I’ve had a number of people asking about shops at both CVS and Walgreens recently, so I thought I would begin to share some shop suggestions with you! 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 4 Gelusil Chewable Tablets $2 each
Buy 1 Colgate Max, Total, 2in1 or Optic White Toothpaste $3
Buy 2 Ban Total Refresh Cloths $3.49 each ($6.98)
Use 4 $2 Gelusil from 6/1 RP
Use $2 Colgate from Red Instant Coupon Machine
Use $1 Colgate from 6/1 SS or here
Use 2 $2 Ban from 6/1 SS
Pay $2.98 plus tax, Get $4 ECB
Final Price: $1.02 Moneymaker!
Transaction #2
Buy 2 Ban Total Refresh Cloths $3.49 each ($6.98)
Buy 2 V05 Shampoo or conditioner 2/$1.50
Use 2 Ban from 6/1 SS
Use $.50/2 V05 from 6/1 SS
Also use $4 ECB from last transaction (reduced down to $3.98)
Pay $0 plus tax, Get $4 ECB
Final Price: Free!
Walgreens
Transaction #1
Buy 2 Bisquick Pancake Mix 20 oz 2/$3
Buy 1 Reach Toothbrushes 2 pk $2.99
Buy 2 Crystal Light 10 pks 2/$4
Use 2 $1 Bisquick or Bisquick Heart Smart Baking Mix 20 oz or larger coupons
Use $2 Reach Toothbrushes 2 pk from 5/4 SS
Use 2 $1 Crystal Light Drink Mix printables
Pay $3.99 plus tax, Get 1,000 points from Bisquick, 1,000 points from Crystal Light and $2 RR from Reach
Final Price: Free!
Transaction #2
Buy 1 Reach Toothbrushes 2 pk $2.99
Buy 1 Scunci Hair Accessories $2.99
Use $2 Reach Toothbrushes 2 pk from 5/4 SS
Also use 2,000 points from last transaction
Pay $1.98, Get $2 RR from Scunci and $2 RR from Reach
Final Price: $.02 Moneymaker!
After shopping at both stores, you’ll walk away spending $8.95 out of pocket and you’ll have $4 ECB and $6 in RR left over. That’s a $1.05 moneymaker for everything! 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!