Woot! Get those nails all purdy for sandal weather!

Valid the entire month of June. Click here to find a Trade Secrets near you.

Here’s a hall of fame addition to the Stocking Stuffer Series!

It’s back – and it’s fabulous! It’s Empire Theatres’ Give & Get program – until December 24th, each time you purchase $30 in Empire gift cards, you’ll get $30 in Empire coupons for free! It makes the perfect stocking stuffer or present for those hard-to-shop-for people: teachers, co-workers, babysitters, etc. Keep the coupons for yourself or bundle them with the gift cards to make an even better present!

The Coupon Bundle includes:

- Buy one General Admission, get a second FREE
- Get $2 OFF any* Combo (*excluding Kid’s Pack)
- Admission, Regular Soft Drink & a Small Popcorn only $9.99
- Purchase a Large Popcorn and get a FREE Large Coca-Cola
- Pay only $6.99 Admission
- $4.00 OFF General Admission

The fine print: Approximate retail value refers to the $30 value in Empire Coupons; offer expires on December 24th, 2010; while quantities last.

Bonus alert! Most people have heard me moan from time to time that it’s too difficult to see a movie with Baby Reid hanging around all day (the nerve, right?) Well, Empire Theatres has me covered – they’ve created the Reel Babies program, where I can see the latest movies… no babysitter required! Twice a month, Moms and Dads get the chance to see ‘grown-up’ movies in a baby-friendly environment.

This year, most of my holiday gift giving will be tackled via stocking stuffers. And why not? You don’t need to spend a fortune to show someone you appreciate them, and I honestly find the best gifts are usually $30 and under (think makeup, DVDs, calendars, books, chocolate, and of course… movie tickets!)

Click here to purchase Empire Theatres gift cards, and to search locations and showtimes.

I am participating in the Empire ‘Give & Get’ program by Mom Central on behalf of Empire Theatres. I received an Empire gift card and coupon bundle as a thank you for my participation. The opinions on this blog are my own.

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It’s that time of year again… for the entire month of October, Trade Secrets is offering Buy One Get One 50% off on OPI nail polish! They normally retail for $9.95, so that’s pretty hefty savings.

I did the unthinkable – I finished an entire bottle of nail polish. It was OPI’s Senorita Rose-alita, and it’s HOT. Time to grab one (or two, or three) more shades!

Toys R Us always has some pretty sweet deals, but one caught my eye in this week’s flyer:

Buy 1 Get 1 FREE on ALL Little People Playsets and Vehicles

TRU has the largest selection of Little People toys in Canada, and from time to time, I’ve seen specific playsets (ie. priced at $29.99 or $39.99) for 40% off. This is the first time I’ve come across an unrestricted 50% off (well, that’s what it works out to when you buy two) for all the sets regardless of price point.

Now I’m not telling you how to spend your money, but consider this – if you’ve got toddlers to shop for this Christmas, you can conceivably get a few presents for FREE if you purchase them this week. And the best part? Little People playsets don’t go out of style, so you can always find an occasion to use them. I will definitely be taking a look.

As always, there are tons of dealios, so be sure to check out your local Toys R Us flyer.

I love this sale! For a limited time, buy 3 cards at Carlton Cards, and you can grab 3 FREE! I was in the mall yesterday and selected six oh-so-awesome cards for upcoming birthdays and other occasions.

It just makes sense to stock up – how many times have you run into Carlton on the day of an event to quickly grab a card? I’m terribly guilty of this – and of actually signing the card in the car en route. But I’m happy to say that I’ve now got the next few birthdays, baby showers and anniversaries covered – while saving over $12!

Not sure how long this promo will last, so stop by soon!

If you need a handbag, or two, why not check out Nine West’s Buy One Get One FREE handbag sale? The selection is decent (especially if you like bright colours) and I’m pretty happy that they’ve got the “In the Bag” Medium Cosmetic Case (pictured left) on promo -

IN THE BAG MEDIUM COSMETIC CASE $50.00
Sale Price: $25.00

Functional and stylish, this cosmetic case is perfect for all of your needs. Pack with cosmetics and toiletry supplies and keep them close at hand. With it’s roomy size and fully lined silhouette, this case is a must have for anyone on the go!

You can check out the styles online but you will have to call to place an order, or simply visit your nearest store.

If you’re a Bosch Tassimo or Keurig coffee machine user, you’ll want to jump on this deal tout suite!

Future Shop currently has a HOT deal – select brands and flavours for both types of machines are Buy One, Get One FREE! Some varieties have already sold out but you do have the option to buy now and they’ll ship when available. I scooped up 10 Caffe Veronas and 10 House Blends for hubby – all for $99.90! Don’t forget orders over $39 ship for free :)

Another Visaperk – and another way to cool off this summer! Visit Baskin Robbins, pay with your Visa card and you’ll receive a FREE 4 oz. single scoop ice cream waffle cone with the purchase of 1 regular (4 oz.) ice cream waffle cone at equal or greater value (excluding taxes) at participating retailers. Delish!

