Congratulations  Zellers on being named  the worst customer service in Canada!  After being awarded 3rd on the Smart Canucks worst company of 2010, you have worked yourself up to first place according to CBC Marketplace. First was Zellers, second Canadian Tire and third Walmart.

Did you miss the episode that aired early in January? Click here to watch the full video. Do you agree with Zellers “winning” if not what company would you name as the worst?

@chaptersindigo

The Drop the Plum game is back on Facebook.  From now until January 25 you can earn bonus plum points by playing Drop the Plum once a day.  It’s like Plinko for all you Price is Right fans out there.  You can win between 5-100 points per day and be entered into a draw for 100,000 points!  Off to drop my plum!

Click here to play Drop the Plum on Facebook.

Here are the weeks offerings from Costco.  There are a few in here that I think I will be using!

East:

West:

Thanks to couponlady for posting these coupons and helping us with our Costco shopping trips.

It’s still a few years away from the December 31st, 2016 deadline before Air Miles will be no longer, but if like me, you don’t have enough points to even consider packing your bags, why not redeem existing points at the pumps? If you have at least 175 Air Miles, you can get $20 Shell gas certificate.

After going to the Air Miles website, it seems as though they are also starting another promo in March!

Click on the above link for more info & to check your balance.

@RootsCanada

Right now, save an additional 20% off on selected merchandise on Roots.ca! Prices may vary in-store, so this sale mainly applies to Roots’ online store.

Receive free standard shipping when you spend $100+.

Planning a party and need some supplies?  Party Packagers is offering 20% off all orders of $50 or more this Monday January 16.  You can make purchases both online and in store.  To get the online discount use coupon code  PCDFN at checkout and to get the discount in store print this coupon.

Click here to check out Party Packagers online.

Thanks to

*Points will be awarded to your account by end of day on Jan. 20, 2012. Usual exclusions apply.

@ShopprsDrugMart is holding a 20x bonus points event on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012. You will need to print and present the coupon in order to receive the points, however they will not show up on your receipt immediately but will be added on Jan. 20th.

Click here to print your coupon.

New year resolutions shouldn’t be limited to humans. Petvalu has a few deals to help your furry friends get in shape and be more healthy. I’ve listed a few below check out the full flyer here.

• Buy one get one Free BFF canned cat food ($1.19)
• Buy Performatrin Ultra Slim Care dog food ($39.99-$67.99) get a Duraflex ball Free
• Buy Performatrin Ultra Slim Care cat food ($28.99) get a Slimcat toy Free

@MichaelsStores will be hosting a Free Make-it Take-it event on January 21, 2012 from 10am-noon for the little princess in your life at “Fancy Nancy”. Your child will get to design their own tiara, followed by story time. Ages 3 and up, while supplies last. Find a Michaels near you here.

One of the things I love doing is making bread. The wonders of bread-making never cease to amaze me. Granted, it does take some time and patience but the end result is more than worth the effort.

Without further ado, here is the recipe:

Homemade Bread

1½ cups warm water

1 tbsp active dry yeast

1 tbsp sugar

2 tbsp vegetable oil

2 tsp salt

3½ – 4 cups flour

 

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in the warm water and let it sit for about 10 minutes until frothy.
• Add in 1-2 cups of the flour along with the oil and salt. Mix and keep adding in the remaining flour in ½ cup increments until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Knead the dough for 10-15 minutes on a floured surface until it is soft and elastic.
• Put the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for approximately an hour until it has doubled in volume.
• Deflate the dough and shape it into two loaves. Place them at least 2 inches apart on a lightly greased baking sheet and cover with a damp cloth. Let it rise again in a warm place for about 30-45 minutes until it has doubled in size.
• Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

This weekend some of you may have been lucky enough to receive a Pet Savings Coupon insert book along with your paper. Here is a list of what is included:

• Buy 1 bag of Pedigree care & treats products (Dentastix, Jumbone, , Pedigree Marrobone, Dentabone, Breathbuster, and Nutritwists) get 1 FREE.
• Buy 2 Caesar Wet 100g trays (entrées, slices, or caesar bistro variety) get 2 FREE.
• Buy 2 Pedigree wet food for dogs 630g and get 1 FREE.
• $5 off one 6.8 kg bag of Natural Defense premium dog food.
• $3 off one 3 kg bag of Natural Defense premium dog food.
• $2.50 off any Natural Defense premium dog snacks.
• Buy 2 bags of 85g Temptations or Temptations All natural treats 79g treats get 1 FREE.
• $2 off one Whiskas dry cat food (1.5-9.1 kg)
• Buy 1 Whiskas Wet tray or pouch get 1 FREE.

