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Celebrity-Approved Gifts to Help You Finish Your Holiday Shopping

With literally millions of gift ideas at our fingertips these days, narrowing down the best of the best to give to your family and friends can be a daunting task – especially as the holidays quickly approach. Over the years, celebrities and influencers have curated their own holiday gift guides, in the hopes of helping you narrow down your options and find the perfect gift for each and every person on your list. To help make your gift shopping experience even easier, we’ve compiled some of the top celebrity-approved gift items that you can conveniently find at London Drugs! From Oprah Winfrey to Mariah Carey, here are the celebrity-approved gift ideas that will help you tick off the last few names on your holiday shopping list.

Oprah’s Picks

Oprah’s Favorite Things 2019 list is full of covetable items, expertly curated by Oprah and her team. This year, that includes the Ninja Foodi Cold & Hot Blender and Sony XB12 Extra Bass Portable Bluetooth Speaker, which you can both find at London Drugs! The Ninja Foodi brings the heat, with its new heating element that can boil in minutes to cook soups, simmer sauces and even melt cheese for fondue! Plus, it can still blend your favourite frozen drinks and smoothies with ease. The perfect gift for a foodie. Meanwhile, the Sony Extra Bass Speaker is a must-have for the music lover on your holiday shopping list. The speaker is waterproof, dustproof, rustproof and washable, meaning they can take their music with them pretty much anywhere. They’ll love the enhanced low-end tones, and the Li-ion battery that will last up to 16 hours.

Mariah Carey’s Pick

Mariah Carey is the queen of Christmas. After all, can you even think about Christmas without ‘All I want for Christmas is you’ popping into your head? This holiday season, Mariah is spreading Christmas cheer not only with her tunes, but with her hand-picked gift ideas too. Some truly unique items made her list, including the Arcade1Up Pac-Man Arcade Cabinet. These Arcade1Up games just launched at London Drugs this year, and they’ve already become a huge hit with customers! Enjoy the nostalgia of playing Pac-Man and Pac-Man Plus with this classic upright arcade cabinet. Gift it to someone with a love for old school arcade games, or introduce it to your kids as a way for them to explore the wonderful world of arcade gameplay for the first time. Plus, it’s the perfect way to get the whole family engaged in some fun together once the gifts are unwrapped on Christmas Day.

Of course, it wouldn’t hurt to pick up one of Mariah Carey’s Merry Christmas albums on CD or vinyl too, to get you in the holiday spirit this season!

Ellen’s Pick

The official ‘Ellen’s List’ is out, and there’s one particular gift that made the cut and caught our eye: the Nintendo Switch Lite. No surprise this made the list, as it makes a great gift, especially for kids and teens. In fact, Ellen called it “the hottest toy of the year.” This new small, light version of the Nintendo Switch system has been optimized for handheld play. It’s also compatible with the popular Nintendo Switch games, like Super Mario Odyssey, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and more. They’re sure to keep the kids occupied for hours on road trips or anywhere else!

Jessica Simpson’s Pick

As you may have already learned in our blog on the resurging trend of film photography, film cameras have become a hot item once again. And not just with those who have used film before. A whole new generation is now exploring film photography for the very first time! That’s why it makes perfect sense that Jessica Simpson would pick the Instax Mini 9 Instant Camera, when she shared her favourite holiday gifts with People Magazine.

“We love all kinds of photography in our house! I can’t get enough of this precious time with my three kids without documenting everything. Capture memories in the moment and give friends an artistic keepsake. This camera is also fun for kids to use and create cool collages.”

Know someone who already has an Instax Mini camera? Fujifilm’s themed film (like Star Wars and Frozen 2) make great stocking stuffers, as does a stylish Instax Mini camera case or a cute little Instax Mini Album to store their snapshots.

Christina Milian’s Picks

The Instax Mini 9 Instant Camera clearly is one of the hottest holiday gift ideas for 2019! Not only did it make Jessica Simpson’s top picks, but singer (and actress – have you watched Falling Inn Love yet?) Christina Milian shortlisted the fun instant film camera on her holiday gift guide with E! News. She also featured another hot item on her list – Apple Air Pods. These are a must-have for any techies, or really anyone with a compatible Apple device (think: iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad or Mac). They deliver a fully wireless headphone experience and include a handy charging case, so they’re always ready to use. They’re automatically on and always connected, so you can change a song, make a call or even make a request from Siri on the fly.

