Airmiles Armchair Chatter

[bababear_50]

I just got my loadable digital coupons from Sobeys and there was a 7 AM bonus on Philly cream cheese so I am going to pair that with the buy 3 get 20 on Friday

Just an fyi for anyone looking to get the cream cheese and might have the offer as well

I didn't get the loadable cream cheese but I got the Prime Chicken strips (15 airmiles for 1 box).that already have airmiles on them--in the flyer.
It's nice to get double bonus airmiles..
Hugs Mel

 

[bababear_50]

Wasn’t it some kind of smile booth ? Like people got their pictures taken in store in the booth... I vaguely recall something along those lines.

I seem to remember people posting on Facebook about their fav airmile reward or something??? Was last year Happy Any Day??
It rings a bell,,,but I can't remember all the details,,,,we need the DUCK! Wait she's on a much deserved Holiday.
Hugs Mel

 

[bababear_50]

This is what I was able to dig up
Sorry I do not Twitter or Facebook

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Last year was the first time AIR MILES celebrated Collectors with prizes and surprises from coast to coast, just for having an AIR MILES Card. On September 8, 2018, we’ll be doing it all over again – but even better! Celebrate with 30% off* Merchandise Rewards and a $25 Ticketmaster Gift Card when you get concert tickets through AIR MILES Stage Pass. Follow our social channels for even more things to smile about. Facebook: facebook.com/AirMilesCanada Instagram: instagram.com/airmiles_canada Twitter: twitter.com/AIRMILES

 

[hdrolfe]

Well that doesn't sound very exciting lol. I'll stick with Blue Friday and enjoy that

 

[bababear_50]

Will be stopping on the way home from work Friday, and hoping everything I want is in stock! I think I can do about $120 for 460 AM. Thanks for the idea of granola bars for halloween treats! I'm just a little worried I may not actually be getting things we need for meals lots of snacks though lol.

Me too,,"gee mom we have chips/granola bars/ice cream but what are we eating for dinner"?lol
I am going to get some Granola bars and donate them for the Thanksgiving food drive at my school. The Food Bank also provides lunches for kids at my school that don't have a lunch.
Hugs to you
Mel

 

[osully]

Omg totally my thought. Husband will be so mad at me if I only get AM promo items. However he will be super happy with me if I get the Chewy bars and Haagen Dazs! Two Of his favourite late night snacks!

I’m kind of hoping they don’t have tons of stock of the things I would get so I can just get my needs. Haha

 

[osully]

Made one recipe so far from Miss Fresh - the vegetarian sushi bowls. Made 2 massive portions. I foolishly divided the recipe into 2 serving dishes and was stuffed afterwards!

I did have a pizza dough package burst open (Brussels sprouts pizza that I’m going to make tonight) but they already answered my email saying they would credit me $20 for a future order

 

[marchingstar]

Thinking outside the box. What about using them as Halloween treats to hand out? I usually give out two of the mini chocolate bars and some chips. A box of 100 mini bars is 16.99 (Rexall) they would work for 50 kids. 10 Boxes of Quaker bars $16.66 and you would have 50 bars to hand out.

this is a great idea! i also pick up great deals like this as food bank donations.

 

[pigletto]

Ok the list is done. I’ve got 440 airmiles for $89.94 plus I need a few other things without miles attached that are in the flyer. Not too shabby!

 

[Disney Addicted]

That September 8th thing... when I look at my spreadsheet, Friday, September 8, 2017 was a Sobey's Blue Friday. Just like this Friday. I wonder if next year, Friday, Sept 6, 2019 will be a Blue Friday as well then.

I vaguely remember something about smile booths... contests.

 

[hdrolfe]

I got an offer to upgrade my BMO regular AM mastercard to the elite one, they'll waive the first year, get 500 AM bonus for upgrading if I spend $1000 by end of November (won't be a problem as I plan to buy my Disney tickets and book my room for May before the end of November). But then after that I have to pay $120 a year in fee? I'm not sure that's worth it... anyone? I know a few of you have it

 

[bababear_50]

The Quaker granola bars seem to be the best deal. Let me know if anyone sees a better one. $1.66 each and buy 10 get 100AM!

Hi Hon
I am getting some of the Liptons soup boxes
Buy 4x $2.49 each=$9.96=50 airmiles
so for maybe a food donation this is a good deal if you multiply it x2
19.92=100 airmiles

Your Granola Bars are still the best
Buy 10x $1.66each=$16.60=100 airmiles

I think both are a great deal

 

[Donald - my hero]

I seem to remember people posting on Facebook about their fav airmile reward or something??? Was last year Happy Any Day??
It rings a bell,,,but I can't remember all the details,,,,we need the DUCK! Wait she's on a much deserved Holiday.
Hugs Mel

It was a big fat bupkus -- had to like and comment on a Facebook post OR post something on instagram OR Twitter with the phrase "happyday" or sumtin. There were maybe 50 winners ?? or no winners?? it was basically STUPID waste of time and those of us who set alarms to get up on a flippin Saturday morning so they didn't miss it ...

