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CVS 2/11 (Maureen) – $8.82 Profit on $117.19 in Merchandise (107.5% Saved)

February 12, 2021 by Maureen

I wasn’t too excited about this week’s CVS ad, but it turned out to be a good week for me due to new printable coupons, new SavingStar offers, and good CVS coupons. I had hoped to find some of the new Right Guard Best Dressed varieties because they are pictured in the ad and we have a SavingStar offer and printable coupon, but I checked two stores, and neither had them on the shelf or on a display that I could find. If you shop later in the week and want them, be sure to look on the shelf and for a stand-alone display because sometimes new products are off to the side. These Best Dressed Right Guard varieties are new products, so either the stores I checked haven’t received any yet or haven’t had a chance to put them on the floor. I ended up getting a Got2b product as a substitute for the Right Guard for the $7 Extrabucks when you spend $20 Henkel promotion. FYI – You will want to print this $2/1 Right Guard Best Dressed coupon and take it with you just in case you find them in stock: $2/1 Right Guard Best Dressed Collection Antiperspirant or Deodorant printable coupon (preclipped)

I did not receive any %-off coupons, so I can’t confirm that those are still applying to the balance after all manufacturer coupons, CVS coupons, and Extrabucks have been deducted. That is how it worked last week for me. I am hoping it’s a glitch that CVS will fix instead of a deliberate change, but I am prepared for it to be permanent.

As always, cashback offers vary (in kind and value) by account. Some of the cashback offers I used may no longer be available to activate and some of the printable coupons I used may no be available to print by the time you shop.

TWO DIAL BAR SOAP, 6PK, BOGO 50% off $6.19
ONE GOT2B HAIR PRODUCT, on sale $5.99 (reg. $6.99)
ONE PERSIL LIQUID OR POWER CAPS, 16ct on sale $4.94 (reg. $8.29)
Get $2 cashback from SavingStar for ONE (1) Got2b Product
Get $1 cashback from SavingStar for TWO (2) Dial Bar Soap (3-Bar or Larger)
Get $1 cashback from SavingStar for ONE (1)) Dial Bar Soap (6-Bar or Larger)
Get $2 cashback from SavingStar for ONE (1) Persil ProClean Laundry Detergent
Get $7 Extrabucks for spending $20 on select Henckel products (limit 1)
Used two $1/1 Dial/Tone body wash or bar soap 6pk+ printable coupon or 2/11 RP
Used one $2/1 Got2b printable coupon or 2/11 RP
Used one $2/1 Persil proclean laundry detergent printable coupon or 2/11 RP
Used one $2/$6 body wash or bar soap CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine (for some)
Price at Register: $12.21, but received $7 Extrabucks and $6 from SavingStar
NET PRICE: FREE + $0.79 Moneymaker!

ONE PUREX LIQUID LAUNDRY DETERGENT, on sale $1.99 (reg. $5.29)
Get $0.50 cashback from SavingStar for buying one Purex laundry detergent
Used one $0.50/1 Purex Laundry Detergent printable coupon or 2/11 RP (regional)
Price at Register: $1.49, but received $0.50 from SavingStar
NET PRICE: $0.99!

THREE KLEENEX COOL TOUCH FACIAL TISSUE, on sale 3/$4 (reg. $2.79)
Get $ 1 cashback from ibotta for buying two Kleenex Cool Touch
Get $ 1 Extrabucks for buying three select Kleenex facial tissue (limit 1)
Used one $0.50/2 Kleenex Facial Tissue printable coupon (no longer available)
Other option: $0.50/3 Kleenex Facial Tissue printable coupon or 1/28 SS
Price at register $3.50, but received $1 Extrabucks and $1 from ibotta
NET PRICE: $1.50 (50 cents each)!
Note: Counts toward promotion to earn a $5 Disney eGift Card WYB $20 Select Kimberly Clark Products

ONE HERSHEY’S COOKIE LAYER CRUNCH, on sale $3.79 (reg. $4.89)
Used one $1/1 Hershey’s Cookie Layer Crunch Bag coupon 1/28 SS
Used one $2/1 Hershey’s Cookie Layer Crunch CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine (printing for everyone)
NET PRICE: $0.79!

TWO COLGATE MOUTHWASH, on sale $3.99 (reg. $5.19)
Get $2 Extrabucks when you buy one Select Colgate mouthwash (Limit 2)
Used one $2/2 Colgate or any other mouthwash CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine (for some)
Used two $1/1 Colgate Mouthwash 2/4 SS
Price at Register: $3.98, but received $4 Extrabucks
NET PRICE: FREE + $0.02 moneymaker!

ONE COLGATE 2-in-1 TOOTHPASTE, 4.6z, on sale $3.00 (reg. $4.79)
Used one $2.50/1 select Colgate toothpasteCVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine (printing for everyone)
Used two $0.50/1 Colgate toothpaste 2/11 SS
NET PRICE: FREE!

TWO REVLON SUPER LUSTROUS LIPSTICK, on sale $6.99 (reg. $8.79)
Get $2 Extrabucks when you buy one Revlon Super Lustrous Lip (limit 6)
Used one $3/$12 Revlon cosmetics CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine (for some)
Used two $3/1 Revlon eye, face, or lip product excluding kiss balm 2/11 SS
Price at Register: $4.98, but received $4 Extrabucks
NET PRICE $0.98 (49 cents each)!

TWO GARNIER FACIAL MASK, reg. $2.89
Used one $5/2 Garnier facial product CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine (for some)
NET PRICE: $0.78 (39 cents each)!

Note: I removed a L’Oreal deal I had posted about early in the week. I bought it at an early activation store Saturday night believing it was for a sale starting on Sunday (two weeks in a row), so I wrote it up as part of this week’s deals, but it is not in this week’s ad. Sorry for any problems I caused anyone who shopped for that L’Oreal facial deal.

THREE L’OREAL PARIS HAIR TREATMENTS, on sale $5.99 (reg. $7.49)
Get $1 cashback from ibotta for buying one L’Oreal Paris Advanced Hair Treatment
Get $5 Extrabucks for spending $15 on select L’Oreal Hair Care (limit 1)
Used one $4/$18 Hair Care CVS store coupon from Red Coupon Machine (for some)
Used three $4/1 L’Oreal Elvive or Hair Expert Hair Care Treatment, 2/11 RP
Price at register $1.97 but received $5 Extrabucks and $1 from ibotta
NET PRICE: FREE + $4.03 Moneymaker!

TWO PHYSICIAN’S FORMULA MAKE-UP REMOVER LIQUID, reg. $4.99
Get $10 Extrabucks for buying two Physician’s Formula products (limit 1)
No coupons used
Price at register $9.98 but received $10 Extrabucks
NET PRICE: FREE + $0.02 Moneymaker!

I had $88.43 in qualifying Beauty Products in this trip, so I will receive $9 in Beauty Club Extrabucks in a few days (I had a couple dollars tracking toward the next $30). An extra $9 is factored into the final.

Retail Value: $151.94
Net price paid (not including tax): $10.07 Profit
Savings Rate: 106.6%

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CVS 2/4 (Maureen) – $13.72 PROFIT on $164.66 in Merchandise (108.3% Saved)

February 5, 2021 by Maureen

I’ve been reading comments from people upset because their %-off coupons are only deducting a fraction of the expected deduction. From what I understand, since February 1, the CVS registers are programmed to apply the %-off coupons to whatever amount remains after all manufacturer coupons, CVS store coupons, and Extrabucks are applied. I can confirm this sad news. I made it a point to ask the cashier to scan my 30%-off Any L’Oreal Product and 40%-off Garnier Face Product coupons before scanning any other coupons. I had $35.05 in regular-priced L’Oreal face products and $13.98 in regular-priced Garnier face products. After the cashier scanned my manufacturer and CVS Red Machine coupons and totaled the order, the 30% L’Oreal had only deducted $3.32 and the Garnier 40% coupon had only deducted $0.51. Even worse, once I paid for the pre-tax balance of the transaction with Extrabucks and the cashier totaled the order again, both %-off coupons were kicked out completely. I made sure I did not use Beauty Club or force-printed Extrabucks to pay. So it’s true (at least for now). We can hope it’s a coding error that will be fixed, but it’s possibly intentional and here to stay.

Nevertheless, I had a great trip. As with all coupon-policy noose-tightening, we will learn to adjust. For perspective, just think about how much we would be paying if we did not use any coupons or if we lived in a location where coupons and deeply-discounted promotions are a rarity. We are still very, very lucky.

As always, cashback rebates vary (in kind and value) by account. Some offers may no longer be available to activate, and some print-at-home coupons may no longer be available to print.

Happy shopping!

ONE ARM & HAMMER LIQUID LAUNDRY DETERGENT, on sale $1.99 (reg. $6.99)
Used one $1/1 Arm & Hammer Liquid Laundry Detergent printable coupon or 2/4 SS
NET PRICE: $0.99!
Note: Only the liquids are on sale at CVS. I didn’t even see any pods or scent boosters.

