Got this email from Scott today. Thanks Scott! Hope you win the contest 🙂

I probably should keep quiet about this so I would have a better
chance of winning it myself. 🙂

From the Rogers monthly email:
Rogers Yahoo! Hi-Speed Internet wants you to win the ultimate HD
experience this winter. Enter now and instead of curling up in front
of the fire, you could be staying warm in front of a Rogers HD PVR and
a Sony 46″ widescreen HDTV.

Click here to enter the contest

Next week (Jan 18-3, 2007) No Frills is once again this year having its famous Dollar Days Event. Hess posted the deals at FrugalShopper:

Schneider’s Lunch Mate Stackers-select varieties 111g-$1
Schneider Red Hot hot dogs 450 g-$1
Schneider Hot Stuffs frozen select varieties 256g -$1
Campbell’s Ready to enjoy soups select varieties 540 ml-$1
Christies Bits& Bites select varieties 225g -$1
Snuggle Fabric Softener sheets 40’s -$1
Yoplait minigo select varieties 6x’s 60g -$1
Gatorade thirst quencher select varieties 950 ml-$1
Ajax hand dish detergent 850 ml -$1
Heinz Bagel Bites 198g select varieties -$1
Ocean Spray cocktail 950 ml -$1
Majesta paper towel 2ply 3 rolls-$1
Betty Crocker Fruit Roll Ups or Fruit by the foot select varieties 128-141g-$1
White Rain Shampoo or Cond 450ml -$1
Nelison tru-taste 1Lmilk or 5% or 10% coffee cream 500ml -$1
Presidents Choice Ketchup 1L-$1
Colgate toothpaste premium select varietries 75ml-$1
Five Alive Citrus Beverage select varieties 1.89L -$1
Naya Spring Water 8x 500ml -$!
Michelina’s Avantage Bowls frozen select varieties 284-312 g -$1
Red seedless grapes no.1 grade $1 a lb
Grape Tomatoes no.1 grade 1pint-$1
Cauliflower no.1 grade -$1
Avocados pkg of 3-$1
mangoes pkg of 2-$1
Wonder english muffins.hot dog or hamburger buns 12’s-$1
Kiwi Fruit 1lb bag-$1
Pillers shaved black forest ham 120g-$1
Bundt selected varieties 340-$1

Sorry the forum looks like a mess right now. I’m installing new software and adding loads of new features. Once everything is set and done the new forum will be a zillion times better than the old one.

This deal is very variable from location to location. In some cities it’s a steal and in others it’s a rip-off. You’re basically allowed to choose any large (or in some cities medium) pizza with any crust and any number of toppings for a fixed price. In the Greater Toronto Area it’s $9.99 for a medium. In other cities it varies from $9.99 to $19.99 for a large or medium.

Click here to find out how much this deal costs at your local Domino’s Pizza

Today I got a coupon in my email for a free 6″ Sandwich with the purchase of any sandwich, chips and drink. Unfortunately, Quiznos write the person’s name on the coupon so it can’t be used by anyone else. Your best bet is to join the Quiznos mailing list so that you get future offers and coupons.

Click here to join Quiznos mailing list

Thanks Gromit for this deal.

Get $10 off purchases of $100 or more when using your Sears card online at Sears.ca. Valid until Feb. 4th 2007.

Use coupon code 941612145 

Anyone who followed my former blog flotsam/jetsam probably knows that I had proudly jumped on the Zune bandwagon. I’d never really been all that into the iPod, and Microsoft’s answer to the bells-and-whistles seemed to offer everything I could ever want. But then the darnedest thing happened – the November release date came and went and we Canadians were left out in the cold! For anyone following Microsoft’s recent wheelings and dealings with the entertainment industry this should come as no shock — after all, the reason 360 owners can’t download movies and TV shows outside of the US is because the big M is all about taking baby steps when it comes to securing distribution rights. A similar situation when it comes to music distribution (through Microsoft’s own Zune Marketplace) was almost an inevitability. It’s a shame, too. We may not be as big of a market as the US, but we certainly are quick to adapt new technology (we were all on broadband when most Americans didn’t even know what that meant.)

So why do I bring this up? A lot of us were expecting a Canadian release date to pop up during CES and it just didn’t happen. As I was hunting the internet for anything Zune-related today, I stumbled across an interesting little tidbit that’s both very Canadian and very Zune related. As regular readers of this blog must know, both Boo and I are proud owners of the Wii. When it’s name was first announced, everyone had a bit of a chuckle. Well it turns out that if you’re French Canadian, you can have a very similar chuckle about the Zune. From Gizmo Cafe Blog;

“Microsoft did a lot of market research before naming Zune including throughout French Canada. “Zoune” is a little used slang expression of the Quebecois kiddie vernacular used to describe the organ through which one urinates, either male or female. The pronunciation is almost identical. Apparently the word is inoffensive to the French as it is the equivalent to using the word pee-pee in English. Apparently Microsoft market research uncovered the transgression in advance but decided to say piss on it and use Zune anyway. You’ll have to excuse the snickering coming from the eastern province when Zune is finally released in the land that rules hockey.”

