Cineplex Canada is now accepting more members to their exclusive mystery shoppers program.  For $50 (retail of over $120) you will receive 2 movie passes and concession vouchers at least 4 times a year.  This is a decent offer for those of us who frequent the movies quite often.

Below is an explanation and FAQ of the offer:
What is the Mystery Shopper Club?
The Mystery Shopper Club is an en exclusive group of Cineplex Entertainment customers who evaluate our
theatres. For an annual membership fee of $50 +applicable taxes we provide this exclusive group with two movie passes for admission and gift cards for concession purchases at least four times a year (over $120 value)

How am I supposed to evaluate the theatres?
That’s the easy part! For each ‘shop’ we mail you a set of passes, gift cards, and a two page evaluation form. Just go to the theatre, enjoy the movie, and then afterwards, fill out the evaluation form. (Your comments are VERY important) Place the completed form in the postage paid envelope and return it by mail.
Please remember that we cannot get a true evaluation of the theatre if the staff knows you are there to evaluate them. You must be discreet!

How do I join this club?
There is an annual enrollment fee of $50 + applicable taxes. Simply fill in the online request form and a representative of our Guest Services department will be contacting you in the near future to advise of theatre availability and the membership enrollment process.

What a deal! After one shop, you have already been reimbursed for the majority of your membership fee. For each shop, (remember – at least four shops per year are guaranteed) you receive two passes and $10 in gift certificates. So bring a friend!

Can I participate more than 4 times per year?
Depending on the number of shoppers we have in your area, you may be able to participate more frequently. Our goal is to have each of our theatres shopped approximately once a week, so if there is a shortage of shoppers in your area, you may be asked to repeat a visit.

Can I see any movie I’d like?
Yes. You can shop the theatre any day of the week for any regularly scheduled show.

Can I shop the theatre of my choice?
In most cases, yes! You will be asked to select up to three theatres that you would like to ‘shop’. The theatre assigned to you will be based on availability.

Am I under any kind of obligation?
The only obligation you have is to complete and mail back the evaluation form in a timely manner. If we do not receive a completed evaluation form within three weeks of the assigned ‘shop by’ date on the confirmation sheet, you will lose any remaining show visits, without a refund of your $50.

Click here to take advantage of this offer

Thanks Maddie2008 for posting this great offer on our forum.

It seems that Shoppers had a significant problem with their computer systems yesterday.  From overcharging items part of the two day sale to not crediting the 20x points.  One of our savy Smart Canuck’ers posted their receipt pointing out all the problems.  Looks like there might be a lot of scanning codes of practice claims happening at Shoppers in the next few days.  Click here to join the discussion on the Smart Canucks forum.

Did anything in your shop ring in wrong? 

Not aware of the Scanning Code of Practice?  Click here for more information.

Porter Air is offering another discount offer on flights booked up until June 26th 2011.  Simply enter EASY30 at checkout.  You only have until January 10th to take advantage of this offer.  Of course West Jet and Air Canada will have similar offers to compete, but I find their offers have a lot more restrictions and conditions, so make sure you compare before you book.  In the end to cheapest deal usually wins.

Click here to book your flight at Porter.

Thanks Frankview for using the suggest a deal form last night, sorry it took until now to blog.

The Loblaws franchise is offering a great promo with P&G prodcuts right now!  Spend $60 or more before taxes in one transaction and receive a $20 Presidents Choice gift card by mail in rebate.  You also can go to Brand Saver and order your coupons for the products to save even more (Starts January 5th).  Combine this with sales and you could really cash in!  Purchases must be made by January 31 2011, and all mail in rebates must be received by February 14th 2011.  For further details and to download the mail in rebate form click here.

The Shopping Channel is offering up to $50 in gift card rebates when you make a purchases over $200 from now January 9th 2011.  While this is not one of the greatest offers of all time it is valuable if you planned on making a purchase with them in the next week.

