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CVS Deals Week of 12/21/08

by Tara Kuczykowski on December 20, 2008 · 11 comments

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You’re definitely going to want to hit CVS tomorrow or Monday for all the free after ECBs deals! There isn’t much that’s really interesting for the week beyond that, so I’m taking the week off from my usual scenarios. I’ll add a Mr. Linky at the bottom of this post for anyone that’s worked up some spectular deals for the 2-day event though!

ECB Deals (Sunday & Monday Only) – All of the following items are FREE after ECBs or better than FREE after coupons/rebates and ECBs!

Alteril Sleep Aid 30 ct., $9.99 (limit 1)

Arm and Hammer Essentials Starter Kit, $2.99 (limit 5)
$1/1 Arm and Hammer printable
$1/1 Arm & Hammer Essentials Starter Kit, exp. 2-28-09 (SS 12/14/08)

Benefiber Drink Mix 16 ct., $7.29 (limit 1)
$2/1 Benefiber Product, exp. 12-31-08 (SS 9/21/08)
$2/1 Benefiber Product, exp. 1-31-09 (SS 10/19/08)
$2/1 Benefiber Product, exp. 2-28-09 (SS 11/16/08)
$2/1 Benefiber Product, exp. 3-31-09 (SS 12/14/08)

EAS AdvantEdge Bar, $1.69 (limit 1)

EAS AdvantEdge Shake, $7.49 (limit 1)

Excedrin Express Gels 20 ct., $3.99 (limit 1)
Excedrin Express Gels, 20 ct. Rebate up to $6.99 (mail-in), exp. 12-31-08 (SS 10/19/08)
$2/1 Excedrin printable

Halls Naturals 25 ct., $2.59 (limit 1)
$0.50 Halls Cough Drops, any 20 ct.+ single bag, exp. 2-6-09 (SS 12/7/08)

Iceland Health Joint Relief 60 Ct., $29.99 (limit 1)

Listerine, $2.99 (limit 5)
$1/1 Listerine Whitening Vibrant White Pre-Brush Rinse, etc. any 16 oz.+, exp. 12-31-08 (V 9/28/08)

L’Oreal HIP Metallic Eye Shadow Duo, $6.99 (limit 2)
$2/1 L’Oreal Makeup, Powder, Blush or Concealer, exp. 12-28-08 (V 10/5/08)

Right Guard Professional Solid or Aerosol, $6 (limit 5)
$0.50/1 Right Guard printable (use code RIGHTGUARD)

Sally Hansen Lacquer Shine Nail Color, $5.99 (limit 2)

Sleepinal 32 ct., $8.49 (limit 5)

Slimquick 2 pk., $4.99 (limit 1)

ThermaCare Neck To Arm Heat Wrap 1 ct., $2.49 (limit 3)
$1/1 ThermaCare HeatWraps, any except trial size, exp. 1-31-09 (P&G 11/30/08)

Zantac 150 8 ct., $4.99 (limit 1)
$1/1 Zantac Product, exp. 1-31-09 (SS 11/9/08)
$1/1 Zantac Product, exp. 3-31-09 (SS 12/14/08)
$5/1 Zantac Rebate (mail-in), exp. 1-31-09 (SS 11/9/08)

Zipfizz Energy 3 ct., $5.99 (limit 1)

ECB Deals (All Week)

::BUY Crest Pro Health Whitening Toothpaste or Rinse at $2.99, GET $2 ECBs (limit 1)::
$1/1 Crest MultiCare Whitening, Extra Whitening, Vivid White, etc. Toothpaste, any 4.2 oz.+, exp. 12-31-08 (P&G 11/30/08)
FREE after coupon and ECBs!

::BUY $15 of Coke Products, GET $5 ECBs (limit 1)::

Other Deals

Band-Aid or Johnson & Johnson Mini First Aid Kit, $.99
$3/2 Johnson & Johnson First Aid Products printable
$1/1 Johnson & Johnson First Aid Products, exp. 12-31-08 (SS 8/10/08)
$1/2 Johnson & Johnson First Aid Products, exp. 12-31-08 (SS 9/7/08)
As low as FREE after coupon!

