our bougie breakfast

I’d call this the Passover breakfast … except I’m not Jewish, Passover is next week and, most importantly, bagels are enjoyed year-round 🙂 Bougie choice of either poppy seed bagel or original variety Triscuits. Even more bougie selection was Crème FraĂŽche instead of cream cheese.

Pringles & Crocs – a perfect pair

Pringles has teamed up with Crocs for the ultimate snacking accessory: An ankle holster for your potato chips.

Why it matters: The global market for snack foods exploded during the pandemic and continues to grow — so food manufacturers are getting creative with tasty-and-Instagrammable novelties.  Here’s the article with all your footwear choices!

Across the Pond it’s Barbiecue Time

Hey, Barbie! Want some barbecue?

As a salute to Barbie’s 65th anniversary, Mattel and Heinz UK announced the kind of unconventional collaboration that just made our heads turn: Heinz Classic Barbiecue Sauce. And no, that’s not a typo; we really did mean to say Barbiecue.  Here’s the article on the two latest offerings … but they’re not available over here yet.

First mow of the year (bunny edition)

FirstBorn was mowing since this seems to be the neighborhood official start of lawn season; finished except for the center when he sees a bunny pop up.  Then another, so he cuts the motor and sure enough, there’s a hole/nest with another one or two!  See if you can spot them camouflaged in the grass!

2 inserts 4/7: SmartSource & Save

Two inserts in this week’s paper (4/7): SmartSource and Save.  You can tell we’re in the middle of an intense allergy season by the coupons!  Not all papers carry the same coupons or values, so this national list might show coupons not found in the Chicago Tribune.

SmartSource

Allegra Product (exc. 5ct & 8ct) $5/1 (4/27)
Allegra Allergy 24HR 70ct, 90ct Tablets or 60ct Gelcaps $10/1 (4/13)
Arm & Hammer Adult Toothpaste (exc. multi-packs and ETS) $1.50/1 (5/18)
Astepro Allergy or Children’s Astepro Allergy product 120 sprays+ $8/1 (4/14)
Astepro Allergy or Children’s Astepro Allergy product 60 sprays+ $4/1 (5/5)
Cetaphil Baby or Sun Product (DND)(exc. 10oz or less Cetaphil Baby) $2/1 (5/4)
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, Daily Facial Cleanser or Hydrating Foaming Cream Cleanser Product (exc. 4oz or less sizes and Cetaphil Kits, DND) $3/1 (5/4)
Cetaphil Healthy Renew Product (DND) $3/1 (5/4)
Cetaphil Product (exc. 4oz or less – Daily Facial Cleanser, Gentle Skin Cleanser, Moisturizing Lotion or Moisturizing Cream, Single Bars, 25ct Gentle Skin Cleansing Cloths, Cetaphil Kits, Baby and Sun products. DND) $3/1 (5/4)
Claritin Non-Drowsy or Children’s Claritin 56ct+ (exc. Claritin-D) $10/1 (4/14)
Claritin Non-Drowsy or Claritin-D 15ct+ (exc. Children’s Claritin) $5/1 (5/5)
Claritin Non-Drowsy Children’s product 20ct+ or 4oz+ (exc. Claritin and Claritin-D) $5/1 (5/5)
Claritin-D Non-Drowsy product 15ct+ $8/1 (4/14)
Goodnites Product $3/1 (5/11)
MoveFree Product $5/1 (4/20)
Nasacort or Xyzal product (exc. Xyzal 10ct) $5/1 (4/27)
Neuriva Brain Health Supplement 30-60ct (exc. Ultra 14ct and all Neuriva Sleep products) $7/1 (4/20)
Ricola 19-45ct bags $1/2 (5/5)
Xyzal 80ct+ or Nasacort 240 Sprays+ $10/1 (4/13)

Save

Abolene Moisturizing Cleanser $3/1 (5/11)
Absorbine Jr Pro $5/1 (5/31)
Advil or Advil Pm 36ct $3/1 (4/14)
Advil or Advil Pm 18ct+ $1.50/1 (5/5)
All Free Clear Laundry Detergent Any Size (ETS) $1.50/1 (4/21)
Bausch+Lomb Lumify Eye Illuminations $4/1 (6/8)
Bausch+Lomb Lumify Drops 7.5ml or 2.5ml $3/1 (6/8)
Bausch+Lomb Ocuvite $5/1 (5/27)
BC 12ct+ $1/1 (7/7)
BC Max 12 ct+ $2/1 (7/7)
Benadryl Product $1.50/1 (4/20)
Biotene Product $2/1 (5/7)
Boost Nutritional Drinks $6/2 (5/5)
Caltrate Product 50ct+ $2/1 (4/21)
Cascade Platinum Plus, Platinum or Complete Actionpacs Tub 52ct (exc. Bags and ETS) $3/1 (4/20)
Centrum Multigummies 60ct+ $4/1 (4/21)
Centrum Tablets 60ct+ $3/1 (4/21)
Cerave Product (exc. 1 oz Cleanser Bar, .35oz Healing Ointment and ETS) $3/1 (4/27)
Cerave Facial Moisturizer Product (exc. 1oz Cleanser Bar and ETS) $3/1 (4/27)
Cerave Healing Ointment Product (exc. 1oz Cleanser Bar and ETS) $3/1 (4/27)
Cerave Skin Renewing (exc. 1oz Cleanser Bar and ETS) $3/1 (4/27)
Cloraseptic Product $1.50/1 (7/7)
Covergirl Lip Product (exc. Continuous Color, Accessories and ETS) $1.50/1 (4/20)
Covergirl Eye Product (exc. Mascara, 1-Kit Shadows, Accessories and ETS) $3/1 (4/20)
Covergirl Face Product (exc. Cheekers, Accessories and ETS) $3.25/1 (4/20)
Dentek Product (exc. Mouth Guards) $1/1 (7/7)
Dentek Mouth Guard $7/1 (7/7)
Dial Body Wash, Dial Men Body Wash, Dial Kids Body Wash, or Tone Body Wash (ETS) $1/1 (4/21)
Dial Foaming Hand Washes, 11oz and 52oz Gel Hand Soaps (ETS) $1/2 (4/21)
Efferdent Product $2.50/1 (7/7)
Ensure Multipack $5/2 (5/18)
Ensure Max Protein Multipack, Ensure Complete, Ensure High Protein, Ensure Plant Based Protein $5/1 (5/18)
Excedrin Product 24ct-50ct or Head Care 6ct $1.50/1 (5/5)
Fleet Product $2/1 (7/7)
Flonase Product 36tc/48ct and Sprays 60ct+ $5/1 (4/21)
Flonase Pills 96ct+ or Spray 120ct+ $10/1 (4/14)
Garnier Fructis Shampoo, Conditioner, Treatment or Styling Product, Dry Shampoo (exc. 3oz Travel and Twin or Value Packs or Hair Treat or Hair Fillers) $3/2 (4/13)
Garnier Nutrisse, Color Reviver or Olia hair color Product $4/2 (4/20)
Garnier Whole Blends Shampoo, Conditioner or Treatment (exc. 3.0oz or Travel Sizes, Twin or Value Packs and Sulfate Free Remedy Pks) $3/2 (4/13)
Garnier Skincare (exc. 100ml, Micellar Water, Wipes, Sheet Masks and ETS) $2/1 (4/20)
Garnier Skincare (exc. 100ml, Micellar Water, Wipes, Sheet Masks and ETS) $5/2 (4/20)
Gas-X Product 30ct+ $4/2 (5/7)
Glucerna Product $4/1 (5/18)
Hanes Originals Supersoft Men’s, Women’s, and Kid’s Underwear or Socks or Women’s Comfywear $1.50/1 (6/2)
Hanes Originals Men’s, Women’s, and Kid’s Underwear or Socks or Apparel $1/1 (6/2)
Lipo Flavonoid Ear Health Supplement $7/1 (5/11)
Maybelline New York Face Product $2/1 (4/20)
Maybelline New York Eye Product (exc. Expert Wear Mono Eye Shadow, Twin Brow & Eye Pencils and Mini or Travel) $2/1 (4/20)
Nexium 24hr Product 28ct or 42ct $5/1 (4/28)
Pataday Eye Allergy Itch Relief Drops Twin Pack $7/1 (5/7)
Pataday Eye Allergy Itch Relief Drops $5/1 (5/7)
Purex Laundry Detergent Large 128oz+ $2/1 (4/21)
Purex Crystals In-wash Fragrance Booster (ETS) $2.50/2 (4/21)
Snuggle Small Product Fabric Conditioner 50oz, Scent Booster 9oz, or Dryer Sheets 80ct or Less $1/1 (4/21)
Snuggle Large Fabric Conditioner 75oz, Scent Booster 19oz, or Dryer Sheets 105ct+ $2/1 (4/21)
Summer’s Eve Wash, Cloth, Spray Product $1/1 (7/7)
Systane Lubricant Eye Drops 10ml+ $3/1 (5/17)
Systane Lubricant Eye Drops 10ml Twin Pack Only $6/1 (5/17)
Theratears Except .1oz (5ct Size) $4/1 (7/7)
Tums 28ct+ $1.50/1 (5/7)
Tums 28ct+ $2.50/2 (5/7)
Zyrtec Adult 90ct ETS $10/1 (4/13)
Zyrtec 24ct+ $5/1 (4/20

