It’s known as “The Drive.” It’s a street that dominates the neighborhood it passes through, drawing huge crowds looking for good restaurants, great coffee and a diverse ethnic atmosphere you won’t find anywhere else in the city. Sample a different side of Vancouver on Commercial Drive.

But don’t let the name fool you - this isn’t a fat-cat businessperson’s hang-out. Prices are low for just about every establishment on Commercial Drive, and that includes nearby hotels.

Plus, book through Orbitz and get the guaranteed lowest rate every time you travel. Take an additional 10% off the price of your stay just by redeeming your Orbitz coupons. Save on all the most popular Commercial Drive, Vancouver hotels:

• Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel Vancouver - Free parking, in-room climate control & other amenities
• Days Inn Vancouver Metro - Value hotel with everything from family suites to business amenities
• Best Western Uptown Hotel Vancouver - High ceilings, marble countertops, free Internet & more

For every amateur food critic and gastronomic guru, there’s no better place to be in all of Vancity. And for java junkies, it gets even better - discover joe that makes Starbucks seem like tar-muck. Even shopaholics and night owls find what they’re looking for on The Drive.

• Feast at your choice of over 90 restaurants
• Sip a cappuccino at 19 coffee bars
• Shop dozens of ethnic stores with unique merchandise
• Dance to live music courtesy of local bands at one of the street’s small venues or bars

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Eastside Culture Crawl 2008 (November 21 to 23)

Artists working in Vancouver’s Eastside, including those on The Drive, open their studios to the public for three days in November. Browse the works and workspaces of painters, sculptors, musicians, glassblowers, jewelers, photographers and other artists.

But don’t wait until the Culture Crawl to inject some artistic flavor into your life. At Artful Home, you can shop for art glass, sculptures, paintings, jewelry and more. Take 5% off everything with your Artful Home coupons!

Local Restaurant of the Day - 5th Elementt

So you enjoy Indian food and Italian cuisine separately. But if you like the richness and spices of these styles, make sure to visit 5th Elementt for Toronto Italian & Indian fusion cuisine. They find the perfect balance between the delicate flavours of the two and present your taste buds with refreshing dishes you can’t find elsewhere.

They’re a fusion restaurant in Toronto that constantly seeks to create food that delights and surprises you. Plus, their atmosphere is breathtaking and appetizing! Enjoy a sophisticated and chic surrounding in addition to restaurant live entertainment.

• Buy 1 entree & receive a free dessert
• Bengali food, Goan cuisine, Indian & Italian fusion
• Vegetarian dishes
• Available for private parties in Toronto
• Customer favourites - Goan Style Steak, Grilled Bengali Salmon, Brazed Lamb Shank
• One of the most conveniently located Toronto fine dining restaurants

If you’re looking to indulge your taste buds and your senses in Toronto Yorkville restaurants, make sure not to skip out on 5th Elementt. They take the time and care to ensure everything is perfect for your party, whether it’s an intimate and romantic dinner or a large corporate function.

Sometimes we work so intensely at the job that we often forget to relax and take some time for ourselves. This is just the refreshing break we need to come back feeling rejuvenated and ready for whatever is thrown our way.

Below are 3 free Yves Rocher coupons valid until November 17 so hurry and pick up everything you need to wash the stress away. (I suggest some luxurious massage oil, a soothing hand cream, or a hydrating mud mask.)

• Free Gifts & $10 off Orders of $45 or More
• Free Shipping on Orders Over $10
• 60% off at the Last-Chance Shop
  

Take a peek around, and see the amazing assortment at Yves Rocher for yourself. You’ll definitely want to pick these up:

• Stress Relieving Massage Oil with Organic Eucalyptus - Rub some of this in & take the world off of your shoulders, back, or anyplace that aches
• Cuticle Massage Cream - Pamper your hands & fingers that take a real beating when you typed out those documents for the big boss
• Precious Massage Oil Hands & Nails - Keep your digits in excellent form when you moisturize them with this
• Lavender Relaxing Oil for Feet - You pounded the pavement Monday through Friday, so now it’s time to indulge your feet in a little piece of heaven

Put your everything into your job, but when you get home, kick up your feet and reward yourself with fancy beauty products from Yves Rocher that won’t deplete your bank account.

October 27th - “E.T phone hooooome.” It was on this day in history in 1988 that E.T was first sold on video. There were over 14 million pre-sold copies before it was even released! I loved that movie. I’d watch it over and over again. Especially the part when Drew Barrymore discovers E.T. in her brother’s room and screams at the top of her lungs.  E.T. responds with the same high-pitched scream creating one of the most chaotic, funniest movie scenes I’ve ever watched.  Another part I love is when E.T. discovers his love for Reese’s Pieces.  He really loved his food! So, as a tribute to the cutest alien ever, I suggest you make it a movie night with the family.  But, you can’t pop just any old popcorn, you know. E.T. would put all his favorite toppings on popcorn before he took a handful. So, head over to Dale and Thomas Popcorn for an array of popcorn choices. Discover white-cheddar cheese flavored popcorn, peanut-butter & chocolate drizzle corn and much more! Plus, use our exclusive Dale and Thomas Popcorn coupons for 15% off orders of $85 or more.  

Famous Birthday

Kelly Osbourne, 24 - I love that she changes her look so frequently. So far, I like the way she looks with black hair the best. Her big almond-shaped eyes, puffy lips and high cheekbones give her a distinctive look.  And she plays these features very well with dark black liners for her eyes and pale pinks for her lips. She also uses a pale, peachy blush that gives her face a faded hue, making her glow. Mimic Kelly’s famous look by shopping at Beauty.com for liquid liners, lip glosses & blushes for less. Redeem our free Beauty.com coupons for $10 off when you spend $60 or more!

Cranky Coworkers Day - Every workplace has a few cranky coworkers that give new meaning to the word depressing. This day couldn’t have come at a better time…some people are going to be a little crankier than normal today. OK, so I’m not going to sit here and point fingers because I am cranky at times. I can’t help it if I don’t want to leave my warm bed in the morning! However, there’s a difference between a quiet crank and an obnoxious one. I’m a quiet one, so my behavior is acceptable in my opinion! On the other hand, there’s really no good way of dealing with obnoxious cranky coworkers who prevent you from getting your work completed throughout the day. If you tried being tolerant, supportive and attentive, it’s time to try a new method. You’re just being way too nice! Run don’t walk to get deals at Dale and Thomas Popcorn and CoffeeForLess so no one in your workplace can complain about anything today:

• Dale and Thomas Popcorn Coupons - 15% off discounted gourmet business and corporate gifts on orders of orders of $85 or more
• CoffeeForLess Coupons - 6% off gourmet coffees, teas, espresso and cappuccino makers and more

Tell a Story Day - If you love a good book or story, then today is your day to celebrate. Tell a Story Day is mostly celebrated in the UK where librarians and teachers spend the day reading storybooks to children. The thing about children’s books that I find fascinating is that as I got older, they had so much more meaning than they did compared to when I was like 7 or 8 years old. Sometimes I pick up an old storybook and start bawling my eyes out at how touching it is! In terms of today’s holiday, I believe anyone can tell a story so everyone should be able to and want to participate. Everyone is a storyteller, young and old alike. I personally love stories told by my parents and grandparents. I remember I could never fall asleep at night until my mom told me stories about when she was growing up. Today, you should do what else…tell a story! If you’re serious about telling a story, check out Expressionery.com for tools that’ll help you get started. Save 20% on printed paper, notepads, stationery and more when you apply Expressionery.com coupons!