Friday, July 25, 2008

CVS - I'm back in the game!

First, I have a confession to make. I let myself get down to $1 ECB. And then....get ready y'all....I lost that $1 ECB and still cannot find it! Ahhh!

On the one hand, this drives me crazy, especially considering that I had over $60 in ECB's at one point. But then I think about the fact that I was able to use those ECB's (instead of cash) to buy supplies for my daughter's birthday party and I feel a little bit better. Then I remember that I haven't had to pay anywhere near full-price (or at all!) for diapers, wipes, toddler wipes, paper towels, bathroom tissue, razors, toothbrushes, shampoo, conditioner...the list goes on...for a really, really long time. And I feel MUCH better!

Now I'm on a mission - earn some ECB's!

CVS came through with inexpensive baby diapers and wipes this week, and that (along with the wonderful people who work at my store) is one of the reasons that I love shopping there so very much.

Transaction #1

Items Purchased:
1 - CVS Ultra-thin Diapers (Sale - $6.00)
2 - CVS Wipes (Sale - $2.00/each)
Coupons:
1 - $2/$10 CVS Purchase CRT
Regular Price Total: $14.97
- $4.97 (sales)
- $2.00 (coupons)
- $7.99 (ecb's)
Total Oop: $.01
($.01 before tax, that is. I paid $.45 tax on a $.01 purchase!)

Transaction #2
Items Purchased:
1 - CVS Ultra-Thin Diapers (Sale - $6.00)
4 - Trident Extra-Care Gum
2 - CVS Feminine ($1.49)
1 - CVS Toddler Wipes ($1.49)

Coupons:
1 - $2/$10 CVS Purchase CRT
2 - BOGO Trident Extra-Care

Regular Price Total: $19.42
- $5.97 (sales)
- $4.98 (coupons)
Total Oop: $8.47
(before taxes)

ECB's Earned: $9.98

Total Items Received: $34.39

Total Oop: $8.48

ECB status: Gained $1.99

I'm on my way y'all! Want to see more CVS deals from this week? Visit TheCentsibleSawyer's CVS Superstars post and join in on the fun!

3 Comments - Add Yours Here...:

The Frugal Homemaker said...

Sarah,
OOOOHhhh....I know how it feels to let those ECBs get down there and then to lose some! You can call Customer Care and ask them to reset the one that you lost. They have done this for me with no difficulty. I hope that helps!

Stephanie said...

Okay, I went to CVS to get my Trident gum and a few other things. The lady told me that she would not give me the free gum with the coupon I had. I was a little frustrated, but let it go. Now, I see that you got it... hmmmm

Congratulations on your amazing deals!! I am learning so much from you. :)

becky said...

Way to go! I too hit the cheap diapers and baby care. I must confess, I let the L'oreal Vive get by me. Now I'm kicking myself!

I love your blog--it's a great resource!