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 Colgate Total Mouthwash 500 ml 2/$5.98
Use 2 $2 Colgate Mouthwash or Rinse from 10/4 SS
Pay $1.98 plus tax, Get $2 ECB
Final Price: Free
Transaction #2
Buy 1 Band-Aid Brand Decorative 20 ct $3.49
Use $.50 Band-Aid Brand Product printable
Also use $2 ECB from previous transaction
Pay $.99 plus tax, Get $2 ECB
Final Price: $.99
Transaction #3
Buy 1 Lucky Charms 3/$7
Buy 2 Cheerios Cereal 3/$7
Use $.50 Lucky Charms Cereal Printable
Use $1/2 Cheerios Cereal Printable
Also use $2 ECB from previous transaction
Pay $3.50 plus tax, Get $1 ECB and $1.50 from Savingstar
Final Price: $3
Remember that you can also get Chex or Gardetto’s for only $1 per bag and Fiber One and Nature Valley Bars for only $.99 each while you’re there! Find more CVS deals here.
Walgreens
Transaction #1
Buy 2 Crest Pro-Health or Whitening Rinse 2/$6
Use $2/2 Crest Pro-Health Mouthwashes Printable or $2/2 Crest 3D Whitening Mouthwashes Printable
Pay $4 plus tax, Get $3 RR and 60 Everyday Points
Final Price: $.94
Remember that you can also get Purex Detergent for only $1.50 each, Pace Picante Sauce and Prego Pasta Sauce for as low as $1.12 each and Nice! Bath Tissue and Paper Towels for only $2.99 while you’re there! Find more Walgreens deals here.
If you did this, you’d walk away spending $10.48 out of pocket and still have $1 ECB, $1.50 from Savingstar, $3 RR and 60 points. That means you’re walking having spent only $4.92 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!