CVS Shopping Trip - 8/15 and 8/17

8/17/2011-  $8.99 sale price, less $2.00 CVS printable coupon, less $3.00 coupon in paper, less $3.00 ecb from trip on 8/15/2011. FINAL PRICE $.99

8/15/2011-  $7.99 sale price, less $2.00 coupon in paper, less $4.00 ecb from trip on 8/12/2011. FINAL PRICE $1.99

CVS Shopping Trip - 8/8/2011

I was able to run by CVS this morning on my way to work to pick up the things on my list. I really wanted the Kettle Chips that were on sale but they were out so I guess I will try and stop by Wednesday or Friday on my way to work.

I spent $17.40 and received $3.00 to use next trip. I got 6 boxes of Rice Krispie Treats, 3 Fudge Stripe Cookies, 3 Fudge bars, 2 pkgs sour patch kids and a jumbo pack of size 3 diapers.  I am working on stocking up for school snacks and lunches and the candy is for Christmas. If you do this make sure to check expiration dates. My items all have expiration dates at the end of February 2011.

CVS Shopping Tips - #7

And last but not least!

CVS Advisory Board

Did you know that CVS has an Advisory board that CVS ExtraCare card Members can join?
As a member of the CVS Advisory Board you will receive surveys and as a thank you they will give your printable ExtraCare Bucks for your participation!
Head on over HERE and sign-up for FREE! Have your CVS ExtraCare card number handy because you will need it to register!

CVS Shopping Tips - #6

ExtraCare Coupon Center AND Coupon Center on CVS.com

Scan your card before you shop. Print the coupons and save immediately.

You may notice a big red or yellow coupon machine when you walk into your CVS. When you scan your ExtraCare card at one of these coupon centers, a CVS store coupon based on your shopping habits will be presented to you. These coupons are randomly generated, so not every shopper at every store will get the same offers. Sometimes even ExtraCare Bucks will print out.

Please note that the coupons that print out of the machine will match up exactly to your shopper card.This prevents you from using someone else's and them using yours.

The coupon center on CVS.com allows you to pick and print coupons of your choice that are redeemable at any CVS location to help you save even more on your items.

CVS Shopping Tips - #5

If you go to get an item and it is not in stock make sure you get a raincheck from the cashier. At CVS the rainchecks never expire and they do include any ECB's that are included in the sale.

CVS Shopping Tips - #4

CVS Beauty Club

10% Off Beauty Shopping Pass (one time use only) after Enrollment

$5.00 ExtraBucks Rewards for Every $50.00 Spent on Qualifying Beauty Purchases

$3.00 ExtraBucks Rewards on your birthday

Click HERE to join or print this certificate and bring it along with your Extra Care card to your local CVS.

CVS Shopping Tips - #2

Green bag tag

What is a Green bag tag?
This is a small tag made from a corn-based material - an annually renewable resource that can be purchased for $.99 at CVS and attached to a reusable bag.You can buy these in the store or online HERE. Sometimes they even offer these free with ECB's.

Why purchase a Green bag tag?
Every 4th visit you earn $1 ECB to use on your next visit, and you are helping to save our environment by not getting a plastic bag.

How do you use it?
Attach to a reusable bag, a plastic bag from a previous purchase or just hold it in your hand and use no bag at all. Have the cashier scan it each visit that you decline a plastic bag. After the 4th visit you will will receive an ECB for $1 which will print at the bottom of your receipt. After 4 visits the tag pays for itself. Please note that you must have an Extra Care card linked to the tag.

* NOTES - From cvs.com To earn Extra Bucks® for a transaction in-store, your ExtraCare® card, Green bag tag, and reusable bag must be presented with purchase at checkout. Limit of one Green bag tag use/scan per day per household. Every fourth purchase your Extra Bucks reward will print at the bottom of your cash register receipt as a $1 coupon good for your next purchase. Extra Bucks can be used until the expiration date shown on the coupon. Extra Bucks are not redeemable for alcohol, gift cards, lottery, money orders, prescriptions, postage stamps, pre-paid cards and tobacco products. Extra Bucks can only be used when presented in conjunction with the ExtraCare card associated with the rewards. CVS/pharmacy reserves the right to modify or terminate the Green bag tag program without notice. Green bag tag rewards cannot be earned with CVS.com® purchases.

CVS Shopping Tips - #1

For the next several days I will be sharing some great tips to get the most out of your shopping at your local CVS. I am very fortunate as I pass mine 3 days a week going to and from work and can stop by whenever. Sometimes I will even break my shopping up into several days to use the ECB's that I earned on the previous trip and to scan the Green Bag Tag more to accumulate my points faster. More on ECB's and Green Bag Tags later in the week.
This is the first and most important step to begin your CVS shopping.

Extra Care Card
If you’re going to shop at CVS, you’ll want to sign up for the CVS ExtraCare Rewards Card so that you can receive ExtraCare Bucks. Every non-prescription purchase you make earns you 2 percent in ECBs, credited to your ExtraCare account. At the end of each quarter, you’ll get the value in your account back as ExtraCare Bucks to use on a future purchase! And, as if that weren’t enough, you’ll also earn $1 for every two prescriptions filled using your ExtraCare card. Many other items sold at CVS will also produce an ECB when purchased, which you can find in your local ad circular.

The best way to use ExtraCare Bucks is to combine them with a great sale price, a CVS coupon and a manufacturer's coupon (also known as coupon "stacking”). You'll get an even better deal if you can “roll” your ECBs from one transaction into the next, eventually resulting in zero out-of-pocket expense.

Here's how it works:
First, scan your local ad circular to see which products will generate ECBs. For example, let’s say Crest toothpaste is on sale; purchase one tube for $2 and get $2 back in ECBs. Use those ECBs to pay for the next transaction - a second tube, which will generate $2 more in ECBs. And so on. To maximize savings, use the ECBs you earned from a transaction to buy something in a subsequent transaction. If you can pay for an item with ECBs, then get more ECB from the transaction, even better! Just remember, you must use your individual ECBs at one time. So, if you use a $2 in ExtraCare Bucks on a $1 purchase, you forfeit the extra $1.

Once you get your ExtraCare card go online and sign up for emails and get $4.00 off a $20.00 purchase.

To view your ExtraCare rewards, print Extra Bucks and to take advantage of convenient new online features, you will need to Sign Up for an online account, and follow the steps to Attach an ExtraCare card

If you already have a CVS.com account with an ExtraCare card attached, Sign In using your Email Address and Password. You will be able to view and print your ExtraCare rewards and access your ExtraCare account information.