Life Fitness Vitamins, starting at $0.49 (BOGO, limit 6)
$1/1 Life Fitness Products, exp. 1-15-09 (SS 12/14/08)
$1/1 Life Fitness Products, exp. 12-13-08 (SS 11/23/08)

Revlon Lip or Nail Color, starting at $3.49 (BOGO)
$2/1 Revlon Color Cosmetic Product, exp. 1-14-09 (SS 9/14/08)
$2/1 Revlon Color Cosmetic Product, exp. 12-28-08 (SS 8/24/08)
$0.37 ea. after coupon!

See all ECB deals for the week of 12/21/08-12/27/08 here.

New to CVSing? Want to learn how to create your own CVS deals? Get a quick overview with CVS 101 for Newbies.

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Let’s share our best CVS Scenarios! Just link up your blog post via the Mr. Linky below.

To keep it neat, I suggest that you list your blog name and then describe your scenario in parentheses, ex. Deal Seeking Mom (Less than $6 OOP!). The only requirement is that you link directly to your scenarios. Links directly to your homepage will be deleted.

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CVS Scenarios Week of 12/14/08

by Tara Kuczykowski on December 14, 2008 · 6 comments

Admittedly the scenarios this week aren’t spectacular, but I think they serve as a wonderful example of how shopping at CVS is a great resource even for the light couponer.

Get two tubes of brand name toothpaste, 3 two-packs of bar soap, and a deodorant for just $3.47 or less if you have ECBs to start with!

Don’t forget to show off your scenarios in the Mr. Linky below!

Transaction #1 + CVS $5 Challenge Transaction

BUY 2 Colgate Total Advanced (4 oz.) at $2.99

USE (2) $1.50/1 Colgate printable

Out of Pocket $2.98 (FREE if you use your $3.00 in ECBs from last week!*)
ECBs earned $4.00
*Add a cheap filler item if you don’t want to lose $0.02 of your ECBs.

Transaction #2

BUY 3 Dove Soap (2 pk.) at $2.49

USE (3) $1/1 Dove Face Care Product, Exp. 1-25-09 (RP 11/2/08)

Out of Pocket $4.47 ($0.47 after ECBs from Transaction #1!)
ECBs earned $3.00

Transaction #3

BUY Right Guard, Soft & Dri, Dry Idea at $2.99

Out of Pocket $2.99 (FREE after ECBs from Transaction #2!*)
ECBs earned $2.00
*Add a cheap filler item if you don’t want to lose $0.01 of your ECBs.

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Be sure to come back next week, and I’ll show you how to roll over that $2.00 in ECBs to get the most for you money!

See my pick of the week’s best CVS deals here!

New to CVSing? Want to learn how to create your own CVS deals? Get a quick overview with CVS 101 for Newbies.

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CVS Scenarios Week of 12/7/08

by Tara Kuczykowski on December 6, 2008 · 4 comments

I wouldn’t call this week spectacular by any means, but it’s another week of easy transactions, perfect for those of you still learning the ropes!

Don’t forget to show off your scenarios in the Mr. Linky below!

Transaction #1 + CVS $5 Challenge Transaction

BUY Theraflu Warming Relief at $5.99
BUY Powerade (32 oz.) Selected Varieties at $1.59

USE $2/1 Theraflu Product, exp. 1-31-09 (SS 10/19/08)
USE Theraflu Warming Relief MIR $3.99, exp. 1/31/09 (SS 10/19/08)

Out of Pocket $5.58 ($0.58 if you use your $5.00 in ECBs from last week!)
ECBs earned $3.59
MIR earned $3.99
Profit $2.00 (or profit $7.00!) on this transaction! (ECBs earned minus actual OOP plus MIR)

Transaction #2

BUY Shick Quattro or Intuition Razor for Women at $8.99

USE $4/1 any Schick Quattro Titanium Razor, Refill, or Travel Gift Set (ALL YOU magazine December issue)

Out of Pocket $4.99 ($1.40 if you use your $3.59 in ECBs from Transaction #1!)
ECBs earned $4.00
Profit $2.60 on this transaction! (ECBs earned minus actual OOP)

