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CVS Deals Week of 11/2/08

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It’s a so-so week at CVS. If you’re in need of diapers, make sure you take advantage of the Pampers deal, and the free Ice Breakers gum is pretty appealing to me!

ECB Deals

::BUY (4) Coke 12-packs at 4/$12, GET $3 ECBs (limit 1)::
4/$9 after ECBs!

::BUY $10 Ice Breakers Ice Cubes Sugar-Free Gum, GET $5 ECBs (limit 1)::
$1/2 Ice Breakers Gum or Mints, exp. 11-30-08 (SS#2 9/7/08)
FREE after coupons and ECBS!

::BUY Crest Pro-Health Whitening Toothpaste at $3.49, GET $3.49 ECBs (limit 4)::
(advertised monthly deal, limit possibly a combo of monthly and weekly limits)
$1/1 Crest Toothpaste any premium variety (4.2-oz.+), exp. 11-30-08 (P&G 10/12/08)
Better than FREE after coupon and ECBs!

::BUY Nova Max Blood Glucose Monitor at $9.99, GET $9.99 ECBs (limit 1)::
(if you did this deal last week, you may not be able to again this week)
FREE after ECBs!

::BUY Freestyle Meter at $39.99, GET $10 ECBs (limit 1)::
$29.99 Mail In Rebate
FREE after ECBs and Mail In Rebate!

::BUY Colgate 360 Battery Toothbrush at $4.99, GET $2 ECBs (limit 2)::
$1/1 Colgate 360 printable
$1.99 after coupon and ECBs!

::BUY Always Infinity Pads (14 to 18-ct.) at $4.99, GET $1 ECB (limit 5)::
$2/1 Always Infinity, any 14 ct.+, exp. 11-30-08 (P&G 10/12/08)
$1.99 after coupon and ECBs!

::BUY Pampers Diapers or Pull-Ups at 2/$20, GET $5 ECBs (limit 1)::
$1.50/1 Pampers Diapers or Pants, any jumbo pack+, exp. 11-30-08 (P&G 10/12/08)
2/$12 after coupons and ECBs!

Other Deals

Dawn Dish Soap at $0.99
$0.50/1 Dawn Direct Foam or Dawn Simple Pleasures, exp. 11-30-08 (P&G 11/2/08)
$0.49 after coupon!

Accucheck Monitoring Kit at $9.99
$9.99 Mail In Rebate
FREE after rebate!

Bayer Breeze 2 Meter at $30.00
$30/1 Breeze 2 or Contour Meter, exp. 7-31-09 (V 10/26/08)
Free after Mail in Rebate.
(use either coupon or rebate, both will not work)
FREE after coupon or rebate!

Holiday Gift Wrap (30-sq. ft.) at $0.99

Pert Plus at 2/$5
$2/1 Pert Plus, any except trial size, exp. 12-31-08 (SS 10/19/08)
$0.50 after coupon!

Ivory Bar Soap (3-pk.) at $0.99
$0.25/1 Ivory Body Wash or Bar Bundle, exp. 11-30-08 (P&G 11/2/08)
$0.74 after coupon!

See all ECB deals for the week of 11/2/08-11/8/08 here.

New to CVSing? Want to learn how to create your own CVS deals? Get a quick overview with CVS 101 for Newbies.

Rite Aid Deals Week of 11/2/08

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It looks like Rite Aid is the place to stock up on batteries for the holiday season this week!

Don’t forget to register on the Rite Aid website to receive a $5/$25 coupon (exp. 12/31/08) plus more!

::BUY GE Power Source Strip (6-outlet) or 24-Hour Timer at $5.99, GET $5.00 SCR::
$0.99 after SCR!

::BUY 10 SoyJoy Bars at 10/$5, GET $5 SCR::
B1G1 SoyJoy Bar, exp. 12/31/08 (SS 9/7/08)
$2/10 SoyJoy Bar, exp. 12/31/08 (SS 9/7/08)
$3/5 SoyJoy bars printable
Better than FREE after coupons and SCR!

