Sorry for the lack of updates. I had to travel to Ottawa and I didn’t have easy Internet access during my stay. SmartCanucks is back to normal. Next time I’ll make sure I leave a notice on the blog before traveling anywhere.

I have some good news to make:

Canadian Girl will start writing in the blog and forum as well 🙂 She’ll be using a different nickname (which she hasn’t chosen yet). Instead of posting deals, she’ll have some other fascinating stuff like competitions, tips and advice, interesting news and much more 🙂

I’ll also be dedicating much more time to SmartCanucks so you’ll get much more deals and freebies.

Don’t forget to check out the forum regularly. Several people, especially Lesley, are posting some fabulous deals and freebies 🙂

Zellers is having dollar days starting July 15, 2006. Thanks to Carters Mom for the info 🙂

Some highlights (at least in my area, but Zellers seems pretty much consistent)

Clover Leaf pink salmon 213g $1 Limit 6
Tide liquid or powder 24-37 washes $7, limit 6
Palmolive liquid dishsoap 384ml $1, limit 6
Nestle flavored waters 6x500ml $2! limit 6
Pringles 2/3.00 limit 6
Case of Coke (or diet) 24pk $6, limit 6
Kids cherokee t-shirt $3
Jello brand pudding 4x99g $1, limit 6
Colgate 130 basic toothpaste or 75ml premium, 2/1.50 limit 6
Renuzit air freshener 2/1.50 limit 6
dictionary or thesaurus $2, no rainchecks

utility mat $1
Truly light bulbs 4pk $1
Ivory 6×90 or camay 3×130 2/3.00 limit 6
Life cereal 250-330g $1, limit 6 (arent there coupons for these)
Doritos $2, limit 6
Realfruit gummies 3/5.00
airwick air freshener $2
french’s mustard 400ml 2/3.00
spray and wash $2
huggies mega $17
scotch tape 3pk plus bonus roll, $2!!!!!! was 3.97
Dora bathtime art sets $5

That’s pretty much all that jumped out at me, and for you guys. There were a few deals also on adults clothing and small appliances and stuff, but thse can be hard to articulate in type ,lol

You can read this week’s full Zellers Flyer here.

Canadian kids get this lovely bookmark and kids activity book from Alberta Turkey :-).

You can view the book online or request a hard copy (Request Publication).

Get the free bookmark and activity book here.

You can’t go wrong with 10% off at Home Depot. Fill out this form and the 10% off coupon will get delivered to you in the mail 🙂

Get your Home Depot 10% discount coupon here.

 

French Connection is having a clearance sale at its Toronto Warehouse. Although French Connection’s “FCUK” T-Shirts are getting out of fashion, I wouldn’t mind buying a couple more at clearance prices.

I wonder if anyone noticed that FCUK has an identity crisis… it’s French Connection UK in Canada selling clothes made in China. What does that make it? 😉

Back to the warehouse sale info:

Where?
224 North Queen Street
Etobicoke, Ontario, M9C 4Y1

When?
July 13 – 16, 2006
Thursday & Friday: 11am-8pm
Saturday & Sunday: 9am-6pm

Interestingly, FCUK is ditching it’s FCUK slogan. You can find out more about that here.

FCUK Warehouse sale details here.

Live in Calgary? Get free breakfast pancakes 🙂

The Calgary Stampede Breakfast is a regional tradition where local organizations put on free pancake breakfasts to residents and visitors of our great city during the Stampede Season.

Find out where the pancakes are served here.

Looks like President’s Choice Financial is my new bank of choice. PC Financial offers an interest plus savings account with high interest rates.

When I say high interest I mean as high (if not higher) than GIC interest rates. If your account has between $0 and $1000 you get 1%. If your PC savings account has $1,000.01 and up you get 4%!! You also get bonus annual interest but that’s not really a biggie.

Compared to TD and other banks’ GIC interest rates this 4% interest on a savings account is invincible. I’ll pass by TD soon and see if they can match PC Financial’s interest rates. If they can’t… goodbye TD.

More details about PC Financial Interest Plus Savings Account here.
You can apply for this savings account online here.

Note that you’ll find PC Financial branches at most Loblaws branches.

Thanks Joel for suggesting this awesome deal :-) 

Cheap Ipods (refurbished) at the Apple Canada online store.

Shuffles starting at $59
Nanos starting at $195
Videos starting at $299

Get these refurbished apple products here.

Get it while it lasts !

Ryobi
RYOBI 18V 10PC COMBO KIT
MSRP $399.00
HAMMER DROP PRICE
$279.00

• Drill: Torque IVâ„¢ clutch override for quick mode changes from drilling to driving. 1/2″ heavy-duty keyless chuck for quick and easy bit changes.
• Right Angle Drill: 3/8″” Heavy-duty ratcheting chuck for quick and secure bit changes. Swivel foot allows you to position battery pack in most convenient position. Compact right angle design allows you to get into tight spaces
• Impact Driver: 1/4″ Quick coupler for easy bit changes. Unique impact mechanism designed to help drive long screws and lag bolts. Overmold cushion grip for user comfort.
• Circular Saw: Exactline™ Laser Alignment System improves cutting accuracy. Forward located spindle lock for quick and easy blade changes. Left side blade provides better cut line visibility.
• Reciprocating Saw: 0-3000 strokes per minute for accurate starts and smooth cutting. Toolless blade clamp for quick and easy blade changes.
• Jig Saw: Toolless blade clamp for quick and easy blade changes. 4 orbital positions for smooth to aggressive cutting. Base adjusts from 0 to 45 left and right. On-board storage for extra blades.
• Chainsaw: Safe-T-Tip™ prevents rotational kickback. Push button oiling for prolonged chain life.
• Also includes: Corner Cat™ Sander, Tuff Sucker™.

The Ryobi One+â„¢ System unites the power of choice with the power to save. One powerful 18 volt battery that works with an entire family of tools. Workshop Combo includes: Torque IVâ„¢ Drill, Right Angle Drill, Impact Driver, Circular Saw with Exactlineâ„¢, Reciprocating Saw, Jig Saw, Chain Saw, Corner Catâ„¢ Sander, Tuff Suckerâ„¢.

WARRANTY

2 Year Warranty. 30 Day No-Risk Satisfaction Guarantee.

Thats just $27.99 per peice !

Link…

I passed by Canadian Tire yesterday and they said that the Simplicity SAC5206 horizontal window air conditioner (5200 BTU) will be on sale in next week’s Canadian Tire flyer (Ontario only?) for $99.99 (regular price $139.99). I haven’t seen the flyer myself so I can’t confirm this, but I’ll assume the employees know what they’re talking about.

There is nothing special about this air conditioning. I was just looking for a small inexpensive air conditioner that can cool a tiny room and $99.99 is the cheapest air conditioner I came across. This air conditioner’s manuals mention Danby a lot so I guess that Danby and Simplicity are the same company.

I bought this air conditioner yesterday and I’ll just go to Canadian Tire and price match next week. The installation seems pretty simple. I’ll install it today and if someone has questions regarding the installation please don’t hesitate to ask. If you choose to have someone install the AC instead, this service will cost you a whopping ~$75.

Have a 5 years old or younger child?

Get a free copy of the Caring for Your Baby and Young Child book. This book will help shed some light on how to care for your kids and is a a free gift from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Get this free book here. Note that you will find Canadian provinces listed in the “States” drop-down menu.

As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, I’m not a vegetarian nor am I a fan of Peta’s bizarre ways of turning people into vegetarians. But if you’re interested in Peta’s activities you can fill out this form to receive tons of free stickers and a free copy of peta2’s High Fives & Stage Dives DVD.

Get your free stickers and DVD here.

Today is the last day… sorry for the late notice. Just print out this coupon and present it to the cashier at the time of purchase to get $10 off $50.

I passed by the Old Navy Store (Kingston) today and they also had a huge sale. Combine this coupon with the current sale and you can end up with dazzling deals.

Click here to open and print the Old Navy coupon.

Melissa left a comment in my Free USB article talking about her bad experience with Future Shop. I feel very sorry for the way Future Shop handled your case Melissa :-( 

I thought I’d dedicate a post for this to let others share their opinions and experiences.

Melissa wrote:

I had the worst experience trying to get this item. I placed the order on Saturday during the sale. The website said I had the option of picking up the order in-store. I chose that option. Several hours later I got an email saying my order was cancelled because in-store pick up was not available. I thought I would get an email offering the shipping option.

I tried to place the order again online and have it shipped. The web price was showing $34.99 instead of $24.99 less rebate. I tried phoning, waited on the phone over half an hour two different times. No humans available. I tried all over again Sunday. No phone human. I emailed: no response. I just got through on the phone today–Monday after 45 minute wait. The service person tells me to place the order online and then phone back to get the price adjusted back to $24.99. NO WAY! I wasn’t going to spend another 45 minutes trying to get someone to answer the phone. I asked her to wait while I placed the order online. She then corrected the price but told me the rebate would be invalid because I didn’t place my order on the correct date!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I asked to speak with a supervisor. He kept me waiting another 15 minutes. Then he said if I read the fine print, rebates are not always honoured. And the weekend was very busy so it’s a shame I couldn’t get through on the phone.

I cancelled my order today. I couldn’t believe the supervisor didn’t have the dignity to make the situation right. Future Shop’s relationship with the rebate center is nothing to do with the customer. They sell the products based on the boasting rights of the rebate offered. I tried every way I could to place the order during the right time period. Future Shop should have offered to make this right with the rebate center on my behalf or just give me the blasted item with the rebate discounted.

The two people on the phone got snarky with me and neither one would acknowledge how ridiculously poor the service was in this instance.

Thumbs down for Future Shop.

Most of us have been in similar unfortunate situations where a few hours of our time are pointlessly wasted because of ignorant supervisors. Hopefully people will give advice on what to do in such situations.

For a limited time, the National Osteoporosis Foundation is offering a FREE “Stand Tall Against Osteoporosis” Wristband.

Wear this wristband as a visible sign of your commitment to strong bone health and the fight against osteoporosis.

Get your free wristband here.