Hamilton Street Grill

I scored another nice deal to another restaurant in Yaletown.

I saw the pictures and the reviews and decided to get the deal. I wasn't able to use it up until this April. With 2 kids in tow, hubby and our couple friends, Twinny and Stone. We headed for Hamilton Street Grill.

* Nice Patio for Summer 

* This sign screams meat and steak!!!

* Travelzoo Menu 2 for $49 deal

I didn't post the pictures because of the lighting but we weren't expecting a full size meal because of the deal but it was really big and we agreed that it was really worth the price for the price we paid especially.

Shared Appetizer

Mussels with chipotle and bacon in cream sauce

-Unanimous decision: YUMMY!

One Entree Each

Hubby: 12 oz Blackened NY Strip Steak with Garlic Sauteed Mushrooms (Medium Well)

-It was good and a big size too!

Mel: Red-wine Braised Lamb Shank with caramelized onions and herb mashed potatoes 

- First time to try lamb and it was good. I just keep thinking "lamb' every time I take a bite

Shared Dessert

No option for this: Gingerbread pudding with warm caramel sauce

-So full but had room for this yummy dessert. Ice cream in ginger sounds weird but it was surprisingly good as well. Time Out Vancouver calls this dessert "famously spectacular"

...afterwards, some photo op

* My Little Fashionista

* ... and My Little Guy

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HAMILTON STREET GRILL

1009 Hamilton Street

Vancouver, B.C.

I'm no expert but...

I know a good deal when I see one...

...$29 + for 8 pcs which  comes down averaging at less than $4 each!!!

at WALMART...

Ontario Mills Outlet

Who doesn't love outlet stores? When the weather gets rainy, we go indoors for a good buy.

* Ontario Mills Facade

* Such a big outlet. Several markers to help the customers around

* Handy directory

I didn't realize until I was already there that you actually need a car to go places. The public transportation is not as good an alternative as here in Vancouver. 

Lucky to have a friend who actually went on a limb to lend us a car during our whole stay so that everything we want to go is possible. Thanks Honey and Ver!!!

...and to an updated GPS from our Canadian relative. Thank you Uncle Alfonso :)

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ONTARIO MILLS OUTLET

Ontario, CA

Dollar Smart Halloween Costumes

I love a great buy and with Halloween right around the corner, Halloween costumes are getting a real big dive for last minute moms.

I found some costumes at my favorite dollar store :)

Even though I got some costumes early, I couldn't help but snag these cuties just in case...

* Cute Pumpkin... $2

* Kenzo doesn't like to put on the headpiece :(

I found some cool accessories as well...

* Orange hair extensions $1, Tutu at $2

I also love the shirt which I got a few months ago on a sale at less than $5 :)

* Witch Hat $1.25- $2

* Cuteeee!

I also found a Halloween set which was not too appealing on the shelf but I took a chance on because it was just $2. Turns out cute too!

* Halloween Set $2; Witch Hat $1.25- $2

Can't find any orange one to complement with this costume but this red hat is too cute to resist.

I know it's way past Christmas...

But I am a sucker for Christmas stories especially if it is about second chances.

I came across this and am so glad I finally got to read it while waiting for Kimi outside her school...

She is on gradual entry right now so it is more practical to wait than go home and be back 15 minutes after...

considering how slow I drive he he!

Source: Richardpaulevans,com

The Christmas List

James Kier looked back and forth between the newspaper headline and the photograph of himself, not sure if he should laugh or call his attorney. It was the same photograph the Tribune had used a couple of years earlier when they featured him on the front page of the business section. While the photograph was the same, the headline could not have been more different. Not many people get to read their own obituary.

Local real estate mogul dies in automobile crash

Utah real estate develop James Kier was pronounced dead after his car collided with a concrete pylon on southbound I-80. Authorities believe Kier may have had a heart attack prior to swerving off the road.

Kier put the paper down. He had no idea what the article was about to set in motion.

Summary
When real estate mogul James Kier is mistaken for another by the same name, he learns firsthand what the world really things of him, and decides to change his future.

Black Friday sale in Canada?!

So far,
Old Navy



... not just Friday

H&M
For those with H&M app in their ipads, iphone or itouch... just shake them to reveal a coupon



Share your finds for sale this year... Need to start the Christmas Shopping :)... or maybe need to hunt for Black Friday deals in U.S... hmmm :(

Banana Rep and Gap @ Morgan Crossing

It's finally open!

We really plan on going to Walmart only but decided to take a chance on passing by Gap again to check it out...



Everything is 40% off! According to the sales rep it is 40 off until Thursday...Finally got my dad a shirt :) for his birthday.

as for Banana Republic, most are at 30% off, if not all



Gap Factory/Banana Republic Factory
The Shops @ Morgan Crossing

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Aldo Sale Shop

I just love a good buy :)

...and this is no doubt a store to go to when you want the lowest price for Aldo Shoes 

Sale and an additional 30 to 50%!!!

