They say small minds are easily amused, luckily I was absent for commentary on this topic during the publishing of this contest, lol. 😛 In any case, Crush Canada has cleverly put together a flash site for all to enjoy and be easily amused (we promise, we won’t judge you). Oh, and while you’re there, be sure to enter to a win a Hollywood studio tour for four.

Disclaimer: No bunnies were harmed in the making of this website, well.. except for that white one (Don’t click the ‘X’, uhhm… )

Thanks harkatsmom for posting this freebie on the forum 🙂

Send ten e-cards and Olay Canada will send you two “Sun Awareness” charm bracelets.  Bracelet quantities are limited to participants who submit 10 valid, non-duplicate e-mail addresses, while supplies last.

Click here to get your free Olay Canada Bracelets

Harvey’s updated their website at last adding information about their free Burger Day. Get a free original Harvey’s hamburger on Sunday May 25, 2008 from 10:30am till 3:00pm.

This offer is valid at participating Harvey’s restaurants in Ontario and Quebec only.

Click here for a list of participating Harvey’s restaurants

Thanks consumatrix for your lovely freebie and deal suggestions 🙂

Here’s what consumatrix said about the art cards at Banana Republic

While shopping in the Banana Republic (Pacific Centre, Vancouver), I noticed a stack of beautiful art cards at the cash.

The cashier invited me to take as many as I liked. They are black and white photographic prints of animals in Africa (elephants, lions, etc. in the wild) by photographer Andy Bigg.

The back of the card says that BR is giving away 13 different art card photos in the month of May.

This particular store only had 4 different ones out, but I’m going to check other stores for more since they are that nice.

I framed mine for my kids’ rooms in a matted frame (from IKEA) and they look amazing.

Click here to see Andy Biggs 13 images licensed by Banana Republic

Useful and simple tips on saving on Gas by Jerry Dawson of the OregonCatalyst.com

1. Turn off your engine if you are going to be idling for more than 30 seconds. Millions of gallons of fuel are wasted each day from idling. Your starter and battery system can handle the increased activity.

2. Change your air filter every 10,000 miles. Just like a marathon runner, your car needs to suck in air without restriction.

3. Install a real-time fuel consumption meter if your car does not have one already. This way, you can see what you are doing while you are driving and make the needed adjustments to save fuel.

4. Pump up those tires. Higher tire pressures result in lower rolling resistance, so your mileage will improve. Not too high, mind you, but a tad over the “recommended” from your car and tire manufacturer. Remember, they don’t want you to get good mileage.

5. Turn off your air conditioning, but only at lights or in slow traffic. When you really get going, the open windows produce drag that will offset any savings you might imagine from having the AC off.

6. Reduce the weight of your car. Remove all non-essential items from the trunk and the interior of your car. Weight takes energy to move, so the lighter your car the less energy you will lose. Keep the spare tire and the jack, but almost everything else can go. If you don’t have a family, take out the back seat. Invest in custom wheels if they are significantly lighter than the stock wheels. Carbon fiber parts (like the hood or trunk) are great, too, although they may be a bit expensive.

7. Don’t keep your gas tank full all the time. Remember, fuel equals weight and you must do everything you can to make your vehicle lighter. Keeping about a half tank or less all the time should allow for emergencies but also keep your weight down.

8. Wax your car and keep it clean and waxed. Drag (friction with the air) greatly reduces fuel economy. A clean and waxed vehicle will have reduced aerodynamic drag, thus providing better mileage. If you have a luggage rack, take it off. If you have a moon roof, keep it closed. Smooth is what you want.

9. Don’t drive a lot with a cold engine. Cold engines do not run efficiently. Use a block heater to pre-heat your engine if you are taking many short trips. If you can combine your short trips it will help, as driving further will allow your engine more operating time at higher temperatures.

10. Use cruise control whenever possible. The car’s ability to maintain a constant speed is better than your ability to do so. Small, more precise, and constant adjustments made by the car’s cruise control system will save you fuel.

Ultimately, there are other, more drastic steps you can take to save on fuel. For instance, you could ride light rail instead of driving, car pool, ride your bike, buy a high mileage car like a MINI or a Toyota Corolla, or even move closer to where you work. One other thing to consider – invest in an oil company like Exxon-Mobil or BP. As the high cost of oil swells the profits of Big Oil, you will get a share of that ill-gotten wealth as an owner of the company.

