Amazon Canada has an awesome tent for sale for only $191.64, regularly $319.99. The ALPS Mountaineering 5423619 Vertex 4 Backpacking tent is now $130 off.

• Click here to shop @ Amazon.ca right now

This tent, in green and rust colours, has great reviews online. Seen as a quality four-person tent for under $200, its only drawback is that it could be a little heavy.

With a free-standing two-pole design, a polyester fly that resists UV damage so it stays taut, and maximum weather protection with a factory-sealed fly and floor seams, this is a durable tent.

There are two doors with mesh zippered windows and two vestibules. It offers easy entry, superb ventilation and total protection from the elements.

It’s also easy to put up, with pole clips that quickly snap over the tent poles.

This item has free shipping.

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Brandon Sanderson writes some of the best books out there today and you can get one of them for super cheap!

• Click here to read about The Emperor’s Soul by Brandon Sanderson

If you want to buy it, it’s available at this sale price at most eBook stores. Here are links to the Amazon Kindle (U.S. and Canadian) and Kobo stores.

• Click here to get The Emperor’s Soul @ Amazon.com
• Click here to get The Emperor’s Soul @ Amazon.ca
• Click here to get The Emperor’s Soul @ Kobobooks.com

First off, the book is normally $4.99 but this month it’s only $2.96. You save $2. This sale is directly from the books publisher, Dragonsteel Entertainment, so the price is actually the same (or similar) on any eBook store that carries it. I guess the two big ones in Canada would be Kobo and Amazon which both carry the book for about $3.

I have not read this book but I’ve read over a half dozen of Sanderson’s other books and they are great. If you’re into Epic Fantasy or, at this price, even if you aren’t, you have got to read his stuff. This particular book is a novella so it’s short and simple to get in to. MY first published book is a novella and I really dig the format. A lot of people, I think, disdain novellas because they think a shorter book is ripping you off. Sometimes the story just isn’t supposed to be that long and it just has to be a shorter format. My book is short because I used it as an intro to a bigger series. Just because a novella is short doesn’t mean that you’re getting a lesser story, the author is probably giving you exactly what you need!

So if you need a quick, awesome story, maybe for a plane ride or a car trip, this is a good choice!

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Amazon Canada has a great deal on this Solvit waterproof bench seat cover for pets, now only $22.67, regularly $44.99. I price compared this cover with other online Canadian retailers and couldn’t find it for even less than $30, so this is the best price out there.

• Click here to shop @ Amazon.ca

I got a puppy a few months ago and unfortunately, my poor girl gets very sick in vehicles. I won’t gross you out with the details, but I can tell you that you know she’s been sick by the awful smell that wafts throughout the vehicle. We’ve tried a few things to alleviate her motion sickness to no avail. This product interests me very much, because we could belt her in to her own seat and if she does get sick, she won’t ruin the fabric. Also, it will protect the car seats from her fur and the mud and dirt she usually tracks around everywhere. Now, if only they made something like this for children, my vehicle would stay squeaky clean.

The cover is made from durable heavy-guage polyester and has a waterproof backing. So, technically it could somewhat help with the kids inevitable spillage of drinks on long (and short) vehicle rides. It is ideal for all vehicles with headrests.

It easily attaches with adjustable straps and stay put devices. The best part: it is fully machine washable.

Shipping is free from Amazon on purchases over $25 (so go and spend another $3 on something else to save yourself some money!).

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Now is the time to pick up the Tassimo T55 brewer, as it is only $79.99 right now at Amazon Canada, regularly $229.99. I price compared this item at other online retailers and found this by far the lowest price, except for Best Buy, where it was also $79.99 until tomorrow, but sold out. So this is the best deal on right now for this brewer.

• Click here to shop @ Amazon.ca right now

With all of the features of any Tassimo brewer, like barcode technology, you’ll get a cup of coffee or tea or other hot drink in a snap. Fully-automatic, just insert the T-disc and press a button and you’ll have your drink. You can even choose whether you’d like strong or mild.

