Melissa's Bowtique now open in Port Hope

Melissa's Bowtique, specializing in fashionable and affordable clothing and accessories for boys and girls, opened today (August 1st) at 18 Ontario Street in Port Hope. This new storefront location houses all 3 of Melissa's popular lines Melissa's Bowtique, Hair Candy Couture, and Sugar & Snails as well as a selection from several other artisans including Kawartha Beads.

Store hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 10-5 and Sunday 12-4.

Check out the Find It Here Vendor Show THIS Saturday!

If you live in the Stouffville area and are looking for something fun to do this Saturday be sure to stop by the Find It Here Vendor Show. Located at the Stouffville Legion (150 Mostar Street)from 10-5 you can visit a variety of direct sellers including Kawartha Beads very own independent consultant Julie. Other companies being represented at the show include Regal, Scentsy, Thirty One Gifts, Mary Kay and much more!
Happy Shopping!

Happy Cyber Monday!

Happy Cyber Monday! Whether you braved the crowds to snatch deals on Black Friday or stayed home to avoid the chaos, today is yet another fabulous day for shopping. This time though enjoy it with a cup of hot coffee in your jammies at the computer! Here are some of the hot deals that I found online:

• Amazon.ca has oodles of specials happening. One of my fav's today (while supplies last) is the complete series of Battlestar Galactica for 64% off! I know a couple of guys on my holiday shopping list that would enjoy this.
• If you enjoy handmade be sure to stop by Etsy or Artfire to take advantage of all of the wonderful shops offering Cyber Monday specials. Bijoux Designs For You is offering 30% off your order with coupon code HOLIDAY30 so take advantage and get some goodies for you mom, sister, aunt or grandma.
• Another great place to stock up on handmade deals is Heartsy. Similar to Wagjag or Groupon but for mostly handmade shops this is a fantastic way to find unique and personal gifts.
• Don't forget to check out the website of your favourite retailers to see what great deals they are offering, plus there's no lineups do deal with!

I have some gift cards for Amazon.ca that I earned through Swagbucks that I haven't used up yet so I'm going to wait for the kiddos to go for a nap and enjoy the peace and quiet while I browse the deals. Yay for the internet!

HAPPY SHOPPING!!!

Handmade Deal of the Week: Reusable Snack Bags from Threadbarestitcher

Welcome to this week's handmade deal from the talented shop of Threadbarestitcher. I have been searching for reusable snack bags to add to my little guys stocking for Christmas and was thrilled to find some creative and affordable ones, not to mention they were in his favourite theme...trains! A single snack bag is only $2.50 and shipping rates to Canada are fabulously fair! They come in a wide variety of colours, patterns and themes and there are also combination packages if you are looking to stock up! In addition to snack and sandwhich bags there are also an assortment of flour and sugar bags (adding to my own Christmas wish list...hint...hint), wine bags, bread bags (ooooo I want one of these too!) and more. Great for the environment, easy on the pocketbook AND what kid doesn't love snacks from a bag! Be sure to stop by Threadbarestitcher today!

My Favourite Shopping Deals This Week

Welcome to another new weekly blog addition, My Favourite Shopping Deals of the Week. Each week I will pick a couple of deals that are tops in my books. Feel free to share your favourite shopping deals as well!

Shoppers Drug Mart:
Did you pick up the booklet with the Smuckers Jam Coupon I told you about a couple of weeks ago? I hope so because here is a great chance to use them. This week Shopper's has Smuckers Jam on for $1.99, use your $1 off coupon and your jam is just 99cents. Rumor has it that you also receive 150 bonus points per jar, however since my Shoppers was out of stock I can't actually verify this myself. I did get a raincheck to check back next time I'm in.
Chocolate Milk just 99cents. A treat for my little guy who has been feeling under the weather this week (of course I'm waiting until his tummy feels better to give it to him!)

Food Basics:
There were a TON of great deals this week but a couple of my fav's were Dempsters Smart Bread on sale for $2. If you are still carrying around your coupon (I was) this makes your bread....FREE!
My location also had a cart full of reduced Gilette body washes (amongst other things) so if you have the $2 off coupon  it would also make it....FREE!

Local Coupon Alert! $5 off Compliments Burgers at Foodland

Be sure to check out your weekend copy of Kawartha Lakes This Week for the Save $5.00 off any Box of Compliments Burgers of $6.99 or more, expires Aug.18th. At our Foodland there is a huge cooler full of burgers for only $7.99 which means with your coupon they are only $2.99!! Can't beat that deal for summer bbq's. I'm not sure if the coupon is also in the Peterborough This Week but the last time they ran this promotion there was also a coupon in that paper. If you are looking for it it is on a full page Foodland ad.

Also was in Food Basics this morning and they have the Dempsters Tortilla Shells on 2/$5. On the front is a coupon peelie which contains the following coupons:

• Save 75cents off any one package of Kraft Singles Slices (500g) expires Dec.31/11
• Save 75cents off Maple Leaf Prime Fully Cooked and Sliced Chicken or Turkey Breasts expires Dec31/11
• Buy 3, Save $1 on any Clover Leaf Flavoured Tuna (85g) expires Dec31/11
• Save 75cents on an 890ml jar of Hellmann's Real mayonnaise expires Dec.31/11

Have a great weekend everyone!!!

Local: Vendor Call

Lindsay Mom2mom sale
When: Saturday, August 6th from 9 am to 1 pm.
Where: Victoria Park Armory, Lindsay

Admission for the public will be a non-perishable food item per person, or $2. Kids 18 and under are free. This is a family event and there will be a good variety of kid friendly activities.

If you, or somebody you know, may be interested in a table, please contact Shannon at shannonkuypers@hotmail.com. There are both vendor tables, available for a small fee and mom tables available. If you are a mommy looking to destash some of your extras this is a great opportunity..mom tables are FREE!