Hi Everyone!
As you all know, I love CVS. I stop there more than twice a week and it’s the most convenient store ever. I go there for my snacks, makeup emergencies, medicine, and more. I’ve made trips to CVS for medicine way more than I wanted to this fall. Hello, cold season!
It’s been few months since I’ve done a CVS roundup, and I wanted to share all my delicious CVS finds, and show you how I incorporate their delicious brands into my lifestyle.
First off, if you haven’t heard of Gold Emblem yet, let me introduce you!
Gold Emblem abound is a popular CVS Pharmacy line made up of delicious and inexpensive snacks. The Gold Emblem Abound brand carries more than 100 products that are free of artificial preservatives and flavors. Im sure you’ve seen the Gold Emblem products from almost all of my recap posts.
Not only does CVS carry delicious Gold Emblem brands, they care some of my favorites! They have popular brands like Annie’s, Sabra, Stacey’s, Naked and more!
I really love the special edition seasonal snacks they offer. They didn’t disappoint with the pumpkin spice this year! Now that Christmas is coming up, I’m anxiously waiting to see what they come up with! 
CVS also carries seasonal decor for your home. They have candles, coffee mugs, hand towels, and all kinds of fun goodies to go through. 
I especially love picking up toys for the pups, and they love it too.
*btw…that cashew caramel crunch is heaven. I like to throw a couple pieces on top of my air popped popcorn. 
Before I go on trips, CVS is a must-do on my travel list. I go there for travel snacks and travel necessities. They have a section for travel sized shampoos, soaps and more. I stopped at CVS before all of my road trips and big trips this summer.
Airport snacks are stupid expensive, so I always pack CVS snacks in my carryon. I love their protein bars, fruit snacks, and mixed nuts.
I took some my CVS goodies with me on my mini getaways this summer as well. They have perfect beach drinks! They have the best coconut water and they keep it cold in their store refrigerator section. 
One of my FAVORITE post-run breakfasts is protein powder with Greek yogurt. CVS has the best whey protein packets that I can take with me on my trips. Taking a big tub of protein powder with me is not ideal and that is why I love the convince of CVS products. They really have everything. I bring one packet for everyday I’m there. I took my protein packets to San Francisco and Canada this summer.
They come up with the most unique products. These were perfect and even better on top of my salad. 
I’m lucky because CVS is all over the Charlotte area, so when I’m out and about and need something to eat, I always turn to CVS. I actually discovered the No Cow bars (my FAVORITE) at the CVS store while I was looking for some pick-me-ups.
And for all of you popcorn lovers…The Gold Emblem brand takes the cake with their popcorn. I don’t know how, but they have the BEST flavor and it tastes so guilty for being so healthy. This is perfect for the movie theaters or road trips. I almost ate the entire bag of popcorn while watching the elections the other night. I stayed up till 4 am…
CVS literally has everything, even coconut oil. I put that $#!t on everything. I like to put a couple teaspoons of coconut oil in my first cup of coffee in the morning. The coconut oil at CVS is super inexpensive compared to the grocery story brands. 
CVS has also turned me into a late-night dessert monster. I like to take their crunchy granola bars (they taste just like nature valley granola bars),break them in half, top them with marshmallow fluff and a dark chocolate square. I microwave it for ten seconds and it’s like the greatest tasting s’more evr. It’s also under 100 calories. 😉
If you go to CVS often, make sure you join their FREE retail loyalty program. The CVS ExtraCare Rewards program not only helps you save money, but it personalizes offers to customers based on their shopping history! How cool is that? You just scan or swipe your ExtraCare card and gain the benefits. I keep mine on my keychain! Make sure to take advantage of the CVS Pharmacy app as well! It’s totally FREE and allows you to tap into app-only deals, easy refills, same-day photos and so much more!
I still can’t get enough of these pumpkin spiced mixed nuts…& a pumpkin latte sucker? Only you, CVS, only you.
I just put myself in the CVS mood and can’t wait to go check out their holiday selection. 🙂 Thank you CVS for partnering up with me this year and introducing me to some of the greatest finds!
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- What is your favorite Gold Emblem Abound Snack?
- What do you go into CVS for?
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1. Salt & pepper popcorn & gummi bears!!!
2. My prescriptions
I’m guilty of buying their sugar free gummy bears!
I love CVS too, definitely beats going to the grocery store. Love the mixed fruit crisps! Usually go in there for makeup & leave with lots of healthy snack!
omg the mixed fruit crisps are so good!!! I do the same thing haha They have the best mascara selection.
The single serve oatmeal is he best for on the go people like me. I appreciate the convience. It is my go to store for cold and flu products…
I love the single serve oatmeal too!
I usually go into CVS for quick snacks like Gold Emblem Abound snacks. My favorite is the heavenly light popcorn.
YES! I almost ate the whole bag during the elections…
This is so exciting!! CVS is my JAM. Love that place!
1. I love their spiced nut packets- great for on-the-go!!
2. I LOVE CVS.. I buy beauty products there, cleaning products there and vitamins every week!
Me too:)
We literally buy the same things.
I love the pumpkin spice nuts!!! ???I go to cvs for literally everything- even gifts!its so convienent!
yes me too!!!
I love Lara bars and have been looking for the seasonal flavors. I will have to stop at CVS to pick up the Pumpkin Pie flavor today!
I always go to CVS for makeup and meds when I feel a cold creeping up. I also pick up my prescriptions from CVS.
I couldn’t fid them anywhere! Target and CVS were the only ones that had the! I was excited. I love the snicker doodle lara!
1. I am a HUGE fan of nuts and trail mixes, but I love the crap outta cashews!! I’m pretty simple, so their regular salted cashews hit the spot for me! (Now I’ll have to make a trip back to try that pumpkin spice mix!!)
2. This sounds funny, but I typically go into CVS for makeup, and the obvious medicine! (Or to grab a powerade, bottled water, etc.) I’m not a fan of spending loads of money on the expensive brands…and I can find just what I need at CVS for like, a fourth of the price that I would pay for a “designer” makeup! I don’t like to wear a lot of makeup, so this is perfect for me!
Yes, you and me both!
I love going to CVS with my mom because she’s a makeup lover! She goes nuts in that section, while I’m over checking out all the seasonal snacks.
