Pampers has released their bonus Gifts to Grow Valentines code below, worth 10 points. My little cupids and I had a big day at the Early Years Center and now they’re all worn out so supermommy can spend some time with superdaddy.

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Today only, Valentine’s Day, Maybelline New York is giving away 500 Super Stay Lipsticks on their Facebook page!

So if you have access to Facebook and don’t mind providing your details, why not try your luck? 😉

Click here to enter.

When I was single, I had a love-hate relationship with Valentine’s Day. Love/hate because while I fantasized about all the VDay clichés, at times February the 14th also seemed to rub salt into the wounds of my singleness.

So when I became attached, my excitement was revived during my first Valentine’s Day with my now-bf. I got surprised with flowers and wined & dined for the evening. I do enjoy eating out, so it gives me something to look forward to!

Now that the novelty has worn off a bit, which I think is normal 🙂 , we’ll catch a sappy movie, if there’s anything playing, and go out for dinner, but NOT on Valentine’s Day itself.

There are waaay too many people out, plus restaurants love to throw in some special prix fixe menu which is more expensive than their usual offerings. My bf has cooled it on the bouquets ’cause I’ve told him that I think that they’re a waste of money since they die soo quickly!

So I’m curious if Valentine’s Day is something that you still celebrate OR is it just another day for you & your partner/family?

@thechildrensplc

Today only at The Children’s Place you can save 25% off your entire order.  This is happening online and in-store.  To get your discount online enter coupon code HEART at checkout and to get your discount in store print this coupon. Also, today only, get FREE SHIPPING on all online orders!  Time to do some shopping!

Click here to shop at The Children’s Place online.

This Valentines Day, Porter Airlines is having a one day sale.  50% off base fare with Promo code AMOUR.

Also, Porter now displays one price advertising (Base + fees/taxes), so the price you see, will be the price you pay.

Note:  Book with promo code by 11:59 p.m. on February 14, 2012. Travel by April 30, 2012.
Promo discount applies to base fare only and not to fees and taxes. A return trip is not required to qualify. New bookings only

Click here to book your flight now!

Krickets clothing is offering $4 shipping in Canada to celebrate Valentine’s day.  Krickets carries up to size 12, and they have some great sale items.

Click here to check out Kricketsworld.com

Let me know what you order.

@cineplexmovies

Whether The Vow, Safe House, Journey 2, or other flick is part of your Valentine’s Day plan, at Cineplex Theatres, don’t forget to bring your Scene Card with you! ‘Cause tomorrow you’ll earn 2 times the Scene Points for up to 2 movie tickets. 🙂

I had to call a couple of places, listening to a few recordings to confirm this, but the cost of admission on Tuesdays is $6.99. So this is the perfect opportunity to catch a flick!

Click here to visit the Cineplex website for movies, showtimes at a theatre near you!

Cashmere Canada is offering a $2 off any double-roll Websaver.ca coupon when you like them on their Facebook page here. For eastern Canada only, although I live in Ontario and it let me order.

Can you believe the dresses above are made out of toilet paper? Look a hell of a lot better than the ones we came up with at my best friend’s wedding shower.

Tomorrow Value Village is holding a 30% off sale for its Super Savers Club Card members off a purchase $30+. Excludes new merchandise (red tags). My advice is if you’re not a member and want to take advantage of the sale sign up today. At their last secret sale I signed up the week before but forgot my card and they refused to let my mom get a card the day of. Personally I prefer Goodwill when comes to thrift stores around here. The stuff is nicer and priced better.

Vista Print is now offering $7.99 flat rate shipping. This is for 14 day standard delivery, which in my experience living in southern Ontario was much faster probably about only 4 days. If you click here you can get a free calendar (just pay shipping) and below I’ve listed a few half price deals they have going on.

• Premium Business Cards 250 Start at $12.00
• Standard Postcards 100 Start at $14.99
• Invitations & Announcements 10 Start at $4.99
• Banners 1 Starts at $10.50
• Return Address Labels 140 Start at $5.00
• Brochures 25 Start at $24.00

Ben Moss sent out some coupons in last weekend’s paper and if you didn’t receive the insert never fear as there are also online coupon codes below. You can save $30 off a purchase of $199 or more and $75 off a purchase of $499 or more.Online orders $59+ are now offer free shipping with Canada Post. You can also receive one free ring sizing with every ring purchase.

