My idea of great shopping is chillin’ at home with my laptop and a cup of coffee 😀  What I love about Black Friday is that the great deals have expanded to being available online, as well as, in-store.  I thought it would be helpful to post some of the major stores’ Black Friday deals, along with a few tips and tricks for navigating the busiest shopping day of the year!
CVS is offering several freebies and moneymakers for their Black Friday sale! Â Here are my favorite deals, plus a bonus $5 Challenge!
Bayer Advanced Aspirin $0.99, Get $0.99 ECBs (Limit 1)
Use $1.50/1 Bayer Advanced Aspirin Product (RP insert 10/23/11)
= Pay $0.00 OOP
Get back $0.99 ECBs
= $1.50 Moneymaker!
Breathe Right Nasal Strips Bonus Size $5.99, Get $5.99 ECBs (Limit 1)
Use $1.50/1 Breathe Right (RP insert 10/16/11)
= Pay $4.49 OOP
Get back $5.99 ECBs
= $1.50 Moneymaker!
Benefiber Sticks Trial Size (3-ct.) $1.49, Get $1.49 ECBs (Limit 1)
Use $1.00/1 Benefiber Product (SS insert 10/16/11) *if coupon allows trial size
= Pay $0.49 OOP
Get back $1.49 ECBs
= $1.00 Moneymaker!
Cepacol Lozenges $4.99, Get $4.99 ECBs (Limit 1)
Use $1.00/1 Cepacol Product Printable Coupon
= Pay $3.99 OOP
Get back $4.99 ECBs
= $1.00 Moneymaker!
Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste $2.87, Get $2.87 ECBs (Limit 2)
Use $1.00/1 Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste (SS insert 11/13/11)
= Pay $1.87 OOP
Get back $2.87 ECBs
= $1.00 Moneymaker!
L.A. Looks Styling Gel $2.49, Get $2.49 ECBs (Limit 1)
Use $1.00/1 L.A. Looks Product (RP insert 10/09/11)
= Pay $1.49 OOP
Get back $2.49 ECBs
= $1.00 Moneymaker!
Listerine PocketPacs 3-pk. $2.99, Get $2.99 ECBs (Limit 2)
Use $0.50/1 Listerine Pocketpaks or Listerine PocketMist (SS insert 01/09/11 or 04/17/11) or (RP insert 10/09/11)
= Pay $2.49 OOP
Get back $2.99 ECBs
= $0.50 Moneymaker!
Fiber One 90 Calorie Brownies $3.99, Get $3.99 ECBs (Limit 1)
Use $0.40/1 Fiber One Chewy Bars, 90 Calorie Chewy Bars or 90 Calorie Brownies (GM insert 10/02/11)
= Pay $3.59 OOP
Get back $3.99 ECBs
= $0.40 Moneymaker!
Advil (10-ct.) $2.99, Get $2.99 ECBs (Limit 1)
= Pay $2.99 OOP
Get back $2.99 ECBs
= Free!
Advil PM (4-ct.) $0.99, Get $0.99 ECBs (Limit 1)
= Pay $0.99 OOP
Get back $0.99 ECBs
= Free!
Balance Bar $1.69, Get $1.69 ECBs (Limit 1)
= Pay $1.69 OOP
Get back $1.69 ECBs
= Free!
Be Koool from Fever Discomfort $4.49, Get $4.49 ECBs (Limit 1)
= Pay $4.49 OOP
Get back $4.49 ECBs
= Free!
Carmex Lip Balm $1.00, Get $1.00 ECBs (Limit 1)
= Pay $1.00 OOP
Get back $1.00 ECBs
= Free!
CVS Batteries $3.99, Get $3.99 ECBs (Limit 1)
= Pay $3.99 OOP
Get back $3.99 ECBs
= Free!
CVS Dental Flossers $1.99, Get $1.99 ECBs (Limit 1)
= Pay $1.99 OOP
Get back $1.99 ECBs
= Free!
Excedrin Bonus Packs $0.99, Get $0.99 ECBs (Limit 1)
= Pay $0.99 OOP
Get back $0.99 ECBs
= Free!
