Great Deals at Fall Fairs

Although it's late in the season, watch for fall fairs being held in shopping malls near you. It's a good opportunity to pick up some early Christmas gifts at a reasonable price and support non-profit groups too!

If you are looking to make business contacts, you might want to volunteer at manning a table and raising funds for your favourite charity

Here's a blurb from a local mall. What fall fairs are in your area?

Bridlewood Mall Fall Fair

Oct  24th Bridlewood Mall is having a Fall Fair

Non-profit groups unique & handcrafted items

Tables cost $10

Food items must provide allergen info

Call for Info: 416-497-1550

www.bridlewoodmall.ca

Warden & Finch in Toronto, Ontario

Moving? How to Get the Best Truck Deals

1. Book when demand is lower.

2. Shop when there is competition for your dollar.

Budget Truck Back To School Offer!

25% Off Time and Mileage on Local and One-Way Rates

• 24 hour reservation needed
• Truck rental must commence between September 1, 2009 – September 24, 2009
• Type Coupon Code BTS25 in the Optional Promotion Code Field
• Valid only for rentals reserved online

3. Look for Cross-selling Deals

Credit Card Deals

Budget Car and Truck Rental has teamed up with two credit card companies to offer these great Deals:

Use your Mastercard & Save Up to 20% PLUS get a Third Weekend Day Free (Expires Dec.31/09. Rental must begin by 06/30/2010. )

On the other hand-

Discover cardholders can save up to 25% off daily, weekend, weekly, and monthly Budget rentals, plus get a FREE upgrade!

Avis has similar Deals:

Discover cardholders can save up to 25% off daily, weekend, weekly, and monthly Avis rentals, plus get a FREE upgrade!

3 Things to consider about Credit Card Deals

1. The discounted price of the vehicle.
2. Any rewards points your card offers (deduct this )
3. The interest rate of the card, if you can't pay it off when the bill comes in, (add this)

4. Membership Deals

CAA offers its members a discount on Hertz Car Rentals a few locations have Truck Rentals too! 1-800-775-8539 (The one in my area is booked for the weekend)

The Entertainment Book offers discounts on car rentals. Check to see if the discounts apply to truck rentals as well.

Your workplace or union may also offer discounts on moving. Ask.

5. Helping Agencies

If you're in a real bind, call your local churches, you may be able to get helping hands as well as a truck for very little.

The Canadian Mental Health Association has an Employment supports division in some areas with a trained moving crew.

Community Care also has moving help available in many areas.

Which deal is best for you?

How to Make the Most of Yves Rocher Deals

Just got back from bargain hunting at Yves Rocher. They have some amazing deals. Here's a few tips to help you make the most of their savings:.(Discount codes in effect till Sept.30th)

1) Browse the Yves Rocher Online Store  with friends or do your Christmas shopping early..You can order up to 9 of each item for each % off selection ie 9 robes, 9 bags, 9 blankets each get 50% off) Scroll to the bottom of the page and select your country Then , poke around all the sections and find your favourites I  start with the Last Chance Shop.. The cart refreshes if you idle, so browse first, then add your items. 2) Add your highest priced selections to the cart first.- You get 50% off your first 3 choices (up to 27 items) & 40% off the next 3 choices (up to 27 items)

3) Choose your free gift.Your order automatically comes with one gift and you get to chose a second one too!

If you order over a certain amount, a third bonus gift will pop into your cart.

(I ordered $45 and this fabulous beige getaway bag  popped into my cart)

 

 

4) Enter your coupon code -

Less than $25 or over $50 ? Use "Discount10" to get 10% off

$25-$50  Use "5off25" to get $5 off

5) Collect the cash from your friends & enter your credit card details. Choose the free credit for 3 months option. Put the cash in the bank and collect the interest. Pay your credit card bill with the cash in 3 months time- You'll have saved a bundle on your buys and made some interest as well.(Save even more by picking up a prepaid credit card at Shopper's Drugmart and bank your points.)

Shipping is only $4.95 flat rate - less than a trip to the store!

My fabulous frugal finds: .

Purifying Skin Treatment $2,Radiant Complexion Treatment $2, Eye Make up Remover  $2,Fizzy Bath $2,Wake Up Cream $3,15 pc.Sampler set $3,Black Transat Toiletries Bag $3,Mint Stimulating body wash $8,Blue Cedar Energizing Body wash $8,

Backpack Purse 35941 (7 1/2 "x 4.3" x10.2").$4

Striped Pillow Blanket $15

Cozy Blue Snowflake throw $15

Pink  Cozy Fleece Robe 19272 $20

Black Umbrella & Bag set F4928 $20

Driver Education

Get a jump start on your driving skills and knowledge with some of these tips.

1) The Ontario Driver's Handbook is available online. Save money and study it online. You can also pick up a copy at your local Canadian Tire or bookstore. Driver's Handbooks are also available through Service Ontario.

2) Shopping around for a ministry approved driver's education course may save you save you time and money. A neighbourhood driving school may have an approved course for a fraction of the cost of a large franchise. Here are some things to consider when choosing a driving school.

3) Try a driving simulation program for your computer.


Save on Automobile Insurance

1) Get registered as an Occasional Driver
As soon as you have your G1 have a qualified friend or relative register you on their insurance as an occasional driver. It costs nothing, but adds up to major savings later when you get your licence.

2) Take a Ministry approved Driver Education Course. In Ontario, taking a certified driver's education course allows a new driver to attempt their
licence after 8 months instead of waiting 12 months. In addition, the Insurance Bureau of
Canada gives students who complete an approved course a rating of 3, which is the same as
having driven 3 years without a collision. This ads up to major savings for guys, but changes
little for girls.

3) Get lots of Practise The more practise you have, the more confident you'll be when it come s to taking your test.
You'll be less likely to fail and save money by not having to pay for the test multiple times.

Supplement your in-car experience with visualization exercises. Sit in a chair and go through the motions of the mandatory manoeuvres (parking, 3-pt turn, emergency roadside stop)

Good luck and happy motoring!