Bath & Body Works New Bottle Design

If you're a fan of the hand soap collection at Bath & Body Works, you may have noticed that they launched a new bottle shape in Spring 2014.

The "Deep Cleansing Hand Soaps" and "Gentle Foaming Hand Soaps" now come in a new bottle: it's shorter and wider than the old design, and slightly larger in overall volume than the previous bottle design.  They've also changed the formulas and eliminated the anti-bacterial element to the hand soaps, which I am happy about.  (Read more about why it might be good to avoid anti-bacterial soaps)

If you're like us, you might have a metal slip-cover / soap sleeve for the (now discontinued) "old" bottle shape.  I was looking at buying a new one, since there are so many more options...they have silver, bronze, antique, etc options for the new sleeves, but I didn't really want to spend $5.50 for a new cover.  Well, don't fret!   A friendly tip I learned this week with regards to the new bottle designs at Bath and Body Works...they will gladly exchange your old bottle sleeve for a new one at no cost!  This was told to me by an employee at the Willowbrook Mall (Langley, BC) location, and said that all of the locations will honour this policy.  She also recommended leaving your old sleeve in your car for when you next happen to pop into a Bath & Body Works, that way you'll be prepared!  A great tip!

*****UPDATE: As of Fall 2014, Bath & Body Works Canada will now only be giving a 30% off discount towards the purchase of a new soap cover/sleeve when you bring in your older style sleeve.  I was a little dismayed by this (November 24, 2014) when I finally brought in my own sleeve to exchange it for a new one.  They just never seemed to have silver ones in stock, until the holidays arrived!  Oh well!  Hope you got yours while it lasted!

HM Canada 20% off Entire Kids Purchase

Gearing up for back to school?  Love shopping at HM Canada for your kids?  Make sure to have a copy of the 20% off your entire kids' purchase coupon!!  Coupons starts today!

GET 20% OFF YOUR ENTIRE KIDS' PURCHASE


Coupon valid August 14th - September 2nd, 2014. One coupon per customer. Coupon must be surrendered 
at time of purchase or shown on mobile device. Excludes H&M employees. 
Offer not valid on previous purchases, for H&M gift cards or in conjunction with any other offer. 
Offer valid in H&M stores in Canada only. 

Late Night Costco Ramblings

If you're in Newton, and in need of sunscreen or life jackets (random, I know)...pop into the Costco (Newton)!!**

Kinseys Sunscreen (2-pack with bonus sunscreen stick) is on clearance $9.97 (reg. $19.99)...and the sprays don't expire until Apr.2017.  Limited quantities (in the aisles, near Coppertone and shampoos).  I generously left at least an entire case (like 24 bottles/12 packs), lol (after I helped a friend stock up for her upcoming sunny holidays).

Also, lifejackets / life vests (pfd's) were marked down too!  I ended up buying a pack since my son's is only rated up to 90lbs, and my husband's is likely expired.  Costco sells the 4-pack of 90lb+ rated life vests...Jessica had seen them marked down to $59.97 so I hurried on over and BAM! ...they have been reduced further to $39.97 ;) (for FOUR!?!)

The four pack is bundled in a blue nylon zip case in the aisles near the rest of the summer gear.  A great bargain!

**I've been told that Langley is sold out of the Kinesys Sunscreen, YMMV.  

***Update: 5 more cases of sunscreen have been added to the shelf today 8/13/14!!

Summer Sale @target Canada

It's that time again!!  Summer seems to be in full swing which can only mean one thing in the stores...time to make way for Autumn!?  So hit the shops if you're looking for summer wares, you'll find great deals on patio furnishings and accessories.  

Today's shopping adventure brings us to Target Canada.  Summer is on sale at Target with many items at 70% reg. prices.  Here's a snapshot of some findings:

Outdoor white metal lanterns, also avail in reclaimed wood and aluminum finish, $8.99, $5.99.  Larger one also avail. for $10.99.

Solar faux-wicker candle lanterns, $5.09, $3.59.

Metal/wood stool, $14.99.  Also avail in aluminum finish.

Large BC pouf/beanbag chair...reg. $99, now $29.99.  A perfect place for reading.

Reversible quilt in grey/white geo print: reg. $49.99 now $14.99.

Long skinny printed patio cushions $5.09.

Teal geo patterned outdoor pouf,  reg. $49.99 clearance $14.99!

Oversized dotted arrow embroidered toss cushions clearance $11 reg. $34.99

Look EVERYWHERE and you'll find a bargain. Of special note, a lot of the items have not been tagged with up-to-date clearance tags so be sure to scan anything that catches your eye...always a nice surprise at the till when your items come out less!

Camo Crush & New Sandals

I have a slight style crush/obsession with washed out camo as of late...and whilst shopping in the boys' dept. at Winners for my son this week, I stumbled on some boys sweatpants and thought....hmmmm, these look awesome!  Wonder if they'll fit...me, that is!!  Nothing makes you feel better than fitting into pants sized for a 10-12 year old, lol.

The sweats fit like an ankle crop and have the perfect faded look!  And only $19.99 :) 

As a sidebar, I also picked up some Birk-inspired Sam & Libby sandals this week at Target online!  Reg. $29.99, I found them on sale for $23.99...they also come in silver.  They are surprisingly comfy!!

They're modelled after Giambatista Valli's studded sandals ($800+).  A bit of rock and roll and a bit of Birkenstock comfort all rolled into one.  Note: they've been in (and out) of stock for a few weeks, currently appears unavailable...keep an eye out for them and hopefully they'll be back in stock.  I noticed they had restocked and ordered them quick!

Betula by BIRKENSTOCK at various COSTCO Locations!

Thanks to a tip from a friend, we found "Gizeh" Betula brand sandals made by Birkenstock at the local Costco (Langley) for $39.99!

Birkenstock (est. 1774) is a parent company to Betula (est.1994) and aesthetically, the sandals are very similar, with overall quality and price as their major differences. The Betula branch is a more accessible Birkenstock branded sandal, reaching the masses, especially at the price that Costco is selling them for.

Check your local Costco for the Gizeh toe-sandal in genuine nubuck leather. They are a bargain at $39.99 and come in two colours: brown nubuck and bone/beige nubuck.

One of the Lofty Goods' writers picked up a pair today and her feet (and wallet) are going to be happy this spring and summer! 

Happy Shopping! 

HUNTER Boots spotted for $68

Thanks to a hot tip from our fellow shopping friend, some tall Hunter boots have been spotted on MTFs online site for $68.  (These guys sell Costco merchandise...and these are likely stock that have been moved into clearance mode...)

Free shipping if you ship to the store for pick up (South Surrey, etc).

Limited colour selection and sizing....things are disappearing quickly as there were black boots avail in size 8M/9F only a couple hours ago, but alas, they're gone!  Check here for remaining colours and sizes: