Pumpkin Carving - Contest Take 2

With the flood of pumpkin carving contests this week, I couldn't help but enter! This one is a local one so it's really easy. I just need your help! All you have to do is "like" the photo on Facebook HERE! Thanks so much! Hope you are all having a great halloween and lots of candy!

Happy Halloween - Vote for my Pumpkin!

Happy halloween everyone! To get into the spirit of things, we had a pumpkin carving competition at work and I carved an angler fish. I entered it into a contest, so give it a vote. Just click the green vote button below! Thanks!

Hey PumpkinHead....Carve, Post & Share! Brickfish

Free Small Coffee @ McDonalds (Oct 31-Nov 6)

For one week, McDonald's is bringing back their free small coffee promotion! This offer is valid at any time of the day but be prepared to line up if you go at peak hours and the regulars go crazy over the free cup of joe. This is happening tomorrow, October 31 to November 6th.

Kawaii Tuesday - Cute Seal

I bought this hand lotion in an adorable seal container last year during my trip to Korea and I thought I'd post some pictures because it's just so darned cute! It comes in a series of four collectable containers. I wish I had bought them all, but really, how many hand lotions does a girl need?

Battlefield 3 Midnight Launch @ Best Buy - Oct 24

Best Buy is holding another midnight game for video game Battlefield 3. There doesn't seem to be many draws to getting people out, but there will be a free gift with purchase (a t-shirt) for the first 100 customers. Check out the details here.

Free Sample of Emergen-C

Emergen-C is offering a free sample of their powdered vitamin C drink, just head on over to their website and sign up for a sample. It will be mailed to you in 6-8 weeks.

25 Free Airmiles

This is a great freebie for Airmiles collectors out there! Take the pledge to get healthy by November 15th and your account will be credited with 25 Airmiles reward miles!! Sign up here and the points will be added in a few weeks.

The Three Musketeers - Movie Review

The three Musketeers, Athos (Matthew Macfadyen), Porthos (Ray Stevenson) and Aramis (Luke Evans) are in Venice to steal blueprints of an airship made by Leonardo Da Vinci, along with the help of Athos' lover, Milady de Winter (Milla Jovovich). However, when Milady betrays them and gives the blueprints to the Duke of Buckingham (Olando Bloom), the Musketeers are disbanded by Cardinal Richelieu (Christoph Waltz) when they return to France. A year later, D'Artagnan (Logan Lerman) heads to France to become a Musketeer just like his father was, only to find out they no longer exist. When a plot is discovered to start a war with England, the three musketeers are brought back together, along with D'Artagnan, to bring it to a halt.

I really enjoyed The Three Musketeers. There were extravagant sets and costumes, there are some witty banter and over-the-top acting that makes it a really fun and light movie. There are plenty of explosions and fancy sword-fights. Plus the characters are really likable. The ending of the film sets up the movie up for a sequel, and I cannot wait! I don't think the 3D adds to anything in the movie, so save your money and just watch it in 2D. The Three Musketeers comes out in theatres October 21.

Free Always and Tampax Sample

BeingGirl.com is giving away samples of Always pads and Tampax tampons. Just sign up over here and your samples will be mailed out in 6-8 weeks.

Free 32 Oz. Evamor Natural Artesian Water

Facebook Freebie alert! Evamor is giving away a 32oz. bottole of their Natural Artesian Water if you like their Facebook page. Just follow the links and sign up for your coupon. There is also a BOGO free coupon available.

Free Glad Compostable Bag Sample

Receive a free sample of Glad's new Compostable Bags with Odour Guard by signing up on their website here. If your area is not eligible, you will receive a coupon for $1.50 off instead.

50 Free Disney Movie Rewards Points

In celebration of Halloween, Disney Movie Rewards has put out five codes worth 10 points each! Enter these codes below over at the DMR website.

Scary
Pumpkin
Boo
Autumn
Hook

Voting Requests! Please Help!!

I don't usually enter so many voting contests (especially all at once) but the prizes are just so good and I get suckered in! Anyway, if y'all have a spare minute, can you please help me out? I will love you forever!

