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CVS Scenarios Week of 9/28/09

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I must say I’m more than a little disappointed this morning. What looked like a good week at CVS won’t be happening for me. Central Ohio did not receive the same ad as most of the rest of the country, and there are only three ECB deals in it. I’ll update the weekly deals with the three measly deals for the alternate ad shortly.

For now I’m operating under the assumption that most people got the full ad, and I’m creating my scenarios based on that. This would be a great week for newbies to get started, because the deals are simple and easy to use!

Transaction #1 (and CVS $5 Challenge Transaction)

BUY (2) CoverGirl Clean Makeup at $5.49

USE $1/1 CoverGirl Product, exp. 10-31-08 (P&G 9/28/08)
USE Buy Cover Girl Foundation get CG Face Product FREE, exp. 10-31-08 (P&G 9/28/08)

Out of Pocket $4.49
ECBs earned $5.49*
EARN $1 on this transaction!
*Early reports are that $5.79 in ECBs is being generated currently.

Want to see more CVS $5 Challenge scenarios? Check them out at Keeping the Kingdom First!!!

Transaction #2

BUY GILLETTE Fusion Razor at $9.99

USE $4/1 Fusion Razor, exp. 10-31-08 (P&G 9/28/08)

Out of Pocket $5.99 ($0.20-$0.50 after the ECBs from Transaction #1!)
ECBs earned $5
Profit $4.50-$4.80 on this transaction! (ECBs earned minus actual OOP)

Transaction #3

BUY (4) Post-it Pop-up Refills at 2/$5
BUY (2) Post-it Flags at 2/$5

USE $5/$10 Post-it Pop-Up Refills or Dispensers printable
USE $3/2 Post-it Flags printable

Out of Pocket $7.00 ($2.00 after the $7.99 ECBs from Transaction #2!)
ECBs earned $5
Profit $3.00 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 the $5 ECBs earned from Transaction #3 to get the most for you money!

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Walgreens Deals Week of 9/28/08

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It’s a little slow again this week, but there’s still some decent deals to be had. Here’s the best of what I’m seeing for the coming week. If you think I missed something, share the wealth by leaving a comment!

::BUY Oral-B CrossAction Toothbrush at $4.49, GET $4.49 RRs::
$0.75/1 Oral-B Manual Toothbrush, exp. 10-31-08 (P&G 9/28/08)
Better than FREE after coupon and RRs!

::BUY 3 Children’s Tylenol, GET $5 RRs::
$1.50 Children’s IVC from October EasySaver Booklet
$3/3 Children’s Tylenol, exp. 11-30-08 (SS 9/14/08)
$2.47 after coupons and RRs!

::BUY 2 Febreeze Products, GET $1 RR, BUY 3/GET $3 RRs, BUY 4/GET $5 RRs::

**Febreze Air Effects at $2.49**
BUY Febreze Candle GET Febreze Air Effects FREE, exp. 9-30-08 (P&G 8/31/08)
**Febreze Fabric Freshener at $4.99**
**Febreze Noticeables Refills at $3.49**
**Febreze Candle at $6.99**
BUY Febreze Candle GET Febreze Air Effects FREE, exp. 9-30-08 (P&G 8/31/08)
**Swiffer Refills at $3.49**
Various Refills printables
**Swiffer Sweeper Starter Kit at $9.99**
$2 Swiffer Sweeper printable
**Swiffer Wetjet at $17.99**
$5 Swiffer Wetjet printable
**Mr. Clean Erasers (2-pk.) or Liquid Cleaner at $2.49**
**Cascade Action Pacs or Gel at $3.49**

~Suggested Deal~

BUY (4) Swiffer Refill Products

USE (4) Various Refills printables

4/$4.96 after coupons and RRs!

