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Newsletter - May 2005


In this issue:


Caption Contest April winner

Congratulations to Charlene Hogg of Winnipeg, MB who submitted the winning caption to our Funny Caption Contest for the month of April. Charlene wins a Mother's Day Spa Moments Gift Basket courtesy of Express Gift Baskets. Thanks to all who participated and please feel free to play in our May Funny Caption Contest, currently underway, for your chance to win a Canadian Pacific Railway Baseball Cap! To see the winning caption for April and to enter our current contest, click here:
http://www.GiftFinder.ca/


A few sites added...

We diligently found and added another 11 new sites last month to our ever growing list of Canadian priced merchants for you to enjoy! The sites added during the month of April include comic books, internet essentials for your Mac computer, clothing for young women, maternity wear, discounted jewellery, dirt bike accessories, skateboard shop, strange and unique collectibles, hotel accommodations, and much more. Here are details on each site added:

Sasquatch Comics is a family owned and operated business from Caledonia, PEI. By maintaining low over head costs, they can provide the cheapest comics and comic-related merchandise, directly to your mailbox.
Visit their site now

.Mac offers all kinds of Internet essentials for your Mac online here, like publishing an online photo album or your own webpage, accessing your email, backing up your files, etc. Click on "See .Mac pricing in other currencies" for Canadian pricing.
Visit their site now

Pink Envy is your total girly boutique offering fun, fashionable and enviable products for women of all ages, bringing you a selection of new and exciting brands of cosmetics, body care, jewellery, fragrances, accessories, fashion handbags, etc.
Visit their site now

Sly Fox MX Closeouts is a Strictly Motocross and Dirt Bike Closeout Internet Store. Deep discount pricing on brand new adult and youth ATV and motocross gear and accessories.
Visit their site now

Her Special Time Maternity is where Pregnancy is “Chic” and “Hip”! Show it off. Some of their maternity clothing allows the fashion-forward mom-to-be to show off their bellies if they wish to. They also carry a full line of career and professional maternity clothing, swimwear, etc.
Visit their site now

Choice Hotels International is one of the largest and most successful lodging franchisors in the world with such hotels as Quality Inn, Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Sleep Inn, Clarion, MainStay Suites, Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn.
Visit their site now

Doubleday Book Club offers savings of up to 50% off book publishers' edition prices. Choose the books you want from the latest bestsellers, self-help, health, mystery, romance and more. Join now and get 5 books for $1.00!
Visit their site now

ShoppingSense.ca is the culmination of a group of jewellery wholesalers and manufacturers presenting a collection of high end jewellery to the retail market at guaranteed best prices, 30 day hassle free return, free shipping and gift wrapping.
Visit their site now

360 Skate is Your Online Skateshop! 360 Skate carries skateboards, snowboards, surfboards, indo boards, decks, trucks, wheels, bearings, protective gear, clothing, etc.
Visit their site now

ThingsYouNeverKnewExisted.com offers novelties, hilarious t-shirts, magic tricks, toys, and gag gifts. You'll also find electronics, surveillance, and security items, plus hundreds of strange and unique collectibles.
Visit their site now

Webradev has tools for Webmasters, such as an affiliate management program, a web monitoring tool, a download protection system, and more. Setup your own affiliate program for free with Post Affiliate FREE edition!
Visit their site now


New promotions and special offers...

Knet Golf, Canada's Premier Discount Internet Golf Supplier, has some amazing deals just in time for golf season! Check these out:
- 50% off all Top Flite golf balls - use coupon code TOP50 - expires May 15th.
- 20% off all Refinished golf balls - use coupon code RF20 - expires May 15th
Click here for details

Braun's Online is offering incredible Specials, where you will save up to 83% off the regular price on cycling accessories. These items will not last!
Click here for details

Gillett's Jewellers is proud to offer official Lord of the Rings jewelry, available in silver, yellow gold and white gold. Choose from the ‘One Ring’, Arwen’s evenstar pendant, the Aragorn or Legolas ring, Frodo’s sword pendant, Gimili’s hatchet pendant and more.
Click here for details

Axiom Audio wants you to save 10% or more in the Axiom Loudspeaker Factory Outlet, and also receive free shipping on your order along with a 30-day Money-Back Guarantee!
Click here for details

PeeDee Toys is featuring a Clearance Shop where you can save 50% off or more on over 10 pages of games, toys, Lego, puzzles, dolls, remote control cars, collectibles and more.
Click here for details

WoodworkingWorkshop.com wants you to build your own furniture and crafts. As an incentive to motivate you, they are offering several woodworking plans and projects at Special prices.
Click here for details

Reliks Swords and Collectibles is offering free shipping for orders that subtotal $100 or more. While on their site, check out their huge selection of Lord of the Rings merchandise!
Click here for details

M&M Meatshops has a printable coupon from their website for a free Seasoned Potato Wedges for spending $40 or more at any of their stores. Coupon expires May 31st.
Get your coupon here


Contests expiring this month...

