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 Max, Total, 2in1 or Optic White Toothpaste $3
Buy 1 Propel Electrolyte Water 25.4 oz $1.25
Use $2 Colgate Toothpaste from Red Instant Coupon Machine
Use $1 Colgate from 5/31 SS
Pay $1.25 plus tax, Get $1.25 ECB from Propel
Final Price: Free
Transaction #2
Buy 2 L’Oreal Advanced Shampoo or Conditioner 2/$9 wyb 2 (or $4.99 each regular price)
Use $4/2 L’Oreal Advanced Hair Care from 5/17 RP
Use $1.25 ECB from previous transaction
Pay $3.75 plus tax, Get $4 ECB (Limit 1)
Final Price: $1
Transaction #3
Buy 2 Snickers Bars Singles $.99 each
Buy 2 Multi-Grain Cheerios 2/$5
Use 2 $.75 General Mills Multi Grain Cheerios printable
Use B1G1 Snickers Candy Bars printable
Also use $4 ECB from previous transaction
Pay $.49 plus tax, Get $1 ECB from Cheerios and $.75 ECB from Snickers and $.75 Multi-Grain Cheerios from SavingStar (exp 5/31!!)
Final Price: $1.99
Walgreens
Transaction #1
Buy 9 Trident or Stride Gum 3/$2
Use 3 $1/3 Trident, Dentyne or Stride Single Gum Packs from 5/17 SS
Pay $3 plus tax, Get 2,000 points
Final Price: $1
Remember that you can also get Kool-Aid, Country Time or Crystal Light for only $1 each (exp 5/31!), Chex, Gardetto’s or Bugles for only $.75 each or Butterball Turkey Bacon for only $.54 while you’re there!
If you did this, you’d walk away spending $8.49 out of pocket and still have a $1.75 ECB, 2,000 points and $.75 from SavingStar. That means you’re walking having spent only $3.99 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!