March 2023 Frugal Chat

Ceil,nice deal on the loafs i bought a cinnamon loaf (farmers market brand) yesterday at no frills for $4.00.nice to have on hand in freezer for unexpected visits .My brother-in -law and his wife drop in and i like to have a small dessert.
If it lasts i just had a piece with a cup of tea.

I think today ,we will stop into rexall as their seniors day is today and you get 500 bewell pts for every dollar of M&M frozen items (had to be loaded)

Then hubby and i will use up our swiss chalet gift card ,i think i have 30-35.00 left on it.

Doing laundry and finishing my black and white puzzle.

stopped at SOF right after they open at 7am for the tuesday deals and got 1 pork tenderloin $1.49/lb, ritz $1.49, buffalo chicken rolls $1.49, cucumbers, grapes. Everything that was on for $1.49 today was limit 1 or 2.

Good morning all.

Not much going on here. Yesterday went to Natures Fare to stock up on some PB cream cheese at 50% of the registers prices I’ve seen and still $2 less than the regular “sale” prices I’ve seen. With that and the taco stuffer I bought (on sale and the company is out of business) I saved $30.02 and spent $42 and change.

Today I stopped by SOF for $1.49 grapes, 4X cucumbers @2/1.49 so less than 75C each makes me happy., WF chips for $1.49( only bought 2) and hemp hearts on sale for $17.99 regularly $19.99, green onions for 99C each X4. When it was all said and done I spent $45 and change and saved just under $27. I’m happy. Also received 546 SOF points.

Prepping for the work week ahead so that means laundry( like always) and maybe some basic cleaning like a quick vacuum. Hoping to get outside today while we have a bit more sunshine. Also need to fit in a workout soon.

Just whipped up a homemade pasta sauce and pasta for DS. I will take it out to him soon so he just has to heat and eat. (he told me he would appreciate an easy to eat meal) I could have made more if I had a heads up but at least it is something I know he likes.
Thursday I will make him a homemade mac and cheese (I just need to pick up cheese for it)

Can't wait to get out in that sunshine! I had to pop out quick earlier but I want to go for a hike!

@coupon girl Glad you mentioned Senior's Day. It's the same for The Bay today as it's the first Tuesday of March (in-store and online).

I bought 3 of these 4 gram containers from amazon . Yellow ( looks golden when mixed in the drink ) , blue and light purple. The plan is to serve our guests surprise drinks at our Easter dinner coming up. When you add just a tiny bit of the powder to any alcohol ( preferably a clear one ) the shimmery swirly effects are lovely to look at. Plus they stay that way, the effect does not go away.
I was so impressed by the list on the product....Non GMO, Vegan, 100% edible, FDA Compliant , Dairy, Gluten and Nut free.
We tried the 2 of the colours today each in an ounce of white rum, the 3rd in a light colour bourbon. All worked great, so then we added 2 ounces of Bubly to each glass see if it ruined the effects...nope! It stayed. We're thinking white wine will be the easiest alcohol to serve this with....should be FUN at Easter! The prices of these wee containers shocked me though :eek:

https://www.amazon.ca/Glitter%C2%AE-...s%2C110&sr=8-2

Well went to rexall got 5 M&M lasagna and chicken lasagna meals 4.63 with my seniors discount only 14 cents more than the store when on sale in M&Ms with my seniors discount plus got 100 bewell points for every 1.00 spent plus a bonus for spending $25 or more on M&M items so i got 11,840 points
Got 2 root touch up on clearance for 3.76 each nice and easy
Plus reduced butter $3.91 after 2.00 cpn on it.So will use it up .

I used $10.00 in points so i spent $25.56

Then on to swiss chalet 2 quarter chicken meals with pop and pie (take out special 20 cents more than the regular combo=free with a gift card from my son for xmas and i loaded 200 scene points before i left when you spend 30.00 or more before end of march =212 points in total.

All in all a good day .

That looks stunning @walkonby !!! I think I might have to get some. Anyway I can add some sparkle to my day is a good thing!

Good Morning Everyone,
Yesterday got flipped all over on me. I was supposed to be in a branch to work with 2 different staff members, my plan was to get up at 5 so I could get in 2 hours of work before I left. Nope, I slept in till 6:30 so just had to get up and head out. 1 of the 2 staff members cancelled on me which was fine just meant I would get home earlier to work on my own stuff.

Then another branch called asking for help so on my way home (not really, I literally drive by my house to go to the other branch) I went there which turned into me not getting home until after 3 pm so my day was kind of shot. But I still had over 100 emails to look at and a bunch of stuff for the upgrade was sent so I worked until I went to bed.

Today, I will spend most of my day in training sessions for the upgrade. Should be interesting.

I did look at a few of the upcoming flyers and it does look like there might be a few deals to be had. I will aim to write my grocery list so I can figure out what stores I need to go to and what I can price match.