::BUY 2 Hair Care Products at $5.99 ea., GET $5 RRs, BUY 3/GET $8 RRs::

**Herbal Essence Shampoo or Conditioner**
$2/1 Herbal Essences Shampoo or Conditioner (700-mL.+) or Hair Color, exp. 10-31-08 (V 9/7/08)
**Pantene Shampoo or Conditioner**
$1/1 Pantene Product, exp. 10-31-08 (P&G 9/28/08)
$2/1 Pantene Expressions, exp. 9-30-08 (P&G 8/31/08)
$1/2 Pantene Shampoo or Conditioner Product, exp. 10-31-08 (P&G 9/14/08)
BUY Pantene Shampoo AND Conditioner GET Pantene Styling Product or Treatment FREE, exp. 9-30-08 (P&G 8/31/08)
**Head & Shoulders**
$2 off Head & Shoulders Conditioner AND Head & Shoulders Shampoo, exp. 9-30-08 (P&G 8/31/08)
**Infusium**
$2/1 Infusium 23 Product, exp. 10-31-08 (P&G 9/28/08)
**Clairol Natural Instincts, Nice N Easy Grey Solution, Root Touch up or Hair Color**
$2/1 Clairol Natural Instincts Golden Shimmer, Brass Free, Loving Care, exp. 10-31-08 (V 9/7/08)
$2/1 Clairol Nice n Easy Hair Color, exp. 9-30-08 (P&G 8/31/08)
$1/1 Clairol Natural Instincts Golden Shimmer, Brass Free, Shine Happy or Loving Care, exp. 10-31-08 (P&G 9/28/08)

~Suggested Deal (through 9/30)~

BUY 2 Pantene Expressions Shampoo or Conditioner
BUY 1 Pantene Styling Product
BUY 1 Infusium Product

USE BUY Pantene Shampoo AND Conditioner GET Pantene Styling Product or Treatment FREE, exp. 9-30-08 (P&G 8/31/08)
USE (2) $2/1 Pantene Expressions, exp. 9-30-08 (P&G 8/31/08)
USE $2/1 Infusium 23 Product, exp. 10-31-08 (P&G 9/28/08)

4/$3.97 after coupons and RRs!

::BUY Gillette Fusion Manual or Power at $8.99, GET $4 RRs::
$4/1 Gillette Fusion Razor, exp. 10-31-08 (P&G 9/28/08)
$0.99 after coupon and RRs!

::BUY Crest White Strips at $19.99, GET $4.50 RRs::
$7/1 Crest Whitestrips Daily Whitening Multicare or Daily Whitening Tartar Protection, exp. 10-31-08 (P&G 9/28/08)
$8.49 after coupon and RRs!

::BUY 3 Colgate, Tom’s of Maine, or Softsoap, GET $5 RRs, BUY 5/GET $10 RRs::

**Colgate Total Toothpaste (6-oz. 2-pk.) at $4.99**
**Colgate 360 Sonic Power TB at $4.99**
**Colgate 360 Clean (2-pk.) at $4.99**
**Colgate Kid’s Battery Operated at $4.99**
**Tom’s of Maine at $3.99**
**Softsoap Body Wash at $3.49**
$1 Softsoap printable
$1 Softsoap Walgreens IVC

::BUY $14 Kotex or Huggies, GET $3 RRs, BUY $20/GET $5 RRs::

**Kotex Feminine Care at 2/$10**
$1/2 Kotex Light Days Pantiliners (34-ct. +), exp. 11-2-08 (SS 9/7/08)
$1/1 Kotex Pads, exp. 11-2-08 (SS 9/7/08)
$1/2 Kotex Security Tampons (18-ct.+),exp. 11-2-08 (SS 9/7/08)
$1/1 Kotex printable
$1/1 Kotex printable
**Huggies Wipes at $5.99**
$0.50/1 Huggies Baby Wipes (64-ct.+), exp. 10-18-08 (SS 8/24/08)
**Huggies Jumbo Pack Diapers or Training Pants at $9.99**
$1/1 Huggies Diapers, exp. 9-30-08 (SS 8/24/08)
$1/1 Huggies Supreme, exp. 9-30-08 (SS 8/24/08)
$2/1 Huggies Pull Ups printable

See all ECB deals for the week of 9/28/08-10/4/08 here.

New to Walgreens? Check out the October EasySaver Rebate deals to see how you can get 5 items FREE or better than FREE after rebate!

