tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21079415943454995392024-02-21T09:05:12.843-07:00Organize My Frugal LifeMaking life easier for Canadian families to get organized and save money!Organize my frugal lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16996135752505199644noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107941594345499539.post-8296217058203010392012-05-30T07:32:00.002-06:002012-05-30T07:32:39.667-06:00WagJag: $7 for $30 coupons and 9 Piece Gift<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here is an awesome deal from<a href="http://www.wagjag.com/?c=4&w=74976&wid=a610291848f3d684ceb1e435dfc1d662" target="_blank"> <b>WagJag </b></a>for all of my fellow couponers. Pay just $7 for a 9 piece sample pack with $30 of coupons included! If you were one of the lucky ones that signed up for the Free Telus credit of $10 a month then you will get this absolutely free and still have credit left over!<br />
I made sure to pick up one today. Even though the deal says Calgary, you can get this from any city in Canada.<br />
<a href="http://www.wagjag.com/?c=4&w=74976&wid=a610291848f3d684ceb1e435dfc1d662" target="_blank"><b>Click here to get this awesome deal!</b></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://pinterest.com/frugalorganize/"><img src="http://d3io1k5o0zdpqr.cloudfront.net/images/follow-on-pinterest-button.png" width="156" height="26" alt="Follow Me on Pinterest" /></a></div>Organize my frugal lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16996135752505199644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107941594345499539.post-4421402208652895352012-02-23T09:18:00.000-07:002012-02-23T09:18:28.817-07:00Bargain Moose<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcLP4P9GwOsubJ5XEj_vwIZdKuHfB0fulEr1hijQthj4RPaRYFpDSJY6Jb2ua3va3nfCqbpMG-SrwJbQAPRraoVeBVMSi-198y7MIgkpyptFESiVFBBVaYHZIoklteYfkNM3-x1gZF7HsT/s1600/Untitled.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="70" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcLP4P9GwOsubJ5XEj_vwIZdKuHfB0fulEr1hijQthj4RPaRYFpDSJY6Jb2ua3va3nfCqbpMG-SrwJbQAPRraoVeBVMSi-198y7MIgkpyptFESiVFBBVaYHZIoklteYfkNM3-x1gZF7HsT/s320/Untitled.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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I know it has been a while since I last posted so I thought I should explain why. I have been busy writing part time for another blog and I love doing it. I am now writing for<b> <a href="http://www.bargainmoose.ca/" target="_blank">Bargain Moose</a></b> which is an awesome website to find Canadian deals daily. They offer coupons (both printable and coupon codes) on their blog and coupon forum. They also have a great deals forum for <b><a href="http://community.bargainmoose.ca/" target="_blank">daily deals</a></b>. It is the best website I have found to get online shopping deals and I am excited that I am a blog writer for the as well as managing the <b><a href="http://community.bargainmoose.ca/all/coupons/discussed" target="_blank">coupon forum</a></b>. Anytime you see a post by Krista that would be me. It is a lot of fun since I am passionate about couponing and getting a great deal and theirs in the only website that I know of that does price comparisons on products to ensure the best deals!<br />
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Here is a post I did on the <a href="http://www.bargainmoose.ca/monthly-seasonal-sales-cycles-how-to-get-the-best-deals-in-february/" target="_blank"><b>Seasonal and Monthly Sales Cycles for the month of February</b></a>. A little late in the month but I am currently working on one for March so make sure to check back to get some great deals in March!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://pinterest.com/frugalorganize/"><img src="http://d3io1k5o0zdpqr.cloudfront.net/images/follow-on-pinterest-button.png" width="156" height="26" alt="Follow Me on Pinterest" /></a></div>Organize my frugal lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16996135752505199644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107941594345499539.post-85201039513741924842012-01-07T16:04:00.001-07:002012-01-07T16:05:55.130-07:00New Years Resolution: Get my House Organized One Week at a TimeOne of my New Years resolutions this year is to get my house organized. I am a fairly organized person but after the kids getting so many gifts at Christmas, I realized we have a lot of things that we don't need. The plan is to assign a room of the house to each week starting this week until the house is all organized. The way I figure it we will have our entire house in order by the end of March!<br />
It may sound daunting but if you do only tackle one room or space a week it really isn't that much. This way by spring time we will be done and can have a garage sale to purge what we don't need.<br />
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All items that we don't want will go into 1 of 3 piles- Sell, Donate, Garbage<br />
The point is to keep only things that we use and need. <br />
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<u><b>The Schedule:</b></u><br />
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<b><u>Week 1- Organize the master bathroom and closet</u></b><br />
<ul><li>go through closet and only keep clothes that fit me now and that I wear</li>
<li>organize linen closet in bathroom</li>
<li>organize kids bath toys and baby products better (use containers)</li>
<li>Make room in closet for craft supplies</li>
<li>Do any paint touch ups that need to be done if I have time</li>
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It is a start to a new year and our wallets are empty form spending over the holidays. Time to start stocking up and using coupons at the right times for that extra savings. Every month has predictable items that will go on sale. We call these sale cycles. I try to stock up on these items when they are at their cheapest to save money in the long run.<br />
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Here is what to look out for in the month of January to get the best savings. <br />
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<b><u>Produce/Food:</u></b><br />
Bananas, Beets, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cucumbers, Grapefruit, Kiwi, Lemons, Mushrooms, Okra, Onions, Oranges, Pomegranate, Potato, Rhubarb, Squash, Sweet potato, Tangerine, diet foods, diet drinks, hot beverages, tv dinners, oatmeal, soups, chilli's<br />
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<b><u>Clearance Items:</u></b><br />
Christmas and New Years items, red/green/silver/gold items(dinning ware and house hold items), calendars, candles, day timers and organizers, wrapping paper, cards<br />
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<b><u>Clothing: </u></b><br />
A lot of store have "white sales" in January so the best things to get are coats, boots, hats, mitts, scarves, sweaters<br />
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<b><u>Household Items:</u></b><br />
Many New Years resolutions call ofr organization so any type of organizing containers usually go on sale, lable makers, linens (white sales), towels and sheets<br />
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<b><u>Personal Care:</u></b><br />
Cold medications,cough drops, flu medication, nicotine related products (for those who want to quit for the new year), diet products and any weight loss or diet food products<br />
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<b><u>Other: </u></b><br />
Gym memberships discounts, bicycles, electronics, houses, home gym equipment<br />
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If you are a couponer as well you will get some really great deals in January. Save your coupons (as long as they don't expire first) for the right monthly sales to get the best bang for your buck!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://pinterest.com/frugalorganize/"><img src="http://d3io1k5o0zdpqr.cloudfront.net/images/follow-on-pinterest-button.png" width="156" height="26" alt="Follow Me on Pinterest" /></a></div>Organize my frugal lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16996135752505199644noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107941594345499539.post-16771794795162592102011-12-28T21:31:00.000-07:002011-12-28T21:31:47.114-07:00Wagjag Deal: 75% Off Photo Books at Picaboo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgbyeVgOh8878Nc1r-jZ065nscCzujuQgGWxMAtHcS7ymbu9j56u6BPyXd0d88-bAOGIpId3wIr40ehyphenhyphenOatMQn_e0_EEUhiFJ3w4VBgEGwNk68ezqR-BckJca628cYxZsA2N4ZOpPofPDg/s1600/Untitled.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="158" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgbyeVgOh8878Nc1r-jZ065nscCzujuQgGWxMAtHcS7ymbu9j56u6BPyXd0d88-bAOGIpId3wIr40ehyphenhyphenOatMQn_e0_EEUhiFJ3w4VBgEGwNk68ezqR-BckJca628cYxZsA2N4ZOpPofPDg/s320/Untitled.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
This is a really good deal that I took advantage of today. Get a voucher from Wagjag for a Picaboo photo book for just $10. I have so many pictures on my computer and one of my new years resolutions it to put them into albums. At Picaboo they do that for you. I have used this site before and they help you make beautiful photo albums. <br />
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The regular price of these photo books are around 40 when finished so you would save $30 with this voucher (75% saved!!!) You are allowed to buy 2 vouchers per person.<br />
Click on the link below and get your voucher. <br />
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<a href="http://www.wagjag.com/?wid=a610291848f3d684ceb1e435dfc1d662" target="_blank">http://www.wagjag.com/?wid=a610291848f3d684ceb1e435dfc1d662</a><br />
