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 2 Biore Charcoal Cleanser 1 oz $1.99 each ($3.98)
Pay $3.98 plus tax, Get $5 ECB
Final Price: $1.02 Moneymaker
Transaction #2
Buy 2 L’Oréal Total Repair 5 Restoring Shampoo or Conditioner 1.7 fl oz (travel section) $1.49 each ($2.98)
Buy 2 Chex Mix or Gardetto’s Bags 2/$3
Use 1 $.50/2 Chex Mix, Bugles or Gardetto’s Printable
Also use $5 ECB from previous transaction
Pay $.48 plus tax, Get $4 ECB from L’Oreal and $.50 Chex from SavingStar
Final Price: $.98
Remember that you can also get Puffs Tissues for only $.74 each, CVS Training Pants for only $2.75 each and possibly free OxiClean Detergent while you’re there! Find more CVS deals here.
Walgreens
Transaction #1
Buy Colgate Optic White Toothpaste $3
Use $.75 Colgate Optic White Toothpaste printable
Pay $2.25 plus tax, Get $2.50 RR and 30 Everyday Points
Final Price: $.28 Moneymaker
Transaction #2
Buy 3 Crest Pro-Health Advanced Rinse 8 oz or 16.9 oz (if included in sale) 3/$9
Buy 1 Act II Popcorn $.25 w/in-ad coupon
Use 3 $1.50 Crest Pro-Health Advanced Mouthwash Printables
Also use $2.25 RR from previous transaction
Pay $2.50 plus tax, Get $4 RR from Crest and 90 Everyday Points
Final Price: $.66
Transaction #3
Buy 1 Colgate Optic White Toothpaste $3
Buy 1 Dawn Dish Soap $.99
Buy 1 Puffs Tissues $.99
Buy 2 Act II Popcorn $.25 w/in-ad coupon
Use 1 $.25 Dawn Product Printable
Use 1 $.75 Colgate Optic White Toothpaste printable
Use 1 $.25 Puffs Product Printable or $.25 from 9/27 P&G
Also use $4 RR from previous transaction
Pay $.23 plus tax, Get $2.50 RR from Colgate and 50 Everyday Points
Final Price: $1.68
Remember that you can also get Clorox for only $1.98 each and Ban Cloths or Deodorant for only $.48 each while you’re there! Find more Walgreens deals here.
If you did this, you’d walk away spending $9.44 out of pocket and still have $4 ECB, $.50 from Savingstar, $2.50 RR and 170 points. That means you’re walking having spent only $2.27 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!