Transaction #3

BUY Dove Skin Vitalizer Facial Cleansing Massager at $9.99

USE $3.50/1 Dove Skin Vitalizer, exp. 12-31-08 (V 10/12/08) or $3.50/1 Dove SkinVitalizer, exp. 1-25-09 (V 11/2/08)

Out of Pocket $6.49 ($2.49 if you use your $4.00 in ECBs from Transaction #1!)
ECBs earned $3.00
Profit $0.51 on this transaction! (ECBs earned minus actual OOP)

BONUS Chocoholic Transaction

BUY (6) Hershey’s Bliss at 2/$6
BUY (1) Hershey’s Holiday Miniatures, Kisses, Hugs or Nuggets (8-12 oz.) at $2 (2/$4)

USE (3) $2.50/2 Hershey’s Bliss Chocolates, Reeses Clusters, etc., 3.8 oz.+, exp. 12-31-08 (SS 9/14/08)
USE $1/1 Hersheys Miniatures, Kisses or Nuggets Special Dark Chocolates, 11 oz+, exp. 2-28-09 (SS 11/9/08)

Out of Pocket $11.50
ECBs earned $10.00
$1.50 for 7 bags of chocolate after coupons and ECBs!

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Be sure to come back next week, and I’ll show you how to roll over that $3.00 in ECBs to get the most for you money!

See my pick of the week’s best CVS deals here!

New to CVSing? Want to learn how to create your own CVS deals? Get a quick overview with CVS 101 for Newbies.

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CVS Scenarios Week of 11/30/08

by Tara Kuczykowski on November 30, 2008 · 3 comments

We’re starting over from scratch this week, so it’s a great week to give CVS shopping a try if you’re a newbie! I’ve got 3 super simple and easy transactions that will net you $32.96 of items for just $6.97 with $5.00 in ExtraCare Bucks to carryover for next week.

Don’t forget to show off your scenarios in the Mr. Linky below!

Transaction #1 + CVS $5 Challenge Transaction

BUY Extreme Energy Shots at $4.99

Out of Pocket $4.99
ECBs earned $4.99
FREE after ECBs!

Transaction #2

BUY (3) Gillette Venus or Fusion Razors at $5.99

USE (3) $4/1 Gillette Fusion Razor, exp. 12-31-08 (P&G 11/30/08)

Out of Pocket $5.97 ($0.98 if you use your $4.99 in ECBs from Transaction #1!)
ECBs earned $5.00
Profit $4.02 on this transaction! (ECBs earned minus actual OOP)

Transaction #3

BUY (4) Febreze Air Effects 2/$5

USE (4) $1/1 Febreze Air Effects, exp. 11/30/08 (P&G 11/2/08)

Out of Pocket $6.00 ($1.00 if you use your $5.00 in ECBs from Transaction #2!)
ECBs earned $5.00
Profit $4.00 on this transaction! (ECBs earned minus actual OOP)

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Be sure to come back next week, and I’ll show you how to roll over that $5.00 in ECBs to get the most for you money!

See my pick of the week’s best CVS deals here!

New to CVSing? Want to learn how to create your own CVS deals? Get a quick overview with CVS 101 for Newbies.

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CVS Scenarios Week of 11/23/08

by Tara Kuczykowski on November 23, 2008 · 1 comment

Holy cow! I just realized it’s been a WHOLE MONTH since I’ve ventured into CVS, and I’ve got ECBs expiring today. Time to get rolling! Here are some scenarios I’m considering.

Don’t forget to show off your scenarios in the Mr. Linky below!

Transaction #1

BUY Maybelline Mineral Foundation at $8.99
BUY Complete Multi-Purpose Solution at $8.99
BUY Dial/Coast Bar Soap (2-3 pk.) at $1.99

USE $3/1 Maybelline Foundation, exp. 1-26-08 (RP 10/26/08)
USE $1/1 Complete Multi-Purpose Solution, any 12 oz.+, exp. 12-31-08 (V 10/26/08)
USE $0.30/1 Dial Multibar Pack, Foaming Hand Wash or Liquid Hand Soap, exp. 11-30-08 (SS 10/05/08)

