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[Pumpkin1172]

I have seen that our Superstore has set up their garden center. I think I'm going to spend of my points to buy some flowers for a couple of pots. I am going to need something pretty to look at and take care of since we probably won't be doing much this summer. Or even travelling anywhere that has warm temps or palm trees

Our family was really really REALLY looking forward to this summer. We were gifted my late mother inlaws's boat last fall. Dad didn't want it as his new wife doesn't like fishing. So Dad gifted the boat to us. That was Mom's most loved thing she had. She was always DH co-captain. So we were soooo looking forward to pulling the boat to different lakes in the area to go fishing, but as of yet, there is ZERO talk of opening up the provincial parks any time soon. We can social distance on a huge lake in a boat with just our little family enjoying the small amount of wonderful weather that we actually get. But yet...it's safe to wait in lines to get into stores where stores don't enforce social distancing or even the numbers of customers in the stores. I just shake my head. I just wanna use my boat...and go fishing. Alright...rant over.

 

[marchingstar]

I have seen that our Superstore has set up their garden center. I think I'm going to spend of my points to buy some flowers for a couple of pots. I am going to need something pretty to look at and take care of since we probably won't be doing much this summer. Or even travelling anywhere that has warm temps or palm trees

Our family was really really REALLY looking forward to this summer. We were gifted my late mother inlaws's boat last fall. Dad didn't want it as his new wife doesn't like fishing. So Dad gifted the boat to us. That was Mom's most loved thing she had. She was always DH co-captain. So we were soooo looking forward to pulling the boat to different lakes in the area to go fishing, but as of yet, there is ZERO talk of opening up the provincial parks any time soon. We can social distance on a huge lake in a boat with just our little family enjoying the small amount of wonderful weather that we actually get. But yet...it's safe to wait in lines to get into stores where stores don't enforce social distancing or even the numbers of customers in the stores. I just shake my head. I just wanna use my boat...and go fishing. Alright...rant over.

I plan on some gardening this year too for similar reasons. And I empathize with your feelings. Our usual summer plans are upside down too. I have some days where it feels tough but manageable, and others where I feel really sad.

 

[tlcdoula]

I have seen that our Superstore has set up their garden center. I think I'm going to spend of my points to buy some flowers for a couple of pots. I am going to need something pretty to look at and take care of since we probably won't be doing much this summer. Or even travelling anywhere that has warm temps or palm trees

I did the same thing, we got a bunch of hanging baskets. I found some really pretty purple ones at superstore and their prices were good as well. Great way to spend your points and cheer yourself up. I have found that the past week or so it has finally started getting to me. I am fortunate to be working during this time but travel is what we look forward to each year and I have a bad feeling both my disney trips will be cancelled

 

[FigmentSpark]

I thought I'd try one of the St. Hubert's Tortierre for dinner tonight. Never had it, so I hope it's good. Now to figure out what goes well with Tortierre, besides Xmas eve.

 

[isabellea]

I thought I'd try one of the St. Hubert's Tortierre for dinner tonight. Never had it, so I hope it's good. Now to figure out what goes well with Tortierre, besides Xmas eve.

I'm not a fan of tourtierre but I would serve it with a salad and ketchup, lots of ketchup!

 

[FigmentSpark]

I'm not a fan of tourtierre but I would serve it with a salad and ketchup, lots of ketchup!

I was thinking salad. I will remember to put the ketchup on the table, too. lol.

 

[FigmentSpark]

So, that was tasty. The pie shell was crispy and the filling was mostly meat. There weren't any big chunks of onion and there was a subtle spicy flavouring that I'm guessing was clove or maybe sage or thyme (or all 3). Anyway, that's a keeper in the repertoire. Even my picky younger DS liked it.

Also, DH said his parents (his father hails from Val D'Or) used to serve it with a tomato relish of some kind. So the ketchup was a suitable substitute for our anglo palettes, lol.

Anyway, the St. Hubert brand was in our Fortino's. I expect some of the other Loblaws stores might also carry it.

 

[hdrolfe]

I've seen that in stores here but kiddo is not a pie fan, the sweet or savory varieties so I never get it, seems like it would be a lot for one person and I'd still have to cook for him! Perhaps his tastes will change someday...

