Just in time for the cold weather, there will be a sample sale of ladies Nuage outerwear by Capital Garment Co. Inc this weekend. It’s the first time I have seen this one. This is a 61-year-old Montreal company, so it’s a good idea shop at home and keep the business in Montreal. You can see samples of their coats at their web site.

Location: 1200 Jules Poitras at Cote-Vertu, VSL
Dates and Times: Sat Nov 28 & Sun Nov 29: 10-4
www.nuage.com

Amerella makes clothing for Sears, Walmart and The Bay which cover underwear to outerwear, and even include swimwear.The company is having its  semi-annual clearance sale with clothing for the whole family.

– Firstly their Wilson brand clothing offers ergonomic designs and stain resistant, anti microbial stretchy fabrics know to be breathable, quick drying and able to wick away moisture.
– West Coast Connection is a trendy California-influenced line known for its value along with up-to-the minute youthful styles in sportswear and outerwear for the entire family.
– IB Exchange is a snazzy leather line with competitive prices. Lastly for over 25 years the Ispo name has been creating comfortable and functional outerwear lines for the family using special fabrics and treatments.

Location: 2233 rue de Aviation
Corner: Boul des Sources, Dorval
Phone: 1-800-408-1527 or (514) 683-9511
Dates and Times: Sat, Nov 28: 9-4, Sun, Nov 29: 11-4
www.amerella.com

So many sales for the girls and hardly any for the guys. Here’s one that is in a store (less intimidating) with great prices. Hint: They’re open all the time there.

Location: Centennial Plaza,  3369 boul des Sources at de Salaberry, DDO
Hours: Regular plus Sun 11-5

This manufacturer doesn’t even deign to put their name on the flyer for their sale. I’ve been up to visit (it’s hard to find) and been told they don’t hold sales.  The next one is coming up this Saturday. The meager info on the flyer says that they sell children’s wear and children’s outerwear. If you would like to be on the list for future sales, e-mail info@gustifashion.com (subject: sale invite). Okay, that gave it away, it’s well-made Gusti outerwear and clothes. You can go to their website to get an idea of their fashions.

What do they sell? Some examples: pashminas (3/$25); parchment and wax paper $2 roll or $20/500 sheets. You can also buy hair clips, coin purses, hand bags and costume jewelry. Wrapping paper is reduced along with bows, cellophane and cello bags.

NEW Location: 72F Boul. Brunswick, Dollard des Ormeaux
Corner: near Nautilus Plus
Phone: 514-653-6950
Sale Date and Time: Sat Nov 28: 10-2

Regular Hours: Mon-Thurs 10-3, Fri by appt

Miller is the “home of the world famous 100% cotton non iron shirt”. (I think that “non” is franglais).  It’s an Annual Christmas event where you can also buy men’s sport shirts, dress shirts, sweaters, ties, pants, golf shirts and samples.

Location: 150 Montee de Liesse at the corner of Cote de Liesse est
Phone: 514-383-5759 X 123 or 888-477-4478
Dates and times: Thurs Nov 26: 12-6, Fri Nov 27: 12-6, Sat Nov 28: 9-1, Thurs Dec 3: 12-6, Fri Dec 4:  12-6, Sat Dec 6: 9-1
http://imiller.com

My family has been eating “frozen airplane food” for over 15 years.  I will be at the Delta Dailyfood sale this Sunday at lunchtime to meet some of my fellow eaters and to scoop up some more of their deals.

Delta Dailyfood is makes prepared frozen meals for the supermarkets, schools, businesses, airlines, etc. At the end of each month, whatever hasn’t been sold to them, is offered to the public at really inexpensive prices (mostly around $2.50 or less per meal). Some of the food is in bulk and others are individual or family dinners.

They’re great for: quick dinners, after school (or anytime) snacks for kids, for elderly folks who don’t cook anymore, college students, etc.

If you are ordering the individual meals, they come in boxes of 10, so it works best if you form a buying group with friends and that way you can get an assortment. What you might find at this sale:  shrimp in spicy sauce (only $2 per meal), salmon yakitori style ($2.50), chicken in green curry ($1.40), Italian veal, shrimp and scallops ($3.50 each), vegetarian Indian meal, beef in merlot ($1.70), beef with oriental noodles, rice with mango and coconut, chicken a la king, meat lasagna, and lots more…

Location: 26 Seguin, Rigaud
Phone: 450-451-6761
Directions: Exit 9 on Autoroute 40 Ouest
Date and time:  Sun Nov 29: 10-3
Sandra’s appearance: noon-1pm or more
You can be on their e-mail list for future sales, write to: l.brasseur@deltadailyfood.com

Q 1: What would the holidays be like without buying toys for the kids? So with only one short month to go, can you help us avoid breaking the bank?

