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It has been just about a year since the Canadian government announced that we were officially in a recession.
Living in the northern part of Alberta during the “boom” I personally said the boom will go bust, what I was not prepared for though was the fact to happen over night.

During the Alberta Boom/Bust, I had worked for an Industrial Commercial Supplies company as a Sales Person/General Manager. I went from tons of big orders, to small less orders, all over night. Every company I sold to, Would tell me the same thing “We are on a buying freeze”, and I saw companies laying off up to 1/2 their staff. But everyone was positive, things would pick up.

During this time, the company I worked with, went from trying to keep the employees “semi” happy, to “The boom is over, and You are now ”replaceable” It was un real. They took away the “water cooler” and told us if we wanted water other than tap water, we were to buy it ourselves. And also took away coffee as well. And also cut our commission checks by 1/3 to 1/2 through how the commission structure worked.

The company did a lot of firing based on Sales Performance. And Ironically did the dirty deed when you were ready to leave on holidays.
It was very stressful. It didn’t matter how much you worked, or how hard you worked, People can not change the economy. I was lucky to find another job, and managed to quit the Industrial Supply Company.

Since than No one I once knew even works for that company, they have all fled for the same reason of “STRESS”.
Perhaps we all are weak and could not deal with the stress, or perhaps we all thought it was greener on the other side of the fence.
But none the less this year has been a roller coaster ride of many.

I actually stayed in sales, and moved on to “Photocopiers” and I am much happier, but again, we are still in a recession. And I am hearing the same story. “Money is not in the budget”. And I talked to another company just yesterday, where they were laying off more staff.

It is so depressing some days. But every day I am thankful I have a job, my husband still has a job, and every one is healthy. And that is what is important.

I personally know I am not prepared for my husband to lose his job, as he is the bread-winner. I know I don’t have a 3 month salary saved, and I know we would be very much in debt if he was to lose his job. We have the rrsp’s, etc, but not cash.

For those of you that have had this happen, and survived the train wreck, Good for you!

I want to hear from you, and what have you seen this last year?

Give us your spin on a Nestlé product and you could win.

Do you have an idea for a great twist on a Nestlé product? Like black and red SMARTIES with a checkerboard right on the box? How about multi-coloured marshmallows in CARNATION Hot Chocolate? Or single serve pouches of NESQUIK for making chocolate milk at school or work?

We love hearing what you think about our products – so much that we’re going to reward the two most innovative Twists every single month. So share your brightest and most imaginative Nestlé product Twist and you could win cool stuff.

What your spin can win
Every month, the two top Twists will win a fantastic Nestlé gift pack featuring all kinds of cool gear like backpacks, huggable blankets and tattoos. Best of all, you’ll be able to pick the prize you prefer.

How to enter
All you need to do is fill in the form below. If you’re under the age of 18, you’ll need permission from your parent or guardian to enter.

http://www.nestle.ca/en/specialoffers/twist_form.htm

Visit www.ferrerorocher.ca and complete the on-line entry form with your personal information (name, address, email address, phone number and date of birth) and select submit. or On a plain piece of paper, print your name, address, telephone number and date of birth and mail to: FERRERO ROCHER^® “Unwrap a Divine Experience” P.O. Box 302, Dept 289, Oakville, ON L6J 5A2. Mail-in entries must be sent in a separate envelope with sufficient postage received by 11:59 PM (ET) December 20, 2009.

Limit of one (1) entry per household per day regardless of the method of entry. If it is discovered that an entrant (household) attempted to enter more than once per day, all of the entrant’s entries will be void.

the grand prize consits of

a vacation to anywhere in the world for up to $20,000 CDN including taxes.

secondary prizes consist of

three  day /two night’s hotel accommodations for two at a moderate hotel in downtown Toronto, ON in a standard room, based on double occupancy; a $200.00 voucher for a dinner for two at a pre-selected restaurant in Toronto, return transportation to and from the hotel and the New Year’s Eve live event held at Nathan Philips Square on December 31, 2009.

http://www.ferrerorocher.ca/en/enter_contest.php

If you look carefully and arrange your life the correct way you can actually turn a profit from shopping using the AIR MILES Reward Program in Canada. AIR MILES are redeemable for many travel, merchandise and gift certificate rewards. Depending on how you use the rewards points they are worth between 10 cents and 15 cents each for gift certificates, more or less on items that are harder to price like flights and merchandise.

