Shoppers is offering their precription transfer bonus again! When you transfer your prescription you will receive 10 vouchers redeemable for 6000 Sdm Optimum points when you fill a prescription.  Or instead you can receive a booklet with 10 vouchers valid for $10 every refill. Not a bad offer if you were looking to change your pharmacy.

Click here for more details.

Offer valid only for a one-time transfer of prescriptions from any non-Shoppers Drug Mart to a Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacy in participating regions. Not all prescriptions are transferable by law. Excludes narcotics. Ask a Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacist for more information. Prescription must be transferred and filled on or before end of business day on July 3rd, 2011. Shoppers Optimum card must be presented at time of transfer in order to be awarded the 16,000 Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points. Offer void where prohibited by law. Offer not available to Shoppers Drug Mart employees, employees of Shoppers Drug Mart’s affiliated companies and employees of Shoppers Drug Mart’s licensees. The 1-800-SHOPPERS call centre service is owned and operated by Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. It does not make or initiate the transfer. With the customer’s consent, it collects information from the customer and provides it to the Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacist. The transfer of prescriptions occurs directly between pharmacists. The Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points for this offer are not awarded instantly and will be added to your Optimum Card within 7 days. Shoppers Drug Mart and Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points are trademarks of 911979 Alberta Ltd.

Amazon.ca is having a deal a day sale April 18th until April 22nd.  Theres a few I will be checking out to see if the price is right.

Monday: Select Blu-ray steel books: “Kill Bill Volumes 1 & 2,” “Gangs of New York,” “A History of Violence,” “Law Abiding Citizen,” “Pan’s Labyrinth,” “Shaun of the Dead,” “Sin City,” and “Traffic”

Tuesday: “The Clint Eastwood Collection” [Blu-ray]

Wednesday: “The Scream Franchise Collection” [Blu-ray]

Thursday: Spend $20 on select “Jesse Stone” DVDs and save $10.

Friday: “The Nature of Things Vol. 1: Visions of the Future” and “Global Warning” (A Three-Film Set) [DVD]

Each individual item (excluding “Jesse Stone” titles) will be at least 50% off while supplies last.

As I reached for my third bottle of $2.97 olive oil, a crowd began to gather, grabbing at the bottles, noticing the deal as well. The next thing on my list was $1.97 bottle of oj, not from concentrate. As with the olive oil, another crowd gathered: “See, that’s why you have to shop on Friday afternoon ’cause by Saturday…everything’s gone!” said one lady to her friend.

When I left the grocery store, I wondered why these sales resounded with the shoppers. Sure, these were basic items that were on sale, but there was more to it.  Then it hit me…

Why are such essential items, groceries, gas and some other not-so-essential, books/magazines, electronics, shoes, restaurants, etc. so damn expensive here in Canada? As per a recent news story, Canadians are still paying significantly more than Americans for goods.

In addition to the US/CAD price discrepancy, I also find that there is a serious lack of selection here – even in comparison to one of Southern-Ontarians’ favourite shopping haunts and also ironically America’s poorest cities, Buffalo, NY.  So what gives?

Why are Canadians still paying more even though we’ve been on parity, if not exceeding, the greenback for quite some time now?  I realise that the retailers claim to do their purchasing 6-months ahead of them and that’s why we haven’t seen lower prices yet, blah, blah, blah, but why am I still seeing a huge US/CAD price gap when I look at the cover prices of books/magazines now?

(Not sure if I should drag gas prices into this and I haven’t filled up in the States, but somehow, I get the feeling that we’re getting ripped off at the pumps as well! Apparently, Albertans see the lowest price at the pumps out of the rest of the provinces. However, American gas prices are even lower than that of Alberta’s!  With Canada having the second largest gas reserves in the world, why are we paying a premium, as opposed to getting price break?)

With all this goofy pricing, and rising Canadian dollar, is the government still surprised at the number of Canadians who go cross the border to do their shopping?

As Canadians, is there anything we can do to protest these high prices? Or should we just complacently accept the short end of the stick in life and pay up? Unfortunately, I do not have the answer as to why we’re being hosed.

Click here to read a CTV News article on this subject. Warning: If you have high blood-pressure, don’t read the various comments of examples of the price differences! 😉

Please Mum is offering a 10% discount for their Facebook Fans until April 16th! All you have to do is like their page and you will receive a 10% code! If you already like them simply enter “FBFANS0411” at checkout to receive your discount. Shipping is free over $50.  Click here to shop at Please Mum.

Black’s is offering free portraits again! Here is the blurb from their website:

Starting Friday, April 15, and continuing right through until Easter, we’re shooting FREE Easter Portraits. Yes, you heard right — FREE Easter Portraits! No strings attached. Just bring your little ones to any Black’s location and we’ll shoot a portrait on the spot, and then print it out for you in one of our big, beautiful 6×8 Easter borders that you see here. Adults, don’t worry, we’ll let you get in on the fun too.

Want to dress up in your bunny ears? Sure! Easter bonnet? Why not! Got an Easter basket you want to use as a prop? Go for it. It’s your photo, so have fun with it!

Thank you to FreebieChick for sharing this with us!

Starting today, take an extra 50% off clearance prices in-store and online at rickis.com. Savings will automatically be applied at checkout, no promo code needed. Cannot be applied to previously purchased merchandise.

If you like Ricki’s, I suggest you shop right away because whenever they have this half-off clearance sale, size and selection always tend to go fast. As of writing this post, there are lots for $10 and under, including tops and even a few pants.

Old Navy is offering an awesome discount! Buy early to save more off any Old Navy Canada purchase. Remember shipping is free on orders over $50.

25% off on April 14

20% off on April 15-16 

15% off on April 17th

Enter coupon code ONMAPLE at checkout. 

Offer valid from April 14, 2011 at 12:01 am ET through April 14, 2011 at 11:59 pm ET. Offer valid in Canada only on Old Navy merchandise online only. Not valid at Old Navy stores. Not valid on Old Navy Dresses merchandise. Not valid on international purchases. Qualifying amount applies to merchandise only, not value of gift cards purchased, packaging, applicable taxes or shipping & handling charges. Online code is limited to one time use only. No adjustments on previous purchases. Not valid for cash or cash equivalent. Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts including Gap Inc. employee discount. Gap Inc. is not responsible for lost or stolen coupons

Click here to shop at Old Navy Canada

Everyone loves chocolate!  Even better is free chocolate.

Metro is offering a printable coupon to receive a free random acts chocolate bar when you purchase one.  Click here to like them on Facebook and print off your coupon. Don’t have Facebook? Click here to get your printable bogo coupon.

Foodland is offering a $10 voucher for your next purchase when you spend $75 or more before taxes in-store.  This promo is from April 15-17 only.  Tobacco and lottery items are excluded from this promo. The voucher is valid for use until May 5th 2011.

Click here to view your local Foodland Flyer.

My favorite sale ever is back at Bath & Body Works stores across Canada and online!

Buy 3 signature collection body care items and receive 3 FREE!! What a fantastic time to stock up on gifts for friends.

My favorite scent is the Japanese Cherry Blossom, what’s yours?

Thanks couponlady!

Canada Post has unveiled the highly anticipated Royal Wedding Stamp collection. I have to embarassingly admit I haven’t really been following the Royal Wedding much. (Due to a lack of interest) But I know many are following the couple.

Will you be preordering these special stamps?

The EA Online store is offering 50% off select sports games this weekend only.  These titles are for the PC and are for download, so no shipping or waiting for delivery.

These titles are

• NHL 09
• Fifa Manager 11
• Fifa Soccer 09
• Fifa Soccer 10
• Fifa Soccer 11
• and more

The deal ends on Sunday and you can check out the details by clicking here.  This will take you to the US Store but the deal is valid if you are in Canada too.

I am a big gamer and if you are interested in game deals please comment below and I’ll post more when I get them.

Babies R Us

Gerber baby food 10 for $5
Enfamil A+ concentrate with omega 12s or Ready to feed with omega 16s $40.77
Pediasure 4s $8.47
Pampers boxed diapers $27.97
Baby Mum Mum 4 for $6
Nestle baby cereal 3 for $10
Huggies boxed wipes 320-360s $9.97
Huggies big pk diapers $18.97

Extra Foods

Huggies or Pampers club size diapers $27.99
Pampers or Huggies club size wipes 420-576s $11.99
Pull Ups pants $14.99
Milupa cereal $3.49
Enfamil A+ or Nestle Good start with omega powder $24.88
Johnson’s baby needs $3.99
Penaten cream,Arm & Hammer diaper pail refills or Playtex Diaper genie II refills $7.99
Hot Kid Mum Mum or Gerber Graduates 2 for $5
Heinz or Gerber baby food 128ml 5 for $3 or $0.77ea

Fortinos

Huggies or Pampers value pk diapers size 1-6(72-152s) $24.99
Enfamil A+,Enfapro A+ or Nestle Good start with omega powder $24.99
Pampers or Huggies club size wipes 420-576s $12.99
Heinz or Gerber baby food 128ml $0.60
Pampers Easy Ups or Underjams $14.99

Independent

Huggies or Pampers value pk diapers size 1-6(72-152s) $24.99
Enfamil A+,Enfapro A+ or Nestle Good start with omega powder $24.99
Enfamil A+ concentrate with omega 12s or Ready to feed with omega 16s $39.99
Pampers or Huggies club size wipes 420-576s $12.99
Heinz or Gerber baby food 128ml 5 for $3
Gerber cereal,cereal twists or fruit twists 3 for $9.99
Pampers Easy Ups or Underjams $14.99
Huggies or Pampers jumbo pk diapers $10.99
Playtex feeding accessories 15% off
Aveeno baby needs $5.99

Loblaws

Huggies or Pampers value pk diapers size 1-6(72-152s) $24.99
Enfamil A+,Enfapro A+ or Nestle Good start with omega powder $24.99
Enfamil A+ concentrate with omega 12s or Ready to feed with omega 16s $39.99
Pampers or Huggies club size wipes 420-576s $12.99
Heinz or Gerber baby food 128ml 5 for $3
Gerber cereal,cereal twists or fruit twists 3 for $9.99
Pampers Easy Ups or Underjams $14.99
Huggies or Pampers jumbo pk diapers $10.99
Playtex feeding accessories 15% off
Aveeno baby needs $5.99

Longo’s

Pampers baby wipes 3X72s or 3X80s $6.99
Pampers or Huggies boxed diapers 92-144s $29.99

No Frills(ON)

Huggies mega wipes 184-216s $4.99
Similac powder with omega 728-800g $24.97

Real Canadian Superstore(ON)

Huggies or Pampers club size diapers size 1-6(92-180s) $27.99
Pampers or Huggies club size wipes 420-576s $12.79
Pull Ups pants $14.99
Enfamil A+,Enfapro A+ or Nestle Good start with omega powder $24.88
Johnson’s baby needs $3.99
Penaten cream,Arm & Hammer diaper pail refills or Playtex Diaper genie II refills $7.99
Hot Kid Mum Mum or Gerber Graduates 2 for $5 or $4.39ea
Heinz or Gerber baby food 128ml 5 for $3 or $0.77ea
Milupa cereal $3.49

Real Canadian Superstore(west)

Huggies or Pampers club size diapers $27.99
Pampers or Huggies club size wipes 420-576s $11.99
Pull Ups pants $14.99
Milupa cereal $3.49
Enfamil A+ or Nestle Good start with omega powder $24.88
Johnson’s baby needs $3.99
Penaten cream,Arm & Hammer diaper pail refills or Playtex Diaper genie II refills $7.99
Hot Kid Mum Mum or Gerber Graduates 2 for $5
Heinz or Gerber baby food 128ml 5 for $3

Rexall Pharmaplus

Huggies or Pampers diapers or pants mega size $14.99
Similac Advance Go & Grow or sensitive formula 728g $26.99
Nestle baby cereal $3.99
Aveeno baby needs $5.99
Dove baby wash or Vaseline petroleum jelly $3.49
Huggies or Pampers wipes tub 60-72s $3.99

Shoppers Drug Mart

Pampers or Huggies diapers mega pk $13.99(Sun & mon only) – rest of the week $14.99
Pmapers swaddlers 30-36s $10.99
Pampers Swaddlers 84-92s $22.99

Valu-mart

Huggies or Pampers mega diapers $13.99
Huggies mega wipes refill 184-216s $5.99

Walmart

Heinz baby food $0.50
Nestle or Heinz cereals $2.96
Nestle Good Start powder with omega 640-730g $24.76
Enfamil A+ or Gentlease A+ powder 1kg $28.86
Parent’s Choice giant box diapers $19.97
Pampers giant pk diapers size 3-6(80-156s) $25.83
Parent’s Choice wipes 320-360s 2 for $18 or $9.97ea
Johnson’s baby needs 2pk 2X591ml $9.97
Playtex ortho-pro or Binky pacifiers $4.27
Playtex VentAire advanced gift set $18.97
Lil Gripper spill-proof cups $8.47

Walmart Supercentre

Huggies giant pk diapers size 3-6(80-156s) $24.83
Pampers 10pk wipes $16.63
Pull Ups or Goodnites $12.83
Enfamil A+ with omega concentrate 12s $37.76

Zehrs

Huggies or Pampers value pk diapers size 1-6(72-152s) $24.99
Enfamil A+,Enfapro A+ or Nestle Good start with omega powder $24.99
Enfamil A+ concentrate with omega 12s or Ready to feed with omega 16s $39.99
Pampers or Huggies club size wipes 420-576s $12.99
Heinz or Gerber baby food 128ml 5 for $3
Gerber cereal,cereal twists or fruit twists 3 for $9.99
Pampers Easy Ups or Underjams $14.99
Huggies or Pampers jumbo pk diapers $10.99
Playtex feeding accessories 15% off
Aveeno baby needs $5.99

Zellers

Enfagrow powder $15.99
Similac Advance powder 728g $26.99
Huggies diapers mega $14.99
Tylenol children’s $5.97
D drops $15.97

Thanks so much Couponlady!

Yoplait is giving away 100,000 tubs of FREE Asana yogurt, and you don’t need Facebook either! Woohoo!

Click here to order your coupon

Thanks cheapNcheeky!

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