Customers must register anytime between January 1 and 9, 2011 to take part in this promotion.  Customers who register online at theShoppingChannel.com and qualify for the program will have their Savings Cards issued electronically via e-mail to the e-mail address specified in the registration form. If you do not have an email address, you can register for this promotion via 1-888-2020-888.  To ensure you receive your Savings Card, please add [email protected] to you e-mail address book / safe senders list after registering.  One Savings Card per person. Spend is determined by total purchases (excluding S&H, taxes and returns) made from January 1 to 9, 2011. Gift Cards and AutoDelivery items are not included in the total spend calculation.

Click here to register for this promotion and for more details.

American Eagle online is offering 20% off and free shipping today only!  They have some nice clearance right now.  They do ship from the USA but generally the free shipping works to Canada as well and all duties etc are charged upfront.

•Discount: 20% off Free Shipping

•Code: 32865051

•Expiry: Today January 1st 11:59 PST

 Click here to check out American Eagle.

I hope everyone had a happy and safe NYE!  Do you make New Years resolutions? Is so what resolutions did you make for 2011?  I tend not to make any resolutions for the beginning of the year, I give myself until the end of January to “prepare” for my resolution.  I’m coming up on 2 years of being a non smoker.  I’m still pretty proud of that feat, it’s one of the hardest things I’ve commited to.  Have you ever kept any resolutions? 

This year I’d like to commit to having a more active and healthy lifestyle. I seriously need to stop loving fresh cut fries as much as I do lol!

I look forward to reading your comments.

I’d like to expand the scope of SmartCanucks’ blog and offer more interesting and creative articles that are fun and useful to read. For example price comparisons at different stores, shopping strategies, financial tips or any interesting ideas you come up with!

I’m looking for a person who can write proper English, is a creative and talented writer, has an OCD to posting properly formatted and elegant looking posts and has a wealth of interesting ideas. Sense of humour is a plus but not a must.

For some articles (not all), you need to be willing to go the extra mile to do the research required to come up with correct and factual information. For example if you’re comparing prices at 2 tech stores you need to be able to go to the stores and do the necessary research.

If you think you have the talent to do this please send me an email. Let me know why you are different and how you can help. Show me examples of your writings if possible. I’ll then contact you by email and give you more information on this position.

My email is smartcanucks at gmail d0t com

Happy New Years!!!!! From all of us at Smart Canucks to you have a wonderful night.  Are you hanging out at home or do you have plans?

Remember don’t drink and drive, stay alive.

Heres to a wonderful 2011!

Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And auld lang syne?

For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne,
We’ll tak a cup of kindness yet,
For auld lang syne!

And there’s a hand my trusty fiere,
And gie’s a hand o thine,
And we’ll tak a right guid-willie waught,
For auld lang syne

For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne,
We’ll tak a cup of kindness yet,
For auld lang syne!

 

 

Today I will be dashing out to use up the last of my 2010 coupons before they expire. I sure hope that the new year brings us all some super coupons and the deals in store to go along with them.

Here are this weeks Hot Deals:

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Red= Free!!
Green = $1 and under
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Atlantic Superstore
*$5.99 McCain International pizza 2 pack- $1.50 printable coupon here = $4.49 or $2.25 per pizza
*$1.79 Clorox wipes -$1 websaver coupon =$0.79
*$4.99 Stouffer’s Saute Sensations -$4 from in store(exp.Dec.31)= $0.99
*$0.99 Kraft Smart pasta -$1 save.ca(facebook link) coupon =FREE!!
*$1.99 Nutri Grain bars- $1 coupon from cereal boxes = $0.99
*$1 Maple Leaf Ham -$1 WUB3 coupon(coupon expires Dec.31) = $0.67

Canadian Tire-thanks FallenPixels & PattySmyth
Dec.31-Jan6 flyer here.
*$1 Vim – $1 coupon from insert = FREE!!
*$9.99 Starfrit scale- no coupon but great deal for all you crazy coupon traders like myself out there!!