Sure, follow the advice to always carry your AIR MILES card and shop at AIR MILES sponsors, but if you want to take it to the next level, here is exactly how.

Your goal is to earn a combination of AIR MILES Reward Miles and Tax Deductible Donation Receipts that together have a value above what you spent.

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Dare will give one lucky winner $2,000 to makeover their home, PLUS a basket filled with delicious Dare products!

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY

Ends: Dec. 30/09

PRIZES. One (1) prize pack includes: a cheque for two thousand dollars ($2,000) and Dare products (retail value $75.00) for a total prize pack of approximately $2,075.00.

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Contest prizes

  500~Instant Win Prizes consisting of

(i) 200 – twenty-five dollar (CDN$25.00) VISA gift cards

(ii) 300 – Scotch® Tape Prize Pack consisting of a Scotch® Tape Donut Dispenser, a Scotch® Deskgrip Pop-up Tape Dispenser, and a Scotch® Precision Cutter, each such Prize Pack having an approximate retail value of CDN$12.99;

2 ~Grand Prizes each consisting of two thousand five hundred dollars (CDN$2,500.00) in cash or cash equivalent

Eligibility. This Contest is open to legal residents of Canada, except residents of the province of Quebec, who are over the age of majority in their province/territory of residence at the time of entry and are registered users of Facebook

No purchase necessary

Maximum one (1) electronic “gift” to unwrap per person (per email address) per day,but you can earn extra entries by telling friends

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You can choose which package you would rather win-Men’s or Ladies

The contest is open to all Canadian and US residents of the age of majority in their province (or territory) of residence as of the first day of the Contest Period.

In this Contest, there is a total of 2 prize(s) to be won. A winner of the Contest will be eligible to receive a prize, with an estimated value of $50.

No purchase is necessary to enter the Contest

Ends: November 30, 2009

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Enter the Fun at the Table Contest and you could Win a new Stainless Steel Refrigerator worth $3000.00 or 1 of 20  Cavendish Farm Products

No Purchase Necessary

LIMIT ON ENTRIES: You may use only one (1) e-mail address to participate in the Contest. LIMITS: One (1) entry per person per week during the Promotional Period (each a “Promotion Week”) and a maximum of ten (10) entries from the Refer a Friend function during the Promotional Period.

To enter, you must be a legal resident of Canada who has reached the age of majority in your province or territory of residence at the time of entry.

Ends: Jan31/10

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Hurry this one won’t last long!

Become A Facebook Fan of Alberto and get a FPC (Free Product Coupon) For Alberto Styling Product

Limited to the First 20,000 people who sign up.

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Win a Guess watch or A full Guess Watch Wardrobe. Valued at $1895.00

No Purchase Necessary

Ends Dec. 20th /09

Open to Canada- Sorry No Quebec

You can enter Daily/Weekly

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You could win one (1) of four (4) prizes:
A gift basket with a total retail value of $253 from Yves Saint Laurent
A prize package with a total retail value of $253 from Aveeno
A wrap coat with a total retail value of $299 from Lundström
A gift card with a retail value of $500 from Nada

Contest closes: December 31, 2009

Must be a Canadian resident over the age of majority to enter, excluding Quebec.

One entry per/person.

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GRAND PRIZE: One (1) Grand Prize (”Grand Prize“) is available to be won, which shall consist of a one-time, lump sum payment of two thousand five hundred Canadian dollars (CDN$2,500.00) and a wardrobe shopping spree from either Addition Elle or Penningtons (at the winner’s discretion) valued at two thousand five hundred Canadian dollars (CDN$2,500.00).

Ends:on December, 13 2009

There is a limit of one (1) entry per person (i.e. per e-mail address). 

The Contest is open to all residents of Canada who have reached the age of majority in the province in which they reside

NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER THIS CONTEST.

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