CVS Black Friday

I am not a Black Friday shopper. I don't like the crowds. I don't like the frustration. I don't like the frenetic energy. And I'm usually nearly finished with my Christmas shopping by the time Black Friday rolls around.
Add all of that up --- and factor in the amazing deals that I get on a regular basis --- and there is just no point in going out on Black Friday for me. We usually go up into the wilds and get our Christmas tree on the day after Thanksgiving (the plan for this year, as well)
However --- I'm breaking my usual Black Friday policy just a wee bit. I'm not going near any of the malls, any of the shopping plazas, any of the big box stores. I AM going to my favorite drugstores (all of which are free standing stores without the hassle of the parking and crowds). Why am I suddenly making this abrupt policy change?? Well, the deals are just beyond --- they're simply too good to pass up.
Southern Savers has mapped out the CVS strategy (this woman is GOOD!) I've pasted her plan here for you --- but go on over and check out her blog --- she's tremendous.

The Grand Plan. This is what I will do Thanksgiving morning using the coupons that I have. I have done this starting with no extra care bucks to make it easy for anyone that is just starting. I do have $15 ECB’s remaining from last weeks Duracell deal, to use those add transaction #2 and #3 together (remove the .50 cent filler item) and pay with the $15 ECB from last week.

#1
Buy:
(2) Colgate Total Advanced
Use:
-$1 off CVS coupon
(1) -$1.50 off printable (technically states one per household)
(1) -$1 off SS 11/16
Total Due: $2.48 cash
Get Back: $5.98 ECB

#2
Buy:
(1) Johnson’s Soft Lotion $5.69
(1) Aussie Product
(1) .50 cent filler item
Use:
-$1 off Johnsons
-$1 off Aussie
Total Due: $6.18, pay with $5.98 from #1 and .20 cents
Get Back: $8.68 ECB ($5.69, $2.99)

#3
Buy:
(2) Bic Soliel Razors
(3) Gatorade G2
(2) Hershey’s Bars
Use:
(1) -$2 off $10 in razors CVS coupon
(1) B1G1 Hershey’s
(2) -$3 off Bic Soliel
Total Due: $9.45, pay with $8.68 ECB from #2 and .77 cents
Get Back: $17.45 ECB ($4.47, $11.98, $1)

#4
Buy
(1) Garnier Towelettes
(2) Maybelline Foundations (if you did not buy them earlier in the week)
(1) Cover Girl Powder
Use:
-$4 off $20 in Cosmetics CVS coupon
-$1 off Garnier
(2) - $3 off Maybelline
-$1 off Covergirl
Total Due: $17.96, pay with $17.45 from #3 and .51 cents
Get Back: $29.96 ECB ($5.99, $17.98, $5.99)

#5
Buy
(1) Energy 2pk
(2) Magnovox or Phillips items
(2) L’Oreal Lip Gloss
Use:
(2) -$1 off Lip Gloss
Total Due: $29.95, use $26.96 ECB from #4 (ask to downgrade by one penny)
Get Back: $31.95 ECB ($3.99, $13.98, $13.98)

#6
Buy
(1) Sally Hansen Max Growth
(1) Cover Girl Foundation
(1) Schick Quattro
(1) Playtex
(1) -$1 filler item (at least.71¢)
Use:
-.50/1 Sally Hansen
-$1 off Cover Girl
-$4 off Schick
-$1 off Playtex
Total Due: $18.26 pay with $3.99 and $13.98 ECB from #5 and .29 cents
Get Back: $20.78 ECB ($3.79, $7.99, $6, $3)

You still have one Aussie Product left that you can buy.

Total value of products: $120.28
Total spent out of pocket: $4.25
Extra Care Bucks Remaining: $34.76

Since I blew it with the Duracell deal and ended up with a $30 ECB (how the heck am I gonna spend a $30 ECB --- my totals are always under $10) I'm going to have to make a few adjustments to her plan --- but I'm loving that the bulk of the work is done for me. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!