The T55 has a removable 1.4 litre water tank and MAVEA filters, which reduce limescale and chlorine. The reviews are good for this machine, including its ease of use and how great the cleaning disc is. Self-clean on a coffee machine – that’s a nice feature.

This one comes in red, which I think is a gorgeous colour for a countertop kitchen appliance.

Shipping is free for this item.

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Don’t just buy your mother a watch, get her a free clock too! Amazon Canada is offering a free Bulova table clock with select Bulova watch purchases.

• Click here to shop @ Amazon.ca now

The free Bulova heart shaped faceted crystal boudoir/table clock is cute and elegant, worth $89.95! I think any mother would like to receive this on its own.

The watches are gorgeous too and a sentimental and practical gift for any lady. You have your choice of four high-quality and glamourous watches.

This Bulova women’s Highbridge diamond bezel watch is on sale for only $341.35, regularly $450. With 24 diamonds, this watch is beautiful.

If goldtone is more her thing, check out this Bulova women’s goldtone bracelet watch, now only $284.92, regularly $295.

Shipping is free on these watches.

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If you need a case for your iPhone 4/4S, the Otterbox Defender is an amazing case. Amazon is selling it for only $27.24 and my husband just bought one a few weeks ago for $70 at Rogers, so this is an amazing deal. There are other colours where the price varies a little, but you’ll get it for about $26 – $28.

• Click here to shop @ Amazon.ca

My husband needed a sturdy and secure case for his phone after two of his Blackberries lasted only a year each. One died a slow death after a concert in the pouring rain, the other just didn’t have a chance. He also bought me an OtterBox for my Samsung phone when it began acting funny, after constantly being stolen by my kids.

With three layers of protection, you still have complete access to the phone. It has a built-in screen protector and port covers to keep out debris. The silicone case is meant to absorb the impact when the phone is dropped. Not just durable, it looks good too, and comes in a variety of colours.

They also have this case for other types of phones (as I’ve mentioned), just do a search for OtterBox.

Get free shipping for this item.

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Put all your books in an eReader and your eReader in a case from Sony Canada!

• Click here to check out the Sony Reader and its accessories @ Sony.ca

Some of the items on sale are:

• Sony Reader (PRST2) - Was $119.99 – Save $20 – Now $99.99
• Refurbished Sony Reader (PRST1) with Case - Was $119.99 – Save $20 – Now $99.99 (includes case, a $39.99 value)
• Case for Sony Reader (PRST2) - Was $39.99 - Save $20 – Now $19.99

I am a huge proponent for eReaders. I think if you’re gonna read a book, having a paper book is dumb. That’s why my book is only on eReader and getting a paper copy is really a side project. If I get it out as a paperback, that’s fine. If I don’t get it out as a paperback, that’s fine too. The reason is that paper books, as much as people want to deny it, are dying. Amazon, the biggest book retailer in the world, is and has been for the last two years, selling more eBooks than paper books.

So if you haven’t made the jump to the eBooks world, or if you’re looking to upgrade your eReader, this is a great chance to do it. The Sony Reader is 6″ so it’s ultra portable, and the eInk touchscreen means that it will last a very long time between charges. For content you can shop the Sony eBook store or load your own ePub or PDF files

Standard shipping is free for smaller items, but the cost for express delivery and larger items depends on location and quantity/weight.

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Amazon Canada has a bargain on one of the Dummies books: Brain Games For Dummies. Originally $15.99 the book is on sale for $1.69 which is 89% off the original price.

• Click here to view Brain Games For Dummies @ Amazon.ca

These are perfect for an office party gift exchanges, as a gift for the person who has everything, and for long periods of travel. At this price you can get one for yourself and one to give away.

About the book:

Brain Games For Dummies features 300 fun mental exercises that will keep readers’ neurons firing: 100 crossword puzzles, 75 Sudoku puzzles, 50 word searches, 25 word scrambles, 25 cryptograms, 15 riddles, and 10 logic puzzles, along with complete solutions. Ranked by level of difficulty (easy, tricky, tough, and treacherous), these puzzles are a surefire way to boost mental fitness.

