Looking for variety without having to shell out big bucks for a plane ticket halfway around the world? Burnaby makes a great choice. It’s affordable, it’s close to one of Canada’s greatest cities, and it packs more variety than an episode of SNL.

Consider this: where else in North America can you find hills and lakes, universities and malls, bocce and Mahjong - all in one place? Not even NYC can deliver all of that. So stop waiting and start planning for your Burnaby vacation.

Book your hotel through Orbitz and land the guaranteed lowest rate. Take an additional 10% off your stay with Orbitz coupons when you choose one of the best hotels Burnaby, BC has to offer:

• Accent Inns Burnaby - Top-value choice with pet-friendly rooms
• Best Western Kings Inn Burnaby - Kitchenette units available for family travel
• Hilton Vancouver Metrotown Burnaby - First-class accommodations with panoramic city views
• Holiday Inn Vancouver Metrotown Burnaby - Affordable luxury & a stunning rooftop pool

Whatever brings you to Burnaby, don’t forget to set aside a few days to check out some of the local sights. You can’t miss:

• Burnaby Mountain - Gorgeous forested hill & conservation area
• Golden Ears Provincial Park - North of Burnaby, but still close enough for great hiking, camping & boating
• Metropolis at Metrotown - Massive mall with a whopping 470 stores
• Simon Fraser University Campus - Up-and-coming school that ranks among the best in Canada

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Night of 2008 Lantern Festival (September 19)

Picture dozens of glowing lanterns winding around a lake on a mild September night. Add some djembe drummers and a fireworks show, and you have a recipe for a great night. Check out Burnaby’s Lantern Festival and see for yourself!

And why not spruce up the lighting in your home before heading out to the Lantern Fest? Shop at Lighting by Gregory to find countless indoor and outdoor fixtures. Plus, get 11% off $250 or more on select manufacturers with your Lighting by Gregory coupons!

Local Restaurant of the Day: La Fontana Restaurant

Nothing enhances great food and great service better than breathtaking atmosphere. La Fontana Restaurant offers more than just a tastefully decorated space. They are a Thornhill patio restaurant that lets you enjoy a stunning landscape with a fountain! That’s not all - they also feature live musical performances to send all your senses to heaven, not just your taste buds.

And if you’re searching for patio facilities for special events in Thornhill, search no more. You can rent La Fontana’s entire patio for your event or just a section of it for a small group party. How else are they better than other patio restaurants in Thornhill?

• Buy 1 entree & 50% off 2nd entree of equal or lesser value
• Delectable Italian menu
• Smoking area
• Live jazz on Thursday nights
• Featured patio menu

Host your party at this Richmond Hill patio restaurant with live music to make your event that much more special. Or visit them if you just want to be swept away by the food and atmosphere.

There’s nothing quite like preparing a delicious meal. The only thing better would be if someone else made it for you, and you got to just kick up your feet and savor each bite. Well now it’s not nearly as expensive as you might imagine, especially if you head to Restaurant.com by August 31.

When you use the free Restaurant.com coupons, you’ll enjoy these two succulent deals:

• 60% off Gift Certificates ($25 Gift Certificates for Only $4!)
• 60% off Your Dinner of the Month Club Purchase

How does Restaurant.com work? I’m so glad you asked. First you just look up the local restaurants that tickle your fancy and buy the appropriate gift certificate. And to redeem it, all you have to do is print it out and take it to the restaurant with you. What’s simpler than that?

Plus you could save a bundle. In fact, it is estimated that Restaurant.com customers have saved a collective $75 million! Join the money-saving group, and you’ll enjoy that meal even more when you know that more of your money’s in the bank.

And since the Dinner of the Month Club memberships allow you to choose the duration option of 3, 6, or 12 months, you can better pick the one that suits you (or your recipient).

So let’s chow down with some din din already! Head to Restaurant.com, and then call me so we can chat politics over a yummy meal.

Like anything you buy, you like to take your time and inspect it to see if it’s really what you want to plunk down your hard-earned moola for. And cars are definitely no different…except that they can come with colossal price tags if you don’t shop around.

Why not give your favorite vehicle a spin at Thrifty Rent-A-Car? Until September 9, you can get 15% off your weekly rate of a premium, luxury, convertible, or standard-sized SUV for 5 days or more if you take advantage of the free Thrifty Rent-A-Car coupons!

Close your eyes, and imagine what it would be like to cruise along in one of these babies:

• Luxury Vehicle - Chrysler 300 Touring
• Spacious SUV - Jeep Liberty
• Economy Car - Daewoo Lanos
• Compact Vehicle - Dodge Caliber

Take the opportunity to spin those wheels while doing your weekly grocery shopping, dropping your sister-in-law off for her yoga classes, or whatever else is in the works.

The name says it all. When you rent from Thrifty Rent-A-Car, you’ll never pay prices that gauge your wallet and give it a monetary hemorrhage. Keep more money in your pocket where it belongs.

