Sandra’s Shlog

Q&A: Knife sharpening

sandra — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:41:38 +0000

Q: With barbeque season here, can you tell me where I can get my knives sharpened?

A: Here’s one that’s been around 58 years so they must know what they are doing by now: Jean Guglia & fils, 10,344 boul St-Laurent at Fleury. Tel: 514-387-0871

Enrgxchange – Big Names Small Prices Summer Liquidation Sale

marla — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:22:52 +0000

ENRGXCHANGE is having their annual liquidation sale at prices not to be believed. Visit their store early for the best selection, as the sale starts today and ends as long as supplies last. It probably won’t go past mid July.

Some exmples of what they are selling are: Galliano hand bags - reg. $450 now $199, D & G Mens shirts – reg $250 now starting at $75, Dolce & Gabanna shirts and tops for men and women – reg. $350 now starting at $85, Cavalli, D&G, Galliano, Vivienne Westwood, Martin Margiela and Iceberg dresses – reg. $450 and up now starting at $65, Dolce and Gabbana jeans and pants – reg $375 now starting at $75 and up, Dolce and Gabbana men and womens tshirts – reg $250 now starting at $85, Suits for men by Dolce and Gabbana, Versace, Cavalli and Armani – reg $1500 now starting at $599, Mens shoes by Versace, Cavalli and Pierre Balmain – reg $475 now starting at $175, Belts by Dolce and Gabbana, Ferre, Pierre Balmain – reg $275 now starting at $75, Bikkemberg Polos, t-shirts, shirts and pants – reg $275 now starting at $65, Dolce and Gabbana womens leather jackets reg $1500 now starting at $399.

Location: 1455 Peel St., Suite 205 Les Cours Mont-Royal. Montreal QC H3A 1T5
corner: rue Ste-Catherine
Tel: 514-282-0912
Hours: regular plus Sunday 12-5
www.enrgxchange.com
Facebook: http://on.fb.me/11XtNLc
Metro: Station Peel, Station McGill

Shop Early For High End Hockey Equipment

marla — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 04:59:37 +0000

This favorite warehouse sale, full of top name goods where there is something for everyone, has now added a new line to their inventory.

They have been mandated to sell to the public in excess of $1.5 million dollars a complete hockey store consisting of sticks, gloves, skates, apparel, goalie equipment & much more. You will find brands such as Nike, Under Armour, Bauer, CCM, Easton, GRAF, Sher-Wood, Warriors, KOHO, Vaughn and Callaway.

It won’t be long before winter arrives, so stock up now while the picking is good.

This is a colossal, immediate sale and new merchandise arrives every day.

Location: 7155 Transcanadienne W.
corner: west of Cavendish Boul.
Tel: 514-339-5997
Hours: M-W 10-6, Thurs & Fri 10-8, Sat & sun 10-5
www.nhinc.ca
Metro: Station Cote-Vertu, bus 121

Q&A: Liquidation Stores for Major Appliances

sandra — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 04:36:45 +0000

Q: Where are the liquidation stores for Large Appliances?

A: Sears in in Decarie Square www.sears.ca

Corbeil Appliancest: 6783 boul. Leger Nord, www.corbeilelectro.com

Brault & Martineau: 12605 Sherbrooke E. (514-645-7447); 8220 boul. Taschereau (450-465-7744); 3782 Cote-Vertu (514-335-9555). 1770 boul. des Laurentides, Laval (450-667-3211) www.braultetmartineau.com

The Brick: 1001 boul. Chomedey. www.thebrick.com

Liquideco’s Last Sale Of The Season

marla — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:27:34 +0000

Stock up on Liquideco’s great savings, as this is their last sale until the fall. It will only be held for 2 days, so make your list and be sure to get extras of everything with these prices.

If you need bedding, curtains, comforters, pillows, shower curtains, bath towels, mats, dishcloths, oven mitts, mattress covers, etc., head to one of their sale in the east end.

They offer great deals like cushions for $3, curtains for $5 and comforters starting at $15.

Location: 8566 Boul. Pie X
corner: Boul. Robert
Dates: June 14 & 15
Times: Fri 10-6, Sat 8-3
www.liquideco.com

SVS Imports Is A Toy Sale Worth Going To Visit For The Young Ones.

marla — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 04:09:13 +0000

This company is having a warehouse sale featuring many licensed names that will appeal to your kids and the kid in you. You will be sure to find ride-on cars, helicopters, RC cars, 4X4′s, blocks, dolls, puzzles and more. Looks for brand names such as Barbie, Hello Kitty, Dora The Explorer, Disney, Angry Birds, Thomas & Friends, Marvel, Canadian branded items and Cars.
You can expect to save 20%-50% at this sale and as a special treat, they are paying both the taxes. They have now opened a 2nd location in Laval.