Neil Patrick Harris & David Burtka’s Picks

When it comes to the holidays, actor Neil Patrick Harris and his husband David Burtka are known for going all-out. Their home is immaculately decorated, and they’ve become experts in holiday entertaining. With two 9-year-old twins, they also now have a pretty good knack for finding the perfect gifts for kids. In their 2019 holiday gift guide, the couple named Squishmallows stuffies and The Lego Movie 2 – Benny’s Space Squad set as must-have gift items. Apparently, both their kids will be getting Lego this year, according to David and Neil’s holiday Q&A in People Magazine!

Jillian Harris’ Picks

Local celebrity Jillian Harris, co-host of HGTV Canada’s “Love It or List It Vancouver”, and former Bachelorette, has shown time and time again that she can curate the best of the best in her annual holiday gift guides. This year, her ‘Gift Guide for Him’ included some of her husband Justin Pasutto’s favourite things. He earmarked both the Apple Watch and Apple Air Pods as his top tech picks. Showing up in several holiday gift guides, it’s safe to say Air Pods will be one of the most popular items gifted this season. Apple Watches also make a great gift, with various models and price points to choose from. The newest model, Series 5, comes with both GPS and Cellular capabilities, so you can stay connected with just your watch. It’s also swimproof, has an always-on retina display, and Emergency SOS among other handy features. If they already have an Apple Watch, accessories like these Spigen Rugged Armor cases, or style-conscious Apple Watch Straps would also be a smart gift idea.

We hope some of these celebrity-approved holiday gifts ideas will help you finish off your holiday shopping! Need your gifts delivered extra quick? When ordering from londondrugs.com, check and see if Same Day Delivery is available in your area and make sure to order before the designated cut off time!

Hosting for the Holidays: Small Appliances That Save You Time

The holidays are a great time to connect with family and friends, and take a well-deserved break. Hosting however, can be a daunting task. Fret not, we’re here to help facilitate your holiday hosting experience with the niftiest small appliances.

Small appliances are always a hot ticket item this time of year – they can be a great help in the kitchen while entertaining, and also make great gifts. From stand mixers to indoor grills, London Drugs has a vast assortment of small appliances to help chefs of all ages and abilities create conversation-worthy culinary delights for friends and family.

Cleaning it Up

Before the big day of hosting arrives, there is usually a day of cleaning. If your vacuum is no longer up to the task, we have some great options to make sure your floors are spotless before the guests come stomping through. For the pet owners out there, The Shark Pet Perfect II Vacuum is great at getting embedded pet hair out using the extra large motorized brush. If you’re looking for something more traditional, the Bissell AeroSwift Upright Vacuum with it’s 12” cleaning path and 5 height settings is sure to get the job done. If versatility is a requirement, the Shark Rocket DuoClean with Zero-M Vacuum does double time as a stand-up vacuum that converts into a hand-held. It’s great for cleaning the car too!

Mixing it Up

From holiday drinks to baking, you can pretty much guarantee there will be ingredients that need to get blended or mixed. For baking, there are essentially two options: a stand mixer or a hand mixer. The big factors when choosing between the two are space and use. The hand mixer isn’t as versatile, but much more compact. The stand mixer has a bigger footprint but packs a punch with its increased functionality. Good news for you: we have options for every baker and budget. For stand mixing options, the Oster Planetary Stand Mixer is great for batters and doughs, with a 350w motor and 4.5qt capacity. Having a big gathering? The Cuisinart Precision Master Stand Mixer is a little bigger at 5.5qt and a bit more powerful with a 500w motor. And of course, there are the ever-popular KitchenAid stand mixers, with both low power and high power options in addition to many different handy attachments. This KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer Bundle even comes with a shredder that allows you to slice and grate cheese, vegetables and fruit!

If kitchen space is a concern, consider these hand mixers. The Oster 6 Speed Mixer is a great compact hand mixer that even comes with a storage case, so you never lose a beater. The Black & Decker Helix Hand Mixer is an alternative option that has reinforced nylon construction and 5 speeds, plus a turbo boost!

The other half of mixing it up comes the night of the big event. While entertaining you might want to craft some creative holiday cocktails. Remember the trick to a good blended drink is the blender. The Ninja Pro Blender or Ninja Foodi Hot & Cold will chop through your ice cubes with ease to make the perfect blended drink. Plus, the Foodi is particularly great if you’re planning on making a puree or soup, as it has a built in precision heating element that boils in minutes.