::BUY GUM Toothbrushes (value pack*, twin Pack) at $1.99, GET $1.99 SCR::
*excludes Summit or Travel value packs
FREE after SCR!

::BUY Nova Max Blood Glucose Monitoring System at $9.99*, GET $9.99 SCR::
(I always recommend buying these monitors to donate.)
*$9.99 qualifies toward offer #500 diabetes bag
FREE after SCR!

::BUY $20 Duracell Coppertop Batteries at approx. $3.30 per pack (40% off sale), GET $10 SCR::
$1.50/1 Duracell CopperTop, PowerPix, Ultra Digital, etc. Batteries, exp. 11-30-08 (V 10/26/08)

~Suggested Deal~

BUY 7 Duracell Coppertop Batteries at approx. $3.30 per pack

USE (7) $1.50/1 Duracell CopperTop, PowerPix, Ultra Digital, etc. Batteries, exp. 11-30-08 (V 10/26/08)
USE $5/$25 Rite Aid coupon (exp. 12/31/08) – register on Rite Aid website

Better than FREE after coupons and SCR!

See the Rite Aid website for additional details on the Single Check Rebates program.

Need a prescription filled? Use this coupon for a $30 Gift Card with any transferred prescription!

CVS Deals November Monthly

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Things are looking a little sparse on the monthly deals at CVS as of right now. Hopefully there will be some good weekly deals to make up for it!

::BUY Crest Pro Health Whitening Toothpaste at $3.49, GET $3.49 ECBs (limit 2)::
$3/1 Crest Pro Health snail mail
$1/1 Crest Toothpaste any premium variety (4.2-oz.+), exp. 11-30-08 (P&G 10/12/08)
Better than FREE after coupon and ECBs!

::BUY Purell Hand Sanitizer with Aloe (8-oz.) at $3.99, GET $2 ECBs (limit 3)::
$0.60/1 Purell Product (any 2-oz.+), exp. 11-30-08 (SS 7/27/08)
$1.39 after coupon and ECBs!

::BUY L.A. Looks Styling Gel at $1.49, GET $1 ECB (limit 5)::
$1/1 LA Looks Product, any 7.5 oz.+, exp. 11-10-08 (SS 8/10/08)
Better than FREE after coupon and ECB!

::BUY 2 Sure Solid (2.6-oz.) at $2.79, GET $3 ECBs (limit 5)::
$1/1 Sure Anti-Perspirant & Deodorant, exp. 12-31-08 (SS 10/19/08)
2/$0.58 after 2 coupons and ECBs!

::BUY Stayfree Pads (14 to 24-ct.) or Carefree Pantiliners (38 to 60-ct.) at $3.99, GET $2 ECBs (limit 5)::
$1/2 Carefree Product, any 34 ct.+, exp. 11-30-08 (V 9/28/08)
$2/2 Stayfree Product, any except trial size, exp. 11-30-08 (V 9/28/08)
$0.99 to $1.49 wyb 2 after coupon and ECBs!

::BUY Sambucol Black Elderberry Original Syrup at $12.99, GET $10 ECBs (limit 5)::
$2.99 after ECBs!

Baby ECB Deals

::BUY Huggies Supreme Natural Fit (68-ct.) or Ultra Value Pack (116 to 144-ct.), GET $3 ECBs (limit 5)::
$1.50/1 Huggies Diapers (Huggies home mailer)

::BUY Johnson’s Baby Wash or Lotion (27 to 28-oz.) or Desitin (16-oz.), GET $2 ECBs (limit 5)::
$3/3 Johnson’s Baby Product, Desitin, Tylenol Infants, Motrin Infants, etc., any except trial, exp. 11-30-08 (SS 9/14/08)

::BUY Huggies Wipes Mega Pack, GET $2 ECBs (limit 5)::
$0.50/1 Huggies Wipes (64-ct.+) (Huggies home mailer)

Click here for a complete list of all the monthly deals.

