Wouldn’t it be nice if you could have them appear on your doorstep every month instead of having to drag them home from the store – and save money at the same time? Mon Petit Monde (also known as Diaper Warehouse or L’Entrepöt des Couches) delivers disposable diapers for babies and adults.

Established in 1999, they service individual households, elderly care residences, daycares and associations with a vast choice of products and qualities to accommodate all needs and budgets.

Their adult incontinence product line is available in all sizes and absorbencies. It features ATTENDS protective garments, briefs and pads. To ensure optimal pricing, all deliveries are a minimum of 1 case (usually 3 to 4 bags). For the wee ones, there are always Pampers in newborn and size one, and quality generic ones in larger sizes right up to pull ups. They sell diapers for preemies and wipes, too.

Home delivery will take away the burden of constantly checking local ads for occasional specials and carrying home large packages. All delivery vehicles are unmarked providing a more discreet home service,

Mon Petit Monde a local family business offers “a hands on” owner’s touch that is rarely seen in today’s big box store economy.

Tel: 514-955-0101
www.couchesetplus.ca

It’s even easier to shop at Goldtex now that they have an e-commerce site which is easy to use. Get your back-to-school clothes now while shopping from the comfort of your home for all school essentials – both regular clothing and navy color code uniforms.

The navy uniform bottoms include: dress pants, joggers, shorts, skirts, tights, leggings and tunics. White tops include: polos, Oxford shirts, t-shirts, and blouses. Prices range from $5-$25.

You have to go out of your way to find this superb outlet hidden amongst the factories, but it’s worth it. There’s lots of options for school clothing like  shirts, dress pants, unisex white polos, cargo and Bermuda shorts, cords, tunics, skirts, cardigans, blazers, knee highs and tights.

If the kids are signed up for dance lessons, have a look at their dance wear, which includes ballet and tap and jazz shoes, all by Mondor, Danshuz & Motionwear.

The multitude of clothing brands found are: Nike, Absorba, NHL, Nasri, Rococo, Gusti, Perlimpinpin, Soul & Glory, and much more, in sizes from newborn to 16.

The upper mezzanine has  fancy party dresses, even for flower girls, suits, tuxedos, outfits for communion, confirmation and baptism.

There’s Perlimpinpin, Cocalo and Jolly Jumper bedding and lots of bottles, hats and shoes at the front. For the babies, you can pick up hooded bath towels for only $3 and sleepers 4/$12.

Baby accessories are by Safety First, Nuby, Graco, Avent, Dr. Brown and Medela and cribs and strollers by Graco, Baby Jogger, Quinny, Peg Perego & Lil’ Angels.

Location: 8875 Salley, LaSalle Click for map 
corner: Dollard
Tel: 514-365-9699
Hours: Mon-Wed 10-5, Thurs & Fri 10-6, Sat 9-5

www.goldtex.ca

We are so lucky here in Montreal to have Creations Jez, a highly reputable leather garment manufacturer who can sell directly to you. For the past 35 years, this family business has been known for their creativity, quality and a high level of customer satisfaction.

Since they are located on our doorstep, you can also order tailored and made-to-measure garments which include tall and oversize as well as petite. The beauty of shopping at a manufacturer is that you not only have their entire selection of styles to choose from, but a huge range of colors too. When you shop here, the family, Zeljko, Eleonora or Diana,  will show you their blazers, bombers, coats, jackets, pants, skirts, vests and handbags. or well-known Bristol motorcycle leathers.

A three-button leather blazer is not only practical worn indoors or out, but is a forever fashionable garment to be included in your wardrobe. You can order it with contrasting leather piping on the sleeve, edges or hidden in seam pockets. It completes any look, whether business or casual.

Location: 1625 Chabanel West, suite #1080, Montreal, Quebec H4N 2S7
corner: boul l’Acadie
Tel: 514-279-4547
Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat 8-1
Metro: Acadie or Cremazie
www.creationsjez.ca
inquiries@creationsjez.ca

Making plans for the weekend, perhaps inviting friends over for a barbecue? Expresco has you covered and as always, they can be counted on to make things easy, delicious and inexpensive. Shopping here, you spend less time on preparation and more time with your company.

Load up on grilled chicken wings – perfect for the BBQ or oven, a 6 kg box (approx 160-180) is only $40. Their prices cannot be beat. Open since 1987, Expresco Foods is the leading manufacturer of meat-on-a-stick and their state-of-the-art facility ensures the strictest health standards are enforced.

Conveniently located on the Trans Canada Highway in Ville St-Laurent, Expresco offers you wholesale prices for large quantities of top quality easy to cook skewers as well as a variety of frozen cooked foods. When you go, see what else they have in their freezers to round out your meal. Guaranteed they’ll have you coming back for more!

