Bookcloseouts.com has extended their mix and match sale. They have taken very deep discounts on some excellent titles. Books in this category are 50-95% off!

Shipping is reasonable, and although prices are in USD there is no duties charged.

Happy reading!

I feel bad making 2 negative blog posts in a row so let me start off with the positives. I truly enjoyed yesterday’s Vancouver 2010 Opening Ceremony. Contrary to what I’ve heard before the event, it seemed very well organized. The music was awesome, the lighting effects were gorgeous, the poem was breathtaking, the fiddlers were astonishing  and I liked Sarah Mclachlan’s performance. The malfunction and the truck ride were disappointing but I’m not expecting perfection.

But what really caught my attention the most was the way our National Anthem O Canada was sung. I think Nikki Yanofsky has a wonderful and inspiring voice and I love her song “I believe”. However I think that our national anthem shouldn’t be sung in that slow jazzy style.  If that is her style then someone else should have performed it. 

Here is her performance (CTV keep removing the video so I added a vocal only version)

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This is how it should have been performed. With passion and power!

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Compare yesterday’s performance to how Carrie Underwood sang the US ‘s Star-Spangled Banner during the Superbowl:

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So I got an interesting email from The Body Shop this morning. On Friday, February 12- Saturday, February 13, 2010, if you shop at any Body Shop location, you can win your entire purchase! Apparently they are handing out limited vouchers and they include many different discounts and special offers, including:
– $5 off a purchase of $20 or more;
– free Mini Body Butter with a purchase of $25 or more;
– $10 off a purchase of $30 or more;
– 50% off entire purchase (purchase not to exceed $300, before discount);
– your purchase free (up to $100)

This sounds like an interesting event, it’s always nice to get a surprise discount or free gift with your purchase! If you are interested, check out a Body Shop near you today!

Here is the fine print that was included at the bottom of the email: Special Offer Terms & Conditions: Coupons will be distributed in-store on February 12 -13, 2010 and are redeemable for in-store purchases only in the US, Canada & Mexico during such dates. Only original coupons shall be honored. Customer must meet the requirements of the offer detailed on the coupon, which will be one of the following: $5 off a purchase of $20 or more; free Mini Body Butter with a purchase of $25 or more; $10 off a purchase of $30 or more; 50% off entire purchase (purchase not to exceed $300, before discount); your purchase free (up to $100). Coupon must be surrendered at the register for redemption. Offer excludes the purchase of gift cards or Love Your Body™ cards. Offer cannot be combined with any other coupon. Offer can be used in conjunction with the Love Your Body™ Membership Card and the current in-store promotions. Odds of winning a free purchase are contingent on the number of participants. Offer good while coupon supplies last. Not valid online at www.thebodyshop-usa.com.

Click here for more information!

EDIT: This is still on today (Saturday the 13th)!

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner I thought I’d offer some suggestions for a fantastic day with out breaking the bank. After all Valentine’s Day is about Love and not expensive gifts!

If you haven’t already gotten your special someone a gift you don’t have to break your budget in order to say “I love you” because there are plenty of options out there… (more…)

The Chapters Facebook page has a new coupon code on it that will allow you to save $5 on any item purchased online (minus gift cards of course).  Just enter coupon code Save5 at checkout to receive your discount.  This online deal is running from today until March 14 so you have plenty of time to use it.   I’m happy that this one is for online use.  I find the prices so much better at their online store than in store.  Oh and remember that purchases of $39 are shipped for free.

Click here to shop at Chapters.

Spend $25 before tax at Petcetera and get $10 off. This coupon expires February 21, 2010. I think this is a really good deal! The coupon states that it is available to Petcetera Plus members only, but I think that just means you are on the mailing list? not sure about that.

Click here to print out your coupon!

I just got a headache watching the Olympic torch being carried towards BC Place. The camera keeps shaking up and down as if it’s being carried by an amateur. Can’t they mount the camera on a bike or stabilize it somehow? This is 2010, can’t be that hard.

On a more positive note, who do you think will light the Olympic cauldron tonight?

Walmart

Johnson’s baby toiletries with 2 bonus travel packs $4.36
Parent’s Choice 480-pk wipes $9.97
Parent’s Choice Little puffs 2 for $3
Parent’s Choice largest pack diapers size 3-6 124-200s $27
Pull Ups training pants $19.97
Enfagrow powder $16.97
Gerber baby food $0.60
Heinz infant cereal $3
Nestle Good start powder 900g $17.97

Shoppers Drug Mart

Feb 14 & 15 only(each of these has a limit of 4)
Similac formula powder 728g $22.99 – rest of the week $24.99
Heinz baby cereal $2.99 – rest of the week $3.49
Gerber or Nativa Organics baby food 8 for $4 – rest of the week $0.69
Baby Mum Mum or Life brand animal crackers $1.99 – rest of the week $2.49
Pull ups or Pampers eas Ups and Underjams $15.77 – rest of the week $17.99
Pampers diapers 48-96s $17.99 – rest of the week $21.99
Huggies wipes refill 184-216s or Life brand 192-216s $5.77 – rest of the week $6.99
Johnson’s baby toiletries $3.49 – rest of the week $3.99
Life brand petroleum jelly $2.49 – rest of the week $2.99
Week-long deals
Get $10 Diaper savings card when you spend $40 on baby products
Huggies pure&natural diapers $12.99
Similiac advance formula liquid 12s $43.99
Enfagrow powder $15.99
Pampers swaddlers diapers $10.99
Huggies overnites or Pull ups nightime 2 for $24.99
Penaten cream 55-100g 15% off
Aveeno baby toiletries 15% off
Pull Ups flushable wipes 15% off
Johnson’s Buddies hair care $3.99
Pampers or Huggies wipes tub 2 for $5.99
Sudocrem 125g $6.99
Dove baby wash $3.99
Life brand training pants $12.99
Life brand diapers 68-104s $19.99
Life brand toddler nutrition powder 850g $13.99
Life brand infant formula powder 10% off
Enfamil A+ with lipil 730g or Gentlease 680g $29.99
Enfamil A+ ready to feed formula 4s $12.99
Nativa Organics toddler snacks 10% off
Gerber graduates snacks 2 for $5
Milupa cereals 3 for $9.99
Playtex drop-ins 50s ot 100s $3.99
Life brand baby accessories 15% off
Avent baby accessories 15% off
Playtex baby feeding accessories 15% off
Chicco or Nuby feeding accessories 15% off

Real Canadian Superstore

Pampers or Huggies big pack diapers 60-96s 2 for $39
Nestle baby cereals 3 for $9
Teddy’s Choice club pack wipes 560-575s $12.49
Teddy’s Choice mega diapers $10.99
Nestle Good start ready to feed with omega 6s $16.99
Similac advance powder 900g $19.99
Beechnut junior baby food $0.99
Pampers Easy ups or Underjams 2 for $32
Dove baby wash or Vaseline petroleum jelly $2.99
Similac Advance omega or Enfamil A+ concentrate 12s $39.99
Heinz toddler biscuits,Nutrios or Organic rice 3 for $7
First Years feeding accessories $4.99

Loblaws/Zehrs/Fortinos

Pampers or Huggies big pack diapers 60-96s 2 for $40
Teddy’s Choice club pack wipes 560-575s $12.99

Rexall Pharmaplus

Johnson’s baby toiletries $3.99
Huggies or Pampers wipes tub $3.99
Nestle Good start with omega 730g $28.99
Huggies or Pampers mega pack diapers or pants $16.99
Dove baby wash or Vaseline petroleum jelly $2.99
Aveeno baby toiletries $5.99
Playtex or Gerber baby accessories $1 off
Rexall brand diapers or pants $9.99
Rexall brand wipes tub $1 off

Zellers

Pampers value pack boxed diapers 72-144s $31.99

Food Basics

Pampers or Huggies Hi count diapers 72-144s $23.97

Metro

Pampers diapers or Pants mega pack $12.99

If you are a Bay subscriber you are eligible for two awesome deals. The first is, when you buy one of the Clinique 3-step products (cleanser, clarifying lotion, moisturizer) you get the other two for free, please keep in mind the free ones are a 10-day supply (so not full size).

Next, if you spend $50 worth of Clinique products at The Bay, you can get 80,000 bonus HBC points, which is equivalent to a $10 gift card! This offer is valid Friday, February 12 – Sunday, February 14, 2010. This is a great offer for Clinique lovers. I am not sure if you can combine these two offers, ie buying one step of the 3-step and then the reminder on another product, and get both deals. I guess it’s worth a shot, probably can’t though.

Thanks to mtlmom for sharing this deal with us!

Click here to print out your coupons!

I love henleys!  They are such a great spring/summer top because they are great on their own and can also be layered.  From February 11-17 you can pick up some new henleys at Aeropostale and enjoy a Buy One Get One Free sale.  Such a fantastic deal.  I love Aeropostale, they make good quality clothes and you don’t break the bank when you shop there.

Thanks to couponlady for letting us know about this sale.

Hello dog owners!  Pedigree has a coupon on their website that you can print for a FREE bad of their Denta Stix dog treats.  I’ve tried these with my dog and she loves them.  I’m sure she’s going to be pleased to be getting another bag of them.  All you have to do is register on the site, unless you have already, and then print your coupon.

Click here to go to the Pedigree Canada website.

Thanks to raleigh for finding this awesome freebie!!

Still shopping for Valentine’s gifts for your sweetheart? Bath & Body Works has an awesome sale. Right now, until Monday, you can get 3 free signature items when you buy 3! I love stepping into Bath and Body Works cause there is sooo much great smelling and pretty things to buy, and makes for a great Valentine’s gift!

There are also other deals being offered like Buy 2, Get 1 free aromatherapy products.

Click here for more information!

On Feb. 13 – Feb. 14, 2010, visit your local Loblaws, Superstore, or Zehrs for Pancake Day sponsored by Dr. Oetker. Meet the Dr. Oetker team and sample Dr. Oetker Shaker pancakes for free! I wonder if they will give you a whole pancake, slices of pancake, bite-size pancake, pancake crumbs, who knows? Might be worth it to check out if you’re doing your groceries there this weekend. Maybe the reps will give out coupons! Woooo!

***UPDATE***
Apparently, they are not coming to BC. No BC locations posted in the site. Sorry guys…
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Pancake Day is only available at select locations, not all Superstores, Loblaws, and Zehr’s are having it. Click here to find a location near you.

Huge thanks to missbobloblaw for this great post!

The site updated and it didn’t change this week, the locations were switched around a bit. I was on the site right when it updated and the $50 was already gone. Alot of people thought it would be the butterfly this week and it was, so it was snatched up fast.

Here are the locations this week:
$50 off $100 – click on the butterfly in the “girls” panel.

15% off – Click on the chicken that walks across near the eggs in the bottom right corner.

$15 off $75 – Switch to toddler boys, drag the sweater vest on the right to the toddler boys outfit.

$10 off $50 – Switch to girls panel, draw the silver sandals on the right to the running shoes on girls’ outfit.

Click here to look for yours!

Gillette Shampoo (362ml) or Conditioner (340ml) will be on sale for $1.49 from Feb. 13 – Feb 19, 2010 at Shoppers Drug Mart. Use your P&G coupon ($5 off any 3 Gillette products) and get 3 bottles for free! This coupon came from the last Brandsaver flyer that came out, and is also available to order online at brandsaver.ca. Yay for free stuff! Now to make space in my storage cabinet…

***Update***
This sale is not available in Western Canada. It does not appear in the SDM flyer distributed in BC. Better check your own flyer just to make sure.
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Thanks to bbpp73 for this great post!