Dec 1-2 Mega/Bonus Redemption shopping lists

[PurpleBunny89]

I thought the mega reception was $250?

last year and the year before maybe but SDM has now lowered the redemption

[momgoneawol]

I feel the same. I keep thinking maybe I will do one and then wait and then I think but I really don't need anything right now.

I am torn between spending my 6 redemptions or waiting. Right now I think I will only do 2 or 3 redemptions .....but in an hour I will have changed my mind again. Too bad we can't predict if Shoppers will have another bonus redemption this month.

[Mamato2boys]

last year and the year before maybe but SDM has now lowered the redemption

So this should be it before Christmas?

[snuffaluffagus]

I am thinking about doing 1 redemption this weekend and save my points for boxing day sale. Is it a good idea?

It's always a good idea if you save your points and use them at other times (not necessarily boxing day) when sales are exceptionally good on items you need and that you would normally buy at any other store. That would free up your real cash for whatever else it is you need that's not available at SDM . You might find you may not even need to take advantage of most of the bonus points spending days because you'll have enough points already to get what you need at the most opportune time. This would mean that you'll be saving much more, again, in real cash throughout the year.

Honestly, I adore the optimum program but, it's easy to get caught up in the cycle of spending money (often on items we don't always need) to get points, spend points, spend money to get points.... It's akin to gambling or any other addiction, imo, in the sense that it's like getting a rush while chasing the points. This is the psychology behind the whole optimum program...it's why it's so profitable for them. The dealer always makes the money, not the buyer.

Now, all that being said , lol, I'll be redeeming at the 38 000pt level (70$) not because I don't have enough points but, because there isn't anything else I need at the moment and I don't want to spend my points just for the sake of spending them. I'll be getting about 10 bags of milk to freeze (if there is enough available in the store), 2-3 boxes of Q-Tips, Advil or Motrin, 2 tubes of John Frieda shampoo, and 1 of conditioner (great sale price combined with the 10$ wub3 cpn). I was extremely careful with my spending this past year so it allowed me to save enough money to get a nicer variety of holiday gifts at better prices elsewhere.

[Zonny]

I have enough for a $60 redemption, not sure it's worthwhile to go for the extra $10 to wait until Saturday. I'll have a car on Friday, not on Saturday, so that's a factor too. I haven't gotten flyers delivered for ages, and it's hard to really get the picture in the online flyer. So I'm going to pick up a flyer tomorrow to see what's on for this week, and figure out whether it's worthwhile to wait another day and have to drag my purchases home.

I rarely shop at SDM anymore, partly because I don't get the flyers, so this is the first redemption I've done in quite some time.

[Decaf]

Well I have been mulling over this redemption, the odd of SDM having bonus redemption throughout next year at $200 level is highly likely, so basically it's only $10 more in comparison. Maybe people will spend less at SDM so they'll have to raise the level again to $220 to $250 range.

[Allis154]

Think I have made my lists..but still have to check prices in the flyer. My redemptions will be different this year...Looking to stock up on a few things and not 'spend' much money. So this is what I have:

1st $210 red.
Aerius 20's $19.99x2
nexcare bandages(large, assorted and small sizes) $2.99x4
Dr Scholls Advanced foot repair cream $15.99x1
aveeno lotion (gift) $12.49x2
garlic capsules $11.62x2
gravol - natural source $6.99x2
Immodium any size $13.99x2
benadryll (large bottle) $23.99x1
Benylin All-In-One Cold & Flu (any size) $15.99x2
Benylin product (any…greater than 100ml) $13.49x2
tide (travel size) $1.49x3
Vicks vapo-steam steam medication $8.00x1
peroxide $1.99x1
Blister packs - elastoplast $5.00x1
juice - Nutrisource - cranberry $4.79x3
juice - nutrisource - variety $4.79x3


$321.23 before coupons

$274.23 after coupons (plus tax)


