The MAC Cosmetics/Estee Lauder Warehouse Sale is happening again, this time March 5-7, 2010. This takes place at the Markham Fairgrounds, in Ontario.

Tickets are only available for employees and their invited guests. I know this sale is a hot hot ticket every time it’s on and many people look for tickets. These sales run every 4 months or so, in March, June, September & December. Please note, these tickets are not available by going to a MAC store or counter and asking for tickets, invitations are only available to employees. Your best bet would be to make friends with a makeup artist, if they have extra invites, it is up to them whether they share them or not.

*** Smartcanucks does NOT have tickets to give out/sell, this blog post is meant for information only and for discussion. If you want tickets, please check Craigslist and Kijiji. Please do not post personal information in the comments.

Just a friendly reminder to all that this starts today, March 1, 2010 and runs through the month or while supplies last. Make sure to roll up the rim for a chance to win:

40 x Toyota RAV4
100 x $10,000 cash prize
1000 x Toshiba Netbooks
25000 x $100 Tim`s QuickPay card
31000000 x  food prizes

Thanks to Patty Smyth for the reminder!

If you live in the Toronto area, you should definitely check out this Kitchen Stuff Plus Scratch & Dent warehouse sale on February 27 – 28.

Description:
Save up to 90% due to slight dents/scratches, missing/broken pieces, or imperfect packaging. Find glassware and dinnerware sets, loads of photo frames, kitchen gadgets, spice racks and dish racks, stainless steel garbage bins, huge platters, cookware, odds and ends, plus tons more.

Hours:
10 am – 6 pm

Location:
100 Toro Rd
Toronto
M3J2A9

Telephone:
416 – 944 – 2847

thanks to couponlady for this great information!

We are all aware of the horrible earthquake that struck Haiti recently. There has been an outpour of donations and lots of media and news attention on this cause. Tonight, CBC has a special airing called “Hope for Haiti now” and the US has their own version as well.

We are all lucky to live in Canada and have the wonderful living conditions that we do, we should all help the less fortunate and give what we can. If you have money and want to help this cause, tune into these specials, which are on right now, or look online on how to donate and where.

Important Information for Canadian Donors: If you wish to generate dollar for dollar government matching funds and receive a tax receipt, donate to a canadian charity, you must go to http://www.cbc.ca

Click here for more information on how to donate.

I just came across this thread by meguwo in the deals section and thought it needed to be seen by as many people as possible.  It’s time to give back and here is a really easy way to make a big difference.

Hey everyone. I wasn’t sure where to post this, but I know the deals section gets a lot of views and I know how generous all of us are on Smart Canucks. I just received this in my inbox and its a great way to help out the surivors of the earthquake in Haiti.

It’s really easy. All you need to do is bring in your old shoes to any Soft Moc store across Canada between January 15-22. They will donate the shoes to help the survivors in Haiti.
I personally challenge each and every member of Smart Canucks that has a Soft Moc store near them to donate at least 1 pair of shoes. Everyone has to have an old pair of shoes that are no longer wearing. Just drop them off at your local shopping mall while you are running your usually errands. Take a picture and share it on this thread of your donation. Give a little, get a lot.

I know it’s hard for everyone to donate money, but this is a really easy way to donate and help. Most of us have old pairs of shoes just collecting dust in our closets! Or, the shoes your kids may have outgrown.

Seventy percent of Haiti’s population lives on less than $2 a day and half the 8.5 million population is unemployed.

There are more than 80 store across Canada! Find a Soft Moc Location Near You!

And here is the link to meguwo’s original post, so you can take her challange and post your donation pictures!

Toronto Winterlicious 2010 is here! To all the foodies out there, or anybody wanting to try fine dining without breaking the bank, this event is for you! If you’ve been waiting to try a certain restaurant, this event is for you! Heck, for anyone who wants a fine meal, this event is for you!

One hundred and fifty of Toronto’s top restaurants offering Three-Course Prix Fixe menus at one of three price point categories:

• $15 Lunch and/or $25 Dinner*
• $20 Lunch and/or $35 Dinner*
• $25 Lunch and/or $45 Dinner*

*Lunch and dinner menus include starter, entrée and dessert. Beverages, taxes and gratuity additional.

General Reservation Date: Thursday, January 14, 2010

American Express ® Cardmembers can go to the Front Of The Line ® to book early reservations on January 12 and 13, 2010. To qualify for Front Of The Line ®, when making reservations, Cardmembers must provide their American Express Card number.

Please contact restaurants directly for reservations. Subject to restaurant’s seating capacity.

For more informatioin, click here.

For a list of participating restaurants, click here.

Bon appetit everyone!

Thanks to dslite for the heads up on this great event!

If you’re in the market for a wedding gown or accessories you may want to check out this great sale coming up from a local Toronto store, Ritché.

Personally, I bought my wedding dress at a huge sale like this and I got a fabulous deal even on a brand new dress. Negotiate ladies!!

Here are the details:

thanks to dealiah for this great post!

Roots is having a great sample sale in Toronto from December 3-6. I personally don’t buy much of their clothing because it’s very expensive, however I love the quality! So for 60 – 80% off you just may see me there! 🙂

Clothing for adults, kids and babies!

Please bring one non-perishable food item and bring CASH ONLY.

No returns or exchanges.

Please note the sale takes place in 1 location December 3+4 and in a different location December 5+6 so please be sure to write down the appropriate address!

Thanks to couponlady for letting us know!

