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.
It is a great week at CVS! 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.
Don’t forget you can grab a clickable CVS $5 Challenge Button for your post or blog.
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.
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Here is MY $5 Scenario for the week of May 9th:
*coupons in red
Transaction #1
Buy 2 Right Guard Total Defense Deodorant @ $2.49
$3.00/2 Right Guard Total Defense 5 Printable Coupon
Total After Coupon= $1.98
ECBs earned= $4.00
Transaction #2
Buy 1 Schick Hydro 3 or Hydro 5 Razor @ $8.99
$5.00/1 Schick Hydro Razor Coupon (SS insert 05/09/10)
Pay with $4.00 ECBs from above (Cashier can adjust this down to $3.99)
Total After Coupons & ECBs= $0.00
ECBs earned=$4.00
Grand Total OOP= $1.98
Total Value= $13.97 with $4.00 ECBs remaining.
Keep rolling those ECBs 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.
JamieAnne says
I went a little over $5, but I earned $9.99 in extra bucks that I can save for use next week and my OOP was $8.71. Check out what I bought!
JamieAnne says
@JamieAnne
I meant to post a picture, but I’m not sure how to do it. 🙁
.-= JamieAnne´s last blog ..My $5 Walgreens challenge =-.
FrugalFriend says
Our region has the Right Guard for $2.99! So only a $1 MM. But that’s still pretty good, considering the other MMs this week.
.-= FrugalFriend´s last blog ..Drugstore Deals for May 9-15 =-.
Rita says
Bought: 12 rolls cottonelle, 5 pks Bayer low dose, 4 pks carefree liners, 2 right guards, 2 crest t.paste, & 1 pk u-kotex: $2.39 oop – left with $8.49 ecbs.
Aubrie Williams says
This was an awesome week for moneymakers. I spent $0.64 OOP and used last weeks $10 ECB. I got $44.43 RV and earned $18.50 ECB! I’ve got a list of store matchups on my site too if anyone is interested.
http://www.thebuzz4moms.com
Claire at Saving Money Plan says
Thanks for the linky! I’m a bit late this week!
.-= Claire at Saving Money Plan´s last blog ..Saving Money at CVS: $5 Challenge May 9, 2010 =-.
Denise says
I’m looking for Pantene or Huggies coupons—does anyone have any idea where I can find some? They all seem to be expired online. Thanks!
JusFrugal says
Spent a little more than I’d like to in ECBs but made them back and more on my transaction. I will I had done as well at Wags this week!