TWO SCHICK QUATTRO YOU DISPOSABLE RAZORS, 4-CT, on sale $9.99 BOGO 50% ($14.98)
Get $5 Extrabucks for buying $15 Schick Disposable Razors (Limit 1)
Used one $3/$12 any shaving needs CVS Coupon from the Red Coupon Machine (for some)
Used two $3/1 Schick Disposable Razor Pack printable coupon
Price at Register: $5.98, but received $5 Extrabucks
NET PRICE: $0.98 (49 cents each)!

ONE SCHICK QUATTRO TITANIUM REFILL (4 + 2 BONUS PACK), reg. $14.99
Get $5 Extrabucks for buying one Schick system razor or refill (limit 1)
Used one $4/1 Schick razor refill CVS Coupon from the Red Coupon Machine (for some)
Used one $4/1 Schick Hydro or Quattro Titanium Razor or Refill printable coupon
Price at Register: $6.99, but received $5 Extrabucks
NET PRICE: $1.99!
Note: The Quattro Titanium system razor price is $11.99. I would have had a $1 profit on that item, but I have the system razor and wanted the refill to give with the razor as a gift for a nephew who will be visiting in March.

ONE COLGATE 360 MANUAL TOOTHBRUSH, on sale $3.99 (reg. $5.99)
Get $2 Extrabucks when you buy one Select Colgate manual toothbrush 1 ct (Limit 2)
Used one $1/1 Colgate Manual Toothbrush CVS printable coupon (no longer available)
Used one $1/1 Colgate 360 Manual Toothbrush 2/4 SS)
Price at Register: $1.99, but received $2 Extrabucks
NET PRICE: FREE + $0.01 moneymaker!

TWO ALMAY LIQUID LIP BALM, reg. $6.29
Get $4 Extrabucks when you buy $12 Almay Cosmetics (limit 6)
Used two $4/1 Almay Cosmetic Product, 1/21 SS (EXPIRES 2/4)
Used one $3/2 any Cosmetics CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine (for some)
Price at register $1.58 but received $4 Extrabucks
NET PRICE: FREE + $2.42 Moneymaker!

TWO MAYBELLINE EXPERT WEAR EYESHADOW, reg. $3.59
Get $5 Extrabucks when you buy two ANY Maybelline (limit 1)
Used one $2 any Maybelline CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine (printing for everyone this week)
Used two $1/1 Maybelline NY Shadow or Brow Product 1/28 RP
Price at Register: $3.18, but received $5 Extrabucks
NET PRICE FREE + $1.82 Moneymaker!

ONE REVLON ILLUMINANCE CREME SHADOW, reg. $7.79
ONE REVLON MASCARA, reg. $8.99
Get $4 Extrabucks when you spend $12 on Revlon (limit 6)
Used one Buy One Revlon Eye Cosmetics, Get One Mascara Free 1/21 SS (exp 2/14)
Price at Register: $7.79, but received $4 Extrabucks
NET PRICE $3.79 ($1.90 each)!

ONE L’OREAL REVITALIST BRIGHT REVEAL CLEANSER, reg. $7.49
ONE L’OREAL AGE PERFECT CREAM CLEANSER, reg. $7.19
THREE L’OREAL CLAY CLEANSER, reg. $6.79
Get $2 cashback from ibotta for one L’Oréal Pure Clay Skin Care cleansers or mask
Get $2 cashback from ibottafor one L’Oreal Facial product
Get $10 Extrabucks for spending $30 on L’Oreal Facial Care (limit 1)
Used two $2/1 L’Oreal Paris Skin Care printable coupons (no longer available)
Used three $2/1 L’Oreal Cleanser Product 2/4 RP
Used one 30% off L’Oreal products CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine (for some)
Used one $6/$24 Facial Care CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine (for some) *Applied to L’Oreal and Garnier
Used one $10/$35 L’Oreal Facial Product CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine (for some)
Price at register $9.05 but received $10 Extrabucks and $4 from ibotta
NET PRICE: FREE + $4.95 Moneymaker!
Note: The 30% off coupon initially deducted $3.23 when the cashier totaled the order (after MQs and CVS coupons). The $6/$24 CVS coupon was pro-rated across the Garnier and L’Oreal facial products (taking $4.29 off the five L’Oreal facial products), so the 30% L’Oreal coupon applied to the $10.76 that remained after the $10/$35 CVS coupon, the five $2/1 MQs, and the$4.29 pro-rated value of the $6/$24 Facial Products coupon had been applied. The 30% reduction disappeared completely after I paid for the order with Extrabucks.

TWO GARNIER SKINACTIVE WIPES, reg. $6.99
Get $5 Extrabucks when you buy two Garnier Skinactive (excl. masks) (limit 1)
Used one $7/2 Garnier Skincare CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine (for some)
Used one 40% off any Garnier Facial CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine (for some)
Used two $2/1 Garnier Skinactive Cleanser 1/28 RP
Price at Register: $2.98, but received $5 Extrabucks
NET PRICE FREE + $2.02 Moneymaker
Note: The 40% off coupon initially deducted $0.51 when the cashier totaled the order (after MQs and CVS coupons). The $6/$24 CVS coupon was pro-rated across the Garnier and L’Oreal facial products (taking $1.71 off the two Garnier Wipes), so the 40% Garnier coupon applied to the $1.27 that remained after the $7/2 CVS coupon, the two $2/1 MQs, and the$1.71 pro-rated value of the $6/$24 Facial Products coupon had been applied. The 40% reduction disappeared completely after I paid for the order with Extrabucks.

TWO GARNIER FRUCTIS SHAMPOO, 12-12.5oz, on sale 2/$7 (reg. $3.99)
Get $2 Extrabucks for buying two Garnier Fructis Shampoo or Conditioner (Limit 1)
Used one $4/2 Garnier Fructis shampoo, conditioner, treatment, or styling 1/28 RP
Price at Register: $3.00, but received $2 Extrabucks
NET PRICE $1.00 (50 cents each)!

ONE L’OREAL ELVIVE CONDITIONING TREATMENT, (5.1 oz tube), on sale 2/$8 or $4.25 each (reg. $6.99)
ONE L’OREAL ELVIVE SHAMPOO, on sale 2/$8 or $4.25 each (reg. $5.29)
ONE L’OREAL PARIS ADVANCED MOUSSE, on sale 2/$8 or $4.25 each (reg. $5.49)
ONE L’OREAL PARIS HAIR SPRAY, on sale 2/$8 or $4.25 each (reg. $5.39)
Get $0.50 cashback from ibotta for one L’Oreal Advanced Shampoo or Conditioner
Get $1.00 cashback from ibotta for one L’Oreal Advanced Treatment
Get $0.25 cashback from ibotta for any shampoo
Get $0.25 cashback from ibotta for any conditioner
Get $0.25 cashback fromibotta for any receipt
Get $5 Extrabucks when you spend $15 select L’Oreal Advanced or Elvive Hair Care (Limit 1)
Used one $4/2 L’Oreal Elvive or Hair Expert Shampoo, Conditioner, or Treatment Product 1/21 RP
Used two $2.00/1 L’Oreal Paris Advanced Hairstyle Product printable coupon or 1/21 RP
Used one $3/$10 any L‘Oreal Hair Care CVS Coupon from the Red Coupon Machine (for some)
Price at Register: $5, but received $5 Extrabucks and $2.25 from ibotta
NET PRICE: FREE + $2.25 Moneymaker!

I also will earn $9 in Beauty Club Extrabucks from this trip, so an extra $9 is factored into the final.

Retail Value: $164.66
Net price paid (not including tax): $13.72 Profit
Savings Rate: 108.3%

CVS 7/29 (Maureen) – $11.68 Profit on $143.25 in Merchandise (108.2% Saved)

January 21, 2021 by Maureen

Well, I couldn’t resist a trip to CVS this week. I received some good coupons from the Red Coupon Machine last week that I saved for this week, and I received a few new good ones on Sunday. We also had four Sunday coupon inserts, including a new P&G Brandsaver, so all the pieces were in place for a great trip.

As always, cashback offers vary (in kind and value) by account, and printable coupons I used may no longer be available to print when you read this.

Happy shopping!