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The sale at Wagjag ends December 30th.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://pinterest.com/frugalorganize/"><img src="http://d3io1k5o0zdpqr.cloudfront.net/images/follow-on-pinterest-button.png" width="156" height="26" alt="Follow Me on Pinterest" /></a></div>Organize my frugal lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16996135752505199644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107941594345499539.post-10152309931538912492011-12-12T09:00:00.000-07:002011-12-12T09:00:54.181-07:00Chocolate Peppermint Marshmallow Sticks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIu2Dpl0NYvpjGFulw9FNKbIOKWEJbz-7cVqLxpfERk7YMN-Bf07ECyJDJXrsHRntAq_TXvknS03WwCFGCafM1cI3Eu04ZXj1glA4DNH894wLZXnhyphenhyphenLEUHSpPImC84LC0kTDeouOcow2fm/s1600/P1010442.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIu2Dpl0NYvpjGFulw9FNKbIOKWEJbz-7cVqLxpfERk7YMN-Bf07ECyJDJXrsHRntAq_TXvknS03WwCFGCafM1cI3Eu04ZXj1glA4DNH894wLZXnhyphenhyphenLEUHSpPImC84LC0kTDeouOcow2fm/s320/P1010442.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>This is one of the easiest and tastiest recipes I have ever done! I made them the other night and we put one of the sticks in our hot chocolate for a treat and it was deliciously addictive! This was also very inexpensive to make and would be a great little homemade holiday gift for someone.<br />
<b><u>Here is my recipe:</u></b><br />
<ul><li>3 small marshmallows or 1 large marshmallow per stick</li>
<li>milk or dark chocolate melted (amount depends on how many you want to make)</li>
<li>candy canes</li>
<li>stir sticks, candy sticks or large toothpicks</li>
</ul><ol><li> Take the marshmallows and put them on the sticks</li>
<li>Melt chocolate in microwave until soft </li>
<li>Put desired amount of candy canes in a ziplock baggie and break (I used a small hammer)</li>
<li>Dip the marshmallows in the chocolate then roll them in the candy canes</li>
<li>Cool in the fridge for a few minutes</li>
<li>Serve in hot chocolate!</li>
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Today only while supplies last over at Fab Find they are offering a $10 American Apparel Gift Card for FREE!!! All you have to do is click on the link below to get yours. The link is through the Toronto site but you can use the gift card anywhere in Canada.<br />
Hurry because they are down to just over 4000 left now!<br />
<a href="http://toronto.fabfind.com/" target="_blank"><b>Click here to get your FREE Gift Card!</b></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://pinterest.com/frugalorganize/"><img src="http://d3io1k5o0zdpqr.cloudfront.net/images/follow-on-pinterest-button.png" width="156" height="26" alt="Follow Me on Pinterest" /></a></div>Organize my frugal lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16996135752505199644noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107941594345499539.post-87432949168358945522011-12-07T09:08:00.000-07:002011-12-07T09:08:39.078-07:00Great deals for stocking stuffers this week<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjts4ZZH9D_J-43ml4pLye_QoIxnKBlrVF7Zl-hPsJjoECcBzvMFeC5BI6sVzJJg7JcYhZ0QL0apyAKTO6HTtvvCtTyAqulXIBxWpG9ZA73HtuGWQwc7_kIP9vF9XKVyjc4HsUf21b-VAGV/s1600/24456.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjts4ZZH9D_J-43ml4pLye_QoIxnKBlrVF7Zl-hPsJjoECcBzvMFeC5BI6sVzJJg7JcYhZ0QL0apyAKTO6HTtvvCtTyAqulXIBxWpG9ZA73HtuGWQwc7_kIP9vF9XKVyjc4HsUf21b-VAGV/s320/24456.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
There are a few places that are having sales on items that would make great stocking stuffers so I thought I would post a few of my favorite deals! Click on the highlighted areas to take a look at the deals!<br />
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<a href="http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/home/index.jsp" target="_blank"><b>Bath and Body Works</b></a>: is having their Buy 3 get 3 Free sale on both online and in stores<br />
<a href="http://www.truecuddles.ca/" target="_blank"><b>True Cuddles</b></a>: has 40% off their Kula Klips for mittens which is a great stocking stuffer for kids or parents (expires Dec 11th)<br />
<a href="http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/home/" target="_blank"><b>Chapters Indigo Canada</b></a>: has a $5.00 coupon code when you shop online (coupon code- OLDEC11 at checkout)(expires Dec 31st)<br />
<a href="http://www.entertainment.com/discount/?linkName=10AFF_CJ&affiliateID=10795617%7C3389440&orcustom=&AID=10795617&PID=3389440&cm_mmc=CJ-_-2646138-_-3389440-_-All+2012+Entertainment+Books+are+now+just+%2419.99+with+Free+Shipping%2C+plus+any+additional+books+for+only+%2415%21" target="_blank"><b>2012 Entertainment Book</b></a>: is on for $19.99 include Free shipping and has loads of local coupons (expires Dec 18th)<br />
These are just a few of the deals I found that are worth checking out for stocking stuffers let me know if you know of any other great stocking stuffer deals out there!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://pinterest.com/frugalorganize/"><img src="http://d3io1k5o0zdpqr.cloudfront.net/images/follow-on-pinterest-button.png" width="156" height="26" alt="Follow Me on Pinterest" /></a></div>Organize my frugal lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16996135752505199644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107941594345499539.post-34102950764574216442011-12-05T07:57:00.000-07:002011-12-05T07:57:54.496-07:00Giving over the HolidaysOver the weekend I took advantage of Bonus Redemptions days at Shoppers Drug Mart to make my stockpile even bigger for my family. We are stocked up on everything from laundry detergent and cleaning supplies, to soups, pastas and baby food for a very long time. As you know I think it is a great ideas to stockpile to save your family money but I also think that you can have too much. <br />
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Couponers often have the stereotype that they "hoard" which is totally not the case. I buy only what I will use just in mass quantities because in the long run it will save my family money. I also get things for friends and family and I like to get things that I know I can donate. We are lucky enough to have a big stockpile and we will be donating lots of those items this year to people in need.<br />
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There are many shelters, and programs around the city that could use donations this time of year. I know you can also sponsor a family in your city. (a lot of work places do this as a whole because it is expensive to do on your own.) We are planning on donating can goods, toiletries, packaged goods and any non-perishable food items to those in need. I figure we have so much and are so fortunate that it would be a shame not to give back.<br />
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If you have been looking at your stockpile and realize you have a lot, think about donating some items this season to someone who needs it now. You can always coupon to get more when you need it and it's a great gift to someone who is less fortunate!<br />
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Happy Shopping and Happy Holidays!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://pinterest.com/frugalorganize/"><img src="http://d3io1k5o0zdpqr.cloudfront.net/images/follow-on-pinterest-button.png" width="156" height="26" alt="Follow Me on Pinterest" /></a></div>Organize my frugal lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16996135752505199644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107941594345499539.post-74976387380549425052011-11-24T17:00:00.000-07:002011-11-24T17:00:34.178-07:00DIY Monster Tooth Pillow<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhWxtO3mm7IJQ9BsvI1vT7ibCt_sijFhAAa4tQs7FA9By4rJi_82RJL7NFjMR1HnBSVndRJVY-qrO-f0USiQ-iNuhhrGE1RdT4xrdMOb2ca8_XqsZI_mF2UU5NI6JNypTRK0qMP1pkK_NA/s1600/monster-tooth-pillow1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="165" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhWxtO3mm7IJQ9BsvI1vT7ibCt_sijFhAAa4tQs7FA9By4rJi_82RJL7NFjMR1HnBSVndRJVY-qrO-f0USiQ-iNuhhrGE1RdT4xrdMOb2ca8_XqsZI_mF2UU5NI6JNypTRK0qMP1pkK_NA/s320/monster-tooth-pillow1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://thelongthread.com/?p=7370" target="_blank">Source</a></span></div><br />
I was looking online and came across this fun DIY project for a Monster Pillow. This is such a great idea to make when your child looses his teeth and the toothfairy comes. Instead of putting their teeth under their pillow, they put it in this monster pillow and the toothfairy will take it and put money in the mouth! I have heard from many parents that the toothfairy easily wakes kids trying to get a tooth from under their pillow or sometimes doesn't even know it's there. I think it would be a good idea to add some string to the top and have your kids hang it on their door. That way the toothfairy won't wake them and she will always know when a tooth is lost! My kids still aren't old enough to loose their teeth, but I think this is a craft I will be doing in the near future anyways. <br />
<ul><li><a href="http://thelongthread.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Monster-Tooth-Pillow-Instructions.pdf" target="_blank">Click on this link to get the instructions on how to make this pillow</a></li>
</ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://pinterest.com/frugalorganize/"><img src="http://d3io1k5o0zdpqr.cloudfront.net/images/follow-on-pinterest-button.png" width="156" height="26" alt="Follow Me on Pinterest" /></a></div>Organize my frugal lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16996135752505199644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107941594345499539.post-67567413642715772062011-11-24T16:32:00.000-07:002011-11-24T16:32:16.579-07:00Birthday Freebies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIWQ37MbNBID68f_khRRvizDyTqg32lSFqttPOrtqEFP8eotdRY1-ftkrTjTNH48_AKkU7HEkqKjhdO_mTCiXbsW-GFq95JHjAmY4r-bwQTYCtWN7U0GdKOfMsD-bmWoTTH_QBcWy5wdoV/s1600/Happy_Birthday%2521.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="121" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIWQ37MbNBID68f_khRRvizDyTqg32lSFqttPOrtqEFP8eotdRY1-ftkrTjTNH48_AKkU7HEkqKjhdO_mTCiXbsW-GFq95JHjAmY4r-bwQTYCtWN7U0GdKOfMsD-bmWoTTH_QBcWy5wdoV/s320/Happy_Birthday%2521.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There are so many places that will give you Freebies for your birthday. Most of them you just have to sign up to their mailing lists and they will send you a coupon either by email or mail and the coupons are good for more than just your birthday! Here are a few of my favorite Freebies just click on the names to go sign up! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><ul><li><b><a href="http://www.blizzardfanclub.com/" target="_blank">Dairy Queen</a></b>- Sign up for their fan club and you not only get a FREE blizzard for your birthday but you will get 5 others throughout the year as well.</li>
</ul><ul><li><b><a href="http://www.dennys.ca/west/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=24&Itemid=20" target="_blank">Dennys</a></b>- Sign up and get a FREE Grand Slam breakfast on your birthday. </li>
</ul><ul><li><b><a href="http://www.sephora.com/beautyinsider/" target="_blank">Sephora</a>-</b> Get a FREE gift for your birthday when you sign up for their free rewards card</li>
</ul><ul><li><b><a href="https://www.starbucks.com/card#0" target="_blank">Starbucks</a></b>- Get a FREE beverage from Starbucks for your birthday when you register for their rewards card</li>
</ul><ul><li><b><a href="http://club31.ca/club31" target="_blank">Baskin Robbins</a></b>- Sing up for their email and get a FREE ice cream for your birthday </li>
</ul><ul><li><b><a href="http://oldnavy.ca/browse/home.do?tid=ongobdj8t&kwid=1&ap=7&sem=true&mkwid=fpeyv9MA&adid=byq+anil]&creative=7509095187" target="_blank">Old Navy</a></b>- Sign up for Old Navy's emails and get a coupon for your birthday </li>
</ul><ul><li><b><a href="http://subscription.e.bostonpizza.com/" target="_blank">Boston Pizza</a></b>- Sign up for their email and get a FREE pasta or dessert </li>
</ul><ul><li><b><a href="http://www.orangejulius.com/quench-club/" target="_blank">Orange Julius</a></b>- Sign up for their club and get a FREE smoothie or fruit drink </li>
</ul><ul><li><b><a href="http://eclub.joeysonline.ca/Common/SubscriptionSignup.htm" target="_blank">Joey's Only</a></b>- Sign up for their email and get a FREE coupon for your birthday</li>
</ul><ul><li><b><a href="http://jackastors.fbmta.com/members/UpdateProfile.aspx?Action=Subscribe&InputSource=W" target="_blank">Jack Astors</a></b>- sign up for their email and get a FREE dessert for your birthday </li>
</ul><ul><li>Montanas- Mention your birthday and get a FREE dessert</li>
</ul><ul><li>The Keg- Mention it's your birthday and get a FREE dessert</li>
</ul><ul><li> <b><a href="http://www.milestonesrestaurants.com/sign_up.php" target="_blank">Milestones</a></b>- Sign up and get a FREE birthday coupon </li>
</ul>If you know of any other Birthday Freebies let me know! <br />
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I love my FREEBIES! All you have to do is call the number and they will send you your FREE Schick Razor in 6-8 weeks. It is only 1 per household but they have lots available. You might get a busy signal for the first couple of tries but I got through right away.<br />
Call 1-866-755-9995 to order yours!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://pinterest.com/frugalorganize/"><img src="http://d3io1k5o0zdpqr.cloudfront.net/images/follow-on-pinterest-button.png" width="156" height="26" alt="Follow Me on Pinterest" /></a></div>Organize my frugal lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16996135752505199644noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107941594345499539.post-92083670208657600622011-11-22T11:54:00.000-07:002012-01-04T12:36:25.743-07:00DIY Christmas gift ideasI absolutely love getting and making homemade gift for Christmas and since my decorations are up and the tree is trimmed, it's craft time. Making your own gifts not only is more personal and unique, but it can save a lot of money as well. Here are a few of my favorites that I have found this year that I might be trying.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>For the person with a sweet tooth</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRmOIiyOU9X2L0vfggDmidm2_IguBoTsj8d1habWJu2Nb6CWGTZ-c1G1D83cH6_41yc0V9jK551KCIRrxBhyxLj3e_4n6sf_l232B2b1flTqudDsOVsT8VMRZZsQ_7uSzJc9AEZxT6wdrH/s1600/anyone.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRmOIiyOU9X2L0vfggDmidm2_IguBoTsj8d1habWJu2Nb6CWGTZ-c1G1D83cH6_41yc0V9jK551KCIRrxBhyxLj3e_4n6sf_l232B2b1flTqudDsOVsT8VMRZZsQ_7uSzJc9AEZxT6wdrH/s320/anyone.png" width="313" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://go.tipjunkie.com/hm/1207/mixingbowlkids.typepad.com/family_bites/2011/06/diy-ice-cream-sundae-kit.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Source</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>For the person who loves to bake</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi983RrohmX456No5NlmW2Yw8skmo8SLne4RI2TRs5Pyw66P2PjZ7kFp2F5l9vbIqqUNYx7oITg05mrqey9aojeWqFuZ-PtrS62jXxOnTU22o_eUzj3DXKJkVjkM6iGShy68g05whMxsim9/s1600/baker.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi983RrohmX456No5NlmW2Yw8skmo8SLne4RI2TRs5Pyw66P2PjZ7kFp2F5l9vbIqqUNYx7oITg05mrqey9aojeWqFuZ-PtrS62jXxOnTU22o_eUzj3DXKJkVjkM6iGShy68g05whMxsim9/s320/baker.png" width="237" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.knivescookslove.com/the_art_and_soul_of_bakin/2008/12/gifts-for-bakers-what-bakers-want.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Source</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>For the person having a baby</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8T_uvCMGF50nhKJNZ9Es94Ghofbx3jfpToXojmJ5mLM8bZlIKxIYQNE7FxcyIvvoMcXb3IU2HvfEaF5OCmAcbc4DIQ54w86-ngkYjx8w5ZK9-GQndDY8DckNK3qFSnWNcdoPDS5y5Gm9G/s1600/baby.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8T_uvCMGF50nhKJNZ9Es94Ghofbx3jfpToXojmJ5mLM8bZlIKxIYQNE7FxcyIvvoMcXb3IU2HvfEaF5OCmAcbc4DIQ54w86-ngkYjx8w5ZK9-GQndDY8DckNK3qFSnWNcdoPDS5y5Gm9G/s320/baby.png" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://boogaboohandmade.blogspot.com/2011/05/baby-shower-gift.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Source</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>For the person who sews</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7RTVXq3NDVklOYhUIyIi7KQ309uH9C9-L6iX3GRaBRmdSdeQccEipWtu0zLwlAu4P2g8Gr50wj3SJN-c3CK3CFCL65n4_NMiUyHw0QtrYKlC6cx-gmLk32B3R7J0dWgoTjzUC3OJDDrxt/s1600/sew.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7RTVXq3NDVklOYhUIyIi7KQ309uH9C9-L6iX3GRaBRmdSdeQccEipWtu0zLwlAu4P2g8Gr50wj3SJN-c3CK3CFCL65n4_NMiUyHw0QtrYKlC6cx-gmLk32B3R7J0dWgoTjzUC3OJDDrxt/s320/sew.png" width="251" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.realphotography.com/traci/?p=600" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Source</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>For dad who loves candy</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>For mom who likes to relax</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijRip3Jgwx-8eSNvLrqjGhd8FH7fl6BbP8p_kBLrw9h-3zauGFWGuN4RhyphenhyphenPL51uLCV-lhe7RAnRZk6CZegbZXUhzinvimJ3g2eiYjeeAcqllwS-hpfi10mWhicIPVu0xPVOnW44j8SnZfw/s1600/mld104247_1208_fizzies_l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijRip3Jgwx-8eSNvLrqjGhd8FH7fl6BbP8p_kBLrw9h-3zauGFWGuN4RhyphenhyphenPL51uLCV-lhe7RAnRZk6CZegbZXUhzinvimJ3g2eiYjeeAcqllwS-hpfi10mWhicIPVu0xPVOnW44j8SnZfw/s1600/mld104247_1208_fizzies_l.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/271871/bath-fizzies" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Source</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div>I have two little boys and they are going to love this!!!! A FREE 2 year magazine subscription to Lego! All you have to do is click on the link and scroll down to the left hand side. Click on free Magazine subscription and fill out your info and you will get your first magazine after about 6-8weeks. So simple and I love Freebies!!!!!!<br />
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<a href="http://club1.lego.com/en-US/legomagazine/default.aspx" target="_blank">http://club1.lego.com/en-US/legomagazine/default.aspx</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://pinterest.com/frugalorganize/"><img src="http://d3io1k5o0zdpqr.cloudfront.net/images/follow-on-pinterest-button.png" width="156" height="26" alt="Follow Me on Pinterest" /></a></div>Organize my frugal lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16996135752505199644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107941594345499539.post-8791760988833250422011-11-18T10:46:00.001-07:002011-11-24T16:43:35.288-07:00FREE Leap Frog Tag Book<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtGbSL82ZEjwT-Ond5u545GwA7AFlABRW-8B70h4s1G4AB5ALOfj0bk6O4nlFo8GYEhin8ypCBQ92yAQAhlc8QIDNclKrYrQniJm6dDLaQ3drgXiePRlMnJA7IIR6ZLkEGM-SqPej7OXuy/s1600/leapfrog-tag-junior-package.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtGbSL82ZEjwT-Ond5u545GwA7AFlABRW-8B70h4s1G4AB5ALOfj0bk6O4nlFo8GYEhin8ypCBQ92yAQAhlc8QIDNclKrYrQniJm6dDLaQ3drgXiePRlMnJA7IIR6ZLkEGM-SqPej7OXuy/s1600/leapfrog-tag-junior-package.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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My oldest son recently turned 2 years old and we bought him a Leap Frog Tag Junior for his birthday with a few books. I absolutely love this reading system!!! It allows kids to read books with someone or alone and hear the words. The easy to grip pen for toddlers is also good for motor skills. We got it on sale for around $29.00 (reg $39.00) and got the books for half price! The books are normally $12.00 each but there are sales often and they are worth every penny! I recently found a link that will give you a FREE tag book! <a href="http://www.leapfrog.com/en/freebook/splash.html" target="_blank">http://www.leapfrog.com/en/freebook/splash.html</a><br />