They say that if you can’t handle the heat, then get out of the kitchen. But what if you’re in your living room and it feels more like a sauna? It’s The Shade Store to the rescue with a cool solution in every sense of the word.

Don’t sweat the small stuff. Cover the window that’s exposing your indoor activities to the world (or at least Mr. Nelson the Nosey Neighbor). Your life is not an open book!

Maintain the privacy of your home and loved ones and use The Shade Store coupons by September 1 for 10% off all shades!

With so many different styles available, you’re sure to find the kind that complements your home décor and your personal sense of style.

Presenting…dun, dun, dun, dunnn…your choices:

• Roman - Decorative borders & multiple linings add visual interest
• Roller - Compact & minimalist with clean lines is perfect for the modern home
• Solar - Reduce glare & protect you & your furniture from the UV rays
• Woven Wood - Earthy neutrals create a cozy atmosphere
• Cellular - Energy-efficient design insulate window from the heat & the cold
• Pleated - Subtle details make this a classic style that looks great in any room

Installing shades is simple, and when you choose the right ones, they are that finishing touch that make the windows in your home look truly spectacular.

August 26th - It was on this day in history in 580 that toilet paper was invented in China. All I can say is…Thank You! I don’t even wanna think about what it must have been like years before that. I’m also so glad that cozy undergarments were eventually invented too. And these days, you never have to compromise comfort with looks either. At Figleaves, you can find the sexiest lingerie that feels like silky heaven on your skin. Use our free Figleaves coupons for a 10% discount on your purchase of men’s & women’s intimate wear.

1843 - Charles Thurber Patents Typewriter - What a genius! Now men courting women wouldn’t suffer from hand cramps from writing so many love letters and poems that profess their love. What? So I’ve read a little too many romance novels in my time. I can still dream, can’t I?  I’m telling you, I know you may feel cheesy doing it, but write a short letter to the woman you love and she’ll be swept right off her feet, I promise. And I don’t mean text messaging, people! Write her a little message on stationery paper from Expressionery.com and watch her eyes sparkle as they skip from one word to the next. Use our free Expressionery.com coupons for 20% off romantic folded note cards, photo note cards and more!

Famous Birthday

Macaulay Culkin, 27 - He starred in the fun family movie Home Alone. He was the cute little blond boy who was accidentally left behind when his family went on a Christmas vacation. Although they felt horrible, he was fiiiiiine…eating whatever he wanted, staying up late.  He even fended off two famous burglars with hilarious traps positioned throughout the house. This movie is filled with moments that’ll get the whole family laughing. ‘Till this day, it’s still a popular choice to pop into the DVD player during the holidays. If you want to keep this movie handy for a great family movie night, then head over to Target. Discover an array of holiday movies like Home Alone, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, The Santa Clause, It’s a Wonderful Life, and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (my favorite movie in the whole world!). Use our free Target coupons to save $5 on your purchase of $50 or more.

Horseshoe Day - I’m sure you know horseshoes are meant to bring good luck. I have a real horseshoe above my shed door in my backyard. As I was doing my research for this holiday, I found out that a horseshoe is placed pointed upwards above a door so that the luck won’t fall out. After putting two and two together, I came up with the conclusion that my dad placed the horseshoe there to bring his garden good luck. Besides the literal use of horseshoes (to protect horse’s feet), to cultures everywhere, the horseshoe signifies a universal meaning of luck. People go in search of luck and try to stretch out their luck for as long as possible, for example by developing superstitious habits. Today, I’m telling you to drop these habits because for once, the luck has come to YOU! Have you been exhausting yourself looking for affordable concert tickets for your favorite band’s upcoming tour? RazorGator has the hottest, hard-to-find tickets at sweet deals. Plus, when you use RazorGator coupons, you save $20 on discounted concerts, sporting events and theater show tickets! It must be your lucky day, and you didn’t have to look too hard for it!

Toilet Paper Day - I’m going to keep it (the convo) clean for today’s holiday and talk about the many uses and appearances of toilet paper, besides in the bathroom. I’m sure you’d agree that the second greatest use of toilet paper is for what else…tipis! I’m not recommending you do that today or ANY day for that matter! Maybe you could sort of tipi your best friends bed or car…that would be kind of funny actually (hmmm). Most recently I went to a bridal shower where they incorporated toilet paper in a game and all the women at a table had to make a wedding dress out of toilet paper. At my table, we wrapped my cousin up like a mummy and her toilet paper dress fell apart as she was modeling it. It was a RIOT! The sad part is that we’ve all experienced a brand new dress ripping the minute we put it on. If you’re looking for a hot new, quality dress for an upcoming occasion, number 1 - don’t use toilet paper and number 2 - head to eDressMe for the widest selection of dresses. Use eDressMe coupons and get 10% off discount designer party, wedding dresses and red carpet style dresses.