It is the day before Halloween and the stores are jam-packed with last minute shoppers. People are running about trying to find more candy, the all-important pumpkin or “one more thing” for their child’s costume. The till tape is flying as stores try to push out the last of their Halloween merchandise.
However, behind the scenes retailers are also preparing for an onslaught of trick or treaters. Yes, it seems the mall has become the go-to destination for little ones to collect their candy. And why not? A mall is safe, well lit, entertaining and most importantly, WARM. Families can pull into underground parking, enjoy a hot beverage from the food court and casually stroll through the mall while their kids get free treats. A nice, safe way to spend Halloween.
On the flip side, there are the traditional trick or treaters who go door-to-door. They stuff their costumes over a snowsuit, hope their mask will keep their faces warm and grab a pillowcase. Parents follow carefully behind them in the van as they run feverishly around the neighbourhood hoping for the “big score”. They are chilled and exhausted but hardly skip a beat as the adrenaline courses through their veins. These trick or treaters will collect candy well past their bedtime and return home smiling from ear to ear.
Finally, there are the “party” trick or treaters. They skip the mall and the great outdoors in favour of a small gathering of friends and relatives. A small bucket is used to collect treats won through games and haunted houses. These children experience a more intimate affair that makes Halloween a little more personal.
All three options are fantastic ways to spend Halloween. Each offer a different experience and yet, the outcome is the same: CANDY FOR EVERYONE!
Where do your children go trick or treating? Let us know!
Smart Canucks wishes all of your children a safe and happy Halloween 2012.
Save $1 on the purchase of any one Resolve In-Wash Powder or Liquid with this new printable coupon available through webSaver.ca. Click here to print yours.
A big thank you to thatdarncat for providing us with a preview of this upcoming weekend’s Red Plum insert. This insert will contain the following coupons:
$1.00 any one (1) Scrunge product upc: 30004447 exp: 31 Dec 2012
$3.00 any two (2) Scrunge product upc: 30005017 exp: 31 Dec 2012
$1.00 any size of Becel margine 1.5lb (680g) or larger upc: 87410571 exp: 30 Jun 2013
$5.00 when you purchase $15.00 worth of Any Glade products (including value packs) upc: 33689988 exp: 3 Jan 2013
$1.00 off any 2 Packages of Voortman Turnover Cookies upc: 25604115 exp: 28 Feb 2013
$1.00 on any Ester-C product upc: 99801043 exp: 30 Jun 2013
$1.00 on the purchase of select Live Clean Spa Therapy products upc: 04200635 exp: 31 mar 2013
$2.00 on the purchase of select Live Clean Fresh Face products upc: 04200651 exp: 31 mar 2013
$1.00 on the purchase of select Live Clean hair and body products upc: 04200664 exp: 31 mar 2013
$1.00 on the purchase of select Live Clean Baby products upc: 04200677 exp: 31 mar 2013
Pier 1 Imports Canada is offering a printable coupon for $10 off your purchase of $30 or more. Limit one offer per household. Valid until November 1, 2012.
Click here to print off your coupon!
Home Hardware Canada is offering a printable coupon for $7 off Designer Series Exterior Trim & Door paint. Valid until November 30, 2012.
Click here to print off your coupon!
I truly believe that freshly painted exterior (and interior!) doors and trim make a huge impact on the overall appearance of your property. When I walk up to a front door, one of the first things I notice is flaky paint. Although the home may be beautiful, it looks rundown when wood is not properly treated or painted. I suggest you purchase this now and if the weather allows, start painting your doors and trim. If not, wait until the spring.
For a limited time at The Body Shop Canada, all items are buy two get one free, or buy one get on 50% off, both in store and online. This offer excludes gifts. Additionally, hand creams are $10 for a limited time, 50% off the regular price of $20. Click here to shop The Body Shop Canada online.
For three days only, until Thursday, November 1st, save 70% off the original ticketed price of all sale tops, both in store and online at Ricki’s Canada. Shipping is $2 on orders of $40 or more with the code SHIPTWO. All sale jewellery and accessories are also 70% off the original ticketed price. Click here to shop Ricki’s Canada online.
For a limited time, take an extra 50% off all red dot items from Reitman’s Canada. Offer is valid in store only. Click here to find a location near you.
Shoppers Drug Mart is having a secret 20x event this Tuesday, October 30th. Print and present this coupon when you spend $50+ and points will be added by November 6th.
The suggested dates for surface mail has now past and airmail dates start on November 23rd so if you are mailing Christmas presents internationally, it is time to start planning.
Check out Canada Post’s suggested mail dates for Christmas 2012 here.
This Wednesday, October 31st, buy any two treat from PJ’s Pets Canada, and get one free. All treats must be purchased from within the same pet category. All three items must be Dog or Cat or Bird or Small Pet Treats. Can mix/match within category. The item with the lesser value will be the one discounted. No coupon is required! For more info, visit the PJ’s Pets Facebook page.
For those McCafe coffee lovers, McDonalds is introducing bags of ground coffee in Canada on November 5th – after they give away lots of cups for free to get people hooked. A 340g bag will cost $6.99 and will be available in select McDonalds locations.
They are also looking into k-cups and other grocery items for the Canadian market.
Get a free, reusable bag for trick or treating from Pier 1 Imports Canada when you spend $20 and present your printable coupon. Offer expires October 31st 2012, limit one per household. Click here to print your coupon.
Head over to Pampers.ca quickly and enter code TWEETGTG29OCT35 for 50 points before 5pm ET!
This Halloween, PopCap Games have partnered with dental groups to redefine what a Halloween “treat” can be… by giving FUN instead of candy.
They are offering printable pages of coupons you can give away on Halloween for a free download of Plants vs Zombies. Get a code for yourself or download code sheets here.
Thanks for emailing us this deal SandraR.
