My Deals Blog was featured on Global News TV!

Our sister blog (Calgary Deals Blog) was recently featured on Global News! The news clip talked how popular collective buying sites are. They mentioned DealFind, Groupon, LivingSocial and Calgary Deals Blog! They interviewed Elka Spencer (one of our email subscribers) and showed her reading our daily deals email and her surfing the blog! New’s anchor Linda Olsen then gives the Calgary Deals Blog a shout-out at the end and tells their viewers to go to the Global News website to get the links to our blog.

The news clip was very well done. It was informative and well researched. It was great to see them talking about how amazing the sales are on these daily deals sites and how it has changed the way people shop for deals.

Just like the Calgary Deals Blog, the Vancouver Deals Blog makes it very easy for you to buy and take advantage of all the great deals by finding and featuring the best collective buying sites and shopping sales in Vancouver. All of my blog’s traffic has spiked liked crazy ever since it was on TV and we’ve had a ton of new email subscribers.

It was a very nice surprise to watch the news and see them talking about my blog. I wasn’t expecting it. As soon as it aired on TV, I quickly jumped on the computer and re-watched it about 10 more times before I emailed the video to all my friends and family 🙂

Here’s the news clip:

Click here to watch the news clip directly on Global News website (larger and higher quality).

Thanks for the support Global News! You rock!

HOT DEAL: Yogiberry – $10 for $20 Worth of Smoothies, Frozen Yogurt, and More (Save 50% Off)

TeamBuy Daily Deal: $10 for $20 Worth of Smoothies, Frozen Yogurt, and More from Yogiberry

Savings
Price $10
Value $20
Discount 50% off
Savings $10

This is a limited 2-day only sale that will expire at midnight on Friday, December 24, 2010. Click here to buy now or for more information about the deal. Quantities are limited so don’t miss out!

Buy Details
Includes $20 worth of food and drinks. Limit 2 buys per person – can buy more as gifts, no cash value, cannot combine with other offers.
Tax and gratuity not included in price Voucher will be redeemed for punch card that can be used over multiple visits.
Expires: December 23, 2011

The Company
Yogiberry
http://www.myyogiberry.com/
306 Carrall Street

Delicious in every way, shape, and form, froyo is best served cold and eaten with an open mouth. Enjoy your frozen treats anyway you wish with today’s TeamBuy: for $10 you get $20 worth of sweet treats from Yogiberry. Purchase up to

Located on the corner of Carrall St in Gastown, Yogiberry is known for its cozy and comfortable atmosphere, with a sophisticated décor. Turquoise stools and sparkly curtains accentuate this premium froyo shop known for its gourmet sweet treats. Providing insane taste fusion, Yogiberry offers a truly unique experience and approach to the frozen yogurt world with mouthwatering combinations that will leave visitors saying ahhh. What sets Yogiberry apart is their choice of yogurt flavours and the ability to mix them with a wide assortment of toppings. This means it that each and every frozen yogurt is unique and no two flavours are the same. The amazing result is a frozen yogurt that is a one-of-a-kind dessert; so satisfying and so good. It really is the freshest dessert on earth.

Flavours of base yogurts include original, which has a tart, European taste that is amazing on its own or with a topping to just accentuate its already crazy concoction. Pomegranate is a cool sweet, pink and yummy choice or if you really can’t decide there is twist, which is a mixture of the two for the adventurous types. So after you’ve done base picking, now comes the fun part of picking something to be placed right on top of your yogurt. For the health nuts you can choose fresh fruit like kiwis and strawberries. For those kids at heart gummy bears, chocolate chunks, granola, and cookie crumble. Whatever you choose it is really is your own little taste of heaven.

Click here to buy now or for more information about the deal. Don’t miss out!

HOT DEAL: Ocean Breeze Spa- $75 for a Microdermabrasion and a Mini Facial (Save 52% Off)

Today’s Groupon Deal of the Day: $75 for a Microdermabrasion and a Mini Facial at Ocean Breeze Spa ($155 Value)

Buy now for only $75
Value $155
Discount 52%
You Save $80

This is a limited 2-day only sale that will expire at midnight on Friday, December 24, 2010. Click here to buy now or for more information about the deal. Quantities are limited so don’t miss out!

Highlights
Experienced staff
Skin rejuvenating treatments
Upgrade available
20% off any hair services

The Fine Print
Expires in 1 year
Limit 1 per person, may buy 3 additional as gifts. By appointment only, subject to availability. Must use in 1 visit. Tax and gratuity not included.

