There is a great deal happening at Chapters Canada for anyone with kids.  Save 20% on all Trunkis for a limited time only.

• Click here to shop this deal @ Chapters.ca

There are six different Trunkis to choose from and they normally start at $39.95.  After the 20% discount is applied, they will be starting at just $31.96.

If you are not familiar with Trunki, they are made by Melissa & Doug which is a fantastic brand, and are geared towards ages three to six years old.  I have a two year old, however, that loves the Trunki, so it is fine for someone younger than three years old in my mind.  It is a lightweight, sturdy, carry-on sized suitcase that serves as luggage, a riding toy, and transportation for kids on the go.  You can also use it inside for storage, so it is a multi-purpose toy that parents will like as well.

Chapters Canada offers free shipping for orders of $25 or more, so each Trunki you purchase will also get free shipping.

(Expires: 13th May 2013)

Well.ca has a great offer happening right now on one of my favourite lines of kids products. Save 25% off all Melissa & Doug items all the way up until March 3rd.

• Click here to shop this sale @ Well.ca

They have a ton of different items to choose from. I personally love how durable the Melissa & Doug products are and how they are great teaching tools as well as toys for kids.

My favourite items from them are their puzzles.  They also have costume sets, music items, beading sets and much much more included in this sale as well.

Well.ca is offering free shipping for orders $25 or more right now so I suggest grabbing a couple of items to make sure you get the free shipping as well.

If you are a first time customer, make sure to use our Exclusive coupon code for $10 off a $40 spend.

(Expiry: 3rd March 2013)

Beyond the Rack is having a great sale on Melissa and Doug toys and puzzles.

• Click here to shop @ Beyond the Rack (remember to sign in)

I absolutely love Melissa and Doug, so I can easily say I have about half of the toys from this sale. This makes me the expert on M&D toys, and I’ll tell you about our favourite ones. There are almost too many to list so I’ll be brief.

• Band in a Box was the first Melissa and Doug item we had gifted to us and seven years later it is still in great shape with almost daily play, now only $19.99, regularly $35.
• Wooden cutting food is played with often and is great for fostering fine motor, plus there is something about food that kids love to play with, now only $15.99, regularly $30.
• Alphabet train puzzle is the most picked puzzle on our shelf. It is fun and teaches letters along with the logical skills needed to do puzzles, now only $9.99, regularly $20.
• Alphabet nesting and stacking blocks were a surprise hit in our house and although they do suffer some wear and tear over the years, ours are well-played with, now only $9.99, regularly $20.
• Wooden pizza - what kid doesn’t love pizza? This pizza teaches numerical and measurement skills, along with fine motor, and is still a daily favourite in my house, now only $15.99, regularly $30.
• Slice and scoop sundae set is probably the most played with toy in the entire house, especially by children who have never been here, now only $22.99, regularly $40.

Shipping is $11.95, but shop all weekend and take advantage of the free shipping on subsequent purchases.

Expiry: 21st January 2013

Toys “R” Us Canada has great deals today only for Cyber Monday, both in-store and online, while they last.

•  Click here to shop @ Toys “R” Us Canada (Expired)

The compact, lightweight Kobo Mini E-reader is the gift of the season. This is great for the purse or the backpack and holds up to 1,000 books (that’s a lot of reading!). Regularly $79.99, get it today only for $49.99.

Got a Star Wars loving kid (or husband?). Lego Star Wars toys are buy one, get one 40% off today only. Anakin and Sebulba’s podracers are $119.99, but add on the Hoth Echo Base (regularly $119.99) for only $71.99, saving you $40!

Cabbage Patch Kids have made a comeback and are half off today only. I like this Brunette Girl Princess, regularly $42.99, now $21.47.

All Mega Bloks building sets are buy one get one free! My son would go wild over this Iron Man 2 Hall of Armor Playset ($39.99). For free, I could get my other son the Need For Speed Authentic Garage ( regular $39.99).

I love Melissa and Doug toys for all of my kids. I love that they are wood, most don’t have batteries and they are either learning toys or encourage imaginative play. Melissa and Doug are buy one, get one 50% off at Toys R Us today. I pretty much have everything on that list, so I’ll tell you my kid’s favourites.

