"Fall" into September Savings

[jasperandchar]

ugh.. im so not happy. went and picked up a few simple items at the store tonite, went with my shopping cart. on the way home on the bus. the bus driver lowered the bus edge on to my wheels as i attempted to get out and broke my cart. i've sent and email to them. will see what happens.
i did pick up my PC card so im happy about that.

That's too bad Mrs. S. I am sure that something will be done to compensate you for your cart (fingers crossed). Wishing you great success with your PC card, some people get great offers for which I am jealous of.

[coupon girl]

-well the doctor I saw this morning was not my family doctor(he' on vacation) but he was very nice i have a viral infection -not contangeous-but it mayhang on for 10-14 days -you feel lethargic-if you have a cough it may last a bit longer
-no medication -just good rest ,fluids-lemon tea with honey-no milk
-so glad I went thou to get checked out
-of course then I went to no frill -as I needed fuit and veggies -I want to make my own chicken soup soon
and just when I went to lie down my son wanted to come for supper with "ashlyn-so they both stayed my daughter-In-law was out with a few girlfriends for supper
-so now I will go and rest

[Natalka]

aw, coupon girl, hoping you feel better soon!

[saundyl]

So I noticed that I am low on some of the items that are needed for healing/helping a cold/flu.....

SO I thought what a great CHALLENGE....to replenish the supplies over the course

of the next month from today for me (Oct. 19th). Giving myself a month as we are on a tight budget and some of this stuff can be costly (ie Nyquil, Dayquil, Sinus pills, whatever I need or use when sick etc).

So if anyone else wants to jump onboard and replenish or stock up as the cold & flu season will be here before we know it. AND it's a good kick in the pants as I currently have a cold (as does coupon girl).

AND there's nothing worse than having to go out and get this stuff when you are sick, am I right???? AND having to buy all this stuff at once can be really costly!!!

So if interested set your own timeline or shall I say due date.

So what do you say????

Rexall has the Tylenol cold and sinus meds 60 in a bottle here for 18.99 If we use one of the 3 dollar coupons then its 15.99 thats probably the best price i will find for a 40plus bottle up here. sadly.

[MrsSunshine]

aww feel better Coupongirl.. rest and relaxation is def. the key. lots of hot fluids.

[saundyl]

I managed to get my "Filing" drawer tidied. I took a bunch of old papers to work to be shredded. Threw out old envelopes but i swear...it looks just as full as when i started even though i took a ton out.

Tomorrow is not gong to be frugal...actually this month food/snackwise (i misut start behaving) feels unfrugal!

I'm taking dragon (my bishcon shih tzu) to the vet tomorrow for ears cleaning, anal gland suppression, allergy meds and a look at the paws shes been obsseivly licking. I have a feelng its going to be atleast a 200 dollar visit

Baby sitting again tonight.

[Frugalbigmama]

Well I survived the night after six 10 year old boys slept over. They were very quiet watching a movie which surprised me. Hoping they sleep a bit longer then I'm on pancake duty!

[jasperandchar]

I managed to get my "Filing" drawer tidied. I took a bunch of old papers to work to be shredded. Threw out old envelopes but i swear...it looks just as full as when i started even though i took a ton out.

Tomorrow is not gong to be frugal...actually this month food/snackwise (i misut start behaving) feels unfrugal!

I'm taking dragon (my bishcon shih tzu) to the vet tomorrow for ears cleaning, anal gland suppression, allergy meds and a look at the paws shes been obsseivly licking. I have a feelng its going to be atleast a 200 dollar visit

Baby sitting again tonight.

Great job on the filing

Hoping your vet visit is not too costly and good luck with the food/snacks they add up quickly

[jasperandchar]

Well I survived the night after six 10 year old boys slept over. They were very quiet watching a movie which surprised me. Hoping they sleep a bit longer then I'm on pancake duty!

I could not even imagine let alone alone having 6 boys sleep over but kudos to you FBM or shall I say brave mother bear you cease to always amaze me you, good luck with breakfast

[jasperandchar]

Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend. Hope all of us that are sick or hurt feel better soon.

[SassyAshley]

Good Morning All,

Coupongirl hope you feel better soon

MrsS hopefully they compensate you

WOW what an insane week, work is completely insane right now, word is out prices are going up plus we are booking (buy skid lots get rock bottom pricing) so this week has been insane, we are running around like chickens with out heads chopped off.

Not too much has gotten done around the house as we are adjusting to mom working and cutting back on take out and eating out. As well Thursday after work I went and got my hair cut, it was getting super unmanageable, all I could do is put it in a ponytail. I also had to run and grab a bag for my cousin's wife baby shower, which worked out as Dollarama is right down the road from where I got my hair cut. Present was given to my brother who will give it to my Step mom to take the shower.

