Today in the new budget they announced that they will be fazing out our penny.  Apparently it was costing tax payers 11 million dollars a year to produce since it cost 1.5 pennies to make each one.

Do agree with this decision? Will you miss the penny?

Click here for the article at the National Post online.

Fallenpixels has done another great job compiling this weeks grocery and staples list.

Click here to start saving and making your list for this week.

Anne D has done another fantabulous job with this weeks grocery round up.

Click here for Canada’s number one grocery roundup.

Oddduck has compiled a great list of baby deals to go with this weeks flyers.  I’d like to take a time out to thank her for her hard work for almost a year now!

Thanks Oddduck, Click here to view this weeks list.

We’re in the midst of Tax Season! So how do you prepare your tax return?

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 Whether you prepare your tax return yourself or get someone else to do it, here are some tax tips to remember:

– If you owe the government money, file your ’11 tax return before April 30th, 2012;

– If you purchased passes that allow you unlimited travel during 2011, you can claim them on your tax return (you are also allowed to claim the passes for your partner and children under age of 19);

– Parents with children: If you paid for your children to be involved in fitness classes or arts classes, you can claim those expenses on your tax return;

– Medical expenses, student loans, & tuition that were not claimed for 2010 can be carried forward to 2011;

– Apply for the Working Income Tax Benefit (a refundable tax credit for low income individuals and families) by completing a Schedule 6;

– If you have not included some information in your previous years’ tax returns (for instance you did not include certain expenses) you can fill a T1 Adjustment Form). This can increase your refund for a your old tax return, and you can get the amount back from CRA;

– If you did not claim a donation, it can be carried forward for up to 5 years, and;

– Ontario-specific: Remember to fill the ON-BEN Application in order to apply for Ontario energy and property tax credit, Northern Ontario energy credit, and Ontario senior homeowners’ property tax grant.

Good luck getting those returns in and hopefully getting your refund! 😉

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Pizza Pizza’s Dinner & Movie Deal is baaack! Deal includes 1 large pizza with 3 toppings + 2 cans of Coke (or Coke product, I’m assuming) + dipping sauce + 2 for 1 movie ticket for any Cineplex Theatre = $13.99.

Great deal…if you like Pizza Pizza!

This deal was on a flyer that I received in the mail, so prices may vary if you’re not calling (416) 967-11-11!

There were other deals advertised on the flyer, including $2 Dollar Days (Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday) for your choice of Poutine, Chili, Small Salad, or Meatball Sandwich for 2 bucks.

Click here to scroll through other Pizza Pizza deals.

Until tonight, Wednesday, March 28th at 11:59PM EST, enjoy $10 off when you purchase $60+ at Kiehls.ca. And to sweeten the deal even more, receive free complimentary ground shipping with your order!

Simply enter the promo code SURPRISE upon checkout.

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After running out of my vet prescribed pet food, I was lucky enough to grab a bag of Royal Canin at the local animal shelter. I bought it not only based on brand recognition, but it was also breed-specific for my Persian. The 3lb-bag required a $2 donation, great deal!

Within a week, the bag was being gobbled up quickly, so I rushed back to the animal shelter only to discovered that their supply of quality pet food at the bargain basement price was all gone. 🙁

I looked up the prices for the Royal Canin and let’s just say that it’s budget-busting for the time being. So I’m looking at other alternatives.

I’m also not eager to return to buying food at my vet’s office because not only is it overpriced, but I’ve read reviews that the list of ingredients isn’t that much better than what I’d find on the shelves of a grocery store! So why should I dish out $70 for a similar item that would be 50% cheaper?

I don’t want to make decisions solely based on price, so I’m beginning to read ingredient lists as well. So based on that, I bought another brand while I was doing some shopping in the States.

(Geez, don’t even get me started on how much cheaper pet items are in comparison to Canada!)

Verdict? My cats aren’t touching this stuff with a 10-foot pole. Even though the ingredients are quality, they just aren’t biting. Luckily, at the back, bottom of the bag, there is a satisfaction guaranteed-type return policy.

And since I purchased it at a US Petsmart, I called the location closest to my house, and they said that they’d accept a return on an open bag as long as I had the receipt…which I kept.

So right now, I’m at a pet food crossroads: How do I determine not only what food is good to feed my cats, but what brand/type as there are just soo many out there?

Do you care what you feed your pet or do you just buy whatever is on sale at the grocery store?

Smart Bread posted this tonight:

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Hi SMART fans! For a limited time, head on over and “Like” our friends at Dempsters to Save $1 off your next purchase of any 2 packages of wholegrain bread. PLUS, stay tuned to their page as they are giving away 1,000 BOGO coupons per day to their fastest fans over the next few days! ~James

Click here to like Smart Bread on Facebook.

Remember to keep your eye out for the BOGO deal.

Michaels has a great printable coupon available. Save 20% off your entire purchase including sale items!  This has some exclusions as per usual but it’s nice it’s valid on sale items. Coupon valid thru March 30th 2012.

Click here to print your coupons

*Michaels now accepts Smart Phone coupons.*

Bath and Body Works Buy 3 get 3 Signature item sale is still running strong. Now when you get this deal and present this printable coupon you get a free 4oz candle up to $12.50 value.

Coupon expires Thursday March 29th 2012. That only gives you two days, so don’t delay.

Price Matters is offering the  U draw for only $39.99 and $5 shipping anywhere in Canada.

The uDraw Game Tablet is a first-of-its-kind, revolutionary game system that provides a unique and fun way for kids and families to play with on the Xbox or PS3.
With innovative features that allow kids to express themselves and bring their imaginations to life, the uDraw Game Tablet creates an all-new category of play through an easy-to-use system.
The uDraw Game Tablet will come bundled with the uDraw Studio Instant Artist game software and Pictionary.

Click here to shop at Pricematters.ca

It’s that time of year again. No, I’m not talking about Tax Season, but Allergy Season! So for all those sufferers out there, Living Well Canada is currently offering a $3 off printable coupon for any Reactine product.

Click here to take advantage of this saving and have your printer ready!

P.S. Why in the world would you be in a dandelion field when you have allergies??

Indigo Chapters Canada has lots of clearance items still.  They even have some Roots Leather Kobo cases left for $5. Last time I bought a few of the cast iron owl trays.  They are pretty cute.

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Click here to browse the clearance at Chapters.