Lou Lou and Flare want you to come join the grand opening of Mexx in Toronto.
A red carpet shopping event to celebrate the new store opening at Yonge & Eglinton in midtown Toronto. This event will include a one-night only shopping discount of 25%, loads of draw prizes and ultra-luxe goodie bags. Plus, have your photo taken on the cover of LOULOU magazine, and get expert fashion tips from a FLARE editor.
MEXX Store
2529-2533 Yonge Street (north of Eglinton)
Toronto, Ontario
Wednesday, October 6th
6.00-9.00pm
You MUST RSVP by tomorrow by clicking here.
From Old Navy Canada’s Facebook Wall:
We’re open at 7am this Saturday 10/09 (call your local Old Navy to confirm) One Day Wonder. Select winter coats for the whole family $16. Wow!!!
This is a fantastic deal for me because I have 3 kids and myself to buy winter coats for. Also, don’t forget to get your coupon from Barker’s Bones for even more savings.
Note: The picture above is just an image of some Old Navy coats that I like. I DO NOT KNOW if these are the ones that will be on sale.
Thanks to couponlady for finding this great deal!
Just in time for Halloween, Salvation Army Thrift Stores in Central Ontario are having a Loonie Sale. All pants, skirts, shirts, tshirts, dresses and blouses are going to be marked down to $1 for two days (October 7 &8). This is a great sale to check out if you’re still in the market for a Halloween costume or to find clothes for the family.
To find a location near you click here.
Thanks to couponclippingjerk for posting this sale for us.
Amazon has a Halloween sale on dvd’s an bluray movies. You can save up to 55% (although I did see a few for up to 60% off). They have more than 450 movies and tv series selections in a variety of categories including sci fi, anime and horror. This is a great sale to pick up something for the horror buff on your Christmas list.
Click here to go to the Halloween Movie Sale at Amazon Canada.
I was at a baby shower for some friends this past weekend, and while the endless parade of cute clothes and recieving blankets will no doubt see their use, there’s one present that truly stuck out. It was a baby doll — but not just any baby doll. This one was wearing a hat made from the skin of Yo Gabba Gabba’s Brobee, had the ears of what appeared to be Gizmo, and had been somehow fused inside of the sea turtle from Finding Nemo. It was a brilliant, charming, horrifying creation called a Franken Toy.
Franken Toys are unique works of art created by a Hamilton-based artist Rachel Peters. Rachel takes a variety of stuffed animals, disassembles them, and then makes amazing — and slightly macabre — new toys by stitching together different body parts. This can lead to everything from the cutesy (JackJackceratops) to the downright bizarre (Half and Half).
The current offering of dolls ranges in price from $24.95 to $74.50. Is it a steep price to pay for $3 worth of toys from Valu Village stitched together? Absolutely. But it’s also a wholly unique piece of art that you’re not going to find anywhere else.
If you’re looking to give a one of a kind, totally unique gift to the friend on your list who loves things that are a little …eccentric, then these are pretty much guaranteed to satisfy. Check out Franken Toys on Etsy.
If you’ve never had a chance to read The Wealthy Barber, you should probably drop everything you’re doing right now and go hunt down a copy. David Chilton’s 1989 book about personal finance is the definitive guide to common sense savings, paying down debt, and everything else the a money-conscious SmartCanucker should know. What’s more, unlike most personal finance books it’s written in a friendly and accessible way.
“Ok Jim, it’s a good book. But why are you bringing it up more than 20 years after publication?” Because The Wealthy Barber is coming back! David Chilton will be publishing a brand new book discussing how best people can tackle in their finances today, and it’s coming out in the Summer of 2011 — The Wealthy Barber Returns: Significantly Older and Marginally Wiser.
Want a taste? The Toronto Star just published an excerpt from the book, and it’s available on their website. There’s also a great recent interview with Chilton here.
Most of our dietary intake is made up of common North American cuisine – vegetables, pasta, Hot Pockets – the list goes on and on. But some of the things on our menu are distinctly Canadian. Great Canadian Foods is a new weekly feature on SmartCanucks exploring the tastier side of Canadian living.
The other day I was at the market and saw something I hadn’t noticed there on any previous visit: a cheese vendor. What’s more, he had a big sign advertising “FRESH CHEESE CURDS.” As a good Canadian boy, what else was I to do? I bought a small bag of curds, picked up a can of sauce on the way home, and made myself a nice deep dish of poutine.
Like any good modern food, the origins of poutine are largely up for debate. A number of restaurant owners in la belle province lay claim to the title of poutine’s creator. Regardless of who was the first to combine cheese curds with gravy on fries, everyone can seem to agree that it originated somewhere in Quebec, and sometime between 1957 and 1964.
