For a limited time, save an additional 50% on sale items from Bootlegger Canada, both in store and online. As always, shipping is $2 on orders of $50 or more with promo code TOONIESHIP at checkout. Click here to shop online.

Both in store and online until October the 6th, get up to 50% off your purchase from Cleo Canada. Receive a discount of 30% when you buy 3 items, 40% when you buy 4 items, and 50% when you buy 5 items. Offer is valid on all original merchandise and accessories, and excludes clearance merchandise and gift cards. Discount is automatically applied online. Click here to shop Cleo.ca.

PJ’s Pets is offering you a free fish when you purchase two other fish of equal or lesser value.  Excludes Marine Fish.  No coupon necessary.  Valid only on October 3, 2012.

Click here for more information on this deal from the PJ’s Pets Facebook page. 

Future Shop Canada is offering a $10 credit towards any game $19.99 or more when you purchase Resident Evil 6 in store.  The game must be purchased from now until October 4, 2012 and the gaming credit is valid from November 1 – 30, 2012.

Resident Evil 6 was released yesterday (October 2, 2012).  The game has received mixed reviews from various gaming magazines and websites.  Although it is agreed this game trumps its predecessors, there are still issues with the fluidity of the gameplay, a choppy plotline and irrelevant new features.  However, if you are a fan of the Resident Evil series, this is a game you will definitely want to add to the collection.

Click here to view the versions that qualify for this deal.

A reminder to Addition Elle loyalty card holders to log in to their online account and activate their existing card under the new VIP Rewards program soon to receive a 15% coupon for their next purchase to be mailed October 2nd.

If you are not a loyalty card holder, sign up here and receive a coupon for $10 off your next purchase of $25+.

Update October 2nd – coupons are arriving by email.  They can be used online or in-store and expire November 13th.

The Boston Pizza Kids Card is in-stores now. With just a $5 donation to the Boston Pizza Foundation, you get a BP Kids Card worth 5 free Kids Meals.

Your donation helps local, regional and national charities that support children and families across Canada. And, just for buying a Kids Card, you’ll be entered for a chance to win FREE Boston Pizza Kids Meals for a year ($400 gift Card).  View the kids menu here.

Visit the EnviroCare Canada Facebook page to request your coupon for $2 off the EnviroCare product of your choice by mail. One coupon per household while supplies last.

Visit the Schick Hydro Silk Canada Facebook page to print your coupon for $4 off the Schick Hydro Silk Razor for women. You will also be able to print a coupon for $4 off any Schick Hydro Razor for men.

Until October 3rd, 2012, get a free Mini Hemp Hand Protector with any purchase at The Body Shop Canada, online only. Enter promo code FIFTYK at checkout to claim yours.

October 2nd only, save up to 50% on all skin care from The Body Shop Canada, online only. Shipping is free when you spend $75 or more, and flat rate shipping is $5 with any $50 purchase. Click here to shop.

Click here to print your coupon to save $1 on the purchase of any 890ml jar of Hellmann’s with Olive Oil, or any 750ml squeeze bottle of Hellmann’s with Olive Oil.

SampleSource is live! These are the samples I was offered.  Click here to get yours.  You need to confirm the magazine order then click on an email sent to get your samples.

• Schick Hydro 5® Razor for Men
• TUMS® Freshers™
• Sunlight® Triple Clean™ Laundry Pacs
• Sunlight® OxiAction Lemon Fresh Dishwasher Power Pacs
• John Frieda® Hair Serum Thermal Protection Formula
• Quaker® Harvest Crunch® Crunchy Granola Bars
• Drano® Advanced Septic Treatment
• Clorox® Electronics Cleaning Wipes
• NIVEA® Smooth Replenishing Body Lotion
• WHISKAS® Cat Food – Reclosable Wet Food Trays
• Catelli Smart Pasta
• Sensodyne Rapid Relief Toothpaste

Plus a free 3 month magazine subscription

Chapters-Indigo have renewed their $5 off when you spend $30+ online with coupon code OCTOBER2012.

Make the most of your coupon by shopping this section and earn 1000 plum rewards points on each of the books.  As always, there is free shipping over $25.  Thanks for emailing us about this deal Abby1.

The latest trend among retailers is to offer store credit in the form of gift cards or bonus points when you spend a certain amount of money at the store.  It is not uncommon to see “spend $100, get a $25 savings card!” or some other catchy title splashed across a flyer or sign.  Sometimes the offers seem too good to be true, especially when the savings will be 50% or more.  And, nine times out of ten the deal is too good to be true…

The initial claim of 30%-60% off gets your attention.  With the excitement building, you furiously read the fine print to see how you can get in on this fantastic deal and then…there it is.  The tiny little detail that kills your joy in a split second:  “savings pass is redeemable on your next purchase of $100 or more”.  And what’s more, retailers will usually tell you when you can spend the savings pass.  Hmmm…better write that one down on the calendar or the entire promotion will be good for nothing.

I find these promotions misleading and frustrating.  Why would a retailer make an outlandish claim (save 50%!) only to squash all excitement by bogging it down with fine print to make the deal a waste of your time?  If the goal is to catch your eye, then this is a highly effective marketing gimmick.  However, it seems absurd to lure a customer in just to disappoint them in the end.

What do you think of savings passes?  Do you find them frustrating?  Or, are they a savvy marketing tool?  Let us know!

There are new printable coupons on smartsource.ca today:

• Save $2 on any Affresh cleaning product
• Save $2 on any size bag of Hill’s Ideal Balance pet food

If you haven’t printed them already, there are still some great coupons available, such as $1 Purex laundry detergent and $1 any Arm & Hammer toothpaste.