Recently after purchasing a new mouse for my iMac, I realized just how many broken peripherals and electronics have been collecting dust in my house! My family’s embarrassing collection includes 2 unused printers, a couple of broken DVD players, digital clock radio, a PDA, water damaged keyboard, and a whole whack load of broken, cordless phones!… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Tips & Tricks
Recipe Schmecipe: Pizza Dough
I’ve been meaning to post this recipe for quite a while. It is my favorite pizza recipe and I usually make two batches and freeze the dough for later use. Honestly, if you plan it ahead of time, it’s faster and way cheaper than take out pizza. Pizza Dough Makes dough for 2 pizzas Ingredients: 1¾… Read more »
Yes, You Do Have Time To Use Coupons!
I often get stopped by curious shoppers who want to know about my coupon binder. They will glance quickly at me, catch my eye and gradually make their way over. Some will make a comment, others will start asking questions. I explain to them it’s a great way to save money etc. and then I… Read more »
Recipe Schmecipe: Basic Sugar Cookies
Here is a simple sugar cookie recipe to impress your loved one with on Valentine’s Day. I love this recipe as it’s a perfect canvas for decorating on any given holiday. Basic Sugar Cookies ½ cups Softened Butter ¾ cups Sugar 1 Egg 1 teaspoon Vanilla 1-½ cup Flour ½ teaspoons Baking Powder ¼ teaspoons Salt Preheat oven to 350°F/177°C. Sift… Read more »
Recipe Schmecipe: Homemade Instant Pancake Mix
Making pancakes is very simple but we still turn towards those pre-packaged, processed boxed mixes. With Alton Brown’s recipe for a homemade pancake mix you can get the same convenience but without the processed nutritional nasties. It’s a lot cheaper as well! Instant Pancake Mix: From Alton Brown, Food Network 6 cups all-purpose flour 1½ teaspoons baking soda… Read more »
Recipe Schmecipe: Asian-Style Beef and Veggie Noodles
I love the versatility of this dish mostly because you can switch around the meat and vegetables to suit your needs and make use of whatever vegetable is lying around in your refrigerator. Use Napa cabbage, spinach, bean sprouts, green beans, peas or whatever else floats your boat. It is filled with tons of fresh, colorful… Read more »
Redeem Air Miles Points for Gas!
It’s still a few years away from the December 31st, 2016 deadline before Air Miles will be no longer, but if like me, you don’t have enough points to even consider packing your bags, why not redeem existing points at the pumps? If you have at least 175 Air Miles, you can get $20 Shell… Read more »
Recipe Schmecipe: Homemade Bread
One of the things I love doing is making bread. The wonders of bread-making never cease to amaze me. Granted, it does take some time and patience but the end result is more than worth the effort. Without further ado, here is the recipe: Homemade Bread 1½ cups warm water 1 tbsp active dry yeast 1 tbsp sugar… Read more »
Pomegranates How To Harvest and Vitamin Content
Lots of people have been buying up Poms this year! Stores have been selling out of this well known superfood like crazy because of a $1 off coupon they had offered. Never had a pomegranate? Don’t be intimidated, it’s very easy fruit to harvest without mess. 1. Cut in 4 2. Soak in water and remove the pith… Read more »
8 Tips When Shopping for a New (Used) Car
Recently, I’ve become bffs with my mechanic and Autotrader. Although he’s a nice (and honest guy), the former isn’t really a good thing on my bank account! I’m driving a ’98 Honda Civic and within the past 2 months, I’ve easily put down $800 on maintenance things that go along with owning an older vehicle.… Read more »
Recipe Schmecipe: Spiced Potato and Ground Beef with Peas (Aloo Keema)
I don’t know about you but all I want to do in winter is to hibernate, eat hot comfort food and curl up with a good book. And although most of us make the New Year’s resolution to lose weight, it is kind of hard to achieve our goals when the cold, bleak winter practically… Read more »
Top 15 Things To Buy After Christmas And Boxing Week
A brand new year has started and the holiday season is coming to a end. You have probably visited more shopping malls and department stores than you are willing to admit and frankly you are sick of it. However if you are a smart and savvy shopper, you have saved a little bit of money for… Read more »
Canadian Deals: Online Boxing Day Deals Are Now Live!
Just a reminder to everyone that quite a few Boxing Day sales have already started online! Here are a few that you may want to check out: — Future Shop Canada — Best Buy Canada — Walmart Canada — Staples — Visions — EB Games Please refer to our forum for more Boxing Day deals and… Read more »
Recipe Schmecipe: Cheesy Herb Garlic Bread
It’s winter and all you want is comfort food and what better way to get that comfort but from this delicious garlic bread. Eat it alongside a piping hot bowl of chicken noodle soup and hopefully you’ll be all set to brave the crowds on Boxing Day. So, without further ado, here is the recipe: Cheesy… Read more »
Say “No” To That Tow!
While on my way to my mechanic, in rush hour traffic, my car seized up and it felt as though an anchor dropped down from the back! My car was not going anywhere. (When I mentioned to a coworker that I was off to the mechanic, due to a precarious noise, he said, “Call me,… Read more »
Recipe Schmecipe: Cilantro-Yogurt Dip
This dip recipe is delightfully refreshing, simple, and it’s also incredibly healthy, especially when you’re looking for a respite between all those Christmas cookies. It also requires only three ingredients: Plain yogurt or thick Greek yogurt (Plain yogurt can usually be found on sale for $2 or less). Fresh cilantro (regularly $1 per bunch) and sea… Read more »
Attention Shoppers Drug Mart: Simple solution to Optimum Points theft
Recently there has been a series of Shoppers Drug Mart Optimum Points thefts that were a result of several factors, including people giving out their Optimum account numbers without knowing that is almost enough for their accounts to be hacked into. Although the reasons behind the thefts can be attributed to poor judgment on the… Read more »
Recipe Schmecipe: Baked Potato Wedges
The humble, yet delicious, potato is extremely versatile and this recipe, a healthier version of a French fry, makes for a good side dish and a great snack. First off preheat your oven to 400°F/204°C and peel approximately 3lbs of Russet potatoes (note white potatoes are on sale at No Frills this week at $3.47 for… Read more »
Recipe Schmecipe: Lazy Man’s Raspberry Pinwheels
This recipe oozes laziness mostly because it is dead simple to make and only uses two ingredients (seriously!). It’s great for those times when you’re bogged down in work or just not feeling up to spending more time in the kitchen than necessary. More importantly, it costs literally next to nothing! Pillsbury Pie Crust (purchased… Read more »
Canadian Coupons: Hidden Websaver.ca, Save.ca, Brandsaver.ca Coupons
There are many of you who are already aware of all the hidden coupons via save.ca, websaver.ca and brandsaver.ca. However, there are many out there who still have lots of questions and may not be aware of all these wonderful “secret” coupons! We have a list in our forum of all the hidden coupons that… Read more »
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