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Every Friday, I will be doing a round-up feature of good sales, called Weekend Sales.
While this was intended to be a summer feature, however going forward, I have decided to continue doing this as a weekly feature. This will allow me to check in to my email to collect the best sales and provide you with the deals that you enjoy and expect from Simply Frugal. There will be exceptions though. If I find something that needs it’s own separate post because it’s such a great deal, I’ll be sure to do just that!
The best way to stay up to date on the deals, is to sign up for the Simply Frugal Deals Email. You can do so here.
Or, if you prefer Instagram, you can find deals in my Instagram stories often.
Let’s get started shall we?
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Cyber Days are on! You’ll find savings of up to 50% off on so many favorite brands and products!
The Simply Frugal Gift Guides are all up and ready for you to browse! I have spent hours looking for great gift ideas for everyone on your list. I sure hope you are inspired and find the perfect things!
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Amazon has switched over to Cyber Monday Deals now! Black Friday/Cyber Monday is my favorite time to shop for Christmas presents. Not just because the deals are great, but because then there’s more time for enjoying all the fun December activities that go along with the season. Below is a list of my favorite deals.
Do you want to know where all the best 2023 Canadian Black Friday & Cyber Monday deals are? Bookmark this page and check back often as I’ll be updating it frequently with sales as they go live!
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Aerie – Best Deals Ever: $39 our #1 sweatshirt & sweater, $30 Real Me leggings! 50% off all sweaters, bralettes & accessories . 40 – 50% off the rest! (ends November 29, 2023 at 5am ET.)
Aeropostalex Bluenotes– Cyber Monday Deals: Save up to 75% off thousands of items! Plus, shop using the app and get free shipping on all orders!
Aldo– Up to 50% off on almost everything + Free shipping! (ends November 29, 2023)
Amazon.ca – Cyber Monday deals are on now! Big savings on electronics, clothing, toys, beauty, small appliances and more!
American Eagle – 40% off all jeans, joggers & cargo pants! 50% off sweatshirts. 40-50% off (almost) everything! (ends November 29, 2023 at 5am ET.)
Ancestry.ca – Lowest price of the year! On sale for $69, a savings of $60! (ends November 28, 2023 at 11:59pm EST)
Anthropologie – Cyber Monday starts now! Save up to 50% off + extra 50% off sale items!
Ardene – Cyber Monday Sale: Up to 70% off! Plus get free shipping with your $20 or more purchase! (ends November 27, 2023 at 8pm ET)
Athleta – Cyber Monday sale: save up to 70% off sale items. (ends November 27, 2023)
Atmosphere– Black Friday is on now: Save up to 60% OFF our regular price. Select brands & styles. (ends November 29, 2023)
Banana Republic – Save 40% off your purchase for The Cyber Monday Event! (ends November 28, 2023)
Bed Bath & Beyond – Cyber Monday: massive deals at your fingertips. Plus, everything ships free!
My daughters love decorating gingerbread houses every year before Christmas. Probably, most likely, because they get to consume candy. But I also like to think it’s because of the creative process and making something cute.
We like to make a special evening or weekend day out of it by adding hot chocolate and having Christmas carols playing in the background.
This year, I thought it would be fun to create little gingerbread house kits. I even had fun creating a Build Your Own Gingerbread House tag to make them way more official. Lol.
To assemble them, add 8 square graham crackers or 4 of the large rectangle ones if they are the brand name ones by Christie (pictured below). I like the brand name ones best because you can cut the large rectangle on the top half on an angle so it has a point. This is so the roof crackers have a sturdier resting point.
After this, fill the bag with an assortment of candy. I bought all of ours from Bulk Barn. Seal the sandwich bag.
Once you’ve printed out the tag, cut it out, fold it in half, then staple it to the top of the sandwich bag. Ta da!
The icing I used didn’t fit inside the bags, however, you could create a mini piping bag filled with icing that should fit nicely if you’re giving it as a gift!
You can make your own icing or you can buy it like I do. The premade icing in a can by Betty Crocker and the likes, also works really well!
I think it would be so fun to have a Gingerbread House making party with a bunch of friends! Young or old!
What are your holiday traditions that you find yourself doing every year?
Walmart’s Pre-Black Friday Sale (Week 2) starts tonight!
The second week of pre-Black Friday sales start TONIGHT, November 15th, at 9:00 PM EST online. If you’d rather shop in-store, the sale starts tomorrow morning when your location opens.
You can see everything that will be on sale in the flyer. Below, I’ve listed some things that I think are the BEST deals. So take a peek and see if there’s anything you can cross off your list.
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The Ninja Creami seems to be the hot kitchen product this year! For good reason too! It sound like it’s incredible for making tasty ice cream, smoothie bowls, milkshakes and more. Perfect for those with dietary restrictions because you have total control over the ingredients.
Like most small kitchen appliances, the Ninja Creami can have a big price tag. Be sure to check this post for all the best sales on the Ninja Creami in Canada:
It’s gift-giving season, which means you’re either really excited about shopping for gifts, or in the beginning stages of holiday dread. 🙂
Gift-giving can be very overwhelming. Especially for the person who has everything! When I need a gift, the perfect gift in my mind, is something practical and memorable yet a bit extravagant (something they wouldn’t purchase themselves). Of course, my gift-giving has to be done within a budget, as I’m sure most of yours does too.
Finding a budget friendly and unique gift can be challenging, especially as more and more people may be added to your Christmas list. This year, I want to give you several gift guides that feature fabulous gift ideas that you can shop from!
I’m pretty darn excited about this year’s gift guides because I think you’ll find a lot of great gift ideas for everyone on your list. Plus, since you’re getting this from Simply Frugal, the gift guides feature frugal gift ideas that are separated into categories by price!
