Welcome to Rhea of Hope!

I am a brand new Blogger who recently discovered a passion for Couponing! I thought it would be fun if we all share ideas, great deals and questions. I hope you join me in my Money-Saving Journey!!

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Albertsons better than FREE cereal and milk!

**Update:  Some people say this rebate may not work if you aren't an AARP member.  Might be a risk, still a good deal without the rebate, but a FAB deal with the rebate!
Wow!  Whether you are a brand new couponer, or an oldie :), this is a fab deal!  Queenbee lays it out very simply.  I believe we also have a coupon in the 3/6 inserts for $1/2 boxes.  I'm not sure if I'm going to wait for doubles or not for this deal, the gas rebate card is "while supplies last" which is always risky.  If you don't love these cereals, consider donating them to the food bank, women's shelter, or senior center in Olympia!!  Here's the link:
http://queenbeecoupons.com/2011/03/albertsons-kelloggs-cereal-milk-free-after-rebate/

Monday, March 28, 2011

Free sling and udder cover (pay shipping)

Follow this link to find out how to get a sling and/or udder cover for free plus cost of shipping (11.95 for one and 9.95 for the other).  Even though the shipping is high, still seems like a great deal - what do you think?  They are both a MUST with babies.
http://fabulesslyfrugal.com/2011/03/fab-free-baby-gear.html

Coupon class in Olympia April 16th!

Queen Bee coupons is teaching a class in Olympia on the 16th!  RSVP soon if you want a spot:  Here is her link for details.  $5 plus a canned food item.
http://queenbeecoupons.com/2011/03/olympia-coupon-class-april-16-rsvp-needed/

Target 3/27

I'm going to try to make Target this week for some of the deals.  Here they are:
http://fabulesslyfrugal.com/2011/03/target-deals-327-42-mens-toiletries-gift-card-deal-tangled-coming-tuesday.html

Sunday Safeway ad 3/27

Here are the Safeway deals from the 3 day ad....I don't think I'll be going, but who knows!
http://fabulesslyfrugal.com/2011/03/safeway-sunday-ad-327-329-cheap-nestle-pure-life-water-wish-bone-salad-dressing-and-more.html

Fred Meyer 3/27 cheap cheese, tuna, more

Here are the Fred Meyer deals!  And it's double points this week on your card.  I'll be going for string cheese and a few other things.
http://fabulesslyfrugal.com/2011/03/fred-meyer-deals-327-402.html

Saturday, March 26, 2011

Organic Chocolate on sale at Walgreens 3/27?

What might make me venture into a Walgreens (a store I don't love)?  A sale on organic dark chocolate!!  Here's the link for details:
http://organicdeals.squarespace.com/home/2011/3/25/green-blacks-chocolate-bars-1-at-walgreens.html

Rite Aid 3/27 Free Old Spice and more!

Here are the Rite Aid matchups this week!  Fairly good but not crazy good.  I'm sure I'll go because I can't stay away :)
http://hip2save.com/2011/03/rite-aid-deals-327-42.html

Check out Melissa's Deals!!

Melissa is a super-shopper since the coupon class!  I know there are more of you out there, so send your pictures and success stories!  It's fun to share.
Here are some deals I found today at Target.  Lots of random clearance items through out the store.  I also got a $5 giftcard for spending $50.( I purchased a few more items not pictured.)

Soft Scrub Cleaners= Free
2 Up and Up Baby Wash= $1.74
J&J double pack = .92
Disney Vitamins= $4.04
Neosporin and Band-aids= $4.89
3 pack BIC razors= $7.96 for 4.  Normally $5.99 for one!
Up and Up Ibuprofen= .49
Men's Dove deodorants= $2.60 money MAKER! (clearance for .70 each and I had 2/$2 off coupons!)
Up and Up Floss= Free
3 Secret 2 packs= $7.28 (they were on clearance for $3.64 and included one full size Secret Renewal and one trial size Secret Clinical. I had a buy two Secret Renewal get one free coupon)

The box of Up and Up sparkle bandaids weren't on sale but I wanted them. I live in a house with 3 boys and always have to choose between transformers, spiderman or scooby doo band-aids. I needed a little sparkle!  :o)
Here is what I scored TOTALLY FREE at Albertson's! Whoo Hooo! 

