CVS $5 Scenario - Week of 5/1/11

If you are new to couponing, this is the perfect week to get started at CVS.  All the coupons needed for this scenario are either in this weekends' inserts or printable.

Take a look more CVS deals HERE.

Transaction #1
purchase:
(1) Colgate MaxClean Smart Foam, MaxWhite or MaxFresh Toothpaste $2.77
(1) Ivory Bar 3 pack $0.99
use:
(1) Colgate coupon (5/1/11 SS) - $0.75
(1) Ivory coupon (5/1/11 P&G) - $0.99 (cashier will reduce coupon)
= $2.02 + tax out of pocket and get a $2.77 ECB

Transaction #2
purchase:
(2) Right Guard Total Defense Body Wash @$2.49 = $4.98
(1) Soft Scrub Total $1.99
use:
(1) B1G1 Right Guard coupon (5/1/11 P&G  RP) -$2.49
(1) Soft Scrub printable coupon -$1.50
ECB from previous transaction -$2.77
= $0.21 + tax out of pocket and get a $1 ECB

Transaction #3
purchase:
(1) Colgate MaxClean Smart Foam, MaxWhite or MaxFresh Toothpaste $2.77
(1) Ivory Bar 3 pack $0.99
use:
(1) Colgate coupon (5/1/11 SS) - $0.75
(1) Ivory coupon (5/1/11 P&G) - $0.99 (cashier will reduce coupon)
ECB from previous transaction -$1.00
= $1.02 + tax out of pocket and get a $2.77 ECB

Transaction #4
purchase:
(1) Bic Soleil Shimmer Razor Starter Kit $6.99
use:
(1) Bic coupon (5/1/11 SS) - $3.00
ECB from previous transaction -$2.77
= $1.22 + tax out of pocket and get a $3 ECB

Items Purchased
(2) Colgate Toothpaste
(2) Ivory Soap 3 packs
(2) Right Guard Body Washes
(1) Soft Scrub Total
(1) Bic Soleil Razor

Total retail before sales & coupons: $29.52
Total out of pocket: $4.47 + tax for an 85% savings
And a $3 ECB to start next week's shopping with.