Enjoy the convenience of your last minute holiday shopping delivered with your groceries by Zum Zum! Here are some great gift ideas to check everyone off your list:

Be prepared for any conditions

APC BATTERY BACKUP BN1500M2-CA – $217.29

The new APC Back-UPS Pro models provide premium battery backup and surge protection. APC Back-UPS Pro models provide USB charging ports for your mobile devices and increased runtime for your critical electronics. Ideal for small or home office electronics, networking devices. And gaming consoles. The BN1500M2-CA UPS protects connected devices from dangerous surges or spikes in voltage. Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) technology consistently maintains safe voltage conditions without draining the battery, saving backup run time for power outages. The BN1500M2-CA also provides 1Gb dataline surge and spike protection for telephone, Ethernet,and coaxial cable connections.

• Premium battery backup and surge protection for your critical devices like home office, entertainment system, gaming console, and business workstation
• 1500VA / 900W
• Recharge time: 16 Hours
• Nominal Input/Output Voltage: 120v
• LCD displays modes of operation, system parameters and alarms
• 10 Outlets (6 battery backup and 4 surge protection only) and 2 USB Ports
• 1080 Joules Surge Protection Rating
• 6ft cord, NEMA 5-15P
• 3-Year Limited Warranty and lifetime equipment protection policy
• Included in the Box: APC Back-UPS Pro Tower 1500VA, USB cable, User manual
• Dimensions: 10.24″ x 3.94″ x 14.49″

Don’t forget the batteries!

DURACELL OPTIMUM AA BATTERIES – $31.29 – $35.29 (-$4.00 until Dec 28)

DURACELL OPTIMUM BATTERIES HAVE A PROPRIETARY CATHODE SYSTEM – That can deliver Extra Power in some devices, or Extra Life in other devices, vs Coppertop AA/AAA, in a wide range of devices.

• Pack of 30 batteries
• Size AA

The gift of peace of mind

CAT 1200 PEAK AMP PROFESSIONAL POWER STATION – $166.29

The CAT 1200 amp professional 3-in-1 power station is your perfect solution for easy power on the go and help in dealing with common roadside emergencies. Featuring a powerful 1200 peak amp jump starter, 200 W power inverter and 120 PSI digital compressor, it lets you top off tires, start up engines or get easy household power anywhere you go.

• Jump starter 1200 peak battery amp
• Starting amps: 500
• 200 W integrated power inverter
• 120 PSI digital air Compressor with Sure Fit™ Nozzle for easy inflating
• 4 x 6.2 A USB Charger
• LED light
• Battery Status Indicators
• Reverse polarity alarm notifies user of incorrect clamp connection
• Jump starter power switch
• Rugged tough housing
• All metal powder coated clamps
• Household extension cord included for charging
• 1 Year Warrenty

Extend your patio season

WELL TRAVELLED GRAY COMMERCIAL PATIO HEATER – $227.49

The high output 46,000 BTU is the perfect way to extend your backyard entertaining season. This heater operates on a standard 20 lb. propane tank (not included).  Additionally, it has a reliable electronic ignition system, sturdy wheels for easy mobility, and a waterbox for added stability.

• High Output 46,000 BTU
•  Durable powder coated finish
• Heat Range: up to 18 ft. diameter
•  Reliable electronic igniter (1-AAA battery not Included)
•  All stainless steel burners & heating grid
• Uses standard 20 lb. propane tank (not included)
•   Safety auto shut off tilt valve
•   Sturdy wheel assembly included
•   Waterbox for stability
•   Consumption Rate (Approx.) 10 hrs 20 lb. LPG tank 

What do you get the family who have it all?

BULLSEYE SNACK STATION 8 OZ. POPCORN MACHINE WITH CART – $397.49

Bullseye’s Commercial Grade 8oz Black Popcorn Machine with cart will be the hit of every party. This antique style design and color will evoke memories of early days at the ball games, carnivals, or at the movie theater. Machine is 30L x 18W X 61H inches. Works on standard 110 volt 860 watts.