Walgreens 3/27

Here are the Walgreens matchups for you brave Walgreens shoppers!
http://fabulesslyfrugal.com/2011/03/walgreens-deals-327-42-free-colgate-and-nabisco.html

Kotex U Money Maker today and tomorrow only!

I hate paying money for this stuff, so if I can MAKE money I'm all over it!!  Follow this link for printable coupons and details!
http://couponconnectionsnw.com/2011/03/safeway-hot-3-00-u-by-kotex-money-maker/

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Safeway 3/23

Nothing too amazing this week, but a few good deals.  Let me know if you find anything!
http://fabulesslyfrugal.com/2011/03/safeway-deals-323-329-cheap-freschetta-minute-maid-oranges.html

How to Use this Blog!

I set up this blog for family and friends as an easy way for you to coupon shop.  I coupon shop like it's a competitive sport so I surf the blogs all day.  I have links to the right to my favorite 3 blogs.  They are updated throughout the day.  Mine isn't. 
I don't make any money on this blog, I just do it for fun.  Please send me your pictures of great deals and comments!  I want us to all be able to share our bargains!
If you want an easy way to coupon shop then check my blog for your favorite store, or check out the deals every Monday and Wednesday (new sales start Sunday and Wednesday).  If you know you are going to Fred Meyer, look at the matchups to see if there is a great deal you can grab while you are there!\
Always ask me if you have questions or want to shop together!  I love coupon shopping and love helping people see if it's for them as well.

Top Foods 3/22

Here are the Top Foods deals.  Just so-so this week.  They do have bags of small organic apples for $2.50!!  I love those for kids because they go perfectly in lunches and as snacks.
http://couponconnectionsnw.com/2011/03/top-foods-haggen-deals-week-323-possibly-free-fruit-snacks/

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Fred Meyer this week! It's my weekly Hot spot!

Fred Meyer is my store this week!  Tillamook shredded cheese for a buck!  Plus cheap Kettle chips (yum!), strawberries, butter and Brown Cow Yogurt.....need I say more?   http://fabulesslyfrugal.com/category/fred-meyer

Albertsons 3/23 lots of cheap stuff!

I'm sorry I've been away so long.....I was out of town then couldn't post on this blog for some reason.  Anyway, here are the Albertsons deals that start tomorrow!
http://fabulesslyfrugal.com/2011/03/albertsons-323-329.html

Thursday, March 17, 2011

HOT deal on cheap TP at Walmart

Wow!  I'm not a Walmart person but I might be for this (and the free gain dryer sheets).  24 rolls of Cottonelle for $1!!  I haven't done this deal, so let me know how it goes if you go first!  Read this link for details.  This involves a rebate.
http://couponconnectionsnw.com/2011/03/hot-walmart-cottonelle-12pk-toilet-paper-0-49-after-rebate/#comments

Safeway 3/16

Here are the Safeway deals this week.  It's a good week almost everywhere!
http://fabulesslyfrugal.com/2011/03/safeway-deals-316-322-cheap-tuna-cabbage-corned-beef-cpk-totinos-cleaning-supplies-and-more.html

Trader Joes matchups!

I have never tried coupon shopping at Trader Joe's.  I thought they didn't accept coupons.  So, I'm posting these matchups but please keep in mind they were done in a different state so the prices here might be a lot different.  When I get time to run over to Trader Joes I'll scope it out and talk with them about coupons.  If you go, just be patient, I don't know if the checkers are knowledgeable about coupons or not.  I would probably ask someone about it before I even started shopping.  Let me know how it goes for you!! http://healthylifedeals.blogspot.com/2011/03/trader-joes-coupon-match-up_14.html

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Top Foods today!

