I just received my free (albeit tiny!) sample of Lancome’s Visionnaire today. In the envelope that contained the sample, it stated that if you leave a comment/share your feedback on Lancome’s Facebook page, you’ll receive $20 off your purchase of the product.

I’ve left my comment and the promo code to receive $20 off is VISION1! A 30mL bottle is $100, so $20 off isn’t bad…especially if it actually does “postpone the thought of a cosmetic procedure”, as per their claims. Offer expires October 15th.

(Please note that shipping on the Lancome.ca website is FREE for orders of $85+, so if you use the promo code, you’ll have to pay a nominal fee.)

Have you tried this product yet? If so, what did you think? This sample is really small, so I’m curious as to whether or not it’ll make that dramatic of a difference!

Click here to buy the product!

A few months back, a self-confessed shopaholic girlfriend of mine told me about U.S. Address Inc, a company that provides a physical U.S. address where you can have your parcels shipped/stored. Not having an immediate need for the service, I sort of forgot about it…’til now.

My bf’s birthday is right around the corner and I thought of the PERFECT gift. (I’m not going to mention it here, just in case he reads this! 😉 ) The problem is that the seller, both on eBay + Amazon.com, will not &/or cannot ship to Canada.

I would like to support local businesses, but no one manufactures this item to the same standard of quality here in Canada. So I’d be paying more for an inferior product.  Isn’t that always the case?

I am seriously considering “renting” a U.S. Address and here’s a pro/con list:

PRO
– can get items that aren’t sold in Canada
– can receive items that only ship to “USA Only”. Think some eBay sellers who often have this disclaimer on their listing!
– inexpensive service; website states that fees are $1.50/package up to 50lbs and that includes 1 week of free storage
– may not have to pay duties/taxes, depending on the product

CON
– will have to drive across the border to pick-up merchandise, so depending on what you order, it may not be worth the gas/time spent
– amount of duties/taxes, again depends on a few factors

If you haven’t already, do you think this service is useful? If you have used this service, what did you think of it? Was it worth the effort?

Click here to the U.S. Address Inc. website for more details.

From September 15th – 18th, save an additional 20% off all Summer merchandise.

Sporting Life Last Run is an outlet located at Bayview Village. The store is normally 50-70% off regular price anyway, so if this is in your ‘hood, it might be a good idea to check out their deals.

Get a FREE cup of  premium coffee at the Vancouver Nabob cafe until Thursday September 16th.  Head on over to Pacific Centre Atrium on 701 West Georgia Street to snag your FREE coffee.  I don’t live anywhere near Vancouver so I unfortunately wont be able to take advantage of this deal.  If you visit let us know what you thought. According the event site there is coffee tasting and entertainment.

Click here to visit the event site.

For 2 days only on September 14 and September 15 receive 20% off at the Bargain Shop.  This of course excludes tobacco, lotto tickets, and previous purchases.  Sadly I can’t use this coupon because our Bargain Shop was hit by the tornado last month.  Sometimes they get really great clothes in.

Click here to print off your friends and family coupon

Go to ubykotex.com here to print out a coupon for $1.50 off your next purchase of any  U by Kotex product.  My wife informed me of this deal (as this is not an area I tend to look for deals on) and she also mentioned that the U products are on sale at Shoppers Drug Mart this week.  Combine the coupon with the sale for further savings.

On Tuesday, Sept. 13th, livingwell.ca will be giving away 11000 samples of Tylenol Arthritis Pain. These samples usually come in a pack of 2 pills. Lucky for me, I don’t need these, but will pass it along to someone who does.

Log in to your account on Tuesday to request your free sample.

Until 10am September 14th (est) Future Shop is having an online only sale on laptops and accessories. 

Save big on name brand laptops

Save 25% off all laptops bags and cases

Save up to 20% off HP pc accessories

Get $50 off select printers with the purchase of a laptop, desktop or other system

Get Microsoft Office 2010 for $99 with the purchase of any PC or MAC

Also there is still free shipping on orders over $20. In–store pickup is not available for this sale.

Click here to shop this sale

Patty heard today on the radio that the Wamart Anniversary sale is starting this week! (Thursday or Friday)  We don’t have the flyer as of yet but will soon.  Click here for the fun conversation going on in our forum.

I hope this year brings forth some good sales.  There wasn’t too much that I was interested in last year.  Click here to keep checking back for the flyer at Walmart.ca

*Update, if you go to Walmart.ca and search under Quebec the flyer is up as of 12am Tuesday!*

Extreme Couponing season 2 starts!  Will you be watching? To be honest I didn’t even have much interest in season 1.  A lot of it seems to be too extreme or only be aired for sheer shock value.  I believe you can extreme coupon in Canada withougt being shady like some of these “characters”

Click here if you want a sneak peek of season 2

*Yawn* Clearly Contacts is giving away free glasses again on September 16th.  This includes frames and basic lenses.  You do have to pay shipping and handling.  It works out to under $15.  Simply enter the coupon code FREEGLASSES916CA at checkout to receive your free glasses.

Click here to check out Clearly Contacts.  Remember the giveaway is September 16th 9am edt.

Until September 26th save yourself 15% on orders at 1-plus.com

Use the code :  PENEXC15 or AEEXC15

They have so many great fall styles to choose from, plus there is still some nice summer clearance.

Click here to shop.

*Today Only (September 13th) Save 25% Off Your Order From 11am-2pm (est) when you spend $100 or more enter “PLTS25”

Naturalizer is offering an extra 10% off until September 30th 2011. Simply enter the code “NATCA10” at checkout.

I love some styles of their shoes. They are very comfy and worth the extra few bucks.

Click here to shop at Naturalizer.

Congratulations to NATALKA!!!! You have won $40 worth of free items from ECOcentric bags and free shipping. A well deserved win.

Didn’t win? Thats ok, save yourself 30% by entering 30FBFORALL at checkout. This coupon will be valid or while supplies last.  Click here to shop @ ECOcentric Bags.

Here are some of Wannawin’s contests for this week: iPod, Canadian Tire gift
cards, and a home cinema. They’ve got a lot more incredible prizes to be won
on their website too!

Plus, we gain points for participating in emails and we’ll soon be able to
exchange those points for gift cards too.