Until March 27th Holt Renfrew is hosting a Lancome Gift With Purchase when you spend $50 or more before taxes.

Gift Includes:

Genifique Repair Night Cream and Youth Activating Concentrate

Bi Facil

Color Design Lipstick and Eyeshadow

Hypnose Mascara

Makeup Bag

Click here for more details

I’m thinking Arby’s! Why? Because for a limited time buy any roast beef combo and receive a free bottle of Pepsi Max.  I’ve actually never tried Pepsi Max before. Is it any good?

Click here to find an Arby’s location near you.

Porter Airlines is offering another 30% off coupon for flights for travel until September 6th 2011.  Simply enter the code “SKATE30” at checkout.  Remember to book before March 23rd to take advantage of this offer.

Click here to fly with Porter.

Oh wow, Katy Perry has now joined the ranks of tons of other superstars with her own perfume scent.

Playful. Sexy. Confident. It’s Katy Perry’s personal style and now it’s available to you with her signature fragrance, Purr by Katy Perry.

This fruity, floral scent greets you with the fresh notes of peach nectar, forbidden apple and green bamboo. The beguiling, fun bottle is inspired by Katy’s love of all things feline. Jeweled eyes, metallic accents and an opulent lavender colour make it as unique as the singer herself.

Right now if you purchase a 100ml Katy Perry scent through Sears.ca you will receive a free 15ml purse scent.

Click here to check out Purr.

If you’ve never been to a thrift store, it can definitely be intimidating.  However, if you can get over the initially being overwhelmed, there are treasures and deals to be found!

I’ve been thrifting ever since high school when my friend, Jenni, who was from a small town, introduced me to her favourite pastime.  So, not wanting to date myself, after ## years of experience under my belt, I’ve come up with some tips if you decide to venture to your local Salvation Army, Goodwill, Value Village, et al.!

1.  Know what to expect. I find Salvation Army and Goodwill less organised than the more department store-style places like Value Village, but this organisation does come at a higher cost.  VV has more staff that are paid to sort, price, and put away items in its place, so this will translate into higher priced items.  Nevertheless, the higher prices + being organised = time saved with less frustration for your treasure hunt!

Depending on the age of the actual store, some are better maintained than others.  Some will downright smell, so be prepared.  Most of them are decent and just takes some getting used to.

Be patient as thrift shopping does require more time.

2.  Grab a shopping cart! (YES, even if you have no intentions of buying.)  There has been so many times that I’ve seen something, left it on the shelf/rack because I didn’t want to carry it, then went back for the item, only to discover that someone else grabbed the deal before I did. 🙁

3.  Make a list. A producer friend of mine is making a film where the main character is a collector of Coke memorabilia, so I keep that in mind.  And recently my stovetop espresso maker broke, so I needed a replacement, so I wrote that down too.  I find that if a list grows and I don’t write it down, I will forget because there are soo many distractions in these stores!

4.  Put it in the cart…even if you’re slightly interested in an item ’cause you can always change your mind later.  See #7.

5.  Ask the staff. If there’s something specific that you’re looking for, but don’t know where to find it, don’t be shy to ask the staff as they know the store better than you do!  Some stores tend to rearrange things, so just because something was in a certain place one week, don’t assume that it’ll always be in the same spot.

6.  Try it on. There are Fitting Rooms, so try on everything before you head to the cash register.  If you want to skip the fashion show, be sure to ask for the store’s return policy.

7.  Check it out before you check out. It’s not courteous to hold up the line by being iffy about each item.  So do your dump prior to attempting check-out.  The Fitting Room is usually the best bet to unload your “Nos”.  There’s usually a rack/shopping cart for unwanted items that have to be put back.  If in doubt, ask the staff and they’ll be happy that you’re trying to make their lives easier!

Additional tips:

–  Senior’s/Student’s Day or Frequent Shopper Program. Look for signs or ask a staff member if they have any special discount days.  Who knows, you may qualify for one!

–  Bring a friend. Depending on what kind of shopper you are, consider bringing a friend.  If&when I do, we usually go our separate ways, coming together at the Fitting Rooms to check out each other’s loot.  You can even pick up something that doesn’t fit your friend, but looks great on you and vice-versa!

