My First CVS Adventure

Tips — By Dr. Mommy on November 10, 2008 at 10:00 pm

I had to share with you my first CVS adventure.  Now, I’ve been to CVS in the past but never on a mission like I was today.  Today I was determined to use my coupons wisely and accumulate Extra Bucks!

My first task was determining what I wanted to purchase and if I truly needed it.  I didn’t want to just purchase it because I had a coupon, I truly wanted to either stockpile or use it now.  So, I pulled out my CVS circular from the Sunday paper and went to work.  After several hours, I realized I needed help.  I logged into my account on The Grocery Game, which is fantastic!  If you are not aware of The Grocery Game, you must check it out.  It is a great way to save money and she actually supplies a list with items to purchase with coupons and savings.  It is a definite time saver.

I logged into my account and printed out the CVS list and studied it along with my coupons and my own list of necessities.  I calculated what I could purchase to gain Extra Bucks.  Extra Bucks are equivalent to money you can return to the store and use for more purchases.  So, my mission began.  Once I had taken notes, highlighted my list and determined my strategy my next step was to go to the actual store.

Today, I walked into my local CVS store with a plan and mission.  I was determined to walk out of that store with goodies and Extra Bucks!!  It took me about 30 minutes, because I had a list and special pouch with my coupons.  My total amount spent was $38.62..my savings was $33.71 and I earned $17.09 in Extra Bucks.

I can now return to the store with my Extra Bucks and purchase more with out actually spending a dime, or as I understand it I can actually use them on other purchases to gain more Extra Bucks.  As I mentioned this was my first trip of many.  I am sure I will figure out the system soon enough.  But all in all, I was very proud of my first trip and my Extra Bucks!!  Today was a good day!

The Chronicles continue…

Tags: coupon shopping, CVS shopping, extra bucks, money saving tips