Here are your weekly Wednesday only IKEA deals … valid October 6th ONLY

Boucherville:

Burlington:

Calgary:

Coquitlam:

Edmonton: (great laundry basket!)

Etobicoke:

Montreal:

North York:

Ottawa:

Richmond:

Vaughan:

Until tonight at 11:59 pm (est) you can score yourself Singstar Queen for PS3 for only $19.96.  Regular retail is $44.99.  This is kind of exciting to me because I personally love belting out Bohemian Rhapsody, or watching the scene on Wayne’s World over and over again. Party on Wayne!  Remember ship to store is free and you can pay online by Interac. Now I did find this at Amazon.ca and Best Buy for the same price but you would have to spend the $39 to get free shipping.  Gosh, lets just face it. I want this haha.

Sing along with one of the most popular rock bands of all time with SingStar Queen.
Grab a mic and put your spin on some of the most popular songs of all time with SingStar Queen! This new release features 20 authentic music videos for the iconic band’s most popular songs, letting you and others perform like musical rock stars. Spark your party with some of music’s most popular songs of all time, such as ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, ‘We Will Rock You’, and ‘We Are The Champions’.
Key Features
Includes 20 chart topping songs and music videos by rock legend Queen.
Compete against your friends and family to see who has the best chance at singing stardom.
Multiple game play modes including Solo and Freestyle modes, plus several multiplayer modes including Pass the Mic, Battle and Duet.
Game Features
Maximum Number of Players: 8
Online Play: No
Compatibility: PLAYSTATION®3
Manufacturer: Playstation
Category: Music and Rhythm
Subcategory: N/A
ESRB Rating: Teen
ESRB Content Descriptors: Alcohol and tobacco reference, mild lyrics, and mild suggestive themes

My husband just got home and told me about this one.  Until closing tomorrow pick yourself up a one topping medium Little Caesars pizza for only $3.99!  This offer is available for pickup only and is generally one per person.  I’m sure if you sweet talk them or ask nicely they might allow you to get a few at this exceptional price.  Click here for locations.

Canadas Wonderland is offering passes for groups of 4 or more for only $19.99, passholders bring a guest for $19.99,  and visit twice passes for only $39.99.  All offers exclude the infamous Halloween Haunt.  They now have the option to pay via Pay Pal as well.

Click here for more information.

Thanks handy_mandy for the heads up.

* Also save $9 per ticket for the Halloween Haunt. Use the discont code:  ICOKEHAUNT

Kids Eat free at Ikea from October 7-10th, 2010. Choose any children’s meal of either:
– Meatballs
– Mac & cheese
– Fish & chips

No adult purchase necessary! Child must accompained by an adult. Children under 12 only. After 11am daily.

THANKS SFARAZ!

The Ontario Power Authority has released new coupons for the fall that are printable and valid until October 31st.  These coupons are available in-store as well but if yours has run out simply print and off you go!

The fall 2010 Power Savings Event is designed to help you get more for your energy dollar through the wise use of a variety of energy-efficient products. Energy-efficient products last longer, reduce maintenance and labour costs and improve living and working environments. The Power Savings Event runs until October 31st. Whether you download and print your coupons or use the in-store coupons at participating retailers, it’s time for the savings to begin throughout your home.

The products featured in this event include:

•ENERGY STAR qualified indoor light fixtures (hard wired) with 3 or more sockets – $10.00 instant coupon;
•ENERGY STAR qualified specialty CFL light bulbs (covered, decorative, dimmable, flood, spot, globe, candelabra, tri-light, etc.) – $2.00 instant coupon (single or double packs) and $5.00 instant coupon (multipacks of 3 or more);
•Power bars with integrated timer or auto-shutoff – $5.00 instant coupon;
•Lighting controls including; indoor motion sensors, indoor timers and dimmer switches – $4.00 instant coupon;
•Programmable thermostats for electric baseboard heaters – $10.00 instant coupon (single or double packs) and $45.00 instant coupon (multipacks of 3 or more);
•Insulation blankets for electric water heaters – $5.00 instant coupon;
•Weatherstripping – $2.00 instant coupon (foam or v-strip packages) and $4.00 instant coupon (door frame kits);
•Pipe wrap for hot water pipes – $0.50 instant coupon (per 3 pieces).

Click here for your coupons and participating retailers. Plus tips and tricks to save energy.

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!