It’s time to shop the drugstores! Every week I pick one drugstore and show step by step how far your $5 can take you! Saving money shouldn’t mean spending a lot out of pocket. If you are new to couponing be sure to check out my 10 Step Couponing course and especially my guide to navigating the drugstores!
I try not use more than $5.99 out of pocket and see how far I can s-t-r-e-t-c-h my money. All coupons were available at the time, if it’s not available it is most likely out of prints. They sometimes do re-set at the beginning of the month!
Some notes about shopping at CVS:
- Their cash back program is called Extra Care Bucks (ECB), it prints at the bottom of your receipt.
- Use your store loyalty card every time you shop.
- Scan your card at the red coupon machine inside the store for CVS store coupons.
- You can use a CVS store coupon with a Manufacturer coupon on one item.
- You can use 2 coupons on a BOGO sale.
- You can use a BOGO coupon on a BOGO sale.
*Check your email! CVS sent out a $4 off $20 coupon that is valid through 2/3/13.*
Transaction #1:
Buy $20 Hallmark, get $5 ECB (regional, check your ad)
(3) $1.99 cards
(15) $.99 cards
Use $4 off $20 from Extracare email coupon
Use $3 off 3 CVS coupon from HERE
Use (6) $2 off 3 coupons from HERE (will need 3 computers)
=$1.82, get back $5 ECB
Transaction #2:
Rapid Sleep PM $1.99
=$1.99, get back $1.99
Valentine’s Singles Chocolates Buy 1 Get 1 for $.25
(6) Singles $.79
Use (3) Buy 1 Get 1 FREE coupons from HERE
=$.75
Gillette Venus Razor 1 ct. $5.99
Use $2 off 1 Venus razor from 1/27 PG
=$3.99, get back $4 ECB
=$6.73, use $5 ECB from previous transaction
=$1.73, get back $4 ECB
Transaction #3:
Bausch + Lomb Renu $7.99
Use $2 off 1 from HERE
=$5.99, use $4 ECB from previous transaction
=$1.99, get back $5 ECB
Bottom line: $5.54 out of pocket, $40.71 worth of product and $5 ECB to use next time! Happy Shopping! 
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Hi! I'm Isra, aka The Frugalette. I took my family from fancy to frugal in 3 years, with 3 kids and 1 income, oh and found the meaning of life too! To read more about my fancy life gone frugal, 
I never comment on anything but I thought that you needed someone to let you know how fantastic your weekly postings are! You really think outside of the box and post deals that are not found elsewhere. You obviously put much thought into what you decide to post and I really appreciate it. Thanks for a job well done!
Thank you so much Carrie! It really means a lot! And keep commenting, I love getting feedback and hearing from readers.