My CVS Shopping Trip - Spent $7.96 / Saved 82%...

Okay, so I just began couponing a few weeks ago and below is a picture of my CVS shopping trip from yesterday. (not pictured is the bottle of AJAX)

Total Out of Pocket - $7.96

You're probable wondering how I managed to spend such a small amount for all of these items, so I will share. On Sunday, I went to CVS and purchased 2 items - G.U.M. PerioBalance for $15.99 and Hersheys Bliss Dark Chocolates for $5.99. I paid $21.98, but CVS gave me 2 ECB (Extra Credit Bucks) coupons back for $15.99 and $5.99, making my purchases FREE.

Now, onto yesterday's transactions....

Transaction #1
PowerBar Energy or Protein Bites, 2.6 to 3-oz. | $2.49
ECB Earned: $2.49 (Limit 1)
Pay: $2.49 | After ECB: FREE!

Transaction #2
Colgate Total Gum Defense, Advanced & Colgate Max Toothpaste | $2.79
ECB Earned: $4.00 ($2 for each tube)
- $2.49 ECB from Trans #1
- $1/1 Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste 6/12/2011 SS Insert (exp 7/2/2011)
- $0.75/1 Colgate Toothbrushes or Paste 6/5/2011 SS Insert (exp 6/25/2011)
Pay: $1.83 for both | After ECB: FREE!

Transaction #3
Pampers Baby Dry, Swaddlers or Cruisers Diapers ($20) & 2 pks CVS Soft Cloths Baby Wipes, 64 to 72-ct. ($2.50) | $25.00
ECB Earned: $10.00 when you buy $25.00 (limit 1)
- $4.00 ECB from Trans #2
- $15.99 ECB from Sunday Transaction
- $5.99 ECB from Sunday Transaction
Pay: $1.21 | After ECB: FREE!

Transaction #4
AJAX Dishwashing Liquid 16oz $1.77, OH's Cereal (2 boxes) $1.00 each, CapNCrunch Cereal (2 boxes) $1.00 each, ACT 2 Popcorn (3 boxes) $1.00 each, Teddy Graham Cookies (5 boxes of 6 pkgs) $1.00 each and Duncan Hines Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix (1 box) $1.00 each | $14.77 (before tax)
- $10.00 ECB from Trans #3
Pay: $4.92


I am so proud of my savings! It's amazing what you can save when you plan your trip ahead of time, instead of going to the store without a list and any coupons for that matter.


Have a great week!!!