Yes, this is valid in Canada too. It actually says that on Microsoft’s website. Your order will go through.

Source: slickdeals

The Microsoft Technet Plus Subscription is back as of June 1st with a new student discount coupon code, bringing the annual cost to $99 + applicable sales tax. No student verification is required. A Technet subscription at this price gives you access to DOWNLOADABLE versions of most Microsoft software products, including XP and Vista, with a multi-use license/activation code good for up to 10 installs/activations per product. If you require additional codes, they are generally available upon request. You can watch a short informational video here

This subscription does not auto-renew. Allow three-five business days after ordering for your login credentials to be provided -and- activated on the Microsoft Technet server. You can choose how you wish to download these products. Many are available in .ISO format for direct burning to DVD media, but you can also download compressed versions and, for some products, even versions that are split up for burning on CD media.

Activation codes do not expire, even after the subscription ends.

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Get 5 Tacos at Taco Bell Canada for $3.99 plus tax.

Each Taco is usually $1.29. So 5 Tacos would usually cost $6.45 + tax.

Click here for more details on this Taco Bell Canada promo

A stockpile is a large quantity of items that are stored for future usage. In my opinion, everyone should have a stockpile. Whether it be small or large, having extra supplies on hand makes life alot easier.

With grocery prices rising, it is becoming more important than ever to find ways to save money on your groceries. Many people go to the store every week and purchase just what they need for the next 7 days. Some people shop every day! This will definetely not allow you to save money, but will more often than not, have you spend much MORE money than you should.

So how do you build this stockpile? Well, first things first – make a list. Write down all of the things your family uses. Shampoo, razors, deodorant, pasta, bread, tomatoes, etc. Then, estimate how many of each item you use per month (also, for the future, once you start a new item, put the date on it. This will show you exactly how long it took you to use up so you can update your list later on). Multiply it by 12 months and that is the amount you should have in your stockpile. Of course, you don’t need a full year’s supply. You can do 3 months or 6 or 8. Whatever feels right for you. Personally, I do 12 months. For example, let’s say your family goes through a bag/box of pasta every week and you want a 6 month supply. 6 months x 4 weeks = 24 weeks. That means you will need to have 24 bags of pasta in your stockpile. Now, that doesn’t mean you will get all 24 in one time (unless they are free of course!). You have to BUILD your stockpile – it’s an ongoing process.

Now you are ready to build your stockpile! First, keep in mind that stockpiling should never affect your budget in a negative way. Set aside, say, $15 per week for your stockpile items (or whatever you can afford). Once that is all gone, only go after items that you can get for free. The whole point of a stockpile is to SAVE MONEY!

To begin building your stockpile, you will need to watch the sale flyers at all of the stores nearby. Don’t just limit yourself to one store and also, don’t just limit yourself to a grocery store. Drug stores and department stores (think: Wal-Mart) work just as well! Say Price Chopper has a sale on cereal for $1.50 per box. You know that your family eats 2 boxes per week and you want to have a 6 month supply which = 48 boxes. If you don’t have coupons, this would cost $72 which is a good price, but not worth it to buy that many at one time. However, if you had 48 coupons for $1.00 off, this would only cost you $24 which is a fantastic deal! This is why I suggest coupons to everyone. They dramatically help with lowering the cost of your items!

A stockpile is not something that is built in one day. It takes months, sometimes years to have a large enough supply for your family. Just remember that with every item you throw on those shelves is future money saved!

Things you should consider before you start stockpiling:

1. Space – You should always make sure you have adequate space in your home before you start bringing tons of items into the house. Worried about lack of space in your home? You have more space than you think. Install shelves, store things under the beds, in closets, in the garage. Whatever you do, don’t let your stockpile own you. If people are tripping over packages of paper towels and you cant find your jacket in the closet because it is filled to the brim with baby wipes, you are starting to get out of control! Only stockpile what will be able to be stored comfortably in your home.

2. Expiration Dates – You should always watch the dates on items before you purchase an item. You are not saving money if you can’t use up the item before it spoils!

Still bouncing around on last generations systems? Own a current system, but want to fire up an older disc inside it? Blockbuster is clearing out all of their Xbox and GameCube games for $4.99. There’s no timeframe on when this will end. The big BB is getting out of the last-gen business, so this sale will probably be on until they pull the remaining items from the shelves.

Just so we’re clear, this price applies to new items only. Used games are still carrying their sticker price, although for the most part the sticker price is $4.99 anyways on used Xbox and GameCube product. PlayStation 2 items are still being supported by Sony with new product coming out regularly. As such I wouldn’t expect to see these join the clearance table anytime soon.

