IKEA Canada: Wacky Wednesday Deals - Dec 1

And here are your ever popular Ikea Wacky Wednesday deals - valid December 1st ONLY


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American Eagle Canada - Buy One Get One 50% Off Sweaters And Hoodies Nov.28-Dec.14

On now till Dec.14th American Eagle had there hoddies and sweaters on buy one get one 50% off. I for one love hoodies and will be sure to be taking part in this great offer.

Click here to shop American Eagle Outfitters.

Thanks couponlady for the post.

Aeropostale Canada: 50% To 70% Off Entire Store + $10 Off $50 Coupon

*Excludes clearance and fragrances.

Check out Aeropostale's 50-70% off sale plus a printable coupon for $10 off when you spend $50 or more. The coupon is valid from Nov. 29th until Dec. 24th, 2010. Great time to pick up some presents!

Click here to print your coupon.

Pampers Canada: 100 Point Gift That Grow Code

Looks like Pampers has done it again and given out another 100 point Gifts That Grow bonus point. I am not sure how long this code lasts so you better act fast as the last one was only good till midnight. The code is: LoveComesEarlyT

Click here to enter your code

Sears.ca Canada Holiday Daily Deals Until Christmas and Kitchen Aid Mixed Only $199.99

Everyday until Christmas Sears.ca is offering daily deals.  Today's deals include savings of up to 55% off sleep sets, and 5% extra off children's bedding. Check back everyday for new sales.  Sears is also offering Kitchen Aid Mixers at 50% off making them only $199.99 each! *Until December 5th. Combine with Mail in Kitchen Aid rebate.   Don't forget to use the $10 off $100 bonus number "941612868" at checkout.  Click here to check out these offers.

M&M Meat Shops Canada Get A Free Cheesecake With E-orders Over $75

M&M Meat Shops emailed me this delicious offer earlier today.  Spend $75 or more on your e order and receive a free cheesecake worth $7.49.  You must have your Max number to order, if you receive their emails it's at the bottom of your newsletter.  I love the e-order I can send in my order and have my husband pick it up when hes done work.  Click here to check out M&M's.

Smartsorce Coupon Flyer On Dec. 4, 2010

Save 3.00 wub any 2 Nestle Noir products exp in Dec. 25, 2010

Save 5.00 on any Natural Defense premium dry food for adult dogs exp in May 1, 2011 (3kg)

Save 7.00 on any Natural Defense premium dry food for dogs exp in May 1, 2011 (6.5kg)

Save 50 cents off any one bottle or jar of French's dijon or honey dijon mustard exp in Feb. 28, 2011

Save 1.00 on any one Finish dishwasher cleaner exp in Feb. 28, 2011

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Save 50 cents on any box of Stash tea exp in Feb. 28, 2011

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Try me free mail in rebate offer for Airwick Freshmatic compact or imotion starter kit exp in Jan 31, 2011

Save 3.00 wub Happy Days diapers, Happy Nights diapers or Happy Days and Nights diapers 2 in 1 value pack exp in March 31, 2011

Save 1.00 off the purchase of any Alberto European styling product exp in June 30, 2011

Buy 2 save 2.00 on any Windex 765ml trigger exp in May 31, 2011

Buy 1 Scrubbing Bubbles toilet cleaning gel and get 1 free scrubbing bubbles aerosol exp in May 31, 2011

Save 1.00 on Toilet Duck 750ml liquid exp in May 31, 2011

Save 1.00 on one 200g or larger pack of Wonderful pistachios exp in March 31, 2011

Save 4.00 off any two dinner entrees at Red Lobster exp in Jan. 31, 2011

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Smartsource is a coupon flyer that can be found inserted in with your local newspapers. If you don't find any in your paper, check out our Coupon Tradingsection.

$50 for a 1.5-Hour Portraiture Session by K.A.M Studio (A $425 Value) - Includes Prints and CD with up to 200 High-Res Images

K.A.M Studio
      www.kamstudio.biz

Offer Details

Expires November 30, 2011

Limit 4 per person. More as gifts

1 voucher per shoot

Will travel anywhere in GTA, outside is an extra $25 fee

Taxes included. Voucher has no cash value

Highlights

Shoot includes: either two 8X12 or one 11X14, 30 stylized and retouched images print and a CD of up to 200 hi-res images

25% off additional prints

Passionate photographer

Boxing Day starts now at The Brick!