Here’s a list of online contests we’ve found that Canadians can enter:

Canadian Living Natural Wonders Contest - Win a trip for 4 to New Brunswick, including airfare, 6 nights accommodations at various locations, car rental, attractions, and more. Québec residents can enter. Contest ends on May 9th.
Enter online here

Dr. Pepper VIP Contest - Win a trip for you and 9 friends to Toronto or Vancouver, including airfare, 2 nights accommodation, 10 front-row seating concert tickets to one of many shows, backstage passes, and more. Québec residents can enter. Contest ends on May 15th.
Enter online here

Deals Outlet Win a Spring Fling Contest - Win a $5,000 travel voucher from Maritime Travel at the Bay. Click on the "Win a Spring Fling" box on the bottom left side of the page. Québec residents can enter. Contest ends on May 23rd.
Enter online here

Scentstories Shania Contest - Win a home entertainment system or 1 of 10 Shania Twain CD/DVD libraries. Québec residents can enter. Contest ends on May 31st. Look for the link at the bottom of the page after choosing your language preference.
Enter online here

Backroads Montana Contest - Win a trip for 2 to Glacier National Park in Montana. Airfare and transportation to trip start is not included. Not sure if Québec residents can enter. Contest ends on May 31st.
Enter online here

CIBC "Make Your Dream Home A Reality" Contest - Win $20,000 or 1 of 3 $10,000 secondary prizes. Québec residents can enter. Contest ends on May 31st.
Enter online here

Men's Health Tune Up Sweepstakes - Win one week of one-on-one personal training time with world-renowned fitness guru Charles Staley in Phoenix, Arizona, including accommodations and airfare. Sorry, no Québec entries. Contest ends on May 31st.
Enter online here

Frommers May Contest - Win a trip for 2 to Las Vegas, including 2 nights accommodations at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, airfare, dinner for two at Craftsteak restaurant, and more. Sorry, no Québec entries. Contest ends on May 31st.
Enter online here

Yukon Alaska Sony Entertainment System Contest - Win a complete Sony Entertainment System. Sorry, no Québec entries. Contest ends on May 31st.
Enter online here

GiftFinder.ca Caption Contest – Enter a funny caption for your chance to win a Canadian Pacific Railway Baseball Cap! Contest expires on May 31st.
Enter online once daily here


Awesome freebies...

Freebies come and go very quickly on the internet, so best to take advantage of the ones that interest you as soon as possible. If the link is broken, the promotion is over... move on to the next one. If you request a free sample and never receive it, don't lose sleep over it; these things happen.

Power Music, the world's #1 source of fitness music, is giving away a free Workout CD just for the asking. While on their site, you can also request some free catalogs.
Click here for details

Calcia wants to send you a free Calcia 400 trial kit. Calcia is a calcium supplement, new to Canada but has been available in Europe for years.
Click here for details

Johnson & Johnson is offering a Healthy Kids Trial Offer, which includes a free Happy Kids, Healthy Kids Poster, free Splenda sweetener, free Children's Tylenol acetaminophen Meltaways and Junior Strength Motrin ibuprofen.
Click here for details

Jean Coutu is giving away free samples this month. Every envelope mailed out will contain two or three samples of 10ml Keri Botanicals body wash and/or 15ml Marc Anthony Strictly Curls hair treatment. Offer is only valid until May 31st or while quantities last. Free sample delivery is restricted to residents of Québec, New Brunswick and Ontario.
Click here for details

Lycos and Equis International is presenting free Trading Workshops. These seminars will talk about trading the new market with MetaStock 9.0, the market analysis tool that gives you a number of ways to analyze the markets and make serious money. The workshops are held in May in the following cities, Montréal, Toronto and Vancouver. Alternatively, subscribe to one of their free 60 minute Webinars to learn all about MetaStock.
Click here for details

Absolutely Kosher Records are giving away a free CD sampler of their music for joining their mailing list. Look at the bottom of the page for the email link.
Click here for details

Stayfree is offering a free package of Stayfree Dry Max Pads with Qwik-Dry Top Layer. This offer is valid for a full size package containing either 14 or 18 pads.
Click here for details

Canadian Antiques Roadshow is taping in a Canadian city near you during the month of May. If you have smaller items such as books, glassware, jewellery, toys, and small items of furniture, then fill out the form on the website. Free tickets are available on a first come, first served basis.
Click here for details

Short Cuts will send you a free travel size Short Cuts product just for filling out a brief questionnaire. Wait for the pop up window.
Click here for details

Save.ca has a special list of additional free coupons on a separate website for a limited time only focusing on Gerber products. Select as many coupons as desired and they will be mailed to your home within a few days.
Click here for details

DQ Blizzard Fan Club will send you a free voucher for two blizzard treats for the price of one, plus more great gifts and special promotions all delivered to your email inbox, just for joining their club. Québec is excluded from this offer.
Click here for details

Pjur Woman is offering you a free sample of Bodyglide intimate lubricant, just for filling out a brief questionnaire.
Click here for details

FoodFresh is sending out a free sample box of VacStrip storage bags, just for filling out a quick survey.
Click here for details

The Royal Canadian Mint is offering a free special commemorative Collector Card to display your collection of the 60th Anniversary VE Day 5 cent coins which are available now.
Click here for details

The Comedy Network invites you to attend free tapings of the new nightly series Popcultured with Elvira Kurt. For your free tickets, email audience@popcultured.ca


In closing...

The goal of GiftFinder.ca is to make it easier for Canadian shoppers wanting to purchase goods online to find everything they want from our site, including freebies, contests and discounts. THIS SITE IS FOR YOU! If you know of a reputable Canadian website that has products listed in Canadian dollars, or if you find cool freebies, contests or rebates, please send us an email at webmaster@GiftFinder.ca and we'll post it online or in our next newsletter. Thanks.


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Dan
Webmaster
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