Krickets new fall/winter collection for kids is online at www.krickets.com. For a limited time (until Aug 25th), if you order a minimum of $75, you can use the promo code F1310 to receive $10 off. Items already discounted do not apply.

Vos nouvelles collections automne / hiver sont enfin arrivés. Entrez ce code F1310 et obtenez un rabais de $10.00 sur votre  commande. Pour un temps limité seulement ( jusqu’au 25 2013).

Ne s’applique pas aux articles déjà réduits. Commande minimum de 75.00 et plus

Q1: I would like to go to Jeans Jeans Jeans: what are your opening hours ?  The hours are Mon-Wed 9:30-5, Thurs 9:30-9, Fri 9:30-6, Sat 9-4

Q2: During the day, where could I park?

A: Parking is free in the #5445 and 5605 de Gaspe buildings (give deposit and get it back) which are one block east of the store at 5575 rue Casgrain, Montreal QC H2T 1Y1, corner: St-Viateur. Tel: 514-279-3303

Jeans, jeans and more jeans is what you’ll find, once you’ve ventured into this huge outlet where they just love to help you find a pair that fits and that you like. In sizes up to 62, they have all the premium denims in brand names you’ve come to know (Buffalo, Chip & Pepper, City of Others, Diesel, Dish, DKNY, Drunken Monkey, Ed Hardy, Fidelity, Gas,  Guess, Guido& Mary, Hudson, IT, Joes, Kaporal, Levis, Lois, LTB, Mavi, Mexx, MEK, Paige, Parasuco, Rock and Republic, Seven For All Mankind, Schott, Silver, Tommy, True Religion, William Rast) along with tops, jackets and even some for kids. If you need them, there are $10 and $25 racks. As a special service, they will hem or alter them on the spot for free.

www.jeansjeansjeans.ca

Just in time for back-to-school, the Hudson Reebok outlet store is having its annual tent sale. They’re clearing out footwear, apparel and accessories at up to 70% off.

Location: 3100 boul. Harwood, Vaudreuil-Dorion (Centre d’Achat Hudson), J7V8P2
Phone: 450-424-8649
Dates and Times: Wed Aug 28: 10-6, Thurs & Fri Aug 29&30: 10-9; Sat, Aug 31 & Sun Sept 1: 10-6

On Friday morning on CJAD 800AM, you can listen to  me  on the radio (or Internet) on the Andrew Carter Show. We’ll be talking about back-to-school shopping.

Location: CJAD 800AM
Time: 8:10 am
Date: Fri Aug 23
www.cjad.com

Yes you can still shop at Chabanel and still get great deals. Distributeurs Iann is a landmark on the street and easily found on the ground floor. It’s worth the trip now to scoop up well-made school backpacks by Roots, Swissgear, High Sierra, Dickies and Ifly which are being sold at fabulous prices ($10,$15, $20, & up). 

The rest of the space  is a mixture of  namebrand luggage,  family clothing and household items. You’ll also find some well priced sheets (fleece and polar too), towels, bath mats and embroidered tablecloths.

For the ladies, nightgowns and girdles; for the men, pajamas, shirts and jackets, and then socks and undies for all (including Italian wool long underwear).

The assortment of baby gifts (up to 24 mos.) are at really reasonable prices – crib sheet sets, 2-piece outfits and pajamas.

Location: 111 Chabanel Ouest, suite 102
corner: Reims
Tel: 514-383-1589
Hours: Mon-Fri 9-6, Sat 9-5

Q: How much will a size 48 X 48 1″ mini metal blind cost and how long will it take?

A: We do not sell blinds, we are www.smartshoppingmontreal.com a web site and a book, Smart Shopping Montreal which tell you where to shop and save money.

If you click on Household on the left top of my front page, you will find some of the good shopkeepers in the city. Here are 2 who sell blinds:

Verti Store http://www.smartshoppingmontreal.com/store.php?s=124
Fenetre Deco http://www.smartshoppingmontreal.com/store.php?s=55

A: In my Smart Shopping Montreal book, on page 156, I write about this. The only store in town that I know of  is Nettoyeurs Vitalizing Cleaners on Mont-Royal est. However, they will only dye 100% cotton garments like jeans, sweaters, shirts and coats. If there are any discolorations in the fabric, the only color that will dye evenly is black. Be aware that some threads won’t take the dye and there also might be a teeny bit of shrinkage.

The West Island Music Academy has opened a second location in Cote St. Luc.  

Joel Ovadia. the Musical Director has spent the past 11 years teaching guitar, piano, bass and drums to students of all ages. He graduated from Vanier College and Concordia University with degrees in Music. Joel also worked for several summers at McGill University’s Garage Band Camp, taking the groups on tour throughout Quebec and has appeared on several independent releases as a guitarist, bassist, keyboardist, drummer, producer and engineer.

Barbara Ovadia has devoted her career to the field of Music Education over the past 36 years. She has worked as a Music Specialist at several local elementary schools. Besides that she founded and directed Broadway Theater, a local children’s theater group for 10 years.

So between the two of them, they have covered the gamut from rock band to show tunes and can teach you the kind of music that you might want to learn.

New Location: 5555 Westminster #312, Cote St. Luc, QC, H4W 2J2
West Island location: 61 Place Frontenac, Building E, Pointe-Claire, QC, H9R 4Z7
Tel: 514-505-6606
info@westislandmusicacademy.com
www.westislandmusicacademy.com

At Little Bear customers and pets roam the organized aisles in their bigger location enjoying the friendly atmosphere and knowledgeable customer service.

There’s no by-products and no fillers in their food, be it raw, freeze dried, make-at-home mixes, Kibble, or cans; They’ve got the right diet for every dog or cat with 30 brands of food (Orijen, Acaa, Natural Planet, Now), including a  large selection of frozen and canned foods, you have many alternatives like organic catnip or salmon for dogs.

Expect to find helpful accessories like slow feed or foldable bowls, car booster seats and pet diapers. There’s pet clothing – boots (Ruffwear, Pawz, Muttluks), jackets (Canada Pooch, Chilly Dogs, Muttluks), sweaters and paw balms, shampoo, treats, grooming tools, leads, collars, harnesses, cages, travel bags, poop bags, tinkle turf, pet loos, iPeed training pads, Furminators, enzyme cleaners, Thundershirts, kong, Nylabone, Flexi.

You can choose amongst the collars from Hot Dogs All-Dressed, BlueMax, Clooney & Corp, Angel and even buy custom made beds from Aviva Designs. Sports fans will love the Montreal Canadiens and Quebec Nordique gear.

Going out becomes more pleasant for you and your pet if they wear all weather or fleece lined Muttluks, disposable dog boots, Invisible Boot cream, reversible snow suits or life jackets for swimming. Hey, there’s even free home delivery.

Location: 4152 Ste. Catherine St. W. Montreal QC H3Z 1P4
corner: Ave Greene
Tel: 514-935-3425