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Newsletter - November 2003


In this issue:

  1. This year's hottest toy... just in time for Christmas!

Caption Contest October winner

Congratulations to Bernadette Fisk of London, ON who submitted the winning caption to our Funny Caption Contest for the month of October. Bernadette wins a Dunlop Titanium Golf Ball 3-pack. Thanks to all who participated and please feel free to play in our November Funny Caption Contest, currently underway, for your chance to win a music CD of local Toronto talent! To see the winning caption for October and to enter our current contest, click here:
http://www.GiftFinder.ca/


A few sites added...

We successfully added a few more sites again last month for your total internet experience, from posters and calendars to handhelds, funky shoes, bandannas, golf accessories, picture frames and more. Here are the sites we added in October:

Movie Poster Shop specializes in original movie material from 1960 to present, and feature posters, original material, pictures and standees from television, people, music, art, humour, etc.
Visit their site now

Palm Store Canada offers the entire line of Palm handhelds products along with accessories like keyboards, cases, covers, chargers, cradles, cables, add-ons, software, expansion cards, and more. Check out their Special Offers!
Visit their site now

For Your Memories carries the finest photo albums and scrapbooks found the world over and all have bookbound spines and acid-free, archival quality paper for durability. Also look over their extensive line of high quality photo frames.
Visit their site now

C2Store sells genuine printer ink, toner cartridges, printer supplies, computer accessories, label printers, CDR media, fax and copier supplies, and much more. Plus, earn up to 1% gift certificate to be used on future purchases at C2store.
Visit their site now

Canadian Head Flag Bandanna is the perfect gift. A Head Flag is a bandanna with a flag motif. It even includes 6 inch cords on each side for easy tying and an embroidery on the bottom right corner which when folded, is positioned front and center on your forehead. Very stylish!
Visit their site now

The Golf Warehouse has clubs, bags, balls, clothing, shoes, gloves, carts, rangefinders, luggage, books, videos, etc. They also feature "Name your price" where you make an online offer. Click on Change Currency for Canadian Dollars.
Visit their site now

My Tights has an aim to have hosiery suitable for every size, shape and occasion. They feature stockings, hold ups, knee highs, socks, fishnets, fuller figure, funky, petite, suspender belts and more in all popular brand names. Select Canadian Dollars at the bottom left of the page.
Visit their site now

Banana Shoes are obsessive about high heels and sexy shoes! They have mules, sandals, pumps, platforms, steel heels, latex boots, ballet heels and so much more. They even have kinky handbags shaped like high heels! Select Canadian Dollars at the bottom left of the page.
Visit their site now

Affiliate Shop is an affiliate manager with several programs for affiliates to join and an excellent program for merchants to setup their own affiliate program, including Canadian pricing.
Visit their site now

Affiliate Window is another affiliate manager with hundreds of affiliate programs for webmasters to join. If you prefer starting your own affiliate program, Affiliate Window can also accommodate.
Visit their site now


New promotions and special offers...

HP Canada is offering a free Heart Pack which includes $15.00 worth of HP specialty papers, a 20-page project booklet plus offers for rebates up to $7.00 for future HP specialty paper purchases. To get this freebie, you need to purchase a qualifying HP inkjet print cartridge between October 1, 2003 and December 31, 2003 and send them the required material.
Click here for details

Sportmart wants you to join their VIP club and save $10 and receive FREE shipping on your first purchase of $99 or more! As a bonus, Sportmart have a 1/2 price shoe sale on now. And, you get entered into a contest to win a Lamar Snowboard Package.
Click here for details

The official A&E/Biography/History Channel store has a Holiday Gift Guide that includes great gift ideas like calendards, games, DVD boxed sets, greeting cards, unique items, and more. And, get Free Shipping for spending $75 or more.
Click here for details

Shop.NHL.com is offering Free Shipping for the month of November for spending $89 or more. Looking for a unique gift idea? Check out their remote controlled Zamboni!
Shop.NHL.com

High Country Properties has vacation rental deals and ski packages at several locations throughout British Columbia. These properties book fast, so hurry!
Click here for details

Rocky Mountain Direct Merchants has November Specials featuring winter jackets and accessories at 25% off. Also check out their Clearance section. And, they are offering Free Shipping on all orders!
Click here for these hot offers

Archambault has a selection of DVDs specially priced between $8.99 and $19.99. And, get Free Shipping on all purchases over $35.
Click here for details

M&M Meatshops has a printable coupon from their website for a free Rhubarb-Strawberry Pie for spending $40 or more at any of their stores. Coupon expires November 30th.
Get your coupon here


Contests expiring this month...

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

Sportchek K2 Snowboard Contest - Win a K2 Satellite snowboard and one K2 V7 binding. Sorry, no Québec entries. Contest ends on November 9th.
Enter online here

Eggs.ca "Cruise with Eggs" Sweepstakes - Win a a cruise for two to Nassau on board the luxurious Carnival Fascination! Your flights, food, daily activities and entertainment are all included. Québec residents can enter. Contest ends on November 14th.
Enter online here

Switzerland Cheese "My Very Own Recipe" Contest - Win 1 of 5 trips to Switzerland for 2 persons including return airfare aboard Swiss, accommodations for 6 nights, meals and travel fees of Euro-train by Switzerland Tourism. The 20 other finalists will receive a Swissmar culinary products’ trio: 1 cheese fondue set, 1 raclette grill and 1 girolle. To enter the contest, you must submit a recipe you created using one or more of the following authentic Swiss cheeses: Emmentaler, Le Gruyère, Sbrinz, Appenzeller, Raclette, Tilsiter, Vignerons, Vacherin Fribourgeois, Le Maréchal, Tête de Moine and any other ingredients you may have chosen. Limit of 1 online entry per week. Québec residents can enter. Contest ends on November 15th.
Enter online here

