Boys Will Be Boys Contest

Well, well, well, if it isn't all of my friends in the Pawn Kingdom! Thanks for stopping by today to my little blog (which I hope you'll share with your friends by the way). Today I want to talk to you about the Boys Will Be Boys Contest I'm currently running.

Now - you all know how much fun the Pawn Princess for A Day Contest was. (Or at least I hope you do, because if you didn't know about it or get involved, let me just say, you sure missed out!) Last month we spent a couple of weeks pouring through all the submissions of the adorable little princesses out there while you guys all voted for them. Then from all of the eligible entries we drew a winner! That little princess will get an expense paid trip with her mom to Edmonton and a luxury weekend for the both of them. Plus they'll get to hang out with meeeeee!!! (We all know that's the real prize here, right?)

Anyway, that was so much fun we figured we'd better give the boys something to compete for as well! No one loves a competition as much as men do- so boys, this one is for you! Post a picture of your best father-son duo (or could be stepfather/uncle etc). Once your entry gets 10 votes you'll be automatically entered into the drawing to win an expense paid trip to Edmonton with accommodations at the Fantasyland hotel, admission tickets to the great attractions as West Edmonton Mall, and a $500 spending spree (plus lots of other REALLY COOL STUFF). Don't wait! Share this link, submit your photo, and get voting!

Good luck guys!

Gearing Up for May Long

Hello friends in the Pawn Kingdom! It's your esteemed Pawn Princess here just dropping in to check up on you as you make your plans for the May Long Weekend! Ah, that May Long weekend. If any long weekend was a breath of fresh air, it's this one. It seems to me that no matter what is happening or what the weather is like, somehow the May Long Weekend always seems to have a knack for truly signifying the start of summer. I want you all to enjoy your upcoming long weekend so much, so I'm here to give you some great tips.

Book Those Campsites Early

There's nothing worse than discovering on Thursday or Friday night that the place you want to camp is completely booked up. So do yourself a favour and book a site today! Many campsite will take payment over the phone, so you can be sure to secure your spot in advance.

Staying Home? Make it a Productive Weekend!

If you're not going camping but are going to stick around the city for May Long, use the extra time to get some stuff off of your to-do list. You'll feel so good about yourself! Set aside part of one day - Saturday, Sunday, Monday, you name it - and commit a few hours to finishing a project that keeps nagging you. Then you'll be able to enjoy your weekend knowing you made the most of it and you won't have that mental strain of thinking "I SHOULD do this" because you'll have already done it!

If You Need Cash, Find Some Items to Pawn!

Maybe you're planning to do some home repairs, perhaps you want to head out to the lake and get a great campsite, or maybe you're doing a road trip! Whatever it is that you plan to do on the long weekend, if you need some extra cash to get ready for it know that we're always here for you and would love to help you out and get you the money you need so you can really make the most of your weekend.

Think of Cash Canada When Shopping For Your Supplies

We probably have everything you need in store for an amazing long weekend - whatever your plans may be. We have lawn equipment if you want to do lawn care, we have tools, we have sporting equipment. Do you need a tent? A BBQ? Whatever you need, there is a pretty high chance we have it either at your local store or at the Sales Centre. So make a trip down and let the treasure hunt commence! You'll get a better deal at one of our stores than anywhere else, and you know that's the truth!

Pawn Princess for a Day!

It is my firm belief that every girl deserves to be a princess for at least a day. As a professional princess myself I can tell you that nothing is more exciting than putting on that long shimmery gown and touring the Pawn Kingdom in style. It truly is an experience like none other and that's why - once a year- I like to invite a mom and daughter duo to come along with me. I love seeing the excitement and the experience through the eyes of a child.

This always brings me to a certain conundrum: how will I decide just who to bring? I love everyone so much that it is impossible to narrow it down to just one mother daughter team. And so, I have devised a contest. All you have to do is upload a photo and when it receives 10 likes in the voting category, it will be automatically entered into the draw.

You could win an entire mother daughter getaway which includes transportation to Edmonton, luxury hotel, breakfast in bed, and a limo tour of the pawn kingdom.

Tell everyone you know and get involved! It is my favourite contest of the year and I just want everyone to take part. Enter here: http://woobox.com/gfjedu

4/20 Sale and Contest

I love celebrating things - so I thought to myself, what can I celebrate in April? I know it's a little unorthodox but... I want to celebrate 4/20. Sure, you thinking it's not a real holiday. But you know what? I'm a princess and I can do what I want. So I'm making it a celebration.

Come down to the store and take advantage of the awesome 4/20 sales we've got going on. And don't forget to enter my little 4/20 Facebook contest so you can win yourself 20,000 Pawn Princess Loyalty Rewards Points. I'll be giving away 20,000 points to 4 winners every day up until 4/20.

Celebrate good times, c'mon!

Three Great Items For Pawn Loans In Your Home Right Now

Short on cash? Need a bit of extra dough to tie you over? In times like that, many people turn to pawn loans as a great way to quickly get the cash you need to help you get through to your next pay day. At Cash Canada Financial, pawn loans are our specialty. Obviously! We want to get you the money you need when you need it, and we’re serious about that. So that’s why we’re going to help you out right now. We’re going to do you a favour here – we’re going to give you some ideas on what items you might have inside your home that will be optimal to pawn. Ever wondered what the secret is to a great pawn item? Well, wonder no more because we’re ready to dish out.

