Pampers has released another 5 point bonus Gifts to Grow code on their Twitter. Here is hoping we get another next week for Valentines.

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I’m so close to ordering my sons big wheel i can already smell the rubber burning.

Loreal Paris is giving away 1000 new collagen haircare products.  You can enter everyday until February 19th to try to instantly win one. Heres whats posted on Facebook

“Discover 24 hours of weightless, amplified volume! Enter our instant giveaway now for your chance to win one of 1,000 Volume Collagen routines from L’Oréal Paris”

Click here to enter the contest, good luck.

Now, what can be better than free chocolate…that’s right nothing.  Well okay, maybe not nothing.  Anyways, if you live in Ontario you are in for a treat courtesy of Mac’s  Convience Stores.   From February 13-19 present this printable coupon and you will get a Free Twix Peanut Butter Chocolate.  I don’t live in Ontario, so I’m pretty jealous.

Thanks to TrixxyLux for posting this great coupon!

Last night 62 new commercials aired in tradition with the Superbowl.  Even if you don’t like football you can still enjoy the halftime show and all the new commercials. Some were funny, some were downright dumb.

Haven’t had a chance to check them out? You tube has them all in one place. Click here to view. A lot of feedback on the M&M’s commercial being a favourite.

@HollisterCo @american_eagle

For two days you can save an additional 25% on your entire purchase at both Hollister and American Eagle online.  They both have some pretty good sale items on their respective websites that would be made even better with this extra 25%.

To shop at Hollister click here. To get the discount use coupon code 35401.

To shop at American Eagle click here. To get the discount use coupon code 15401.

It’s almost time for my next trip to Costco.  Glad to see coupons for some food items this week!  Thanks for posting couponlady!

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Now this is a topic that is near and dear to me and I would like to bring to your attention.  This is actually an app (I just downloaded it for my phone).  You get to pick your “hottie” for your monthly reminders. It’s such a great way to spread awareness and to get more women doing their self exams.  This video made my day!  The app is available for free for iPhone and Android devices.

Making pancakes is very simple but we still turn towards those pre-packaged, processed boxed mixes. With Alton Brown’s recipe for a homemade pancake mix you can get the same convenience but without the processed nutritional nasties. It’s a lot cheaper as well!

Instant Pancake Mix:

From Alton Brown, Food Network

6 cups all-purpose flour

1½ teaspoons baking soda

3 teaspoons baking powder

1 tablespoon kosher salt

2 tablespoons sugar

• Combine all of the ingredients in a lidded container. Shake to mix and use it within 3 months.

Yield: 3 batches of pancakes.

Although, Alton Brown’s original recipe calls or buttermilk, I usually don’t have it in the fridge so I decided to use milk and added a splash of vanilla. It turned out mighty tasty 🙂

Since I didn’t add buttermilk, I also skipped the steps of separating the eggs, adding the whites to the milk, the yolks to the melted butter. You can still do that if you want but who wants to get this complicated in the morning?

Instant Pancakes:

Adapted from Alton Brown

2 eggs

1½ cups milk

4 tablespoons melted butter

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 cups Instant Pancake Mix, recipe above

Butter, for greasing the pan

Fresh fruit, optional

• Heat an electric griddle or frying pan to 350 degrees F.
• Whisk together the eggs, milk, butter and vanilla in a small bowl until thoroughly combined.
• Pour the liquid ingredients on top of the pancake mix. Using a whisk, mix the batter just enough to bring it together. Don’t try to work all the lumps out.
• Let the batter sit for 5 minutes.
• Lightly butter the hot griddle or pan and wipe off thoroughly with a paper towel. (No butter should be visible.)
• Gently ladle the pancake batter using a ¼ cup measure onto the griddle and sprinkle on fruit if desired. When bubbles begin to set around the edges of the pancake and the griddle-side of the cake is golden, gently flip the pancakes. Continue to cook 2 to 3 minutes or until the pancake is set.
• Serve immediately or hold in a warm place for 20 to 30 minutes.

Yield: 12 pancakes

@Ardene_1982 is doing their final blowout sale of remaining winter footwear. That means you can mix and match boots, shoes, slippers and sneakers starting at 3 for $10.00. Find an Ardene near you here.

@chaptersindigo

I just stumbled upon this nice little deal from Chapters that I though I should pass along.  From now until February 15th you can save some money on the Kobo Touch.  If you buy one you will save $20 (bringing the cost down to $119) and if you buy two you will save $50 (making them $114 each).  Believe me, your family will take your Kobo and it will be hard to get back, so you may as well get one for you and one for your Valentine.  This promotional offer is available both in-store and online.

Click here to check the Kobo out at Chapters.

This weekend here in Ontario Metro has a pretty good deal on Super Bowl munchies. Buy any 2 $10 pizza and/or wings get a free 12x335mL Coca Cola product. You can choose from:

• 16″ X-large pepperoni or cheese pizza
• 15 wings
• Available ready made hot or Take & Bake

If you need more pop various Coke and Pepsi products are also on sale for $2.99 all week. Check out full flyer here.

Usually I don’t go to Metro for anything but hunting coupons and occasionally Olymel chicken although I’ve gotten their meal deals before they aren’t bad for the price in my experiences.

@mm_meatshops

This Saturday the 4th M&M Meat Shops will be handing out instant win scratch cards for every purchase $30.00 or more. You can win free products or 5-10% off your total purchase and every card is a winner. Available in store only, not valid on gift cards or with any other offer, total must be reached before taxes and discounts. One coupon per family purchase, per visit, per day.

Great time to grab a deal on last minute Super Bowl goodies.

@MichaelsStores will be holding more Valentines crafting classes this weekend and next. Tomorrow from 1-2 pm your kids can make and decorate a foam mailbox for all their Valentines cards when you purchase a foam or craft mailbox. From 2-3 pm the free event will be taking place where your kids can a Valentines card. Next Saturday February 11th from 10 am- noon with any purchase of a paper stack you can make Valentines memory book. All classes while supplies last, ages 3 and up. Find a Michaels store near you here.

So what are your big Valentines plans? I’m taking my oldest to the early years center. Can’t believe my youngest will be 11 months. Hoping daddy has some surprises in store for me, I got something special for him but just in case he decides to read the blog I’m keeping it top secret.

This is a neat freebie.  Chee Cha Puffs wants you to help them spread the word about their product, so they have challanged you to send a coupon for a free bag of their product to a friend.  All you have to do is like them on Facebook and then email them your friends address (please send email to [email protected]).  It’s a nice way to brighten someone’s day.  Shhh, I just sent one to my sister.

Click here to check out their Facebook page.

Thanks to Sosarea for posting this neat freebie for us.

Being in the middle of home renovations myself, this was a deal that I just had to pass on!  This weekend only (February 4 & 5), Rona will give you back 15% of your purchase value (with a minimum purchase of $35) in Rona gift cards.  Your purchases will have to be made before noon each day to qualify for this promotion.  Also, for whatever reason, Manitoba is only offering this deal on Saturday.  Time to pick up a few more supplies!

Thanks to mommymonika for posting this promotion.