Toronto Deals

If you haven't checked out the Expedia ASAP (A Sudden Amazing Price) deals, you just might want to! Expedia offers one great hotel deal every weekday at 9 AM PST. The deal, which is often quite a bargain, is available for twelve hours only.

Each day's offer is for a different hotel in a different city, and there's no telling what deal will pop up next. Each deal has its own fine print (like any restrictions or blackout dates) so you'll want to give them a read before booking.

Here's a handy freebie! Dell Voice is a new program/service from Dell and Fongo.com that gives you a free phone number, free local calling, and free Canadian long distance (see list of cities below) with your smartphone or desktop. Calls between Dell Voice numbers are also free. The key thing to understand is that calls are made over data networks (an active internet connection) instead of voice minutes. That said, it has the advantage of giving you a real phone number that others can call directly -- even from landlines. Most VOIP services don't have this (at least, not free options in Canada).

The service runs as an application on your smartphone, tablet, or PC. You'll be able to call many Canadian cities for free (listed here). Your number also has free voicemail and caller ID. It's not necessarily useful for everyone, but as far as freebies go, this is pretty good! For example, If you take your phone to the US and are somewhere with free WiFi, you can make and receive calls to and from your home area code at no charge. The service currently supports Android, iOS, and Windows (PC). BlackBerry support is expected in the near future.

A lot of RedFlagDeals.com readers have put it through its paces. Share your thoughts or find out what others are saying in this forum discussion thread.

Treat yourself to a new pair of boots from Browns Shoes and save an extra 15% on already-reduced styles for a limited time. The 15% is already reflected in the online pricing, here's a look at some of the styles still available:

• Bogs Classic Hi Le Jardin Rubber Boots - $59.48, were $130
• Bravo Browns Knee High Boots - $89.24, were $328
• Doc Martens Viviana 2-Eve Desert Boots - $67.98, were $155
• Men's Lacoste Lace-Up All Season Boots - $67.98, were $165
• Men's Browns iD Leather Lace Ups in Dark Brown - $93.48, were $198

Shipping from BrownsShoes.com is $5 per order.

Shop at IKEA? Then this one's for you! Forum poster tadpole points out that IKEA is now offering their Family Card to Canadian shoppers.

To register, visit family.ikea.ca. If your local IKEA store is not accepting registration yet, you can sign up to be notified when it arrives.

Here's a look at some of the benefits IKEA Family members will enjoy:

• Monthly product discounts
• Free coffee or tea in IKEA restaurants
• Chance to win $100 IKEA gift cards with each visit

For more information, visit family.ikea.ca.

The sale we've been waiting for has finally started! With Target stores coming to Canada in less than a year, select Zellers stores started their liquidation sales this week.

To see a list of all liquidation stores, visit the liquidation website. No details on specific sales have been announced, as it seems to vary store by store.

Liquidation stores have a few new store policies in effect, so be sure to read through the updated policies before heading in to shop. Keep in mind that:

• Liquidation stores do not participate in the Zellers flyer deals, or HBC credit and HBC rewards offers
• All sales at liquidation stores are final. No returns, exchanges or price adjustments.
• Vendor coupons are accepted at liquidation stores, but Zellers/Facebook coupons will not be accepted
• Seniors' Day discounts will not be offered at liquidation stores

Most participating stores began their liquidation sales on March 14, but others will begin on March 16, March 26 or April 3. Visit the liquidation website for full details.

If you missed out on Pizza Pizza's March Break $2 promo, there's good news! Over at Facebook, Pizza Pizza announced that Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays are now $2 Days! For a limited time, you can get poutine, chili, small garden salad or Meatball Marinara Italian sandwich for just $2.

This walk-in special is available at participating Pizza Pizza locations in Canada. There's a limit of 2 items per customer.

It's a sale on sale at BuffaloJeans.ca! For a limited time, you'll save an additional 40% off all sale styles.

The discount will be applied automatically, so no coupon code is required. Sizes and styles are fairly limited, given the discounts, but here's a look at some of the savings you can expect:

• Blushing Cami - $17.40, was $39
• Evan Hooded Top - $29.99, was $59
• Tina Purse - $17.99, was $80
• Men's Nudes Tee - $17.99, was $39
• Men's Driven Jeans - $47.99, were $109

Orders of $99+ will ship for free, orders of less than $99 will be charged a flat rate of $9.99.

Google announced its new cloud storage solution, Google Drive, this week. Like many other cloud storage services, Google Drive allows you to store and sync your files across your devices so that you can access them from anywhere, at any time.