I love the popcorn! Light snacks are my go-to. I always go into CVS for the make up/ nail polish, they always seem to have the best selection!
That popcorn is addicting!
I LOVE their popcorn, too! It’s my go-to purchase, and I get a bag almost every time I’m there!
I feel like I live at CVS, I get my prescriptions there, diapers and wipes, vitamins, shampoo, toothpaste, snacks-you name it. The better question is what do I NOT get there hahaha
I feel like i live there too!
Maybe I should have asked that question…
I see they have a nice section with baby needs! Very convenient for parents:)
Definitely the white cheddar heavenly light popcorn! I could eat the whole bag….it’s so good! I got to CVS for nailpolish and makeup. 🙂
i havnet had the white cheddar one yet…i know i’ll be obsessed!
1. What is your favorite Gold Emblem Abound Snack?
– I would definitely have to say the Pumpkin Cranberry Apple Crunch, i’m obsessed with all things cranberry and pumpkin! My favorite season is fall, cannot get enough of it!
2. What do you go into CVS for?
– I literally go to CVS for all things. My prescriptions, fall snacks, everyday vitamins, magazines, you name it i try to get it at CVS because its so convenient .
that pumpkin cranberry apple crunch was a addicting.
CVS is awesome. I almost literally inhale their wasabi peas; they get pretty spicy halfway in!! They can be so expensive at grocery stores, but CVS has them in normal portion sizes for road trips for low prices, which are crazy when you see how many coupons you’re getting at the end of every trip. 🙂 I usually go into CVS for snacks on the go (we travel and hike a lot, but are also forget snacks until already on the road lol) and makeup. I just wish ours here was 24 hours– the one near my parents is, which was super convenient!!
ahhhh those wasabi peas!! Ok…the coupons are insane. I had $15 off my $40 order the other day!
There’s a CVS by my office and I head there if I’m hungry because I know I can get a healthy snack choice. One of my favorite treats is their Milk Chocolate Covered Pretzels. I needed a pick me up one day after a rough morning and I definitely picked those up! It’s truly my favorite stop for healthy snack bars and nuts while I’m at work.
They are so good and they have the milk chocolate covered pretzels with mint during christmas!
I’m in love with the cashew caramel crunch too! I put it in my popcorn and yogurt?? and I love CVS for the makeup and cards and hair products. So convenient
in your yogurt? I’m stealing that idea!
I love going into CVS and getting their granola bars. SO yummy! Also, I enjoy going to CVS for last minute cards or batteries, medicine for cold (etc), pretty much anything that I need really quick. I used to live 5 minutes away from CVS, I moved this summer but still will drive that extra few minutes to go because I like it so much better than other drug stores! Xox
Their granola bars are the best!
My favorite snack from that brand is probably the pumpkin spiced nuts! My mom and I are so obsessed with them so we buy like ten jars! It probably doesn’t help that my sister is pregnant and craving them all the time haha. I usually go into CVS to get shampoo because the coupons I get are amazing. Plus, I love the great variety of hair care products they have!
hahaha they were on sale the other day when i went in there and i bought four jars! If there were more left, I would have bought all of them.
I travel between schools during my work day, and two days a week I pass a CVS during the ride. Those are my treat days and I stop in for a pick me up to motivate me for the rest of the day! My favorite snacks to grab are the unsalted raw cashews and plain popcorn. A healthy little treat to get me through crazy days! CVS is also my favorite place to get movie snacks, and can often be found buying some gold emblem gummy bears to sneak in 😉
Love that you go there to help you stay motivated for the day 🙂 (i definitely sneak their food in the theaters 😉 )
1. The popcorn!!! I am a popcorn fiend and i love love the Gold Emblem brand.
2. Everything haha! I would say most often when I’m sick for any kind of vitamins, cold medicine, etc. and for SNACKS! healthy of course 🙂
ahhh popcorn for the win!
Omg I’ve only ever gone into CVS to buy medicine! After seeing this post, I definitely need to check out some of these snacks!
You’re missing out! You need to go in there and check out all the options!!
I love the NO Cow Bars! CVS was actually the only place I could find them. CVS is usually my go-to for shampoo and conditioner and the flu shot!
They’re so delicious. I want them to get the lemon flavor in stores:)
I usually get their nuts. I love the snacks especially the cashews. I haven’t tried their coconut oil, that will be the next thing I get! I live down the street from them so literally anything I need I always go there! Also they have one of the best reward programs. I love cvs!
I feel like everyone loves their nuts! (that sounded bad lol)
The reward program is one of the best!
Hi! My favorite snack is veggie chips! I’m in cvs at least 1-2 times a wk for sales, snacks, whatever catches my eye ?
you and me both 😉
1. The Coconut Praline Almonds are SO good.
2. Bath products and greeting cards!
omg yes! those coconut praline almonds are sooooo good! I put some on my halo top ice c
I love the kettle corn! I’m a kettle corn freak and it’s one of my faves. I actually go there for all of my medicine too ??
I love how crispy and coated the kettle is! It taste like actual kettle cooked popcorn rather than kettle flavored.
1. Coconut Praline Almonds are SO good.
2. Bath and Beauty products!
mmmm try those almonds on ice cream!
I love their free dried fruit! I go in there for everything – it’s right across the street from my apartment and has everything!
omg…youre so lucky!
I have not tried the Gold Emblem but am going to have to get the pumpkin spice mixed nuts! I usually run into CVS for a quick drink and/or baby items.
They were on sale when I went in there yesterday! You should see if your store has them on clearance as well 🙂
I love all their nuts!! Also I usually go for sales whether that is nuts, chips or toilet paper!!
Me too!
So I haven’t tried the Gold Emblem products yet, but now you have totally peaked my interest! I really want to try the popcorn, I would also be interested in trying those cookies you posted about, they look so yummy!
Also, i have started to get interested in using protein powder, so trying the single packet ones would be a good way to ease me in 🙂
Otherwise, LOVE their beauty products, plus hair products and other fun stuff for around the house
Once you try that popcorn…you won’t be able to stop! so good:) Atleast its light.
That is a great idea for easing your way in!