I got all of this for $10 and change!  Organic bag of apples, organic carrots, 6 grapefruit, 3 jars of Rinaldi natural pasta sauce, 2 bags of coleslaw, and 2 boxes of Organic Girl salad!!  Now, I had a few coupons that you probably dont so I got the coleslaw for .22 a bag and the Organic salad for Free and 1.79.  The rest of the deals you can all get - apples for $2.50 a bag for organic!!  When people learn you are a coupon shopper they give you coupons they don't want, and it pays off with sales like Top Foods today.  Let me know your deals!

Free Propel at Albertsons! Look what I got for .32!

Okay, I can't figure out how to rotate this picture, sorry!  But anyway, I got cat food, Franks hot sauce (both with the free coupons from Sundays paper) and 11 propel fitness waters for a grand total of 32 cents!!
Some of the Propel waters had peelies on them!  It is good coupon ethics to buy the item with the peelie on it, never take it off for yourself for later.  And don't take too many unless you will use them for sure - share the coupon love!
When you buy 10 Propel waters and use 5 coupons, you get all 10 for free!!
See my previous post for Albertsons for details.

QFC 3/16 cheap Annies mac and cheese, Nabisco and more!

QFC looks fairly good this week!!
http://couponconnectionsnw.com/2011/03/qfc-coupon-deals-week-316-mega-sale/#more-5210

Safeway McCormick grinders .16 starting 3/18!

With catalina and the coupon from this Sunday's paper, McCormick grinders will be .16 at Safeway on starting Friday!  Here are the details from Coupon Connections:
http://couponconnectionsnw.com/2011/03/safeway-mccormick-grinders-0-16-starting-318/

Top Foods 3/16 2 day sale starting today!

http://queenbeecoupons.com/2011/03/top-food-haggen-deals-for-march-16-22/
These are the Top Foods deals.  Cheap coleslaw, pasta sauce, grapefruit and more.  Plus play their Monopoly game to win prizes with the grand prize being $250,000 to pay off your mortgage!  Oh ya!!

Albertsons 3/16 Free Propel, cheap Ragu and pasta

Here are the Albertsons deals this week.  Remember to get your FREE Frank's Hot sauce and also your FREE cat food from this week's Sunday paper!!  Don't want these coupons - I do!!
http://fabulesslyfrugal.com/2011/03/albertsons-316-322-free-propel-free-pasta.html

Monday, March 14, 2011

Safeway 3/13

Here are the Safeway deals this week.  New ones start Wednesday.  I'm definately hoping they have enough toothbrushes because I would love to get those!!
http://couponconnectionsnw.com/2011/03/safeway-sunday-flyer-coupon-deals/

Winco 3/11

Here are the WinCo matchups.  The prices may be different at our store so please keep that in mind if you have your heart set on a deal listed!  With that in mind....be sure to comment here if you find great deals not on the matchups!!
http://fabulesslyfrugal.com/2011/03/winco-deals-as-of-311-cheap-darigold-sour-cream-land-o-lakes-simply-asia-and-more.html

Fred Meyer 3/13

Here are the Fred Meyer deals this week!
http://fabulesslyfrugal.com/2011/03/fred-meyer-deals-313-319-cheap-dove-for-men-crest-kraft-singlesoranges-nabisco-crackers-and-more.html

Target deals 3/13

Here are the Target deals this week.  I don't think I'll be going there but who knows.....let me know if you get great deals!
http://hip2save.com/2011/03/target-deals-313-319.html

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Walgreens 3/13

Here are the Walgreens deals for all you Walgreens fans (not me).  Looks like some good deals this week!
http://fabulesslyfrugal.com/2011/03/walgreens-deals-313-319-free-cheap-and-more.html

Albertsons double deals start 3/13 FREE stuff!!

