CVS Trip $11.15 (79% Savings!)

by Briana Carter on January 1, 2011

Okay, CVS Trip #2 for the week. Yes, I did in the same day. Different cashiers though! :) While, my out of pocket total isn’t a total WOW as I did pay just a hair over $11, I was able to utilize my $4/$20 coupon I received in my email and a few coupons that were expiring on 12/31. I used my CVS transaction planner (Excel file) to get this pretty much to the penny!

(1) Pantene Shampoo & (1) Conditioner – 2/$6.97
(3) Powerade @ $1
(2) Crest Pro Health (our favorite brand of toothpaste!) – 2/$5.50
(1) Duracell Batteries – $2.99
(1) Charmin Basic (which we desperately needed – cuz, I don’t have a 40 year supply!) – $4.99
(1) Dawn – $0.94
(1) Gillette Fusion Pro Glide – $9.99
–Used my $4/1 coupon
–Used $13.24 in manufacturer’s Coupons
–Used the $6 in Extra Bucks from Shopping Trip #1
Out of pocket $11.15 + sales tax

Earned $9 in Extra Bucks to use on my next shopping trip!

How could I do better to reduce my out of pocket cost even further? Splitting up my transactions. In this case, I wouldn’t have been able to use my $4/$20 CVS coupon. $11.15 for all of these goodies is still pretty good, don’t ya think? Retail value is $51.79 and these are all things we will use! No food in this order but if you can save on your personal care items that you use on a regular basis it will alleviate some of the crunch in your grocery bill!

Find all the week’s CVS deals here. Learn how to play the CVS Drugstore game.

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CVS Trip $9.87 (No Coupons) + $6 Extra Bucks Back

by Briana Carter on December 31, 2010

In 2011, I would like to share more of my store trips. If you are new, hopefully this will give you encouragement to start or keep with it because many of my trips will be very simple for anyone to accomplish.

CVS is one of my favorite stores – that I haven’t really shopped at in awhile. Why? Because my stockpile has been so plentiful that I haven’t really needed too. I don’t want to appear to be one of those really freaky extreme couponer people! :)

Not having any coupons with me but wanting to go ahead and get some Extra Bucks going, this is the deal I did at CVS today for just $9.87 + sales tax and I received $6 in Extra Bucks back!

(3) Powerade – $1
(1) Colgate Advance Toothpaste (Apparently, I’ve already printed out the $0.75 coupon available) – $2.99
(1) Tone Body Wash – $3.88 ($1/1 printable no longer available)
No coupons or previous Extra Bucks
Spend $9.87 out of pocket

Earned $6 in Extra Bucks for next trip!

The $9.87 is more than I would normally try to spend out of pocket with CVS. However, I feel like I’m starting fresh. You could have broke this into three smaller transactions to pay even less out of pocket! You can use my handy dandy CVS Transaction Planner (Excel File). It is old but it still works!

I’ll share my next trip to CVS, which I’m planning right now as we need toilet paper & laundry detergent – perfect for the P&G Sale going on this week!

Find all the week’s CVS deals here.


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Awesome Shopping trip on 3/15 (70% overall savings!)

by Briana Carter on March 16, 2009

I went shopping early this week. I usually do a trip at the end of the shopping circular but this time I had my deals written, coupons clipped, and was ready to go on Sunday. Ahead of the game for once. Pictures would be nice but after shopping for several hours and driving home I was exhausted.

I only had two coupons rejected and I just moved on because they weren’t high dollar coupons. The cashiers I had today were all so friendly and helpful. If the ladies from Walgreens found my site – “Hi” and thanks for stopping by. I love it when I have a smooth shopping trip and great cashiers helped to make it a great day!

Be sure to check those end caps for great clearance deals. I found our favorite Crest Toothpaste on clearance at CVS and used a $1/1 coupon from the P&G Coupon Booklet I received from a previous rebate. As well as finding Smart Rinse for $1.07 – $1/1 coupon, which made my final price just 7¢. Walgreens had some Pez dispensers on clearance for just 34¢ and some other little toys for around a $1. I use these items as gift bag fillers, stocking stuffers, or bingo prizes.

Meijer Trip (Find out how you can save too with the weekly Meijer deals)

Spent $77 out of pocket
Meijer Savings $62
Coupon Savings $63
62% Overall Savings

Walmart I used lots of the free coupons I had but couldn’t find at my regular store and other Walmart deals.

Spent $12 out of pocket
Total Savings $19
62% Overall Savings

CVS Trip (Find out how you can save too with the weekly & monthly CVS Deals)

Spent $6 out of pocket
Total Savings $93
94% Overall Savings

Still have $7 in Extra Bucks to roll…

Walgreens (Find out how you can save too with the weekly Walgreen’s Deals)

Spent $20 out of pocket
Total Savings $154
89% Overall Savings

Still have $1 Register Reward, $28 in Mail in Rebates from Manufacturer’s, $14.98 Easy Saver Rebates

Overall, I spend $115 for $339 worth of food & health and beauty products. 70% Savings AND I still have Extra Bucks, Register Rewards and Rebates to redeem. I even purchased items without a coupon because we needed those items.