Why wait for December 26th to start shopping? The Brick has incredible Boxing Day prices on now!

You can get a better sleep and save $700 on the Serta Midnight Shade Queen Mattress Set, only $699.97.

This classic 6-piece Queen Bedroom set is just $799.97 and the perfect fit for your new Midnight Shade mattress.

For only $199.97 the plush Jack Red Sofa instantly adds a pop of colour to any room.

Come check out our flyer at TheBrick.com!

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New vitamin D guidelines divide health experts

CTV.ca News Staff

A major new U.S-Canadian report calls for an increase in the daily recommended intake of vitamin D, but not to the levels many health organizations have been urging because of mounting evidence linking the "sunshine vitamin" to the prevention of chronic disease.

After reviewing nearly 1,000 published studies along with testimony from scientists and others, an expert committee from the trusted Institute of Medicine agreed that vitamin D and calcium play a role in maintaining strong bones. But they also said there was not enough strong evidence yet that vitamin D plays a role in preventing chronic illnesses, such as cancer and diabetes.

The IOM's report raises the recommended Dietary Reference Intakes of vitamin D, but says the changes are focused primarily on bone health.

"In respect to some of the other diseases that we looked at, we just didn't have enough evidence yet to definitively say what level of vitamin D or how much supplements to take to prevent heart disease or cancer," Dr. Clifford J. Rosen, a member of the IOM panel, explained to CTV's Canada AM Tuesday morning from Washington.

"We focused on skeletal or bone health because that was the primary outcome in which there were enough studies to conclude what we did."

The IOM raised its daily recommended intake for vitamin D to:

• 600 International Units of vitamin D a day for most people (up from 200 IU)
• 800 IUs per day for people 71 and older (up from 600 IU)
• breastfed babies need 400 IU daily, a level the panel continues to endorse

As for calcium, it recommends:

• 700 milligrams per day of calcium for most toddlers ages 1 through 3
• 1,000 mg daily for most children ages 4 through 8
• 1,300 mg per day for adolescents ages 9 through 18
• 1,000 mg per day for most women ages 19 through 50 and for men until age 70
• 1,200 mg per day for women over 50 and for both men and women over 70

The panel concluded, after reviewing national surveys of blood levels of both vitamin D, "the majority of Americans and Canadians are getting enough" from our diet and the sun and do not need to take supplements.

"We're getting about 200 to 300 units just in our food sources alone," Rosen noted, adding that most of us are getting the rest through supplements and sunshine.

Health Canada has yet to formally approve the recommendations, but their website has already increased its recommended limits.

However, several health organizations have called for high doses of vitamin D in recent years, and some are standing by those recommendations, saying the report only focused on bone health.

In 2007, the Canadian Cancer Society recommended that all adults consider taking 1,000 extra IUs of vitamin D daily throughout the winter because of the lack of sunlight. Those with darker skin and those who get little exposure to sunlight should consider taking 1,000 IU daily year-round.

On Tuesday, the society told CTV News that it will not be changing its recommendations because of "the growing body of evidence about the links between vitamin D and cancer risk."

"The IOM report focused on recommendations for bone health and our mandate is cancer," Cancer Society spokesperson Alexa Giorgi said in an email.

Dr. Reinhold Vieth, a professor in the University of Toronto's Department of Nutritional Sciences says he's disappointed that the IOM panel focused only on bone health.

"I think other conditions besides bone health should have counted, but they ignored them," he told CTV News.

"The amount of vitamin D that helps bone is not entirely appropriate and not enough for other types of conditions," he said. "That is evolving evidence and to ignore that type of evolving evidence is not quite right."

Still, while the new vitamin D recommendation of 600 IU a day is a big jump from the 200 IU previously recommended, the panel cautioned against assuming that if a little vitamin D is good, that more must be better.

