More FREE Lip Balm...

Looks like this is the time of year for free lip balm!  I tried to score some Nivea lip balm for free today, but wouldn't you know it - they were sold out at my store :(  Bummer!  So tomorrow I am going to run over to CVS to try to get me some Neosporin Lip Health for FREE.  Here's the deal...  Print up this coupon for $3 Off Neosporin Lip Health and take it to CVS where they are on sale thru October for $3 each.  I love FREE - just the sound of the word makes me feel good! 

Another Way to Earn ECBs at CVS

Thanks once again to Tara over at Deal Seeking Mom for heads-up on another awesome deal.  Look for these "Green bag tags" at CVS - they are $0.99 each.  Attach one to your reusable shopping bag - have it and your CVS card scanned at check out each time you shop at CVS and you will earn $1 ECB at every 4th visit (when you use the tag and your CVS Extra Care card each time).  Sounds to me like another easy way to rack up some bucks, and to help the environment :) 

CVS Deals this week - 10/4-10

Here's the list of what I think are the best deals at CVS this week.  Remember, you need an ExtraCare card (which you can get for free). Oh, and their super cheap items go pretty quicky so try to get in there early in the week...

Arm & Hammer Detergent - BOGO, price not listed

use (2) $1 off 1 printable coupons

= not sure right now, but with 2 coupons you'll get a pretty good deal

Secret Deodorant - $2.49

use $1 off 1 coupon (limit 1)

get $1 ECB

= $0.49 after coupon & ECB

Revlon Nail Polish - $3.99

get $3 ECB (limit 6)

= $0.99

Purex Complete 3-in-1 - BOGO, price not advertised

use (2) $1 off 1 coupons

= cheap

Not a lot, but you can bet I'll be there for the nail polish!!  I'm about out of room for any more laundry detergent at the moment :)

Another CVS Deal.... You know I'm always on the look out!

So my day started off with me having to go pick up my son from school because he has a spot of ringworm on his arm (EWWW!) and then I found out that he can't go back until after having 24 hrs of medicine (lovely, so no school tomorrow either).  Needless to say I had to pay a copay for the doctor and my deductable for his medicine....  BUT, I had a CVS coupon for a $25 gift card with a new or transferred prescription :)  Cha-ching, he-he-he, so now my day was getting a bit better!  So, I searched the sale ad yet again and found this deal that I hadn't even considered....

Buy $25 worth of eligible Proctor & Gamble products and get $10 ECB 

There are several things included in this promo, but I decided to go for laundry products.

Tide detergent is on sale for $6

Bounce dryer bars are on sale for $4

Tide stain release is on sale for $4 - I decided not to go with this because there are mixed reviews on tide.com - one lady actually said it made the colors in her clothes fade. 

So, here's what I did:

Tide detergent x3 = $18

Bounce dryer bars x2  = $8

Total = $26

used $5 off $25 purchase from taking CVS Flu IQ Quiz I told you about HERE

used (1) $1 off 1 Bounce dryer bar coupon (man I wish I would have cut more out!)

used $6 ECB I had in my wallet from the other day

NEW Total = $14 and I got $10 ECB back, so my net was $4 for all that!!!

Now, there are $1 off Tide coupons out there - I have just been passing them over since I rarely buy Tide because I just refuse to pay more than $2 for detergent (Yes, I'm cheap and I'm proud!).  So, without any ECBs you could used 3 tide coupons for $1 off 1 and 2 Bounce dryer bar coupons for $1 off one - and don't forget that $5 off $25 purchase coupon - and you would only pay $15 and get $10 ECB - putting you at a net of $5, that's $1 each!!!

Have fun with this deal - I'm doing laundry right now ;-)

Drug Store Shopping - My trip 9/27

Today I figured I'd better run out to CVS and Walgreens to grab some deals while things are still in stock.  Here's what I got...

CVS:
Vaseline Int. Care Sheer Infusions Lotion $7.99
6 Reese's Peanut Butter Cups - $0.89 each, buy 2 get 1 free = $3.58
- $1.50 Vaseline Int. Care coupon
- (2) BOGO Reese's Cup coupons (savings of $0.89 x 2 = $1.79 total savings)
- $7 ECBs from previous purchases
= grand total of $1.76!!

Walgreens:
*Walgreens will only let you use 1 coupon per item.  They consider RR a coupon, so in order to use coupons and RRs you sometimes have to buy a cheap "filler" item such as a pack of gum to get your best deal.

