It's Time to Mauve It, Mauve It!

It's almost here, my savvy shopaholic friends.

It's the day our American neighbours call "Black Friday", you know, that day after American Thanksgiving when everything goes on a seriously amazing sale.

It has grown significantly popular here in Canada as retailers offer savings in-store and online to entice Canadian shoppers. 

And you're totally ready to jump into the chaos of it all, right?

Well, of course. You are getting that Michael Kors bag for half the price! Hello?!

Or a new laptop for nearly more than half of what you will pay the day before... or after.

Oh silly me, I forgot the children. That pricey toy she wants for Christmas? Well, it will definitely help your holiday budget on a Black Friday.

Okay, so I'm not very patient when it comes to line-ups- heck, I get antsy when I'm sitting in my car in a Tim Hortons drive-thru for longer than 5 minutes. 

So as much as I love a good sale, the stress of Black Friday shopping is something that I no longer like to deal with. Until now.

Toning down the shade of Black a few notches and add a pinch of tranquil lavender (suddenly dreaming of an uninterrupted bubble bath...), and you've got Mauve. 

One of my favourite online destinations to help you save more money, Save.ca, is rebranding this day to Mauve Friday. How you ask? Follow these simple tips for a more mellow and tranquil experience:

• Set a budget. It can be easy to get caught up in sales, so before you head out set a budget that you’re comfortable spending to avoid buyer’s remorse. 
• Research the deals before you go. Search digital flyers on trusted sites like Save.ca from the comfort of your home so you know what’s out there and where you can find the products and deals you want. 
• Make a list. Develop a list before shopping to avoid an impulse purchase. 
• Be savvy. To ensure you have the right item for the right price, compare the digital flyers while shopping with Save.ca’s new mobile app. 
• Dress comfortably. If you’re going to be out all day, make sure to wear comfortable shoes. If you can handle a brisk, chilly walk through the parking lot without your coat, you’ll really enjoy not having to carry it with you. 
• Online is in. To avoid the crowds completely, you can always try online shopping. On November 29, Save.ca will have compiled great deals and discounts for Canadians in one spot. 

I LOVE these tips!

These will also prove helpful during Holiday shopping and even Boxing Day.

I'm a big fan of shopping online; everything has been created to be so much more convenient for the shopper these days.

And it beats having to fend your way through aggressive (or "hangry" (hungry + angry)) shoppers that are just trying to finish their shopping or waiting in long line-ups.

Thank you, Save.ca, for helping us take the stress out of Black Friday Shopping.

Click here to learn more about Mauve Friday at Save.ca and also some really fantastic tips to help you "mauve" into a more stress-free Mave Friday Shopping experience.

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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post; however as always, all opinions expressed are my very own.

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Save BIG on Fisher-Price Fridays

There are two things that make me very happy:
1) Seeing my Children Laughing and Learning 
and
2) Saving money

Well, those two things I love have united to bring you one seriously sweet deal.

Two brands that I trust and am loyal to, Fisher-Price and Babies“R”Us, are introducing Fisher-Price Fridays!
Starting every Friday in September, Fisher-Price will offer half price Friday deals for one day only.

The very first half price sale on ALL Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn toys will take place tomorrow Sept 6 in store and online at babiesrus.ca/fp (this site goes live on September 6th).

This couldn't have come at a more amazing time for us because this Saturday we celebrate our sons 1st Birthday! I will definitely be taking advantage of this amazing deal.

One example of a Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Toy that I have been eyeing for him is this Laugh & Learn™ Crawl Around™ Car.

How adorable is it?

You can check it out all the fantastic Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Toys by clicking here.
Quality toys that are proven favourites at half the price? Don't miss out!
Which one will you be grabbing on a Fisher-Price Friday?

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Save Your Time Saving with Save.ca

Does that make any sense?
Well, I've got something that makes total sense and if you're someone like me that enjoys a great deal and even better... loves to shop BUT save money at the same time, then you will love the new and revised Save.ca.

Ever since that show Extreme Couponing aired on TLC, I've become somewhat of a coupon-fanatic.
Even more so after becoming a mother!
Spending some time clipping coupons that I come across newspapers and magazines and saving in my own little Coupon Folder.
But then I realized how time-consuming this was and thankfully discovered online sites that provided daily coupons that you can simply print out from your printer or alternatively some would have you choose the coupons you want, "check-out" and they would mail out the coupons to you.
I much prefer the convenience of being able to print out my coupons directly from the site instead of waiting for the mail.

I am in love with Save.ca!
You have every thing you could possibly be looking for in one place.
Flyers, coupons deals and money-saving tips and all from popular retailers you most likely shop at like Shoppers Drug Mart, Rexall, Metro, Walmart, Sears and more!

On top of the savings, they also make your life a little easier with a Recipe Planner and even a Shopping List Builder!

Add your favourite flyer items to your shopping list and print! Just add as many products as you like to your shopping list and they will be separated by retailer.
That is so convenient.
Whoever is the mastermind behind this simple yet effective fresh new site was definitely either
1) a mother that needed more organization in her life, b) a total Type A (like me!) or c) both!

My daughter is starting Kindergarten in a few weeks and on top of that, I've got my son's 1st birthday just a few days after that so you can imagine the financial stress that's on me.
This is why saving money is so crucial especially during times like this.
Back-to-school shopping alone can cost you hundreds upon hundreds of dollars. And I'm only shopping for ONE 5 year old. If you are sending more than one child back to school... Save.ca! 

Check out the awesome benefits of Save.ca:

• Provides access to the most comprehensive offering of online savings of popular brands and digital flyers from trusted retailers across the country
• Offers a convenient printable shopping list option so you can organize your savings from all retailers and brands featured on the site
• Links brands to retailer locations to streamline the shopping process
• Offers the option of printing deals on the spot or mailing a hard copy to your mailbox
• Eliminates the hassle of having to flip through multiple newspapers and flyers to locate deals
• Allows shoppers to search for savings from their computer, smartphone, iPad or any other mobile device whenever it’s convenient for them, rather than having to set aside time to sort through deals and feel trapped at their kitchen table

Are you ready to start saving?

Check out this video and learn more about the brand new Save.ca.
They're social too! Find them at Facebook at: www.facebook.com/savedotca.

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