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CVS Trip: Saved 98% Using Printable Coupons

August 27, 2010

Would you believe I haven’t been shopping this week until today? I guess one of the best ways to save money is to stay home, right? That’s what I did! We were so busy with back-to-school and getting into a routine that I just didn’t have the desire to truck out to CVS or Rite Aid until today.  Here’s what I got today.

Starting ECBs: $7.99
Merchandise Value: $12.57
Out-of-Pocket Cost: $.19 plus tax (paid with gift card)
Ending ECBs: $7.99
Savings: $12.38 (98%)

What I Bought:
1 Blink Tears – $7.99
2 Mentos Gum – $1.79 each
2 M&Ms – $.50 each

Coupons Used:
-$1.50 off Blink printable coupon
-$.55 off x 2 Menots printable coupon
-$1.79 Buy 1 – Get 1 FREE Mentos gum this week
-$7.99 ECBs

Out-of-Pocket Cost: $.19 plus tax

This post is linked to:
:: Weekly Totals hosted by I Heart Publix
:: Friday Finals hosted by Southern Savers
:: Share Your Savings Saturday hosted by Frugal Fun and Fortune

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