The goal of this CVS challenge is to come up with up to 3 scenarios where the total spent out of pocket is $5, while still growing your ECB’s. I’m going to assume that you start out with zero ECB’s to start with, or it makes it too difficult for others to follow. For more information on the abbreviations used in this post, please see my Coupons 101 article. For more CVS scenarios, visit The “Cent”sible Sawyer, Keeping the Kingdom First, Money Saving Mom, and Deal Seeking Mom.
Transaction #1
Buy Crest Pro-Health Enamel Care $3.49
Use $1.00 Crest QP from 2/22 RP or $0.75 QP from 3/1 PG or $0.50 QP from 3/15 PG
Total after Coupons: $2.49
ECB’s Earned: $3.49
Transaction #2
Buy Schick Quattro for Women or Intuition Plus Shaver $8.99
Use $4.00 Quattro or Intuition QP from 3/22 S
Use $3.49 ECB’s from previous transaction
Total after Coupons: $1.50
ECB’s Earned: $3.00
Transaction #3
Buy Post Trail Mix Crunch Cereal B1G1 – so buy 2 boxes $4.59
Buy CVS Pharmacy Vitamin D 400, 100 ct $2.99 – Monthly deal (can only do once per month)
Use (2) $2.00 Post printable QP’s
Use $3.00 ECB’s from previous transaction
Total after Coupons: $0.58
ECB’s Earned: $2.99
Total OOP: $4.57
ECB’s Left: $2.99
For more CVS deals, check out this post.
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Corrie is a "cents"able wife and stay-at-home mom of 2 boys.
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I find your post really interesting and helpful. Your tips on how to save money are badly needed these days.
Those are some really great scenarios. I used a 50¢ Q on the Crest and later found my 75¢ Q. That is what I get for falling behind in my organizing.