VIA Rail Canada is having a last minute sale for those of you who are still trying to plan some romantic getaway for your significant others, and still be able to save a little (remember the big day is now two weeks away tomorrow!) This deal that they are offering will give you, on select one-way fares, up to a 55% discount from the regular economy fare; or if you’re travelling business class within the Windsor – Quebec City corridor and equal savings.

There are of course restrictions as to when you must travel and where you are travelling to, as is normally the case with trains, planes and automobiles deals. For the 55% off discount on economy fare tickets, you must book your travel at least 3 days before you intend to leave and it has to be between February 2nd-28th. The economy fare tickets can be across Canada and must be booked between January 30th and February 9th.

Essentially the same rules apply for the VIA Rail business class tickets, except that it is only valid within the Windsor-Quebce city corridor and dates of travel must be on a Friday, Saturday, or a Sunday.

I was able to find a one-way fare from Ottawa to Montreal on Valentine’s Day weekend for just $37.63 – and if I wasn’t too picky about the return ticket (e.g. coming home on a Tuesday versus a Monday) I could swing the same price!

Click here to begin shopping your one-way discounted fares with VIA Rail Canada.

Amazon.ca is currently selling the Toastess Party Grill and Raclette, 6 person in chrome right now for just $27.96, though it was previously marked up to $49.99. The raclette is designed to be a social eating experience, similar to the ones you may have encountered at a tapas bar or a fondue party, but instead of dipping fruit and veggies in a pot of melted cheese you instead grill your chosen sides underneath the raclette and (as is traditionally done in some regions) you melt cheese on top.

The sides that you choose to grill can vary, but the most common kinds that you would see used for this type of dining experience would include:

• raclette cheese (or whichever variety you prefer)
• beef strips
• scallops
• sausage
• veggies (zucchini, mushrooms, peppers, etc.)
• bread
• and anything else you desire

The raclette would be an ideal dinner party for hot summer nights when turning the oven on is just far beyond what you’d like to do, or even on cool winter nights you could use it as an additional source of heat. This particular model, the Toastess Party Grill, comes highly reviewed on Amazon.ca, with the only complaints being that it takes a bit longer to heat up than the previous versions that customers have used – but that can all be avoided by planning ahead!

Click here to buy the Toastess Party Grill, 6 person (in chrome) from Amazon.ca.

There are two new coupons available for Pet Valu shoppers.  These coupons are printable and expire on Sunday 1st February so shop this weekend and save!

• Buy three 12.5oz cans of Wellness canned dog food and get one free
• Save $5 when you buy Hills Science Diet dry cat food 3.18kg (these are the medium sized bags that are regularly $30-35)

Click here to print your dog food coupon or here to print your cat food coupon.

Acceptance of these coupons on mobile devices depends a lot on the store.  One of the ones near me just requires the coupon code number, they don’t even look at my phone, another wants them printed for their records, while the third has a stack if you need one.

East Side Marios Canada has a starting lineup for their game day coupons that will be a big crowd pleaser for when you and your friends gather this Sunday to watch the Superbowl. The coupon, which is designed for online takeout orders only, (meaning you won’t have to leave the TV alone for one minute to miss any clutch plays), is designed to give you $10 off when you spend $35 or more.

To redeem this East Side Marios coupon you will have to enter, MARIO10, at the checkout and you will be limited to one coupon per day. That being said, the coupon doesn’t expire until February 8th, so you can use it again during the week should you want to save some money while watching other games (perhaps on Friday night when the Raptors match up against the Clippers?)

Click here to see the full details of the coupon from East Side Marios Canada, or here to place an order online.

The Microsoft Store Canada has a hot offering on the Acer Aspire Switch 10 Signature Edition 2-in-1 PC, where it was originally being sold for $349, it is now just $229 (saving you a whopping $120). This laptop, or even tablet, (or even tent for that matter) has the versatility to be changed between 4 different viewing modes including:

• notebook
• tablet
• tent
• or display

How is this achieved you may ask? The Acer Aspire Switch 10 Signature Edition has a magnetic, latch-less hinge that will enable you to switch between these different viewing does with ease, but will also securely hold the notebook/PC in place when you do select a viewing mode; like when you decide to watch a movie with friends in tent mode. 

In addition to being extremely flexible, the Acer Aspire Switch 10 Signature Edition has a long lasting battery (up to 8 hours of life when unplugged!) and will make travel easier on your load since it only weighs 2.5 pounds and is less than an inch in thickness.

You will also receive with your purchase from Microsoft, the full Microsoft Office 365 package which will include all of the basic and needed features of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and OneNote.

Microsoft Canada will ship this Acer Aspire Switch 10 Signature Edition 2-in-1 PC to your home for free when you ship by standard shipping options (meaning it will take between 3-7 business days to arrive).

Click here to buy the Acer Aspire Switch 10 Signature Edition 2-in-1 PC from the Microsoft Store Canada online.

While you remember the other day how we posted about how Forever 21 Canada would be offering free-shipping on all orders placed with winter essentials inside the bag – meaning no minimum purchase of $60 – it seems to be today that the free-shipping offer (be it a mistake or not) is being applied to all items online.

That’s right, free-shipping on all items throughout the store (or at least as of the time of this posting!). We cannot guarantee how long this ‘offer’ will be available on Forever 21, but if you head on over there now you’ll be able to see for yourself just how sweet the savings are. Normally, shipping and handling costs $8.95 before your order size of $60, which often times forces you to find filler items to meet this minimum. Now you can pick up whatever you want and not have to worry about those pesky fillers!

For instance, I was able to pick up this striped bodycon skirt (which I believe is from last year’s summer stock) for just $5.99 plus tax.

Other great deals that can be found, should the free-shipping offer does decide to go back to strictly winter essential items, include (but are not limited to):

• lace-paneled sweater, now only $27.90
• oversized two-tone scarves for just $12.80
• pebbled faux-leather tote, for just $27.90
• fitted flute and flare dress, for just $27.90

Remember, this free-shipping sitewide may just be a glitch – but if it is, you should try to take advantage before Forever 21 fixes their mistake!

Click here to begin shopping winter essentials at Forever 21 Canada,

or here to begin shopping the sale section at Forever 21 Canada.

The 1990 hit British comedy, Waiting for God: The Complete Collection, is now on sale on Amazon.ca for 65% off the regular price of $141, now just $49.99. This complete 9-disc set contains all 5 seasons of the show that aired between 1990-1995, and stars Graham Crowden and Stephanie Cole portraying two elderly people living in a retirement home who form a relationship around their shared interest in – as the title so crudely suggests – waiting for god.

And with British television on the brain, you may also be interested in switching gears from the dark comedy realm into the pre-World War 1 world of the Crawley family who inhabit Highclere Castle and all the troubles that follow them throughout the turbulent turn of the century. This television series, Downton Abbey, is currently on its 6th season but you can catch up by purchasing the first three seasons on Amazon.ca for just $66.49 (was $94.99).

Included with your purchase from Amazon.ca of Downton Abbey: Seasons 1, 2, and 3 will be a bonus disc that will include a documentary called, The Secrets of Highclere Castle.

Amazon.ca will ship both of these box set for free since they are above the $25 minimum.

Click here to buy Waiting for God: The Complete Collection,

or here to buy Downton Abbey: Seasons 1, 2, and 3 from Amazon.ca.

Gap Canada is having a ‘Pick Your Perk’ event, where the savings are all in the control of your two hands – since the offer will only be available to online shoppers. The event will run from today until January 31st at 11:59pm EST. The only catch to this event, sadly, is that you cannot combine your promo codes perks to have an amazing stacked savings. That being said, there are still some pretty great perks to take advantage of, especially if you shop smartly around the site.

The three different perk promos that the Gap is having on for the weekend event are really great, especially the free shipping with no minimum purchase perk, which you will have to enter the code, GAPPERK2, to receive. The second that I thought was pretty sweet was the offer of 30% off your total purchase when you enter GAPPERK3, at checkout. This one seemed a little more practical than the offer of $50 off your order of $130+ (which you will have to enter GAPPERK1 to redeem) since it doesn’t force you to spend a certain amount. That being said, if you are encroaching upon the $130 minimum, I’d suggest finding some filler items to meet this minimum, since the 30% off code will only save you $39 if you spend $130 versus the potential $50 off.

I’d also suggest meeting the minimum shipping fee of $50 if you are choosing to use the 30% off promo code, since you will be able to qualify for free shipping. The 30% off promo code and the $50 off perk will not be applicable on the following items though:

• Final Sale
• Jeans
• Premium Pants
• Leather and Suede Apparel and Accessories and Shoes
• Kid’s, Baby & Toddler Sleepwear
• Kids’ School Uniforms, Baby Organics Collection
• First Favorites, GapFit Breathe and Motion Tops
• Women’s Swimwear
• Junk Food, Umbro, Birchbox & Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring for GapKids and babyGap.

If none of these perks from Gap seem worthwhile to you, there is this last hidden gem of a promo code that, in my opinion, is by far the best since it will give you an extra 40% off on already reduced merchandise. This coupon code will only be valid until the end of the day, as it expires at 11:59pm EST, and it will only be available to online shoppers. The code (GAPHAPPY) which you will have to enter at checkout will also not be allowed to be combined with any other ongoing promotion. That being said, I was able to pick up these stylish silky sky high skinny jeans for just $23.69, though they’re normally sold for $79.95.

