Thanks Everyone for the Like!

I just wanted to thank everyone for liking all of my photos during the last competition I was in. I was lucky enough to win one of the prizes (for the Kitchen category) due to one of the contestants being disqualified. I guess it just goes to show that it's not over until it's over!

I picked up my prize earlier this week - it's a beautiful prize pack that includes a wok, Sunrise tofu coupons, recipe book, tote bags, water bottle, lunch bag, key chains, chapsticks and a $50 gift card to the Gourmet Warehouse!


Thank you to The Red Pocket for hosting such a great contest. I hope there will be more fun ones in the future! Follow The Red Pocket for great deals around Vancouver!

Beauty and the Beast Musical

I was lucky enough to get a pair of tickets to the opening night of Disney's Beauty and the Beast musical performing at the Queen Elizabeth Theater. I've been wanting to see it since they first came to Vancouver several years ago but tickets always sold like hotcakes! It was fun to hear the songs from the Disney animated movie, as well as songs that are exclusive to the musical. The cast was superb and everyone played the characters perfectly. Beauty and the Beast is one of my favorite Disney movies so I had a lot of fun.

Beauty and the Beast is playing at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre now until February 12, 2012 so get your tickets now!

BOGO Poutine @ New York Fries

New York Fries is offering a free regular poutine with the purchase of another regular poutine and any drink. This offer is valid from February 7 to 21st and you just need to print out a coupon.

Lady and the Tramp Prize Pack Giveaway (CANADA)

I was offered the chance to host an awesome giveaway for the newest Disney movie to come out of the vault - Lady and the Tramp Diamond Edition Blu-Ray/DVD Combo pack. I posted about the release of the movie earlier and now that it's out, remember you can print out a coupon on the Disney website to save up to $8 on this new release. Disney also came out with a Read-Along storybook and CD! That brings back a lot of great memories because I remember my sister and I popping in that cassette tape (old school, I know) and following along.

I'm definitely going out and getting my own copy because I love this movie and it's a must have in any Disney collection!

Experience the magic! Read along with the characters from the film with this storybook and CD!

Giveaway: One lucky reader from Canada (excluding Quebec) will win a Lady and the Tramp prize pack which includes 1 Lady and the Tramp – Diamond Edition Blu-ray Combo Pack AND 1 Lady and the Tramp Read-Along storybook and CD. Enter to win in the Rafflecopter form below.

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Free Starbucks Drink WUB Bag of Blonde Roast (Feb 6-8)

Attention coffee lovers! Starbucks is rolling out the new Starbucks Blonde Roast coffee and from now until February 8th, when you buy a pound of it or a 12-pack Starbucks VIA Veranda Blend, you'll get a beverage for free!

For more details, check out the Starbucks website.

Free Ocean Spray Cherry Juice

February is National Cherry Month, and to celebrate, Ocean Spray is offering a free bottle of Ocean Spray's new cherry juice drinks! Head on over to the Ocean Spray Facebook page and print out your coupon. The coupon is for a free bottle of cherry juice when you buy another ocean Spray cranberry juice. Not exactly free, but will a worthwhile deal for those who buys lots of cranberry juice!

Dine Out Vancouver 2012 - Herons

I look forward to Dine Out Vancouver every year, as there are so many great restaurants around Vancouver I want to try and the menus are always really good. I had a lot of trouble narrowing down which ones to go to! I decided to try a $38 menu this year and I went out with my friends earlier in the week to Herons at the Fairmount Hotel, where I've always wanted to go to.

The bread came with a whole honey roasted garlic which was delicious! You can see it in the top left hand corner of this photo.

Fresh flower centerpiece.

Seafood chowder with mussels, clams, fish and chorizo sausage.

Wild salmon with arugula, rooftop honey bacon truffle vinaigrette. There are 2 slices of potato on the bottom which was really delicious too!

One of my friends had the lamb sirloin, which looked really good too!

Dark chocolate mousse cake (really good!), white chocolate raspberry macaron, milk chocolate earl grey tea ice cream.

Caramel banana cake. Caramel ice cream on top, banana on the bottom!

The food was delicious and the service was great. The servers took the time to explain what everything on our plates was. Dine Out Vancouver is happening until February 5th so there is still time to make reservations! Make your reservation at Heron's or another restaurant here. There are $18, $28 and $38 menus to choose from!

$149.99 for 16 & 32GB Blackberry Playbook

Telus Mobility is offering the 16gb and the 32gb Blackberry Playbook for only $149.99, starting today until February 9th! This is a great deal for those who are looking for a tablet to watch videos on. Hurry to your Telus store as the Playbooks will sell out very fast!

Free BB Cream Sample

Garnier Canada is offering a free sample of their new BB Cream! Just head on over to their Facebook page and fill in the form. The sample will be mailed to you in 6 to 8 weeks.

Orca Whale Coin Exchange - Feb 9

The Royal Canadian Mint will be hosting a coin exchange on Thursday, February 9, for the first of three commemorative circulation coins celebrating Canada's legendary nature. You can also receive a free illustrated collector card if you go. The coin exchanges are happening from February 9 to 11 from 10am to 6pm.

$1 Lattes at Tim Hortons

Tim Hortons has come out with new lattes and for a limited time, a small latte is only $1! There are four different flavors to choose from: Latte, Cappuccino, Flavored Latte Supreme, and Mocha Latte.

Disney's Lady and the Tramp on Blu-Ray & DVD - (Feb 7)

One of the sweetest Disney movies, Lady and the Tramp, is being re-released in Diamond Edition on DVD and Blu-Ray, just in time for Valentine's Day! As a huge fan of Disney movies, this is one of my favorites.

Here's a synopsis:

A classic love story unfolds in the best Disney tradition as a lovely young pedigreed cocker spaniel named Lady, who lives a pampered life, finds herself falling romantically for Tramp, an amorous street-smart pooch without prospects. Although they have fun together on several dates, including a sentimental spaghetti dinner by moonlight at Tony’s restaurant, their relationship is strained not only by Lady’s loyalty to her human family and their newborn baby, but by Tramp’s devil-may-care attitude that eventually gets Lady in trouble and tossed into the dog pound. However, good-hearted Tramp redeems himself by saving the baby from potential harm and thus wins Lady’s love and the affection of her human family.

I think all Disney movies are great, and this one is really fun to watch, especially if you are an animal lover! The Blu-Ray and DVD are coming out on February 7th, so make sure to watch out for the coupon that Disney releases around that time so you can save on the movie. There will be a ton of bonus features on the Blu-Ray, including deleted scenes and unreleased songs!

Free Download from William Joseph

One of my favorite pianists, William Joseph, is coming out with a new album, Be Still, in March and he is offering a free download of one of his songs. Get your free download here. The download link will be emailed to you on February 6th. Joseph is taking a turn from his usual pieces and putting out a CD of hymns, which should be nice!

Free Hand Cream from L'Occitaine en Provence

L’Occitaine en Provence is offering a free 30ml hand cream worth $12 as a thank you for being a Facebook fan! Hurry as the promotion will be ending soon. You have to picked up the lotion in stores so make sure you are near one before you sign up! Fill in your information here and a voucher will be emailed to you within 2 weeks.

Please Help! Spare a few "Likes"

Hi everyone, my sister and I have 5 pictures in the running for a photo competition and I would really appreciate it if you "liked" them all! Thanks very much!

Picture #1 - Chocolate

Picture #2 - Kitchen

Picture #3 - Colours

Picture #4 - Tofu

Theory of a Deadman Concert Pictures @ Orpheum Theatre

My second concert this week! I went to see Theory of a Deadman last night at the Orpheum (a very odd venue choice!). Because it was a smaller theatre, the bass was blasting out over the speakers and my whole body was vibrating. It was pretty intense! I'm not too familiar with most of TOADM songs, but I did recognize some from the radio and it was a really fun concert. Here are some pictures and videos.

Opening act, I didn't catch the name.

They came on stage at 8.

Is that a ukelele??!

The boys played some acoustic songs.

"Cause I'm a lowlife..."

"Santa Monicaaaa...!"

He totally picked up a joint that someone threw on stage.

As usual, here's a video of one of their songs, All or Nothing. Check out my Youtube channel for more videos!

Year of the Dragon Celebration @ International Village (Jan 27-29)

There will be the year of the dragon celebrations going on at International Village in Chinatown this weekend, from January 27 to 29. There will be many performances and activities, as well a many vendors with special Chinese New Year deals. Make sure you enter for the hourly draw as well!

For more details on the event, check out the International Village website.

Free Liberte Greek Yogurt

Facebook food freebie alert! Liberte Canada is offering a coupon for a 500g Greek yogurt! Just make a resolution to be healthier in the new year, fill in your info and the coupon will be mailed to you in 3 weeks. Limit one per person. Get your coupon here.

Free Lean Cuisine

Lean Cuisine Canada is once again offering a coupon for a free Lean Cuisine meal of your choice! Just head on over to their Facebook page and print out your coupon. Limit one coupon per person. This offer is only valid from January 23 to 26.

Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion Sample (Jan 24)

Living Well is offering 10,000 samples of Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion, starting Tuesday, January 24. This will be a first come, first served basis and while supplies last. Be quick though, because these samples get snatched up fast! Get your sample here.

Free Sample of Kiehl's Dark Spot Solution

Kiehl's Canada is offering a free sample of their Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution through their Facebook page. Just head on over here and fill in the form. Your sample will be mailed to the address you provide. One sample per person, while quantities last.

Free Small Fries @ Burger King (Jan 27)

Burger King is offering free small fries on January 27th to promote their new thicker cut fries. Stop by any participating location next Friday to get your free order of small fries. This offer is valid while supplies last, one per person.

Allstar Weekend Concert Pictures @ The Vogue

I went to the Allstar Weekend concert on Friday night. To tell you truth, I have no clue who they are. I had to redeem a code for any concert ticket but the selection was very limited so I settled on this one. There were several opening acts: Hollywood Ending, Before You Exit and The After Party, and I have never heard of any of them. It was very tween boy band type stuff, but here are some pictures and videos anyway.

Hollywood Ending

This guy totally reminds me of this girl I know...but a guy.

Before You Exit - Don't you think he looks like Justin Beiber?

The After Party

Twins!

That's a nice drum set.

They spun a wheel to decide which song to sing next.

Allstar Weekend pulled some of the audience up on stage and this lucky girl got to sing a duet with the lead singer.

And of course, I took some videos of all the bands. Here's the only song I know from Allstar Weekend - Not Your Birthday. They actually sound really out of tune when they're singing it. You really should listen to their studio recording for a better version. Check out my Youtube channel for more concert videos!

Free Rice Krispie Squares with Coupon

This week, Superstore has Rice Krispie Squares on sale for $1.97 and if you received the calendar from Kelloggs, it came with a booklet of coupons and there is a coupon for $2 off Rice Krispie Squares! Use it on the sale price and get a box for free!

Free Lipton Tea Sample

Head on over to the Lipton Tea Facebook page and request your free sample of one of their teas! There are about 5 tea types to choose from. Samples will be mailed within 4-6 weeks.

Taco Bell Giveaway (Jan 23)

Taco Bell is going to have a freebie giveaway on Monday, January 23rd. Not sure what it will be, but keep your eye on their Facebook page over here.

Free Appetizer @ Zellers Restaurants

If you sign up for Zellers V.I.P. club, you automatically get a coupon for a free appetizer at Zellers restaurants! Great for a little snack while you're shopping! Sign up over here.

Reminder: Request $5 Chapmans Coupon

Now that it's a new year, you can once again request a $5 Chapman's ice cream coupon from the company! Chapman's has all sorts of frozen treats and $5 is a great way to save. The coupon is limited to one per household per year. Request yours by contacting them here.

Chinese New Year Celebration @ Aberdeen Centre (Jan 19-23)

The year of the Dragon is upon us and there are celebrations going around town to celebrate Chinese New Years! This weekend, Aberdeen Centre in Richmond is holding some festivities, including a flower and gift fair. There will be performances and great CNY sales. Chinese New Years falls on Monday, January 23rd so there will also be lion dancing (my favorite!) starting at 11 Monday morning. Make sure to check out the celebrations as it is said to bring you good luck!

For more event details, check out the Aberdeen Centre website.

Free Lean Cuisine Coupon

Lean Cuisine is offering a free coupon for any of their products if you are a Facebook fan! You have only 2 days to print out the coupon and a few days to use it. Print it out here. Limit one coupon per person.

FREE Amazon Gift Cards - Swagbucks & Irazoo! It Works!

Swagbucks is an awesome search and win site where you can earn rewards FAST. It's easy to do and you get 30 swagbucks right away if you use the link below. So far I have cashed out for $350 Amazon.ca gift cards. There are tons of prizes to choose from, like other gift cards, cards, comics, Wii and PS3 consoles, Nintendo DS, you name it! So many prizes to choose from!

All you have to do is search and you might be rewarded with points. The fastest way to earn is through swagcodes, that are released several times a day. You can find it through their blog, searchbar, Facebook, Twitter, etc. Also there are points for daily polls, checking out the survey link and the daily special offers link! Now they have also added SwagTV, where you watch videos and earn 3 swagbucks for every 10 videos you watch. As well, they have partnered up with all of those Groupon type deals, and if you buy a coupon, you are rewarded with Swagbucks!



Irazoo is another great search and win site that I've been using for even longer than Swagbucks. They recently changed it so that it's just like Swagbucks - you win points for searching, and there are also treasure codes. When you do a search, you can comment and rate a site for 10 points. There is a limit of 150 points a day.

Canadians are only allowed to redeem for Amazon.com gift cards, but if you live in the states, you have access to the other prizes as well, like gaming consoles, cameras, computers and other gift cards. I have already cashed out for $165 Amazon.com gift cards!

Free InkJoy Pen

Papermate is offering a free sample of their new InkJoy pen! There are 5,000 available and is limited to one per person. Sign up for your free pen here. It should arrive in the mail in 6-8 weeks.

40% off Any Item @ PJ's Pets

PJ's Pets is offering a coupon for 40% off any regularly price item, up to $50 (excluding pets, dog/cat food, gift cards). This coupon was mailed to email subscribers and is valid from January 5 to 8th. You can print out the coupon here.

$400 off 64gb Blackberry Playbook

The Source has the 64gb Blackberry Playbook on sale for only $299.99. This is an additional $100 off the sale price, making it a grand total of $400 you are saving from the original price of $699.99. Hurry and get yours now before they are sold out! The sale ends January 19th.

Happy New Year!

Wishing all my readers a happy and prosperous new year! I hope everyone rang in the new year with family and friends. May 2012 bring you lots of great deals and contest wins!