VINTAGE WINE BOX CREATIONS

   The top of the feeder should be at the low chest level of your pet.

For the stylish and cosmopolitan folk who like to add designer flair to their homes, these raised pet feeders bring some old-world charm into our furry friends' place as well! Accented with elegant icons from wine houses, this substantial Wine Box Raised Pet Feeder elevates your dog’s food to a position that reduces neck strain and aids in digestion.

Crafted, in Mississauga Ontario , from actual crates used to ship wines, these pet feeders by "Vintage Wine Box Creations" are hand-carved, framed with wood, sanded and sealed for many years of use.

When the crates are purchased, a donation is made to a local animal shelter. As owner and master craftsman Fred Dixon states " These feeders start and end with taking care of our pets because they take such good care of us. It's a pleasure to create every piece."

The Vintage Wine Box raised pet feeders come in 4 sizes, from small to x-large, and are designed to fit your pet so that the top of the feeder is at the low chest level.


Features and Benefits:

• Keeps the pet dining area clean "less mess"
• Better comfort and posture for pets, especially those with neck and back problems
• Easy swallowing, slows down eating, reduces gulping
• Crafted from "vintage wine boxes", not an import product
• Portion from each feeder goes to support animal welfare
• Stained and sealed with pet friendly materials
• Stainless steel bowls are included

Sizes & Pricing: "The top of the feeder should be at the low chest level of your pet."

• Small Pet Size (4"-6" height): Single bowl $39; Double bowl $69; Triple bowl $89
• Medium Pet Size (7"-8" height): Single bowl $59; Double bowl $89; Triple bowl $99
• Large Pet Size (9"-14" height): Single bowl $79; Double bowl $99
• X-Large Pet Size (15"-20" height): Double bowl $119

To Order:

• Please send a cheque or money order to Vintage Wine Box Creations
• For more details, contact Fred Dixon at fred_dixon@rogers.com

New Rental Home in Streetsville!

There are some unbelievable pockets in Mississauga with new builds! Take this enclave of Stunning Condo Townhomes in Streetsville, beside Meadow Green Park, at 6625 Falconer Dr. One of the homes is a new listing with Top-of-the-line fixtures - offered for lease at $2250/mo.

Check out this fabulous home!
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Mississauga's 9th Annual Rock 'n' Roll Party

This Sunday, get to know local bands and support a worthy cause! Started as a way to showcase locally grown talent, the Guitar World Rock 'n' Roll Party has grown into a  large event where anyone can showcase their unique style for a $10 donation to the Credit Valley Hospital. This year's lineup features a special performance by awesome guitarist Phil X. Prizes and raffles will be held as well.

Taking up the parking lot right by Dennis' No Frills, Dollarama and Goodwill in front of their Meadowvale location in North-West Mississauga, Guitar World will have a stage and the amps, drums & sound system. All the bands have to do is bring themselves, the rest of their instruments and a willingness to play!

Plan to bring some lawn chairs and stay for a while. You can't beat the atmosphere! Aug 28 from 11-6

Guitar World is a 1st-class music store that always has great customer service. We have found many guitars and accessories there, and if they don't have it, they will go out of their way to find it. Many a day are the halls filled with eager students shaping their craft. Its a great local store!

The Guitar World Mississauga, 6435 Erin Mills Pkwy, Mississauga, ON L5N 4H4 905-858-9918

Awesome Hockey Skate Service

Not only does National Sports have great gear all year, but they have a hand-crafted attention to detail that I have not seen at other stores. They're helpful as well. I like to shop at the location outside of the Erin Mills Town Centre, close to the Sunset Grill restaurant.

They have all types of skates from budget/entry -level to pro and have all types of accessories, like those Crocs that cushion your feet and give them a workout at the same time. They have a repair facility on site, and will even fix products not bought at their store.

One of the best features of National Sports skate area is their individualized attention to you when shopping for skates. Try on any skate and they will assist you with the fit, answering your questions and ensuring that you get the skate that's right for you...at the right price point.

After you've found the right skate, have it form-fitted to your feet with their heating service, that makes these skates all your own! This service is free for all skates purchased at the store, but you can bring in others and pay a nominal fee. The benefit is that the skates fit you like a glove and they act like custom-made skates just for you!