I did manage yesterday to get the hand dishes done well I made dinner. Although work is insane right now I am trying to keep on top of the house stuff. I really need to get a few things done today.

Last night I made a Taco Pie using some Salsa Chicken from the freezer, tonight's dinner, I am not sure. Thinking maybe a Pork Tenderloin. I can roast off some Carrots, Onions & Potatoes and then top with the Pork Tenderloin and continue baking, a simple one-dish meal. Maybe, we will see how I feel a bit later.

Happy Wednesday

Happy Hump Day! We have sunshine!!

Woke up to a text reminding me about my massage this afternoon. I kind of forgot about it so it was a nice surprise.

Then my brother in law called me at 8am to discuss dinner Saturday night. We are going to see the Northern Pikes/54-40 so decided where to meet for dinner.

DS works tonight so I may do some running around after I drop him off at work. Think laundry will have to wait till tomorrow.

The kitchen is a mess. DS had the leftover pasta that I made his brother yesterday which I'm glad it is gone and out of the fridge but he sure made a mess!

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Originally Posted by cath007

@GoodBoy:thank you very much!!! :)I am very confident with the one maybe this wednesday for french grammar spelling

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Hoping and praying that you do your best!

Good day my friends! Figured that my cat was smarter than me soaking up the sun so now I'm following suit. Much nicer out today at least windchill wise,however still enough wind for others blue boxes to empty down the road(when will people learn how to pack them?)That said,why do I stack my yogurt containers according to flavour for the blue box?-Yeah I do.
I saw in today's news that the major grocery store chains CEO are in Ottawa today to explain why prices have risen so much more than inflation.I'm sure they will have some convoluted answers and will say it all with a straight face.
My biggest deal lately was to do what many of you do and that is use up what you already have on hand.
Blessings to you and yours!

I am kind of confused, as I saw an article where Galen Weston said they received over 1000 increase notices in January and prices will just continue to rise.

But as I was shopping at Costco, I noticed some of Costco's prices have actually gone down. Not on eggs, dairy, oil, chicken but other products. I happen to be talking to a co-worker who used to work for Costco and they confirmed as they still have contacts at Costco, that yes, on some products prices are going down.

Lunch was ceaser salad with chicken. Had a bag of chicken strips with a few left in it in the freezer that I tossed in the air fryer.
Chopped up some romaine, added parm cheese, a bit bacon crumble and ceaser dressing. Topped with the chicken. Yum!

Now getting though a pile of work. Sun is calling my name outside!

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Originally Posted by Skippy

Hoping and praying that you do your best!

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Thanks @Skippy,:flowers:it went great I think I will have maybe just 3-4 errors. I had 3 hours to do it ,I took 1,5 hour..I review it 7 times ahahaha...just to be sure I did not forget something errors... We have the choice to leave or stay in class but I left after it was enough for me.but it is success of failure no % mark it take at least 75% and more to success...will know in maximun 10 days my result!!! :excited::)

**************Dont forgot to save yours pc offers ****************** :) :) :) I just did mine(fresh pork,fresh beef,hellmanns and nescafé) the most worthed

Just saved them cath thanks.

I popped over to winners today to try and get a nice black purse,nope i liked one but it had a snap closure not zippered.I will keep going there as i have a $30.00 gift card.

Then neighbour asked me if i wanted to visit for a tea and she gave me 2 boxes of puzzles to keep .Nice of her.

Update: just got a $20.00 amazon e-gift card from my leo survey points .It all ads up.

Yay finally got paid ,what a relief...
But I think I am missing 1 paid..will have to calculate my schedule dates...
EDIT: The missing 1 week paid was deposited in my account now :)I was right
Sunny and not cold at all today,2 degres,spring will be here soon and change of hours and smoke detector battery too.
Have great evening and night !!! :)
I am hoping to find the news tear pads posted in dollars and cent coupons in french soon and not cleared and some others too...

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Easter Bunny Photo sessions at Burlington Centre (ON) require bookings. Other version of the experience (sensory) is offered too.https://burlingtoncentre.ca/event/Ea...os/2145558446/

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Originally Posted by harbie

That looks stunning @walkonby!!! I think I might have to get some. Anyway I can add some sparkle to my day is a good thing!

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https://www.amazon.ca/Glitter%C2%AE-...s%2C110&sr=8-2
@harbie ty and yes! I was surprised that I had never heard about this stuff before. I can thank DS for showing me the actual bottle of liquor called Viniq . Gosh we searched everywhere
to buy that stuff, came in all sorts of colours too.

https://payless-liquors.com/shake-and-shimmer/

Discovered the Company that makes it went out of business and I didn't feel all that comfy buying any bottles of it floating around since they discontinued making it online from someone on E Bay.

