Here are my best shop suggestions for both CVS and Walgreens this week! These suggestions should be tailored to fit what works best for your family and your financial situation, so make sure that they work for you before heading out! That being said, here is what I would do based on the best deals this week (assuming you have no ECB or RR to start with):
CVS
Transaction #1
Buy 4 Tresemme Hair Care 2/$8 ($16)
Buy 2 Cheerios Cereals $1.88 each ($3.76)
Use 2 $5/2 Tresemme from 9/27 RP (exp 10/11)
Use 1 $1/2 Cheerios Cereal printables
Pay $8.76 plus tax, Get $5 ECB and $1/2 Cheerios Cereals (SavingStar Deposit)
Final Price: $2.76
Remember that you can also get Starbucks Refreshers for only $.75 each while you’re there! Find more CVS deals here.
Walgreens
Transaction #1
Buy 1 Ice Breakers Cool Blasts Mints .8 oz $1.99
Pay $1.99 plus tax, Get $1.99 RR
Final Price: Free
Transaction #2
Buy 1 Colgate Mouthwash $2.99
Buy 1 Walgreens Metrix Blood Glucose Meter $9.99
Use $2 Colgate Mouthwash or Mouth Rinse from 10/4 SS (or $.75 Colgate Mouthwash or Mouth Rinse printable)
Also use $1.99 RR from previous transaction
Pay $8.99 plus tax, Get $1.50 RR from Colgate and file for $9.99 Glucose Meter rebate in-box
Pay
Final Price: $.51 Moneymaker
Remember that you can also get Sharpie Markers for only $.50 each while you’re there if you have more $2 coupons! Find more Walgreens deals here.
If you did this, you’d walk away spending $19.74 out of pocket and still have $5 ECB, $1 from Savingstar, $1.50 RR, $9.99 rebate and 120 points. That means you’re walking having spent only $2.13 and you’ll be getting a bunch of stuff! If you have any RR or ECB to start with, feel free to change these deals to what will work best for you! These are just a jumping point. Happy shopping!

Alli is a Chicago based wife and mother of two children. She has turned money-saving into a game and enjoys searching out the best deals to help you save money! Alli shares her insight, tips and up-to-the-minute deals for local and national retailers and brands. Her hope is that you will play the game and learn to save money at the same time!