You can do this too. New to couponing? Check out the 15 days of Coupon Series and start learning, earning, and saving THIS week!

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Bri’s Brags 11/15

by Briana Carter on November 15, 2008

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COUPONS:

  • Nestle Coupon Book with over $6 in coupons. Sign up HERE to get yours!
  • Luv’s Diaper Sample & $2 off coupon (Register HERE.)
  • $6 Right @ Home Coupons, Ziplock Steamer Bags & Air Infusions! (Won August’s Right @ Home Pack!) – Sign up for their newsletter HERE.

SAMPLES:

  • Swedish Fish Yellow T-Shirt which says “A Friend You Can Eat.” & a sample of their fruit snacks.
  • Free Toothpaste from a Survey Company to test out. (Can’t name because of confidentially reasons!)

MAGAZINES:

OTHER:

  • Ridemakerz Pack (Similar to Build a Bear but as in customized model vehicles!) from Moms Central Consulting. I will be doing a review on this shortly! (Sign up HERE to be eligible for future promotions!)
  • Rice Cooker from My Coke Rewards.
  • T-shirt from Pepsi Points.
  • Ragu Feed our Kids Well Recipe Book (I told you about on Freebie Friday 7/18)

What did YOU get this week?

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Bri’s Brags 11/8

by Briana Carter on November 8, 2008

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This is a combination of two weeks worth of mail since I missed doing Bri’s Brags on 11/1.

FREE SAMPLES

COUPONS

  • Starkist Coupons from Vocalpoint. (If you haven’t signed up for Vocalpoint, do it NOW so you will qualify for other offers!)
  • Knorr Sides Coupon
  • $5 Enfamil Check (I told you about on Freebie Friday 10/24)
  • 30% Gymboree Coupon (Sign up for their email newsletter to possibly get their coupons)
  • 30% Kohls Coupon (If you have a Kohl’s charge you get special savings throughout the year)
  • Pull up coupons (home mailer from Huggies – Sign up for HUGGIES® e-newsletter, special offers and
    samples via direct mail including Happy Baby 2008 monthly sweepstakes and free Potty Training Success DVD.)
  • $12 in Good Start Formula Coupons (Sign up for special offers HERE.)
  • $10 Coupon Booklet from Betty Crocker (I told you about this HERE.) This is no longer available but you can get a free sample if you sign up for their newsletter HERE.

MAGAZINES

OTHER

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Bri’s Brags 10/25

by Briana Carter on October 25, 2008

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Free Samples:

  • Venus Embrace Sample & several $4/1 coupons from Vocalpoint. Sign up for Vocalpoint and get Free Samples & Coupons.
  • Dove Deodorant Sample (I told you about on Freebie Friday 8/5)
  • Parent’s Choice Formula Sample
  • Tide Sample from Walmart (I told you about on Freebie Friday 8/22)
  • Bounce Awakening Sample (I told you about on Freebie Friday 8/22)
  • Fruit Roll up Sample
  • Degree Deodorant Sample from Sams Club (I told you about on Freebie Friday 10/3)

Coupons:

Free Magazines:

  • Allure (Free with purchase at Amazon.)
  • TV Guide

Other:

  • $10 Kellogg’s Rebate
  • $3.73 Kellogg’s Blueberry Muffin Rebate
  • Bare Naked Halloween Package (I told you about on Freebie Friday 10/10 – these went quick and I didn’t think I would get this but I had a huge package waiting for me!)

What did YOU get this week?

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Bri’s Brags 10/18 – Loads of Free Magazines!

by Briana Carter on October 18, 2008

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Free Samples:

  • Schick Intuition Plus Razor, which I told you about on Freebie Friday 7/25 (yes, sometimes it takes awhile for these freebies to come!!!)

Coupons:

  • Huggies Home Mailer w/coupons. You can sign up HERE to receive these valuable coupons.
  • $2 off any (1) St. Ives
  • .25/1 Chicken of the Sea Product cuz its my birthday month! Sign up HERE to join the club and get special offers & coupons.
  • $4.50 in Dove Coupons (Not sure why I got these except I’m sure I’m on their mailing list because I’m always ordering their free samples!)

Free Magazines:

Other:

  • $160 in various gift cards from the points program through my bank, National City, which allows you to earn points for your every day spending!
  • Jiffy Recipe Book – which I told you about on Freebie Friday 9/26

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Bri’s Brags 10/11

by Briana Carter on October 11, 2008

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Samples & Coupons:

  • Free Coupon from Pssst & several $1/1 to share with my friends & family! I was just commenting on how I didn’t get this and then they showed up in my mailbox! Sign up for the Psst Community HERE.
  • Vive Mejor Coupon Booklet from Unilever, which I told you about HERE. $6.65 in coupons and they are all .65/1 or more!!!
  • $5 Similac Coupon

Magazines:

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