CVS Shopping: Week of 3/24-3/31

Here are the best deals that I see at CVS this week!

Be sure you are familiar with the CVS Coupon policy too. Check it out here.

Coupon lingo:

ECBs = Extra Care Bucks (you must have an Extra Care Card) –you can use these like cash in CVS on any purchase that exceeds the amount of the ECB
RP = Red Plum coupon insert that you find in the Sunday newpapers
SS = SmartSource coupon insert
PG = Proctor &Gamble coupon insert

Freebies:

Colgate 360 Optic White Toothbrush $2.99 = $2 Ecb (limit 2)
Use $1 coupon from 3/11/2012 SS (exp 3/31/2012)
Pay $1.99
Get back $2 Ecb
Final cost FREE

GOLD Emblem Jelly Beans, 7 oz, $.99 = $.99 Ecb (limit 1)
Only good for Sun, Mon and Tuesday
Pay $.99
Get back a $.99 Ecb
Final cost FREE 

Mars Easter Egg of Bunny, single 1.1 oz, 2 for $1 = $1 Ecb (limit 2)
Use the $1/2 coupon from the 3/18 RP 
Pay $0
Get back a $1 Ecb
Final cost FREE + $1! 

Weekly Extra Care Buck Deals: 

Hershey’s Easter Candy, 3 for $10 = $2 Ecb (limit 1)
Use the $2/3 coupon from the 3/25 SS
Pay $8
Get back a $2 Ecb
Final cost $2 each!

Hershey’s Cadbury Eggs, 4 count or Reese’s bunnies, 4 count, 2 for $5 = $1 Ecb (limit 1)
Pay $5
Get back a $1 Ecb
Final cost $2 per 4-pack

12 pack of Pepsi, 4 for $14 = $3 Ecb (limit 1)
Pay $14
Get back a $3 Ecb
Final cost $2.75 each

Spend $10 on select Grocery Items = $3 Ecb (limit 1)
Possible scenario:
Buy 3 Bertolli Pasta Sauce , 3 for $5
Buy 2 Hellmann’s Mayonnaise, 2 for $6
Use 3  of the $.60/1 Bertolli coupons from the 3/4 SS
Plus, use the $.40/2 Hellmann’s coupon from the 3/25 RP
Pay $8.80
Get back a $3 Ecb
Final cost $1.16 each 

Spend $20 on Hallmark Cards or Blooming Expressions = $5 Ecb (limit 1)

Acne Free, any item, Spend $15 = $5 Ecb (limit 1)
Possible scenario:
Buy 2 AcneFree 3-In-1 Night Repair $7.99 each
Get back a $5 Ecb
Final cost $5.49 each

Align Probiotic Supplement, 28 ct. Buy at $1 off = $5 Ecb (limit 1)
(Starting at $29.99 = $28.99 after sale)
Use $3/1 coupon from the 3/4 PG
Pay as low as $28.99
Get back a $5 Ecb
Final cost as low as $23.99

Spend $15 on select Axe / Caress / Degree / Dove /Vaseline = $5 Ecb (limit 1)
Deal scenario:
Buy 2 Dove Men+Care Body Wash, 2 for $9
Buy 2 Dove Deodorants, 2 for $7
Use 2 of the $1/1 Dove Men+Care coupons from the 3/25 RP
Plus, use 2 of the $.75/1 deodorant coupons from the 3/25 RP
Pay $12.50
Get back a $5 Ecb
Final cost $1.88 per item

Biota Botanicals, Spend $40 = $10 Ecb (limit 1)

Caress/ Dove/Lever  bar soaps and body washes, 2 for $12 = $4 Ecb (limit 1)
Use two of the $1 coupons from 3/25 RP
Pay $10
Get back a $4 Ecb
Final cost $3 each

Claritin Bonus, 40 ct, $21.99 = $8 Ecb (limit 1)
Use $5/1 coupon from 3/25SS
Pay $16.99
Get back a $8 Ecb
Final cost $8.99

Colgate Optic White Toothpaste, 4 oz $3.99 = $2 Ecb
Use $1/1 coupon from the 3/11 SS
Pay $2.99
Get back a $2 Ecb
Final cost $.99

Spend $10 on CoverGirl Face, Eye or Lip = $3 Ecb (limit 1) excludes clearance
Starting at $3.49
Use 3 of the $1/1 coupons from the 3/4 PG
Pay $7.47
Get back a $3 Ecb
Final cost $1.49 each

Crest, Fixodent, Glide or Oral-B, 2-4 pks  = $2 Ecb (limit 2)
(starting at $4.39)
Use the $1/1 Crest coupon from the March issue of Ebony Magazine
Pay as low as $3.39
Get back a $2 Ecb
Final cost as low as $1.39

Crest Pro-Health Clinical Rinse, 16 oz. or Complete Rinse 16.9 oz or Oral-B Clinical Toothbrush $4.99 = $2 Ecb (limit 2)
Pay $4.99
Get back a $2 Ecb
Final cost $2.99

CVS Cosmetics, Skin Care, Oral Care, Shaving, Hair Care, Deodorant or Trail Travel Beauty/Personal Care, Spend $15 = $5 Ecb
NO LIMIT excludes clearance

Spend $20 Nexxus Shampoo, Conditioner or Stylers = $7 Ecb (limit 1)

Gillette Cartridges (excludes clearance) get back $2 Ecb (limit 2)
Use the $2/1 Gillette Venus coupon from the 3/4 PG
Pay $10.49
Get back a $2 Ecb
Final cost $8.49 

