This is the first week of a new weekly tradition for CVS. Going forward, every week there will be a Scenario post for CVS. This post will include specific items and coupons that you can use to maximize your dollar AND Extra Care Bucks at CVS. Please know that you do not have to follow these transactions if you do not want to. The goal of this post is to help you get an idea on how to roll your Extra Care Bucks from one week to the next. Please also know that these transactions do not take into account tax. Every state taxes differently so you may need to budget a little extra to cover tax.
If you are new to shopping at CVS, go HERE to read Intro to CVS.
To see this week’s CVS Black Friday & Weekly Ad go HERE.
**NOTE – Below are scenarios for CVS’ Black Friday Sale which begins Thanksgiving morning**
Transaction #1
Buy one Gillette Odor Shield Deodorant 2.6oz $4(will receive $4 ECBs)
Buy two Listerine Pocketpaks 3pk. 72 strips total. $2.99 each(will receive $5.98 ECBs)
Use one $2/1 Gillette Deodorant 10/31/2010 P&G Insert (exp 11/30/2010)
Use two $0.50/1 Listerine Products 10/10/2010 RP Insert (exp 4/30/2011)
Use $1.99 ECBs you received from CVS’ sales flyer covering 11/21 – 11/24
Total Due: $4.99
Receive $9.98 ECBs
Transaction #2
Buy two Colgate Sensitive Toothpaste 6oz $3.99 each(will receive $7.98 ECBs)
Buy one Carmex Lip Balm 0.15-0.35oz $.99(will receive $0.99 ECBs)
Buy one Reese’s Singles 1.4-2oz $.79 each(will receive $.79 ECBs)
Buy two Mars King Size Bars $1.59 each(will receive $3.18 ECBs)
Use two $1/1 Colgate Total or Sensitive Toothpaste 11/14/2010 SS (exp 12/4/2010)
Use one $0.30/1 Carmex Lip Balm 11/7/2010 SS Insert (exp 1/31/2011)
Use $9.98 ECBs you received from Transaction #1
Total Due: $0.66
Receive $12.92 ECBs
Transaction #3
Buy one Eucerin Daily Skin Balance Body lotion 8.4oz $6.99(will receive $6.99 ECBs)
Buy one Philips In-ear headphones OR Universal remote control $6.99(will receive $6.99 ECBs)
Use one $1/1 Eucerin Product 11/7/2010 RP Insert (exp 1/31/2011)
Use $12.92 ECBs received from Transaction #2
Total Due: $0.06
Receive $13.98 ECBs
Transaction #4
Buy one Herbal Essences Hydralicious Shampoo $3.99(will receive $3.99 ECBs)
Buy one Herbal Essences Hydralicious Conditioner $3.99(will receive $3.99 ECBs)
Buy one Renpure Organics Shampoo, Conditioner, 13.5oz or Amazing Miracle Reconstructor 8oz $4.99(will receive $4.99 ECBs)
Buy one Mars King Size Bar $1.59(will receive $1.59 ECBs)
Buy one Reese Single $0.79(will receive $0.79 ECBs)
Use one $1/2 Herbal Essences or Aussie 10/10/2010 P&G Insert (exp 11/30/2010)
Use $13.98 ECBs received from Transaction #3
Total Due: Pay: $0.37
Receive: $15.35 ECBs
Transaction #5
Buy one L.A. Looks Styling Gel 20oz $2.99(receive $2.99 ECBs)
Buy one Renpure Organics Shampoo, Conditioner, 13.5oz or Amazing Miracle Reconstructor 8oz $4.99(receive $4.99 ECBs)
Buy two Mars King Size $1.59(receive $3.18 ECBs)
Buy one Reese Single $0.79(receive $0.79 ECBs)
Buy two Hotwheel Cars $1.69 each (listed in holiday catalogue)
Use $15.35 ECBs received from Transaction #4
Total Due: $0.00
Receive: $11.95 ECBs (Use these on whatever you need or want OR save them to roll on next week’s sale!)
Total Out of Pocket for all 5 transactions: $6.08 + applicable taxes
Product Worth:$69.16 + tax & you will still have $11.95 in remaining ECBs to spend next time!
Thanks for coming to Addicted to Saving! Here’s a little bit about me so you can know who’s behind all these posts!
My name is Liza and I began my money-saving journey in the Spring of 2009 as a way to stretch a limited household income. I had lost my job and my hubby was self-employed. I launched Addicted to Saving in November of 2009 and it has grown by leaps and bounds. Since then, my hubby and I have struggled with the ups and downs of two failed adoptions and are now LOVING being parents to our little man Asher who we brought home from Ethiopia in August of 2013. I feel incredibly blessed to be able to help you save money. My goal is that you will have FUN and become empowered to save more and more money each week..
You rock!!
That’s…actually a bit scary lol. xD
This may be my new favorite feature…or at least a close second with the Photo show and tells
Don’t forget there’s a $4 off a $20 purchase in the CVS Holiday Book, if you haven’t used it yet 🙂
I am new to this and have a question. If you have a transaction for example totalling $5 and you have $10 in ECB, can you use just some of your ECB to pay for that transaction?
Hi Sheila! Thanks for your questions! 🙂 Okay – your ECBs will have an expiration date on them. While they are just like cash, make sure you use them before they expire.
With regards to using $5 ECBs when you have $10: the way it works at CVS, you will receive a separate ECB for each deal. So, if you buy two items that each generate $2.00 ECBs, on your receipt you will have two separate $2 ECBs. You can then use either both (totalling $4 ECBs) or one (just $2ECB).. So, if you have $10 ECBs from one deal, then you will want to use all of them at once. If you have one $2 ECB, one $3 ECB and one $5 ECB (totaling $10) you can use any or all of the ECBs in your next transaction. Does that make sense?
Thanks for your reply….I understand…yay!!!
Well, I just got back from my first CVS shop I spent $13.60 (before tax) for $67.63 (before tax). I got everything I went in for,but the best part, I walked out with …..$21.96 ECB for next time!!!!! Thanks for all you do.
Shelia, that is AMAZING! 🙂 Congrats…youll soon become Liza’s website title XD (Addicted to savings I mean lol)
*Sheila
Lol srry
Thanks, Lily. I think I already am, addicted I mean!!
Another question, sorry! How long do you have to spend your ECB?
Date to be used by is printed on the ECB’s. CVS is usually about a month. Just use by the date printed or they will expire worthless.
Thank you, I am going to give this a go tomorrow!!!