Thursday, 6 March 2014

Mommy madness- double the cash back @ Ebates.

Ebates.ca is offering double cash back through their Mommy Madness event.
Oldnavy, The Bay, Entertainment books and so many others!!
It ends soon so take advantage of getting paid double to shop now.

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Tuesday, 4 March 2014

My top 10 tobaggan hill picks in and around Edmonton!


Information taken from The Weather Network website


With a fresh blanket of snow and a weather forecast that predicts warmer temperatures in and around the city, this is the perfect time to get in some family time and take advantage of optimum tobogganing weather!  

I have a few favorites that my family and I like to go to and I want to share them with you!

Castledowns Hill (Not sure of the "official" name)
10111 155 Ave NW

Castledowns Park
11520 - 153 Ave

ACT- Rundle Park (maintained by the City of Edmonton) 
2903-113 Ave.

Behind Canon Ridge Town Homes
1404 Hermitage Road

Emily Murphy Park
Emily Murphy Park Rd. and Groat Rd.

Next to Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church
9003 – 153 Avenue

Gallagher Park  (By the Muttart and where the Edmonton Folk Fest takes place)  
9411-97 Ave
 
Millwoods Park
2730 66 St
 
Seven Hills (St. Albert)
2 St Vital Ave

Broadmoor Golf Course (Sherwood Park )
2100 Oak Street

**Some toboggan hills are maintained through the City of Edmonton and Strathcona County**To find out which ones check out these websites!
City of Edmonton Tobbaging info  & Strathcona County Tobbaging info 

What to remember when going tobogganing:
Dress warm (Layering works well)
Tuck in scarfs so they don't get caught
Wear helmets - especially children
Practice good tobogganing etiquette
 1.Toboggan down the middle walk up in the sides
 2.Take turns if there are a lot of people

 Do you have a favorite toboggan hill? Please share! :)

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Thursday, 27 February 2014

Carter's pjs for under $4!!








Family & friends weekend is here!!











From February 28th - March 2nd you save 25% off of the last ticketed price.

I was at Carter's yesterday while I was going to the gym in West Edmonton Mall and was able to snap some pictures of some of the new stock
(So convenient that there is a Carters in WEM now and I am loving the colours this year!)
To get the coupon, sign up for Carter's emails here.
SO yes that means with tax Carter's fleece pjs are now under $4!




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Tuesday, 11 February 2014

Do you need your furnace cleaned?


Groupon posted a new deal today!






For $79 All Weather Furnace Cleaning is offering:
  • Cleaning of furnace unit
  • Cleaning of 10 vents
  • Cleaning of hot-water tank combustion chamber
  • Main dryer vent cleaning on ground levels
  • Replacement of a standard-size filter
  • Multipoint system check

If you live in a small house, or townhouse this is a great deal for you to consider.

For more details or to purchase this offer check out the Groupon website.

*Remember to always read the fine print before purchasing any deals*

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Monday, 10 February 2014

Healthy v.s Budget friendly = Yummy Alpha Sprouts



Alpha Sprouts are great in salads, stir-fry's, and in sandwiches. Their nutritional content is also something to be excited about! High in Vitamin K, Calcium, Vitamin C, and so many other nutrients. They also have a low caloric content vs. the amount you can eat.

My family is always looking for ways to incorporate healthy options into our meals and for prices that are reasonable.
We recently purchased the Sprout Master so we could start growing our own Alpha Sprouts, which we all love in this household!



Sprout Master - $44.95  
Mum's Alpha Sprouting Seeds - $4.29
Both were purchased from the Earth's General Store.


The Sprout Master will pay itself off way before we make our way through the first bag and the options for different seeds are awesome.
Check out the Mum's Sprouting Seeds website to see your seed choices, which can also be purchased at the Earth's General Store.

**Alternatively, if you are looking to make this budget friendly endeavor even more budget friendly, you can use a glass jar to grow your sprouts instead**

The amount of effort it takes to grow sprouts is not extensive. All you need to do it water/rinse the sprouts morning and evening and wait the necessary germination period to process. (depending on the sprout it is 5 to 7 days)










And then WALA you have got your sprouts!


**If you are worried about bacteria, preheat your oven to 350 degrees and "toast" them in the oven for 1-2 minutes this could kill some of the bacteria.  Take them out BEFORE they start to brown. This will give them a little more of a crunchy texture, but you can still use them whichever way you want to**

**Pregnant ladies and those with weakened immune systems should consider not eating these or use caution as the little heads can house E-Coli, which could be of great risk** 

What have you grown or made lately that is budget friendly? We would love for you to share. 








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Friday, 7 February 2014

Win a family 4 pack of tickets to see Hansel & Gretel on Valentine's Day



Valentines Family Date Night

Macaroni Kid Edmonton NW is giving you the chance to win a family 4 pack of tickets to see the 6:30pm show of Hansel & Gretel at Festival Place in Sherwood Park on Valentine's Day.

Entering is easy, quick, and FREE. To enter go here
Contest closes February 11th!

Want to know more about Festival Place and their productions check the Festival Place website .


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Tuesday, 4 February 2014

20x the points @ Shoppers Feb 5th!




20x the Shoppers Optimum points is on at Shoppers tomorrow February 5th when your spend $50 or more! 
(This is a great time for you to use coupons)
Just in time for me to pick up more diapers, baby wipes, diaper cream, hand soap, and a few basics for groceries!
Want to learn more tips about shopping the Shopper Optimum events??
Check out Mrs January's eBook.
 "The Ultimate Guide to Shoppers Optimum Rewards, How to spend less and earn more"
You can view the eBook here plus you can learn more about everyday savings at

What do you plan on buying tomorrow?

**Sign up for the Shopper Optimum emails here**

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Kids eat free @ Ikea on Thursdays

Along with some of the great deals going on at Ikea this month, on Thursdays this month when you purchase an adult meal kids eat free!

You can download the Edmonton Ikea event calendar for February here.

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Sunday, 2 February 2014

The Rock Wood Fired Pizza & Spirits Groupon deal *UPDATED*



If you are looking for a place to have a family meal, check out The Rock Wood Fire Pizza deal through Groupon!

Earlier this week I received an email from Groupon advertising this deal and quickly purchased one (there are four to choose from)

The cost - $33.

I have been to The Rock several times before so I know that they have great service and tasty wood fired pizza, but we have never been there with the kids.

This deal included:
  • One large pizza ($27.99 value)
  • One large caesar salad ($11.99 value)
  • One cookie skillet ($6.99 value)
  • Two beer samplers ($15.98 value)
Our server (who was awesome) brought us our drinks and both of my kids were excited to have juice boxes. My hubby and I were also able to enjoy some of the tasty selection of beer that they have there.

Juice boxes instead of cups that can spill 
Beer samplers 

The server quickly brought us out the family size caesar salad and our pizza soon followed.
(The pizza is cooked in a wood fire oven which is approximately 600 degrees)
There was plenty of food, and we even came home with some leftovers.

Family size caesar salad
Large pizza
 Lastly we enjoyed a cookie skillet which is cooked in their wood fire stove as well, and it was so yummy!
Cookie skillet

Groupon has this deal on for 2 more days and it is definitely worth the money!
Click here to purchase this or the other awesome options.
If you happen to miss this deal, still go and check them out, especially the pizza buffet lunch during the week.

**As always remember to tip for good service and to the price before the discount**

Until next time! Thanks for reading. 
~Christine~ 






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