Schick Hydro Silk razor, $9.99 = $4 Ecb (limit 1)
Use the $4/1 coupon from the 2/26 SS
Pay $5.99
Get back a $4 Ecb
Final cost $1.99

Spend $20 on any Glade (excludes clearance) = $10 Ecb
Deal Scenario:
Buy 2 of the Sense & Spray Starter Kits at $9.99 each
Use 2 of the $3/1 coupons here
Pay just $13.98
Get back a $10 Ecb
Final cost $1.99 each

Halls Cough Drops 25-30 ct, 2 for $3 = $1 Ecb (limit 1)
Use $1/2 coupon from the 2/5  SS or here
Pay $2
Get back a $1 Ecb
Final cost $.50 each

Irish Spring or Softsoap Body Wash 15-18 oz, Bar Soap 4-6 pk or Liquid Hand Soap 8-8.5 oz, 3 for $9 = $3 Ecb (limit 1)
Use the $1/1 coupons from the 3/25 SS
Pay $6
Get back a $3 Ecb
Final cost $3 for all 3 items

Johnson and Johnson First Aid,  Aveeno Anti Itch, Bandaid, Benadryl Caladryl, Red Cross Bandages or Tape and Neosporin, Spend $10 = $5 Ecb (limit 1) excludes Cortaid and clearance
Possible scenario:
Buy 4 boxes of Band-aids at $2.99
Use two of the $2/2 Band-Aid coupons here
Pay $8.96
Get back a $5 Ecb
Final cost $.99 each

Pond’s Towelettes 30 count, Dry Skin cream, Cleanser or Cold cream, $5.99 = $2 Ecb (limit 1)
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 3/25 RP
Pay $4.99
Get back a $2 Ecb
Final cost $2.99

Physicians Formula Skin Care = $10 Ecb (limit 1)
Starting at $11.99
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 2/12 RP
Pay $10.99
Get back a $10 Ecb
Final cost only $.99

L’Oreal Cosmetics, spend $25 = $10 Ecb (limit 1) excludes clearance
Starting at $5.49
Use 5 of the $1/1 coupons from the 3/25 RP
Pay $22.45
Get back a $10 Ecb
Final cost $2.49 each

Maybelline Eye or Lip, Spend $10 = $3 Ecb (limit 1) excludes clearance
Buy 3 Maybelline Baby Lips $3.99
Use three of  the $2/1 coupons from the 2/5 RP
Pay $5.97
Get back a $3 Ecb
Final cost $.99 each

Tampax Radiant or Always Radiant Tampon or Pads 12-18 ct, or Liners 64 ct $3.99 = $1 Ecb (limit 1)
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 3/4 PG
Pay $2.99
Get back a$1 Ecb
Final cost $1.99

Thermacare, Buy 2 = $4 Ecb (limit 1) excludes 1 ct
Use the $3/1 coupon here
Pay as low as $7.98
Get back a $4 Ecb
Final cost $1.99 each

Spend $30 on Select Household items = $10 Ecb (limit 1)
Possible scenario:
Buy 12 pack of  Bounty Towels, $10
Buy a 16 pack of  Charmin, $10
Buy a 16 pack of Duracell Batteries, $11.99
Use the $1/1 Charmin coupon from the March Ebony Magazine
Plus, the $1/1 Duracell coupon also in the Ebony Mag
And the $.25/1 Bounty coupon from the 3/4 PG
Pay $29.74
Get back a $10 Ecb
Final cost $6.58 each

Other Great Deals:

Select General Mills cereals, $2.44
Use the $1/3 coupon here
Final cost $2.11 each

2 liter Pepsi, buy one get one free

Starbucks Coffee 12 oz $7.99
Use $1.50 coupon from 3/25/2012 SS
Final cost $6.49

Arizona Tea, 23 oz, $.66

Bumblebee Solid white Albacore in water, buy one get one free
Use the $1/2 Recyclebank coupon here

Garnier Fructis family size, $4.99
Use the $.75/1 coupon here
Final cost $4.24 

Simple skin care, $2 off
Use the $2/1 coupon from the 3/25 SS

Arm and Hammer Liquid Laundry Detergent 25-32 loads or pods 16 ct, Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Use the $1/2 coupon here

Lady Speed Stick or regular Speed Stick, $1.99
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 3/25 SS
Final cost just $.99 

Kiss Artificial Nails, buy one, get one 50% off
Use the $1/1 coupon here

Maybelline Make up, 30% off
Use the various coupons here or in the 3/25 RP

Revlon Make up, buy one get one 50% off
Use the various coupons here or in the 3/11 SS

Earth Essentials Paper Towels 8 pk $3.99 

Scott Single Roll Toilet paper, $.88

Select Hefty OneZip or Ziploc bags, 2 for $6
Use the $.60/1 coupon here
Final cost $2.40

Finish Jet Dry Rinse 8.45 oz, or Powerball or Gel Pacs 10-20 ct $2.99

Palmolive dish soap, $.99 

Huggies Diapers Box $19.99
Use the $3/2 coupon here

Wisk 2x Ultra or HE Liquid Laundry Detergent 26-32 loads $4.99
Use $2 coupon from 3/25 RP
Final cost only $2.99

Select Pledge and cleaning items, 2 for $7
Use the $1/1 coupon here (there are several Pledge coupons)
Final cost as low as $2.50

Nature’s Bounty Vitamins, buy one get one free
Use the various coupons here or in the 3/4 RP