How I saved $56.42 couponing at CVS.

Couponing at CVS can be incredibly rewarding, especially when you take advantage of their ExtraCare+ membership program. For only $5 a month, you get a $10 ExtraCare Bucks (ECB) reward every month — effectively doubling your membership fee in value. I’ve learned through experience that timing your purchases around available digital manufacturer coupons and combining them with store rewards is key to maximizing savings. For example, one of my favorite deals involved stocking up on Colgate Optic White toothpaste. By buying two and applying a $4 off digital manufacturer coupon along with a $5 ECB reward, I managed to significantly reduce the out-of-pocket cost. Pairing this with other personal care items like Garnier Fructis shampoo and Head & Shoulders products, I was able to stack coupons and earn additional ECBs, leading to a total saving of over $56 during a series of transactions. Budgeting also plays a crucial role. I made sure to keep my spend under $20 for some transactions while deliberately using my ECB rewards on bigger totals to maximize the benefit. This strategy helps avoid overspending while still making the most of CVS’s reward structure. If you’re new to this, I recommend first signing up for the ExtraCare+ membership and exploring CVS’s digital coupons on their app or website regularly. Don’t forget to check expiration dates and stack manufacturer coupons with store rewards where allowed. Doing so can turn routine shopping into an exciting and profitable activity. Lastly, keep an eye on deal deadlines — my latest deals ran until April 19th — and try to plan your shopping trips so you don’t miss out on limited-time offers. Happy couponing and saving!