This is the second time this month that Sobeys is offering its excellent recurring gift card promotion and this time it’s joined by Foodland with a similar promo for earning easy bonus Air Miles. Lawtons Drugs is also back with its bonus for purchasing Compliments brand products. And if you have a stash of PC Optimum points you might consider putting them to use during Superstore’s Redemption Event. [Read more…]
What I Learned About Jigsaw Puzzles During The Pandemic (and Why They’re Good For Your Mental Health)
Last year when I resumed posting on the blog after a two month hiatus, I mentioned that I had stumbled upon a new hobby. In the course of searching for ways to stem pandemic-induced anxiety, I ordered a jigsaw puzzle online. It turned out to be an excellent decision, but like most new recreational activities, there was a learning curve. Now that I have quite a few puzzles under my belt, I thought I’d share some of the things I’ve discovered along the way. [Read more…]
Should You Apply for the Scotiabank Gold Amex? (New Bonus Offer Until August 31, 2021)
If you are looking for a fairly straightforward travel rewards credit card, I’d say the Scotiabank Gold Amex is a good bet. An improved sign-up offer has recently been released and travel prospects are looking better every day. Although this blog is not a credit card review site, I have personal experience with this card so I’ll just share my perspective as a budget traveller and points enthusiast. [Read more…]
Mix Match Miles – Air Miles Online Shopping Promo (until March 28, 2021)
Air Miles has released another promotion for its online shopping portal, airmilesshops.ca. With this one you can earn up to 750 bonus miles depending on the number of stores you buy from and the amount you spend. This is in addition to the recent promo for referring other members to airmilesshops.ca. [Read more…]
Sobeys Atlantic: 100 Bonus Air Miles When You Buy A $200 Gift Card (March 4-6, 2021)
A favourite Sobeys Air Miles promotion is back again. If you are keen to boost your Air Miles balance (or save on gas) this is something of which you should definitely take advantage. There is also a Blue Weekend promo at Lawtons Drugs which is a convenient departure from the Friday-only deals of the past. [Read more…]
Points and Miles Tips for a Budget Trip to Ottawa
We as Canadians are very fortunate to live in this country. If you have not yet visited our nation’s capital, I suggest you consider putting it on your list of places to visit someday after leisure travel eventually resumes. To help make it happen on a budget, I’ve compiled a few tips that might be useful for anyone planning a trip and interested in using points and miles. [Read more…]
Airmilesshops Referral Bonus – Up To 1000 Air Miles (Until March 23, 2021)
Air Miles members recently received an email with an interesting offer. When someone uses your referral link to make their very first qualifying online purchase through airmilesshops.ca, you’ll receive 200 bonus miles. The person you refer receives 50 bonus miles, and you can refer up to five people. I’m not sure if this is a targeted promo but all members of this household received it. [Read more…]
Starting From Scratch: Earning Points For A Low Cost Trip
The pandemic derailed the travel plans of many Canadians in 2020 and will likely thwart most plans for 2021 as well. I suspect lots of us are daydreaming about where to go when leisure travel returns and perhaps others have been inspired to take a trip they have been putting off. With that in mind, I’ve compiled some preliminary guidance for making travel goals more attainable using points and miles. More posts will follow with tips and suggestions tailored to specific destinations which will hopefully be of use to folks interested in planning an affordable trip in the future. [Read more…]
A Budget Traveller’s Thoughts on Chasing Hotel Elite Status
Is it worth it to go out of your way to acquire elite status in a hotel loyalty program? What about when your ultimate goal is simply to save money – will the value of the perks outweigh the extra cost required to reach that status? Read on if you’re interested in the perspective of one Canadian budget traveller. [Read more…]
Air Miles Bonus Boom Promotion (February 4-17, 2021)
Another Bonus Boom from Air Miles is here. You’ll get 95 bonus miles for completing 3 offers. While it’s not the mother of all Air Miles promotions, it’s definitely worth a look if you’ll be shopping at any Air Miles partners over the next couple of weeks. [Read more…]
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