I'm a Believer!

After some reflection on the many money saving conversations me and thrifynester have had, I decided she actually wasn't crazy and that CVSing might actually work! I'm very competetive and have to say I love a challenge, so this is like a game to me. I attempted my first try at this once thought crazy idea and became a believer! After some planning, I met up with thriftynester and we began our first adventure. Did I mention we also have our very own CVS cheerleaders that tailgate with us? Yes, noneother than supportiveheels and qqflyboy, who brought a special aspect to our new hobby.

Here is the breakdown from my first experience :

Transaction #1:

1 Dawn dishsoap .99 (regular 1.99)
2 Colgate Total Avance toothpaste 2.99 each (regular 3.95)
1 CoverGirl Wetslicks 5.99
2 CG outlast lipstick 9.99 BOGO
1 FF Pringles 2.99

-.50 dawn coupon
-1.00 colgate coupon
-1.50 colgate coupon
-5.99 CG BOGO coupon (here is where I went wrong...and did all the CG lip stuff in one and should have done in 2)

Total Before Coupons: $25.94 + tax
OOP Spent: $18. 56
ECB's earned: $10.99 (5.99 for CG, $4 for colgate, $1 for Pringles)

Transaction #2:

3 Suave products $6
2 CG Aquasmooth foundation 9.99 each BOGO
-1.00 CG coupon
-10.99 in ECB's

OOP: $4.34 and earned $2 ECB for Suave

TOTAL OOP today: $22.90
Total Savings: $45.83
ECB's total earned: $12.99, used 10.99 so have $2ECB plus a free toothbrush to use for next transaction. Pretty good for my first adventure!