–  Make a day of it. Pack the car with drinks and snacks, print out a map or GPS a few stores, load/charge up that iPod, and go.  Think of it as a sort of cheap day-trip.

–  Ask for a discount. If you’re eyeing something, but the price seems a tad too high, ask the supervisor for a discount.  This is especially good for merchandise that’s been on the floor for a while, a sweater with a snag, a shirt with a stain, or a blazer that’s missing a button.  There is always room for negotiation!

If you have any personal tips, share them in the comments section.  Have fun!

For  a limited time you an get a while Nintendo Wii for only $159.00 with Free Shipping!

SPECIFICATIONS:

Colour: White
Controllers: 2
Capacity: N/A
HDMI Slot Available: NO

INCLUDES:

Nintendo Wii Console
A/V Cable
Controller x 2
A/C Cable
Sensor
Games

PHYSICAL CONDITION: NEW
FUNCTIONAL CONDITION: NEW

 Click here to check out this awesome offer.

Sears Canada is having another outlet clearance sale!  Pay with your Sears card and save 30% off.  Pay with any other form of payment and receive 25% off.  Regular exclusions apply such as not valid on appliances.

To save 30% enter code: 941612256

To save 25% enter code: 941612257

Sale is on until March 20th 2011.  Click here to check out the Sears Outlet.

Thanks to everyone whom notified me of this sale.

Mmmmnnn free pie.  Well, thats what my husband said not me.  I’m not a huge fan of apple pie.  Spend $30 or more this weekend at M&M’s and receive a free apple pie!  You can even place your order from home and just pick it up later.  Click here for locations and for their e order.

Pricematters.ca has great prices on apparel for men and women.  The Calvin Klein pajamas are so cute, and under $15.  That makes them so much more cuter at that price.  Click here to look at apparel.  A great feature for those that live out West near a location is the pay and pickup option.  You pay then pickup in a few days at one of their locations, all ready to go.

Starting tomorrow (saturday March 19th 2011) when you spend $125 or more (before taxes) at the beautyBOUTIQUE in your local Shoppers Drug Mart or Pharmaprix you will receive a one-of-a-kind tote bag desgined by Canadian textile designer Virginia Johnson and 12 free beauty samples! The tote looks very nice and it isn’t plain like most free totes. The samples you will receive are:

Peace Love & Juicy Couture Mini Body Crème, 15ml
StriVectin – SD™ Intensive Concentrate for Stretch Marks & Wrinkles, 22mL
Tri-Aktiline Instant Deep Wrinkle Filler, 5mL
Ceramide Plump Perfect Ultra All Night Repair and Moisture Cream, 7mL
Biotherm Skin Vivo, 7mL
Clarins Vital Light Day SPF 15, 5mL
Clinique 7 Day Scrub Cream Rinse-Off Formula, 50mL
Lancôme La Base Pro, 8mL
Bourjois Effet 3D Lipgloss
Benefit BADgal Lash Mascara, 4g
Smashbox Photo Finish Luminizing Foundation Primer, 7.1mL
Vichy Capital Soleil Mexoryl XL SPF 60, 15mL

This promotion is running until April 1st 2011. Once again, you must spend $125 or more at the beautyBOUTQUE, purchases from other areas of the store will not count towards the $125 you must spend. The gift has a value of $140.

Click here to go to the event’s Facebook page

Click here to locate your nearest BeautyBOUTIQUE location. (click where it says “advanced search” then select “beauty boutique” under departments)

Patsy is unavailable so I’m covering for her this week.

Red= Free!!
Green = $1 and under
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Brunet
Royale toilet paper 16pk $2.99 – $1.00 = $1.99 ($0.12/roll)
Royale napkins $1.99 – $1.00 = $0.99

Extra Foods flyer here
Yoptimal Yogurt $2.49 – $1.00 (websaver.ca) = $1.49

Food Basics(ON) flyer here
Nordica Cottage cheese $1.99 – $0.60 (wake up to breakfast booklet) = $1.39
Chef Boyardee $0.99 -$1.00WYB2 (pogo box) = $0.49
VH Steamers $2.99 – $1.00 (VH booklet) = $1.99
Hamburger Helper $1.99 – $0.50 (tear pad) = $1.49 (+ 3$ off meat)
Knorr Sidekicks $0.99 – $1.00WYB2 = $0.49
Knorr dry Soups $0.99 – $1.00WYB2 = $0.49
Lipton Tea 1.99 – 1.00 (printable) = $0.99 (http://liptontea.ca/goodness.php)Foodland(ON)
Knorr Sidekicks $0.97 – $1.00WYB2 = $0.47
Chef Boyardee $0.97 -$1.00 WYB2 (pogo box) = $0.47
Temptations cat treat 2/$3.00 – BOGO = $0.75
Chapman’s ice cream $3.99 – $5.00 (Chapman’s website) = FREE!!
Hamburger Helper $2.00 -$0.50 (tear pad) = $1.50 (+ 3$ off meat)
Fancy Feast canned cat food $0.79 – B2G1F (save.ca) = $0.53
Aylmer Accents 540ml 2/$3.00 – $1.00WYB2 = $1.00 eachFortinos flyer here
Colgate Total Toothpaste & Toothbrushes $1.79 – $3WUBboth = $0.29 each
Ziploc bags $2.49 – $4.00WYB2 (printable) = $0.49 (http://forum.smartcanucks.ca/134340-…oupons-canada/)FreshCo(ON) flyer here
Hunts Tomato sauce 680ml $0.99 – $2.00WUB4 (VH booklet) = $0.49
Black Diamond Cheese string $1.99 – $0.75 (tear pad) $1.24
Smart Breat $1.99 -$0.75 or $1.00 (both tear pad) = $0.99 or $1.24
Wonderful Pistachios $2.99-$1.00 (newspaper coupon)=1.99Giant Tiger flyer here
McCain Pizza Pockets 4pk $2.00 – $1.00 printable = $1.00
Piller’s Sliced Deli Meat $1.00 – $0.50 = $0.50
Quaker Cafe Squares $2.00 – $0.50 (TFT) = $1.50
Fiber1 Bars $2.00 – $1.00 = $1.00
Janes Pub Style Breaded Chicken $4.97-$1.50 =$3.47

Goodness Me Health Food Store
Thai Kitchens Coconut Milk $1.99 – $1 = $0.99Highland Farms flyer here

Home Depot flyer here

IGA
Campbell’s Light soup $0.88 – $1.00WYB2 = $0.38
Smuckers Jam $2.79 – $1.00 = $1.79
Smart ones frozen dinner 2/$4.98 – $1.00 = $1.99
Gain Fabric softener 40loads $3.99 – $3.00WYB2 = $2.49 each ($0.06/load)
Sunrise Stir-fry Tofu n’ Sauce $1.99-$1.00=$.99
Independant Grocer flyer here
Kraft Singles slices 24pk 2/$5.50 – $1.00 (in store) = $1.75 each
Janes Chicken strips 5.99 -$2.00 or -$3.00 = $3.99 or $2.99 (http://www.surgele.ca/Concours/Produits-Participants/Zone-Coupons.aspx)it is a french coupon but some Ontario town being close to QC could probably use this
Chef Boyadee $1.29 -$1.00WYB2 = $0.79
Ziploc (easy sipper or freezer) 2.79 – $4.00 WYB2 = $0.79

Jean Coutu
**26 & 27March – $10 GC WUB$50 on cosmetics**

Dove Mens care $2.99 – $2.00 = $0.99
Knorr Bouillon cubes $0.99 – $1.00WYB2 = $0.49
Puffs $0.99 – $0.50 (P&G) = $0.49

Lawtons
Orville Rdedenbacher’s Popcorn $3.29 BOGO= 1.64 each -$1.00 WYB2 = $1.14 or $2.00 WYB2 (tearpad) = $0.64
Hamburger Helper $1.49 – $0.50 (tearpad) = $0.99 (don’t forget your 3$ off meat look for marked packages)
Loreal Studio Line hair care BOGO 4.99 = 2.50 – $2.00 (save.ca) = $0.50

Loblaws(ON) flyer here

Loblaws(QC) flyer here
Catelli Pasta $0.99 – $1.00 WYBU2 = $0.49 or – $0.75 = $0.24
Secret déodorant $1.99 – 7$WYB3 = FREE!!

London Drugs flyer here
Arm&hammer toothpaste 2/2.79 -$0.75( redplum) or $0.50 (tearpad) = $0.89 or $0.64 (if you stack you get it free)
Colgate pro-relief 3.99 – 3.00 (feb insert) $0.99 (add B2G 2$ from save.ca and you get it free)

Maxi(QC) flyer here
Stouffer’s Bistro $2.49 – $1.00 (tearpad) = $1.49
Fantastik spray bottle $2.99 – $1.00 = $1.99
Windex spray bottle $2.99 – $2.00WUB2 = $1.99 each or BOGO from http://forum.smartcanucks.ca/134340-…oupons-canada/ = $1.50
Scrubbing Bubbles spray bottle $2.99 – B1G1F aerosol (SmartSource) – $1.50 each
Arm&Hammer Essential $2.99 – $0.75 (save.ca) = $2.24

Metro(ON)
Dove hair care products $3.49 – $2 off = $1.49

Metro(QC)

No Frills(Atlantic)
Catelli Pasta $1.00 – $1.50WYB2 = $0.25

No Frills(ON) flyer here
Catelli Pasta $0.99 – $1.00WYBU2 = $0.49 or – $0.75 = $0.24
Catelli Bistro $0.99 – $1.00 = FREE!!
Voortman cookies $1.00 – $0.50WYB2 = $0.75 each
Ziploc $2.00 – $4.00WYB2 = FREE!!
Minute Rice $3.00 – $2.00 (save.ca) = $1.00 (IF Brown rice is $3.00)
Gain $3.00 – $3.00WYB2 = $1.50
Renée’s salad dressing $3.00 – $2.50 = $0.50
Ocean Spray cocktails $1.00 – $1.00 = FREE!!
Raisin Bran / All Bran $2.00 – $1.00 = $1.00

RCSS(ON) flyer here
Nivea Cream Hand Wash 250ml $2.64 – $2.00 (found at SDM) = $0.64
Country Harvest Pita $2.49 – $0.75 (CanLiv/Chateline mag) = $1.74
D’Italiano bread $1.99 – $0.75 = $1.24
Hunts pasta sauce $0.99 – $2wub4 (VH booklet) = $0.49
Sunlight dishsoap $1.79 – $1.00 (coupon zone) = $.79
RCSS(West) flyer here
Asana yogurt 650g $2.49 -$0.50(gocoupons.ca)=$1.99
Yoplait Yoptimal yogurt 650g $2.49-$1(gocoupons.ca)=$1.49
Cloverleaf Tuna $0.87 -$1wub3=$0.53 eachRexall Pharmaplus see flyer here
**10% off books of 10 permanent stamps (limit 3)**

Cheerios cereal $1.99 – $1.00 = $0.99
Finish dishwashing tabs $3.99 – $3.00 = $0.99
Speed stick $1.99 – $1.00 = $0.99
Coke & Pepsi products $3.25/12 If you buy Crush or Dr Pepper or Schwepps – $1 off (tear pad at WM) = $2.25

Shoppers Drug Mart & Pharmaprix (QC)
*Sat/Sun only
Royale toilet paper 24pk (or 12pk doubles) $3.99 – $1.00 = $2.99 ($0.12/roll)
Sensodyne-F toothpaste $3.99 – $1.50 (Pronamel only) = $2.49
Adidas deodorant $1.79 – 2.00$ (tearpad) = FREE!!
Centrum 60-100ct $11.99 – $3.00 (Cardio only) = $8.99
Dawn dishwashing liquid (304ml) $0.88 – $1WYB2 = $0.38
La Parisienne biodegradable detergent 38loads $3.99 – $1.00 = $2.99 ($0.08/load)
Pringles 3/$5 – $0.50 = $1.17 each
Kraft salad dressing $1.99 – $3.00WYB4 = $1.24
Special K $3.99 – $1.50 (Oats&Honey only) = $2.49
Lady Speed Stick 2/$7.00 – $1.00 (SmartSource) = $2.50 each

Not QC?:
Eggos $1.99 – $0.50 = $1.49
Eggs $1.99 – $2.00wub2 = $0.99
Sunlight laundry $4.99 – $5wub2 (milk bag) = $2.49 each!

SuperC
Knorr Sidekicks $0.99 – 1$WYB2 = $0.49 each
Aylmer Accents 540ml 4/$5.00 – $1.00WYB2 = $0.75 each
Campbell soup 5/$4.50 ($0.90 each) – $1.00WYB4 = $0.65 each
Herbal Essences $1.99 – $1.00 = $0.99
Kraft Singles slices 24pk 2/$5.50 – $1.00 (in store) = $1.75 each

Valu-mart flyer here

Walmart (ON) + Walmart (QC)flyer here
Hellmann’s 300mL $2.00 – $0.50 (save.ca) = $1.50
Kraft salad dressing $1.25 – $3.00WYB4 = $0.50
MeowMix Market Select 3pk $1.77 – B1G1F = $0.89 each ($0.30/cup) **YMMV: coupons are for individual cups so you might be able to use 3 coupons to buy 2 boxes**
Lever2000 bar or liquid $2.50 – $1.00 = $1.50
Scope Outlast mouthwash 750mL $3.97 – $1.00 = $2.97
Garnier Fructis $2.50 – $1.00 (tear pad) = $1.50 (coupon good for anti-dandruff only)

Walmart Supercentre(ON) flyer here

Zehrs(ON) flyer here
Ziplock freezer or easy zipper bags $1.79 – $4.00WUB2 (printable coupon) = $0.79

Zellers
* use your HBC mastercard this weekend (Fri-Sun) & get 10% off most anything in store

Campbell’s soup $0.59 – $1.00WYB4 = $0.34 each
Colgate SENSITIVE or Total Health OR toothbrushes $3.49 – $3.00 (Sensitive pro-relief)= $0.49 each or -2.00 = $1.49
Irish Spring body wash $3.99 – $2.00 = $1.99
Lady Speed Stick $1.99 – $1.00 (SmartSource) = $0.99 **The $1 smartsource coupon is only good on the large size, it looks like only the small is on sale**
Irish Spring bar soap (6x90g) $2.99 – $2.00 = $0.99
Old Spice deodorant $2/$5 – $3WUB2 (P&G) = $1.00 each
Hellmann’s 710mL $2.79 – $0.50 (save.ca) = $2.29
Dawn dishwashing liquid (304ml) $0.88 – $1WYB2 = $0.38 (exp Mar 31)
Dare RealFruit gummies $1.79 – $0.50 (tearpad) = $1.29
Kraft Premium Plus crackers $1.99 – $1.50WYB2 = $1.24
Kraft Chunks Ahoy cookies $1.99 – $3.00WYB4= $1.24
Kraft salad dressing $0.99 – $3.00WYB4 = $0.24
Scrubbing Bubbles toilet cleaning gel 2/$6.00 = B1G1F (SmartSource) = $1.50 each
Scrubbing Bubbles power sprayer $5.99 – $5.00 = $0.99
Glade various 2/$6.00 – $2.00 (any) = $1.00 each
Ziploc snack bags 2/$6.00 – $4.00WYB2 = $1.00 each
Windex $2.99 – $2.00WUB2 = $1.99 each or BOGO from http://forum.smartcanucks.ca/134340-…oupons-canada/ = $1.50 each

Happy Friday Smart Canuck readers! What would Friday be without brain teasers such as: What seat should I take, and having to remember the days of the week?  If you haven’t already viewed this horrible horrible viral video nows your chance.

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But, at least with every viral disaster comes great covers better then the orignal.

Hope everyone had fun fun fun!

Thanks Boo Radley for sharing your most favourite video in the whole world with me.

Chapters has released a new coupon for you to use in store this weekend.  You can save 20% on any regular priced book (excluding kid and teen titles) from now until March 21.  This coupon can be combined with your irewards discount though, so that’s pretty cool.  Great time to pick up a book to enjoy on any Spring Break vacations you have planned.

Click here to print your coupon.

Thanks to couponlady for posting this coupon for us.

Today only save 30% off at Cake Beauty using the code “FACEBOOK”  Click here to like Cake on Facebook.  I love some of their scenets.  Which are your faves?