CVS: Spent $40.45/Saved: $24.20

So this wasn't such a great week at CVS except that I will get reimbursed for the full $40.45 from my flexible health spending.  I needed a week to regroup and get more EB to work with for future purchases.  I also used SavingsAngel for the first time (will have a review on the other blog soon). Here's what I got:

2 Prilosec 42 Count $24.99each (saved $3.50 each)
(Plus $7/2 coupon ~ received $7EB for each)
2 Colgate Total Advanced $2.99each (saved $.70 each)
(Plus 2 $1/1 coupons ~ received $2.99EB for each)

PLUS: $1, $1.80, $4EB


Total OOP: $40.45
Total Savings: $24.20 (Sale and Coupon and EB)
EB Earned: $14, $5.98 and $1 (for green bag tag)

Total CVS spending YTD: $203.06
Total CVS savings YTD: $880.35
Fall 2010 Spending (from receipt): $.35
YTD Saving (from receipt): $933.48

CVS: Saved: $34.01/Spent: .35

2 Peanut M&Ms (yes, I know there is only one pictured... I got hungry!) $.50each (saved $.39each)

2 Rightguard Deodorants $2.29 each (saved $1.40 each)

(used $3/2 coupon ~ received $4EB)

1 Schick Hydro Shave Cream $2.27 (saved $1.50)

(used $1/1 coupon ~ received $1.80EB)

1 Cetaphil Lotion $9.89

(used $1/1 coupon)

1 Cetaphil Lotion $4.94 (BOGO 50%)

(used $1/1 coupon)

PLUS: $4.99, $9.99, $3EB

Total OOP: $.35
Total Savings: $34.01 (Sale and Coupon and EB)
EB Earned: $4, $1.80
Bolded: to be donated

Total CVS spending YTD: $162.61
Total CVS savings YTD: $856.15
Summer 2010 Spending (from receipt): $58.43
YTD Saving (from receipt): $899.47


I thought I had calculated it right, but I had to throw in those M&Ms as filler purchases. I should've just had her take off that last $3EB and give it back to me and pay a little more OOP rather than spend $1 on something I don't need and really shouldn't be buying. Lesson learned.

CVS: Saved $24.03 / Spent $.67

Today I got:
Stacy's Pita Chips $3 (saved $.29)
Nivea for Men $4.99
($1/1 coupon ~ received $4.99EB)
Alive Vitamin $9.99 (saved $1)
($1/1 coupon ~ received $9.99EB)
Skintimate $3.99
($.75/1 coupon ~ received $3EB)

PLUS: $4/$20 coupon from Twitter, $7, $7.99EB


Total OOP: $.67
Total Savings: $24.03 (Sale and Coupon and EB)
EB Earned: $3, $4.99, $9.99
Bolded: to be donated

Total CVS spending YTD: $162.26
Total CVS savings YTD: $822.14
Summer 2010 Spending (from receipt): $57.76
YTD Saving (from receipt): $875.44

After going to 2 CVS stores, I finally went to one downtown that had (almost) everything I wanted. They didn't have the freebie candy corn, but I probably shouldn't have so much concentrated sugar anyways...

The woman at the register was kind of lame. She wasn't going to let me use an internet printable and then she wasn't going to let me use 2 EB in one transaction. I've never heard of that one before. Luckily she was easily persuaded and I remained calm the entire time.

CVS: OOP $.96/Saved $11.93

Didn't get anything particularly exciting this week and got no EB, but I did get 3 necessary items (and one little snack).

M&M Peanut Butter $.50 (saved $.39)
2 CVS Plastic cups $1.99 each (saved $.50 each)
Drano $6.49
($.55 coupon)

PLUS $9.99EB

Total OOP: $.96
Total Savings: $11.93 (Sale and Coupon and EB)
EB Earned: $0 :(

Total CVS spending YTD: $161.59
Total CVS savings YTD: $798.11
Summer 2010 Spending (from receipt): $56.80
YTD Saving (from receipt): $863.51

CVS: $4.03OOP/$23.29 Saved

After visiting 3 CVS locations to find one that actually had those darn blink tears, I found them! They just didn't have the Crest Clinical Gum Protection. Boo :(
Stacy's Pita Chips $3 (saved $.29)
(used $1/1 coupon from CVS machine)
Zegerid OTC $9.99 (saved $4)
(used $3/1 coupon ~ received $7EB)
Blink Tears $7.99 (saved $2)
(used $1/1 coupon ~ recieved $7.99EB)

PLUS: $5/$15 coupon, $1, $2, $4EB

Total OOP: $4.03
Total Savings: $23.29 (Sale and Coupon and EB)
EB Earned: $7, $7.99 (above)
Bolded: to be donated

Total CVS spending YTD: $160.63
Total CVS savings YTD: $786.18
Summer 2010 Spending (from receipt): $52.77
YTD Saving (from receipt): $840.22

Also, sidenote: my new ExtraCare card arrived with no coupons :( but it's so pretty and new and shiny!

