I can't believe how much babysitters are getting paid now! lol When I was a teenager (not tooo long ago :)), we were lucky if we got paid $4-5 per hour. :)
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I can't believe how much babysitters are getting paid now! lol When I was a teenager (not tooo long ago :)), we were lucky if we got paid $4-5 per hour. :)
I did some babysitting recently for $9 per hour plus they gave me a tip. :)
Unfortunately I now know what you are all referring to when you say you get "treated like a criminal" using coupons. I had a not so great experience at Brentwood yesterday. Although in the end I was able to use all my coupons I got death stares and major eye-rolling from the cashier. This may have been partially my fault as I went through a regular till instead of to customer service (there were many people lined up at CS and no one in line at any of the tills). I only have a total of 5 coupons so I figured it would be OK.
So I guess my question is...should I ALWAYS go to customer service when I want to stack? Or is it reasonable to go through a normal till if I am not price matching and just have a few coupons?
I'm sorry to hear you had such a terrible experience! :frown:Quote:
Originally Posted by musique
The 3 times I've gone to Brentwood LD, I've always gone to the CS desk. I guess it's just habit now! :lol:
Aaahhh yes...inflation!!! Makes for expensive date nights! Can you say Mcdonalds with a tea light candle anyone:lolsign:Quote:
Originally Posted by Goddess in this Household
Couponing as we know it may be coming to an end :(. I was at Walmart today and after being told I could only use one same coupon per transaction I asked to see a manager. He explained that the Canadian government is cracking down on couponing and they are implementing a new policy which comes into effect I believe he said may or June. He is not sure what it all entails but he said that they are now auditing stores to make sure they are following the regulations. So be prepared for alot more sticker rules concerning coupon use in the near future. On one hand it would be nice to have a blueprint on what is acceptable and what is not but it sounds like they are trying to make coupon use more difficult. :(
I'm cleaning out my coupons and have a lot that I won't be using. If anyone wants them they're yours- just send me a self addressed stamped envelope or pick them up in Beddington (NW).
Lot #1- Swifter
Lot #2- Cascade Dishwasher
Lot #3- Cat
Lot #4- Dog
If you have any food, diaper or personal ones you won't use I'd be happy to take them but it's not necessary.
Let me know!
$12 is for our dayhome gal :-) Which I thought was totally cheap!
In our situation we have nobody else to sit, so it's totally worth it to get a great night in with the Rocket Man himself :-)
Which walmart was this? Things are getting ridiculous with wlamart and coupons they cant decide what they want to do. one day they are allowing some stores to stack, then they stop, then they are allowing overages and now they are saying the government wants to restrict coupons. Why would the government care? I would think they would be happy people are using coupons so we dont have a debt crisis like the US. UGH WALMART.
Oh yeah and I also heard the new coupon wording was because walmart went complaining to the manufacture companies.
Yikes that is such a high price for a babysitter. If anyone is looking for an adult to babysit, my 23 year old daughter has a 3 1/2 year old little girl and would love to find a playmate or two for her, while looking after another little one. She of course is very experienced with looking after babies as well as older children, as she used to look after her neighbours 2 sons, one of which was at the time just 18 months old, and his brother was 4 years old. we live in the Central North area, very close to Beddington LD, Huntington Superstore and Shoppers Drug Mart. Deerfoot Walmart is a 10 min drive away......so super central to hit all the major stores for shopping while she can look after your children.
It was the Walmart down on McLeod trail. The manager was trying to be very helpful about it all and allowed me to use the coupons but said it is really confusing now because of all the changes going on. I don't know why the government would care after all we still pay taxes on everything, unless the manufacturers somehow get a tax break on providing coupons??Quote:
Originally Posted by MommyMelanie2007
I emailed Co-op since I had never shopped there but just moved close to one. I asked about membership and coupon policies. I thought I would share the response because I think it was pretty good. And they offer free child care while your shopping!
Thank you for contacting Calgary Co-op.
I am pleased to tell you that membership to our stores only costs $1 and gives you a lifetime of benefits including free supervised child care while you shop in the Kiddie Korral, free grocery carry out service, an annual patronage return and grocery saving coupons each time you fill up at one of our 27 gas bars.
With respect to our coupon policy, the basic policies are as follows:
1. We accept Canadian coupons that are within the stated expiry date and include the dealer information. Coupons will only be accepted for the item specified.
2. There is a limit of one coupon per item.
3. We do accept internet printable coupons as long as they fall within the expiry date, contain a Canadian clearing house address and are for a product that Calgary Co-op sells.
4. We accept competitor's coupons as long as they fall within the expiry date, are an actual coupon that can be brought to our location and are for a product that Calgary Co-op currently carries.
Interesting! When I e-mailed two weeks ago I was told they don't accept internet coupons.Quote:
Originally Posted by Redrozez
Yeah, I was told the same thing twice in diff. locations that they no longer accept internet (printable) cpn and the cashier even checked with the supervisor just to make sure and they said no.
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Originally Posted by musique
Good news for NW'ers, I think there is going to be a Dollarama opening in the RO shopping center soon. I saw the sign up today.
Kinda feel bad abt the original dollar store that is in there already, I think they are closing becoz of that. Same like all the specialty stores, or those little family business that got taken over by the powerful Chain. Unless it was the same owner that decides to take on the franchise.
I was looking at my flyers today and Shoppers Drug Mart will have the Maga pack diapers on this week for $9.99 (Pampers and Huggies). It says for the Pampers diapers or training pants selected types and sizes, but the picture is of the diapers.
April 30- May 6
Also Walmart has Crest toothpaste 100ml on for $.88. ($.13 with your $.75off coupon)
April 29-May 5
I have been waiting to see if we get it for that price too :) yeah cheap pull ups :)
the other dollar store @ RO is horriible. you cant find anything. They do have lots of party supplies though
I have to agree with you! I HATE that dollar store at RO...it's sooo incredibly messy, strollers can't even fit - it was just cluttered with crap. I went there once and would never go again - it was horrible! But, YEAH, I love the Dollarama! I usually drive over to the beddington one :-)
So would "Rocket Man" be your husband or Elton John :PQuote:
Originally Posted by DentalDiva
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Originally Posted by calgarymama
I am new to this...I think I need couponing lessons from someone like you :)
What great savings you have so far!:-)
Hooray!! Dollarama!! :-):-):-):-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mission
As for the original $ store, I feel their pain -as a small business owner with my DH. However, I would not run my business in such a messy environment selling OVERPRICED junk!
Rocket Man...sigh...is Sir Elton.....ha ha ha!!!
Hi Calgary couponistas!
I am new to the world of coupons, but have quickly been learning the ropes, and have been able to get some really good deals. My best ones so far are 4 FREE Jergens lotion from LD and 8 bottles of Windex/Multi Purpose cleaner for $0.60 a bottle.
I'm ready to delve into the world of trading. i have a bunch of stuff that I picked up yesterday. i have lots for jam, cheese, peanut butter etc. Are you ladies involved in a trading group? I live about 1 1/2 hours south of Calgary, but come there often enough that I would to be involved in some kind of a trading group. Are you interested in more members? In addition, do you guys know of anyone other than LD that are willing to stack?
Looking forward to being a part of the group.
Cricket
Welcome to the group, Cricket! We usually get together for coffee at least once a month and it's very casual. We'll post it here!
Welcome Cricket!
LD is the only store that stacks. Glad to hear of your great deals! As Goddess said, we will post in this thread when we plan our next coupon swap. It's fun and all the members are sooooo generous, fun, and helpful.
Tuscany Sobey's has a demo table set up promoting the Purex w/Zout laundry detergent, and they are handing out $3 coupons! (as of 10:45 this morning!) Yay...came flying out to DH waiting in the car and made him go in to get one for me as well. He was thrilled ;)
For those of you looking for the newest PC/PepsiCo MIR at RCSS I found forms on a display at the end of the cereal aisle at the Deerfoot Meadows RCSS last night.
For those who are looking for Dove coupons, I found new to me at Safeway on a side display. $2 off when you buy two different products, this one is different from $2 off when you buy 2 different with Coupon Code 89288128 that have been found at SDM and Safeways before. It is a long coupon with code 89288137.
Thanks! I've been searching everywhere for those!Quote:
Originally Posted by NewMom