Drug Store Bargains- October 4-10

October 4-10

Colgate Total Toothpaste (3.4 - 4.8 oz.)

Cost: $2.99 x 2 = $5.98

Coupons: (2) $1/1 (IP or 10/4 SS)

$2/1 Instant Coupon (9/27-10/3 Redbox)

OOP: $2.98

ECB: $4.00

Final: FREE + $1 MM

Alka Seltzer Cool Mint Gum 1 Pack

Cost: $0.49

Coupon: $0.49 Instant Coupon

OPP/Final: FREE

Crest Oral Care

Cost: Toothpaste: $2.99

Oral B Toothbrush $2.99

Scope Mouthwash $2.99

Total: $8.97

Coupons:

$1/1 Crest Toothpaste (CVS Digital)

$1/1 Scope Mouthwash (CVS Digital)

$1/1 Oral B Toothbrush (CVS Digital)

OOP: $5.97

ECB: $5.00

IBOTTA: $1.00 (Oral B Toothbrush)

Final Cost: FREE

** NOTE- Be Careful when selecting the Oral B toothbrush because not all of them will work with this deal. Read carefully the exclusions.

Abbreviations:

OOP- Out of pocket expense.

MM- Money Maker

CRT- CVS Store Coupons

ECB= Extra Care Buck

(Coupon to be used on

anything at CVS)

(Coupon to be used on

anything at Walgreens)

IP- Internet Printable

Obtained from Coupon.com

unless indicated

Newspaper Inserts:

SS- Saving Star

RMN- Retail Me Not

P&G- P&G Coupons in Newspaper

Rebate Apps (On Phone)

IBOTTA

Savingstar

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My Favorite deal this week is the toothpaste. This is one of my donatable items for our local food bank.

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Menu Plan #307

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