When I buy myself lunch on the go I never want to pay more than $5 (plus tax). If the whole family is out together make that $10. So i have compiled my list of $5 Lunches for Canadians on the Go. I have thrown a tip at each one as well.
The $5 Subway Footlong
On a hot day a cold sub is an awesome way to cover lunch. Positives here include fresh veggies, low calories and cheesy buns. Negatives? Long line-ups. Seriously, is there a Subway that doesn’t have 5 people waiting in line all the time?
Little Ceasers’ Hot-N-Ready Pizza
The $5 medium pizza can be a quick crowd pleaser. One medium and 2 to 4 hungry mouths are satisfied. On the down side if you get there before the pizzas are ready it’s about a 6 minute wait for a new one and if you get there after they have been sitting awhile they can be a bit on the mushy side.
Taco Bell Build Your Own Box Meal
This one is my favourite. Your $5 gets you 2 tacos or burritos, fries or nachos, cinnamon twists or caramel apple pie and a refillable drink. Easily the best value because not only do you get a drink but you can split one of these between two people. Now its the $2.50 Canadian lunch. The minus here is for the post meal problems beans or spicy beef can provide.
There are many other options but these are the quick and cheap solutions I lean on when in a rush and a long way from home. Other fan favourites include soup and bagels at the Tim’s or the Wendy’s Pair Two.
What’s your $5 lunch?
Please Mum is having another buy more save more event online. When you spend $50 you will save an additional 15% on all your purchases (coupon code ENTIRE5015) and when you spend $60 or more you will save an additional 20% (coupon code ENTIRE6020). They also have a bunch of spring and summer clothing on sale and a swimwear sale with pieces $9.99 or under. Shipping is free on orders of $50 or more. Make sure you like what you are ordering though because all sales are now final at Please Mum.
Click here to shop at Please Mum.
Every couponer’s favorite booklet is coming back in just a few days … the P&G Brandsaver!
Starting August 12th log on to brandsaver.ca and select the coupons you’d like to have mailed to you – up to $138 in savings!
Which coupon has been your brandsaver favorite so far?
Thanks LCF204 for posting this in our Canadian Coupons Forum
Until Midnight on August 8th Land’s End is offering FREE Shipping and Handling with the promo codes below. I’ve never shopped at Land’s End before but browsing the website it seems like their ‘basics’ are quite great!
Promo code: SUNSHINE and Pin: 7280
Click here to shop
Thanks jactric for posting this in our Canadian Shopping Deals and Flyers Forum
Until Monday, August 8th, enjoy free, standard shipping on your purchase at American Apparel’s online store. No minimum purchase required.
Just enter the code FREESHIP711 upon checkout.
Click here to start shopping!
Starting this Monday, August 8th, Mendocino will be clearing out their Spring/Summer merchandise at discounted prices!
I’ve never actually purchased anything from there – it’s on the pricey side – but their stuff is nice to look at. I have, however, been in Mendocino while their sales racks were up and although it’s not a “awesome deal”, the prices are significantly less than that listed on the tag!
Click here to see a list of Mendocino locations in Toronto and the surrounding GTA.
Did your skirt or pants just split? Like the pattern of a long sleeved shirt, but tired of wearing it? Can’t be bothered to alter a shirt that’s a tad too big? On the hunt for a new skirt style? Did you inherit a bunch of shirts from an ex? Well, here’s a cheap, diy answer…turn that shirt into a skirt!
I read about the idea here on Chictopia, but apparently, the Japanese have been pulling off this look for years! Why am I not surprised, there always ahead of us here!
Anyway, I decided to try out the trend for myself, and here are the results…
After trying quite a few button-ups in my closet, I settled on this snap button denim shirt which was a more relaxed fit. Shirt Skirt would probably work best with an oversized shirt, so that you can have more material to play with, and even make a bow out of the sleeves.
Minus the shoes, if you don’t have these items in your closet already, it’ll cost you $15 tops! I purchased both the shirt (GAP, $9.99) + vintage Christian Dior silk tank (~$5) at Value Village.
If you’re brave enough to attempt the look, here are a few tips:
– Do not use a slim fit shirt. There are just not enough buttons/material to work with!
– The look is meant to look asymmetrical. So a tail-cut buttom hem is probably a bit more flattering than a shirt cut straight across.
– Belt not required. Unless you use a short-sleeved shirt, the sleeves act as a belt, so skip this extra bulk!
– Try doing up the buttons asymmetrically, on the diagonal.
– Aside from button-ups, you can use other shirts as well, including cardigans and sweaters. If it’s a pullover, just make sure your waist fits through the neck.
– Play with different patterns and textures! This look is not meant to be Banana Republic-Safe. Try polka dots, florals, or even stripes!