Trying to win service for my phone (this is a daily vote if you remember):
https://www.facebook.com/mobilicity?sk=app_252184898151160
mine is the one of me kayaking called let's paddle away

Vote for my cat here, just 1 time: http://bluebuffalo.com/halloween/costume-contest.php?costume=1854

Also 1 time, same pic as above (black and white cat in purple costume), titled Wizard Cat...With Booties: https://www.facebook.com/iNetVideo?sk=app_268980443136473

Thanks very much!

Midnight Launch for Batman: Arkham City (Oct 17)

Futureshop will be holding a midnight launch for the Batman: Arkham City video game. Line up on Monday night and get a chance to score some Batman swag, including posters, t-shirts and music download cards. As well, if you purchase the game at the midnight launch, you will receive a Batman Begins Blu-ray movie as well as $10 towards Assassin's Creed: Revelations.

Check out the Futureshop website for more information as well as particiapting stores. Batman: Arkham City hits stores on October 18th.

Free Olay - Oct 20

Olay Canada is having a big Olay giveaway on October 20th through their Facebook page. Make sure you like their page to stay updated. There is no word yet on what the freebie will be, but head on over to the Olay Facebook page on the 20th. While supplies last.

P&G Brandsampler Now Available

P&G is back with this season's brandsampler pack! Just sign into your account, fill out the mini survey and choose your samples! Hurry, the samples go fast! Get your Brandsampler here.

Free Degree Deodorant for Women with MotionSENSE

Here's another Facebook Freebie - Degree Women is giving away a free sample of their new deodorant for women with MotionSENSE. There are 20,000 samples available so act quickly! Mosey on over to their Facebook page here.

French Immersion - Movie Review

French Immersion is set in the small town of St-Isidore-du-Coeur-de-Jésus, Quebec, where five Anglos arrive to take a two week French immersion course. The school is the only thing keeping the town alive and has to survive a visit from the Ministry. The students all have different backgrounds, from being a policitician to a cook, all with different reasons on why the are studying French. The whole village is watching them, and gives them yellow cards with "En Français" written on them if they get caught speaking English.

The movie is in both French and English and is a fun light hearted comedy. With so many characters, it's a little hard to keep track of everyone. There were some side stories I thought were unnecessary. I thought French Immersion was pretty funny though (and really quirky), and it was kind of cool to hear the French and actually understand what they are saying (Don't worry though, there are subtitles!). The ending gets a little crazy and confusing and really random, but I guess it somehow works for this movie.

French Immersion comes out in theatres October 7th.

PLEASE HELP! New Contest Vote Request!

Hello dear readers,

I have another quick voting request in a contest I just entered. This one is a lot easier than the last one and is just a 1 time Facebook vote.

Head on over to https://www.facebook.com/iNetVideo?sk=app_268980443136473, like the page, allow app and click on Vote for the picture with the black and white cat in the purple costume. It is titled Wizard Cat...With Booties.

Thanks very much!

Free Dove Nourishing Oil Conditioner Sample

Dove is once again offering a free sample of their Nourishing Oil Conditioner. Fill out the form on their Facebook Page and the sample will be mailed out to you.

Free Jergens Overnight Fix Moisturizer Sample

With winter comes dry and cracked skin, so this freebie comes at the perfect time. Jergens is offering a free sample of Overnight Fix Moisturizer. It supposedly gives you smoother and softer skin after one use! Sign up for your free sample here.

Free Pair of Tickets to Vancouver Home + Design Show

The Vancouver Home + Design Show is on this weekend at the Vancouver Convention Centre and now you can get a pair of passes for free! They are rewarding their Facebook fans by offering promo code FBFRIEND for you to receive 2 free tickets to the show. Head on over to the Home + Design Show site and enter the code in the box. Make sure you have a printer to print out your tickets! There are only 500 tickets available so act fast. See you there this weekend!

Footloose - Movie Review

Footloose, the remake of the 1984 film of the same name, gets a reboot this fall, with Kenny Wormald starring as Ren McCormack, a city kid from Boston, who moves to small town Bomont to live with his aunt and uncle after his mother dies from leukemia. He discovers there is a ban on dancing, loud rock music and there is a strict curfew for teens due to five kids who died in a car accident where alcohol was involved. Ren stands up and challenges the law to bring back dancing to the town. Dancing With the Stars Julianne Hough plays Ariel Moore, the Reverend's (Dennis Quaid) daughter.

