Dec 1-2 Mega/Bonus Redemption shopping lists

[Allis154]

Tell me about your waterproof camera you're thinking of. I might go that route too!

+1, i'm interested too

I just bought a waterproof camera, but not from SDM..it is a canon d10...a model from a couple of years ago. Has taken great pictures so far, and has good reviews and is highly recommended by those that have one.

The newer model is a d20, nearly 2x the price and doesn't seem to have as good reviews.

[couponclippercaitie]

Just to chime in here on the LB diapers - I find the pull-ups are much less absorbent than Huggies pull-ups which is a good thing IMO when you are in the potty training stage.

Thanks! We won't be needing any pull-ups anytime soon, but still very good to know.

[torontogal12]

For those of you buying a waterproof camera, I bought the Olympus one from SDM. We got back from a cruise this week. I haven't seen the pictures on the computer yet, but on the screen they are gorgeous. It is easy to use in water when swimming. The buttons are all on the outside and you don't need to fumble through menus or anything like that.

The shutter speed is super fast too so you can grab fast moving fishies. But it's fast outside water too so you can snap birds or other fast moving things. This camera is fabulous.

One of the few good in salt water that we could find. You just have to be sure to rinse it every night once it's been in salt water to prevent rust. Definitely worth $200

[Minou]

Haven't figured out prices yet, but here's what I'm after:
Paper plane airplane kit
Boxes of Chocolates
Nuts/Trail mix
Shaving Sets
Quo makeup set
Hand lotion
Bath stuff set
2 Hot Wheels 5 packs

Once I get the stuff I "need" to get for various small gifts, I'll have fun buying whatever little stocking stuffers catch my eye. Having too finely-tuned a list makes me feel like I'm trying to fit everything in and that I'm not going to have any fun!

I have to say, though, that redeeming Shoppers points has made me more careful with money. It's hard to go out and just spend on things, especially when I consider that I can get a lot of good stuff free at Shoppers. The thought of buying nuts and candy and stuff like that and paying cash for them seems like a huge waste of money, as it really adds up! Add to that that I buy gifts all year when good stuff (Like Izod and Nautica clothing for my dad) goes on clearance, and I feel a little bit sick thinking how much I would have to pay if I were buying those items right now. I don't even feel a smug sense of accomplishment -- I just feel kind of sick when I realize how much things really cost. No wonder people carry credit card bills into the new year.

On another note, I heard a kid talking about buying Air Jordan shoes today. Apparently they cost $150. I was surprised, as I remember my brother buying $150 runners back in the early nineties. I remember that my parents wouldn't pay more than $100, so he had to make up the rest. I'm surprised that the price hasn't gone up in the last 20 years!

[PurpleBunny89]

Haven't figured out prices yet, but here's what I'm after:
Paper plane airplane kit
Boxes of Chocolates
Nuts/Trail mix
Shaving Sets
Quo makeup set
Hand lotion
Bath stuff set
2 Hot Wheels 5 packs

Once I get the stuff I "need" to get for various small gifts, I'll have fun buying whatever little stocking stuffers catch my eye. Having too finely-tuned a list makes me feel like I'm trying to fit everything in and that I'm not going to have any fun!

I have to say, though, that redeeming Shoppers points has made me more careful with money. It's hard to go out and just spend on things, especially when I consider that I can get a lot of good stuff free at Shoppers. The thought of buying nuts and candy and stuff like that and paying cash for them seems like a huge waste of money, as it really adds up! Add to that that I buy gifts all year when good stuff (Like Izod and Nautica clothing for my dad) goes on clearance, and I feel a little bit sick thinking how much I would have to pay if I were buying those items right now. I don't even feel a smug sense of accomplishment -- I just feel kind of sick when I realize how much things really cost. No wonder people carry credit card bills into the new year.

On another note, I heard a kid talking about buying Air Jordan shoes today. Apparently they cost $150. I was surprised, as I remember my brother buying $150 runners back in the early nineties. I remember that my parents wouldn't pay more than $100, so he had to make up the rest. I'm surprised that the price hasn't gone up in the last 20 years!

The price may not of gone up but the quality I'm positive has went down rapidly.

[Cathy_D]

We decided to stock up the pantry now for the items that are a price that we can live with.
Here is my list for 3 redemptions.
Going to play the wait and see game for the rest which will be for Christmas items and presents.

12x 5 alive juice 1L ( 6 month supply) @ $1.50 each = $18.00
12x pizza pop ( 6 month supply) @ $2.50 each = $30.00
12x butter ( 4 month supply) @ $3.29 each = $39.48
12x chocolate chips ( 4 - 5 months) @ $2.00 each = $24.00
6x eggs ( 1 month) @ $2.59 each = $15.54
12x zoodles ( 6 months) @ $1.00 each = $12.00
8x pickles ( 4 months) @ $3.00 each = $24.00
12x frozen veg ( 3 - 4 months) @ $2.49 each = $29.88
2x milk @ $5.00 each = $10.00
2x cream @ $2.99 each = $5.98
6x 5 alive 1.75L @ $1.50 each = $9.00
18x baccon ( 6 months) @ $3.99 each = $71.82
2x EM cheese ( 1 month) @ $5.49 each = $10.98
4x janes nuggets ( 4 months) @ $6.99 each = $27.96
3x cheese sticks AS ( 2 months) @ $4.00 each = $12.00
12x saputo shred cheese ( 4 months) @ $4.00 each = $48.00
4x schneiders wieners ( 3 - 4 months) @ $3.50 each = $14.00
4x kraft singles ( 3 months) @ $4.99 each = $19.96
4x nesquick ( 6 months) @ $4.00 each = $16.00
4x LB Pull ups BOGO ( god only knows ) @ $7.00 each = $28.00
24x kelloggs cereal ( 4 months) @ $3.33 each - 5x $3.33 = $63.27
6x marshmallows ( 6 months) @ $1.00 each = $6.00
2x Finish ( 3 months) @ $8.00 each - 2x $2 = $12.00
6x water 12pk ( 4 months) @ $1.33 each = $7.98
18x campbells soup ( 6 months) @ $0.70 each = $12.60
6x simply soups ( 6 months) @ $1.60 each = $9.60
1x lloyds dvd ( if I get a year out of it I'm happy) @ $30.00 each ($33.90 inc. tax) = $33.90
2x nutcracker guys ( if not destroyed by xmas it will be a miracle) @ $14.00 each = $28.00
1x bios desktop h20 dispenser ( a long time I hope) @ $19.99 each ($22.59 inc. tax) = $22.59