New to CVSing? Get a quick overview with CVS for Newbies.

CVS Scenarios Week of 10/26/08

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We’re stocking up on meds and razors this week. If you’re starting out without any ECBs, you can get everything below for less than $13. If you’re returning with your $8.54 in ECBs earned last week, your OOP drops to just $3.93! Stick with me and I’ll show you the ropes.

The Mr. Linky was a big hit last week, so it will now be a regular part of my weekly CVS scenarios. Scroll down to share your best deals so others can learn!

Transaction #1

BUY (2) Bic Comfort3 Advance Razors (4-ct.) at $4.99 ea.
BUY (4) Soy Joy Bars at 4/$4
BUY CVS Sanitizing Spray Pen for Kids (0.15-oz.) at $1.00

USE (2) $2/1 Bic Comfort 3, Comfort 3 Advance, Comfort Twin, Twin Select, etc., exp. 11-12-08 (SS 10/12/08)
USE (2) B1G1 Soy Joy Bars, (SS#1 9/7/08)

Out of Pocket $8.98 ($0.44 if you use your $8.54 in ECBs from last week!)
ECBs earned $12.00
Profit $3.02 (Or $11.56!) on this transaction! (ECBs earned minus actual OOP)

Transaction #2

BUY Nova Max Glucose Monitor at $9.99 (Please donate this to someone in need.)
BUY Crest Spinbrush Pro at $5.99

$2/1 Crest Spinbrush printable

Out of Pocket $13.98 ($1.98 after ECBs from Transaction #1!)
ECBs earned $11.99
Profit $10.01 on this transaction! (ECBs earned minus actual OOP)

Transaction #3 (only works if you get the Spray Pen in Transaction #1)

BUY any 3 Sudafed PE Sinus Headache (24-ct.), Nighttime Cold (20-ct.) or Sudafed PE (10 to 24-ct.) at $5.00 ea.
BUY (2) Ricola Drops or Lozenges at $2 ea.

USE (3) $1.50/1 Sudafed and Sudafed PE Product, exp. 4-30-09 (V 10/5/08)
USE $1/2 Ricola Cough & Throat Drops, exp. 12-31-08 (SS 10/5/08)

Out of Pocket $13.50 ($1.51 after ECBs from Transaction #2!)
ECBs earned $10.00
Profit $8.49 on this transaction! (ECBs earned minus actual OOP)

Bonus CVS $5 Challenge Transaction

BUY Bic Comfort3 Advance Razors (4-ct.) at $4.99 ea.
BUY (3) Advil PM Liqui-gels (8-ct.) at $0.99

USE $2/1 Bic Comfort 3, Comfort 3 Advance, Comfort Twin, Twin Select, etc., exp. 11-12-08 (SS 10/12/08)
USE $1/1 Advil printable
USE $2/1 Advil printable

Out of Pocket $2.99
ECBs earned $4.00
Profit $1.01 on this transaction! (ECBs earned minus actual OOP)

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Be sure to come back next week, and I’ll show you how to roll over that $10.00 in ECBs to get the most for you money!

See my pick of the week’s best CVS deals here!

New to CVSing? Want to learn how to create your own CVS deals? Get a quick overview with CVS 101 for Newbies.

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Let’s share our best CVS Scenarios! Just link up your blog post via the Mr. Linky below.

To keep it neat, I suggest that you list your blog name and then describe your scenario in parentheses, ex. Deal Seeking Mom (Less than $6 OOP!). The only requirement is that you link directly to your scenarios. Links directly to your homepage will be deleted.

Rite Aid Deals Week of 10/26/08

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While CVS and Walgreens look pretty sad this week, Rite Aid looks awesome! It’s weeks like this that I really wish we had one closer than 30 miles away.

Don’t forget to register on the Rite Aid website to receive a $5/$25 coupon (exp. 12/31/08) plus more!

