When it comes to Isp’s I have very particular preference just like  how many cream and sugar’s I take in  my morning coffee(s.) Maybe a lot of us don’t.  Maybe I’m just a geek, but thats a whole other blog post so I’ll  (try to) keep on topic.

Surely I can’t measure ‘bang’ by dollar amount alone. I need to take into consideration many factors such as price, speed, reliability and customer service. How do I measure this if Ive only had experience with certain ISP’s? I can’t!

Im going to lay down the numbers from some of the magor ISP’s and hope you can fill me in on the reliability and customer service part.

I use Odynet, been with them since 2002, were like familia. Well not not really, but hey a girl can have dreams can’t she?   Moving on….

Odynet runs me 34.95 a month. Modem rental free, 5 emails, 800k speed and 100gig of usage.

Bell runs 47.95 a month. 2.00 modem rental, up to 700k speed, doesn’t show usage limit on main page. Not sure if its a ”contract” or month to month.

Rogers runs 44.95 a month, 3.00 modem rental, 60gig limit,up to 700k speed, 9 emails.

Ok so theres mine and the two big wigs. Doesn’t tell me much other then im cheaper.  I have had my share of diffuculties with Bell since there call centers have been moving overseas. Rogers is not available in the middle of nowhere that I call home sweet home. Id love to hear about them too though!  So this brings me to is a smaller company the better option? Theres literally thousands out there. 

Another thing that’s got me is this whole bundling services thing. Is it all contracts? Do you save in the end? Is it worth it? I am a girl who needs choice, signing up with all one company is playing into the man too much for my comfort. Whois the man? No clue but it sounded good. Sounds like there bundling all my hard earned cash into their money clips.

What’s your best deal that you have your ISP, and most importantly are you in a happy relationship with them?

 

Stila sun bronzing powder (shade 1 and shade 3) – 13.00 (save 50% off retail)  Smashbox  double ended brow and eyeliner brush – 15.00 (save 50% – great deal!) Clarins Quartet eye shadow quads (pastel shimmers, blue shimmers, copper shimmers – all unboxed) 24.00 (save 41%)  Guerlain meteorites compact in winter radiance – 111.50 (save 30% – I know this is spendy but it is absolutely beautiful and collectible) Lancome focus palettes (4 eyeshadows) in petite fleur d’occident and l’amante du matin – 29.00 (save 30%) Select Shiseido lipsticks – 16.00 (save 31%)  A variety of limited edition items and palettes are also available that you can no longer find at counters including Dior Detective Chic/Flight/Diorissime, Yves St. Laurent powder compacts, Chanel eye and lip etc. Bobbi Brown lip liner 2-packs in tulip, sienna, plum and apricot (unboxed) – 20.00 (save 51%) Bobbi Brown – oil free finish compact foundation only in porcelain (great deal if you are pale) – 25.00 (save 40%) Clarins duopack lipglosses -19.50 (save 50%) Stila face concealer brush duopack – 20.00 (Save 51%)A bunch of Sun Care (body and face) is on for 30-50% off Bvlgari – Rose Essentielle eau de parfum spray 50ml – 55.50 (save 40%) Givenchy  – lucky charms eau de toilette (ltd ed.) – 38.50 (save 32%) 
 *free shipping on make up and skincare items and a 10% (of purchase) applies to all perfume orders to a maximum of 15.00 – strawberrynet.com does their best to make sure  that you get your order custom and duty free (they are very accomodating and refund you if by chance you do get charged)

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Buy a small 3 topping pizza at regular price and get a second same pizza free. Expires June 30.

Click here to print this free small pizza coupon

Get a free 355ml Pop with the purchase of any slice from Pizza Pizza. Expires June 30.

Click here to print your free pop coupon

Bring a friend to Costco and when your friend becomes a member you both receive a $10 Costco Cash Card.

Intructions:

1. Accompany your friend to the checkout or Membership Counter
2. When your friend signs up for a Costco Membership present certificate to the membership clerk. Click here to print certificate.
3. The membership clerk will give both you and your friend a $10 Costco Cash card

Click here for more details on this Costco Membership deal

Thanks Hot Like Wasabi for Shoppers Drug Mart’s flyer deals

On June 21/22, spend $50 and get a $10 SDM gift card. Spend $75, and get a $20 SDM gift card. Purchases are after discounts and redemptions and prior to taxes. The usual exceptions apply.

Also on June 24th only, spend $50 and you can choose to receive either 15x Optimum points or 15% off your purchase.