Dominion(NFLD)
Dec.31-Jan.6 flyer here.*$5.99 McCain International pizza 2 pack- $1.50 printable coupon here = $4.49 or $2.25 per pizza
*$1.99 Clorox wipes – $1 websaver coupon = $0.99
*$3.99 Chapmans Premium(use up those Dec 31st Chapmans $3 or $5) =FREE!!
*$4.99 Stouffer’s Saute Sensations -$4 from in store(exp.Dec.31)= $0.99
*$1.99 Nutri Grain bars- $1 coupon from cereal boxes = $0.99
*$2.99 Garnier Styling products – $2 save.ca coupon = $0.99
*$1 Maple Leaf Ham -$1 WUB3 coupon(coupon expires Dec.31) = $0.67

Food Basics(ON)-thanks SarahS83 & Perogie
Dec.31-Jan6 flyer here.
*$1.99 Nutri Grain bars- $1 coupon from cereal boxes = $0.99
*$1.99 Smart Bread – $1.50 facebook coupon = $0.49
*$3.88 Lantancia Milk 4L -$1 coupon from 1L container = $2.88
*$3.77 Delissio Rising Crust Pizzas -$1 cheeseburger coupon from in stores = $2.77

Foodland(Atlantic)
Dec.31-Jan.6 flyer here.
*$1.99 Stouffers – $1 coupons from mag.or BOGO coupon from instore(both exp.Dec.31)=$0.99
*$0.99 Dare Breaktime cookies -$0.50 coupon =$0.50

Foodland(ON)-thanks momof four
*2/$1 Heinz beans -$1 WUB3 coupon or B3G1 coupon =$0.50 for 3 or $0.38 each

Fortinos-thanks FallenPixels
*$0.49 Campbells Soups – $1 WUB2 in store coupon = FREE!!
*$1.69 Eggs per dozen – $2 WUB2 (metro paper) = $1.38
*$2.99 Healthy Choice Steamers – $1 in store coupon = $1.99
*$7.99 Various Aveeno Skincare & Bodywash $7.99 – $3 J&J call in coupon=$4.99

FreshCo(ON)-thanks Fallen Pixels
Dec.30-Jan.6 flyer here.
*2/$1 Campbells Cream of mushroom soup – $1 WUB2 coupons = 2 for FREE!!
*$2.99 Healthy Choice Steamers -$1 coupon = $1.99

*$0.88 Heinz beans – $1 WUB3 coupon =$0.55 each(coupon expire.31)
*$0.99 Knorr Sidekicks- $1 WUB2 coupon = $0.49 each

Giant Tiger-thanks couponlady
Dec.26-Jan.5 flyer here.
*$0.77 Wonder english muffins – $0.75= $0.02
*$1.66 Breton crackers – $0.16
*$5.97 Electrosol Finish -$3.50= $2.47(coupon exp.Dec.31)

Independant Grocer-thanks cdylan

*$3.33 Coke soft drinks 10/12 packs- B2G1 12pk Nestle cool free =$2.22 per case
*2/$7 Ristorante Pizza – $1(exp.Dec.31) or $1.50 WUB2 coupon =$2.50 or $2.75
*$4.99 Charmin bathroom tissue 12 double rolls – $1.25 Charmin, Puffs or Bounty=$3.74
*$1.99 Triscuit crackers -$1 save.ca coupon = $0.99
*$0.69 Kit Kat and coffee crisp bars 31-50g
*$1.99 Country harvest bread-$2.50 WUB3, $1.50 WUB2 or $0.50 coupons=$1.16,$1.24 or $1.49
*$0.89 Heinz beans -$1 WUB3 coupon or B3G1 coupon =$0.56 for 3 or $0.67 each
*$2.49 Quaker instant oatmeal- $1 coupon(exp.Dec.) =$1.49

