CVS: Deals for the week of February 8-14, 2009

******ECB DEALS******

Buy 1 Gillette Fusion Gamer, Venus Embrace, or Spa Breeze razor (1 ct.) at $7.99, Get $4 ECBs (Limit 1)
Use $4/1 Fusion Razor coupon from 02/08 P&G insert
Free after coupon and ECBs

Buy 1 Garnier Nutrisse or 100% Color Hair Color at $5.99, Get $2 ECBs (Limit 1)
Use $2/1 coupon from the 12/07 RedPlum insert
$0.99 after coupon and ECBs

******NON-ECB DEALS******

Colgate Toothpaste--on sale B1G1 (2 for $1.99)
Buy 2 and use 2 $1/1 from the 2/1 SmartSource insert
Free after B1G1 sale and coupons

Keebler or Nabisco (select varieties 4-5.25 oz.)--on sale 5 for $5
Buy 2 and use $2/2 Ritz Wheat Thins or Triscuits from the 1/25 SmartSource insert
Free after coupons

See all deals for this week with coupon match-ups here. See the ad scans for this week here.

******FEBRUARY ECB DEALS******

Buy 1 Stayfree pads (14-24 ct.) at $3.99, Earn $2 ECBs (Limit 5)

*Deal*
Buy 4 Stayfree pads at $3.99 each
Use 1 $1/2 coupon from the 01/04 RedPlum insert
Use 2 B1G1 coupons
Spend $6.98 out of pocket
Get $8 ECBs

Buy 1 CVS Children's Chewable Aspirin (36 ct.) at $1.99, Get $1.99 ECBs (Limit 1)
Free after ECBs

Buy 1 Extreme Energy 6-hour shot at $4.99, Get $4.99 ECBs (Limit 1)
Free after ECBs

Buy 1 Earinse at $7.99, Get $7.99 ECBs (Limit 2)
Free after ECBs

Buy 1 Gillette Shampoo or Conditioner at $4.99, Get $3 ECBs (Limit 5)
Use $2/1 coupon from the 01/18 P&G insert
Free after ECBs

Buy 1 BodiHeat Pain Relieving Heat Pad (3 ct.) at $3.99, Get $3 ECBs (Limit 5)
Look for $1/1 peelies on the packages
Free after coupon and ECBs

Buy 1 Renuzit TriScents at $5.49, Get $2 ECBs (Limit 5)
Use $5/1 peelies found on some packages
Free plus overage after coupon and ECBs

Walgreens: Deals for the week of February 8-14, 2009

WEEKLY DEALS

Scrubbing Bubbles Wipes or All Purpose Cleaner--2/$5
Use $3/2 internet printable coupon
Submit for EasySaver rebate--Get $2 back when you buy two
Free after coupon and rebate

Windex Wipes--2/$5
Use $1.50/1 internet printable coupon
Submit for EasySaver rebate #30--Get $1 back when you buy one (Limit 4)
Free after coupon and rebate

Windex Spray--2/$5
Use $1/1 internet printable coupon
Submit for EasySaver rebate #30--Get $1 back when you buy one (Limit 4)
Free after coupon and rebate

Progresso Soup--4/$5 after in-ad coupon
Use $1.10/1 internet printable coupon
$0.15 a can after coupon

Pledge Fabric Sweeper for Pet Hair--2/$7
Use $2/1 internet printable coupon
Submit for EasySaver rebate #30--Get $1 back when you buy one (Limit 4)
$0.50 each after coupon and rebate

Drano--2/$7
Use $1.50/1 internet printable coupon
Submit for EasySaver rebate #30--Get $1 back when you buy one (Limit 4)
$1 each after coupon and rebate

REGISTER REWARDS DEALS

Buy 1 Gillette Fusion razor at $8.99, Get back $6 Register Reward
Use $4/1 from 2/8 P&G inserts
Free plus $1.01 in overage after coupon and Register Rewards

Buy 1 Venus Embrace or Breeze Razor at $8.99, Get $6 Register Rewards
Use $2/1 from 2/8 P&G inserts
$0.99 each after coupon and Register Rewards

Buy 2 Colgate Wave toothbrushes at $1.50 each, Get $1 Register Rewards
Use 2 $0.40/1 from 2/1 inserts
$0.60 each after coupons and Register Rewards

FEBRUARY FREE-AFTER-REBATE DEALS

Zucol Cold Care Lozenges (18 pk.)--full rebate up to $7.99
Use $2/1 coupon from 2/1 SmartSource insert or $2/1 internet printable coupon
Free plus $2 in overage after coupon and February EasySaver rebate

Revlon Age Defying Spa Concealer or Spa Foundation--full rebate up to $10
Use $2/1 coupon from 1/11 inserts
Free plus $2 in overage after coupon and February EasySaver rebate

Revlon Creme Lip Gloss--full rebate up to $10
Use $2/1 coupon from 1/11 inserts
Free plus $2 in overage after coupon and February EasySaver rebate

Garnier Fructis Wonder Waves Shampoo, Conditioner, or Stylers 6.8-13 oz.--full rebate up to $4.29
Use $1/1 from 1/4 inserts
Free plus $1 in overage after coupon and February EasySaver rebate

ThermaCare Trial Size Neck, Shoulder and Wrist Heat Wrap--full rebate up to $2.49
Free after February EasySaver rebate

Walgreens Multi-Purpose No Rub Solution 4 oz.--full rebate up to $1.99
Free after February EasySaver rebate

Making a Budget and Sticking To It: Part 5

This is were the rubber meets the road...make it work for the long haul.

Staying on Track

Don't think of your budget as etched in stone. If you do, and you spend more on an item than you've budgeted, you'll get frustrated and be more likely to scrap the budget altogether.

Review your budget and make adjustments. Check your figures periodically. If you never have enough money to make ends meet, it's time to adjust some more. Or, if you constantly overspend in one area, change the projected amount for that category and trim the money from another category.

Consider larger financial changes. If you continually come up short, you may need to consider some larger changes. For example, you might sell your newer car for an older used car to free yourself from car payments. As you make adjustments to your budget, give careful thought to your priorities. Think about what you value, and be honest with yourself.

Be willing to sacrifice. You may have to sacrifice some things that feel important to you. But don't expect to stick to your budget if you take away all but the essentials. Be realistic.