~Transaction 1~
Vaseline Int. Care Sheer Infusions Lotion $6.99
Robitussin DM to-go 2-pack $2.49
Trident gum $1.29
-$1.50 Vaseline Int. Care coupon
-$4 RR from previous purchase
-$5 RR from previous purchase
=Total $0.65
Earned additional $7 and $2.5 in RRs

~Transaction 2~
Oral B 1-2-3 toothbrush $3
Chap stick green tea $2.99
Herbal Essences Hairspray $2.99
-$1 Herbal Essences coupon
-$7 and $1 RR from previous purchases
= Total $1.28
Earned $2, $3 and $3 RRs

~Transaction 3~
Gillette Fusion Razor $8.99
Halls Soothers $1
Dentek Floss $2
Blue Diamond Almonds, 2 packages, $3.49 (BOGO sale)
-$0.75 Blue Diamond coupon
-$4 Gillette Fusion coupon
-$3 and $3 RR from previous purchases
= Total $4.62
Earned $6, $1 and $2 RRs to use later

All in all, I spent under $7 out of pocket at Walgreens and I have about $15 in RRs left to use on next week's sales (I earned $26.50 in these 3 transactions, but I used some of them today also).  I hope this scenario makes sense to everyone and that it's helping you understand the amazing deals you can get at drug stores when you know how to play the game.  I may go back to Walgreen's tomorrow and use my $6 RR to get another bottle of lotion (and another $6 RR!).  I'm a little OCD about lotion so I need to stock up while I can.  I'll probably get some additionals of other items too :)

CVS Deals - 9/27-10/3

Here are the CVS deal.  As always, let me know if you find any fabulous deals that I missed!

Vaseline Sheer Infusion Body Lotion $7.99 (Sun, Mon, Tues ONLY)
Get $7 ECB (limit 1)
use $1.50 off 1 printable coupon
= FREE plus overage

Reese's 8 packs $0.88
use BOGO coupon
= $0.44 each

Scope Outlast Mouthwash $3.49
Get $1.50 ECB (limit 2)
use (1) $1 off 1 coupon
= $0.99

Pantene Pro-V Shampoo, Conditioner or Styler 2/$7.50
Get $2 ECB when you buy 2 (limit 1)
use (2) $1 off 1 coupons
= $1.75 each

Almay Mascara $5.99
Get $3 ECB (limit 1)
use (1) $1 off 1 coupon
= $1.99
*UPDATE - The cashier I got wouldn't accept my coupon (this is getting old people!!!).  The coupon says "Save $1.00 off any ALMAY cosmetic product" - under that it says "Almay smart shade collection" with some pictures.  I figured the pictures were advertising their new line because there's also a picture of their eye make-up remover pads...  Anyway, the dingy cashier said I had to buy something from the smart shade collection to use the coupon.  I'm getting so sick of this that I may actually start emailing manufacturers when I have problems with their coupons.  RIDONKULOUS!!
Reach Toothbrushes (2-4 pk.), Listerine Total Care or Reach Floss, $3.99
Get $1 ECB (limit 3)
use (1) $2 off 1 Listerine coupon
-or- there have been a ton of Reach coupons out lately
= final price varies


You can even pop over to the CVS website, take a quick FLU IQ survey and get a coupon good for $5 off a $25 purchase!  This should help you make some extra $money$ off of the above deals :)
Remember, you must have a CVS Extra Care card to get these deals (free to register for one).  ECBs print with your receipt as "coupons" you can use towards future purchases.

CVS Deals - 9/13-19

OK, there seem to be quite a few good deals at CVS this week.  I have gone thru the sale ad, my coupon binder and online coupons to match up some deals and these are the best ones I see for this week...

ALL Revlon Cosmetics - BOGO, prices starting at $1.99

use (2) $1 off 1 coupons (there was one in today's paper!)

= varies, but you can snag a great deal if you stick to the lower priced items (which are most likely beauty tools like nail clippers, eyelash curlers, etc.)

Air Wick Minis Fresh Matic or Compact i-Motion automatic spray - $4.99

use $4 off 1 coupon

= $0.99

Dove Ultimate Deodorant - 2 for $7

Get $2 ECB on purchase of 2 (limit 1)

use (2) $2 off 1 printable coupon 

= $0.50 each after coupons and ECBs

Listerine Total Care (16.9 oz), Rach toothbrush 2pk or Reach floss (30yd) - $3.99

Get $2 ECB (limit 3)

use $1 off Listerine total care = $0.99 after coupon and ECB

-or- use $0.50 off Reach floss or toothbrush = $1.49 after coupon and ECB (this would be the best deal if used to purchase the 2pk of toothbrushes)

Suave shampoo, conditioner , styler or body wash  - $2

Get $2 ECB when you spend $6 (limit 1)

use (3) $0.75 off 1 body wash

-or- (1) $0.75 off one body wash and (1) $1 off 2 shampoo, conditoner or styling products

= $0.87- $1.12 each

Sally Hansen Hard as Nails or Xtreme Wer nail polish  - $1.99

use $1 off 1 coupon

= $0.99

Dyna Pep energy micro-shot 2 pk - $4.99

Get $4.99 ECB (limit 2)

= FREE after ECB

Purex Ultra Concentrate laundry detergent  - $3.49

Get $1 ECB (limit 5)

use $1 off 1 printable coupon (print limit of 2 per computer)

= $1.49 each! 

