The Shopping Adventures of Cheapo McFrugalpants

"Hello, My name is Cheapo and I'm addicted to free."

It looks like Cheapo might have taken last week off. But, the deals are back and so is she! I wonder what she found at CVS this week?

First Trip

How did you get all of that McFrug?

Revlon Nail Polish - $3.99 - $2.00 CRT Q - $3.00 ECB

Aussie Hair Treatment - $2.49 - $2.00 on 2 Sunday Q - $1.00 ECB

Aussie Shampoo - $2.49 - same Q - $1.00 ECB

L'Oreal Revitalift Cloths - $5.99 - $5.99 ECB

Sugar Free Life Savers - $2.19 (bogof)

Gummy Savers - FREE (these aren't pictured because Cheapo's munchie offspring decided to eat them on the drive home)

Cheapo's out of pocket cash (OOPC) with tax was only $1.38 - she gave the Q's, the printable CVS $2/$10 Q and $11.99 in prior ECB's. In return, $10.99 printed back out to use next time!

Second Trip this week

From the looks of these deals, it would be a real problem if Cheapo smelled like BO this week *canned laughter*

Renuzit Tri Scents - $7.99 - $3.00 Printable Q - $3.00 ECB

Soft & Dry - $2.89 - $.75 Sunday Q - $2.00 ECB

Right Guard Pro - $6.99 - $1.00 Sunday Q - $5.00 ECB

Lady Speed Stick - $3.29 - $1.00 CRT Q - BOGOF

Irish Spring Speed Stick - FREE - $1.00 CRT Q

What did this underarm value package total? With tax, $1.85 cash - gave Q's, Printable CVS $2/$10 Q and $10.99 prior ECB's...and got $10 ECB's back!

Stay tuned for more "Shopping Adventures."

The Shopping Adventures of Cheapo McFrugalpants

"Hello, My name is Cheapo and I'm addicted to free."

Oh boy! Look at all of those great CVS deals this week! Cheapo is almost overwhelmed with saving money. Let's see...how many trips can she make THIS week?
Tell us McFrug!

Monday's Trip

Kotex Pantyliners - $1.49 - $1.00 Printable Q - $1.49 ECB
Ivory Soap 3 pk - $1.39 (using as a filler)
2 Zipfizz energy powders - $11.98 - $11.98 ECB
CVS hand soap - $.79 - $2.00 Printable CVS Skincare Q
(Don't look now kids, but the hand soap is on sale for only $.79 this week!)

Cheapo paid with Q's, 2 prior $5.00 ECB's and a printable $2/$10 CVS Q - after all of that, she only had to fork over $.77 cash! Now that's a deal! *ching - gives thumbs up sign*

Bonus! Bonus! She received $13.47 in ECB's back! Woo hoo!


Tuesday's Trip

CVS Handsoap - $.79 - $2.00 Printable CVS Q
Ivory 3 pk. - $1.39 - .$25 Sunday Q - $1.00 ECB
Sobe Lifewater - $1.00
Welch's Grape Juice - $1.49
Playtex Sport - $4.99 - $3.00 ECB

With Q's, CVS Printable $2/$10 and $5.00 worth of prior ECB's, she only paid $.41 cash...WITH $4.00 ECB's back.
What a deal Cheapo...what a deal.

Cheapo has been disappointed this week that her CVS doesn't carry some of the sale items advertised, but she made do. The Sobe and the Welch's are being used to "set up" another trip for ECB's.


Wednesday - the quickest trip EVER!

Welch's Grape Juice - $1.49 - $1.00 ECB (on 2)
2 40 ct. O.B. - $9.00 - 2 $1.50 Printable Q's - $5.00 ECB

After giving up Q's, printable CVS $2/10 Q and $5.00 prior ECB's, it only cost cheapo $.87 with $6.00 ECB back! She'll be doing this same transaction again tomorrow.


Double Trip on Thursday
(Cheapo is setting a record on how many times she can show her face in a CVS this week.)


Welch's Grape/Peach Juice - $1.49
2 40 ct. O.B. - $9.00 - 2 $1.50 Printable Q's - $5.00 ECB
CVS Hand Soap - $.79 - $2.00 Printable CVS Q
2 pks. Extra Gum - $2.38 - BOGOF Sunday Coupon

Cheapo paid $.69 cash after giving Q's, $2.00/$10 Printable CVS Q and $5.00 prior ECB - she got a $5.00 ECB back!

Hmm...ANOTHER Store on Thursday
(ya know...just by driving along)

3 Welch's juices - $4.47 - $2.00 ECB
Tampax Pearl - $4.00 - $1.00 Mailer Q - $2.00 ECB (on 2)
Tampax Compak Pearl - $4.00 - $1.50 Mailer Q
CVS Hand Soap - $.79 - $2.00 Printable CVS Q

Cash this time? Only $.76! Cheapo gave the Q's, the $2/$10 Printable Q and $6.00 prior ECB's and received $4.00 ECB back.


Be sure to check back to see what else Cheapo may find in her "Shopping Adventures."

The Shopping Adventures of Cheapo McFrugalpants

"Hello, My name is Cheapo and I'm addicted to free."

Cheapo, Cheapo, what's the big deal-i-o?!? Cheapo has only just begun at CVS this week.
McFrug, can you share with us?


1 Gallon Dean's 2% Milk - $2.99 - $.55 Sunday Q
CVS Handsoap - $1.69 - $2.00 CVS printable Q (Cheapo only got another one of these because 13 bottles is not quite enough - actually, it's just a money maker)
Schick Quattro Razor - $7.99 - $5.00 ECB back
2 Crest Toothpastes - $3.98 - $1.00 off 2 Sunday Q - $2.00 ECB back

After paying with a $2/$10 CVS printable Q and a $10 prior ECB - Cheapo only paid $1.10 cash AND she received $7.00 in ECB's in return!

McFrugalpants made yet aNOTHer trip to CVS this week. I wonder what she found now?


Revlon Lash Fantasy Mascara - $6.49 - $5.00 ECB back
CVS handsoap - $1.69 - $2.00 printable CVS q (link above)
Sunsilk Conditioner - $4.29 - $1.50 Sunday Q
Sunsilk Hair treatment - BOGOF - $1.50 Sunday Q
Puffs Tissue - $.88 - $.25 Sunday Q

After paying with a $5.00 prior ECB, $2/$10 CVS Printable Q (link above) & Q's - Cheapo only pulled $1.40 out of her pocket to pay with! Once again, she received a $5.00 ECB back.

Not only did Cheapo save a bundle at CVS, she also saved $21.05 with Q's at her local grocery store (it helps to shop on triple q day.)

Stay tuned for the latest "Shopping Adventures."

The Shopping Adventures of Cheapo McFrugalpants

"Hello, My name is Cheapo and I'm addicted to free."

Look kids! Cheapo is even cheap on Sunday! After looking at the CVS flyer, Cheapo didn't know if she would be able to pull through this week. But, Halloween is around the corner. Can you tell what Cheapo might be handing out to trick or treaters this year?


Yep! You guessed it! And since the candy deal limit is 5, Cheapo will be SURE to have enough goodies for all of the little costumed boogie oogies.

Here's how Cheapo got all of this:

8 pk. Extra Gum: $1.00
4 Bags of Dove Chocolates: $12.00 - 2 BOGOF printable Q (sorry, I don't think these are available anymore) - $5.00 ECB (Spend $10 on candy, get $5 back)
1 bag of Airhead Minis: $2.00
1 105 ct. Twizzlers: $5.00 - $5.00 ECB (same deal)
18 ct. Alavert Allergy Med: $5.99 - $4.00 printable Q - $3.00 ECB
CVS Handsoap: $1.69 - $2.00 printable CVS Q
2 Greeting Cards: $5.98 - BOGOF printable Q
(click on Printable Coupons)

After paying with Q's, printable CVS Q $2/$10 and $14.99 prior ECB's - her grand total with tax was $2.36! She even received $13.00 back! Cheapo's total would've been even less had she not forgotten about a birthday party today. Should have planned ahead Cheapo! *tisk, tisk*

Keep watching for more "Shopping Adventures."

