupons - $4.00
Total CVS Coupons and ECB - $20.99
Total Paid OOP - $2.66
ECB Received - $20.99 for next transaction

Transaction #3

4 Packs Energizer Batteries $5.99 ea. - $1.00 PRINTABLE & $.75 coupon SS 11/9 insert
1 Tampa Tribune Newspaper (filler) $1.00 ea.

Total - $23.96
Total Coupons - $3.50
Total CVS Coupons and ECB - $20.99
Total Paid OOP - $.75
ECB Received - $10.00 for next transaction

Transaction #4

1 Tide Original $12.00 - $1.00 coupon P&G 11/30 insert
1 Duracell Batteries $3.00 - $.75 coupon RP 11/16 or P&G 11/30 insert
1 Lady Speed Stick Deodorant $1.99 ea. - $1.50 coupon from CVS Printer

Total - $16.99
Total Coupons - $1.75
Total CVS Coupons and ECB - $14.50
Total Paid OOP - $.74
ECB Received - $5.00

Transaction #5

1 Prilosec OTC 42 ct. $25.00 - $3.00 coupon from printer in store
1 Right Guard Professional Deodorant $9.99 - $2.00 coupon from box

Total - $34.99
Total Coupons - $5.00
Total CVS Coupons and ECB - $5.00
Used $25.00 CVS Gift Card for RX Transfer
Total Paid OOP - $0
ECB Received - $11.00 for next transaction

Transaction #6

1 Zyrtec D 24 Ct. $18.99 - $4.00 coupon SS 9/28, 10/12, 11/23 insert + $2.00 coupon from CVS Printer

Total - $18.99
Total Coupons - $4.00
Total CVS Coupons and ECB - $13.00
Total Paid OOP - $1.99
ECB Received - $1.00 for next transaction

Transaction #7

1 Schick Intuition Moisture Razor $8.99 - $4.00 coupon 12/7/08 RP insert
1 Dove Skin Vitalizer $9.99 - $3.50 coupon any RP 10/12 or 11/2 insert
2 Maybelline Lipsticks BOGO $6.99 - $4.00 coupon(s) 12/7/08 RP insert
2 Rolaids Softchews 12 ct $2.89 ea.
4 (2 ct) Softlips $3.99 ea. -$1.00 coupons SS 11/23 insert
2 Colgate Spongebob Battery Toothbrushes $6.99 ea. - $2.00 coupon from CVS Printer & .75, .50 coupons
3 Johnsons Buddy Easygrip Soaps $1.19 ea. - $3.00/3 PRINTABLE

Total - $65.26
Total Coupons - $21.75
Total CVS Coupons and ECB - $28.01
Total OOP - $15.50...still not to bad and I earned some ECB for next week...
ECB Received for next week - $13.00

GRAND TOTAL - $225.51
Total Savings - $202.70
Total Paid OOP - $22.81

Remembering our Troops during the Holidays!!

If you have always wondered what you could do for our troops, the number one requested gifts from the troops are phone cards. What a great way to say Thank You by letting them have the chance to call home and speak with their loved ones. If you would like to purchase a phone card for our troops, click on the link below.

FREEBIES

Johnsons Bath Buddies (Regular Price $.99 at Walmart), use PRINTABLE COUPON for $3/3 and get these for FREE!!

Another Great Deal is on RAYOVAC Batteries...who doesn't need batteries this time of year...I know our house goes through a ton at Christmas time. At the dollar section at Target, they have Rayovac Batteries for $1.00 each. (Please note, some of the batteries are no alkline) use PRINTABLE COUPON for $1.00 each to get them for FREE!! Not to mention, this is a PDF file, so you can print as many as you would like! Whooo hoo!!

Check them out!!

Christmas Shopping on EBAY

If you are planning on shopping online, please remember to go to EBATES and sign up so you can get cash back for all of your online purchases, also, please check out my EBAY store for lots of hard to find HOT Christmas Toys this holiday season!!