Now is the best time to buy Valentine’s Day gifts – because they are 50% off at Chapters Canada!

• Click here to shop Valentine’s Day gifts @ Chapters

I am actually amazed at the great selection of innovative V-Day gifts that Chapters has on sale. The prices are fabulous and with free shipping on orders of $25 or more, it is so easy to say yes and get a great deal.

Here are some of my favourite sale items:

• Treasure Trove Strawberry Dreams by KAMA SUTRA – Was $40 | Now $20
• Chocolate Body Paint Was $14 | Now $7
• Chocolate Covered Heart Marshmallows Tin Was $24 | Now $12
• Weekender Kit—Strawberry Dreams by KAMA SUTRA Was $25 | Now $12.50
• Massage Candle—Island Passion Fruit by KAMA SUTRA Was $18 | Now $9
• Bondage Seductions by Kheper Games Was $25 | Now $12.50
• Creative Games For Lovers by Kheper Games Was $30 | Now $15

Kama Sutra makes amazing massage lotions, oils, body powders and many other things to enhance interaction. I absolutely adore massage candles myself. When the body is sore from the gym there is nothing like lighting a candle and using the wax for a nice warm massage. Fantastic!

Don’t forget to use the coupon code for an extra $5 off your Chapters purchase, available in the Bargainmoose forum.

(Expiry: Unknown)

La Senza Canada has a coupon code for $10 off one regular priced bra of your choice.

Click here to shop Bras @ La Senza Canada

• Coupon Code: GOWILD
• Discount: $10 Off a Regular Single Priced Bra
• Expiry: 17th February 2013

We posted about this deal about a month ago, but then the deal expired. Evidently it was such a great promo they brought it back for a couple more weeks!

If you need a bra on the ‘I can’t afford a bra right now’ end of the spectrum, pick up this I ♥ Cotton by La Senza Lightly Lined Cotton Demi Bra priced at $19.50. After the coupon the bra will only cost $9.95. That is affordable.

The Blendtec blender is only $359.99 right now at Costco Canada, regularly $439.99.

• Click here to shop @ Costco Canada

If you are thinking about purchasing a blender, this is the blender to purchase. I have mulled over buying one of these for about a year now. My neighbour recently bought one and absolutely loves it. This is not just a blender, it can make virtually anything in less than 90 seconds.

With a motor that turns the blade at speeds of up to 335 M.P.H., this baby is powerful. It says that you can replace 12 other small appliances with just this one blender. You can make the obvious smoothies with the Blendtec, but you can also make hot soup or cold ice cream! The Blendtec can turn ice into snow for your margarita or sno-cone needs. It also mixes bread dough, dressings, salsas and quite a bit more.

With two jars, one large capacity and one medium capacity, this blender is restaurant quality, and has been used in commercial settings for years. Why do you need commercial quality at home? Because this amazingly easy machine gets your food to the right texture so your recipes turn out just as great as the chefs make them. The package also includes vented lids, a comprehensive (I’ve read it) recipe book, an owner’s manual and a quick-start DVD in case you hate reading instruction manuals as much as I do. It also comes with an eight-year manufacturer’s warranty, which to me, is unheard of. Usually the guarantee is for only a year, so the price is right here knowing that your blender is going to last, guaranteed.

The reviews are amazing on the Blendtec, with it being compared to the Vitamix (the blender of all blenders) and that it is even better. Hint to my husband: Great Valentine’s gift for me.

Shipping is included.

(Expiry: 17th February 2013)

There seems to be a lot of great coupon codes out lately for awesome online savings.  Murad Canada has a great coupon that will save you $25 off your purchase of $100 or more for a limited time only.

Click here to shop @ Murad Canada

• Coupon Code: SAVE25
• Discount: Save $25 Off $100+
• Expiry: 20th February 2013

You will be able to use this coupon on your entire purchase including regular priced items and sale items. This is great because they have some Valentine’s Day Deals on sale up to 50% off the regular prices for a limited time only.

In addition to this coupon, you will be given 3 free samples at the checkout. Not only do you get the free samples but you will get to choose from 9 different products to add to your cart for free.

