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Update on Pampers Deal at CVS

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I just wanted to mention again that it’s a good idea to take a print-out of this online ad with when you go to CVS to get the great Pampers deal this week.  I attempted to get the deal yesterday and no ECBs printed for me.  However, since it’s clearly advertised on the CVS web-site, stores should honor the deal.  I plan on bringing the ad with me next time!

Here’s my update on the update: The ad has been removed from the CVS web-site for the time being and is no longer valid as of 10 a.m. today.  However, I called the CVS 800 number and explained that I had purchased a pack of Pampers yesterday and did not receive my ECBs.  They took all of my information and will issue $5 ECBs for me.

Apparently, they are working to fix the problem (some of the UPC codes were not working) and hope to have the deal back up by the end of the week.  Whether or not they will is yet to be seen.

If you already printed the ad, you can still try to take it into a CVS and ask if you can do the deal.  It will depend on the store manager whether they will or not–but I say it’s worth a try!

Walgreens Week of 6/7/09

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If you are unfamiliar with shopping at Walgreens, you may want to check out my Top 5 Tips for Drugstore Shopping and my Top 5 Tips for Shopping at Walgreens.

Please note that coupons vary by region.  If you are from my area (Binghamton, NY), you may want to check out my coupon database here.

Here are my favorite deals at Walgreens this week.  Did you see anything else?

Gotta love more cheap Kellogg’s cereal!

**Register Rewards Deals

Kelloggs or Kashi (12 – 17.5 oz., selected varieties),  3/$10
Get $3 RRs wyb 3
$1/1 Kelloggs All-Bran, Special K or Raisin Bran Cereal,  (exp. 7/19/09) RP 6/7/09
$1/1 Kelloggs Frosted Flakes, Froot Loops, Cocoa Krispies, Corn Pops, or Apple Jacks, (exp. 7/19/09) RP 6/7/09
$1/1 Kelloggs Mini-Wheats, Rice Krispies, or Crispix Cereal, (exp. 7/19/09) RP 6/7/09
$1.50/2 printable
As low as $1.33 each after coupons and RRs!!

All Detergent (26 to 32 load) or Snuggle Fabric Softener, $4.49
Get $5 RRs wyb 3
$1/1 All Laundry Detergent printable
$1/1 Snuggle Fabric Softener printable
$1.82 ea. after coupons and RRs!

Gillette Venus or Fusion Razor, $9.49
Get $2.50 RRs
$4/1 Gillette Fusion Manual or Power Razor (exp. 7/31/09) P&G 6/7/09
$1/1 Gillette Venus Razor Save (7/31/09) P&G 6/7/09
As low as $2.99 after coupon and RRs!

Gillette Shampoo or bath gel, 2/$8
Get $3 RRs
$1/1 Gillette Shampoo (exp. 7/31/09) P&G 6/7/09
$1/1 Gillette Body Wash (exp. 7/31/09) P&G 6/7/09
As low as $1.50 each after coupons and RRs!

Dove products, 25% off
Buy 8 get $10, buy 6 get $6 RRs, buy 4 get $2 RRs RR or 6 for $6 RR, or 4 RR WYB $2 (Monthly deal)
$1.50/1 Dove Conditioner  (exp. 6/7/09) V 3/15/09
$1.50/1 Dove Cream Oil Body Wash (exp. 6/7/09) V 3/15/09
$1.25/1 Dove Go Fresh Anti-Perspirant/Deodorant OR Body Mist  (exp. 6/7/09) V 3/15/09
$1.50/1 Dove Go Fresh Body Wash ,10 oz.+ OR Beauty Bar 6 bar pk+  (exp. 6/7/09) V 3/15/09
$1/1 Dove Hair Care Product (exp. 6/7/09) V 3/15/09
$1/1 Dove Deodorant, (exp. 8-30-09) RP 6/7/09

Deal Idea:
Buy (8) Dove deodorants, $2.61
Use (8) $1/1 Dove Deodorant, exp. 8-30-09 (RP 6/7/09)
$.36 each after 8 coupons and RRs!

Playtex Gentle Glide or Sport Tampons (16 to 18-ct.), $4
Get $2 RRs wyb 2
$1/1 Playtex Gentle Glide Tampons, (exp. 6-30-09) SS 3/22/09
$1/1 Playtex Sport Tampons, exp. 6-30-09 SS 3/22/09
$2 ea. after 2 coupons and RRs!