I used to work across from a CVS and would find myself wandering around there at least once or twice a week. Honestly, sometimes I would get bored during my breaks and just stroll around (sometimes accidentally picking up a magazine or granola bar hehe). But honestly, I go to CVS for any quick convenience item. For the past few months I was living outside of the USA and missed it! I love their assortment of almonds. There’s always a different flavor to try and I usually keep them in my desk for a quick snack! The lightly salted popcorn is another favorite, but I rarely get it because I eat the whole bag in one sitting. Oops. I’ll have to go and try all the pumpkin flavored fall treats that are out right now! Your post has made me hungry 🙂
hahaha funny you said that because I go there when I’m bored and need to get out of the house as well. They have great desk snacks!
I used to always go to Walgreens, but since reading your blog, I have been going to CVS and have joined their rewards program!
My favorite Gold Emblem Abound snack is definitely the crunchy granola bars! I honestly could not tell a difference between them and the Nature Valley bars! They were THAT good! I also love their flavored sparkling water – I never get enough of it!
I go into CVS for snacks a lot more now, but also for drinks, magazines, makeup, and meds! It’s a great place to stop for anything I need! 🙂
Wooo! Welcome to the good side 😉
Those bars are so good. I like to dip them in my coffee in the morning.
My favorite snack from the gold emblem abound line is the heavenly light popcorn. I’m so glad you featured it because it is amazing. Just like it states – Heavenly! I typically run to CVS for similar reasons as you. When i need something fast, when its “that time of the month”, when i’m sick or my daughter is sick, when i need cleaning supplies, and definitely when i need makeup. I have a CVS super close to me, so i love how convenient it is. Oh and i love their dollar section! I stock up! 🙂
It is heavenly! I agree 🙂 CVS is perfect for anything last minute and yes that dollllar section!
I can never choose just one snack when I go into CVS. My favorites as of late are the Black Pepper Heavenly Light Popcorn and the Cherry Vanilla Almond Crunch.
I usually go to CVS for the snacks – they have a way better selection than gas stations and smaller sizes than grocery stores. I also go for makeup and prescriptions.
I feel ya. I always get some popcorn and something sweet!
CVS beats all the gas stations!
What is your favorite Gold Emblem Abound Snack? My favorite would have to any of the trail or snack mixes! The perfect blend of sweet and salty! Yum!!
What do you go into CVS for? I mainly go to CVS to fill an prescriptions that I have or last minute dinner ingredients!
Perfect for emergency ingredients!
My favorite Gold Emblem snack(s) are the Sweet & Salty Trail Mix because it has mini cookies in it (amazing), and the Blueberry Lemon Almond Crunch. I looooove the combination of blueberry and lemon. These two are my go-to on-the-go snacks or late night treats 🙂
And I am guilty of going to CVS at least once sometimes twice a week. I get all my makeup, snacks, and toiletries there rather than Wegmans because it’s a better deal especially when I use my extra care card.
Your post is reminding me to make my weekly trip to CVS today! Haha
Yes the mini cookie idea is genius!
1.) Chocolate covered cashews & Sweet and Salty Trail Mix (oh…. my… there’s literally mini chocolate chip cookies in the trail mix whaaat??)
2.) They are my pharmacy first off, but I usually go in there for anything because its just so much quicker than a box store or grocery store!
I love that you promote/partner with CVS. Its such a down to earth, real life, budget friendly, EASY store thats often overlooked. Its great!
Its definitely one of my favorite partnerships and something I live for! I TRULY LOVE CVS and I know most of my readers feel the same way!
& those mini chocolate chip cookies thrown into the trail mix is such a genius idea! I want to make a christmas trail mix with mini sugar cookies! hehe
My favorite thing they have is popcorn!! And I go to CVS for snacks or if I happened to forget something on my errands, and I don’t feel like trekking into Target. Love CVS 🙂
Popcorn for the win!
1. Omg I LOVE the Gold Emblem pumpkin spice mixed nuts! I only found about them recently, but I’ve been back 3 times to get them! The sweet and salty mix is perfect 🙂
2. I probably go to CVS most often for either birthday cards, or make up. The most important part of my makeup routine is my waterproof lash stiletto, and I can always count on CVS to come through! I’m also pretty sure I’ve gotten every birthday card I’ve given for the last 4 year at CVS!
Hhahaha ME TOO! I always forget birthday cards and they always come to the rescue!
I love their fruit and nut bars! I have a CVS in the first floor of my work building so I go there whenever I need anything in a pinch. Most recently for Benadryl to tame my cat allergy symptoms.
Lucky you!!
Hi Taralynn,
I love Gold Emblem products! I can’t choose a favorite! Hopefully that won’t disqualify me! CVS is down the road from my work! I buy makeup, gift cards, milk, frozen meals, snacks, and then some! I love getting deals with my extra care card!
Have a great day!
Hahaha Im just like you! I can’t ever pick a favorite. The deals are great:) xo hope you’re doing well!
I love the trail mix!! Especially the fruit and nut one! Trail mix is a must for road trips for me. I’m usually going into CVS for makeup or a quick snack, but CVS has the best magazine selection, so I love browsing that too.
Yes they do! I always get my food network magazine fix !
Literally all the gold emblem nut mixes are amazing. I love them so much. I had a stash of them at my desk when I taught physics this summer, the kids knew me by that! I go for everything from food to makeup… mostly food…. yeah food. 🙂
haha you have to keep a stash in your desk! 🙂
What is your favorite Gold Emblem Abound Snack?
I recently bought some Gold Emblem trail mix! It is full of nuts, and tried fruit! All of the good stuff (:
What do you go into CVS for?
I go into CVS for EVERYTHING!! Food, pop, deodorant, toilet paper, tooth paste… you name it ive boughten it there (: I am a cvs member and always get tons of rewards and coupons! They are always mailing me and emailing me tons of coupons and deals which totally makes shopping there more appealing!!
Gotta love the coupons!!!:)
I am a huge CVS fan. I live for Extra Care Bucks and 30% off coupons (I just got one to use this weekend!).
1. My favorite Golden Emblem snack is pistachios. I love that they’re high in fiber and protein. I have to buy the kind with the shell on because if I get the kind with the shells off I’d eat the whole bag in just a few minutes.