As for the cost of shipping, the cost will depend on how much you order and how fast you would like it delivered. We have more Murad coupons posted up on the Baraginmoose coupon forum for you to check out.

In case you forgot (despite our reminders) to pick up a gift and now its Valentine’s Day and you have nothing. Don’t despair… gift cards are still a great way to go! Many of them can be ordered online and emailed or printed out. Here are 5 different types of gift cards to cover partners of all interests.

• Lush: If your partner loves long hot baths, warm cozy showers, and skin soft as silk – a Lush gift certificate is a great last minute gift. They sell bath bombs, bubble bars, shower jellies,  hair products, massage bars, lotions, perfume sticks and so much more.

• WaySpa: Does your partner deserve a few hours of pampering and utter relaxation? Perhaps a spa day is the way to go. As previously mentioned they are referring 15% off gift certificates and there are around 2,200 locations to choose.

• Amazon: If you are somewhat unsure of what your partner might like, perhaps the relationship is in its early stages, Amazon is the way to go. For the bookworm it has books and eBooks, for elected techno-geek it has electronics, for the movie lover it has plenty of DVDs and so much more.

• Etsy: If your partner is a big fan of arts & crafts, home made, local sources, eco-friendly, and/or vintage then getting an Etsy gift certificate will bring a smile to their face. You can find anything on Etsy and it really appeals to the individuals trying to support small businesses.

• Swarovski: If your partner likes anything that glitters – she will positively glow with a Swarovski gift certificate. You pick out the amount and let her choose the piece that most complements her style – whether a necklace, earrings, ring, or even an ornament.

These are just a few ideas for those last minute situations. Happy Valentine’s Day!

Banana Republic Canada has another great one day promo code out that will save you on your purchase. Save 40% off two regular priced items today only.

Click here to shop @ Banana Republic Canada

• Coupon Code: BRLOVE
• Discount: Save 40% off two regular priced items
• Expiry: 14th February 2013

This is a great coupon code to use with all of the new items they have online right now. For example, I love this silk blouse that is $95 but would never pay that amount. With this coupon code, the price will drop to just $57 which is much more reasonable.

Banana Republic offers free shipping for all orders of $50 or more. As an added bonus, Old Navy, Gap and Banana Republic are all connected so you will be able to shop at all three stores and when the combined total at the checkout is $50 or more, you will get free shipping. For other Banana Republic coupons, they will be posted on the forum.

Rebtel wants you to share all your great Valentine’s deals with your loved ones so they’re giving you tons of FREE credit to do it with!

Click here to turn $10 into $30 @ Rebtel.com

• Coupon Code: Valentines2013
• Deal: Turn a $10 bonus into $30
• Expires: 14th February 2013

This deal is only valid for new customers and only for $10 deposits. If you sign up and buy $10 in Rebtel credit, they give you an extra $20 for free. It is ONLY valid today!

Rebtel is essentially a VoIP solution in the same vein as Skype. You put an app on your computer or mobile device. You can even use your landline or feature phone to make calls with Rebtel.

One of the biggest reasons to go with Rebtel is their awesome international rates. So let’s say you need to call your Uncle Sambulo in Swaziland. Your first instinct might be your landline or cell phone. Not a good idea as traditional phone rates to Swaziland are insane. So you decide to do a VoIP call. Skype is the big player in the VoIP game but alas, they are not the cheapest. Rebtel is the way to go for all your Swazi calls! Skype’s rate is 23 cents/minute where Rebtel does it for under 19 cents/minute!

And of course calls between Rebtel customers are free.

(Expires: 14th February 2013)

My favourite offer is back on at The Body Shop Canada right now.  The entire site is on sale for buy 3 get 3 free or buy 2 get 2 free.

• Click here to shop @ The Body Shop Canada

This offer is exclusive to online only so you will not be able to get this deal in stores. All of the normal rules apply such as the free items will be the lower priced or equal value items. Also this offer does not apply to the Love Your Body Memberships.