Out of Pocket $15.67 ($0.67 if you use your $15.00 in ECBs from last week!)
ECBs earned $18.98
Profit $3.31 (Or $18.31!) on this transaction! (ECBs earned minus actual OOP)

Transaction #2

BUY (2) Right Guard Professional at $7.99
BUY Dial/Coast Bar Soap (2-3 pk.) at $1.99

USE $0.30/1 Dial Multibar Pack, Foaming Hand Wash or Liquid Hand Soap, exp. 11-30-08 (SS 10/05/08)

Out of Pocket $19.36 ($0.38 if you use your $18.98 in ECBs from Transaction #1!)
ECBs earned $15.00
Profit $14.62 on this transaction! (ECBs earned minus actual OOP)

Transaction #3

BUY (2) Energizer AAA (16-pk.) at $10

USE (2) $1.25/1 Energizer Batteries, exp. 12-31-08 (SS 11/9/08) OR $1.25/1 Energizer Batteries, exp. 11-30-08 (SS 10/5/08)

Out of Pocket $17.50 ($2.50 if you use your $15.00 in ECBs from Transaction #2!)
ECBs earned $10.00
Profit $12.50 on this transaction! (ECBs earned minus actual OOP)

Bonus CVS $5 Challenge Transaction
If you’re a newbie, do this transaction to get comfortable with the process, and then start with Transaction #1 above to maximize your savings!

BUY Crest SpinBrush Pro or Refills (2-ct.) at $5.99
BUY Dial/Coast Bar Soap (2-3 pk.) at $1.99

USE $2 Crest SpinBrush Pro printable
USE $0.30/1 Dial Multibar Pack, Foaming Hand Wash or Liquid Hand Soap, exp. 11-30-08 (SS 10/05/08)

Out of Pocket $5.68
ECBs earned $3.00
Pay just $2.68!

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Be sure to come back next week, and I’ll show you how to roll over that $10.00 in ECBs to get the most for you money!

See my pick of the week’s best CVS deals here!

New to CVSing? Want to learn how to create your own CVS deals? Get a quick overview with CVS 101 for Newbies.

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CVS Scenarios Week of 11/16/08

by Tara Kuczykowski on November 15, 2008 · 0 comments

Wow, I’ve got some great scenarios for you this week. Get tons of Glade, stock up on batteries for Christmas, and a high end moisturizer all for under $17.00 (assuming you have no ECBs on hand). That sounds like a great deal to me!

I can’t wait to see your deals as well. Scroll down to link them up via Mr. Linky!

Transaction #1

BUY (8) Glass Scents Candle at 2/$5

USE (4) BOGO Glade Glass Scents Decorative Air Freshener, exp. 11-23-08 (SS 10/12/08)

Out of Pocket $10.00 ($2.00 if you use your $8.00 in ECBs from last week!)
ECBs earned $10.00
Break even (Or earn $13.47!) on this transaction! (ECBs earned minus actual OOP)

Transaction #2

BUY L’Oreal Age Perfect Pro Calcium at $15.99

USE $1/1 L’Oreal Moisturizer, exp. 1-11-09 (SS 10/19/08) or (V 9/21/08)

Out of Pocket $14.99 ($4.99 after $10.00 ECBs from Transaction 1!)
ECBs earned $15.99
Profit $11.00 on this transaction! (ECBs earned minus actual OOP)

Transaction #3

BUY (4) Duracell (AA, AAA 8-pk., C, D 4-pk., 9V 2-pk.) at $5.99

USE (4) $1.50/1Duracell CopperTop, PowerPix, Ultra Digital, etc. Batteries, (RP 10/26/08)

Out of Pocket $17.96 ($1.97 after $15.99 ECBs from Transaction 2!)
ECBs earned $15.00
Profit $13.03 on this transaction! (ECBs earned minus actual OOP)

Bonus CVS $5 Challenge Transaction
If you’re a newbie, do this transaction to get comfortable with the process, and then start with Transaction #1 above to maximize your savings!

BUY (4) Glass Scents Candle at 2/$5

USE (2) BOGO Glade Glass Scents Decorative Air Freshener, exp. 11-23-08 (SS 10/12/08)

Out of Pocket $5.00
ECBs earned $5.00
FREE after ECBs!