TWO HEAD & SHOULDERS SHAMPOO, 12.8oz, on sale 2/$12 (reg $7.29)
ONE TIDE PODS 16-COUNT, on sale $4.94 (reg $7.49)
TWO FEBREZE UNSTOPABLES CAR FRESHENER CLIPS, on sale $2.99 (reg. $4.39)
TWO FEBREZE UNSTOPABLES AIR FRESHENER, on sale $2.99 (reg. $5.99)
ONE DAWN DISH LIQUID, 9 oz., on sale $0.99 (reg. $1.99)
Get $10 Extrabucks for buying $30 in select products (limit 1) – $29.89 was enough to trigger the Extrabucks
Get $0.50 cashback from Checkout51 for Dawn (limit 2) CVS Only Offer
Used one Tide $3/1 liquid detergent 92oz+ or pods 10ct+ 7/29 P&G
Used one BOGO Febreze Unstopables excluding in wash scent booster up to $4.00 7/29 P&G
Used one$4/2 Febreze Unstopables Product CVS Digital Coupon
Used one $4/2 Head & Shoulders, 380ml/12.8oz+ or clinical solutions 7/29 P&G
Used one $2/$8 Head & Shoulders CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine
Price at Register: $13.90, but received $10 Extrabucks and $0.50 from Checkout51
NET PRICE: $3.40 (43 cents each)!
Note: There are insert and digital coupons for Febreze ONE products, but these were not on sale at the store I checked (the spray can scanned at $5.79), nor do they appear to be part of the promotion.

ONE CLAIROL NICE ’N EASY HAIR COLOR, on sale 2/$14 (reg. $8.49)
ONE CLAIROL NICE ’N EASY PERMANENT ROOT TOUCH UP HAIR COLOR, on sale 2/$14 (reg. $8.49)
Get $2 Extrabucks for buying two Clairol Hair Color (limit 1)
Get $2/1 cashback from ibotta for buying Clairol Nice’N Easy
Get $2/1 cashback from ibottafor buying Clairol Root Touch Up
Get $1 bonus cashback from ibotta for redeeming both previous offers
Used one $6/2 Clairol Hair Color printable coupon or 7/29 SS
Price at register: $8.00, but received $2 Extrabucks and $5 from ibotta
NET PRICE: $1.00 (50 cents each)!
Note: Counts for Hair Color Loyalty Program (Buy 7 Hair Color, get the 8th free)

TWO ORAL-B INDICATOR CONTOUR CLEAN TOOTHBRUSH 2-PACK, reg. $4.99
TWO CREST SCOPE MOUTHWASH 1L, on sale $4.79 (reg. $4.99)
Get $4 Extrabucks for buying select Oral-B Toothbrushes (limit 2)
Get $3 Extrabucks for buying 1L Crest Scope mouthwash (limit 2)
Used one $4/$12 Crest oral care CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine
Used one $2/$6 any mouthwash CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine
Used two $1/1 Crest mouthwash 473ml (16oz)+ 7/29 P&G (limit 2)
Used two $1/1 Oral B manual toothbrush+ 7/29 P&G (limit 2)
Price at register: $9.56, but received $8 Extrabucks for Oral B and $6 Extrabucks for Scope
NET PRICE: FREE + 4.44 Moneymaker!

ONE REVLON COLORSILK BUTTERCREAM HAIR COLOR, reg. price $7.99
Used one $5/1 Revlon Buttercream CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine
Used one $2/1 Revlon Buttercream Hair Color 7/22 SS
NET PRICE: $0.99!
Note: Counts for Hair Color Loyalty Program (Buy 7 Hair Color, get the 8th free)

TWO COVERGIRL EASY BREEZY BROW PENCILS, reg. $4.49
Get $5 Extra Care Bucks for buying two CoverGirl
Used one $3/1 CoverGirl Eye Product printable coupon
Used one $3/1 CoverGirl Product printable coupon
Price at register: $2.98, but received $5 Extrabucks
NET PRICE: FREE + 2.02 Moneymaker!

ONE PHYSICIAN’S FORMULA 4-QUAD EYESHADOW, reg. $7.79
ONE PHYSICIAN’S FORMULA CONCEALER, reg. $7.79
Get $10 Extrabucks for spending $15 on Physician’s Formula (limit 1)
Used two $4/1 any Physician’s Formula Product printable coupons (no longer available)
Price at register $7.58 but received $10 Extrabucks
NET PRICE: FREE + $2.42 Moneymaker!

ONE SURE DEODORANT, on sale $2.49 (reg. $3.09)
Get $1 Extrabucks for buying one Sure or Brut (limit 1)
Used one $1/1 Sure Deodorant 7/29 SS
Other option $1/1 Brut Deodorant 7/29 SS
Other option: $0.50/1 Sure Antiperspirant; Includes 2.6, 2.7, and 6 oz Only printable coupon
Other option: $0.50/1 Brut Antiperspirant; Includes 2.6, 2.7, and 6 oz Only printable coupon
Price at Register: $1.49, but received $1 Extrabucks
NET PRICE: $0.49!

TWO SUAVE SHAMPOO, on sale 2/$6 (reg. $4.49)
Used one $3/2 Suave Gold Hair Care CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine
Used one $3/2 Suave Hair Care 7/29 RMN/RP
Other option: $1.50/1 Suave Professionals Wash and Care Product printable coupon
Other option: $1.50/1 Suave Professionals Styling Product printable coupon
NET PRICE: FREE!
Note: I’ve seen several websites listing Suave as part of a $5 Extrabucks when you spend $15 promotion. These are on sale 2/$6 in my area and are NOT part of an Extrabucks promotion. Only Tresemme products are in the $5 Extrabucks when you spend $15 promotion in my ad.

ONE TENA MEN’S LINERS, reg. $4.49
Used one $2/1 any Tena product CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine
Used one $4/1 any Tena product 7/29 SS
NET PRICE: FREE + $1.51 Moneymaker!

TWO ONE A DAY NATURE’S MEDLEY, $6.19 BOGO 50% ($9.28 for both)
Used one $2/1 any One A Day Vitamin CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine
Used two $4/1 One A Day Nature’s Medley printable coupon
NET PRICE: FREE + $0.72 Moneymaker!

Other savings:
CVS Beauty Club purchases totaled $64.55, so I will receive $6.45 in Extrabucks (paid in $3 Extrabucks increments) for these purchases. I’ll receive $6 Extrabucks in a few days, and the other $4.55 will roll into the next $30. An additional $6.45 is factored into the final. Note: Wayland counts his Beauty Club Extrabucks when he spends them, not when he earns them. I count them when I earn them, not when I spend them.

Retail value: $143.25
Net price paid (not including tax): $11.68 Profit
Savings rate: 108.2%

CVS 3/18 (Maureen) – $10.60 Profit on $119.96 in Merchandise (108.8% Saved)

January 19, 2021 by Maureen

I shopped at CVS Sunday evening and picked up some great buys by stacking manufacturer’s coupons, store coupons, and cashback offers. Too bad the M&M ibotta rebate disappeared early, but it’s still a great deal.

As always, cashback offers vary (in value and kind) by account. Some cashback offers and printable coupons I used may no longer be available when you read this post.

TWO COVERGIRL BROW & EYEMAKERS EYELINER, on sale $4.49 BOGO 50%, so $6.74 for two
Used one $6.00/2 CoverGirl Products; Excludes Trial and Travel Size, 1 Kit Shadows, Cheekers, and Accessories; Limit of 1 Like Coupon Per Household Per Day printable coupon
NET PRICE: $0.74 (37 cents each)!

ONE QUILTED NORTHERN ULTRA PLUSH, 9 Double Rolls, on sale $4.99 (reg. $6.29)
Get $1.00 cashback from SavingStar for buying one Quilted Northern, 6 Double Roll or larger (exp. 3/25)
Get $1.00 cashback from SavingStar for buying one Quilted Northern, 6 Double Roll or larger (exp. 4/18)
Used one $1/1 Quilted Northern Bath Tissue, 6 Double Roll or larger printable coupon or 3/18 RP
Price at register $3.99, but received $2.00 from SavingStar
NET PRICE: $1.99!
Note: Square footage for this package is 165, so the cost per square foot is under my maximum “buy” price of two cents per square foot for premium 3-ply paper.

ONE CADBURY EGG, MINI EGGS, HERSHEY’S EGG OR BUNNY EARS, 1.2-1.55oz, on sale $0.99 (reg. $1.25)
Get $0.99 Extrabucks when you buy one (limit 1)
No coupons used
Price at register $0.99, but received $0.99 in Extrabucks
NET PRICE: FREE!

TWO EASTER M&Ms, 8-11.4oz,, on sale $3.49 each or 2/$5 (reg. $4.19)
Get $1 Extrabucks WYB two Easter or Original M&M’s 8-11.4oz (limit 1)
Used one $1/2 Easter M&M’s CVS coupon (printed for everyone at Red Coupon Machine last week)
Used one $1/2 Easter M&M’S, DOVE Chocolate, SNICKERS, TWIX, minis & Variety Bags (3.5oz+) printable or 2/25 RP
Price at register $3.00, but received $1.00 in Extrabucks
NET PRICE: $2.00 ($1.00 each)!

TWO SOFTSOAP BODY WASH, 15-18oz, on sale 2/$7 (reg. $4.89)
Get $3 Extrabucks when you buy two (limit 1)
Used two $0.75/1 Softsoap 15oz+ printable coupon
Used one $2/$6 body wash or bar soap CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine
Used one $2/2 Softsoap body wash CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine
Price at register $1.50, but received $3 Extra Bucks
NET PRICE: FREE + $1.50 Moneymaker!