CVS: $.03 OOP/ $31.01 Saved

How is this even possible??? Mostly because I'm getting freaking awesome at the CVS game.
Dulcolax $9.99 (saved $3)
(used $4/1 coupon ~ received $9.99EB)
Schick Hydro $8.97 (saved $1.02)
used $5/1 coupon ~ received $4EB)
Vitamins $7.49

PLUS: $5/$25 coupon, $3, $4, $5EB

Total OOP: $.03
Total Savings: $31.01 (Sale and Coupon and EB)
EB Earned: $4, $9.99 (above) $1 green bag tag

Total CVS spending YTD: $156.60
Total CVS savings YTD: $762.89
Summer 2010 Spending (from receipt): $52.74
YTD Saving (from receipt): $809.21

Also, sidenote: my ExtraCare card just offed itself due to (what I can only asuume is) excessive overuse. It fell from my keychain and the layer of plastic is peeling off. I called CVS to request a new one which should arrive in a few weeks (hopefully with coupons! *crosses fingers*)

CVS: $1.23 OOP/ $10.19 Saved

Another small trip this week. I got:

Palmolive dish liquid $.98 (saved $1.41)
($.20 coupon)
Dove soap 2 pack $3 (saved $.29)
(received $2EB)
U by Kotex $4.99 (saved $.30)
(used $1/1 manu coupon, $1/1 CVS coupon ~ received $4.99EB)

PLUS: $.99, $5EB

Total OOP: $1.23
Total Savings: $10.19 (Sale and Coupon and EB)
EB Earned: $2, $4.99

Total CVS spending YTD: $156.57
Total CVS savings YTD: $731.88
Summer 2010 Spending (from receipt): $51.51
YTD Saving (from receipt): $799.02

A coupon for Kotex popped out of the machine when I scanned my card. Major win! I might wind up donating the dish soap, but I'm def keeping the other two items. The cashier commented on me being a smart shopper which made me so happy, especially since this wasn't even that great of a trip!

CVS:OOP $1.77/Saved $20.97

Small trip this week. I just got a 3 pack of Brita filters (no picture!) for SO CHEAP. I was waiting to see if I could get a coupon via email which generally come later in the week. No luck :(

Brita Filters $14.99 (saved $7)
(used $2 coupons ~ recieved $5EB)

PLUS: $7.99, $2.99, $.99 EB

Total OOP: $1.77
Total Savings: $20.97 (Sale and Coupon and EB)
EB Earned: $5

Total CVS spending YTD: $155.34
Total CVS savings YTD: $721.69
Summer 2010 Spending (from receipt): $49.74
YTD Saving (from receipt): $778.05

CVS: OOP $2.55/Saved $32.57

Back in the game. It has been awhile for a combination of reasons: feeling a little lazy, no real need for items, no deals that spoke to me... But my EB were about to run out and there were a few good deals this week. Here it is...
York Peppermint Patties $1 (saved .59)
2 John Frieda Hair Products 2/$10
(used $2, $3 coupons ~ received $5EB)
Complete $7.99 (saved $2)
(received $7.99EB)
Papermate Pens $.99 (saved $1)
(received $.99EB)
Scissors $.99 (saved $2)
(received $.99EB)
Biotrue $2.99
(received $2.99EB)
Milkyway $.89
($.50 cvs coupon)

PLUS: $8, $5, $4, $1 EB

Total OOP: $2.55
Total Savings: $32.57 (Sale and Coupon and EB)
EB Earned: $7.99, $5, $2.99, $.99, $.99 (see above) also got $3 for 2nd quarter spending
Bolded Items: to be donated
Bolded/Italicized items: maybe donated. I'm unsure

Total CVS spending YTD: $153.57
Total CVS savings YTD: $700.72
Spring 2010 Spending (from receipt): $47.19
YTD Saving (from receipt): $745.48

The strategy this week was just to keep the number of EB consistent since my old ones were about to expire. I'm at pretty much the same number as where I started. And I got chocolate. Win.

CVS: OOP $7.82/ Saved $39.17

Lady Speed Stick $1 (saved $.15)
(Used $1/1 coupon = FREE)
2 Gilette Body Washes $4 each (saved $1.49 each)
(Used BOGO coupon ~ received $8EB)
Schick Hydro Razor $8.97 (saved $.02)
(Used $4 coupon ~ received $5EB)
Gilette Fusion Razor $9.97 (saved $3.02)
(Used $5 coupon ~ received $4EB)
Cetaphil Cleanser $8.99 (saved $1)
(Used $2 coupon)
CVS Reinventing Beauty Mag .99

PLUS: $4, $3, $2, $2, $5 EB

Total OOP: $7.82
Total Savings: $39.17 (Sale and Coupon and EB)
EB Earned: $8, $5, $4 (see above) $1 (greenbag tag)
Bolded Items: to be donated

Total CVS spending YTD: $151.02
Total CVS savings YTD: $668.15
Spring 2010 Spending (from receipt): $97.77
YTD Saving (from receipt): $684.36

Not a bad trip. I only wish that there had been some $5/$30 coupons (or similar) out there or I would've done even better!

CVS: OOP $14.34/Saved $27.99

I realized something the other day that is tough for my flex spending account. I can't get reimbursed for items if I pay for them using EB. Lame. But fair, I suppose. So this week's OOP cost is higher than it probably should've been, but I will get reimbursed. Here's what I got.

Prilosec $24.99 (saved $2)
(used $5 coupon ~ received $5EB)
2 CVS Maxi Pads $4.99each
(BOGO ~ used $2 coupon)
1 personal product $4.99

PLUS:
$5/$15
$2, $3 $4EB


Total OOP: $14.34
Total Savings: $27.99(Sale and Coupon and EB)
EB Earned: $5(see above)
Bolded Items: to be donated

Total CVS spending YTD: $143.20
Total CVS savings YTD: $628.98
Spring 2010 Spending (from receipt): $83.49
YTD Saving (from receipt): $656.37


Bonus: when I went to the EB machine thingie, $2 in EB popped out. AWESOME!

CVS: OOP $2.32/Saved $34.66

3 Suave Body Washes at $2 each (saved $.79 each)
(used $1/3 coupon ~ received $2EB))
Ban deodorant $2.99 (saved $.50)
(used $1/1 coupon ~ received $2EB)
Fixodent $3.99 (saved $.80)
(used $1/1 coupon ~ received $2EB)
Scope $3.99
(used $1/1 coupon ~ received $2EB)
2 Hallmark cards at $.99
2 Hallmark cards at $2.99
1 Hallmark card at $3.39
1 Hallmark card at $3.69
(received $3EB for purchasing $15 worth of cards)

PLUS $5/$30
$15, $4.99, $2EB

Total OOP: $2.32
Total Savings: $34.66(Sale and Coupon and EB)
EB Earned: $4, $3, $2, $2(see above)
Bolded Items: to be donated

Total CVS spending YTD: $128.86
Total CVS savings YTD: $600.99
Spring 2010 Spending (from receipt): $74.02
YTD Saving (from receipt): $616.33


Even though it wasn't the best deal ever to get the $15 of cards for just $3EB, I have 2 weddings, father's day and my sister's birthday coming up. It was timely... Overall, not too shabby. I used the last $1.94 of my gift card. So really, it was just $.62 OOP... I'm ruling at the CVS game!

CVS: OOP $1.39/Saved $35.10

Dove Peanut Butter $.49 (saved $.40)
Herbal Essences $2.99 (saved $1.30)
(used $1/1 coupon ~ received $2EB)
Brita Filter $17.59 (saved $4.40)
(used $1 coupon)
Band-aid $2.49
(used $1/1 coupon)
Neosporin $4.99
(used $1/1 coupon ~ received $3EB)
Toblerone $1.29

PLUS: $5/$30
$10EB, $2EB, $7EB, $1EB

Total OOP: $1.39
Total Savings: $35.10(Sale and Coupon and EB)
EB Earned: $2, $3(see above)
Bolded Items: to be donated

Total CVS spending YTD: $126.54
Total CVS savings YTD: $566.33
Spring 2010 Spending (from receipt): $69.87
YTD Saving (from receipt): $581.23

I didn't realize that the Brita filters were on sale, so I had to throw in a few filler items (mmm... chocolate!) at the last minute. Otherwise, pretty good trip. Glad I waited until later in the week to go shopping because CVS emailed me a coupon on Tuesday or Wednesday. Monday is when I usually do my shopping.

CVS: OOP $2.11/ Saved $54.96

Carefree liners $1 (saved $.39)
(used $1/1 coupon = FREE)
2 Rightguard deodorants $2.49 each (saved $2 each)
(used $3/2 coupon ~ received $4EB on 2)
Cottonelle $4.99 (saved $7.50)
(used $1/1 coupon)
2 Crest ProHealth Toothpaste $3.50 each (saved $.39 each)
(used $1/2 coupon ~ received $7EB on 2)
U by Kotex $4.99 (saved $.30)
(used $1/1 coupon ~ received $4.99EB)
Bayer Breeze 2 $19.99
(used $10/1 coupon ~ received $15EB)

Plus: $4, $5, $6, $6, $6.99EB from last time

Total OOP: $2.11
Total Savings: $54.96(Sale and Coupon and EB)
EB Earned: $4, $4.99, $7, $15 (see above), $1 for Green Bag Tag
Bolded Items: to be donated

Total CVS spending YTD: $125.15
Total CVS savings YTD: $531.23
Spring 2010 Spending (from receipt): $67.76


Roar! I just realized that they didn't scan my $3/2 Rightguard deodorant coupon. Also, I am so glad I read the comments on the blogs I use to do my deal matching. Like some of the readers reported, only $5EB printed on the Bayer instead of $15EB. I knew to check that particular deal extra which could've cost me $10! I also got my $1 for the Green Bag Tag. Good shopping day at CVS!

CVS: OOP $32.94/ Saved $46.82

Prilosec OTC $24.99 (saved $2)
(used $3/1 coupon ~ received $6EB)
Colgate Total Advantage $2.99 (saved $.90)
(used $1/1 coupon ~ received $2EB)
Nivea Women's Bodywash $4.88 (saved $1.11)
(used $4/1 coupon)
Nivea Men's Bodywash $4.88 (saved $.11)
(used $3/1 coupon)
2 Nivea Men's Shave Gel $2.99 each
(used $2/2 coupon ~ received $5EB for buying $15 of Nivea products)
Venus Razor $8.49 (saved $3.50)
(used $2/1 coupon ~ received $6EB)
Depends $6.99
(used $2/1 coupon ~ recieved $6.99EB)
Listerine $3.99 (saved $1.20)
(used $1/1 coupon ~ received $2EB)
Reach Toothbrushes $3.99 (saved $2)
(used $2/1 coupon ~ received $2EB)

Plus: $5/$40 coupon
$2/2 body wash (CVS coupon)
$4, $5EB


Total OOP: $32.94
Total Savings: $46.82 (Sale and Coupon and EB)
EB Earned: $2, $4, $5, $6, $6, $6.99 (see above)
Bolded Items: to be donated


Total CVS spending YTD: $123.04
Total CVS savings YTD: $476.27
Spring 2010 Spending (from receipt): $22.75

Lots to donate this week. Spent a whole lot more than usual, but I have $29.99EB to show for it. And I'm going to get reimbursed $32.33 from my flex spending at work (for the Prilosec and Depends... here's hoping they don't think the Depends are for me...). Not too shabby...

CVS: OOP: $2.22/Saved: $13

I kept it very simple this week, but did fairly well I think.
Schick Quatro for Women $8.99 (saved $1)
(used $4/1 coupon ~ received $4EB)
2 CVS Brand Sunscreen $2.39 each
(received $5 EB for buying 2 CVS Sunscreens)

Plus: $1, $2, $5EB

Total OOP: $2.22
Total Savings: $13 (Sale and Coupon and EB)
EB Earned: $4, $5 (see above)
Bolded Items: to be donated


Total CVS spending YTD: $90.10
Total CVS savings YTD: $429.45
Spring 2010 Spending (from receipt): $20.53

I wasn't sure if the Sunscreen deal was going to work, but it did! On the advertisement it said something about a price range that would work and the 2 oz sunscreens weren't in that range. But I listened to Deal Seeking Mom and Money Saving Mom and it worked out in the end!

CVS: OOP $7.26/Saved $36.48// OOP $1.04/Saved .50

Once again, I did 2 transactions this week. This was because of the EB that didn't print last week. I wanted to use the EB for my larger purchase to save more money. Luckily $4.50 of EB from the first quarter printed out this time!Transaction 1:
Dove Soap $.99 (saved .50)

Total OOP: $1.04 (safter taxes)
Total Savings: $.50 (Sale)
EB Earned: $4.50 (see above)

Transaction 2:
York Peppermint Patties $3 (saved $.99)
Hershey's Miniatures $3 (saved $.99)
Hershey's Kisses $4 (saved $2.49)
(used $1/3 Hershey's candies ~ received $5 EB for buying $10 of Hershey's candy)
Method Detergent $5.99 (saved $3)
(plus $2/1 coupon)
2 Dove Soap $.99ea (saved .50ea)
Crest Pro $1.88 (saved $2.01)
(used $1.50/1 coupon)
Colgate Pro $3.99 (save $1)
(used $1/1 coupon ~ recieved $2EB)
Advil $3.99 (saved $1.50)
(used $2/1 coupon ~ received $1EB)
CVS Heatwrap $2.29 (*see below)

