(And please don’t say, “crisp”! 😉 )

I am at a “coffee crossroads”. After a terrible cup of Joe this morning, using a stovetop espresso maker, some changes have got to be made. I’ll admit that I chintzed out on the coffee, pre-ground by President’s Choice. So I’m sure that a bulk of my issue stems from the grinds themselves!

Despite the sub-par grinds, the espresso maker itself leaves some kind of an aftertaste, so I need a new brewing method. I am the core coffee drinker in my house, and lately, I find that it is even difficult for me to go through 0.5lb bag within the 2 weeks that it remains “fresh”, after opening. <– This is according to a friend who is a manager at Starbucks.

So keeping this all in mind, what’s the best way for me to brew fresh coffee? In addition to better beans, should I switch to a Bodum, brewing 1 cup at a time? (Cleaning all those soaked grounds is sorta gross!) Are Keurig/Tassimo machines cost-efficient in the long run, factoring in the cost of those discs? (I am also skeptical that fresh coffee can come out of those sealed, preserved pods.) As the lone drinker in my house, it’s safe to say that an industrial size, expensive, Italian-made coffee machine that grinds/brews is out of the question!

So to all the coffee drinkers, how do you ensure a perfect cup for yourself?

Until June 30th, receive 15% off your purchase when you enter the code: MAKEOVERCA.

Apparently, AA has just redesigned their website, so they want you to check out their new features!

Click here to start your shopping!

Starting tomorrow, Wednesday, June 22nd – Monday, July 4th, Sporting Life will be holding a massive tent sale with 50-70% off their regular prices.

They’re renovating their Yonge/Eg location, adding a second floor, so I guess they’re trying to recoup some of their loss!

When
June 22nd – July 4th
***Actual store will be closed on Canada Day, Friday, July 1st, but tent will be open 10am-5pm***
Monday – Friday open from 9:30am-9pm
Saturday from 9am-6pm
Sunday from 10am-6pm

Where
2665 Yonge St., Toronto, 6 blocks N of Eglinton

From now until Friday June 24 you can save 20% on your entire purchase at Michael’s.  This includes sale items but not clearance ones. I bought a lot of stuff at Michael’s when I was getting stuff together for my wedding and again for my baby shower.  Saved a ton of money doing invitations, favors and all the other party stuff this way and all their coupons helped too.

Click here to print your coupon.

Hurry on over to the Living Well website to sign up for the newest trial offer.  This time it’s for Nicorette Extreme Chill Gum.  There are 9863 left at the time of this post, but they will go very quickly, so if you are interested don’t dilly dally!  I believe you have to log into your account to get it, but you can register for an account for free if you don’t already have one.

Click here to go to the Trial Offer at Living Well.

*Try this one in IE (Internet Explorer).  The security code doesn’t seem to like other browsers.

Yeah, new Pampers Coupons!  There are 4 new coupons available through Pampers and Brandsaver:

• $1.oo off Pampers wipes
• $2.00 off Baby Dry, Swaddlers or Cruisers
• $4.00 when you buy any diapers and wipes
• $4.50 off Easy Ups, UnderJams or Splashers

With Summer here we can really use the Splashers coupons.  If you can get the 2 for $20 sale at Walmart and can get your hands on 2 of the $4.50 coupons, you’ve got a fantastic deal!  Hopefully the Canada Post strike ends soon so we can all start getting our coupons again.

Click here to order your Pampers coupons.

Thanks to quebe for finding and posting these coupons!

To celebrate the Summer Solstice, Old Navy is giving us all a discount of 24% on all online purchases.  This coupon does work on sale and clearance priced items (just gave that a go to make sure).  All you have to do is fill your shopping cart and enter coupon code SOLSTICE24 at checkout.  So easy and so awesome!  Also, shipping is free on orders over $50.

Click here to shop at Old Navy Canada.

*Offer valid until July 3, 2011 in-store only at all Chapters, Indigo, Coles, Indigospirit, World’s Biggest Bookstore, Smithbooks, and The Book Company, except in the province of Alberta. Free book or magazine must be of equal or lesser value. Excludes eBooks and newspapers.

Since the free book/magazine has to be of equal or lesser value, it would be best to get four items priced equally, which works out to be 25% off your purchase. If you have an iRewards card, you’ll save an extra 10%.

“Like” Always on Facebook and receive a coupon for a free box of Always Infinity pads. Limit of 20,000 coupons. One per household, multiple submissions will not be acknowledged. Must be 18 or older. Not available in Quebec.

Click here to get your coupon.

Thanks shopeasy!

This is a reminder to all of you out there who got the Websaver coupon for the box of free Chocolate Cheerios for tomorrow.  I would be so sad if I forgot to use my coupon so I thought I should post a reminder to everyone.  The coupon is only good for tomorrow and who doesn’t love free cereal!  I have mine in my wallet already so I don’t do something crazy like forget it at home.  Consider yourself reminded!

Presidents choice and the Toronto Zoo have teamed up offering free kids admission to the zoo!

When you purchase PC® Little Penguins Snack Crackers at your local Real Canadian Superstore between June 17th and September 5th you receive one free child’s admission ($13 value) for each proof-of-purchase (bottom of cracker box showing the barcode)! Try all three great-tasting, peanut-free flavours – Original, Cheddar and Whole Wheat Cheddar!
Click here for more info.

Say what? What! Clearly Contacts is giving away another 10,000 free pairs of spec on Wednesday.  All you have to do is pay shipping and handling, which is less then 15 bucks.

Simply click here on June 22nd 9am EST and enter the code “FREECANADA622” at checkout. 

1. We’re giving away 10,000 pairs of glasses with prescription lenses! Visit ClearlyContacts.ca on the date above to get your free pair.
2. Get prepared! You’ll need your glasses prescription and a selection of 2 to 3 frames in your size (use our Find Your Perfect Fit tool) in case they sell out. Note: valid for coupon eligible frames only.
3. If you’re not happy with the glasses that we send you, simply
   send them back (we pay the shipping!) and exchange
   them for another free pair

Happy Fathers Day to all our great Canadian Dads out there!

*Points will be awarded to your account by end of day on June 29, 2011.

Well, that cat’s out of the bag! On Wednesday, June 22, 2011, Shoppers Drug Mart is holding a 20x points event. Just print and present the coupon below to receive 20x the points on your purchase of $50 or more (usual exclusions apply).

Click here to print your coupon.

Chapters has a new coupon code!  This one will save you $5 on any online purchase.  There is no minimum you have to spend but to get free shipping you have to spend a minimum of $25.  How do I cash in on these savings you ask?  Well, just enter coupon code oljun11 at checkout!  I’m not sure when this code is going to expire, but the May coupon code was good for the entire month, so this one might be too.

Click here to shop at Chapters online.