I don’t know if anyone has told you, but Christmas really is for kids. The holiday season is magical, almost like a fairy tale. The bright colors, inviting scents, delicious treats, good company, fantastical stories about an elderly man delivering gifts all over the world in a single night…well…it is easy to see why kids… Read more »
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Safeway Canada: “New At Safeway” Printable Coupons & Product Information
The next time you head out to Safeway for groceries, be sure to check out the “New At Safeway” webpages before leaving! These pages are full of great coupons and product information on new merchandise that is being offered at Safeway. They even have the information in sections (meats, deli, bakery, produce etc.), so you don’t… Read more »
Build-A-Bear Canada: Spend $25, Save $5 (Printable Coupon)
Build-A-Bear Canada is offering a printable coupon for $5 off your purchase of $25 or more. Excludes Build-A-Party celebration and Bear-Bucks cards. Expires December 24, 2011. Click here to print off your coupon. Build-A-Bear is a great place to buy good quality stuffed animals and accessories. We have a few in our home and they have… Read more »
Baby Food Tips, Tricks & Myths
Lately I feel like I’m being bombarded with ads for the Baby Bullet. So I thought I’d bust some myths and share some of my tips and tricks for making homemade baby food. You don’t need the Magic/Baby Bullet. While my friends who use it say it does the job but it isn’t as necessary as… Read more »
Puma Warehouse Sale, This Weekend!: Toronto & GTA
This sale is usually a good one for anyone who lives in the Toronto/GTA area! If you don’t “need” anything, I suggest that you go on the last day to take advantage of the slashed prices. Here are the details… Dates Thursday, October 6th — Monday, October 10th (VIP Day) Thursday Oct: noon – 9pm… Read more »
Canadians Are Not The Best Tippers Anymore
We’ve slipped! Apparently were not the biggest tippers anymore. According to an independent study the USA is now number 1. Number 10 was Germany. I generally leave a decent sized tip, more for great service less for mediocre service. In fact as I’ve been getting up in the years I have started to leave less and less for undesirable… 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 »
Free App: Reactine Allergy Forecast for iPhone Canada
I’m not sure how accurate it is, but if you suffer from allergies and want to know whether or not there’s a chance of sneezing and wheezing in your forecast, you can download the Reactine Allergy Forecast for your iPhone…for free! This App will give provide the pollen levels for your city, 3-day allergy forecast,… Read more »
Summer Colds. They are the worst!
Ugh, the dreaded summer cold is in full swing right now. I have talked to many people across the country dealing with this pesky bug. I too am afflicted by possibly the worst cold I have had in years. It is such a bad bug that has knocked the crap out of me that I am close… Read more »
Christmas In July: Frugal Christmas Present Craft
I absolutely love these types of crafts. Theres nothing better then working on something like this on a rainy or too humid to go outside day. Even better is the kids can help out too (minus the glue gun). These are low cost presents to make, especially if you dig through your supplies and pull… Read more »
11 Ways To Beat The Heat!
According to the Weather Network, it’s going to feel like 48C in Toronto today. Probably even hotter if you’re stuffed like sardines, in the subway, and someone’s literally breathing down your neck! (For everyone else not located in Southern-Ontario, count your blessings. ) To cope with this heatwave, here are some ways to beat the heat!:… Read more »
Hot out? Please leave pets at home.
This photo is quite provocative, but I think it sends a clear message that a car, during the Summer, is no place for your pet! According to my local Animal Services, the police is the proper agency to report pets that are left unattended in hot cars. Animal Services don’t have the authority to gain access… Read more »
Kids bored today? Make your own playdoh!
I remember my mom making this for me as a child. I’ve posted the cook and no cook method. Generally the cooking method yields better results. Cream of tartar is optional but makes the playdoh more elastic like. Cook Method 3 cups flour 1.5 cups salt 6 tsp. cream of tarter 3 tbsp. oil 3 cups water… 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 »
Smart Canucks Canada Member Of The Month: Watergirl73
First things first, I’d like to apologize for slacking on this. In May I announced Watergirl73 as the member of the month but between my vacation and kidney issues, May passed. I’d like to officially Congratulate Watergirl73 once again. I am still accepting sumbissions so please do revisit this blog and send me your nomination. Heres a… Read more »
Groupon Canada: Don’t Be So Quick To Judge. Rihanna Air Canada Centre Concert (June 6th past deal)
On June 3rd I logged into Groupon for my daily deal and saw that under Toronto they were offering sets of Rihanna tickets, 2 for $75! Rihanna’s team had overshot and had hastily booked a second show months ago, but the fan response wasn’t there. I bought 2 right away, knowing that I had the… Read more »
Shoppers Drug Mart Canada: Official Coupon Policy.
Shoppers Drug Mart now has an official coupon policy. Basic Rules Q: Are there limits with coupons per transaction? For example, I heard that there is a limit of 4 coupons only per transaction. Is this correct? A: This is not correct. There is no limit to the number of coupons you can use in… Read more »
Health Canada Recalls: A Site To Be Bookmarked & Checked Daily
Did you know that every week items are recalled and the general public still uses/consumes the item never realizing the potential hazards leading to the recalls? Today Leenea emailed me about the recall on Life Brand Junior Strength Acetaminophen Tablets in the 160 mg bottle and Children’s Strength Acetaminophen Tablets in the 80 mg bottle (the… Read more »
The Dirty Dozen. Fruits and Veggies Canadians Should Consider Buying Organic.
I came across this article quite sometime ago and had forgotten about it until my mailing from Chatelaine today. Below is a list compiled by the Enviromental Working Group. When should I buy organic? These foods are referred to as “the dirty dozen” — they’re the fruits and vegetables most likely to have residue from pesticides,… Read more »
Costco Pharmacy: No membership? No problem!
Did you know that you don’t need to be a Costco member in order to access their pharmacy…with low dispensing fees? A pharmacist friend advised me of this tip and I recently confirmed this while I was at the discount warehouse. I’m paraphrasing her, but apparently pharmacists aren’t able, by law, to discriminate *who* they dispense… Read more »
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