Fisher Price have recalled a number of products including high chairs, trikes and toys.  Some can be fixed with a repair kit or add-on but for others you will need to return the recalled product.

See the full list of items here

Lots of deals at Babies R Us in their babyfest sale:

• Buy an Urbo Stroller, Get a FREE Carry Cot
• 15% off Mattresses
• 20% off all Safety 1st Monitors $69.99 and up
• 20% off all Nûby Feeding Products
• 20% off Playtex Infant Feeding & Accesories
• 50% off BabyBjörn Potty Chairs
• 25% off Vicks Humidifiers
• 30% off Babies”R”Us Car Seat Accessories

and so much more.  Click here for the full list of deals

GoCoupons have added some new Royale coupons.

• BUY 1 GET 1 FREE Buy one Royale Lotion Facial Tissue and
  get one Royale Lotion Facial Tissue FREE.  This coupon has a $2.49 maximum value.
• $1 off 3 ply Signature toilet paper
• $0.75 off paper towel
• $1 off when you buy a 6pk or 6+ individual boxes of Royal facial tissue
• $1 Royale napkins
• and a coupon that is obviously not set up correctly showing $0.00 for $1 off when you buy 2 Grande Signature products

Click here to get your coupons

After one of our recent blog posts, several people asked what the average SmartCanucker paid for their groceries.  We have quite a stockpile and live off $50-75 a week in new groceries unless I do a big shop for points etc – but what about you?

How much do you spend and for how many people?  Do you have babies/pets included in that (I probably spend about the same on my cats as I do on myself for food).

Forever 21 are offering an additional 50% off sale items online and in-store until January 21st.  No coupon is needed to take advantage in store but enter EXTRA50 online to save.

Click here to shop online

Just a reminder that we are saying goodbye to the Penny on February 4th.  Businesses will start to round totals for cash only to the nearest $0.05.

• Totals ending in $0.01 rounded down to $0.00
• Totals ending in $0.02 rounded down to $0.00
• Totals ending in $0.03 rounded up to $0.05
• Totals ending in $0.04 rounded up to $0.05
• Totals ending in $0.05 stays as is

Can I still use pennies for buying goods and services?

Yes. The penny will retain its value indefinitely. As such, consumers can use pennies for cash transactions with businesses that choose to accept them.

Will businesses round prices even if I have exact change?

Consumers can use pennies for cash transactions with businesses that choose to accept them.

Where can I bring my pennies for redemption?

Canadians may redeem their pennies at their financial institution. Financial institutions may require that pennies be properly rolled. Canadians may also consider donating them to charities.

Are financial institutions required to accept my pennies?

Canadians can continue to deposit pennies at their financial institution. Some financial institutions may require large amounts of pennies to be rolled or wrapped for deposit. Canadians should consult their financial institution in advance to determine how best to make deposits.

Will I need to roll all of my pennies?

The standard practice is that pennies, like other coins such as dimes or nickels, are rolled or wrapped for deposit. Financial institutions and charities have the discretion to decide whether pennies must be rolled or not. Canadians should consult their financial institution or charity of choice to determine whether unrolled pennies will be accepted.

How long will I have to turn in my pennies?

The penny will retain its value indefinitely. As such, there is no time limit for redeeming pennies.

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Old Navy have a Get More Save More sale now through January 14th

• Get 15% off any order
• Get 25% off when you spend $75+
• Get 30% off when you spend $100+

To take advantage, enter ONSAVEBIG at checkout online or print this coupon to save in-store.

Click here to shop online at Old Navy Canada

View our list of deals on produce, meat and grocery staples in the flyers for the week of January 10-17 here

Lindt are holding a contest for free chocolate but the first 20,000 people get a coupon for $1.50 off any 100-200g Classic bar of Lindt.  To get the coupon, an email will be sent to you once you enter which you must click on then it sends another link with the coupon.  My emails were sent to my spam folder so you may want to check there.

Click here to enter the contest

Carnation are offering a $2 coupon on 4 x 315g or a 400g Carnation Breakfast Essentials on facebook.  The coupon is a mail to home coupon from save.ca

Click here to get your coupon

Samplesource recently posted that they will have new samples available soon.  If you are new to SmartCanucks or have not taken part in SampleSource before, you get a box full of sample sized goodies – everything from granola bars to laundry detergent and sometimes even coupons for full size products.   We will let you know when it goes live!

Click here to sign up

Enter Canon’s facebook contest for a Canon Rebel T4i and tickets to see the Tragically Hip and they will give you a coupon for 20% off Canon accessories, 5% off Canon lenses (not applicable on Canon L-Series models) and free shipping on any order (including printer ink or photo paper etc) at the Canon estore.

Click here to enter and get your coupon code

 Bumping this as they are offering 20% off all accessories in the store until January 14th so you can save 36% by combining the sale with the coupon you get from the contest!

The Body Shop are offering 40% off all non-sale items now through January 13th when you enter NEWYEAR40 at checkout.  They also have reduced the price of their top rated products and have up to 70% off on clearance items.

Click here to shop online

GROUPON dealy deal for Toronto area: 45-minute Infrared-sauna session at Inspired Life Health Centre for $15 original value is $45, save up to 67% . The Groupon deal is on now and limited quantity available. This deal is valid till January 15, 2013 or till quantity last.

Click here to get the Groupon deal. 

Mail in Rebates can get you free items, but there is some risk attached.

I like using mail-in-rebates to lower my out of pocket cost on days when you can earn points for spending (like 20x bonus Optimum points).   While many are credited without issue, some are very slow or the rebate never arrives.  A couple have also been declined because the receipt did not clearly show it was that particular item despite the UPC being attached to the rebate form, so you have to be really careful in following the rebate instructions.

Some tips:

• Make sure you are following the exact terms of the rebate (size, type etc)
• Make sure you buy and send the rebate form within the dates given
• Check if it is one per person, per household or if you are excluded by taking part in another mail in rebate from the company
• Buy all of the items needed on one receipt if necessary
• Make sure you take a photocopy of the receipt and form
• Get the envelope postmarked at the Post Office in case it arrives late

Do you find rebates worthwhile? What is the best item you have bought for a rebate?

This blog is part of our New to SmartCanucks series, click here to read more blog posts in the series