TWO GARNIER SHAMPOO, on sale $3.79 each or 2/$7 (reg. $3.99)
Get $2 Extrabucks WYB 2 Garnier Fructis Shampoo, Conditioner, Treatment or Stylers (limit 1)
Used two $2/1 Garnier Shampoo, Conditioner or Treatment printable coupons (no longer available)
Price at register $3.00 but received $2.00 Extrabucks
NET PRICE: $1.00 (50 cents each)!

FOUR L’OREAL ELVIVE CONDITIONING TREATMENT, (5.1 oz tube), on sale 2/$8 (reg. $6.99)
Get $5 Extrabucks when you spend $15 on select L’Oreal Elvive (limit 1)
Used four $3/1 L’Oreal Elvive or Hair Expert Hair Care Treatment Product 3/4-18 RP
Used one $4/$18 shampoo, conditioner, or styler CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine
Price at register $0.00, but received $5 Extrabucks
NET PRICE: FREE + $5.00 Moneymaker!
Note: $4/$18 CVS coupon applied to Garnier and L’Oreal.

ONE GARNIER WIPES, 25-COUNT, reg. $6.99
ONE GARNIER MOISTURE RESCUE GEL CREAM, 1.7 oz, reg. $8.49
Get $2.00 cashback from SavingStar for ONE GARNIER SkinActive Cleanser
Get $3.00 cashback from SavingStar for ONE GARNIER SkinActive Moisturizer
Get $5.00 Extrabucks WYB two Garnier Skin Care, excluding masks (limit 1)
Used one $3/2 Garnier Facial Care CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine (only took off $2)
Used one $2/1 Garnier Skin Active product (Excludes trial, travel and masks) 3/4 RP
Used one $3/1 Garnier SkinActive Moisturizer (Excludes trial, travel and masks) 3/4 RP
Price at register $8.48, but received $5 Extrabucks and $5 from SavingStar
NET PRICE: FREE + $1.52 Moneymaker!

ONE SCHICK HYDRO 5 SYSTEM RAZOR, reg. $12.49
ONE SCHICK HYDRO 3 CARTRIDGES, 4 COUNT, reg. $13.49
Get $8.00 Extrabucks WYB 2 Schick Men’s Razors 1ct or Refills 4-8ct (limit 1)
Used one $3/1 any Schick razor (excl. disposables) CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine
Used one $3/$12 any Schick cartridge CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine
Used one FREE Schick Hydro Razor WYB Hydro refill max $12.99 excl disposables/women’s exp. 4/9/18 (SS 3/18/18)
Used one $3/1 Schick CVS digital coupon (came off automatically)
Other option: $3.00/1 Schick Hydro or Schick Quattro Titanium* Razor or Refill; Excludes Disp. and Women’s printable coupon
Price at register $4.49, but received $8.00 Extrabucks
NET PRICE: FREE + $3.51 Moneymaker!

ONE SCOPE MOUTHWASH, 1L, on sale $4.79 (reg. $4.99)
ONE LISTERINE MOUTHWASH, 3.2 oz, reg. $2.89
Get$3.00 Extrabucks WYB one Crest Scope 1L, (limit 2)
Get $2.00 Extrabucks WYB one LIsterine Mouthwash or Rinse 3.2-8.5oz (limit 2)
Used one $1/1 Crest mouthwash 473ml/16oz+ exp. 3/31/18 (RP 3/18/18 #1)
Used one $2/$6 any mouthwash CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine
Price at register $4.68, but received $5.00 Extrabucks
NET PRICE: FREE + $0.32 Moneymaker!
Note: The $2/$6 CVS coupon did not want to come off, so the shift manager price-adjusted the Scope to $2.79. In retrospect, I should have just purchased two bottles of Scope because I would have made a little more profit.

Other discount from Beauty Club purchases totaling $45.24 in this transaction. We get 10% back, so I am including $4.50 in additional discounts for this trip.

Retail value: $119.96
Net price paid (excluding tax): $10.60 Profit
Savings rate: 108.8%

CVS 4/8 (Maureen) – $11.94 Profit on $126.46 in Merchandise (109.4% Saved)

January 9, 2021 by Maureen

I had a great trip to CVS today. My store was out of Wet Skin Jergens, so I did not get that deal. Otherwise, everything I wanted was in stock.

As always, cashback offers vary (in kind and value) by account. Some of the cashback offers and printable coupons I used in this trip may no longer be available to activate or print by the time you read this post.

Happy shopping!

ONE PERSIL LAUNDRY DETERGENT, on sale $4.94 (reg. $8.29)
Get $2 cashback from SavingStar for one Persil
Used one $2/1 Persil laundry detergent printable coupon or RMN 4/8
Price at register $2.94 but received $2 from SavingStar
NET PRICE: $0.94!
Note: Persil is part of a $10 Extrabucks when you spend $30 on select household products promotion, but I am only getting one Persil.

FOUR GARNIER FRUCTIS SHAMPOO, on sale 2/$7 or $3.79 (reg. $3.99)
L’OREAL ELVIVE TOTAL REPAIR 5 PROTEIN RECHARGE, on sale 2/$8 or $4.25 (reg. $6.99)
TWO L’OREAL EVER HAIR SHEET MASKS, on sale $3.99 (reg. $4.49)
Get $1.90 cashback from ibotta for one L’Oreal Ever Hair Sheet Mask (limit 1)
Get a $10 CVS Cash Card when you spend $30 on select Personal Care Products (limit 1)
Used two $4/2 Garnier Fructis Shampoo, Conditioner, Treatment, or Style Product (excludes 2, 2.9 and 3 oz) coupons 4/8 RMN *formerly RP (exp 4/21)
Used one $4/2 L’Oreal Elvive, Hair Expert or Advanced Hairstyle Products (excludes 1 and 3 oz shampoo and conditioner) coupons 4/8 RMN *formerly RP (exp 5/5)
Used two $2/1 L’Oreal Ever Hair Mask printable coupons
Other option: $2/1 L’Oreal Elvive, Hair Expert or Advanced Hairstyle Products (excludes 1 and 3 oz shampoo and conditioner) coupon 4/8 RMN *formerly RP (exp 5/5)
Used one $4/$18 hair care CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine
Used one $2/2 any Garnier hair care CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine
Price at register $7.98 but received $1.90 from ibotta and $10 CVS cash card
NET PRICE: FREE + $3.92 Moneymaker!
Note: I purchased one of the L’Oreal Sheet Masks on a separate receipt in case the ibotta offer resets. I am not counting a second offer in this post because I don’t know if it will reset.

TWO SCHWARZKOPF GLISS HAIR REPAIR PRODUCTS, on sale 2/$10 (reg. $6.79)
Get $2 cashback from SavingStar for buying one Schwarzkopf Gliss Hair Repair Product
Get $4 Extrabucks when you spend $10 on Gliss Hair Care
Used one $4/2 Schwarzkopf Gliss Hair Repair Products coupon 4/8 RMN *formerly RP (exp 4/29)
Price at register $6 but received $4 Extrabucks and $2 SavingStar
NET PRICE: FREE!

THREE IRISH SPRING BODY WASH, 15-18 oz., on sale $3.99 (reg. $4.89)
Get $2 Extrabucks when you buy one Irish Spring (limit 4)
Used one $3/$10 body wash or bar soap CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine
Used two $1/1 Irish Spring Body Wash (excludes 2.5 oz) printable coupon
Used one $1/1 Irish Spring Body Wash (excludes 2.5 oz) 4/8 SS (exp 4/21)
Price at register $5.97 but received $6 Extrabucks
NET PRICE: FREE + $0.03 Moneymaker!

TWO RIGHT GUARD BEST DRESSED COLLECTION, on sale BOGO 50% Off $5.79 ($8.68 for two)
Get $2 Extrabucks when you buy two Right Guard or Dry Idea Deodorant (limit 1)
Used one $3/2 Right Guard CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine
Used one $1/$5 any deodorant CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine
Used two $1/1 Right Guard Best Dressed Collection Antiperspirant/Deodorants pintable coupons
Other option: $2/1 Right Guard Best Dressed Collection Antiperspirant/Deodorants 4/8 RMN
Price at register $2.68 but received $2 Extrabucks
NET PRICE: $0.68 (34 cents each)!
Note: My inserts (checking in two papers) no longer include the Right Guard coupons, so I was happy to find $1/1 printables on the Right Guard website.

TWO SPEED STICK ANTIPERSPIRANT/DEODORANT, on sale BOGO 50% Off, reg. $3.29 ($4.93 for both)
Get $2 Extrabucks when you buy two (limit 2)
Used one $2/2 Speed Stick or Lady Speed Stick CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine
Used two $0.50/1 Speed Stick Men’s Antiperspirant/Deodorant – 4-8-18 SS; 2.7 oz or Larger Only (exp 04/28/18)
Price at register $1.93 but received $2 Extrabucks
NET PRICE: FREE + $0.17 Moneymaker!

