With spring only days away from being officially ushered in, many young mothers and fathers-to-be will be busy rushing around to prepare for the arrival of their newborn bundle of joy (did you know that most babies in North America are born in the summertime months?) Best Buy Canada has taken note of this trend and so is offering these soon-to-be parents a bit of a break, at least when it comes to the stress and strain on their wallets. Right now, they’re offering a flash sale on baby products like strollers, baby monitors, cribs and more.

A really great deal that Best Buy is offering is on this Motorola 3.5″ Wi-Fi Baby Monitor with Zoom/Pan/Tilt & 2-Way Communication, which is now being sold for just $199. Usually a baby monitor of this quality would be sold at Best Buy for $349, but right now you can save $150 off on this remote, two camera monitor. 

Another great deal in the baby products sale at Best Buy is on this Recaro Easylife Ultra-Lightweight Stroller, which is being sold right now for just $149 – that’s $100 off the usual price of $249!

Most of the deals in this offer will be ending today, Wednesday, March 15.

Best Buy Canada offers FREE shipping on all orders that are $35 or more.

Click here to begin shopping at Best Buy Canada.

Sport Chek Canada has a wonderful offer going on right now for men, women and kids’ where you can save 25% off on Under Armour for men and women or, if you’re shopping for kids, you can save 25% off on clothing, shoes and equipment – no matter the brand!

In the men’s and women’s Under Armour sale, you should bear in mind that the 25% discount is from the in-store ticket price and the discount has already been applied to the price shown on the site – so there will be no additional discount applied at checkout. With that in mind though, you’re bound to be impressed with the prices being shown here. For instance, this men’s Charged Cotton Sportstyle Men’s Logo Tee is being sold right now for just $20.99.

In the kids’ sale, you’ll be able to shop for a wide variety of brands within the clothing, shoes and equipment sale. But remember, to grab these goodies at their desirable prices you’ll have to make sure that you’re placing your order before March 21st, 2017 at 1:59amEST. A great deal from the equipment sale, that will have both you and your kids excited, is the sale on this Nakamura Adventure 12-inch Bike, which is now just $59.99.

Sport Chek Canada offers FREE shipping on orders of $50 or more.

Click here to begin shopping at Sport Chek Canada.

For today only at Lowe’s Canada, they are running a flash sale that will last until the end of today, Wednesday, March 15th. The flash sale, where you can save up to 50% off, is aptly labeled the ‘contractor sale‘, as everything included in the sale are essentials for anyone looking to do some serious home repairs.

In the sale, I was able to find this great discount on a DeWalt 18-Volt NiCad Cordless XRP™ Hammerdrill and Impact Driver Combo Kit, which is on sale for half off the regular price of $359, now only $179.50. Or, another hot offer, is on this CertainTeed 15-in x 47-in R20 Fiberglass Insulation Batts, which is on sale for 30% off the regular price, now only $22.74 (was $32.49).

Lowe’s offers FREE shipping on all orders that are $49 or more.

Click here to begin shopping at Lowe’s Canada.

It’s important that when you’re feeling a little down on your luck to treat yourself to some well deserved TLC. It’s good for your mental and physical health to take some time for yourself, and what better way to do that then with Groupon Canada’s Out to Wow beauty sale?

In this Out to Wow sale, you can save up to 80% off – though I was able to find some deals with a savings of up to 96% off – in this Out to Wow beauty sale. You’ll have the choice of shopping for beauty services, exercise classes, or even massages!

One of the best deals that I saw in my area, which I suggest you check out if you’re living in the GTA, was on unlimited laser hair removal for an entire year from Yanox Laser and Massage Therapy Clinic. This kind of service would normally cost you $3,000, but with the Groupon offer you will only have to pay $181; that’s a discount of 94% off!

There is only about 14 hrs left to scoop up these awesome deals and discounts at Groupon, so you had better hustle before they sell out or time runs out.

Click here to begin shopping at Groupon Canada.

Have you just moved and are now realizing that all of your kitchen stuff, your pots, pans, plates, spoons, etc, was not yours and was in fact just your old roommate’s goodies that you took advantage of? I know this happens to me almost every time I move, and it’s not fun (or cheap) realization. Which is why you may be excited to hear about the Hudson’s Bay Canada’s flash sale.

For today at the Hudson’s Bay, they are offering a flash sale on small appliances, dining, and cookware where you can save up to 60% off on your purchase. Plus, when you use the promo code FLASH you can save an additional 15% off on your purchase.

When you’re shopping in the dinnerware sale, you’ll see that every thing is discounted by up to 30% off the regular price, but with your extra 15% off those savings will be more. For instance, this GLUCKSTEINHOME 16-Piece Bistro Dinnerware Set is usually sold for $149.99, but is currently on sale for just $104.99; but with the FLASH promo code, the 16-piece set will be further discounted to just $89.25.

In the small appliances sale, you can save up to 20% off on appliances like coffee makers, Kitchen Aid stand mixers, and even espresso machines. One of the hotter deals that I found, if you’re just looking for a quick, non-fancy, coffee fix, was on this CUISINART 12 Cup Classic Programmable Coffeemaker, which is usually sold for $109.99. But, with the flash sale and with the promo code, you will only have to pay $79.47.

By far though, some of the best deals of all in this sale are going to be in the cookware sale, where sets are being sold for up to 60% off. Plus, don’t forget the extra 15% off with the promo code. This works out to being some serious savings, especially if you’re buying sets like this ANOLON Anolon Advanced Anodized Non-Stick 12-Piece Cookware Set. Usually, this 12-piece cookware set was sold for $799.99, but right now it’s been discounted to being just $399.99. With the extra 15% off, the set will be further reduced to $340.

Hudson’s Bay will be offering this flash sale until 11:59pm EST tonight, March 15 2017.

Hudson’s Bay offers FREE shipping on all orders that are $45+ (or $29+ on beauty purchases) when you pay with your Hudson’s Bay credit card, or $99+ ($49+ on beauty purchases) when you pay with any other form of tender.

Click here to begin shopping at Hudson’s Bay Canada.

Forever 21 Canada is offering an awesome March Break Sale on all of your favourite styles for spring! Although it may not look like spring outside your window, at least you can shop like spring and look forward to brighter, warmer days ahead! Shop online now to save up to 50% off spring styles at Forever 21! Offer valid for a limited time only, while supplies last.

This gorgeous faux leather bucket bag features a tasseled drawstring top with a magnetic snap-button close and an adjustable, even removable shoulder strap for added versatility. Whatever your style, with bag can be customized to fit the look and keep your outfit on trend every day. Perfect for spring, this handbag is available in a taupe shade that easily works well with a variety of colours in the spring palette. Originally priced at $39.90, you can get it on sale this March Break for just $27.93! Get ready for glam this spring — for way less!

Forever 21 offers FREE shipping on orders over $50!

Click here to start shopping at Forever 21!

Is there some expensive restaurant in your area that you’ve been itching to try out, but haven’t quite been able to justify dropping the dough on? Or is there perhaps a new activity that all your friends are trying, and you’re the only that’s left to said activity (*cough Heli Tours of your city *cough). Well today is your day, as Groupon Canada is offering a promo code, good until March 14th at 11:59pm EST, that will save you an extra 20% off on local things to do.

All you have to do is select the local activity you’d like to take part in, say on something like this 84% off on Cardio Kickboxing Class, which is normally $90 for 5 classes, but from Groupon can be bought for just $18. Then, add the promo code, PLAY20, and you will receive a discount of 20%, making your total purchase just $14.40 for five classes; that’s $2.88 per class!

Groupon will allow a maximum discount of $50 using this promo code, and it can be used on most local deals in your area.

Click here to begin shopping at Groupon Canada.

Just because the clocks went ahead yesterday and the days are getting longer, doesn’t mean that you no longer need to light up your own home! Lowe’s Canada has just the deal to brighten your day, as they’re currently running an online exclusive on lighting where when you buy more, you’ll save more – up to 15% off!

In the buy more, save more sale you’ll be able to save anywhere between 5%-15% off on your lighting purchases. If you’re just looking to add some fresh details to your home with some lighting accessories, then you may want to shop in the less than $199 section. When you spend $199 or less, you’ll qualify for the 5% discount, so on something like this Northern International Inc. Paradise 12V Garden Light Kit you’ll only have to pay $107.77, though it’s usually sold for $113.44.

