The Loot Arrives!

First CVS investment:

$2.50 1 CVS brand mouthwash (regular $3.99)
$3.34 1 12Pk Diet Coke (regular $4.99)
$3.99 1 8pk CVS brand paper towels (regular $5.99)
$2.75 1 Axe Body Spray (regular $5.49)
$2.99 2 Colgate 360 toothbrushes ($3.99 (BOGO), used $1 off coupon, individual price $1.49)
$1.99 2 Colgate Total toothpastes ($2.99 (BOGO), used $1 off coupon, individual price $0.99)
$0.49 1 six pack Glucerma shakes ($10.49, used $10 off coupon-register here for the weight loss plan and check your email for the coupon, can print twice)
$1.00 1 Penley 1000 count toothpicks (clearance)
$2.00 2 pairs of trouser socks (clearance)
$1.00 1 8Pk CVS brand toothbrush caddy with cup (clearance)

Subtotal before tax: $22.05

Used $4 off $20 purchase coupon from signing up for CVS email list
Used $0.50 Extra Care Bucks previously earned

Total before tax: $17.55

Grand total $19.05

According to the receipt, we saved $31.36 with sale items, clearance, and coupons.

Additionally, they were out of the Softsoap Spa Radiance Body Wash I had put on the list. It was $4.99, and would generate $4.99 in Extra Care Bucks upon purchase, but hubby got a raincheck for the item, indicating it will be free upon purchase due to the fact they can't override the ECBs when it comes in after the offer date. So we can add another $4.99 in savings, bringing the savings total to $36.35.

Hubby didn't bring a calculator, and he wanted to make sure he would have the full $20 needed to use the $4 coupon, so the clearance items were impulse buys to bring up the total. Even so, they are items that will definitely be used, and at $1 each, not a bad buy at all.

And here are the Extra Care offers our purchase generated:

$2 Extra Care Bucks (for the Glucerma purchase)
$5 off $30 exclusively at CVS.com (probably won't use this unless I can find a way to get free shipping)
$1 off One a Day or Flinstones Vitamins

Additionally, I printed a second coupon for the Glucerma offer (you could print 2), so when I return to redeem it, I'll generate another $2 in Extra Care Bucks.

Hubby doesn't really know how much things cost, so he's staring in awe at what he considers to be a minimal amount of goods for his $20. Obviously, I need to make sure he does the shopping more often so he has a realistic view of the cost of living.

Some of the deals are okay and not phenomenal, but we needed somewhere to start. I'll be paying much more attention to ECB buys and couponing from here on out.

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