Just follow the steps and you will get a FREE one hopefully in time for Christmas! This is a great Christmas gift if you have a toddler!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://pinterest.com/frugalorganize/"><img src="http://d3io1k5o0zdpqr.cloudfront.net/images/follow-on-pinterest-button.png" width="156" height="26" alt="Follow Me on Pinterest" /></a></div>Organize my frugal lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16996135752505199644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107941594345499539.post-19272133817465813962011-11-15T12:41:00.010-07:002011-11-15T12:48:55.380-07:00Swagbucks<h3 class="post-title entry-title"><u><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></u></h3><div class="post-header"></div>Swagbucks is an online portal dedicated to helping you earn digital dollars called “ <a href="http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/babyfever2009" style="color: blue;" target="_blank">Swag Bucks</a>”. These bucks can be redeemed for things like gift cards, downloads, money through paypal and products in the Swag Store. I have been using Swagbucks for a while now and I am very happy with what I have been earning and how simple it is! If you want to get some free gift cards and you spend anytime online, read on and find out how you can get started!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>How do I sign up to start earning?</b></u></span><br />
To sign up for Swagbucks, go to the <a href="http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/babyfever2009" style="color: blue;" target="_blank">Swagbucks website</a> and register. You will earn <b>30 free Swag Bucks</b> just for signing up. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>How do I earn Swag Bucks?</u></b></span><br />
There are lots of ways that you can earn Swag Bucks. I it up to you as to how many of these ways you want to try but here are a few. <br />
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The number one way to earn Swag Bucks is to search the web. Just visit the Swagbucks homepage and every time you search for something using their search engine, you will have the chance to earn <a href="http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/babyfever2009" style="color: blue;" target="_blank">Swag Bucks</a>. You usually earn Swagbucks after a few searches and the searches need to be different everytime. If you search for the same thing over and over you won't get the bucks.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-small;">2<span style="font-size: large;">. <a href="http://swagbucks.com/p/games" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Play Games</a></span></span></b><br />
For people out there that like to play computer games this is a good way to earn Swagbucks. You can play the games alone or enter into tournaments to earn.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-small;">3. <span style="color: black; font-size: large;">Watch Videos</span></span></b><br />
Find something that you like watching, and for every video you watch your Swagbucks meter will fill up. Once it reaches 100% you will be awarded various amounts of points. Most videos that I watch are less than a minute each so this is a fast way of earning <a href="http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/babyfever2009" style="color: blue;" target="_blank">Swag Bucks</a> when you are the computer anyways!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-small;">4. <span style="color: black; font-size: large;">Take Surveys</span></span></b><br />
If you visit the “Trusted Survey” dashboard and you qualify for a survey you will be awarded Swagbucks in various amounts according to the surveys. <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-small;">5. <span style="color: black; font-size: large;">Complete Time Sensitive Offers</span></span></b><br />
There are quite a few offers that you can complete to earn bonus Swag Bucks, and many of them don’t require payment of any kind. <br />
You can earn quite a few <a href="http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/babyfever2009" style="color: blue;" target="_blank">Swag Bucks</a><span style="color: blue;"> </span> by completing these offers, but be sure to only complete the ones you are sincerely interested in to avoid spam mail. <br />
Check out the <a href="http://swagbucks.com/p/special-offers" style="color: blue;" target="_blank">offers</a><span style="color: blue;"> </span>page to see if there’s anything that interests you.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-small;">6. <span style="color: black; font-size: large;">Recycle Products</span></span></b><br />
Swagbucks has a recycling program where you can earn Swag Bucks for handing over your old cell phone, game systems and books. <br />
All you have to do is look up the product that you’d like to trade in, print the pre-paid label and trade-in receipt, stick the package in the mail and collect your Swag Bucks once your item has been received and processed.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-small;">7. <span style="font-size: large;">View No Obligation Special Offers</span></span></b><br />
Visit the “NOSO” page to view special offers with no obligation necessary to earn Swag Bucks. I look up the offers and rarely ever sign up for them and you still earn the points!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-small;">8. <span style="font-size: large;">Answer Polls</span></span></b><br />
There is a new poll every day on the <a href="http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/babyfever2009" style="color: blue;" target="_blank">Swag Bucks</a><span style="color: blue;"> </span>website. Every time you vote in the current daily poll, you will earn 1 bonu Swag Buck.<br />
This is such a simple way to earn around 30 Swag Bucks every month. It only takes a few seconds to do and is usually the first thing I do in the morning when I log on to the computer.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-small;">9. <span style="font-size: large;">Referrals</span></span></b><br />
Once you see how easy it is to earn great prizes through Swagbucks, you will want to tell all of your friends so that they can start earning prizes too. <br />
Make sure you get them to sign up under your referral link so that you can earn points for referring them. <a href="http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/babyfever2009" style="color: blue;" target="_blank">Swag Bucks</a> will match your referral’s points to your account – up to 1,000 points. This means that if your friend earns 50 Swag Bucks one day, you do too!<br />
Tell your family, tell your friends, tell your neighbours! Swagbucks is a great way to earn prizes and really doesn’t take much effort to earn them.Start earning here at <a href="http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/babyfever2009" style="color: blue;" target="_blank">Swag Bucks</a><span style="color: blue;">.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-small;">10. <span style="font-size: large;">Perform Tasks</span></span></b><br />
When you do small tasks on the <a href="http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/babyfever2009" style="color: blue;" target="_blank">Swag Bucks</a> website, you will be rewarded with bonus <a href="http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/babyfever2009" style="color: blue;" target="_blank">Swag Bucks</a><span style="color: blue;">.</span><br />
Small tasks include things such as testing online discounts and promotions, finding biographical information for celebrity actors, finding great things to do in a particular city, etc.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-small;">11. <span style="font-size: large;">Use The Toolbar</span></span></b><br />
Be sure to install the <a href="http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/babyfever2009" style="color: blue;" target="_blank">Swag Bucks</a> toolbar on your browser so that you can search for things on the web easily. <br />
You can type all your searches into the toolbar instead of having to click on the homepage to do so. <br />
You are also awarded 1 bonus Swag Buck once a day, simply by using the toolbar.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-small;">12. <span style="color: black; font-size: large;">Make A Search Your Homepage</span></span></b><br />
It is as simple as that!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-small;">13. <span style="font-size: large;">Follow Swagbucks on Twitter</span></span></b><br />
Just like Facebook, Swagbucks rewards their Twitter followers will special offers and codes, so be sure to add them to your list.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-small;">14. <span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Read The Swagbucks Blog</span></span></b><br />
The blog is always updated with news and offers and is a great place for you to find special promotions.<br />
