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Friday, August 7, 2009

CVS Deals - Week of 8/9


The deals aren't quite as huge at CVS this week as they were last week, but there are some good ones to be found. 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.

Here are the best deals that I see this week.

3-Day Sale Items (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday only):

Revlon ColorStay Mineral Mousse Makeup - $9.99 each
Use $1.00 off coupon from 7/19 SmartSource
ECBs Earned: $9.99 (limit 1)
Final Price: FREE plus $1.00 moneymaker

Other ECB Deals:

Coppertone Nutra Shield - $8.99 each
Use $5.00 off printable coupon HERE
ECBs Earned: $2.00 (limit 1)
Final Price: $1.99

Neutrogena Mineral Sheers - $9.99 each
Use $2.00 off coupon from 7/26 Red Plum OR
Use $3.00 off coupon from July All You Magazine
ECBs Earned: $2.00 (limit 1)
Final Price: as low as $4.99

Neutrogena Moisture Shine lipstick, Nourishing eyeliner, quad or Healthy Volume original waterproof mascara - $6.99 each
Use $2.00 off coupon from 7/26 Red Plum OR
Use $3.00 off coupon from July All You Magazine
ECBs Earned: $2.00 (limit 1)
Final Price: as low as $1.99

Nexxus Shampoo, Conditioner, Styler, or Hairbrush - prices start at $3.99 each
Use $3.00 off coupon from 7/12 SmartSource insert
ECBs Earned: $10 when you spend $20
Final Price: Varies
**Deal Idea**
Buy 1 Nexxus Keraphix Conditioner - $10.99
Buy 1 Nexxus Humectress Conditioner - $9.39
Use 2 $3.00 off coupons
ECBs Earned: $10
Final Price: $2.19 each
Note: I used the cvs.com prices for this, so prices in-store may vary.

Bic Soleil razor (1-ct.) or cartridges (4-ct.) - $6.99 each
Use $3.00 off coupon from 8/9 SmartSource insert
ECBs Earned: $3.00 (limit 1)
Final Price: $.99

Old Spice High Endurance or Secret Solid or Spray (select) - 2 for $5.00
Use $1.00 off 1 Secret coupon from 7/5 P&G insert
Use $1.00 off 2 Old Spice coupon from 8/2 P&G insert
ECBs Earned: $1.00 when you buy 2 (limit 1)
Final Price: as low as $1.00 each

Bayer Contour glucose monitor - $14.99
Use $30 off coupon from 3/22 SmartSource insert (adjusted down to $14.99)
ECBs Earned: $5.00
Final Price: FREE plus $5.00 moneymaker
There is also a $9.99 mail-in rebate inside the box.

Huggies jumbo packs diapers or Pull-Ups - 2 for $18.00
Use $2.00 off Pull-Ups coupon from 5/17 or 7/19 SmartSource insert
Use $3.00 off Pure & Natural coupon from 7/19 SmartSource insert
Use $2.00 off Pull-Ups printable coupon HERE
ECBs Earned: $4.00 when you buy 2
Final Price: as low as $4.00 each
The ad states that the Huggies GoodNites are not included in this deal, but I've always found that they have been. Check the shelf tags at your store to verify this.


Other Deals:

Colgate Total - Buy 1 - Get 1 FREE (prices start at $2.49) (limit 6)
Use 2 $1.00 off coupons from 7/26 SmartSource insert
Final Price: varies - close to free

Wisk 2x or 3x laundry detergent - $4.99 each (limit 3)
Use $1.50 off coupon from 7/12 Red Plum insert
Final Price: $3.49 each

General Mills Cereals or Fiber One bars - 2 for $5.00
Use $1.00 off 2 cereal coupon from 7/19 SmartSource
Use $1.00 off 2 cereal printable coupon HERE
Use $.55 off 1 cereal printable coupon HERE
Use $.40 off Fiber One bars printable coupon HERE
Use $1.00 off 2 Fiber One bars coupon from 7/19 SmartSource insert
Final Price: as low as $1.95 each

Sharpie Highlighters - $.99 each
Use $1.00 off printable coupon HERE (Thanks, Southern Savers!)
Final Price: FREE


Possible Scenarios

Scenario #1 - Use this scenario if you're new to CVS and want to limit the out-of-pocket expense for your visit.
Transaction #1
Buy 1 Coppertone NutraShield sunscreen - $8.99
Buy 1 Pack of Sharpie Highlighters - $.99
Use $5.00 off printable NutraShield coupon HERE
Use $1.00 off Sharpie coupon HERE (adjusted down to $.99 off)
Out-of-Pocket: $3.99 plus tax
ECBs Earned: $2.00

Transaction #2:
Buy 2 Secret deodorants - $5.00 ($2.50 each)
Use 2 $1.00 off 1 Secret coupons from 7/5 P&G insert
Use $2.00 ECBs from Transaction #1
Out-of-Pocket: $1.00 plus tax
ECBs Earned: $1.00

Total Merchandise Value: $14.98
Out-of-Pocket Cost: $4.99 plus tax
Savings: $9.99 (67%)
ECBs Left for Next Week: $1.00

Scenario #2 - This is for people who have ECBs from previous weeks. I'm starting the week with $10 in ECBs.
Transaction #1

Buy 1 Revlon ColorStay Mousse Makeup - $9.99 each
Buy 1 Honey Nut Cheerios - $2.50 each
Use $1.00 off coupon from 7/19 SmartSource
Use $1.00 off Honey Nut Cheerios printable coupon (no longer available - but I have one)
Use $10.00 ECBs from last week
Out-of-Pocket: $.49 plus tax
ECBs Earned: $9.99

Transaction #2
Buy 1 Nexxus Keraphix Conditioner - $10.99
Buy 1 Nexxus Humectress Conditioner - $9.39
Use 2 $3.00 off coupons from 7/12 SmartSource insert
Use $9.99 ECBs from Transaction #1
Out-of-Pocket: $4.39
ECBs Earned: $10.00

Total Merchandise Value: $32.87
Out-of-Pocket Cost: $4.88
Savings: $27.99 (85%)
ECBs Left for Next Week: $10.00


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

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