I have never seen the original movie, but I have to assume that it was a lot better than the remake, if it was good enough for a remake. While I read this movie sticks very closely to the 1984 film, I thought a lot of the scenes were very silly and forced. It felt like the director couldn't making up his mind about the period of the movie - 1984 or 2011? Many things reminded me of more olden times with newer technology thrown in (iPods). Some of the scenes were awkwardly put into the movie and the dancing wasn't even that great. I didn't really think the movie was that great but maybe fans of the original Footloose may want to check it out.

Footloose comes out everywhere in theatres this Friday, October 14.

Free Breathe Right Sample

Do you know anyone who snores loudly? Well try Breathe Right strips. They help with snoring as well as with stuffed noses. They are offering a free sample on their website right now, just check out their website here.

Free Kleenex Cool Touch Tissue

Kleenex is offering a free sample of their new Cool Touch Tissue, just in time for cold season! Just head on over to the Kleenex site and sign up for a sample. You can also send a package to your friend! These comes in cute little boxes, great for popping into your purse.

Gears of War Triple Pack - $19.99

Best Buy has the Gears of War Triple Pack for the Xbox 360 on sale this week for $19.99, down from $29.99. It's a great time to buy it if you don't already own the games. Remember to take the flyer over to another electronic store, such as Futureshop or The Source so that you can price match and get an additional 10% off the price difference, and receive it for $18.99!

Free Splenda Flavors for Coffee Sample - Oct 11

Tomorrow, LivingWell.ca is once again offering a free sample for Splenda Flavors for Coffee. I believe it comes in two flavors, and each stick is individually packaged for one cup of coffee. Just head on over to LivingWell.ca tomorrow to sign up for your sample.

Vigil for Steve Jobs @ Art Gallery (Oct 11)

Everyone was saddened last week when they learned of Apple co-founder Steve Job's passing. There will be a vigil to remember Steve Jobs, held at the Vancouver Art Gallery tomorrow evening from 7-10pm. Everyone is encouraged to bring their iPad or iPhones with a flame app. There is not much detail at the moment what is going to happen, so I guess you'll just have to go to find out.

Trend Micro Titanium Maximum Security - Product Review

Nowadays everyone is connected to the internet through some form or another - your PC, phone, tablets. The most frustrating thing that could happen is a virus getting into your system. The most important thing for anything that connects to the internet is a good virus protection software. I have been using Norton for the past year, but when BzzAgent, a word-of-mouth company, offered me the chance to try out Trend Micro Titanium, I was pretty interested because Norton uses a lot of disk space, while Trend Micro is touted to use less memory and disk space.

Trend Micro Titanium has real-time antivirus scanning technology to keep you safe from any internet threats. It also includes Social Networking Security - not sure if that link is safe to click on Facebook? Well now Trend Micro Titanium will tell you! Your personal information will be kept safe, prevent your browser from attacks, alert you to any questionable downloads, and prevents unauthorized users from mooching off your bandwidth, among other things.

A cool thing that I really liked is that the Trend Micro Titanium Maximum Security also offered protection coverage for your mobile devices (phones, tablets) as well as your computers! I guess people don't really think about it, but it is possible for viruses to attack your mobile devices just as easily as your computers. As well, Trend Micro Titanium is also Apple Mac compatible, and a package includes a set of Smart Surfing protection for your Mac.

It was very easy to install and only took a few minutes. Trend Micro Titanium runs discreetly in the background and so far so good for me.

Starting at $39.99, Trend Micro Titanium comes in three different levels, depending on your computer usage. If you're interested in purchasing for yourself, you're in luck! Here is a discount code if you buy online at TrendMicro.com - BZZ30, or a $30 off coupon you can use at Best Buy. For more information on Trend Micro Titanium and system requirements, check out their website here.

Disclaimer: The product mentioned above has been given free of charge from BzzAgent for review. The opinions expressed in this post are those of Seapotato and have not been influenced in any other way.

Colbie Caillat Concert Pictures @ The Commodore Ballroom

Colbie Caillat performed last night at The Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver and it was a great concert. The place was packed and everyone had a lot of fun. Andy Grammer opened and had a bunch of cute stories to go with his songs.

Andy Grammer

He kept calling Tim Hortons "Jim Hortons"

Colbie Caillat drum set

She said thank you after every song, it was so cute!

"Oh baby, if I was your lady, I would make you happy..."

No encore, but she just sang straight through to the end. She did a cover of Breakeven, then her single Brighter Than The Sun and her hit, Bubbly.

Here is a video of Colbie singing her last song of the night, Bubbly. She got the audience to sing along too! Check out my Youtube channel for more videos to be uploaded soon.

Scrubbing Bubbles One Step Toilet Bowl Cleaner - Product Review

One of the chores that everyone in my family hates doing is cleaning the toilet. And that chore always seems to fall on me - the agreement is my sister washes the bathtub and I scrub the toilet. So when Scrubbing Bubbles came out with the One Step Toilet Bowl Cleaner, I was pretty excited to try it.

I was sent one to test out from BzzAgent, a word-of-mouth company that I have been a member of for a couple of years. A kit includes the base and action sprayer as well as can of Fresh Mountain Morning scent toilet bowl cleaner and a white plastic sleeve to cover the can.



It was very easy to install. Put the base on the floor and attach the action sprayer onto the toilet rim. There is a spring that allows you to adjust the height until it clips on snugly to the toilet bowl rim. A suction cup on the other side prevents it from slipping.



After the sprayer has been attached, snap the can into the base until you hear a click. Slip the sleeve over the can and then you're done and it's ready to use!


Just step on the pedal for one second twice a day and the One Step Toilet Bowl Cleaner will keep your toilet bowl looking clean and smelling fresh. The system uses a 360-degree action sprayer so that it cleans the entire bowl, even under the rim! Each can is supposed to last 30 days if you use it twice a day, and comes in two scents: Fresh Mountain Morning and Sparkling Spring. I love Scrubbing Bubbles products (eh, cleaning freak?!) and I think this is a cool new product. It smells pretty good too. I have a limited number of $5 off coupon for the starter kit and $2 off the refills if anyone wants to buy one to try on their own, let me know! The coupons make it essentially 50% off the retail price as I believe the starter kits start at $9.99 and the refills at $4.99.

For more information on the Scrubbing Bubbles One Step Toilet Bowl Cleaner, check out the Scrubbing Bubbles website here or visit their Facebook page.

Disclaimer: The product mentioned above has been given free of charge from BzzAgent for review. The opinions expressed in this post are those of Seapotato and have not been influenced in any other way.

XBox 360 Kinect Sensor Only $99.99

This week, Best Buy and Shoppers Drug Mart both have the XBox 360 Kinect Sensor on sale for only $99.99! You save $50 off the retail price. Remember you can go price match at other electronic stores to receive an additional 10% off the price difference (another $5 off) to make it a mere $94.99!! If you're a Optimum Points collector, there will be 20x the points when you spend $50 or more this Saturday, October 8th only.

The Ides of March - Movie Review

The Ides of March is a political drama directed by George Clooney. Two Democratic candidates are in the running, trying to win over Ohio. Governor Mike Morris (Clooney) is a nice guy who holds onto his principles, but the other candidate's campaign manager Tom Duffy (Paul Giamatti) is not above dirty tactics . Stephen Meyers (Ryan Gosling), an idealistic member of the campaign, firmly believes in Morris and everything he stands for and is dedicated to the campaign. When Stephen meets with Duffy, he gets into trouble with campaign manager Paul Zara (Philip Seymour). Throw into the mix 20 year old intern Molly (Evan Rachel Wood) and Stephen discovers the dirty side of politics and uses a secret as a bargaining chip.

The movie was interesting, with the first half being very focused on the campaign and getting to know the characters. There were a lot of political jargon I didn't really understand. The second half of the movie, when the intern comes in, is a lot more typical dramatic Hollywood secrets and blackmail. Solid acting from everyone, which was to be expected from this star-studded cast. The Ides of March is an interesting enough movie, even if you don't care for politics.

