December 2017 Frugal Chatter thread (last chance to party for Canada's 150th)

[Ciel]

As for tape, Walmart's flyer shows three rolls with bonus roll of 3M tape (two varieties) for $3.97. I have not found bows in a bag that would suit any gift giving all year round and I'd prefer matte or satin bows, not foil ones.

Today is the second day of Value Village's 40% off glassware, dinnerware and linens sale. I checked out the glassware-saw some fruit nappies and stemware that looked promising. There are about 4 punch bowls with or without ladles or cups but I did not see footed trifle bowls. Did not check out the linens.

[coupon girl]

-well its day 9 of my sinitus so went to an on-call doctor today and I am on meds -cant miss my specialist appt on the 13(as I don't want to wait 3 months for it) oh and ceil as I was waiting for hubby to pick me up I seen a can over by a dumpster and it was a beer can so in my bag that went -lol
-also stopped into rexall when I got my pills and picked up a few gain as it was on for 3.99-1.00 cpn=2.99,got gain flings for 1.99 after my 2.00 cpn - I love gain
-then popped over to goodness me and it was a lot of samples set up so got a cream for irritations =free ,tried a gluten free mint piece of chocolate bar -it was yummy ,I don't feel like going grocery shopping but still bought a bag of organic apples on sale 3.99 and bananas .99 I am sure hubby thanked me as why drive all over the place just for sales when i was there ,finished my xmas puzzle so may start a new one

[saundyl]

If the month is not a 5-alarm fire budget month (when budgets go up in smoke) or a financial review/plan for 2018 month, aim for being like Santa partying for Canada's 150th birthday one last time, holiday-style. Red & white theme (food or décor or clothing), activities, cool venue (cottage, party place, fave relative's residence, back deck, family room) and atmosphere (music? the outdoors' peace and quiet? carols?).

If the gift giving list is about to make you reach for really strong food or drink, shop for YOURSELF first and thank Santa as you wrap your present(s). Yes, you are a priority giftee!

OK, off the soapbox and over to you, Smart Canucks! December is ready to roll out. I'm waiting for the appearance of the CIBC bank calendar soon.

My budget crashed...and burned. My credit card ran away with me on board for the last week and I'm flabbergasted at hoe it all added up. I'm pleased to say though I personally am done with Christmas shopping and mailed out my cards and packages to family. 2 sports trips contributed to the runaway cards. Plus I gave in to a want and got myself a 2 in 1 laptop that converts to a tablet. More pricey than just a tablet but more space and larger screen for my books.

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[cath007]

Apparently in Alberta Redplum this week they have a fpc for iams cat dry food.Would love to get my hand on more for eve.Will see if they have some in the next week in the trading section.

[cath007]

Good earlier evening everyone!!! Its been a warm day and it will be a warm week.I will not complain !!! For 2018 I am thinking of making more placements rather than the celli I have now to make more interest so more money in my pockets.I save more money in coupons and price matching than in my celli...thatis not fair...I will maybe book a appointment with a Financial bank,I want my ineritance money to last me a little bit longer as I plan to return to school on the upcoming year and I have repair and cost to do on my teeths....I will think about that Have a great evening and night!!!! But I will never go to trading money,I heard so much bad experiances and it my own familly so this is a no.

[cath007]

@Ciel :Love the title of the thread!!!! Last Chance to party for the 150 year canada.And congrats about being top t yesterday my friend!!! I know we have party in the city the 31 december with fireworks ,music and activities And the Village Quebecois D'Antan with is monuments illuminated but with my crisis of panick(never ending i am tired grrrr)I prefer to stay away from that and listen the end of the year tv shows in my appart and with great food and drinks lol.Casal Domingo,Mout de pommes, and Cranberry juice with diet 7 up is to good !!!!

The Buffet des Continents will have a free dinner monday if you bring 5 non périssables food so it will be free to father ...he will bring some cereals.

