Contests and Giveaways

Most moms are known for cleanliness and orderliness, but if yours has an inner barbarian just itching to get out and eat ribs without cutlery or manners, then this discount is for you.

Until May 8, moms get into Medieval Times for free when one regular-priced adult ticket is purchased. Just enter the code MFWEB11 at checkout.

A free flower will be presented to all moms in attendance, but if you want to treat mumsy like royalty, you can also upgrade your package by $30. To see what that'll get you, click here.

A final thought: I'm not really sure how they'll be determining who is a mom and who isn't...but if you're caught smuggling in a man in a feminine wig you may face a gory execution (on the bright side, the axe will probably be plastic).

What mother wants a spa day or a glittering diamond necklace when she could have a portrait of her little cherub?

In honour of Mother's Day, Black's photography is offering free 6x8 portraits of kids on a walk-in basis. Your portrait will be printed on the spot and surrounded by a mother's day-themed border. There are no strings attached and the freebie runs until May 8.

For more information about this promotion, click here.

Clearly Contacts is having another massive online giveaway: 10,000 free eyeglasses are up for grabs starting at 9 a.m. P.D.T. today (April 25).

How to get yours:

1. Visit the Facebook Page and click on the 'Free Glasses' tab on the left side of the page.
2. Click the "like" button to reveal the coupon code or if you've already "liked" Clearly Contacts, the code will be displayed when you click on the tab.
3. Visit the website and select a pair of glasses.
4. Starting at 9am PDT, place your order and enter the coupon code at checkout to get your free pair of glasses.

Here is the fine print: "free glasses" means the frame and standard 1.5 index lenses. All upgrades including coatings, progressives, bifocals, tints, and high index lenses are not included.

Shipping and handling will be approximately $10 - $15 and there is a limit of one pair per household. If you've received free glasses from Clearly Contacts in the past, you're not eligible for this giveaway.

Got a reusable mug handy?

Trot that vessel into Starbucks today (April 22) and you'll be rewarded with a free coffee or tea to celebrate Earth Day. It's as easy as that.

Click on this link to visit Starbucks' Facebook page, where they've posted a fun little video about reusable cups.

Would you embarrass yourself in a YouTube video or pursue the money prize online like a person possessed?

How much would you sacrifice to win the big money?

For a group of eight Canadians and Americans, their drive to win $100,000 was motivated by brand loyalty - for quintessential Canadian whisky Canadian Club.

Candian Club has the longest running marketing campaign in the spirits industry with its Hide-a-Case promotion, first launched in 1967. At the time, eight cases of whisky were hidden around the world, with a print campaign in newspaper and magazine that dispensed clues about the secret locations.

Proctor & Gamble has been offering the occasional brandSAMPLER for a while now, but this one is tailored specifically to dudes.

Depending on how you answer the survey questions, a set of samples will be selected for you. I got body wash, intense cooling lotion, thermal scrub, a fusion razor and deodorant.

The samples will arrive in 4-6 weeks, and the offer is only good while supplies last.

Click here to request your brandSAMPLER for men.

Ben & Jerry's isn't the cheapest ice cream going, but what else do you expect if you want hunks of brownie, cookie dough and other assorted goo buried within your frozen treat?

The fact that it's so much more expensive than a no-name family econopak of vanilla makes April 12 even more exciting: it's free cone day at Ben & Jerry's scoop shops from 12-8pm.

(pssst: budget enough time to stand in a very long line)

Click here to find a Ben & Jerry's near you.

Ladies, it's time for a bit of girl talk. So treat yourself to a piece of bubble gum, prop yourself on a pillow, put your favourite Judy Blume title on the nightstand and read on.

Yes, I cringed writing that. Almost as much as you did reading it.

But how else could I introduce the free sample of U by Kotex that I'm about to share with you? Yes, that's right: free feminine products.

For a limited time only, you'll get 2 tampons, 1 pad and a coupon if you click here.

The offer is open to Canadians that are 13 and older, and is limited to two samples per household.

The best part is, these feminine products look like they're ready to go nightclubbing.

It's been a while since I posted a Facebook-facilitated deal (there are so many of them floating around, I think I've developed an immunity to them).

However, I do love all things Apple and iTunes, so I'm making an exception today.

For a limited time, if you "like" iTunes on Facebook, you'll receive a code to download the 10-song "Spring Mix." Artists include Amos Lee, Cut Copy and White Lies.

Click here for more information.

New Purex with Zout stain-fighting pre-treater claims to remove laundry villains like grass, chocolate and tomato sauce on the first try (god, I wish it said "olive oil," because that's the one I tend to dump all over my new purchases). For a limited time, Canadians can try it out for free.

You should receive your free sample within six weeks.

Click here to get yours.