These frugal gift guides will help solve all of your gift-giving dilemmas by making it really easy to find that perfect gift for everyone on your list. All you have to do is click, order, and wrap!
Giving gift baskets is a fun way to include a little variety in your gift giving. And, if you coupon, you probably have a lot of extra things that you got for free or very cheap that you can place in these baskets as well. Even if you don’t, doing a themed gift basket can make it easy for you to gift things this holiday season. It’s possible to create a gift basket that is so personalized, the receiver will love it! If you are stumped on what to put together, that also won’t cost you an arm and a leg, here are 7 Inexpensive Gift Basket ideas to get you started.
Movie Night Gift Basket
Give the gift of a movie night! This basket simply requires microwave popcorn, some dollar store candy, a $5 movie from the cheap bin at Walmart and some cozy socks. If you’re making this one for a teen or pre-teen, you could add a gift card for a movie ticket to the local theater.
Manicure Gift Basket
Some simple nail polish, a patterned file (can often be bought at Bath & Body Works or the dollar store for cheap!), a small bottle of hand lotion and some nice nail decals. This one is perfect for teens and tweens. You can also throw in a gift card to a beauty supply shop if desired.
Baker’s Delight Gift Basket
Do you know someone who loves to bake? Buy them some fun patterned cupcake liners, cake mix, a new oven mitt and a spatulaand you have a great gift. You could even skip the basket and just place everything in the mitt and tie off with a ribbon.
Hot Cocoa Gift Basket
Hot cocoa can be made with just a few simple ingredients and packaged nicely in a mason jar. Add in a bag of marshmallows and some dollar store mugs for a finishing touch. This basket costs less than $10 to make and in many cases, less than $5.
Sporty Gift Basket
If you have a sports fan on your gift list, try this one! Place some snacks like sunflower seeds, jerky or popcorn in a basket. Add a small trinket of their favorite sport team such as a key chain, bottle opener or lanyard and finish it off with a set of tickets to watch a minor league team in your area.
Pasta Heaven Gift Basket
Got a pasta lover in your life? Place some fancy pasta (this can often be bought at a discount at outlet stores or a store like Winners), pasta sauce (homemade or bought), shelf stable Parmesan cheese, and a pasta server into the basket for a great fast dinner.
Bookworm Gift Basket
Everyone knows someone who loves to read. This gift basket will delight them! Get a $5 Amazon Gift card or a gift card to their favorite local bookstore (to buy a book or an e-book), a cheap fleece throw blanket, a coffee mug, some tea and a low cost clip-on reading light.
I hope there were some inexpensive gift basket ideas there to help inspire your gift basket building endeavors! Do you have any other themed gift basket ideas that you could share in the comments?
Frugal Gift Ideas for Teachers, Neighbors and Friends
Do you give gifts to your kids’ teachers, your neighbors or friends? It can be a really fun way to let them know you appreciate them!
This gift guide was so much fun to put together. There are so many neat things out there and I know I rounded up some great budget-friendly ideas for you.
Without further ado, here are my Frugal Gift Ideas for Teachers, Neighbors and Friends!
Maldon Sea Salt – This flaked salt is soo good! Perfect for finishing desserts or savory recipes.
Gift Card Holder – This festive printable gift card holder is the perfect way to dress up a gift card!
Mini Silicone Spatulas – Sounds silly, but these are so great for getting the very last bit in containers!
Suncatcher Crystals – Add beautiful rainbows to your recipients home with these suncatcher crystals! This comes as a four pack, so you could even separate them so you have multiple gifts.
Small Wood Paddle Board – Perfect gift idea for the person who loves to create those fancy charcuterie platters.
Winter Headband – Ok, how cute are these? Everyone needs something to keep their ears warm!
Bubble bath – Don’t we all know at least one person that likes taking baths to relax?
Leather Wristlet Clutch bag – Perfect for when your recipient just wants to take a phone, ID and a few small things with them!
Scented Candle Set – I don’t think you could go wrong with a candle! Perfect frugal gift idea for a teacher, friend or neighbor! This is a set so you could even separate each candle to give away.
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Frugal Gift Ideas for Tweens and Teens
Shopping for a tween or teen can have its challenges. After all, they’re not usually into toys anymore, and toys are so easy to buy!
Gift cards are great, but they’re also pretty boring to give. Why not show your tween or teen how amazing you are at gift giving with the help of these frugal gift ideas! You are sure to find some thought provoking ideas that don’t all center around technology.
Take a look at these Frugal Gift Ideas for Tweens and Teens:
Mud Masks – These types of masks are a huge hit with my 11 year old.
Eyeshadow – A new eyeshadow is always a good idea.
Gum – I really like PUR Gum because it uses xylitol to sweeten it. My dentist said that xylitol can help in preventing cavities! Lots of different flavors too.
Sketchbook – For the one who loves to doodle or wants to refine their skills.
Platform Mini Boots – If you don’t have a pair of knock-off Tasman Ugg’s, are you even on TikTok?
2 Piece Makeup Bag Set – These bags with the fun chenille embroidery letters all all the rage right now.
Joggers – Some good ol’ joggers will work for any teen.
Letter Board – See what kind of creative and witty things they can come up with,
Wet Brush– Every girl or guy with long hair needs a really good brush.
Personalized Notepad – Anything personalized to so fun to receive! Especially if the recipient has a more unusual name.
Fairy Lights – Most teens like to spend a lot of time in their rooms, so making it feel extra cozy with some fun lights would be appreciated. These LED Strip Lights are another alternative.
Puma Duffle Bag – A duffel bag is a must have for any road trip or athlete.
Ukulele – We gave our oldest daughter a Ukulele and it has been used so much! She’s always making up songs. A great gift that will grow with the recipient.