The term “poutine” seems to have an equally cloudy origin. The word itself is often viewed as a francicization of the English word “pudding.” Prior to the deliciousness we know today as poutine, the word was used to described any dish created using a hodgepodge of leftovers or a combination of ingredients that seemingly make no sense together. Considering what goes into a poutine, I couldn’t think of a more fitting description.
Since it’s birth into the world of Canadian cuisine half a century ago, poutine has become a staple of not only Quebec diners, but every fry truck and food court across the country. Even international fast food chains like Burger King and McDonald’s have gotten in on the action, offering poutine on their menus in select regions throughout the country.
It’s cheap, it’s fatty, it’s delicious — and it might just be the most popular Canadian food item we have going. So where can you get one?
Well, you can obviously order it just about anywhere — but if you want something truly delicious, I suggest checking out Smoke’s Poutinerie in Toronto. I know, I know — you’re bound to have better in Quebec — but as a Southern Ontario resident, I’m bound by what I know.
Smoke’s has a number of locations, and — in addition to the traditional poutine — they offer more than a dozen flavor combinations to tempt the taste buds of every type of eater. Curry Chicken Poutine? They’ve got it. Philly Cheese Steak Poutine? They’ve got that too. If you’re looking to host the world’s unhealthiest wedding, they even cater!
Make it at home, grab it at a diner, or treat yourself to Smoke’s — however you enjoy your poutine, just remember: gravy stains don’t always wash out. 😉
*Excludes sale merchandise. Prestige members eligible for an extra 10% off after discount. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotional offer or previously purchased merchandise. Select merchandise only. Excludes purchase of Prestige and gift cards.
Too bad this sale excludes sale merchandise, I was totally excited until I saw the fine print. Anyway, I know it says offer cannot be used with any other offer, but I wonder if they’ll let us use SPC/VIP SPC for this sale. If you do attend this sale and you were able to use your SPC please post here. Thanks!
Need to plan a trip to Costco? Here are the coupons that you will be handed at the door.
Eastern Canada
Western Canada
Thanks for posting these coupons for us couponlady!
Sears Canada is offering a free GWP when you spend $30 or more on Biotherm Products. Your 5 piece Gift includes a Kimono, a 15ml Skin VIVO Day Creme, 8ml Skin VIVO Serum, 75ml Eau De Paradis Shower Gel and a 2ml Force Fragrance. This offer runs until October 22nd or while supplies last. Offer available in-store only.
Thank you Couponlady for posting this on our forum.
*Available online now by clicking here.
On October 7th from 4-9 p.m. visit GARAGE CLOTHING in the Toronto Eaton Centre for an exclusive chance to shop the new collection and SAVE 20%.
There will also be yummy treats and drinks!
Oh, and did we mention that the first 100 shoppers to spend $30 get a FREE swag bag valued at $75? Who wouldn’t love that!
Thanks couponlady!
Until October 7th Future Shop is having a camera and camcorder sale.
Savings available are as follows:
•$100-$299.99 save $10 code SAVE10PHOTO4
•$300-$699.99 save $30 code SAVE30PHOTO4
•$700-$999.99 save $50 code SAVE50PHOTOW
•$1000> save $100 code SAVE100PHOTON
Click here for the printable in-store coupons and for more information on this sale. I find the graphic they made for this sale a bit strange. What do you think? It reminds me of the lamp in the Christmas story haha.
Sirens is offering another coupon for Facebook fans this month. Save $5 off any purchase of $25 or more. If you do not have Facebook I have posted the coupon here.
In Store Terms and Conditions:
Offer redeemable at all SIRENS locations in Canada | Offer valid from October 1st, 2010 to October 31st, 2010 | Coupon must be printed in order to be redeemed at the register | Limit one coupon per transaction, per customer | This offer may not be used in conjunction with any other coupon, promotion, or the SIRENS Platinum Card | Coupon cannot be used towards a purchase of a SIRENS Platinum Card or SIRENS Gift Card | This coupon has no cash value and cannot be reissued or exchanged for cash.
Just saw this offer on Facebook. Warehouse One is offering a special coupon for Facebook fans, save $10 off $50. Here is the PDF of the coupon for those that dont have Facebook. For Facebook users click here for your coupon. There are Warehouse one locations all over Canada, I live about 10 minutes from mine! I love how they have such a great selection of jeans and a length for everyone. Remember to use your coupon before October 16th.
Burger King is offering their Original Chicken Sandwich for only $1.99 all October long! I got emailed this on Friday and trashed it right away since I dont eat BK but decided I should post it since some people including my hubby love their BK!
If you do go try this let me know how it is.
