The Coupon Minx

CVS 101

As with all stores, there are quirks and ways to get the best deals with tons of freebies and CVS is no different. In this tutorial, I will break down the basic information needed to save and spend less!

CVS's Store Locator
CVS's Weekly Circular
Apply for a CVS card. You can do this in the store or online, in the store they let you use it right away.
When you checkout, always scan your card first. The deals are tied to you card.
Like many other programs, it can be accessed via phone number if you forget it at home.

CVS STORE COUPONS 101

You can view CVS's coupon policy here.
CVS accepts manufacturer's coupons, including internet printable coupons.
CVS also issues their own store coupons, which you can get these through CVS emails.

EXTRA CARE BUCKS (ECB)

CVS has a reward system called Extra Care Bucks or ECBs.
Every week CVS offers a couple of items that will be completely free after ECBs. This means that you will buy the item now, and get a coupon printed on your receipt for that amount.
EX: let’s say they are offering M&Ms at 50¢ with a 50¢ ECBs you would pay 50¢ now, and get a coupon for 50¢ printed on your receipt to use on your next purchase just like cash.
Earn ECBs by purchasing specified products and quantities/dollar amount.
EX: Buy $20 in Neutrogena Products get $10 ECBs back.
ECBs are usable on your NEXT transaction, whether its later in a day or the following week, but be careful, they do expire.
Once you reach the limit of earning ECBs, you cannot do that deal again.
Both ECB and CRT coupons are linked to your CVS card, which means you cannot use them without the same CVS card that earned them.
ECBs are not counted as coupons, meaning you can use as many of these as you like.
Read CVS's breakdown of ECBs here on the CVS website.

CASH REGISTER TAPE (CRT)

CRT's are from price scanner/coupon printer.
CRT's print for everyone, everyday.
Once these print, you will not receive any more CRT's from the scanner for the day.
CVS also offers many coupons for $3/$15 ($3 off a purchase of $15), $5/$20 etc.

QUICK LINKS

CVS's Store Locator

CVS's Weekly Circular

CVS's Coupon Policy

CVS's ECB's 101

Walgreens Deals + Match-ups 7/3 - 7/9

Here are the Walgreens Deals + Match-ups for 7/3 - 7/9. The links below should help you understand how Walgreens works with their Register Rewards program, Coupons, etc. Be sure to check your local circular for the deals I posted as they may vary regionally.

--- BEAUTY ----------------------------------------------------

L’Oreal Cosmetics or Skin Care
(get $10 RRs wyb $25) $2 Eye here
$1 any here
$1 Skincare RP 5/15
$1 Eye RP 6/19
$1 RP 6/5
$2 RP 5/22
= varies

--- PERSONAL CARE --------------------------------------

Omeprazole Acid Reducer – 20 mg. 42 ct. $22.99
(get $10 MIR for Visa Gift Card at checkout)
= $12.99 after MIR for giftcard

Prilosec OTC Acid Reducer – 42 ct. $24.99
(get $5 RRs wyb 1)
= $19.99 after RRs

Extenze Male Enhancement for Men – 2 oz. 2 pack $4.99
(get $5 RRs wyb 1)
= FREE after RRS
I thought this was a good one to throw in! lol! It is a good buy!

Crest Whitening Expressions or Whitening Plus Scope Toothpaste – 6 or 6.2 oz., Glide Floss – 32.8-55 yards, or Oral-B Advantage Toothbrush or Floss Picks – 75 ct. $2.99
(get $1 RR wyb 1)
$.75 Crest PG 6/5
$.75 Glide Floss or Picks PG 6/5
$1 Glide Floss or Picks PG 6/5
$2 Oral-B Pulsar, Crossaction, Advantage, or 2 Indicator or Cavity Defense Manual Toothbrushes PG 7/3
= $1.24 – FREE after RRs and coupon

Crest Pro-Health Mouthwash $3.99 – 1 Liter
(get $1 RR wyb 1)
$1 PG 6/5
$2 PG 6/5
= $.99 – $1.99 after RRs and coupon

Oral-B Indicator Toothbrush $2/2
$2 Oral-B Pulsar, Crossaction, Advantage, or 2 Indicator or Cavity Defense Manual Toothbrushes PG 7/3
= Two for FREE

TRUEresult Blood Glucose Monitor $14.99
$14.99 MIR in box
= FREE after MIR

Band-Aid – 8-80 pack select packages, Neosporin – .26-2.3 oz. $2 off
$.50 Band-Aids RP 6/12
$1.50/2 Band-Aid AND Neosporin RP 6/12
= varies
Note: Band-Aids start at $2.99 / Neosporin starts at $6.49 before discount

Gillette Fusion Razor or Venus Razor $9.99
(get $5 RRs wyb 1) (use circular coupon)
$2 RP 6/19
$2 PG 6/5
$4 PG 6/5
= $.99 – $2.99 after RRs and coupon

Coppertone Sun Care, excluding Sport $9.99
(get $4 RRs wyb 1) (use circular coupon)
$1 here
$1 RP 6/26
$1 here
= $4.99 each after RRs and coupon

--- HOUSEHOLD ----------------------------------------------

Ajax Cleaner – 14 oz. $1/3 ($.33 each)
(use circular coupon)
$1/2 SS 5/22
= 3 for FREE (use 1 coupon) – $1 MONEYMAKER on 6 (use 3 coupons)
Note: The cashier should adjust this down so that it is FREE but they may not, so grab a filler just in case.

Puffs Facial Tissue – 124-200 sheets or To Go 6 pack $3/2
(get $1 RR wyb 2)
= $1 each after RR

Purex Complete Crystals Fabric Softener – 32 loads $4.99
(get $1.50 RRs wyb 1)
$1 here
= $1.49 each after RRs and coupon

Xcel Solid Air Freshener – 5 oz. $1/3
(use circular coupon)

--- GROCERY --------------------------------------------------

Hellmanns Mayonaisse – 22 or 30 oz. $2.99
(use circular coupon)
$.25 RP 6/26
$1/3 RP 6/26 or 5/22
= $2.66 – $2.74 each

Kellogg’s Cereal – 12-18.2 oz. $5/2
$1/2 Raisin Bran here
$1/2 Rice Krispies and/or Cocoa Krispies here
$1/2 Fiber Plus here or here
$1/2 Crunchy Nut here or here
$1/2 Corn Flakes here
$1/2 Special K here
= $2 each
Note: Don’t forget to look for specially marked Cars 2 boxes and submit codes toward gas gift cards!

Pepsi 2-liters $.88 (Sunday/Monday) – $.99 after Monday
(use circular coupon)

Pepsi 12-packs $9/3 (Sunday/Monday) – $9/2 after Monday
(use circular coupon)

Mars/Dove Minis – 8.5-11.5 oz. $5/2
(get $1 RRs wyb 2)
= $2 each

B1G1 Nabisco Cookies or Crackers $1.99
$1/2 SS 6/19
= $.49 each after coupon

Tostitos or Lays Chips – 9-13 oz. $1.99 (Sunday/Monday) – $5/2 after Monday
(use circular coupon)
$.55 Tostitos chips, dip or salsa SS 5/22
= $1.44 each

Jell-O Regular or Sugar Free packs $.50
(use circular coupon)

Mars or Dove Candy – 1.1-2.17 oz. $.50
(use circular coupon)

Experiment Time!

I have been debating bringing actual paper coupon scenarios to this blog, but I think that posting the weekly drug store deals will be beneficial. Please leave a comment or email me if you have any questions about how the whole coupon thing works, I am happy to help!