Not everything in life is luxurious but even the necessary things cost money (and I’m all for spending as little as possible on those things, too).

Take soap and mouthwash for example, we all need’m so why pay full price. I recently went to my local CVS and spent a total (approx.) $20.00 for (approx.) $40.00 worth of toiletries…..not bad, right? And just think, the savings could go towards something decadent like a massage or facial.

Dove 6 pack 4.0 oz. bars Reg $9.99 Sale price $ 7.00
Dove 6 pack 4.0 oz. bars Reg $9.99 Sale price $ 7.00
Dove 6 pack 4.0 oz. bars Reg $9.99 Sale price $ 7.00
Total $ 21.00
CVS coupon – $ 2.00

Plus $5.00 CVS cashback ‘Bucks’(money to spend on a future CVS purchase)

Listerine 500ml Reg $4.59 Sale price $ 2.99
Listerine 500ml Reg $4.59 Sale price $ 2.99

Plus $4.00 CVS cashback (money to spend on a future CVS purchase)

So, after using some of the CVS Bucks I spent about $20.00….and I still had ‘Bucks’ left over to spend another time!

I can continue to be nice and clean with minty fresh breath as I hunt around for bargains.

TyTIP: Always sign up for the store cards and even more importantly-make sure the cashier scans the card each and every purchase (you never know when there’s an unadvertised discount that’s only for card members)

TyTIP: Get what you need cheap so you can get what you want cheaper.