Robert D. Gibb is posting a stunning series of articles on Air Miles on the forum. I found the series very useful and enlightening so I’m posting it on the blog as well.

Robert D. Gibb is a Contributing Editor (DRIPs) at the Canadian MoneySaver Magazine.

Note that AM = Air Miles

10% Tuesday!

There aren’t a lot of spectacular name brand specials this week except Safeway has started another 4 Week “Summer” Buy 5 name brands get 50 bonus AirMiles. This offer comes with bonus AMs if you buy multiples of most of the 40 or so products highlighted. Buy 5 specials and you get a 50 AM bonus on top.

As I’ve said in the past:

1. I find it hard to find 5 of 40 I like or will consume

2. They often have the price boosted from the week before

3. House brands are often a better deal

4. Larger sizes without bonus AMs are often a better deal

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Good deals from DELL today 🙂 Looks like I might be getting my credit card out 🙁

Today’s DELL Canada deals are:

• DELL UltraSharp 2007WFP 20.1-inch Widescreen Flat Panel LCD Monitor $399 $299
• MICROSOFT Wireless Optical Desktop 700 Keyboard $39 $29
• SANYO DECT 6.0 Digital Cordless Touch-Keypad Telephone w/ CID and Speakerphone $99 $59
• Sony ICFCD814W CD Clock Radio with Line Input for MP3 Players $69 $39
• Philips HTS6500/37 DivX Ultra DVD Home Theatre System $349 $249

The 20.1 inch Widescreen Flat Panel LCD Monitor is an ultrasharp model. DELL’s ultrasharp models are of extremely high quality and display very solid colours and a true black. Other models, like the 22” regular (not ultrasharp) costs $299 or even less but if you’re picky about colours I’d actually go for this deal. I have two DELL monitors at home, an ultrasharp one and a regular one, and the difference is noticeable, especially the black colour… but I’m a fussy person 😛

In a nutshell, if your main priority is quality and colour the DELL UltraSharp 20.1-inch for $299 an awesome deal. If you use your computer to check emails and browse the net and aren’t too picky about colours that’s not the right deal for you.

MICROSOFT Wireless Optical Desktop 700 Keyboard for $29 is very reasonably priced. But don’t expect the greatest mouse and keyboard designs.

The SANYO Digital Cordless Touch-Keypad Telephone with caller ID and Speakerphone for $59 is definitely a hot deal! I’m buying one of these phones as soon as I finish writing this review. This phone has a good sound quality, very low interference (will not interfere with your wireless modem) and it looks very stylish and elegant. Only complaints, is that the touch keypad is too sensitive, but that’s not a big deal

The other two deals are crap.

Shipping is free as usual.

Click here for more details on Dell Canada’s days of deal

I like this ad. It’s clear, to the point and not as cheesy as Apple’s usual ads. At least they’re sort of attacking their own product, and not a Microsoft product for a change.

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Click here to print this Quiznos coupon

Thanks Joel S. for emailing me these awesome student deals 🙂

Swap.ca is offering some bargain travel deals for students. I had a look at some of the Swap.ca packages and the prices are unbelievable!

More details and package pricing at Swap.ca

Travel Cuts reservation system

Today’s the first day of DELL Canada deals. Today’s deals are:

• Sling Media Slingbox Pro Media Server $299 $199
• Motorola Portable Power P790 (for Moto phones and accessories with mini USB connector) $59 $35
• Aluratek AHDU350500 500GB 3.5″ External Hard Drive $239 $149
• Aluratek 120GB Portable External USB 2.0 Hard Drive $119 $99
• Logitech Harmony 670 Universal Remote with 4 Sanyo Eneloop AAA Rechargeable Batteries $188 $99

I found it hard to review these products. Their prices are very reasonable, but whether these products are worth your money in the first place is another issue.

The SlingBox uploads the TV stream through the Internet so that wherever you have Internet access, you can watch TV. You can watch TV at work, at the beach, in your cottage or wherever you have Internet access. Don’t expect high quality TV streaming but it’ll do the job and keep you entertained. You don’t have to pay any monthly fees for the SlingBox service. $199 is a pretty good price for this device. Older models have been on sale for cheaper prices but this price is very good for this newer model.

$149 for a 500GB External USB Hard Drive is a good price but external hard drive prices tend to drop quickly, so if you have no particular use for it there’s no need to rush yourself and buy this one.

The rest of the deals are mediocre.

Shipping is free as usual.

Click here for more details on Dell Canada’s days of deals

For years I’d been told that this is the way Egg McMuffin’s were made, and when I saw them use one of these egg logs in Clerks II it felt like a confirmation of sorts. But it turns out I was wrong! Out of curiousity, I asked a McManager the other day and they assured me they use real eggs every morning. Who knew?

If there are any former McEmployees out there that can prove otherwise, I’d love to hear it. This was always one of those myths that made me chuckle and it kind of breaks my heart to find out it’s not true.

McDonald’s Mondays is a weekly series of posts written by our own Jim Squires that initially appears on his pop culture blog fjetsam.com.

