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 Jergens Natural Glow Lotion 2 oz $2.99 each ($5.98)
Use $3/2 Jergens Moisturizers coupon
Use $2/2 Body Lotions CVS coupon (from Red Instant Coupon Machine last week)
Pay $.98 plus tax, Get $5 ECB
Final Price: $4.02 Moneymaker
Transaction #2
Buy 1 Got2B Hairspray $4.99
Buy 1 Arm & Hammer Spinbrush 1 ct $5.99
Buy 1 M&M’s or Milky Way Candy Single $.99
Use $2.50 Got2B from 2/8 SS
Use $2 Arm & Hammer Spinbrush Powered Toothbrush or Refill printable
Also use $5 ECB from previous transaction
Pay $2.47 plus tax, Get $4 ECB from Arm & Hammer, $.75 ECB from Mars Candy and $2 ECB from Got2B
Final Price: $.72
Walgreens
Buy 2 Colgate Toothpaste, Mouthwash or Toothbrushes 2/$6
Buy 1 Mountain Dew Kickstart Energy Drink $1
Buy 1 Ecotrin Aspirin 45 ct $3
Buy 4 Resolve Laundry Pre-Treat 2/$5 ($10)
Buy 3 Colgate Enamel Health $3.99 each ($11.97)
Use Buy 30, Get 5,000 points in-ad Walgreens coupon (exp 2/10)
Use 3 $.50 Colgate Toothpaste from 2/1 SS
Use 2 $.75 Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste printable
Use $1 Ecotrin from 2/8 SS
Use 4 $.50 Resolve Laundry Pre-Treat Product Printable
Pay $25.97, Get $4 RR from Colgate Total, $1 RR from Mountain Dew, 2,000 points from Ecotrin, 1,000 points from Resolve, 5,000 points from Colgate Enamel, $.75 Colgate Enamel from Ibotta and 5,000 bonus points for in-ad coupon
Final Price: $7.22
Be sure to pick up your Free Arm & Hammer Baking Soda (exp 2/8) at some store while you’re out shopping!
If you did this, you’d walk away spending $29.42 out of pocket and still have $6.75 ECB, $5 RR, 13,000 points and $.75 from Ibotta. That’s a total of $3.92 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!