• Deluxe model with 3 position control switch
• Commercial switches include: spot light warmer, stirrer and pot heater
• Direct drive motor, no belt or gearbox
• Built-in warmer light
• Heavy-duty steel and stainless steel construction
• Cleans up with water
• Works on standard 110 V
• 860 W
• Tempered glass doors and windows
• 2 year warranty on the machine
• 90 day limited warranty on all consumable parts including kettles and/ or light bulbs

Take care of your health

VITAMIX EXPLORIAN E320 + PERSONAL CUP ADAPTER – $536.09

Explore how easy it is to make healthy, whole-food recipes at home. From appetizers to dessert, the 1.8 L (64 oz.) container is ideal for blending medium to large batches for family meals or entertaining. Add the convenience of a personal blender to your full-size Vitamix® machine with the included personal cup adaptor. The individual portion size of the 591mL (20 oz.) cup lets you blend just the right amount and avoid food waste. Ten variable speeds allow you to refine every texture with culinary precision, from the smoothest purées to the heartiest soups. With the Pulse feature, layer coarse chops over smooth purées for heartier recipes, such as chunky salsas or thick vegetable soups.

• Pulse feature
• 2.2 peak HP motor
• Easy cleaning
• Becomes a travel cup with spill-proof lid

 



Happy birthday to our favourite country! Canada Day celebrations have once again been planned virtually, and everyone is invited to gather together online to express their national pride and reflect on Canada’s history and culture. Enjoy online access to concerts, contests and even fireworks through the Canadian Heritage website.


If you’re feeling nostalgic here’s a 21 year old throw back to March 2000 and Molson’s iconic I Am Canadian commercial:

Happy Father’s Day! Zum Zum has you covered for the perfect last minute gift, delivered to Dad’s door!

For the outdoor explorer:

$17.71 – MARTIN PORTABLE BUTANE GAS STOVE 8,000 BTU

• Heating output up to 8,000 BTU/hr
• Piezo-electric ignition
• Windshield prevents flame blowouts
• Includes a practical carrying case
• Up to 130 minutes with one 228g butane bottle
  
  
  

$55.73 – CAMP CHEF HIGH PRESSURE SINGLE BURNER COOKER

• Features one 60,000 BTU/hr Maximum Output cast burner
• The Drum-style burner housing offers centralized heat distribution
• The Maximum Output system provides a wide range of cooking options
• The detachable legs make this burner easy to set-up and take down
• Includes a 3 ft. hose and regulator

For the tech-head:

$50.10 – SANDISK ULTRA MICROSDXC AND MICROSDHC 256 GB UHS-I CARD WITH ADAPTER

• Full HD video recording
• Transfers up to 1200 photos
• Ideal for premium Android based smartphones and tablets
• Transfer speeds of up to 100 MB/s
• Rated A1 for faster app performance
• UHS Speed Class 1 (U1) and Class 10 for Full HD video recording and playback
• Waterproof, temperature proof, shockproof, and X-ray proof
• Transfers up to 1200 photos a minute
• SanDisk Memory Zone app lets you auto-manage media and memory for peak phone performance
• Warranty: 10 years
• Model: SDSQUNI-256G-CN6MA

$23.10 – ULTRABRITE SCOT II LED DESK LAMP WITH WIRELESS CHARGING AND MOOD LIGHT

• 5 levels of brightness dimmer function
• 3 light modes
• Qi wireless charging of mobile devices
• RGB mood lighting
• Night light

$213.78 – ION AUDIO TOTAL PA GLOW 3 BLUETOOTH PA SPEAKER

• 500 W
• Bluetooth
• Tripod
• Built-in Speakers
• Electric
• Portable

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and we hope everyone has a way to show Mom their love and appreciation no matter the circumstances. Here are a few ways to show her she’s on your mind!

Drop off some healthy homemade frozen dinners: What says “I love you” more than a gifted homemade frozen meal? …Bringing her two homemade frozen meals? She’s sure to appreciate the gesture and enjoy her night off!

Get creative with decorations: While you’re dropping off her dinner, spruce up her front door with a spring wreath and put a smile on her face every time she looks outside. She might even have a spot on her front porch or in the garden for a creative display!

Have the kids draw with chalk: Let the kids express how much they love grandma, as only kids can. Collect some rocks, colour them with chalk and arrange a beautiful display on her porch. Or have them draw her a driveway mural – get them to prepare a rough copy at home so they have a plan for their final masterpiece!

Shop Zum Zum for a useful Mother’s Day gift 🙂

This is the theme for Earth Week 2021, together we can restore our earth.

How do WE do this? Seems like a massive project that requires worldwide participation, incredible planning and technical advances.

This of course would be ideal, as the environmental issues we are facing around the globe could be solved in no time with global cooperation.

