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 Stylish Ultra Thing Pad w/Wings 14 ct for $3.99 (or more if you have the coupons!)
Buy 1 CVS Stop Smoking Patch 7 ct $4.99
Use 2 $5 Tena coupons from 9/7 SS
Pay $4.99 plus tax, Get $4.99 ECB
Final Price: Free
Transaction #2
Buy 1 Mucinex Allergy 5 ct $7.50
Buy 1 Honey Nut Cheerios $1.88
Buy 1 Starbucks Refreshers $1.50
Use $2 Mucinex Allergy from 9/7 SS
Use $.50 Honey Nut Cheerios or Honey Nut Cheerios Medley Crunch Cereal Printable
Use $1 Starbucks Refreshers coupon
Also use $4.99 ECB from previous transaction
Pay $2.39 plus tax, Get $5.50 ECB from Mucinex and $.50 Honey Nut Cheerios from SavingStar
Final Price: $1.38
Walgreens
Transaction #1
Buy 2 Werther’s Candy 2.75-5.5 oz 2/$3
Buy 2 Riesen Candy 2.75-5.5 oz 2/$3
Buy 3 Crest Sensi Mouthwash 3/$10
Use $1/2 Werther’s or Riesen coupon from Walgreens Sept coupon booklet (will deduct $2)
Use 2 $1 Werther’s Candy coupons
Use 2 $1 Riesen Product from 7/27 SS
Use 3 $1.50 Crest Mouthwash from 8/31 P&G
Pay $5.50, Get $4 RR from Crest
Final Price: $1.50
And don’t forget to pick up your free Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups through 9/7!
If you did this, you’d walk away spending $12.88 out of pocket and still have $4 RR, $5.50 ECB and $.50 from SavingStar. That’s only $2.88 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!