2st $210 red.
Neutrogena sunscreen spray $15.99x2
soft cups $4.79x1
Crest Toothpaste $3.99x3
Canasten CanesOral Combi-Pak $24.99x1
instant oatmeal $4.49x4
juice - graves apple $3.79x2
juice - Nutrisource - cranberry $4.79x4
juice - nutrisource - variety $4.79x4
juice - tomato $2.99x2
syrup $3.99x1
E.D. Smith cherry pie filling $4.99x2
Kellogs Special K Crisps any $3.49x2
Premium Plus soda crackers (450g) $2.49x1
Wheat Thins 175g-250g $2.99x3
peek freans $1.88x4
Silhoutte yogurt $4.99x3
Bicks pickles $2.99x2
ruffles chips $2.00x4
scent free deodorant $4.29x2
rice $2.99x3
crystal lite singles $3.79x10
scent free deodorant ?? $4.29x2
Maybelline Dream matte Mousse - Creamy Natural Light 5 $14.49x1
Black clothing dye $2.49x2

302.38 before coupons

$261.14 after coupons (plus tax)


There is a few extra things built in, in case I can't find everything on the list..like unscented deodorant for DH...they never seem to have it in stock!

[Draggy]

Can someone tell me how much Gillette Razor Blades go for at SDM? I'm trying to plan my list. Thanks.

Also aquafina vitamin water if possible

[PurpleBunny89]

Think I have made my lists..but still have to check prices in the flyer. My redemptions will be different this year...Looking to stock up on a few things and not 'spend' much money. So this is what I have:

1st $210 red.
Aerius 20's $19.99x2
nexcare bandages(large, assorted and small sizes) $2.99x4
Dr Scholls Advanced foot repair cream $15.99x1
aveeno lotion (gift) $12.49x2
garlic capsules $11.62x2
gravol - natural source $6.99x2
Immodium any size $13.99x2
benadryll (large bottle) $23.99x1
Benylin All-In-One Cold & Flu (any size) $15.99x2
Benylin product (any…greater than 100ml) $13.49x2
tide (travel size) $1.49x3
Vicks vapo-steam steam medication $8.00x1
peroxide $1.99x1
Blister packs - elastoplast $5.00x1
juice - Nutrisource - cranberry $4.79x3
juice - nutrisource - variety $4.79x3


$321.23 before coupons

$274.23 after coupons (plus tax)


2st $210 red.
Neutrogena sunscreen spray $15.99x2
soft cups $4.79x1
Crest Toothpaste $3.99x3
Canasten CanesOral Combi-Pak $24.99x1
instant oatmeal $4.49x4
juice - graves apple $3.79x2
juice - Nutrisource - cranberry $4.79x4
juice - nutrisource - variety $4.79x4
juice - tomato $2.99x2
syrup $3.99x1
E.D. Smith cherry pie filling $4.99x2
Kellogs Special K Crisps any $3.49x2
Premium Plus soda crackers (450g) $2.49x1
Wheat Thins 175g-250g $2.99x3
peek freans $1.88x4
Silhoutte yogurt $4.99x3
Bicks pickles $2.99x2
ruffles chips $2.00x4
scent free deodorant $4.29x2
rice $2.99x3
crystal lite singles $3.79x10
scent free deodorant ?? $4.29x2
Maybelline Dream matte Mousse - Creamy Natural Light 5 $14.49x1
Black clothing dye $2.49x2

302.38 before coupons

$261.14 after coupons (plus tax)


There is a few extra things built in, in case I can't find everything on the list..like unscented deodorant for DH...they never seem to have it in stock!

On the second redemption you have non-smelly deodorant listed twice. Also, for the crackers, is the price a guess or did you check in store? Just wondering because if that is the actual price I'm going to have to get some!

[padfoot]

Can someone tell me how much Gillette Razor Blades go for at SDM? I'm trying to plan my list. Thanks.

