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Newsletter - October 2004


In this issue:


Caption Contest September winner

Congratulations to Dianne Bull of Innisfil, ON who submitted the winning caption to our Funny Caption Contest for the month of September. Dianne wins a Toronto Blue Jays Back to School Prize Pack. Thanks to all who participated and please feel free to play in our October Funny Caption Contest, currently underway, for your chance to win a Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Cap! To see the winning caption for September and to enter our current contest, click here:
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A few sites added...

I love September! It's still summer for the most part and the weather is usually beautiful with no bugs, yet you can still go camping and swimming and enjoy the great outdoors! We added 10 more new sites throughout the course of the month for you eager shoppers! The sites added include flowers, computers and accessories, hats of all forms, proud to be canadian apparel, travel bookings, cookie delivery, toys, unusual crafts and much more. Here are details on each new site:

Flower Crazy sends the freshest flowers by an FTD florist same day worldwide and there's never a delivery charge! They also send basket arrangements, center pieces, gift baskets, plants, bouquets and so much more.
Visit their site now

Robotnik is Atlantic Canada's On-Line Discount Computer Centre for complete systems, components, peripherals, software, accessories, the list goes on.
Visit their site now

Canada Protection Plan is dedicated to providing Canadians with insurance coverage that meets their needs at a competitive price. Choose from life insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital cash plan, health, dental and more.
Visit their site now

Hat World / Lids.com carry baseball caps for most major league sports, beer gear lids, Billabong hats, women's headwear, jerseys, jackets, tees, and more. Select Canadian Currency at checkout.
Visit their site now

Tourbec.Info have put together the best offers for escorted tours, travel packages, hotels, car rentals, cruises and many other services for Canada and the United States.
Visit their site now

Allmaple Apparel was conceived with the intention of igniting the patriotic flame in our fellow Canadians. Check out their tees, sweaters, pants, outerwear, hats, visors and more.
Visit their site now

The Cookie Shop & More brought to you by Main Street Organics prepare really good fresh baked organic cookies and deliver them in bags, boxes and tins. They also carry teas, fruit cake and coffee/tea accessories.
Visit their site now

Mastermind Toys is a place to find fun, educational toys, books, games and so much more! Shop by age, category or by brand. They also offer free gift-wrapping and personal messages.
Visit their site now

Studio Crafts carries handcrafted one-of-a-kind personal gifts and unique home accessories, all original works by Canadian artisans. Also a corporate gift showcase of distinctive corporate gifts, incentives, awards, and brand-building promotional items.
Visit their site now

Biz-Web offers Business Internet Hosting Solutions. Biz-Web is all about affordable Canadian business web hosting, domain registration, reseller program and more.
Visit their site now


New promotions and special offers...

Entertainment has launched their 2005 Entertainment Coupon Books! For those of you not aware, these books contain hundreds of 2 for 1 coupons for fast food restaurants, casual and fine dining, 50% savings on hotels, golf courses, attractions, car rental discounts, dry cleaning and tons of other products and services. They are currently offering free shipping on all orders! Be aware that prices are in US dollars on this site, however coupon books are available for most major cities all across Canada. They make a great gift for someone, even for yourself!
Click here for details

Zip.ca is pleased to announce the launch of a new service, one requested by many members. Effective October 1st, Zip.ca is now making a wide range of DVD titles available for purchase, on top of the large selection of DVD titles they offer for rent, over 23,000!
Click here for details

Dell Canada has two hot promotions available to GiftFinder.ca subscribers, but hurry as these special deals end on October 14th:
Save an additional $100 on select Desktops with coupon code FVT6LQ5J$F9704
Save an additional $150 on select Notebooks with coupon code 77V4JCDD?17D1X

Cambridge Soundworks is pleased to announce a new promotion for the month of October. Customers will receive a free set of Creative Labs Noise-Canceling Headphones with the purchase of their Model 740 CD Radio. The Coupon is "FREEPHONES" and it is important to note that this offer ends on October 31st and is valid whiles supplies last.
Click here for details

Wine Cave Inc. is offering a Fall 2004 promotion where you get 15% off all purchases over $99 during the entire month of October. Please use coupon code WINE087 at checkout. Be sure to enter the coupon code in the Redeem Coupon box.
Click here for details

DeVoteD has several movies, concert videos, DVD box sets, TV series and more at discounts of up to 50% off. Click on the Specials tab for these hot deals.
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 October 31st.
Get your coupon here


Contests expiring this month...

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

General Motors Ride Your Own Wave Contest - Win a Pontiac Wave Uplevel 5-door vehicle with 1.6 litre engine, 5 speed manual transmission, remote keyless entry, power door locks, power windows, CD player and more. In addition, the first 29,000 entrants will receive 4 free music downloads from Puretracks.com. Québec residents can enter. Contest ends on October 12th.
Enter online here

L'Oréal / LOULOU Magazine "Shop in Paris You're Worth It" Contest - Win a weekend trip for 2 to Paris, France, including airfare, 4 nights accommodation in a luxury hotel, spending money, and more. Québec residents can enter. Contest ends on October 14th.
Enter online here

Cadillac Fairview Experience the Lap of Luxury Contest - Win a $20,000 prize package which includes a $10,000 shopping spree, $1,000 Shoppers Drug Mart card and spa getaway, Sony 21" LCD TV, all-inclusive trip to St. Vincent & the Grenadines, and more. Sorry, no Québec entries. Contest ends on October 15th.
Enter online here

CMT and Sears Fall Fling Contest - Win a trip for 2 to Barbados including airfare, 5 nights accommodation at the all-inclusive Almond Beach Village Resort, participation in activities to be confirmed with Country music stars George Canyon, Emerson Drive, and Julie Roberts, and more. Québec residents can enter. Contest ends on October 18th.
Enter online here

Garnier ‘Hair-Raising Waves’ Internet Contest - Win a trip for 4 to Maui in Hawaii, including airfare, 5 nights accommodation at the Wailea Marriot and rental car for 6 days. Québec residents can enter. Contest ends on October 18th.
Enter online here

Sure Fit Home Furnishings Ltd.’s Ugly Couch Contest - Win $1,000 cash. To enter the contest, send a clear, colour photograph of the couch that you believe is the ugliest couch. If it's old, worn, unsightly, revolting, repulsive, lumpy, grumpy or just plain ugly, Sure Fit wants to see it! Sorry, no Québec entries. Contest ends on October 22nd.
Enter online here

Fritos Fandemonium Contest - Win a trip for 2 to Grey Cup 2004 in Ottawa, Ontario, including airfare, 3 nights accommodation, ground transportation to and from Grey Cup 2004, and 2 tickets to Grey Cup 2004. Québec residents can enter. Contest ends on October 24th.
Enter online here

Valeant Canada "Spa Getaway in Whistler" Contest - Win a trip for 2 to Whistler, BC from Friday, February 25 to Sunday, February 27, 2005, and includes airfare, 2 nights accommodation at the Westin Resort & Spa in Whistler, meals and spa treatments. Québec residents can enter. Contest ends on October 31st.
Enter online here

Calgon "Take Me Away" Contest - Win a trip for 2 to The BodyHoliday at LeSPORT in St. Lucia, including airfare, 7 nights accommodation, all meals and beverages, body treatments, and more. Québec residents can enter. Contest ends on October 31st.
Enter online here

Rogers Wireless "Win Big Win a Mini" Contest - Win one of three 2005 MINI Cooper Classics, or one of over 4,000 Weekly Prizes like Dell gift certificates valued at $3,000, Indigo $25 gift certificates, and more. Québec residents can enter. Contest ends on October 31st.
Enter online here

Relax, Refresh, Revitalize with Evian Affinity Contest - Win a trip for 2 to Évian, France, including airfare, 6 nights accommodation, meals, body treatments, spending money and more. Québec residents can enter. Contest ends on October 31st.
Enter online here

GiftFinder.ca Caption Contest – Enter a funny caption for your chance to win a Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Cap! Contest expires on October 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.

Lancôme is offering a printable coupon for a free 7 ml sample of Aqua Fusion Continuous Infusing Moisture Cream redeemable at any participating Lancôme counter such as The Bay, Sears, Shoppers Drug Mart and others.
Click here for details

Head & Shoulders want to send you a free trial sample of your choice, either the Hydrating Smooth and Silky 2 in 1 - hydrating formula that smoothes dry ends and frizzies or the Classic Clean - basic everyday cleaning, great for normal and oily hair.
Click here for details

Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (AANMA) is sending out free copies of Allergic Asthma For Dummies reference books just for the asking.
Click here for details

3M is pleased to offer you a free medium 3M Hook with Command adhesive. Requests must be received by October 11th.
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 Procter and Gamble products. Select as many coupons as desired and they will be mailed to your home.
Click here for details

The Good Cook is giving away free cookbooks to the first 50,000 requests. The Good Cook’s “Easy Home Cooking Guide” is 96-pages of colorful recipes and essential tools and tips.
Click here for details

ArchitectureBookDeals.com is giving away free copies of a book titled "Celebrating the Art of Architecture: 25 Years of Pritzker Prize Winning Architects". It has been verified that Canadians can receive this offer.
Click here for details

The National Pork Board invite you to sign up to their newsletter to receive recipes, promotional announcements, contest information, and more. In addition, the first 500 to sign up will receive a free pork thermometer.
Click here for details

The Entertainment Coupon Book is bigger and better than ever this year! For a limited time, you can print up to 3 Free Coupons from their site. Or, buy the book and get Free Shipping! Be aware that prices are in US dollars on this site, however coupon books are available for most major cities all across Canada.
Click here for details

MyDomain is offering everyone free .info domain names. In fact, you can register up to 25 free .info domain names of your choosing for one full year. I registered http://www.giftfinder.info and have it redirected to GiftFinder.ca, for free!
Click here for details


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
http://www.GiftFinder.ca

 

 

 

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