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Mel's CVS Couponing Trip

Here is how I did it!

TRANSACTION #1

Gold Emblem Jelly Beans 7 oz. .99
get .99 ECB (Extra Care Bucks) = FREE
2 Colgate 360 Optic White Toothbrush 2.99 use 2 ($1 off Colgate coupon from newspaper)
$2.99- $1 coupon- $2 ECB = FREE
2 Mars/Snickers Easter Candy 2/$1
use 1 ($1/2 Mars Easter Candy Coupon from newspaper)
$1-$1 coupon -$1 ECB = $1 MONEYMAKER
TOTAL: $4.97 (plus tax) GET BACK $5.99 EXTRA CARE BUCKS
TRANSACTION #2

Schick Hydro Silk Razor $9.99
use 1 ($4 off Schick Hydro Razor coupon from newspaper) TOTAL $5.99 **USE 5.99 ECB FROM TRANSACTION #1= FREE (just pay tax) GET BACK $4 EXTRA CARE BUCKS
TRANSACTION #3

2 Colgate Optic White toothpaste 4 oz. $3.99 use 2 ($1 off Colgate toothpaste coupon from newspaper)
$3.99-$1 coupon – 2ECB = .99 each
TOTAL: $5.98
**USE $4 ECB FROM TRANSACTION #2= $1.98 (plus tax) GET BACK $4 EXTRA CARE BUCKS
TRANSACTION #4

2 Halls Cough Drops 2 for $3
use $1 off coupon (found online at myfrugaladventures.com) TOTAL $2 (plus tax) GET BACK $1 EXTRA CARE BUCKS GRAND TOTAL: $8.95 (plus tax) GET BACK $5 EXTRA CARE BUCKS = $3.95 out of pocket for $42 in stuff!!!

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