EDIT: Reader b has had some trouble finding a store that’s aware of this offer, so while the whole chain is supposed to be offering this, treat it as YMMV.

Click here for today’s DELL Canada Days of Deals

Get a free reusable Eco Bag from Yves Rocher Canada. No purchase necessary.

Expires June 15, 2008.

Click here to print your free Yves Rocher bag coupon

Preorder your 2008/2009 SPC Card for $8.50 and get a free $10 gift card. If you use the SPC card I strongly recommend you take advantage of this promo since the card ends up costing you nothing 😉

Pre-Order your 2008-2009 SPC Card for $8.50 and choose a free $10 shopping card from:

• $10 Esprit Cash card ($20 min. purchase) – Expire Dec 1/08
• $10 Guess Cash card – Expire March 31/09
• $10 Jean Machine ($25 min. purchase) – Expire Jan 31/09

Order by July 15th and get your card delivered to your door by August 1st.

Click here for more details on this SPC Card promo

A couple of days ago I came across a group of people walking around giving Free Hugs in K-town. I love the whole concept and was ecstatic to see it live especially in a small town like Kingston 😀

Did you ever come across a Free Hugs campaign in your city/town?

Here’s the video for the third time on SmartCanucks:

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Get Free Mineral Glow ($21.50 value)  on orders of $35 or more at Pur Minerals using code AFFGLOW

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With the prices of gasoline continuing to soar, we all have to find ways to make the gas last longer so that we don’t end up going broke! 

1. Drive Less – Now, this is pretty obvious, but alot of people are still driving the same amount as they were when gas was cheaper. If the price of gasoline is killing your budget, cut out all unneccessary trips!

2. Combine Errands – Instead of running out a few times per week to run errands, try to do them all in one day at the same time. This will not only save you gas, but time as well!

3. Maintain Your Vehicle – Pump up those tires! Under-inflated tires can lower gas mileage by 0.4 percent for every 1 psi drop in pressure of all four tires.

4. Drive Light – Remove all of the excess weight in your vehicle. An extra 100 pounds in your vehicle could reduce your MPG by up to 2 percent!

5. Cruise Control – This wonderful option that comes with most cars is ideal for helping you maintain a constant speed and will save you some gas.

6. Drive Smart – Avoid speeding and fast acceleration/braking. This can lower your gas mileage by 5-30% depending on where you are driving. Driving responsibly saves you gas and is also safer.

7. Carpool – Go grocery shopping with your neighbour and go to work with a co-worker. Anything helps. Split the trips each week and this will help save gas and money!

8. Take The Bus – If you are really trying to save money, take the bus instead of your car. Sure it might take you a bit longer to get where you want to go, but you will save buckets of money. Even just a few times a week would help!

Thanks travel-mum and couponlady for this freebie 😀

This is different from the previous free Kashi Chewy Granola Bars offer.

Enter the batch number from a specially-marked package of Silk soymilk (you can find batch number below) to receive your coupon. 100,000 coupons are available, while supplies last.

Batch number:
08JL252009CD70EH38L4

Click here to order your free Box of Kashi Chewy Granola Bar

Thanks roseofblack for posting this magnificent freebie on the forum 🙂

First 10,000 starting midnight June 3rd get a free CoverGirl Lash Blast Collection Eye Enhancers kit.

You have to be ultra quick to get this freebie! Although 10,000 is a lot, it’s a US and Canadian freebie from Seventeen magazine and will run out in no time.

Starts June 3 midnight here

To win, enter code….

July Seventeen

One per customer. Approximate retail value $4.

This offer can be found in July’s issue of Seventeen Magazine on page 8.

Click here to order the freebie

Get a free sample of Bioré Pore Perfecting & Acne Cleansers from Bioré Canada.

At the very bottom of the Bioré homepage enter your email address in the “your e-mail address” box. This will open a new sign-up page for you to enter your information.

Click here to order your free Bioré samples

There are a numerous rumours going on regarding this promo so we won’t find the exact details till tomorrow. According to macrumors.com:

Apple is expected to launch its Back to School promotion tomorrow, and on the eve of its launch, we’ve learned that Apple is indeed going to be making it their biggest ever.

According to our sources, Apple will be offering a free 8GB iPod Touch ($299) to college students who buy a qualifying Mac (MacBook, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, Mac Pro). Alternatively, students may choose to get an 8GB iPod Nano ($199). The promotion will run from June 3 to September 15th, 2008.

Details of the Back to School promotion, including eligibility should be officially announced tomorrow.

Thanks venusflytrap44 for posting this freebie in the forum.

Get a free sample of Olivia’s Oasis Body Wash.

Click here to order your free Olivia’s Oasis sample