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Be sure to come back next week, and I’ll show you how to roll over that $15.00 in ECBs to get the most for you money!

See my pick of the week’s best CVS deals here!

New to CVSing? Want to learn how to create your own CVS deals? Get a quick overview with CVS 101 for Newbies.

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CVS Scenarios Week of 11/9/08

by Tara Kuczykowski on November 8, 2008 · 5 comments

The deals are hot at CVS this week! Don’t forget about the two-day freebies if you can make a trip on Sunday or Monday. I didn’t include them in my transactions because they’re only available for a limited time.

I’m looking forward to seeing the transactions you all have cooked up as well. Share the wealth with other Deal Seeking Mom readers using the Mr. Linky below!

Transaction #1

BUY (2) Listerine Cool Agent Blue Tinting Rinse (500-ml.) at $3.99
BUY Garnier Fructis Shampoo or Conditioner (10.2 to 13-oz.) or Styler (2 to 8.5-oz.) at $2.99
BUY Palmolive (11-oz.) at $1.49

USE (2) $1/1 Listerine printable
USE any $1/1 Garnier Fructis coupon listed in CVS Weekly Deals
USE $0.25/1 Palmolive Dish Liquid, exp. 11-15-08 (SS 10/26/08)

Out of Pocket $9.21 ($0.21 if you use your $9.00 in ECBs from last week!)
ECBs earned $9.00
Spend just $0.21 (Or profit $8.79) on this transaction! (ECBs earned minus actual OOP)

Transaction #2

BUY (6) Hershey’s Bliss or Reese’s Clusters at $3 ea.
BUY (4) Hershey’s Candy Bars at $0.50 ea.

USE (3) $2.50/2 Hershey’s Bliss Chocolates, Reeses Clusters, etc. (3.8-oz.+), exp. 12-31-08 (SS 9/14/08)
USE (2) BOGO Hershey’s Bar (1.45-oz. to 1.55-oz.) up to $0.79, exp. 11-30-08 (SS 9/28/08)

Out of Pocket $11.50 ($2.50 when you use your $9.00 in ECBs from Transaction #1!)
ECBs earned $10.00
Profit $7.50 on this transaction! (ECBs earned minus actual OOP)

Transaction #3

BUY Rimmel Mascara at $6.99
BUY Listerine Cool Agent Blue Tinting Rinse (500-ml.) at $3.99
BUY Palmolive (11-oz.) at $1.49

USE $1/1 Rimmel Product, exp. 11-15-08 (V 9/14/08)
USE $1/1 Listerine printable
USE $0.25/1 Palmolive Dish Liquid, exp. 11-15-08 (SS 10/26/08)

Out of Pocket $10.22 ($0.22 when you use your $10.00 in ECBs from Transaction #2!)
ECBs earned $8.00
Profit $7.78 on this transaction! (ECBs earned minus actual OOP)

Bonus CVS $5 Challenge Transaction
If you’re a newbie, do this transaction to get comfortable with the process, and then start with Transaction #1 above to maximize your savings!

BUY (2) Palmolive (11-oz.) at $1.49
BUY Always Infinity Pads (14 to 18-ct.) at $4.99

USE (2) $0.25/1 Palmolive Dish Liquid, exp. 11-15-08 (SS 10/26/08)
USE $2/1 Always Infinity, any 14 ct.+, exp. 11-30-08 (P&G 10/12/08)

Out of Pocket $5.47
ECBs earned $4
Pay just $1.24 after coupons and ECBs!

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Be sure to come back next week, and I’ll show you how to roll over that $8.00 in ECBs to get the most for you money!

See my pick of the week’s best CVS deals here!

New to CVSing? Want to learn how to create your own CVS deals? Get a quick overview with CVS 101 for Newbies.

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CVS Scenarios Week of 11/2/08

by Tara Kuczykowski on November 3, 2008 · 4 comments

If you need toothpaste and lots of gum, this is the week to run to CVS. Both are free or better than free after coupons and ECBs!

I’ve suggested a couple of transactions below to get you started, but Transaction #3 is readers’ choice this week. Link up your favorite deals to the Mr. Linky below!

