Why hello, there.

I just finished reading J.C. Davies’ book, I Got The Fever.  If you’ve ever wanted to know, but were too shy/PC to ask, Davies exposes what it’s really like to date someone of the following cultures:  Latino, Asian, Black, Indian, & Jewish.

Having dabbled in online dating and not really seeing race as a barrier, I knew that I had to read it!  I was curious to see if my experiences matched up (or not) to what was written in b&w.

Aside from curiosity, another reason developed for reading the book:  I wanted to know if it was going to tell me anything that I didn’t know about the above ethnicities.  The answer?  There were 2 new things that I learned, I counted.

I grew up in Mississauga, in a neighbourhood that was primarily Italian/Portuguese. At my all-girls Catholic high, Caucasians seemed like the minorities.  And not meeting any Jewish, as I was educated in Catholic schools up ’til high school, I made up for that by going to York U…where even Gentiles had the High Holidays off!

So getting back to the topic of interracial dating, is “who’s coming to dinner” even an issue here in Canada?

Currently, I Got The Fever is only available through amazon.ca.

To celebrate Mother’s day receive a 15% discount at Olivers Labels!  I personally have bought the preschool kit from Oliver’s Labels before and I love them!  I really like the fact that you have the option to sign up for the email program where if someone finds your lost item they can report the special ID number online!  They now have “photo” stickers where your childs name and their photo is on the sticker.  This is great for the really wee ones when their just starting in daycare.  These tags taught my son how to spell and recognize his name really quickly, I use them on his shoes, clothes, bags, containers etc.

Click here to check out Oliver’s Labels

Bon Appetit gift cards (Harveys, Swiss Chalet, Milestones, Montanas, Kelseys) are offering a great deal.  For every $10 you spend you will receive 50 Scene points. 

Click here for the Bon Appetit site.

In order to receive this SCENE bonus points offer, you must purchase a CARA Bon Appétit gift card online at www.bonappetitgiftcards.com between April 25, 2011 10:00:00AM EST and 11:59PM EST May 31, 2011 (the “Promotion Period”). For every $10.00CAD spent, individuals will receive a PIN code via electronic emailed coupon redeemable for 50 bonus SCENE points (the “Coupon”). This offer is valid for gift cards purchased online at www.bonappetitgiftcards.com only and is not applicable to gift cards purchased at restaurant locations or other retailers. This offer is available for purchases made by individuals only and is not valid for purchases made by or on behalf of businesses, companies, organizations or groups, or through CARA’s corporate sales department. Coupons will be sent via email to the email address of the purchaser no later than June 10, 2011. Coupon will contain PIN code(s) valid for 50 SCENE points for each $10.00CAD spent. To redeem the PIN(s) for 50 bonus SCENE points’ customers must visit www.scene.ca/promo/bonappetit and either login as an existing SCENE member and enter their PIN, or join SCENE and enter their PIN. Upon each successful PIN entry, 50 bonus SCENE points will automatically be deposited into the member’s account. SCENE members may only redeem a maximum of fifty (50) PINs regardless of the number of Coupons they receive. PINs expire 11:59PM EST July 11, 2011. This offer cannot be used in conjunction or combination with any other Bon Appétit Gift Card offer currently available

Thanks Couponlady

Clearly Contacts must be in the giving mood because they are giving away ANOTHER free 10,000 pairs tomorrow!  This is for new members only and is for a prescription pair of single vision glasses. Shipping is under $15!  Pair of complete glasses for under $15!  The promo starts at 12pm Edt.  Simply enter the code FIRSTPAIRFREE at checkout.

Click here to check out Clearly Contacts.

Thanks Ahhc for the heads up.

Tomorrow Living Well is offering 10,000 trial kits of Neutrogena Clinical.  I actually never even received mine from the last promo quite sometime ago, so I will sign up again.

Click here May 3rd to order your trial.

Thank you so much to all the people whom used the suggest a deal form to let me know about this promo!

Your next chance to get those overpriced Value Village items at 50% off is: Monday, May 16th!

Included in the sale is all clothing, shoes, jewelry, and items tagged bed & bath. So basically anything that you put on your body + bed & bath (towels, sheets, purses, scarves, etc.)!

Super Savers Club Card members can shop 2hrs prior to closing, the night before the sale, i.e. they can get their shop on starting at 4pm, Sunday, May 15th. Please check the closing time of the VV near you before attending.

If the Spring weather ever arrives, this is a great time to switch up your wardrobe! 🙂

Today is the Canadian Election!  Remember to vote if you are over 18 and a legal resident of Canada.  All you have to have is a valid form of id and proof of where you live.

Voting Hours are posted below.  Click here for more info.

Newfoundland Time 8:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Atlantic Time 8:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Eastern Time 9:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Central Time* 8:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Mountain Time* 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Pacific Time 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m

Remember you can’t complain if you don’t vote 😉

Penningtons Canada is offering a buy 2 get the 3rd items free until May 14th.  The sale is valid in-store and online. Use  the coupon code “10PENN” at checkout to save an extra 10%.

