Walgreens and CVS Shopping Trip

// March 15th, 2011 // Couponing, Deals, Money Matters

Last night I went to Walgreens and CVS after Bear went to bed.  I thought going after bedtime might be easier than lugging him to the stores and trying to keep him entertained and away from the Easter displays.  I had some Register Rewards that were going to expire if I didn’t use them last night, and since I was making a post-bedtime Walgreens run, I figured I’d hit CVS while I was out.

Unfortunately, Walgreens was out of EVERYTHING, which ruined some of my fantastic deals, and CVS was out of quite a few things, too.  There should be at least two free body washes and two more free deodorants in this picture, among other not-free-but-certainly-cheap items.

Still, it was a decent trip, even though it disappointed me.  Here’s the haul:

Out of pocket expense:  $29.18

Extra Care Bucks and Register Rewards received:  $15.99

Like paying $13.19 for everything.  Considering the 12-packs of Coke were on sale 3/$13, it’s like paying for the soft drinks and getting everything else for only $0.19, right?

Note:  Yes, there are nine Renuzit air fresheners there.  Did I mention HH is an elementary school teacher?  Those little kids can really stink up a classroom.

Another Note:  Yes, those are incontinence pads.  No, I am not incontinent.  These were a money maker, and I’ll donate the pads.

3 Responses to “Walgreens and CVS Shopping Trip”

  1. Kimberly says:
    March 15, 2011 at 8:25 am

    Good scores!

    I went yesterday without the kids too with my perfect list scenario to spend just $8 for $62 worth of stuff. CVS did not have anything but the Herbal Essence and the one I went to (Yukon, Cornwell) didn’t have any of the deal tags up yet. When I asked for the rainchecks (7 of them) the checker said that they would have everything out Wednesday because the truck came late and they only had one person to stock.

    Last week, I went to the Walgreen’s on 39th Street and was delighted to find they had an abundance of everything. I think I’ll try heading out there today.

  2. Nicci says:
    March 15, 2011 at 10:39 am

    Walgreens on NW Expressway and Council was practically bare. I may try another store (good to know about the one on 39th St.–it’s not terribly close, but close enough). She said they get delivery on Wed. and should be stocked by Wed. evening . . . I hope!! Did you happen to notice if the Walgreens on 39th had the Infant Care book? The one I went to said they never got it.

  3. Kimberly says:
    March 16, 2011 at 10:02 pm

    Funny thing is, I went to 3 CVS stores today and did not think once to look for the Infant Care book… Duh! I was so focused on finding Coke and not clearing the shelfs to get them. The one on 50th and May had every single thing on my list (except all the Coke).

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