CVS Shopping – Week of 9/18-9/24

Here are the best deals that I see at CVS this week. Not quite as exciting as it has been — but there are a few good deals.

Be sure you are familiar with the new 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:

Gold Emblem Candy Corn, Autumn Mix or pumpkins 8oz, $.99 = $.99 Ecb (limit 1)
(Through Tuesday only)
Pay $.99
Get back a $.99 Ecb
Final cost FREE 

24 Hour Prevacid 28 Ct, $19.99 = Get an $18 Mail in Rebate
Use the $4/1 coupon from the 9/18 SS
Pay $15.99
File for the Mail in Rebate at cvs.com
Get back $18
Final cost FREE + $2.01 money maker

Extra Care Buck Deals:

7up, Canada Dry, a&w or Sunkist 12 packs, 3 for $11 = $3 Ecb (limit 1)
Buy 3 12-packs
Pay $11
Get back a $3 Ecb
Final cost $3 each

Pepsi and other pepsi product 12 packs 3 for $12 = $2 Ecb
Final cost $3.33 each wyb 3 

Abreva Cold Sore Treatment, $18.99 = $5 Ecb (limit 1)
Use the $2/1 coupon here
Pay $16.99
Get back a $5 Ecb
Final cost $11.99

Aquafresh or Sensodyne Iso-Active toothpaste, $4.89 = $2 Ecb
Use the $1/1 Aquafresh coupon here or Sensodyne coupon here
Pay $3.89
Get back a $2 Ecb
Final cost $1.89

Carmex Healing Cream or lotion, $4.99 = $2 Ecb (limit 1)
Use the $1.50/1 coupon here  (gone now)
Pay $3.49
Get back a $2 Ecb
Final cost only $1.49

Zegerid OTC, 14 count, $9.99 = $1 Ecb (limit 1)
Use the $3/1 coupon here
Pay $6.99
Get back a $1 Ecb
Final cost $5.99

Scott Paper Towels, 6pk, $5.99 = $1 Ecb (limit 1)
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 9/11 SS or the August All You Mag
Pay $4.99
Get back a $1 Ecb
Final cost $3.99 

Revlon Super Lustrous Mon Drops or Color Burst Lip $6.49 = $5 Ecb (limit 6)
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 8/14 SS (EXPIRES 8/14)
Pay $5.49
Get back a $5 Ecb
Final cost only $.49

Spend $20 on Nexxus Products = $10 Ecb (limit 1)
(Look for hangtag coupons or tearpads)
Final cost $10 after Ecb

Spend $10 on CoverGirl Eye make-up = $3 Ecb
deal scenario:
Buy 2 single CoverGirl Eye Enhancers, $2.39 each
Buy 1 Triple CoverGirl Eye Enhancer at $3.99
Subtotal: $10.77
Use 3 $1/1 Covergirl coupons from the 8/28 PG
Pay $7.77
Get back a $3 Ecb
Final cost $4.77 = $1.59 each

Vicks Nyquil, Dayquil 12 oz, Liquicaps 24 count, Nature Fusion 8oz or 20 count 2 for $12 = $3 Ecb (limit 1)
Use the the $3/2 coupon from the 8/28 PG
Pay $9
Get back a $3 Ecb
Final cost $3 each

Spend $10 on select Nestle Candy = $3 Ecb (limit 1)
deal scenario:
Buy 4 bags of the Nestle Fun Size assorted bags at 2 for $5
Use 2 $1/2 coupons here
Pay  $8
Get back a $3 Ecb
Final cost only $1.25 a bag

Spend $15 on L’Oreal Cosmetics = $5 Ecb (excludes clearance, limit 1)
deal scenario:
Buy 3 of the L’Oreal Eye Shadow Singles $5.49 each
Use 3 $2/1 eye product coupons from the 7/24 RP (expires 9/18!!)
Pay $10.47
Get back a $5 Ecb
Final cost $1.82 each

L’Oreal excellence or Excellence to-go Hair Color, 2 for $14 = $2 Ecb
Use the $5/2 coupon from the  8/14 RP
Pay $9
Get back a $2 Ecb
Final cost $3.50 each

L’Oreal EverPure, EverStrong or EverSleek Shampoo, Conditioner or treatment = $5 Ecb wyb 2 (limit 1)
Buy 2 of the Shampoo or Conditioner $6.99 each
Use 2 $2/1 coupons from the 7/24 RP (expires 9/18!!)
Pay $9.98
Get back a $5 Ecb
Final cost $4.98

Spend $10 on Milani Cosmetics (excludes Clearance) = $4 Ecb (limit 1)
deal scenario:
Buy 2 Nail Lacquers  $3.59 each
Plus, 1 lipstick $4.23
Pay $11.49
Get back a $4 Ecb
Final cost $7.41 for 3 items

Spend $10 on Sally Hansen Cosmetics = $3 Ecb (limit 1)
Buy the Sally Hansen Nail Strips $9.99 (should trigger the Ecb)
Use the $1/1 coupon here  or in the August All You Magazine 
Pay $8.99
Get back a $3 Ecb
Final cost $5.99

Spend $15 on Nivea Bodywash, Shower Gel or the Hand or Body L0tion = $5 Ecb (limit 1)
Buy 3 Women’s Body Wash at $5.99
Use 3 of the $2/1 coupons from the 7/31 RP
Pay $11.97
Get back a $5 Ecb
Final cost $6.97

Dial NutriSkin Lotion 21oz, $4.99 = $1 Ecb
Use the $1/1 coupon here
Pay $3.99
Get back a $1 Ecb
Final cost only $2.99

Cetaphil products (excluding clearance or cleansing bars) = $2 Ecb
Buy the Cetaphil cleanser ($6.71 per online price)
Use the $2/1 coupon here
Pay $4.71
Get back a $2 Ecb
Final cost $2.71

Colgate Optic White Toothpaste or toothbrush 2 for $8 = $2 Ecb (limit 2)
Use two of the $1.50/1 coupon from the 9/11 SS
Pay $5
Get back a $2 Ecb
Final cost $1.50 each

Right Guard Sport, Total Defense 5, or Dry Idea 2 for $6 = $2 Ecb (limit 1)
Any coupons out there?!
Final cost with no coupons $2 each

Crest Pro-Health Rinse 500ml or 3D White 16 oz, $3.99 = $1.25 Ecb (limit 2)
Buy the Pro-Health Rinse, $3.99
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 8/28 PG
Pay $2.99
Get back a $1.25 Ecb
Final cost $1.74

Secret or Gillette Clinical Strength Deodorant, $8.99 = $1 Ecb (limit 1)
Buy a Gillette deodorant plus a body wash
Use the FREE Gillette Body Wash, wyb a Gillette Deodorant coupon from the 8/28 PG
Pay $8.99
Get back a $1 Ecb
Final cost $7.99 for both items

Schick Hydro 3 or Hydro 5 refills (4ct) or single razor, $8.79 = $3 Ecb (limit 1)
Use the $2/1 coupon from the 8/7 SS
Pay $6.79
Get back a $3 Ecb
Final cost $3.79

Spend $25 on Baby Products = $10 Ecb (limit 1)
Deal Scenario:
Buy 3 packs of Huggies Slip-ons (at 2 for $18 = $9 each)
Use 3 of the $3/1 coupons from the 9/11 SS
Pay $18
Get back a $10 Ecb
Final cost $8 for THREE packs of slip ons!

Spend $20 on Excedrin Products = $10 Ecb (limit 1)
Buy an Extra Strength (100ct) and an Excedrin PM (100 ct) = $20.78
Use two of the $1.50/1 coupons from the 8/14, 8/21 or 9/18 SS
Pay $17.78
Get back a $10 Ecb
Final cost $7.78

 Other Great Deals:

Hormel Compleats Kids, $2.67 on sale Buy one, get one FREE
Use the $1/1 coupon here
Final cost $1.67 for TWO!

Hormel Compleats, Buy one, get one FREE  ($3.39)
Use the $.75/1 coupon here
Final cost $2.64 for two!

Honey Maid Graham Crackers 2 for $5
Use the $1/1 coupon here
Final cost $1.50

Chex Mix, 2 for $3
Use the $1/2 coupon here
Final cost $1 a bag

Bumblebee solid white albacore Tuna in Water 5oz, 4 for $5
Use the $1/2 coupon here (recycle bank)
Final cost $.75 each

Absolutely Divine Chocolate Bar – buy 1, get 1 free

Arizona 23oz beverage, Buy 1, get 1 FREE

Carmex Lip Balm, $.99

Just the Basics 24 pack of water, $2.22

Dole Applesauce or Fruit Cups 4pk, $1.69
Use the $.50/1 coupon here
Final cost $1.19

Keebler crackers, Nabisco crackers or cookies, Pepperidge Farm Goldfish or Milano Cookies, Buy 1, get 1 FREE
Buy 2 boxes of the Keebler Fudge sticks, $3.79
Use the $.75/1 coupon here
Final cost $3.04 for two boxes

OR:
buy 2 boxes of Nabisco Ritz Crackerfuls, $4.39
Use the $.75/1 coupon here
Final cost $3.64

Domino Granulated Sugar 4lb, $3.49
Use the $.65/1 coupon from the 8/28 RP
Final cost $2.84

Smucker’s Preserves, 2 for $5
Use the $1.50/2 coupon here (use zip 90210 as needed)
Final cost $3.50 for 2 jars!

Halls Cough Drops 30count, 2 for $3
Use the $1/2 coupon from the 9/18 SS
Final cost $1 a bag

Tums 60-150ct, $3.99
Use the the $1/1 coupon here
Final cost $2.99

Pure Protein Bars, single bar Buy 1, get 1 50% off, $1.89
Buy 2 bars = $2.84
Use two of the $1/1 coupons here
Final cost $.42 each

Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent, buy one get one FREE, $6.99
Use the $1/2 coupon from the 9/18 SS
Final cost $3 each! 

Softsoap Pampered Hands Foaming Hand soap 3 for $5
Use the $.70/1 coupon here
Final cost $.68 each

Mitchum Deodorant, $1.99
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 8/21 SS
Final cost $.99

Palmolive Dish Soap, $.88

Advil 40-50 count, Advil PM 16-20ct, Children’s .5 to 4oz, Advil Jr 24ct, Buy 1, get 1 50% off
Buy 2 of the 50 count tablets $5.99 each = $9.49
Use 2 of the $2/1 coupons here or in the 8/14 RP
Final cost $5.49 for two 

Robitussin or Children’s Dimetapp Liquis 8oz, $6.99
Use the $2/1 Dimetapp coupon here
Final cost $4.99
(There is a $1/1 Robitussin coupon in the 8/14 RP or here)

Aussie or Herbal Essences Shampoo, Conditioner or Styler, $2.99
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 8/7 RP
Final cost $1.99

Aquaphor Healing Ointment – Save $1
Buy the Aquaphor 0.7oz healing ointment $4.63 = $3.63 after sale
Use the $1/1 coupon here
Final cost $2.63

Clairol Nice & Easy, (excluding foam) $5.99
Use the $2/1 coupon from the 8/28 PG
Final cost $3.99

John Frieda Shampoo, conditioner or Styler, buy 1, get 1 50% off
Buy the John Frieda Full Repair Body Shampoo $5.59 = $8.38 for two
Use 2 of the $1/1 coupons from the 8/28 SS
Final cost $6.38 for two

Crest Pro-Health, Extra Whitening or Whitening with Scope 2 for $5.50
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 8/28 PG
Final cost $1.75

Ultra Gain or Tide Liquid 2X 19-32 loads, Powder 13-40 loads or Fabric Softener 51oz, $5.94 (limit 3)
Use the $2/1 power coupon from the 9/11 SS
Final cost $3.94

Duracell AAA or AA Batteries 4packs, 2 for $7
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 8/28 PG
Final cost $2.50 a pack