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Sea-Doo Personal Water Craft: Adult Version $199.94, Junior Version $99.94 at Sears.ca
Summer is over and the water might even be frozen, but you can always buy for next year! The Sears.ca Outlet has added two Sea-Doo Aqua-Mat personal water crafts for adults and kids for impulse-buy friendly price of only $199.94 and $99.94 respectively. To save another $10, you can use the $10 off $100 Sears.ca coupon in the Coupons section.
The adult version is suitable for ages 16 and up, up to 200 lbs., and can reach speeds up to 4km/h. The junior version is suitable for ages 5 and up, up to 155lbs., and can reach speeds up to 3.2km/h. Both have dual-speed control, an inflatable PVC to help it float, and are powered by a rechargeable battery. They look like they would be a lot of fun around the cottage or even if you have a large pool. With the rechargeable battery, they're even green-friendly!
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Sep. 3, 2009
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Ford Promos: $1000 off Select Models for Costco Members & Retire an Old Car for up to $3000 Credit
Ford is making a strong push to attract new car buyers. At the moment, we've spotted two promotions that could end up knocking a big chunk off the price of a new Ford automobile.
First up, Ford has a Recycle Your Ride program. Ford is working with the Clean Air Foundation and the government run Retire Your Ride program. If you turn in a working 1995 model year or older vehicle to the government Retire Your Ride Program and provide proof to a Ford dealer, you can be eligible for a credit of up to $3000 (you also qualify if you've already made use of the Retire your ride program). You can choose to take a cheque directly, or have the credit applied toward a new purchase of lease. Full details and instructions can be found here.
Second, Ford is offering people with a valid Costco membership a $1000 discount on select models -- the Fusion, Flex, Escape, and Edge (the Escape Hybrid and Fusion Hybrid also qualify). You'll need to bring the printable coupon (linked on the page), and your Costco membership card with you to a dealer. The fine print on the coupon also states that the offer is transferable to immediate family members living within the same household as the eligible Costco member.
We don't see anything in the literature that makes these offers mutually exclusive, so you're looking at the prospect of some significant savings if you can combine the two. In fact, the Costco coupon specifically states that it's "Available in addition to other offers."
If you're fast, you could also make it in time for the end of the Ford Employee Pricing promotion which was supposed to end on August 31st but has been held over to September 8th.
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Aug. 20, 2009
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Green Tip Tuesday - Easy Ways to Reuse (updated)
Everyone has heard the the 3 Rs, but there's little doubt that sometimes applying these principles to daily life can take a some extra effort and work. Is it worthwhile and commendable? Absolutely, but in today's Green Tip Tuesday, we'll be taking a look at some easy ways to reuse that pose minimal hassle. When green meets convenience, we're really getting somewhere. Here's are some regular household items that are easy and convenient to reuse:
- Milk bags - Cut open 1 side, give them a wash and rinse while you're doing the dishes, and let them dry. You'll have a steady supply of tough and sturdy plastic bags that are useful for storing, well, anything that fits!
- Scrap paper - Everyone has it, use it for anything from doodles to making notes to printing out draft copies instead of wasting clean paper.
- Reuse envelopes and boxes for shipping - Open packages and envelopes gently and when it comes time to send rather than receive, cover the existing address with a label or stamp.
- Gift Bags - these things certainly pile up over time, and especially at this time of the year. Skip the wrapping paper this year and reuse a perfectly serviceable gift bag.
- Plastic Food Containers - Why buy tupperware when any number of regular grocery items come in perfectly reusable containers already? Margarine containers, tofu containers, pre-made salad containers, the list goes on and on.
- Paper Towels - a paper towel that has just been used to dry clean hands or the like can easily be dried and reused later for a dirty job like wiping plates before washing. Better yet, check out this thread in our green forum and learn about using shop towels instead of paper towels. They're inexpensive, super durable, and highly reusable.
- Sponges - Don't clean things with a dirty sponge, but don't toss it out either! 2 minutes in a microwave can effectively destroy 99% of bacteria and other harmful buildup in a sponge and prolong its usefulness (make sure the sponge is damp before you microwave it).
