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Saturday, August 22, 2009

CVS Deals - Week of 8/23


There are some great deals at CVS again this week! Note: If you're new to CVS shopping, be sure to read my post HERE before you begin. I've included a possible scenario at the end, and it uses ALL printable coupons! So, even if you're not a big couponer, you can score big at CVS this week!

Here are the best deals that I see this week.

Three Day Sale (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday only)

Maybelline Colossal Volum' Express, XXL Extensions, XXL Curl Power Mascara - Buy 1 - Get 1 FREE (prices start at $7.39)
Use 2 $1.00 off coupons from 8/2 Red Plum insert
Final Price: as low as $2.70 each

Caliber or CVS Brand Composition Books (100 sheets) - $.99 each
ECBs Earned: $.99 (limit 2)
Final Price: FREE

Papermate Mechanical Pencils (5-10 count) - $.50 each


Other Deals

Kellogg's Cereals (select brands) - $2.00 each (limit 4)
Use $1.00 off 2 Raisin Bran coupon from 7/26 SmartSource insert
Use $1.00 off Rice Krispies coupon from Vocalpoint home mailer
Final Price: as low as $1.00 each

Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner - 4 for $4.00
Use Buy 3 - Get 1 FREE printable coupon (no longer available)
ECBs Earned: $2.00 when you buy 4 (limit 1)
Final Price: as low as $.25

Aveeno Skin, Sun, or Hair Care - prices vary
Use $2.00 off Nourish Hair Care coupon from 5/31 Red Plum insert
Use $2.00 off any Aveeno product printable coupon HERE (register & print)
Use $2 off 1/$5 off 2/$10 off 3 Positively Ageless printable coupons HERE
ECBs Earned: $10 when you spend $25 (limit 1)
Final Price: varies

Thomas' English Muffins (6 pack) - Buy 1 - Get 1 FREE

Revlon Face, Eye, Lip, or Nail Products - prices vary
Use $1.00 off coupon from 7/19 or 8/16 SmartSource insert
ECBs Earned: $7 when you spend $15

Covergirl Outlast Lip Color - Buy 1 - Get 1 FREE (prices start at $9.99)
Use $1.00 off coupon from 8/2 P&G insert
Use $2.50 off 2 coupon from 8/2 P&G insert
Final Price: as low as $3.75 each

Rimmel Mascara - Buy 1 - Get 1 50% off ($3.69 - $7.49)
Use 2 $2.00 off coupons from 8/23 Red Plum insert
Final Price: as low as $.77 each

Speed Stick / Lady Speed Stick - $2.49 each
ECBs Earned: $1.00 (limit 2)
Final Price: $1.49 each

Bic Disposable Shavers (3-12 count) - Buy 1 - Get 1 50% off ($3.39 - $8.99)
Use $2.00 or $3.00 off Bic Soleil coupon from 8/9 SmartSource insert
Use $2.00 off Bic 3, Comfort 3, Comfort Twin, Twin Select, Silky Touch, Sensitive coupon from 7/19 SmartSource insert
Final Price: varies
*Remember that you can use two coupons when you buy 2 items, even if they are buy 1 - get 1 free or 50% off.

G.U.M Toothbrushes/Flossers - Buy 1 - Get 1 50% off ($2.99 - $7.99)
Use $1.00 off toothbrush coupon from 8/9 Red Plum insert
Use $.55 off accessory coupon from 8/9 Red Plum insert
Final Price: varies

Always/Tampax/Clearblue Easy (select products) - $5.00 - $17.00
Use $1.00 off Always Infinity coupon from 8/2 P&G insert
Use $1.00 off 2 Always coupon from 8/2 P&G insert
Use $.50 off 1 or $1.00 off 2 Tampax coupons from 8/2 P&G insert
ECBs Earned: $2.00 when you buy 2 participating products
Final Price: varies

Carefree Ultra Protection Pantiliners (16 count) - $3.79 each
Use $.50 off printable coupon HERE (register & print)
Use $1.00 off 2 coupon from 6/28 SmartSource insert
ECBs Earned: $3.79 (limit 4)
Final Price: FREE plus moneymaker

Accu-Chek Aviva Glucose Monitor - $10.00
Use $10.00 off coupon from 8/23 SmartSource insert
Final Price: FREE
*This is a great filler item if you're trying to spend enough to use a $5 off $25 or similar coupon.

Poise Liners (10-16 count) - 2 for $4.00
Use $2.00 off printable coupon HERE
Use $1.50 off 2 printable coupon HERE
Use $1.50 off 2 coupon from 8/9 SmartSource insert
ECBs Earned: $1.00 when you buy 2 (limit 5)
Final Price: as low as FREE plus $1 moneymaker

ThermaCare, Advil, Children's Dimetapp, Robitussin, Chapstick - $2.99 - $8.00
Use $3.00 off ThermaCare coupon HERE (register & print)
Use $3.00 off Advil AND ThermaCare (must buy both) coupon from 8/23 Red Plum insert
ECBs Earned: $5.00 when you spend $15.00
Final Price: varies

Possible Scenario

Transaction #1

Buy:
1 Carefree Pantiliners - $3.79
1 Composition Book - $.99

Use Coupons:
-$.50 off Carefree product printable coupon HERE

Out-of-Pocket Cost: $4.28
ECBs Earned: $4.78 ($3.79 Carefree, $.99 Composition Book)

Transaction #2


Buy:

1 Carefree Pantiliners - $3.79
2 Poise Liners - $4.00 ($2.00 each) (Donate if you don't need them.)
1 Composition Book - $.99
1 $.50 filler (candy bar?)

Use Coupons:
-$.50 off Carefree product printable coupon HERE
-$2.00 off x 2 Poise printable coupons HERE
-$4.78 ECBs from Transaction #1

Out-of-Pocket Cost: $0 plus tax
ECBs Earned: $5.78 ($3.79 Carefree, $.99 Composition Book, $1 Poise)


Transaction #3

Buy:

4 Kraft Mac 'n Cheese - $4.00 ($1 each)
1 Papermate Mechanical Pencils - $.50

Use Coupons:
-$4.78 ECBs from Transaction #2 (Keep the other $1.00)
Ask the cashier to adjust the ECBs down $.28 to $4.50.

Out-of-Pocket Cost: $0 plus tax
ECBs Earned: $2.00 (Kraft)


Total Merchandise Value: $18.56
Out-of-Pocket Cost: $4.28 plus tax
ECBs Left for Next Week: $2.99
Net Cost: $1.29 plus tax
Savings: $17.27 (93%)

For more great CVS scenarios and deal ideas, stop bythese sites:
:: The $5 CVS Challenge sponsored by Kingdom First Mom
:: The Grocery Gathering sponsored by Be CentsAble
:: Deal Seeking Mom

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