Jean Coutu
Dec.30-Jan5 flyer here.
*$1 Vim – $1 coupon from insert = FREE!!
*$1.99 Gillette Foamy -$5 WUB3 coupon = $0.33 each

IGA (QC)-thanks kazm-l
*$1.49 Kraft Peanut Butter 500g

Loblaws(ON)-thanks ahatt
Dec.31-Jan.6 flyer here.
*$1.49 Campbells broth – $1WUB2 coupon = $0.99
*$1.99 Triscuit crackers- $1 coupon= $0.99
*$2.79 Secret -$9 WUB3 coupon from Rouge = 3 for FREE!!
*$0.89 Heinz beans – $1 WUB3 coupon =$0.56 each(coupon expire.31)
*$2.99 Garnier Styling products – $2 save.ca coupon = $0.99

Loblaws(QC)
Dec.30-Jan.5 flyer here.*$2.79 Secret -$9 WUB3 coupon from Rouge = 3 for FREE!!
*$2.99 Garnier Styling products – $2 save.ca coupon = $0.99

Longo’s-thanks FallenPixels*3/$5 Thinsations- $0.50 coupon = $1.17each
*$2.99 Astro Original 12 packs- $1 in store = $1.99
*$3.99 Chapmans Premium(use up those Dec 31st Chapmans $3 or $5) =FREE!!
*$3.99 Special K – $2 save.ca coupon =$1.99

No Frills(Atlantic)
Dec.31-Jan.6 flyer here.*$5.97 McCain International pizza 2 pack- $1.50 printable coupon here = $4.47 or $2.24 per pizza
*$1.69 Triscuit crackers- $1 coupon= $0.69
*$1.99 Green Giant Selections – $1 save.ca coupon = $0.99
*$0.99 Knorr Sidekicks- $1 WUB2 coupon = $0.49 each
*$2.97 Banana Nut Cheerios – $1 websaver coupon = $1.97

No Frills(ON)-thanks Sharpie
Dec.31-Jan6 flyer mostly here.(missing pg 3&6)
*$5.97 McCain International pizza 2 pack- $1.50 printable coupon here = $4.47 or $2.24 per pizza
*$1.69 Triscuit crackers- $1 coupon= $0.69
*$1.99 Green Giant Selections – $1 save.ca coupon = $0.99
*$0.99 Knorr Sidekicks- $1 WUB2 coupon = $0.49 each
*$2.49 Banana Nut Cheerios – $1 websaver coupon = $1.49

Maxi(QC)
Dec.30-Jan.5 flyer here.*$5.97 McCain International pizza 2 pack- $1.50 printable coupon here = $4.47 or $2.24 per pizza
*$0.99 Barilla Pasta – $0.50 coupon = $0.49
*$1.99 Triscuit crackers- $1 coupon= $0.99
*$2.99 Garnier styling products – $2 save.ca coupon = $0.99 each

Metro(ON)-thanks potohgold,$avvy$hopper & Jeniana
*Earn 25 Air Miles WUB $35(some exclusions) with printable coupon here.(valid till Jan.31 excludes Thunder Bay)
*$3.99 Danactive -$2 save.ca coupon = $1.99
*$1.99 Nature Valley – $0.99 coupon from save.ca =$1
*$1.99 Kellogg’s Nutrigrain, Special K bars- $1 coupon from cereal box =$0.99
*$4.99 Maxx Scoop Litter – $1 coupon from save.ca =$3.99
*$1.29 Kraft Dinner Smart – $1 coupon from save.ca(facebook link) =$0.29

Metro (QC)
Dec.30-Jan.5 flyer here.
*$2.99 Nescafe -$2 manufacture mail out coupon = $0.99

Price Chopper(Atlantic)
Dec.31-Jan.6 flyer here.*$1.99 Stouffers – $1 coupons from mag.or BOGO coupon from instore(both exp.Dec.31)=$0.99
*$0.59 Heinz soup – $1 WUB3 coupon = $0.26 each

