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 Multi-Grain Cheerios $2
Buy 1 Dawn Dish Soap $.99
Use $.75 Multi-Grain Cheerios coupon
Use $.30 Dawn Dish Soap coupon
Pay $1.94, Get $.75 Multi-Grain Cheerios from SavingStar
Final Price: $1.19
Walgreens
Transaction #1
Buy Almay Lip or Eye Cosmetics and Eye Makeup Removers $5.99
Buy Purell Hand Sanitizer 8 oz $2.99
Use Get 50 points for every $1 in personal care in-ad coupon
Use $4 Almay Cosmetic Product from 8/10 SS
Use $2 Purell Hand Sanitizer coupon (use this FIRST)
Use $1 Purell from August Walgreens coupon booklet
Pay $1.99 plus tax, Get $3 RR and 250 points
Final Price: $1.26 Moneymaker
Transaction #2
Buy Walgreens Perfection Tampons 8 pk $1.49
Buy Clearasil Face Scrub or Wash or Pads 90 pk $6.49
Use Get 50 points for every $1 in personal care in-ad coupon
Use $1 Clearasil Product from 8/17 SS
Also use $3 RR from previous transaction
Pay $3.98 plus tax, Get $1.49 RR from Tampons and 300 points from Clearasil
File for $5.49 Clearasil rebate in 8/17 inserts
Final Price: $.30 Moneymaker
Transaction #3
Buy 1 Bic Brite Liner Highlighters 5 pk $.79 w/in-ad coupon
Buy 1 Wexford Erasers Pink 2 pk or Caps 15 pk $.19 w/in-ad coupon
Buy 2 Brut or Sure Deodorant $1.49 each
Use Get 50 points for every $1 in personal care in-ad coupon
Use $1/2 Bic Stationery Product from 8/3 SS
Use 2 $1 Brut or Sure Deodorant from 8/17 SS
Also use $1.49 RR from previous transaction
Pay $.26 plus tax, Get 100 points
Final Price: $1.65
If you got the $2/2 Arm & Hammer coupon, also think about getting Arm & Hammer Detergent for only $1.93 each!
If you did this, you’d walk away spending $8.17 out of pocket and still have 650 points and get $5.49 from the rebate. That’s only $2.03 for everything 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!