The Ides of March comes out in theatres today, October 7th.

Real Steel - Movie Review

In a world where intimidating robots have replaced human boxing, Charlie Kenton (Hugh Jackman), a former boxer, is trying to make some money with his robot, but always ends up losing. His ex-girlfriend dies and only takes in their 11-year old son, Max (Dakota Goyo) in exchange for cash. When they discover an old sparring bot in a junkyard, Max brings it home, cleans it up and Charlie gets him his first fight. He names the robot Atom and after a couple of amazing victories, they gain a following, which leads to Atom getting a fight in the big leagues. Max challenges the undefeated champion, Zeus, a huge and fast black robot that is designed by Tak Mashido (Karl Yune), a Japanese whiz.

Real Steel was a pretty good David vs Goliath movie, typical of an underdog story that Disney really likes to make. Gruff down-on-his-luck dad redeems himself with his son he ran out on is a heartwarming story you have seen many times. The robots were pretty cool looking, and I thought the scenes where the robot shadows the actions of a person were really cool. I'm not sure if it's meant to be a family movie, given that when you think about it, it's really quite violent with bots basically fighting each other to death. There is a ton of product placement in this movie (HP much?) and the gadgets look really sleek (it is the year 2020). Real Steel was a decent movie, and hey, if you don't like it, there's always Hugh Jackman to look at!

Real Steel comes out in theatres and IMAX this Friday, October 7th.

Free Movies @ Cineplex Theatres for Starlight Children's Foundation - Oct 22

Cineplex is offering free movies for Community Day on Saturday, October 22 in support of Starlight Children's Foundation. Movies begin at 9am and go throughout the day. Regular popcorn, fountain drinks and selected candy will also be only $2 each, with all proceeds going towards the Starlight Children's Foundation. Check out the Cinplex website for more details and showtimes.

Free Gift from La Senza - Oct 7 - 9

La Senza is having a "secret" Friends With Benefits offer, with details to be released on October 6th at 10pm. If you go to their Facebook page and print out this page, you will also receive a free gift at the event from October 7 to 9.

Kreayshawn @ Fortune Sound Club

I was lucky enough to go to the Kreayshawn performance at Fortune Sound Club last night, courtesy of Paint Yourself Pink. Created by Evans Johnson (who's super nice, by the way!), Paint Yourself Pink is a non-profit organization that raises awareness and money for the research and treatment of breast cancer. Give them a follow on twitter (@PaintYourself) and like on Facebook! It's a great idea and a great cause so DO IT! Plus there are some awesome contests for some pretty sweet concerts!

Now onto pictures and videos from the concert! Kreayshawn hit the stage at 12:30 (with pink paint on her face to support Paint Yourself Pink) and performed a few songs, including Bumpin' Bumpin', Rich Whore and Gucci Gucci. The crowd was wild and everyone was really into it. It was a lot of fun and I only wish it lasted longer!!

Here's a video of Kreayshawn performing Bumpin' Bumpin' and Gucci Gucci:

And some pictures! Sorry they are so blurry, didn't have my good camera on me.

Kreayshawn rockin' the pink face paint!

"Gucci Gucci, Louis Louis, Fendi Fendi, Prada, basic bitches wear that shit so I don't even bother."

"One big room, full of bad bitches..."

Happy ending

Check out Kreayshawn's website for a free download of Rich Whores.

Free KFC Zinger wub Drink - Oct 3/11

Today only, KFC Canada is offering a coupon for a free Zinger with the purchase of a drink. You can print out the coupon on their Facebook Page after you "like" the page.

That Barista Thing 2011 - Oct 2

That Barista Thing, hosted by Blenz Coffee, is happening this Sunday, October 2 from 11am-4pm at the Vancouver Public Library. There will be free lattes, coffee and hot chocolate courtesy of Blenz Coffee! this is a free even that showcases baristas competing in two categories: Free Pour Latte Art and Etching Latte Art. There are some sweet prizes for the winning baristas as well! This is bound to be a fun event and there should be some amazing latte art! There are also other events going on that includes etching latte art workshops, tea leaf readings, green tea ceremonies and performances. Check out thatbaristathing.com for more information on the event.