Christmas 2017 thread

[Granger]

Thx for the heads up about the Redemption. Have enough for $100 and will do!

[lilo0003]

@lilo0003 I'm hoping to spend my SDM points as well on those electronic items such as good quality headphones, I'll need to check both local shoppers and see who has the best selection or the ones that ds wants. Also going to do the manly stockings for both boys with gift sets.

we have had great success with electronics in the past so really nothing we need unless they get the Iphone5 docking station. I have bought both gaminin systems on points. I usually buy these on a 20 times event because I can use the max redemption of 170.00 and then get 20 times for the rest of the purchase

[Frugalbigmama]

@jasperandchar - Don't forget about the electronics dept. at RCSS. Do you have one close to you? You can use your PC PTs

[jasperandchar]

@jasperandchar - Don't forget about the electronics dept. at RCSS. Do you have one close to you? You can use your PC PTs

Yes I'm keeping that in mind as well, we have 1 an hour away so next time I'm in the city I may just pop in for curiousity sake as I have never really ventured into their electronic dept .

If nothing sparks an interest I may purchase gcs for the inlaws, however, eventhough I use my pc points card I find it slow to accumulate points compared to SDM BUT I know the 2 SDMs near me have tiny electronic depts. however I think more so interested in good quality headphones, I will investigate the next time we run into those 2 towns to keep a list of what the boys might want and the prices

[Frugalbigmama]

Is there regular bills you can use your PC M/C to pay? (without service charge?) So you can rack up more pts.

[macw1960]

I received 2 GC's this week and have decided to put them away for use at Christmas time rather then use them now. My parents love Tim Horton's so I am loading a card for them slowly but surely.

[jasperandchar]

@macw1960 great idea about the gcs, parents are so hard to shop for as they have what they need (lol) or can generally afford to buy what they want. @Frugalbigmama the only other bill I could add is Bell and I'm relunctant at this point as they are constantly crediting my account due to ongoing telephone issues (I need to call for the credits but it's worth it).

[Frugalbigmama]

@jasperandchar - I just mean call in each month and make a one time payment. I would never myself sign up for automatic billing... ever. It's a bit of a pain but I don't mind doing it. I'm thrilled that I am able to pay my house and car insurance with my M/C now that I switched. The other place did not have this option!

[macw1960]

I finally bought and paid for my first Christmas present today. I received a $30.00 prepaid Visa card today for doing a 5 minute survey for OLG so I went and bought a $25.00 GC to Tim Horton's for my flyer delivery person. I also added another $5.00 to my parent's card.

[Frugalbigmama]

Excited! I wanted to buy an Elf on the Shelf this year....but got one free on the weekend! Brand new in box...Yippppeee! And 2 Fake Christmas trees which I am thinking I may keep one. We usually do the "real tree" but some years hockey takes over weekends and tends to be so close to Christmas and I want to set up the last week in November this year

[Granger]

Crayons at RCSS 25 cents!!! (Pencil Crayons were 94 cents but all our kids are littles) x5 (limit)

Also got toddler fork and spoon set on clearance 98 cents x3

Paid for with Superbucks = FREEEEEE!!!

[coupon girl]

got a Melissa and doug -reusable sticker dolls at cottage country never seen before 8.99 for "ashlyn" now I seen them the other day at indigo for a 1.00 less oh well either its a xmas gift or easter gift

[Frugalbigmama]

Bought pajamas and a glow in the dark ball hockey ball for ds. Need to still get a rubbermaid bin from basement and pull all the bags of stuff hidden in my closet!

[Granger]

Got some clearance candy at SDM for stockings. Great expiries. Frozen for girls and Star Wars for DH, Jelly Belly and Ring Pops.

[jasperandchar]

great job everyone, I need to get back in the swing of things you are all so inspiring