Apr 172010
 

Only in the United States of America could you stumble upon a suped up, sports car, grocery cart with dual action steering wheels. This contraption was 5 1/2 feet long. It felt like I was pushing an actual car (or a freighter) but I didn’t care; my son went from bawling to beaming in a split second. It was a magical moment; the rain stopped, the clouds parted, and a beam of light shone down from the heavens onto an abandoned, ruby red, race cart shopping cart in the parking lot. I grabbed it.

I’ve used car strollers at the mall before but I’ve never used a race car shopping cart. I highly recommend it if time isn’t a concern as the navigation was tough. It was a major workout for my arms to push the thing and turn corners. Plus, you seem to bump into everyone and everything, so get ready to say “excuse me”, “sorry”, “pardon me” a million times.

Therefore, slow and steady wins this car race. Using the race car shopping cart definitely makes shopping more enjoyable, if you’re in a browsing mood, as the kids are content. If you’re going to power shop, your best bet is to grab the regular shopping cart or better yet, leave the kids with Grandma and Grandpa.

Links
Fred Meyer
RTS Shopping Carts

Apr 162010
 

How insanely busy will Coquitlam Centre be on Sunday, May 2nd?

Let’s examine the facts…

  • Playhouse Disney is promoting some shows via a cross Canada mall tour (Ok…I’m listening).
  • “Wow! Wow! Wuzzby! is the show they’re promoting here (I have no idea either).
  • “Wow! Wow! Wuzzby! is performing at the mall and doing a meet and greet (I STILL have no idea).
  • Mickey Mouse will not be appearing and neither will Handy Manny (WAH!).
  • Jack Grunsky, Juno award winning musician, (known for his moving renditions of penguin shuffle, fruit salad, and alligator stomp) will be performing (Yeah!).
  • There will be Playhouse Disney giveaways (Double Yeah!).

Hmmm…with all that in mind, I’d say this event is a “definite maybe”. It would be fascinating to witness so many hyperactive, nap-deprived toddlers and preschool children in the same place at one time. And… “Yes”, it could get ugly but “Hey”, it might be fun too.

At the very least, you can always do a little shopping, (there’s 910,000 square feet of retail therapy just waiting for you) in stores like The Bay, London Drugs, Sears, Sport Chek, Zellers, T&T Supermarket, H&M, Aritzia, Sephora, and Lululemon.

p.s. This just in…Wubbzy is from Wuzzleberg where he spends most of his time with his two friends, Widget and Walden…does that help? I didn’t think so.

Mighty, Mighty Mall Tour

Coquitlam Centre
Sunday, May 2nd from 11am – 6pm
Come celebrate music with Playhouse Disney Canada!

Join us for FREE performances by Juno Award winner Jack Grunsky
and sing-a-longs with Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!

Jack Grunsky performances: 12:15pm and 3:00pm
Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! performances: 11:15am and 2:10pm
Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! meet & greet: 1:15pm

Apr 132010
 

I know I will be. Be sure to mark this one on your calendars!

The Second Annual Baskin Robbins 31¢ Scoop Night is being held on Wednesday, April 28th from 5:00pm to 10:00pm at participating locations. This is a fundraiser in support of the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation. Enjoy a 2.5 oz. scoop of your favorite flavour or a small size soft serve ice cream for only 31¢ (plus applicable taxes).

So choke back some Rocky Road or Mint Chocolate Chip for a good cause, will yah…I knew you could.

 

 

 

Locations
1690 E 12th Ave Vancouver, BC Canada, BANNERS RESTAURANT
Phone: (604) 874-0731
 
1327 Marine Dr North Vancouver District, BC Canada, NORGATE PLACE
Phone: (604) 987-7433
 
2901 E Hastings St Vancouver, BC Canada
Phone: (604) 251-7721
 
10151 No 3 Rd Richmond, BC Canada, BANNERS RESTAURANT
Phone: (604) 272-3238
 
6336 Bay St., West Vancouver, BC Canada, HORSE SHOE BAY
Phone: (604) 913-0004

Links
Baskin Robbins Canada
Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation