Get a cursive mug for only $4, originally $8. Hey, get two and it will be like buy one, get one free!

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These make excellent teacher gifts considering they are very inexpensive, and every teacher could use a new mug, especially with their monogrammed initial on it. This is especially handy when there is more than one teacher in the classroom, so mugs don’t get mixed up! It is also a personal gift, so they know you put some thought into it.

I love the look of these classic white mugs with black cursive monogram in any letter. These are also only available at Chapters/Indigo.

Dishwasher and microwave safe, these mugs are durable and will last.

Shipping is free when you spend over $25, so get seven of them!

(Expiry: 30th June 2013)

Bwah!!! I LOVE Baby plushies! Chapters has a B1G1 50% off promotion on any baby plush.

• Click here to shop plushies @ Chapters.Indigo.ca now

So it should be no surprise, because I am positive I have mentioned this before, but I collect plushies! Just one brand actually: Jellycat (which Chapters sells!). I use to have a good size collection of them, but then I went to visit my sister-in-law’s nine children and brought them each a plushie from my collection and now my collection is quite reduced. Trust me though, they were a huge hit!

I still have the Bashfull Giraffe which costs $19.99 at Chapters and I totally want the Bashful Elephant, because while I have one already, he is a different colour. I love elephants! He is $20 and I would get him for only $10 if I bought two plushies.

The only thing I find sad is that they have none of their huge or even large sized plushies included in this sale.

Free shipping on orders of $25 or more.

(Expiry: 24th June 2013)

Get 20% off all Moleskine brand journals, agendas, and more at Chapters Canada.

• Click here to shop Moleskine @ Chapters.Indigo.ca now

Moleskine primarily makes:

• journals
• agendas
• folios
• notecards

However, recently they have added accessories to their famous stationary line. I rather like the Moleskine Highlighter Pencil Set that was $20 and is on sale for $16. They are made with fluorescent lead that won’t “bleed” through your paper as ink might. I have always had huge issues with bleed-through, especially when highlighting textbooks with surprisingly thin paper. I think that a company that makes paper products would understand the trouble of highlighting and I look forward to trying this out sometime.

They also make their own Moleskine Roller Ball Pen that was $17.95 and is now $14.36. There is one review of the pen which is fairly positive:

I received this pen as a gift at the beginning of January and really like the ink flow and lack of blotting on Moleskine paper. The pen writes very nicely on any type of paper really and though I thought the rectangular shape would be awkward to write with, it is not once you get used to it. My only issue with this pen is that I am already out of ink and I cannot find any refills for it. Since Indigo sells the pen, it would make sense to sell the refills as well.

Get free shipping on orders of $25 or more. You can always get free shipping to your local store on any order.

(Expiry: 17th June 2013)

Get 30% off gifts for teachers in the Teacher shop at Chapters right now.

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This is the time of year parents might dread and teachers love – the end of school! Thank your teachers with a lovely gift that will help them remember the little angel that is your child. Or forget, whatever works better. My middle son has three teachers in his kindergarten class and one of them is very special to him. I don’t think he would have survived kindergarten if it weren’t for her and I really appreciate everything she has done. My oldest son’s teacher, who looks oddly like Vince Vaughan, has been a great communicator and even called when my son recently had surgery to see how he was. All of these teachers (and our school bus driver) deserve something awesome. I already got some great gifts for the lady teachers from Ethical Ocean, which I will write about in a future post, but for now let’s see what I can get the others.

The great thing about this selection at Chapters is that it isn’t very costly. One other amazing idea would be to give them a Chapters gift card, which any teacher can use, plus one of these smaller gifts. Practical and thoughtful.

If I were a teacher (or just me), one thing we need is pens! Why not give a few nice pens like these Black Toast ballpoint pens? Seriously, there is not much better than writing personal notes with a nice writing pen. Was $7, now $4.90.

Since they’ve now got a nice pen, how about a nice notebook, or a set of three gorgeous ones? Was $12, now $8.40.

Teachers also can’t have enough mugs for all that coffee they need during the teaching day. Was $12, now $8.40.

Shipping is free on orders over $25.

(Expiry: 17th June 2013)

Buy the super cool LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0 this weekend (or while quantities last) for $349.95, and Chapters will give you a $70 credit to buy anything when you make a future purchase.

• Click here to buy this LEGO Mindstorms @ Chapters.ca now

Reviewed as “amazing”, this set will give you everything you need to build and program your own robot, so obviously, you can take over the world (or alternatively, just have fun with it). The robot can perform many different functions and even has two touch sensors so the robot can “feel”. Not only can the robot feel, it has a sensor to see and an NXT micro-computer to think. An included software CD gives you building and programming challenges and complete step-by-step building instructions and a programming guide.

This item is something my kids and my husband would thank me profusely for. My techie husband would love to teach the kids to program and this makes it completely fun. I can justify the price to myself because I can use the credit to get what I want later from Chapters!

Reviews on the LEGO website include “best present ever”, “love it”, “challenging in a good way”, “infinite possibilities” and “LEGO you’ve out done yourself”.

Shipping is not free for this item, but for me it was only $6.

