Seriously...CVS?

What up, readers?  All 10 of you, how you doin'? I know, I've been M-I-A for like a YEAR...but, I'm back.  This past year has been a whopper, and I promise to share everything that's happened and tidbits I've learned that can maybe help YOU - but right now, to kick things back off, I am dying to share my latest money saving phenomenon. CVS.

Yup, I'm referring to the pharmacy.  Those 3 letters have me so excited to shop lately!  If you haven't stopped in one lately, do yourself a favor and add it to your next day of errands.  First, before you go, or the first moment you walk in to one, sign up for the CVS ExtraCare card.  You can do it online here or at the register - it's your ticket to mega-savings!  Once you get signed up, check out the in-store coupon center for your weekly savings.  One scan of your card or key tag, and a stream of coupons will print, ranging from $.50 off to 50% off anything from dental products, to vitamins, to make up, to snacks, to candy...you get the gist.  There are weekly deals, usually featured in the CVS  ad, plus deals that pop up as you shop and accrue credit.  Now, I have to say, I've had the CVS ExtraCare card for a few years now, so I've definitely accumulated some credit, and therefore some serious savings.  Here's a sample of the coupons that printed out for me a few days ago:

And, that's just 4 of them! There were another 3 that I didn't end up using, for soda, face wash and toothpaste...because I bought some last week, using similar CVS coupons!  Did you see that $5.00 beauty rewards coupon?  That's a result of spending an accumulative $50 on beauty products.  I tend to grab make up and face creams at CVS because they always a.) have a coupon and b.) have a special.  Today, there was a Buy One Get One 50% Off on NYC Cosmetics.  AND, if you take a look above, I also had a coupon for $1.00 off NYC Cosmetics.  SO, I collected some eye shadows (one L'Oreal and one NYC) and a bottle of nail polish.  I added that to 3 Hallmark cards (I like to stock up for upcoming events), and suddenly with my coupons and the in-store specials, my $19 bill came to $10.84!  Check out my receipt:

This is just one example.  Last week I collected a basket of $50 worth of stuff - lotion, face soap, paper towels, snacks, lip gloss, candy...and between my in-store coupons, plus the 30% off coupon I got in my email (on my entire order), I got it all for $30!  I mean, seriously, CVS, that is some crazy savings.  I'm officially hooked, and you should probably get on board, too.  :) Be sure to check in with me...I'll try and post any CVS deals that I think should be on your radar, too!  Happy shopping, and happy saving!