In fact, I saved over $680 and that doesn't even include the savings on shipping, which is free on orders over $49. I think I deserve a virtual pat on the back, thankyouverymuch!

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Cheapest Isn't Always Best

When it comes to items your kids will use all year round, like backpacks, it pays to invest in quality. Think about price for longevity and factor that into your cost comparison. However, don’t forget that you can still find a great deal on a high quality backpack for about $40, especially if you stack your savings. Doing a quick search on sites like RetailMeNot.ca will help you find promo codes for some of your favourite retailers and brands, saving you a few dollars on that backpack. 

Deals Aren't Just For the Kids

Despite 43 per cent Canadians feeling back-to-school can be a financial burden, the shopping season can also bring a ton of sales! While you're stocking your kids up for the school year, don't forget to take advantage of the lowest prices of the year on computers and other office equipment. If you're in the market, now is the time to save on that new laptop you've been eyeing from top retailers like Best Buy.

Share Your Shopping

Forty-four per cent of Canadian parents agree back-to-school shopping is stressful, so why not share the stress and costs? You can save money by buying school supplies in bulk especially if you split the cost with another parent. Compare shopping lists with friends and neighbours to see what you both need. By buying in bulk at stores like Costco and splitting the cost, you can save money for the more expensive items.

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This was the only ad I could find for this week's Flyer Friday. Prices in effect from March 9 until March 15, 2012:

• Allen's Juices, Selected Varieties - 2 (8x200mL)/$4 (25 cents per box) @ Valu-Mart

That's the most I'm willing to pay for our fundraiser juice sales. Have you found a better deal on 100% fruit juice boxes?

Last week, we pretty much sold out of 100% fruit juice boxes. They were quite popular. Which means I have a lot of juice shopping to do this week. The good news is that we are nearly halfway to reaching our Me to We goal of raising $8,500 towards building a school Brick by Brick.


Here is a summary of these week's Flyer Friday finds, effective until March 1, 2012:

This week's flyers saw very much in the way of deals on 100% fruit juice boxes, save for the one from Shoppers Drugmart. They have a special that starts today, with a limit of four. I've bought the Life Brand in the past and I was happy to see that they had a good stock of the 100% juice, unlike Highland Farms which, as I discovered on my last shopping trip, carried mostly fruit punch with added sugar. So it looks like I'm going to shop at Shoppers each day for the next three days to take advantage of their $1.99 deal. This seems to be a comfortable price point for me since one pack of ten will provide $3 towards our Brick by Brick fundraising campaign. After the limit, the cost goes up to $2.50.

Do you love hosting a family game night? Then you'll love Hasbro's Annual Fun and Game Event which is going on right now! I wanted to share this with my US readers since I am sure most of you love boardgames as much as I do. I'm hoping they will have an event like this soon for Canada because it sounds great. You can register for Hasbro's Annual Fun and Game Event for a chance to print over $125 in coupons (quantities are limited) and get access to incredible daily deals. All daily deals include free shipping.

Raise your hand if you have finished your holiday shopping. Come on, tell the truth. If you are among those who have managed to check off everything on your shopping list, congratulations. I envy you. You see, I haven’t even begun making a list let alone crossed anything off of it. Yes, woe is me. It is becoming increasingly difficult to find the perfect gift for loved ones without breaking the bank and this year, I seem to lack the time to walk through malls browsing for gift ideas. So when I discovered WagJag.com, I soon realized that I may have found the solution to my holiday shopping woes.

WagJag.com brings you amazing deals on the coolest events, restaurants, fashion finds, activities and adventures. We can deliver great offers because we assemble a group of "WagJaggers" with combined purchasing power (buying in numbers = better pricing…even we know that!).

When using the site, you have the choice of viewing the Daily Deal, grocery deals, travel offers or Holiday Gift Ideas by visiting WagJag'sHoliday Gift Shoppe. Unlike some other daily deal sites that I’ve tried, you don’t have the pressure of buying it the very day it becomes available. I have seen deals that run for up to two weeks which gives you plenty of time to ponder your purchase. You can also view deals that are specific to cities other than the one you live in. Browsing through the Holiday Gift Shoppe is an enjoyable experience since it’s laid out neatly with thumbnail images and the savings listed in percentage.


From dinner deals to fitness passes, fashion accessories to household items, there is sure to be something for everyone on your shopping list. The best part is that you can shop from the comfort of your own home. But that’s not all. Download the WagJag mobile app and you can shop on the go. You can receive notifications of the latest deals and access your WagJags. Through the WagJag referral program, you can also earn WagJag credit when you refer a friend or share a deal. And yes, it gets better. Every purchase you make until December 25 enters you to win the cash value of your purchase. So, not only could I purchase this Jack Lalanne Juicer Elite for a mere $59 and save $61, I could also share the deal for a $10 credit and possibly win back the cash value.


Suddenly, I'm feeling a little less stressed and feel an itch to do some shopping. Before I go, I want to let you know that WagJag is also on Facebook so you can keep up with the latest there as well. Happy shopping!



Disclosure: I am participating in an influencer program with EverytingMom to support WagJag for the holidays. Although I have been compensated for my time to write this post, the opinion expressed are purely my own.

It's 3:00 am and I should be in bed but... I just took advantage of this Mother of a Daily Deal and bought 3 pairs of Senza Nome jeans and a denim skirt for a total of $42. Sizes range from 2 to 10 all with adjustable waist band, super stretch denim, rich indigo denim dye and fun pocket embroidery.

And flat rate shipping is currently $10!

Check out this amazing deal on Agoo Tushie Huggers. By purchasing three Tushie Huggers packs, you'll pay only $16.95 each. If you buy three Tushie Huggers bottoms, you pay $10 a piece or pay only $8.35 each when you buy three Tushie Huggers tops. Check out their newest line of Tushie Huggers today! While supplies last.

Also, I just noticed that if you share this deal via Facebook or if you blog about it, you will get up to two entries in the Agoo giveaway which consists of 3 pairs of Tushie Huggers. Yay! Check out the Agoo Facebook fan page for more details.

Our Family of the Day loot

View from the top of the SkyWheel

Last year, I won my first online giveaway care of My Organized Chaos. My number was randomly selected out of 330 entries. I'm never that fortunate. I was the lucky recipient of a personalized Freckle Box lunch box. Fearing that it could have been mistake, I quickly replied to the email to stake claim on the prize. My daughter picked out the image she liked best and within a matter of days, her new lunch box arrived in the mail. She instantly loved it!

I subscribed to their newsletter and periodically read about promotions and their latest products. One such product is their Big Heart personalized book. It looks really adorable and is one among a variety of books and other gift ideas such as clipboards, colouring books, stickers and notebooks that you can personalize for that special little someone. Freckle Box is inviting everyone to celebrate Valentine's Day with 15% off your entire order from now until Valentine's Day. Just use the code LOVE15 at checkout. So in case any of my friends read this, it's a great place to shop for my kids' birthdays, too! (Nudge, nudge, wink, wink.)