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 1 Total Home Dish Liquid 10.3 oz $.89
Pay $.89 plus tax, Get $.89 ECB
Final Price: Free!
Transaction #2
Buy 3 Angel Soft 12 pks 3/$15
Use 3 $.45 Angel Soft coupons
Also use $.89 ECB from previous transaction
Pay $12.76 plus tax, Get $5 ECB and $5 from SavingStar
Final Price: $3.65
Remember that you can also get Tide Pods for only $.69 per bag, Nivea Lip Care for only $1 each and Crest Advanced Rinse for only $.49 plus more! Find more CVS deals here.
Walgreens
Transaction #1
Buy 1 Crest 3D Whitening Mouthwash $4
Buy 1 Oral-B Pro-Flex Toothbrush $4
Buy 1 Dawn Dish Liquid $.99
Use $1.50 Crest Mouthwash from 12/13 RP (or $1 Crest 3D Rinse coupon)
Use $1 Oral-B from 11/29 P&G (or $.75 Oral-B coupon)
Use $.30 Dawn Product Printable
Pay $6.19 plus tax, Get $3 RR from Crest, $1 Crest 3D from Checkout 51, $1 Oral-B from Checkout 51 and 80 Everyday Points
Final Price: $1.11
Remember that you can also get Nivea Lip Care for only $1 each, Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom or Chicken for only $.59 each and more! Find more Walgreens deals here.
If you did this, you’d walk away spending $19.84 out of pocket and still have $5 ECB, $5 from SavingStar, $3 RR, $2 from Checkout 51 and 80 points. That means you’re walking having spent only $4.76 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!