* K got himself something...

and so did I :)

* The interior of the store

* Good stuff! :)

If you know a good store that sells good at slash price

please, please, please tell me :)

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ALDO LIQUIDATION STORE

972-976 Granville Street
Vancouver
BC, CAN V6Z1K3
604.605.8939

Walmart's Anniversary Sale

I love getting things on sale and Walmart's sale this week is one of the best I've seen when it comes to...diapers!



Got the diaper box at $17 sonething from the original of $36.97! ...plus having a $2 coupon makes it around $15! Double yey!

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Kimi's Quilted Poncho

I love it when you find something you really love unintentionally. Such a thing happened with this poncho... It was love at first sight and even though it was a 4T and Kimi was not even 2 years old yet, I got to have it... It would look so good on her I said to myself and it was I got it for below $5 Cad! What a buy :)

Joe Fresh stand alone store in Vancouver-soon!

I love Joe Fresh's Baby items and I love how affordable they are too... :)

Joe Fresh to Open Flagship Vancouver Store

Source: Vancity Buzz


Image: Office Dweller

Update: The flagship Vancouver store is opening mid October and will be 2 floors, 14000 sq ft!

For the Vancouverites who love fashion and are on a tight budget soon you will be able to shop for Joe fresh gear without having to go to The Real Canadian Store. That's right, they are opening their first stand alone flagship store in downtown Vancouver, across Holt Renfrew...

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Tommy Sale and TD Coupon= Great Buys :)

It was already 70% off on Tommy Store but what made it more cheaper was a TD Coupon exclusive to TD card holder for 15% entire purchase including sale items :)

I don't buy clothes for Kenzo since I got lots of great hand me downs from my mommy friend, Glenda... (THANKS GLENDS!) but I figured that sometimes I got to buy some new ones as well when it is this cheap!

so...

Wait for Little Kenzo's new pictures with this Tommy Collection (",)

Carters and Osh Kosh in B.C., Canada

One of the stores Canadians in Vancouver always visit when they crossed the border is the Carters Store in Washington. Now, we can finally say that we have a Carter store (and Osh Kosh store) here in Canada 

The first Carter Store in Vancouver I went to was the one in Surrey West. It was small compared to the Premium Outlet store located in Seattle Washington. Both Carters and Osh Kosh shares a space and one thing I like about the store is that it is spacious and bright. 

Smart Centre Branch, Surrey West

There were some good deals in store. I got these for $3.99 and below! 

$2.99 for the Onesies boys (2 pack is also $2.99 only!) and $3.99 for the Onesies girls.

Seattle Premium Outlet's Carter usually comes with a coupon which you can use on their store but in my experience, I haven't got a deal this low anyway so maybe what's offered in Canada is worth a look as well. 

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Morgan Crossing, South Surrey Branch

I love Morgan Crossing and having a Carters in the vicinity just made me love this shopping location more... There is so much to see here and there are more to come!!! Gap outlet is coming soon :) It says Summer 2010 but I guess they got delayed. 

* Got all this outfits for $2.99/ set plus 20% GRAND OPENING DISCOUNT!

I actually came here thinking that I'd like to take a look at this branch. Besides, a friend of mine gave me her pre-loved outfits so my Little Kenzo actually has a lot of clothes to choose from- BUT, who could resist a 20% discount on top of a very low price?! Not me! 

I also got a really great Winter jacket for my Unica Hija for an unbelievable $25 + 20% discount. It was brown and water proof, hood attached with faux spotted fur. Will try to post a picture when I got it :).

* Kimi posing with one of the toys inside the store.

Enter Carters * Osh Kosh Canada Site

Las Vegas Shoppings

If you are a True Blue Filipino, you must love shopping. Weekends in Manila means choosing which mall to go to. Las Vegas boasts of shoppings for all types of shoppers. 

Las Vegas Outlet/ Las Vegas Premium Outlet

* The smart buyer... Deals in one roof

Las Vegas Premium Outlets
875 South Grand Central Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 474-7500

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Las Vegas Outlet Center
7400 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 896-5599

The Venetian : Grand Canal Shoppes

* A Taste of Europe...

Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian

3377 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89109

(702) 414-4500

(888) 283-6423

Fashion Show Mall

* Ramp shows from Friday to Sunday every hour starting from noon to 6pm

Fashion Show Mall

3200 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109-0755
(702) 737-1968

Caesar's Palace: The Forum Shops

* Love the high ceiling and cloud effect of this mall

* So many details you don't know where to focus your eyes on

* Aquarium near the Cheesecake Factory

* Spiral Elevator! 

The Forum Shops

570 Las Vegas Blvd. South (inside Caesars Palace) 

702-893-4800

Crystals at City Center

* Mastros Ocean Club...Onion structure actually is a dining area :)

* Nice facade of the boutiques

Crystals at City Center

3720 North Las Vegas Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV 89109-4312
(702) 732-7800

Lady Gaga at MGM Grand

Didn't realize that Gaga was set to perform tonight at MGM. The poster in the lobby branded it sold out. Hmmm... maybe will try to drop by and see if we can atleast hear her :) fingers crossed





I'm not a fan but it's actually impossible not to know her with all those catchy songs of her.

The Monster Ball - Lady Gaga
Garden Arena, MGM Grand
August 13, 2010
8:00-11:00pm

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