I love this deal when it comes around because I find that is is the best way for me to stock up on my favourites while saving the most money. I usually go for a bunch of my most expensive favourites. For example, I love the body butters which are $20 each. I will buy 3 of them and then the next 3 will be absolutely free. So instead of paying the regular $120 for 6 of them, I pay just $60 for 6 of them. That ends up being just $10 for each instead of the regular $20. A pretty amazing deal!

As always, shipping is free on orders of $75 or more or you can pay just $5 for shipping on orders $50 or more.

(Expiry: 14th February 2013)

This week we have another great group of beauty deals and coupons for you to take advantage of. Some of these deals you will find online, and some of them in stores but all of them are worth taking a look.

• Get a free 7 Piece Deluxe Gift Set when you spend $50+ with this Lancome Canada coupon (Exp Feb 28th)
• Buy 3 get 3 free or buy 2 get 2 free over at The Body Shop Canada (Exp Unknown)
• Get a free gift set with $35 Lancome purchase at Sears Canada (Exp Feb 19th)
• Save 15% off all Pleasure Products with this Spa Boutique coupon (Exp Feb 28th)
• Save $5 off $25 or more with this Yves Rocher coupon code (Exp Feb 28th)
• Get an Exclusive 10% discount on your first month’s subscription with this Glossy Box coupon (Exp Feb 28th)
• Get free shipping on all orders with this MAC coupon code (Exp Feb 17th)
• Get a free Fragrance Sample Bag with $25+ purchase with this Sephora coupon (Exp Feb 21st)
• Save $20 on orders of $60 or more with this Pur Minerals coupon code (Exp Unknown)
• Save 15% off all orders with this Biotherm.ca coupon code (Exp Feb 17th)

Some of the in store deals are perfect for those last minute Valentine’s Day gift ideas. Other coupons and deals will be great for stocking up on some new beauty items or getting a few gifts for others.

Blacks Canada is offering 8×10 prints for only $1. This is an amazing deal if you have some prints you’d like to get enlarged.

• Click here to upload your photos @ Blacks Canada

This is a great deal, saving you $3.99 per print with Blacks’ regular price of an 8×10 enlargement at $4.99. Even Costco, who I find has the cheapest prints most of the time, charges $1.99 for their 8×10 prints.

I would say there is definitely a difference in quality between Costco and Blacks, and the people who I know who know photography choose Blacks, especially for enlargements when quality is a definite issue.

You probably have a ton of great family photos from Christmas you’d like to get enlarged and put in frames. Or, if you are like me,  you still haven’t enlarged your photos from your Fall photo shoot last year. I am also planning on doing a little at-home amateur photoshoot with my kids for Valentine’s Day where I put little lipstick kisses on my older kid’s cheeks and all over the baby. If I enlarge these pictures, this would make a great gift idea for Dad or grandparents for Valentine’s Day.

Blacks makes it super simple to upload your photos and pick them up within an hour at the store.

This sale is only on for a week, so get uploading!

(Expiry: 18th February 2013)

Dell Canada has some wicked electronics deals just in time for Valentine’s Day.

• Click here to shop the Valentine’s Day Sale @ Dell Canada

Pick up a new TV, camera, or other accessories at pretty good prices. Check out these deals:

• Toshiba – 40″ 1080p LCD HDTV with DynaLight and USB Connectivity Was $599.99 | Now $399.99. You are looking at a 40″ HDTV for only $400 – an amazing price especially for a known brand such as Toshiba. This isn’t your no-name ‘have you ever heard of that before’ brand TV. It is even the 1080p Full HD – not the 720.

• Olympus VG-160 14MP Digital Camera Was $99.99 | Now $69.99. If you need a simple camera to take on your impending vacation or give to your kids for their field-trip – this Olympus is going to do the job. At only $70 it is affordable. With 14MP and 5x wide angle-zoom you won’t have to circle and label which spec is who in the pictures.

• Dell – Professional 16” Business Case Was $59.99 | Now $19.99. This case isn’t all business – it can be for pleasure too. Whatever you use it for, it can carry up to a 16″ laptop plus all the accessories needed. It is sleek enough to make a trip to the office and functional enough to make frequent trips with you wherever you need your laptop.

