This is a great week to shop! I was actually so concerned that the Venus Razors were going to be sold out at my CVS that I went out to shop last night. After checking out and feeling like something wasn’t right with my totals, I realized that my ECB didn’t print out either. That was the moment that I learned that my store that has always started the next week’s sales at 5PM no longer does. That’s a HUGE bummer, but okay. You’ve got to roll with the punches. I returned that entire order and got my coupons back in order to use them today. Also, I had a $10 Register Reward and two $2.50 RR that I had to burn at Walgreens today (before they expired), so I stocked up on Gatorade since there wasn’t really anything else I wanted. Here’s what I did:
CVS
Transaction #1
2 Venus Razors $7.49 each (Chicago pricing – Used $3 Venus Razor from 6/1 P&G (exp 6/30) (or you can use $2 Venus Razor or Disposables Pack printable)
Used $4 off $10 Razors coupon from Red Instant Coupon Machine last week (given to the cashier before all other coupons)
Paid $4.98 plus tax, Got $4 ECB
Final Price: $.98
Transaction #2
1 CVS Alkaline Batteries AAA 10 pk $5.99
Used $4 ECB from previous transaction
Paid $1.99 plus tax, Got $4 ECB
Final Price: $1.99
Walgreens
Transaction #1
6 Gatorade 32 oz bottles 6/$6 w/in-ad coupon
1 GUM Toothbrushes 2 pk $2.50
1 Starbucks Refreshers $1 (Used $1 Starbucks Refreshers printable)
1 Crystal Light $2 (Used $1 Crystal Light Drink Mix printable)
1 Sunny Smile Paper Towels $.69 (not pictured because I only just realized I left it in the car! Doh!)
Used Get 50 points for every $1 purchase you make in personal care items in-ad coupon
Also used $10 RR from two weeks ago
Paid $.19 plus tax, Got $2.50 RR from GUM, $2 RR from Crystal Light, $1 RR from Refreshers, 1,000 points from Gatorade and 100 points from GUM (personal care bonus)
Final Price: $3.59
Transaction #2
1 Crystal Light $2 (Used $1 Crystal Light Drink Mix printable)
1 GUM Toothbrushes 2 pk $2.50
Used Get 50 points for every $1 purchase you make in personal care items in-ad coupon
Also used $2.50 RR from two weeks ago
Paid $1 plus tax, Got $2.50 RR from GUM, $2 RR from Crystal Light and 100 points from GUM
Final Price: $1.10 Moneymaker
Transaction #3
1 GUM Toothbrushes 2 pk $2.50
1 Starbucks Refreshers $1 (Used $1 Starbucks Refreshers printable)
Used Get 50 points for every $1 purchase you make in personal care items in-ad coupon
Also used $2.50 RR from two weeks ago
Paid $0 plus tax, Got $2.50 RR from GUM, $1 RR from Starbucks and 100 points from GUM
Final Price: $1.10 Moneymaker
After all was said and done I’d spent a total of $4.36 – most of which was the Gatorade. My stock up price on razors is $1 or less, so I figured that if I could get two for only $.49 each, I was going to do that deal even though it’s not a freebie with Chicago prices. And I may go back to Walgreens on Saturday to do a few more moneymakers, but there wasn’t a ton of product on the shelves, so I didn’t want to take more than my fair share. I hope this gives you some shop ideas for the week! 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!