It noted that research on the vitamin is just beginning and cautioned that other vitamins once touted as health boosters, such as beta-carotene and vitamin E, later turned out to be dangerous at higher levels.

The IOM panel noted that most of the research so far on vitamin D has only been able to draw links between intake and health effects; they have not conclusively proven that the vitamin is causing the effects.

"While these studies point to possibilities that warrant further investigation, they have yielded conflicting and mixed results and do not offer the evidence needed to confirm that vitamin D has these effects," the IOM said in a news release.

The report also warns against taking high doses of vitamin D, noting that there are still too many unknowns about the risks of doing so.

"Getting too much calcium from dietary supplements has been associated with kidney stones, while excessive vitamin D can damage the kidneys and heart," they wrote.

Because there is some evidence of the risk of death or chronic disease from long-term high vitamin D and calcium intake, the panel also issued "tolerable upper intake levels" (UL) for each supplement – the maximum it recommends per day, raising the limits in all cases:

• 2,500 IUs per day of vitamin D for children ages 1 through 3
• 3,000 IUs daily for children 4 through 8 years old;
• 4,000 IUs daily for all others.
• 2,500 milligrams per day of calcium from age 1 through 8
• 3,000 milligrams daily from age 9 through 18
• 2,500 milligrams daily from age 19 through 50
• 2,000 milligrams daily for all other age group

Dr. Vieth said he's pleased to see the upper limits were raised to 4,000 IU, saying it now allows researchers to study the health effects of higher levels of the vitamin without ethical questions.

Health Canada closely follows The Institute of Medicine's recommendations on Dietary Reference Intakes while setting standards for food labelling, updating the Canada Food Guide, setting nutrition standards for school and nursing homes, and other matters.

Rickis: 30% Off All Dresses & 50% Off Outerwear

Hit the holiday parties for less with a new dress from Rickis.com -- all styles are an additional 30% off the last ticketed price right now. And you'll need a new coat to go over your new dress, of course. Luckily, all outerwear is an additional 50% off! 

Discounts will be automatically applied when you add a qualifying item to your shopping cart. Here are a few examples of what to expect (prices listed already reflect discounts):

• Sequin Mini Dress - $90.65, was $129.50
• Ruched Wide Neck Dress - $62.99, was $99.50
• Cable Insert Sweater Dress - $27.99, was $79.50
• Jacquard Dot Dress - $62.99, was $129.50
• Charcoal Military Coat - $84.75, was $169.50
• Side Ruched Jacket - $59.75, was $119.50

Ground shipping on Rickis.com orders is $9.95 (flat rate). To receive your items by December 24, be sure to place your order by December 11. 


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Location:

Zemra Restaurant Lounge

778 St. Clair Ave. W.
Toronto, ON  M6C 1B6

Telephone : 647-977-6485

Menu & Info : www.dine.to/zemra

Highlights

Valid for Food & Alcohol

Buy up to 5 Vouchers

Rated 3.5 Stars by Dine.TO

Tapas Style: Great for Sharing

Lounge Atmosphere

The Fine Print

1 voucher per 2 people.
Maximum of 2 vouchers for table of 6 or more per visit.
Expiry 6 months from date of purchase.
See the conditions that apply to all deals.

The Mediterranean has long been known for its outstanding cuisine, and what better way to enjoy the flavours of the Mediterranean than with some tasty pan-Mediterranean specialties? Discover the very best of the Mediterranean with today's deal: for $22 you get $45 Worth of Mouth-Watering Mediterranean Cuisine and Drinks at Zemra Bar Lounge.

Uniquely the different "Kid on the Block"! Zemra Restaurant Lounge offers a fantastic array of food, drinks and activity unknown to the St. Clair West area. The cuisine is Mediterranean: served from 5 PM until the wee hours of the morning. The Martini list is Sexy! The ambiance is thriving and always changing! Weekly Entertainment is offered Wednesday.