(Expiry: 17th June 2013)

Get $50 off the Kobo Arc Reader, just in time for Father’s Day, from Chapters Indigo Canada!

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I still need a Kobo. I’d love to have the convenience of thousands of books right in my purse.

Powered by a customized Android 4.0 operating system, use your Kobo to download thousands of magazines, newspapers, comics, cookbooks, kid’s books and so much more in very clear and vivid colour. You can also use this to watch videos and surf the web, including doing tasks for work.  The 7-inch colour touchscreen is flawless. All versions are available in white or black.

• The 16GB 7″ Kobo Arc was $199.99, now $149.99.
• The 32GB 7″ Kobo Arc was $249.99, now $199.99.
• The 64GB 7″ Kobo Arc was $299.99, now $249.99.

Shipping is free for these items.

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Chapters Canada has 50% off the Groovy Girls Hip Happenin’ House Bundle which was $169.95 and is now $84.98. This item does not qualify for free shipping to your home but you can still request free shipping to store.

• Click here for the Hip Happenin’ House @ Chapters now

The doll house is open concept featuring six different room types:

• Bedroom
• Bathroom
• Kitchen
• Patio
• Study
• Living room

The doll house doesn’t come alone. It comes with Groovy Girls Thora and Tamsen dolls, and doll house accessories: bed, chair, sofa, and desk. This way your little one is all set to play as the doll house comes with everything necessary for hours of fun.

I checked what shipping would be should you want it delivered to your home and at least to my place it would cost $22.18. It is certainly worthwhile to just buy it and then request it be shipped to your local store for pick up as it saves you a bundle on shipping costs.

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With Father’s Day coming up less than a week away, a lot of stores and companies have been putting out coupon codes and deals for Dad.  There are a ton of Father’s Day deals out right now that will save you on your purchases for Dad.

Here is a look at some of the great deals for Dad that you can take advantage of:

Fashion:

• Get free shipping on $50+ with this Jersey City coupon (Exp Unknown)
• Save up to $30 with these IceJerseys coupons (Exp Jun 16th)
• Save on shipping & more with these Lids.ca coupons (Exp Jun 30th)

Entertainment:

• Save 30% on one item with this BBC Canada coupon (Exp Jun 16th)
• Save $3 on your purchase of $10 with this AudioGo coupon (Exp Jun 16th)
• Save up to 20% with these Hockey Shot Canada coupons (Exp Unknown)

Other:

• Three free Deluxe Samples for Him with any $25+ purchase with this Sephora coupon (Exp Unknown)
• Save 20% on Father’s Day gifts with this Teleflora coupon (Exp Jun 16th)
• Save additional 10% with this The Last Hunt coupon (Exp Jun 16th)
• Save 15% & get a free TNF wallet with this Gear Up for Outdoors coupon (Exp Jun 16th)
• Get a free towel with this Golfworks coupon (Exp Unknown)

In addition to these coupons, you will also find deals that we have already posted on the blog.  Check out some of these deals that would be perfect for Father’s Day gifts.

• Lowes Canada Father’s Day Deals
• Well.ca Father’s Day Deals
• The Bay Men’s Deals
• Chapters Father’s Day Deals

You will find the coupon codes up on the Bargainmoose coupon forum for easy online shopping.  Make sure to also check out the Hot Deals forum as well.  We have loyal Moosers that post deals daily for all of us to take advantage of.

Get 50% off all vases at Chapters Canada.

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Want to spruce up your home and give it that added something? Flowers are the easiest way! While your garden is blooming, snip some much-needed blooms and bring them inside. Flowers are known to have anti-anxiety properties, so you feel nice looking at and smelling flowers. Nowhere to put these flowers? Well, Chapters has the solution!

I love this prickley pear vase because it is unique but still white, so it fits in with any decor, empty or filled. Was $19.50, now $9.75.

This purple glass bottle vase reminds me of something you’d see in a cottage or home by the water. Put this in front of a mirror with other bottles of different sizes and shapes, and you don’t even need flowers. Gorgeous! Was $29.50, now $14.75.

Add some colour under your bouquet with this abstract watercolour vase in earthenware. Was $34, now $17.

Shipping is free from Chapters when you spend $25.

(Expiry: 10th June 2013)

This weekend in-store at Chapters, buy three regular-priced items of anything (with exclusions) and get the fourth free!

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This is an amazing deal. Basically, pick up three of anything and get the fourth free. Chapters has so many items to choose from like books, gifts, toys, house and home items, fitness items and so much more. I could shop there for hours if the kids let me.

Before you go, look online for what you might want, like the Father’s Day gift guide, which tells you what Dad actually wants. Get something for your father, father-in-law, your husband and treat yourself to the free item!

This offer excludes electronics, electronic accessories, tablets, gift cards, memberships, music and DVDs, Rosetta Stone interactive learning software or Indigo Fundraising Love of Reading products.

(Expiry: 9th June 2013)

Get 20% off Lego Chima or Lego City right now at Chapters Canada.

• Click here to shop @ Chapters.indigo.ca right now

I’ve blogged about Lego a few times before and I think it is because I know it is an amazing product, which has lasted for decades as a little boy and girl favourite toy. But, of all the Lego out there, I hear kids talk most about Star Wars Lego, Lego Chima and the classic Lego City.