2. I go to CVS for everything- makeup, greeting cards, medicine, snacks, etc. A couple of weeks ago I even went there to buy candles to put in my jack-o-lanterns. I live within walking distance of a CVS so I’m always running in there for something, especially because they always have coupons!
WOOOOO! they’re the best.
they have amazing pistachios and super inexpensive! I loved those candles and they were all on sale today!
My favorite snack is the pumpkin spiced nuts! Yum!! I usually go into CVS for hair products, holiday items, or new nail products!
the best!!!
I am obsessed with their heavenly light popcorn! YUM. I am constantly going to CVS to use my deals & coupons for makeup! I definitely save more money at CVS than any other drugstore. GO CVS! 🙂
Me too! 🙂 GO CVS for sure!
I love, love, love the Cashew Caramel Crunch! Thank you Taralyn for introducing me to it. My whole family thinks it’s awesome! We have a CVS in our neighborhood so it’s so handy. I go there for toiletries, over the counter meds, and even elderberry syrup that fights colds. Now I go for snacks too!
OF COURSE!!:) You can go there for pretty much anything!
Is this open to Canada?
US. AND CANADA!
I really like their chew fruit/fruit snacks/whatever they’re called haha! They’re just like fruit snacks (which I love) but better for you!
I like going to CVS for vitamins (because they always have great and those protein packets (because how convenient and easy?!?!)
Have a fabulous Thursday! 😀
YES! 🙂 & their gummy vitamins.
The packets of protein are so convenient!
1. Raw nuts all the way!
2. Cotton balls, nail polish, snacks, medicine, “As seen on TV” products (love that they do this!) makeup, hmmm… what DON’T they have?
Seriously! Its like mini target
Hi Taralynn!
I love CVS! I’m in college and go there all the time! They have tons of snacks I can pack for class, the basic beauty products and seasonal goodies! Whenever I need something, 99% of the time I can just pick it up at a CVS!
1. I love the pumpkin cookies! I love fall so I fill my kitchen with pumpkin everything! I tried these for the first time this year and couldn’t get enough!
2. Absolutely everything!
CVS is perfect for the college student.
Pumpkin errrrthang is the way to go!
I love their pistachio nuts! I keep a bag in my desk at work.
I go to CVS all my health and personal care products. All our prescriptions are there too. I love the extra care deals and being able to stack coupons on a good deal! Plus they carry Hallmark, my favorite cards. I like their grocery area because if I run out of an ingredient mid-prep, I can run to the CVS down the street and they usually have what I need. Plus, there’s always the day after a holiday candy stock up 😉
The pistachios are great and inexpensive!
Your comment is something I would write. I feel ya on that emergency ingredient mid-prep run!!
My favorite snack is any kind of their popcorn. I go in for prescriptions, makeup, nail polish, shampoo, travel items, mailing supplies…you name it!
I love their travel item section
1. Popcorn 🙂
2. I go there for snacks, make up and skincare!
popcorn for the win!I love their face wash! the apricot scrub 🙂
1. My favorite product is definitely the heavenly light popcorn! It’s such a good snack that doesn’t leave me too full.
2. I go to CVS for all my beauty products and protein bars!
Yes the flavor is spot on too!
I absolutely LOVE the Gold Emblem Heavenly Light Popcorn. Such a good snack when binge-watching Netflix 🙂
And I always go into CVS to get makeup products, snacks, and cards. They have a big selection of makeup products which I love, and they also carry really sweet and funny cards!
Netflix and CVS? haha I love the card selection as well.
I love all the nut and dried fruit trail mixes as study snacks. I usually go to CVS to buy food!
Perfect study snacks!
1. my favorite has to be the banana chips!
2. i go to cvs whenever i need something last-minute– there’s one right around my block- shampoo, snacks, toilet paper, etc
yes!! those banana chips are my favorite! so crunchy and low cal. PERFECT for the movie!
I like their cranberry nut trail mix. I go into CVS for vitamins and medicine.
Me too!
I love all of their nut mixes!!! I go to CVS for prescriptions, bath products, cleaning supplies and groceries. So for pretty much everything! lol I have one right down the street from my house so I go there all the time! They even have redbox right outside the front doors so I’ll pick up a movie and grab my yummy gold emblem snacks and have movies nights at least once a week!!!
Movie and gold emblem! sounds like my kind of night!
Gummi bears!
the best gummies!!
My favorite is definitely their gummy worms! I go into CVS sometimes for my cards, because its right next to the grocery store. Question though, do you find CVS to be kinda “low class” for lack of a better word? Every single CVS store I have ever been into in the country just seems so depressing: Dark lights, ugly rugs (BTW, what kind of store is completely carpeted!?), and just kind of sad all around. I try to stick to Walgreens. They offer the same products, but in a much cleaner, open air concept buildings. Oh, and you can link up your fitness tracker to the walgreens app/website, and earn points that way!
I will say CVS does remind me of childhood though ..My friends and I would walk there from our houses as children, and buy Werthers Originals on the first spring day of the year.
ha yes! best gummies!
I dont necessarily find CVS “low class”I just think they’re super down to earth and work hard towards helping people make healthier choiceness. It’s a pharmacy that doesn’t sell tobacco products and a lot of people appreciate that. But, I think we all have different preferences 🙂
I usually go to CVS for toiletries and first aid-type products. But I usually end up getting some snacks, too — I love the CVS brand of barbecue-flavored rice crisps. They’re kinda like bbq potato chips, but slightly healthier.
I’ve had those delicious bbq rice crisps! I was going to bring them on a trip but ate them before! whoops
Love there gummy bears as well – they’re my main go-to! I used to live within walking distance of a CVS and would reward myself with a magazine and a healthy treat or some makeup for getting off of my butt and walking there 🙂
gummy bears at cvs are so good. I like the sugar free ones:)
My favorite Gold Emblem snack is the nuts! Always makes for a great snack.
I usually go into CVS for makeup, especially micellar water as I tend to run out of that pretty fast! Also coughdrops.
Espcially cough drops this time of year!
I love their dark chocolate covered nuts! And I always go there to get allergy medicine
mmmm yes!
1 – I love the Cashew Caramel Crunch too!! and many other things!! Not much I don’t like!! lol
2- I go in there when I’m passing by the store (since it’s on my way home) and need a few quick things, and also I go in there for make up a lot. I like their make up selections. and like the reward program too. 🙂
Haha there isn’t much i don’t like either. I kind of want to go now!