$25 for $60 Worth of Pub Fare & Drinks at The Goose & Firkin

Why You Should Go:

Delicious Steaks, Burgers & More

Valid for Food & Alcohol

16 Beers on Tap

Traditional English Pub

What You Should Know:No expiration date.
Buy up to 4 vouchers for yourself and unlimited as gifts. Limit 1 voucher per table, 2 vouchers for tables of 4 people or more. Dine-in only. Not valid on New Year's and St. Patrick's Day. Not valid for tax and gratuities. No cash back or credit. Not valid with other offers. Valid for food and alcohol. Cannot be redeemed before Tuesday, November 30, 2010.  Read the Deal FAQ for the basics.

About The Deal

Canadian geese are not only good at neck hoola-hooping and teaching their fledglings how to effectively punk crossing guards, but they are also quite avid drinkers. Particularly known to hit the bevvy extra hard the night 
before their V flight leaves for Florida. Pay homage to the goose and it's amazing ability to fly with a migraine by purchasing today's outstanding deal: $25 for $60 Worth of Pub Fare & Drinks at The Goose & Firkin

When we’re out on the town, or we’re just winding down, Firkin’s our home ‘way from home. When we’re having some laughs, or some bangers and mash, Firkin’s our home ‘way from home. Ah, nothing beats a good 'ol pub song to get the camaraderie going and the ale flowing. Goose & Firkin offers customers not only a roaring good time, but also a delicious adventure into the world of pub fare with tasty delights like their Fried Calamari, Roasted Half Chicken, French Onion Soup, mile high Nachos, and their ever-so-tantalizing Firkin Triple Cheese Bread.

As well, Goose & Firkin have more drafts to offer than a college basketball team, from Rickard's Red to Miller Genuine Draft, and from the dark allure of Guinness to the über-güt king of Deutschland, the almighty Heineken. The list goes on and on Dealfinders, so do yourself a favour and make it a Firkin night.  

Toronto: Shopping

Downtown Toronto is a shopper’s paradise with fancy upscale shops and boutiques.  Toronto has it all, for every budget., from the discount stores along Spadina  to the fine boutiques of Yorkville and Bloor Street.

Indoor Shopping Malls:

Toronto Eaton Centre ( reviews):  One of the largest malls in Canada, the Eaton Centre has become known as a bit of a tourist attraction in itself!  Open with lengthier hours then most malls (even on some holidays!), the Eaton Centre's 280 shops and restaurants include all of the normal favourites along with various top Canadian homegrown-retailers.  For some hot Canadian fashions check out Roots (they did the Olympicwear for both Canada and the U.S.), Jean Machine  (chain with best selection of mostly branded jeans, prices are really decent) and  The Bay (major department store, did 2006's Canada Olympicwear). It is directly attached to theQueen subway station and the Dundas subway station, and is a stop on the 505 Dundas, 501 Queen, and 502 Downtowner streetcar routes.

Toronto also has the world's largest underground shopping complex called the PATHwith 27 km of shopping and about 1,200 shops under downtown office towers, with lots of exit points, if a pedestrian decides to see the light of day.

Queens Quay Terminal : Located at Harbourfront Centre, this smaller mall has a number of shops selling souvenirs and unique gifts.  By public transit, take any streetcar from Union Station to the first above-ground stop.

Yorkdale Mall : Always busy & crowded, this major mall with a large multiplex theatre is found in the northwest part of the city.  Directly connected to the Yorkdale TTC subway station, it also has connections to TTC, GO, and intercity buses.  There's tonnes of parking but it can still be hard to find a spot on the weekends.  Have a geek in the family? Check out EfstonScience, across the street from the Yorkdale Mall; they have a huge array of science-oriented gifts and thingies for all ages.

Further in the suburbs, you'll find large malls such as  Sherway Gardens in the southwest corner of the city,  Bayview Village in North York, and  Square One inMississauga.

Shopping Districts:

Yonge Street runs right through the heart of the city and offers many lively attractions, including the Eaton Centre (described above, between Queen and Dundas Streets) and the new Dundas Square, a unique urban entertainment and event hub. 

Queen Street West: Home of MuchMusic, the genesis of Club Monaco (now owned by Ralph Lauren empire), lots of smaller, independent and edgier clothing, brand name designer stores and 2nd hand shops.  This is quite the mix if you're unsure as to your shopping mood of the day.  This is the favourite (don't correct the spelling here, this is the Candian spelling of "favourite" eh?) shopping area for many locals.  The nearest subway station is Osgoode and the 501 Queen streetcar runs through the area.