Location: 8205 Transcanadienne, VSL H4S 1S4 / Google Map: http://bit.ly/29rG4Ex
corner: Poirier
Tel: 514-344-9499 x 270
Date: Aug 23 -26
Time: Wed – Fri 10-6, Sat 9 -3
www.exprescofoods.com
outlet@exprescofoods.com

Denim Kings is a retail store which specializes in the hottest men and women’s premium denims and designer clothing, always discounted. Right now you can buy back-to-school cool jeans for the low prices of $29, $49 & $99. While you are there, check out the summer tops at 50% off.

This St Laurent store provides the latest in designer fashions, offering a large collection of such brand names as Vitaly, Levi’s, G-Star Raw, Hudson, Sixth June, UCXX Luxury Co., Pajar, one teaspoon, Kuwallatee, Lucky 7, Palladium, EPTM. and lots more.

For men size 28-40 and women size 24-31 you will find a vast selection of jeans, shirts, jackets, belts,shoes, hats and jewelry. Whether you’re looking for something trendy or classic, they are well stocked to suit your fashionable needs.

Location: 8575 St-Laurent, Montreal H2P 2M9 / Click for map 
corner: de Liege
Tel: 514-750-3288
Dates: Aug 24 – Sept 3
Hours: Mon-Wed 11-6, Thurs & Fri 11-8, Sat 11-5, Sun 12-5
Metro: Station Cremazie
www.denimkings.com

Q: My daughter has been looking for privacy fabric to cover the rails on her balcony. We checked all the hardware stores and a couple of pool places and can’t find anything. We see them on balconies. Do you have any answers for her?

A: When you think fabric, C & M Textiles should be the name which comes up first as they have just about everything and are located somewhere near you. So yes, they sell balcony canvas. It comes in a few colors and is 30″ wide. They have locations In Montreal, on the South Shore, up in Laval and even in Ottawa

There is also Lascan, 9001 Elmslie, Lasalle (514-366-28000. They sell all kinds of canvas and fabric for tents, awnings, tarps, etc. These are outdoor fabrics so they should be just the right type for your project.

Once a year, on a Saturday, Le Panier gift store holds its  one and only sale, called The Citrus Sale. Everything (gourmet food, scarves, toys, gadgets, kitchenware, home decor) that needs to be cleared out is sold really cheaply from 50% to 90% off. Come early – things go fast and it’s cash and carry – no cards.

Location: 274 Bord du Lac, Pointe Claire
corner: de Lourdes
Date: Sat, Aug 19, raindate Aug 20
Hours: 8:30 – 3pm
Tel: 514-695-7038
www.thepanier.com

I bet you didn’t know that Maison Corbeil had a clearance center. It’s up in Laval and they are having a warehouse sale until the 2oth of the month.

It was 35 years ago when Raymond and Colette Corbeil opened their modern avant-garde home furniture store. Now the second generation is in charge.

If you love the look of their high-end furniture but cannot afford the price tags, you can head to this warehouse store and save 35% to 70% off.  It has some end-of-line items, stock changes and slightly damaged pieces at clearance prices.

Location: 2750 Francis-Hugues, Laval
corner: Autoroute 440
Tel: 450-978-4847
Hours: daily, opens at 11 am
Dates: until August 20
www.maisoncorbeil.com

You can look sharp if you shop smart at this neighbourhood store which specializes in supplying upscale clothing for men; a haven for any man looking for affordable superior quality products. You will come across well-known brands – Michael Kors, Robert Graham, Jack Victor, Baumler, Fred Perry, S. Cohen, Jacques Britt, Tombolini, Tommy Bahamas, Victorinox, Ted Baker, m.e.n.s., & Alberto.

Providing an outstanding service for the last thirty–five years, JAF Prêt-à-Porter offers an impressive collection of suits. Their knowledgeable sales team will help you select the best style for you and their experienced tailors will ensure that your choice fits your perfectly.

There are made-to-measure suits, pants, vests and sport jackets and some suits for athletically built men. Ask about tuxedos and rentals, and if you need them, boys’ suits in sizes 6-20.

Check out the liquidation store in Laval where the prices are even better; the suits start at 139$ plus taxes and alterations and the shirts at 10$ with sport jackets only 75$ and up.

Whether you dress elegant, casual, stylish or classic, JAF Prêt-à-Porter is the destination that shouldn’t be missed.

Locations: Ville St-Laurent, 900 boul. Decarie (744-0985) ; Laval, 258, Curé-Labelle, Sainte-Rose, Laval (450-937-6663),
Laval Centre de liquidation (closed Tues): 1880 St-Martin o. (450-688-3636)
Hours: Regular, Sundays closed  July, except for the Liquidation Centre which is opened Sundays.
jaf.ca