Sales to check out today!

How about 40% off all regular-priced women's and men's pants and belts from 11am to 2pm at Banana Republic?  Online and in-store!

Or...if you're in downtown Toronto, I highly recommend checking out the Brooks Brothers store underneath RBC Plaza (corner of Front St and Bay St) because they are having MAJOR 50% off sales.  It's a little preppy, but there are some great finds like ballet flats, sweaters, handbags and riding boots!  I just picked up these snakeskin printed leather flats for $100!  Leather sole, amazing craftmanship - a total steal!

How To: Score the cheapest beach vacations!

Here's how to get the best deal on an all-inclusive beach vacation this winter.  First, make sure you book your trip with Travelocity.ca (full disclosure, I work for them!), but in all seriousness, in addition to having great deals to choose from, the trick is in being FLEXIBLE with your travel dates.  That can truly cut the cost by more than half and often more!  So start your search HERE, then be absolutely sure to click the box next to the words "Flexible on Dates", then when the results come up, scroll down until you see the heading "Alternate Dates" and you will almost always find the very lowest prices!  And yes, last-minute dates (departing within a week from when you search) are definitely the best!  You could head to Cancun this weekend for 7 nights for just $279+taxes! Oh, and if you book on Travelocity.ca this month, you could Win Your Trip Free!  (details on that contest are HERE).  Bon Voyage!

Maternity Sale at Joelle's this weekend!

The best brands, the most beautiful selection, the most helpful staff, and now ridiculously good deals on maternity clothes this weekend at Joelle's in Burlington!  If you've got a bump, or planning on one, go now!  You'll thank me :)

Old Navy Kids & Baby Sale!

The Kids & Baby Sale is on now at Old Navy, with items starting from as low as $6!  There are actually tons of items available at this special $6 price point, like girls tshirts, tanks & leggings, or boys short & long sleeve layered t's.  Baby denim starts at $10, and cable knit hooded sweaters for newborns start at $15.  It really does look like an amazing sale, and a great time to stock up for spring with new arrivals!

Free ecards - and these ones are actually cool!

If you're a bit of a cheeky lass (and a little sarcastic at times too) - which I honestly hope you are if you're reading the girlitup.ca blog - then you'll appreciate these hilarious ecards from someecards!  If you were going to be lazy anyway and not send a real card in the mail, the least you can do is send an ecard...one that's funny and chic!  That way your excellent sense of humour will trump your laziness in the eyes of who you're sending it to :)

Cheap & Cute Valentine's Day Cards!

As always, I'm here to provide you with inexpensive ways to have fun & be chic!  And not just you...your kids too!  Tired of the same old Valentine's Cards with trademarked cartoons all over them?  Well leave it to Ms. Martha (Stewart, of course) to come up with an inspiring and delicious solution!  Grab some lollipops and coloured paper and you've got yourself a kid with the most coveted Valentines in the classroom!  Enjoy :)