Monday, November 29, 2010

11/25/10 CVS Trip

I made a trip to CVS late Wednesday night so I could get the following transactions as soon as it hit midnight. I wasn't the only one. By the time midnight came around, there were 8 of us in line with the same items!

Transaction #1:

Gillette Odor Shield Deodorant - $4.00
- $2 Gillette Deodorant, PG 10/31

Carmex Lip Balm - $.99

- $.30 Carmex Lip Balm, SS 11/7

Mars King Size Candy Bar - $1.59


Total OOP (Before Taxes): $4.28

Receive: $6.58 ECB
Value: $6.58


Transaction #2:

Mars King Size Candy Bar - $1.59

2 Listerine Pocketpaks (3 pack) @ $2.99 = $5.98

- $.50 Listerine Pocketpaks, SS 8/1 or RP 10/10

- $6.58 ECBs from Transaction #1


Total OOP (Before Taxes): FREE
Receive: $7.57
Value: $7.57


Transaction #3:

2 Colgate Sensitive Toothpaste @ $3.99 = $7.98

- $1.00 Colgate Sensitive Toothpaste printable or SS 11/14 (use 2)

Mars King Size Candy Bar - $1.59

- $7.57 ECBs from Transaction #2


Total OOP (Before Taxes): FREE
Receive $9.57
Value: $9.57


Transaction #4:

2 Herbal Essence Hydralicious Shampoo or Conditioner @ $3.99 = $7.98

- $1/2 Herbal Essences or Aussie Shampoo or Conditioner, PG 10/10

Advil PM - $.99


Mars King Size Candy Bar - $1.59


- $9.57 ECB from Transaction #3


Total OOP (Before Taxes): FREE
Receive: $10.56 ECBs
Value: $10.56


Transaction #5:

L.A. Looks Styling Gel - $2.99


Eucerin Daily Skin Balance Body Lotion - $6.99
- $1 Eucerin Hand or Body Product, RP 11/7

Mars King Size Candy Bar - $1.59

- $10.56 from Transaction #4


Total OOP (Before Taxes): FREE
Receive $11.57
Value: $11.57


Transaction #6:

2 Renpure Organics Shampoo, Conditioner or Amazing Miracle Reconstructor @ $4.99 = $9.98


2 Reese's Singles @ $.79 = $1.58


- $11.57 from Transaction #5


Total OOP (Before Taxes): FREE
Receive $11.56

Value: $11.56

Transaction #7:

Philips In-Ear Headphones or Universal Remote Control - $6.99


Excedrin Migraine, PM, or Extra Strength (8 count) - $.99

3 Reese's Singles @ $.79 = $2.37


Xtra 2X Laundry Detergent - $1.99

- $11.56 from Transaction #6


Total OOP (Before Taxes): $.78
Receive: $11.35 ECBs
Value: $12.34


Transaction #8:

Sarah Peyton Wellness Personal Spa Set (4 piece) - $9.88


Ivory Soap (3 pack) - $.99


- $10.35 ECBs from Transaction #7 (all but $1.00 for Xtra)


Total OOP (Before Taxes): $.52
Receive: $5.00
Value: $10.87

Remaining: $6.00 ECBs ($1 from Transaction #7 & $5 from Transaction #8)


Summary:

Total OOP (Before Taxes): $5.58
Value of Merchandise: $80.62
Remaining ECBs: $6.00 (= 100% Savings!!!)



My parents went to CVS later in the day and did the following transactions:

Transaction #1:

1 King Size Mars Candy Bar = $1.59
= $1.59 (plus tax), Receive $1.59 ECB

Transactions #2-5:

1 King Size Mars Candy Bar = $1.59
- Use $1.59 ECB from Previous Transaction
= FREE (tax only), Receive $1.59 ECB


Transaction #6:

2 Reese Peanut Butter Cups @ $.79 each = $1.58
- Use $1.59 from Transaction #5 (adjusted down to $1.58)
= FREE (tax only), Receive $1.58 ECB


Transaction #7:

2 Reese Peanut Butter Cups @ $.79 each - $1.58
- Use $1.58 from Previous Transaction
= FREE (tax only), Receive $1.58


Transaction #8:

1 Reese Peanut Butter Cup = $.79
4 Munch Bars @ $.22 each = $.88 (Marked down 75%)
- Use $1.58 from Previous Transaction
= $.11 (with tax), Receive $.79 ECB


Transaction #9:

4 Munch Bars @ $.22 each = $.88
- Use $.79 ECB from Previous Transaction
= $.11 (with tax)

FREE & Cheap Finds

There are a few FREE and cheap finds for this week.....