All of their puzzles are great, but my youngest loves the transportation sound puzzle ($14.99). The bug catcher game is great for fine motor skills, at any age. The kids love catching the bugs and will sit there quietly for at least five minutes (best I ever get!). Get it for half price with the purchase of the puzzle, for only $6.50. My kids also love the dress up magnetic dolls and this Best Friends Forever is awesome ($39.99). Pair it with the Jumbo Cardboard Blocks (great for building huge towers), regularly $39.99, get it for $20!

Shipping is free on purchases over $100.

I am a huge fan of Melissa & Doug products and now Chapters has an awesome deal on the Trunki collection.  Save 20% off all Trunki plus use a coupon code to save an additional $5.

• Click here to shop Trunki @ Chapters Canada

Choose from either the Trunki in any color that was $42.95 and is now $34.36, or the Trunki Saddle Bag that was $16.95 and is now $13.56.  Make sure to use the Chapters coupon JULY2012 to save $5 on purchase $30 or more. That brings the grand total of the Trunki down to just $29.36.

I did a price comparison and found the same Trunki at Mastermind toys for $49.95 pus you would have to pay for the shipping. That is almost double the price!

Shipping is free on orders of $25 or more so you will get free shipping with this order.  Also you can ship to any store for free and pick it up yourself.

(Expiry: 22nd July 2012)

I was excited when I saw these deals at Beyond the rack because I have kids and love Melissa & Doug products.  Until 23rd May, save up to 50% on all Melissa & Doug items from Beyond the Rack.

• Click here to shop @ Beyond the Rack

I have 2 small boys that can be really rough on their toys.  Melissa & Doug toys can withstand rough playtime for sure and that is one of the many reasons I buy them.  They have many items to choose from for both boys and girls of many ages.

Here are a few of the highlights:

• Classic Farm Sound Puzzle was $20/ now $9.99
• Happy Giddy Binoculars was $10/ now $4.99
• BFF Box of Questions was $15/ now $7.99

When I was a teacher, I had many of these toys in my classroom because they have so many different teaching opportunities.  I often used this bug-catching magnet puzzle to help with fine motor skills.  I also used this shape sorting clock to work on numbers, shapes and telling time.

When I buy toys for my kids I try to pick items that will be fun and at the same time they can learn from them. Sometimes toys that have both of these qualities can be pricey so sales like this are awesome to take advantage of.  This is a great time to pick up some items for upcoming birthdays and even buy ahead for Christmas.

(Expiry: 23rd May 2012)

HomeSav has a wonderful sale on Melissa & Doug toys and play sets again! Most of them are wood based so a great old fashioned medium for your children’s imagination to run wild.

• Check out the Melissa & Doug Toy Sale

This sale has some really really beautiful toys! Here are three toys I would have loved to receive as a child:

• Deluxe Pirate Ship Set - $56 (Reg $84)
• Folding Princess Castle – $82 (Reg $120)  <- OMG that is so awesome!
• Wooden Bake & Serve Brownies – $20 (Reg $27)

They have so so so many awesome toys, when I have a kid I am going to be a Melissa & Doug addict. I like the classic feel to them and it is like cuteness overload!

You will receive free shipping at $70, which is really easy to get! The Princess Castle alone ships for free, and the Brownie set + the pirate ship together would ship for free.

This weekend only, Mastermind Toys has two classic Melissa and Doug wooden puzzles on for $5 each. You’ll save $10 per puzzle!

Also during the month of September, if you spend $30 or more on Melissa and Doug toys, you’ll get a free floor puzzle worth $18! There is a limit of one free puzzle per order, while supplies last. There are over 15 styles to choose from.

• Click here to shop at Mastermind Toys

The two puzzles that are on for $5 each are the Wooden School Bus or Farm Friends Hide and Seek Puzzles. There is a limit of 2 of these puzzles per order.

Mastermind Toys has tons of Melissa and Doug toys available. I just picked up this Responsibility Chart for $24.95. Perfect for kids who are just learning about chores and daily responsibilities around the house. I love that it’s magnetic and you can change the jobs around from week to week and even personalize your own jobs.