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There’s a new way to rack up the Shoppers Optimum points without having to get another credit card. Pretty exciting! Starting March 17, 2012, RBC will be offering a Shoppers Optimum debit card that will allow you to earn Optimum Points when you shop with it. Here are the key features of the new bank account:
- Collect Shoppers Optimum points at Shoppers Drug Mart and other retailers – allows clients to use their RBC Shoppers Optimum banking account and debit card to collect Shoppers Optimum points.
- More Rewards – The ability to earn points faster with unlimited debit transactions:
- Earn 10 additional Shoppers Optimum points for every $1 spent at Shoppers Drug Mart using the RBC Shoppers Optimum Banking Account (this is in addition to the points earned using the Shoppers Optimum card)
- Earn one Shoppers Optimum point for every $1 spent outside Shoppers Drug Mart using the RBC Shoppers Optimum Banking Account
- Bonus Shoppers Optimum points – 50,000 bonus points for setting up a payroll or pension deposit to the new account and completing two online bill payments
It’s nice to have a non-credit card option to get some reward points!
Click here for all the details.
Thanks to coupon-mama2011 for posting this article!
Congratulations Zellers on being named the worst customer service in Canada! After being awarded 3rd on the Smart Canucks worst company of 2010, you have worked yourself up to first place according to CBC Marketplace. First was Zellers, second Canadian Tire and third Walmart.
Did you miss the episode that aired early in January? Click here to watch the full video. Do you agree with Zellers “winning” if not what company would you name as the worst?
@MichaelsStores will be hosting a Free Make-it Take-it event on January 21, 2012 from 10am-noon for the little princess in your life at “Fancy Nancy”. Your child will get to design their own tiara, followed by story time. Ages 3 and up, while supplies last. Find a Michaels near you here.
If you’re like me you’ll be happy to know Real Canadian Superstore has extended their Price Promise here in Ontario. No details as to when it is ending but my fingers are crossed that they’ll make it permanent.
Here is all the fine print:
“Show us a lower advertised price on an identical item and we will match it. Applies only to our major supermarket competitor’s print advertisements in Ontario (i.e. flyer, newspaper). We will match the competitor’s advertised price only during the effective date of the their print advertisement.Our major supermarket competitors are determined solely by us and are based on a number of factors which can change from time to time. Identical items are defined as same brand, item type (in the case of produce, meat and bakery), size and attributes and carried at this store location. We will not match ‘multi-buys’ (e.g. 2 for $4), ‘spend x get x’, ‘free’, ‘clearance, discounts obtained through loyalty programs, or offers related to our third party operations (post office, gas bar, dry cleaners, etc.). We reserve the right to cancel or change the terms of this promise at any time.”
I’d have to say I like price matching best at No Frills but our store is fairly small and that limits selection. Before the Price Promise if No Frills didn’t carry something I needed to price match, I used to end up going way out in the boonies to Walmart. Most of the time the shelves were cleared by the time I got there. Last month I loved going in to the Superstore during one of their tax-free weekends or on Tuesday and using the Price Promise along with 10% student discount.
Pampers has released another 5 point bonus code on their Twitter.
I’m less than 1000 points away from getting my son the big wheel and every little bit helps. What are you saving for?
This weekend @MichaelsStores is having some adult craft demos. Sunday the 8th first from 1-2 pm they’ll be holding a mixed media visual journal. Then at 2-3 pm there will be a thank you card demo. The picture of journal looks really cute all pink and sparkly. Perfect time to brush up on thank you cards and show your appreciation for all the Christmas/holiday gifts you received. These are adult only events below are the children’s classes.
On Saturday the 14th from 10 am-12 pm they will be hosting a Make-it Take-it event for the kids 8 and up. If you purchase a Camaro car kit you can build your own model car.
If you’re interested in attending any of these classes find a location near you here.
Happy New Years to all our readers. I hope 2012 is a great year for you and your loved ones. Please remember tonight if your celebrating to arrive alive and do not not drink and drive. If you cannot get public transit, stay at a friends etc.
Do you make New Years resolutions? I was just telling Boo the other day that I don’t make New Years resolutions. I make end of January efforts. I will be smoke free for 3 years straight the middle of January 2012. Just when a lot of people are failing their resolutions I start mine. For some twisted and demented reason it gives me more reason not to fail. This year I need to diet correctly and get back on track with my eating. With diabetes I need to concentrate on my health more. If you make resolutions what are yours?
