Well.ca is experimenting with a new shopping experience in downtown Toronto. The company opened up the first ever QR-code virtual store in North America on April 2, 2012. Customers are able to shop via their smartphone and have all their items delivered to their door for free. No bags, no cash/debit cards, no hauling stuff to your… Read more »
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Tim Hortons Planning To Open 700 More Stores Across Canada
Tim Hortons announced last Tuesday that is plans to open 700 new locations across Canada. It is reported the bulk of the new Timmies will be in Quebec and Western Canada. Tim Hortons wants to trump the competition by providing convenience. Currently there are 3295 Tims across Canada and although that is nearly double that… Read more »
The Verismo System By Starbucks Already Creating Quite A Stir
Starbucks announced yesterday that it will be releasing the Verismo System, a handy dandy single cup machine for making espresso-based beverages in the comfort of your own home. Starbucks already has jumped on the single cup bandwagon with products such as the K-Cup coffee packs or Via instant coffee, however they promise this innovation is different. According… Read more »
The Bay Canada: $10 Off Your Next Purchase Of Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat *Printable Coupon*
@TheHudsonsBayCo The Bay Canada is offering a printable coupon for $10 off your purchase of Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat highlighter “pen”. This product is absolutely fabulous and should be a staple in every woman’s make-up bag. It has been on the market for roughly 20 years and is still a top seller! Please note,… Read more »
Canadian Tire Launches New Rewards Program
Move over Canadian Tire paper money, there’s a new card in town. Yes, after 51 years Canadian Tire has decided to add to their loyalty program by providing consumers with a little plastic. The paper money will not be replaced, but it certainly will be challenged by its more durable counterpart. The new Canadian Tire “Money” Advantage… Read more »
Rent To Own Stores– Is it the right choice for a “Smart Consumer”
Rent to own stores, we’ve all heard of them, some of us have items from them, but are they a smart choice? Recently I found an end table set that I liked on a site called Easy Home. I had never looked into one of these sites, and figured I could get a cash in… Read more »
Lip Balm: Winter’s #1 Necessity!
I wouldn’t say that I’m a lip balm addict, but more of an enthusiast. Since it’s relatively inexpensive, lip balm’s my most purchased cosmetic item. By the way, I’m not much of a makeup person! When it comes to lip care, I rarely go back to the same product. Instead, I’m fairly non-committal, preferring a… Read more »
Do you Etsy?
If you are thinking to yourself right now ‘what’s Etsy?’ then I promise you you are missing out!! Etsy is a fantastic free online marketplace where you can Buy/Sell items in the following categories: Vintage Handmade Supplies What does that mean for you the consumer? It means you’ll have hundreds of thousands of kitschy, adorable, funky,… Read more »
Canadian Coupons: $5 Off Rubbermaid Reveal Spray Mop (Printable Coupon)
Rubbermaid Canada is offering a printable coupon for $5 off their Rubbermaid Reveal Spray Mop. The regular price of this product is between $28-$32. Now you might be thinking “$5 off $30? That’s not a great deal.” However, this mop is kind of like an energy efficient furnace — over time, it starts to pay… Read more »
Let’s SAVE At The Ex!
Depending on how you look at it, un/fortunately, the opening of The Ex marks the end of the Summer. It’s an unfortunate sign to me because it means that Old Man Winter, and all his nasty baggage, is just ’round the corner! Following an annual family tradition of visiting The Ex, my sisters, nephew, and… Read more »
Rona Canada: New Facebook Page With Promotions And Coupons
Rona Canada has created a new Facebook page. Click here to like them on Facebook and instantly be directed to their latest deals, promotions and e-coupons. Flyers and e-coupons can be viewed by clicking the “Promotions” tab on the left side of the main page. I really like the set up of this Facebook page. It… Read more »
Moxies Canada
I’ve eaten about 5 times at Moxies over the years. Apparently it’s always been too dark to see because until last night I never realized how revealing the waitresses dresses were. This particular location was in London Ontario. I ate my dinner watching the waitresses saunter back and forth. They were all barbiesque looking women, long hair,very skinny,… Read more »
Our Very Own Smart Canucks Member “Koala” Won A $10,000 Makeover. *Free Contest Giveaway From Skin Vitality!*
Recently our long time and well loved cuddly member “Koala” won a huge makeover contest. Below is her experience, first hand. Mid January I received a phone call that changed my life. I found out I was one of 5 winners of the Skin Vitality $10,000 10 Years Younger Contest! That was the first conversation of… Read more »
Amazon.ca: L.A. Noire For $51.99 (Xbox 360 & PS3)
Amazon.ca is offering the highly anticipated L.A. Noire for Xbox 360 and PS3 for only $51.99. The general price at most retail stores is $59.99. And, since this item is over $25, it qualifies for free shipping. L.A. Noire has been the talk amongst all gamers since its release on May 17, 2011. It is… Read more »
Online Sample Sale Sites: No Bargains Here
(This post may sound eerily familiar to the one about there being too many “deal sites”, but instead of quantity, I’m wondering if there are truly any deals to be found on sites such as HauteLook, Beyond The Rack, Gilt Groupe, etc.) Like clockwork, every morning at 11am, they appear in my inbox, emails from… Read more »
Deal55 Canada A Scam Or Legit Gift Card Site for Canadians?
I was reading through Stephs post about how there are so many group buy sites these days, and came across a few complaints on a site called Deal55. They offer gift cards for 55% off the retail price. Some readers are calling foul while others are hopeful the site is real. I never featured this group… Read more »
Do we take multiculturalism for granted here in Canada?
Why hello, there. I just finished reading J.C. Davies’ book, I Got The Fever. If you’ve ever wanted to know, but were too shy/PC to ask, Davies exposes what it’s really like to date someone of the following cultures: Latino, Asian, Black, Indian, & Jewish. Having dabbled in online dating and not really seeing race… Read more »
Texting/chatting at the Elections Canada polling stations?
I finally got it over with. Today, I went to the advance polling station to partake in my democratic right by voting. I didn’t want to deal with the queue, forgetfulness, or mere procrastination come election day, Monday, May 2nd. Anyway, as I followed the yellow Elections Canada signs, they led to a greeting desk. Behind… Read more »
BlackBerry PlayBook: Predicted Underdog or Surprising Competition?
The BlackBerry PlayBook was released today across Canada to a very, well, somewhat small group of interested people. This little gadget is the latest tablet PC to be released and unfortunately, the excitement for its arrival has been somewhat dimmed by the release of the iPad 2 less than one month ago. So, how does… Read more »
Dyson Air Multiplier Fan: Brilliant Invention or Waste of Money?
The Dyson Air Multiplier fan is the latest invention from the futuristic Dyson series that makes us take a second look and mutter “that’s weird”. It uses unique Air Multiplier technology to draw air in and amplify it 15-18x using no blades or grill. Obviously, an absense of blades makes it much easier to clean… Read more »
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