One of my favourites (and yes I get a vote) is the Police Station. So realistic looking and a challenge to build, this is one set I know will get played with. Was $129.95, now $103.96.

Lego also makes a great gift for a birthday kid and my kids have four birthday parties already just this month, so I’m always on the lookout for sale items that kids will love. This Ambulance would make a great gift, as it isn’t too much money, but its still super cool. Was $24.95, now $19.96.

As for Lego Chima, this Cragger’s Command Ship is the ultimate swamp battle (cool!). Was $99.95, now $79.96.

Even better, if you order today or tomorrow, you’ll get free shipping with no minimum! After that, get free shipping on orders over $25.

(Expiry: 9th June 2013)

For three days only, Chapters Canada is offering absolutely free shipping with no minimum purchase. Now is the time to buy that book you’ve been coveting!

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Normally, Chapters offers free shipping at a $25 spend, so this is a time to buy those smaller items. You must select the free shipping option at checkout or you will be charged for shipping. This is important!

You can use the free shipping deal to buy whatever you want, but here are some great books on sale until June 9th and 10th , which are less than $25:

The bestselling book Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed was $18.95, now $9.05. I’d love to read this amazing story with great reviews.

Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns by Lauren Weisberger is the sequel to the bestselling The Devil Wears Prada. Was $29.99, now $14.25.

Joy of Cooking by Irma S. Rombauer was $39.99, now $19. I have this edition of a 75-year-old self-published masterpiece. With recipes for every food imaginable, you really will learn to love cooking, if you don’t already. I’ve made quite a few recipes from these pages and cherish this cookbook.

(Expiry: 6th June 2013)

Beyond the Rack has an awesome spotlight deal happening right now.  You will be able to get a kids Trunki for just $29.99 when they are regularly priced at $50.

• Click here to get this deal @ Beyondtherack.com now

Trunki is made by the very popular and durable kids’ brand of Melissa & Doug.  They are one of my absolute favourite children’s brands out there.  They do tend to be a bit more expensive sometimes because their items are incredibly durable and are good quality, so finding a sale like this is awesome!

I did a price comparison and found the same Trunki at Mastermind Toys for $49.95 plus you would have to pay for the shipping. Over at Toys R Us, they don’t even carry them currently and at Chapters Canada they are priced between $39.95 to $44.95.

This deal also features a spotlight video if you are not familiar with this toy.  As for the cost of shipping, it will depend on how much you order.

(Expiry: 4th June 2013)

Enjoy 30 – 50% off Dwell Studios toys at Chapters Canada.

• Click here to shop Dwell toys @ Chapters.ca now

There are only four toys from Dwell Studios in stock at Chapters Canada. Two items are 50% off and two items are 30% off. All are wood-based and look like good quality toys for young kids to play with.

Get 50% off:

• Creative Play Set – Woodland Was $38.50 | Now $19.25
• Creative Play Set – Owl Was $38.50 | Now $19.25

Get 30% off:

• Zoo Shape Sorter Was $34.50 | Now $24.15
• Creative Play Set – Skyline Was $38.50 | Now $26.95

The paint used is lead free, phthalates free, and non-toxic. The Zoo Shaper has one review on Chapters Canada from a happy mother:

I just bought this toy for my 2 year old. I had actually bought it to put in his room because I liked the animals to sit on his shelf and they match his bedding. He got a hold of it and loves playing with it, he can’t quite get the animals in their proper place yet, but he is having fun trying. It’s a great toy, when he takes a break from it I can put it back on his shelf!

There is an added bonus at Chapters right now. If you spend $30 on Baby products, you get a Sophie Soother (pictured in the middle) for free ($18.50 value). Make sure to add it to your cart.

Free shipping on orders of $25 or more.

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Chapters Canada has brought back their sale on telescopes and binoculars. This time they are offering 40% off of them all!

• Click here to shop telescopes & binoculars @ Chapters.ca now

There are three sets of binoculars to choose from:

• Bushnell Birding 8×40 Porro Prism Binoculars – Were $69 | Now $41.40
• IMAGE VIEW 10X25 BINOCULARS W/VGA CAMERA, SD SLOT – Were $99 | Now $59.40
• 8×25 Waterproof Compact Binoculars – Were $39.99 | Now $23.99

You can also choose between two telescopes:

• TASCO SPECIALTY 50X50MM REFRACTOR TELESCOPE KIT – Was $49 | Now $29.40
• BUSHNELL Deep Space 660x60MM Refractor Telescope – Was $99 | Now $59.40

Have a father who loves watching animals or birds? How about one whose eyes are always upon the stars and who has tried to teach you the names of the constellations a zillion times? These make pretty good gifts for Father’s Day! This year my father’s birthday gift (in May) was sort of his father’s day and birthday gift all wrapped up into one. My father is a very outdoorsy kind of guy, so Mom and I teamed up to buy him a state of the art Bushnell rangefinder. He was tickled pink!

Get free shipping on all orders of $25 or more.

(Expiry: 18th June 2013)