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 Colgate Total Rinse 33 oz $5.99
Buy 2 Halls Cough Drops 25-30 ct 2/$3
Use $1/2 Halls printable or $1/2 from 2/8 SS
Use $2 Colgate Mouth Rinse printable
Pay $5.99 plus tax, Get $1 ECB from Halls and $3 ECB from Colgate
Final Price: $1.99
Transaction #2
Buy 2 L’Oreal Advanced Shampoo or Conditioner 2/$9
Buy 4 Life Savers or Starburst Jelly Beans small bags 2/$1
Use $4/2 L’Oreal Advanced Hair Care coupon
Use $2/3 Starburst or Life Savers Jellybeans coupon
Also use $4 ECB from previous transaction
Pay $1 plus tax, Get $4 ECB from L’Oreal
Final Price: $1
Walgreens
Transaction #1
Buy 4 Life Savers or Starburst Jelly Beans small bags 2/$1
Buy 2 Combos Bags 2/$3
Buy 3 Stride or Trident Gum $2
Use $1/2 Combos Baked Snacks coupon
Use $2/3 Starburst or Life Savers Jellybeans coupon
Pay $4 plus tax, Get 1,000 points from Combos and 1,000 points from Stride/Trident
Final Price: $2
If your Walgreens gives you any issue about the CVS image on the coupon, use it at CVS to get four more free bags! Take your pick with those coupons!
*Note – remember that you can also get Huggies Diapers and Pull-Ups for only $3.12 each while you’re there!
Be sure to pick up your Free York Peppermint Pattie (exp 3/8) at some store while you’re out shopping!
If you did this, you’d walk away spending $10.99 out of pocket and still have $4 ECB and 2,000 points. That means you’re paying a total of $4.99 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!