Saxon Chocolate Line

When Stacey and I were at the show in Toronto, we came across this great food booth. The product was the Saxon chocolate line. We already carry there variety of nuts an marshmellows in the store presently, and they are well recieved. We decided to bring in some fun summer products. Well they have arrived!

We recieved the Ice Cream Cone Toppers which include Belgian chocolate, chocolate crisps, chopped hazelnuts and toffee bits. Everything you need to dress up your ice cream cones.

Another great camp fire item is the Belgian chocolate SMORES. These delightfully crsip graham crackers seal the deal with Belgian chocolate and hand cut marshmellows! The perfect fireside treat!

The third item is the frozen drink mix. This includes one bag each dark chocolate and vanilla white chocolate mix. You just need a blender, ice, and the drink mix to make your own icy treat. There are also some great recipe ideas as well to make this one of the best summer treats!

Carol
Seredas Crew

Toy sale!

Every child loves new toys. Especially for summer. We have new summer toys in that your child will just love to play with! I know what your thinking, toys can get a little pricey. Well you dont have to worry about that! On right now is a summer toy sale! In our flyer are lots of great toys that even you can have fun with! Maybe you need a new chalk set. Maybe a new pool. Check out the toy flyer and grab a new toy today!

Karley
Seredas Crew

Very Low Prices!!

Do you live for garage sales? Are you looking for great deals at low prices?

You are in luck! Starting tomorrow (Thurs) until Saturday, we will be hosting a garage sale with items from both Sereda's Pharmacy, the giftshop, and Blue Collar Basics. There will be such great prices that you will think we are lying!

The only catch to the garage sale, you need a coupon to purchase your items. How do you get a coupon? Its simple. Buy something at Blue Collar Basics and you will recieve one coupon! You really don't want to miss the BIGGEST Garage Sale of the year!

It's the MONSTER MAY GARAGE SALE!


Karley
Seredas Crew

L.E.D Tree

If you have come into our store recently, you may have noticed some L.E.D trees in our giftshop. They are absolutely breathtaking and easy to assemble! Start with the base, add the branches, and VOILA! You have yourself a beautiful tree for indoors or outdoors. The trees come in a variety of colors. At the store we carry the white, green, and red. Blue trees are coming soon! So come into the store today to check out these cool light up trees. You never know, you may just walk out with a decoration for your yard!

Karley
Seredas Crew

Fun For everyone!

Check out our New Crafty Cooking Kits! These kits put a creative spin on some traditional baking. Products include spring Rainbow Cookie Kit, Create and Eat Brownie Treats, Funny Face Rice Krispies Treats, as well as others. These gifts are a great gift idea for kids.

The Rainbow Cookie Kit is very popular around the world! It was featured on savvymom.ca as a pick of the week. They talk about the fun that even adults can have when they make cookies that look like play doh!!!

Also, the Ice Cream Cone Cupcake kit was featured in Retail News Magazine as their favourite find!

So come on down to the store and see what everyone is talking about. You don't need to miss out on all of the fun!

Lindsay
Seredas Crew

Summer Toys!

Check out our Melissa & Doug Summer toy line. We carry a wide variety of summer sand toys. Some of our products include Finny Fish Pail and Octopus Pail & Sifter. We also Carry a Speck Seahorse set which contains the materials needed, along with a little imagination, to make ice cream from sand. Also in our Melissa & Doug Line are Seaside Sidekicks which are a simulated way of making cupcakes & other baking with nothing but sand and a little creativity. This line of toys is a wonderful way to entertain kids on those warm summer days!

Lindsay
Seredas Crew

Willow Tree Angels

Willow tree angels are the perfect gift idea for any occassion. These hand-crafted figurines are designed to capture a moment in time or express a feeling. Also available are Willow Tree Ornaments which are small and can be hung. Whether you are looking for a gift for a close friend or something to fill that empty space on the mantle, Willow Tree Sculptures are the perfect Idea!


Lindsay
Seredas Crew

May Flowers, April Showers – Nip Your Allergies in the Bud

Tips to Reduce Your Allergy Triggers:

`        Don’t hang laundry outside- pollen can stick to towels and sheets.

`        Remove clothes you’ve worn outside & shower to rinse pollen from your hair and skin.

`        Avoid outdoor activity in the early morning when pollen counts are the highest.

`        Check on TV or the Internet for pollen forecasts & current pollen levels- If high pollen counts are forecasted, start taking allergy medications BEFORE your symptoms start!!

