Harold didn’t know why Zoë didn’t call him back after he made dinner for her. She finished everything on her paper plate. And so what if her plastic fork broke during the meal? Harold replaced it promptly with a new one. Okay, so yeah, wine in a Styrofoam cup was a little weird, too.

Chances are that she didn’t want a repeat of last night because she took one look at the utensils and dishes and thought a potential relationship with Harold would be the same – disposable. Had he not skimped out and instead bought from Oneida, maybe there would be Date #2 in the works.

Don’t worry. I had a little talk with Harold about the free Oneida coupons. Not only will his love life hopefully improve, but he’ll also get 15% off orders over $75 until September 24! No matter what happens with Zoë, it’ll be a win-win situation for him.

These are some of the items he’s thinking about getting:

• Whisper 18/0 Stainless Steel Flatware - Minimalist, elegant & modern
• Horizon Swirl Square Dinner Plate - Sophisticated shape & hypnotic design
• Nadine Wine Glasses (Set of 6) - Simple & timeless

I also suggested that he get this because honestly, it was a total pain to cut the vegetables with a plastic knife. (Yes, I helped him make dinner. Shh…Zoë doesn’t know.):

• 12-Piece Soft Touch Pistol Handle Cutlery w/Block - Sharp blade with a comfortable handle

After browsing the e-shelves at Oneida, you’ll also discover that they have bakeware and cookware at affordable prices. Stock up, and save a bundle. As for Harold, well, let’s just cross our fingers and hope for the best. He really has good intentions.

Here at Travel Smarts, we don’t often focus on just one street. But in the case of Vancouver’s Main Street, we’re prepared to bend the rules. For the past year, it’s been the hottest Vancity spot for shopping, trendy restaurants and in-the-know travelers.

But if you’re truly in the know, then you’re aware of the low-price hotel guarantee at Orbitz. The savings get even better with Orbitz coupons – take an additional 10% off your stay at all the best Vancouver hotels near Main Street:

• Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel Vancouver – Top-value accommodations with free parking
• Best Western Uptown Hotel Vancouver – Stylish hotel with spacious, high-ceiling suites
• Plaza 500 Hotel Vancouver – Luxury suites with valet services, gourmet dining options & more

It may be a little east of the downtown core, but don’t tell devoted Main Street residents that – to them, this street is the heart of the city. And who could blame them? Main Street delivers on every front:

• Shopping – Countless boutiques from local designers for one-of-a-kind outfits, accessories & more
• Restaurants - Exotic vegetarian, spicy Caribbean, stylish fine dining & everything in between
• Culture - Travel north along Main to Chinatown, or south to Punjabi Market

Tell Me What’s Going On

Music on Main (Beginning October 23)

What’s a trendy urban district without a music festival? Not a true spot to be seen, that’s what. Music on Main, the most original festival in Vancouver, starts up again in late October and features some of the most unique talent in the Western hemisphere.

But there’s a problem with unique and little-known artists – it’s not always easy to hear them, especially on the radio. With SIRIUS Satellite Radio, however, you’re in better shape. Listen to 65 channels of music and always find what you’re in the mood for. Get 15% off with your SIRIUS Satellite Radio coupons!

One of the most beautiful things about art is that there’s so much room for interpretation. Like poetry, when done well, art also elicits emotion and solicits controversy.

Oh happy day! Sound the trumpets, and start eating crumpets! You’ll want to check out this super deal they’re running at Artful Home. Until September 30, get $15 off all artwork! Just redeem the Artful Home coupons – they’re absolutely free like the wind.

These are what caught my eye (of wisdom):

• Gold & Blue Fluted Bowl - A delicate gradient wash of blue to orange with a rippled, pink lip makes this one-of-a-kind
• Wavy Cabinet - This blue, wonky, tall cabinet looks like something straight out of Dr. Seus’ The Cat in the Hat
• Small New York Times’ Selection of 10 Best Chocolates - Contains 16 chocolate squares hand-painted with cacao butter to depict works of art
• Sea Gold Glass Necklace - Features transparent & colorful hand-blown orbs with an ethereal-mermaid feel
• Slant Perfume - This breathtaking glass bottle is so beautiful that you’ll not only fill it with perfume, but will want to display it proudly on a shelf

Turn your living room into an art-gallery showcase. Or opt for some wearable art such as jewelry and clothing. Get the ole creative juices flowing with the help of Artful Home.

This morning, I totally forgot that they were going to replace the filters in the furnaces throughout the condo. We were supposed to leave 3 feet of space around it so they’d have enough room to work. So what was I doing the time I should’ve been heading out? That’s right…scrambling around frantically!

We’re all human (except for maybe the green guy hiding there in the back), so naturally things slip our minds sooner or later. Maybe you forgot to get something important during all those back-to-school shopping excursions. Well, fear not, my studious ones, because Office Depot has you covered with an extended offer.

