CVS $5 Challenge: December 20-26

Welcome, my fellow CVS fanatics and newbies! It’s Sunday, time for our weekly CVS $5 Challenge. The place to go for simple CVS scenarios with step-by-step instructions.

This week is a bit light on the deals, but there are a few things worth mentioning.

All you need is an ExtraCare Card, a CVS ad, a printer and coupons to get started. Be sure to register your CVS loyalty card with Upromise for extra college savings.

If you are a first time visitor, here’s the lowdown:

Join me on Sundays as I host The CVS $5.00 Challenge!

Seasoned CVSers: share your best scenario(s) for the upcoming week at CVS.

Your budget: $5.00 out-of-pocket cash.

Your mission: to grow that $5.00 into even more ECBs to use in upcoming weeks.

Want to participate? Start by reading the rules here. New to couponing? Learn the lingo here.

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Here is MY $5 Scenario for the week of December 20th:
*coupons in red

Transaction #1
Buy 1 Nivea Body Wash @ $5.99
$2.00/1 Nivea Body Wash printable here

Total After Coupon= $3.99

ECBs earned= $5.00

Transaction #2
Buy 1 Revlon Super Lustrous or Moon Drop Lipstick @ $6.99
Buy 1 Bonne Bell Lip Smackers @ $1.99
$2.00/1 Revlon Cosmetics (12/13 SS insert)
$1.00/1 Bonne Bell printable here or here
Pay with $5.00 ECBs from above

Total After Coupons & ECB= $0.98

ECBs earned=$5.00

Grand Total OOP= $4.97

Total Value= $14.97 with $5.00 ECBs remaining!

Keep rolling those Extra Care Bucks for more savings!

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Now let’s see what fabulous scenarios you come up with for around $5.00!

Simply post your scenarios on your blog, then drop by Keeping the Kingdom First and add your permalink to the Mr. Linky below.

Please link directly to your scenarios. Links directly to your homepage will be deleted. Linking back to this meme to share it with others is greatly appreciated!

Don’t have a blog? You can leave a comment with your scenario, too. I invite everyone to participate.