We were all so happy to see President’s Choice cookies in Shoppers Drug Mart recently but soon you could see produce and freshly prepared foods too.

The pilot project, which will be rolled out later this year at Shoppers locations in Toronto, could see fruits and “quick breakfast, lunch or dinner” options next to dry food items already available at the drugstore chain.

There are already a few locations in Toronto which have a limited selection of produce but it would be great to see the selection grow and to have more stores sell produce.  Optimum points on my groceries sounds like a great idea!  Don’t expect them to take this too far though, Galen Weston said they are working out how much food, and what types, to add to existing Shoppers shelves without “chipping away” at other departments in the pharmacy chain, so they will not become mini Loblaws stores anytime soon.

Even better, Loblaws is also considering using Shoppers stores in Toronto as pickup locations for the company’s soon-to-be launched “click and collect” pilot project, which will allow consumers to purchase groceries and perhaps, Joe Fresh clothing, online and pick them up later at the store.

The release also has a worrying statement that they hope to bring food and health together using PC Plus, I hope it is not a sign of a reduction in Optimum rewards.

Click here to view the forum discussion on this announcement

Here is the list of items you can get free with coupons this week

• Food Basics: Chapman’s Ice Cream or Novelties $1.88 – $4 (mail out) = 2 FREE (you can get Chapman’s free at almost every store this week, but I will mention this one since you can get two free with one coupon)
• FreshCo: Hershey Chocolate Bar 12’s $2 – $2 (websaver.ca) = FREE
• FreshCo: Kraft Peanut Butter 500g – $2 (Chocolate, if included, printable) = FREE
• FreshCo: Lever 2000 $2 – $2 (checkout 51 rebate) = FREE
• FreshCo: Dempsters Zero bread $2 – $1 (websaver.ca) – $1 (zweet rebate) = FREE
• No Frills: Hershey 12 count Chocolate $1.97 – $2 (websaver.ca) = FREE
• No Frills: Breyers Ice Cream .97 – $1 (tear pad) = FREE

Want to know how to get these coupons?  Check out our coupons forum here.

Vector also has a new promotion when you collect PINs from specially marked packaging of Vector cereal and protein bars.  Get a free pair of men’s flip flops when you enter

• 2 PINs from Vector Meal Replacement Cereal 400g
• 4 PINs from Vector Protein bars
• 1 PIN from Vector Meal Replacement Cereal 400g and 2 PINs from Vector Protein bars

PINs must be entered by September 30th, but these flip flops are only available while supplies last, so the earlier you order the better.  The flip flops are available in sizes 7 to 14 (no half sizes).  Click here for more information or to enter your PINs.

Thanks for letting us know about this promotion potohgold.

Special K have brought back their popular promotion from last year.  Collect PINs from specially marked packages to get a free summer tote bag.  To get this free tote you need to collect

• Two PINs from participating cereal
• Four PINs from participating crisps or granola bars
• One PIN from participating cereal PLUS two PINs from participating crisps or granola bars

All codes are valid for one time use and you must get specially marked packaging to take advantage of this offer.  Codes must be redeemed by September 30th, or earlier as the tote is only available while supplies last.

Click here for more information or to enter your PINs once you find those boxes.

From tomorrow, Friday, May the 2nd, until May the 8th, Target Canada has their Up & Up brand giant boxes of diapers on sale for $23.99. There is a printable coupon available through the Target Canada printable coupon portal for $3 off the purchase of any Up & Up diapers. Use this coupon and get a giant box of diapers for only $20.99. The box of size 4 diapers pictured in the Target flyer contains 140 diapers, making the cost per diaper only 15 cents after the coupon.

If you are unable to print the coupon, keep an eye out for the booklet containing a store map and coupons while you are in Target. The booklet should be near the front door, and contains a coupon for $3 off the purchase of any giant box of Up & Up diapers or training pants.

Click here to print the coupon from Target.ca

We have your list of baby deals in the flyers this week.  Save on

• food & formula
• diapers & wipes
• toiletries
• furniture

and more. Click here to view the list.

If you are a new parent, don’t forget to check out our list of baby freebies in the forums.  You can find it here.

We have all your deals on your cooking basics this week to help you plan some great meals.  Save on

• meat
• fish
• fruit
• vegetables
• dairy
• bakery

and other grocery staples.  Click here to view the list

Do you have some shopping to do this week? Don’t leave home without having a look at our coupon match ups! There are plenty of great deals with coupons this week so make sure you don’t miss out on any of them. A special thank you goes out to all of our forum members who post flyers for us week after week.

Click here to view our Official Hot Deals and Coupons To Use With Flyers Thread for the week of May the 2nd to the 8th.

The Kellogg’s Canada webSaver.ca coupon portal has been updated with two brand new coupons for Kellogg’s products:

• Save $1 on the purchase of a box of Special K Cracker Chips or Popcorn Chips
• Save $1 on the purchase of a box of Special K Chocolately Caramel or Cookies & Creme flavoured Pastry Crisps

For both of these coupons you have the option of either printing them for immediate use, or you can order them and have them mailed to your home. If you are planning to order them make sure not to wait too long as coupons available through this portal tend to deplete rather quickly.

Click here to grab your coupons!

Just a reminder that May 1st is the switch over date to summer rates for most people who are subscribed to a time of use plan for electricity.

• Peak hours are now during the day when people are more likely to be using air conditioning, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Mid-peak runs through the morning/evening rush when people are cooking and busier at home.  From 7-11 a.m. and 5-7 p.m.
• Off-peak is the cheapest time and remains the same, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Obviously off-peak is the best time to do laundry and use other electricity guzzling appliances but it will now be slightly cheaper if you are using them in the morning or after work too.  Peak rates in Ontario are about 80% higher than off-peak so you can save a significant amount by switching your use to off-peak times.

Black’s Canada has three deals in store for Mother’s day as part of their Gifts Mom Will Love promotion.

• You can save 30% off softcover photo books online when you enter the promo code: CLASSOF2014
• When you buy 100 4 x 6 prints you get 100 prints for free (as low as 15 cents/print)
• All 8 x 10 prints are just $1 at a minimum 3 prints

These savings end on Mother’s day, May 11, 2014 and would be a great custom gift idea.

Click here to get Black’s Canada Mother’s Day Deals

On Amazon.ca right now, the Brother MFC7860DW wireless printer, scanner, copier, faxer and PC faxer is on sale for $179.56 from the original price of $299.99, save 40% and you now get Free Shipping which is great. The Brother MFC786DW is fast and is equipped with 2-sided duplex printing, it has high capacity toner cartridges, and comes with toll-free technical support as well as Wi-Fi. This is definitely a versatile machine for all the needs you may have for an at home office.

This same Brother MFC7860DW Wireless multipurpose printer is also available at Best Buy for $299.99, however Best Buy is known for doing price matches with an extra $12 off of the price. An eco fee does apply however, costing $10.35 so it’s really only an additional $2 you’d be saving if you didn’t buy from Amazon and bought from Best Buy instead. It really depends whether or not you have a Best Buy near by. If not, Amazon may be the better choice.

• Click here to get the Brother MFC7860DW printer from Amazon Canada.
• Click here to get Ama­zon Canada new Deals of the Week.
• Click here to get all Ama­zon Canada online offers.

e.l.f. Cosmetics Canada has a great deal valid today, Thursday, May 1, 2014 only. Receive a FREE Mystery Bag with your purchase  of $20 or more on eyeslipsface.com. Use coupon code MYSTERY at checkout to reduce the price of the Mystery Bag.

As an added bonus, ten lucky people will also receive $50 in e.l.f. gift cards in their Mystery bag.

With the discounted products e.l.f. has right now on their website, this is an offer of pure savings. A lot of e.l.f.’s eye palettes are 50% offlike the e.l.f. Studio Endless Eyes Pro Eye shadow Palette originally $20 now $10, the e.l.f. Studio 150-piece Geometric Eye Shadow Palette originally $30 now $15, and the e.l.f. Studio 96-piece Geometric Eye Shadow Palette originally $20 now $10. You can easily get your moneys worth and reach to $20 in order to qualify for the mystery bag.

Click here to get e.l.f. Cosmetics Canada online offers.

Amazon.ca have a great sale on select Mega Bloks products.  These items are sold through Amazon so qualify for free shipping when you spend $25 or more:

• Mega Bloks Skylanders – Arkeyan Copter Attack  $16.70 (regular $33)
• Mega Bloks Skylanders –  Giants, Flynn’s Rescue Ship, Light-Up Hot Head $28.98 (reg $81)
• Mega Bloks Whirl and Twirl Lady Bug $13.15 (regular $29)
• Mega Bloks Barbie – Build and Style Beach House  $28.51 (regular $42)
• Mega Bloks World of Warcraft – Demolisher Attack $19.94 (regular $50, on clearance for $30 at Walmart)

Some of the other sale items are cheaper on clearance at Walmart, so check before buying.  Click here to buy these Mega Blocks deals on Amazon.ca.

Also, click here to get all Ama­zon Canada online offers.