All Expires June 30, 2012.

@SearsCA

Scratch and save between 10%-50% on fashions, shapewear, robes, loungewear, footwear, luggage, jewellery, fashion accessories, housewares, in-stock windows coverings, bed & bath fashions, toys and sporting equipment. Scratch and save $20-$100 when you buy $200+ on major appliances, small appliances, Kenmore sewing machines & vacuums, furniture, sleep sets, personal care items, lighting, and home environment products. Valid on regular and sale priced, total must be reached before taxes.

Here are complete details:

“Void unless scratched by a Sales Associate. Limit of one scratch card per purchase. Scratch card valid for only one transaction and must be surrendered to Sales Associate. Not redeemable for cash or credit in whole or part. Scratch cards available while quantities last. Valid at Sears Department Stores, Sears Home Stores, Sears Décor Stores, Sears Hometown Stores, Sears Appliance & Mattress Stores and Sears Outlet/Liquidation Stores. Offer excludes clearance priced merchandise, Special Purchases, Timed Specials, single unit items with prices ending in .88 or .97, Sears Travel, Sears Installed Home Improvement Products & Home Services, Catalogue, online and Shop by Phone orders, Licensed Departments, nursery & juvenile products, ‘Buy more and save every day’ offers, women’s Calvin Klein® & Jockey® brands and Liz & Co. intimates boxed bras, boxed briefs & boxed shapewear, cosmetics, fragrances, floor coverings,’ $10 or less’ infants’ and toddlers’ offer, bikes, national brand sewing machines & vacuums, central vacuums, electronics, lawn mowers, snowblowers, tractors & tractor accessories, gas grills, patio furniture, fitness equipment, Sears Gift Cards and products from the Gift Card Centre. Approximate odds for each scratch box: 1/200 for the largest discount, 1/100 for the second largest discount, 1/100 for the third largest discount, 5/100 for the fourth largest discount, 92.5/100 for the fifth largest discount. In the event of a printing error, Sears reserves the right to cancel or amend this offer without notice. Complete details in store. *These savings offers exclude items with prices ending in .97 & .88, ‘2 for’ & ‘3 for’ offers, Jockey & Calvin Klein brands, Special Purchases, twin packs, manufacturers’ clearance and clearance priced items.**Second item must be of equal or lesser value and must accompany any returns.”

@ShopprsDrugMart

Shopper’s V.I.B. program has quite a few printable bonus Optimum points coupons offered. If you haven’t heard of V.I.B or very important baby it is a program through the Shopper’s Optimum points program where parents initially get a little welcome basket full of samples and coupons and occasionally receive special email offers like these printable coupons listed below.

Expiring February 12, 2012:

• 800 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points with the purchase of any participating Avent® Bottle Single product, 1,000 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any participating Similac Sensitive Formula product, 500 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any participating Life Brand® Gripe Water product, and 1,500 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any 2 participating Huggies® Wipes products.
• 1,000 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any participating Infants’ Tylenol® or Children’s Tylenol® product, 500 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any participating Life Brand® Childrens Acetaminephin product, 1,000 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any Balea Moisturizing Bath oil product, and 1,000 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any participating iGym workout accessories.
• 1,000 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any participating A+D® product, 3,000 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any 2 participating Aveeno® Baby Product, 1,000 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any participating Bodylogix Womens Vitamin Complex product, and 1,500 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® when you spend $15 or more* on any participating Huggies® Diaper products.
• 1,000 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any participating Infants’ Tylenol® or Children’s Tylenol® product, 1,000 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any participating hydraSense® product, 1,000 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any participating Similac Formula product, and 1,500 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any participating Nativa Organics™ Formula 730g.
• 500 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any participating Life Brand® Gripe Water product.
• 500 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any 3 participating Nativa Organics™ Jarred Food, 500 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any 2 participating Nativa Organics™ Unsweetened Applesauces, 800 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any participating Pampers Sensitive Wipes product, and 1,000 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any participating Pampers Cruisers Diaper product.
• 2,000 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any 2 participating JOHNSON’S Baby® product, 3,000 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any 2 participating Aveeno® Baby Product, 1,500 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® when you spend $15 or more on any participating Huggies® Diaper products, 1,500 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any 2 participating Huggies® Wipes products, and 1,000 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any participating Similac Formula product.
• 1,000 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any participating Life Brand® Electrolye 1L product, 500 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any 2 participating Nativa Organics™ Toddler Biscuits or Fruit Snacks product, 500 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any 2 participating Nativa Organics™ Animal Cookies, and 800 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any participating Pampers Sensitive Wipes product.
• 1,000 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any participating Infants’ Tylenol® or Children’s Tylenol® product, 500 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any participating Life Brand® Childrens Acetaminephin product, 500 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any 2 participating Life Brand® Little Puffs products, and 500 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any 2 participating Nativa Organics™ Toddler Biscuits or Fruit Snacks product.
• 800 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any participating Pampers Sensitive Wipes product, 1,000 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any participating Pampers Cruisers Diaper product, and 800 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any participating Avent® Bottle Single product.
• 1,000 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any participating Life Brand® Antibiotic Cream for Kids product, 1,500 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® when you spend $15 or more* on any participating Huggies® Diaper products, and 1,500 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any 2 participating Huggies® Wipes products.
• 500 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any 2 participating Nativa Organics™ Unsweetened Applesauces and 800 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any participating Pampers Sensitive Wipes product.

Expiring January 14, 2013:

• 500 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any 2 participating Nativa Organics™ Maple Biscuits and 2,000 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any participating Pull-Ups® Training Pants and Pull-Ups®* Toddler Flushable Bath Wipes.
• 1,000 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any participating Life Brand® Vitamin D Drops,  1,000 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any participating Life Brand® Polyvitamin Drops, and 1,000 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any 2 participating Life Brand® Toddler Nutritional Supplement 850g product.
• 500 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any participating Life Brand® Gripe Water product, 1,500 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any 2 participating Huggies® Wipes products, and 800 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any participating Pampers Sensitive Wipes product.
• 2,000 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any participating Life Brand® Animal Thermometers, 500 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any 2 participating Nativa Organics™ Toddler Fruit Snacks, and 800 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any participating Life Brand® Childrens Motion Sickness Liquid.

Pharmprix Coupons, Expires February 14, 2012:

• 500 Pharmaprix Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any participating Bio-Oil product and 500 Pharmaprix Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any participating Life Brand® Calcium Antacids.
• 1,000 Pharmaprix Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any participating Life Brand® Intimate Warming Jelly product and 500 Pharmaprix Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any participating Bio-Oil product.
• 1,000 Pharmaprix Optimum Bonus Points® with the purchase of any participating iGym workout accessories.

@Ardene_1982 is holding a big sale on all footwear. Prices start at 3 for $10. I always thought they have really cute shoes but my feet have grown a size since getting pregnant and I hardly every see size 10’s on their racks unfortunately.

@MichaelsStores

Time for your weekly fix of arts and crafts discounts!  I lived for these coupons when I was getting things together for my wedding and again when I was preparing for my baby shower.  Here are this weeks printable coupon offerings:

• Save 25% on your entire regular priced order (January 16 only)
• Save 40% on one regular priced item (January 14-20)
• Save 15% on total purchase of Bead Gallery Collection (January 14-20 & includes sale items)
• Save 40% on total purchase of Artist Acrylic paints, brushes, pencils, pastels and markers (January 14-20 & includes sale items).

Click here to chose and print your coupons.

Thanks to couponlady for posting these coupons.