Together we can individually restore the earth by making adjustments in our homes and daily life. Starting with the choices we make while shopping; how we get to the store, what products we choose to buy etc, all have a greater impact than we realize.

There are a ton of simple changes you can make that really would help restore the earth, perhaps slowly but it all adds up as you inspire others to do the same.

This week Zum Zum announced a new eco-friendly delivery option that reduces its carbon footprint within the GTA. If your delivery schedule is flexible, you now have the option to select “Deliver by 5PM” to ensure your order arrives via the most efficient route. As always, on the day of delivery you will receive our notification of the hour your delivery is scheduled.

While we’re all on stay at home orders, the idea of a flexible delivery schedule is especially appealing – one small change that will reduce the carbon emissions in your city!

In collaboration with our eco-friendly partner Cool Straw, Zum Zum will be handing out 400 packages of Beeswax Wraps in celebration of Earth Day!

Ditch the plastic wrap and use beeswax wraps for sandwiches, saving half an onion/avocado/tomato, to cover a bowl and so much more!

For more eco-friendly products and ways to reduce plastic in your home, check out coolstraw.ca

Break your fast with Medjool Dates or Desert Palm Pitted Dates, delivered after sunset by your friends at Zum Zum! Best wishes for a Ramadan as bright as ever!

Recognized for its health, spiritual and psychological benefits, fasting for the month of Ramadan is considered by Muslims as a means to shift their focus away from life’s pleasures, and to empathize with others who are less fortunate.

Fasting teaches control and self-discipline over our immediate desires. When you learn how to say “no” to what’s generally permitted you control your impulses, and can resist what is forbidden.

Yes, even water is included in the fast. #NotEvenWater

Here’s a quick and funny video, that just goes to show as a new generation of young Muslims like soccer star Mohamed Salah break on to the world stage, they are introducing their traditions to a whole new audience (regardless of how superficially that new knowledge is shared!)

Now considering the famous Snickers candy ad campaign, “You’re not you when you’re hungry” – it’s safe to say that everyone can relate to the irritation or lethargy we feel from a lack of food and coffee. We’ll be extending our Muslim brothers and sisters a little extra empathy during their most sacred month!

See the Islamic Foundation of Toronto for more information.

In 2003, the Government of Canada declared April 9^th to be “Vimy Ridge Day”, in honour of the Battle of Vimy Ridge that took place in 1917, during the First World War. For the first time, all four divisions of the Canadian Expeditionary Force were assembled to fight as a corps, and the battle was made into a symbol of Canadian achievement and sacrifice.

The Canadian divisions were joined by the British 5th Infantry Division artillery, engineer and labour units, and supported to the north of the Souchez River by the 24th British Division I Corps, and by advancing XVII Corps to the south. The Canadian Corps received three times the artillery normally assigned to a corps for regular operations.

The attack began at 5:30am on Easter Monday, April 9^th 1917, when every piece of artillery at the disposal of the Canadian Corps began firing in a synchronized barrage. Light field guns advanced in predetermined increments, 100 yards every three minutes in a non-stop bombardment, while medium and heavy howitzers established a series of standing barrages against known defensive systems further ahead. Before the night fell on April 12^th 1917, the Corps was in firm control of the ridge.

The Canadian Corps suffered 10,602 casualties: 3,598 killed and 7,004 wounded. The defeated German Sixth Army suffered an unknown number of casualties, with approximately 4,000 Germans becoming Prisoners of War. The Germans did not attempt to recapture the ridge, including during the Spring Offensive, and it remained under British control until the end of the war.

The Canadian National Vimy Memorial resides on land granted to Canada in northern France. It is inscribed with the names of 11,285 Canadian soldiers who were listed as missing or presumed dead in France. It stands as a tribute to all who served their country in battle and gave their lives in the war. Veteran Affairs Canada maintains the memorial, see Veterans Affairs Canada for more information.

“Behold, my friends, the spring is come; the earth has gladly received the embraces of the sun, and we shall soon see the results of their love.” — Sitting Bull

Got a lot of eggs? Why not put all of your eggs in one basket; a boiled egg in the morning is hard to BEAT. Here’s some egg-spiration that’ll make you want to take dip-dying eggs with the kids up a notch. Learn the Ukrainian technique for creating those gorgeous, intricate patterns from Naztazia on YouTube: here. Click on an image to view full size, Happy Easter!