okay show of hands, who uses coupons?? In 2011 I think presenting a coupon or two at the counter is pretty commonplace, I get that cashier's probably don't love them because it means extra work for them, but I don't expect them to get all upset over a few coupons. Has Extreme Couponing given every coupon wielding mama a bad name??? I live in Canada, that crap isn't even possible here! So I was pretty surprised last week when I was out grocery shopping and the cashier actually … [Read more...]
Coupon Crazy
Online Shopping with 3V Visa + Giveaway
Disclosure: We received items at no cost for reviewing purposes, all opinions are my own. Have you heard of the 3V Visa?? This was actually new to me, so in case it's new to you, here's how it works- 3V Visa Prepaid Voucher is the more secure, prepaid way to pay online and it's safer than using a credit or debit card. You can use your 3V Visa number anywhere online, by mail order or over the telephone; just about anywhere Visa is accepted. It works just like a regular Visa card … [Read more...]
Wonderful Wednesday- Swiffer Wet Jet, Frugal Style
It's not so much that I love my Swiffer Wet Jet, more so that I love how it can be adapted to cost you almost nothing to use! I received mine as a gift a couple of years ago, so all initial start up costs were out of the picture for me!After finishing up the solution, don't buy more. Just unscrew the lid to the bottle and refill with your own solution at home. I remember this taking a bit of effort the first time and I'm pretty sure I had the hubster use his pliers to get it off. Then just use a … [Read more...]
Birthday celebration #2
It was actually the end of January when I travelled back home to have a birthday dinner and shopping day with my BFF, it was great, a few hours of shopping, an excellent chat and dinner at Appleby's with a lovely Mucho sized lime daquiri!!! perfect! Last night 3 of my favourite ladies from my home town took me out for a birthday dinner and movie! yay! so much fun! We had dinner at Boston Pizza, a yummy dessert, and then headed to the theatre to see 'Dear John'. Yummy again … [Read more...]