-or- use $0.35 off 1 coupon

= $2.14 each, still cheap!!

Colgate Total Advanced toothpaste  - $2.99

Get $2 ECB (limit 1)

use $1 off 1 coupon

= FREE!!

Don't forget that you will need your CVS Extra Care card.  If you find any other great CVS deals for this week, please post a note to share!

CVS Coupon - $25 GC with any transferred presciption

Just got this one in my email...  Click HERE for a coupon good for a $25 CVS gift card when you transfer any prescription to CVS pharmacy - expires 10/18.  Enjoy!

CVS this week - 9/6-9/12

Well, it looks like Coupon Cravings has the best sale lists all around this week!  Check out Erin's list HERE.  As always, below are my favorites...

Aussie Shampoo, Conditioner or Styler: $2.99 (Sun-Tues Only)

Receive $2 ECBs
Final Price = $.99

Crest with Scope Outlast Toothpaste: $3.49
Use $1/1 coupon from 8/30 P&G insert
Receive $2.50 ECBs
Final Price = FREE

Schick Quattro for Women: Buy 2 for $7.99 (BOGO)
Use 2 $4/1 coupons from 8/23 Smart Source insert
Final Price = FREE

Coppertone NutraShield Sun Care: $6.99 (Sun-Tues Only)
Use $5 off 1 printable coupon
Final Price = $1.99
*This sunblock is awesome!  I will definitely be grabbing some while I can get it this cheap - the average price I saw this for over the summer was about $9.

For those of you that are my fellow Northern Virginians, here's a tip...  When I first started going shopping on my CVS escapades I would get very discouraged because I'd get to the store and all of the items that I could have gotten for free would already be gone (buzz kill!!).  However, I recently discovered this HUGE CVS in Manassas - on Sudley Road (234 business) in the shopping center with Giant, Ruby Tuesday, Panera, etc. (pop a note up here if you don't know where I'm talking about).  So far, I have always found what I'm looking for there.  So be nice and if you go there make sure you leave some for me :)

CVS Weekly Deals 8/30 - 9/5

For those of you who aren't familiar with wheelin' and dealin' at CVS...  Make sure you get an "ExtraCare card".  This card is used at CVS to get their weekly sales.  Some of these sales will give you "ECBs" - which is basically a paper gift card that prints up with your receipt that can be used towards ANY future purchase.  Remember to use your ECBs towards a purchase that is equal to or greater than the value of your ECBs, because any overage is lost (you do not get change back).  In the sale scenarios, any ECBs earned are considered the same as getting cash back because you can use the ECBs at CVS as just that.  Once you have some ECBs earned, you can use them towards further purchases.  Ex - This week you purchase a Glade Soy Candle at $6.99 and use a $4/1 coupon.  You pay $2.99 for the candle, but you get $6.99 in ECBs that you can use towards a future purchase, so you make $4 off of this deal!!

Here are my favorite CVS deals for this week (unless otherwise noted, all coupons mentioned are from past Sunday papers)...

Clairol Loving Care Hair Color $4.99 Earn $2 ECBs - Limit 1
-$4/1 coupon
=FREE + $1 overage after coupons and ECBs!

Glade Scented Reed Diffuser or Soy Candle $6.99 Earn $6.99 ECBs - Limit 1
-$4/1 coupon
=FREE + $4 overage after coupon and ECBs!

Sensodyne Toothpaste $4.99 Get $3 ECBs - Limit 1
-$1/1 Sensodyne iso-active printable coupon HERE
$0.99 ea. after coupon and ECBs!

Bounce Dryer Bar $3.99 Get $1 ECB - Limit 2
-$1/1 coupon or $1.50/1 coupon
=$1.49-$1.99 each after coupon and ECBs

Revlon Face, Eye or Lip Makeup Buy 1 Get 1 FREE - Limit 6

Softsoap NutriSerus Body Wash (price may vary, not advertised) get $2 ECBs with any purchase - Limit 1
-$1/1 coupon from this Sunday's paper
= Final price will vary, but with coupon and ECBs it's like saving $3 on this

Want to know more about how all this ECB stuff works?  Deal Seeking Mom has a fabulous post on CVS 101 For Newbies: The Drugstore Game.  Check it out to learn everything you ever wanted to know about earning FREE stuff at CVS!