Airmiles Armchair Chatter

[Donald - my hero]

Very Nice Donald. Are you saving for 7 day passes? notice your ticker at 3920. IMHO the best value is the 5 day, then you can upgrade there cheaper. Unless you need to do |FP for those extra days. Just a thought and be able to collect more tickets quicker.

Nope, already got both of our passes .. working towards the car rental now!

 

[momof2gr8kids]

Love the AM tickers! Sadly I will have to save my am for dd's competitive sports travel and not Disney after our next trip. At least am helps cut down those costs!

 

[pigletto]

Thanks for the ticker inspiration everyone!! It's nice to have the visual motivator!
I originally had my total goal listed, but I've changed it to show how far I need to go for each ticket. I'll be ordering as soon as the miles are in my account.

 

[Debbie]

I just did my calculations. I'm hoping for a GC deal soon, because I need to average 125 AM a week...and my pantry is full. I don't need to buy for back to school, either. I have signed up for the Listen Up! deal and the Texture deal-I've been wanting to get DH's hearing tested for years, but I anticipate it is selective listening. And I've looked at Texture since it was Next Issue, so that is not an extra either!

 

[Debbie]

Had to run into Foodland to pick up some mini angelcakes for my mom's birthday. I got:

• angelcake 5AM
• turkey burgers 10AM (plus, since I bought 2, I got the third package free)
• Whipped cream 5AM
• Pork and beans 3AM
• Carr's crackers 20 AM
• Sensations Cookies 9AM
• Sensations Sweet and Salty 7AM
• Spent $55.02-bonus 13AM

So 72 AM for $55. I can call it a win!

 

[Donald - my hero]

So 72 AM for $55. I can call it a win!

Hubby says anything better than a buck a mile is a win so you definitely qualify!
And my balance just jumped by 18 miles and i have NO idea why?

 

[pigletto]

The Ontario Rexall flyer is up at Saveland. It's Spend $40 and 40 Airmiles. That's a dud for me, but I made a list and I will use the Spend $30 get 50airmiles coupon for milk/bread/eggs etc and then get a couple things in the flyer with bonus miles.

 

[bababear_50]

Metro
http://www.metro.ca/flyer/upcoming.en.html?id=352

Seriously how much Milk does an average family drink,,(I hate milk).I feel like writing Metro a letter and asking if they are intentionally trying to go out of business.
I am going to visit my local store and just walk around to see if there are any store specific airmile specials.
Last year I found a few before back to school for paper products,,here's hoping"!
Come on Sobeys and Foodland! Please!!
Hugs Mel

 

[Donald - my hero]

Metro
http://www.metro.ca/flyer/upcoming.en.html?id=352

Seriously how much Milk does an average family drink,,(I hate milk).I feel like writing Metro a letter and asking if they are intentionally trying to go out of business.
I am going to visit my local store and just walk around to see if there are any store specific airmile specials.
Last year I found a few before back to school for paper products,,here's hoping"!
Come on Sobeys and Foodland! Please!!
Hugs Mel

I so agree! We went to Metro just before dinner because, well ... the cupboards and fridge were empty (and still are) and we had a targeted coupon for Canada Dry plus it was a flyer deal. We walked the store and there was NOTHING else that even remotely on sale never mind having AM. when i got home and saw tomorrow's flyer i thought SERIOUSLY?? THREE bags of milk? At least the points for using our AMEX posted today --another 195

 

[hdrolfe]

Sobeys (ontario) doesn't seem to have anything that great, usual meal deals for 50 or 25, no gift card deals

I agree with the Metro milk thing! And it's for chocolate milk! Admittedly I could use that much cream if it has a good date, I do like my coffee nice and creamy

I love your tickers! I am not sure what I'm saving for but the idea is neat, and motivating.

 

[ottawamom]

With the Metro sale I don't think you have to purchase 3 bags of milk. I read it that so long as you purchased 3 of the grouped items you would get the AM. I plan on getting two milks and a margarine.

But yes the store pretty much sucks these days as far as AM goes

 

[pigletto]

Sobeys (ontario) doesn't seem to have anything that great, usual meal deals for 50 or 25, no gift card deals

I agree with the Metro milk thing! And it's for chocolate milk! Admittedly I could use that much cream if it has a good date, I do like my coffee nice and creamy

I love your tickers! I am not sure what I'm saving for but the idea is neat, and motivating.

