Online only, get a free $10 bonus card when you buy $50 in gift cards now through June 30th.  Great way to save when you start dine in (or outside on patios).

If you’ve become adept at watching entire TV seasons or series while stuck at home during the coronavirus lockdown, now you can be rewarded for your efforts – with coupons.

Kellogg’s Cheez-It brand has teamed up with Amazon to offer free snacks for you, as you settle down to binge-watch some Amazon Prime content.  Here’s the whole article from Coupons in the News.  Wonder what I’d earn from all the BBC we’ve been bingeing on?

Since mid-March, most of us have barely left the house, only venturing out to the grocery store if we – and the store – were taking lots of precautions.

Well, we’ve made it to June. So how concerned are we about safety now?

Maybe not quite so much. If it seems you’ve seen more people in the grocery store, and fewer of them wearing masks, keeping their distance or paying attention to those one-way aisles – it’s not your imagination.

A new survey by the International Food Information Council finds that fewer of us are taking the same precautions when grocery shopping as we were during the earlier days of the coronavirus pandemic. And the survey was conducted a few weeks ago – which means today’s figures could be even lower.  Here’s a Coupons in the News article.

Have you shopped at your local dollar store over the past couple of months? If so, you’re far from alone.

Around the time of the last recession just over a decade ago, Dollar Tree was the place you’d go to get trinkets and party supplies, while Dollar General and Family Dollar were good for grabbing some snacks or a few cheap household items. Now, with a new economic downturn upon us, the three major dollar store chains are telling cash-strapped shoppers – come check us out now.

Already, during the first few months of the coronavirus pandemic, Dollar General, Family Dollar – and to a slightly lesser extent, Dollar Tree – have reported a huge growth in sales and an influx of new shoppers. And they’re confident that, as the economy suffers, they’ll soar. Here’s the entire Coupons in the News article, but I’m sure you already know all this 🙂

We’re supposed to get three inserts in this Sunday’s paper (5/31): one SmartSource, one RetailMeNot and the June P&G.  Sometimes you’ll find your paper has divided them differently and not all papers will carry the same coupons or have the same values.

SmartSource
Act Dry Mouth Product ETS $1/1 (6/14)
Act Kids Product ETS $1/1 (6/14)
Act Product $1/1 (6/14)
Aspercreme Product $2/1 (7/15)
Capsazin Product $2/1 (6/13)
Clairol Temporary Root Touch-Up Concealing Powder OR Root Touch-Up Color Blending Gel $2/1 (6/13)
Clairol Nice ‘n Easy, Root Touch-Up Permanent Creme, or Natural Instincts Hair Color (exc. Natural Instincts Crema Keratina Hair Color) $5/2 (6/13)
Clairol Nice ‘n Easy, Root Touch-Up Permanent Creme, or Natural Instincts Hair Color (exc. Natural Instincts Crema Keratina Hair Color) $2/1 (6/13)
Clairol Age Defy Hair Color Or Specialty Blonding Collection $5/2 (6/13)
Claritin Non-Drowsy Claritin Or Children’s Claritin 24ct or Larger (exc. Claritin-D) $3/1 (6/28)
Claritin Non-Drowsy Or Children’s Claritin 45ct or Larger (exc. Claritin-D) $6/1 (6/7)
Claritin Non-Drowsy Children’s 40 ct. (exc. Claritin-D) $9/1 (6/7)
Claritin Non-Drowsy Claritin Or Children’s Claritin 24ct or Larger (exc. Claritin-D) $4/1 (6/28)
Colgate Toothpastes 3oz+ .50/1
Colgate Adult or Kids Manual Toothbrush .50/1
Compound W Nitrofreeze $4/1 (7/15)
Compound W Product $1/1 (7/15)
Cortizone 10 Product $1/1 (6/14)
Covergirl Lip Product ETS $2/1 (6/27)
Covergirl Face Product ETS $3/1 (6/27)
Covergirl Eye Product ETS $3/1 (6/27)
Depend Real Fit, Silhouette or Night Defense Product $3/1 (6/27)
Depend Fit Flex products 8ct+ $2/1 (6/27)
Depend Real Fit, Silhouette or Night Defense Product 8ct or larger $5/2 (6/27)
Glade all products $1/2 (6/27)
Glade FREE Plug Ins Scented Oil Warmer up to $2 $2 (6/27)
Gold Bond Medicated Powder, Foot Care or First Aid Product ETS $1/1 (6/28)
Gold Bond Neck & Chest, Strength & Resilience or Dark Spot Minimizing Product $1.50/1 (6/28)
Gold Bond Radiance Renewal Lotion $1.50/1 (6/28)
Icy Hot Product $2/1 (6/13)
Icy Hot Product $1/1 (6/27)
Minute Maid Frozen Novelty $1/1
Nature Made Product $1/1 (5/31-6/14)
Nature Made Product $2/1 (5/31-6/14)
Pediacare Products $3/1 (7/31)
Pediacare all products $5/2 (7/31)
Phazyme Anti-Gas Softgels Product $2/1 (7/15)
Poise Active Collection 12-26ct OR Ultra Thin Pads $3/1 (6/27)
Poise Product (Pads, OR Liners) (exc. 14-26ct Liners or 10ct Pads) $5/2 (6/27)
Renu 12oz+ Product $4/1 (6/14)
Renu Multiplus MultiPlus lubricating and rewetting drops $2/1 (6/14)
Summer’s Eve Active Cleansing Wash or Cleansing Cloth product $1/1 (7/15)
Summer’s Eve External $1.50/2 (7/15)
Tagamet HB 200 Product 30ct+ $2/1 (7/15)
Tena Maximum, Ultimate or Overnight pads or Underwear Product $4/1 (6/14)
Tena Moderate Pads, Ultra Thins, Liners, Male Guards, Adult Wipes or Cream Product $2/1 (6/14)