TWO VENUS SYSTEM RAZOR, 1 CT., reg. $8.99
Get $10 Extrabucks for buying two Gillette or Venus razors (limit 1)
Used one $5/2 Gillette razor (excl. disposables) CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine
Used one $3/$12 Schick or any razor CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine
Use two $3/1 Venus Razor coupons 4/1 P&G (exp 4/28)
Price at register $3.98 but received $10 Extrabucks
NET PRICE: FREE + $6.02 Moneymaker!

ONE COLGATE MAX, 6 oz, on sale $3.00 (reg. $3.59)
Use the $0.50/1 Colgate Toothpaste 3 oz+ printable coupon or 4/8 SS (exp 4/21)
Plus, use the $2.50 instant CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine (printing for everyone this week)
NET PRICE: FREE!

ONE CALENDULA BURN CREAM FIRST AID, 1 oz., reg. $8.49
Get $2 cashback from ibotta for buying Calendula Burn Cream
Get $6 Extrabucks when you buy one (limit 1)
No coupons used
Price at register $8.49 but received $6 Extrabucks and $2 from ibotta
NET PRICE: $0.49!
Note: There is a $1/1 Boiron Calendula topical cream, gel, ointment, or burn printable coupon, but it never scans at CVS, so I didn’t even bother printing it. I would have tried using a peelie if I could find one, but I didn’t.

TWO CVS PANTY SHIELDS, on sale BOGO 50% Off, reg. $1.39 ($2.08 for both)
Used one $2/2 any tampon, pad, or liner CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine
NET PRICE: $0.08 (4 cents each)!

Other discounts:
CVS Beauty Club purchases $39.98 (10% back for Beauty Club, paid as $3 in Extrabucks for every $30 spent) = $3.99. An additional $3.99 is included as a discount earned in this transaction.

Retail value: $126.46
Net price paid (not including tax): $11.94 Profit
Savings Rate: 109.4%

CVS 8/11 (Steve) – $8.93 PROFIT on $70.86 of Merchandise (112.6% Saved)

January 1, 2021 by Steve

I had a great trip to CVS today! I was a little bit concerned due to a few horror stories from visitors about their experiences with the changes in the CVS coupon policy, but my trip had no issues at all. I split this trip into two transactions so I could use the Extra Bucks from the first transaction to pay for the second one.

I also used a $4/$20 purchase CVS store coupon I was emailed last Thursday. Those extra $4 of savings are reflected in the statistics at the bottom of this post. (For those of you that don’t know, you get four days from the date you print or send your email coupon to your card. I sent mine on Sunday, so I had all the way until this evening to use it.)

ONE SNICKERS ALMOND CANDY BAR 1.76 OZ, on sale $0.99 (reg. $1.19)
Get $0.75 Extra Bucks for buying select Mars Candy Single (limit 1)
Used one $0.50/1 Snickers Crisper, Original, Almond or Xtreme Single or Sharing Size Bar 1.41-3.59 oz printable coupon (preclipped)
Price at Register: $0.49, but received $0.75 Extra Bucks
NET PRICE: FREE + $0.26 MONEYMAKER!

ONE BLACK FOREST ORGANIC GUMMY WORMS 4 OZ, on sale $1.49 (reg. $1.99)
Get $1.49 Extra Bucks for buying Black Forest Organic Gummy Bears or Worms (limit 1)
No coupons used
Price at Register: $1.49, but received $1.49 Extra Bucks
NET PRICE: FREE!

TWO TRESEMME BOTANIQUE SHAMPOO/CONDITIONER, on sale BOGO 50% OFF $5.99 ($8.98 for two)
TWO DOVE ADVANCED SHAMPOO/CONDITIONER, on sale BOGO 50% OFF $5.29 ($7.93 for two)
Get $5 Extra Bucks for buying $15 of Tresemme or Dove Hair Care (limit 1)
Get $1 cashback from SavingStar for buying Tresemme Shampoo/Conditioner
Get $3 cashback from SavingStar for buying two Dove Hair Care
Used one $3/$15 Shampoo, Conditioner or Styler CVS store coupon, Red Coupon Machine (for some – received previously)
and used one $4/2 Tresemme Botanique coupon, 8/7 RP insert
and used one $3/2 Dove Hair Care coupon, 8/7 RP insert
Price at Register: $6.71, but received $5 Extra Bucks and will get $4 from SavingStar
NET PRICE FOR ALL: FREE + $2.29 MONEYMAKER!

TWO BAN DEODORANT 2.6 OZ, reg. price $3.79
ONE DEGREE MEN TRAVEL SIZE 0.5 OZ, reg. price $1.49
Get $5 Extra Bucks for buying two Ban Deodorants
Used one $2/$8 ANY Deodorant CVS store coupon, Red Coupon Machine (for some)
and used two $1/1 Ban Deodorant coupons, 7/24 SS or 8/7 SS inserts
Price at Register: $5.07, but received $5 Extra Bucks
NET PRICE FOR ALL: $0.07 (or 2 cents per item!)

ONE ORAL-B REPLACEMENT BRUSH HEADS 2 CT, on sale $6.99 (reg. $8.49)
Get $4 Extra Bucks for buying Oral-B Replacement Heads 2 ct or Battery Toothbrush (limit 2)
Used one $3/1 Oral-B Replacement Brush Heads CVS store coupon, Red Coupon Machine (for some)
Price at Register: $3.99, but received $4 Extra Bucks
NET PRICE: FREE + $0.01 PROFIT!
***FYI – There’s a $3/1 Oral-B Replacement Brush Heads coupon in the 7/31 P&G insert, BUT it is 3 ct or larger and does not match this deal.

TWO COLGATE TOTAL MOUTHWASH 500ML, reg. price $5.29
Get $5 Extra Bucks for buying $10 of Colgate Mouthwash or Battery Powered Toothbrush (limit 3)
Used one $2/$6 ANY Mouthwash CVS store coupon, Red Coupon Machine (for some)
and used two $2/1 Colgate Mouthwash 473ml or larger coupons, 7/24 SS insert
Price at Register: $4.58, but received $5 Extra Bucks
NET PRICE FOR ALL: FREE + $0.42 MONEYMAKER!

TWO GILLETTE MACH3 1 RAZOR & 1 CARTRIDGE PACKS, reg. price $8.49
Get $10 Extra Bucks when you buy one Gillette/Venus Razor and one Gillette/Venus Cartridge (limit 1; ad says you must buy both but Extra Bucks are printing when you buy two razors)
Used one $3/$12 Razors, Cartridges or Shave Cream/Gel CVS store coupon, Red Coupon Machine (for some)
and used two $3/1 Gillette Razor OR 2 ct or larger Disposables coupons, 7/31 P&G insert
Price at Register: $7.98, but received $10 Extra Bucks
NET PRICE FOR ALL: FREE + $2.02 MONEYMAKER!

My $4 of savings from my $4 off $20 CVS store coupon are also included in the statistics below.

Total Retail Value of All Merchandise: $70.86
Net Price Paid for Everything: $8.93 PROFIT!
Savings Rate (excluding tax): 112.6%

CVS 4/1 (Maureen) – $21.13 PROFIT on $148.09 in Merchandise (114.3% Saved)

January 1, 2021 by Maureen

Who shops on a major holiday? A couponaholic does, in between church and starting dinner. I have it easy today (no company, a relatively easy Easter dinner, and we’re eating around 4:30 pm), so I had an hour to spare for CVS. I was motivated by reset printable coupons, expiring coupons, and great CVS coupons (some from last week and some new in my account today).

I was going to get the Playtex tampon deal because I still have four $2/1 printable coupons (no longer available) for the Playtex Compact Sport and also a $2/2 any tampon CVS coupon, but when I price-checked the small $6.19 size box, it was was not included in the BOGO 50% sale. The cashier double-checked. No sale price. Not wanting to argue over an item I was only going to give away, I put them back.

I’ve been finding various clearance on hair color at CVS and Publix for the past few weeks. These Clairol coupons (printable and insert) are fabulous coupons, but they don’t always want to scan on low-price product (honestly, it depends on the register because sometimes they go through just fine and other times, they beep). I love finding clearance hair color at CVS because even though the boxes are clearanced, they count toward the promotion to get a free hair color (up to $9.99 value) when you buy seven. I should be getting a coupon for a free box any day now. That would be enough reason to search out clearanced hair color, but the ibotta rebates for Clairol are terrific.

As always, cashback offers vary (in value and kind) by account, and some of the coupons I used may no longer be available to print when you read this. If you are interested in trying out Fetch Rewards, please use my referral code if you sign up [ KR2KA ], and we will each earn 2,000 points (value $2). I wrote a post about Fetch Rewards here.

ONE COVERGIRL 4-SHADOW KIT, reg. $5.79
ONE COVERGIRL OUTLAST LIP TOPCOAT, reg. $6.79
Get $5.00 Extrabucks for spending $12 on CoverGirl products (Limit 1)
Used one $3/1 any Covergirl CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine (printing for everyone this week)
Used one $6/2 CoverGirl Products printable coupon
Price at register $3.58 but received $5 Extrabucks
NET PRICE: FREE + $1.42 Moneymaker!

