Great Week at CVS!!

Okay, if you're not into shopping at CVS, this is a GREAT week to start! There are a lot of small EB (Extra Bucks) offers so your OOP (out of pocket) would be small.

I absolutely love CVS! I have stocked my home with free H&B items, diapers, toys, even decor FREE from CVS.

So, here's the low down on CVS and EBs:

- First things first. If you don't have a CVS card - sign up in the store and get your card. Always be sure to give the cashier your card when checking out to benefit from the savings. You will also earn 2% back each quarter on what you spend.

- Look at the ad. Each week you will see items that offer EB (Extra Bucks) when you meet the purchase requirements. For instance, this week the ad states that Blink Tears or Gel Tears are $7.99 with $7.99 EB. That means when you buy that item the EBs will print on the bottom of your receipt. They are usually good for 1 month and can be used on the next purchase.

- Look for coupons to match up with EB deals. Going back to the Blink example, the RP 5/31 insert has a coupon for $4 off! That can be used to buy the item and then you will get the EBs.

- Scan your CVS card in the store. First thing I do when I walk into CVS is scan my card on the price scanner. This will print the CRTs (or store coupons) that are available for you at that time.

- Pick up your items.

- When you check out, hand the cashier your coupons in this order:

1- Any coupons that are for $/$$ (For example, when you sign up with a CVS card they periodically email you coupons for $4 off a $20 purchase). Your total may go below that amount after coupons, so always hand this one over first.

2- CRTs

3- Manufacture coupons

4- Extra Bucks. Keep in mind the the EBs are for a certain amount. If you subtotal is less than the amount of the EB you will need to buy something else or it will be adjusted and you will lose the difference.

So, back to our example with the Blink Eye Drops. You will have the cashier scan your CVS card, scan the Blink Eye Drops for $7.99. You then hand her the q for $4 off. Pay $3.99 + tax. On the bottom of your receipt you will receive $7.99 EB to be used next time. You just made $4 profit!

You may find that HOT deals like this run out quicklt. BE SURE to a raincheck. CVS rainchecks do not expire so they can be used when it is convenient.

The trick to CVS is to "roll" your EBs. Ideally you would take that $7.99 and buy items that will give you at least $7.99 back with minimal OOP. That is why this week is so great! There are a lot of $.99 items that are giving $.99 EB. Buy those items and roll the EB onto the next so that you don't have to pay OOP. Here's the list of EB items that stand out: (Thanks, Frugalsuz)

• Sun/Mon/Tues Only: Caliber or CVS Sticky Notes (2 pack), Glue stick (3 pack) OR Pencil/Ink Eraser (1 count) $0.99, get back $0.99 EB (Limit 2) = FREE
• Sun/Mon/Tues Only: Caliber or CVS One Subject Notebook (70 - 80 sheets) $0.99, get back $0.99 EB (Limit 2) = FREE
• Sun/Mon/Tues Only: Caliber or CVS Ball Point Pens (20 count) OR Wooden Pencils (10 pack) $0.99, get back $0.99 EB (Limit 2) = FREE
• Sun/Mon/Tues Only: Caliber or Its Academic Compass OR Protractor $1.50, get back $1.50 EB (Limit 2) = FREE
• Sun/Mon/Tues Only: Caliber or Its Academic 5" Pointed OR Blunt Tip Scissors $2.99, get back $2.99 EB (Limit 2) = FREE
• Sun/Mon/Tues Only: Caliber or Its Academic 12" Flexi Ruler $0.99, get back $0.99 EB (Limit 2) = FREE
• Sun/Mon/Tues Only: Caliber or Its Academic Stretchable Book Cover $0.99, get back $0.99 EB (Limit 2) = FREE
• Sun/Mon/Tues Only: 2-Pocket Poly Portfolio $0.49, get back $0.49 EB (Limit 2) = FREE
• Sun/Mon/Tues Only: Softsoap Nutri Serums (15 oz) $4.99, use $1 coupon (from Reinventing Beauty magazine) and get back $4 EB (Limit 1) = FREE
• Blink Tears or Gel Tears $7.99, use $1.50 coupon ($3 coupon possibly coming in this Sunday's paper) and get back $7.99 EB (Limit 1) = $3 or $1.50 profit (or FREE without coupon) *There is a $4 coupon in the 5/31 RP that expires 8/1. If your store starts sales early = $4 profit
• Electrasol (20 count) $4.50 - spend $20 and get back $10 EB (Limit 1), buy five Electrasols and use five $2.50 coupons (7/12 SS) = FREE
• Stayfree ($5) and/or Visine Drops or Wipes ($3.99), spend $10 and get back $5 EB (Limit 1). Options: buy two Stayfree and use BOGO coupon (6/28 SS) = FREE or buy three Visines and use three $3 coupons (6/14 SS) = $2.03 profit
• Pepsi 12 packs five for $12, get back $2 EB (WYB 5, Limit 1) = five for $10 or $2 each

Let me know if there are any questions and Happy CVS Shopping!!