Cost of Education Calculator Tool

This handy tool points out the costs of higher education and shows student fees for various Canadian Universities.

Recall of Nutro® Dry Cat Food (World Wide)

On May 21, Nutro Products voluntarily recalled select varieties of NUTRO® Dry Cat Foods. The food has "Best If Used By" dates between May 12, 2010 and August 22, 2010. Inaccurate levels of zinc and potassium were discovered during an audit. Owners should monitor their cats for symptoms. The food was distributed in all 50 states in the U.S., as well as Canada, Mexico, Japan, and several other countries.

Found on The Animal Rescue Site where it only takes a click to feed a hungry pet. Vote for  Durham animal shelter.  It needs to rebuild after being torched by arsonists.

Tim Horton's - Camp Day

Camp Day

Wednesday, June 3, 2009 is a special day for Tim Horton's Store Owners, staff and customers.  It's Camp Day!  Camp Day is the one day a year when Tim Horton's Store Owners across Canada and the United States donate every penny from coffee sales to the Tim Horton Children's Foundation.  In 2008, Camp Day raised more than $9 million CDN ($8.8 million U.S.).

Tim Horton's - Camp Day

Get a free $10 Tim card when you spend $50 May 30-31st at Shoppers Drugmart

Peroxide- Frugal Uses

(Gleaned from A Momma and the Boys Living on a Budget)

1. Take one capful (the little white cap that comes with the bottle) and hold in your mouth for 10 minutes daily, then spit it out. No more canker sores , and your teeth will be whiter without expensive pastes. Use it instead of mouthwash.

2. Let your toothbrushes soak in a cup of peroxide to keep them free of germs.

3. Clean your counters and table tops with peroxide to kill germs and leave a fresh smell. Simply put a little on your dishrag when you wipe, or spray it on the counters.

4. After rinsing off your wooden cutting board, pour peroxide on it to kill salmonella and other bacteria. 5. I had fungus on my feet for years until I sprayed a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and water on them (especially the toes) every night and let dry.

6. Soak any infections or cuts in 3% peroxide for five to ten minutes several times a day. My husband has seen gangrene that would not heal with any medicine but was healed by soaking in peroxide.

7. Fill a spray bottle with a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and water and keep it in every bathroom to disinfect without harming your septic system like bleach or most other disinfectants will.

8. Tilt your head back and spray into nostrils with your 50/50 mixture whenever you have a cold, plugged sinus. It will bubble and help to kill the bacteria. Hold for a few minutes, and then blow your nose into a tissue.

9. If you have a terrible toothache and cannot get to a dentist right away, put a capful of 3% peroxide into your mouth and hold it for ten minutes several times a day. The pain will lessen greatly.

10. And of course, if you like a natural look to your hair, spray the 50/50 solution on your wet hair after a shower and comb it through. You will not have the peroxide-burnt blond hair like the hair dye packages but more natural highlights if your hair is a light brown, faddish, or dirty blond. It also lightens gradually, so it's not a drastic change.

11. Put half a bottle of peroxide in your bath to help rid boils, fungus, or other skin infections.

12. You can also add a cup of peroxide instead of bleach to a load of whites in your laundry to whiten them. If there is blood on clothing, pour it directly on the soiled spot. Let it sit for a minute, then rub it and rinse with cold water. Repeat if necessary.

13. I use peroxide to clean my mirrors. There is no smearing, which is why I love it so much for this.

Lots of handy uses to use at your own risk! (We always used it for cankers, but

DO NOT SWALLOW!!!

Angels for Hope

Angels for Hope: "
Angels for Hopeis a nonprofit organization that offers free crocheted angels for anyone in need of hope.
They attach a small card with the angel to say to an injured or ill person, you are not alone, others do care, and you are in our thoughts and prayers.
At your request they can let it be known that you requested the item.
In addition to crocheted angels, they also offer butterflies and smiley faces"

Knitting Designers Wanted!

"Designers Wanted!
Canadian Guild Of Knitters
showcases Canada's designing. "Meet a Canadian Designer" is one of their most popular magazine features, and their top-ranked people feature. If you are a knitting designer and want word out about the work you do, visit their Contact Us page and tell them what you do!

Canadian Coupons Online

Q. Where can I find Canadian Coupons online?

A. It can be frustrating filling out forms, just to find out a deal or coupon isn't available in Canada, but there are coupons out there for you.

You can find several types of coupons online: printable, e-mailed to you, mailed to you, cash back, and discount codes for online purchases. Some sites also give leads on where to find coupons in stores and in products or publications.

Pros and Cons of Online Coupon Info
Printable- Save $2 on Pepcid Complete (+immediate;-printing costs money)

E-mailed to You- Sign up with General Mills or Chuckee Cheese (+ongoing resource; -takes more time)

Mailed to You- Save.ca has a steadily changing variety of coupons (+no cost; -takes more time)

Cash Back- Refunds mailed to you- Smart Canucks pays $2.00 at sign up (+no print out; wait for savings)

Online Purchase Codes- Canada’s Wonderland Discount Codes(+immediate savings;-online purchase)

Store Leads- RBC Free Computer Giveaway (+no cost/time;-only certain franchises)

Product Lead- Coupon for Free Cheese in Christie Crackers (+no printing; -need to search for product)

Publication Lead- Attractions Ontario booklet( entertainment coupons)

Tips for Coupon Hunting

1. Enter: the item you want, coupon, and Canada in a search engine such as Google
   
2. Go to the website listed on the product package
   
3. Search Freecycle, Ebay or better still use Goofbay (where misspelled deals are discovered)
   
4. Check out Canadian coupon sites
   
5. Use a central listing site such as Deals 4 Canada with links to Canadian coupon sites
   

Important- Watch out for counterfeit coupons (especially fast food)

Call the franchise- then go for lunch