 

[FigmentSpark]

I've seen that in stores here but kiddo is not a pie fan, the sweet or savory varieties so I never get it, seems like it would be a lot for one person and I'd still have to cook for him! Perhaps his tastes will change someday...

My DS wouldn't touch a sweet pie if you paid him, but this, he ate. I don't know what was different. I made him taste the filling before dishing it out, thinking he could have leftovers of something else, if he wanted. Maybe your DS would just pick out the filling? They are small, but it's 320 cals for 1/8 a pie. Who cuts a pie into eighths?

 

[isabellea]

So, that was tasty. The pie shell was crispy and the filling was mostly meat. There weren't any big chunks of onion and there was a subtle spicy flavouring that I'm guessing was clove or maybe sage or thyme (or all 3). Anyway, that's a keeper in the repertoire. Even my picky younger DS liked it.

Also, DH said his parents (his father hails from Val D'Or) used to serve it with a tomato relish of some kind. So the ketchup was a suitable substitute for our anglo palettes, lol.

Anyway, the St. Hubert brand was in our Fortino's. I expect some of the other Loblaws stores might also carry it.

We call the tomato relish 'ketchup maison' or homemade ketchup.

https://www.ricardocuisine.com/en/recipes/4398-homemade-chunky-ketchup-the-best

 

[FigmentSpark]

We call the tomato relish 'ketchup maison' or homemade ketchup.

https://www.ricardocuisine.com/en/recipes/4398-homemade-chunky-ketchup-the-best

Nice.

 

[bababear_50]

Early view of Shoppers flyer (bit blurry).

https://flyers.smartcanucks.ca/canada/shoppers-drug-mart-on-flyer-may-2-to-81/all


Hugs Mel

 

[mort1331]

Its wed save your offers

 

[wdwgirl1]

Question- can I use point to purchase something and still earn points on that item. Eg- patio pillows are get 5000 points for every $15 spent. If I use points to buy them will I still get the 5000 points?

 

[tinkerone]

Question- can I use point to purchase something and still earn points on that item. Eg- patio pillows are get 5000 points for every $15 spent. If I use points to buy them will I still get the 5000 points?

As far as I know, the only time you don’t get bonus when paying with points is with the 20 times events. With that offer you would still get the 5000 points but not the points for the 20 times. Hope that is clear and if I am wrong hopefully someone else will pop in.

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

If you are using points and earning points at the same time, it is allowed at the Superstore/Loblaws stores, not Shoppers Drug Mart, I believe.

 

[marchingstar]

If you are using points and earning points at the same time, it is allowed at the Superstore/Loblaws stores, not Shoppers Drug Mart, I believe.

It’s allowed at shoppers, but there are exceptions.

it’s like @tinkerone says: offers on specific products will work, general threshold ones won’t.

so spend 5$ on paper towel/earn 1000 points will work. spend 50$ and get 20x the points won’t.

i would guess the patio cushion offer should work just fine.

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

Just back from Shoppers. Spend $79.72 pre-tax and earned 23,400 points on a 20x/$75 offer.
Had to pay full price on a couple of items Peanut Butter $7.99 ouch!), but whatever. I need to keep this points train rolling, just in case Florida travel resumes!

 

[mort1331]

Since im nownshopping every other week the bill is higher than normal..but thats ok. My shop today was 230. So they always give you something with that spend. This week it eas supposed to be a sunscreen package...but they were all out. Guess what they substituted it for...Toliet Paper...ugg didnt need any. Oh well its free who would have thought a month ago they would be giving away TP

 

[scrappinginontario]

Since im nownshopping every other week the bill is higher than normal..but thats ok. My shop today was 230. So they always give you something with that spend. This week it eas supposed to be a sunscreen package...but they were all out. Guess what they substituted it for...Toliet Paper...ugg didnt need any. Oh well its free who would have thought a month ago they would be giving away TP

i think they over ordered TP as the same thing happened to me last week. We’d already stocked up pre-quarantine so we’re now set for months and months!! The first week I received a $25 grocery gift card. Now that is useful!!