The News & Observer's  coupon database has been updated.

It's a holiday weekend so there aren't any new coupons to add but there were a handful of expired coupons to delete and dozens more that I've put in bold-face type to alert you that they are about to expire -- most of them on Friday, May 31.

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:

Kroger is partnering with Redbox to give you a free one-night DVD rental on Sunday, May 26.

Starting Thursday, May 30, Kroger will be offering its popular quadruple gasoline rewards promotion when you purchase gift cards.

When readers ask for my favorite ways to save money, this deal always ranks in my top five.

Here's how it works:

It's a holiday weekend coming up, which means there won't be any coupons in Sunday's newspaper.

Take some time off from your coupons. Or, if you're like me and are hopelessly behind, take the time to get caught up on your coupon chores.

Look for an updated version of the database early Sunday morning, as usual, along with posts detailing the best deals at the drugstores and Kroger.

If milk is on your grocery list, don't miss out on Harris Teeter's upcoming one-day deal.

Saturday only, milk will be just $2.57 per gallon when you use your customer loyalty card.

Andrea Weigl, our food writer and author of our Mouthful blog, has got a nice giveaway going on.

Leave a comment on her blog and you'll be entered to win a copy of "The Grilling Book" from Bon Appetit and a pair of grilling gloves from Trudeau.

You have until noon, Friday, May 31st to enter. Andrea will pick a winner at random.

And a friendly reminder: Don't leave a comment on this post. You must comment on Andrea's blog to be entered.

Target has launched a new coupon program that gives shoppers another way to save at the big-box retailer.

The best part for price-conscious shoppers: these new "Cartwheel" coupons can be combined -- or stacked -- with manufacturer coupons and Target coupons.

And in a move to appeal to the tech-savvy as well as old-school shoppers, the coupons can be redeemed using a smartphone or they can be printed on paper and redeemed the old-fashioned way.

Another big plus: many of the Cartwheel coupons are on items for basics such a eggs, produce, bread, shoes and bedding.

Kroger is offering shoppers the chance to earn double fuel rewards.

Every weekend through June 30, shoppers will get double the normal fuel rewards on most grocery purchases.

The offer is good on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Download a gas-savings digital coupon on Kroger.com to take advantage of the deal. Or clip the paper coupon in last week's or this week's circular.

Redeem up to 1,000 points for up to $1 savings in gasoline at Kroger gas stations, up to 35 gallons. Or redeem the rewards 100 points at a time for a dime off the price of gas at Shell stations.

Panda Express wants you to know its restaurants are open after 9 p.m. this summer so its offering two late-night freebies.

Stop in after 9 p.m. on May 31 and June 21 to pick up a free single serving of Orange chicken.

Be sure to check your Harris Teeter E-Vic account today.

You may have received two digital coupons for two completely free items.

I received an E-Vic coupon for a free box of Fiber One Protein Chewy Bars, up to $4.50 in value.

And I also received a coupon for a free box of Pillsbury Toaster Struedels, up to $3.25 in value.