- Newspaper - wad it up and use it as a packing material instead of relying on foam peanuts or styrofoam.
- Coffee Tins and clean Egg Cartons - Think of the children! Schools, day cares, day camps, and kids anywhere can always use such items for arts and crafts. Keep some around the house for a rainy day children's activity or check if a if local school or daycare wants to take them off your hands.
- Old Clothes - Donate them to charity, or if you're a little more creative, consider some cool used-clothes craft projects including quilts, dog beds, gift wrap, and more.
- Old or Chipped Mugs - Use them as planters! They're practical and unique!
- Single Earrings - In a pinch, you can use a single earring as a scatter pin or lapel pin.
Here are some resources with additional tips easy reusing: RecyclyingNearYou.com and this article over at AssociatedContent.com. Have some of your own ideas to share? Let us know in our green forums.
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Apr. 22, 2009
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Green Tip Tuesday: Car Maintenance And Saving Gas (updated)
Now that the bulk of winter appears to be behind us, perhaps it's time we all get around to heading outside and taking care of some auto maintenance. Of course, you can save plenty of gas by simply driving less, but that's not necessarily going to work for everyone. For those of you that do drive, here are some general ideas about driving and maintenance to maximize fuel efficiency:
- Change your oil regularly, as dirty oil has a direct, negative impact on the efficiency of your engine.
- The same goes for your air filter. Changing it regularly not only ensures that your engine is operating efficiently, but also keeps impurities like dirt and sand from damaging the inside of your engine.
- Remove unnecessary weight from your car. We're not talking about taking a power saw to your car, but rather, just don't lug around unnecessary items in your backseat or trunk. It's estimated that every 100lbs of weight removed from your car can increase fuel efficiency by 2%. So, don't lug around a heavy toolbox, golf clubs, that old stereo you're planning on dumping, and any other items you can do without.
- Under inflated tires can increase fuel consumption. Check your tire pressure regularly to ensure that your tires are inflated to the level specified in the owner's manual.
- Staying at a constant speed helps to save fuel, so if you drive for long stretches on open road, make use of cruise control.
- Driving with your windows open at highway speeds can increase drag and reduce your gas mileage. If you have a roof rack not in use, it can have a similar effect.
Of course, there are the usual money and gas saving tips like car pooling, combining errands, and shopping with a friend or neighbour when you can, but auto maintenance is good for the life of your car, your wallet, and for the environment, so stay on top of it! For even more ideas on saving gas, you can check out the Canadian Auto Association's page on the subject and even more tips at care2.com.
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Apr. 22, 2009
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Green Tips (Revisited) for Earth Day
Since it's Earth Day, there's no better occasion than today to revisit some popular green tips! We've gone back and made updates to some popular and seasonably appropriate green tips as well. Check them out:
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Apr. 22, 2009
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Green Tip Tuesday: Stay Cool and Stay Green (Updated)
Hot weather will be here soon, and when it heats up it can be hard to stay green when you are hot, sweating, and pretty much audibly sizzling from the temperature outside. Solutions like taking an extra shower or blasting the air conditioner, are great but not exactly the most environmentally conscious ways of staying cool. Here are some greener ideas:
- If you're a homeowner, be sure that your house is properly insulated. This will keep more cool air inside for longer, cutting down on your air conditioner use -- and your energy bill!
- Use a sun shade in your car. Your car will still warm up, but the shade will help keep the temperature from climbing too high (and keep your seats from overheating)
- A cool cloth or cooling pack around your neck works wonders when temperatures rise.
- Save your outdoor activities for early-morning or evening, when it's cooler
- Install a programmable thermostat. You can set your air conditioner to only your home only when it is necessary (such as just in time for when you get home from work). For Ontario Residents, the Peaksaver Program may net you a free programmable thermostat and $25 credit with your power provider to boot.
- Where possible, keep the blinds down or the curtains drawn when you are using air conditioning during hot weather.