As the deal goes, the more you spend, the better the discount you’ll qualify for. So if you spend a little more, say $200-$399, you’ll save yourself 10% off on your purchase. And if you spend over $399 you’ll be able to save a whopping 15% off.

Lowe’s Canada offers FREE shipping on all orders that are $49 or more.

Click here to begin shopping at Lowe’s Canada.

Lancôme Canada has an amazing gift offer going on right now that will only be available while supplies lasts, which I don’t think will be very long considering how sweet this offer is. When you spend $65 or more on anything online at Lancôme and use the promo code, LAVIEESTBELLE, at checkout you will receive a 4-piece gift plus a full size L’Absolu Rouge Definition lipstick (in Le Fuchsia 384).

It’s not very hard to find products that will add up to the minimum $65 at Lancome, especially if you’re shopping for re-stocking your favourite Lancome fragrance. Most of the fragrances range in price from $68-$144, depending on which perfume you are buying and what size you are buying it in.

After you have found what you’d like to buy, you’ll be able to pick up your free gift, which includes 4 travel size Lancome best-sellers, plus the regular size lipstick.

Lancome Canada offers FREE shipping on all orders that are $85 or more.

Click here to begin shopping at Lancome Canada.

When I see that little gold bunny from Lindt, I can think of only one thing: Easter and all the yummy chocolate that will soon be flooding my kitchen cabinets. Fortunately, for those of us who are yet to go out and actually purchase said yummy chocolate for filling our little ones Easter baskets, the Hudson’s Bay Canada has already decided to discount some of that chocolate so that you don’t have to wait until the day after Easter to get the good stuff on discount!

The classic chocolate Lindt golden bunny is being sold at the Hudson’s Bay for just $6.37 (reg. $7.49), but if you’re not into matching seasons you can also pick up Hudson’s Bay Peppermint Hot Chocolate (200g tin) for just $3.90 (reg. $12.99).

Alternatively, if you’re looking for some goodies to serve alongside your Easter dinner (or lunch, if that’s what your family does), you may want to check out this Hudson’s Bay Praline Chocolate Covered and Roasted Nut Mix in Round Tin, which is on sale for just $4.25 (reg. $16.99), or this Hudson’s Bay Swiss Biscuit Collection, which is now just $11.39 (reg. $18.99) and would make a great no-bake dessert option.

The Hudson’s Bay Canada offers FREE shipping on orders that are $45+ (or $29+ on beauty purchases) when you pay with your Hudson’s Bay credit card, or on orders that are $99+ (or $49+ on beauty purchases) when you pay with any other form of tender.

Click here to begin shopping at Hudson’s Bay Canada.

When the Red Hot Deals from Kitchen Stuff Plus Canada is released each week, I think my heart skips a beat a little. The Red Hot Deals from Kitchen Stuff Plus, which you can usually find in their weekly flyer, showcase the biggest and best discounts that Kitchen Stuff Plus is offering in-store and online, and in this week’s roundup you can save up to 67% off on a Memory Message Centre to keep track of all your weekly activities, practises, and meetings.

The deals at Kitchen Stuff Plus will only be valid for the week, as it ends on Sunday, March 19th. And you should also remember that you can shop these deals both online and in-store.

Kitchen Stuff Plus Canada offers FREE shipping on all orders that are $75 or more.

Click here to begin shopping at Kitchen Stuff Plus Canada.

We’ve been posting a lot these past few weeks about free March Break events going on around the country, and while some of them might be wrapping up, a lot of them are just starting this week. So we thought it’d be best to curate a mega-list of sorts of the various events and activities being offered by retailers and businesses throughout the country.

Indigo Chapters Canada

We made a fuller post that goes into full detail about the different days and events going on at Indigo Chapters Canada, but you can expect more than just reading activities (though there will be a day dedicated to Dr. Seuss!)

The events will run every day, from Monday to Friday, with a new craft or activity planned to run. The exact dates will vary depending on your province though.

IKEA Canada

IKEA Canada’s March Break events were written about a couple of days ago, but we thought it’d be a good idea to remind you that the free events will begin March 13th (tomorrow) and will end on March 19th.

You can click here to find your local IKEA to see what they’ll be offering for your kiddies.

Public Libraries

We made a full and detailed post about all of the funtivities being offered by the Toronto Public Library, but if you don’t live in the GTA, it’s still worth your while to check out what your local public library is offering for March Break.

• Winnipeg Public Library
• Halifax Public Library
• Vancouver Public Library
• Ottawa Public Library
• Saskatoon Public Library
• PEI Public Library
• …comment if we missed activities going on at your public library!

Cineplex Canada

Cineplex Canada offers $2.99 matinee movies every Saturday, but for the month of March, as we posted about a couple of weeks ago, they’ll be applying that offer to weekday matinee shows of select movies for your province’s March Break week.

You can check out when the specific times of movies will be offered, depending on your province.

Toys R Us Canada

Toys R Us Canada has been hosting events all through March for families and their kids, but be sure to check out this week’s lineup of events if you’re kids are on March Break. You can learn more about the specifics of the events being offered here, but you can expect to find free giveaways, LEGO and Play Doh events and much more!

Mastermind Toys Canada

Depending on the province you’re living in, Mastermind Toys Canada will be running free events either this week, March 13-17 (Ontario and B.C.), or next week, March 27-31 (Alberta, Regina and Manitoba).

You can expect to find a number of fun events, but here are just some of the better ones that they’re offering:

• room decoration with pin boards,
• Melissa and Doug mess-free glitter stickers event
• create your own plush toy

Learn more about the events happening at Mastermind near you here.

If we missed a fun and free event happening near you that you think should be added to the list, please let us know and we’ll be sure to add it to the ever growing list of fun, free March madness!

It may be hard to imagine now, but soon you’ll be planning your weekend getaways around what off beaten trail you want to hike, instead of planning it around what variety of hot cococa you plan on sampling whilst cuddling up next to the fire. Atmosphere Canada has decided to give those of us eager to start planning early a bit of a break as they are now offering almost everything sitewide for 25% off.

There are some brands that are excluded from this offer, like GoPro, Canada Goose, Garmin, FitBit, Nobis, and Arc’ Teryx, but everything else is complete fair game.

I was able to find this great 30L hiking backpack by Deuter on sale for just $134.99, but I’m sure you’ll be able to find just as sweet deals on women’s casual boots and clothing, and men’s casual shoes and clothing.

Atmosphere offers FREE shipping on all orders that are $50 or more.

Click here to begin shopping at Atmosphere Canada online.

After a rough year in 2016, where Staples closed 48 of their locations in North America, 2017 isn’t proving to be much better for the mega office retail chain. Staples posted their fourth quarter for 2016, and the results were less than disappointing, including a 7 percent decrease in retail sales. As a result of these poor earnings, Staples has announced that they will be closing another 70 stores in 2017.

This will affect roughly 5 percent of the stores in North America, where they have 1,255 locations in the U.S. and 304 in Canada.

The closing of these stores curtails Staples move to shift their retail dominant business to cater more to the likes of their online customers.

There have been no announcements regarding which stores exactly will be closed down, but we’re keeping our eyes and ears alert to any further developments in this story.

Click here to find the nearest Staples location to you.

If you haven’t heard the name ‘Paw Patrol’ before, then this deal is most likely not for you. For those of us who have heard the name before, you’ve probably heard it so many times from your young children that you’d almost rather never heard the words uttered again, except in this instance as I’m here to tell you about an amazing Paw Patrol sale being offered at Indigo Chapters Canada that will save you big time, and perhaps quiet your little one for a moment or two.

In this sale, you can save up to 50% off on select Paw Patrol toys, like this Jungle Theme Monkey Temple (now only $34.50, was $69.95), and this Launch N Roll Lookout Tower Track Set is also only $34.50 (was $69.95).

If you’re looking to pick up some more characters for your child’s Paw Patrol collection, this Skye Figure, Zuma Figure and Marshall Figure are all now just $9.50 (was $14.95).

Indigo Chapters offers FREE shipping on all orders that are $25 or more.

Click here to begin shopping at Indigo Chapters Canada.