Turkeys are popping up in grocery store flyers for the holidays, but there are some differences in the types of turkey that may make paying more worthwhile.

According to the Turkey Farmers of BC:

Turkeys are graded according to quality of appearance. Canada A turkeys are well shaped, meaty with even fat covering.

Canada Utility turkeys are birds with minor skin tears or one or more parts missing which in no way affects the quality. Use these turkeys for cutting up or when carving before serving.  There is no quality or taste difference between a Canada A grade turkey or Utility grade turkey.

All turkeys processed in a federally inspected plant bear a “Canada Approved” or “Canada” health inspection stamp. This stamp tells you that the product is safe to eat.

So do check for that Canada stamp, as the recent beef recall has shown, meat is shipped across the border.  The USDA have imposed different rulings, so US turkeys may not have the same standards based on rating.  There will be some difference in the quality and taste of meat between even Grade A turkeys depending on the age when they are slaughtered, what they are fed and how they are kept (free range vs factory etc).

As far as frozen vs fresh, for me it is always fresh because they take so long to thaw, but they say there is no difference in quality once thawed.

Frozen turkeys are flash-frozen immediately after they are packaged to 0 degrees F or less, and are kept frozen until they are purchased. Once thawed, the meat of a frozen turkey is virtually as fresh as the day it was packaged.

Fresh turkeys are chilled after packaging, rather than frozen. Because they require special handling and have a shorter shelf-life than frozen birds, fresh turkeys are often more expensive than their frozen counterparts.

Happy turkey hunting!

Design your own Incognito panties and you have the chance to win a lifetime supply of Incognito products. A free pair of the selected winning design panties will go to the first 7,000 participants in the contest. The contest closes October the 14th, 2013, and is for residents of Quebec only. Click here to participate.

Home Hardware has a good printable coupon! Get a Kuraidori Apple Slicer for just $2.97 (regular price is $9.99 – save 70% off). This coupon is valid until Saturday, October 12, 2013

Click here to print your Home Hardware Coupon.

There are three new coupons available for GE Reveal products available through the SmartCanucks SmartSource printable coupon portal:

• Buy one GE Reveal product and get one free
• Save $2 on any GE Reveal product marked at $3.99 or more
• Save $3 on any GE Reveal product marked at $3.99 or more

There is a limit of two prints per computer for each coupon. To access the coupons click here and select GE from the brand drop down at the top right.

Here are the items you can get free after coupons this week:

• Food Basics: Gay Lea Sour Cream $1.49 – $2 (save.ca) = FREE
• Fortinos: Gay Lea Sour Cream $1.99 – $2 (save.ca) = FREE
• Safeway: Colgate Sensitive pro-relief $2.99 – $3 (insert) = FREE
• Walmart: Energizer Lithium Batteries $9.99 – $5 Checkout 51 rebate – $5 printable coupon = FREE

Chapman’s deals:

• Atlantic Superstore: Chapman’s 2L or Novelties $2.99 – $5 (call in) = FREE
• Metro: Chapman’s Premium Ice Cream $3.99 – $5 (mail out) = FREE
• Sobeys: Chapman’s Premium Ice Cream $4.99 – $5 (mail out) = FREE

Here are your deals on meat, produce, dairy, bakery and other grocery staples for the week of October 3-10.

Some highlights:

• Food Basics: Le Petit Charcutier Boneless Half Ham $3
• Fortinos: Broccoli $0.77
• FreshCo: Skinless, Bone-In Chicken Breasts $2.77/lb
• Giant Tiger: 10lb White Potatoes $1.87
• IGA: Boneless Chicken Breast $3.99/lb
• Maxi: 3lb Carrots, Onion or (ea) Cauliflower $0.97
• Metro: Raspberries, 2lb Kiwi or Fresh/Organic Cranberries 3/$5 or Red Grill Prime Rib Roast $4.88/lb
• No Frills: Extra Lean Ground Beef $2.88/lb
• RCSS: Frozen Grade A Turkey $0.98/lb
• Sobeys: 10lb Potatoes, Beets or Onion $1.99
• Super C: White Mushrooms, Cauliflower, Red Stemmed Tomatoes or Clementines $1