- If you do have a basement, it's almost certainly cooler than the rest of your house, so take advantage!
- Drink plenty of water -- and make sure you're drinking it out of a reusable bottle!
- During warmer weather, run ceiling fans in a counter-clockwise direction (creating a downward breeze) to maximize the cooling effect.
- If you're going to be outside in the sun, a parasol, visor or floppy hat makes a big difference for staying cool.
For some other innovative ideas on staying cool, check out 5 more ideas at LighterFootstep.com.
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Apr. 1, 2009
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Electronics Recycling Fee Coming to Ontario on April 1
On April 1, 2009, Ontario will join the ranks of British Columbia, Alberta, Nova Scotia, and Saskatchewan with an electronics recycling fee. That means that certain electronic devices (desktop computers, laptop computers, monitors, televisions, and printers for now) will be subject to a Provincial Environmental Fee. In most cases, the fee will be collected by retailers and remitted to the Ontario Electronic Stewardship. Per the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Program Plan from the Ministry of the Environment, here is a breakdown of the fees:
- desktop computers $13.44
- laptop computers $2.14
- monitors $12.03
- computer peripherals $0.32
- televisions $10.07
- printers $5.05
In 12 months, phones, cameras and audiovisual equipment are scheduled for inclusion as well. The fees fall in line with those seen in other provinces, but if you were planning on making purchases on the above items in the very near future, you might want to buy before April 1!
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Mar. 11, 2009
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MBNA Eco-Logique MasterCard: The Green Credit Card
Here's an interesting credit card offer for those of you who are committed to the environment: the MBNA Eco-Logique MasterCard, which earns Carbon Offset Points that MBNA will use to acquire carbon offsets on your behalf. It's a new, earth-friendly, spin on the classic reward card for sure. Here are some of the card highlights:
- No annual fee
- 1.9% introductory interest rate for 6 months on Balance Transfers and Cheque Cash Advances
- Credit Limit up to $100,000
- Around the clock fraud protection
In addition to earning carbon offset points equal to 0.50% of your net retail spend. It's not the card for everyone, but it's a nice starter credit card for the eco-conscious among us.
Learn more here or you can compare it against other MBNA cards in our Credit Card Comparison section.
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Feb. 9, 2009
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New Stores added to Store Ratings at RedFlagDeals.com
We want to know about the good and bad experiences you've had shopping online so that others in the RedFlagDeals.com community know where they should and shouldn't shop! That's why we have our Store Ratings section, so be sure to check in after you've completed your online shopping experience and let us know how it went!
We've just added a bunch of new stores, including:
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Oct. 20, 2008
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Toronto: Replace Your Old Washing Machines & Toilets And Get a $60 or $75 Rebate
If you're in Toronto and you're looking for a new washer or a new toilet, you'll want to check this out: replace your old toilets and washers with city-approved high-efficiency models and get a $60 or $75 rebate from the city of Toronto. Details for the Washer Rebate Program are here and details for the Toilet Rebate Program are here.
To be eligible for the program you must "own or rent residential property in the City of Toronto
(includes detached houses, semis, duplexes (buildings with six or less units), individual condos and townhouses) and have existing toilets with a flush volume of 13 litres or more."
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Oct. 8, 2008
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New @ RedFlagDeals.com: Canadian Flyers Listing, New “Ask an Expert” Q&A
There's a lot happening here at RedFlagDeals.com right now.
In addition to the big news about the Scarlett Lounge, we've also added a Canadian Flyers Listing. There, you will find direct links to the online flyers for more than a hundred Canadian stores and retailers. It's a one stop shop when you want to check out flyers online, whether you're looking for groceries, housewares, or computers and electronics. It's even sortable by store name and categories. You'll find the listing under the "Time Limited Offers" category on the left. If your favourite store has an online flyer and it's not on the list, !
Elsewhere, there's a new question and answer for "Ask an Expert", where business coach Warren Coughlin answers your questions about small businesses. This time around, Warren looks at cost-effective ways to market an online business.
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Sep. 20, 2008
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