ONE NEUTROGENA LOOSE FACE POWDER, reg. $14.99
Get $4 cashback from ibotta for buying one Neutrogena Face Cosmetic
Get $5 Extrabucks when you spend $15 on Neutrogena (Limit 1)
Used one $3/$12 any cosmetics CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine
Used one $3/1 Neutrogena Face Make-up CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine
No manufacturer coupons used
Price at register $8.99 but received $5 Extrabucks and $4 from ibotta
NET PRICE: FREE + $0.01 Moneymaker!

TWO GARNIER FACIAL MASK, reg. $2.89
Get $5 Extrabucks for buying two Garnier facial care (Limit 1)
Used one $3/2 Garnier facial product CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine
No manufacturer coupons used
Price at Register $2.78 but received $5 Extrabucks
NET PRICE: FREE + $2.22 Moneymaker!

TWO L’OREAL REVITALIST BRIGHT REVEAL CLEANSER, reg. $7.49
TWO L’OREAL REVITALIST ADVANCED CLEANSER, reg. $7.49
ONE L’OREAL AGE PERFECT CREAM CLEANSER, reg. $7.19
Get $10 Extrabucks for spending $30 on ANY L’Oreal Facial Care (limit 1)
Used four $2/1 L’Oreal Paris Skin Care printable coupons
Used one $6/$24 Facial Care CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine *Also for Garnier
Used one $10/$35 L’Oreal Facial Product CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine
Price at register $13.15 but received $10 Extrabucks
NET PRICE: $3.15 (63 cents each)!
Note: The printable coupon reset today, but it expires 4/3.

TWO CANADA DRY LEMONADE GINGER ALE, on sale $2/2 (reg. $2.09)
Get $0.50 cashback from ibotta for buying one 2L Canada Dry Lemonade Gingerale (limit 5)
Get $1 Extrabuck for buying two 7UP or A&W, Canada Dry, or Hawaiian Punch 2L (Limit 1)
No manufacturer coupons used
Price at register $2.00 but received $1 Extrabuck and $1 from ibotta
NET PRICE: FREE!

TWO CLAIROL NICE N EASY PERMANENT ROOT TOUCH UP, Clearance price $2.07 (reg. $8.29)
Get $2.50 cashback from ibotta for any Nice N Easy Hair Color
Get $2.50 cashback from ibotta for any Nice N Easy Permanent Root Touch Up
Used one $3/1 Clairol Hair Color printable coupon (no longer available)
Used one $2/2 any hair color CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine
Price at register $0.86 profit but received $5 from ibotta
NET PRICE: FREE + $5.86 Moneymaker!
Note: I tried using a $6/2 Clairol Nice N Easy printable coupon, but it beeped. The $3/1 did go through.

ONE VIDAL SASSON HAIR COLOR, Clearance price $2.57 (reg. $10.29)
Used one $3/1 Clairol Age Defy Hair Color, Vidal Sassoon Hair Color, or Natural Instincts Crema Keratina Hair Color – 3-25-18 RP; Excludes Trial and Travel Size; Limit of 2 Like Coupons Per Household Per Day (exp 04/07/18)
NET PRICE: FREE + $0.43 Moneymaker!
Note: No beep!

TWO SECRET ACTIVE INVISIBLE SPRAY DEODORANT, on sale 2/$10 (reg. $6.99)
Get $2 cashback from ibotta for buying Secret Active Invisible Spray (limit 3)
Get $2 Extrabucks for buying two (Limit 1)
Used two $1/1 Secret, Old Spice or Gillette Antiperspirant coupon 4/1 P&G
Used one $1/$5 any deodorant CVS store coupon from Red Coupon Machine
Used one $1 off any deodorant CVS store coupon from Red Coupon Machine
Price at Register is $6, but received $2 Extrabucks and $4 from ibotta
NET PRICE: FREE!

ONE NEXXUS DIAMETRESS HAIR CONDITIONER, reg. $19.99
Get $10 Extrabucks for spending $20 on Nexxus (Limit 1)
Used one $5/1 Nexxus Shampoo or Conditioner coupon 3/18 RP (EXPIRES APRIL 1)
Used one $4/$18 any hair care CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine
Price at register $10.99 but received $10 Extrabucks
NET PRICE: $0.99!
Note: Earned Fetch Rewards Points (See below). Please use my referral code if you sign up [ KR2KA ], and we will each earn 2,000 points (value $2).

THREE SUAVE PROFESSIONALS SHAMPOO, CONDITIONER, or STYLING, on sale 3/$9 (reg. $4.19)
Get $1 cashback from ibotta for one Suave Shampoo or Conditioner (limit 5)
Get $3 Extrabucks when you buy three Suave (Limit 1)
Used two $1/1 Suave Shampoo or Conditioner printable coupon (No Longer Available – EXPIRES APRIL 1)
Used one $1/1 Suave Shampoo or Conditioner 3/18 RP (EXPIRES APRIL 1)
Other option: $1.00/1 Suave Professionals Styling Product printable coupon
Price at Register $6.00 but received $3 Extrabucks and $3 from ibotta
NET PRICE: FREE!
Note: Earned Fetch Rewards Points (See below). Please use my referral code if you sign up [ KR2KA ], and we will each earn 2,000 points (value $2). Also, I used my ibotta rebate, so I don’t know if it included the styling products, but those are included in the sale.

Other Discounts (It all adds up, friends):

Fetch Rewards: please use my referral code if you sign up [ KR2KA ], and we will each earn 2,000 points (value $2)
90 Suave base points (1% of price in points where $1 = 1,000 points)
199 Nexxus base points (1% of price in points where $1 = 1,000 points)
500 point receipt-scan bonus
674 Nexxus bonus points based on purchase price
Total additional cashback from Fetch Rewards = 1,464 points = $1.46

March Mania ibotta bonus of $3 for redeeming six (6) offers plus $0.25 cashback for any receipt.
Total additional cashback from ibotta = $3.25

I had $106.20 in qualifying Beauty Club purchases, so I will receive $10.62 (pro-rated) in Beauty Club Extrabucks (rewarded in increments of $3 Extrabucks for every $30 spent).
Total additional CVS Extrabucks (anticipated) = $10.62

Retail value: $148.09
Net price paid (not including tax): $21.13 Profit
Savings rate: 114.3%

CVS 1/21 (Maureen) – $15.60 PROFIT on $134.87 in Merchandise (111.6% Saved)

January 1, 2021 by Maureen

I had a great trip to CVS on Sunday evening. I shopped Sunday because I wanted to use my $3/1 Rimmel Eye coupons before they expired, but as it turns out, I didn’t need to rush because we have a new $3/1 Rimmel Eye available today! I did not get any Hershey’s Gold bars, which are BOGO this week and will be free for those who still have any BOGO printable coupons (no longer available) because the two stores I checked were out. I skipped the CoverGirl deal because I did not get the CoverGirl coupons in my 1/7 inserts. Be sure to check this week’s CVS Free or Almost Free post HERE to see other deals.

I did not receive any emailed coupons, nor did I get a $/$$ at the end of my receipt. However, I didn’t shop at CVS last week, so I had all my Red Coupon Machine coupons from last week and this week to use for my trip on Sunday.

As always, cashback offers vary (in kind and value) by account. I used some cashback offers that may no longer be available to activate and some printable coupons that may no longer be available to print by the time you shop.

FOUR RIMMEL BROW SHAKE, reg. $4.39
Get $5 Extrabucks when you spend $15 on Rimmel cosmetics (limit 1)
Used four $3/1 Rimmel Eye cosmetics printable coupon
Used one $3/12 any cosmetic CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine (for some)
Price at register $2.56 but received $5 Extrabucks
NET PRICE: FREE + $2.44 Moneymaker!

TWO L’OREAL REVITALIST CLEANSER, reg. $7.49
TWO L’OREAL AGE PERFECT CLEANSER, reg. $7.19
ONE L’OREAL CLAY CLEANSER, reg. $6.79
Get $2 cashback from ibotta for one L’Oreal Facial product
Get $10 Extrabucks for spending $30 on L’Oreal Facial Care (limit 1)
Used four $2/1 L’Oreal Paris Skin Care printable coupons
Used one $1/1 L’Oreal Cleanser Product 1/7 RP (exp 2/3)
Used one 20% off L’Oreal products CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine (for some) – deducted $6.03
Used one $6/$24 Facial Care CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine (for some)
Price at register $15.12 but received $10 Extrabucks and $2 from ibotta
NET PRICE: $3.12 (62 cents each)!
Note: The shelves were almost empty of L’Oreal cleansers. I would have bought four of the $7.49 cleaners, but there were only two of those left and only two of the Age Perfect cleansers, so I had to get the Clay cleanser. Still a good deal in the end, however.