From now until October 18, redeem the free Office Depot coupons for 10% off your purchase! There’s absolutely no minimum order required, so you’ll see the savings whether you spend $5 or $500.

This academic year, stock up on these supplies:

• Writing Instruments - When you have the dirt-cheap Paper Mate Ball Point Stick Pen (my favorite!) in hand or the more expensive variety, you’ll be sure to jot down every word
• Binders - Keep it together by organizing your lecture notes in an Office Depot Brand Round Ring Hard Poly Binder
• Fluorescent Highlighters - Make the most important points stand out with the Sanford Major Accent Highlighters, which greatly aid in your study sessions
• Calculators - The Texas Instruments TI-83 Plus Graphing Calculator crunches those numbers & plots all your graphs like no other
• Arts & Crafts Supplies - The Crayola Color Pencils (Set Of 12) make it easy to bring out your inner Picasso

Start September off right. Be smart, and shop for school supplies from Office Depot, where the selection makes the grade!

September 18th - It was on this day in history in 1969 that Tiny Tim and Miss Vicky were engaged. They we married on the Tonight Show with over 40 million viewers watching. Tiny Tim arranged for a 7 foot tall cake and 10,000 tulips to decorate the set. Flowers and bouquets are always a huge part of a wedding ceremony and reception. Each bridesmaid and the bride are usually holding a gorgeous arrangement, and the decorations usually include floral arrangements. Since this is such a big part of a wedding expense, it’s best to do your homework and find the best for less. Wait a minute! WE DO THE HOMEWORK FOR YOU!!! Use our free Fleurop coupons for 5% off your whole order! Fleurop offers gorgeous bridesmaid & bridal bouquets for less!

1990 – 500 Pound Hershey Kiss is Displayed in Time Square - Just imagine there was an unexpected heat wave… that huge chocolate kiss would melt, creating a sweet, milk chocolaty river! Sorry, chocolate carries my imagination to weird places sometimes. Obviously you can tell that chocolate is on my list of favorites. So when it’s my birthday, my buds know exactly what to send me – a huge tin of fresh, crunchy popcorn drizzled with milk chocolate and caramel mmmmmmmmmmm. For delicious gifts like these, head over to Dale and Thomas Popcorn for a yummy selection of goodies. And redeem our free Dale and Thomas Popcorn coupons for 15% off orders of $85 or more.

Famous Birthday

James Gandolfini, 47 - He played the role of Tony Soprano on The Sopranos. Is anyone else upset about how the final show ended? I was so confused. I’m sure millions of other people were checking their TV sets completely flabbergasted that the screen went blank…calling the cable company to find out what was wrong with their TV. Only to find out the next day that that was the actual ending! Oh well, that’s what you get for being addicted to a TV series, I guess. If you want to collect the DVD sets of The Sopranos, then head over to Alibris. Use our free Alibris coupons for free shipping on orders of $49 or more.

National Cheeseburger Day – Cheeseburgers are yet another classic American food. And wouldn’t you know it I have never tasted or ordered a cheeseburger before in my life. When I tell people this, they usually think I’m from outer space. It’s not that I don’t find cheeseburgers delicious, because in my opinion anything topped with cheese is OK in my books! Ever since I was little, I never really gravitated toward hamburgers because I wasn’t ”allowed” to have too much meat (I’m still not allowed). So at birthday parties I would tend to order chicken burgers while everyone ordered cheeseburgers; thus making me feel left out and looking like a health freak and I was only 10! Today we could all celebrate this should be a real holiday on the calendar and throw a cheeseburger party at home or work. You don’t have to be a meat lover to enjoy today’s holiday. Vegetarians and chicken lovers alike can enjoy their version of it as long cheese is the topping! I have the perfect place for you to check out – Omaha Steaks! Save up to 63% on gourmet meat, burgers and prepared meals and receive 12 free burgers when you take advantage of Omaha Steaks coupons.

“Iron Horse” Outraced by Horse Day – If you didn’t know back then (like I’m talking the 1800s), Iron Horses were the names given to the first steam trains. In 1830, the first steam train “Tom Thumb” was well uh outraced by a horse. Ouch! This was a test to show America that a revolutionary new form of transportation was invented to speed up the process of transporting goods and people. And the plan backfired! Who needs a train when horses can do the job faster? I bet that’s what people back then were thinking. Can you imagine being beat at your own game or talent? It’s a bummer. Today we should be inspired and just like trains come back stronger and more powerful then our competition. If you’re training for a marathon, sports team or league, then the old saying “practice makes perfect” is a great way to achieve your goal and outdo your competition. Head over to Dicks Sporting Goods for everything to help you perfect your game and be a champion! Save 15% on discount footwear, sportswear, protective gear and equipment when you use Dicks Sporting Goods coupons.