Occasionally, Swagbucks will pick a random follower and reward them with 1 FREE <a href="http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/babyfever2009" style="color: blue;" target="_blank">Swag Buck</a><span style="color: blue;">!</span><br />
Look for blog posts from “The Swag Guy” (TSG) or “The Swag Girl” (TSGal) to find exclusive Swag Buck opportunities.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-small;">15. <span style="font-size: large;">Follow Swagbucks on Facebook</span></span></b><br />
<a href="http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/babyfever2009" style="color: blue;" target="_blank">Swag Bucks</a> will often post special codes and offers for their Facebook fans, so it’s a good idea to “Like” them on Facebook. Check their page every day or so to see if there are any new promotions or special Swag Codes available.</td> </tr>
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Swagbucks is one of my favourite “money” making programs to do from home. <br />
For very little effort you can enjoy free gift cards and other prizes for doing something as simple as surfing the web. Start here!!! <br />
<a href="http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/babyfever2009" style="color: blue;" target="_blank">Swag Bucks</a><span style="color: blue;">.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://pinterest.com/frugalorganize/"><img src="http://d3io1k5o0zdpqr.cloudfront.net/images/follow-on-pinterest-button.png" width="156" height="26" alt="Follow Me on Pinterest" /></a></div>Organize my frugal lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16996135752505199644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107941594345499539.post-3544520941173927672011-11-09T14:11:00.000-07:002012-01-04T12:36:51.688-07:00My Favorite Rewards Programs for FreebiesFor those of you that know me well know I love getting a great deal and I love earning rewards for freebies. My favorite rewards program and the one that I think you get the most value from is the Shoppers Drug Mart rewards. If you shop at the right times and get the right products you will end up with a ton of free groceries! Although its my favorite, it's no the only one out there for freebies! I thought I would take the time to write about some of my favorite programs and how they work for you to get you your best shopping deals.<br />
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So lets start with my favorite! The Shoppers Drug Mart Optimum Card.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Xica_pT2YMi3BkFf8j0-0ZGDbAzAUkVhD5bq7ajk4emEjYrNKzbLybMM4ZSH1peg8FN5pGuAE2MpS5PXCLXbjk-eRcYh4iEy_3SKY3iH5sex-4955rz3vfTvg0JvV0tDmuic8nkqgpuI/s1600/shoppers+optimum.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Xica_pT2YMi3BkFf8j0-0ZGDbAzAUkVhD5bq7ajk4emEjYrNKzbLybMM4ZSH1peg8FN5pGuAE2MpS5PXCLXbjk-eRcYh4iEy_3SKY3iH5sex-4955rz3vfTvg0JvV0tDmuic8nkqgpuI/s1600/shoppers+optimum.jpg" /></a></div>The Shoppers Optimum card it free and you automatically collect 10 Shoppers Optimum Points for every dollar you spend including prescriptions. It does not include items such as stamps, tobacco products, and gift cards that are not theirs and a few other items. You get 10 points for every dollar you spend. When yo have enough points, you can redeem them for cash off of your purchases. The points system goes as follows...<br />
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8,000 points = $10 off<br />
22,000 points = $30 off<br />
38,000 points = $60 off<br />
50,000 points = $85 off<br />
95,000 points = $170 off<br />
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Most people would be tempted to redeem the points every time you reach the $10.00 mark but in my opinion that would be a waste of your points. Shoppers Drug Mart often has bonus redemption events where you can redeem your points for more than the usual amounts.<br />
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50,000 points = $100 off (instead of the regular $85)<br />
95,000 points = $200 off (instead of the regular $170) <br />
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I always wait for these events (they usually happen every couple of months) because you get the best value. There is also usually a Mega bonus redemption day that will give you even better values. This bonus redemption tends to happen one time a year close to Christmas.<br />
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It may sound like you need to spend a lot of money but you dont... you just have to be a smart shopper! Here are some tips to get huge points for little money!<br />
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1. Buy a Shoppers Drug Mart gift card first. Since you get points for buying a shoppers drug mart gift card, I buy one for the amount I would be spending in the store before hand and pay with it. Buy doing his you double the points you will get. For example, if you spend $50.00 you would get 500 points, but if you buy a $50.00 gift card first you get 500 points for the gift card and then another 500 points for spending the gift card worth $50.00 for a total of 1000 points!<br />
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<b>2. </b>Shop on bonus points days. at least once a month Shoppers drug mart usually has bonus point days often 20x points. They also have 10x and 15x points events or "spend $50 get 10,000 points". If you wait to shop of those days, you will rack up the points pretty fast!<br />
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3. Sign up for the Shoppers Optimum credit card and use it for your purchases. There is no annual fee and instead of earning 10 points for every dollar you spend you will earn 25 points for every dollar in purchases. Also after your first purchase with the card you will earn 15,000 bonus points just for using it!<br />
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4. Use bonus points coupons or buy bonus points products. If you sign up for the shoppers drug mart email newsletter or if you check their website weekly there are bonus points coupons that are available to print off. These coupons require to to buy certain products or spend certain amounts and can be paired with regular coupons. These coupons can be worth anywhere between 500 bonus points to 10,000 bonus points! They also feature products in store that don't need a coupon and when you buy them you will get a specific number of bonus points. <br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="https://www.shoppersoptimum.ca/optEnroll/en_CA/myprofile.jsp" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Click here to sign up! </span></a></span> <br />
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Airmiles<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">To optimize your rewards, use a airmiles credit card by getting airmiles points for your purchases as well as using your credit card.(depending on the card there could be a yearly fee) If you sign up to their newsletter, they will send you bonus airmiles coupons and booklets either through email or in the mail. To find a list of participating sponsor stores check out this link! </span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="https://www.airmiles.ca/arrow/SponsorDirectory" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">For a list of all Participating Sponsors.</span></a></span><br />
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HBC Rewards<br />
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This is also a great program because you can use the HBC card at multiple stores. You can use it at The Bay, Zellers and Home Outfitters for all of your purchases including buying gift cards. You will earn 50 Hbc rewards points for every dollar you spend at one of the stores listed above.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Just like many other programs, sign up for their newsletter and receive bonus point coupons. You can redeem your bonus points for various household items, gift cards and you can even have them converted into Airmiles! Plus, you earn an additional 50 Hbc Rewards points when you use your Hbc Rewards Card with your Hbc mastercard. With the Hbc MasterCard, you can earn Hbc Rewards points everywhere else you shop. </span><br />
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Sobeys Club Card <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk5g8ReGugn9foCoGIjT9CcALeIBxAeSCEH-9mKiWO0mHgocy8siVPWQG9wYm5uRzCVLQSZbXTuFhi6dPbwmqobVYqrQpknnsYs722IPGK12er0TLRvnbghPVfuyzmIAFgwpft34K3BZO9/s1600/clubs_sobeys.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk5g8ReGugn9foCoGIjT9CcALeIBxAeSCEH-9mKiWO0mHgocy8siVPWQG9wYm5uRzCVLQSZbXTuFhi6dPbwmqobVYqrQpknnsYs722IPGK12er0TLRvnbghPVfuyzmIAFgwpft34K3BZO9/s320/clubs_sobeys.png" width="320" /></a></div>If you shop at Sobeys you will earn 1 point per whole dollar spent there using your Club Sobeys card. There are no fees and you can redeem your points for money towards your purchases. I like shopping at Sobeys personally because they have pretty good prices and they have a great coupon policy that they have recently updated to compete with larger stores!<br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="https://www.clubsobeys.com/Rewards.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Click here to see the rewards catalog!</span></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /> <br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span> There are some many cards out there that you can earn points, products or money with these are just a few of my favorites. What are some of your favorites?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://pinterest.com/frugalorganize/"><img src="http://d3io1k5o0zdpqr.cloudfront.net/images/follow-on-pinterest-button.png" width="156" height="26" alt="Follow Me on Pinterest" /></a></div>Organize my frugal lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16996135752505199644noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107941594345499539.post-37661389172196246092011-11-04T10:15:00.001-06:002011-11-04T10:26:38.118-06:00The Holidays<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6xLi3xOjE3vlZ7vGaKzZDQ2xh9HKAxuUmzgFoYgDvHnByRO-3sHoMR9eKcTT9GhaN7Q58KgJknRqlnTaSJ2oWJwXrRnfbhfffxdhfH-jKyls0W89jl0nIToWtFAJKkYrVjYvaiyF8ZKmt/s1600/DSCN6129.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6xLi3xOjE3vlZ7vGaKzZDQ2xh9HKAxuUmzgFoYgDvHnByRO-3sHoMR9eKcTT9GhaN7Q58KgJknRqlnTaSJ2oWJwXrRnfbhfffxdhfH-jKyls0W89jl0nIToWtFAJKkYrVjYvaiyF8ZKmt/s320/DSCN6129.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></div><br />