[cath007]

And I think I found a gift for me that dad could purchase me:We need new baking Tools in our kitchen and I like to cook and bake so win win ......Will see if Dollorama carry the things on my list this upcoming week I think

[cath007]

@jasperandchar :Glad to see you posting !!!! @coupon girl :Hope you will feel better soon !!!!

[lizzie bargain]

Yesterday, for the first time, I made up a crockpot full of homemade yogurt-worked out well and used up some extra milk I got for free earlier in the week.

[cath007]

Good earlier morning everyone!!! I donated my 19 boxes of All Bran Multi Grain Crunch to the guignolee.The guys was so impressionned with my donation ,they said nobody in the block response or give Something.I got a big smile.It feel good to help the less fortunate with couponning,first time for me,but if I can get more free or close to free items,I will bring them in my food bank because they need stuff all year long.Have an amazing day everyone!!!!!

[lilo0003]

Industrious day today, I soaked beans to have on the ready. I measure and freeze them. Then I harvested the last of the kale, we have the last yard waste pick up for the year and so I wanted the garden cleared. Those 6 little plants that cost me 4.99 at Costco must have saved me and my friends several hundred dollars, I will be planted kale again next year. Now I am making my oatmeal for the week, I freeze it once cooked so I can grab and go. Now to get a walk in. .

[cath007]

Good earlier evening everyone!!!!! I received a free 2018 calendar with purchase at Jean Coutu(PJC).And my father eat is breakfest each day at Subway so he will buy 2 x 25$ giftcard and I will enjoy the 2 free 6 inch with the purchase of the giftcard for free.Win Win lol.I regret I did not talk to him about this promo earlier I could had have another 6 inch for free(the one I take retail 9.47$ with taxes....so yay to free food,Have a great evening and night everyone.I think I will start to listen some Christmas movie in tv lol

[Angela273]

Last night was dh’s work Christmas party. It was a potluck at someone’s house. 9 people participated in the Chinese gift exchange, dh’s work location is a relatively small facility. One person bought what she’d be happy taking home, as did Dh and I. Many of the other people said it was stuff they didn’t want. Dh and I ended up with the short end of that stick. Neither gift is worth 1/2 of what they are supposed to be worth. We each got a jar of home made jam and a small random item. One jar of jam looks like yucky juice and might be safest if thrown out. I wasn’t impressed. I’m glad I’m a smart shopper and purchased my name brand sweets with cash back offers and bonus Air Miles.

We took the kids shopping with us to get ideas for Christmas toys. We found a green lightsaber kit for $25, regular $40. It connects with the fancy ones he bought with his birthday money.

I had a $2 pickup today. I have two pickups arranged for tomorrow for $37. I’ve made $98 since our weekend trip at the end of October.

Our son had his first gymnastics showcase this morning. I went and made some short videos to show Dh when we got home. He did very well.

[saundyl]

We put up our outdoor decorations last night and Friday night we did our tree.

I'm finding our pantry quit distressing this weekend. I love that someone else does most of the cooking but I finds it distressingly maddening that I know I purchased 4 ragu and cans of mushrooms and we had corn n peas n ground meat in the freezer but it's gone every time I go to use it. Even the triscuits I bought are gone! I talked to bf and we are going to reattempt a list on the inside of the door. Lasagna was planned I thought we had everything and the only thing ididnt have to buy was noodles. Ill be going through it this week to confirm what is good and what we need

I skipped the craft sale yesterday....decided the temptation needed to be avoided.

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[coupon girl]

-well morning all -missed going to my daughter's yesterday as I was running to the ladies room sat/sun so called my family doctor this morning and he said stop the meds -ugggg I do feel a bit better -but what a time to get sick -I don't have my tree up and haven grocery shopped in 12 days (using up stuff)
-just chilling today and doing puzzle may listen to xmas music later,i did a trade also with the same person I did last week so will mail that this afternoon
-supper tonight 1 big chicken breast for hubby and I ,mashed potatoes and broccoli

-fruits n passion has free shipping today bought a few cheap items for my gift baskets -cant go wrong for 2.99 each bubble bath or pump hand soap spent $13