Airmiles Armchair Chatter

[damo]

Hmmmm Santa....
Well when my three started asking questions I said "If you believe you receive"
Funny they are in their early 30's now and they still BELIEVE!

Hugs
Mel

Mine never asked. I think they always knew but didn't want confirmation.

 

[bbangel]

I had just turned 5 (the beginning of December) and was annoyed that my older sister (6) wanted me to stay up late to try and catch Santa in the act. I said you know it is just dad right and she freaked out on me. I never told my parents I didn't believe because a cousin had done that (he was a few years older) and had got nothing in his stocking. I didn't want to miss out lol

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

I was still going to wrap a few gifts from Santa for her, but I messed up by using the same paper as I did for others (which she wrapped). So now those gifts will be "From Santa" with the same paper as her 23YO brother LOL Oh well. She likely won't even care once she's gets into it all.

 

[hdrolfe]

My kiddo still believes, he just turned 10. Though he questions me all the time on it, and watched for my reaction. It is actually a little frustrating, he knows I can't afford to get him some of the things he wants (laptop, gaming computer, etc) so he says he will ask Santa for them. I have remembered to move the elf every night, but I am hoping this is the last year. Santa doesn't wrap presents here and he has fewer than usual from Santa this year, because Santa brings toys, not electronic devices. And he is apparently too old for toys. Any way. For me, I was told in kindergarten but some other child in the class who stood up and told us all, there were some mad parents! I still got gifts though so I guess it didn't matter too much

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

I'm kinda scared to see how many miles I earned this month on my BMO MC World Elite card...so much spending action and then returns, rinse and repeat.

I just can't wait until January kicks in and I go into a spending hiatus for a while.

 

[isabellea]

My kiddo still believes, he just turned 10. Though he questions me all the time on it, and watched for my reaction. It is actually a little frustrating, he knows I can't afford to get him some of the things he wants (laptop, gaming computer, etc) so he says he will ask Santa for them. I have remembered to move the elf every night, but I am hoping this is the last year. Santa doesn't wrap presents here and he has fewer than usual from Santa this year, because Santa brings toys, not electronic devices. And he is apparently too old for toys. Any way. For me, I was told in kindergarten but some other child in the class who stood up and told us all, there were some mad parents! I still got gifts though so I guess it didn't matter too much

My kids only receive 3 gifts here. One from us that is usually an activity or trip (they received our New Year trip to WDW as their big gift from us last year), one from Santa and one from their sister. They get enough from their grand-parents so no need for more! Budget is tighter this year but usually they don't care and luckily no electronic requests yet. Even from my 10yo who asked for Playmobil and American Girls stuff. I'll be sad when all they want are gift cards and money.

 

[Crysten82]

Can anyone speculate if airmile shops has a multiplyer for Boxing Day??? I forgot to order a few things on Black Friday and was hoping to catch another x10 or more.

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

My BMO Amazon Black Friday (100 miles) posted to my account! I posted this in the STB forum as well in case anyone used it for their AM Shops coupon as well.

 

[dancin Disney style]

Clearly I’m the Debbie downer in this group. I was not the least bit sad when my youngest no longer believed in Santa. Can’t remember when my oldest figured it out but most likely it went unnoticed because of her sister and 2 younger cousins that are all within 4 years of each other. My oldest is more the type to have never admitted she knew about Santa. She would think she wouldn’t get the good gifts anymore. We always gave our kids exactly what they asked Santa for....sometimes causing Jingle All the Way type situations.

 

[bababear_50]

Weekly upcoming flyers Dec 26 -Jan 1st
Sobeys Ont
https://www.reebee.com/flyers/10012/1343457
Fresh Co Ont
For those wanting to use their Sobeys Gift Cards at
https://www.reebee.com/flyers/10013/1343447
Foodland Ont
https://www.reebee.com/flyers/10016/1343471
Sobeys Urban Fresh
https://www.reebee.com/flyers/10092/1343475
Metro Ont
https://www.reebee.com/flyers/10017/1343736
Hugs
Mel

 

[bababear_50]

Early look at Rexall flyer
https://flyers.smartcanucks.ca/canada/rexall-on-flyer-december-27-to-january-2Better view
https://www.reebee.com/flyers/10068/1342813

Hugs
Mel

 

[bababear_50]

4 Metro Shops finally posted for me YEAH!!!
Hugs
Mel

 

[bababear_50]

Someone posted about Boxing week sales on Airmiles shop
Airmiles shop site wide Boxing week

 

[bababear_50]

https://www.shell.ca/en_ca/motorists/loyalty-and-payment/air-miles/every-day-air-miles.html3 Evian or Smart waters are back for 10 bonus airmiles at Shell.


Hugs
Mel

 

[TammyLynn33]

So I bought the bulletin and bought my kid a new MacBook fir second semester and college next year with the 10x airmiles .. So that was a nice little bonus yesterday. I wish college of nurses was on airmiles shops lol $305 this year when I first graduated I complained about $110 a year ( and we pay for separate liability insurance sigh )
I did receive my one 7 day Disney pass dec 24 by fed ex too. Incredibly fast . So I put it in the safety deposit box for now .
Christmas was lovely but now it’s giant in deal with the ex . He didn’t communicate hai wishes at all for visitation and now expects to just take the boys Sunday to Friday to the USA .The first time he had them he didn’t bring them back as ordered so I’m not allowing them to go this time . It’s going to be hell and I assume he will call the cops ( who won’t get involved in a custody dispute ) I just wish we both could be adults be clearly we can’t . He was ordered not to discuss the divorce the marriage online and he was making fun of it again last week in twitter to his 90k followers it’s humiliating. uggh so glad he’s my ex but ones ex can still make ones life miserable
Off to work . Hope everyone has a wonderful day

 

[ottawamom]

Just wanted to mention that AM chat is being particularly helpful clearing up some outstanding items in my AM account this morning. Did one for me and DH did one for himself. I'll get DS to go on and clear up his account when he gets home. It's nice to start a new year off fresh.

 

[Donald - my hero]

Flyer links have been updated -- the Duck seems to have lost all track of time, so better late than never

I can't believe that this is the last week of not only the year but also the decade AND worse than that it's the end of the SECOND decade, where has the time gone?!?!?!?!

 

[ElCray]

Just wanted to mention that I live chatted with an AM agent this morning who posted the full missing miles transactions from my airmilesshops purchases during the Halloween promotion.

I asked about my completely missing Black Friday purchases and she asked me to come back in 90 days, which would be in early March. I asked if I could come back earlier if the Shop the Block bonus posts in early February and this issue is still outstanding, and she said, "Absolutely."

I also called the Sobeys "My Offers" number. On Christmas Eve I bought lobsters as this is a tradition for my family. Later that day I noticed a "Spend $160 get 140 AMs" offer had posted AFTER my shop but was valid on Dec 24th. She was very happy to post those miles for me along with the $15 for 15 AMs in produce. She encouraged me to call any time that happens because they "are more than happy to push those through".

 

[ottawamom]

Good thing to know. That has happened to me on more than one occasion over the years. I will definitely call them next time.

 

[Donald - my hero]

I asked about my completely missing Black Friday purchases and she asked me to come back in 90 days, which would be in early March. I asked if I could come back earlier if the Shop the Block bonus posts in early February and this issue is still outstanding, and she said, "Absolutely."

I'm curious as to why she quoted you 90 days when the timeline for online shopping is 60 for base and 75 for bonus - direct from the website: