Ideal Sweetener is offering a sample to USA and Canada residents. Just put your province in under state, and postal code under zip code. This sample takes 4-6 weeks to arrive.

Click here to order your free Ideal Sweetener sample

Heres a bit of info on what sweetener they use.

Xylitol is a natural sweetener, found in fruits and vegetables. It is even generated by the human body during metabolism. Xylitol was first derived in Finland in the 1900’s by extracting it from birch wood.

So I have to know. Do you eat and enjoy “fake” potatoes? Well there really not fake they are dried and at some point were a real live potato, or at least that is what I’ve been led to believe.

I have to admit I love the potatoes in the Swanson Tv Dinners.  Ya totally unhealthy I know, but once a year or so I need those potatoes to breathe.  About a year ago a friend was commenting on how the boxed fake potatoes are really good, so I mosied to the store and bought some. Followed the directions. Sat down to eat some with my dinner…. omgoodness! They were the most disgusting tasting thing ever. It tasted like I had just eaten a molotov potato cocktail. In the garbage they went. I really never thought about it again until this past Christmas. My dad’s side of the family decided to do a dinner at a fancy restaurant. It was just over $25 a plate.  Ouch.  Anxiously waiting for my $25 a plate Christmas dinner I smelt some familiar chemical smell but couldn’t quite place it. Maybe they just cleaned something in the kitchen. Not of  my concern. Or so I figure….. Out come the plates, piled with turkey, dressing, gravy, beans, and lumps of white stuff. Surely this can’t be mashed potatoes. What happened to them? Were they beaten beyond recognition? Omgoodness. It’s fake potatoes. You are kidding me right. $25 dollars a plate and I get dried chemical potatoes? I think I was more shocked that this fancy restaurant would find it appropriate to serve us such a thing.

So, Is it just certain brands that taste like paper mache? Do you have a brand that you eat that is good? Any instant potato horror stories? Please do share, I’m always up for a giggle!

For the party poopers, this isn’t a deal I know its an off topic. But I do have a few half boxes of dried potatoes in my cupboard I can send ya 😉

It’s that time again! Shoppers Drug Mart’s highly anticipated Bonus Redemption Weekend is almost upon us. I know a few hundred SC’ers that have been looking forward to this since the last one in November. Lots of coupons will be expiring on March 31, 2010 so this event comes at a fantastic time. I love reading the “Brag” forum after one of these redemption weekends. Free stuff? YES PLEASE!

Click here to view this weekend’s flyer courtesy of BOO111 (Thanks so much!)

Thanks to addy21 for the super early heads up!

Via Rail is offering some discounted fares as long as you book by this Tuesday March 9th, for travel until March 31 2010.

Toronto-London $28

Toronto-Windsor-$49

Hope this helps someone, click here for more details

Tommorow is another Soft Moc Friends and Family Event. Save 10% on sale items and 30% on regular priced items.

 10 am- 1pm in-store only. You can also shop online all day using code “777000012620” to get your savings as well. I do believe the event is already open online.

Good time to stock up on spring shoes!

Click here to shop online.

I got an email about this but Meguwo also posted this on our awesome forum!

Wii Sports Resorts is on sale for $29.99 at The Real Canadian Superstore until March 11th. Thats half price. I’d personally shop ASAP as this is a hot deal! Wii Sports comes with the motion plus which alone retails for around $20.

My son has Wii Sports Resort (he is 10) and he loves it. He gave it a thumbs up.

Click here to view your flyer

Pampers is offering a free sample of their new Pampers Cruisers Diapers with Dry Max.  They are available in sizes 3-5 and while quantities last.  They are suppose to be thinner and more absorbant than before.  I love free diapers!

Click here for your free Pampers Cruisers Sample.

Thanks to danielzmom for this incredible freebie find!

Bic Soleil razors have been spotted at Walmart for $4! With the $4 Smartsource coupon in this weekend’s paper (March 6 – 7, 2010), you might be lucky enough to get one for free! Some SC’ers have already received their Smartsource flyer and taken advantage of this great freebie. The coupon is also valid on the 4-pack cartridge refill, which is on for $4 as well. It’s not been confirmed that this price is on at all Walmart’s so check yours for a potential razor freebie.

On a personal note, I remember buying this razor at SDM before I started couponing and found SC. It was on sale for $6.99 and I bought one, thinking that it was a good deal. Silly me! Now I know better. Thanks to everyone who make this site so wonderful! It has made such a difference in my family budget!

Thanks to carlyincanada for this post!

This week at M&M Meat Shops buy a box of chicken breast strips and receive a Frenchs Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce free of charge. The chicked breast strips are on sale for $14.99 save $2.00.

This sauce is new to Canada! I can’t wait to try it, I hope its yummy! Limit one per person… but i’m sure they’d let you have two if you did seperate transactions and batted your eyes.

Click here for locations

Dell has some decent sales on right now for televisions. Two that caught my eye are:

Viewsonic 20” on for $219.99

Sanyo 19” on for $199.99 

They also have discounts on lots of other sizes as well. Don’t forget Dell offers free shipping. Generally when I order from them I receive the product the next day via Purolator.

I also did a bit of browsing around and they are having a one item surprise sale everyday from March 8-15th. I’ll be sure to blog any good ones.

Thanks again to couponlady for organizing our baby shopping needs!

Walmart

Parent’s Choice little puffs snacks 2 for $3
Parent’s choice baby food $0.50
Nestle Goodstart powder with omega 730g $26.97
Huggies wipes 504ct $13.97
Huggies 36pk Little snugglers $10.97
Huggies mega colossal diapers $36.97

Sobeys

Pampers Easy ups $16.99

Loblaws/Zehrs/Fortinos

Teddy’s Choice club pack wipes 560-575s $6.99
Baby Mum Mum or Toddler Mum Mum $1.29
Teddy’s Choice junior club pack diapers 68-104s $15.99
Pull Ups club size $24.99
Johnson’s baby toiletries 2 for $7
Avent feeding accessories half-price
PC formula with omega 12X385ml $14.99
Beechnut cereal $1.49
Enfamil A+ formula – buy 2 and save $7 on groceries(coupon in the flyer)

Shoppers Drug Mart

Pampers or Huggies mega diapers $14.77(sun & mon) or $15.99(rest of the week)

Zellers

Huggies hi-count jr. box diapers 72-144s $30.99

Real Canadian Superstore

Teddy’s Choice club pack wipes 560-575s $6.99
Baby Mum Mum or Toddler Mum Mum $1.29
Teddy’s Choice junior club pack diapers 68-104s $15
Pull Ups club size $24
Johnson’s baby toiletries $3
Avent feeding accessories half-price
PC formula with omega 12X385ml $14.99
Beechnut cereal $1.49
Enfamil A+ formula – buy 2 and save $7 on groceries(coupon in the flyer)

Rexall Pharmaplus

Pampers mega diapers or Easy Ups $16.99

It’s almost that time of year again when the kids get to take a week off school to enjoy the winter and pack in some exciting activities. A lot of people take this opportunity to go down South for the week, but if you’re like me you need some ideas closer to home that wont break the bank.

That being said there are a lot of activities going on in most communities that can get your family active and out of the house. Here are some of the activities I found:

1. YMCA March Break Day Camps-check your local YMCA because most of them offer day camps throughout the march break that have fun activities for kids. It’s getting them active and it’s a chance to meet new people.

2. Local Libraries offer a ton of activities for kids all year round and even more activities during the March Break. A lot of the activities provided by your local library are free and are worth checking out!

3. Check your local Community Center for events during the break. Most offer more public swimming, skating or drop in times for team sports. It’s a great way to stay active this March break.

4. Volunteer in your community. It’s a rewarding experience to help someone out and there are tons of places you can volunteer your time with your family this March Break.

For more great things to do with your family this March Break check your city’s local website.
If you have any additional ideas please  share them so everyone can take advantage of their March Break.

*Bumped to the top because its March break

Ladies, this Old Navy sale is just for you (sorry gents).  From March 5-18 Old Navy is having a sale on spring dresses and skirts.  Their Sundown Gowns are on for $23 and their Whirly Skirts are on for $18.  They have some really cute styles to choose from.  This is a great time to shop for upcoming vacations or just to restock your spring and summer wardrobes.  Don’t forget to print off a coupon from Old Navy Weekly to make this sale even better!

Check out the Old Navy Coupon post for help finding a great coupon.

Gap is making you a deal you can’t refuse.  Bring in a pair of your old jeans and they will give you 30% off a new pair!  So that pair of jeans you threw on the floor at the back of your closet sometime last year are actually going to do you some good.  I like when you get paid to recycle.  This promotion starts on March 5 and is running until March 14.  Sadly, Gap stores in Vancouver are not included in this promotion.

This weekend only you can save 40% on all the adorable new arrivals at Please Mum.  The sale is going on in-store and online.  If your shopping online the discount will be taken automatically at checkout.  Don’t forget you’ll get free shipping on all online orders.  If your shopping in-store, you have to use the “secret savings password” I Love Canada to get your discount.  The sale starts today and ends on Sunday March 7.

Click here to shop Please Mum online.