The Company
Ocean Breeze Spa
1025 Mainland St.
Vancouver, British Columbia
http://www.oceanbreezespa.ca/

Today’s Groupon: for $75, you get microdermabrasion and a mini facial (a $155 value) at Ocean Breeze Spa, located on Mainland Street in the heart of Yaletown.

Ocean Breeze Spa stands as an oasis of indulgence for the modern urbanite. Even if you follow a rigorous skin-care routine, you likely lack the tools necessary to really probe into your pores and de-clog them from all the makeup, dirt, and gunk trapped inside. Ocean Breeze’s mini facial can help silkify canvas-coarse skin, reducing the appearance of wrinkles, tautening the dermis, and getting rid of bothersome blackheads in one soothing swoop. If you’d like a treatment targeting your specific needs, an upgrade to a customized facial is available—just apply the value of the Groupon and pay the difference. Today’s package also treats spa-goers to a microdermabrasion treatment for a velvety visage clear of dull, freeloading dead skin cells. Microdermabrasion revamps worn countenances with micro crystals that diminish visibility of sun damage, acne scarring, and inconsistent pigmentation. In addition to your mini facial and microdermabrasion treatment, you’ll get a 20 per cent discount off any hair service purchased on the same visit.

Click here to buy now or for more information about the deal. Don’t miss out!

HOT DEAL: Vita Salon on West Broadway – $24 for The Hair Special (Save 70% Off)

StealTheDeal Daily Deal: $24 for The Hair Special at Vita Salon on West Broadway (Up to $80 Value)

Buy now for only $24
Value $80
Discount 70%
Save $56

This is a limited 1-day only sale that will expire tonight at midnight (Thursday, December 23, 2010). Click here to buy now or for more information about the deal. Quantities are limited so don’t miss out!

The Goods
Only $24 for Vita Salon’s excellent hair treatments!
The Hair Special includes:
Shampoo
Hair revitalizing treatment
Scalp massage
Designer cut
Blow dry and style with a choice of flat iron or curling iron

Fine Print
No cash value
No refunds
Must use within 6 months from date of purchase
No limit on amount purchased
Must give 24hrs notice for cancellation or voucher is void

About the Merchant
2525 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC
http://www.vitasalonandspa.com/

A serene and friendly environment with real people. A home away from home in the heart of Kitsilano where you can be pampered by our experienced staff! Come to Vita Salon and experience the difference true artistry makes! There may be lots of places to get your hair done in Vancouver but nowhere with results like this. VitaSalon offers some of the best service in Vancouver and is listed among the Top ten Best Salons in the city! Go on your birthday to receive 50% off all services! Vita Salon is also the answer to ANY of your waxing needs. Products are excellent for sensitive skin, leaving the skin feeling silky smooth!

From long to short, curly to straight, coarse to fine, our team will create precision haircuts specifically for your unique look. Includes shampoo & condition, short scalp massage and blow-dry.

From sun and wind to heat styling and chemical processes, our Redken Protein treatment (for strength and shine) and Moisturizing treatment (for vitality and smoothness) will restore a youthful and healthier look.

Click here to buy now or for more information about the deal. Don’t miss out!

River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond: $99 for One-Bedroom Suite. Book by Dec 30 (Save 55% Off)

I’m subscribed to Travelzoo‘s Weekly Canada Top 20 deals and this was one of their featured deals.

Escape this winter to a AAA 4-Diamond resort where guests can chance their luck at the on-site casino, rejuvenate in the spa, take a dip in the indoor tropical pool or please their palate at the eight food and beverage outlets.

At $99 per night, kick back in a one-bedroom suite at this west coast style Richmond, BC, resort. Slashing up to 55% on winter rates, this offer is valid Sunday-Thursday from Jan. 1 – April 30. Travel Friday or Saturday and pay $60 more per night.

Travellers looking for a unique experience can book one of ten Penthouse Suites Sunday-Thursday for $299 ($499 weekends). Each individually designed suite varies from 1000 to 1200 square feet and boasts a dining room that seats six and a bar area.

Blackout Dates: Jan. 10-13, 24-26; April 12-16, 28-30

Book by Dec. 30

About the hotel: The River Rock Casino Resort is in Richmond, BC, 15 minutes from Vancouver on the Canada Line Sky Train and seven minutes from the airport. It features a casino with over 1000 slot machines, a tropical indoor pool, a four-story lobby with ponds, cascading waterfalls and Canada’s only curved escalators. All of River Rock’s soundproof suites feature luxury Euro-top cashmere King beds exclusive to the property.

Click here for more information or to make a reservation.

PetSmart Canada: Up to 50% Off Boxing Week Sale (Dec 26- Jan 2)

Thanks Hannah for filling out the “Suggest a Deal” from and for sharing this deal with us.

WHAT:
This year during Boxing Week, PetSmart gives customers more ways to save big on the season’s top pet toys, treats and accessories. Beginning this Sunday, pet parents and their pets can stop by PetSmart stores across Canada to score special deals so they can save big during Boxing Week and make sure their pets are included in the holiday festivities.

Save:
•50 percent on entire stock of dog and cat beds
•50 percent off the regular price on all PetHoliday™ dog and cat toys, rawhide, apparel and more
•50 percent on select tropical fish
•25 percent on cat furniture, including Whisker City® cat lounge and scratch and Whisker City kitty condo with perch
•Save $8.00 on all varieties of 13.6kg Nutro Max Dog Food and $8.00 on 7.25 kg Max Cat Food
•And many other great deals!

WHEN:
Sunday, December 26 (9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Sudbury and New Brunswick stores closed)
Monday, December 27 – Thursday, December 30 (9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
Friday, December 31 (10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
Saturday, January 1 (10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Ontario, New Brunswick and Manitoba stores closed)
Sunday, January 2 (10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)

WHO:
All pets and their pet parents

WHERE:
All PetSmart stores in Canada

About PetSmart
PetSmart, Inc. is the largest specialty pet retailer of services and solutions for the lifetime needs of pets. The company employs approximately 47,000 associates and operates more than 1,172 pet stores in the United States and Canada, 172 in-store PetSmart PetsHotel(R) cat and dog boarding facilities, and is a leading online provider of pet supplies and pet care information (http://www.petsmart.com). PetSmart provides a broad range of competitively priced pet food and pet products; and offers complete pet training, pet grooming, pet boarding, PetSmart(R) Doggie Day Camp(SM) pet day care services and pet adoption services. Since 1994, PetSmart Charities, Inc., an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit animal welfare organization and the largest funder of animal welfare efforts in North America, has provided more than $110 million in grants and programs benefiting animal welfare organizations. Through its in-store pet adoption partnership with PetSmart Charities(R), PetSmart has helped save the lives of more than 4 million pets.

Click here to visit Petsmart’s website.

FREE DRAW Tonight: Win a $50 American Apparel Voucher from Vancouver Deals Blog


FREE DRAW TONIGHT: Win a $50 American Apparel Voucher from Vancouver Deals Blog!

FREE Vancouver Deals Blog Draw:
Last Monday’s American Apparel Groupon deal was a hot seller. They sold over 2,300+ vouchers in 24 hours! In case you missed out on the deal or want to win a Free $50 American Apparel voucher, I bought an extra voucher and will be giving it away to a random lucky blog visitor!

It’s very easy to qualify for the free draw! All you have to do is Join our Daily Deals Newsletter (most of you already have). If you’ve already joined our mailing list, then you are already automatically qualified and entered into the draw! If you have not joined our mailing list yet, you can CLICK HERE to Join now. When you subscribe, we will send you one daily email of our latest posts in a clean and easy to follow format so you’ll never miss out on a deal again. You will also automatically qualify for all future draws and contests. Don’t worry, I hate spam too and I will respect your privacy and never share your email with anyone.

You can also get Bonus Entrees into the draw if you Press the “Like” Button at the top of this post, Join our Facebook Group or Follow Us on Twitter. This means that if you Join our Daily Deals Newsletter, click the “Like” button, Join our Facebook Group and Follow Us on Twitter, you’ll get 4 Entries into the draw and significantly increase your chances of winning!  I will keep track of all entries with my handy database. These are just more ways for you to keep up-to-date with all of  deals that I post here so you can stay on top of all the great deals and never miss out on a hot deal.

Click here to Join our Daily Deals Newsletter.
Click here to Join our Vancouver Deals Blog Facebook Group.
Click here to Follow Us on Twitter.

I will make the draw on Wednesday, December 22 at 8 PM. I will send an email to the winner and email them the Free $50 American Apparel Voucher. For more information about the voucher, you can read about the EXPIRED Groupon deal here.

Good luck everyone and thanks for following and supporting the Vancouver Deals Blog! Please help tell your friends and family about us so they can save money and take advantage of the deals as well.

I’ve got more great prizes and free draws in the near future so stay tuned!

Regards,

Raymond Lau
Vancouver Deals Blog
www.vancouverdealsblog.com

Click here to read my original post about this deal for more information.