Saturday, October 17th is the Women’s Health and Wellness Show in Toronto and right now you can get FREE tickets!

Location: Victoria Ballet Academy

7751 Yonge St, L3T 2C4

Details:

• Great prizes
• Receive FREE product samples
• Discover how to choose the makeup and skin care products that are safe for you and your children
• Be dazzled by unique jewelry designs
• Shop for designer’s clothing and accessories
• Enjoy high quality natural, chemicals free hygiene products at affordable prices
• Find out how to use healthier products and ingredients in your everyday cooking
• Meet the owners of two new children’s daycare centers opening in your area
• Light refreshments will be served
• Come early to receive your FREE consultations with
  • holistic nutritionist
  • holistic naturopath
  • prenatal/postpartum specialist
  • lactation consultant

Click here to order your free ticket

Click here to visit the general show website

Thanks to stacysmipip for this great freebie

Ever wanted to see what a TV show filming is like and be a part of a studio audience? Maybe score some free swag too while you’re there? Well then Booty Camp has an exclusive invitation for you!

CityLine, Canada’s most successful daytime show for women, is inviting Booty Camp to bring along friends to be a part of the audience for a special episode on health & fitness! The show will be taped on the morning of Tuesday, October 27th. Come and have a chance to meet Sammie Kennedy herself, creator of Booty Camp Fitness, and Tracy Moore, host of CityLine! There are a very limited number of invitations so act quickly to secure a seat!

Simply send an email to [email protected] with the subject “Booty Camp” and mention that you’d like to be a part of the audience AND include your shirt size (S/M/L/XL/XXL) to receive your very own pink camo top – just like your Elite Drill Instructor wears! You’ll receive an email confirming whether or not you’ve got a spot secured with details including directions and timing.

thanks to shawnsgal for posting this for our ladies!

I don’t know about you, but I just don’t enjoy my city enough. If you are the same you may want to consider this amazing FREE event in Toronto.

Details:

Scotiabank Nuit Blanche Art Show

October 3, 6:55pm to sunrise

Three zones featuring more than 130 projects to explore

Click here for more details and to plan your route

Thanks to Melody113 for posting this great event

So I’m flipping through the October issue of Canadian Living looking for coupons (scan for coupons first, read later) when I see the word ‘coupons’. Upon closer examination I discover that it is an article entitled “Online Coupons” by Deena Waisberg. Hmm, I wonder to myself, what sites does she list? I scan the bolded text box on the bottom right hand side of the page, pretty much assuming it’d be save.ca and the like, and what do I see but – you know what’s coming here don’tcha??? http:smartcanucks.ca !!!!!!!!! Woohoo! That’s Us!! I mean I know it’s Boo Radley (did I mention you’re fantastic!) but collectively it’s us!!!!  Right there in print on page 186 of Canadian Living – wooh Boo your name’s going to be in bright lights! (well, your user name anyway ;-p) Congrats SmartCanucks!!

*Please note that what you are about to read is purely the speculation of the writer and not to be taken as official advice endorsed by SmartCanucks.ca

Ever since Sony released the PS3 with the hefty price tag of $599.00 a lot of people have been waiting for a price drop, myself included, and finally it’s here! You have probably seen at least one post or advertisement this week about the great new price of $299.00 and you may be thinking ‘now’s the time’ (and your husband might be jumping up and down b/c he can no longer contain his excitement). But is now the time?? Here’s some info to consider; Sony has officially announced the release of the PS3 Slim for Sept.1, 2009 for the same price of $299.00. So now you may be thinking ‘ok so I can get a new slicker model for the same price, but I really want it now!’  So, consider this, the new model is going to be 120 gb while the old model is only 80 gb. A reasonable assumption at this point is that the new Slim PS3 is going to be a better value (and right now it is), so I pose this question – What will happen to the 80 gb when the 120 gb Slim is officially released for the same price? If one is clearly a higher value than we, as savvy shoppers, know that it will be a hard sell trying to convince people to pay the same price for them! So, in theory, a possible price drop in the 80 gb in the very near future??? *shrugs. I don’t know, but I’m going to wait just in case the real question ends up being; does size matter? 😉

The New Look - PS3 120 GB Slim

Calling all Thomas the train fans (adults and children alike!) Tickets are still available for July 17-19 and July 24-26 .

A day out with Thomas consists of a 20 minute train ride on ”Thomas” and activities for the wee ones such as music.

The train stops in St Thomas Ontario at the Elgin County Railway Museam, and appears to be the only Canadian venue left for the year.

Tickets are $20 each and children under 2 are free. Click here for more info and to purchase.

While I know this isn’t a ”deal”  every few days I am going to try to post a summer activity that is not over 20$ a person and or free (free is so much better!)

Do you have a a pocket friendly family summer event that you’d like posted? Email me at Sally at Smartcanucks.ca and I will try my best to accomodate.

Get  up to 100 on-line or in-store 4 x 6-in. Digital Prints at 10 cents Each (Matte or Glossy Finish) at Costco Canada Photo Centre.  This offer is valid for online orders placed between February 16, 2009 and March 1, 2009. To receive the promotion price on your order, you must add the promo code CWWSA216 during the online checkout process.

There is also another offer at Costco Canada that gets you 5 free 5×7 in. digital prints. Use coupon code CWMS1223. This code expires February 28th, 2009. You can only use 1 coupon code per order so you will need to place 2 orders to make use of both coupons 😉

Click here for more details on the Costco Canada 10 Cents Prints  Promo