Sears Canada is having a flash-sale today in a variety of departments, all of which are centralized around the theme of summertime. The sales feature discounts on select men’s and women’s swimwear, which is marked down by up to 60% off, and a comparable mark down within men’s and women’s summer shoes.

While not everything within these departments at Sears are marked down by the lucrative 60% off, I was able to pick out a few hot finds that were and are also quite nice outside of the fact that they are on sale. For instance, this Jantzen 1-piece retro style swim dress is currently on sale for just $49.99 (was $124.99). Or, if you’re looking for a little extra coverage on the beach without sacrificing style, then you should check out this Beach House Dotty Bandeau swim dress. The dress was originally being sold for $79.99, but is now just $31.99 and will provide you with a comfortable amount of coverage on the beach while still keeping you cool with its flirty skirting detail.

Within the footwear sale, for women there is a decent selection of shoes to choose from whether your preferences are style or comfort. For instance, these trendy Tender Tootsies Sling Back Comfort Sandals are currently on sale for just $29.99, though they were $49.99. For men, if you’re looking for something a little more comfortable, then you should check out these men’s Dockers Seaton Open-Toe Slide sandals that are being marked down by 40%, as they are now just $53.99 (was $89.99).

You can also shop within the Sears flash-sale today for luggage, which is up to 75% off, and for patio furniture and accessories, which is up to 25% off.

Click here to begin shopping the one-day flash-sale at Sears Canada online.

With shipping and handling only costing $4.99 on Newegg.ca, these deals that they have on for today will surely tempt you into pulling the trigger on some of the most ingenious home gadgets.

The first deal that Newegg.ca is running is a special Mother’s Day promo where you can save 63% off on a Pursonic i7 PRO Multifunction Autonomous Robotic Vacuum Cleaner. The automatic robotic vacuum cleaner from Pursonic was regularly being sold for $399, but is now just $149.

This little machine is packed with four different cleaning modes including the standard vacuuming function, sweeping, mopping and even sterilizing. You can either preset your vacuum to have a scheduled cleaning time, or use the remote control to direct the vacuum towards messes. The Pursonic robotic vacuum has a cleaning time of about 90 minutes, and it will alert you to the fact that it is either done cleaning, or is running low on battery, by returning to its home base for charging. There is almost no effort on your part for cleaning, and what could be a better gift for mom this year then saying you won’t have to vacuum again?

Another hot deal that Newegg.ca has on is this sale on the Rosewill 6 Slice Black Toaster Oven Broiler with Drip Pan, which is now 40% off the regular price of $99.99 as it is now just $59.99. The toaster was previously mentioned in a post here on SmartCanucks, but we thought we’d remind you that this excellent small apartment toaster/oven was still available for this incredible price.

Newegg.ca offers a standard flat-rate shipping fee of $4.99.

• Click here to buy the Pursonic i7 PRO Multifunction Autonomous Robotic Vacuum Cleaner,
• or here Rosewill 6 Slice Black Toaster Oven Broiler with Drip Pan.

The Microsoft Store Canada has a deal on a Lenovo PC that will satisfy all your cravings of owning a touchscreen laptop, but still have the physical space and memory of a desktop computer. The Lenovo C50-30 Signature Edition All-in-One is the perfect balance between desktop and laptop, and is currently on sale for just $699, which is $100 off the regular price of $799.

This signature edition Lenovo is a spacious 23-inches in diameter, giving you full access to explore its touchscreen features. The PC also comes with 8GB of memory, a fourth generation Intel Core I5 processor, and a 2TB hard drive. The all-in-one PC will also come with a webcam and Dolby Digital Plus surround sound giving you all the necessities for watching and creating your own home movies.

Microsoft offers free-shipping and free returns on all orders.

Click here to buy the Lenovo C50-30 Signature Edition All-in-One from Microsoft Canada online.

For those of you who haven’t heard of the free online service, Influenster, I suggest you head on over to their website to learn more about them and then promptly sign-up as the site will provide you with FREE samples of full-size products and all you have to do is review them. For instance, Influenster members can pick up a free sample of L’Oreal Paris Fibralogy Shampoo and Conditioner when they join and request their sample.

The Fibralogy Shampoo and Conditioner from L’Oreal is designed to make your hair naturally become thicker by using a molecule called filloxane. Since you will be receiving a free sample of both the shampoo and the conditioner though, you will be able to test the validity of L’Oreal’s statements and Influenster encourages you to share your honest opinion with them after you have used the product a couple of times.

Click here to get your free sample of L’Oreal Paris Fibralogy Shampoo and Conditioner from Influenster.

One of the surefire methods for ensuring you look your best and well rested in the morning is to simply get a solid night’s sleep. This one-step plan may upon first glance seem simple, but for most of us getting the recommended 8 hours of sleep each night is a solution that is easier said than done. That is why there are helpful little products, like Garnier Canada’s Miracle Cream, out there to help ‘fake’ that ‘I just slept for 8 hours’ look.

Garnier Canada believes in their product so much that they are giving away free samples of their Miracle Cream. To receive your freebie, all you have to do is fill out this form and then wait between 4-6 weeks for your sample to arrive by mail. And if you don’t already have these coupons from Garnier, then I’d suggest you head over to their website to claim their three print-at-home coupons. These coupons include:

• save $1 on any Garnier Fructis product
• save $2 when you buy a box of Garnier Nutrisse
• save $2 on any Garnier Clean+ product

Click here to claim your free sample of Garnier Canada’s Miracle Cream.

Starting today, and running until 11:59pm EST on April 28th, Banana Republic Canada will be having a sale where you can save 40% off on your total purchase. This sale is only available to online shoppers, as you must enter the promo code, BRCFOLD40, at the checkout to receive it.

This discount will apply to almost everything you can find on the Banana Republic website, including pieces from their new arrivals section (like this relaxed, but chic chambray dress), but it will exclude the following products and departments:

• GiftCards
• BR Picks
• BR Monogram Collection
• 100% Cashmere
• leather apparel
• men’s suit jackets and men’s blazers
• designer collections & collaborations
• and third party branded merchandise

Banana Republic Canada offers free-shipping on all orders that are $50 or more.

Click here to get all Banana Republic Canada online offers.

Pizza Pizza Canada has some special deals on right now that are bound to make your pizza night a lot more frugal than what you’re used to. Right now, you can buy a large 3 topping pizza with 3 cokes (of your choice) for just $13.99, or you can upgrade to an extra-large for just $16.99. To put this in perspective, a large 3 topping pizza from Pizza Pizza Canada, without the 3 cans of coke, would normally be $15.74 alone.

Another hot deal that Pizza Pizza is currently offering, would perhaps be best if you are order for more of a crowd and need a little more diversity in your order. Instead, you could order two medium pizzas with 4 toppings (combined), 6 cokes, and two dips for just $18.99. You can also choose to upgrade your mediums to two larges for an extra $5, meaning you’d only pay $23.99.

Click here to place your order from Pizza Pizza Canada online.

Lids Canada is having a last minute Mother’s Day sale for those of you who have a mother who is as dedicated a sports fan as she is a mom. In this sale, all you have to do is spend a minimum of $24.95 and then enter the promo code, MOMGIFT, and you will receive 25% off on your order total.

This offer is available throughout the entire Lids site, except for a few select styles of hats and jerseys, a full list of which you can read here on their home page in the details section. Within this sale, I was able to pick up a simple, but classic, Vancouver Canucks Reebok NHL Sin Bin Cap for just $18.75, though it was originally being sold for $24.99.

This Mother’s Day sale at Lids will only be running until April 29th.

Lids Canada offers free-shipping on all orders that are $60 0r more.

Click here to begin shopping online at Lids Canada.

If you live within the Toronto area, or know that you and your family will be making a trip there in the near future, then you should check out this deal that Groupon Canada has on a fun-filled night at Toronto’s Medieval Times. In this offer, you can purchase a child’s or adult’s ticket, VIP or regular, for up to 50% off the regular price that Medieval Times charges for their 2-hour show and four-course meal.

The pricing for this Groupon deal include the following package options:

• general admission for one child, now $29.50 ($55.92 value)
• general admission for one adult, now $39.50 ($78.52 value)
• Royalty package for one child, now $39.50 ($67.22 value)
• Royalty package for one adult, now $49.50 ($89.82 value)

You will be limited to 14 tickets per transaction, and the person who buys the Groupon must be present with valid I.D. on the day that you reserve for your Medieval Times visit. You must make a reservation ahead of time and your Groupon will only be valid from now through to June 15th.

This Groupon on Medieval Times will expire on Friday, May 1st at 11:59pm EST.

Click here to get your Groupon for Toronto’s Medieval Times.

Instead of making plans to just meet your friends this week at your local watering hole for Friday night drinks, you should instead modify your plans so that you first stop by the nearest Starbucks Canada store between 3-5pm as they are bring back the infamous Frappuccino Happy Hour.

Starting this Friday, May 1st, until May 10th, when you go into any Starbucks between 3-5pm you can buy any Frappuccino Blended Beverage for half-off the regular price. Considering that these are some of the most expensive items on the Starbucks menu, a discount of 50% off is quite significant for your pocketbook. Plus, with the forecasted weather for this weekend looking to, hopefully, warm up a bit an ice cold frappuccino may be just the kind of afternoon pick me up you were looking for.

Click here to learn more about the Frappuccino Happy Hour at Starbucks Canada.

When the seasons change – particularly the change between winter to spring – my allergies act up more than a toddler inside a department store who has missed their afternoon nap. The only escape from my runny nose, and an irritating dry throat and ears, apart from lots of Claritin, is generally sleep. If you don’t have a mattress protector, like this Linenspa Hypoallergenic Mattress Protector, then your sleep may not be as much of an escape as it is a prison. Mattresses can trap allergens, like dust mites, and if you are breathing these in while you sleep then you certainly won’t be doing your poor allergy-ridden self any good.

