Keeping the Kingdom First - $5 CVS Challenge 1/2-1/8

Each week "Keeping the Kingdom First" posts a new $5 Challenge for CVS! The challenge is to see what you can get for only $5 OOP.

Here is this weeks scenario; be sure to visit her at the link below.

Welcome, my fellow CVS fanatics and newbies! It’s time for our weekly CVS $5 Challenge. The place to go for simple CVS scenarios with step-by-step instructions.

All you need is an ExtraCare Card, a CVS ad, a printer and coupons to get started. Be sure to register your CVS loyalty card with Upromise for extra college savings.

If you are a first time visitor, here’s the lowdown:

Join me on Sundays as I host The CVS $5.00 Challenge!

Seasoned CVSers: share your best scenario(s) for the upcoming week at CVS.

Your budget: $5.00 out-of-pocket cash.

Your mission: To grow that $5.00 into even more ECBs to use in upcoming weeks.

Want to participate? Start by reading the rules here. Curious how to do multiple transactions at CVS? Read FAQ’s.

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Here is one $5 Scenario for the week of January 2nd:
*coupons in red

Transaction #1
Buy 1 GE Energy Smart 1-pk. Light Bulbs @ $3.99
$1.00/1 Select GE Light Bulbs (SS insert 11/21/10)

Total After Coupon= $2.99

ECBs earned= $2.00

Transaction #2
Buy 1 Tylenol Precise Pain Relieving Cream, Stick or Heat Patch @ $5.99
$2.00/1 Precise Product (RP insert 12/12/10)
Pay with $2.00 ECB’s from above

Total After Coupon & ECB’s= $1.99

ECBs earned=$1.00

Grand Total OOP= $4.98

Total Value= $9.98 with $1.00 ECBs remaining.

Keep rolling those ECBs for more savings!

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Thank you Kingdom First Mom - be sure to visit her site for more savings!