Transaction #1

BUY (4) Crest Pro-Health Whitening Toothpaste at $3.49
BUY Dawn Dish Soap at $0.99

USE (4) $1/1 Crest Toothpaste any premium variety (4.2-oz.+), exp. 11-30-08 (P&G 10/12/08)
USE $0.50/1 Dawn Direct Foam or Dawn Simple Pleasures, exp. 11-30-08 (P&G 11/2/08)

Out of Pocket $10.49 ($0.49 if you use your $10.00 in ECBs from last week!)
ECBs earned $13.96
Profit $3.47 (Or $13.47!) on this transaction! (ECBs earned minus actual OOP)

Transaction #2

BUY (10) Ice Breakers Ice Cubes Sugar-Free Gum
BUY (2) Colgate 360 Battery Toothbrush at $4.99
Holiday Gift Wrap (30-sq. ft.) at $0.99

USE (5) $1/2 Ice Breakers Gum or Mints, exp. 11-30-08 (SS#2 9/7/08)
USE $1/1 Colgate 360 printable

Out of Pocket $13.97 ($0.01 after ECBs from Transaction #2!)
ECBs earned $9.00
Profit $8.99 on this transaction! (ECBs earned minus actual OOP)

Transaction #3

This week it’s your choice! There’s not really anything left that will get you a high return on your ECBs, so if you need diapers, do the Pampers deal now. If your stockpile of Coke is low, stock up on Coke. Or just save your $9.00 in ECBs and come back next week to see how we can roll them over!

Bonus CVS $5 Challenge Transaction

BUY Always Infinity Pads (14 to 18-ct.) at $4.99
BUY Dawn dish soap at $0.99
BUY Pert Plus at $2.50
BUY Ivory Bar Soap (3-pk.) at $0.99

$2/1 Always Infinity, any 14 ct.+, exp. 11-30-08 (P&G 10/12/08)
$0.50/1 Dawn Direct Foam or Dawn Simple Pleasures, exp. 11-30-08 (P&G 11/2/08)
$2/1 Pert Plus, any except trial size, exp. 12-31-08 (SS 10/19/08)
$0.25/1 Ivory Body Wash or Bar Bundle, exp. 11-30-08 (P&G 11/2/08)

Out of Pocket $4.72
ECBs earned $1.00

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Be sure to come back next week, and I’ll show you how to roll over that $9.00 in ECBs to get the most for you money!

See my pick of the week’s best CVS deals here!

New to CVSing? Want to learn how to create your own CVS deals? Get a quick overview with CVS 101 for Newbies.

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CVS Scenarios Week of 10/26/08

by Tara Kuczykowski on October 25, 2008 · 8 comments

We’re stocking up on meds and razors this week. If you’re starting out without any ECBs, you can get everything below for less than $13. If you’re returning with your $8.54 in ECBs earned last week, your OOP drops to just $3.93! Stick with me and I’ll show you the ropes.

The Mr. Linky was a big hit last week, so it will now be a regular part of my weekly CVS scenarios. Scroll down to share your best deals so others can learn!

Transaction #1

BUY (2) Bic Comfort3 Advance Razors (4-ct.) at $4.99 ea.
BUY (4) Soy Joy Bars at 4/$4
BUY CVS Sanitizing Spray Pen for Kids (0.15-oz.) at $1.00

USE (2) $2/1 Bic Comfort 3, Comfort 3 Advance, Comfort Twin, Twin Select, etc., exp. 11-12-08 (SS 10/12/08)
USE (2) B1G1 Soy Joy Bars, (SS#1 9/7/08)

Out of Pocket $8.98 ($0.44 if you use your $8.54 in ECBs from last week!)
ECBs earned $12.00
Profit $3.02 (Or $11.56!) on this transaction! (ECBs earned minus actual OOP)

Transaction #2

BUY Nova Max Glucose Monitor at $9.99 (Please donate this to someone in need.)
BUY Crest Spinbrush Pro at $5.99

$2/1 Crest Spinbrush printable

Out of Pocket $13.98 ($1.98 after ECBs from Transaction #1!)
ECBs earned $11.99
Profit $10.01 on this transaction! (ECBs earned minus actual OOP)

Transaction #3 (only works if you get the Spray Pen in Transaction #1)

BUY any 3 Sudafed PE Sinus Headache (24-ct.), Nighttime Cold (20-ct.) or Sudafed PE (10 to 24-ct.) at $5.00 ea.
BUY (2) Ricola Drops or Lozenges at $2 ea.

