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 Irish Spring Signature Bar Soap 3 pks 2/$4 (This deal is dead now. Read more here)
Buy 3 Crest Toothpaste (participating varieties) $.99 each
Use 2 $2 Irish Spring from 4/12 SS (or $1.50 Irish Spring coupons)
Use 1 $3/3 Crest Toothpaste, Oral-B, etc from 3/29 P&G
Pay $0 plus tax, Get $2 ECB from Irish Spring
Final Price: $2 Moneymaker
Transaction #2
Buy 2 Biore Deep Clean Pore Charcoal Cleanser 1oz $1.99 each ($3.98)
Use $2 ECB from previous transaction
Pay $1.98 plus tax, Get $5 ECB (Limit 1)
Final Price: $1.02 Moneymaker
Remember to pick up your free $3 Extra Care Bucks before shopping!
Walgreens
Transaction #1
Buy 2 Almay Makeup Remover Wipes B1G1 50% Off for $4.49 ($8.24) (price may vary in stores)
Buy 1 Butterball Turkey Bacon 6 oz $1.29
Use 2 $4 Almay from 4/12 SS
Use $.75 Butterball Turkey Bacon printable
Pay $.78 plus tax, Get 1,000 points from Almay
Final Price: $.22 Moneymaker
Transaction #2
Buy 1 Crispy M&M’s 9.9 oz Bag $2.99
Buy 1 Irish Spring Body Wash 15 to 18 oz $3.99
Use 1 $1 M&M’s Bag from 3/22 RP (regional coupon)
Use 1 $2 Irish Spring from 4/12 SS (or $1.50 Irish Spring coupons)
Also use 1,000 points from previous transaction
Pay 2.98 plus tax, Get $2.99 RR from M&M’s and $2.50 RR from Irish Spring
Final Price: $1.51 Moneymaker
Be sure to pick up your free Hershey’s Chocolate Bar (exp 4/19) at some store while you’re out shopping!
If you did this, you’d walk away spending $5.74 out of pocket and still have $5 ECB and $5.49 RR. That means you’re walking having made $4.75 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!