Cannot be used as payment on account, or any other offer or event. Valid on regular priced merchandise only, not valid on gift cards or trade ups. Expires February 14, 2012.

• Save $30 When You Buy $199 Coupon Code: 348
• Save $75 When You Buy $499 Coupon Code: 349

“What’s better than The Muppets? The Muppets on tees!”

…And what’s better than The Muppets on tees? The Muppets on tees on SALE!

While browsing Threadless’ catalog, I happened to notice that select Muppet tees have been reduced in price – slowly, but surely, and more to be reduced in time I’m sure.

Here’s what on sale currently:

UPDATE: It appears that select sale items are gender/kids specific. All Muppet tees stated below are on sale in both Guys and Girly unless otherwise noted.

• Together Again, $20 $12.50 – Only on sale in Girly
• Muppetational Mosaic, $24 $20 – Only on sale in Guys
• Muppetbook, $24 $20
• Being Green, $24 $20 –
• Reunion Tour, $20 ONLY $9.50 – Only on sale in Kids
• Animal Inside, $24 $12.50 – Only on sale in Girly
• Muppet Alphabet, $20 $12.50 – Only on sale in Kids
• The Circle of Laffs, $24 $20
• Healing and Smiling, $24 $20
• Friendship Totem Pole, $24 $20
• The Paintbow Connection, $24 $20
• The Lovers, The Dreamers and Me, $20 ONLY $9.50 – Only on sale in Kids
• It’s Time to Raise the Curtain!, $24 $20

Shipping to Canada is reflected based on the number of items in your basket starting at $9.

Click here to shop at Threadless now

@cineplexmovies

Just a reminder that free or buy 1 get 1 free movie tickets for Cineplex Theatres are still available through specially marked General Mills products.

I’ve been noticing a lot of these marked boxes at the grocery store and I was reminded about the deal through a commercial I saw while I was at the movies last night!

MattS2 did a very detailed post about this deal about a month ago, so click here to check that out!

Here is a simple sugar cookie recipe to impress your loved one with on Valentine’s Day. I love this recipe as it’s a perfect canvas for decorating on any given holiday.

Basic Sugar Cookies

½ cups Softened Butter

¾ cups Sugar

1 Egg

1 teaspoon Vanilla

1-½ cup Flour

½ teaspoons Baking Powder

¼ teaspoons Salt

• Preheat oven to 350°F/177°C.
• Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium-sized bowl.
• In a separate bowl, cream together the room temperature butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in an egg and then vanilla. On a low speed, slowly mix the dry ingredients into wet ingredients until everything is incorporated.
• Equally divide the dough in half and wrap each half in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until it is firm enough to work with.
• Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about a ¼-inch thickness and cut out shapes as desired. Place the cookies onto parchment paper or a lightly greased baking tray.
• Bake for 6-8 minutes, watching closely until the cookies appear to almost turn golden around the edges. I also check the bottoms to see when mine are done as the top might still be very light but if the bottoms are a light golden brown they are done! Let cool completely before frosting.

I like my cookies simple but if you’re in the mood to get more festive, cut out the cookies with a heart-shaped cookie cutter instead of a round one. You can also top it with the icing recipe below.

ICING

1 cup Powdered Sugar

2 teaspoons Milk, Up To Double The Amount, As Needed

2 teaspoons Light Corn Syrup

¼ teaspoons Vanilla

4 drops Red Food Coloring, If Desired

• In a small bowl, combine the sugar and milk until smooth. Mix in the corn syrup and vanilla until smooth and glossy. If it is too thick, add the milk in 1/2 teaspoon increments.
• Add drops of food coloring to each bowl to reach your desired intensity of color. Spread over completely cooled cookies (Top with heart-shaped sprinkles, if desired). Let it sit until the icing is hardened, which takes about 30 minutes to an hour.

Staples is offering deal on posters and stands this week. Purchase any banner stand and receive a free 22″x 79″ poster. The flyer shows Lite banner stand and travel case for $99.99 but all they have on their website is  Foxfire “Show to Go” Vertical Banner, Stand and Bag Combo for $159.99. The offer is also available online using the below coupon code.

• Get a Free Poster with the Purchase of a Banner Stand Coupon Code: 93982