RetailMeNot
Aquafresh Extreme Clean Toothpaste 5.6oz+ $1/1 (6/30)
Aquafresh Product 4.6oz+ .75/1 (6/30)
Benadryl 24ct or 4oz Product ETS $1/1 (7/24)
Centrum MultiGummies 50ct+ $4/1 (6/14)
Centrum or Centrum Silver Multivitamin 50ct+ OR Centrum Multi+Probiotics Multivitamin 30ct ETS $4/1 (6/14)
GARNIER Fructis Invisible Dry shampoo or dry shampoo product $2/1 (6/13)
GARNIER Fructis Treat Shampoo or Conditioner 11.8oz only or 400ml 1-Minute Hair Mask $5/2 (6/13)
GARNIER Fructis Shampoo, Conditioner, Treatment or styling $3/2 (6/13)
GARNIER Nutrisse Color Reviver Hair color $4/1 (6/13)
GARNIER Nutrisse Color Reviver or Express Retouch Hair color $4/2 (6/13)
Johnson’s Product ETS $2/1 (6/13)
Johnson’s Product ETS $1/1 (6/27)
L’OREAL Paris Elvive Haircare or advanced hairstyle $4/2 (6/13)
Nicoderm CQ 14ct+ $10/1 (6/27)
Nicorette Product 72ct+ $10/1 (6/27)
Nicorette Product 20-24ct $2/1 (6/27)
Nudges Jerky Chew Trial Pack 2ct OR Dog Treats 10oz+ $1.50/1 (8/31)
Polident 120cl+ $2.50/1 (6/14)
Polident 120cl+ $2.50/1 (6/14)
Polident 120cl+ $2/1 (6/30)
Poygrip Super Product $1.50/1 (6/30)
PUREX Liquid Laundry Detergent 65OZ+ or 4-IN-1 pacs any $1/1 (6/14)
PUREX Liquid Laundry Detergent 43.5-50oz $1/2 (6/14)
PUREX Liquid Laundry Detergent 43.5-50oz .50/1 (6/14)
PUREX CRYSTALS In Wash Fragrance Boosters 15.5oz $1/2 (6/14)
PUREX CRYSTALS In Wash Fragrance Boosters 15.5oz .50/1 (6/14)
Zyrtec Adult product 24-45ct $4/1 (6/27)

