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 Paper Mate Eagle Pens 8-10 pk $1.29 (Sunday & Monday ONLY)
Buy 4 Irish Spring Gear or Signature Body Wash or Bar Soap 2/$7 ($14)
Use $1 from Red Instant Coupon Machine
Use $.55 Paper Mate Pens Pack from 7/26 SS
Use $2 Irish Spring from 7/26 SS or $1.50 Irish Spring printables
Pay $6 plus tax, Get $6 ECB
Final Price: Free
Transaction #2
Buy 6 Suave Body Wash 2/$4 ($12)
Buy 2 Snickers Bars $.99 each
Use $.74 from Red Instant Coupon Machine
Use B1G1 Snickers Candy Bars printable
Use 3 B1G1 Suave from 7/26 RP (exp 8/9) or ($.50 Suave Body Wash Product printables)
Also use $6 ECB from previous transaction
Pay $.24, Get $4 ECB from Suave and $.50 from Suave SavingStar
Final Price: $1.74
Remember that you can also get Blue Diamond Almonds for only $1.75 per can, Nabisco Cookies and Crackers for only $.63 each and Renu Solution for only $1.99!
Walgreens
Transaction #1
Buy Colgate Mouthwash 16.9 oz $3.99
Use $2 Colgate Mouthwash or Mouth Rinse from 7/26 SS
Pay $1.99, Get $2.50 RR and 30 Everyday Points
Final Price: $.54 Moneymaker
If you did this, you’d walk away spending $8.23 out of pocket and still have a $4 ECB, $2.50 Register Reward, $.50 from SavingStar and 30 points. That means you’re walking having spent only $1.20 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!