HOT DEAL: Rouge Makeup Lounge- $19 for a $50 Rouge Makeover (Save 62% Off)

TeamBuy Deal of the Day: $19 for a $50 Rouge Makeover from the Beautiful Rouge Makeup Lounge

Savings
Price $19
Value $50
Discount 62% off
Savings $31

Here’s a great deal from TeamBuy. For only $19, you’ll get a $50 Rouge Makeover from the Beautiful Rouge Makeup Lounge. Give yourself a new look for the new year. This would make a great gift for yourself or someone on your Christmas shopping list. You’re allowed to buy up to 2 for yourself plus 2 more as gifts for others.

This is a limited 2-day only sale that will expire at midnight on Thursday, December 23, 2010. Click here to buy now or for more information about the deal. Quantities are limited so don’t miss out!

Buy Details
Includes a full makeup application.
Tax included, limit 2 per person plus 2 more as gifts for others.
No cash value, gratuities not included, cannot combine with other offers.
Expires: June 25, 2011

The Company
Rouge Makeup Lounge
http://www.rougemakeuplounge.com/
102-1038 Hamilton St.

Rouge Make-Up Lounge is a premier, high-end makeup lounge offering a posh, intimate space for women to indulge in relaxing makeovers and consultations with trained professionals. Unlike department store cosmetic stands, Rouge offers personalized services in a tranquil, pressure-free and truly beautiful environment. They are also pleased to offer a private room setting to prepare you for that extra special occasion, including bridal makeovers. The beautiful Rouge Makeup studio provides all the glitz, glam, and beauty selections that any girl needs. The swanky Hamilton St makeup lounge staffs a number of professional makeup professionals that will do you up for any event or special night out. And with Christmas and New Years right around the corner, paying a visit to Rouge can make every difference in the world. To help you take that professional touch home, Rouge is proud to offer a very unique selection of premium make-up products. Exclusive brands include Becca, Paul and Joe and more. Click here to learn more about our product lines.

Other services at Rouge Makeup Lounge include:

Business Make-Up – $35

Simple, but professional make-up application to suit your day.

Bridal Make-Up – $105 (Bonus 10% discount on our lipstick products)!

Includes consultation and full make-up application.

Rouge Celebrity Special Make-Up – $185 (Call for more information on this special package)

30 Minute Make-Up Consultation Session – $20

Make-Up 101: a customized lesson on product and application.

You can also get individual makeup application focusing on just your eyes, lips& cheeks, or skin ranging from $12 to $19.

Buyers may purchase up to 2 tickets for themselves for today’s feature to this sleek and modern beauty studio, which has also received rave reviews and press from the likes of Sweetspot, The Style Spy, and countless blogs.

Click here to buy now or for more information about the deal. Don’t miss out!

HOT DEAL: 3D Golf Performance- $49 for a One-Hour Golf Lesson with a Golf Pro in a TruGolf 3-D Simulator (Save 61% Off)

Today’s Groupon Deal of the Day: $49 for a One-Hour Golf Lesson with a Golf Pro in a TruGolf 3-D Simulator at 3D Golf Performance ($125 Value)

Buy now for only $49
Value $125
Discount 61%
You Save $76

This is a very good deal and would make a great gift for the golf addict on your Christmas shopping list. It’s a limited 2-day only sale that will expire at midnight on Thursday, December 23, 2010. Click here to buy now or for more information about the deal. Quantities are limited so don’t miss out!

Highlights
Owned by award-winning golf instructor, John Aasen
3-D visual swing analysis
Virtual practice arena

The Fine Print
Expires Jun 24, 2011
Limit 1 per person, may buy multiple as gifts. Reservation required. 24-hour cancellation policy or Groupon is forfeited. Not valid with other offers.

The Company
3D Golf Performance
10-228 Schoolhouse St.
Coquitlam, British Columbia
http://www.3dgolfperformance.ca/Home.aspx

Today’s Groupon: for $49, you get a one-hour golf lesson in a TruGolf 3D simulator at 3D Golf Performance (a $125 value). The TruGolf 3D Simulator at this Coquitlam golf training centre uses sound and optics to precisely track each student’s swing, translating the movements of his or her body and club into an easy-to-understand 3-D visualization that represents subtle variables such as club head speed, club face alignment, and body position. In a one-hour individual session, either James Heath, CPGA professional and operations manager, or certified golf pro and owner John Aasen, named Teacher of the Year in 2004 by the PGA of British Columbia, will use this information to help students tweak their technique, even matching their swing to a golf pro’s swing or celebrity mug shot from the simulator’s database. The simulator’s virtual practice arena also has dedicated areas for customized putting and target practice.

Click here to buy now or for more information about the deal. Don’t miss out!