Splitting Transactions @ CVS

I couldn't wait for next week to use my 30% and $8.99 in ECBs I earned yesterday. I decided to look at the CVS flyer again and devise a little shopping trip to get me some goods for "cheap."

Here is what I did based on the ad:

If you spend $10 on Crest ProHealth items you get a $5.00 ECB

If you buy 2 Kraft Mayo's, you get them for 2 for $4.00 (pretty good deal considering mayo is pretty expensive - and now that it's summer time BBQ's require at least 1 side made with mayonnaise).

Charmin 4 DoubleRoll tp was on sale for $3.00 each

I also need to buy a few Father's Day cards for Sunday.

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I had a manufacturers few coupons

$1.00/2 Crest ProHealth Toothpaste

$1.00/1 Crest ProHealth Mouthwash

2-$1.00/1 Kraft Mayo

$1.00/2 Charmin Toiletpaper

I split my transactions into 2 purchases:

Trans 1

(2) Crest Toothpastes

(2) Father's Day Cards

(1) Good Luck Card

(1) Crest Mouth Wash

(2) Kraft Mayo

$4.00 in manufacturer coupons used

$6.20 off from the 30% off CVS coupon

$8.99 used in ECBs

Total Out of Pocket (OOP) - $5.45

Earned: $5.00 ECB

Trans 2

(2) Charmin 4 doublerolls toilet paper

$1.00 in manufacturer coupons used

$5.00 used in ECBs (from Trans 1)

Total Out of Pocket (OOP) - FREE

I purchased $42.80 worth of products for $5.45!

87.2% Savings!

56% Savings @ CVS

During lunch today I hopped out to pick up a few things at CVS. I’ve been getting back into couponing and I figured a good ‘ol CVS run would kick me back into gear.

When it comes to food and beauty products, I’ll never spend full price on anything. I typically wait for sales and even better sales + coupons.

Everything I purchased today was advertised in the June 12 – June 18 CVS Flyer. I had NO ECBs (Extra Care Bucks) going into this trip, since I haven’t been doing much shopping.

I purchased everything in 1 transaction, which means I probably could have paid even less if I bundled items together properly (more on that next week!)

Here is what I purchased

(2) Packs of FatFree Fig Newtons

Reg 4.79 each, on Sale for 2 for $5.00

(2) Boxes of Fiber One Cereal

Reg 6.49 each, on Sale for 2 for $6.00, Used (2) $.75 Qs

(1) Palmolive Dish Soap

Reg 1.99, on Sale for .89

(1) Dial NuTrition Body Wash

Reg 5.89, on Sale for 3.88, Used $2.00 Q

(3) 32Oz Gatorades

Reg 1.99 Each, on Sale for 0.88

(1) Mitchum Deodorant

Reg 4.29, on Sale for 1.99, Used $.75 Q

(2) John Freida Shampoo & Conditioner

Reg 6.99 Each, on Sale for 5.00, Used (2) $2.00 Qs

(1) Zyrtec Allergy Med (5 Count)

Reg 6.89, on Sale for 5.99, Used $2.00 Q

(4) Packs of Orbitz Gum

Reg 1.49 each, on Sale for BOGO, Used (2) $1.00/2 Q

Technically got 4 packs of gum .99 cents

(2) Dove Chocolate Bars

Reg 2.19, on Sale for BOGO-0.01, Used $1.00 Q

Technically got 2 dove choc. bars for $1.20

(3) TicTacs Packets

Reg 1.77, on Sale for B2GO-0.01, Used $1.00 Q

(3) Packs of Stride Gum

Reg 1.67, on Sale for B2GO-0.01 Used $1.00/3 Q

(2) Bayer Tablets (24 ct)

Reg $3.49, on Sale for BOGO-50%, Used (2) $1.00 Q

(2) Aleve Tablets (50 ct)

Reg $6.99, on Sale for BOGO-50%, Used (2) $1.00 Q

(1) $10 Gas Card FREE!

Total Bill without Sales and Coupons: $103.01

Total Coupons Used: $19.25

Total Paid after Sales and Coupons: $44.92

Saved: 56.4%!!! and I got $10 to spend on Gas!

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ECBs Earned: $8.99

Coupon Earned: 30% Entire Purchase, expires: 6/18