Where are you seeing Sobey's? I can never get a look at that flyer before they release it on Thursdays.

 

[bababear_50]

Hi Pigletto
I can't see the Ontario one either,,I did look through the Sobeys Atlantic Canada one and they had some good deals but no new Ontario one that I could see.Maybe Hdrolfe means last weeks (current) one.
Hugs Mel

 

[worldwidepayne]

Metro
http://www.metro.ca/flyer/upcoming.en.html?id=352

Seriously how much Milk does an average family drink,,(I hate milk).I feel like writing Metro a letter and asking if they are intentionally trying to go out of business.
I am going to visit my local store and just walk around to see if there are any store specific airmile specials.
Last year I found a few before back to school for paper products,,here's hoping"!
Come on Sobeys and Foodland! Please!!
Hugs Mel

I have to say this one suits my family just fine. We drink milk every dinner time, and the kids love chocolate milk (all five of them). Also, chocolate milk has a longer expiry date so i can stock up a bit. For once, Metro is offering something I can use. Their offers have been terrible all summer long.

 

[momof2gr8kids]

Safeway has a ton of bonus AM in their flyer this week on things I need and use - milk, yogurt, cheese, cereal, salad dressing, taco seasoning. And on sale. Plus bonus when you spend $95 or $150. I figure I can get about 500 am this weekend easily. Will report back after my shopping this weekend!

I made Onyx as well. Not sure what that means - doubt I will be getting a personal shopper for anything! lol,

 

[hdrolfe]

Where are you seeing Sobey's? I can never get a look at that flyer before they release it on Thursdays.

My flyers are normally delivered on Wednesday by the time I get home from work.

 

[ottawamom]

I made Onyx as well. Not sure what that means - doubt I will be getting a personal shopper for anything! lol,

Congratulations! Welcome to the dark side. (black ONYX card) The only real plus is access to airline tickets and your miles don't expire. Not that any of us here keep those points around that long.

 

[pigletto]

My flyers are normally delivered on Wednesday by the time I get home from work.

Neat! Sobey's around here is never before Thursday. And I agree.. I saw it this morning and it's nothing great. I am going to have to really work to get up to 250 this week.

I got my Onyx cards in the mail yesterday. As far as I can tell that's about the only difference. There are some perks I am unlikely to use. But Dh and I joked about acting really mysterious if a cashier asks us about them. "I'm sorry, I can't tell you that."

I am thinking I will do the Spend $30 get 50 airmiles coupon twice at Rexall this week. It will be a good week for stocking stuffers. I am sure I can hit one $30 spend with that. I will try to concentrate on bonus offers as well. Then I will get the 50 airmile meal deal at Sobey's twice. That should get me up to around 200 airmiles for spending $80 or $90. I am pretty sure I can make up the other 50 I need with bonus deals and Sobey's targeted offers.

 

[bababear_50]

Crackers for me this week.
I might just stock up for the winter months.
The Carrs cheese melt ones are very good.
Buy 2 x $249=4.98= 20 airmiles
Hugs Mel

 

[momof2gr8kids]

Neat! Sobey's around here is never before Thursday. And I agree.. I saw it this morning and it's nothing great. I am going to have to really work to get up to 250 this week.

I got my Onyx cards in the mail yesterday. As far as I can tell that's about the only difference. There are some perks I am unlikely to use. But Dh and I joked about acting really mysterious if a cashier asks us about them. "I'm sorry, I can't tell you that."

I am thinking I will do the Spend $30 get 50 airmiles coupon twice at Rexall this week. It will be a good week for stocking stuffers. I am sure I can hit one $30 spend with that. I will try to concentrate on bonus offers as well. Then I will get the 50 airmile meal deal at Sobey's twice. That should get me up to around 200 airmiles for spending $80 or $90. I am pretty sure I can make up the other 50 I need with bonus deals and Sobey's targeted offers.

Thanks..your comment about stocking suffers reminded me I needed to pu the axe body wash and spray on sale with bonus am til today! Which I will save for stocking stuffers!