Air Frying – and so Much More

Air frying is still a relatively new cooking method. The first consumer model was only publicly debuted at IFA in Berlin in 2010. If you haven’t tried it yet, what are you waiting for!? There are a range of options on the market and all have their respective strengths. Consider if multi functions are important to you, and then, what ones you’d use most. The Chefman 6L 3-in-1 Air Fryer is a leading contender in this area. Watch our Facebook Live event video here where we walk you through the cooking process to create some very tasty dishes that are sure to delight the family, especially over the holidays. The Ninja Air Fryer is another tempting option. It air fries, roasts, dehydrates and reheats! The dehydrating feature makes this versatile fryer a great space saver too.

Tea Service Time

Once dinner is over and the board games are on the table, it’s time to serve up the coffee and tea. This process can be simplified with prepping your coffee maker in advance. The Oster 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker can be programmed so if you keep a tight schedule, it can be ready when you need it. Alternatively, the Cuisinart Burr Grind and Brew Coffee Maker adds the freshness of just-ground coffee to your brew. It’s always ready to go at a moment’s notice, which is great for those dark January mornings too!

The Breville Smart Tea Infuser Kettle is another useful gadget that is sure to impress your guests. With its adjustable temperature control, you’re assured to get the perfect pot of tea every time. If you’re serving various kinds of tea (or coffee or cocoa) that require different water temperatures, the Hamilton Beach 1.7L Variable Temperature Kettle is a perfect choice. With a 1.7 L capacity, a 360 degree cordless base, and 6 pre-programmed temperature settings, it makes tea service simple and efficient.

Quirky Corner

No holiday kitchen saver blog would be complete without a few fun and quirky gadgets that any real host(ess) with the most(est) will appreciate.

Breakfast with Ease

If your child loves the movie Frozen, imagine how excited they would be to have Olaf waffles! The Frozen themed waffle maker will add even more surprise to their Christmas morning. If you’re hosting groups, the Chefman Electric Griddle & Crepe Maker gives you restaurant quality crepes without having to worry about stove temperature, or if your nonstick pan is going to not stick this time.

The Chefman Electric Griddle with temperature control is a great brunch tool, especially when making breakfast for the whole family. With 60 sq inches of nonstick cooking surface and 6 settings, you can get your eggs, bacon and pancakes ready with ease. It features a removable drip tray to insure an easy clean up.

BBQ Flavour Indoors

As seen on TV, you say? Maybe it was. But this handy little Ronco Indoor Grill is like an oversized toaster that will give you BBQ steak, grilled chicken, or juicy ribs. There is a reason it was seen on TV! Use it to grill some sides for your Christmas dinner. Best of all, come February, this grill will remind you how tasty BBQ food is, even during a long Canadian winter. Shop our full selection of appliances during our December appliance event, on now.

Same Day Delivery Service from London Drugs Debuts in Select Areas – Check if Your City is on the List!

Same day delivery service has officially launched at London Drugs in select markets for customers within 10 kms of stores. The prompt service offers our customers everything from small home appliances and tech to grocery items and medications even on the busiest shopping days of the season – including Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Boxing Day.

“We are making it quicker and easier for our customers to get what they need from the local stores they trust,” says Clint Mahlman, President and Chief Operating Officer, London Drugs.

Without any membership fee, customers who place orders before 2 pm can receive their delivery the same day, often within a few hours of when the order is placed. Online orders will be fulfilled by London Drugs store locations in the following cities, within 10 kms of the delivery address:

The new delivery service covers most in-stock items but excludes larger heavy items like furniture, big-screen TVs and the larger unconventional items – a signature of our physical stores – like ride-on tractors and kayaks. For orders over $75, same-day delivery is free of charge and $7.95 for smaller orders. Same day delivery will also be available on prescription medications, when customers order within 10 kms of a London Drugs pharmacy in Calgary, Edmonton or Winnipeg.

With our Price Match Guarantee, online shoppers can find the best price and the fastest delivery on the items they need and want quickly, all while shopping locally at London Drugs.

