Savings can come to us in all sorts of ways.  Sometimes we find them in a flyer.  Sometimes we hear about them from a friend.  Sometimes we even find them right here on SmartCanucks.  But what about when it’s the other way around?  How do you feel about when specific advertising deals finds you? Targeted …Read More

When I was writing about the great deal on LEGO at Zellers a few days ago, I started thinking about all of the cool things I’ve seen built out of LEGO in my life.  But them it dawned on me — I’d never seen a LEGO Ronald before!  Thanks to the magic of the internet, …Read More

With Christmas around the corner, it was only a matter of time until some fantastic deals on toys started to spring up.  This weeks Zellers A-to-Z sale has some great savings on gifts for kids, but I don’t think any of them even come close to this one.  All LEGO products will be buy one …Read More

Looking for a tasteful afternoon out this weekend that’s light on your wallet?  The Art Gallery of Ontario is celebrating it’s gran re-opening with free admission today, tomorrow and Sunday. The new AGO is located at 317 Dundas St W. in Toronto.  The building is the first in Canada to be designed by world-renowned architect …Read More

Earlier this week we featured a caption challenge as part of our regular McDonald’s Mondays posts.  The responses were so fun and plentiful that I thought everyone might enjoy it if we turned this into a weekly event! For our first weekly challenge I thought I’d pick a photo that’s been making the rounds on …Read More

Contest might not be the best word since the only prize is a sense of satisfaction and self-accomplished smugness — but that’s worth something, isn’t it?  So let’s have at it!  Who can come up with a fantastic caption for this sad clown? The image is from the fantastic flickr files of taylorkoa22.

While discussing certain pharmacy-related rewards programs has become something of a taboo as of late, there’s nothing stopping us from sharing this fantastic bonus time for Air Miles card holders at Rexall and PharamaPlus locations! Effective right now thru November 21st, Rexall and PharamPlus locations are hosting their Mega Air Miles Rewards Event.  Earn bonus …Read More

Featured Blog: TorontoSportsMedia Let me get something out of the way right off the bat –  I don’t like sports.  Sure I’ve been known to enjoy the occasional football game on TV, and every now and then I might even make a trip to Rogers Centre to check out the Jays — but for the …Read More

Webkinz is one of those things that makes me feel old.  I fail to understand what it is no matter how many times it’s explained to me.  I want to say they’re essentially Beanie Babies with a USB hub, but that’s probably as accurate as Grandpa Simpson describing a fax machine as a waffle iron …Read More

With winter knocking on all of our doors, the air is getting dryer.  Depending on who you are that can wreak havoc on your skin or your breathing.  Even if you’re not too succeptable to such problems getting the moisture back in the air gives your home a more comfortable feel overall.  That’s why a …Read More

With the recent drop in gas prices I couldn’t help but be reminded of a great little resource that I used to use back when I still owned a car. GasBuddy.com keeps track of local gas prices all across North America through user-submitted updates. If you’re wondering who has the cheapest gas between work and …Read More

Anybody remember the McDonald’s Hallowe’en pumpkin pails? When I was a kid these were all the rage. They debuted back in ’86 and underwent a number of changes over the years. While I’d normally take the opportunity to ramble down memory lane about and chitter chat all about my memories of the pumpkin pails, I …Read More

Thinking about giving someone the gift of reading this holiday season? Why not give yourself the gift of savings too! Chapters.ca has a huge selection of clearance books ranging from $2-$5 in their clearance center. Take a peek at everything they have to offer here. There’s something for everyone, from low-carb cooking to relationship advice …Read More

I was out for a walk last night when I saw something I honestly never thought I would see again in Canada — gas under $1. It’s been a few years since I’ve owned a car, but as a concerned former motorist I’ve tried to stay as aware of current gas conditions as I can. …Read More

Are you one of the few Wii owners out there that still haven’t picked up Super Smash Bros Brawl? If price is what was holding you back, Amazon.ca has removed your roadblock. Normally retailing for $49-$59 at most major retailers, Amazon has the title on sale for $29.99. No word on how long this price …Read More