THREE RIGHT GUARD XTREME DEODORANT, on sale 2/$6 or $3.49 each (reg. $4.59) = $9.49
Get $4.99 cashback from SavingStar for buying three Right Guard
Get $4 Extrabucks when you buy three Right Guard Best Dressed or Xtreme (limit 1)
Used one $4.99/3 Right Guard Xtreme printable coupon
Other option: B2G1 Right Guard Xtreme or Best Dressed Collection Antiperspirant/Deodorant printable coupon
Other option: B2G1 Right Guard Xtreme or Best Dressed Collection Antiperspirant/Deodorant printable coupon
Price at register $4.50 but received $4 Extrabucks and $4.99 from SavingStar
NET PRICE: FREE + $4.49 Moneymaker!

THREE COLGATE SENSITIVE TOOTHPASTE, on sale $3.99 (reg $5.79)
Get $1 cashback from ibotta for buying Colgate Sensitive toothpaste (up to 3 per receipt)
Get $5 Extrabucks for spending $10 on select Colgate (limit 1)
Used three $0.50/1 Colgate Toothpaste printable coupons or 1/21 SS (exp 2/3)
Used one $2/2 Colgate toothpaste CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine (for some)
Price at register $8.47 but received $5 Extrabucks and $3 from ibotta
NET PRICE: $0.47 (16 cents each)!
Note: This is the same deal as the Speed Stick deodorant, which will be free if you have the BOGO insert coupons. I opted for the toothpaste, obviously.

ONE PERSIL LIQUID, 40 oz, on sale $4.99 (reg. $8.29)
Get $2 cashback from SavingStar for buying one Persil product
Used one $3/1 Persil Proclean Laundry Detergent (excludes 6 loads or less) coupon 1/21 RP (exp 2/10)
Other option: $2/1 Persil printable coupon
Price at register $1.99 but received $2 from SavingStar
NET PRICE: FREE + $0.01 Moneymaker!

TWO MAYBELLINE EXPERT WEAR EYESHADOW, reg. $3.59
Get $5 Extrabucks when you buy two ANY Maybelline (limit 1)
Used one $3/1 any Maybelline or L’Oreal cosmetics CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine (printed for everyone last week)
Used one $1/1 Maybelline New York Shadow, Liner or Brow 1/7 RP
Price at Register: $3.18, but received $5 Extrabucks
NET PRICE FREE + $1.82 Moneymaker!
Note: I only had one $1/1 manufacturer’s coupon or I would have used two.

ONE ALMAY LIPSTICK, reg. $7.29
ONE ALMAY GEL EYELINER, reg. $8.49
Get $5 Extrabucks when you spend $15 on Almay (limit 6)
Used one $4/1 any Almay CVS store coupon from Red Coupon Machine (for some)
Used two $4/1 Almay coupon 1/21 SS
Price at Register: $3.78, but received $5 Extrabucks
NET PRICE FREE + $1.22 moneymaker!

ONE REVLON ILLUMINANCE CREME SHADOW, reg. $7.79
ONE REVLON SUPER LENGTH MASCARA, reg. $8.99
Get $5 Extrabucks when you spend $15 on Revlon (limit 6)
Used one Buy One Revlon Eye Cosmetics, Get One Mascara Free 1/21 SS (exp 2/14)
Used one Used one $3/1 any Revlon CVS store coupon from Red Coupon Machine (for some)
Price at Register: $4.79, but received $5 Extrabucks
NET PRICE FREE + $0.21 moneymaker!

ONE SENSODYDE PRONAMEL TRIAL SIZE, reg. $1.99
Used one FREE Pronamel Trial Size CVS store coupon from Red Coupon Machine (for some)
NET PRICE: FREE!

I also had $93.45 in qualifying Beauty Club purchases, so I will receive $9 Extrabucks in a few days that I am counting in this trip’s final tally.

Retail value: $134.87
Net price paid (not including tax): $15.60 PROFIT
Savings rate: 111.6%

Ghosts of Coupon Deals Past! My INSANE $23 MONEYMAKER CVS Trip from September 2016 #TBT

January 1, 2021 by Steve

With things slowing down now that Christmas is nearly here, I decided to help fill the day with some posts to reminisce on coupon deals past. Isn’t that what the holidays are about…memories? Also, make sure you claim your FREE 3-pack of Olay Samples if you haven’t done so yet either. Finally, don’t forget about the FREE 8×10 Photo Enlargement ($3.99 value) at Walgreens.com through 12/25! Merry Christmas!

Gosh…what a memory. So many times I used to run to CVS in the middle of the night to scoop up hot deals. This is a trip from September 2016 when I absolutely looted them and got over $150 of items for free, plus I made over $23 profit too. The original write up of the shopping trip is below. Obviously, it has been a few years and all the coupons listed below are expired and/or no longer available. Enjoy the trip down memory lane!

I had an incredible trip to CVS in the middle of the night/early Monday morning. I had a plan for a huge shopping trip, but things just kept getting better. My store had the CVS 5 Minute Whitening tagged as an inclusion in the “Buy Crest White Strips or select CVS Whitening product, Get $10 Extra Bucks” deal, even though it was priced at only $6.29. It did not print the Extra Bucks, but my cashier forced it to print.

I also had two other pleasant surprises. On my first transaction, my cashier missed one of my Extra Bucks. Instead of trying to figure out which one she missed, she decided to void the transaction and ring it up again. When she voided it, a $10 off $60 coupon printed for me. She then used that coupon on the transaction when she rang it up again.

The other transaction had a pleasant surprise too. It was a different CVS card and I got a $10 off $60 on my receipt for that one too. I hadn’t used this card in probably six months or more, but it got a 30% off email coupon last Thursday. When I found the card in my desk, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity.

Here’s what I bought, along with the coupons used…

TRANSACTION #1
TWO CAMPBELL’S CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUPS, on sale $0.88 (reg. $1.99)
ONE CAMPBELL’S CREAM OF CHICKEN SOUP, on sale $0.88 (reg. $1.99)
ONE CAMPBELL’S CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP, on sale $0.88 (reg. $1.39)
Get $0.10 cashback from MobiSave for buying ANY Soup
Used one $1.20/4 Campbell’s Condensed Soups printable coupon (preclipped)
Price at Register: $2.32, but received $0.10 cashback from MobiSave
NET PRICE FOR ALL: $2.22 (or 56 cents each!)

ONE CVS 5 MINUTE WHITENING KIT, reg. price $6.29
Get $10 Extra Bucks when you buy Crest White Strips or select CVS Whitening (limit 2; this item was tagged as included, but the Extra Bucks had to be printed manually)
Used one $5/1 Crest White Strips or CVS Whitening CVS store coupon, Red Coupon Machine recently (for some)
Price at Register: $1.29, but received $10 Extra Bucks
NET PRICE: FREE + $8.71 MONEYMAKER!

ONE SCHICK HYDRO SILK DISPOSABLE RAZORS, on sale $5.99 (reg. $13.99 – awesome inclusion in this sale!)
TWO GILLETTE VENUS RAZORS, reg. price $8.99
ONE GILLETTE MACH3 RAZOR, reg. price $8.49
Get $2 Extra Bucks for buying Schick Disposable Razors (limit 1)
Get $10 Extra Bucks for buying three Gillette or Venus Razors or Refills (limit 1)
Used one $5/$20 Mach3 Cartridges or ANY Razors CVS store coupon, Red Coupon Machine recently (for some)
and used one $3/$12 Razors or Shave Cream/Gel CVS store coupon, Red Coupon Machine recently (for some)
and used one $3/1 Schick Disposable Razors printable coupon (preclipped)
and used two $3/1 Venus Razor OR 2 ct or larger Disposables coupons, 8/28 P&G or 9/11 RP insert
and used one $3/1 Gillette Razor OR 2 ct or larger Disposables coupon, 8/28 P&G or 9/11 RP insert
Price at Register: $12.46, but received a total of $12 Extra Bucks ($2 Schick & $10 Gillette/Venus)
NET PRICE FOR ALL: $0.46 (or 12 cents each!)

TWO OREO COOKIES, on sale $0.99 (reg. $2.37)
Get $1.15 cashback from Checkout51 for buying two Oreo Cookies 4.5 oz or larger (limit 1)
Used one $0.75/2 Nabisco Cookies or Crackers coupon, 8/14 SS insert
Price at Register: $1.23, but received $1.15 cashback from Checkout51
NET PRICE FOR ALL: $0.08 (or 4 cents each!)

THREE GARNIER FRUCTIS SHAMPOO/CONDITIONER, on sale 3/$9 (reg. $4.49 for two; $4.29 for one)
Get $3 Extra Bucks for buying three Garnier Fructis on sale 3/$9 (limit 1)
Get $3 cashback from SavingStar for buying two Garnier Fructis Shampoo/Conditioner (no longer available to activate)
Used one $3/2 Garnier Fructis Shampoo/Conditioner coupon, 8/28 RP insert
and used one $1/1 Garnier Fructis Shampoo/Conditioner coupon, 8/28 RP insert
Price at Register: $5, but received $3 Extra Bucks and $3 from SavingStar
NET PRICE FOR ALL: FREE + $1 MONEYMAKER!