Chatelaine "Win the Ultimate Walking Weekend" Contest - Win one of two exclusive walking weekends for you and a friend at the Aerie Resort on beautiful Vancouver Island, B.C. Enjoy walks through the stunning Malahat hillside, indulge in the Aerie Resort's award-winning gourmet dining and rejuvenate your spirit at the resort's wellness and beauty centre. Plus, you could win a $500 shopping spree at the Running Room! Québec residents can enter. Contest ends on November 15th.
Enter online here

TravelCanada.ca "I CAN GO anywhere in Canada with Days Inn" Contest - Win 1 of 5 trips for two to BC, Alberta, Manitoba/Saskatchewan, Ontario or Quebec/Atlantic Canada on Air Canada or Air Canada Jazz, including 5 nights accommodation at Days Inn and car rental from Budget. Québec residents can enter. Contest ends on November 16th.
Enter online here

Sportchek Hockey Lives Here Contest - Win one of 4 NHL games of your choosing including airfare for two and overnight accommodations for two, game tickets, a tour of the on-site TSN production, and a TSN & Sport Chek prize pack! Sorry, no Québec entries. Contest ends on November 16th.
Enter online here

Herbal Essences Highlights Streaking Party - Win 1 of 10 streaking parties for you and 5 friends, each consisting of 1 DVD player, 6 DVDs, 6 Cell Phones, 6 subscriptions to Flare Magazine, $300 cash, 6 boxes of Herbal Essences Highlights, 6 bottles of Herbal Essences Shampoo, 6 bottles of Herbal Essences Conditioner, and 6 bottles of Herbal Essences Body Wash. Québec residents can enter. Contest ends on November 29th.
Enter online here

The Clairol Colorwonderful Contest - Win a trip for two to Toronto, two nights hotel accommodation and a $7,000 shopping spree with Sarah Richardson. Sorry, no Québec entries. Contest ends on November 29th.
Enter online here

Chatelaine Costa Rica Dream Vacation Contest - Win a one week trip for two persons to the Costa Rica, including airfare, accommodation at the Barcelo Plays Tambor Resort plus all meals and drinks. Québec residents can enter. Contest ends on November 29th.
Enter online here

Sportmart VIP Contest - Win a Lamar Snowboard Package, which includes a pair of Lamar Matrix Boots, Lamar MX-20 bindings and a Lamar Dragon Snowboard. Sorry, no Québec entries. Contest ends on November 30th.
Enter online here

Schneider Foods "Win your March Break Trip!" Contest - Win a trip for 4 to Florida for seven nights on the Gulf Coast during March Break 2004, including accommodations and $3,000 Canadian Cash. There are several other prizes to be won like a Canon digital camcorder, a Canon digital camera, and weekly prizes. Québec residents can enter. Contest ends on November 30th.
Enter online here

GiftFinder.ca Caption Contest – Enter your funny caption for your chance to win a music CD of local Toronto talent! Contest expires on November 30th.
Enter online once daily here

Ziploc Whirlpool Refrigerator Sweepstakes - Win 1 of 10 Whirlpool Gold 19 cu.ft. Refrigerators delivered to your home. To enter, you need a 10 digit number found under the UPC symbol from any participating Ziploc product. Québec residents can enter. Contest ends on December 5th.
Enter online 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.

L'Oréal Paris is giving away free shampoo samples based on your hair condition. First 50,000 registrants only. And, get entered into a draw to win fabulous prizes!
Click here then follow "VIVE the Experience Contest"

Butterball will send you free Recipe Booklets just for the asking. Call 1-800-387-7760 and ask to speak to the Help Desk. I received mine already!

Guinness will send you a free flying disc for filling out a brief survey. Quantities are limited to the first 50,000 and are available on a first-come first-served basis to qualified respondents. There is a number of countries that cannot participate in this promotion and Canada is not on this list, so I'm assuming we can receive this freebie.
Click here for details

Toys-R-Us have free calendars at their stores. Visit any store across Canada and the calendars are at the exit of the stores for the taking. The calendars include coupons for certain items.

The Hockey News are sending out free posters showcasing some of the women from our winning Team Canada hockey team!
Click here for your free poster

The Ontario Turkey Producers' Marketing Board will send you free turkey recipe and information booklets just for the asking. Request one, two or all 8 booklets.
Click here for your freebies

The Alberta Government Science and Technology Week website is sending out free "2004 Innovative Kids in Alberta" calendars.
Request your free calendar here

Toronto.info is a new entertainment website for Toronto and for a limited time, they are offering free email for everyone that will look something like "free@toronto.info". This free email includes 10MB of free space (that's 5 times more than the other popular free email providers out there!). There are still lots of good names available!
Get your free email account here

Harlequin Romance is giving away 2 free books and a free mystery gift. There is no risk, no obligation — now or ever! And, you get to choose from several different free books!
Get 2 FREE books and a FREE mystery gift from eHarlequin.com

PETA.org is sending out free Vegetarian Starter Kits to those interested in not eating animals. The kit is packed full of recipes, tips on making the switch, and much more. The kit is also available in Spanish.
Click here for your free starter kit

The Toronto Zoo is offering free admission for veterans on November 11th. The Toronto Zoo is hosting their Annual Remembrance Day Ceremony at 11:00 am, Main Entrance. All are invited to join in remembering the many wartime sacrifices that Canadians have made for their country. Veterans wishing to take part in the service are asked to assemble at the Zoo's Main Entrance by 10:45 a.m. Following the ceremonies, veterans and their guests will receive free admission.
Click here for details


This year's hottest toy... just in time for Christmas


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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