August 2010

Thrilling Thursday Give-Away Update - Homeworks Etc. - CONTEST CLOSED Thanks for entering!

The clock is ticking and there's less than a day left for your chance to win a fantastic prize from designer children's boutique, Homeworks Etc. How do you win? Become a Mother of a Deal newsletter subscriber and you're automatically entered. Want to up the chances of winning? Sign-up for Homework's once-per-month special offers newsletter to get another ballot. Good luck! If you're a regular deal hunter, you know all about Mother of a Deal's Thrilling Thursday. If not, read up here for your chance to win great prizes from some of our favourite retailers.

Featured Deal of the Week: Garment Warehouse Sale – Up to 80% off

Vancouver Sample Sale at Garment WarehouseFor unbelievable deals at up to 80% off wholesale prices, check out this warehouse sale. We carry Gaia, Turf Girl Sportswear, Breathe Yoga Wear, Twice Shy, Fig, OTE organic clothing for men, women and kids, and more. Many items are as low as $5! Find us near the Olympic Village in False Creek, Vancouver. Click here for location and store hours.

Emergen-C - FREE Sample

Canadian Free SamplesLike most Moms, we're often a little sleep deprived and feeling fairly drained so we were excited to see this FREE sample from Emergen-C who claim their product naturally supports your immune system and enhances your energy levels. Now, if we could just find a product that would add a few more hours on to each day we'd be set!

Pottery Barn Canada - FREE Batman Story Time & Celebration

Fun Free Events for FamiliesHere's a fun freebie for the little guys! Pottery Barn in Canada has FREE Book Club Story Times every Tuesday from 11am - 11:30am, but on August 31st and September 7th they'll be having a special Batman story time. Their site states there will be giveaways, activities and lots of great stories to celebrate the Caped Crusader. Check your local store for details.

Raspberry Kids - Back-to-School 15% off

Back to school Deals in CanadaCanadian-based online retailer Raspberry Kids has a great back-to-school promotion on right now, use code: savvymom15 at the checkout. Raspberry Kids is "the purveyor of fresh, healthy and fun products for the little ones in your life." One of our favourite products right now is their lunchskins, so cute and great for back-to-school! Sale runs till the end of September, 2010.

FREEBIE Friday!

TGIFF (Thank goodness it's Freebie Friday!), we've rounded up some great FREE stuff this week for you!

Happy Freebie Friday everyone! If you know of a great freebie we should post, please feel free to let us know.

Bravado Designs - 20% off Orders

Bravado Bras Summer SaleCanadian-based Bravado! Designs is having a Labour Day long weekend sale with 20% off all orders. Use coupon code: LDAY-195 at the checkout, sale ends Monday, August30th, 2010. Bravado makes maternity and nursing bras and tanks that tend to be much more fashion forward than some of the other brands out there and comfortable too (which is very important!).

Michaels - Baby Week Deals and Events

Baby Deals at MichaelsSunday August 29th until Saturday September 4th is Baby Week at Michaels. They've got some great deals, including; 40% off entire stock scrapbook pads, 40% off baby, kids and school themed stickers, and 25% off entire stock of baby shower favour kits and decor. They also have some great FREE workshops happening all week. You'll need to purchase the main item (bucket, canvas, etc..) but the workshops look like great fun and they are FREE. Call ahead to your local store for details and to confirm workshops.

Suzy Shier, Mariposa, Urban Planet, Bluenotes and more - 35% off Friends & Family Event!

Suzy Shier Shopping DealThis Sunday, August 29th, from 10am-12pm get 35% off all regular priced items (20% off sale items) at all Suzy Shier, Mariposa, Urban Planet, Blue Notes, Sirens and Stitches locations in Canada during their "Friends & Family Event". If you're shopping online, use promo code: 082910. A great time to grab some back-to-school deals for your tweens and teens. Full details can be found here.

Thrilling Thursday Give-Away - Homeworks Etc.

Welcome to Mother of a Deal's inaugural Thrilling Thursday give-away! Each week, we'll give away a great prize from some of our favourite retailers. This week, Mother of a Deal is offering up a fantastic prize to one of our newsletter subscribers from designer children's boutique, Homeworks Etc. Find out all the juicy details in this week's Thursday and Monday newsletters. If you're not a subscriber, it's not too late for your chance to win! Sign up now and enter Thrilling Thursday as your referral.