USE (3) $1.50/1 Sudafed and Sudafed PE Product, exp. 4-30-09 (V 10/5/08)
USE $1/2 Ricola Cough & Throat Drops, exp. 12-31-08 (SS 10/5/08)

Out of Pocket $13.50 ($1.51 after ECBs from Transaction #2!)
ECBs earned $10.00
Profit $8.49 on this transaction! (ECBs earned minus actual OOP)

Bonus CVS $5 Challenge Transaction

BUY Bic Comfort3 Advance Razors (4-ct.) at $4.99 ea.
BUY (3) Advil PM Liqui-gels (8-ct.) at $0.99

USE $2/1 Bic Comfort 3, Comfort 3 Advance, Comfort Twin, Twin Select, etc., exp. 11-12-08 (SS 10/12/08)
USE $1/1 Advil printable
USE $2/1 Advil printable

Out of Pocket $2.99
ECBs earned $4.00
Profit $1.01 on this transaction! (ECBs earned minus actual OOP)

See my pick of the week’s best CVS deals here!

New to CVSing? Want to learn how to create your own CVS deals? Get a quick overview with CVS 101 for Newbies.

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CVS Scenarios Week of 10/19/08

by Tara Kuczykowski on October 18, 2008 · 8 comments

I’ve cooked up some great scenarios for you this week! Even if you’re a newbie just starting to shop at CVS, you can get everything listed below for only $6.266 out of pocket. PLUS, you’ll be getting back $7.99 from a mail-in rebate, so you’re actually earning money all around!!!

New this week – scroll down to link up your CVS Scenarios via Mr. Linky! If this feature receives a good response, I’ll make it a weekly feature. Let me know what you think!

Transaction #1 (and CVS $5 Challenge Transaction)

BUY Powerade (32-oz.) at $1.69
BUY Butler GUM ToothBrush (2-pk.) at $3.99

USE $1/1 Powerade or Powerade Zero, exp. 11-30-08 (SS 7/13/08)
USE $0.75/1 GUM toothbrush, exp. 10-31-08 (RP 8/3/08)

Out of Pocket $3.93
ECBs earned $5.68
Profit $1.75 on this transaction! (ECBs earned minus actual OOP)

Transaction #2

BUY Just for Men Touch of Gray at $7.99

USE $2/1 Just for Men printable (YMMV using this coupon. Thanks, Jennifer!)
USE Try Me Free printable

Out of Pocket $5.99 ($0.31 after ECBs from Transaction #1!)
ECBs earned $7.99 + MIR of $7.99
Profit $15.67 on this transaction! (ECBs earned + MIR minus actual OOP)

Transaction #3
BUY Listerine Whitening Pen at $9.99
BUY Colgate Max Fresh Toothpaste at $2.99

USE $3/1 Listerine printable or $3/1 Listerine Whitening Pen or Quick Dissolving Strips, exp. 12-31-08 (V 9/28/08)
USE $1/1 Colgate Max Fresh Toothpaste, exp. 10-18-08 (SS 9/28/08)

Out of Pocket $8.98 ($0.99 after $7.99 ECBs from Transaction #2!)
ECBs earned $7.00
Profit $6.01 on this transaction! (ECBs earned minus actual OOP)

Bonus Transaction (Good Sunday, Oct. 19 and Monday, Oct. 20 only)

BUY (2) Pumpkin Pail at $0.99
BUY (2) Brach’s Pumpkin’s Autumn Mix, Indian, or Candy Corn at $1.29
BUY (2) Funlight 6? Smart Light at $0.99
BUY Colgate Toothpaste at $2.99

USE $1.50/1 Colgate printable

Out of Pocket $8.03 ($1.03 after $7.00 ECBs from Transaction #3!)
ECBs earned $8.54
Profit $7.51 on this transaction! (ECBs earned minus actual OOP)

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