Well, if you asked me that question 2 months ago, I would’ve said this:
2 cans of Oust, bought on sale at CVS would cost $2.99 each which would have totaled around $6.08. However, since I have learned about CVS-ing and ECBs, I was able to purchase all of this for $6.29 out of pocket:
Pretty cool, huh? I’m not going to give the breakdown cause it would just take me way too long. But basically, I bought stuff on sale (the drinks, pretzels and cheese puffs were 88 cents each!) and used coupons. I had $7.00 worth of coupons and then paid for the rest with ECBs that I had earned last week. The total before any coupons was over $65! I ended up paying $6.29 out of pocket and earned back $7.00 in ECBs to use next time. I was kind sad to let go of all those ECBs but I was able to buy several things we needed (Pull-Ups, Pepsi and Pretzels are a must in this house!). I got the toothbrush free with a coupon, the eggs were 50% off (I told Annagrace we would go back and raid the candy aisle next week when it’s marked down to 75% off!), and I had coupons for the Pull-Ups and the Oust.
For more info on CVS-ing, visit Crystal’s blog and read THIS , and THIS. And then swing over to Be Thrifty Like Us and read THIS. All great advice for getting you started in CVSing! I am so thankful that I found those two sites. I love to shop anyway and if I can actually save money doing it then it’s even more fun!
Wow!! You did an awesome job! I hope I do as well when I go tomorrow
I better start planning!
Kendra
http://handprintsonthewall.wordpress.com/
I would have said the same thing about 5 months ago. Actually it probably would have been, “Sorry I don’t shop CVS. They’re an expensive store.” Nice shopping trip!
Wow! Awesome! I know how you feel about being sad to see the ECB’s go, though. I still have trouble using them on things that don’t generate more ECB’s.
WOW!! I LOVE the comparison. Makes your savings really visible! Way to go!
Denise
The “Cent”sible Sawyer
Wow! That’s all I can say! wow – great job!!!!
Great job!!! I hate letting ECBs go especially since I never seem to accumulate a lot of them. Here’s another answer to the “what can you buy for $6.29″ = one meal at a fast food restaurant. Sad, isn’t it? Definitely more profitable to shop at CVS!
You’re right Kara! I spent about that at Subway the other day. I’m ashamed to say that I left my coupons at home that day too!