I like the way Queen Bee coupons does her matchups with FREE items first!  This is a good way to "practice" coupon shopping with no money out of pocket.  If you don't want it - donate it or give it to a friend who wants it!  You can do 3 transactions at one time, but try to do that when the store is not busy.  Earlier in the day or later at night.  My Albertsons on Carpenter has wonderful customer service.  They are very coupon friendly.  Here are the matchups:
http://queenbeecoupons.com/2011/03/albertsons-twice-the-value-doubler-deals-march-13-15/

Rite Aid 3/13

Some good deals at Rite Aid this week!
http://couponconnectionsnw.com/2011/03/rite-aid-coupon-deals-week-313/#more-5031

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Free Picaboo 20 page photo book (8.99 shipping)

Follow this link for details!  I'm thinking this would be a great Mother's day gift!
http://couponconnectionsnw.com/2011/03/picaboo-free-20-page-photo-book-new-customers/

Free petit dessert at Starbucks 3/10-3/12

Looks like Starbucks is offering a free petit dessert with purchase of drink to celebrate their birthday!  Starbucks and treats - I'm there!  Here are the details from Coupon connections:
http://couponconnectionsnw.com/2011/03/starbucks-free-petite-dessert-w-drink-purchase-310-312/

Top Foods Haagen 3/8

Here are the Top Foods matchups.  Not as Hot as last week, but some good deals.  This is for up North, but looks similar to our ad.  One of the grocery guys that works at our Top Foods said their prices are going to get better and their ads will get better because they are merging with another company or something.  He said to expect good 3 days deals every week!
http://couponconnectionsnw.com/2011/03/top-food-haggen-deals-week-39/

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Amazon Seventh Generation wipes deal!!

Heres a great deal on Seventh Generation baby wipes!  Heres the link to Coupon Connections for the details.  I love Amazon and with Amazon Mom you get free shipping!  It arrives in a couple days.  I always do the subscribe and save to get an extra 15% off then it's easy to cancel.
http://couponconnectionsnw.com/2011/03/amazon-seventh-generation-chlorine-free-baby-wipes-350-ct-8-32-shipped-0-02-each/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+CouponConnectionsNw+%28Coupon+Connections+NW%29

Safeway 3/9. Organic bag of apples $3.99!

Have any Pizza or Fruit snack catalinas to use?  Here are the Safeway deals this week.  I really like their organic apples.  They are smaller so the perfects size for kids.  Here are Queen Bees coupon matchups!
http://queenbeecoupons.com/2011/03/safeway-deals-for-march-9-15/

QFC deals 3/9 $3.99 Tillamook!!

Click this link to see Queen Bee's matchups for QFC this week!  I'm low on Tillammok so I'll go there this weekend for that definately!  I love our QFC in Lacey.  They are so coupon friendly and very nice.
http://queenbeecoupons.com/2011/03/qfc-deals-for-march-9-15-3-99-tillamook-cheese-fri-mon/

Monday, March 7, 2011

3/8 last day for Safeway California Pizza Kitchen pizza!

Reminder:  Tuesday the 8th is the last day for the Safeway California Pizza Kitchen Pizza deal!  You get a $1.25 catalina for EACH pizza you buy - even the small ones!  Plus there is a $5 off $15 frozen foods coupn so it makes the pizzas .42 cents after subtracting the catalina.  I got all of the above groceries for a total of $9.14!  FYI:  you might want to call your Safeway to make sure they aren't out of the pizza.
See my previous Safeway post to read more coupon details if you want!

Fred Meyer 3/6

Here are the Fred Meyer deals this week.  Sorry I'm so late with all of these....got really busy.
http://fabulesslyfrugal.com/2011/03/fred-meyer-deals-306-312-cheap-tyson-tuna-gortons-yogurt-and-more.html

Quick print list of your coupons!

Want an easy list of all of the coupons from the Sunday paper?  Fabulessly Frugal posts them every week!  I love these to refer to when I'm looking for a specific ooupon.  I just keep them right with that weeks coupon inserts.  They go months back if you need to catch up!
http://fabulesslyfrugal.com/2011/03/coupon-organization-insert-lists-2.html

More Albertson's double deals - ends 3/8!

Here are some more great deals at Albertsons!
http://couponconnectionsnw.com/2011/03/albertsons-free-tuna-jello-temptations-cheap-fruitable-juice-boxes/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+CouponConnectionsNw+%28Coupon+Connections+NW%29

Over 30 Organic coupons!

