Local Restaurant of the Day: La Dolce Vita

Authentic Italian veal dishes, wood fired pizza, pasta dishes…Give your taste buds a heavenly experience with traditional Italian flavours! Try La Dolce Vita and see for yourself why it’s one of the best Toronto Italian restaurants: exceptional quality, great ambiance and friendly staff. 

• Buy 1 entree & get 2nd free
• Extensive Italian take out restaurant menu
• Italian wedding catering, special event catering & party catering
• Serving great food since 1969
• Convenient location by Fairview Mall

Visit this Toronto Italian restaurant today and try their famous Chicken Parmigiana! Then come back the next night for their Veal & Shrimp dish. They have such an extensive menu – you’re sure to find a favourite for every night of the week!

Manhattan’s Little Italy is a legend. Sure, it may not look quite the same as it did in its heyday, but it’s still a bastion of Italian-American history and culture. And it’s also a must-visit neighborhood for any New York traveler.

This trip down to Manhattan’s Lower East Side gets even better, thanks to Orbitz. You land the guaranteed lowest rate every time you travel. Plus, with your Orbitz coupons, you take an additional 10% off your stay at some of the top New York Little Italy hotels:

• Holiday Inn Manhattan Downtown – Low rates & plenty of extras, including in-room movies
• Soho Grand Hotel New York - Gorgeous city views & modern, stylish room design
• Solita Soho Clarion New York - Luxury with a twist of casual sophistication

Between Little Italy and its northern neighbor Nolita, you’re in for plenty of places to see, shop and eat. There’s a reason why tourists flock to this neighborhood: it’s a whole lot of fun.

• Good Eats – Get a taste of the Old World at favorites like Umberto’s Clam House & Casa Bella
• Shopping – Try Mulberry Street for a good haul of touristy trinkets & Nolita for designer boutiques
• Sightseeing – Check out the famous Puck Building & the celebrated St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral

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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (November 27)

It’s a New York City tradition that the whole family loves and the whole country watches on TV – the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. See it live when you visit Manhattan in late November, and let the kids marvel at their favorite cartoon characters’ balloons.

While you’re waiting for Thanksgiving, why not treat your family to a banquet-sized meal in the meantime? Omaha Steaks offers dozens of options, including pre-prepared meals. Plus, get 12 free burgers and up to 63% off your order with Omaha Steaks coupons!

If you’re into fashion, you know that September and October is when your pocketbook takes a beating. That’s because all the new styles hit the shelves, and those universally-flattering jewel-tones come out to play. It’s also when the new textures of wool, flannel, cashmere, tweed make their grandiose entrance at New York & Company.

What better way to usher them in than with free New York & Company coupons good until October 4? Shave 20% off orders of $80 or more in just a few easy clicks!

Whether you fit into regular, petite, or tall sizes, you’ll find something new to introduce into your fall wardrobe. I’ve already got my eyes set on a few things:

• City Style Argyle Sweater Vest - This classic design can be worn by conservatives & punks alike
• City Stretch Solid Skirt - A knee-length pencil skirt in gray is always appropriate for the office
• Collection Ruffle Neck Satin Blouse - Fashion-forward & edgy, this top is a total knockout with black trousers
• Collection Woven Luxury Vest - Menswear-inspired clothes are huge this fall, so get this versatile vest that can be worn in so many ways
• City Style Plaid Scarf (in Plum Perfect) – Okay, not only is this a fringed square scarf (so chic!), but it’s purple! This is a must-have accessory!

Get your fashion act together, and strut your stuff in the hottest fabrics of the season for the hottest prices of the season. Shop New York & Company today!

September 30th - Yabba Dabba Doo!!! It was on this day in history that The Flintstones premiered on prime-time television. What a great show! Not only was it extremely entertaining, but it got me to take my daily dose of vitamins. Did your parents have Flintstone vitamins too? I used to loooove them. I’ll also never forget that Halloween party so long ago. My parents dressed up as Fred and Wilma and of course, they dressed me up as Pebbles. I still laugh hysterically when I see photos of that night. The Fred and Wilma couples costume is a great way to show up at a costume party. Get the whole ensemble today from BuyCostumes.com. And for a 10% discount when you spend $50 or more, just redeem free BuyCostumes coupons.

1968 – The Supremes Release Love Child – Although this talented group got off to a tough start, they ended up becoming huge! And where did it all start? In their small town. They were neighbors and enjoyed singing together, so they practiced, performed and became famous. How many stories do you hear like this about other groups or bands. A lot of them started out in their parent’s garage and played as they envisioned a huge crowd cheering before them. If you want to start your own band, there’s a store where you can find discounted instruments and recording equipment! Head over to Instrument Pro for discounts on guitars, drums, keyboards and recording equipment. And for 10% off your purchase, just redeem free Instrument Pro coupons!

Famous Birthday

Jenna Elfman, 37 - You may remember her as free-spirited Dharma on the sitcom Dharma and Greg. If we all had Dharma’s energy and free spirit, the world would be peaches and cream. But, because we can’t start such a large-scale movement like that, let’s try focusing on you first! Our free FragranceNet coupons can get you 10% off relaxing lavender bath products that help you wind down. Head over to FragranceNet now and take a look at the aromatherapy products they have to make you as relaxed and carefree as good-old Dharma.

National Mud Pack Day – Pre-spa days, mud pack facials were really popular. They are the most traditional and earthly way to cleanse your face. If you’ve ever wondered if there was actually mud in a mud pack facial, then the answer is yes. The natural ingredients give a healthy and tightened appearance. Remember the Julia Roberts romantic comedy My Best Friend’s Wedding? The funniest (and scariest) part is when she falls asleep with a mud mask on and it gets stuck on her face. Ouch! I can’t imagine that ever happening to me. I have no experience with mud pack facials; however, I have had a facial before and I can’t say that it was the greatest experience. I couldn’t breathe half the time and the rest of the time I felt like each layer of my skin was peeling off. Nonetheless, my face did come out looking the best it ever did, so it was worth the pain! The things people go through for beauty, huh? Well, since today is all about ways to make our skin look beautiful and rejuvenated, I say you check out Beauty.com. Save $10 on discount beauty skin care products and regimes using Beauty.com coupons on orders of $60 or more.

National Hot Mulled Cider Day – Mmmm…Hot mulled cider reminds me of cold weather. Now that the weather is getting colder, we’re finding ways to keep ourselves warm and comforted so that we don’t get sick. Since I’ve been talking about fall for a while now, it’s no wonder that the creators of this holiday want to get us ready for the season by introducing and reconnecting us with fall time foods and drinks. When I was younger, this time every year, I’d go to the farm with my family and we would pick apples, pumpkins, take hay rides and drink cider to warm up. To me cider is ”fall in a cup.” If you’ve never tried it, you’re truly missing out! It’s sweet, thick and soothing all in one cup. I don’t know about you, whenever I hear this I want to curl up under a blanket, pop in a movie and drink a steaming cup of this special drink. So today if you’re feeling under the weather, home sick or just in the mood to do nothing and cozy up to a good book, then head to Designer Linens Outlet for the perfect blanket. Save 10% on discount Cottage Laundry or Nautica throws, quilts and bedding when you use Designer Linens Outlet coupons.

New online merchant added today:

• Lab Series - Get free shipping when you spend $50 on cleansers, shaving creams, skincare treatments, haircare & body products designed specifically for men – just use Lab Series coupons!

In certain seasons, once-familiar places look fresh, new and completely unexplored. Toronto Island makes for a perfect example. A summertime hotspot, the island in autumn looks quieter, prettier and perfect for your urban refuge.

Stay at Toronto hotels downtown and be close to the Toronto Island ferries. Book through Orbitz, and you land the guaranteed lowest rate every time you travel. Plus, redeem your Orbitz coupons and save an additional 10%!

• Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Downtown Toronto – Lowest rates around & a prime location
• Fairmont Royal York Toronto Hotel - Pure class, elegance & style
• Holiday Inn Express Downtown Toronto – Good balance of luxury & value

Set aside some time to take the 5-km stroll across the island and discover your own private oasis. With the crowds of summer long since departed, the island is yours to explore:

• Excellent Lunch – Try one of the island’s reasonably priced gourmet restaurants
• Breathtaking Foliage – See the trees painted orange, crimson & brilliant yellows
• One-of-a-kind Vistas – Look out over the harbor & the magnificent Toronto skyline

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Natrel Skating Rink at the Harbourfront Centre (November 17 to March 15)

If you’re in the mood for some skating, look no further than the Harbourfront Centre. Just a hop, skip and jump from the Toronto Island Ferry Terminal, this outdoor skating rink opens in late autumn and offers visitors an unforgettable skate and great views of Toronto Island.

Searching for a deal on new skates? Check out the selection of low-priced ice skates and inline skates at Dicks Sporting Goods. Then, when you’re ready to be blown away, get 15% off your order with Dicks Sporting Goods coupons (some exclusions apply)!

At Hallowe’en you can take on a different persona. To date, I’ve been a cat, ER surgeon, hippie, cop, goth punk rocker, witch, devil, princess, angel, and She-Ra. I’m not sure what I’ll go as this year, but I always think of something.

Get a head start, and go costume shopping before the maddening crowds bombard the stores. If you order online from Toys R Us by October 4, you’ll get 35% off select Hallowe’en costumes! Just be sure to use the free Toys R Us coupons to save on everything from Spiderman to Tigger outfits.

Oh my gosh! There are so many great costumes available for infants, children, adults, and pets, but these ones for kids definitely take the cake for the cutest and/or funniest:

When Life Hands You Lemons, Dress up As a Lobster

The vibrant, imaginative Lobster getup fits infants 12-18 months old. It’s too adorable for words with its funky extra legs, hat with antenna and eyes, plus hand covers in the shape of claws. There’s even a special zippered area so changing diapers won’t leave parents feeling like the adults in Robert Munsch’s book, Thomas’ Snowsuit.

Let This Black Cat Cross Your Path

Okay, so I’m totally a sucker for felines! You’ll fall for them, too the moment you set eyes on the black Cat’s Meow Hoodie Set for very-young infants aged 0 to 3 months. The hoodie has spunky cat ears, and there’s a small bib that says ‘Meow’ in a white scripted font.

It’s Alive!

Give some love for the insane Doctor/Mad Scientist Roleplay Costume that comes with a white lab coat. Wear it with Coke-bottle glasses and a crazy white wig. And don’t forget to fill a plastic test tube with neon liquid for extra drama. This outfit fits children 4-6 years old.

Come take a look around today at Toys R Us! There’s so much to see, and my entry doesn’t do their selection justice. Buy something for your child(ren) and maybe even a fun outfit for yourself!