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On account of all the snow we were getting in Calgary today it got me thinking about Christmas (those of you who know me know thats a lie and I have been thinking about Christmas since the end of summer! lol) It is my favorite time of year for so many reasons... the decorations, the music, the presents, the crafts, the baking, the feeling, families together, the sledding, the snowmen, the lights, the wrapping, the xmas movies and every other thing that is associated with Christmas! Christmas can also be a time for big budget breaking expenses, time and money for parties, and stress in general. I plan on writing a few blog inserts on how you can become organized for the holiday season and enjoy it more! Check back often under the holidays tab for ideas on budget savers, DIY gift ideas, Christmas time recommendations, and easy decorating ideas for your home!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://pinterest.com/frugalorganize/"><img src="http://d3io1k5o0zdpqr.cloudfront.net/images/follow-on-pinterest-button.png" width="156" height="26" alt="Follow Me on Pinterest" /></a></div>Organize my frugal lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16996135752505199644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107941594345499539.post-18382722118350400322011-11-03T14:12:00.001-06:002011-11-03T14:37:58.369-06:00How Menu Planning Can Save You Money<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnVxJzGHz4fKMLRpgmFIC_TgWCiigROdeXGHC3lh93lSVnDrSdd2zIGkhsfxObjflDRZL5AM9EV58CgEh_vM7JqAccsShyphenhyphennEKxhb-Zca8HCul78Kd2YDyEY9s5yMKgHP8LuhtOSlDt8DOy/s1600/writing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnVxJzGHz4fKMLRpgmFIC_TgWCiigROdeXGHC3lh93lSVnDrSdd2zIGkhsfxObjflDRZL5AM9EV58CgEh_vM7JqAccsShyphenhyphennEKxhb-Zca8HCul78Kd2YDyEY9s5yMKgHP8LuhtOSlDt8DOy/s320/writing.jpg" width="304" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>The Basics of Menu Planning</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b> a Step by Step Guide</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">Some people may think that menu planning only requires writing down what you want to eat for that week but to get the most value out of it, you need to do much more than that! It doesn't take that much time (maybe 30-60mins a week) but it will save you lots of money on the long run. I know how hard it can be to work a long day and then come home and have to make dinner for the whole family. There have been days that I am just too tired to make anything and we order out. Or maybe you don't have the time or energy to bring your lunch to work so you grab some fast food instead. This not only makes your monthly expenses bigger, but your waistline as well. Making a menu plan will avoid days like these. <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">This isn't to say we never order in or go out, we just try to plan those days in our budget. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Step 1</b></span>- Take a look at your "Stockpile Store" This is one of the benefits of having a stockpile. Check out what you have and what your family might like that week. We have a few staples that we almost always have every week for a meal. Pasta or make your own pizzas are a couple of them. I always make sure to have enough pasta and sauce and frozen shredded cheese on hand.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Step 2-</b></span> Check out your sales fliers for what is on sale that week. <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Know how to read your fliers because the cheapest items are usually on the front page. These items are referred to as “loss-leaders” which basically means that these items are priced the absolute lowest prices the store can go for the week. </span>Try to use some of those items in your menu planing to get the best bang for your buck. Make sure to check all of your fliers to get the best deals as well. Just because one place has something on sale doesn't make it the lowest prices overall. Make sure to either shop at a few stores or price match your items. Also check fliers for weekly/monthly deals such as 10%Tuesdays or Seniors Day discounts for those of you that are older. Shopping on those days will help your dollar stretch even further.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt;"><span style="font-size: large;">Step 3-</span> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> Go through your coupons to see if any of your coupons match up with the products in the fliers. It is the best way to get the most value from your coupons and you can often get products for FREE or at very low prices.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Step 4-</span></b> Start planning your menu according to the previous steps. Breakfast is usually easy in our house. (oatmeal, cereal, pancakes, fruit shakes) Breakfast is usually easy meals on the go. Lunch is also usually pretty easy. We are big on soups, sandwiches, fruit and salads and we love leftovers. Dinners are harder. Since I stockpile freezer items I often take something from there if I need to fill a night. Since we buy items that are on sale, we get to try new recipes all the time. If I need help with some ideas I refer to my recipe book or do searches online. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">We don't always stick to our menu plan everyday but just having one to follow saves us money. It make take some extra time when you first start but once you get the hang of it it is really quite easy!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Stockpiling is the number one way to save money on your monthly grocery bills. You stock up on items that are on sale (and preferably use coupons as well) so that you will have item readily available when you need them. Not only is this convenient but it will help you to avoid ever paying full price again!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: normal; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b style="color: #38761d;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">What are the benefits of Stockpiling items?</span></u></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;"><b style="color: #38761d;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">1.</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><b> Saving Money-</b> T<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">he num</span>ber one reason to build a stockpile in your home is to save money. Stock up on an item when it is on sale instead of purchasing it when you need it for full price. It may not seen like a lot at the time but it all adds up especially if you were pairing your sale items with coupons.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><b>2. Saving Time-</b> I use to hate it when I was baking or cooking a recipe and realized I was missing one or two ingredients! You either have to stop what you are doing and run to the store or you can't make the recipe. Nowadays it takes me no time to run downstairs to our "store" in the basement and grab the item from our stockpile. I really appreciate my stockpile on cold winter days when I look in the fridge and realize we are low on groceries. I either check out the stockpile in the basement or my deep freezer. It's also great on cleaning days if I run out of cleaning products I can grab some from my stockpile.</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; text-align: center;"><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="color: black;"><b>3. Save others Money-</b> When I pair my coupons with sale prices in flyers I often get items for next to nothing or FREE. When this happens I set aside products to give away to family and friends. I am also building a donation stockpile of items that I know different shelters and soup kitchens would be able to use. This is a great way to give back to your community.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;"><b>4. Save your Budget-</b> There are certain months of the year that are harder on your wallet than others. December is particularly hard on the wallet because of gifts, parties, treats, and decorations. Months like this are reasons I like being able to only buy the basics and rely on my stockpile for the rest. I will often do weekly menu plans according to what we have in our stockpile to save money on our groceries.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="color: #38761d; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><b>How should my family stockpile?</b></u></span></div><div style="color: #38761d; text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;">There are a couple of questions you need to ask yourself before you start a stockpile in you home.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;"><b>Do I have the space? -</b> To build a stockpile you need to have an area to do it in. Maybe it's in a spare room in the basement like us or maybe you have room under the stairs. Depending on where you live and the climate, the garage isn't always the best place to store items because of the cold winters and hot summers in Canada.