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Caddle: Cash Back and More Caddle is the Newest Cash Back app in Canada! Earn Cash Back by watching ads, answering questionnaires and claiming cash back on purchases. CLICK HERE to join/download app It is currently available for ios users, android and online. I just completed the first offers by watching a short video … Read more
Getting Paid to Shop! Here’s a shopping trip from Albert B, on of our readers. Check out how he not only got free items, but got paid much more back. —- I got paid $15 to take this out of the store! Cha-Ching! Wheat Thins (really 5 but opened 1 already) $1.98 at Walmart – … Read more
Do you want to know the secret to delicious BRUSCHETTA? The secret to good Bruschetta is Fresh Basil & Great Aged Balsamic Vinegar. I first had this at a restaurant in Victoria BC. It was so Delicious I had to ask the secret! For 2 people : 2 Roma Tomatoes – chopped 1 clove Garlic … Read more
This is in interview format as it is based on the topic covered in my CBC Radio Column from Nov 3rd, 2015. I have added some additional info here that may not have been covered on air live that morning. Enjoy! You have budgeted for Christmas gifts, decorating and the holiday meal, but you seem to … Read more
Who Needs A Milk Frother? Love my Chai Tea, Yum! We just brew the tea drink. That’s great, but I LOVE lattes, and for some strange reason I thought I needed a milk frother to make one at home. I was wrong. I have been wanting a milk frother for a while, and just keep … Read more
CBC Radio Column: Holiday Shopping * How early do you start shopping? It really depends on what I am buying. If it is toys for kids, I shop closer to the holiday or birthday, they like everything they see. What they like in August may be completely different than what they “want” in December. As our … Read more
Gift Card Holiday Offers This is the time of year we are all thinking about giving gifts and gift cards are high on many people’s lists. Remember to look for “Deals” when purchasing gift cards. You may be able to find bonuses offered in the form of points/rewards, coupons or even a smaller gift card … Read more
Shoppers Optimum App Download the Shoppers Optimum app and load offers every Saturday to your card. There are so many great offers showing up in the app, be sure to use it. You can load new offers every Saturday, but also check throughout the week. I seem to receive offers for one day bonuses throughout … Read more
My Offers program with Air Miles and participating retailers. Don’t forget to check your offers from your local grocers and load them to your Air Miles Card. Click here to sign in & load offers Available for shopping at Foodland, IGA, Safeway and participating Coop stores as well! I have been getting some pretty great 50% off … Read more
FREE OPEN GYM With the colder weather coming, there are options in most communities for Free activities and play for children. Are you looking for something to do with the kids during the week? Why not let them get some energy out at Open Gym? Check your community centers locally for open play opportunities. Here … Read more