CVS: Spent $0.41 and Got $4 ECB’s Back

I have taken a few weeks off from shopping at CVS, but since I had some coupons expiring this week I decided to make a quick trip to CVS.  The trip was primary to use up my Free Product Coupons that were expiring at the end of September, use up a couple ECB’s that were about to expire and see if they had anything on clearance that we could use.  I was able to get the items for $0.41 including tax and received $4.98 ECB’s to use on my next CVS purchase.  Here is what I purchased this week.

• 6 – School Sanitizer Wipes (20 count) on clearance for $0.25 each (total of $1.50) These are perfect size packs to stick in the girls lunch boxes for school so they can wipe their hands / table area before eating
• 3 – Foam Felt Sticker Crafts on clearance for $0.50 each (total of $1.50)
• 2 – Flexible Drinking Straws (100 count) on clearance for $0.50 each (total of $1.00) These are perfect for after school smoothies!
• 2 – Blue Plastic Tablecloths on clearance $0.50 each (total of $1.00)
• 2 – Mini Tablets (1 Orange / 1 Blue) on clearance for $0.50 each (total of $1.00)
• 1 – File Folder Binder (Plastic and Blue/White) on clearance for $1.01 We keep all our receipts in these binders so I am ready for 2012 receipts.
• 2 – Excedrin Migraine for $0.99 each (total $1.98) Free after ECB’s this week
• 1 – Pantene Pro V 2 in 1 Shampoo and Conditioner Classic Clean 12.6 oz for $3.49 (this item was free because I had a free product coupon, see below)
• 1 – Pantene Pro V 2 in 1 Shampoo and Conditioner Curly 12.6 oz for $3.48 (this item was free because I had a free product coupon, section below)
• 1 – Cottonelle Fresh Flushable Wipes for $2.99 (this item was free because I had a free product coupon, see coupon section below)
• 1 – Raspberry Skintimate Women’s Shaving Cream for $1.99 (this item was free because I had a free product coupon, see below)
• 1 – Herbal Essence 2 in 1 Shampoo and Conditioner for $3.99 (this item was free because I had a free product coupon, see below)
• 1 – Playtex Sport Tampons for $5.29 (this item was free because I had a free product coupon, see below)

Here are the coupons I used on the items.

• Used $1.99 Skintimate Free Product Coupon
• Used $5.00 Playtex Free Product Coupon
• Used $3.99 Herbal Essence Free Product Coupon
• Used $3.49 Pantene Free Product Coupon
• Used $3.48 Pantene Free Product Coupon
• Used $2.89 Cottonelle Free Product Coupon
• Used $3.00 CVS Kiosk Coupon
• Used $6.00 CVS ECB’s

I received $4.98 ECB’s back today:

• $1.00 ECB’s for Pantene Products
• $1.00 ECB’s for Green Bag Tag Rewards (every 4th visit you get a free $1.00 ECB)
• $1.98 ECB’s for Excedrin Products

Today I was able to save $32.98 at CVS by purchasing these items and using coupons.

When you shop the CVS sales regularly and have ECB’s that you can roll over toward future purchases the bonus ECB’s start adding up (Green Bag Tags and Beauty Club).  As you can see from my shopping trip today you don’t have to purchase a lot to save money when shopping at CVS.  Plus you can use the additional ECB’s you receive towards your next purchase.  You can pick and chose what is best for your family.

I would love to hear your CVS shopping story for this week!  For those of you who shop regularly at CVS please share how you were able to save this week!  Although the weekly ad sales are similar every family and situation is different so you may have found items better suited to your household.  In your comment please feel free to share a link to your blog article showing us how you were able to save shopping at CVS.