Look for four coupon inserts -- one Smart Source, two Red Plum and the February P&G BrandSaver -- in this Sunday's home-delivered Final Edition of The News & Observer.

The new infusion of coupons could not come at a better time -- with Lowes Foods offering a Super Double coupon promotion that includes $2 coupons.

There will be a combined total of more than 240 coupons with a face value of more than $280, along with a rebate or two.

As always, I'll have the coupon database updated and the very best of the drugstore and Kroger deals posted early Sunday morning. That way, you'll have the most complete and up-to-date coupon information for the Triangle at your finger tips

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This Sunday, I'll also have a separate post matching up the new coupons with Lowes Foods' sales so you can maximize your savings during the last half of its Super Doubles promo.

Please note: Single-copy and State Edition papers may not contain all coupon inserts.



The big news at Kroger this week is its "Buy 10, Save $5 instantly" promotion. There are lots of good deals to be snagged, including Hefty freezer bags, Birdseye Steamfresh vegetables, Chex Mix, Progresso soup and Activia yogurt -- all for under 50 cents each.

You'll also be able to score free Colgate toothpaste, free Ro-Tel tomatoes and free milk, with the purchase of four cereals at 99 cents each, along with bargain prices on Edy's ice cream and Red Baron, Tombstone and DiGiorno frozen pizzas.

Keep reading for all the top deals at Kroger this week -- with coupons and without.

A Carlie C's IGA store will open in the recently closed Kroger store on New Bern Avenue in Raleigh, the independent grocer announced Friday.

The store could open as soon as Feb. 6, according to Mack McLamb Jr., president of Dunn-based Carlie C's.

Read the complete story, HERE.

You can score a free 10-pack of Carnation Breakfast Essentials right now at Kroger.

Here's how:

At Kroger this week, shoppers have the opportunity to score a free gallon of milk with cereal purchase, along with free Lever 2000 soap, free Suave deodorant, 25-cent Colgate, 50-cent liquid Dial hand soap and ultra-cheap yogurt.

You'll also be able to stock up on split chicken breasts for just 99 cents per pound, a great price.

Keep reading for all the top deals at Kroger this week -- with coupons and without.

Kroger has good deals this week on: chicken breasts, turkey, bacon, apples, bagged salad, Kashi products, Special K cereals and soft drinks, along with Colgate toothpaste and toothbrushes, Duracell batteries and Tide laundry detergent.

Kroger is also offering a deal on Lean Cuisine dinners, though the offer of free ice cream with the purchase of six dinners seems a bit counter productive.

Keep reading for all the top deals at Kroger this week -- with coupons and without.

Last week's sales for Kroger remain valid through Monday, Dec. 24.

Click HERE to read my complete list of the best bargains -- with and without coupons.

Thought I would bump this post up to the top for those of us who need quick last-minute gift ideas.

As the holidays approach, many retailers are offering a bonus with the purchase of a gift card.

Buy a gift for a friend or family member -- and get a little something on the side for yourself.

Here are a few of the bonus deals I've found:

Kroger has good deals this week on Birds Eye Steamfresh veggies, Progresso soups, baking ingredients, soda, turkey and more.

Keep reading for all the highlights of this week's deals -- with and without coupons.

Kroger has some nice deals this week on General Mills cereals, Birds Eye Steamfresh veggies, citrus, organic apples, Pepsi and Coke 6-packs, Philadelphia cream cheese, Kroger canned vegetables and more.

Keep reading for the very best of this week's deals. Please help your fellow coupon shoppers by adding any deals you discover.