No More CRTs for Me 😭 How about you?

Lately, many couponers have noticed the disappearance or reset of CRTs (Catalina Rewards Tickets) at CVS, which can be frustrating since these rewards often boost savings significantly. From my recent experience, even without CRTs, it’s possible to still find excellent deals if you know where to look and how to combine offers. For example, this week’s CVS deals include some amazing promotions on personal care products. The Gillette Foamy Sensitive Shave Foam is on a buy-one-get-one-50%-off sale, plus you can earn $4 in ExtraBucks rewards when purchasing two items like Gillette or Venus disposable razors and shave foam. This can bring the cost down to around $0.62 each, which is an incredible price even without any CRTs to stack. Also, L'Oreal Paris Elvive shampoos are 2 for $10 with a digital coupon giving $4 off any two L’Oreal products, plus $2 ExtraBucks rewards for buying two. This means you can effectively pay just $4 total for two bottles—an unbeatable price for a quality shampoo line. Garnier Fructis shampoos and conditioners are also on sale for 2 for $8 with a $3 digital coupon and $3 in ExtraBucks rewards, resulting in about $1 each. And CoverGirl cosmetics, including tinted lip balms and eyeshadows, are available with significant ExtraBucks rewards that can make these products cost less than a dime when rewards are factored in. Although not having CRTs means missing out on some extra savings, focusing on manufacturer coupons, digital coupons, and ExtraBucks rewards can still stretch your dollar further. One tip is to track the weekly CVS weekly ads and manufacturer coupon apps closely, as combining these can yield near-free or very low-cost products. If you’re new to couponing or coming back after a break like I did, this might be a great opportunity to explore coupon strategies that rely less on CRTs and more on stacking digital coupons and reward earnings. Plus, if you ever have questions or want to share your own grocery hauls or tips, joining coupon communities or forums using hashtags like #couponing, #deals, and #couponcommunity can be incredibly helpful. Overall, even if the CRTs seem to have disappeared, don’t let that discourage you! There are still many ways to save big at CVS and other stores if you keep your eyes open for combined offers and reward opportunities.