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: black;">How much should I stockpile?- </span></b><span style="color: black;">Depending on the size of your family and it's needs the answer could be different for everyone. With my family of 4, we have 6-12 months worth of stockpile at any given time depending on the products. </span><span style="color: black;">Don't go overboard and stock up up too much because you don't want item to expire. Only stock up on what you will use for that given amount of time. Figure out how long it takes you to go through products and stock accordingly.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;"><b>How much should I spend on Stockpiling?</b>- Stockpiling can be expensive if you want to stockpile absolutely every sale. I would suggest starting off slow and adding around $10-$20 onto your budget for stockpiling each week. It takes time to build a stockpile and waiting for the right sales is the key. Don't blow you monthly budget just because something is a good deal because that would defeat the purpose of saving money.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;"><b>How should I store my stockpile?</b>- My personal favorite is shelving units and stackable Rubbermaid containers. As you know I like to have everything organized and having anything stackable is organized. As you can see from my picture above, I have items stacked to the roof! That picture is just one area of my stockpile. I try to keep items stock all over the house in the proper rooms for convenience and the basement is the overflow. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;">My family has already witnessed the benefits and savings from stockpile while I have been on maternity leave. It has cut our budget by about 30% already! I would suggest stockpiling to anyone that would like to save money!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
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</u></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">I recently turned a bare wall in our living room into a magnetic chalkboard. The wall is an odd shape as it is the side to our staircase and we hadn't figured out what to do with it in the 3 years we have been in our house. I am always looking for activities for my kids to do and my oldest son Hunter (2yrs old) has taken an interest in colouring lately. (Sorry I didn't have the pictures for each step)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Step1-</b> Wash the walls surface area where you want to paint</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Step 2-</b> Apply the magnetic paint to the wall and let dry over night (repeat the next day for the second coat)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Step 3-</b> Apply the chalkboard paint over the magnetic paint and let dry over night (repeat the next day for the second coat)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Step 4-</b> Put up a border around the chalkboard area (you don't have to do this but I like the way it looks. If you don't want a border I suggest you tape off the area before you paint for a cleaner look)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Step 5-</b> Put up magnets and write on it with chalk!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">I also like to use the chalkboard paint on containers to label thing in my kitchen! You can use either paint anywhere in your house.... it's not just for kids! </span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://pinterest.com/frugalorganize/"><img src="http://d3io1k5o0zdpqr.cloudfront.net/images/follow-on-pinterest-button.png" width="156" height="26" alt="Follow Me on Pinterest" /></a></div>Organize my frugal lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16996135752505199644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107941594345499539.post-27032511706036409302011-10-29T14:03:00.000-06:002011-10-29T19:33:49.624-06:00Shoppers Drugmart Deals for Bonus Redemption<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOmzHjKIwiJxxigp5rAo3eGyzAhMJ-518oLzKiajGBjDuEbfMga1COI77eW5NUEpxAi4oZMzpGtH69f8tg2w96-6Xv-eLIm0kkpxa3RayCbvxhAOYmHjzMiJdrx40DWJcgF51jBcvfrWjO/s1600/P1010207.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOmzHjKIwiJxxigp5rAo3eGyzAhMJ-518oLzKiajGBjDuEbfMga1COI77eW5NUEpxAi4oZMzpGtH69f8tg2w96-6Xv-eLIm0kkpxa3RayCbvxhAOYmHjzMiJdrx40DWJcgF51jBcvfrWjO/s320/P1010207.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
I headed out to Shoppers Drug Mart early this morning before the boys woke up to take advantage of the Bonus Redemption Days I had posted about earlier. I had no issues using any of my coupons and made off with some really good deals. Check out some my the deals I got!<br />
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6x Boxes of baby food on SALE @ $3.33 each= $19.98 <span style="color: red;">(Saved =$7.36)</span><br />
3x Unsalted Butter on SALE @ 2.99 each= $8.97 <span style="color: red;">(Saved= $1.48)</span><br />
4x Lays Chips on SALE @ $1.99 each= $7.96 <span style="color: red;">(Saved=$4.00)</span><br />
3x Kraft Peanut Butter on SALE @ $2.49 each=$7.47 <span style="color: red;">(Saved=$3.00)</span><br />
4x Life Brand Kleenex on SALE @ $0.59 each= $2.36 <span style="color: red;">(Saved=$1.60)</span><br />
2x Scott Paper Towels on SALE @ $4.99 each= $9.98 -2x $2.00 coupons=$5.98 <span style="color: red;">(Saved=$8.98)</span><br />
3x Cascade Action Pacs on SALE @ $4.99 each=$14.97 -3x $1.50 coupons=$10.47 <span style="color: red;">(Saved=$11.00)</span><br />
1x Mr Noodles Case on SALE @ $2.99 each= $2.99 <span style="color: red;">(saved =aprox $2.50)</span><br />
8x Nature Valley bars on SALE @ $1.99 each=$15.92 -8x$1.00 coupons= $7.92 <span style="color: red;">(Saved=$19.92)</span><br />
2x Catelli Pasta on SALE @ $2.00 each=$4.00 -1x$1.00 coupon= $3.00 <span style="color: red;">(Saved= 4.00)</span><br />
1x Milk @ $5.49<br />
2x Chow Mein @$1.59 each=$3.18<br />
4x Cheese @$7.99 each=$31.96<br />
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Tax @ $2.36<br />
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Total = $119.67 - $100.00 Bonus Redemption =$19.67<br />
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<b>Total Paid = $19.67</b><br />
<div style="color: red;"><b>Total Saved = $163.04!!!!!!!!!!! </b></div><div style="color: red;"><br />
</div><div style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">I also got a coupon for a free Oasis juice on each of the Nature Valley Bar boxes (worth about $16.00 total) and I got bonus points for the Scott paper towels.</span></div><div style="color: red;"><br />
</div><div style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">SDM regular points for visit= 310</span></div><div style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">SDM bnus product points for visit=2000 (paper towelsx 1000 points each)</span></div><div style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">SDM points earn on the $19.67 purchase was 2310 (that is the equivalent of me spending $230.00!!)</span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://pinterest.com/frugalorganize/"><img src="http://d3io1k5o0zdpqr.cloudfront.net/images/follow-on-pinterest-button.png" width="156" height="26" alt="Follow Me on Pinterest" /></a></div>Organize my frugal lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16996135752505199644noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107941594345499539.post-14255447331016084522011-10-28T13:27:00.000-06:002011-10-29T19:32:37.887-06:00Saving money at Halloween<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPvXL4Gub1zll1D-xAbvK62YZitGqDjRW2SA_dJU9gm99KjnylJh-0mukPe4z3WUYvVB5aWqSsHzw9gtI5wuTjr35nhrLPZAkZ1qqJV5Cshsr_QApOkNYumAAGrmvKQ4hRrTK3rxpTTbnJ/s1600/jack+o+lantern.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPvXL4Gub1zll1D-xAbvK62YZitGqDjRW2SA_dJU9gm99KjnylJh-0mukPe4z3WUYvVB5aWqSsHzw9gtI5wuTjr35nhrLPZAkZ1qqJV5Cshsr_QApOkNYumAAGrmvKQ4hRrTK3rxpTTbnJ/s320/jack+o+lantern.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #38761d;"></span> H<span style="color: #38761d;">a</span>p<span style="color: #38761d;">p</span>y <span style="color: #38761d;">H</span>a<span style="color: #38761d;">l</span>l<span style="color: #38761d;">o<span style="color: #b45f06;">w</span></span><span style="color: #38761d;">e</span>e<span style="color: #38761d;">n</span>!</b></span></span></span><br />
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Halloween is such a fun time of year but between decorations, costumes, candy, chocolate, parties, games and lots of other things the Halloween bills can add up! Here are some fun frugal tips to save you money at Halloween!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u><b style="color: #b45f06;">Costumes:</b></u></span><br />
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1. <span style="color: #38761d;">Buy used</span>- Go to second hand stores to buy you costumes for around 60% off the new sale prices<br />
2. <span style="color: #38761d;">Borrow-</span> Borrow Halloween costumes for yourself and your kids from friends<br />
3. <span style="color: #38761d;">Reuse-</span> reuse old costumes or make them into new ones. eg. use the cape from your dracula costume to make a witch or superhero one. <br />