Gold

Gold is one of the best items to pawn – hands down. Why is this, you ask? Because of the nature of gold, we are able to determine its actual value before we lend you money against it. There really is no guesswork involved, which means as long as you pay your loans back, you’ll always be able to get the same amount of money on your gold when you bring it in to pawn. Not only this, but we feel confident lending you more on gold than other items, because the value of gold is a more or less steady assurance. 

New, Brand Name Electronics

While we can’t lend you as much on electronics as we can on gold, if the electronic you are bringing in is relatively new and popular, we can use it to help you get the money you need. Clean, charged and well working electronics are best. Make sure that, whatever item you bring, you are able to turn it on! If we can see that it works, we can lend you money on it!

Power Tools

Power tools, especially clean ones and desirable brand names, are a very great choice to bring in to the store. When you bring them, make sure you don’t forget any batteries, chargers and accessories. Not only does bringing a tool in with the complete package increase its value, but it is also necessary for us to make sure the tool is in working order before we lend on it.

Multiple Items

It doesn’t matter how much money you are trying to get- it is always great to bring in multiple items when you come in. If you have two gold chains – bring them both. If you have an electronic and a power tool, bring them both. Spreading your loan out amongst several items makes it easy for you to get your items back out of pawn. We want you to get your stuff back! So bring in several items that you won’t miss for a while, and spread out your loan amongst all of them. 

Take Advantage of Springtime

I know many of you out there are busy huddling together for warmth during our frigid Canadian winter and at times like these I know we all have basically one thought on our minds: when will it be spring? Yes, it is quite impossible not to long for the beautiful and inspiring days of spring when we’re in the thick of it with winter here. So, just to indulge ourselves a bit, let’s talk about spring today and all the wonderful potential for change that the season brings in our lives!

Use The Momentum Of Spring To Make The Changes You’ve Always Wanted To

Spring is such a wonderful time of year because, quite naturally, everything is new again! Use this natural rhythm to make changes in your life that you’ve always wants to make but haven’t done yet. Sometimes all you need is a bit of spark to get started – and nothing provides that more than the promise of spring. Start preparing to make changes now so that you can really roll into them full steam once winter is over.

 Take the Term “Spring Cleaning” Seriously

How long has it been since you’ve done a true “spring cleaning?” I say this year, really maximize that term to it’s full potential and clean out your place! Find whatever you aren’t using and sell it online or at a garage sale. You’ll be thankful for the extra room in the place and also for the cash in your pockets.

As we struggle through winter and set our sights on the new season and all it brings, let us focus on becoming new in a variety of ways this spring. Let’s make new habits, new environments and new changes in our lives that improve our standard of living. What new changes are you planning to make in your life with the coming of a new season? Let us know in the comments below!

Save Money This Easter

Hello everyone! The Pawn Princess here- just dropping in to help you all prepare for Easter this year! With the holiday just around the corner, many families are wondering what they can do to create a perfect and practical Easter celebration in their home. Fortunately, I’m quite the expert when it comes to these things, and given that, I have a couple ideas to share with you from Easter’s past that will undoubtedly serve to enhance your celebration with your family this year. Here are some simple tips to a perfect Easter:

Take Advantage of All the Family-Orientated Community Events

Easter is a great time of year simply for all the free family activities that can be found within the local community. Many churches and community centers host free plays, Easter egg hunts, or family days that are an excellent way to get out of the house and make some memories together without putting a strain on your pocketbook. Make Easter weekend a unique one by hitting up some of these once a year events.

Enjoy Natural Beauty

One of the most spectacular things about Easter is that by the time it rolls around, it really feels like we’ve turned a corner into spring. Lots of times pussy-willows can be found on the trees, and the smell of spring is in the air. Keep with the theme of new life and take a nature walk in a local ravine or down a nice trail. If you like traditions, you can even incorporate this into your yearly Easter celebrations (trust me, it feels great after Easter dinner). Few things are more perfect than a nice spring stroll with those you love- it’s a really simple and enjoyable way to grow closer to one another.

Eat a Lighter Meal

Of course the trend these days is to scale back portion wise when it comes to meals in order to pay attention to the ol’ waist size. When planning this year’s Easter meal- consider that. Make or buy less desserts and cut back on the heavy foods on your table. Also, release yourself from the pressure of having to cook absolutely everything. Focus on a few favourite dishes and forget the rest. Not only will your tummy thank you, but your bank account will too.

Keep It Simple

One thing about big family celebrations is that they sure don’t have to be intricate to be memorable. Somehow, getting a large group of people who are related to each other together under one roof really goes a long way in creating some memories, if you know what I mean. Nothing can outshine the- lets call it excess of personality- that families seem to inherently have. So instead of trying to compete with this by hosting an elaborate meal, fussing over many decorations, or trying to be the perfect host – embrace it! Make the family the main event, since trust me they’re going to be anyways.

These are just a few tips that I’ve found are helpful along the way in creating the perfect Easter celebration. Do you have any tips of your own? What does a perfect Easter celebration look like in your home? Tell us in the comments below!