Front Page (ON):

LIFE BRAND EXTRA STRONG PAPER TOWEL (2 Roll)
Selected Types
$0.59 Limit 4. After limit $0.89

LIFE BRAND FACIAL TISSUE 96’s – 144’s
Selected Types
$0.59 Limit 4. After limit $0.89

COCA-COLA (12 x 355mL) or PEPSI (8 x 355mL or 12 x 355mL)
Selected Flavours
2 / $8.00 (or $4.29 per case)

SOFT DRINKS by LIFE BRAND 12 x 355mL
Selected Flavours
$1.99

LIFE BRAND SPRING WATER 12 x 500mL
$1.49

FRUCTIS HAIR CARE PRODUCTS
Selected Types & Sizes
$2.99

LIFE BRAND BODY WASH 400mL
Selected Types
$3.99

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Thanks Daniel for suggesting this Over The Rainbow Sale.

Over the Rainbow Toronto is having a 30% off Spring Sale. I love the poll on their website that asks if you’re Trendy or Trashy 😛

Click here for more details on this Over The Rainbow sale

 

Noon until 12am EST (9am-9pm PST)

Save 15% off already reduced items! 

Online Only, use the code 15mark during checkout to receive the discount

Click here to start shopping!  Offer Valid in Canada and the United States

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Thanks couponmom for posting this deal on the forum 🙂

Friday June 20

Season Passholders – Bring a Guest and pay only $9.95!

Show your processed Season Pass at the Front Gate Ticket Sellers window and receive one single day admission ticket for $9.95 each plus tax! One ticket per Passholder. Offer valid on Friday June 20, 2008.

Click here for more details on this Canada’s Wonderland promo

It’s Lancome Bonus Time again!

Retailer: The Bay
Minimum amount you need to spend: $33 CAD (before taxes)
Duration: June 12-25, 2008

What you get:
– Again, no specific product details were given, but it looks like you get 2 lipsticks, a mascara, an eyeshadow palette and 3 facial products
– a Lancome signature bag and a matching cosmetic pouch (not pictured)

Thanks MissScrooge for this coupon (and almost freebie).

Save.ca now offers $1.50 off Neilson Ultimate Chocolate Milk. Keep your eyes peeled, as this coupon just may come in handy in the event of a sale 😉

Click here to order your Neilson Ultimate Chocolate Milk coupon

Thanks MissScrooge for letting me know about TD’s Customer Appreciation Day.

Customer Appreciation Day is Friday, June 20th. Visit your local branch for refreshments, fun & free gifts.

Click here for more details on TD Bank’s Customer Appreciation Day

I’m very excited to launch a special contests blog after months of design, implementation and preparation 😀

Click here to visit the new contests blog

A very special thank you to MissScrooge who spent hours designing this blog and coming up with creative ideas. I’m also very excited to have the expert contester RoseofBlack. She will be sharing contests and her knowledge and experience with you. A couple of contest gurus will also be joining our editorial team soon.

I hope you find the Canadian Contests Blog useful and may the luck of the Irish be there with you 😀

Click here to visit the new contests blog

The storage times listed below are approximate months of storage for some food products assuming the food has been prepared and packaged correctly and stored in the freezer at or below 0°F. For best quality use the shorter storage times. After these times, the food should still be safe, just lower in quality.

Guidelines: 

• Fruits and Vegetables 7 – 12 months
• Poultry 6 – 8 months
• Fish 3 – 6 months
• Ground Meat 3 – 4 months
   

Was the food packaged properly?

Cool all foods and syrups before packaging to speed up the rate of freezing and help retain the natural color, flavor, and texture of the food.
Packaging materials must be moisture-vapor resistant; durable and leak proof; protect foods from off-flavors and odors; and easy to seal.
Good packaging choices for freezing foods include rigid containers made of plastic, glass or aluminum; semi-rigid aluminum foil pans; plastic bags; and flexible wraps including plastic, foil and laminated paper. For best moisture-vapor resistance, be sure to choose bags, wraps and boxes made especially for food freezing.
Allow enough headspace so food can expand without breaking package seals.
Label each package; include the name of the product, any added ingredients, packaging date, the number of servings of amount, and form of food.
Use freezer tape, or pens and labels made especially for freezer use.

Summer Coolers Event – June 25th – 29th
Receive a Superbalm Moisturizing Gloss plus a skin-typed Superdefense Triple Action Moisturizer SPF25
with your Consultation (one set per cilent, while quantities last)
Available at the following HR locations call to make an appointment!

Sherway Gardens
Yorkdale
Edmonton
Montreal
Ottawa
Ste-Foy