Today I'm taking you on my buying journey for a good walking shoe, and sharing a few interesting notes from friends. Search For The Perfect Walking Shoe I've been trying to find a good dog-walking shoe for a while. My requirements were specific: easy slip-on, strong
Kids, friends, colleagues. There's always a reason to buy gifts. Mother's Day is around the corner. People need housewarming gifts. Or maybe you want to give yourself a gift for getting through another winter. This is a great time to stock up and be ready. Kol
Here we are at the start of March, it’s a bit of a seasonal identity crisis, waiting for March break and spring season to kick in. But there’s still some good deals to be had. Here‘s what's worth your attention this week. Furniture & Home
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Meyer Canada Cookware Sale Meyer manufactures cookware in PEI (Canada's only cookware manufacturer since 1979). Their SuperSteel line uses full tri-ply construction (stainless-aluminum-stainless) throughout the entire pan, not just the base. Even heating, no hot spots, lifetime warranty. Genuinely Made in Canada. I'm ordering a 20cm
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Third winter hit Toronto this week. Minus 15, back to the parka, and it happens to be the exact moment when retailers collectively wrap up the winter season. This is when clearance sales get serious. The stuff that didn't move in December is 50% off now. The jackets
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Canada lost to the USA in the Olympic gold medal game yesterday morning. Monday, we find comfort in brands we all grew up with. Roll Up the Rim, Shoppers Friends & Family, and Canadian Tire clearance. No judgement on days like today. Nobody's claiming this is thrilling, but
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You might have noticed that these issues come with different names. Each one has a slightly different job. Monday is The Signal, the deals you need to know, without the noise. Wednesday is The Edit, with a more considered theme. And today is The Note. This one is about good
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The best sales don't need countdowns. Sandro's archive pricing hit 80% off this week. No flash, no urgency theatre, just French fashion at a fraction of retail. Gravity Pope is stacking discounts through March. Canadian technical brands are clearing inventory. February isn't flashy, but
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A long weekend deserves a few good finds. Here's what's worth your attention today. mini mioche — 20% Off Sitewide Code: HAPPYFAMILYDAY | Ends Tonight If you have kids or know someone who does, mini mioche is one of those Toronto brands worth knowing. Organic cotton, thoughtfully made,