Also aquafina vitamin water if possible

not sure on blades but the aquafina water is on sale 99cents this week! But tmrw is the last day for sale if youd rather stock up when on sale, or purchase reg price (around $2ish) during redemption

My top three flavours are strawberry kiwi, strawberry lemonade and fuji apple pear

[GeorgiaK]

I have to agree with Snuff. This being said though, I am redeeming for 2x210$. I am buying stuff that I and my sister's families need....household stuff, some h&B and lots and lots of baby things,

[MakeCents?]

IF you have the Mo'vember Schick Coupon ($6.50) see attached printable:
**BUT ** EXPIRES SAT DEC 1st!
The kits are on for $14.99 - (Coupon) = $8.50 for either of the Schick Kits shown on the coupon!
For the Boys throw in some Bodywash (Gilette will be on sale $3ea use the Save $3 WUB 2 makes them $1.50ea)
For the Girls...There is soo much to choose from! I suggest adding a little sparkle? Pick their fave colours and get a metallic shade!
Annabelle has some TP coupons at select SDM Locations for $2/off of Lip Colour and $3 off of Eye Colour
There's a SmartSource Printable for $2 off any Revlon Beauty tools over $3... Most of their tools are under $5
Again add chocolate or other treats (Jelly Belly)to top off their gift!

What would get for 18-20 year olds (boys or girls) in the $20 range?

[MakeCents?]

SDM West Flyer (online Vrs) never got our flyers

1st $210 redemption Groceries and Household Items!
these are the best Coupon Matches I found

2nd $210 redemption (SON) Camera (and Accessories)

3rd $210 redemption (Daughter/Myself)
12 days of Xmas Stocking Stuffers
Her: Lipgloss/NailPolish/Hair Accessories/Jewelery
Me: Revlon Beauty Tools/NailPolish Remover/new Make-up & brushes

Will save some points for rt before Xmas/Boxing Day Sales!
Redeeming and Running (START THE CAR, START THE CAR !!!)

SUN/MON ONLY SPECIALS LIMIT 4
6pk Coke/Pepsi 710ml bottles $1.99 (SAT $2.99)
Sun Chips 2/$4 (B2G1 FREE) 3/$4 OR $1.34ea (Sat $2.49ea OR 3/$4.98 = $1.69)
Garnier Hair Colour $5.99 - (asst Coupons) (Sat $6.99)
Maxwell House Instant Coffee OR Kraft Peanut Butter $3.99 - (asst coupons) (SAT $4.49)
Scott Towels 6pk $4.88 - (asst coupons)
25% off ALL Vitamins/Natural Health Products - (asst Jamieson/Webber Natural coupons)
Balea OR Dove BodyWash $2.79 -($2 WUB 2 Dove OR $2 FB Print DOVE) = $0.79ea (Sat $2.99)
Dove/Zest Soap Bars $1.99
John Frieda HairCare $5.99 - (Save $10 WUB 3) = 3/7.97 or $2.66 ea (SAT $6.99)
Dove Baby wash/Q-tips/Vaseline Petro Jelly $2.99 (SAT $3.99)


MAIN FLYER
pg o1 - Gilette AP 2/$5 -($3 WUB 2 Gilette P&G) = $2 or $1ea
Pantene $3.99 - (B1G1 insert) = 2/$3.99 = $1.99 ea
Peak Freans $1.88 - (B1G1 MailOut) = 2/$1.88 or $0.94ea
Bottled Water 12pk 3/$4 or $1.34 ea
Campbells Soup $0.69
pg o2 - VapoRub $4.99 - ($2.00 P&G) = $2.99
Aspirin $5.99 - ($4.00 save.ca) = $1.99 (some have a $5 Cara GC)
Voltaren Emulgel $6.99 - ($5 Novartis SmartSource Printable) = $1.99
pg o3 - Right Guard $2.99 - (FPC) = FREE
pg o4 - Nothing Special
pg o5 - Revlon Beauty Tools $2.49+ (save $2 WUS $3 SmartSource Print) = $1.00+
(great stocking stuffer 13+crowd)
pg o6 - (4 page pullout) Digital Deals upto 50% off selected Digital Camers (Not specified)
pg o7 - Asst Video games/Consoles/etc
pg 08 - (for me) Automatic Wine Opener $9.99 (I make my own Wine) SCORE ONE FOR MOM
Asst Cannon Items that earn you a $25 GC w/purchase! WHILE QUANTITIES LAST
pg o9 - Sony Products upto 50% off Sony Head Sets
pg 1o - Rimmel Mascara $5.99 ea (asst TP coupons) + 1000 pts
pg 11 - Nothing Special
pg 12 - SF Salsa 430ml $1.99
pg 13 - Asst Xmas Treats Stocking Stuffers
pg 14 - AD
pg 15 - B1G1 LB Diapers/Training Pants
Kelloggs Cereals 3/$10 - (asst coupons)