I have about ten hours of flying and nine hours of layover tomorrow to enjoy before I land in Iceland. A book like this would be a great companion on such a trip… I wish I had one!

Prices often change very quickly on Amazon Canada, especially on really good deals.

Free shipping on orders of $25 or more.

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Grill Masters! Ready your spatulas and tongs because Amazon Canada has 34% off the Grill Zone SRGG51206 Gas Grill Plus Side Burner  – 55000 BTU in Black. Originally $534.21 ,the BBQ is on sale for $354.55.

• Click here to view the Grill Zone Gas Grill @ Amazon.ca (Expired)

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I was originally going to write about this great deal I found at The Bay, until I price compared and found this KitchenAid Architect Slow Cooker at Amazon much cheaper. On now for 50% off, regularly $149.99, now only $79.99. This is the cream of the crop of slow cookers, so it could be a great deal for a Mom who loves her small appliances.

• Click here to shop @ Amazon.ca

I love KitchenAid and I really love the Architect series appliances. Not only do they look amazing on your countertop, they are pure function.

The 6 QT slow cooker comes in cocoa silver so it won’t clash with your kitchen, no matter your colour scheme. It has 24-hour programming so you can set it for whatever time you’d like it start cooking. I find this one of the greatest inventions for the working mom, since what could be worse than working a long day then trying to figure out what to make for dinner. This device lets you stay organized.

With four temperature settings, this powerful slow cooker will cook anything, no matter how slow or fast you may need it. It pre-heats quickly so you can get the party started, just in case you do come home and need something quick. The glass lid has form-fitting edges to seal in moisture and so it reduces the chance of lid drips, which are very annoying. The best part is after you are all done, you can just throw the ceramic pot right into the dishwasher.

You’ll also get free super saver shipping on this item.

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If you have little ones at home or you need to get a gift for a little guy, Amazon has some great deals happening right now.  Save up to 50% on select Fisher Price items for a limited time only.

• Click here to shop this sale @ Amazon.ca

This sale includes a ton of toys, baby swings, tables, jumpers, bouncy chairs and much much more. I personally like to buy Fisher Price items because I have always found them durable and affordable.  I have two little boys who can be quite rough when it comes to toys, so being durable has always been important to me.

Here is a look at some of the deals you will find:

• Rock A Stack was $15.99 / now $8
• Little People Wheelies Amusement Park was $59.99 / now $30
• Discover and Grow Jumparoo was $149.66 / now $102.23
• Discover and Grow Highchair was $159.99 / now $113.10

The great thing about a lot of Fisher Price toys and baby items is that they grow with your child.  For example, this Rock, Roll & Ride Bike will go from a rocking chair, to a push trike, to a trike for your little guy.  This is one of those Fisher price items that we own and my boys love it!  I like that I can take my 2 yr old for a walk and he can ride the bike with me holding the handle behind him.  The parents handle is a great feature.

As an added bonus, it looks like all of these Fisher Price items qualify for the free shipping when your order is $25 or more.

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Amazon Canada has this glorious hardcover of “Spawn: The Dark Ages Complete Collection” on pre-order. The list price is $75 and it is currently discounted to $39.46!

• Click here to pre-order The Dark Ages Complete Collection of Spawn

I really don’t know much about the series, so here is a quick rundown:

Spawn: The Dark Ages Complete Collection reprints the journey of Lord Covenant, a 12th Century knight killed in a holy crusade far from his homeland, who returns to Earth as a HellSpawn. As a plague of violence and turmoil blankets the English countryside, the Dark Knight must choose whether to align himself with the innocent inhabitants of the once-thriving kingdom, or with the malevolent forces of evil and corruption. Featuring behind-the-scenes bonus art and a cover gallery, Spawn: The Dark Ages Complete Collection is the first time the series will be collected in a hardcover, oversized format. Reprints issues #1-28.

