Wednesday, July 22, 2009

CVS scenerio for this week

I haven't quite mastered the CVS bargains yet, but this is what I will attempt tomorrow.

Lysol Disinfectant Spray 3.99 each
Use 1.00 MFC = 2.99

Lyson Dis. Spray 3.99
Use 1.00 MFC = 2.99

Huggies Jumbo 8.99
Use 1.50 MFC = 7.49

4 Xtra Laundry detergents 1.99 each = 4/7.96

TOTAL = $21.43
Use $4/20 puchase coupon
Use $3 ECB's from last week
TOTAL OOP = 14.43

.75 for Huggies rebate = $13.68

Hmmm....

My Walgreen's back to school shopping trip planned for tomorrow.

I am late at getting my couponing on this week, as I have been quite sick for the last 4 days. However, I am hoping to pull this off tomorrow.

Transaction ONE
2 BIC Brite Line Hilighter 5 pk. .49 each. 2/.98
I will use the $1 off 2 coupon here
Both will be free, plus 2 cents overage

1 Pilot G2 Gel pens 2 pk, 1.00
earn $1.00 in RR
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OOP .98
RR earned $1.00

Transaction TWO
I will repeat transaction ONE
_______________________
OOP .98
RR earned $1.00

Transaction THREE
Pilot G2 Gel Pens 2 PK = 1.00
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OOP 1.00
RR earned 1.00

Transactions FOUR through SIX
I will repeat transaction THREE

For all six transactions
OOP = $5.96
RR earned = $6.00

Now for the grand finale! LOL

Transaction SEVEN
5 Papermate mechanical Pencil packs .19 each, 5/.95
4 papermate pen packs .19 each, 4/.76
3 papermate prism pen packs .19 each, 3/.57
5 Transparent Scotch tape .39 each, 5/1.95
5 paperclips .19 each, 5/.95
10 white posterboard .09 each, 10/.90
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Total = $6.08
I will use the 6 $1.00 Register rewards from the previous transactions
Total OOP will be .08 + tax!

That's a steal!!! I figure I can never have enough school supplies, so I will stock up now. As for the scotch tape, I have kids....CHRISTMAS! Yep, I am thinking ahead!

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