Welcome, my fellow CVS fanatics and newbies! It’s time for our weekly CVS $5 Challenge. The place to go for simple CVS scenarios with step-by-step instructions.
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. Curious how to do multiple transactions at CVS? Read FAQ’s.
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Here is one $5 Scenario for the week of January 2nd:
*coupons in red
Transaction #1
Buy 1 GE Energy Smart 1-pk. Light Bulbs @ $3.99
$1.00/1 Select GE Light Bulbs (SS insert 11/21/10)
Total After Coupon= $2.99
ECBs earned= $2.00
Transaction #2
Buy 1 Tylenol Precise Pain Relieving Cream, Stick or Heat Patch @ $5.99
$2.00/1 Precise Product (RP insert 12/12/10)
Pay with $2.00 ECB’s from above
Total After Coupon & ECB’s= $1.99
ECBs earned=$1.00
Grand Total OOP= $4.98
Total Value= $9.98 with $1.00 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 and add your link 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.
I was going for the cereal, but found lots of Revlon products on 75% clearance
AND they gave the $7.00 ECB when you buy 2! Hope you all find some!
Bree´s last blog post ..CVS Jan 2 Trip
That one was a quick hardly planned out trip, but I will go back!
Amanda´s last blog post ..1-2-My 1st CVS Trip of the Week
HELP! I NEED LOTS OF ORGANIC COUPONS!
I’ve recently been told that I have gall bladder disease (Not stones). I haven’t been able to find many organic coupons since I started clipping and, therefore, have not been buying as much organic as we used to 🙁 Where is the BEST place to find great coupons on organic groceries for a gallbladder diet- so I can avoid surgery?!?! Thanks so much.
~Katie