The Shopping Adventures of Cheapo McFrugalpants

"Hello, My name is Cheapo and I am addicted to free."

What does Cheapo have in store for us this week? Tell us Cheapo, how did you save money at CVS for the week of August 3rd? It looks like Cheapo found lots of good coupons, making that OOP (that's Out Of Pocket to you and me) cash go down, down, down.
Break it down for us McFrug.

First Trip of the Week


Cheddar Chex Mix - $1.50 - $1.00 printable Q(They have since turned to $.60 Q's)
Crest Whitening Expressions Toothpaste - $2.49 - $.75 Sunday Q - $1.50 ECB
Oral B Advantage Toothbrusth - $2.49 - $1.00 Sunday Q - $1.50 ECB
2 Children's Advil - $11.58 - 2 $1.00 printable Q's - $11.58 ECB
Covergirl TruBlend Foundation - $8.99 - B1G1F Sunday Q
Covergirl TruBlend Powder - Free from store sale - $1.00 Sunday Q
Pert Plus - $3.69 - $2.00 Sunday Q
Pert Plus - Free from store sale - $1.00 Sunday Q
CVS Handsoap - $1.69 - $2.00 printable CVS Q (click printable coupons)

What does all of this mean Cheapo? It means that after paying with a $10.00 prior ECB and a printable CVS q (Save $2 on $10), Cheapo only paid $.69 plus $1.19 tax for a grand total of $1.88 - YES, for ALL of THAT stuff!!
**Use your buy one get one free coupons on items that are sale priced as buy one get one free - you'll end up getting BOTH items free! Also, if the store is having a BOGOF sale - don't forget to use a coupon on the free item as well! Just a little tip from Cheapo - helping the world save a little money one reader at a time.

Second Trip of the Week



Dean's 2% Gallon Milk - $2.99
CVS Handsoap - $1.69 - $2.00 printable CVS Q
Gilette Power Fusion Razor - $9.99 - $4.00 Sunday Q - $3.00 ECB
2 Colgate Advanced Clean Toothpaste - $5.98 - 2 printable $1.50 Q's - $4.00 ECB
CVS Aspirin - $1.99 - $1.99 CRT Q (Cash Register Tape)
6 Hr. Extreme Energy Shots - $4.99 - $4.99 ECB

After Cheapo paid with an $11.58 ECB and a printable CVS Q (save $2 on $10), with tax, she only paid $3.55 OOP Cash - Yes my friends, only $3.55! She would've paid more than that for a gallon of milk at the local grocery store! And if that isn't good enough, Cheapo received $11.99 in ECB's back. That brings the McFrugalpants grand weekly total to: $5.43

Stay tuned for more "Shopping Adventures" and see what else Cheapo might find this week!

The Shopping Adventures of Cheapo McFrugalpants

"Hi, My name is Cheapo and I am addicted to free."

It all started back in February of 2008 when Cheapo McFrugalpants was introduced to the "CVS Game" by her friend, Michelle. Ever since then, Cheapo has made many, many trips to CVS each week to see what she can "buy for free."
Let's see what McFrug found this week.

Wow! Look at all of that! Because Cheapo is running low on ECB's (that's Extra Care Bucks to you and me), she had to make 3 visits to CVS in order to get everything she wanted. By using her ECB's and coupons, she only paid $6.22 for everything pictured above! ($1.93 on trip 1 & $4.29 on trip 2) Wondering what she found on trip 3?


Nice Job Cheapo! *gives thumbs up and cheesy smile complete with "ding" sound* She only spent 35 cents this time! Wondering how you can play? Everything you need to know can be found here. Then, you too, can become a Cheapo McFrugalpants.

Stay tuned for the next edition of "Shopping Adventures!"