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* Christmas Countdown 2008: evalu8.org's Christmas Gift Guide for 2008 *****
Yes, it's true, harried shoppers, Christmas is closing in fast. There's never enough time to really clean and really prepare and really shop for everything, is there? evalu8.org can help!
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BC PC Technology Systems, Toronto (Anne Garber review) *****
One of the services I have long needed when I visit Toronto is a reliable computer shop with a friendly, helpful and knowledgeable owner. That's where Bob Bagheri comes in.
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Carbon Computing, Toronto (Anne Garber review) ****
Easy to shop, good after-sales support, this Toronto-based computer store is recommended with four stars.
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Cayne's the Super Houseware Store, Toronto (Anne Garber review) *****
I made the trek up to Steeles and Yonge (it's about two blocks East and the first stoplight north of that intersection) because they were offering a sale price on those wonderful drip-less Casabella Water Stop rubber gloves that are so difficult to find. . .
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Chippy's (Garber review) ****
Restaurant Snapshot: A great little fish-n-chippery graces Toronto's trendy Bellwoods area.
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Computation (Anne Garber review) ****
Features lot of bargains on hard drives, monitors, keyboards and printers. AND housecalls!
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Dack's Factory Outlet, Toronto (Anne Garber review) ****
A throwback to the Golden Era of Bargains (it's been going for more than 50 years), this outlet offers super deals on footwear.
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Dollarama undergoes major transformation *
There is one dollar store for every 18,000 people in the United States, and one for every 26,700 in Canada.
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Dreams Factory Outlet, Toronto (Anne Garber review) ****
The luxury of extravagant bedding, linens and bathroom accessories without busting open the piggy bank? Here's the place . . .
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Featured gift: CUTIE PATOOTIE WHIMSICAL KIDS WARES *
Jody & Whitney will soon be introducing a new line of "baked goods" (cakes, cupcakes and donuts) made from gorgeous vintage chenilles and other fabrics. Toronto, ON
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Kitchen Stuff Plus Clearance Outlet (Anne Garber review) ****
a huge assortment of ornaments and other chatchkas start at $1. At Dufferin.
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McGregor Socks Factory Outlet Store, Toronto (Anne Garber review) ****
Crazy about socks? Here's your new favourite place to buy 'em in Toronto.
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Super Bargain Warehouse (Toronto) ****
Rather than listing what they HAVE, it might almost be far simpler to list what they don't carry.
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The Medical Spot (Toronto) *** 1/2
This great resource for children of aging parents is a thriving Toronto business.
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XS Cargo, Toronto (Anne Garber review) ***
This is a born-in-Edmonton no-frills discount chain that stocks its shelves with imperfect items, factory seconds and reconditioned stock, much of it under warranty.
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