Halloween Candy Sale! Starts today!

Grocery shopping is still shopping, and saving money counts no matter what you're buying - so I'm mixing things up today and telling you where to get Cheap Halloween Candy (but also yummy candy, because let's face it - nobody wants to be 'that house that gives out crappy candy' that kids will tell other kids to avoid...). 

Anyhoo - Metro grocery stores have big boxes of the good stuff on sale up to $4.00 off starting today - so enjoy!  Just don't buy 'too much' because you know you'll just end up eating the leftovers...

Coach Shoe Sale!

This rarely happens, so run - don't walk - to the Coach Shoe Sale online right now!  How can you say no to amazing quality AND amazing prices.  I recommend this gorgeous black Natale boot - regular price was $378.00, now just $259!  Early Christmas gift to yourself? 

Need cupcakes?

If you need/love cupcakes - fancy ones, delicious ones - then you're in luck, because there are trendy new cupcake shops all across Canada just waiting for you!  It's such a great alternative to the standard 'birthday cake' or 'wedding cake", and it's so easy to portion!  Totally eliminates that messy cutting/plating scene that we all hate.  Some of my personal faves include:

• The Cupcake Shoppe in Toronto, ON - a classic on Yonge Street (where else?)
• Sweetness Bakery in Burlington, ON (just opened recently!)
• Cupcakes of Westdale Village in Hamilton, ON, near McMaster University
• Cupid's Gourmet Cupcakes in Oakville, ON
• Original Cupcakes in Vancouver
• Clever Cupcakes in Montreal (free delivery!)
• Flirt Cupcakes in Edmonton, AB

Click 'Like' for a good cause!

Kudos to Jacob, for using their social media for good!  Check out Boutique JACOB on Facebook and for every person who clicks 'Like' on their fan page, Jacob will give an article of clothing to Goodwill!  And...not that you need another reason to be charitable, but if you do it, then take a used article of clothing to a Jacob store yourself, give it directly to them, and they'll give you 25% off the price of an article of clothing in the Store! 

Did you hear about J.Crew Factory?

Just on weekends, J.Crew has a sale on products they have made just for their online Factory Store, so check it out for some stylish deals! Like this beautiful puffy coat for winter at just $158!

Banana Republic Sale - 25% off!

Enter code BRFALL25 at checkout, and score 25% off all full priced items online at Banana Republic, or head to the mall and get the savings in person too.  Don't forget about their amazing outerwear - especially all the gorgeous topcoats for men.  How can he say no to looking this good, at 25% off?

You need a new hairstyle!

Bored with your look? Happens every year around this time...those summer highlights have faded, and you're pulling the chunky knit sweaters back out of your closet.  It's unnerving when you're thinking of totally changing your look though, and nothing changes it more dramatically than a new hairstyle. Before you do anything drastic, use InStyle's Hollywood Hair Virtual Makeover and see what you'd look like with the latest celebrity styles!  Just upload your own photo and soon you'll be rocking Jessica Biel's long waves, or Michelle Williams' new pixie cut!

Please tell me you've heard of Groupon!

By now, I hope you've heard of this awesome new way to score MAJOR deals, by leveraging the power of the GROUP from Groupon.com!   The way this works is that if enough people commit to purchasing whatever item is being offered at the amazing price they are offering it at, then the deal goes through and you get it at a steal!  For example, recent offerings in the Toronto area included $50 worth of Gap product for $25 from The Gap, an $11 pass to the Art Gallery of Ontario for just $5, and a $55 mani-pedi for just $25 from Buff Nail Salon! 

Greeting card deals! Save 25% off at Hallmark.com!

Just enter the code REALSIMPLE25 at checkout on Hallmark.com (yes, they accept Canadian billing addresses) and stock up on cute personalized cards for every occasion you can think of!  Now is the perfect time to order your holiday cards too, by the way.  Not that I'm saying I'm a keener, or that you're usually a lazy procrastinator or anything - I'm just saying that now is a good time.  It is October you know.  Slacker.