Hot Dog (!) – a new seltzer flavor

This savory release joins the new lineup of 7-SelectTM sparkling waters developed in collaboration with Miracle Seltzer

IRVING, TX (March 27, 2024) – 7-Eleven, Inc., the world’s largest convenience retailer, today announced a collection of new 7-SelectTM sparkling waters in a variety of bold and cutting-edge flavors. The retailer teamed up with art-inspired beverage brand Miracle Seltzer to create a lineup of sparkling waters with flavors including: Lemon Lime, Green Apple, Sweet Orange and Hot Dog, a twist on one of 7-Eleven’s most beloved snacks, the Big Bite® Hot Dog.

The Big Bite Hot Dog Sparkling Water combines the delicious and mouthwatering experience of 7-Eleven’s iconic Big Bite Hot Dog into one refreshing beverage – ketchup and mustard included. Gone are the days of alternating bites of a hot dog with sips of a beverage, now those on the go can swap the bun for bubbles.  Here’s the story from 7-Eleven.

Dollar Tree shoppers in for a shock?

First, Dollar Tree began introducing a selection of products that cost several dollars instead of just one. Later, it raised its base prices from one dollar to $1.25. Then it started tinkering with additional price points from $1.50 and up. Now it plans to start offering products priced at up to $7, and someday perhaps even more.

So much for “everything’s a dollar”! Here’s the story from Coupons in the News. I predict a hot mess when shoppers grab items that are unmarked or shelved incorrectly and are confronted by an insane receipt at the register.

2 inserts 3/24: SmartSource & Save

Two inserts in this week’s paper (3/24): SmartSource and Save.  Not all papers carry the same coupons or values, so this national list might show coupons not found in the Chicago Tribune.

SmartSource

Allegra product (exc. 5ct & 8ct) $5/1 (4/13)
Allegra Allergy 24Hr 70ct, 90ct Tablets or 60ct Gelcaps $10/1 (3/30)
Astepro Allergy or Children’s Astepro Allergy product 120 sprays+ $8/1 (3/31)
Astepro Allergy or Children’s Astepro Allergy product 60 sprays+ $4/1 (4/21)
Breathe Right Product $1.75/1 (5/15)
Breathe Right Products $4/2 (5/15)
Claritin Non-Drowsy or Children’s Claritin 56ct+ (exc. Claritin-D) $10/1 (3/31)
Claritin Non-Drowsy, Claritin-D 15ct+ or Children’s Claritin Product 15ct or 4oz+ $4/1 (4/21)
Claritin-D Non-Drowsy Product 15ct+ $8/1 (3/31)
Gold Bond Lotion or Cream Products (exc. 3oz Healing Hand Cream and ETS) $2/1 (4/13)
Gold Bond Lotion or Cream Products (exc. 3oz Healing Hand Cream and ETS) $3/2 (4/13)
Splenda Peel & Pour 6ct Drink Mix $5/1 (5/18)
Werther’s Original Bags $1/2 (6/16)
Xyzal 80ct+ $10/1 (3/30)
Xyzal product (exc. Xyzal 10ct) $5/1 (4/13)