Price Chopper(ON)-thanks SarahS83 & amandamck
Dec.30-Jan6 flyer here.
*2/$1 Campbells Cream of mushroom soup – $1 WUB2 coupons = 2 for FREE!!
*$0.99 Knorr Sidekicks- $1 WUB2 coupon = $0.49 each
*$0.89 Heinz beans – $1 WUB3 coupon =$0.56 each(coupon expire.31)
*$1.97 for Kraft whipped Peanut butter -$0.75 coupon(in stores exp.Dec.)=$1.22

RCSS(ON)-thanks couponlady & potohgold
Dec.31-Jan.6 flyer here.
*$5.99 McCain International pizza 2 pack- $1.50 printable coupon here = $4.49 or $2.25 per pizza
*$4.99 Stouffer’s Saute Sensations -$4 from in store(exp.Dec.31)= $0.99
*$1.99 Nutri Grain bars- $1 coupon from cereal boxes = $0.99
*2/$5 Garnier styling products – $2 save.ca coupon = $0.50 each
*$0.99 Kraft Smart pasta -$1 save.ca(facebook link) coupon =FREE!!

Rexall Pharmaplus – thanks couponlady & SmackUTwice
Dec.31-Jan.6 flyer here.
*$10 WUB $50 printable coupon here.(exp.Feb.3,2011)

Shoppers Drug Mart-thanks couponmummy,leff,pattyface & pink_panda
Dec.31-Jan.7 flyer here.
*Fri & Sat. 20x the points WUB$50 – great time to do your Air Wick MIR and use the $7 coupon from Redplum.
*$8.99 Motrin Tablets (150 count or super strength 60 count)- $5 printable coupon here =$3.99(Fri&Sat only-$9.99 the rest of the week)
*2/$3 Eggs – $2 WUB2 coupon = $0.50 each(Fri&Sat only)
*$1.99 Gillette shave gel – $5 WUB3 coupon = $0.32 each(Fri&Sat only)
*$3.99 Belle Color – $2 save.ca coupon = $1.99(Fri&Sat only)
*$1.99 Stayfree pads – $2 manufacture call in coupon = FREE!!(Fri&Sat only)
*$1.99 Old Spice deodorant – $3 WUB2 coupon from Brandsaver = $0.49 each(Fri&Sat only)
*$0.99 Colgate Total – $1 coupon from dentist = FREE!!
*$0.99 Pepsi – BOGO 7up for free coupons from in stores(exp.Dec.31) =$0.99 for both
*$1.99 Nature Valley bars- $0.99 save.ca coupon = $1
*$1.99 Stouffers – $1 coupons from mag.or BOGO coupon from instore(both exp.Dec.31)=$0.99
*$3.49 Oasis Juice -$2 coupon(mag.peelie exp.Dec.31) = $1.49
*2/$5 Garnier styling products – $2 save.ca coupon = $0.50 each
*$2.99 Secret deodorant – $9 WUB3 coupon from Rouge = 3 for FREE!!

Sobeys(Atlantic)
*$1.79 Stouffers – $1 coupons from mag.or BOGO coupon from in store(both exp.Dec.31)=$0.79 or $0.90 each
*$1.99 Danions –$1.50 coupon from shoppers voice mail out= $0.49
*$0.99 Knorr Sidekicks- $1 WUB2 coupon = $0.49 each

Sobeys(ON)-thanks Wannawin & Jeniana
*$1 Colgate Total – $1 coupon from dentist = FREE!!
*2/$5 Special K bars – $1 coupons from cereal boxes =$1.50
*2/$4 Campbell’s Light soup- $1 coupon from coupon insert =$1
*2/$5 Premium Plus crackers- $2 WYB2 coupon (expires Dec 31)=$1.50
*$2 Dempster’s Smart bread- $1.50 coupon from save.ca=$0.50
*$2 Nature Valley granola bars- $0.99 coupon from save.ca=$1.01
*$0.99 Knorr Sidekicks – $1 WYB2 coupon=$0.50 each
*2/$3 Clorox bleach (2.4-2.8 L) – $1 coupon from websaver =$0.50

