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We're Anna Wallner and Kristina Matisic: journalists, shopaholics, and hosts of "Anna & Kristina's Grocery Bag" and "The Shopping Bags". Visit our official website at www.annaandkristina.com
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The Shopping Bags Celebrating tonight?

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Traditionally associated with celebration, more and more people are drinking champagne or sparkling wine now than any other time in history. Whether you choose sparkling wine or the real thing, there's a lot to know about buying the best bottle for your pleasure.
Patti MacKenzie
Patti MacKenzie
Aw shucks...wish I'd read that before we bought ours.
Thu at 2:12pm
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Hi Patti,
Hope the champagne you bought was enjoyable no matter what. FYI, there are lots of new suggestions posted in the comments (at the bottom of that page) now. Economical enough to test them out on any special occasion!
~A&K
41 minutes ago
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The Shopping Bags More testers needed! We've got some hair products aimed at convenience and are looking for a couple of groups to join the A&K Test Lab product testing team!

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Store shelves are overflowing with hair products these days, so we're trying out a couple of home-use products that are all about convenience. If you have a group of 5-8 people (or more) willing to help us out in our Test Lab near the end of January 2010, read on for details...
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The Shopping Bags Any great presents for Xmas? Write a review of your favourite things for a chance to win our monthly Test Lab prize:

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This month, one lucky winner will receive: A Pineapple Prince pineapple corer (approx. retail price: $19.95) and a Starfrit Rotato Express peeler (approx. retail price: $25.99)
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I love this time of year: the parties, the shopping (all done weeks ago), the decorations (up in early December), even wrapping presents (two more to go), not to mention getting a few weeks off work.
Hobson Lin

Hobson Lin Hey Anna and Kristina!

Hope you guys, and all of the crew, are having a great holiday season so far. I just heard about this app on CTV and I'm wondering if you guys have heard about it too. It seems exactly like something you guys would check out. Here's the CTV article: http://tinyurl.com/yb77egz. You guys up for anot...her Shopping Bags test/review? haha.

Merry christmas and happy holidays!
Hobs

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December 23, 2009 at 8:29pm · Report
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Very interesting, Hobson! Thanks for sharing. We'll definitely have to investigate, even though we both use the other smartphone. :(

Happy holidays to you too!

~ A&K
December 24, 2009 at 9:35am
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The Shopping Bags Whether you're Xmas shopping or just window shopping, always remember our Ten Shopping Commandments!

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Having logged many hours at the stores, we’ve learned a few simple truths. We call them the 10 Shopping Commandments: 10 rules we apply to each and every shopping experience. They help us get what we want, for less, and be more informed about what we buy.
Shine Jewellery
Shine Jewellery
Great Commandments!~
December 22, 2009 at 10:10am
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Thanks ladies. Happy holidays to you too!
December 22, 2009 at 10:32am
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The Shopping Bags Stuck for gift ideas? We've got lists and lists of suggestions for you in our latest newsletter and on our website:

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Visit our website for even more gift ideas. We've also included online shopping links to make Santa's job a little easier!
Sandy

Sandy Seasons Greetings Kristina & Anna!

I am purchasing a new cell phone within the next few days. I would love your input as to which one i should pick from the fido website.

http://www.fido.ca/web/page/portal/Fido/Phones

Your helps is greatly appreciated. Thank You.

Sandy :)

December 11, 2009 at 5:12pm · Report
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Oh Sandy, wouldn't we all like to know which phone is the best? With so many coming out every year, cell phones one of those products that's hard for us to keep up with. Our best advice is to ask what your friends have -- find out what they like and don't like about their phones, and then really try and decide what features you NEED as opposed to ... See Morechoosing a phone with all the bells and whistles. The cell phone websites do a good job of laying out all the features, which should make your research job a little easier.
December 13, 2009 at 7:08pm
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The Shopping Bags Just arrived at the A&K Headquarters yesterday: body slimming shapewear from Spanx, Flexees, Miraclesuit and Body Wrap. We need some testers to help us out next week!

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Next to diamonds, body-shaping underwear might just be a girl's best friend! We're looking for women of all ages and shapes (especially women 30-60+ with some mid-section curves you'd like to shape up) to come to the A&K Headquarters in Gastown (Vancouver) and help us t...est these slimming bodysuit sa...
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Kelly

Kelly Hello! I've just finished reading "Shopaholic takes Manhatttan" by Sophie Kinsella, and was wondering if you two have read the series, or saw the movie.

December 10, 2009 at 5:04pm · Report
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Hi Kelly, I've read a few of the series but I haven't seen the movie. It's a fun read, though the main character should definitely reign in her spending and become a true Shopping Bag!

~ Kristina
December 11, 2009 at 9:19am
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The Shopping Bags Congratulations to Bruce M. of Calgary, Alberta. He won our November Test Lab prize for writing in about his top pick in kitchen thermometers. Next up for December's prize:

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A Pineapple Prince pineapple corer (approx. retail price: $19.95) and a Starfrit Rotato Express peeler (approx. retail price: $25.99)
Valda

Valda Hi I am in Edson Alberta. I am wondering which fabric steamer does a good job. I hate spending more than I have to. have you tested these?

December 5, 2009 at 11:09pm · Report
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Hi Valda, sorry, we haven't tested fabric steamers, but that's a good idea for our show Anna & Kristina's Beauty Call. We'll put it on our list!
December 7, 2009 at 12:31pm
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The Shopping Bags New poll on our home page, and holiday gift lists galore!

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Our top 10 gift picks for 2009, and a new bag poll: 'Tis the season for high credit card bills. How do you usually prepare your finances for holiday shopping?
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The Shopping Bags Today's the last day to send a review for a chance to win our November giveaway...

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The Shopping Bags Vancouver ladies! We need help with some research:

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If there's one thing we're certain about bathing suit shopping, it's that just about everybody hates it! So for an upcoming segment of Anna & Kristina's Beauty Call, we're looking for some willing volunteer models to help us with our bikini research. ...
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Thanks Ladies. Great tip, SarahRose!

Michelle - don't forget to send in your info. Click the link to the article above for contact info.
November 17, 2009 at 2:57pm
Colleen
Colleen
@ Sarah!!! I want to come to your store!!!!
November 17, 2009 at 9:16pm