Bargain Moose

Has anyone heard of Fongo? It’s a new service in conjunction with Dell Canada, which offers free calls to Canada from anywhere in the world (including from within Canada!) – through a smartphone app.

• Click here to see more @ Fongo.com

Here’s what they say, as they can explain it slightly better than me:

Dell Canada and Fongo have come together to offer Dell Voice. Dell Voice gives you a new phone number to make & receive free calls across most of Canada using your Android, iPhone, iPod Touch or Windows PC.

For the Moosers using Blackberries, apparently the Blackberry app is coming soon.

The app will use either your wifi connection, or your 3G data plan. For those of us always around a wifi network, it could be very handy. But even if you’ve got some sort of a data plan on your cellphone, it would possibly be better to use the data minutes via the app instead of using up your free minutes.

So you just have to download the Dell voice app on the various marketplaces to your smartphone, and you can start making those free calls. It looks like a similar service to google voice, which is also free during 2012.

I don’t know an awful lot about this kind of thing, but it does seem like it could benefit some Moosers – hope you enjoy! Please let us know how you get on, via the comments below.

Beyond the Rack is having some awesome deals right now. They have clothing, shoes and accessories for up to 85% off the regular prices. These deals are available until 9th February 2012.

• Click here to shop at Beyond the Rack

Here are some of the highlights of these deals:

• Save up to 85% on dresses
• Save up to 80% on winter accessories
• Save up to 80% on high fashion boots (until 8th February)
• Save up to 80% on pumps (until 8th February)

I just love shopping at Beyond the Rack because they offer designer items for a fraction of the price.  As a mom on a budget who rarely shops for myself, I want to stretch my dollar when I do buy something.  They also have a lot of items that you don’t normally see in stores so you get pieces that are more unique than the run of the mill chain stores.

I found this Ariel Dress in fuchsia on sale for just $29.99 (regular price is $185).  I love it because it is a bright colour that pops with a tie at the waist to make your waist look smaller.  I also like the ruffles because they hide those problem areas.  At a fraction of the regular price, this dress would make a great Valentine’s Day outfit! I also like these Quipid Drama 46 pumps on sale for just $29.99 (regular price is $60).  These shoes are awesome because they are basic black so they will go with practically anything, but are a little funky with the unique buckle on the side.  I also like that they are not a huge heel. This entire outfit would be just under $60.  What a steal!

These sales at Beyond the Rack are always limited to quantities so if you are interested make sure you check out the deals sooner rather than later.

(Expiry: 9th February 2012)

Over on our hot deals forums, Mooser ksanders tells us about an offer in conjunction with Wagjag and Telus. If you’re a Telus Mobility customer, you will get a free $10 Wagjag credit every month!

• Click here to see the deal @ Wagjag

Register or sign in at the above Wagjag page, add your phone number, and you’re done. You have to verify your cellphone number, but then you will get your $10 credit each month.

You can then use the $10 credit on anything on the Wagjag site. They do a huge variety of group buy deals, from restaurant offers to teeth whitening kits! We’ve wrote about Wagjag here on Bargainmoose quite a lot, it’s one of our fave daily deal sites. They’ve also got an app for the iPhone or for Android, so you can use it on the go too.

Ksanders said, “I’m SO excited about this deal!” She must be a Telus customer.

You know, I was recently researching the top Canadian stores according to Alexa rank, and I was suprised to see Wagjag coming in as the 344th most popular website in Canada. I did not realise it was quite as popular as that!

The Bay Canada has a really good sale on right now.  Save 40% on all place settings by Mikaska, Royal Doulton, Wedgwood, Noritake and Lenox.  This deal is both online and in stores until 9th February 2012.

• Shop this deal at The Bay Canada

I am very familiar with the Mikaska and Royal Doulton brands.  We registered for Miskaska item for our wedding because we found them simple, timeless, beautiful and affordable compared to some of the other brands.  I have family members who love the Royal Doulton brand as well.  Place settings are a very common wedding registry item so it’s a good idea if you have a wedding or shower coming up in the next few months to check out their registry.  If they have registered for any of these brands you can get a wedding or shower gift at a 40% discount that you needed to get anyways!

If you are in the market to buy new dishes for yourself, you can get a place setting as low as $38.40 (regular price is $64) with this Royal Doulton set.  My favorite is this Platinum Wave  by Noritake on sale for just $98.99 a setting (regular price is $164.99)  It is simple enough that it will be timeless but it has the wave pattern to give it some character.

(Expiry: 9th February 2012)

Head to a Blacks Canada photography store and get a free 6 x 8 Valentine’s Day Portrait! Nice little freebie to give to a family member or keep as a Valentine’s memento.

• Click here to find your local Black’s store

There is a limit of two people per portrait since the photo takes place on the passport background. You will get to pick from a variety of Valentine’s Day borders to complete your photo.

There is a limit of one free portrait per customer.

