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 Snickers Bars $.99 each
Buy 4 Colgate Optic White Toothpaste 3.5 oz $3
Use 1 $.74 Mars from Red Instant Coupon Machine
Use 2 $1 Colgate Total, Optic White, Enamel Health or Max Fresh from 8/30 SS (or $.75 Colgate Optic White Toothpaste printables)
Use B1G1 Snickers Candy Bars printable
Pay $8.25 plus tax, Get $6 ECB from Colgate
Final Price: 2/$2.25
Transaction #2
Buy 2 Maybelline Expertwear Brow & Eyeliner Pencils $4.29 each ($8.58)
Use 2 $1 Maybelline New York Eye Shadow or Eye Liner coupons
Also use $6 ECB from previous transaction
Pay $.58 plus tax, Get $5 ECB
Final Price: 2/$1.58
Remember that you can also get Nabisco Cookies for only $.63 each!
Walgreens
Transaction #1
Buy 9 Trident or Stride Gum Singles 3/$2 ($6)
Pay $6 plus tax, Get 2,000 points and 60 Everyday Points
Final Price: 9/$3.94 ($.43 each)
If you did this, you’d walk away spending $14.83 out of pocket and still have a $5 ECB and 2,060 points. That means you’re walking having spent only $7.77 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!