That was when DS told me to just buy the powders ( or dust ) and do my own alcohol of choice. Our Easter get together s going to be so much extra fun now!!

dreaded double post is back for me

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Originally Posted by SassyAshley

I am kind of confused, as I saw an article where Galen Weston said they received over 1000 increase notices in January and prices will just continue to rise.

But as I was shopping at Costco, I noticed some of Costco's prices have actually gone down. Not on eggs, dairy, oil, chicken but other products. I happen to be talking to a co-worker who used to work for Costco and they confirmed as they still have contacts at Costco, that yes, on some products prices are going down.

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@SassyAshley I'm confused as well - and I'm avoiding Galen Weston's various businesses as much as possible! I noticed my local Fortinos is not anywhere as busy as it used to be. Same with Shoppers.

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Originally Posted by coupon girl

Just saved them cath thanks.

I popped over to winners today to try and get a nice black purse,nope i liked one but it had a snap closure not zippered.I will keep going there as i have a $30.00 gift card.

Then neighbour asked me if i wanted to visit for a tea and she gave me 2 boxes of puzzles to keep .Nice of her.

Update: just got a $20.00 amazon e-gift card from my leo survey points .It all ads up.

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@coupongirl which site is leo survey? @walkonby that looks so cool. Great idea for mocktails

My local Shoppers is relocating, so lots of clearance items now. Picked up Dove body wash 354ml for $2, Softsoap hand soaps large $2, small $1 (cheaper than the dollar store).

Not saving PC offers, they are terrible. Instead of lowering prices, Galen Weston is touting the PC Mastercard in commercials.

And I can't believe the news of the Tim Hortons contest blunder! Telling people they won $10,000 only to say its a mistake and giving out $50 instead!!! I prefer my $1 McDonalds coffee. Makes me wonder if the roll up the rim contest is legit now that it is digital.

@barbis9 , it is weird because in some ways I feel like PC knows they are losing customers by some of the deals they are sending out, especially for SDM. But last week I was in No Frills and pretty much all of the Naturally Imperfect Fruits and Vegetables have gone up $1, but still the cheaper option. Like carrots, even on sale, the Naturally Imperfect were cheaper.

Regarding Roll Up the Rim, I was looking at it yesterday as I swear someone told me now if you win a car, you actually only win a lease of 1 or 2 years and the option to buy out the lease. But I could not find any details on the website to confirm or deny this.

I rarely go to Tim's or McDonald's, I just carry all of my tea supplies with me and make myself at home no matter what location I am in. I used to pick up a Tim's on my way in but it adds up quickly if I am travelling a lot especially when they are all one-day trips.

Barbis -great deals at shoppers and sassy you are right i am going to shoppers less and less as my offers for 20 times the points are when i spent $70-90,not feasable for the both of us.So my p.c points are not accumulating as much,thanks to a few people who posted the no frills loadable cpns i was able to get about 8,000 points at no frills this week.

Good Morning! Sun is shining!! Will get out for a fresh walk by the water later today.

Dropped DS off at school for 8am and then came home and put a load of towels in the washer and cleaned one bathroom.

Made coffee and am going through my work email and getting ready for the work day.

Have a wonderful day!

Good Morning Everyone,
Day 2 of Upgrade training, I shouldn't complain yesterday was only 3 hours but it feels so much longer, especially when you are in a session with 10+ people but no one but you is talking or answering questions.

There are a few sales I want to take advantage of this week, will need to go through my list and see what I can Price Match or how many stores I will need to go to. I have to admit I am a little worried as I noticed last week when I was in No Frills they have taken down the list of stores they will Price Match which makes me think a change is coming.

I noticed this week RCSS had some good deals but I am not sure when I will be in that area to shop. Will check No Frills and see what their prices are like on some of the items. Sometimes I find No Frills price is close to RCSS sale price which makes it worth not spending the $$$ on gas.

Has anyone tried the new Downy Rinse & Refresh, I see both Sobey's (Limiting to one per customer) and Metro have it on sale Super Cheap this week so tempted to try it. Normally I get my Fabric Softener from Costco as we only use Downy due to skin sensitivities. I tried just using Vinegar but Mom did not like it.

Happy Thursday Everyone.

Good morning everyone.

I actually find the only way I get PC points is through SDM. I did RCSS shop for $150 a few months back and all I got was 7500 points. That is NOT worth it and we have the elite pc Mastercard. Any personal point offers are a waste.

Today’s plan is a bit of laundry ( I sound like I’m living a Groundhog Day :shock:), yoga class, a live run with my London coach, tidying up the kitchen and checking out the weeks flyers.

Made my hair appointment for end of April and the hotels booked. It’s a 5 hour drive each way so it’s a hair appointment and a mini vacation at the same time. Woo hoo, living a baller lifestyle here :lolsign:.

Laundry is waiting to be dried so have a great day everyone :cheesygrin: