Toronto Street Treats

• Do you eat on the run?
• Tired of hot dog vendors?
• Have a passion and palette for gourmet food but not the budget?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then Toronto Street Treats is for you!

What?
• Toronto Street Treats Main Course Event
• Hosted by Toronto Coucillor Joe Filion and several of this city’s finest chefs
• Sample the next wave of Toronto street food
• Feast on gourmet treats ranging from $1-$6 each

Where?
Nathan Phillips Square

When?
Friday, July 13: noon - 2 p.m.

Thanks to Lex from CheapEats for the tip.

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Sole searching at Browns

After much complaining about my misadventures in shoe shopping, I actually found two fabulous pairs at great prices at Browns. Well I actually found three pairs but with a bit of a hassle, I was able to return the first pair at another store within 20 minutes after I bought them.

Back to Browns. So I bought a pair of sandals at another store out of fear I wouldn't find a pair of comfortable black sandals. I really wanted a pair with just the right combo of fashion, fit and function. I ended up settling for fit and function. But I didn't stop there.

I ventured over to Browns. They are having an amazing sale - up to 70% off with 25% off the purchase of any and every additional sale item! They are also the only store with racks of shoes in all sizes, so I had lots to choose from. At first, nothing I tried fit properly.

Then I discovered a great pair of Camper sandals on another rack and they were almost half price. They were with shoes in a different size but since I had nothing to lose, I went ahead and tried it on. It fit! Talk about a Cinderella moment. ; ) I looked at the bottom and saw it actually was my regular size but had been misplaced. And with an additional 25% off any other sale items, I thought I'd better find another pair.

I found a cool pair of Puma leather walking shoes at 70% off. Add another 25% off and those babies originally priced at $180 were mine for a mere $38 plus tax. Score!

Good news you can use:
• This sale is online too and includes free shipping for a limited time.
• I found they still have lots of designer brands in stock at good prices (sometimes lower than some of their competitors).
• As for their return policy: 15 days full-refund for unworn shoes w/bill; after that they will give you an exchange or credit.

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Introducing weekly polls on Bargainista

I’ve been shopping writing constantly for the past 9 months sharing my shopping experiences with you. Some of you have commented but I really have little way of knowing if you like it here. Starting now I’m going to have a weekly poll so you can help me learn what works, what doesn’t and how to give you more of what you want. I may be the facilitator but Bargainista is a community of people including you.

Please do your part, take a few seconds each week and answer the poll. You’ll be glad you did.

Green Shopping Bags

In honour of Live Earth, we decided to use green bags at the grocery store today. We bought our bags a while ago at Costco. A 3-pack for $5 includes an insulated bag.

I’m not sure whether or not using green bags will make a difference. My neighbour and I were just discussing that very question since both our families recycle plastic shopping bags. I do have a stockpile of them at the moment, so at least for now, I'll go “green”.

Have you seen Galen Weston Jr. plugging green bags for Loblaws? What do you think of his new commercial?

What are you doing in support of Live Earth this weekend?

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