So a few weeks ago Tim Hortons introduced Lasagna with garlic toast on their menu. I kind of had a feeling something would be introduced since a previous Tim’s advisor survey had asked about different pastas. I haven’t tried the new menu item yet and it’s doubtful I will, it looks very saucy and will be quite similar to a microwaved lasagna from what I can tell.
Have you tried the lasagna and garlic toast from Tim’s? Did you enjoy it?
They also introduced white hot chocolate a few weeks ago to. I’ve heard good things about it.
Chapters online has some great clearance items. Save up to 75% off on toys, gifts and paper. I ordered a few cute toys to give to the Christmas Bureau for those less fortunate.
Click here to check out the clearance section.
Old Navy has extended their 25% off sale online! Great time to stock up on warm and cozies for the winter season just around the corner. Shipping is free on orders over $50.
Enter ON25OFF and checkout
Click here to shop online.
Empire Theatrers and Cinplex are showing Ghostbusters for only $5 on Halloween only.
Click here to see which Cineplex theatres near you are showing Ghostbusters for only $5!
Visit Empires Page here to view a list of theaters showing Ghostbusters. There is a long list of them. If you had no other plans for Halloween it might be nice to catch a classic like Ghostbusters for only $5.
Toys R Us just sent out an email with 3 new coupons for 10% off all children’s books ($5.99+), $5.00 off an Imaginarium item ($19.99+), and $5 off an Eduscience item ($19.99+). Click the links to print off and present in store or use codes below for online shopping.
Online Promotional Codes
BOOKS10
IM5OFF19UP
ED5OFF19UP
Expires November 29, 2011, limit one coupon per family.
These Freebies are nothing in comparison to what veterans and the military have done and continue to do our country but they sure are a nice gesture on these companies parts. I for one am so grateful for the sacrifices made by our military persons for us to continue to have the lives we have. These are just a few freebies I have stumbled upon that are strictly for Veterans and acitve duty military persons. I thought I would share them.
If you are aware of any other freebies available for our Veterans and Military please share them with us.
On November 11th Applebees is offering a FREE signature entrée for Vetereans and Active Duty Military with proof of military ID. Get more info here.
Click here to check out the Menu selection for this offer.
Sudsys Super Wash Alberta is offering FREE car washes to all military personnel, police department personnel and fire department personnel active or retired from November 7th to November 10th 2011.
Click here for more info.
Until Wednesday Novemebr 2nd when you buy select paint at Home Depot you can print out and send a mail in paint rebate. The rebate is valid on any CIL, Behr or Martha Stewart Living interior paint or primer.
Get $7 back when you buy any one can (3.78L) or receive $25 back you buy one pail (18.9L)
Get your rebate here.
Amazon.ca has True Blood on sale right now. Buy Season 1 & 2 Complete for only $30 each (reg. $74.98 each). You save $44. 98. Season 3 is on for $48.99 (reg. $74.98). You save $25.99.
You can buy all 3 seasons for $108.99.
Visit Amazon.ca here.
These items are eligible for FREE Super Saver shipping. Click here for details.
McDoalds and Wendys have their Halloween coupons available for sometime now. I thought I would mention them for any one who may not be aware and give you the break down down of what you get for your purchase at both restaurants.
At McDonalds in your coupon booklet for trick or treaters you will receive coupons for:
2 small soft drinks, 2 small cones and 2 small fries. Not to shabby for only $1.00.
The Coupons are only valid for children 12 and under. Limit one coupon per visit.
Wendys coupon booklets are only $2.00.
With your $2.00 booklet purchase you receive 8 coupons. 4 coupons for 3.2 oz kids fries and 4 coupons for a 6 oz Jr frosty.
The Wendy’s coupons have no age limit so even adults can use them. These coupons expire December 31st 2011.
So whether you’re looking for something to fill those Halloweeners buckets with or if you just want to grab a snack for yourself check out these coupons as they are a pretty good deal either way.
To Celebrate Halloween Gap is offering 30% off plus Free shipping. The 30% off applies to mens’ and womens’ styles. Kids and babies styles are 20% off. Enter promo code GAPCTREAT at checkout.
The fine print and details:
“Offer valid on Gap merchandise purchased online only on October 31, 2011 at 12:00 AM ET thru 11:59 PM ET in Canada only. Not valid at Gap, Gap Factory, or Gap Generation stores. Not valid on the following Gap merchandise: Kids and Baby Warmest Outerwear, Leather and Suede Apparel, and Women’s Shoes. Not valid on international purchases. Qualifying amount applies to merchandise only, not value of gift cards purchased, packaging, applicable taxes or shipping & handling charges. Offer cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts, including Gap Inc. employee discount. Offer is non-transferable and not valid for cash or cash equivalent. No adjustments on previous purchases. Offer subject to change without notice.”
