I'm beginning to slowly understand how CVS coupons can work to my advantage if I only use them on sale items and never buy anything I would not have bought without coupons anyway. I went yesterday and got:

Brawny Paper Towels
24 Pack CVS Premium Toilet Paper
Dulcolax

I got the Dulcolax just because it was $9.99 with card and I got $9.99 in care bucks for buying it, so I figured it kind of canceled itself out. Altogether I paid $20.04 and got $9.99 back in ECB. Today, my hubby ran out Mt. Dew (a world-shattering tragedy =P) and I directed him to CVS to take advantage of the 3 for $10 plus free bag of Doritos or Tostitos deal. I handed him my ECB and directions to get the milk that granted $1 in ECB and sent him off. He spent $3.xx total and got $1 ECB after buying the stuff, so it's about the same as using Wal-Mart without the hassle of going in and spending forever but with the hassle of using coupons and keeping up with ECB.

This week I plan to hit up the Dawn dishwashing liquid for $.97, the Purex 3-in-1 laundry sheet packs for $5.99 offering $3.99 ECB, and the Crest Complete Rinse for $3.49 offering $2.50 in ECB. Total should be $14.33 - $1.00 Purex coupon - $1.00 ECB = $12.33 out of pocket and $6.49 in ECB. I am very loyal to Dawn, as it's the only dishwashing liquid I've found that I can trust to take the grease off my pans the first time, so that deal is awesome for me =].

I'll definitely be keeping my eyes peeled for coupons now! And thanks to all of you ladies for the welcomes to the community!