Air Miles Canada is changing their program as of December 31, 2011. Here are is an outline of the new program:
1) As of December 31, 2011, Air Miles reward miles will have a stamp date of 5 years. In other words, your current account balance must be redeemed by December 31, 2016.
2) Reward miles earned after December 31, 2011 will have to be redeemed 5 years from when they were posted. For example, if you earn Air Miles reward miles on January 15, 2012, you will have to redeem them by January 15, 2017.
Click here for more information regarding these two changes.
3) A new program called Air Miles Cash enables collectors to instantly redeem their reward miles in store at participating sponsors. This program will begin in March 2012. Click here for more information regarding this program.
Click here to browse the Air Miles Canada website.
Thanks FallenPixels!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays loyal readers! Pop in your fireplace dvd and enjoy the weekend.
Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there.
The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads.
And mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I in my cap,
Had just settled our brains for a long winter’s nap.
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.
The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow
Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below.
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a miniature sleigh, and eight tinny reindeer.
With a little old driver, so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment it must be St Nick.
More rapid than eagles his coursers they came,
And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name!
“Now Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer and Vixen!
On, Comet! On, Cupid! on, on Donner and Blitzen!
To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall!
Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!”
As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly,
When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky.
So up to the house-top the coursers they flew,
With the sleigh full of Toys, and St Nicholas too.
And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof
The prancing and pawing of each little hoof.
As I drew in my head, and was turning around,
Down the chimney St Nicholas came with a bound.
He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot,
And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot.
A bundle of Toys he had flung on his back,
And he looked like a peddler, just opening his pack.
His eyes-how they twinkled! his dimples how merry!
His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!
His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow,
And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow.
The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth,
And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath.
He had a broad face and a little round belly,
That shook when he laughed, like a bowlful of jelly!
He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf,
And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself!
A wink of his eye and a twist of his head,
Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread.
He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,
And filled all the stockings, then turned with a jerk.
And laying his finger aside of his nose,
And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose!
He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle,
And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.
But I heard him exclaim, ‘ere he drove out of sight,
“Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!”
Michaels is packing in the crafts for kid’s Christmas break by holding 3 FREE make-it take-it events this week. Monday the 19th they’ll be making Camille’s fun dough shapes. Wednesday 21st they’ll be stamping with Orion’s foam blocks. Lastly on Friday the 23rd you can make Oliver’s sand and glitter art. All of the classes run from 11 am to 1 pm, ages 3 and up, and while supplies last.
Christmas items are now 70% off and the flyer has lots of coupons (if you don’t get the flyer you can print the coupons here).
Most Superstore location have officially started their Holiday Store Hours…open 24 hours a day ’til Christmas! In addition, today, Saturday, December 17th is TAX FREE on most items.
Unfortunately, this particular Tax Free Event isn’t well advertised. I saw it outside of the store, on a street sign. It’s neither on their current flyer NOR website, so I just called my local RCSS Store to confirm the details.
Click here to find a Superstore near you – hopefully it’ll be Tax Free at your location too! 🙂
***Update: There was a separate insert, aside from the RCSS flyer, with the info. However, the event is not on their website!***
Michaels is holding two Make-it Take-it events this Sunday afternoon. First off from 1-3 pm they’ll be making a snowman ornament craft. Then at 3-5 pm you can make a snowflake picture frame. Ages 3 and up, while supplies last.
Find a store near you to see if your local location is participating.
Michaels has 2 Make-it Take-it events happening this Sunday afternoon. From 1-3pm you can decorate a chef hat or apron when you purchase it. Next from 3-4pm is the freebie where you can make Santa sweets and reindeer food. Ages 3 and up, while supplies last.
I can’t wait until my boys are old enough to bring to these classes. I have great memories of going with my dad to White Rose for their craft classes back in the day.
Michaels is holding 2 Make-it Take-it events Saturday December, 3 2011. From 10am-12pm they’re making free Christmas countdown calendars. From 12pm-2pm when you purchase the stocking you can decorate it.
Wilton 4 week cake decorating classes are also 50% this December. See more great deals in their flyer.
Foodland will be holding gingerbread house decorating parties this holiday season. Dates and times will vary by location, find the store nearest you here.
I’ve been pondering if I want to bring my little guy to one of these classes but him not even being two I think it’d be less decorating and demolition and shoving gumdrops in his mouth.
