Deals/coupon thread

[joan tack]

I thought i might start this thread for everyone to share each others deals or coupons. Let's help each other out! Found a deal on the web? Please post it here. Try to keep it relevant as well:)

[joan tack]

Here's a coupon (http://www.clipdeals.com/company/markhamack-pharmacy/) that I just found. I see that it's in Markham, ON. Looks like you save 30% on Rexall Brand nail implements. Good deal!:)

[Dreamalittledream]

Found a great deal on a toy my DCKs love! It's an outdoor play kitchen type thing with a water reservoir, sink they pump, a blender type thing and accessories...called 'Makin' Mud Pies' (Liitle Tikes); it's $80 on Amazon and only $25 shipped to your door with Walmart.
http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/little-tikes-makin-mudpies/10028666
My daycare kids played for 2 hours with this this morning and then it was hard to get them away from it! Super easy to assemble & no batteries, yay!

[joan tack]

Found a great deal on a toy my DCKs love! It's an outdoor play kitchen type thing with a water reservoir, sink they pump, a blender type thing and accessories...called 'Makin' Mud Pies' (Liitle Tikes); it's $80 on Amazon and only $25 shipped to your door with Walmart.
http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/little-tikes-makin-mudpies/10028666
My daycare kids played for 2 hours with this this morning and then it was hard to get them away from it! Super easy to assemble & no batteries, yay!

Thank you so much for sharing this great deal Dreamalittledream!:) :)

[joan tack]

Here's a good food one (http://www.clipdeals.com/company/montfort-mediterranean-cuisine/c) from the same site I found. Looks like you get a free entree when you buy 1. Pretty good!

[joan tack]

If anyone lives in the Mississauga region and needs to book a party for their kids here's a great deal (http://www.clipdeals.com/company/park-royal-family-fun-center/) I found. Looks like you get 20 percent off a birthday package.

[joan tack]

Okay, one more this week. Anyone looking to put their kids in soccer this summer? Looks like with this coupon (http://www.clipdeals.com/company/soccer-season/) you get 20% OFF all Soccer merchandise - Everything in store. They're at 850 The Queensway Toronto.

[joan tack]

Is anyone looking to send their children to summer camp this year? Redeem this coupon (http://www.clipdeals.com/company/circle-square-ranch/) for July/August 2013 camps. Summer Camp...An awesome way to spend a week this summer! Register for camp at Brantford Circle Square Ranch & save 15%. Secure your spot!
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[joan tack]

Here's a great one I just found: Attention Parents! Arm your child with life skills and give them the gift of confidence & fitness this Summer! Bring this coupon & pay only $129.99 for 6 week course (Value of $ 200). For further details & book
http://images57.fotki.com/v283/photos/7/2406277/11531463/ScreenShot20130118at 3_37_01PM-vi.png (http://www.clipdeals.com/company/oakville-taekwondo-academy/)

[joan tack]

Hey folks, here is a nice deal I just found from Dentistry@5306 Creditview. Bring this coupon (http://www.clipdeals.com/company/dentistry5306-creditview/) in and receive an Implant or Wisdom Teeth Consultation (Value up to $80) for FREE.

[joan tack]

Amazing deal here from Pacific Blinds. (http://www.clipdeals.com/company/pacific-blinds-drapes--interiors/) No charge on installation of awning! Did you know awnings can save you money on energy bills by cutting down on the heat your house absorbs? They also make your deck & patio more comfortable & enjoyable. Make the investment...Order any awning by June 30th & have it installed for FREE

[Momof4]

Admin. When are you going to check out the spammer?

[joan tack]

Anyone got their own deals they'd like to share? Please do!

[joan tack]

Admin. When are you going to check out the spammer?

Just trying to share deals. Sorry you're not interested. Got anything to share other than complaints?

[joan tack]

Nice one here (http://www.clipdeals.com/company/liftec-slabjacking-inc/) from Liftec If you have any concrete that is sunken, unstable, a trip hazard, uneven or draining improperly... We can lift, level & stabilize it for you in a day or less for 50% cheaper than replacement or ripping it out.

[joan tack]

Anyone looking for a free blood pressure monitor for their parents? This coupon (http://www.clipdeals.com/company/superseven-pharmacy/) from Superseven Pharmacy offers one. Not a senior, no problem they have a great deal for you too, ONLY $19 (a savings of more than 75%) for a monitor.

[joan tack]

Parents, looking to save money at the dentist? Here's a good coupon (http://www.clipdeals.com/company/tridont-dental-centre/) from Tridont Dental Care (Brampton ON). Only $299 for tooth extractions. Also INCLUDES Exam & Xray.
http://images59.fotki.com/v419/photos/7/2406277/11531463/Screenshot20130404at 6_51_20PM-vi.png

[joan tack]

Similar coupon here (http://www.clipdeals.com/company/meadowvale-dental-group/), only this one is from Meadowvale Dental Group in Mississauga, ON. If you need a tooth extraction, use the coupon and pay only $299.

