Cold, flu, and allergies have been a plague on this house since Christmas. The worst of it isn’t the running nose or sneezing, it’s the congestion and sinus pressure which inevitably causes horrible headaches and much whining and complaining.

79% of Americans don’t know that sinus pressure caused by nasal inflammation is a potential cause of congestion, which means they probably aren’t taking the right medication to alleviate their symptoms.

Wrong medications mean wasted money and far too much time spent feeling cruddy.

You want to make sure you’re spending your money on something that works, and Advil products are a staple in our medicine cabinet for that very reason. The new Advil Congestion Relief treats the real problem, which for us, is sinus pressure, congestion, and headaches caused by nasal swelling and inflammation.

Advil Congestion Relief is available at major retailers nationwide (Psst…if you’re a couponer, I find the best prices on Advil at CVS) and just 1 tablet every 4 hours can alleviate symptoms.

Here’s to hoping everyone is happy and healthy!

I was provided Advil Congestion Relief information, gratis samples, and coupons by Phizer Consumer Healthcare. As always, all opinions are 100% my own. Please see my site policy with any questions.

Treating the Real Problem (and saving money)

Tums and toilet paper. When did I become an old lady?

As always, Deal Seeking Mom and Kingdom First Mom are my go to blogs for CVS weekly deals.

Purchased:

• (2) Tums on sale for $3.99 – (2) $1 off printable coupon – (1) $5/2 CVS receipt coupon = $0.98
• (2) Charmin 16 pk. on sale for $9.99 – (2) $1 off P&G coupon = $17.98
• (1) Bounty 8 pk. on sale for $6.99 – $1 off P&G coupon = $5.99

Earned:

• $10 ECB from P&G products

TOOP = $24.95 with $10 ECB remaining

My actual TOOP was $19.95 as I had $5 ECB from last week.

CVS Savings – Week of October 10

I sorted the linen closet a few weeks ago, and we are approaching hoarder status on many items, so I haven’t been to CVS.

What you see in the picture is for two people and doesn’t incude medicine, deoderant, razors, or toothpaste, which are in bins in the closet. While I’m happy that most items were purchased for a song, there’s no need to buy any more for a very long time.

This week, I largely stayed away from the personal items and picked up a few things.

As always, you can find the best CVS deals at these blog:

• Deal Seeking Mom
• Kingdom First Mom

Transaction #1

Purchased:

• (1) Bausch & Lomb Re-Nu for $7.99 = $7.99 with $7.99 ECB

Earned:

• $7.99 ECB from Bausch & Lomb

Total = $7.99

Transaction #2

Purchased:

• (1) Revlon Nail Polish for $3.99 – $1 off P&G rebate coupon = $2.99 with $3 ECB
• (1) Robitussin To Go for $0.99 – $2 printable coupon = FREE
• (2) Clorox Disinfecting Wipes on sale 2/$5 – (2) $1 off printable coupons = $3
• (6) Campbell’s Soups on sale 2/$1 – (2) $1.50/3 printable coupon = FREE
• (4) A&W/7UP liters on sale 4/$5 = $5

Earned:

• $3 ECB from Revlon

Used:

• $7.99 from Bausch & Lomb (Transaction #1)

Total = $3

Total Out of Pocket = $10.99 with $3 ECB remaining

My actual TOOP was $1.99 as I had $9 ECB from previous weeks.

CVS Savings – Week of October 3

I’ve been on a CVS hiatus these past few weeks because we’ve been fully stocked, but this week it’s time to use some ECBs I’ve accumulated and take advantage of some free items!

As always, you can find more CVS deals at these blogs…

• Deal Seeking Mom
• Kingdom First Mom

Transaction #1

Purchased:

• (3) Dawn dish detergent on sale for $0.97 with card – (3) $1 off P&G rebate coupon = FREE
• (6) Sobe Lifewater on sale BOGO – (3) BOGO Sobe coupon = FREE
• (2) NYC Cosmetics nail polish on sale BOGO half off – (2) $1 off magazine coupon = $0.58
• (1) Gillette ProGlide razor for $9.99 – (1) $4 off Sunday coupon = $5.99 with $5 ECB

Earned:

• $5 ECB from Gillette

Total = $6.57

Transaction #2

Purchased:

• (2) Head & Shoulders shampoo for $4.99 – (1) BOGO Sunday Coupon = $4.99 with $4 ECB

Earmed:

• $4 ECB from Head & Shoulders (note that website says limit 1, but register printed multiple ECBs on my receipt)

Used:

• $5 ECB from Gillette (Transaction #1)

Total = FREE

Total Out of Pocket = $6.57

CVS Savings – Week of August 15

Today is the last day to get your coupon for a FREE CVS hand sanitizer pen! All you need is a CVS ExtraCare card number and a printer!

Below are my actual transactions this week. Thanks to my very nice CVS manager, I managed 10 items for under $7. Make sure to visit my favorite blogs for more CVS savings…

• Deal Seeking Mom
• Kingdom First Mom
• The Frugal Find

Transaction #1

Purchased:

• (1) CVS Hand Sanitizer – FREE CVS coupon = FREE
• (2) M&M’s Pretzels on sale 2/$1 – BOGO Sunday coupon = FREE with $1 ECB

Earned:

• $1 ECB from M&M’s

Total = $0.50

Transaction #2

Purchased:

• (1) Milk (1 gal) for $2.99 = $2.99 with $1 ECB

Earned:

• $1 ECB from Milk

Used:

• $1 ECB from M&M’s (Transaction #1)

Total = $1.99

Transaction #3

Purchased:

• (2) Pantene shampoo for $3.49 ea – $2/2 CVS coupon – $1/2 Vocal Point coupon = $3.97 with $2 ECB

Earned:

• $2 ECB from Pantene

Used:

• $1 ECB from Milk (Transaction #2)

Total = $2.97

Transaction #4

Purchased:

• (4) Act II Popcorn on sale 4/$5 – (4) $0.40 Sunday coupons = $3.40

Used:

• $2 ECB from Pantene (Transaction #3)

Total = $1.40

TOOP = $6.86

CVS Savings – Week of July 18

Okay, we’re ramping it up a bit this week with two transactions and some ECBs. Nothing too tricky, and I was able to bring home 12 items for under $8.

What did you buy this week at CVS?

There are lots of other CVS deals, freebies, and money-makers this week, so check out these blogs…

• Deal Seeking Mom
• Kingdom First Mom
• Money Saving Mom

Transaction #1

Purchased:

• (2) John Frieda root Awakening Shampoo – (2) $2.50 off printable coupon = $5 with $5 ECB

Earned:

• $5 ECB from John Frieda

Total = $5

Transaction #2

Purchased:

• (2) Covergirl Lipgloss regularly $4.99/ea on sale BOGO – (2) $1 off P&G coupons = $2.99
• (2) General Mills cereals regularly $3.29/ea on sale BOGO = $1/2 printable coupon = $2.29
• (6) Sobe on sale for $0.77/ea – (3) BOGO printable coupons = $2.31

Used:

• $5 from John Frieda (Transaction #1)

Total = $2.59

TOOP = $7.59

CVS Savings – Week of July 11

Another straightforward trip to CVS this morning, with an ECB for next time!

If you’re interested in more CVS deals, check out these blogs…

• Deal Seeking Mom
• Kingdom First Mom
• Money Saving Mom

Purchased:

• (6) Sobe Lifewater on sale BOGO – (3) Sobe BOGO coupon* = FREE
• (2) Tampax Pearl on sale 2/$6 – (2) $2 off Sunday coupon = $2 with $1 ECB

Earned:

• $1 ECB from Tampax

Total = $2

*Play this instant win game daily! I’ve won every day for a week. Also, keep hitting your back button, you can print several coupons.

CVS Savings – Week of July 4

My trip to CVS was down and dirty this morning. One transaction, no ECBs earned or used. 12 items for under $3!

Make sure to stop by these other bargain blogs for more CVS scenarios…

• Deal Seeking Mom
• Kingdom First Mom
• Money Saving Mom

Purchased:

• (2) Stayfree liners for $3.79 on sale BOGO – BOGO Sunday coupon = FREE
• (6) 1.74 oz M&M’s for $0.89 on sale BOGO – (3) $0.75/2 Sunday coupon = $0.33
• (2) Starbucks Frappuccinos on sale 2/$3 – (2) $1 off printable coupon (IE) or (FF) = $1
• (2) Betty Crocker Brownie Mixes on sale for $0.88 – $0.75/2 printable coupon = $1.01

Total = $2.34

CVS Savings – Week of June 27

Here are my actual CVS transactions this week! Make sure to visit these great bargain blogs for more CVS scenarios to maximize your savings…

• Deal Seeking Mom
• Kingdom First Mom
• Money Saving Mom
• Couponer 101
• The Frugal Find

Transaction #1

Purchased:

• 2 Hawaiian Tropic sun care products at $9.99/each – $1 off printable = $18 with $10 ECB
• 1 Post Cereal on sale for $1.88 – $2 off printable = FREE

Earned:

• $10 from Hawaiian Tropic

Total = $18

Transaction #2

Purchased:

• 1 Bounty Paper Towels on sale for $6.97 with card – $1 off P&G coupon = $5.97
• 2 Nestle Pure Life Water (24 pack) on sale for $2.77 – $1/2 printable = $4.54

Used:

• $10 from Hawaiian Tropic (Transaction#1)

Total = $0.51

TOOP = $18.51

CVS Savings – Week of June 20

As always, these are my actual transactions from today’s trip to CVS. My total out of pocket is slightly less than what you see here, because I had ECBs left from last week. I don’t include those in the listed transactions so that anyone can jump in at any time and take advantage of what I have listed!

Enjoy!

And check out these great blogs for more CVS deals…

• Deal Seeking Mom
• Kingdom First Mom
• Money Saving Mom
• Couponer 101

Transaction #1

Purchased:

• 2 Old Spice body wash on sale $4 – BOGO P&G Coupon = $4 with $4 ECB

Earned:

• $4 ECB from Old Spice

Total = $4

Transaction #2

Purchased:

• 2 John Frieda Root Awakening Shampoo on sale $5 – $3 coupon – $2 coupon = $5 with $3 ECB

Earned:

• $3 ECB from John Frieda

Used:

• $4 ECB from Old Spice (Transaction #1)

Total = $1

Transaction #3

Purchased:

• 2 Clorox Wipes on sale 2/$4 – $1 Sunday Coupon = $3

Used:

• $3 ECB from John Frieda (Transaction #2)

Total = $0

TOOP = $5

CVS Savings – Week of June 13