Went shopping last night as there is no shopping today. We will be going this afternoon to sprinkle my grandparents ashes and than we will be going out to dinner for my bros Bday since he will be away on his Bday setting up our new location with my Dad.

Hope everyone has a great day.

[Andit]

Good morning, everyone.

Happy Caturday!!!

Enough cat beds to make walking a hazard for the human, but no, we have to sleep in a box.

Lily dog and I were out bright and early, but it seems most of the neighbours were sleeping in. Then we met our newest neighbour. I'm in love. Lily, OTOH, not so much, especially when Syd barked at her. Usually she likes puppies, this pup has a bit too much attitude. Good thing I had met the pup without my entourage so I could make a good impression.

Watched an old Hitchcock film last night called Rich & Strange (aka East of Shanghai). It was truly strange, not at all like the typical Hitchcock films (it was one of his earliest) and I kept waiting for the husband, who was a piece of work, to end up in pieces. Alas, no such luck. If you are going to watch it, when you get to the scene involving the cute little black cat, fast forward until they are no longer onboard the ship. Trust me, you do not want to know what happens to kitty.

Going to go to the store later on and pick up some beets and try my hand at my Mom's recipe for pickled beets. We'll see how they turn out (or if I decide to nap instead after schlepping them home - good thing a nice neighbour is taking me ).

Hope everyone has a wonderful day.

[SassyAshley]

Okay, I am being lazy this morning and do not want to go and do what I need to get done.

Over the past few weeks I have been able to get some great deals, here is what I have been able to pick up:

3 weeks ago 25 lbs of Roma Tomatoes should have been $8.99 but tomatoes were not rip and had a few marks so got them for $4.99 = $0.20/lb

Last weekend was my huge haul

12 x Ivory Body Wash (709 ml) $1.97 (PM Freshco) - $2.00 WUB 2 = $0.97/each
2 x Dove Conditioner (355 ml) $1.97 (PM Freshco) - $1.00 = $0.97/each
2 x Dove Shampoo (355 ml) $1.97 (PM Freshco) - $1.00 = $0.97/each
8 x Lysol Wipes (35s) $1.49 (PM Freshco) - $2.00 WUB 2 = $0.49/each

I price matched all of the above at Superstore last Saturday on No Tax day so I paid no tax

As well I also got
8 x Dawn Dish Soap (709 ml) $0.99 (PM Price Smart BC) - $2.00 WUB 2 = $+0.01/bottle
I could not price match at SuperStore as it was a BC flyer but there was a CO51 rebate of $0.50 we broke it into two transactions, I bought 4 and and mom bought 4 so with the rebate it covered the taxes and the dish soap was completely free.

This week I got

At Costco
2 x Campbell Chicken Broth (6 x 900 ml) $7.79/package = $1.30/each

At Superstore
10 x Milk Chocolate Chipits $2.50 - 50% Sticker = $1.25/bag = $12.50 - $1.50 (CartSmart) = $11.00

As well I accept Nancy's challenge I have bought the following
1 x Advil Cold & Sinus Plus $8.94 - $3.00 = $5.94
3 x Advil Cold & Sinus $8.94 - $3.00 = $5.94
1 x Advil Cold & Sinus Night $8.94 - $4.00 = $4.94

I think I am stocked up and best part is the 3 Advil Cold and Sinus came with Spin & Win codes. Yes I have serious sinus issues, some days my sinuses hate me but I cannot continually go on Antibiotics because they do not get along well with my tummy so I try to do everything lately to avoid them.

[Andit]

Mrs S, there are far more things to be embarrassed about than carrying a cane. I take one with me on days I know I`ll be walking around a lot (it also helps to get a seat on the bus and I don`t have to explain why I need to sit instead of wobbling around on a moving vehicle like a drunken sailor ). Now, if you want real embarrassment, well, let`s just say that in my misspent youth, I enjoyed going dancing - long story short, never ever ever run up a flight of icy stairs in dance shoes while wearing a very short flowy skirt in the dead of winter. I don't even want to think how many people discovered what colour underwear I had on.

No injuries, so I can laugh about it now (& it *was* funny, I laughed as soon as I got inside the club and thawed out ).

[Andit]

As for the challenge of stocking up on cold meds, I'm not allowed anything (I'm already on heavy-duty transplant drugs) so the only thing I'll pick up is ginger ($1.97 lb at NF this week). Now, let's see if I have room in my freezer (maybe that can be the next challenge - organizing one's fridge/freezer? or am I the only one whose freezer contains nothing but ice cream and dog food? ).