Kensington Market Area ( reviews): Home of big bargains and small mom and pop shops. Great vintage and discount clothing shopping, health food stores and fresh produce, meat, and cheese abound.

St. Lawrence Market ( reviews): The St. Lawrence Market is a great place to go on a rainy day, except for Sundays and Mondays when it is closed. It has a nice selection of fruit and vegetable stands, delis, bakeries, fish and meat markets to name a few. Best of all is their famous early morning farmer's market every Saturday.

Spadina and Dundas Area: Not just Old Chinatown, but home to a lot of sewing and fabric stores and small independent Chinese or Asian goods stores and malls.  Be aware that most of the cheap DVDs sold in this area are bootlegs.

Bloor Yorkville: Known for its upscale shops and bridal boutiques and related specialty and custom bridal accessory shops. Also home of the Toronto International Film Fest annually and the Hazelton Lanes shopping mall.  Also headquarters for theHolt Renfrew flagship store with five floors and pricetags that might as well be skyhigh.  Boutiques selling brands such as Hermes, Hugo Boss, and Dolce and Cabanna share Bloor Street with chain stores such as Pottery Barn, Restoration Hardware, and Winners.

Danforth Area: Home of Little Greektown and associated summer festival, not to be missed when visiting in the summer.  There are also lots of bridal shops, kitchen shops, home decor shops, gift shops and other gastronomic delights to be found.

Bloor & Bathurst: Home of world famous Honest Ed's , largest family run discount department store and lots of other smaller independent shops

Yonge & Eglinton: Further uptown, various stores and restaurants line the north and south sides of Eglinton and the east and west sides of Yonge Street near this major intersection. The intersection has two large cinemas that play the latest Hollywood movies, and is home to several chain stores.  There is also a mini-mall attached to the subway station here.

Mount Pleasant: A little east of Yonge & Eglinton, lots of small independent and quaint shops for home decorating, knickknacks, gift giving etc.  Also home to an older independent movie theatre with lots of character. Mt. Pleasant Avenue is quickly becomming kid central. It has several kids clothing stores including Simon Says... which carries some of the most unique and cool lines in Toronto. They cater to kids 0-10 years old. You will also find a fabulous kid’s bookstore called Mabel’s Fables as well as Mastermind Toys.

Specialty Shopping:

Two major outlet malls in the area, both north of the city and easiest to reach by car, are Vaughan Mills and  Cookstown.

For cheese lovers, another favourite stop in Toronto is the Cheese Boutique. The shop specializes and cheese from all points of the globe.  Literally hundreds of cheeses, and do not be afraid to ask for a sample.  Equally impressive is the Euro bakery on site with artisan breads, pizzas, desserts and other prepared foods.  The boutique proudly features Niagara wines and frequently has tastings.  The shelves are lined with coffes, teas, and gourmet sauces and specialites.  The atmosphere is fun, friendly and bustling.  Bring your appetite and prepare for an hour's worth of gastronomic delight.  Check out the link for directions and information.

Shoe shopping  is plentiful, and beauty-related shopping options include Civello,Vidal Sasson, and Sephora.

Antique shopping can be found in many neighbourhoods around the city.  Notable antique stores include the Toronto Antiques Centre and  Queen West Antique Centre.

For sportswear, there's a wide variety of sports stores to choose from, includingLululemon and New Balance.

Bookstores are many, with the largest calling itself The World's Biggest Bookstore(and it probably was when it opened).  Toronto is also home to a wide variety ofindependent bookstores.  For film and sports memorabilia, check out the Hollywood Canteen.

There's always something new and exciting in the Toronto area, whether you're coming to shop, or just  look at the sights.

Another shopping area in the city which has a nice mix of shops is Bloor West Village. There are some great women's clothing stores that have beautiful, trendy fashions at very competitive prices.It is a lovely area to spend an afternoon strolling along the street going into these beautiful shops and having lunch.http://www.bloorwestvillage.ca/busine...