The News & Observer's  coupon database has been updated with all of the new coupons -- and there were a bunch.

This Sunday's home-delivered Final Edition of The News & Observer contains four inserts -- one Smart Source, two Red Plum and a P&G -- for a total of 242 coupons with a face value of more than $280.

That's before you double the first coupon, of course, which we have the opportunity to do every day of the week at Kroger, Harris Teeter and Lowes Foods.

And this week, Lowes Foods is "super doubling" coupons with a face value $2 or less -- so this is perfect timing. Check for a separate post on the blog matching Sunday's new coupons with prices at Lowes Foods.

Not familiar with the coupon database? You can access it on the right-hand side of the blog. There's a button at the bottom right to view it as a full-size page.

Or, you can download it as an Excel spreadsheet by clicking on the attachment at the bottom of this post.

It's a handy tool, giving you the most timely and detailed list of coupons in the Triangle.

Documents:

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.



Lowes Foods Super Double coupon promotion, which starts Wednesday and runs through Tuesday, Jan. 29, is shaping up to be a great opportunity to fill your basket with lots of free and hugely discounted groceries.

Pick up as many as a dozen freebies and nearly two dozen more items for under $1. And that's just for starters. There will be more deals this Sunday with the new coupon inserts.

Keep reading for the long list of coupon match-ups.

Super Doubles at Lowes Foods is a go for this week, starting Wednesday.

The grocery chain has confirmed the promotion on its Facebook page.

Even better, Lowes Foods will -- for the first time -- double coupons with a face value of $2 or less.

That means a $2 coupon will double to $4 off.

The move to include $2 coupons follows a similar decision made by rival Harris Teeter several months ago.

I'm already working on a list of freebies and good deals for you. I'll post it just as soon as possible.

Lowes Foods Super Doubles coupon policy:

1. You may double up to 20 manufacturer coupons with a face value of $2 or less per day. The doubled value may not exceed the retail cost of the item.

2. You may use no more than three identical coupons per order.

3. You must pay sales tax on full retail price.

4. Competitor coupons and store coupons will NOT be doubled.

5. Coupons that state "do not double" will not be doubled.

6. No rainchecks will be given on out-of-stock items.

Rumor has it that Lowes Foods will host a Super Double coupon event, starting this Wednesday, Jan. 23.

I'll let you know if and when the event is confirmed.

But in the meantime, you might want to start clipping and organizing those coupons.

The News & Observer's  coupon database has been updated with all of the new coupons -- and there were a bunch.

This Sunday's home-delivered Final Edition of The News & Observer contains six inserts -- three Smart Source, two Red Plum and a Target -- for a total of 302 coupons with a face value of more than $400.

That's before you double the first coupon, of course, which we have the opportunity to do every day of the week at Kroger, Harris Teeter and Lowes Foods.

And this week, we have the good fortune to take advantage of Harris Teeter's Super Double coupon promotion, which doubles coupons with a face value of up to (and including) $2. That promotion runs through midnight Tuesday.

Not familiar with the coupon database? You can access it on the right-hand side of the blog. There's a button at the bottom right to view it as a full-size page. Since there are multiple inserts, I've numbered each one and identified it in the database key.

You may also download the database as an Excel spreadsheet by clicking on the attachment at the bottom of this post.

It's a handy tool, giving you the most timely and detailed list of coupons in the Triangle.

Documents:

Dueling Super Doubles events at Harris Teeter and Lowes Foods are now but a memory, which means it's time to pick a winner in our $25 gift card giveaway.

Thanks to everyone who entered. Based on your comments, it sounds like despite some empty shelves, most of you scored impressive savings.

The winner, chosen using random.org, is:

It's a big week for couponers -- with competing coupon events at Lowes Foods and Harris Teeter -- so we thought we should celebrate with a giveaway.

I'll be giving away a $25 gift card to one lucky reader. And the winner will get to choose whether the card is to Harris Teeter or Lowes Foods.

So don't be shy. Post your Super Doubles stories in the comments section below.

Did you go to both Harris Teeter and Lowes Foods? Or did you pick one store over the other?

How many coupons did you use? How much did you spend? How much did you save?

Share your totals, any unadvertised deals you uncovered or even a funny story that happened at the register.

Got a gripe? You can share that too.

Enter before midnight on the last day of Super Doubles, Tuesday, Nov. 6. I'll post the winner Wednesday morning, Nov. 7

Happy shopping and happy commenting.

Attention coupon shoppers, it's time for Round 2!

Sunday's new coupons mean there are new deals to score in the last three days of Super Doubles at Harris Teeter and Lowes Foods.

Harris Teeter's list is first, followed by Lowes Foods' list.

(If you missed my original freebies and good deals list, click HERE for Harris Teeter and HERE for Lowes Foods.)

At Harris Teeter:

The biggest grocery news of the weeks is, of course, the dueling Super Doubles coupon events at Harris Teeter and Lowes Foods. Each of the rival supermarket chains has dozens of great deals, including multiple free items. This is a great opportunity to stock your panty, fridge and freezer for pennies on the dollar. And it's likely to be the last big coupon events will see until 2013, if the stores follow the pattern of previous years.

Click HERE  to see an extensive list of Harris Teeter Super Double deals.

Click HERE to see an extensive list of Lowes Foods Super Double deals.

Beyond Super Doubles:

Harris Teeter has several E-Vic Specials on baking products, BOGO London Broil and a Buy 2, Get 3 Free deal on canned vegetables.

Lowes Foods has nice deals on Russet potatoes, hummus, ice cream and cabbage.

Food Lion is offering customers free rotisserie chickens when they purchase $20 in Unilever products. Food Lion also has good deals on chicken leg quarters, chicken breasts, tomatoes, Mrs. Paul's fish and Turkey Hill ice cream.

And at Aldi, there are several stellar deals on produce.

Keep reading for a round-up of this week's top grocery deals.