Movember Contest #2 Official Rules

CONTEST RULES
Movember Contest #2– Official Rules

1) To enter on Instagram and Facebook:

***CONTEST ALERT*** We are halfway through Movember and want to give you another chance to win some mo grooming tools! We want you to take home one of 3 #Movember prize packs which include a @braun_gooming Beard Trimmer and a @wahlpro Lithium Ion + Trimmer (both valued at $130!) All you have to do to enter is:
🧔 Follow @londondrugs
🧔 Tell us below what you’re doing to maintain your Movember look!
See link (link in bio for ig) for full T&Cs. Contest runs from November 15 – 30, 2019 11:59pm PST. Good Luck!

2) No purchase necessary. Limit one (1) entry per social network per contest. Limit one (1) prize may be won per household. Entries must be received no later than 11:59 pm Pacific Time on November 30, 2019. London Drugs is not responsible for entries that become lost or misdirected.

3) Contest is open to all residents of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba who, as of the date the prize draw is made: (i) have not won a London Drugs contest since November 30, 2018; (ii) have reached the age of majority in the province in which they reside as at November 15st 2019 (iii) are not employees of London Drugs, their respective advertising and promotional agencies, the independent judging organization (if any), or any family member living with any such employee.

4) The winners will be randomly chosen collectively from Instagram and Facebook combined with 3 winners total on the day the contest ends (see dates below) in Vancouver, British Columbia, from all eligible entries received per contest. To win, selected entrants must have correctly answered the skill-testing mathematical question on the entry for on the online entry form and must sign London Drug’s declaration and release confirming compliance with the contest rules and acceptance of the prize(s) as awarded, releasing London Drugs from liability in association with the contest and prize and consenting to the use of their name, photograph, voice and statements for promotional and publicity purposes.

5) There will be 3 (three) prize packs(s) awarded to three winners: each receiving one Braun BeardTrimmer Shave & Trim Kit – BT5040 valued at $49.99 CAD and one WAHL Lithium Ion+ Trimmer – Stainless Steel – 3205 valued at $79.99 CAD. Prize(s) must be accepted as awarded, are non-transferable and no substitutions are permitted. London Drugs reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value should any prize become unavailable for any reason. Prize will be awarded at the closest London Drugs location to the winner.

Contests dates: November 15 – 30, 2019
Draw Date: 12:00 PM Pacific Time Monday, December 2

6) Selected entrants will be contacted by email, or social network they were drawn from. No correspondence will be entered into except with selected entrants. If the winner does not respond then she/he will be notified for the second time, 3 (three) days after the first notification. If the winner still does not respond within 3 days of the second notification, a new winner will be chosen in the same manner until a winner is successfully contacted.

7) The chances of winning a prize will depend on the number of eligible entries received. Decisions of the judges in respect of all aspects of this contest including, but not limited to, eligibility of entries and correctness of answers given to the skill-testing question, are final.

8) London Drugs, their respective advertising and promotional agencies, the independent judging organization, and their respective agents are not liable to an entrant in any manner relating to the contest or the awarding and use of the prize(s).

9) This contest is subject to all federal, provincial, and municipal laws and regulations. By entering the entrant consents to the collection of all personal information included on their entry and agrees to the use and disclosure of such information by and between London Drugs and their agents. The winner(s) also agrees to the collection, use and disclosure of their name, entry, photographs, voice and statements for London Drugs’ publicity purposes without further compensation. All personal information collected from entrants will be used only for the purposes of administering the contest and for marketing and promotional purposes as contemplated by these rules; under no circumstances will any personal information be sold or rented to third parties. All personal information collected by London Drugs will be kept in accordance with the privacy policy of London Drugs, which can be viewed at www.londondrugs.com, and in accordance with all applicable privacy laws.

10) The right is reserved by London Drugs to terminate this contest, in whole or in part, and/or modify, amend or suspend the contest, and/or these rules in any way, should any cause beyond the reasonable control of London Drugs or its agents affect the proper administration thereof.

STATEMENT OF DECLARATION AND RELEASE

All selected entrants will be required to sign the Statement of Declaration and Release attached before they can be declared a winner and receive a contest prize.

10 Kitchen Essentials to Help Elevate your Cuisine

The kitchen can be an overwhelming place, with busy schedules, and limited time, but it doesn’t need to be intimidating. Cooking is a great creative outlet, but like all creative pursuits, the tools you have can dramatically alter the end result. Our LDExperts are here to offer advice for some must-have kitchen gadgets that will help you save time, without diminishing the cooking experience. Also included are some green alternatives to classic kitchen favourites, to help make those small environmental contributions that much easier. We cover it all so you can let your inner chef out and fully embrace the art of cooking.