Reminder of useful links:

• Canadian flyers list
• Canadian Coupons Database
• Save.ca Coupons List

Thanks to all the wonderful forum members that take the time to compile these flyer deals

Shoppers Drug Mart flyer deals May 24 to 30

The Bay – Scratch and Save Event on May 23,24 and 25th

Cascade deal at Price Chopper May 23 to 29

Price Choppers Flyer deals May 23 to 29

Sobeys Flyer deals May 23 to 29

Food basics Flyer deals may 23 to 29

Real canadian Superstore Flyer deals May 22 to 29

Giant Tiger flyer deals May 21 to Jun 1

Loblaws Flyer deals May 23 to 29 – Half Price Sale

Dominion Flyer deals May 23 to 29 – $1,$2,$3 event

No Frills flyer deals May 23 to 29

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Click here for more flyers and deals

Thanks couponlady for posting this on the forum.

Receive a $10 Walmart Gift Card by mail when you purchase just $25 (before taxes) of participating brands between May 15 – July 31, 2008.

Total amount does not have to be made in a single transaction. Voucher must accompany your request.

Participating products: any size or version of

• Pantene
• Olay
• CoverGirl
• Clairol
• Pure Divine
• Venus Embrace
• Secret
• Crest products

Click here to print out the Walmart mail-in rebate form

CGet a $10 off any Gillette Fusion razor from Save.ca.

Click here to get your Gillette Fusion razor coupon

Thanks bc for suggesting this awesome Apple freebie.

Apple will be celebrating the Grand Opening of their latest retail store, Apple Store, Pacific Centre on Saturday, May 24th at 10am-7pm Pacific. The first 1,000 people to visit the Apple Store receive a free Apple Store, Pacific Centre Hill T-shirt.

Address:
Apple Store, Pacific Centre
701 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, British Columbia V7Y 1G5

Click here for more details on this Apple Store Vancouver free T-Shirt

Thanks consumatrix for suggesting this very informative article 🙂

This article is a must read for any serious Aeroplan Miles Canada collector. It explain how to book long-distance reward flights in first or business class at the Classic rate.

Click here to read the full Globe and Mail article by Douglas McArthur

Here’s an excerpt:

Follow this plan if you are a basic Aeroplan member and hope to book long-distance reward flights in first or business class at the Classic rate:

Book by phone using an Aeroplan agent. The help you’ll get is worth the $30 fee. And agents have access to reward seats before they show up on the Aeroplan website.

Be prepared to book about 354 days in advance, the approximate time reward seats on Air Canada and some Star Alliance partners become available. They are often gone within an hour. If you miss out, don’t give up. Some partner airlines don’t post their reward seats until days or weeks later.

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With YouTube, you never know what to expect, but among a pile of rubble, you’ll find a gem; this, in my opinion, certainly is one of them. Not a word of it is in english, and when captioned the song itself doesn’t fit, but the story as told through the video is absolutely beautiful; touching and sad.

A subtitled version can be found HERE

Fortunately, for those who tear up near the end, you can run out to Shoppers Drug Mart and pick up Royale facial tissue* for only 59¢ 😉

*Royale Regular 2-Ply (140’s) or Ultra 3-Ply (96’s). Limit 4 per person. After limit, regular price: $1.19. Save until Friday, May 23rd.

Save 50% on all used merchandise at Value Village Canada on Monday, May 26, 2008. Doors open at 8am on sale day.

Also get 70% off a select colour tag 7pm – 9pm that same day.

Click here for more details on this Value Village Sale

Thanks J.B. for suggesting this deal.

Metal Gear Solid 4 Guns of the Patriots is on sale at Amazon.ca for $49.99.  However you can use coupon code MAPNEWNCSAVE  to save an additional $10. So the price becomes $39.99.

Click here to preorder Metal Gear Solid 4 Guns of the Patriots now

Thanks Tanya for suggesting this freebie 🙂

I found this just a couple of minutes ago. Free Ontario Bean recipe booklets and Placemats!

Click here to order your free Ontario Beans Place Mats & Recipe Booklets

Thanks nv_jenn for posting this coupon on the forum.

Save $1 on a box of Rice Krispies® with Real Strawberries.

Click here to print your coupon