SCR Deals valid 10/26-10/28

::BUY Charles Worthington Dream Hair Shampoo, Conditioner or Stylers at $6.99, GET $6.99 SCR::
FREE after SCR!

::BUY Citre Shine Shine Miracle, Miracle Serum or Aerosol Serum (4-oz.) at $5.99, GET $5.99 SCR::
$1/1 Citre Shine Product, exp. 11-17-08 (SS 8/17/08)
$1/1 Citri Shine printable
Better than FREE after coupon and SCR!

::BUY Citre Shine Miracle Shine Mist, Pomade or Gloss Gelee, (2 to 3.4-oz.) at $3.99, GET $3.99 SCR::
$1/1 Citre Shine Product, exp. 11-17-08 (SS 8/17/08)
$1/1 Citri Shine printable
Better than FREE after coupon and SCR!

SCR Deals valid 10/26-11/1

::BUY L’Oreal Age Perfect Radiance Perfector Tinted Moisturizer (1.7-oz.) at $15.99, GET $15.99 SCR::
$2/1 L’Oreal Makeup, Powder, Blush or Concealer, exp. 12-28-08 (V 10/5/08)
$1/1 L’Oreal printable
Better than FREE after coupon and SCR!

::BUY Kotex Maxipads (14 to 24-ct.), Lightdays Pantiliners (34 to 64-ct.) or Security Tampons (18-ct.) at $3.00, GET $3.00 SCR::
$1/1 Kotex printable
$1/1 Kotex printable
$1/2 Kotex Security Tampons, 18 ct or larger, exp. 11-2-08 (SS 9/7/08)
$1/1 Kotex Pads, exp. 11-2-08 (SS 9/7/08)
$1/2 Kotex Lightdays Pantiliners, any 34 ct or larger, exp. 11-2-08 (SS 9/7/08)
$1/2 Kotex Security Tampons, exp. 11-30-08 (SS 10/12/08)
$1/1 Kotex Pads, exp. 11-30-08 (SS 10/12/08)
$0.75/1 Kotex Lightdays Pantiliners, exp. 11-30-08 (SS 10/12/08)
Better than FREE after coupon and SCR!

::BUY Axe Shock Shower Gel (12-oz.) or Axe Shower Detailer Tool at $3.99, GET $3.99 SCR::
FREE after SCR!

::BUY Oral B Artica Toothbrush (1-ct.), excludes power toothbrush, at $2.49, GET $2.49 SCR::
$0.75/1 Oral-B Manual Toothbrush, exp. 10-31-08 (P&G 9/28/08)
Better than FREE after coupon and SCR!

::BUY DentaBurst Teeth Cleaners (12-ct.) at $1.99, GET $1.99 SCR::
FREE after SCR!

::BUY GE Power Source Strip (6-outlet) at $5.00, GET $5.00 SCR::
FREE after SCR!

::BUY Indoor Extension Cords (6 or 9-ft., white or brown) at $2.00, GET $2.00 SCR::
FREE after SCR!

::BUY Adidas Antiperspirant or Deodorant (2.6 to 3-oz.), Body Wash (13.5-oz.) or Body Spray (4-oz.) at $3.99, GET $3.00 SCR::
$1/1 Adidas Deodorant, Body Spray or Body Wash, exp. 11/15/09 (RP 9/7/08)
FREE after SCR!

::BUY Green Dot Visa or Mastercard Prepaid Card at $9.95, GET $9.95 SCR::
FREE after SCR!

::BUY Sally Hansen Lip Treatments at 25% off this week, GET up to $7.50 SCR::
$1/1 Sally Hansen Lip printable (Thanks, Ross!)
FREE after SCR!

::BUY Any Variety Suave Hand or Body Lotion (18-oz.) at $1.99, GET $2.00 SCR::
FREE after SCR!

See the Rite Aid website for additional details on the Single Check Rebates program.

Need a prescription filled? Use this coupon for a $30 Gift Card with any transferred prescription!