Plus: $5/$30 coupon, $2, $4.50, $4.50EB

Total OOP: $7.26
Total Savings: $36.48 (Sale and Coupon and EB)
EB Earned: $1, $2, $5 (see above)
Bolded Items: to be donated


Total CVS spending YTD: $87.88
Total CVS savings YTD: $416.45
Spring 2010 Spending (from receipt): $12.23

*I was really stupid and meant to buy the Thermacare heatwrap for $2.49 with $2.49EB instead of the CVS brand one. I didn't look carefully at the display and grabbed the wrong one. Totally my fault and I feel stupid for doing this! Word to the wise... be more careful in checking products vs. circulars and coupons.

CVS: OOP: $2.42/Saved: $12.19 // OOP: $2.41/Saved $8.49

I went to 2 CVS loctions today because the first didn't have two of the items I wanted to purchase... hence the 2 transactions, something I've never done before. I rolled the EB from the first transaction into the second transaction. The items on the left are from the 1st transaction and the items on the left are from the second:Transaction 1:
Toilet Paper .50 (Saved .65)
(used $1/1 coupon from scanner)
Dove Shampoo $4.49
(used $1/1 coupon ~ received $4.49 EB)
Absolutely Divine Chocolate $1.99
(got a coupon for a free one from the scanner)
Draino $6.49
(used .55 coupon)

Plus: $2, $5 EB

Total OOP: $2.49
Total Savings: $12.49 (Sale and Coupon and EB)
EB Earned: $4.49 (see above), $1 for green bag tag
Bolded Items: to be donated


Transaction 2:
Dial Boady Wash $5.49
(used $1/1 coupon, received $4.50EB)
Colgate Pro Clincal $3.99 (saved $1)
(used $1/1 coupon, received $2 EB)

Plus $1, $4.49EB

Total OOP: $2.41
Total Savings: $8.49 (Sale and Coupon and EB)
EB Earned: $2, $4.50 (see above)
Bolded Items: to be donated



Total CVS spending YTD: $79.58
Total CVS savings YTD: $379.47
Spring 2010 Spending (from receipt): $7.40

I was a little pissed because this was the first stop at CVS in April and I didn't get my first quarter EB which were supposed to print starting April 1. The helpful people at the store told me to call the CVS hotline and they apparently "reset" my quarterly EB. I should be getting them the next time I stop at CVS *crosses fingers*.

CVS: OOP $5.92/Saved $32.78

Not a bad trip, but there weren't many great EB scenarios this week. Regardless, I got some things I needed...
Thermacare 2/$12.98 (will donate one)

(used 2 $3/1 coupon and $1/1 CVS coupon-printed on an old receipt~received 5EB)

Oral B Toothbrush $2.99 (saved .80)

(used $1/1 coupon~received $2EB

Cetaphill was BOGO 50%

Cetaphil Daily Moisturizer with SPF $10.99

(used $2/1 coupon)

Cetaphil Lotion 4.99 (saved $5)
(used $2/1 coupon)

PLUS
$1, $2, $2, $2.99, $3, $3.99EB

Total OOP: $5.92 (paid with Gift Card from before, so it was free money...)
Total Savings: $32.78 (Sale and Coupon and EB)
EB Earned: $2, $5 (see above)
Bolded Items: to be donated

Total CVS spending YTD: $74.75
Total CVS savings YTD: $358.79

Spring 2010 Spending (from receipt): $1.48

CVS: OOP $1.48 /Saved $22.83

A good week at CVS (meaning very little OOP and I got chocolate!):
2 Toblerone $1 each (saved $1.29 each)

1 Ban Deodorant $3.49
(.75/1 coupon ~ received $2EB)
Ivory Soap 3 Pack .99 (saved .70)
($1 coupon = FREE)
1 Crest Pro-Health $3.99 (saved .90)
($1 coupon ~ received $2EB)
1 Colgate Advanced $3.99 (saved .90)
($1 coupon ~ reived $3.99EB)
Bobby Pins $2.79
Dove Soap $1.29 (I just realized it should've rung up at .99... damn it! Didn't check closely enough before I left)

PLUS
$2, $4, $4 $4EB

Total OOP: $1.48 (paid with Gift Card from before, so it was free money...)
Total Savings: $22.83(Sale and Coupon and EB)
EB Earned: $2, $2, $3.99(see above)
Bolded Items: to be donated

Total CVS spending YTD: $68.83
Total CVS savings YTD: $326.01