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Let Your Kids Get a Little Gross this Christmas with The Ugglys Pet Shop-Giveaway

December 7, 2015 by Kathryn 76 Comments

Do your kids prefer weird and gross to cute and cuddly? Do they laugh hysterically at rude noises and bad smells? Does just saying the word “fart” cause a reaction in your house? Then this Christmas, the perfect gift may just be The Ugglys Pet Shop toys! These bizarre pets may not seem lovable, but kids can’t get enough of their weird wackiness.

Recently I received an assortment of The Ugglys Pet Shop figurines and accessories to review, and with two school-aged boys in the house, I was pretty sure they’d be popular. I liked the collectible size of the pets and I have to admit that they really were pretty cute, in a gross way! Just like real pets, there were cats, dogs, birds, monkeys and lizards to choose from, all with their own unique style. [Read more…]

Couponing For Beginners! 5 Couponing Myths Dispelled with Help from RetailMeNot.ca

November 3, 2015 by Kathryn 115 Comments

It wasn’t that long ago that I had absolutely no interest in couponing. Even though I knew some people managed to save huge amounts of money using coupons, the process seemed like one that was far too time consuming and complicated for me.

But then I redeemed my first few free product coupons and realized just how quickly the savings added up. Little by little, I found other quick and easy ways to save money when shopping.

From online coupon codes to money-saving apps, I was amazed by how much I could save with just a few minutes of effort!

RetailMeNot.ca has always been one of my favourite ways to save money, since its database of coupon codes is so extensive and the website is so quick to use.

I especially love the clothing coupon codes since they often stack on top of current sales to save me even more. Gap and Old Navy are a few of my personal favourites for that; I’ve sometimes paid just 25% of the retail price for their clothing!

Want to start saving too? Sandra Hanna of Smart Cookies is here to dispel five common myths about couponing and share her tips for couponing for beginners.

Myth 1: Couponing takes too much time

Couponing is not what it used to be. You don’t need piles of flyers, a colour-coded binder and five hours on a Sunday to save big money.

Today, all you need is your smart phone and 15 seconds, and you can save instantly almost every time you make a purchase both online and in-store.

In the time it takes to check in on your Instagram feed, you can save yourself some extra cash! [Read more…]

Take the #RMNChallenge and Save When You Shop Online with RetailMeNot.ca-Giveaway

May 6, 2015 by Kathryn 211 Comments

It’s no secret that I love to shop online. In fact, in just a few short years I’ve gone from being a hesitant newbie to a self-proclaimed online shopping pro. But as much as I love shopping online, I love saving even more! I learned shortly after making my first few Internet purchases that I should never just settle for paying the listed price. And one of my favourite discoveries for saving money while shopping online was RetailMeNot.ca.

This money-saving website is always my first stop when shopping online, and with good reason. With exclusive coupon codes, special deals and sale information for tons of Canada’s top retailers, it almost guarantees big savings on the purchases I’m planning to make. So when I was recently given a $250 Visa gift card with the challenge of showing how much I could save using RetailMeNot.ca, I was in my element.

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Get Health Essentials and Great Advice from Target Pharmacy

June 23, 2014 by Kathryn 24 Comments

I used to love shopping but now, with two boys coming along when I head to the store, shopping is no longer the relaxing experience it once was. As a result, I’ve become a big fan of stores that let me multitask when I shop. And with so many Target Canada stores featuring a Target Pharmacy, getting prescriptions filled and buying health and wellness items while doing my other shopping has never been easier!

I received a gift card so that I could go and do a little shopping myself and stock up on summer health essentials at Target Pharmacy. There wasn’t too much that my boys and I needed at the moment, but summer does tend to result in its fair share of scrapes and bruises, so I wanted to make sure I bought some new bandages for the boys. I also wanted to get some allergy medication, as nothing spoils a fun summer day faster than an allergy attack!

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Shopping for Essentials and Treats at Pharmasave #shop

June 2, 2014 by Kathryn 56 Comments

I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for Collective Bias and its advertiser.

I have to admit that over the last few years, I’ve become a big fan of shopping at pharmacies. When I was a child, the only reason we ever went to a pharmacy was to buy over-the-counter medicine or fill a prescription. That’s sure not the case anymore! Whether I want a unique gift idea, some home essentials or trendy new makeup shades, most pharmacies have what I need.

But I’d never shopped at Pharmasave before and I was curious to see what the chain was like. Luckily, I was given the chance to do just that when #CollectiveBias asked me to head to my local Pharmasave and shop for a few products. The store was doing some reorganization, but even so I was very impressed by the selection.

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