Shop Gap online here.
Today Only, October 31st 2011, The Childrens Place is offering FREE Shipping with every online order. No code Needed.
Online Outerwear is 30% off.
Final Fall clearance up to 60% off original price.
Dressy collection up to 40% off.
All online prices already reflect the additional savings.
Shop The Children’s Place online here.
In this week’s Real Canadian Superstore flyer there is a coupon for a $10.00 gift card when you buy $50 of Joe Fresh apparel. Valid at all Loblaws family stores where Joe Fresh is available. Excludes sunglasses, jewellery, cosmetics, bath & beauty accessories, and gift cards. Expires closing on Thursday November 3, 2011.
If you have read my long posts before you know how I love comparisons. I thought it was about time I did some value checking on movies. I’ve picked a few popular services available to all Canadians. Let’s talk price, value and expectations for each.
The Movie Network (Cable and Satellite)
My Rating: 3 out of 5
Cost is the most prohibitive factor here and I will get to that in a second. The Movie Network has awesome selection including some great series and near-new releases for movies. Also, they deserve a plus for the amount of Canadian content they carry. I would have scored The Movie Network a lot lower except for the OnDemand service you get included with it. No longer restricted to watching the programming schedule you can select which features you want on your own timeline. Find out more here. TMN might not be available where you are but with some national competitors like the Super Channel there is always something similar available.
Now let’s talk cost. At $20 for the service you also need to have a basic digital package with most service providers. For what you get it’s good but looking at other options makes you want more value.
Netflix
My Rating: 5 out of 5
For $8 a month (plus the cost of at least a 5mbps Internet connection) and you can stream all the movies the carry for 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. The value is great but the selection has it’s naysayers and it’s champions. Personally, I love the choices. Of course it isn’t the newest of the new but for the vast library of television shows this service has is worth the cost of entry alone. Just this last week I enjoyed Paranormal Activity 1 and 2, hours of sketch comedy shows (while folding laundry), and watched my wife squeal in excitement at the availability of every episode of the classic 90210.
Throw in popular shows like Mad Men and Stargate, Stand-Up Comedy, and tons of kids features and I’d be willing to pay over double what I do now for this good stuff.
You can get Netflix on your computer, video games console (even works on the Wii), Tablet and even some smartphones.
Blockbuster The Video Store
My Rating: 1 out of 5
The local video store was a staple when I was a kid. You could rent a movie for a buck and return it the next day. Free popcorn to eat while you browse and staff that knew how to recommend a good flick. While I am sure there are still small corners of the country where these still exist the model of the video store has shifted. A single movie rental is half the cost of ownership and you take the chance of the movie you want not being in stock.
I can no longer recommend the video store as a viable option but if you have a small location you like to support please give me your thoughts in the comments.
Online Video Stores (iTunes, PSN, xBox)
My Rating: 4 out of 5
While the prices vary between online movie retailers I find that it’s kind of like eBook comparison shopping ; while a few popular titles might be cheaper now, overall you will end up at the same total down the road. These online locations offer renatls starting at about $2 for tv shows, $4 for classic movies and about $6 to $10 for high-definition new releases.
To be honest, I find renting digital content weird. You pay for something you don’t actually hold in your hand and you have to stop watching in 24 hours. I guess you could make a similar argument about buying digital movies.
The high rating? Convenience.
Pirating Movies
My Rating: How can you rate free stuff?
Of course this has to be mentioned. The prevelance of this activity in Canada tells me a lot of the saavy smartcanucks readers are downloading their content. Torrents, Newsgroups and sharing use to be a regular thing for me but the invention of movie streaming via PS3 and Netflix has eliminated my desire. Recent experience has shown me that I really wanted convenience in entertainment not a 100% discount.
I love discussion please add to my reviews below. How do you get your movies?
M & M Meat Shops is offering clucking good deal when you eOrder this week. If you buy $75.00-$124.99 you get a box of mini chicken pub pies (15). If you buy $125.00 or more you get a box of Buffalo chicken fillets (15-25 pieces). Total must be reached before taxes, discounts, and coupons. Cannot be combined with any other offer (can’t get both in one order). Not valid on purchase of gift cards.
They were sampling the Buffalo chicken last time when I picked up my free apple pie and it was super yummy. There are a lot great other deals this week too so if you planning to make a big order anyways you have a nice incentive to do it this week.