Shipping: Free on all orders.

(Expiry: 14th February 2012)

Buytopia Canada has an amazing deal on right now that would make a great Valentine’s Day gift. For only $39 you get a certificate for two massages from Mobile Spa Elite, worth $240.

• Click here to get this Buytopia Canada now

Think about what a great gift this certificate would be for your loved one – two massages of their choice in their home, on their own time. This would be a great gift for a stay at home mom who can’t get out for massages, or for someone who just wants to come home from work and rest and get a massage. It also makes a great gift for someone right before a big home party. My brother-in-law once bought one for his wife before her surprise 40th birthday party. She was in getting massaged and he was decorating the place. Not just a gift, this is a great idea for yourself too because you cannot beat this price.

I love massages and get one once a month without fail. My body thanks me profusely. I pay quite a bit more than half of $39 for my massages, so this is an amazing deal.

This is available only in certain major cities, but there are many of them:

• Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Victoria, St. Catherines, Hamilton, Kitchener, Winnipeg, Halifax, London, and Saskatoon.

The therapists are trained, professional and come to your door. Mobile Spa is a five-star company and the reviews on their site are wonderful.

Simply buy your Buytopia and book your massages! The voucher expires on August 2nd. You are also expected to pay taxes and a house service charge of 15% of original value. Hot stone massages are excluded and additional fees apply for locations outside of the boundaries. If you want a couple’s massage, they have to be back to back by the same therapist (not at the same time). If you’d like a receipt for your massage for your benefits, you can upgrade to an RMT for an additional $10.

(Expiry: 15th February 2013)

If you are looking for an awesome coupon code to save you some money on photo books then this is a great one for you. For two days only, save 35% off all Classic Photo books.

Click here to shop @ Picaboo

• Coupon Code: SNOWY35
• Discount: Save 35% Off Classic Photo Books
• Expiry: 14th February 2013

Classic Photo Books start at just $9.99 and will go up in price when you start adding extra pages and fancy covers. I have ordered the basic Classic Photo Book before from them and I loved how it turned out. Not only was it really easy to make, it was delivered fast and it was beautiful.

Shipping varies on how much you buy and where you live.

If you are looking for more Picaboo coupons, they will be posted on the Bargainmoose coupon forum.

Dealfind Canada has an awesome deal on right now for us to take advantage of. For just a few days only, you can get two custom cover Photo Books from Snapfish for just $24.  That is around a 66% savings.

• Click here to get this deal @ Dealfind Canada

If you were to order these books online at Snapfish.ca without getting one of these vouchers first, the custom 8×11 photo book starts at $34.99 and you will be getting two of them for just $24 with the voucher.  The cost of tax and shipping will be extra but you would normally have to pay for that anyways.

You will have all the way up until July 22nd of this year to use your voucher and you may buy up to three vouchers for yourself and three for gifts. This is a great deal to buy now and use later for a gift for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day or even a birthday. I have given a few of these to family members as gift and they have absolutely loved them.

(Expiry: 17th February 2013)

Shopcaster has another great coupon code to save you money on alternative shopping. Get $15 off $40.

Click here to shop @ Shopcaster Canada

• Coupon Code: LOVE15
• Discount: $15 Off $40
• Expiry: 14th February 2013

They have collected a bunch of Valentine’s inspired items called Cupid’s Picks to help you pick out the perfect gift for someone special.

I know this Heart Shaped Jewellery Box won my heart, and is just what I am looking for to adorn the top of my dresser. It totally looks vintage in an elegant yet understated way. Priced at $65 you can get it for $50 after the coupon code is applied.

Shopping for your man? Try out these In Line Black Onyx Cuff Links from Toronto. They make him look dashing – and thus he becomes the perfect complement to your beauty. Currently priced at $50, after coupon they come down to $35.

Shipping varies. For all of the other Shopcaster coupon codes, be sure to check out Coupon Forum before shopping.