– Balance out your proportions. Since the bottom is a bit bulky, with the sleeve-belt, pair it with a more fitted top.
– Have fun! Fashion is only about taking risks, but it’s meant to be fun as well. So don’t forget that!
Be brave! My version felt pretty secure. 😉
Thanks Spikesfrugalside
Town Shoes is offering all of their facebook fans an exclusive coupon for $10 off any pair of Steve Madden shoes or boots.
I’ve loved Steve Madden shoes since I was about 15 … they are spunky but not too crazy.
The coupon is valid until August 15th and can be found by “liking” Town Shoes on Facebook.
Click here to get your coupon
The Shoe Company online is offering an extra 20% off ALL sale items and I don’t know about you but I’m thinking Back 2 School shoes!
Use promo code: Final20 upon checking out
Click here to view sale items
Here are your weekly Wacky Wednesday IKEA deals valid only Wednesday, August 10th in individual stores as listed below:
AB, Edmonton
BC, Coquitlam – okay is it just me or are those wall decorations hideous?
BC, Richmond
ON, Ottawa
Disney online is offering a $5 off printable coupon for the purchase of the Mars Needs Mom Blu-Ray combo pack. I haven’t seen the movie yet but I do know the book was very cute!
This combo pack includes:
- DVD
- Blu-Ray
- Blu-Ray 3D
- Digital Copy
Click here to get your coupon valid until August 14th
Loblaws is offering a printable coupon to save $10 off $100. The PC Insider’s Club® Savings! Coupon is valid at Loblaws, valu-mart, Your Independent Grocer, Zehrs, Save Easy, Atlantic Superstore and Dominion stores in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Simply look up your local store and the coupon should be displayed. Below is all the nitty gritty.
Save $10 when you spend $100 or more in a single transaction before applicable taxes at any Loblaws Ontario, valu-mart, Your Independent Grocer, Zehrs, Save Easy, Atlantic Superstore or Dominion locations in Newfoundland/Labrador.Excludes purchase of tobacco, alcohol products, prescriptions, gift cards, phone cards, lottery tickets, all third party operations (post office, gas bars, dry cleaners, etc.) and any other products which are provincially regulated. $10 will be deducted from the total purchase amount after sales taxes are applied. Limit one coupon per family and/or customer account. No cash value. Not transferrable. Coupon must be presented to the cashier at time of purchase. Valid from August 4, 2011 until closing, August 25, 2011. Cannot be combined with any other coupons or promotional offers
Bath and Body Works is offering a printable coupon to save $10 off $40. You could use this coupon and still have the minimum $30 purchase to get the $20 VIP tote! The coupon is only valid until August 7th, so you’ll have to head out shopping soon.
Click here for your printable coupon.
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Wow, it’s already the beginning of August but the wheels are starting to turn for Back To School preparation.
The school our young children attend has opted to trial a balanced day “lunch” schedule. This schedule is new to us and we are unsure how to pack appropriately. We like cost effective means for lunches (with coupons from Smart Canucks) and also try to send them litter free meals (which isn’t always possible). Given our children will have 2 X 20 minute nutrition breaks instead of the standard snack, lunch, snack that we grew up with we are worried about not packing them enough or maybe too much.
We have managed to pick up a sample of a balanced day menu from our local health unit. like this one here. Some of the things suggested are excellent ideas while some of them (pancakes?) seem like an extra meal after a healthly breakfast at home. Looks likes it’s trial and error mostly.
Previously you may have noticed that we are very budget conscious so we like healthy cheap snack ideas. One of the favourites at our house is a “party mix” that my wife makes for her daycare. It mostly consists of goldfish crackers, raisins, cheerio’s and pretzels. Since it’s a mix we have often thrown in things like animal crackers, Shreddies, craisins among other things. It makes so much that it seems to last forever and the kids love it.
Eat Right Ontario has a lot of useful information about what to pack for a balanced day as well and what foods to keep stocked in your pantry, fridge or freezer to be prepared to make healthy school snacks.
Maybe try these fresh tasty ideas for a healthy school snack (or bake sale).
- Fresh fruit kabobs (For safety reasons use sticks or skewers that aren’t sharp)
- Oranges wedges, watermelon or grapes
- Fresh-cut veggies such as grape tomatoes, baby carrots (or cut your own carrot sticks) and celery
- One bonus suggestion is to add low fat salad dressing to the bottom of the cups for veggies, or low fat yogurt for fruit and keep chilled with an ice pack
Discount Alert! While researching I was browsing Scholar’s Choice Canada and noticed if you sign up for their e-mail newsletter you get $10 Off Your Next Purchase. You can sign-up on their website by clicking here.
Please share you healthy budget friendly snack ideas, savings, discounts or experiences!
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