Hey Taralynn! Nice that you replied! And yeah, lol, I kind of want to go now too! haha. Btw, I love your site and all the wonderful info on it!! You are awesome. Thanks! 🙂
1. Whey protein packets (to help with my lean bulk!) + the cookies. I cant stop eating them! There are so many stores near me. it’s getting dangerous!
2. I typically go in for mascara, facial cleansers, bronzer or last minute stops for ben and jerry pint(s)
Also, Hi Taralynn! I always look out for your blogs. Your pictures are the best. #filteronpoint
haha the cookies are insane. Have you friend their macadamia nut ones?….
& thank you so much!!!!
Girl yes I have! They are too good.
I love their trail mixes, and I always go for makeup!
they have great trail mix options!
Hehe…soooo…to be honest, I don’t think I’ve ever had a Gold Emblem product (I’ve never even noticed them in the stores here), and I haven’t been into CVS in years. 😐 However, that pumpkin cranberry apple crunch looks amazing, as do the pumpkin spice cookies. (Yes, I’m kind of a sucker for anything pumpkin spice.) Out here in Wyoming (and Montana) we still have some CVS stores, but Walgreens seem to have a stronger customer appeal. I don’t really visit either, unless Walgreens has some excellent sales on or I’m looking for specific Christmas gifts.
wuhhhhhh. I feel like you’d love the gold emblem brand. I want you to go in there and tell me what you think! Perfect snacks for you while you’re out running with the pup!
I’ll add it to next week’s shopping list. 😉
LOL…nevermind…apparently we don’t have one…. Hello, Wyoming.
http://www.cvs.com/store-locator/cvs-pharmacy-locations
My favorite CVS Gold Emblem snacks are their trail mixes! The CVS near my old apartment had a huge selection of trail mixes and dried fruit – all for like $2 each. Perfect craving crushers, if you ask me!
I usually go to CVS for cards and giftbags – last minute 😉 – for birthdays, weddings, etc. I’m awful at waiting until we are on the way TO somewhere to realize, “Crap! We need to bring a gift!”
I love those pumpkin cookies!! And I usually buy candy/tampons/makeup at CVS
I don’t think I’ve had a gold emblem product either!! I have been missing out. ☹ I always buy my makeup and medicine at CVS. Love them.
I’m obsessed with the wasabi peas and all the popcorn. I also love the peanut butter cups – sweet and salty!! I feel like I’m in CVS at least once a week buying all sorts of things; shampoo, toothpaste, snacks, makeup, vitamin water. I love how there are so many locations!
We don’t have CVS in Canada, otherwise I’d be all over those pumpkin cookies!
My favorite Gold Emblem snacks are the sour lemonade gummies, and the BBQ quinoa flax chips–both are stupidly addicting! I typically go into CVS for medicine and beauty products…and inevitably buy snacks or a drink.
yummy!
HI, Taralynn! 🙂
In the past, I haven’t been much of a CVS goer, but all your CVS finds have been inspiring me so much.
I found a CVS so close to my house (walking distance) about a month ago and have been going ever since.
It’s the perfect place for snacks and really ANYTHING.
1. My favorite would be the Pumpkin Spice Mixed Nuts, because your post made me want to go out and try them. They were SOOOO good. I bought a few extra for my office and will be munching on them throughout the day until their gone!
2. I think I’m becoming a CVSer. I’ve started going in for all sorts of things – cold & flu type medicine, makeup!!, treats, and general stuff (like when I accidentally run out of milk).
I don’t really buy very many snacks there, but now that you’ve mentioned the pumpkin spice nuts I think I’ll get that next time. I normally get all of my girlie things their. They have great stuff
I like the gummy bears. I go to CVS for prescriptions.
While I admit I loved the pumpkin spice mix, I REALLY enjoyed the Sweet & Nutty probiotic mix I bought. I love yogurt covered raisins!
The closest store to where I live is CVS so we are always running out to grab something when we realize we forgot something during big grocery shopping. Usually it’s a baking need- parchment paper, flour, sugar, etc. Though when I have a sweet tooth I absolutely stop in the candy aisle. I am not a huge dessert person in the way of cake or brownies but I love gummy candies and they have a huge selection.
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I LOVE to mix their trail mix (either the classic with the M&Ms or the power mix) with their white cheddar popcorn! It is such a great sweet/savory snack mix.
I usually stop in for snacks and medicine, but I’ll also go if I notice they have any of my usual purchases on sale. I really need to try their single serve protein powders, they seem so convenient for traveling!
I love wasabi peas, so delicious. I go into CVS for beauty products.
1. I LOVE THE ALMONDS! And also the CVS brand wine ?
2. I go to cvs for snacks, use it as my pharmacy and for makeup!
Your posts about Gold Emblem and all the great snacks actually turned me on to looking around CVS alittle bit more than just going in for beauty supplies and medicine. So thank you very much! I can’t wait to see what they come up with for the holidays!
1.) Wasabi Peas are by far my favorite salty snack but a sweet kick calls for the Dried Mango slices! Sooo good!
2.) Typically beauty supplies and medicine but now snacks and drinks!!! Thank you for inspiring a whole new outlet for snacking!
Cashews. All the cashews.
And honestly I mostly go because my 17mo daughter LOVES the dried fruit they carry and always wants some with breakfast!
OMG! you definitely need to try (maybe you have) the chocolate chunk and chia snack bars. Those are my favorite. Also, CVS is my go to for prescriptions and quick mascara fixes :). Thanks for all the amazing posts!
1. I love the gold emblem popcorn:) especially kettle corn!
2. I usually run there for makeup and also get cereal there pretty often. They always have good sales for stocking up on cereal!
My favorite snack is the golden emblem popcorn. It is perfectly salty and inexpensive. I usually go to CVS to grab a quick snack when I am on the go, they are so convenient.
Cookies I go for face soap
I like their Fruit & Nut trail mix. I go to CVS to pick up prescriptions.
Gold Emblem popcorn and usually for no cow bars. I’m addicted.
My favorite snack is the Gold Emblem trail mix. I usually go in for hairspray or shampoo!