Slim-Fast Shakes and Bars, $5.99
Get $2 RRs wyb 2
$2 off Slim-Fast printables
$2.99 ea. after coupon and RRs!

Claritin, $19.99
Get $3 RRs
$4/1 Claritin any Non-Drowsy or Children’s  (exp. 7/5/09) RP 6-07-09
$12.99 after coupons and RRs!

**Other Deals

Mars Candy Bars, 2/$1
BOGO Mars Candy, (exp. 6/13/09) V 5/17/09
$0.25 ea. after coupon!

Reynolds Aluminum Foil (20-sq. ft.), $0.89 (w/ in-ad coupon)
$0.55/1 Reynolds Wrap Foil, (exp. 6-13-09)  SS 4/19/09
$0.34 after coupons!

See all deals here.

Let me know how your shopping trip goes!

CVS: HOT Pampers Deal Week of 6/7/09

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This may be the hottest deal I’ve ever seen on Pampers, and I almost missed it!  This week, Pampers Jumbo packs of diapers are on sale for $8.99.  Buy them and receive $5 ECBs!!!  If you have any coupons, use them and get an even better deal!  So your deal may look like this:

Buy (1) Pampers Jumbo pack of diapers (Limit 3)
Use $1/1 coupon from the 6/07 insert (or various other $1.50/1 or $2/1 coupons which are available)
Pay $7.99
Receive $5 ECBs
Pay $2.99 after coupon and ECBs!!

There is more info here.  You may want to print this ad out and take it with you since this sale is not advertised in the weekly ad.

Thanks, Marie!

CVS 101 Week of 6/7/09

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If you are unfamiliar with how to shop at CVS, you may want to check out my Top 5 tips for Drugstore Shopping and my Top 5 Tips for CVSing.

Please note that coupons vary by region.  If you are from my area (Binghamton, NY), you may want to check out my coupon database here.

 

Attention CVS Newbies!

Check out these transactions I’ve cooked up for you:

Transaction #1:
Buy: (2) Dawn Dish Liquids 10.3oz,  2/$2.00
Use (2) $.25/1 Dawn, any size P&G 6/7/09
Spend: $1.50 (plus tax)
Receive: $1  ECB

Transaction #2:
Buy: (1) Gillette Fusion, Venus Embrace or Spa Breeze, excludes disposables, $7.99
Use (1) $4/1 Gillette Fusion Manual or Power Razor, P&G 6/7/09
Use $1 ECB from previous transaction
Spend: $2.99 (plus tax)
Receive: $4 ECBs


***WEEKLY DEALS***

This week looks better than last week at CVS, but still a little slow. Here are the best deals that I see.


**ECB Deals

Bayer contour meter ($14.99)
Get $5 ECBs (Limit 1)
Bayer Breeze2 or Contour Meter, up to $30.00 off (exp. 9/30/09) SS 3/22/09
Breeze2 or Contour Meter from Bayer, up to $30 off (exp. 11-30-09) V 2/1/09
Better than free after coupon and ECBs!!

Gillette Fusion, Venus Embrace or Spa Breeze, excludes disposables, $7.99
Get $4 ECBs (Limit 1)
$4/1 Gillette Fusion Manual or Power Razor, (exp. 7/31/09) P&G 6/7/09
Better than free after coupon and ECBs!!

Dawn Dish Liquid 10.3oz 2/$2.00
Get $1 ECB wyb 2 (Limit 1)
$.50/1 Any Dawn $0.50 (exp. 12/31/09) (P&G Year of Savings-no longer available)
$.25/1 Dawn, any size (exp. 7/31/09) P&G 6/7/09
Possibly free after two coupons and ECBs!!

Spend 10.00 on Swiffer or Febreze Products
Get $5 ECBs (Limit2)
*Frebreze Fabric Refesher 27oz ($5.00)
*Frebreze Candle or Noticables Starter Kit ($7.00)
*Frebreze Air Effects ($3.00)
*Swiffer Dry 32ct Wet 24 ct Duster Refills 10ct or Duster Kits ($7.00)
*Swiffer Sweeper Starter Kit ($9.00)
$1/1  Swiffer Sweeper or Duster (exp. 09/30/09) (PG Year of Savings Book-no longer available)
$.50/1 Swiffer Refill (exp. 12/31/09) (PG Year of Savings Book-no longer available)
$1/1 Febreze candle (PG Year of Savings Book-no longer available)
As low as $4.50 for Swiffer refill and Febreze Air Effects after coupon and ECBs!!