This book is MASSIVE! We are talking 700 pages of fantastic art. It is scheduled to come out the 4th of June, 2013 so you have a bit of time to pre-order.

The great thing with pre-orders is you lock in the lowest price. If the book drops in price you will automatically get the lower price. If the book goes up in price you will still pay what you pre-ordered it for.

Get free shipping on orders of $25 or more.

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Amazon Canada has dropped the price on both the Amazon Kindle eReader and the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite. The Kindle was $89 and is now $79. The Kindle paperwhite was $139 and is now $129.

• Click here to shop the Amazon Kindle

• Click here to shop the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite

I noticed a little bit ago that there was a price drop on these on the Amazon.com website and I was hoping we might see the same. I am so glad that we finally have!

So, what are the big differences between these two machines? That was the first question I asked myself and I thought you might want to know as well.

The biggest difference is in the screen. the regular Kindle uses an E Ink Pearl display where as the Kindle paperwhite uses the Paperwhite Built-in Light display. This provides a in-screen light and also a better resolution. Another big difference is the controller: the kindle uses a five way controller button located underneath the screen whereas the paperwhite has touch screen technology and uses two point multi-touch. Last but not least: battery. The regular kindle has a four week battery and the paperwhite has an eight week battery. Twice the juice!

No matter which device you go for, you can now get either for $10 cheaper and enjoy free shipping on all orders over $25.

With Mother’s day just a short time away, a lot of stores have been putting out coupon codes and deals to honour Mom.  You can use any or all of these to save on a gift for mom, or maybe you want something for yourself.

Fashion:

• Save 40% on women’s wear with this Dickies coupon code (Exp May 3rd)
• Get free shipping at Naturalizer Canada (Exp May 8th)
• Save 40% on everything with this Gap Canada coupon (Exp Apr 27th)

Beauty:

• Get a free gift with Clinique purchase of $31 or more over at Sears Canada (exp May 13th)
• Get either free shipping or save 10% with these Yves Rocher coupons (Exp Various dates)
• Get a free gift with Lancome purchase of $35+ over at The Bay (Exp Unknown)
• Get a free gift with $30+ purchase with this Pur Minerals coupon (Exp Unknown)
• Save 10% & get free shipping with this Biotherm coupon (Exp Apr 30th)

Jewellery:

• Save 15% on all orders with this Body Candy coupon (Exp Apr 29th)
• Save up to 50% store wide at Peoples Jewellers (Exp May 12th)
• Save up to 90% on watches for Mom at Amazon.ca (Exp May 12th)

Other:

• Various Mother’s day sales over at Chapters Canada (Exp Unknown)
• Save up to 65% on everything with this Picaboo coupon (Exp 29th Apr)
• Save up to 50% site wide with this MixBook coupon (Exp Apr 29th)

These are just a few ideas to help you out with your Mother’s Day shopping.  Deals and coupons like these make it a lot easier to get mom or grandma something special without breaking the bank.

Amazon Canada has an amazing sale with up to 90% off watches, which are a great gift for Mother’s Day.

• Click here to shop @ Amazon.ca

This Stuhrling Original women’s Classique Collection Gatsby Girl Swarovski Swiss Quartz watch is an Amazon bestseller and 86% off. With a gorgeous green genuine leather strap and mother of pearl two-tone dial. Swarovski crystal markers surround the watch face showcasing the exquisiteness of this timeless watch. Regularly $475, get it for only $67.95.

With a more neutral look, but not lacking the upscale look of the last watch, this Lucien Piccard women’s Grivola Ortlet rose/black watch is 91% off. Featuring crystals surrounding the face and a leather band, get this watch for only $48.95, regularly $550!

A larger, but feminine watch, this A Line women’s Marina Chronography white textured dial silicone watch is magnificent. Get it for only $67.95, regularly $795!

You’ll get free super saver shipping with the purchase of any of these watches. This is a gift Mom can enjoy for years to come and the prices are amazing!

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