Accuracy, a solid foundation

Being accurate in your measurements is imperative to a good meal. If you really want to elevate everything from your coffee brew to your cordon bleu, the following will help you to be as precise as possible. These compact tools allow you to be sure everything is accurately accounted for, when crafting your next masterpiece.

Kitchen scale
The coffee aficionados use a kitchen scale to measure their grinds. You could also simply use measuring cups for that, but a kitchen scale can also come in handy when dividing family packs into freezer meals, in addition to being able to fully track your dietary intake, should you choose to do so.

Meat thermometer
The key to cooking delicious meat is making sure it’s juicy and not dry. The meat thermometer takes all the guess work out of the process. You will no longer have to pinch your hand mimicking chef Ramsay, pretending to know if the steak needs another 2 minutes. The AccuTemp Wired Meat Thermometer doesn’t even require removing your food from the oven to ensure the perfect cuisson. Program your desired temperature, and wait for it to alert you when done (then enjoy your masterpiece).

The perfect cut

Peeling and slicing can be a laborious affair. It need not be that way though. Having the proper slicing and dicing tools goes a long way to speeding up your chop game, combined with added safety and consistent sizing.

The Starfrit Stand Up Pump’n’Slice
This is a great multi tool for the kitchen as it slices (from 0.5mm to 8mm), cuts au julienne, and dices. Consider it a stand-up mandolin, with an emphasis on safety. With fully enclosed blades, pusher and feeder, it ensures you keep your fingers safe, while getting that consistent slice every time.

Farberware vegetable ricer.
Have you ever tried to cut cauliflower into rice-size bits? You end up with cauliflower all over the kitchen, as it seemingly tries to explode while chopping. This Farberware Vegetable Ricer saves the day by allowing you to cut all your favourite vegetables up into rice-size bits for those vegan paleo meals, but without the mess!

Pots and pans like a pro

Having the right pots and pans is another key element of cooking, especially when you’re timing your meal so everything is served hot. Waiting for something to finish to reuse the same pot for another side slows down your workflow, in addition to preventing everything from being finished in unison.

Lagostina 10 piece cookware set
This set provides all the needed pots for your feast. Featuring a lid for each, you will never be left in the position of having a single lid for 2 pots. Irradial plus base technology ensures even heat distribution, and the range of sizes makes sure you have one for every use you can imagine.

Nonstick pans
A good non stick is vital to success in the kitchen. We have a wide variety of options to choose from, from the London Drugs ILAG Basic non-stick coated pans to the T-fal Character frypans. When making your choice, consider the amount of use combined with type of use. Drop by a store to browse our full selection and talk to an LDExpert about which pan will best serve your needs.

Green gadgets to help reduce waste

The kitchen can be a waste-generating hot spot. From the packaging food items come in, to the storage of leftovers, it’s easy to get swept away in plastic waste. But it doesn’t have to be this way. With a little thought and preparation, you can dramatically reduce kitchen waste.

Stasher reusable bags
Imagine a re-sealable zipper storage bag that doesn’t puncture easily, and can be safely reused. Meet the Stasher Bag. A hot item within the zero waste community, these practical bags can keep your phone dry when kayaking, to your steak dry while sous viding (link to search). Made of high quality silicone, these bags are a must-have if you’re looking for a way to replace one-time use re-sealable bags.

Joie Rainbow metal straws
Eliminating one-time use straws is an easy way to start reducing your plastic consumption. The Joie metal straws come in fun rainbow colours and include a pipe cleaner to be sure you can keep them shiny inside and out. Bonus points: Kids love them too!

Glasslock Airtight set
After cooking that tasty meal, don’t forget to make a little extra and pack those leftovers away. Is it time to upgrade your old plastic food containers though? Consider making the jump to glass. These Glasslock Airtight containers are oven safe (without lid) to 450 degrees, as well as microwave safe (without lid), and dishwasher and freezer safe too. Talk about versatile and eco-friendly. They use far less plastic compared to traditional plastic food storage containers and tend to last longer, as they are odour-free and stain-proof.

Contigo travel mug
Bonus green item! Bring a travel mug with you to get your coffee in the morning. Not only is it a good choice for the environment, it also keeps your drinks warmer for longer! These are also spill proof, featuring AUTOSEAL® technology, ensuring even on those abrupt bus stops, your shirt stays coffee free. Available in a variety of sizes and colours ensures the personalized touch you want. (We have many more options in store!)