CVS Deals Week of 9/28/08

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Looks like a great week for CVS! There are several freebies and an opportunity to start stocking up on Halloween candy. Even if you don’t need more toothpaste, toothbrushes, or other toiletries, please consider picking them up anyhow to donate. With the way the economy is headed, the shelters are going to need our help more than ever!

Update 9/28 – Some regions received a different ad (Central Ohio being one), so be sure to check your Sunday paper or the online store circular to confirm which deals are valid for your region. Sadly if you’re in the alternate ad area there are only three ECB deals – Coke, CoverGirl, and Colgate.

ECB Deal Through 9/30!

::BUY $25 Aveeno Skin, Sun, and Men’s Products, GET $10 ECBs (limit 3)::

**Body Wash (12-oz.) or Lotion (8-oz.) at $5.99**
**Lotion, Oil, or Cream (7.3-12-oz.) at $6.99**
**Cleanser (5-6.7-oz.), Scrub (5-oz.), or Pads (28-ct.) at $6.99 **
$2/1 Aveeno Product printable

~Sugggested Deal~
BUY 2 Aveeno Body Wash or Lotion at $5.99
BUY 2 Lotion, Oil, Cream, Cleanser, or Scrub at $6.99

USE (4) $2/1 Aveeno Product printable

4/$7.96 after coupons and ECBs!

ECB Deals All Week!

::BUY Coke 12-pks. at 4/$13, GET $3 ECBs (limit 1)::
4/$10 after ECBs!

::BUY CoverGirl Clean Makeup at $5.49, GET $5.49 ECBs (limit 1)::
$1/1 CoverGirl Product, exp. 9-30-08 (P&G 8/31/08)
Buy Cover Girl Foundation get CG Face Product FREE (P&G 9/28/08)
Get two better than FREE after both coupons and ECBs!

::BUY Colgate Total Max Fresh Toothpaste, 360 or Active Angle Toothbrush at 2/$5, GET $2 ECBs (limit 2)::
$1/1 CVS Beauty Handbook coupon
$1/1 Colgate Manual or 360 Sonic Power Toothbrush (ALL YOU Magazine, Issue 9, 9/26/08)
$1.50/1 Colgate Total (4.0-oz.+) (ALL YOU Magazine, Issue 9, 9/26/08)
$1/1 Colgate Max Fresh Toothpaste (4-oz.+), exp. 10-18-08 (SS 9/28/08)
FREE to $1/2 after coupons and ECBs!

::BUY $15 Nestle Products, GET $5 ECBs (limit 1)::

**Nestle/Wonka Theater Packs at $1**
**Nestle (8-pks.) at $1**
**Nestle (singles) at 2/$1**
**Edys/Breyers Ice Cream at 2/$9**
**Nestle Fun Size (10-12.5-oz.) at 2/$5**
$1/2 Nestle Fun Bags printable
$1 off Nestle Candy (10-oz.+) printable
**Stouffers, Lean Cuisine, and Hot Pockets at 2/$6**
$1/2 Lean Cuisine printable
**Häagen-Dazs/Dibs at $4**
**Nestle Big Bag at $9**
$1 off Nestle Candy (10-oz.+) printable

::BUY $15 Scotch Brand 3M Products, GET $5 ECBs (limit 1)::

**Scotch Tape at 2/$5**
**Scotch Brite at 2/$5**
**Duct Tape at $4**
**Scotch Mailers at 3/$5**
**Scotch Packing Tape or Paper Cutter at $5**
**Command Hooks at 2/$5**
$1/1 Command Product printable
**Post-it 2/$5**
$5/$10 Post-it Pop-Up Refills or Dispensers printable
$3/2 Post-it Flags printable
**3M Lint Roller or Refills at 2/$5**
$1/1 Scotch Lint Roller printable

::BUY Carefree/Stayfree at $4.49, GET $1.50 ECBs (limit 1)::
$1/1 Stayfree Product printable
$2 after coupon and ECBs!

::BUY Sunsilk Products at 2/$7, GET $2 ECBs (limit 2)::
$1.50/1 Sunsilk Crème or Styling Aid, exp. 10-12-08 (V 8/17/08)
$1.50/1 Sunsilk Shampoo or Conditioner, exp. 10-12-08 (V 8/17/08)
2/$2 after coupons and ECBs!

::BUY GILLETTE Hair Care at 2/$9, GET $2 ECBs (limit 5)::
$2/1 Gillette Shampoo or Conditioner (P&G 9/28/08)
2/$3 after coupons and ECBs!

::BUY GILLETTE Fusion Razor at $9.99, GET $5 ECBs (limit 1)::
$4/1 Fusion Razor (P&G 9/28/08)
$0.99 after coupon and ECBs!

::BUY Contour Blood Glucose Monitor at $14.99, GET $5 ECBs (limit 1)::
$30/1 Breeze 2 or Contour Meter (SS 3/16/08)
EARN $5 ECBs with coupon!

::BUY CVS Brand Supreme Diapers at $14.99, GET $2 ECBs (limit 5)::

See all ECB deals for the week of 9/28/08-10/4/08 here.

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

2 More Free After EasySaver Rebate Items at Walgreens for October

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Update 10/1 – These two rebates have mysteriously disappeared from the rebate list, so if you haven’t purchased them hold off for now. I’ll provide more information as I receive additional details!

Thanks to Euphrasie’s sharp eye, we already know that Walgreens has added two more free after EasySaver Rebate items for October! These appear to be carryovers from September, and it can be assumed that the LypSyl is limit 2 since they are $1.99 each and the total rebate amount possible is $3.99.

::BUY Nivea for Men Body Wash (16.9-oz.), GET $4.99 ESR (limit 1)::
$1/1 Nivea For Men Body Wash, exp. 9-30-08 (SS 7/20/08)

::BUY LypSyl Honey Berry, GET $1.99 ESR (limit 2)::

I’ll add these to the master list for October too!

New to Walgreens? Check out my Walgreens 101: EasySaver Rebates guide to learn all about ESRs!

CVS Shopping Trips 9/21 and 9/24

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I wouldn’t call these my best transactions ever. I spent way more OOP than I usually do, but my TP stockpile was completely depleted. As you can imagine, we go through a lot of it with 5 kids, so I’m pretty satisfied overall!

Transaction #1

1 Viva Paper Towels at $6.49
3 Kleenex Cottonelle Toilet Paper at $6.49

(2) $0.50/1 Viva printable
$0.50/1 Cottonelle Toilet Paper, exp. 10-25-08 (SS 9/21/08)
$0.50/1 Cottonelle Toilet Paper, exp. 9-20-08 (SS 8/24/08)

ECBs Used $11.99
Out of Pocket $12.92 (paid with GC from previous Rx transfer)
ECBs Earned $10

Transaction #2

6 Propel Fitness Water 1-liters at $1 ea.
1 L’Oreal L’Oreal Advanced RevitaLift Anti-Wrinkle Serum at $11.99

(3) $1/2 Propel Fitness Water (CVS Beauty Handbook)

ECBs Used $10.00
Out of Pocket $5.53 ($2.55 paid with GC from previous Rx transfer)
ECBs Earned $14.99

Transaction #3

2 South Beach Bars at 2/$5
1 Crest Pro Health (4.2-oz.) at $2.99
1 ADIDAS Deodorant at $4.99
1 Nivea for Men Body Wash at $4.99

$2/1 South Beach printable
$0.75/1 any Crest 4.1 oz or larger, exp. 9/30/08 (P&G 8/31/08)
$1/1 Adidas Deodorant, Body Spray or Body Wash, exp. 09-30 (RP 07/27/07)
$1/1 Nivea For Men Body Wash, exp. 9-30-08 (SS 7/20/08)

ECBs Used $11.99
Out of Pocket $1.30
ECBs Earned $10.99

Transaction #4 (not pictured)

4 Kleenex Cottonelle Toilet Paper at $6.49

Alas, no coupons left.

ECBs Used $13.99
Out of Pocket $12.72
ECBs Earned $10.00