CVS Shopping Trips - Month of March

I have had a hard time keeping up with blogging this month, hopefully I will be more motivated in April.  I did, however, manage to keep track of my CVS shopping trips.  Here it is...

I went on three shopping trips to CVS this month.  All items purchased are shown in one picture but each week's transaction is shown below.  I spent a total of $6.07 for $36.14 worth of stuff.  I would have spent less out of pocket, but I forgot my extra bucks on one of the days and didn't really feel like going home to get them.

So far, since I've started this experiment, I have spent $23.19 for $82.25 worth of merchandise.  About $5 of what I spent is tax.  Go here to see my CVS journey from the beginning.

March 6 Shopping Trip
I have $12.57 in Extrabucks remaining from Feb. 27 shopping trip

Item:  Revlon nail color - $3.99
Store Deal:  Receive 3 ecb wyb 1
Coupons:  $1 off manufacturer's coupon
Final Cost: Free

Item:  Schick Hydro Razor - $8.79
Store Deal:  Receive $5 ecb wyb 1
Coupons:  $2 off manufacturer's coupon
Final Cost: $1.79

Item:  Revitalens Contact Solution, 10 oz - $7.89
Store Deal:  Receive $4 ecb wyb 1
Coupons:  $3 off manufacturer's coupon
Final Cost: $0.89

March 6 Totals
Total before coupons (tax not included):  $20.67
Total after coupons (tax not included): $14.67
Extrabucks used:  $12.57
Total after extrabucks used: $2.10
Cost of tax: $0.90
Extrabucks received: $12
Total out of pocket:  $3.00
Total out of pocket to date: $20.12
Total Extrabucks remaining:  $12

March 14 Shopping Trip
I have $12 in Extrabucks remaining from March 6 shopping trip

 Item:  Irish Spring Deodorant - $2.99
Store Deal:  Receive $2 ecb wyb 1
Coupons:  $0.99 off manufacturer's coupon
Final Cost: Free

March 14 Totals
Total before coupons (tax not included):  $2.99
Total after coupons (tax not included): $1.99
Extrabucks used:  $0 (forgot them at home)
Total after extrabucks used:
Cost of tax: $0.21
Extrabucks received: $2
Total out of pocket:  $2.20
Total out of pocket to date: $22.32
Total Extrabucks remaining:  $14

March 20 Shopping Trip
I have $14.00 in Extrabucks remaining from March 14 shopping trip

 Item:  Head and Shoulder's Shampoo - $5.49
Store Deal:  Receive $2.50 ecb wyb 1
Coupons:  $1 off manufacturer's coupon
Final Cost:  $1.99

Item:  Allegra Allergy Medicine, 5 count - $6.99
Store Deal:  Receive $6.99 ecb wyb 1
Coupons:  $2 off manufacturer's coupon
Final Cost: Free + $2 overage (which covered the cost of the shampoo!)

March 20 Totals
Total before coupons (tax not included):  $12.48
Total after coupons (tax not included):  $9.48
Extrabucks used:  $9
Total after extrabucks used: $0.48
Cost of tax: $0.39
Extrabucks received: $9.49
Total out of pocket:  $0.87
Total out of pocket to date: $23.19
Total Extrabucks remaining:  $14.49

Harris Teeter Shopping Trip - 64% Savings

I love it when I find bananas in the discounted produce section.  I paid $1.57 for five pounds and they are still in great shape!  I plan on making lots of peanut butter smoothies and possibly some banana bread pudding with the Challah that's been sitting in my freezer for a while now.

Today I spent $8.91 at Harris Teeter and saved $15.60.  That's a 64% savings.

Here's how I saved:

Some of the coupons can be found online.  They are highlighted in red.

Muellers Sea Shells:  $1.50

On sale, $1.25 - $1.00 off coupon = $0.25

Blue Diamond Almonds: $3.59

On sale, BOGO, which makes it $1.80 - $0.50 off coupon that doubles to $1.00 = $0.80 each

Pacific Organic Chicken Broth: $3.29

On sale, $2.50 - $1.00 off coupon = $1.50

Old Orchard 100% Apple Juice: $2.99

On sale, $1.50 - $.50 off coupon that doubles to $1.00 = $0.50 each

Activia Yogurt = $2.69

On sale, $2.00 - $1 off coupon = $1

YoPlus Yogurt = $2.00

$2.00 - $1 off coupon = $1

Bananas = Clearance section, $0.30/lb

Whole chickens are also on sale for $0.59/lb!  I don't know how long this promotion will last, since it's been going on for over a week now.  The prices of the birds range from $2.70 - $3.25 each.

$1.50 off pint of Ben and Jerry's

Get a coupon for a $1.50 off a pint of Ben and Jerry's ice cream by clicking "like" on their Facebook page.  Ben and Jerry's occasionally goes on sale as buy one get one free and, with the coupon, will make it about $2.50 for 2.

Thanks to Southern Savers.

CVS - I only paid tax!

I've been on two shopping trips to CVS since my last post.   One was on Feb. 21 and the other was yesterday, Feb. 27...


Feb. 21 Shopping Trip
I have $13.58 in Extrabucks remaining from Feb. 13 shopping trip.  Check my last post.

Item:  Cadbury Chocolate Eggs - $0.75
Store Deal:  Receive $0.75 wyb 1
Coupons:  No coupon
Final Cost: Free

Item:  CVS brand jelly beans - $1.00
Store Deal:  Receive $1.00 wyb 1
Coupons:  No coupon
Final Cost: Free

Feb.21 Totals
Total before coupons (tax not included):  $1.75
Total after coupons (tax not included): $1.75
Extrabucks used:  $2.00 (you don't receive change)
Total after extrabucks used: $0
Cost of tax: $0.12
Extrabucks received: $1.75
Total out of pocket:  $0.12
Total out of pocket to date: $15.97
Total Extrabucks remaining:  $13.33

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Feb. 27 Shopping Trip
I have $13.33 in Extrabucks remaining from Feb. 21 shopping trip.

I purchased some items that didn't generate any Extrabucks, but because of overage (money you "get back" because your coupons are worth more than the product) everything still ended up being free PLUS I was able to get a Sunday newspaper!  I spent $1.15, and that's only because you are required to pay tax on all items before coupons and Extrabucks.

Item:  Revitalens Contact Solution - $5.99

Store Deal:  Receive $5.99 Extrabucks wyb 1 (Limit 1)

Coupons:  No coupon

Final Cost: Free

Item:  Crest Pro Health Toothpaste - $3.29
Store Deal:  Receive $3.99 Extrabucks wyb 1 (Limit 2, purchased 2)
Coupons:  $0.75 off manufacturer's coupon x 2
Final Cost: Free plus $1.50 overage

Item:  Dawn Ultra Dish Soap - $0.94 (purchased 2)
Store Deal:  $0.94 ea
Coupons:  $0.50 off 1 manufacturer's coupon x 2
Final Cost: $0.88 ($0.44 ea)

Item:  Dawn Hand Renewal Dish Soap - $0.94
Store Deal:  $0.94 ea
Coupons:  $1.00 off 1 manufacturer's coupon
Final Cost: Free plus $0.06 overage

Item:  Reese's Minis 8 oz bag (purchased 2) - $2.50
Store Deal:  $2.50 ea
Coupons:  $2.00 off 1 CVS coupon x 2 AND $2.00 off 2 manufacturer's coupon
Final Cost: Free plus $1.00 overage

Item:  Florida Times Union (Gotta get the Sunday paper!) - $2.00
Store Deal:  No deal - $2.00 is regular price
Coupons:  No coupons
Final Cost: $2.00

Feb.27 Totals
Total before coupons (tax not included):  22.39
Total after coupons (tax not included): $12.89
Extrabucks used:  $13.33 (don't receive change)

Total after extrabucks used: $0

Cost of Tax: $1.15
Extrabucks received: $12.57
Total out of pocket:  $1.15
Total out of pocket to date: $17.12

Total Extrabucks remaining:  $12.57

Free Excedrin at Target

Why pay for something if you don't have to?

You can use a Target coupon with a manufacturer's coupon to get a bottle of Excedrin (20 count) for free.

Thanks to Totally Target.

Buy One, Get One Free Chipotle

Watch a preview of America's Next Great Restaurant, by going to their facebook page, and receive a coupon for a buy one get one free offer from Chipotle.

Purex Detergent for $1

If you purchased yesterdays paper, you should have received a $1 off coupon for Purex laundry detergent in the Redplum insert.  This week, at CVS, Purex Ultra Concentrate (60 oz) is on sale for $1.99.  Use the coupon and you can get this for $1.  I just got back from CVS and there weren't many left so hurry!