Cookies & kettle corn or salt & pepper popcorn to sneak into a movie (waaaaay better than the greasy-heavily salted) stuff they overcharge you for! As far as products go I’m a big fan of their detergent as well as their eye makeup remover and don’t forget the most important thing…PRICES ?
I LOVE the wasabi peas…I love anything with a kick! And I go into CVS for makeup, medicine if needed, and snacks.
1. I love their gummi Bears! I put them in my freezer and then eat them….so good!
2. I go to CVS for medicines, movie snacks, quick wine runs, and beauty supplies!
Hi Taralynn!
I love your blog and have been reading for years…back to the days when you were on tumblr!! I got to CVS A LOT as well, it is so convenient.
I want to add, and please do not take this the wrong way, but I miss how frequently you used to blog. I feel like for the past few months it has only been one blog post a week unless you are doing a sponsored post (CVS, Rockbox, Stick fix, dog food brands, etc.) I much more enjoyed the more frequent posts.
Also- very excited to hear the big news!!
1. I like to keep one of the small canisters of mixed nuts in my desk. I am a teacher and am ALWAYS on the go! I usually eat lunch while simultaneously grading papers, answering emails, and a student usually stops in my room in the mix of all of that. I grab a handful of nuts as I run through the halls from one class to another or in between meetings (did you know teachers have a ridiculous amount of meetings?!) The small cans of nuts are a life saver for my hunger pangs from standing up in front of a class all day!
2. I have a CVS really close to my house so it’s lifesaver on my way to or from work when I need something quick. I have made a guilty habit of stopping in for a quick drink or snack to bring to work. It’s just so convenient and they literally have EVERYTHING!!!
You’re right, the cashew caramel crunch is amazing! I go into CVS a lot to get their flavored sparkling waters. They’re so refreshing and I was drinking a few a week during the summer!
I love the Gold Emblem kettle corn!! It’s my weakness especially on long car rides.
I go to CVS most for gum and car snacks; so easy and convenient and walking distance from my apartment or office in CLT. I love their loyalty program and always stock up on razors and aveeno products when they have deals.
I also love how easy it is to print pictures from the app and go pick them up within an hour!
Love their trail mix too! I shop there for makeup 🙂
1. Those pumpkin spice nuts are SO good!
2. I get so many things at CVS: makeup, nail polish, toiletries, cards, medicine, and more. They have a great assortment of products!
I love their popcorn too! But I mostly go to CVS for makeup 🙂 They have the best selection out of all the drugstores in my area.
I love the gold emblem chocolate chip cookies – they’re the best!
I go to cvs for tons of things, but most often probably for greeting cards (birthdays, showers, etc)
The trail mix is always good! ? I typically go into CVS for lotion or shampoo.
Oh I really love the Gold Emblem abound barbeque flavored baked rice crisps! They are so light and taste great! I normally go to CVS for seasonal finds! I love shopping their holiday section…especially at Christmas!
love thier coconut water!
The pumpkin spiced nuts are amazing! I get 90% of my make-up from CVS. I’m basic that way 🙂
Going to Cvs for me, well us is more a family bonding, family fighting, maybe a couple of us healing shopping experience for which come the end of the day ALWAYS guaranteed redbox kinda night. We usually frequent Cvs on like a Friday Saturday. Here in east Phoenix imagine a Cvs smack in the middle, now north of that some few streets north would be my moms, east of that would be my spot, south of that would be my sisters, and to the west of that lives my other sister. Us three siblings have our own daughters. (Yes Im the only boy!). #1 – So first common stop is all the way to the back whether it be the pharmacy, potty, race to blood pressure kiosk, or tantrum and fear of shots in the minute clinic is the start lol. Progressively making way toward the front I usually get lost passing “As seen on TV” stuff. Sisters tangent toward make up wall n the kids if still not fighting for a seat at blood pressure kiosk will find themselves stuck in the seasonal toy area which is ironically right before the front where all the #2 Candy and popcorn, snacks and beverages be at.
I go into CVS all the time and recently have noticed much more of their gold emblem products – I personally love the popcorn for a quick snack!
I go into CVS for anything I need on a whim – since I live in NYC it is so convenient for me to just pop into and grab anything from groceries to magazines to my medications!
I am in CVS all the time (it’s right next to my gym) and get everything from prescriptions to toiletries there. I love their selection of raw nuts!
What is your favorite Gold Emblem Abound Snack? I love their bbq seasoned almonds and their cookies (macaroons)
What do you go into CVS for? EVERYTHING! Make up, shampoo, home decor, snacks, etc. 🙂
I love CVS peanut butter filled pretzels.
I go to CVS for my beauty needs like cosmetics and hair color.
My favorite is the granola bars.i go there for prescriptions and household cleaning items.everything really
I like all of the CVS brand nuts and I go in CVS at least once a week for makeup.
I recently moved to an area that has a CVS store and I fell in love immediately! I love the Island Fruit trail mix, it tastes amazing and is not something you see in most corner stores. I also love that they have the No Cow bars, because trying to find a tasty inexpensive vegan snack bar is nearly impossible.
I typically go to CVS for mid week shopping trips in which I have forgotten an ingredient or need something and don’t want to fight the larger grocery stores.
I’m almost jealous of your CVS! The two we have here aren’t quite as well stocked. But I love to grab the Gold Emblem Abound granola clusters or rice cakes when I need a quick snack during the work day. I also run into CVS for things I run out of during the week, like laundry detergent, shampoo…
My favorite is the the popcorn and almonds. I go to CVS for the deals and my prescriptions.
I’m really into their honey roasted cashews right now! They’re so good 🙂 I get all of my prescriptions from CVS and it’s my go-to for any health and beauty type of things.
1. I love their dried fruit! Normally dried fruit has gobs of sugar, but their freeze dried strawberries are amazing in cereal or as a snack- with no added sugar.
2. I go there for road trip snacks as well as makeup. Their drugstore makeup prices are almost always the lowest and they have great deals especially if you have a CVS card. I also love their seasonal items!
Wasabi peas for me! I go to CVS for everything- makeup, cleaning products, snacks, etc.
