CVS Weekly ad & coupon matchups 5/15-5/21

Ok guys, this isn't exactly the biggest ad CVS has had, but there are still a few pretty good deals.

As I mentioned in a prior post: New to couponing Part 1, this is the drugstore I really want you to learn for this week. Not only is CVS one of my FAVORITE drugstores to shop, but it is stocked full with freebies. Most people avoid drugstore shopping because generally the prices are high. If you pair a coupon with a sale at a drugstore, you can come out with many freebies and sometimes even a PROFIT. At CVS when I say profit I mean in the form of Extra care bucks. Extra care bucks (ECB) are coupons good for $$ off your next purchase. If you line you trip up in multiple transactions you can get your costs down. You will pay your initial bit out of pocket (OOP) and from that point forward you will use you ECB to buy what? Things that give you additional ECB, of course!! See the end for a scenario

$2 ECB when you buy (2) Scott mega choose a size paper towel rolls 6 ct @ $5 (limit 1)
-Use $1/1 from SS 4/3

Final: $3 each

$10 ECB when you buy (2) Neutrogena suncare or sunless tanning starting at $7.99
-Use $2/1 from here
Final: Use (2) coupons makes it .99 each

$2 ECB when you buy (2) Aussie or herbal essences shampoo conditioner or styler @ $2.98 each (limit 1)
-Use B1G1 from SS 3/13 (X 5/15)
-Use .50/1 from PG 5/1
Final: Use both (not all stores will allow this) and makes it .25 each (or .49 each)

$1 ECB when you buy Right guard sport, extreme, total defense, or dry idea deodorant @ 2.99 (Limit 2)
-Use B1G1 from RP 5/1
Final: .50

$2 ECB when you buy Speedstick stainguard deodorant @ $2.99 (limit 1)
-Use .50/1 ladies from here
-Use .50/1 (mens or womens) from SS 5/01
Final: .49

$5 in ECB when you buy $25 (Before coupons) in Huggies products listed:
Snug and Dry or little movers diapers 56-96 ct $19 (LIMIT 1)
   -Use $3.50/1 (60ct or larger) from here
   -Use $2/1 huggies snug & dry from SavingStar
Wipes megapack 184-214 ct $6
   -Use .50/1 from SS 5/15

SCENARIO:
(1) Huggies snug and dry $19
(1) Pack of wipes $6

Use:
-$3.50 diapers coupon
-.50 wipes coupon

You pay : $21 + tax
Get Back: $5 ECB and $2 in your savingstar account
Final: $14 for both!

Beginners Scenarios:
For you guys, I just want you to take it easy getting your feet wet and familiarizing yourself with the ECB system. I have divided this up into two transactions, however, if you have a child in diapers, I highly recommend a third transaction with the diapers.

Transaction #1:

(1) Speed Stick deoderant @ 2.99
(2) Right guard Deoderant @ 2.99
(2) Aussie or herbal essence hair care @ 2.98
(2) Scott mega roll paper towels @ 5.00
Use:
-.50/1 Speed stick from SS 5/01
-B1G1 Right guard from RP 5/01
-B1G1 Aussie or herbal essense from SS 3/13
-(2) $1/1 Scott mega roll from SS 4/3

Final: $16.46
Get Back: $8 in ECB ($2, $2, $2, $2)

Transaction #2:

(2) Neutrogena sun products @ 7.99

Use:
-(2) $2/1 coupons from here
-ALL ECB's ($8)

Total: $3.98
Get Back: $10

Total items worth: $40.91
Total Paid: $20.44
Total ECB remaining: $10