Transaction #1

Arm & Hammer Essentials Starter Kit $2.99 x 2 (Buy 2) Total $5.98
Use 2 $1 coupons (from internet or from insert)
Total Out Of Pocket (OOP) = $3.98
ECBs earned $5.98

Transaction #2

Arm & Hammer Essentials Starter Kit $2.99 x 3 Total $8.97
Use 3 $1 coupons
Subtotal = $5.97
Use ECBs from above - $5.98
Total OOP = $0
ECBs earned $8.97

Transaction #3

Sally Hansen Nail Polish $5.99 x 2 Total $11.98
Use 1 $3/2 found in CVS Beauty Mag
Subtotal = $8.98
Use ECBs from Transaction #2 - $8.97
Total OOP = $0
ECBs earned $11.98

Transaction #4

L'Oreal HIP Metalic Eye Shadow Duos $6.99 x 2 Total $13.98
Use 2 $1/1 coupon printable from L'Oreal's website
Subtotal = $11.98
Use ECBs from Transaction #3 - $11.98
Total OOP = $0
ECBs earned = $13.98

Transaction #5

Right Guard Professional Solid or Aerosol $6.00 x 2 Total $12.00
Excedrin Express Gels 20 ct $3.99 x 1 Total $3.99
Use 1 $2/1 Excedrin internet printable coupon
Subtotal = $13.99
Use ECBs from Transaction #4 - $13.98
Total OOP = $.01
ECBs earned $15.99

Transaction #6

Right Guard Professional Solid or Aerosol $6.00 x 2 Total $12.00
Zantac 150 8 ct $4.99 x 1 Total $4.99
Use $1/1 Zantac coupon
Subtotal = $15.99
Use ECBs from Transaction #5 - $15.99
Total OOP = $0
ECBs earned $16.99

Transaction #7

Right Guard Professional Solid or Aerosol $6.00 x 1 Total $6.00
ThermaCare Neck to Arm Heatwrap $2.49 x 3 Total $7.47
EAS AdvantEdge Bar $1.69 x 1 Total $1.69
Zippfizz energy 3 ct $5.99 x 1 Total $5.99
Use 3 $1/1 Thermacare coupons
Subtotal = $18.15
Use ECBs from Transaction #6 - $16.99
Total OOP = $1.16
ECBs earned $21.15

Transaction #8

Ateril Sleep Aid 30 ct $9.99 x 1 Total $9.99
EAS AdvantEdge Shake 4 pk $7.49 x 1 Total $7.49
Halls Naturals 25 ct $2.59 x 1 Total $2.59
Slimquick 2 pk 4 oz $4.99 x 1 Total $4.99
Subtotal = $25.06
Use ECBs from Transaction #7 - $21.15
Total OOP = $3.91
ECBs earned $25.06

Transaction #9

Sleepinal 32 ct $8.49 x 3 Total $25.47
Subtotal = $25.47
Use ECBs from Transaction # 8 - $25.06
Total OOP = $.41
ECBs earned $25.47

Transaction #10

Sleepinal 32 ct $8.49 x 2 Total $16.98
Benefiber drink mix 16 ct $7.29 Total $7.29
Buy $1.50 filler - Candy Bar?
Subtotal $25.77
Use ECBs earned from Transaction #9 - $25.47
Total OOP = $.30
ECBs earned $24.27

Transaction #11

Iceland Health Joint Relief 60 ct $29.99 x 1 Total $29.99
Subtotal $29.99
Use ECBs earned from Transaction #10 - $24.27
Total OOP = $5.72
ECBS earned $29.99

You now have spent $15.50 plus tax to purchase $214.78 in merchandise and you have $29.99 to spend on your next CVS purchase.

Thank you so much for making this version of the shopping spree. I appreciate your input on this site!

I thank God for coupons!

I plan on doing a partial shopping trip from this list. Won't do the whole thing because I don't have coupons for some items. Simply don't/won't use some of the items.

Thank you very much for making this a non spreadsheet post.


P.S. I finally got the spreadsheet to open after messing with my computer for a while today.

My theory on purchasing free items that my family will not use:
can always donate to the local women & family shelter, homeless shelter, baby fold, or local grade school.

Oh Wow!! Thats amazing stuff ! So, question about the ECBs...do they print on the receitp immediately after you make the purchase??

Yes they do and you can turn around and use them for your next purchase.

Thanks...another question, where do you find the printable Qs for the arm & hammer essentials? I cant find it...

Here: http://www.armandhammeressentials.com/coupons.aspx

OK, so I have yet to make a single coupon trip to CVS but I want to try using your method, its VERY encouraging!!

But, I had a few more questions if you (or any of the other seasoned CVS'ers) could help.

Do I need to get a CVS card in order to get ECBs or any of the other deals? Can I get one in the store and shop with it right away? If I get $10 in ECBs on one receipt, do I have to use all $10 at one time or can I use only partial amount?

transaction #3: Is the CVS beauty Mag something you get in the store? In the front area..?

transaction #4: I went to Loreal site and could not find the printable on there...can you tell me exactly where it is at please.

transaction #6: Was the Zantac Q an insert? I dont have have any of those in my binder (grr ). If it was an insert, since I do not have it, is there another item that would fit in this transaction?

On Transaction #10, you listed to buy a filler..is that a must or just something to use the ECBs on? Just wondering why you have to purchase something in that transaction.

I know...alot of questions, but Im a CVS newbie

Ask away I am glad to help and you.