The free portrait isn’t just for kids, so go with your boyfriend, girlfriend, husband or wife and get a free portrait together!

Expires: 14th February, 2012

Amazon Canada have a ton of their Nintendo Wii games on special right now.  They have games on sale for up to 76% off the regular prices. These prices are on for a limited time only.

• Click here to shop Nintendo Wii Games @ Amazon.ca

Here are a few of the highlights I found:

• NFL Slapshot Bundle was $29.99/ now $9.98 (save 67%)
• Avatar was $49.99/ now $11.99
• Michael Jackson Experience was $49.99/ now $34.39 (save 31%)
• Just dance 2 was $39.99/ now $19.99 (save 50%)
• Super Mario Galaxy was $49.99/ now $23.99 (save 52%)
• Zumba Fitness was $44.99/ now $34.99 (save 22%)

They have games on sale for any age group and just about anything that interests you.  We bought our Nintendo Wii a few years ago and still use it all the time.  My husband loves to play racing and sports games and I like to use it for the fitness games.  My kids are too small to use it yet but I know a lot of people with younger kids that love playing Wii as well.

(Expiry: Limited time only)

Keep an eye on Dempster’s  Facebook Page tomorrow (8th February) between 9 am – 5 pm EST where there will be 1000 free bagel coupons up for grabs. Head over and “like” the page today and be ready for the giveaway tomorrow!

• Click here to see Dempster’s Facebook Page

If you don’t get one of the free product coupons, you can still get a coupon for $1 off your bagel purchase. The coupons will be given out through a link to websaver.ca.

Dempster’s Cinnamon Raisin bagels are a favourite at our house, but I think I’ll try the Dempster’s Thin multigrain bagels which are only 100 calories per bagel.

This is a great Canadian freebie. Good luck getting your free product coupon! If you see the giveaway starting, please leave a comment below to let everyone know.

Expires: 8th February, 2012

Hostelbookers.com is a site we discovered last week while researching some accommodation for a friend, so it’s the first time we’ve mentioned it here on Bargainmoose. They had a January sale on last month, but I notice that they’re extending it through February 2012 too!

• Click here to check out the extended sale @ Hostelbookers.com

As you can probably tell by the name of the site, it specialises in hostel bookings. It’s a worldwide site, but you can choose to browse in CA dollars. I’ve linked to the Canadian page above, just for your reference. They’re advertising up to 50% off select hostels. If you’re planning on going away somewhere, it could be worth checking out their prices.

It says in the Hostelbookers sidebar, “The only major hostel booking site that doesn’t charge a booking fee.” That’s good – more savings for you!

A Spanish friend of mine ALWAYS stays in hostels wherever she travels in the world. She usually travels alone, so she finds that staying in hostels is a great way to meet people and make new relationships. She’s brave though, I’m getting old now (!) and I wouldn’t really enjoy staying in hostels any more.

I realise that people are on budgets though, and hostels are definitely a great option for accommodation. This is especially true in large cities, where some hostels are really top quality (or so I am told by my friend)!

You can try to find the perfect Valentine’s Day gift at Ben Moss Jewellers, by using one of the coupon codes below to save an extra $30 off a purchase of $199 or more or $75 off a purchase of $499 or more.

Click here to shop at Ben Moss Canada

• Discount: $30 off $199 or more
• Coupon code: 348

• Discount: $75 off $499 or more
• Coupon code: 349

• Expiry: 14th February 2012

The coupon codes can’t be used on diamond and gemstone events, other special event purchases or sale prices items.

For $79.99 each, you can get a modern and stylish looking birthstone ring, earrings or pendant. I love these purple Amethyst earrings in sterling silver for $79.99 and the matching pendant, also for $79.99.  I’m not a big fan of my November stone, but I love the amethyst, blue topaz or the created pink sapphire. Use the coupon code to get the whole set – earrings, pendant and ring for $209.97.

Free shipping on orders over $59.

Right now at Future Shop Canada, if you pre-order a pink Nintendo 3DS, you will get a free game with it.  This deal is on  for a limited time only.  My guess is that is is valid until 9th February because  you will be able to get this system in stores as of 10th February.

• Get this deal at Future Shop Canada

When you pre-order this game system you will get to choose between a free Super Mario 3D Land game or a free MarioKart7 game.  Both of these titles are great games from Nintendo.  The Nintendo 3DS is available for just $169.99 which is a great deal considering everything you get.  I did a little price comparison for this deal and found a Nintendo 3DS (in blue) at Amazon for $184.99 (no game included).  I also found it at Best buy for the same price as Future Shop but no free game included either.  Future Shop had the best deal on this game system and you get a free game with it!

(Expiry: Unknown but most likely 9th February 2012)

Cineplex Canada is going to be offering a great deal.  Starting 18th February 2012, they will be featuring a family favorite movie every Saturday morning for just $2.50 each.