4.<span style="color: #38761d;"> Sell-</span> sell your old costumes online or at secondhand stores<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Decorations:</b></u></span><br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="color: black;">1.<span style="color: #b45f06;"> <span style="color: #38761d;">Make your own</span>-</span> There are some very simple decorations the you and your kids can make together if you search online.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="color: black;">2. <span style="color: #38761d;">Reuse</span>- Reuse your old decorations</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="color: black;">3. <span style="color: #38761d;">Dollar store-</span> The dollar stores have some excellent decorations to buy for just a fraction of the price. </span></span><br />
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<div style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>Parties:</b></u></span></div><br />
<span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="color: black;">1. <span style="color: #38761d;">Use generic</span>- use generic white paper plates and cups and add some colour by using coloured napkins</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="color: black;">2. <span style="color: #38761d;">Limit the number of people-</span> If it's for kids only allow a few friends to be invited</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="color: black;">3. <span style="color: #38761d;">Potluck- </span> </span></span><u style="color: #b45f06;"><b> </b></u><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="color: black;">There is no reason why you can't ask your guests to bring something small especially when most people nowadays ask "can I bring something?" Food and drinks can be expensive so having some people bring items will help with the cost</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="color: black;">4. <span style="color: #38761d;">Decorations</span>- Use the tips from the decoration ideas above</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="color: black;">5.<span style="color: #38761d;"> Party favors-</span> most people don't expect party favors now and if it's a kids party, have them do a craft and they can bring it home as a party favor</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="color: black;">6. <span style="color: #38761d;">Ask for help-</span> Ask each couple to do a game for the party</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="color: black;">7. <span style="color: #38761d;">Homemade</span>- Don't buy expensive Halloween cookies shaped like pumpkins and ghosts make you own! </span></span><br />
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<div style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>Food:</b></u></span></div><br />
<span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="color: black;">1. <span style="color: #38761d;">Buy late</span>- The closer it gets to Halloween the cheaper the candy gets at the stores because they want to get rid of their stock</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="color: black;">2. <span style="color: #38761d;">Buy chocolate</span>- You can freeze chocolate bars so if you have leftovers you can freeze and use as stocking stuffers for Christmas </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="color: black;">3. <span style="color: #38761d;">Buy the right amount</span>- I know it's tempting to buy large quantities of candy but only buy what you will need. You will save money and your waistline!</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="color: black;">4. <span style="color: #38761d;">Buy seasonal</span>- Pumpkins, squash are great buys this time of year and are great to use in soups and pies. Buy the seasonal fruits and veggies for your dinners</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="color: black;">5. <span style="color: #38761d;">Give back</span>- Some local malls and stores will buy back your Halloween treats for money and gift cards or better yet donate it to local shelters and soup kitchens</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="color: black;">6. <span style="color: #38761d;">Homemade</span>- Don't buy expensive Halloween cookies shaped like pumpkins and ghosts make you own!</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="color: black;">Above all the best thing to do is be organized and start early. Nowadays they have Halloween products out at the end of August and the earlier you start to look the better chance you will have getting the great deals! </span></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="color: black;"> <span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: x-large;"><b>H<span style="color: #38761d;">a</span>v<span style="color: #38761d;">e</span> a <span style="color: #38761d;">S</span>a<span style="color: #38761d;">f</span>e <span style="color: #38761d;">a</span>n<span style="color: #38761d;">d</span> H<span style="color: #38761d;">a</span>p<span style="color: #38761d;">p</span>y <span style="color: #38761d;">H</span>a<span style="color: #38761d;">l</span>l<span style="color: #38761d;">o<span style="color: #b45f06;">w</span></span><span style="color: #38761d;">e</span>e<span style="color: #38761d;">n</span>!</b></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://pinterest.com/frugalorganize/"><img src="http://d3io1k5o0zdpqr.cloudfront.net/images/follow-on-pinterest-button.png" width="156" height="26" alt="Follow Me on Pinterest" /></a></div>Organize my frugal lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16996135752505199644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107941594345499539.post-4224544769168551132011-10-27T10:28:00.001-06:002011-10-29T19:32:52.441-06:00Homemade Playdough<h3 class="post-title entry-title"><br />
</h3><div class="post-header"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Homemade Playdough</u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTDu4jaD9VNL4h5zdISgLdg8RHgUrF87o_MvaWE1FJR4AtA0ebnflGKl9g6l9qZ5x4dR1Qr-faBVIBous4jWAox4x8OkehwwT-7yjw93ikD1pFeRwkYR6tmdb-Z2J0CHjtGoDRTP9MzBGq/s1600/traditionalplaydough1.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTDu4jaD9VNL4h5zdISgLdg8RHgUrF87o_MvaWE1FJR4AtA0ebnflGKl9g6l9qZ5x4dR1Qr-faBVIBous4jWAox4x8OkehwwT-7yjw93ikD1pFeRwkYR6tmdb-Z2J0CHjtGoDRTP9MzBGq/s1600/traditionalplaydough1.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">I am always looking for ways to help my kids create, have fun and learn all at the same time. A fun inexpensive activity to do inside the house is make your own playdough! I have a few different recipes that I have used in my classroom and I have recently been trying them at home with my oldest son. Here are some of my favorite homemade playdough recipes! </div><div style="text-align: left;">* for an added aroma touch add some vanilla extract and add food colouring to customize your shades!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><h3>1.Close to the real stuff playdough </h3>Ingredients:<br />
1 cup flour<br />
1 cup water<br />
1 tablespoon oil<br />
1/2 cup salt<br />
any colour of food colouring<br />
<ul><li>Mix all dry ingredients together</li>
<li>Add the oil and water </li>
<li>Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until reaching the consistency of mashed potatoes. </li>
<li>Remove from heat and food coloring</li>
<li>Divide into balls and work in color by kneading the playdough</li>
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<h3>2. No Cook/No Fuss Playdough Recipe</h3>Ingredients:<br />
1 cup of flour<br />
1 cup of boiling water<br />
2 tablespoons of cream of tartar<br />
a half cup of salt<br />
1 tablespoon of oil<br />
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<ul><li>Simply mix all the ingredients together. Be careful as it can be quite hot!</li>
<li>Divide into balls and work in color by kneading the playdough</li>
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<h3>3. Nutty Butter Playdough</h3><h3>*<span style="font-size: x-small;">This is not a recipe for anyone with Nut Allergies</span></h3>Ingredients:<br />
1 cup peanut butter<br />
1 cup powdered milk<br />
1 cup honey<br />
1 cup oatmeal<br />
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<ul><li>Mix together and play </li>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 3;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt;">4. Rubbery Playdough </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;">Ingredients:<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">2 cups baking soda<br />
1 1/2 cups water<br />
1 cup cornstarch</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br />
</div><ul><li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Mix with a fork until smooth. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Boil over medium heat until thick. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Spoon onto plate or wax paper. </span></li>
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I am so excited the this weekend Oct 29 and 30th is Shoppers Drug Mart Bonus Redemption Weekend again! It's not often that they hold 2 so close together!<br />
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<b><i>50,000 points = $100 off your bill (an extra $15)<br />
95,000 points = $200 off your bill (an extra $25)</i></b><br />
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<i>Make sure you</i><b><i> </i></b><i>match up your coupons to the deals to get the biggest bang for your buck!</i><b><i> </i></b><br />
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<a href="http://www1.shoppersdrugmart.ca/en/Store-Locator.aspx"><u>Check out a Shoppers Drug Mart near you for the deals! </u></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://pinterest.com/frugalorganize/"><img src="http://d3io1k5o0zdpqr.cloudfront.net/images/follow-on-pinterest-button.png" width="156" height="26" alt="Follow Me on Pinterest" /></a></div>Organize my frugal lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16996135752505199644noreply@blogger.com0