CVS

CVS
Tom’s of Maine Toothpaste/Deodorant- $3.99 each; get $3 EB
= $0.99 each after EB

Crest Toothpaste- $2.99 each; get $2 EB; Used $0.75/1 MQ (1/16 P&G)
=$0.24 after EB

Used $9.99 in Extra Bucks

Total Out of Pocket- $0.23 + tax
Extra Bucks Earned- $8.00

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CVS
5- Finish Gel Packs- $3 each; get $10 EB wyb $20 worth Finish, Lysol, Air Wick (limit 1)- used 5-$2.25/1 Finish coupon  (1/2 SS)  = $3.75 OOP

1- Air Wick Ultra- $6; get $10 EB wyb $20 worth Finish, Lysol, Air Wick
-used $4/1 Air Wick Ultra (1/2 SS)  = $2 OOP

1- Poise Liners- $2.49; used FREE CRT Coupon = FREE

1- Set of 8 Christmas Gift Bags- $1.25 (75% off-not pictured)

Used $7 in Extra Bucks

Total Out of Pocket- $0 + tax
Extra Bucks Earned-$10 (for Finish & Air Wick)
Profit: $3

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The purpose of the CVS $5 Challenge is to come up with the best scenarios (up to 3 transactions) for the upcoming week using the current weekly ad.  The goal is to keep the total out of pocket expense $5 or less, while still growing your Extra Care Bucks.

I am assuming that you are starting out with ZERO extra bucks.  If you’re starting out with Extra Bucks, great!, your OOP will be very small (maybe even zero)!

Just starting out?  For more information on the abbreviations used, please see my Coupon Abbreviations post. For additional information about shopping at CVS, check out my CVS 101 post.

Here’s what I would do if I were just starting….

$5 CVS Transaction
7- Finish Gelpacs or Powerball tabs 2- ct- $3 each (=$21)
-use 7-$2.25 Finish coupon (1/2 SS)
= $4.75 Profit after coupons & $10 EB

OR

Buy 5- Finish Tablets- $3 each (= $15)
-use 5- $2.25 Finish coupons (1/2 SS) = $3.75
Buy 1- Air Wick Ultra- $6
-use $4/1 Air Wick Ultra (1/2 SS) = $2
= $4.25 Profit after coupons & $10 EB

Total Out of Pocket= $5.75 + tax
Extra Bucks Earned- $10
Profit: $4.25

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The purpose of the CVS $5 Challenge is to come up with the best scenarios (up to 3 transactions) for the upcoming week using the current weekly ad.  The goal is to keep the total out of pocket expense $5 or less, while still growing your Extra Care Bucks.

I am assuming that you are starting out with ZERO extra bucks.  If you’re starting out with Extra Bucks, great!, your OOP will be very small (maybe even zero)!

Just starting out?  For more information on the abbreviations used, please see my Coupon Abbreviations post. For additional information about shopping at CVS, check out my CVS 101 post.

Here’s what I would do if I were just starting….

$5 Transaction
Buy (1) GE Energy Smart 1 pk- $3.99; get $2 EB (limit 1)
-used $1.00/1 Printable coupon
= $0.99 after coupon & Extra Bucks

Buy (3) Extra Dessert Delights Gum – 3/$2; get $1 EB (limit 1)
= $1.00/3 ($0.33 each) after Extra Bucks

Total Out of Pocket-$4.99 + tax
Extra Bucks Earned- $3.00

Other Transactions to Consider
-Buy 4 Excedrin PM 24 ct – $5.49 each; get $10 EB wyb $20 Excedrin (limit 1) -use 4-$2.50/1 Excedrin PM (12/5 SS)
= $1.96/4 after coupons and Extra Bucks

Total Out of Pocket- $11.96 + tax
Extra Bucks Earned- $10.00

-Buy 2 Revlon Nail Clippers- $2.99; get $7 EB wyb 2 Revlon Cosmetics or Beauty Tool (Limit 1)($2.99 x2) = $5.98
= $1.02 Profit after Extra Bucks!

Total Out of Pocket- $5.98
Extra Bucks Earned-$7.00

-Buy 5 Wisk Detergent- $5.00 each; get $10 EB wyb $25 worth
-use 5-$2.00/1 Wisk Detergent (1/2 RP)
= $5.00/5 ($1 each!) after coupon & Extra Bucks

Total Out of Pocket- $15
Extra Bucks Earned- $10

Need more ideas? Check out Cheryl’s $5 & $10 CVS posts at Simply CVS.

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