What’s especially nice about this Linenspa Premium Mattress Protector is that it’s not only hypoallergenic, and 100% waterproof, but it is also on sale right now for just $18.99 in the queen-size, which is a discount of almost 80% off the original price of $84.99. You can pick the mattress up in many other sizes, though the discount may not be as much as it is for the queen-size. The other price points for the various sizes are:

• twin size, now $22.99 (was $74.99)
• twin XL, now $24.99 (was $79.99)
• king, now $24.99 (was $99.99)
• California king, now $19.99 (was $99.99)
• full, now $19.99 (was $84.99)

Amazon.ca offers free-shipping on all orders that are $25 or more. If you were to buy the queen-size mattress protector, only $18.99, plus the queen-size pillow protector, now only $13.99 (was $34.99), you would only have to pay $32.98 and you would then also qualify for free-shipping.

Click here to buy the Linenspa Premium Mattress Protector from Amazon.ca.

Amazon.ca has a hot deal for all you parents with active little tots roaming around your home. Right now, you can purchase a variety of sizes and packs of Huggies Little Movers for the lowly price of $33.87. Normally, a 104-count pack to a 174-count pack of these diapers from Huggies would cost $49.99, meaning you’ll be saving yourself $16.12 – which would get you almost half-way to another package of Huggies Little Movers.

Before the sale on Huggies, you would’ve been paying almost $0.50 per diaper when you purchased the Step-6 104-Count packs, but when you buy them on sale at Amazon.ca you will only be paying $0.32/diaper.

Amazon.ca will also offer free-shipping on your order since the Huggies Little Movers diapers are above the $25 minimum.

Click here to buy the Huggies Little Movers Diapers from Amazon.ca.

This is a great deal that Staples Canada is offering if you were looking to purchase toner for either an HP, Canon or Brother printer. Right now at Staples, they are selling all of the aforementioned brands’ toner cartridges for 10% off the regular price, plus when you combine this with the $20 off promo code for all toner purchases over $100 you can save even more.

There are a number of different models of cartridges included in this sale, a full list of which you can find here. As an example of the kind of savings you can expect to combine for in this offer, I chose the HP 15A Black Toner Cartridge which is just above the qualifying minimum of $100. Normally a cartridge like this would cost $115.36, but with the extra 10% off it will be reduced to just $103.82. When you apply your unique $20 off promo code for any toner purchase over $100, your order will then be reduced to being just $83.82.

This sale on toner at Staple will only be valid until May 3rd.

Click here to begin shopping the toner sale at Staples Canada online.

For those of you who are pick-up truck owners, you have most likely done some heavy duty lifting and transporting of awkward objects in the years since you have become a pick-up truck owner, as it seems to go with the territory. This Detail K2 Combination Ladder Rack and Window Guard, that is currently on sale at the Home Depot for 47% off the original price, may be just the accessory you have been looking for to make those tedious pick-ups and drop-offs not only an easier experience, but also a much safer one.

The Detail K2 Combination Ladder Rack and Window Guard can support up to 500 pounds, when the weight has been evenly distributed across the rack. The piece can easily flip between a window guard into a full length utility rack, and when the rack isn’t in use, you can easily keep it out of the way by folding it down.

The Detail K2 Combination Ladder Rack and Window Guard can fit most pick-up trucks, and for today only you can buy this must-have for all pick-ups for just $299; after today, the guard will shoot back up to the regular price of $599.99.

The shipping and handling has already been calculated into the cost of the Detail K2, so the Home Depot will ship this to your home for free.

Click here to buy the Detail K2 Combination Ladder Rack and Window Guard from the Home Depot Canada online.

Click here to get all the Home Depot Canada online offers.

With less than two weeks till Mother’s Day, you may be getting to that slightly frantic frame of mind where you are completely lost on what to get your sweet ol’ mom this year. One of the best places to find inspiration for such an occasion is Groupon Canada, as they have a whole host of local deals, along with the goods and getaways section for those of you feeling a bit more spontaneous. Right now, Groupon is having a sale in all three of these sections where you can save an extra 20% off on all local deals, and an extra 10% off on all getaways and goods deals.

To receive the extra discount, no matter the section you are buying from, you will have to enter the promo code, SAVE3, at the checkout. What’s really great about this offer is that you can use it up to 3 times per section, but you will only be permitted to use the promo code once per transaction. So if you are planning to use it more than once you will have to place your orders separately.

An idea for a present for your mom this year, or even yourself if you are done your Mother’s Day shopping, would be this Monogrammed Pendant Necklace from Monogramhub.com. You can customize these necklaces with up to 3 initials, and you will have the choice between sterling silver, 24k gold over sterling silver, or 24k rose gold over sterling silver on either a 14″ or 18″ chain. These necklaces normally retail for about $109.99, but with your extra 20% off promo code you will only have to pay $31.20. This is just one example of the many possible gifts that Groupon has to offer for Mother’s Day, an occasion which there is an entire Groupon department dedicated to.

You can have a maximum of $50 discounted to your purchase and you will have until 11:59 PDT on April 28th to place your order.

Click here to begin shopping online at Groupon Canada.