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Thanks Cookoo for updating the Save.ca list 🙂 We love your detailed list 🙂

Here is the most recent update:

1. • –> www.save.ca/en/ (Egg beaters Liquid Egg Product – save $1, Li’l Ones Yogurt Multi Pack – save $1, Mrs. Dash Seasoning Blends – save 50¢, OLAY Facial Moisturizer – save $3, OLAY DEFINITY Moisturizer & Cleanser – buy both & save $8, IAMS Dry Cat/Dog Food – save $5, Fibresure Dietary Fibre – save $1.50)
   • www.save.ca/en/ProductsFsi34.php
   • www.save.ca/en/ProductsFsi35.php
   • www.save.ca/en/ProductsFsi36.php
   • www.save.ca/en/ProductsFsi37.php
2. • –> www.save.ca/en/hms/ (Eukanuba Dry Dog Food – save $5, Olay Ribbons Body Wash – buy 2 save $3, Sun Maid Raisin Bread – save 50¢, Herbal Essences Shampoo, conditioner, or styling – buy 2, get 1 Free)
   • www.save.ca/en/hms/ProductsFsi34.php
   • www.save.ca/en/hms/ProductsFsi35.php
   • www.save.ca/en/hms/ProductsFsi36.php
   • www.save.ca/en/hms/ProductsFsi37.php
3. www.save.ca/rougee/ (Rougee)
4. www.save.ca/ristorantee_2/ (Ristorante Pizza – save $1.50 on 2, Ristorante Antipasto Pizza Appetizers – buy 1 save $1)
5. www.save.ca/pampers1_en/ (Pampers Diapers/Training Pants – save $1.50, Pampers Baby Wipes – save 50¢)
6. www.save.ca/gerbercanada/
7. www.save.ca/gerber/ (Gerber)
8. www.save.ca/fancyfeast_en/ (Pro Plan Wet Cat Food – one FREE 85g Tin)
9. www.save.ca/en/pantenerestoratives/ (Pantene)
10. www.save.ca/cetaphil_en/ (Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser – save $3)
11. www.save.ca/vh_en/ (VH Sauce – save $1 with meat purchase)
12. www.save.ca/knorr_en/ (Knorr Frozen Entr̩es Рsave $1, Knorr Ready to Serve Soups Рsave $1 on 2)
13. www.save.ca/propel/ (Propel – Vitamin Enhanced Flavoured Water: 50¢ off 700mL, 75¢ off 6-pack)
14. www.save.ca/quakerricecakes/ (Quaker Large Rice Cakes – save 50¢)
15. www.save.ca/purex_en/ (Purex Liquid Laundry Detergent – save 50¢)
16. www.save.ca/iamspromise/cat/ (IAMS Dry Cat Food – save $5)
17. www.save.ca/iamspromise/dog/ (IAMS Dry Dog Food – save $5)
18. www.save.ca/lavalife_whitestrips_en/ (Crest Whitestrips & Vivid White – save $10)
19. www.save.ca/mccaincake_en/ (Deep ‘n Delicious Cake – save 50¢)
20. www.save.ca/garnier_en/ (Garnier Haircolour – save $2.00)

Thanks to Pinklicious for compiling the list of freebies and bargainbaby and falloutgirl for providing the links 🙂

Here is Pink’s list:

The daily give aways begin at allureaccess.com at 12.01 p.m. EST everyday from June 1-19*
*while supplies last

I’m copying all of this out of my magazine so bear with me.
Some of the sites say “US addresses only” while some only say “until supplies last”. I recommend trying for these everyday (If you can get your info through that it.) because they’re quite good freebies. They’re full-sized I believe.

1. Neutrogena Mineral Sheer bronzer
2. Olay total effects touch of sun anti aging moisturizer
3. smashbox under eye brightener
4. nivea sun kissed firming moisturizer
5. gillette venus breeze razor plus shave gel bars
6. tresemme thermal creations protective spray
7. neutrogena illuminating whip moisturizer
8. neutrogena oil free acne stress control
9. matrix vavoom gold heat
10. neutrogena ultra sheer dry touch sun block spf 70
11. nexxus sleekstyle smoothing creme
12. crest whitestrips daily multicare
13. neutrogena rapid clear acne spot gel
14. new covergirl trushine lipcolor
15. band-aide activ-flex blister block
16. eucerine daily replenishing lotion
17. max factor lipfinity
18. aveeno positively agless serum
19. relvon molten metal liquid shadow

These products are not being given out by Allure, but by other companies so there’s a chance a few of them might accept our info.
Now, some products that ARE being given away by Allure:
June 1: ambi even clear mark minimizer
june 4. sally hansen lacquer in luminous
june 5. organix nourishing split ends mender
june 6. extreme sheen reflective lipgloss(this has tiny flecks of platium in it to give extra shine )

It doesnt say how much they’re giving away but I’m guessing about 500-1000. Good luck! =)

PS, other sites, don’t copy cos it took me a long time to write it out

Click here for Allure’s freebies

Click here for all the month’s freebies from Allure

Click here for the for more details and discussion on Allure’s freebies

Click here to print the 15% off American Eagle coupon

Expires June 7, 2007 

Thanks KaylaKat for these awesome coupons 🙂

After completing the registration process, you’ll receive an email that will direct you to your offer to save up to $5 on your favourite General Mills Products.

Click here to get these General Mills Canada coupons

Quiznos subs are overpriced… this coupon will help make their prices reasonable.

Click here to print this Quiznos Canada coupon

Expires June 10, 2007

Since we’re having a cute baby contest, Bluerose suggested I post this video 🙂

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Also with the help of Alajen, ilovemykids, prue, irenewpg and bcteagirl, I compiled a video of all the cute babies in the Smart Canucks Cute Baby Contest 🙂

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You can vote for the cutest babies here

The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is pleased to announce CIBC as Inaugural Season Sponsor of the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal. A media conference was held today in the Museum’s CIBC Discovery Gallery to provide the details of this year-long partnership, which kicks off at the Architectural Opening and Building Dedication ceremonies of the new addition to the Museum on the evening of Saturday, June 2, 2007. On that night and the following day (Sunday, June 3), CIBC will offer the public free admission to the Museum, to celebrate the opening of this important new cultural icon in Toronto.

Click here for more clarification and discussion of the free admission

Click here for more details