Love the Gold Emblem sesame sticks (eat them alone, on salads, in homemade trail mix, crushed in yogurt, etc!)
and I go into CVS for literally EVERYTHING. Quick snacks, toiletries, household cleaning supplies, office supplies, makeup.
My favorite Gold Emblem snack is the wasabi peas! I also love to go to CVS just to browse all the amazing sales!
I love almost all of the gold emblem nuts and sometimes splurge for some gummy bears 🙂 I usually find myself running into CVS for a last minute birthday card and healthy/beauty products when I’m in a pinch.
I am loving all of the gold emblem snacks, but my favorite right now is the nuts. I go to CVS for allllll of my personal care and snacking needs. The rewards program is top notch, so it makes it super easy.
Favorite snack: superfruit baobab bites. (Followed by tart cherries at a close #2) The baobab bites are wayyy too addicting–I buy them for pre run /race fuel and they are great.
I go to CVS in general for makeup, cashew milk, eggs sometimes, & baking supplies when I get a craving;)
1. I love love love the emblem brand! I always get little snacks like nuts, chocolate covered pretzels and granola bars to make gift baskets for my family/friends birthday! They are also perfect stocking stuffers!
2. I get all of my makeup and love their nail polish selection!
I am a huge fan of the superfruit baobab bites! They are wayyy too addicting and I use them for pre run/race fuel.
Usually go to CVS for makeup, cashew milk, eggs, and baking supplies when I have a craving;) I did not know they had less expensive coconut oil though, will have to check that out next time!
I like their granola bars. I go to CVS for toiletries items and hair products.
My favorite Gold Eblem snack is their cashews. I like to go to CVS for little snacks like that and also for cosmetics.
I have only tried their trail mix and cashews, but after reading your posts, I see several other things that I want to try. I always shop their for hair color when it is on sale and sometimes makeup.
I love the banana crips! They are so good and easy to take with me while traveling. Usually, I’ll go into CVS for snacks or drinks for a road trip.
I love the Gold Emblem macadamia nuts and cashews! Soo good and great prices! I am also a sucker for all of the CVS beauty displays. It seems l can never leave without a new nail polish!
I’m a fan of their quinoa crisps. I get my prescription filled at CVS and I usually pick up bodywash, toothpaste, or whatever I happen to be out of.
My favorite snack is the pumpkin cookies and I go to CVS for the multi-vitamin and supplements I take. But usually come out with more than just that!
Hi Taralynn!
To be honest, I didn’t start going to CVS until I read one of your blog posts from a while bad and now I’m OBSESSED! I love snacking, and their options are always fun, tasty and for the most party, healthy.
My favorite Gold Emblem Abound snack (right now, it changes a LOT) would have to be the Chocolate Chunk & Chia snack bars…yum yum yum.
CVS is on my way home, which is nice, so I stop for the basics: snacks, vitamins and Christmas STOCKING STUFFERS! They always have something cool that I normally wouldn’t think of to fill someone’s stocking.
Enjoy your weekend, Taralynn!
Cheers,
Ariel LaVenture
Love this 🙂 my absolute FAV are the wasabi peas! I usually go in to CVS for makeup 🙂
I love any healthy fat free bars to grab it and go
CVS for great deals, battery and prescriptions
My favorite Gold Emblem Aboud snack is the mixed nuts!
And CVS is definitely my emergency shopping trip place. I have gone in there for dry shampoo, toilet paper, cold medication, gum, Starbucks iced coffee, mascara, milk, etc. but I always leave with more than what I planned on getting! ?
My favorite Gold Eblem snack is their cashews. I like getting my cosmetics and snacks at CVS.
I am a huge fan of the pineapple coconut sparkling water. It is a great treat to have every so often. The probiotic trail mix is for sure a close second! I love that CVS seems to be in the most convenient locations, so anytime I need a quick snack, drink or some allergy medicine CVS is my place!
Would love to try those pumpkin cookies, they look amazing! Pumpkin spice anything is the way to go. CVS always has great deals on makeup all the time.
Kettle Corn is great!
I go to CVS for laundry soap, coffee and hand lotion.
I love their Dried Fruit Trail Mix, I think I have a bag in every location (car, house, purse) 🙂
I live walking distance from two CVS’s and if I need anything last minute, or just to splurge; CVS is my jam. I love their notebooks, and pen selection, and of course their chocolate isle.
Love your blog!! I am sure you have shared this before, but what kind of camera do you use? Your photos are amazing, even of the smallest things like snacks!
Thank you!! To be honest I just use my Iphone6s plus!:)
My favorite is the wasabi peas – so much fun to eat because of the kick they have 🙂 I usually stop into CVS to buy stamps or pick up my prescriptions and inevitably end up picking up a couple of other things too while I’m there!
I love their popcorn and the Onion & Garlic Flavored Multigrain Quinoa Crisps. I usually shop at CVS for gum, a quick snack, make up, hairspray, and my prescriptions.
I love this post! I have recently started making small steps to a healthier life and I am excited to try some of the things you posted about!
I haven’t tried any products but I am sure I’ll love the cashew caramel crunch and the popcorn. I am a popcorn fanatic!
I love pumpkin flavors too, hopefully I’m not too late this year and they still have some left!
Thanks so much for sharing!
1. greek yogurt covered pretzels
2. I buy all my hair products at CVS- John Frieda is the best!
Their popcorn is amaze, love it as my go to snack
I love their jalapeno chedder puffs. i normally dont like anything with spice, but its tasty!
I usually go to CVS for those late nights where cold or period pains get to me. I buy a ben and jerrys, and large water and a Cosmo usually and try and make the night better.
my fav snack is the jalapeno cheddar puffs
and i normally find myself at CVS after a day where the cold/flu hit me or period pains did. Im there buying a ben and jerrys, a large water, and Cosmo. And whatever medicine i need for the night.
Pumpkin spice everything! I go in to pick up prescriptions and leave with lots of goodies every time.
1. What is your favorite Gold Emblem Abound Snack?
My favorite Gold Emblem Abound Snacks are their mixed nuts. They can be so expensive at other places and those mixes usually contain 90% peanuts and just a few of the more expensive nuts. The nut mixes at CVS are much better quality (and many contain NO peanuts- which is awesome). They are also reasonably priced and a great source of quick energy on the go.
