With Christmas just a few days away, most people are done making their holiday gift purchases. But that doesn’t mean that there isn’t still shopping going on! With so many holiday celebrations taking place in the next few weeks, getting stocked up on essentials for the home is a must. And with help from RetailMeNot.ca, grabbing everything to create the perfect party has never been more affordable!
Recently, RetailMeNot.ca challenged me to see how much I could save on my non-gift holiday purchases by using its website for my shopping. With a $250 Visa gift card in hand, I headed to the website and started planning to grab the items I needed most. First on my list was plates and cups for my holiday table. And RetailMeNot was ready to help!
I searched party supplies and found tons of great coupon codes for some of my favourite stores. Since I love shopping locally, I headed to Party Depot Canada first to grab some festive plates and other accessories. While the company didn’t have an exclusive Christmas theme, I created my own by combining Red Polka Dot and Green Polka Dot tableware. The finished result was so festive! Then I added a coupon code from RetailMeNot to save $13 off the regular shipping cost!
Next, I needed a centerpiece. And with the great savings offered at Edible Arrangements, I knew just what I’d use! The fruit and chocolate bouquets the company carries make stylish centerpieces that are delicious too! I chose the Happy Holidays Party Set, a centerpiece with bonus box of Apple Truffles, which had a savings of $50 off its regular price…a sale I learned about thanks to RetailMeNot!
Finally, I needed a few additions to my home to help keep guests comfortable. RetailMeNot.ca led me to Amazon’s last minute holiday sale, where I found the two things I’d been looking for: a space heater and a set of high-quality towels! Our new townhouse is a little chilly, especially at night. Adding a space heater to the guest bedroom ensured that guests would be comfortable without having to turn the heat up too high. And who doesn’t love a thick, luxurious towel when staying away from home?
When I added up all my purchases, I’d spent $269.15 on my holiday essentials. But I’d saved $173.75 in total! That means I saved almost 40% off the regular price for my purchases! And as an added bonus, I used an online cash-back service to get an additional 4% cash back on my Amazon purchases too!
Gifts are a big part of Christmas, but they’re only a portion of the expense when all is said and done. Fortunately, saving money isn’t something that’s reserved for gift-buying either. And when big savings can be as easy as checking RetailMeNot.ca for the latest deals and coupons before shopping, it just makes sense to visit the website before you start shopping! Check it out, find the latest coupon codes and money-saving offers for the products you need and enjoy having extra money in your bank account come January!
Disclosure: I am participating in the #HolidayCents campaign with RetailMeNot.ca and have received special perks. Any opinions expressed in this post are my own.
jennifer peters says
My son gets a chocolate advent calendar & a new personalized ornament every year. I love stollen
Stephanie Mac Isaac says
I need some holiday decorations, lots not working this year
Angela Mitchell says
I’d love to buy some decorations for New Years. We’re hosting a small party this year.
Slennea says
This would be great
Elizabeth Matthiesen says
I unfortunately had to leave a lot of my Christmas deco when I moved here, so there is an awful lot that I need to make things look really festive.
Dar says
Food!! Groceries are essential!!
Sabrina Tong says
I would have to say groceries. Tis the season for all the baking.
Cheryl says
Lots of groceries! We love making a lot of treats around Christmas
Glogirl says
I’d love to buy some baking supplies!
Brenda Witherspoon-Bedard says
I would like to get a wreath for the door
Florence C says
I love a food processor to make preparation of food easier.
Andrea D says
I need to buy some new cookie cutters and cupcake trays!
Chandra O"Connor says
id like more outside decorations
Rosanne Robinson says
I would love to buy a food processor to make recipes that I can make now because I don’t have one!
Josie says
would love to get more decorations for my house
Jaqueline says
This would be an amazing boost!
Stephanie says
I would love to buy myself a pair of leggings, winter boots, and a new jacket! 🙂
Melinda Jana says
Groceries…how else am I going to make those amazing Christmas dishes? 🙂
ivy pluchinsky says
I would buy some groceries! always need food
andrea amy says
Holiday essential I would like to buy would be a great big turkey!
naiddia p says
I would love to buy groceries as we bake alot this month.
Belinda McNabb says
Some christmas decorations and wrapping supplies
stacey dempsey says
I would love a new Christmas tree. Because of allergies we need to get an artificial tree but ours is getting a little old and it is getting harder to dress it up nice lol
jan says
Chocolate is a holiday essentials is it not? We do need new guest towels though.
LisaM says
We recently discovered our front door is metal. I’d love to either (a) buy a new one or (b) buy an awesome magnetic holder thing to hold up a wreath
Shelley N says
I would love to buy some special more expensive foods for the holidays like shrimp and roast beef.
kristen visser says
I would have to say groceries, baking goodies included and some Christmas decor/place settings
Jolie says
Love to buy decorations every year 🙂
Holly MacRitchie says
I would like to buy gift wrapping supplies
Danielle says
I’d love to buy some winter boots
heather sibley says
I would love to snag a deal on a new artificial Christmas tree.
Vesper Meikle says
holiday essentials for me are books
Lynda Cook says
My holiday must haves is the groceries to host the Christmas dinner and it would be nice to have some extra money for gifts!!
Elaine G says
A holiday essential I’d like to get are baking supplies.Tins,pans,piping bags,cookie cutters
Jenness M says
I’d love a new Christmas Tree as our current one is getting pretty bare.
ginette4 says
Holiday essentials would be groceries and wine
margaux retrophiliac says
chocolate, lol
Cheryl says
I would buy new shoes 🙂
Kelly young says
I would have to say food money is tight this year
Carole Dube says
Groceries is a Christmas essential at our house!
Heidi C. says
My family and I could get some groceries and gifts for the local homeless shelter at which we volunteer.
nicolthepickle says
I’d like some dessert plates, mine are in a sorry state.
Paula Dumont says
Food and healthcare items are always much-needed.
Jenna D says
I’d be shopping for hostess gifts as we have two dinners to attend 🙂 I’d love to pick up some festive decor for next year too (I’m a bit late this year to add to our current state!)
Sherry K says
I could use a nice tablecloth.
Julie F says
I would love to buy a stand mixer to make baking easier!
Shelley N says
I would love to buy a new roasting pan. Mine is so old and not in great shape.
Lynn Duchesne says
Money is tight this year, I would buy some Christmas decorations and groceries!
loretta says
love it!
MOHAMMAD ANJUM says
decor stuff