Cutest key ring ever!

What a great gift this will make when the holidays roll around, for that always hard-to-buy-for preteen girl in your life, not to mention pretty much any girl you know of any age, period.  A trio of Clinique lip balm, gloss and lipstick on a key ring, and the added benefit of seeing a donation to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation every time you buy one! 

Pretty smell, pretty bottle - about time for hand sanitizer!

This looks much more inviting to throw in your purse - Pocket Bac from Bath & Body Works!  Grab 5 bottles for less than $10 and enjoy being germ free AND smelling much better than that crazy alcohol smell we're all unfortunately used to.   15 different scents, and stores all across Canada now.

J.Crew Sale - save 30% off Final Sale items!

Enter code MUSTHAVE at checkout on jcrew.com, and enjoy an extra 30% off any item you choose from their Sale section - like these gorgeous ballet flats (already on sale for $59.99, so only $41.99 with the added discount!)  for example - and as further incentive to stock up on deals, you can also get a break on shipping when you spend over $150!

40% Sale at Gap today only!

Save 40% off your ENTIRE purchase of regular priced merchandise today at Gap!  That means this cozy cowlneck sweater dress is just $50.70!  Valid in Canada, in stores only - just today!  Personally, I think today is going to be a busy day at the malls, so go early if you can!

Save 25% - Banana Republic Sale!

This weekend (now through Sunday) save 25% by entering the code BRTHANKSCA at www.bananarepublic.ca!  And remember, you get free shipping on any order of $50 or more!  What better time to get yourself a beautiful wool coat for winter? 

Free shipping today from Forever 21 online!

I know, you may not be 21 - you may not even be CLOSE to 21, but regardless, the clothes at Forever 21 are cute, and you can wear them no matter WHAT age you are, I promise.  Great tees, great skirts, great accessories, and you don't even have to worry that the malls aren't open today because you can order online and get FREE SHIPPING with code THANKS10!  I love it when U.S. retailers remember that their Thanksgiving (in November) isn't the ONLY Thanksgiving!

Old Navy jackets sale! One day only!

October 9th only, get jackets for the whole family from Old Navy for just $16!!!  Regular prices are between $34.50 and $59.50 so that's quite a steal!  Only in-stores though, so no online shopping people :)

Free iphone and Android apps!

So the entire world is moving to mobile - that's undeniable.  The main reason why?  Those fabulous Apps.  And no, Liz Lemon, I don't mean the one that comes before my entree...although those are my favourite part of the meal.  Now back to business.  As cool as they are, those charges for apps can really start to add up, so why not take advantage of a different free one - every day - at freeappaday.com!

Cheap in-flight internet! Surf the web while you fly!

Need to get online while you fly? Afraid of how much it's going to cost you?  Well rest easy, because Gogo Inflight Internet has great rate packages and is available on most major carriers (Air Canad, Delta, American Airlines, United, Virgin, and more!  Plans can be as low as $19.95/month for unlimited surfing - or you can get a 3 hour pass for just $9.95! 

Finally! A small portable stand for your ipad and iphone!

As the delighted owner of an ipad, I often wish I had a little, portable (inexpensive) stand to put it in when I'm watching movies or videos.  Problem solved by MoviePeg - the no-hand stand for movies and more!  The shipping cost may be high since it's coming from the UK, but at around $10 for the iphone version, and just over $20 for the ipad version, it's still a good deal - especially if you order in bulk (Christmas gifts anyone?)

Free $10 Gift Card from Tim Horton's

Just spend $50 this weekend (Oct 2-4) at Shoppers Drug Mart, and score a $10 Tim Hortons gift card for FREE!  How easy is that?  Go grab some vitamins, nail polish, shampoo, whatever...and then coffee for you and timbits for the kid is on the house!  Enjoy!