Google Drive allows you to open your files directly online without having to download them, through Drive apps in Google Play. Users get 5GB of free Drive space to start (in addition to your 10GB of Gmail space and 1GB of Picasa space). Additional space starts at $2.49/month for 25GB, and you can purchase up to 16TB of storage.

The popular P&G Brand Sampler is available again, and this round of sample freebies includes Pantene shampoo and conditioner, Scope mouthwash, Olay facial cream, Febreze car freshener and Sebastien hair styling treatment.

To receive your free samples, just register or sign in here, fill in a short questionnaire, and then choose the freebies you want from the selection offered to you. The selection and quantity of the samples will vary based on your questionnaire responses. You must be at least 18 years old to sign-up, and there is a limit of one package request per mailing address per offer period.

Surprise! Aldo Shoes are having a Pop-Up Sale, which means you'll save an additional 25% on sale footwear and handbags for a limited time.

This discount is available both in-store and online, online pricing already reflects the extra 25% off. Here are a few examples of the deals available:

• Eross t-strap sandals - $29.99, were $60
• Brendle flat sandals w/ankle strap - $29.99, were $60
• Scarpone rain boot sneakers - $18.74, were $50
• Men's Ebanks high-top boat shoes in red - $44.99, were $80
• Men's Brankovich loafers - $37.49, were $75

Shipping from AldoShoes.com is $5 per order (free when you spend $75+).

With the weather warming up, Tim Hotons has introduced a new Cold Stone promotion that might have you visiting a little more often. Starting now, you can enjoy three different Cold Stone Blast flavours for $2 each plus tax. The flavours include:

• OREO Indulgence - Sweet Cream Ice Cream blended with OREO cookies and fudge sauce
• Peanut Butter Chocolate - Chocolate Ice Cream blended with peanut butter cup pieces and fudge sauce
• Cookie Cookie Dough Dough - French Vanilla Ice Cream, chocolate chip cookie dough pieces and fudge sauce

Basically, if you like fudge sauce, you're going to love this deal! We're not sure exactly how large the portions are but, for $2, it's just another way to treat yourself to something cool and refreshing on a hot summer afternoon.

To find the Cold Stone Creamery nearest you, hit up the link here.

Thanks to bluetroll for sharing this one with us!

Let your feet out to enjoy the warm weather with deals on sandals from SoftMoc.com. Their Summer Sandal Sale features savings on brands such as Clarks, Taos, Birkenstock, and more. Here's a peek at some of the deals we spotted:

• Clarks Rise Leather 2-Strap Sporty Sandals - $59.99, were $99.99
• SoftMoc Woven Washed Leather Gladiator Flats - $39.99, were $59.99
• Hush Puppies Laze Sling Nickel Suede Sandals - $74.99, were $89.99
• Men's Adidas Superstar 2G Slide Sandals - $29.99, were $39.99
• Men's Arizona Havana 2-Strap Birkenstock Sandals - $129.99, were $149.99

Many items on SoftMoc.com qualify for free shipping, your items will be clearly marked with the "Free Shipping" label if they qualify. Sale pricing is valid for an unspecified limited time, while quantities last.

If you belong to Costco, you get access to an additional P&G Brand Sampler for members only! The samples include products from Scope, Mr. Clean, Olay, Venus Embrace and Tide.

To receive your free samples, you need to register or sign in here, fill in a short questionnaire, and then choose the freebies you want from the selection offered to you. The process is very similar to the other P&G Brand Sampler freebie offers, but you'll need to enter your Costco membership number when you sign-up. You also must be at least 18 years old to sign-up, and there is a limit of one package request per mailing address per Costco membership number per offer period.

Thanks to lexus34 for letting us know the promotion was live!

As Matt & Nat prepares to launch their summer line, it's a great time to dig through their sale section to score some savings. There's a nice selection of wallets, backpacks, purses, messenger bags and more. Here's a look at our favourite items:

• Cursive red vegan leather wallet - $14 (regular $55)
• Jools shell plush wallet - $48 (regular $95)
• Karen O black vegan leather handbag - $63 (regular $250)
• Manchester camel canvas bag - $93 (regular $185)
• Devo black plus trim IKAT handbag - $118 (regular $235)

Mat & Nat offers free ground shipping on orders that come to $50 or more.

Interested in being one of the first people to try out Windows 8 before it's fully released? If so, you're in luck! Forum user stephroll just posted in the Freebies Forum that the Windows 8 Consumer Preview is now available for download.

If you aren't familiar with the new operating system's features, you can take a look at the Windows 8 consumer preview website to get a better idea of what to expect.

Although the Windows 8 Consumer Preview is free, it should be noted that since this isn't the finished product, download at your own risk. Back up your data before installing the preview, and make sure you read through the full list of FAQs here before you download.