2. What do you go into CVS for?
Snacks! If there is a CVS near by, I’ll go there over any gas station. I usually get drawn to the cosmetic aisle as well and usually leave with a new nail polish or lip gloss- oops! I could definitely have fun with a $50 gift card, I would use it to try all the fun seasonal snacks they’ll have out over the holidays 🙂
What is your favorite Gold Emblem Abound Snack?
-My favorite snack is the unsalted roasted almonds and pistachios mix! The price is amazing and the taste is superb. Having unsalted nuts with me makes sure I keep on track with my healthy eating. 🙂 No excuses to go to the vending machine.
What do you go into CVS for?
-I go in for easy pickup of snacks! A CVS opened up recently in my college town, and it’s be so helpful. Next I think I might stop by for some wine. 😉
I love the fruit snacks! I go to CVS for first aid products. They always have what I need for minor injuries.
I love their fruit and nut mixes!! Perfect by itself or on top of yogurt!!
I buy a lot of beauty care products/makeup @ CVS. I love when they do buy one get one product 50% off!!! ?
1. I love their mixed nuts and banana crisps! I haven’t tried any of their pumpkin flavored snacks, but next time I go I’ll get a few things to try.
2. There’s a CVS just a few miles away from my house, my husband and I go there a lot for last minute items like milk and such. I also receive a discount on CVS brand medicine through my insurance carrier so I always get my over-the-counter meds there!
Thanks to you, I’ve been obsessed with CVS! The wasabi soy almonds are by far my favorite gold emblem snack. I visit CVS for everything from makeup to food and drink (no cow bars and bai5).
1. My favorite snack is their popcorn! Sooooo yummy. Their flavored nuts are great too.
2. I go to CVS for make up and to stock up before trips! It is so convenient because it is right around the corner.
My favorite is the Gold Emblem Absolutely Divine Strawberry & Creme Shortbread Cookies
I go in CVS for prescriptions and health and beauty products
cherry vanilla almond crunch!! And their mixed nuts. I go to CVS for makeup, hair products, magazines, to print pictures, and picking up snacks and candy for baking with, and their pharmacy. Its been my go to since High school.
Thanks for your blog!i read it often, and steal recipes 🙂
1. My favorite is the Gold Emblem cranberry and almond nut bar.
2. I go to CVS for all different items but mostly prescriptions or makeup.
I love their chocolate covered cashews!! I haven’t seen the no cow bars but I’ll have to look for some next time I’m there:)
look in the protein section!:)
I feel like I always alternate between cookies and gummies! I used to always get their nut mixes before I developed my nut allergy but hey at least I was able to find other super yummy snacks to replace what I used to buy there! As for what I go there for…Basically everything lol. There’s one in my Plaza at work so I go there to get lunch, snacks, redbull, and my downfall guilty pleasures of nail polish and eye makeup!
My daughters love to snack on pistachios but my youngest (5) has a hard time cracking them open on her own. CVS Gold Emblem has bags of shelled pistachios that are regularly on sale 2/$10 so I stock up. They are normally around $8 a bag so that is a great deal especially compared to other store brands or name brands which tend to be $11+ for a small bag of shelled pistachios.
1. I’m obsessed with their pumpkin spiced nuts!
2. I go in for makeup and prescriptions
I love the popcorn. I can eat so much/mindlessly snack and it doesn’t kill my daily calorie intake!
I go into CVS mostly for prescriptions. But I also love grabbing a low calorie drink, too!
I love the Asian trail mix. So good by the pool!
I love to go to cvs to get a new lipstick once in awhile. My favorite treat to me!
1. I love getting drinks from CVS, trailmixes, and kind bars! They really do have good prices and so many options. It makes me happy to see the gluten free options too since I have Celiac’s!
2. I go to CVS for EVERYTHING! Whenever I go, it’s usually for something very specific (cough drops, shampoo, ect.) and end up looking around and buying a bunch more things. I love all the options they have and I have the Extra Care card. Is it sad that I get really excited when they send me emails with $1 off coupons?? haha
My favorite snacks are the gold emblem chocolate chip cookies.
I go to CVS for prescriptions, holiday décor, snacks, makeup basically whatever it is I need while in the store.
I love all of the gold emblem trail mixes! they are my favorite.
I usually go into cvs to get prescriptions filled, and always end up leaving with snacks, makeup, and nail polish too!
Dried Fruit Trail Mix!
Usually for greeting cards!
Gummy bears, chocolate covered cashews & popcorn are my go-tos! they’re fantastic.
I usually go to CVS for any last minute buys or mindless purchases!
1. The Pistachio & Almond Blend. I love that it’s unsalted. That can be so hard to find!
2. The makeup aisle. Lipstick junkie 🙂
I love their popcorn too. I buy all my hair products, makeup and toothpaste at CVS. CVS is the best!
1) I love the Almond/Pistachio bags! Much more reasonably priced than the supermarkets & an easy snack!
2) I normally stop into CVS for my prescriptions, vitamins & snacks!
I thought I was the only one that puts coconut oil in my coffee! I never thought to get coconut oil at CVS thanks for the tip! This may sound weird but I actually blend the coconut oil in my coffee using my bullet mixer. it makes it frothy and delicious! My favorite snack from CVS I would have to say would definitely be popcorn and I’m obsessed with the wasabi peas they are so good! My go to items that I typically get at CVS are vitamins, snacks and my makeup. I love that place!
I like their pretzels. I tend to go in for diaper and toilet paper. Love the deals
What is your favorite Gold Emblem Abound Snack? The Fuji Apple Cinnamon Clusters!
What do you go into CVS for? Snacks, gifts, water… anything I can get quickly!
-My favorite Gold Emblem snack is the kettle corn popcorn.
-I go into CVS for vitamins and prescriptions the most.
I love their lara bars and protein packets. And wasabi peas! I usually go in for random things like birthday cards or when I need makeup. Love CVS!
I love their pretzels and I go to CVS for anything and everything since they are close to my home. Everything from milk to makeup to medication.
1. popcorn
2. hair and makeup products, snacks, prescriptions, my flu shot
My favorite is their popcorn!!!!
I go there for almost everything!!!! Prescriptions, candy, and makeup!!!
Love their popcorn!!!
I buy makeup. Candy, and get my prescriptions at cvs!