Head & Shoulders, Pantene Expressions, Restoratives Shampoo or Conditioner,8.5oz-14.2oz Balm or Mask 3.5-7.6oz,  $4.99
Get $2 ECBs (Limit 1)
$2/2 Head & Shoulders (exp.7/31/09) P&G 6/7/09
$1/2 Pantene Hair Care Products (exp. 7/31/09) P&G 6/7/09
$1/2 Pantene Products (exp. 6/30/09) P & G 5/17/09
As low as $2.99 each (wyb 2) after coupon and ECBs!!

Always Pads 14-24 ct or Liners 36-60ct (excludes Infinity), 2/$6.00
Get $2 ECBs (Limit 4)
$1.50/2 Poise Pads  exp. 6/20/09 (SS 5/10/09)
$1/2 Always Pads, Liners or Cleansing Cloths (exp. 7/31/09) P&G 6/7/09
As low as $1.50 each after coupon and ECBs!!

Natural Instincts, $7.99
Get $3 ECBs (Limit 2)
$1/1 Clairol Natural Instincts Hair Color (exp.7/31/09) P&G 6/7/09
$3.99 after coupon and ECBs!!

Spend $20 on select Dove Products
Get $10 ECB.  (Limit 1)
$1.50/1 Dove, Cream Oil Body Wash, Print (go to offers)
Several Dove coupons in the 6/7 RP Insert (exp 8/30/09)
$1.50/1 Dove conditioner from V 3/15/09

Deal Idea:
Buy (5) Dove Invisible Solid Deodorants
Buy (2) Dove conditioners
Use (5) $1.25/1 coupons from 6/7/09 RP insert
Use (2) $1.50/1 Dove conditioner from V 3/15/09
As low as $.18 each after coupons and ECBs!!

**Other Deals

Kellogg’s Special K, Frosted Flakes, Mini-Wheats Cereal or Special K or Nutri Grain Bars B1G1, psa $3.59 (Limit 4)
$1/1 Kelloggs All-Bran, Special K or Raisin Bran Cereal, 11.4oz+ (exp. 7/19/09) RP 6/7/09
$1/ 1 Kelloggs Frosted Flakes, Froot Loops, Cocoa Krispies, Corn Pops, or Apple Jacks Cereal, 10oz+ (exp. 7/19/09) RP 6/7/09
$1/ 1 Kelloggs Mini-Wheats, Rice Krispies, or Crispix Cereal, 10oz+ (exp. 7/19/09) RP 6/7/09
$1.50/2 Kellogg’s, Frosted Mini/All-Bran/Raisin Bran printable
$1/1 Kellogg’s cereals printables (no longer available)
Possibly better than free after two coupons!!

Keebler Sandies Cookies, $2
$1/1 printable
$1 each after coupon!

Wheat Thins, $2
$1/1 printable (may no longer be available)
$1 each after coupons!

$1.25 Kraft BBQ Sauce, $1.25
$1/1 Printable (may no longer be available)
As low as $.25 each after coupon!

Did you see anything that I missed?

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The (New and Improved) Cha-Ching Challenge

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Welcome to the weekly Cha-Ching Challenge!

Did you find a HOT deal this week that you just want to share?  You’ve come to the right place!  Every week I post the Cha-Ching Challenge, sharing my savings for the week.    Add a link to your post detailing your savings for the week OR your favorite deal of the week. I’ll choose one participating blog to highlight next week right here on Cha-Ching on a Shoestring.

I’ve changed things up to make it even easier for you to post your favorite deals.  You can now add them to Mr. Linky at any time.  In order to be considered for the Cha-Ching Challenge Highlight, just be sure to add your link no later than Tuesday at midnight EST.

Check out my savings for the week below:

Savings from coupons and store sales: $41.43

  • CVS: Saved $41.43

Savings from shopping the deals:$169.99

Savings from ‘Free Money’: $7.00

  • Wes and I made around $5 this week from YouData (not bad for about a minute of our time!)
  • I used this month’s Softsoap and Charmin Upromise eCoupons at CVS and put $2 in our Upromise account.

TOTAL SAVINGS: $218.42

TOTAL SAVINGS FOR THE YEAR: $1864.61

Click below to check out my favorite find of the week:

HOW DID YOU DO? Did you find any great deals? Leave a linky and let us know!  Be sure to link directly to your weekly savings or great deal post.

Feel free to copy and paste the button above into your post and link back here so that others can join in the fun!

Just click on Mr. Linky below and he’ll pop right up for you!