GUM Super or Micro Tip Soft Toothbrush (2-ct.) $2.99, Get $2.99 ECBs (Limit 1)
= Pay $2.99 OOP
Get back $2.99 ECBs
= Free!
iChill Relaxation Shot 2-pk. $5.99, Get $5.99 ECBs (Limit 1)
= Pay $5.99 OOP
Get back $5.99 ECBs
= Free!
Kleenex Cool Touch Tissues $1.50, Get $1.50 ECBs (Limit 1)
= Pay $1.50 OOP
Get back $1.50 ECBs
= Free!
Mars Chocolate Singles $0.75, Get $0.75 ECBs (Limit 4)
= Pay $0.75 OOP
Get back $0.75 ECBs
= Free!
Pepto-Bismol $2.99, Get $2.99 ECBs (Limit 1)
= Pay $2.99 OOP
Get back $2.99 ECBs
= Free!
Philips or Magnavox Universal Remote $6.99, Get $6.99 ECBs (Limit 1)
= Pay $6.99 OOP
Get back $6.99 ECBs
= Free!
Select Hershey’s King-Size $0.99, Get $0.99 ECBs (Limit 2)
= Pay $0.99 OOP
Get back $0.99 ECBs
= Free!
Sheets Energy Strips $3.99, Get $3.99 ECBs (Limit 1)
= Pay $3.99 OOP
Get back $3.99 ECBs
= Free!
Softlips Single Pack $2.00, Get $2.00 ECBs (Limit 1)
= Pay $2.00 OOP
Get back $2.00 ECBs
= Free!
Starbucks Double Shot $1.69, Get $1.69 ECBs (Limit 1)
= Pay $1.69 OOP
Get back $1.69 ECBs
= Free!
Theraflu Daytime or Multi-symptom Travel Size $0.99, Get $0.99 ECBs (Limit 1)
= Pay $0.99 OOP
Get back $0.99 ECBs
= Free!
You can find the full ad-scan for Black Friday at CVS here.
Welcome to a special edition of the CVS $5 Challenge! We are going to see how far $5 will go with this awesome Black Friday sale!
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:Â share your best scenario(s) for the upcoming week at CVS.
Your budget:Â $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 this post.
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Here is one $5 Scenario for the Black Friday Sale for November 24 – 26, 2011:
*coupons in red (scenarios never include tax as this will vary by region)
Transaction #1
Buy 1 Advil PM 4-ct. @ $0.99
Total After ECB’s= $0.99
ECBs earned=$0.99
Transaction #2
Buy 1 Excedrin Bonus Packs @ $0.99
Pay with $0.99 ECB’s from above
Total After ECB’s= $0.00
ECBs earned=$0.99
Transaction #3
Buy 1 Carmex Lip Balm @ $1.00
Pay with $0.99 ECB’s from above
Total After ECB’s= $0.01
ECBs earned=$1.00
Transaction #4
Buy 1 Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste @ $2.87
$1.00/1 Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste (SS insert 11/13/11)
Pay with $1.00 ECB’s from above
Total After Coupon and ECB’s= $0.87
ECBs earned=$2.87
Transaction #5
Buy 1 Fiber One 90 Calorie Brownies @ $3.99
$0.40/1 Fiber One Chewy Bars, 90 Calorie Chewy Bars or 90 Calorie Brownies (GM insert 10/02/11)
Pay with $2.87 ECB’s from above
Total After Coupon and ECB’s= $0.72
ECBs earned=$3.99
Transaction #6
Buy 1 CVS Batteries @ $3.99
Pay with $3.99 ECB’s from above
Total After ECB’s= $0.00
ECBs earned=$3.99
Transaction #7
Buy 2 Listerine PocketPacs (3-pk.) @ $2.99 ea.
(2) $0.50/1 Listerine Pocketpaks or Listerine PocketMist (SS insert 01/09/11 or 04/17/11) or (RP insert 10/09/11)
Pay with $3.99 ECB’s from above
Total After Coupons and ECB’s= $0.99
ECBs earned=(2) $2.99
Grand Total OOP= $3.58
Total Value= $19.81Â with (2) $2.99 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 leave 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.
Terrific list of deals , thanks for the share:)
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