Donna Fashions sells  dresses, pants, skirts, tops, colorful lingerie right out of their headquarters in Mile End of Montreal. You can now take advantage of their end of season warehouse clearance sale which is 50%-75% off.

The sale has been extended one more weekend, starting tomorrow Dec 1.

Location: 7445, rue du Mile End, 2nd floor,  H2R 2Z7
corner: de Faillon
Tel: 514 271-1122
Dates and times : Thurs Nov 24 & Fri Nov 25: 12-9, Sat Nov 26: 10-5
Extended dates: Thurs Dec 1 & Dec 2: 12-8, Sat Dec 3: 10-5
www.donnafashions.com

Humbugs are an addictive  hard candy that seem to change flavors as you suck on them – from caramel to mint and more. The ones we are familiar with in Montreal were started during the Depression by Stilwell’s Homemade candy shop in Verdun. Though the shop closed, someone still knows the secret recipe and sells them around town. You just have to be a detective to find them.

Here are a few places from my book, Smart Shopping Montreal, that sell humbugs now during the holiday season – and maybe later on too.

1- The Hub (surprise, a hardware store!) 441 boul. Beaconsfield at St. Louis, Beaconsfield. Tel: 514-695-3389  or 3460 boul. des Sources (514-421-1454)  www.hubhardware.ca

2 – Clarence and Cripps 71 Cameron, Hudsons at Main Rd Tel: 450-458-4073. This is a yummy British food shop www.clarenceandcripps.com

3 – Le Panier is one of the best gift shops in the city.  300 Bord du Lac at St. Joachim, Pointe Claire  Tel: 514-695-7038   www.thepanier.com

If you are fixing up your bathroom, you just might want to take a look at Imperial Decorative Hardware as their prices for decorative bathroom hardware are up to 80% off. The last time I wrote about this sale, one of my shlog fans wrote to me mentioning that the goods are very high end here so don’t expect dollar store bargains.

There are bathroom accessories, faucets, toilet paper roll holders, make-up or shaving mirrors, towel racks and fancy door handles. Who knows what else you might stumble across ? Print this flyer so you can get an additional $10 off if you spend more than $100.

Pre sale is Wed Nov 30: 10-4  and the sale officially starts on Thurs Dec 1st

Location: 342 Isabey, VSL
corner: Autoroute 40
Dates and Times: Nov 30: 10-4, Dec 1 & 2: 10-7, Sat Dec 3: 10-4

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NOVA West Island (formerly VON) is a charitable foundation that offers home palliative care and cancer support groups and runs 2 adult day centers for the elderly, all without government funding.

On Wednesday evening, 3  stores in Pointe Claire Village will be open for holiday shopping. That night 20% of everything they sell will go to support this terrific organization. Perfect gift possibilities could be jewelry, home decor, food and children’s books.

The village is a delight to shop in, especially during the holiday season, as it still has the old-timey feel.

Dix Mille Villages 290 Lakeshore Rd (Bord du Lac)
Boutique Soko 319 Lakeshore Rd. (Bord du Lac)
Babar Bookstore, 46 Ste. Anne
Date: Nov 30
Time: 6-9 pm

After this night of shopping, you can still go buy at one of Nova’s 3 stores which help raise money for their great cause. You can scoop up second-hand clothing for the family nicely hung on racks, or look for shoes, purses and hats. “Green” shopping by recycling is a planet saving idea: there’s home knick-knacks, china and glassware.

Locations: (biggest) 43 Ste-Anne (514-457-1642); bookstore, 43 Ste-Anne (514-457-1948); furniture, 449 boul. Beaconsfield (514-694-8417); 2750 boul. St-Charles  (514-697-6692).
www.thriftshopsfornova.com

You can try to beat the recession by attending factory warehouse sales. Groupe Imperial is having one selling off t’s, hoodies, caps, jeans, jackets, by  ecko unltd and Zoo York. At these sales you can expect up to 80% off in savings off of  mall prices. This sale lasts over 2 weeks and new merchandise appears daily.

Location: 650 Lebeau at Deslauriers, VSL
Tel: 514-335-3333
Dates: Dec 2- Dec 11
Time: 9-5

Dalia warehouse sales always offer great prices. The winter season tops are being given away for only $10 or $20 bucks.  Just walk out with their pretty blouses, tops, sweaters, jackets which are made under the monikers of: Dalia, Katherine Barclay and Renuar.

Location: 225 Chabanel, Suite 315
Corner: Meunier
Dates and Times: Dec 1 & 2: 11-8, Dec 3: 9-2, Dec 8 & 9: 11-8, Dec 10: 9-2, Dec 17: 9-2
www.daliacollection.com

Premium Retail Group has amazing sales where you can save from 60-90% on the much sought after labels. At this sale, it is the first time inCanada where you can score one of 3500 pairs of Lacoste shoes at up to 80% off. The shoes are here  for 4 days only.

There’s also 14,00 pieces of clothing from Guess including denim, jackets, tops, hoodies , dresses, in  samples, overstocks and slightly irregular pieces; You can really score big here.

Location:  4454 Rue Garand, off 40 West Service Road, Ville-St-Laurent
Dates and Hours for Lacoste:  Nov 24 & 25: Thurs & Fri 11-9, Sat & Sun Nov 26 & 27: 11-5
Dates for Guess, etc: Nov 24-Dec 4: Thurs & Fri 11-9, Sat & Sun Nov 26 & 27: 11-5
www.premiumretailgroup.com

Matt & Nat purses are the darlings of the youth set. This sale is one of the few in the city that you could describe as a mad house. There are tables and tables of offerings and line-ups to get in and longer ones to pay (cash only).  No one seems to mind. New stock comes in daily.

At this sale, they are collecting donations for the community organization Dans La Rue.  The first 5 people in line to donate on Nov. 29th will receive a $500 shopping spree at the Matt & Nat sample sale. A free gift will be given to anyone who makes a donation to Dans la Rue at the sample sale. No purchase necessary.

Location: 333 Chabanel, Suite 305
Date: Mon-Fri Nov 29-Dec 3: 10-7, Sat Dec 3: 9-3
www.mattandnat.com

One of the longest running factory sales, Krickets children’s wear is having a mega clearance event. This is a 3-day event with 2 for 1 on all merchandise. In sizes 3 mos. to 12 years, the brands they usually offer are: Krickets (12 mos – 24 mos, 2-3X-4T, 4-6X, 7-12), baby (3 mos-12 mos) and Sleepy Bug sleepwear.

Parents with their strollers line up (inside at least) down a hall for this one. .

Location: 333 Chabanel West, Suite 800
Tel: 514-382-5890
Dates and Hours: Thurs & Fri Nov 24 & 25: 8-5,  Sat Nov 26: 8-4
www.kricketsworld.com
Info: customerservice@kricketsworld.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 26 : 9-4, Sun Nov 27: 10-3
www.amerella.com