• Click here to see participating Movie Theaters
• Click here to see the list of movies and dates

Every Saturday at 11am, Cineplex Canada is offering family favorites for just $2.50 a ticket.  This price includes the tax and a portion of the proceeds goes to the Starlight Children’s Foundation of Canada. This event runs from 18th February until 28th April with a different “oldie but goodie” movie showing each weekend. Some of the movies include Shrek, E.T, Madagascar, The Muppet Movie and The Neverending Story.  I can’t wait for my kids to see The Neverending Story because it was my favorite movie growing up!

This not only would be a fun family thing to do on a budget but I think this would make a very affordable birthday party idea. It costs so much money to rent places out or to go somewhere to host a birthday party (especially in the winter time), but this is a great alternative for a party on a budget.

(Great post from Craty in the deals forum!)

(Expiry: 28th April 2012)

123inkcartridges.ca has some of the best looking mice I have ever seen on sale. They are made by ESOME and are totally wicked! They are also on sale.

• Shop ESOME Mice @ 123inkcartridges.ca

The sale can be divided into 2 categories:

The really stylish 2.4GHz wireless comfort speedy mice: Originally $16.99 | Now $11.99

• ESOME Information Age
• ESOME Garden of Joy
• ESOME Music Mood
• ESOME Black Bomb
• ESOME Little Girl
• ESOME Urban Style
• ESOME Slim Girl
• ESOME Blooming Flower
• ESOME Elegant Blue and White Porcelain
• ESOME Eletronic Style

Then we have the ESOME Royal Series mice: Originally $39.99 | Now $16.99

• ESOME Royal Series Extreme Precise Red
• ESOME Royal Series Extreme Precise Black

I think they are both great deals, and I love the styling of the first set of mice… totally terrific!

Expiry: Unknown

Chapters Canada has a great deal on right now for their Kobo Touch e Readers.  Buy 1 and save $20 or buy 2 and save $50.  This deal will be valid until 15th February 2012.

• Click here to shop at Chapters Canada

These Kobo Touch eReaders are on sale for just $119 each (regular price is $139).  If you buy 2 of them, the price for each becomes just $114, which is $25 off the regular price.  I did some price comparison to make sure that this sale is a great price. Remember just because something is on sale does not make it a great price!  I found the same eReader at Best Buy for $139.99, I found it at Staples for $139, and I also found it at Walmart for $129.99.  I could not find it less expensive than the sale at Chapters.

Here is a customer review of the Kobo Touch eReader:

I got my eReader for a Xmas present this year and I absolutely love it. I’ve read more books since I got this ereader than I have in a couple of years. AND I’m still reading books from the free library. I haven’t bought any books for it yet cause the selection is great.

The great thing about this deal is that if you know someone else that is looking for an eReader you can get 2 and save even more.  Or maybe you and your spouse like to read a lot and would each use one.

(Expiry: 15th February 2012)

The Bay Canada has a coupon code out right now that will save you $25 off your purchase of $75 or more on children’s and infants’ items. You can either: shop online and use this coupon code, or you can shop in stores and use the printable coupon provided below.

• Click here to shop at The Bay Canada

Here are the details for this deal:

• Coupon Code: SUPERKID
• Discount: Save $25 on purchase of $75 or more
• Expiry: 9th February 2012

This coupon code includes a few different things.  It includes all children’s and infants’ regular priced clothing, infant furniture and nursery accessories.  If you would like to shop in store there is also a printable coupon that you can use.

• Click here to print the in store coupon
  

If there are no kids items at regular price that interests you at The Bay Canada right now, they also have some great deals on kids clothing.  For a limited time only The Bay Canada has many kids and infants clothing on clearance for up to 70% off the regular prices.

For one week only, Dell Canada is offering free upgrading on select PC computers.  This offer is valid until 10th February 2012. They also have a 2 part Electronics Extravaganza with limited quantities up to 60% off.

• Click here to shop at Dell Canada

Here are some of the highlights for the Dell Canada Upgrade Event:

• Inspiron 15R Was $719.99/ Now $499.99 (free upgrade to 6GB memory)
• Inspiron 620 Was $804.99/ Now $649.99 (free upgrade to a 22inch monitor)
• XPS 17 Was $1559.98/ Now $999.99 (free upgrade to BD-Combo)

Another cool event happening at Dell Canada is a 2 part electronics extravaganza. Round 1 starts today with select electronics on sale for up to 60% off the regular prices. This first round will be active until 7th February 2012.

• Shop the first round of the Electronics Extravaganza

I had a look at some of the deals and one of my favorite deals that I found was this digital photo frame with built in memory and remote on sale for just $99.99 (regular price is $199.99).  We got one of these for Christmas and I love them.  They eliminate the need for a bunch of photo albums and will display so many pictures so you don’t have to choose between your favorites.

The second round of this sale will be on when the first round ends and will end 9th February 2012.  As always, supplies are limited quantities of each product so if there is something that really catches your eye make sure to scoop it up fast.

(Expiry: Various dates for all deals)