Bargain Moose

Here are a few games and other apps that are now free, where you regularly have to pay for them on iTunes.

• Paris Tourist Guide Was $1.99 | Now Free
• Castle Attack – Ultimate HD+ Was $3.99 | Now Free
  
• Age of Barbarians Was $1.99 | Now Free
• Glorious Quest HD Was $1.99 | Now Free
• Frame Artist with Templates Pro Was $1.99 | Now Free
  
• Wonderful Days – Diary with Style Was $2.99 | Now Free
  

These are all for iOS systems (iPhones, iPads… etc).

I picked up the Paris Tourist Guide, as I am going there this year. They also have marked down their New York, Monico and other city guides as well.

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Happy Mother’s Day from Bath & Body Works Canada! Print the coupon below and treat yourself to a free Signature Collection Travel Sized Item of your choice ($6 value).

• Click here to print your coupon

• Click here to find a Bath & Body Works Store

You can use the coupon in stores until 17th May, 2012. There is a limit of one coupon per customer. No purchase is necessary, meaning you can just walk in to your local Bath and Body Works, get the free travel item, and not spend a dime.

My freebie pick would be Bath & Body Works® Signature Collection Mini Body Lotion in Wild Berry Tulips with the fragrance of red raspberry, sheer honeysuckle and pink tulips.

Expires: 17th May, 2012

iTunes Canada is offering up free streaming of Carrie Underwood’s new album, Blown Away, for a limited time only.

• Click here to take a listen @ iTunes Canada

Ever since Carrie Underwood wowed on American Idol, she has come out with great songs and has racked up so many awards. This is her first album since 2009 and many of her fans have been patiently waiting.

Tracks to take a listen to – Good Girl, Blown Away, Two Black Cadillacs, Nobody Ever Told You, and Cupid’s Got A Shotgun, featuring Brad Paisley.

After a free listen to the entire album, you can pre-order Blown Away for $11.99. The album is set to be released on 1st May, 2012, so I imagine the free preview will end just prior to release.

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Got stuff on your computer? Want stuff on all your computers and devices? Want it for less than anywhere else? Of course you do!

• Click here to get Google Drive now

5GB of cloud storage – Free! (Dropbox – 2GB is free + 500MB per person you refer to the service, up to 16GB)

100GB of cloud storage – $4.99/month (Dropbox – 100GB  is $9.99/month + 1GB per person you refer to the service, up to an extra 32GB)

Google offers 5GB, 25GB, 100GB and on the line up to the $800/month 16TB storage option.

Not sure how many moosers follow the tech news like I do but if you do. you’ve likely already heard of Google’s new Google Drive. The Google Drive is essentially Google’s version of a cloud storage solution such as box.net, SugarSync or Dropbox. The Google Drive (or G Drive) has been rumoured for a long, long time in various forms but the last few month have seen an uptick in the rumours.

A lot of the pundits are saying that the Google Drive won’t kill Dropbox but I disagree. I think people like us moosers will make it tops just because of the amazing pricepoint. On top of that it has integrated Google Docs, Picasa and Google Plus. It also lets other programs hook into it and has the ability to open over 30 different file types from docs to HD Video to Adobe Illustrator files. I’d love to continue on here but this is my deals site gig, not my tech site so I’ll stop!

In any event, this isn’t a normal N% off deal like you would see on here but it is a deal none the less to go on, get your free or cheap cloud storage.

When you bring in your travel mug to Starbucks today, Earth Day, 22nd April 2012, you’ll get a free coffee or tea!

• Click here to find your local Starbucks (Expired)

You can choose from a brewed or iced coffee or a hot tea.

This offer is valid at participating stores, while supplies last.

Did you know that if you bring in your reusable mug year-round you can save 10 cents on any drink or you can choose to donate the 10 cents to help Volunteer Canada. Great way to reduce waste and help a great cause.

Expires: 22nd April, 2012. Thanks Smithcam.

Diablo III, one of the most anticipated game of this year, is FREE to play up until level 13 until Monday!

• Click here to see the details about Diablo 3

You can download the game client from the above link and start playing right away.

I’ve noticed a new trend in the past few years with software companies. They have been offering (and pushing) open betas a lot more than they had previously. It used to be a badge of honour to get a beta invite (and it still is) but even if you don’t get in on the “real” beta you can often get into the open beta a little bit later. Even Microsoft has been pushing multiple open beta versions of their upcoming Operating Systems. In any event this is not a bad thing for us, the computing public.

Anywho, my observations aside and getting back to the game… I played Diablo II obsessively (although I was never really good at it) for year and years after it was released. It was easily one of the best games out there in its day and even long after its day. If Diablo III is as good as Diablo II was, you owe it to yourself to give it a try! The full game launches on May 15th 2012 and digital pre-orders are being accepted now.

(Expires 23rd April 2012)

iTunes Canada is offering up free streaming of Jack White’s debut album, Blunderbuss, for a limited time only.

• Click here to take a listen @ iTunes Canada

Following his years with The White Stripes, The Raconteurs and The Dead Winter, Jack White has finally released his own album as a solo artist.

After a free listen to the entire album, you can pre-order Blunderbuss for $10.99 and download the song Sixteen Saltines immediately. The album will be released on 24th April, 2012, so I imagine the free preview will end on the weekend.

Free streaming of a new album – way better than listening to a short preview. You can really get a chance to get into the music and decide if you’d like to purchase it or not.

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Freebie lovers, I’ve got a great one for you! Print out the mail in rebate offer below and get a free Finish Quantum Pack with a value of $8.49!

• Click here to print your mail in rebate form

You can actually purchase any Finish Quantum product with a value up to $8.49. Buy your product between 14th April and 4th May, 2012.

