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Earth Day 2013: Deals, Discounts & Freebies

Happy Earth Day Chicks! 

What are you doing to celebrate this day? Stocking up on some eco-friendly products or perhaps putting those DIY skills to use? Or maybe just enjoying some vitamin D and fresh air? 

If you're going to be doing some Earth Day shopping, you're in luck because there are a few great deals to score out there in honour of Mother Nature. 

Here's a few...

Top 20 Online Shopping Sites

Fact #1: I love shopping. 

Fact #2: I love getting a great deal. 

Fact #3: I hate crowds. 

Malls (especially on Boxing Day, nay, Week) are places of craziness that I avoid. The line ups and packed stores are too daunting. Just the thought of waiting in a hot store with my bulky winter jacket makes me cringe. 

Like all of life's issues, the Internet has a solution. Thank...

10 Fall Fashions Under $20

With school back in session, I am guessing that there will be more than a few students penny saving this fall. However, cutting back doesn't have to mean sacrificing on style. This fall, as you're putting together your back to school looks, you're definitely going to want to print this baby out for some frugalista stylspiration. We've found 10 items in fashion, accessories and...

Victoria Day Long Weekend Deals Round Up

Okay, so yes, the weather this weekend is going to be gorgeous. But seriously, outside is so overrated. I'm what you might call, "Indoorsy". Bugs, sunburns, wind blowing up your mini skirt? No thank you! If you're anything like me, you're going to want to spend this long weekend shopping it up. Lucky for us, there are going to be some great deals this long weekend. Here's a...

How To Start Couponing + Interview with Aimee of Extreme Couponing Mom

I am amazed by couponers. I have never been able to understand just how they do what they do. I recently started doing some research on how I could go about getting my coupon on, but with all the information out there and all the calculations I was doing, I have to admit I was pretty overwhelmed. Who knew that high school math would come in handy one day? So, I enlisted the help of member and...

Why Online Shopping Is Better

I know a lot of people are still afraid to shop online, but to them I say, get over it because I'm about to prove it is far superior to slugging through the malls.  You will save money, time and parking.   I apologize in advance if reading this leads to immediate online shopping on your part.


Buy this scarf online here.  Buy the necklace here.

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Top Deals for Black Friday Shopping

Black Friday - so named because it's that magical day of the year when retailers go from a Loss on the balance sheet to a Gain ("back in the black" as they say) - is nearly upon us.  Frenzied deal seekers are packing up their tents, hot mitts, and thermoses to settle in for predictably long waits outside the stores.

And while that seems insane, so do some of these deals they're going...

I’m Renovating my Bathroom, and This One Little Switch Made All the Difference

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We recently renovated our en-suite bathroom from country granny kitsch (courtesy of the previous owners, not some unforgivable design choice on our part) to a clean spa-inspired space.

Had I the foresight, I would have taken a “before” picture to share with you, but at the time did not want to admit to our years-long procrastination on this situation and was only too happy to leave the...

Ten Under $50: Bargain Buys

Your BFF: "Wait- you got that where?"
You: "Yup- that's right, I got this awesome new (fill-in-the-blank) at this (unexpected location)!"

I love hearing the surprise in people's voices when you tell them that the fabulous new item they've been eying was actually pretty affordable and from a store they wouldn't usually consider! We scoped 10 items under $50 that fit the bill:

 
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August Long Weekend Deals

I bet you didn't even realize there is one this Monday! Civic day was created to celebrate the abolition of slavery in the British Empire. This holiday must have been strategically placed right between Canada Day and Labour Day, so us hard working people can have a day off! 

Most of you have probably already planned a weekend getaway to catch the last few rays of the sun before Fall hits....