This is a great list of available organic coupons!
http://athriftymom.com/2011/03/39-printable-organic-coupons/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AThriftyMom+%28A+Thrifty+Mom%29

Saturday, March 5, 2011

Winco 3/4

Here are the current deals for WinCo.  These prices can really vary by store so keep that in mind before you get too excited :)  Let me know if you find great deals at your store!!
http://fabulesslyfrugal.com/2011/03/winco-deals-as-of-304-fisher-nuts-jose-ole-fisher-boy-nuggets-land-o-frost.html

Walgreens 3/6

Here are the Walgreens deals that start Sunday!  Cheap colgate, gillette, etc. http://fabulesslyfrugal.com/2011/03/walgreens-deals-36-312-free-pediacare-cheap-colgate-always-gillette-and-more.html

Albertsons Doubles start Sunday 3/6!!

Here are some of the matchups for the doubles that start tomorrow.  The blogs will ad matchups as the ad comes out and as people find them.  You can do up to 3 transactions with doubles per visit.  I have also noticed that some deals they post don't really work, or our store has different prices, so I always go with extra ideas/coupons.  I don't want to waste my time and trip!

Rite Aid deals starting 3/6

Here are the Rite Aid matchups for this week!  A few good things like Ester C, tuna, toothpaste, etc.
http://couponconnectionsnw.com/2011/03/rite-aid-coupon-deals-week-36-312/#more-4659

Thursday, March 3, 2011

New resource to donate excess food and toiletries - Senior Center!!

When I first started coupon shopping I was in line behind a lady who mentioned she bought food for her mom and mom's friends who were elderly and didn't have money for food after paying for their medications.  I just felt sick.  This lady was also on a budget and she paid quite a bit for the groceries she purchased - and she bought fairly unhealthy food.  I then got my things - lots of it for free or really cheap.  I knew if I continued coupon shopping I would have to help these elderly somehow.  Then Amy mentioned she really wanted to help the elderly with coupon shopping.  Now that I have an abundance of cereal and other things I made the call to the Senior center.  In Olympia they give food and personal care items to elderly who are homeless or can't afford them.  I love getting extra items if I know they are going to someone who needs them!!  The contact person is Glenda and her number is 360-586-6181 x101.

Regal Cinemas $2 soda, popcorn and welches snack!!

Valid 3/3-3/6 if you click on this link you can print a coupon for  a $2 zap pack at Regal Cinemas.  That would go very nicely with the $9/2 movie tickets if you purchased those yesterday!!!
http://couponconnectionsnw.com/2011/03/regal-cinema-2-for-soda-popcorn-welchs-fruit-snack-coupon/

Rebate for FREE Iams dog or cat food! Also body wash!!

I don't like paying money for cat food - it's just a thing with me.  So when I can get it for free I love it!!  Here is a link to Hip2save and she has all the details.  This is one of my favorite sites!  While you are there, go to her older deals and text for a FREE clean and clear body wash!!  I'm getting one!
http://hip2save.com/2011/03/free-iams-dog-food-cat-food-mail-in-rebates.html

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Look at what I got at Rite Aid for $1.11!! Saved $39.10!

I went to Rite Aid today to get a couple more razors (I'm a complete sucker for cheap, good razors!).  I had a raincheck from last week for the Purex 3-in-1 laundry sheets.  I used the $3/$15 purchase Rite Aid coupon that I just got.  Some of the receipts have this on them:
Complete an easy online survey and print a $3/$15 coupon!! 
I also used my other coupons from the Rite Aid mathcups.
I paid $3.11 (sales tax), used $4 in UP rewards, and got back $6 in UP rewards!!
I saved $39.10!  Yipee!!
Here is my previous post with the matchups for this week:
http://rheaofhope.blogspot.com/2011/02/rite-aid-starting-227-free-cereal-and.html

Top Foods deals. Cheap Cereal!

**Update:  Looks like cereal catalina isn't printing anymore.  Amy went and Top Foods said catalinas change on Wednesday.  But:  Tara did get it today - who knows!!

This was Melissa's Cereal deal today!!  All for less than $5!!
Check out Queen Bees post for Top Foods matchups and how to get CHEAP cereal!
http://queenbeecoupons.com/2011/03/top-foods-how-to-get-10-boxes-of-cereal-for-5-25/