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 CVS Nutritional Shake Single 8 oz $1.25
Buy 1 Colgate Max Toothpaste or 360 Toothbrush 1 ct $2.99
Use $.50 Colgate Toothpaste from 5/31 SS
Pay $3.74 plus tax, Get $1.25 ECB from Shake and $2 ECB from Colgate
Final Price: $.49
Transaction #2
Buy 2 L’Oreal Advanced Shampoo or Conditioner 2/$9 wyb 2
Use $4/2 L’Oreal Advanced Hair Care from 5/17 RP
Use $2 ECB from previous transaction
Pay $3 plus tax, Get $4 ECB (Limit 1)
Final Price: $1
Transaction #3
Buy 1 CVS Nutritional Shake Single 8 oz $1.25
Use $1.25 ECB from first transaction
Pay $0 plus tax, Get $1.25 ECB
Final Price: Free
Transactions #4, #5, #6 & #7 (do these one at a time to spend no money out of pocket. Limit 6)
Buy 1 CVS Nutritional Shake Single 8 oz $1.25
Use $1.25 ECB from previous transaction
Pay $0 plus tax, Get $1.25 ECB
Final Price: Free
Remember that you can also get Gevalia K-Cups for only $.25 each while you’re there!
Walgreens
Transaction #1
Buy 2 3 Musketeers Single Bars 2/$1
Use $.50/2 3 Musketeers Single Bars Printable
Final Price: $.50 ($.25 each)
If you did this, you’d walk away spending $7.24 out of pocket and still have a $5.25 ECB. That means you’re walking having spent only $1.99 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!