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.

Here is the list of coupons from this weekend’s Redplum coupon insert.  As always, they may differ between regions. Thanks ColleenMGorecki.

• $2 Whiskas Dry Food for Cats, Mar 31, 13
• BOGO Pedigree Care & Treats, Mar 31, 13
• $1 Vileda Scrub & Go or Scrunge product, Dec 31, 12
• $3 WUB2 Vileda Scrub & Go or Scrunge products, Dec 31, 12
• $1 any Nature’s Bounty product, May 31, 13
• $3 any Osteo Bi-Flex, Mar 31, 13
• $4 any Nutro Natural Choice Dry Dog Food, Nov 17, 12
• $2 Van Houtte coffee (225g and up, exluding K-Cups), Dec 31, 12
• $1 Disney Gummies Product, Jun 30, 13
• BOGO Herbal Essence, Pantene, Head & Sholders, Aussie hair care products, Nov 30, 12
• $2 any Alberto European product, Dec 31, 12
• $.75 any pre-packaged Maple Lodge Farms Chicken Deli, Dec 31, 12
• $1 any 2 packages of Voortman No Sugar Added Cookies, Jan 31, 13
• $3 Zak’s Original Darkspot Cream (redeem at Rexall and SDM), Jan 20, 13
• $2 Zak’s Original Bruise or Heelspur Cream (redeem at Rexall and SDM), Jan 20, 13
• $3 Sinus Rinse or NasaFlo, Dec. 8, 2012
• $5 Sinugator, Dec 8, 12
• $2.50 NasoGel tube or spray, Dec 8, 12
• $2 Estroven, Apr 30, 13

Register here to receive your free Garnier Ultra-Lift Day Cream Challenge Kit. The kit includes 28 days worth of sample of Garnier Ultra-Lift Day Cream, 1 wrinkle ruler, and a $3 coupon. Here’s how the wrinkle ruler works:

1. Download and print the Ultra-Lift wrinkle ruler.
2. Place the ruler under your eye. Then, match the image on the ruler against the wrinkles around your eyes and write down the number.
3. Next, apply Ultra-Lift Day Cream on your face and around your eyes, daily.
4. After 28 days, repeat step 1 and see the results for yourself!

thien_nga has uploaded the Shoppers Drug Mart flyer for next week super early.  The promotion is 18,500 points when you spend $75 on almost anything in the store.   View the flyer here.

Starting today, get a Small French Vanilla, Cafe Mocha, or Latte from Tim Horton’s Canada for only $1 each plus tax. I have never tried a Tim Hortons Latte, and I’m not sure I would even for $1. I’ll stick with the French Vanilla!