Publix:

Beginning Wednesday, December 1st, Publix will have Stove Top Stuffing for $.99 a box. If you scan your CVS card at the red machine in CVS, you will receive a coupon for $1.00 off Stove Top Stuffing. If your store considers CVS a competitor, you can use the coupon to get FREE Stove Top Stuffing. You can scan your card everyday and get the coupon each day. The coupon does expire Sunday, December 5th.

Walgreens:

If you have the Winter Family Savings Booklet from Publix, you can use some of the Manufacturer Coupons at Walgreens to get some FREE and cheap deals.

(2) No Nonsense Socks (Single Pair) - BOGO $1.99
- $1/1 No Nonsense Product, Winter Family Savings Booklet (Use 2)
= FREE/2

(1) Command Hooks - $1.50
- $1.50/1 Command Product, Winter Family Savings Booklet
= FREE

(2) Scotch Magic Tape - BOGO $1.99
- $1/1 Scotch Magic or Gift Wrap Tape, Winter Family Savings Booklet (Use 2)
= FREE/2

(1) Scotch Packing Tape - $1.50
- $1/1 Scotch Mailing or Packaging Tape, Winter Family Savings Booklet
= $.50 each

Other Walgreens Deals: (Starting Wednesday, December 1st)
**Wednesday, December 1st is Walgreens' 1 Day Only Friends & Family Event. You can get 15% your entire purchase or 20% off W Brand Items. Be sure to take this coupon with you.

Natrol Melatonin (100 count) - $3.00, Receive $3.00 RR
- $2/1 Natrol Product, RP 10/10
= $1.00, Receive $3.00 RR

Gain (11 oz) - $.89 (with in-ad Q)
- $1/1 Gain Dish Soap, PG Everyday Savings
= FREE

Bic With Child Guard (5 pack) or Mult-Purpose or Luminere Candle Lighter - $2.99
- $1.50/1 Bic Multi-Purpose Lighter, SS 11/7
- $1/1 Multi-Purpose Lighter, December Walgreens Booklet
= $.49

CVS:

Dawn Dish Soap - $.88
- $.50/1 Dawn Hand Renewal, PG 10/31
= $.38

Suave Invisible Solid Deodorant - $.89
- $.50/1 Suave Deodorant, RP 11/14
= $.39

Complete Multi-Purpose Solution (12 oz) - $9.99, Receive $9.99 ECB
= FREE after ECB

(4) Gas-X Prevention (20 count) @ $6.29 each = $25.16 (regular price)
- 20% off CVS Purchase printable
- $4/1 Gas-X printable (Use 4)
= $4.13, Receive $10.00 ECB

EOS Lip Balm - $2.99, Receive $2.99
= FREE after ECB

Target:

Beneful Dog Food Prepared Meals (10 oz) - $1.53
-$2 off Purina Beneful dog food, any size or product, printable or RP 10/10
= FREE

Good Life Recipe for Cates (3.5 oz) - $.69
-B1G1 Goodlife cat food (Target coupon), Fill Your Cart with Savings Target home mailer
-$1 off GoodLife cat food, RP 10/10
-$1 off Goodlife Cat food printable or printable
= FREE/2 (with Target Q & MQ)

Olay Beauty Bar (1 count) - $.97
-$1 off Olay bar, PG 10/31 (EXP 11/30)
= FREE

Vaseline Lotion (1 oz) Travel Size - $.97
-$1 off Vaseline lotion, RP 11/14
= FREE

Degree Deodorant Travel Size - $.97
-$1 off Degree Women product printable
= FREE

Johnson & Johnson First Aid Kit Travel Size - $.97
-$3/3 Band-Aid select products, SS 8/01
= FREE/3

Band Aids Travel Size - $.97
-$3/3 Band-Aid select products, SS 8/01
= FREE/3

Gas-X Chewables (18 count) - $3.99
-$1 off Gas-X product, SS 11/7
-$1 off Gas-X Thin Strips, Soft Gels, or Chewables printable
-$3 off Gas-X or Malox (Target coupon), printable
= FREE (with Target Q & either MQ)

Rayovac Batteries (from Dollar Spot) - $1.00
-$1 off Rayovac Batteries printable
-$1 off Rayovac Alkaline batteries, SS 10/31
= FREE (with either Q)

Tide 2X Ultra Travel Size - $.97
- $1/1 Tide Detergent, PG 10/31 (exp. 11/30), PG 11/28
= FREE