For years there was a dearth of places to get any deals on toys, and believe me, I looked. But suddenly this year we have not one, but three, places that have opened, warehouse style, to the public for incredible bargains on toys.

Q2: Will I be able to find this year’s hottest “must-haves”

Not really. You will find all of the basics for a child (cars, dolls, books, bath toys, crafts, plush, puzzles) at prices that should fit into your budget. Some of these toys are even being sold elsewhere in town at full price. The reason is that they are being cleared by their manufacturers, and this is where they are selling off items of this sort.
Think of it as a “garage sale” from these businesses, because they need to clean out all the stuff they don’t want any more, but the difference here is that all the toys are brand new and in proper condition.

Q3: Okay, give us the goods, where and when are they?

1 – Homegrown company, MEGA Brands is having a seasonal warehouse sale in the warehouse at the headquarters (4505 Hickmore, VSL). Besides their well-known snap together Mega Bloks, they also sell arts and crafts under the RoseArt brand, and MagNext building sets, King Arthur construction sets, Mickey Mouse clubhouse construction sets, wagons, trucks, Triazzle puzzles, High School Musical and Hannah Montana crafts and Board Dudes. There will be some doorbuster liquidated items, and some liquidated stock.

Location: 4505 Hickmore, Ville St-Laurent
Phone: 514-333-3339
Dates and Hours for sale:  Dec 2-3-4: 11-8

If you miss the sale, you can catch similar deals at their headquarters’ Mega Blokswarehouse  store
Hours for Store: Tues: 12-6, Thurs: 12-8, Sat 10-4 (Dec 12-19 for Christmas rush)
www.megabrands.com

2 – Danawares is offering a one week sale of puzzles, games, seasonal ornaments and stockings, plush, toys, crafts, shovels, placemats, baby items, room accessories with famous names branded on them: Princesses, Cars, Toy Story, Fairies, Winnie the Pooh, Nick’s, Dora, Ni Hao, Kai Lan, Thomas, Fifi, Max & Ruby, Backyardigans, Toopy & Binou. This is a small space but the prices are excellent.

Location: 7010 Cote de Liesse
Dates and times: December 5-12: 10-4
http://www.danawares.com

Q4: If I miss these sales, is there anywhere else, that does this on a more permanent basis?

Every year, before Christmas, between October and December, JRC  toy warehouse opens to the public with deals of up to 70% off. They do a quick sale again in May. Name brands from  Barbie, Crayola, Fisher-Price, Hasbro, Hot Wheels, Little Tikes, Mattel, Mega Bloks, Melissa & Doug, Mga, Spinmaster, Alex, and VTech have been found, books  from $1 & up, even the kitchen sink and more. Corporations, day cares or anyone holding Christmas events can buy in bulk and have them wrapped; They help you choose for ages and if you spend over  $1000, there’s delivery too.

Location: 5589 Royalmount
corner: Devonshire
Tel: 514-342-6979
Dates and Hours: Thurs & Fri 10-8, Sat & Sun 10-5 and every day in Dec. until Christmas
www.jrctoys.com

For years, those in the know slid in to the entrance at the rear of the Tyfoon building in the Blue Bonnets area to rummage the sample racks of really well known upper end branded clothing.

Mostly women enjoy the hunt because it is worth it. And it’s still worth it, for these brands in men’s and women’s  shoes and accessories: kitson LA, Inkslingers, A.B.S., Cezer New York, Parish, aka Stash House, triko, Coogi, david brooks, Pastry, akademiks, Crown Holder, Marithe Francois Girbaud, Levi’s footwear, Black Sheep, pellepelle,  and introducing European ladies’ wear of Nienhaus woman, Frank Walder and Brandtex

Location: 5540 Ferrier
Corner: Devonshire
Tel: 514-731-7070
Dates and hours: Fri Nov 27: 9-9, Sat Nov 28: 10-5, Sun Nov 29: 12-5