There is a limit one refund per individual, family, or household. To get your rebate, fill out the refund form, and mail with the original dated receipt with the price of the FINISH QUANTUM circled and write the UPC code on the receipt.

Quantum Finish is my favourite brand of dishwasher detergent, so I was super excited to see this great offer!

Expires: 4th May, 2012

If you’ve been interested in checking out your family tree, there are a wealth of resources online that can help you out. And one of the biggest resources is Ancestry.ca, who also offer a free 14 day trial of their services.

• Click here to get the free trial @ Ancestry.ca

It’s totally free for a 14 day trial. You do need to enter your credit or debit card details in order to access the historical records, but you can cancel the trial at any time. If you decide you want to continue using the service after the free 2 weeks, costs start at $9.95 per month.

I recently realised how little I know about my own family history. My grandparents on both sides died before I was born, and I really don’t know much about the extended family. I really must sit down with my mom some time, and work it all out. The online family tree maker on Ancestry would actually be a pretty handy tool to start me off on this, because it would be very difficult to keep track of on paper. I’ve got 5 sisters and 1 brother. My mom had 3 sisters and 5 brothers, and there are countless cousins out there too.

As I was writing this post, I decided to give the online family tree make a little try. It’s a very time consuming process!! Even if you can remember all the birthdates of your siblings, it still takes a long time to enter all the data and form your tree. The tool on Ancestry.ca is very good though, it’s easy to use and makes all the data into an easy-to-read presentable format.

Thanks for the pic FrodoBabbs.

Over the last few days, there have been a couple of price drops on interesting app games for the iPhone or iPad. Here’s a quick rundown of some that catch my eye, and the applicable discount:

Games:

• Infinity Blade 2 (iOS universal) was $6.99 now $4.99 - limited time (89/100 Metacritic score)
• Drag the rope for iPhone or iPad was $0.99 now FREE
• Zombie Kill Zone HD (iPad) was $2.99 now FREE
• Pet Factory (iOS universal) was $0.99 now FREE – limited time
• Battleship (iPad) was $4.99 now $0.99 – today only
• Hack RUN (iOS univeral) was $1.99 now FREE –  limited time
• Percepto (iOS universal) was $2.99 now $0.99
• Destiny Defense : Angel or Devil (iPhone) was $2.99 now FREE

There are a couple of good games in there. The discount on Infinity Blade 2 is rarely seen, it’s a super game. A couple of nice freebies too!

P.S. I am thinking of making this a regular feature on Bargainmoose, a post like this every few days. Please comment below if you think this is a good idea and you would make use of it.

(Thanks appshopper!)

Clearly Contacts’ Free Glasses Giveaway is back with free glasses for first time customers. Get yourself a new pair or a fun second pair of glasses for free!

Click here to get your free glasses @Clearly Contacts

• Discount: Free Glasses
• Coupon Code: FIRSTPAIRFREECA

If I wore glasses, I’d get these Kam Dhillon frames. Love the shape and the purple and pink accent colours. After applying the coupon code, my total was just over $16 including shipping and handling/insurance charges. My estimated delivery time was just 2 days!

What’s included with this offer?  One designer frame (over 1000 to choose from) valued from $38-$148 and standard prescription lenses (1.50 index). If you want progressives, Transitions, higher index lenses, polarized or lens coating; those are available at an additional charge. All the options will be presented to you during checkout.

There is a limit of one free pair of glasses per household – and don’t forget to look here for the latest Clearly Contacts coupons.

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Love to try new products and get free samples? Sign up now for free samples to be mailed to you from Samplesource.com!

• Click here to sign up for samples @ SampleSource

To register as a new member, click on register or step 1 to begin the registration process. Once you set up your account you will be asked a few questions and will then be able to select samples that you would like to try.

There is a limit of one package per address and email. Quantities are limited, so register now to get your freebies! Looks like samples will be available from brands like Sunlight, Jergens, Sensodyne, John Freida, Schick and more!

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Head to a Blacks Canada photography store and get a free 6 x 8 Easter Portrait! Nice little freebie to give to a parent or grandparent or just to keep as an Easter 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 Easter borders to complete your photo.

There is a limit of one free portrait per customer.

Want to add some props like the photos above? Just bring in your bunny ears, Easter eggs or Easter basket to make that portrait extra special! Remember to check our coupon section for all the latest Blacks coupons.

Expires: 8th April, 2012

During the month of April, head to Costco Canada and have a free visit with a dental hygienist who will give tips on how to improve your oral health and hand out free samples of dental products like Oral-B and Crest.

• Click here to find your Costco location

With each dental hygienist consultation, free products will be handed out, while supplies last.

This promotion runs April 5, 6 (Quebec only), 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, and 22nd.

Nice that these mini- consults are provided by qualified hygienists rather than the usual Costco sample staff so that you can ask questions and get personalized advice on your dental health. And who doesn’t love some freebies?! I’m hoping that it will be a free toothbrush, floss and floss!

Expires: Various dates in April, 2012

What a glorious freebie! Today, Tuesday the 3rd of April, you can get a free one scoop cone at Ben & Jerry’s. Drop by your local Scoop Shop between 12 – 8 pm to receive your tasty free treat!

• Click here for the Scoop Shop Locator

Most of us our out of luck on this deal, but if you are in the highly populated cities of Toronto and Montreal you are in luck. There are 4 Scoop Shops in Montreal and 1 in Toronto.

No coupon code is needed, just appear and check out their ice cream. Though I have never had Ben & Jerry’s (though I hear it is delicious) I am sure this will be a tasty treat for our Eastern Moosers.

Expiry: 8pm today