Click here to view the full list.  Thanks for your hard work on this list Venuila

Teambuy has a hot offer available for Lindt chocolate lovers. Get $30 worth of chocolate from the Lindt Outlet Boutique for only $15. Here are the details of the offer:

• includes a $30 Credit Towards Lindt Chocolate at a Lindt Outlet Boutique.
• Max 2 per person. Max 1 as gifts.
• Cannot combine more than one ticket per visit.
• Valid on all products, including sale products.
• Valid at 17 different locations.
• Not redeemable at the Lindt Boutique inside Sears at the Toronto Eaton Centre.
• Cannot be used in conjunction with any other print, online, or promotional coupons or offers.

This offer ends today so act fast if you are interested. Click here to purchase this deal and for a list of Lindt Outlet Boutique locations.

Until October 4, 2013 (9:59 p.m. MT), save an extra 30% on select U.S., Mexico, and Caribbean Destinations with WestJet Canada. The discount can only be applied to fares displayed in the Econo category, and this offer is valid for travel from October the 16th to December the 11th. Blackout dates are November the 7th to the 12th.

To redeem this offer, bookings must be made on westjet.com. Both the promo code (WJC73) and coupon code (NKXZHGK) are required at time of booking on the first page of the booking process. Discount can only be applied towards fares displayed in the Econo category. Percentage is applied to base fare excluding taxes, fees and charges. Discount cannot be used towards the purchase of a WestJet Vacations package.

Click here for the list of available flights.

We are just putting the finishes touches on our coupon match up list for the week of October the 4th to the 10th. Click here to view this week’s hot deals and to start planning your shopping. A huge thanks to all of those who contributed flyers and to the list this week! What’s on your shopping list?

It’s a nice freebie! Get a FREE sample of Slavo Salt!

The Fine Print:

Slavo Salt is an all-purpose seasoning that enhances the flavor of food without overpowering the natural taste of the ingredients. This seasoning can be used for just about any dish – steaks, vegetables, pizza, eggs, popcorn and even Bloody Marys. Basically Slavo Salt makes everything taste a little better.

Click here to get your FREE Slavo salt samples.

Memory Express has the Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 Web Cam on sale for $9.99 (save $30). Shipping is extra, or if you have a store nearby you can pick it up in store for free.

If you don’t have a store near you could also try to price match NCIX and pick up in store there.

Product Features

Chapters Indigo is offering free shipping with no minimums this weekend on all orders. Free Shipping is usually on orders of $25 or more only.

This offer is valid from October 3rd through October 6th.

The Offer does not apply to heavy and or oversized items, gift cards, rare & used books or shipments to remote areas.

Play the Lindt Matchmaker game and you will have a chance to win some great prizes. There are three grand prizes of a $500 Lindt gift card, 4000 second prizes of a Lindt FPC, and 30,000 third place prizes of a $1 Lindt Chocolate coupon. If you win a coupon you will be sent to SmartSource.ca to print it. There is a limit of one registration per person, and one entry per person per day. The contest ends November 29th, 2013.

Click here to try your luck!

The Source has the Nexxtech power bank for tablets and smartphones on sale for $14.99 (save $25 off). This is available for free in store pick up.

This price is valid until October 16th while supplies last.

Product Features

• 2600mAh
• Compatible with most tablets and mobile phones
• Lightweight design
• Easy to store, this sleek device is pre-charged and ready to use right out of the package.
• Compact size

Rona has cans of paint on sale this weekend for buy two, get one free. This is valid on 3.78-L cans of interior and exterior paint.

This offer is available in store only, but you can preview what type of paint they sell online and also see prices for your local store.

The sale runs Friday, October 4th through Sunday, October 6th.