Gap Canada will offer free-shipping on all orders that exceed $50, or if you use the limited time promo code.

Click here to begin shopping the at Gap Canada online,

or here to begin shopping the sale at Gap.

The Children’s Place Canada is a great store to find quality and fashionable clothing for your child. For a limited time, you can take advantage of the great deals that The Children’s Place has to offer. Save up to 50% off the original prices online, including 30% off new items for spring, or head in store and save 25% off your purchase.

The Children’s Place has a wide selection of fashionable items for girls such as these cute Fleece Pants for $9.98. Originally sold for $19.95, you can save 50% off. This warm fleece lined pants come in a variety of colours and prints to suit any taste. They’re perfect for activities or lounging around.

Or pick up something cool for spring, like this Hipster Monkey Graphic Tee for boys . Originally sold for $9.95, you can pick up this stylish top for just $4.97.

With so many great deals online, the outfit possibilities are endless. Online orders can be sent to your door for a flat $8 shipping rate. Or, you can head in store now to get 25% off your entire purchase using the store code Y03103.

Click here to visit The Children’s Place online and shop deals for girls, or here for boys, or here to find a store location near you.

Elle Canada has a great freebee for its newsletter subscribers. Periodically, Elle will give away a free Beauty Box of various products to its most loyal followers. The spring Beauty Box will be sent out soon and all you have to do to get your own Beauty Box is subscribe to Elle’s newsletter. Signing up is free and it gets you exclusive access to to contests, style alerts, promotions and giveaways. There are only a limited number of Beauty Boxes available, so get yours before they run out!

Click here to subscribe to Elle Canada’s Newsletter and get your Beauty Box.

Here are your printable coupons to use at Safeway this week:

• Save $1 on Purex toilet paper (15 double roll) – pay $5.99 with coupon
• Save on Gourmet Meat Shoppe Prime Rib Burger – pay only $8.99 with coupon
• Save on Compliments Cheese Slices (any variety 140-160g) – pay only $3.99 with coupon
• Save on Gourmet Filled Muffins – selected varieties, pack of 6 – pay only $3.99 with coupon
• Save $1 when you buy 5lb Russet potatoes
• Save $2 when you buy two Carlton cards priced at $2.99 or more each
• Save $2 when you buy Webber Omega (30-220ct or 470ml)

These coupons are valid one per transaction and expire on February 5th.  Click here to get these printable coupons.

Metro Ontario has a new set of printable coupons! If you live in Ontario print these coupons, redeem them to a Metro store near you and save on many popular grocery items. These coupons are valid until February 5, 2015. The full list of Metro Ontario coupons include:

• Save $0.50 When you buy Irresistibles or Selection Chips
• Save $0.50 When you buy Irresistibles Refrigerated juices
• Save 0.50 When you buy Selection cheese

Click here to get your printable Metro Ontario coupons.

Click here to view Metro Canada flyers.

If you need postage stamps, Rexall are selling booklets of 10 permanent stamps at 10% off this week.  Since stamp prices went up, I only ever buy postage stamps when Rexall offers this deal.

There is a limit of three per person but you can always go back on separate days or shop with a friend if your store are fussy about multiple purchases.  Stamps do not count towards the $50 spending threshold for the 20x Air Miles deal but it is better than paying full price for them.

Click here to view the Rexall flyer including this postage stamp deal.

Shop for Superbowl snacks at Sobeys this week and save when you buy select Pinty’s products.

Buy Pint’s Pub & Grill or Authentic Game Day wings, strips of fillets (810g-1.01kg frozen) and get a free bag of Silani shredded cheese (340g) and Tostitos chips (220-320g).  This is a flyer offer and no coupon is needed, so if you have any coupons for these products you could use them to save even more.

Click here to view the Sobeys Ontario flyer

Here are the store promos this week.  It is another quiet week, but there are some opportunities for points while shopping:

• RCSS West: 25,000 PC Plus points when you spend $250 (coupon in flyer)
• RCSS: Buy one pillow get one for $1 (coupon in flyer)
• Rexall Ontario: 20x Air Miles when you spend $50 Friday-Sunday
• Rexall West: 25x Air Miles when you spend $50 Friday-Sunday
• Safeway: Customer appreciation on Tuesday – choose 10% off or 20x Air Miles
• Shoppers Drug Mart: Contest card for one of five prizes of 1 million Optimum points when you spend $10+ (no Optimum promotion this weekend so watch for a personalized offer)
• Sobeys Atlantic: Earn up to $0.15/L fuel reward with your purchase
• Sobeys West: choose 10% off or 20x Air Miles when you spend $50 on Tuesday
• Staples: Get 10% off on Friday/Saturday (with coupon)

There isn’t much in the way of PC Plus points offers for Loblaws banner stores this week.  Click here to view the flyers for these stores