CVS 101

Step 1:  Sign up for CVS Extra Card Card - This allows you to receive CVS ExtraBucks

Extra Care Card - Sign up at your local CVS

Step 2:  Check out Luvdeals.blogspot.com and CVS flier for weekly bargains.

Step 3:  Purchase products that print rewards.  The rewards print out at the end of your receipt with an amount that can be used for your next transaction.  Rewards are generally good for a month time, so you can save them for the following weeks.  The idea with CVS is to purchase the free and low cost items weekly then roll your rewards over to the following week to purchase more free or low cost items.  This allows you to have little or no out of pocket cost (oop).

Step 4:  Be sure to match products with coupons for extra savings.  If you purchase Allegra for $6.99 that includes $6.99 in rewards and you have a $2 off coupon now you just made $2 on the transaction!  You will have $2 more rewards than you started with.

This product also had a $2 off coupons!  $6.99 Price - $6.99 rewards for future use - $2 coupon = $2 Profit

Step 5:  Please note the limit total in the ad.  Most items you may only obtain 1 or 2 rewards.  Also, most stores will reduce your rewards at the register if need.  If you purchase subtotal comes to $9.99 and you have $10 in rewards most cashiers will reduce this amount to $9.99 so you do not have to purchase any additional items.  Be sure to check with your cashier before checking out! My CVS will also take expired rewards up to 14 days after the expiration.  Please also double check this will your local store.

Step 6:  Purchase a green bag tag.  These tags are $.99 and every time you use your own reusable bag you get a credit.  For every 4 credits you receive another $1 reward just for bringing in your own bag.  I have several bags so I keep my tag in my coupon holder with my card not around my bag so I always have it.  Just remember to always bring it with your bag so you can get some extra free rewards!!

Green Bag Tag $.99

Step 7:  Have fun!  Everyone makes mistakes now and then so don't get discourage.  If you purchased a wrong product don't be afraid to return it on your next trip.  In the end you will see a great savings in your overall spending.  Don't hesitate to comment and ask me questions!