These are just some of the handy kitchen accessories we carry that can help simplify your kitchen experience, and improve your cooking. Visit a London Drugs near you and talk to an LDExpert today about how we can help you get the most out of your time in the kitchen, and create inspiring meals the family will love. Shop our full kitchen event on now here.

4 Ways To Take Your Thanksgiving to Friendsgiving

We’re all familiar with Thanksgiving but have you heard of Friendsgiving? It’s a more casual take on Thanksgiving where you get together with friends and enjoy a fun evening with non-traditional activities and dishes (think potluck!) If you’re thinking of hosting a Friendsgiving, we want to help you make it as memorable as possible. Keep reading and hopefully the following suggestions will help you to create new traditions for this holiday.

1. Food Ideas

Friendsgiving means you can forgo the traditional food and opt for fun and unique meal choices. Why not have everyone bring a different kind of homemade pizza or a different appetizer? You can even do a fondue, with everyone bringing a different dippable ingredient! This fondue set here includes 4 dipping forks and 3 ceramic ramekins. If you still really enjoy traditional Thanksgiving food, here are a few classic options with a twist:

Hawaiian Sweet Roll Stuffing
Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese
Sweet Potato Kale Pizza
Pumpkin Pecan Bread Pudding
Cranberry Turkey Paninis
Juicy Turkey Burgers

: Hawaiian Sweet Roll Stuffing

: Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese

: Sweet Potato Kale Pizza

: Pumpkin Pecan Bread Pudding

: Cranberry Turkey Paninis

: Juicy Turkey Burgers

2. Kitchen Tools

Once you’ve decided what you want to make, It’s time to get out your kitchen gadgets. This Belgian Style Waffle Maker is an excellent choice for a fun meal idea, like pumpkin waffles. It’s compact, easy to clean and can make up to 4 waffles at once. There’s also the Chefman Panini Grill. It has a floating hinge to adjust to thicker sandwiches if you’re feeling extra hungry, and non-stick plates if you love your sandwiches with extra cheese (like these cranberry turkey paninis). It also opens flat for grilling burgers and steaks. The options are endless and delicious!

Preparing your Friendsgiving dish for a larger group of people can take up a good amount of your time. That’s where Crock-Pots come in. They are convenient multi-cookers that can make 5-star meals without you having to slave away in the kitchen. As well, using a Crock-Pot frees up your oven for cooking other dishes or desserts (Chocolate Pumpkin Piecaken, anyone?). The different sizes are great and allow you to prepare larger portions of food, especially during the holidays. Plus, as your meal cooks, you can go and mingle with your guests. If you want a chance to win one of these kitchen miracles, check out our Crock-Pot Crocktober contest here!

3. Going Green

A lot of guests over means a lot of plates, cups and cutlery being used – maybe more than you have in the kitchen! One option is to have each of your guests bring a plate and set of cutlery with them from home. Or for easy clean up you could use paper and plastic, but that’s not the best option for the environment. Why not use these awesome compostable cups, plates and cutlery? They are made from plant material and will biodegrade but are also heat resistant up to 200 degrees Fahrenheit!

Since Friendsgiving usually requires everyone to bring a different food dish, you will also end up with a ton of food. Make sure you have the right containers to store any leftover food in. Alternatively, you can purchase these reusable containers and pack the leftovers in them for guests to take home. Ask your friends to bring them to your next gathering so you can reuse them again for any leftovers. If there are scraps of food not worth saving, put them in a green bag or bin for composting. Taking all of these tips into consideration will help make your Friendsgiving a little more eco-friendly!

4. Entertainment

Play long into Friendsgiving night with some not-so-classic board games like Telestrations After Dark, Cards Against Humanity, Monopoly Cheaters Edition or Escape Room The Game. Not really a board games kind of crowd? If you have the game consoles, check out these multiplayer games like Super Mario Party and Super Smash Bros for Nintendo Switch or Little Big Planet 3 for PlayStation. If your gang is into music, why not grab a portable bluetooth speaker to play your favourite playlist? Finally, if your group of friends loves capturing the moment, you’ll really enjoy the Fujifilm Instax Mini for taking instant photos that can be given out like souvenirs. It even has a selfie mode and mirror. If you want to take large group photos, try using a selfie stick. This one fits to most Smartphones and expands up to 38.5“. Want to go old-school in a world of technology? Pick up some disposable cameras instead. Nothing beats that feeling of waiting to see how your photos will turn out after you’ve sent them to be developed at the Photolab!