*buy 2 get 3rd is only applicable to regular priced items*

Canada’s Wonderland opens up May 8th!  Every year our awesome forum memer C_Mcarthur compiles a list of corporate discounts to ease the cost.

What are Corporate codes?
Corporate codes are codes you can use to purchase discounted tickets online at the wonderland website.
The codes are for the workers, friends and family of the said company/corporation/school/etc.
That being said, ANYONE can use these codes, no identification is required for entry. (previous visits prove this to be correct)
Tickets must be purchased online to receive the discount.
You can print in either colour or black and white
To puchase tickets via the corporate codes click here and enter the codes in the designated box.

Starlight / WindSeeker Promo – Operating days May 8 – Oct 31, 2011
Regular 3-Day Advance E-Ticket (age 3-59, over 48″ tall): $33.99
Pay Once Visit Twice E-Ticket (age 3+, over 48″ tall): $46.02
Jr/Sr E-Ticket (age 3+, under 48″ tall, 60+): 28.32

Code: STARLIGHT or WINDSEEKER

Research In Motion Discount – Operating days May 8 – Oct 31, 2011
Regular 3-Day Advance E-Ticket (age 3-59, over 48″ tall): $33.99
Pay Once Visit Twice E-Ticket (age 3+, over 48″ tall): $46.02
Jr/Sr E-Ticket (age 3+, under 48″ tall, 60+): 28.32

Code: RIM2011

CHRYSLER Discount – Operating days May 8 – Oct 31, 2011
Regular 3-Day Advance E-Ticket (age 3-59, over 48″ tall): $33.99
Pay Once Visit Twice E-Ticket (age 3+, over 48″ tall): $46.02
Jr/Sr E-Ticket (age 3+, under 48″ tall, 60+): 28.32

Code: CHRYSLER

GM CANADA Discount- Operating days May 8- Oct 31, 2011
Regular 3-Day Advance E-Ticket (age 3-59, over 48″ tall): $33.99
Pay Once Visit Twice E-Ticket (age 3+, over 48″ tall): $46.02
Jr/Sr E-Ticket (age 3+, under 48″ tall, 60+): 28.32

Code: GMCANADA11

Mapleleash.com is a new Canadian family owned and operated company offering really cute doggy couture.  There is litterally something for every posh pooch.  I really like the layout of the site, its very edgy. For the month of May save yourself 20% extra using the code “SMARTCANUCKS” at checkout.  Shipping is free on orders over $99 otherwise shipping is as follows: Flat rate fee of $9.99 for all of Canada.  Edmonton (local city) $6.99.  To the USA flat rate of $19.99

Click here to check out Mapleleash.com

The mayor of Mississauga, Hazel “Hurricane” McCallion, will be on Fox News, tonight @ 8pm EST, with Mike Huckabee. (Re-air will be on Sunday @ 8pm EST.) Apparently, she’ll be talking about governing a growing city without any debt and I’m sure they’ll touch upon her long-standing political career. There are even rumours that she’s going to be in the Guinness World Records!

So to celebrate Hazel’s appearance on America’s most controversial and number 1 rated news network, here are some facts that I’ve collected as a resident of Mississauga:

– has been described as a “shrewd business woman”

– lives in Streetsville, a village-like part of Mississauga

– drives a Chevy Malibu Hybrid…like a maniac

– likes to drink, fish, and play hockey

– got run over by a car while crossing the street, got up, dusted herself off, and continued walking

– is a regular at Peter’s On Eglinton

– recently celebrated her 90th Bday

Will you be watching Hazel on Fox News this weekend?

With so many amazing readers and members of our site I thought it’s time that we feature YOU!  Each month a random member will be featured.  With this honour will come a chance to share tips and stories in a feautued blog post all about you.

How can I become a Smart Canuck of the month? It’s simple. If your not a member of the forum simply sign up and email me at Sally @ Smartcanucks.ca (omit spaces) on why you should be the Smart Canuck of the month, your username on the forum, and email contact.  You can also nominate a member if you wish. *You can email me a nomination or recommend yourself right now!*

Each month a member will be randomly chosen to be the Smart Canuck of the month, and will receive a $25 gift card for participating. *Must be Canadian resident to receive giftcard*

To get things started I randomly chose an existing Smart Canuck for the month of May.  Watergirl73 is May’s Smart Canucks of the month. Congratulations! Keep your eyes peeled for her featured post.

*Please remember that every member is a valued Smart Canucks and not everyone will be randomly chosen as there is only 12 spots per annum.* Odds of being featured are dependant upon a random monthly draw and number of entries*

I blogged about this quite a while ago and this great freebie is back again!  For a limited time sign up to receive a coupon for a free tub of Cottonelle flushable wipes and free clip.  You can also refer a friend when you sign up.  I would hurry on this one because supplies will not last long.

Click here to order your coupon

This Sunday is Soft Mocs friends and family sale.  From 10am-1pm only save 30% off regular priced shoes and 10% off sale priced shoes!  Click here to find a location near you.