My first assignment as a
CVS shopper in training was to read through the
CVS Step-by-Step lessons on Simply CVS and prepare my supplies. I have not gone to get my CVS card yet, so I have skipped the related steps 1-6 and will do them later when I go to the store.
So I began with Step 7: Organizing Take to the Store Supplies.
First, I needed a
Coupon File. My sister let me use one that had been our grandmother’s. She passed away a few years ago and we found it among her things. I think it will be very special to think of her every time I use it. It even has a little pair of matching scissors and is purple which is my favorite color. I have decided on the following dividers as ones which should be most useful for the type of CVSing I want to do:
- Cards – I will keep my CVS card and Gift Card here
- This Week’s Trip – I will keep my list and coupons for the deals I am planning to do here
- ECB's
- Scanner Coupons
- Printable Coupons
- Rain checks
Second, I needed a
reusable shopping bag and a
Green Bag Tag so I can earn free extra bucks. I had a pretty bag in my closet which a friend had used to wrap my Christmas present in--I think it is from Target. I think pretty things can be quite inspiring, so I emptied that out and allocated it for CVSing. And I was really fortunate that my mom had an extra
CVS Green Bag Tag so I am all set.
Then, I added in small things like a calculator, pen, and scissors.

Finally, I have the $50 CVS Gift Card my mom
earned on Swagbucks and gave to me to start this challenge. I am sure, being a beginner in training, I will use mine up much more quickly than she is using hers on her
gift card challenge. I have started
MyPoints to earn another gift card for when this one runs out. I also hope to start
SwagBucks soon to be able to earn even more cards!
You can follow my
CVS Shopper in Training journey right here at Simply CVS. I will share lessons learned, shopping trips and other experiences as a beginner CVS shopper.
~
Elizabeth
3 comments:
Very nice. Good luck Elizabeth and have fun!
Good Luck Elizabeth! I started CVS shopping & couponing in about Nov. & while it is getting a little easier because I'm learning alot of the "tricks" it's still challenging at times! I have a problem with thinking that I need to get each & every "deal" every week....now I realize there will always be sales & deals to be had! I have to tell you though, I couldn't have done it without reading your Mom's blog & especially the Coupon Match-Ups! You've got the best teacher there is I think - so have fun!! I'll be watching your progress!! :)
- Tammy
Thank you so much Anon & Tammy for the encouragement!
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