SuperC-thanks leff
*$0.99 Pepsi – BOGO 7up for free coupons from in stores (exp.Dec.31)=$0.99 for both

The Bargain Shop-thank FallenPixels
New Years Flyer here.
* Register your email address and get a 10% off printable coupon here.(valid till Dec.31)

Uniprix (QC)
Dec.30-Jan.5 flyer here.
*2/$3 Gillette Foamy -$5 WUB3 coupon = 3 for FREE!!

Walmart-thanks Patty Smyth
Dec.2-6 Quebec flyer here.
*$0.99 Oasis Fruits ect. -$0.75 coupon = $0.24(Quebec but not Atlantic)
*$1.27 Campbell soup – $1 coupon from Redplum = $0.27
*$1.46 Gillette Foamy -$5 WUB3 coupon = 3 for FREE!!
*$2.57 Gillette Deodorant -$5 WUB3 coupon = $0.90 each WUB3
*$2.77 Healthy Choice Steamers -$1 coupon = $1.77

Zehrs(ON)
Dec.31-Jan.6 flyer here.*$1.99 Triscuit crackers- $1 coupon= $0.99
*$2.79 Secret deodorant – $9 WUB3 coupon from Rouge = 3 for FREE!!
*$2.99 Garnier styling products – $2 save.ca coupon = $0.99 each
*$0.89 Heinz beans -$1 WUB3 coupon or B3G1 coupon =$0.56 for 3 or $0.67 each

Zellers-thanks Patty Smyth & amandamck
*15,000 HBC point coupon here.(valid till Dec.31)
Dec.31-Jan.6 flyer here.
*$1.99 Lever Body Wash -10% SPC discount & $1 coupon(in stores and insert)=$0.79
*$0.99 Knorr Sidekicks-10% SPC discount & $1 WUB2 coupon = $0.39 each
*$1.99 Degree -10% SPC discount & $1 coupon(in stores) = $0.79
*$1.49 Clorox wipes -10% SPC discount & $1 websaver coupon =$0.34
*$1.99 Danions -10% SPC discount & $1.50 coupon from shoppers voice mail out= $0.29
*$0.99 Pepsi -10% SPC discount & BOGO 7up for free coupons from in stores (exp.Dec.31)=$0.89 for both

Thanks again to all the Smart Canucks for all the help in finding the Hot Deals. Happy New Year from my home to yours.

A few deals worth pointing out at Amazon.ca if you’re still looking for cheap movies (and TV):

• The Blind Side for $5, it does appear to be backordered but it is dirt cheap
• Sex and the City 2 for $9.99
• Coco Before Chanel for $7.99
• Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince for $7.50
• The Dark Knight for $12.99
• Scott Pilgrim vs. The World Blu-Ray and DVD combo pack for $14.93
• Lord of the Rings extended 12 disc DVD set for $24.49, or Blu-Ray non-extended for $30.99 (when are we going to get the Blu-Ray extended editions?)

These prices are valid until January 2nd, 2011 and the full list of products on sale can be found here.

Michaels is offering some new coupons valid from January 2nd to January 7th 2011.  The regular plethora of exclusions apply such as no sales, cricuts etc.  Click here to print off your 40% off one item  coupon.

They also have a 25% off your entire purchase of wall frames and display cases and 60% off custom framing.

Heres this weeks $10 off $50 Old Navy printable coupon.  This coupon is valid until January 6th in-store only.  Want to try your luck at an elusive $50 off $100? Click here to play the Barkers Bones game on Facebook.

Unfortunately this coupon is not valid in Quebec.

Blacks is still running a 2 for 1 photo enlargement sale until January 2nd 2011.  It’s a great time to get those Christmas pictures developed at a great price.  This offer also include collages.  Click here to take advantage of this offer.