Swiss Chalet has a new online ordering interface with a very fun demo. After you watch the cool demo you’ll get a coupon code that entitles you to 2 free appetizers with your next purchase of 4 or more entrees using the online ordering system.

More details on this Swiss Chalet offer here

It’s out! Apple announced the eagerly anticipated iPhone today and just looking at its photos makes me drool. iPhone will be released in June. The 8GB version will cost $599 US so expect it to cost $699 here. The 4GB version will cost $499 US and it will probably cost $599 here. These prices include a 2 year contract with cingular (US). I’m not sure who will be Canada’s provider? Rogers? Telus? Any ideas?

More photos of the iPhone here

Skinny Jeans tucked into Boots

One visit to Queen’s U will convince you that skinny jeans tucked into boots are the latest fashion craze. Expect this trend to last for a couple of more years.

or should I call them sandals? Sure they look ugly, but they were one of 2006’s hottest trends.

Stripes

Unfortunately they’re back.. invasion of the zebras

Mini-skirt with leggings

Lately people have been wearing nylons or leggings under their skirts. The nylons/leggings don’t reach their feet but just below the knee. This is one of last year’s winners and I expect this trend to carry on for a couple of more years.

Jogging pants with one leg rolled up and the other one down

… so you only see one sock. Looks so freaking ugly but some guys think it’s cool.

‘Popped’ collars

This can look very attractive if worn correctly. The collar doesn’t have to go all the way to the top and you can settle with a less dramatic “pop”. This is suitable for both females and males and looks best with a Lacoste Polo shirt.

Have something old you were thinking of yard saling but you don’t want to wait until spring? Want something new, or at least new to you that somebody else no longer needs? Check out Freecycle, the world’s largest organization for the gift giving of second hand items. Although it is an international project, Freecycle exists primarily on a regional level. Each region has it’s own group online where people can post items that they’d like to get rid of or like to get their hands on, and once you’ve contacted the person and agreed on the exchange it’s as simple as meeting them somewhere to get your items! Pretty neat, huh?

The things being offered really cover every topic imaginable. Electronics, books, baby clothes – you name it. My sister-in-law lives in England (she’s who turned me on to this site) and actually got her hands on a car.  I’m sure finds like that are few and far between, but still. It’s a great place to make sure your once-treasured items don’t end up in a landfill, and if someone has something you’re looking for, all the better. Do yourself a favour – get yourself decluttered this week and throw whatever you were going to get rid of up on Freecycle instead of out in the trash.

Hello everybody

I’ve been very busy during the holidays with my family and friends, and wasn’t posting as usual, so I thought I’d update you on my plans for Smartcanucks.ca as we start a new year 🙂

I have a couple of exciting ideas lined up for SmartCanucks.ca which I’m currently working on, including new stuff for the blog, a new section (working on it with my friend) which I’ll keep a secret until it’s ready 😉 and some contests and rewards.

As for the forum, I feel guilty for my slow maintenance and updates. I spend most of my forum time cleaning up automated spam! a total waste of time! So I’ve decided to install a completely new and better forum which has way more features and better spam protection. I have some ultra-fun ideas for the forum and a huge surprise 🙂 It should be ready within a week – or two if I procrastinate 🙂

I’m also helping JimmyCanuck develop his own pop culture blog. He already chose and bought the domain name but I’ll let him reveal the name once it’s ready 🙂 Many of the enjoyable posts on SmartCanucks.ca are written by JimmyCanuck. His blog should be ready by March.

If you have any suggestions, ideas or complaints please let me know! I’m always looking for new ways of improving SmartCanucks.ca. My email is [email protected]

Thank you everyone for being part of SmartCanucks.ca either by contributing to the forum, writing comments or even just visiting. Thank you 🙂

Loblaws has several 99¢ specials this week (Jan 6-12, 2007):

– Stouffer’s Pastaria Entrees, 255g
– Pork Loin Centre Chop
– 2 x Campbell’s Soup, 284mL
– 3 x Astro Yogurt, 175g
– 2 x Heinz Beans or Pasta, 398mL (per pair)
– Quaker Cereal, 250-325g
– Vim Cream Cleanser, 250mL
– Bag Red Grapefruit, 3lb
– Primo Soup, 525-540mL
– Neilson Chocolate Milk, 1L
– Red Rose Tea, 36-pack

Read the Loblaws flyer here

Nintendo is offering Wii play for $59.99 and it comes with a free Wiimote!! You can think of this offer in two ways: Wiimote costs $49.99 so you’re getting Wii Play for only $10! or you can assume that Wii Play costs $59.99 which means that you’re getting a Wiimote for free! This Nintendo Wii offer is simply irresistible 🙂

Wii Play (with free Wiimote) won’t be out until February 12th, 2007 so you’ll have to be a bit patient.
Wii play consists of 9 mini games:

Table Tennis
Laser Hockey
Fishing
Find Mii
Pose Mii
Shooting
Billiards
Charge!
Tanks!

More details about Wii Play on wikipedia

More details about the Wii Play – Wiimote deal here