Whether this is your first Friendsgiving or your fifth, we hope you’ve found these suggestions helpful. Whatever you choose to do, we wish you a Happy Friendsgiving!

Crocktober Contest

2019 Crocktober Giveaway

October; where the weather is crisper and the temperature is cooler. It’s a time of year to enjoy warm and hearty meals in the comfort of your own home. And what better way to cook your favourite Fall dishes by using a Crock-Pot Express 8-in-1 Crock Multicooker? Now’s your chance to WIN a 6QT Crock-Pot Express! How, may you ask? See our full giveaway terms and conditions below. Good luck!

Crocktober Giveaway #2– Official Rules

1) To enter on facebook and instagram:
-Follow @Londondrugs
-Comment below what holiday you’re most excited to use your Crockpot Express

[October 18 – 31, 2019 11:59pm PST]

2) No purchase necessary. Limit one (1) entry per social network per contest. Limit one (1) prize may be won per household. Entries must be received no later than 11:59 pm Pacific Time on [October 31, 2019 11:59pm PST]. London Drugs is not responsible for entries that become lost or misdirected.

3) Contest is open to all residents of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba who, as of the date the prize draw is made: (i) have not won a London Drugs contest since[October 31, 2018 11:59pm PST]; (ii) have reached the age of majority in the province in which they reside as at [October 18, 2019](iii) are not employees of London Drugs, their respective advertising and promotional agencies, the independent judging organization (if any), or any family member living with any such employee.

4) The winners will be randomly chosen on the day the contest ends (see dates below) in Vancouver, British Columbia, from all eligible entries received per contest. To win, selected entrants must have correctly answered the skill-testing mathematical question on the entry for on the online entry form and must sign London Drug’s declaration and release confirming compliance with the contest rules and acceptance of the prize(s) as awarded, releasing London Drugs from liability in association with the contest and prize and consenting to the use of their name, photograph, voice and statements for promotional and publicity purposes.

5) There will be 2 (two) prize(s) awarded to 2 (two) winners: each receiving a Crock-Pot Express 8-in-1 Crock Multicooker 6QT valued at [$99.99]. Prize(s) must be accepted as awarded, are non-transferable and no substitutions are permitted. London Drugs reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value should any prize become unavailable for any reason. Prize will be awarded at the closest London Drugs location to the winner.

Contests dates: October 18 – 31, 2019 11:59pm PST
Draw Date: 12:00 PM Pacific Time November 4, 2019

6) Selected entrants will be contacted by email, or social network they were drawn from. No correspondence will be entered into except with selected entrants. If the winner does not respond then she/he will be notified for the second time, 3 (three) days after the first notification. If the winner still does not respond within 3 days of the second notification, a new winner will be chosen in the same manner until a winner is successfully contacted.

7) The chances of winning a prize will depend on the number of eligible entries received. Decisions of the judges in respect of all aspects of this contest including, but not limited to, eligibility of entries and correctness of answers given to the skill-testing question, are final.

8) London Drugs, their respective advertising and promotional agencies, the independent judging organization, and their respective agents are not liable to an entrant in any manner relating to the contest or the awarding and use of the prize(s).

9) This contest is subject to all federal, provincial, and municipal laws and regulations. By entering the entrant consents to the collection of all personal information included on their entry and agrees to the use and disclosure of such information by and between London Drugs and their agents. The winner(s) also agrees to the collection, use and disclosure of their name, entry, photographs, voice and statements for London Drugs’ publicity purposes without further compensation. All personal information collected from entrants will be used only for the purposes of administering the contest and for marketing and promotional purposes as contemplated by these rules; under no circumstances will any personal information be sold or rented to third parties. All personal information collected by London Drugs will be kept in accordance with the privacy policy of London Drugs, which can be viewed at www.londondrugs.com, and in accordance with all applicable privacy laws.

10) The right is reserved by London Drugs to terminate this contest, in whole or in part, and/or modify, amend or suspend the contest, and/or these rules in any way, should any cause beyond the reasonable control of London Drugs or its agents affect the proper administration thereof.

STATEMENT OF DECLARATION AND RELEASE

All selected entrants will be required to sign the Statement of Declaration and Release attached before they can be declared a winner and receive a contest prize.

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