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 2 Tena Serenity Pantiliners 26 ct B1G1 50% off for $3.99 each ($5.99)
Use 2 $1 Tena coupons
Pay $3.99 plus tax, Get $4 ECB
Final Price: $.01 Moneymaker
Transaction #2
Buy 2 Colgate Total Toothpaste or 360 Toothbrush 1 ct $2.99 each ($5.98)
Buy 1 Starbucks Refreshers $1.50
Buy 1 Hershey’s Caramel Pouch 7.2 oz $3.79
Use 2 $1 Colgate Toothpaste coupons or $1 Colgate Toothbrush or Toothpaste from 9/13 SS
Use 1 $.50 Starbucks coupon
Use 1 $2 Hershey’s Caramel Pouch from Red Instant Coupon Machine
Use 1 $1 Hershey’s Caramels coupon
Also use $4 ECB from previous transaction
Pay $1.77 plus tax, Get $4 ECB from Colgate and $1.50 ECB from Starbucks
Final Price: $.27
Remember that you can also get Tide Detergent 80 oz for only $3.94 each and $.74 Puffs Tissues while you’re there! Find more CVS deals here.
Walgreens
Transaction #1
Buy 2 Crest 3D Mouth Rinse 2/$6
Use 2 $2 Crest Mouthwash from 9/13 RP
Pay $2 plus tax, Get $2 RR and 60 Everyday Points
Final Price: $.06 Moneymaker
Remember that you can also get Renu Multipurpose Solution for only $.99 and Werther’s Candy for only $.50 per bag while you’re there! Find more Walgreens deals here.
If you did this, you’d walk away spending $7.76 out of pocket and still have $5.50 ECB, $2 RR and 60 points. That means you’re walking having spent only $.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!