FOOD FLYER
pg o1 - Five Alive 1.75L 2/$3 (usually Fruitopia too)
Janes Chicken $6.99 - (asst coupons)
pg o2 - Armstrong/Saputo Cheese $3.99 - ($0.75 TP on any 200g+) = $3.24
Schneiders Grill 'Ems $3.49 - ($1 peelie) = $2.49
Kraft Salad Dressing 475ml OR Bulls'Eye BBQ Sauce $2.49
Crystal Light 2/$5 - (B1G1) = 2/$2.50 or $1.25ea
pg o3 - Catelli Garden Pasta Sauce $1.99
Robin Hood AP Flour 2.5kg $4.99 - ($1 booklet) = $3.99
pg o4 - Pillsbury Pizza Pops OR McCain Hashbrowns 2/$5
Simply Burgers $6.99
Everyday Market 2kg Sugar $2.49
Everyday Market baking needs (asst Nuts/Coconut/Choc. Chips) $1.99
Everyday Market Lg Eggs $2.59 (LIMIT 2)

[Silk]

It's always a good idea if you save your points and use them at other times (not necessarily boxing day) when sales are exceptionally good on items you need and that you would normally buy at any other store. That would free up your real cash for whatever else it is you need that's not available at SDM . You might find you may not even need to take advantage of most of the bonus points spending days because you'll have enough points already to get what you need at the most opportune time. This would mean that you'll be saving much more, again, in real cash throughout the year.

Honestly, I adore the optimum program but, it's easy to get caught up in the cycle of spending money (often on items we don't always need) to get points, spend points, spend money to get points.... It's akin to gambling or any other addiction, imo, in the sense that it's like getting a rush while chasing the points. This is the psychology behind the whole optimum program...it's why it's so profitable for them. The dealer always makes the money, not the buyer.

Now, all that being said , lol, I'll be redeeming at the 38 000pt level (70$) not because I don't have enough points but, because there isn't anything else I need at the moment and I don't want to spend my points just for the sake of spending them. I'll be getting about 10 bags of milk to freeze (if there is enough available in the store), 2-3 boxes of Q-Tips, Advil or Motrin, 2 tubes of John Frieda shampoo, and 1 of conditioner (great sale price combined with the 10$ wub3 cpn). I was extremely careful with my spending this past year so it allowed me to save enough money to get a nicer variety of holiday gifts at better prices elsewhere.

I agree with everything you said, Snuff. One thing tho' -- I was also going to do the 38k = $70. But then I realized for 12k more, I can get $35 more stuff. I just can't pass that up Buying mostly groceries with the extra pts/$.

Btw, do check if the Motrin/Advil have Din #s. If so, I believe they will count as medication and you cannot use points and redeem for them.

Silk

[Silk]

I have enough for a $60 redemption, not sure it's worthwhile to go for the extra $10 to wait until Saturday. I'll have a car on Friday, not on Saturday, so that's a factor too. I haven't gotten flyers delivered for ages, and it's hard to really get the picture in the online flyer. So I'm going to pick up a flyer tomorrow to see what's on for this week, and figure out whether it's worthwhile to wait another day and have to drag my purchases home.

I rarely shop at SDM anymore, partly because I don't get the flyers, so this is the first redemption I've done in quite some time.

Is there an SDM near you that does the promos on Friday?

Silk