Location: 9100, Henri Bourassa boul. W, Ville St Laurent H4S 1L5
Corner: Autoroute 13
Dates: June 13-29
Tel: 514 335-1558
Hours: Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-3

Laval Location: 1995, St-Martin Boulevard West, Laval H7S 1N2
Corner: Le Corbusier
Dates: June 13-29
tel: 514-335-1558
Hours: Wed 10-6, Thurs & Fri 10-8, Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4
There is FREE parking available at both locations.
www.svsimports.com

Q&A: Lilyette bras

sandra — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 04:39:04 +0000

Q: Could you tell me where to buy Lilyette bras (made by Maidenform) in Montréal?

A: Here’s a specialty stores that specializes in bras, you can check with them to see if they have them or know who sells that brand: Venus Lingerie, 450-681-2552

It Is Time To Change Your Lingerie With This Great Offer

marla — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 04:09:07 +0000

Sales help at Change, a Denmark based chain, have had training in fitting bras and learn how a bra should sit around the breasts, back and neck, how to choose a cup and model for you and the anatomy of the bra itself. So add to this knowledgeable service an overstock sale with bras are as low as $10 and panties $3 and you have a great deal.

There are 3 main lines (sizes 28A-40J): Change, Chic for the younger body, with extra padding, and Charade, which is lacy and a bit pricier. It’s nice that there are great prices for larger sizes which is usually hard to find.

You can also shop for sweats, lingerie, bathing suits, T’s and bra accessories, like silicone enhancers, clear straps, strap extenders and bra clips.

Locations: Centre Rockland (514-344-6029), Carrefour Angrignon (514-789-6486)
Hours: Mon & Tues 10-6, Wed-Fri 10-9, Sat & Sun 10-5
Date: till June 19
www.change.com

Jaf Pret A Porter & Decarie Blvd – 3rd Annual Display of Antique Cars

marla — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 04:04:05 +0000

To celebrate Father’s Day, why not take your Dad over to Decarie boul. to feast your eyes on beautiful antique cars that will be on display between 11-4 on Saturday June 15. While there, treat him to some new duds at Jaf Pret A Porter. They will be holding a sidewalk sale with great deals on shirts, polos, pants, shorts. may of the items will be 10$ and 3 for 25$.

Jaf is a family neighbourhood corner store which has carries men’s clothes, some with well known names – Robert Graham, Jack Victor, Baumler, Tombolini, Tommy Bahamas, m.e.n.s., Alberto, Victorinox, S. Cohen, Façonnable, Nautica.

Helpful salesmen will find you pants (to 50) and shirts (to 2XL) starting at $10, suits (to 56) at $145 – $995, sports jackets $75 & up, sweaters, jackets. There are also made-to-measure suits and shirts, and suits for athletically built men. Expect free on the spot alterations (not in the liquidation center). Ask about tuxedos and rentals, and if you need them, boys’ suits in sizes 4-20.

Locations: Ville St-Laurent, 900 boul. Decarie (744-0985); 619 boul. Rene-Levesque (514-877-9888); Laval, 3240 boul. St-Martin o. (450-978-9661); Laval Centre de liquidation (closed Tues): 1880 St-Martin o. (450-688-3636). Hours: Regular plus Sun 12-4
www.jaf.ca
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Marnau Adaptive Products – A Thoughtful & Useful Gift For Your Aging Father

marla — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:00:15 +0000

Marnau Adaptive Products helps families find the most effective products to help people with limited physical abilities face daily challenges. These limited abilities are not always age related and therefore, Marnau offers items for individuals of all ages. Marnau is different from a storefront as it offers home safety assessments and personalized deliveries. Marnau, a family run company, really cares about the well-being of your loved ones.

They can help people with vision limitations, hearing loss or dexterity and mobility challenges. They happily consult with you on adaptive solutions and even give product demonstrations to help you decide. Installation is available for some products.

- Over 1,000 helpful products on their web site and many quite novel
- everything delivered to your home or senior residences within 48 hours
- deliver across the island
- ship across Canada within 48 hours
installation for any products could be arranged

The products available from Marnau, are not just for the seniors in our lives – they cater to the young and/or handicapped as well. They try to make our lives easier with their functional products.

They offer products which can assist individuals living with Arthritis, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, Macular Degeneration, Menopause, Diurnal Enuresis (bed wetting) etc.

You would be surprised at the many different areas where they can make life easier: for sports, personal care, gardening, telling time and even stitchery and jumbo crossword puzzles