TWO PUREX CRYSTALS, on sale $1.97 (reg. $6.29)
Get $2 cashback from SavingStar for buying Purex Crystals (no longer available to activate)
No coupons used (but I would have used a $2/2 printable coupon that I printed some time ago and is no longer available to print, but I couldn’t find it!)
Price at Register: $3.94, but will receive $2 cashback from SavingStar
NET PRICE FOR ALL: $1.94 (or 97 cents each!)

ONE BLACK FOREST ORGANIC CANDY 4 OZ, on sale $1.50 (reg. $1.99)
Get $1.50 Extra Bucks for buying Black Forest Organic Candy 4 oz (limit 1)
No coupons used
Price at Register: $1.50, but received $1.50 Extra Bucks
NET PRICE: FREE!

TWO COLGATE TOTAL DAILY REPAIR TOOTHPASTE 4 OZ, on sale $2.99 (reg. $3.99)
Get $2 Extra Bucks for buying Colgate Total Toothpaste (limit 2)
Used two $2/1 Select Colgate Toothpaste (including Daily Repair) coupons, 9/11 SS insert
Price at Register: $1.98, but received $4 Extra Bucks
NET PRICE FOR ALL: FREE + $2.02 MONEYMAKER!

As mentioned in the intro, I used a $10 off $60 CVS store coupon on this transaction, so there’s another $10 of savings that are factored into the stats at the bottom of this post = $10 EXTRA SAVINGS!

TRANSACTION #2 – MY ANCIENT CARD
TWO COLGATE TOTAL DAILY REPAIR TOOTHPASTE 4 OZ, on sale $2.99 (reg. $3.99)
Get $2 Extra Bucks for buying Colgate Total Toothpaste (limit 2)
Used two $2/1 Select Colgate Toothpaste (including Daily Repair) coupons, 9/11 SS insert
Price at Register: $1.98, but received $4 Extra Bucks
NET PRICE FOR ALL: FREE + $2.02 MONEYMAKER!

ONE CVS WHITENING KIT 5 TREATMENTS, reg. price $12.99
***My 30% off regular price items coupon applied to this item, but those savings are mentioned later in the post
Get $10 Extra Bucks when you buy Crest White Strips or select CVS Whitening (limit 2)
No coupons used
Price at Register: $12.99, but received $10 Extra Bucks
NET PRICE: $2.99 (plus savings from 30% off regular price items coupon!)

TWO COLGATE TOTAL MOUTHWASH 500ML, reg. price $5.29
***My 30% off regular price items coupon applied to this item, but those savings are mentioned later in the post
Get $2 Extra Bucks when you buy Colgate Mouthwash (limit 3?)
Used two $2/1 Colgate Mouthwash 500ml or larger coupons, 9/11 SS insert
Price at Register: $6.58, but received $4 Extra Bucks
NET PRICE FOR ALL: $2.58 (or $1.29 each; plus savings from 30% off regular price items coupon!)

TWO MAYBELLINE LASH SENSATIONAL MASCARA, reg. price $8.99
***My 30% off regular price items coupon applied to this item, but those savings are mentioned later in the post
Get $5 Extra Bucks for buying $15 of Maybelline Mascara
Get $3 cashback from SavingStar for buying Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara
Used two $3/1 Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara coupons, 8/28 RP insert (regional)
Price at Register: $11.98, but received $5 Extra Bucks and $3 cashback from SavingStar
NET PRICE FOR ALL: $3.98 (or $1.99 each; plus savings from 30% off regular price items coupon!)

THREE GILLETTE MACH3 RAZORS, reg. price $8.49
***My 30% off regular price items coupon applied to this item, but those savings are mentioned later in the post
Get $10 Extra Bucks for buying three Gillette or Venus Razors or Refills (limit 1)
Used three $3/1 Gillette Razor OR 2 ct or larger Disposables coupon, 8/28 P&G or 9/11 RP insert
Price at Register: $16.47, but received $10 Extra Bucks
NET PRICE FOR ALL: $6.47 (or $2.16 each; plus savings from 30% off regular price items coupon!)

My 30% off regular price items CVS store coupon I received in last Thursday’s email deducted $20.11, so that’s $20.11 EXTRA SAVINGS!

Total Retail Value of All Merchandise: $169.67
Net Price Paid for Everything: $23.14 PROFIT!
Savings Rate (excluding tax): 113.6%

CVS 5/5 (Steve) – PROFIT $1.97 on $144.18 of Merchandise (101.4% Saved)

January 1, 2021 by Steve

NOTE: The Nivea deal is no longer working on the $0.99-$1.19 tins.

Since Sunday was SOOOO awesome at CVS, I decided to make Stephanie dust off her CVS Extra Care Card and give it to me. Her deals were even a little better, because she hadn’t used the Glade offer on SavingStar, plus I was told not to bring any more candy bars into our house, even if they are only $0.03 each.

Since the Gillette Sensor2 Razor 2-packs were free after coupon, I decided to do an experiment to see if they would track to this week’s Buy $30, Get $10 Extra Bucks Gillette deal. (Unfortunately they didn’t count, but it never hurts to try when it only costs sales tax!)

Here’s what “she” bought, although I did all the leg work to get these deals over the past two days. (Note that I said “two days,” since the $2/1 Pantene Styler or Treatment coupons have a limit of four per day.)

FOUR GILLETTE SENSOR2 RAZORS 2 CT, regular price $2.99 (sold in Travel/Trial area)
Used four $3/1 Gillette Male Disposable Razor coupons *no size restrictions*, 4/12 RP newspaper insert
NET PRICE FOR ALL: FREE!

FOUR OLAY REGENERIST LUMINOUS CLEANSERS 5 OZ, on sale $3.99 (regular price $9.99)
Get $5 Extra Bucks when you buy $15 of select products (including these Olay cleansers) – limit is at least two
Used four $2/1 Olay Regenerist Facial Moisturizer or Cleanser printable manufacturer’s coupons (preclipped)
Price at Register: $7.96, but received $5 Extra Bucks
NET PRICE FOR ALL: $2.96 (or 74 cents each!)
***FYI – My receipt said I had $14.04 left to earn another $5 Extra Bucks, so the limit on this offer is higher than one.

ONE CREST SENSI-CARE RINSE 16.9 OZ, on sale $4.79 (regular price $5.99)
Get $3 Extra Bucks when you buy Crest Sensi-Care 16.9 oz (limit 2)
Used one $1.10/1 Crest Rinse 473ml or larger printable manufacturer’s coupons (preclipped/zip 03103)
Price at Register: $3.69, but received $3 Extra Bucks
NET PRICE: $0.69
***To change zip codes, go here and change your zip to the one listed with the coupon link above. Use the box on the right side of the page and enter your zip. Click on the arrow to submit the zip code change. Then come back here and click our preclipped link to the coupon and you should see it right away.

THREE PANTENE SHAMPOOS/CONDITIONERS, on sale 3/$10 (regular price $4.99)
SIX PANTENE HAIR SPRAY, on sale 3/$10 (regular price $6.49)
Get $10 Extra Bucks when you buy $30 of select P&G products (limit is at least two)
Used one $5/3 Pantene Products coupons, 5/3 P&G newspaper insert
and used six $2/1 Pantene Styler or Treatment coupons, 4/12 SS or 5/3 P&G newspaper insert
Price at Register: $13, but received $10 Extra Bucks
NET PRICE FOR ALL: $3 (or 33 cents per item!)

TWO GLADE AUTOMATIC SPRAY STARTER KITS, on sale $5 (regular price $14.99)
Get $3 Extra Bucks when you buy $9 of select SC Johnson products (including these Glade) – limit 1
Get $1.50 cashback from Ibotta when you buy Glade Automatic Spray Kit (some folks have $3/1 offers instead!)
Get $0.50 cashback from SavingStar for buying ANY Glade product
Used two $3/1 Glade Automatic Spray Starter Kit coupons, 5/3 SS newspaper insert
Price at Register: $4, but received $3 Extra Bucks and $1.50 cashback from Ibotta and $0.50 cashback from SavingStar
NET PRICE FOR ALL: $1 MONEYMAKER!

TWO NIVEA CREME TINS, regular price $1.19
Get $5 Extra Bucks when you buy two Nivea (limit 1)
No coupons used
Price at Register: $2.38, but get $5 Extra Bucks
NET PRICE FOR ALL: $2.62 MONEYMAKER!

These purchases, when combined with the little bit of credit she already had towards $5 Beauty Club Extra Bucks, will score her a $5 award, so those Extra Bucks earned have been factored into the statistics below.

Total Retail Value of All Merchandise: $144.18
Net Price Paid for Everything: $1.97 PROFIT!
Savings Rate (excluding tax): 101.4%