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The Grocery Game Challenge Dec 3- Dec 9, 2012 Festive Preparation

Posted: December 4, 2012 in The Grocery Game
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Barilla Pasta Sale $1.00- $0.50 coupon

Barilla Pasta Sale $1.00- $0.50 coupon

It’s a few weeks before Christmas now and the festive preparation has begun starting with our Holiday Snowballs and tonight Peanut Butter Balls. This is the first post for the December Grocery Game Challenge and I welcome all new fans that are joining in from wherever you are in the world! As I mentioned in my November Budget Update yesterday next year we will be making changes to our Christmas Budget.  Just when we thought we had it sorted out we were thrown another curve ball yesterday. This is where we feel the pressures of the holiday season but should be ready. One of our family members came up with the idea to have a “gag gift” for everyone to open on Christmas Eve. She says the amount to spend is $10 which is fine but we did not budget for this expense. Although it is only $20 total for the both of us it’s more money we need to factor in for next year, just in case. The Christmas season is so unpredictable that we will really take a look at our Christmas Budget to make it as realistic as we can. Any left over money can go towards boxing day sales or into our savings. It’s better to be safe than having to put it on credit if you don’t have to. 

Today I am putting up the Christmas Decorations and I can’t wait to tell you all about it… shhh.. that means a Christmas Blog Post is coming up soon!

So, since we went WAY over budget in November it didn’t leave us much to spend for December.  We have a total of $190 per month to spend and in November we spent a whopping $295.77 mainly due to stockpiling products that were on sale.  I’ll touch more on this topic in the new year and what we will do about our stockpiling budget. I know it sounds like alot of budgeting and it is but it’s worth it. In December we are now left with $84.23 to spend. Here’s to hoping we can pull this off!!!

Do you find you spend more money in your grocery budget in November and December?

Grocery Game Challenge Results

If you missed a couple of great posts that I put on Facebook yesterday about saving money on groceries, check them out below. My friends Kim from Eyes on the Dollar who plays the grocery game challenge and Catherine at Plunged in Debt (who doesn’t but I think we should all motivate here so head to her blog and corner her, lol) posted ways to save on groceries and mentioned our Grocery Game Challenge.  While you are there enter the $100 Give-away!

OK, down to the nitty-gritty!!!

Total to Spend $84.23 for the entire month, oh my!

Shoppers Drug Mart

  • 2x Egg Nog Sale $1.99
  • 4x Neilson Cream Sale $1.99

Total Out of Pocket $11.94

Food Basics

  • 8x Barilla Pasta Sale $1.00- .50 coupons
  • 3x white mushrooms Sale $1.00
  • 1x bag of carrots 3lbs Sale $1.50
  • 1x 5lb Russet Potatoes Sale $1.50

Total Out of Pocket $10.00

Wal-mart

  • 2x Christie Crackers (Christmas) Sale $1.67- $2.00 coupon wub2
  • 6x White Granulated Sugar Bags Sale $1.76
  • 1 bag of Onions- Sale $1.47
  • 5 limes $1.66 or $0.33 each
  • Lettuce Sale $1.00
  • 2x Dempsters Farmhouse Bread $FREE with coupon

Total Out Of Pocket- $16.42

Weekly Grocery Game Challenge Results for Mr. and Mrs. CBB

  • Total Grocery Budget for the Week: $84.23 (For the month of Dec)
  • Total Coupons Used this Week:$8.54
  • Total Scanning Code of Practice: $0
  • Total Spent This Week:$38.36
  • Total Spent So Far for December: $38.36
  • Total Over/Under spend this shop: $N/A this month
  • Total Over/Under spend for the month of December: $N/A this month
  • Total Left to Spend for the Month: $45.87
  • Total Coupons Used This Month : $8.54

Overall: I think we may be pushing our limit this month but with all the food in this house there is no reason we can’t do this. The hard part is if a bloody good deal comes up that we have coupons for.

December Canadian Coupons 2012

December Canadian Coupons 2012

Canadian Coupons we Found while out and about yesterday Dec 3,2012 at Food Basics, Metro and from the Ingredients Magazine that comes in the mail! Click HERE to sign up for your free magazine subscription. It’s an EXCELLENT magazine for recipes and coupons!

Free ingredients mag

Photo Credit: Ingredients Magazine

Our November Grocery Game Challenge Winner is………….. #43 ADELINE!!! Congratulations….

It's Not About How Much Money You Make It's How You Spend It

FAQ’s- Grocery Game Challenge RULES…..

  • Do I have to be Canadian to post my Grocery Shop?

No, you don’t have to be Canadian to post your shops only to win a monthly prize. We have a few posters from around the world.

  • When does the Grocery Game Close each month?

The Grocery Game Challenge Closes at Midnight of the last Sunday of the last post for the month. You can post your shops all month-long.

