My Name is Lisa and I’m Addicted to CVS Deals
So I’ve seen lots of talk about getting really great deals at CVS, but it just seemed like far too much work for me to take part in it. Well, last week that all changed. Today was my second week participating in the CVS deal game and I must say that I’m addicted. Add that to the fact that they are building a brand new CVS right around the corner from me and I’m really excited.
I realize that I’m not getting as good of deals as some people are and that is for two reasons.
- I refuse to buy things that I can’t/won’t use. Some people will buy anything just because it’s a good deal - I will not. Therefore, this week I didn’t get the Just For Men hair stuff. Yes, it’s “free” after ECB (Extracare Bucks) but I just can’t use it and I don’t know anyone else who would use it.
- I just started doing this and so I don’t have as many coupons as other people do. Luckily there are a lot of coupons that can be printed online, so that’s how I’ve made some great deals. Each week my arsenal gets a little bigger though.
So, without further ado, I would like to tell you about my special deals. The first week doesn’t really count because it was kind of an initial investment, but I’ll share it anyhow.
April 20 - April 26
- Speedstick deoderant - $3.99
- Gold Emblem 24 pack water x 2 - $3.99 each
- Spa Radiance - $4.99
- Gold Emblem Peanuts x 2 - $3.69 (Buy one get one free)
- Kleenex x 2 - $1.29 (Buy one get one free)
- Circus peanuts - .88 cents - not on my list, merely a stress reliever
Minus $1.00 coupon for deodorant that I found online. Plus, since I signed up for deals by email I had a $4 off a $20 purchase.
So, after all was said and done with tax and crv, I spent $20.71. Remember, this is just my “initial investment.” It kicked me back $3.99 in ExtraCare Bucks for the deoderant, $4.99 in ExtraCare Bucks for the body wash and $2.00 in ExtraCare bucks for the water.
April 27 - May 3
When I got to the store, I scanned my card at a little kiosk and it spit out a $3 off any $10 CVS brand purchase. Very beautiful considering many items are buy 2 get one free. I hadn’t planned on that, so I’ll try to use it later this week.
Bic Soleil Razor - $5.99
Gold Emblem 2.5 Gallon Water - $1.99
Softsoap Handsoap x 3 - $2.91
Pepsi 2 Liters x 4 - $3.18 (Buy one get one free - limit 4)
Essence of Beauty Face Scrubber x 2 - $2.98
Essence of Beauty Bodywash Sponge - $1.99
Minus $2.00 coupon for razor found online, $10.98 in ExtraCare bucks from last week and a $3 off any $15 purchase found online.
Total spent - $3.83 + I received $8.00 in ExtraCare bucks for next time
I’m so hooked.
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Yes but there is a rebate you can send off for for the Just For Men hair stuff… so you would actually make money on it… C’mon you know you want it
CVS is fun.. and your right very addicting!
Kimberly’s last blog post..SwagBucks.com
Huh, interesting. We don’t have any CVSs around here, but i’ll have to keep my eyes open for when/if we do, now!
Question: why are you buying bottled water? If you are worried about the taste/quality of your own water, it is cheaper to buy a water filter.
Our water is horrible, especially with chlorine (and they’re investigating the high levels of perchlorate). I’ve had a filter pitcher in the past but they pose two problems. 1. I forget to replace the filters which cost an arm and a leg in one lump sum. 2. I’m lazy and forget to fill the pitcher which leaves me with no water at the most inopportune times. Oh wait, make it three problems. 3. I can’t take a pitcher of water with me to work in the morning
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