Save

Almay Eye Product $3/1 (4/6)
Almay Face Product $3/1 (4/6)
Clairol Nice’n Easy, Natural Instincts, Root Touch-up, Blond It Up or Bold & Bright Hair Color Products $2/1 (4/14)
Clairol Nice ‘n Easy, Natural Instincts or Root Touch-up Hair Color, Blonde It Up or New Bold and Bright Hair Color (Select Varieties) $2/1 (4/14)
Clairol Textures & Tones Hair Color Products $2/1 (4/14)
CoverGirl Eye Product (exc. 1-Kit Shadows, Accessories and ETS) $3/1 (4/6)
CoverGirl Face Product (exc. Simply Ageless, Cheekers, Accessories and ETS) $3/1 (4/6)
CoverGirl Simply Ageless Face $4/1 (4/6)
IBgard or FDgard 12ct+ $2/1 (5/24)
IBgard or FDgard 36ct+ $4/1 (5/24)
Nervive Supplement and ONE Topical Product (ETS) $6/1 (4/20)
Nervive Supplement Product (ETS) $4/1 (4/20)
Nivea Body Wash Products (ETS) $2/1 (4/20)
Nivea Body Wash Products (ETS) $5/2 (4/20)
Pataday Eye Allergy Itch Relief Drops Twin $7/1 (4/23)
Pataday Eye Allergy Itch Relief Drops $5/1 (4/23)
Persil Laundry Detergent 40-150oz/15-100ct (exc. Club sizes) $2/1 (4/1)
Persil Large Laundry Detergent 100-150oz/32-100ct (exc. Club sizes) $3/1 (4/1)
Rimmel Eye Product $2/1 (5/31)
Rimmel Product $1/1 (5/31)
Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Nail Color $1/1 (5/31)
Sally Hansen Nail Care Treatment Products $1/1 (5/31)
Soft Scrub Abrasives $1/1 (4/7)
Soft Scrub Toilet Bowl Cleaning Products $1/1 (4/7)
Splenda Product $1/1 (5/20)
Splenda Sweetener Product (exc. 40ct, 50ct Packets & 3.8oz Pouch) $2.50/1 (5/20)
Splenda Sweetener Packet or Liquid Sweetener Product (exc. 40ct, 50ct Packets & 3.8oz Pouch) $3/1 (5/20)
Suave Body Wash Product $1/1 (4/6)
Suave Products – SPEND $10, GET $4 OFF (4/6)
Suave Antiperspirant or Deodorant Product $1/1 (4/6)
Suave Styling Product $1/1 (4/6)

Donnelley to buy Save coupon insert

The publisher of one of the two major coupon inserts, owner of one of the two major coupon clearinghouses, and steward of one of the most famous names in coupon history has agreed to sell off those parts of its business, to a company that appears to have a commitment to marketing in good old-fashioned printed form, but is also seeking to expand its presence in the digital realm.

Here’s the article.  Normally I’d be in favor of an old school company taking over, but look what’s happened to their Yellow Pages …

Best Buy recalls 250k Insignia air fryers

The Insignia 10-qt. Digital Air Fryer Oven model NS-AF10DSS2 (stainless steel) is part of a Best Buy recall.

Best Buy has recalled more than 250,000 Insignia air fryers sold in the United States and Canada, because of fire, burn and laceration hazards.  Here’s the CNN article with the model numbers listed.