[playfelt]

We just don't all live in Toronto and the country is too big to send deals from all over. A thread like this is better for a forum that is local. That is why people are upset as in the deals are useless to most of us. Personally I just ignore most of the time.

[happymomma]

Agreed, this is a useless thread regardless of where you live. Useless deals that have nothing to do with daycare. Admin should delete as this is complete spam.

[Momof4]

Just trying to share deals. Sorry you're not interested. Got anything to share other than complaints?

I think that was a wee bit rude. I didn't realize you were actually a real person, sorry. I haven't seen you posting in any of the other threads and wondered why you were trying to sell things, but I guess you mean to be helpful with deals to people in your area.

[torontokids]

Momof4, don't apologize...seems like a spammer to me. "Joan Tack" you have never posted on the forum except to list some deals that no one is interested in. Redflagdeals is an excellent resource for deal sharing, if you want, do it there.

I would only be interested in daycare related deals like was posted by a real user e.g. Little Tikes Making Mud Pies (which I bought by the way).

[joan tack]

Momof4, don't apologize...seems like a spammer to me. "Joan Tack" you have never posted on the forum except to list some deals that no one is interested in. Redflagdeals is an excellent resource for deal sharing, if you want, do it there.

I would only be interested in daycare related deals like was posted by a real user e.g. Little Tikes Making Mud Pies (which I bought by the way).

Yikes, sometimes I forget the sensitivity level on forums so I apologize as well. You're right about some things torontokids, I haven't posted enough on the forum and that is something I will do more starting now. I'm sorry you're not interested in the deals, however I have posted kids related deals if you look close enough.

Really though, my hope with this thread is for EVERYONE to post deals and help each other out. So, that said, let's do it.

Cheers,

Joan

[joan tack]

We just don't all live in Toronto and the country is too big to send deals from all over. A thread like this is better for a forum that is local. That is why people are upset as in the deals are useless to most of us. Personally I just ignore most of the time.

Okay, but my hope is people from around Canada will share deals in this thread. A lot of the ones I find are in Southern Ontario but occasionally I do come across ones in Alberta and BC.

[joan tack]

Agreed, this is a useless thread regardless of where you live. Useless deals that have nothing to do with daycare. Admin should delete as this is complete spam.

Geez, a bit harsh don't you think? My hope is that eventually people on this forum will start sharing more deals from around the country on this here thread. It's for the good of everyone. I have posted summer camp for kids, I think that's very useful. If you have any deals or coupons to share, that would also be useful.

[bright sparks]

Joan I see where you are coming from with respect of wanting to share deals with everyone, but this is a forum directed towards home daycare providers and parents and not a place to "ONLY" post about the kind of deals that are posted through such sites as wagjag, redflag deals and teambuy. Summer camp is something you did post, but is only relevant to a very small portion of people on this forum as home daycare providers primarily provide care for under 5 year olds who generally aren't old enough to go to summer camp. Yes there will be a few providers offering before and after school care, and of course the older siblings of young children, but I imagine most providers aren't going to want to spend extra time at the door telling them about a summer camp that is only suitable for older children or pitch a deal about teeth whitening to parents at the door.

I started following this thread from the start in the hopes of finding deals and coupons relating to cheaper groceries and household products, toys or services DIRECTLY related to the theme of this whole forum which is childcare. If I could find some deals that would save me money and enrich my home daycare business, then this would be a relative place to post. Otherwise, my suggestion would be to post either on another forum where it is not the primary goal for daycare providers to support each other in our work field, or start the thread in the parent's section of this site. Maybe they will be more receptive of what you hope to achieve whereas I think most providers on this site are already overwhelmed by how many spammers we seem to endure at times, and really aren't receptive to your vision.

[joan tack]

Joan I see where you are coming from with respect of wanting to share deals with everyone, but this is a forum directed towards home daycare providers and parents and not a place to "ONLY" post about the kind of deals that are posted through such sites as wagjag, redflag deals and teambuy. Summer camp is something you did post, but is only relevant to a very small portion of people on this forum as home daycare providers primarily provide care for under 5 year olds who generally aren't old enough to go to summer camp. Yes there will be a few providers offering before and after school care, and of course the older siblings of young children, but I imagine most providers aren't going to want to spend extra time at the door telling them about a summer camp that is only suitable for older children or pitch a deal about teeth whitening to parents at the door. I started following this thread from the start in the hopes of finding deals and coupons relating to cheaper groceries and household products, toys or services DIRECTLY related to the theme of this whole forum which is childcare. If I could find some deals that would save me money and enrich my home daycare business, then this would be a relative place to post. Otherwise, my suggestion would be to post either on another forum where it is not the primary goal for daycare providers to support each other in our work field, or start the thread in the parent's section of this site. Maybe they will be more receptive of what you hope to achieve whereas I think most providers on this site are already overwhelmed by how many spammers we seem to endure at times, and really aren't receptive to your vision.

:)Fair enough. I don't want to rock the boat anymore than I have. Apologies everyone, I won't post here anymore.