  • Does Your Grocery Budget Include Health and Beauty and Laundry?

Yes our Grocery Budget includes such items as shampoo, conditioner, laundry soap, fabric softener, dish soap etc. We don’t mind stockpiling items that won’t be effected by expiry dates or have long expiry dates but not so much food any more. It’s just one way to help cut your budget to save money.

There are many places you can find Canadian Coupons whether it be in store or via the mail.

Canadian Coupon Match-Ups- Match your coupons with flyer sales!

Here are your latest Coupon Match-ups  of the week from around Canada compliments of Save Big Live Better.

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Make The Most Out Of Black Friday Deals Without Crossing the Border

Posted: November 8, 2012 in Canadian Coupons 101
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Black Friday Canada

With at least 18% of Canadians expected to cross the border to enjoy deals on Black Friday in the U.S., some might be wondering if it’s even possible to save money from within Canada?

I’ve been blogging about shopping deals and frugal living in Canada for a few years now, and I wanted to share some of my best tips to get the most out of your Black Friday shopping in Canada. That’s right, there are some great discounts to enjoy on our side of the border too!

Black Friday Deals in Canada

Since the Canadian dollar is now on par with the U.S., many Canadians have picked up the habit of crossing the border to shop the Black Friday sales. Now, Canadian stores aren’t blind, they have taken note, so that more and more Canadian retail stores are also offering comparable deals on Black Friday to keep paying customers on Canadian soil.

Shopping the Black Friday deals in Canada avoids the long waiting lines at customs and the crazy hordes in shopping centres while saving money on gas too. Some offers might not be as good as what’s on offer in the U.S. (it’s getting closer though). But you also need to take into consideration the amount of time you’ll save.

Spot the Deals Before Shopping

It is really important that before you go shopping on the high street, have a look at what the sales are going to be beforehand. To do that, there are many helpful tools such as a saving community blog, forums and of course flyers from the most popular stores.

This will allow you to spot which stores will run Black Friday deals in Canada and what kind of discounts you can expect and on what type of products (for example, expect electronic accessories to be heavily discounted). And with the number of stores participating increasing every year, you shouldn’t have any trouble finding offers for most of your favourite stores.

Make a List

Making a list before shopping for any kind of occasion should always be the first step to help us spend more wisely. It allows us to plan what we really need ahead of time, and if we manage it properly, it can also prevent us from buying items that are not on the list. Take a few minutes to do a list of what you really need to buy and put them in order of priority, starting with what’s most important.

Compare Prices

Merchants normally advertise most of the upcoming deals in their flyers, newsletters and/or on their website, so customers can easily spot the offers they are interested in. This price comparison allows you to compare the current price of the items with the upcoming one and analyze how much of a good deal it is. But you probably already know what the average price for it is and if what on offer is a tremendous discount or not.

Or go one step further, simply find the best price for the product(s) you are interested in, then find a coupon (if applicable) to get further discounts.

Read the Store Price-Match and Returns Policy

Some stores change their returns policy during the Black Friday sale, so make sure to be aware of the appropriate policy if you need to return the product. You might also want to have a look at their price-match policy—in case you find it cheaper later.

Print Coupons

Using a coupon (printable or on-line code) on top of a Black Friday deal is the best you can expect in terms of saving money. Make sure to read all the fine print on the coupon and all the terms and conditions of the store’s Black Friday sale to see if you can use it.

If you decide to shop on-line as the following section recommends, look for coupon codes to unlock better deals on select products. Canadian coupon sites, such as vouchercodes.ca, normally list all the latest codes and promotions available for top merchants, especially for events as big as Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Shop On-line

Since most U.S. stores are now on-line and Canadian customers can shop them from within Canada, shopping on the web is a great option to enjoy the U.S. Black Friday sales from your own home. Expect to pay for handling and shipping fees, but if you saved on gas and you didn’t have to fight to grab an item(s), you might be more comfortable with this option.

It’s not only convenient, but it could also be cheaper in some cases, owing to lower overheads for stores, which in turn can lead to lower prices for the consumer.

Following Black Friday, Cyber Monday is another great event where products are highly discounted and deals are mostly available on-line  Customers can expect to find the same kind of promotions as on Friday, but all on-line a must see for avid shoppers.

Shop Early

It doesn’t matter if you’re shopping on-line  in store, in the U.S. or in Canada, getting to the store as early as you can, will maximize the chances of getting the item you need, as most of the products are only available in limited quantities. For the on-line part, make sure you find out at what time the sale is going to start to be among the first cyber-shoppers. Some stores start it on Sunday night so be aware.

Voucher Codes Canada

Guest Post By: Erin is a Canadian savvy shopper and blogger at vouchercodes.ca, an on-line savings community. She is always looking for the best deals available in Canada and for the latest tips on how to be more frugal.

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