P&G
Align Probiotic Supplement Product ETS $2/1 (6/13)
Always Radiant, Infinity, PURE, Pure cotton,Ultra, or Maxi Pads 10ct+ ETS $1/1 (7/4)
Always Discreet Incontinence Product ETS $2/1 (7/4)
Always Discreet Boutique Products ETS $3/1 (7/4)
Cascade Dishwasher Detergent, Rinse Aid or Dishwasher Cleaner ETS .50/1 (6/13)
Cascade Actionpacs Dishwasher Detergent 30ct or larger ETS $1/1 (6/13)
Crest Toothpaste OR Liquid Gel 3.0oz or More ETS $1/1 (6/13)
Crest 3D White Whitestrips Kit (exc. Noticeably White, Classic White, Original Whitening Kit, Gentle Whitening Kit, Express Whitening Kit) ETS $5/1 (6/13)
Dawn Platinum Powerwash product ETS $1/1 (6/13)
Fixodent Adhesive Twin OR Triple Pack 1.4oz+ ETS $2.50/1 (6/13)
Gain Dishwashing Liquid Products 21.6 OZ+ ETS $1/2 (6/13)
Gillette Antiperspirant/Deodorants 2.85oz+ $1/2 (6/13)
Gillette Clinical 1.6oz+ ETS $1/1 (6/13)
Gillette Disposables 2ct+ $3/1 (7/4)
Gillette Razor ETS $2/1 (7/4)
Head & Shoulders Products ETS $2/2 (6/13)
Head & Shoulders Men’s Styling Product ETS $2/1 (6/13)
Herbal Essences bio:renew Shampoo, Conditioner or Styling Products ETS $2/2 (6/13)
Luvs Diapers ETS $1.50/1 (6/13)
Olay Bar Soap 4ct or larger, Body Wash, Hand and Body Lotion OR Rinse off body conditioner ETS $1/1 (6/13)
Old Spice Anti-Perspiration/Deodorant, Body Wash OR Bar Soap (exc. Twin Packs and High Endurance ETS) $3/3 (6/13)
Old Spice Invisible Spray Or Body Spray ETS $2/1 (6/13)
Old Spice Hair product ETS $1/2 (6/13)
Oral-B Vitality OR Pro-Series 500+ Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush ETS $5/1 (6/13)
Oral-B Replacement Brush Heads 3 ct+ ETS $10/2 (6/13)
Oral-B Adult Battery Toothbrush ETS $2/1 (6/13)
Oral-B Special Care Oral Rinse 475ml or Larger ETS $3/1 (6/13)
Pampers OR Luvs Wipes 56ct+ ETS .50/2 (6/13)
Pampers Bags/Box Diapers OR Easy Ups Training Underwear ETS $3/2 (6/13)
Pampers Easy Ups Training Underwear OR Splashers Swim Diapers ETS $2/1 (6/13)
Pantene Products Including Gold Series Collection ETS $1/1 (6/13)
Pantene Products Including Gold Series Collection ETS $3/3 (6/13)
Pepto-Bismol Product ETS .50/1 (7/4)
Prilosec OTC Product $1/1 (7/4)
Secret with Essential Oils or Clinical 1.6oz+ $2/1 (6/13)
Secret Fresh Outlast, OR Aluminum Free 2.4oz+ $1/2 (6/13)
Tampax Pearl, Radiant OR Pure Tampons 14ct+ $1/1 (7/4)
Venus Razor $2/1 (7/4)
Venus OR Daisy Disposables 2ct+ $3/1 (7/4)
ZzzQuil OR PURE ZZZs product ETS .50/1 (6/13)

Long time passing … With the economy unsteady and most of us eating the majority of our meals at home, access to affordable food has never been so important. So why are the coupon inserts full of discounts on makeup and over-the-counter medicines instead of things you can actually feed your family? Here’s the take from Coupons in the News.

Seriously, if it weren’t for pedicures, I could remain in lockdown indefinitely!  Have fresh basil both from the AeroGarden and outside now, ripe organic tomatoes from Jewel (until ours kick in) and lots of wonderful ripe brie.  Still have a stockpile, so dairy and paper products are the only necessary outings at present until we revert to backyard and leaves.

It’s been the same story every year recently – coupon distribution is way down, coupon redemption is way down, and the only thing likely to reverse the trend is a severe economic downturn. Well, new figures show that once again, coupon distribution is plummeting and coupon redemption is collapsing. But the severe economic downturn that could reverse this troubling trend is now upon us.

So… be careful what you wish for?  Here’s the Coupons in the News article.

The GE was the POS we bought after the 2013 flood – motherboard fried 14 months later, replaced it and the motor died after two loads.  Bought a used Maytag from an appliance store on South Ashland which worked great for years.  FirstBorn’s friend had just replaced the motor on his mom’s Whirlpool, who then decided she wanted a new one after all; got at least six+ months until it died.  Hit Best Buy yesterday and took a Whirlpool off the floor; trying heavy duty cycle today for funsies … over 3 hours and still not finished.  Damned energy efficient appliances!  Never use THAT cycle again, along with the clean your washer setting 🙂

Point of this post is that I’ve been trying to get household members to move the old stuff out of my laundry room for a century and it finally happened.  Looks like a Sanford and Son reboot, but the junk guys are gonna be doing the happy dance.

We’re supposed to get one little RetailMeNot in this Sunday’s paper (5/24); blink and you might miss this puny offering.  Sometimes you’ll find your paper has divided them differently and not all papers will carry the same coupons or have the same values.

RetailMeNot
Nexium 24HR product $2/1 (6/7)
Nexium 24HR product 28ct or 42ct $5/1 (6/7)
Mederma Advanced Scar Gel 20g, + SPF 30 20g, Quick Dry Oil 60ml or 100ml $3/1 (6/20)
Mederma Quick Dry Oil 150ml, Stretch Mark Therapy PM 1oz or 1.7oz $5/1 (6/20)
Compeed Advanced Blister Care 12ct, 10ct, 9ct and 8ct $3/1 (6/14)
Compeed Advanced Blister Care 12ct, 10ct, 9ct and 8ct $2/1 (6/28)
Ben & Jerry pints $1/2 (6/21)
Ben & Jerry Slices or Chunks $1/1 (6/21)