`        Stay indoors on dry, windy days- the best time to go outside is after it rains, as this helps clean pollen from the air.

`        Use a portable high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter in your bedroom.

`        Keep indoor air dry with a dehumidifier.

`        For advice on some over-the-counter options for treating seasonal allergies, consult a Sereda’s Pharmacy Pharmacist or your family physician.

Carrie

Seredas Crew

Tick Talk – How to Prevent Becoming an Untimely Host

ü      Stay out of wooded or grassy areas.

ü      Wear long sleeves and long pants if you are in an area where ticks are common.  Shower as soon as you come indoors.  Ticks often remain on your skin for hours before attaching themselves….

ü      Keep your pets on a leash and don’t let them wander in tall weeds and grass.

ü      Apply an insect repellent with a 10 to 30 % concentration of DEET to your skin AND clothing. (A 10% concentration protects for about 2 hours). DO NOT use DEET on the hands of young children or on infants younger than 2 months.

ü      Tick-proof your yard by clearing branches and leaves, and keep woodpiles in sunny areas.

Tick Talk…You Got Caught…

1.  Remove the tick promptly and carefully. Use tweezers to grasp the tick near its head and pull gently to remove the WHOLE tick without crushing it.  Removing an attached tick within 48 hours decreases your risk of Lyme Disease.

2.  If possible, seal the tick in a jar. Your doctor may want to see the tick if you develop signs or symptoms of illness after a tick bite.

3.  Use soap and water to wash your hands and the area around the tick bite after handling the tick.

4.  Call your doctor if you aren't able to completely remove the tick.

Carrie
Seredas Crew

The Sun Is Out – Time To Get Your Sunscreen Out!!

DID YOU KNOW that….

è    Canadians born in the 1990’s have 2 to 3 times higher lifetime of getting skin cancer vs those born in the 1960’s.  Those born in 1990: 1 in 6 lifetime risk of having cancer; those born in the 1960’s have a 1 in 20 lifetime risk.

è    Melanoma is now the 7^th most frequent cancer in Canada, affecting 5,300 people in 2010 and causing 920 deaths.

è    Excessive ultraviolet (UV) exposure from the sun & tanning beds plays a leading role in the development of melanoma and IS the MOST PREVENTABLE CAUSE of this disease.

è    Getting a “base tan” for a winter holiday is a MYTH!! There is NO scientific evidence this protects from burning in the sun.

Protect Yourself by:

è    Avoiding exposure to the sun between 10 a.m and 4 p.m

è    Covering up- wear tightly woven clothing that covers your arms and legs, and a hat (preferably wide-brimmed).

è    Using sunscreen frequently and generously- Use a broad-spectrum (UVA and UVB) sunscreen with an SPF 30 OR greater, as recommended by the Canadian Dermatology Association.

o       For a listing of sunscreens approved by the CDA, please visit:

 http://www.dermatology.ca/sunscreens/index.html

è    Wearing sunglasses when outdoors- look for a manufacturer’s label that states the sunglasses block 99 or 100 % of all UV light.  Choose sunglasses that fit close to your face.

Carrie
Seredas Crew

Last Minute Mother's Day Gifts

Give mom the gift of beauty and serenity with one of our fabulous wall decor pieces from the giftshop. We have a great selection of canvas prints and metal wall decor starting at $49.99! A colorful assortment of flowers trees and modern abstract art. A perfect addition to any room.

For the hard to buy for mom, there are always giftcards! Just as the staff at the till. Available at Sereda's Pharmacy and Blue Collar Basics. Just put one in a card and your gift is done!

Loretta
Seredas Crew

Flame Pots for Mother's Day!

Another great idea for mom (or yourself) is our new flame pots. Flame pots are a wickless, ventless, clean-burning decorative fire pot that sets the mood for any occasion, indoors and out. They are refillable and use a gel fuel (also available at Sereda's Pharmacy) made from recycled oil. Flame pots start at $29.99.

**Also selected spring giftware is 50% off. So be sure to check out the giftshop!

Loretta
Seredas Crew

Mother's Day!

Don't forget Mother's Day on May 8th!

Wouldn't your mom love a basket full of goodies? We have everything you need to make the perfect gift basket, from bath and beauty, to gourmet dips and chocolates. A little of everything so you can personalize your gift for your mom, and show her how much she means to you.

Sound like to much work? Then let us do the work for you! We can make a custom gift basket that I'm sure your mom would love!

Loretta
Seredas Crew