There's a skate sharpening card where you can get 10 or so sessions for a reduced price... a great deal for those that skate a lot.

I give this place excellent marks for service, selection, facilities and and all-in one store that makes it so simple to find skates and accessories!


NATIONAL SPORTS: 2921 Eglinton Ave W, Mississauga,ON  (905) 820-4605
Hours: M - F :  9:30am - 9:00pm; SAT :  9:00am - 6:00pm; SUN :  11:00am - 5:00pm

The Best Shawarma Anywhere!

Have you ever noticed that Chicken Shawarma can taste different depending what place makes it? There are a lot of establishments to explore... all to the good! As someone who eats on the run a lot, I can absolutely say that Mississauga has a restaurant serving the best Shawarma dish ever -- "Alf Hana."

Located at the Meadowvale Town Centre, the Alf Hana Shawarma Hut has been dishing out delicious food every day for the last couple of years. Most nights you will find them creating the hand-made Chicken Swarma sandwiches with individualized attention to detail... it's worth it. You can also get a meal, which includes rice and salad - I recommend the house dressing. Make sure you add pickles and turnips to the dish, and the hot sauce makes it! I personally love the Chicken Fajita Dish that includes grilled peppers and onions.

Eat-in or take out, the food keeps well. The dining room is low-key, cafeteria style. Grab a drink and you will love it!

Open most nights until 10:30 (except Sundays until 8) Let me know your thoughts...

6550 Meadowvale Town Centre, #5, Mississauga, ON L5N4B7  289-997-7665

What a Wonderful Highway!!

I drive quite a bit every day and can't say enough about the 403 in Mississauga. It's like we have our own city highway that links south from Dundas and the QEW in Oakville to the 401 in the north. It is jam packed eastbound every morning from 8 to 9 and westbound in the evenings from 4-7pm. The greatest thing about the road is the use of HOV lanes, where if you have 2 or more people in the car, or drive a hybrid/green vehicle, you can travel in a dedicated lane just for you! This, of course, makes your ride a lot quicker. (I can travel from the west of the city all the way eastward in prime time in about 15 minutes using these lanes.)

There are some rules and tips, however, to get your best experience when travelling this road:
- Police travel this road constantly and you should never cross in or out of the HOV lanes while the line is solid - wait for the posted dashed lines and always change lanes safely
- The posted speed limit is 100, and the HOV lanes aren't a chance to drive like the Autobahn... you will get ticketed for sure
- Travelling eastward, there is a traffic bunch-up in a turn just after the Erin Mills Parkway. Ensure that you leave a ton of room in front and behind you, especially if you are in the left-hand lane, awaiting your chance to get into the HOV lanes. Traffic is known to stop completely at the base of the hill under the bridge there.
- The same goes if you take the Cawthra exit instead of continuing to the 401 E... traffic can stall here while everyone waits for the signal lights. However, you have the option of going south on Cawthra, north to the 410 or Eglington, and straight all the way to Dixie and beyond.
- Beware entering the 403 westbound any time after 4:30 on a weeknight before Hurontario... this hugely  traversed street is also where the a lot of autos converge and it is the sight of many a collision, just because of the merging requirements.There is construction being done to address this issue.
- There is another traffic slowdown westward at night, around the bend before the Erin Mills exit, I think because of the hill ending and the turn. Police like to park under the bridge here as well.

There are a lot of gas stations and coffe shops dotting the entry/exitways, notably:
- Winston Churchill: travel north from the highway and you get a fab Coffee Time, and go a minute more and you can reach a mecca of plazas on Eglinton that stretch from Winston Churchill east to the Erin Mills Parkway - like Swiss Chalet, McDonald's, Rona, Sunset Grill (love it!), Boston Pizza, a super Portuguese bakeshop, dollar stores, Loblaws and the Erin Mills Town Centre.
- Erin Mills: the Credit Valley Hospital is north of the highway at Eglinton. There is a red-light camera at this intersection. Shop at the Erin Mills Town Centre.
- Hurontario: Square One is just south of the exit. I enjoy the Starbucks at the Chapters just north of the mall, by the GO and city bus hub.
- Cawthra: if you travel south from the 403, there is a Petro Canada just on your right before you hit Burnhamthorpe... always a great place to stop and get loaded up.
- Be careful out there!