Total (inc.tax) $683.19
Coupons -$20.65
OOP Total = $662.54

[dutchmama]

Does anyone know how much the Barbie at SDM is? I was there today, and stupidly forgot to check the price It was a dressed up Barbie in a gold ball gown.

Thanks

[rachel1496]

Does anyone know how much the Barbie at SDM is? I was there today, and stupidly forgot to check the price It was a dressed up Barbie in a gold ball gown.

Thanks

Holiday Barbie? She's 24.99

If I'm there around 1am Friday night/Saturday morning I should be ok to do a redemption then right? I have a kid free night and no time to go Saturday so it seems like the best time to get it done.

[Poirot]

They are free to me..i spent alot of money at other stores and didn't get anything in return. I also don't buy overpriced items so to me they are free.

I only buy stuff I need and want on sale and clearance and still want to get the most from my points.

[r0c0upons]

yep! you can do that

Holiday Barbie? She's 24.99

If I'm there around 1am Friday night/Saturday morning I should be ok to do a redemption then right? I have a kid free night and no time to go Saturday so it seems like the best time to get it done.

[bluzsuz]

I have enough for 5 x $210 and 1 x $105

here is my rough list

Redemption #1
Low Dose Aspirin - DH and FIL, year supply $2 coupons
Quo, Clean and Clear, Simple Make up/Face WIpes for DD $2 Simple coupons, $3 C$C
Cold FX $5 coupon
Head and Shoulders $1 Coupons
Burts Bees
Royale Kleenex x 4
Balea Sachets
BOGO Peek Freans
Biore?

#2
Quo Orly Nail Polish set for DD
Quo Purple Polish Remover for DD
Make Up Sponges for DD's
Concealer for DD
Hand Soap - Soft Soap $1.50 Coupon or Balea if included in % off.
Scope
Physicians Formula light, yellow, green concealer for DD
Royale Kleenex x 4

#3
K Kups
Tilex
Xmas Cards for Mom, Inlaws, sis $5 WUB3 coupon
2 x Dove Body wash $2 Coupons
3 x John Frieda Frizz Serum $10 WUB3 coupon
Breathe Right Strips $2 Coupons
Royale tissue x 4

#4
Paranorman DVD for DD
4 x Tums
Miracle Whip
Cotton Make up Pads
Bobby Pins
Hair Elastics
toothbrushes
Terry's Chocolate Oranges
Assorted Candy
Ear Buds
Royal Kleenex x 4

#5
Lap top if any there
or
iHome for DD

$105
Nail Pens
Eye liners
Mascara
Hair Dye
Nicole OPI set
Royal Kleenex x 4

Fillers to choose from
Tampax Radiant - $3 coupons
U by Kotex $1 coupon
Wrapping Paper, Bows etc.
toilet paper $2 Enviro coupons
Batteries
Hairspray
Nexcare
Quo Lipgloss set
Quo Make up Brushes
Swiffer stuff
Pretzel Crisps
Candy
Pepsi
Nutella

[FrugalKris]

I spent like 3 hrs last night looking over my coupons and studying my best deals - Still working on what I need... Scouted out the Shoppers locations near work for Prices! - I'm getting excited

[uanoor]

Yeh same here. Although points are almost free for me but take lot of time and brain work, how to get more points with less money, bonus points search, visiting this site again and again with tention about new flyer and mental math plus/ minus during 20X or other promotion days. Almost like a job and then getting paid in points so even they are free still earned with hard work. lol

I spent like 3 hrs last night looking over my coupons and studying my best deals - Still working on what I need... Scouted out the Shoppers locations near work for Prices! - I'm getting excited

[FrugalKris]

Yeh same here. Although points are almost free for me but take lot of time and brain work, how to get more points with less money, bonus points search, visiting this site again and again with tention about new flyer and mental math plus/ minus during 20X or other promotion days. Almost like a job and then getting paid in points so even they are free still earned with hard work. lol

So True! I wanted to find more BP coupons but majority on their site expire on Nov 30 I'm trying to work out as many coupon deals as I can!!! I think i'm close to about $27.00 in coupon savings and still searching! haha The thrill of the search.

[luc_anna]

Quick question for the optimum gurus. There is a perfume gift set with 10000 bonus points. If I redeem to get this set will I get the bonus points? If so I will be able to do an extra redemption. Let me know ladies. Thanks