FROM ME last August:

Cause i said i would do a screenshot for you social media avoiders ---totally understand! for me FB is as far as it goes and that started because i didn't have a Smart phone so i couldn't text the kids. They all have messenger on their phones so we can chat using that. Now that I've been on it since 2008 I'm rather addicted I think it's a STUPID promo, I won't be doing it because even though i AM on FB rarely are any of my posts are "public" and you can only do ONE throughout the day or you'll be disqualified. A chance at one of TWENTY posts and there are already 419 comments on the FB post alone -started at 11

 

[Donald - my hero]

I seem to remember people posting on Facebook about their fav airmile reward or something??? Was last year Happy Any Day??
It rings a bell,,,but I can't remember all the details,,,,we need the DUCK! Wait she's on a much deserved Holiday.
Hugs Mel

Yeah, we're on our mini-vacay and things are going ok. A few pictures from the train ride ...on the way up pouring rain

Dorky selfie in the ponchos ..

Way back rain stopped but still foggy

 

[ottawamom]

I got an offer to upgrade my BMO regular AM mastercard to the elite one, they'll waive the first year, get 500 AM bonus for upgrading if I spend $1000 by end of November (won't be a problem as I plan to buy my Disney tickets and book my room for May before the end of November). But then after that I have to pay $120 a year in fee? I'm not sure that's worth it... anyone? I know a few of you have it

This will take a little calculating but I found I am ahead of the game paying the $120/year. Add up what you have used AM for on flights during a year. You save 15% off the top with the card. Take that saving# and divide by 95 x$10.

Next you get 1AM for every $10 spent everywhere not just at Sobeys, Rexall etc. Go through your old CC statements and do a quick add of what the non Sobeys, Rexall etc would be. Change that into a $ amount like you did with the flights.

Finally, you get two free lounge passes per year = $50 more or less.

I think when you add up these three you have more than made back the $120 you will have to spend on the card. The card also gives you other travel related insurance products which I didn't get into.

This is the way I rationalize it.

 

[hdrolfe]

This will take a little calculating but I found I am ahead of the game paying the $120/year. Add up what you have used AM for on flights during a year. You save 15% off the top with the card. Take that saving# and divide by 95 x$10.

Next you get 1AM for every $10 spent everywhere not just at Sobeys, Rexall etc. Go through your old CC statements and do a quick add of what the non Sobeys, Rexall etc would be. Change that into a $ amount like you did with the flights.

Finally, you get two free lounge passes per year = $50 more or less.

I think when you add up these three you have more than made back the $120 you will have to spend on the card. The card also gives you other travel related insurance products which I didn't get into.

This is the way I rationalize it.

Thanks. I've never had a card with a fee before. I didn't realize the savings on flights. Given I want to book the flights to Orlando for May through AM that could be a savings. Even one set of flights per year would add up I think. Not sure the lounge passes would be worth it for us, but I'll check that out. I guess I have a year of no fee to decide if it's worth keeping at that point. I'll do that math though, thanks!

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

I got an offer to upgrade my BMO regular AM mastercard to the elite one, they'll waive the first year, get 500 AM bonus for upgrading if I spend $1000 by end of November (won't be a problem as I plan to buy my Disney tickets and book my room for May before the end of November). But then after that I have to pay $120 a year in fee? I'm not sure that's worth it... anyone? I know a few of you have it

Well, you will earn double miles every month ($10 per miles vs $20), so that is a good deal. Plus, you get 15% off miles for flights. We haven't been able to use the airport Lounge passes yet as we are always travelling with DD and MIL or others, and we aren't paying $27 US for them to come with us LOL

I charge everything to my card and typically earn 200-300 miles per month right there...

 

[osully]

Indigo.ca is just 1AM per $20 spent right now, however they are giving 10x the Plum points right now!

 

[Silvermist999]

Indigo gift cards are 15% off Sept6-19 at Real Canadian Superstore and Loblaws. They can be used online as well. Last year at this time they were 20% off. I always buy a few for Xmas gifts and teacher gifts.

 

[alohamom]

Not sure if this has been posted here yet but Rexall is giving 25 AirMiles if you sign up for their flu shot notification

https://www.rexall.ca/flushotemail