Click here to print your coupon.

Oh boy, this has my name all over it.

Until June 30th, simply print this coupon and when you buy one 20 oz Smoothie at Orange Julius, you can receive a second for just $1. Their new flavour is the Pineapple Berry Delight – which sounds delish, but probably won’t sway me from my trusted Strawberry Delight.

*BUMP* Don’t forget to grab your BOGO burgers this week!

This little gem is hidden away in the upcoming Babies r Us flyer, but this keen eye spotted it and I know that there are many mamas who love Playtex cups.

From June 4th thru 10th, all $5.49 and $5.99 single Playtex cups are Buy 1 Get 1 Free! This includes spill proof, sippy, straw, tumbler, insulated and spoutless cups. Ryder Roonie made the transition from bottle to straw cup almost flawlessly with the Playtex L’il Gripper Twist ‘n Click Cup, so I’m a huge fan. Makes me want to stock up for Reid-a-Roonie now :)

Sweet sale! I’ll let the poster and fine print do all the talking…

Customer is entitled to the following (the “Offer”): (a) buy one product, get another product of equal or lesser value 50% off; and/or (b) buy two products, get one product of equal or lesser value for free; and/or (c) buy three products, and get two products of equal or lesser value for free. Equal or lesser value of the free products is based on the product with the lowest value purchased at retail price. Offer excludes gifts, gift cards, Love Your Body Membership Cards and charitable items. The Offer may not be combined with any other discounts, coupons, or offers, except for the Love Your Body discount. Offer not valid in the United States. Offer not valid online. The Offer is valid from April 29, 2010 to May 6, 2010. Terms and conditions are subject to change. See Associate for details.

Here’s a sweet way to treat Mom! Forget the bubbles and bubbly, most mamas would trade their highest heels to be able to curl up with a good book. And while Chapters can’t chase the kids away, they can help with the reading material – for 4 days only, April 29th thru May 2nd, buy any book and get a second (equal or lesser value) at 50% off! The promo is valid in-store only and you must print and present this coupon to enjoy the savings.

A bonus: if you’re an irewards member, you can grab an additional 10% off both books! This year, I would like nothing better than to lose myself in good murder mystery…

… IF your date doesn’t mind waiting in line about 45 minutes for a table… I’d recommend saving this deal for well established couples, NOT first dates :)

Tonight is Date Night at Milestones – when you order an appetizer or entree (or appetizer and entree), your date dines for FREE!

Milestones locations can be found in BC, Alberta and Ontario. This is their second annual Date Night – feedback from last year’s diners suggests that you should get there early (we’re talking 4:30pm seniors special early) to enjoy the first round of seating.

I had my first date with my husband at Milestones – it was a pseudo blind date since we met over the Internet. For a while, we visited Milestones around the time that we met as sort of an “anniversary” celebration… sadly, we haven’t been there in a while. Paging Dr. Romance!

Click here to find a Milestones restaurant near you.

For those who live in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), super talented graphic artist (and boobylicious vixen) Puja of Vibrance Designs sent me this note over the weekend, and I thought I’d share…

Hi Lena!

This MIGHT be of interest to you…. I’ve got a heavy chest… not as fun as it sounds, TRUST ME! Normal Canadian bras don’t fit me properly… they say DD but really, its not. A while back I got myself measured in a boutique called Legs and Lace, and although La Vie en Rose and La Senza offer measuring, they never do the same job – really everything falls out and it just doesn’t work for me.

Anyways to the point, I shop at Legs and Lace, but I only go about once every year and buy 2 bras (wash and wear as I go because these bras are basically $100 each!) BUT they fit, they have the right size, shape, and I DON’T have to wear an ugly grandma bra – I have the option to wear something that is pretty but has hold. What does any of my boob talk have to do with you?

Well my favourite line of bras Chantelle (fit all women big and small) is celebrating their 125th birthday! And with the purchase of 1 bra you just mail in this form that the boutique gives you, and get a second comparable bra (does not have to be the exact same, but similar – maybe different colour, etc) for FREE! This was super exciting for me because it meant that basically I was getting 4 bras for $50 each! For someone who has problems finding a bra and fitting into them and just TRYING to make my chest look smaller, it was HUGE!

I purchase my Chantelle bras from Legs and Lace in Aurora. It’s my favourite boutique – staff is great, really make you feel comfortable and basically you wait in the change room and they do all the looking (you feel like a princess)! The ONLY catch, for this promo, you have to go before the end of April… but you have until May to send in the forms!

If you live in the GTA and want to treat your tatas, Puja recommends that you visit Legs and Lace – and score a BOGO deal before April 30th!