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!
Do you want to know where all the best 2025 Canadian Cyber Monday deals are? This year, the sales are bigger, earlier, and honestly a little overwhelming, so I’ve done the digging for you. Consider this your organized, budget-friendly guide to the very best Canadian Cyber Monday deals. No nonsense, no chaos, and definitely no paying full price. Let’s get you the things you want, need, and have been eyeing all year, for way less!
Bookmark this page and check back often as I’ll be updating it frequently with sales and coupon codes as they go live!
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Abercrombie - Save 25 - 50% off everything online at Abercrombie! Plus, save an extra 15% off select styles online.(ends December 1, 2025)
Adidas - Shop Cyber Monday deals and save an extra 40% off full price and sale with coupon code CYBER! (ends December 3, 2025)
Aerie - Save 40 - 50% off everything + All pajamas $20 and up. My favorite sweatshirt is now $45 and Real Me® Crossover Legging is $35 and Real Me® Crossover Flare Legging is $40! (ends December 1, 2025)
Aldo- Save up to 50% off everything + Free shipping! (ends December 3, 2025)
Alo - Save 30% off sitewide! Shipping is free on orders over $100.
Amazon.ca – Cyber Monday deals are on now! Big savings on electronics, clothing, toys, beauty, small appliances and more! Check out my Amazon Storefront for my top picks.
American Eagle - Big Cyber Sale! 40-50% off all, now including jeans & new arrivals! (ends December 2, 2025)
Ancestry.ca – Lowest price ever! Save 50% on AncestryDNA! (ends December 2, 2025 at 11:59pm ET)
Anthropologie - Cyber Monday starts now: Save up to 50% off! Discount in cart. Save an extra 50% off sale. (ends December 1, 2025)
Ardene – Cyber Monday deals are on now, save up to 70% off! Shipping is free on orders of $20 or more. (ends December 3, 2025 at 3:30am ET)
Aritzia - Cyber Monday sale: Save up to 50% off everything, except the Superpuff, it's too super. Free shipping on all orders!(ends December 2, 2025 at 11:59pm PT)
Athleta - Cyber Monday now live! Save 30% off everything. New sale styles up to 70% off!(ends December 2, 2025)
Banana Republic – The Cyber Event: Save 40% Off Your Purchase + Cyber Exclusives From $60! (ends December 3, 2025)
Best Buy Canada – The Cyber Monday sale is on now at Best Buy Canada! New deals starting every hour starting at 12pm ET. (ends December 1, 2025)
Bluenotes- 2 days only: Free shipping sitewide + up to 75% off everything online at Bluenotes! (ends December 1, 2025)
Bobbi Brown Canada - Save 30% off sitewide! Pick a free full-size favorite on orders $115+. Plus, pick a 2nd free full-size favorite on orders $140+.
Book Outlet – Black Friday's Here! The Fiction Sale Is Back: More titles than ever for $7.99 or less. Plus, save 20% off everything else! (ends December 2, 2025 at 8am ET)
Bouclair - Save 25 - 55% off everything online at Boulair. (ends December 2, 2025)
Canadian Tire - Cyber Monday deals are on at Canadian Tire! Save up to 40% off! Online only: Get $30 Bonus CT Money when you spend $200+. (December 1 only)
Carter's – Cyber Week is on! Shop up to 60% off PLUS an extra 10% off with $50+ spend and coupon code CYBER10. FREE shipping on all orders!
Clearly.ca – Up to 90% off Clearly frames + 60% off lenses + AN EXTRA FRAME FOR FREE! (ends December 1, 2025)
Club Monaco Canada - Cyber Monday: Save 40% off everything + an extra 50% off markdowns!
Coach Outlet - Up to an extra 30% off select styles! Prices as low as $22.50.
Columbia Sportswear – Cyber Monday 50% off Door Crahsers! Members save even more with an extra 15% off with code MEMBER15.
Craftsy- Get a full year of Craftsy for just $1.49!
Crocs Canada – Black Friday Starts Now! Save up to 60% off + find Doorbuster deals online at Crocs Canada! (classic clogs for only $35!) (ends December 9, 2025 12am MT)
DAVIDs TEA – Cyber Sale! Throwback advent calendars now only $24! Plus other cyber deals as low as $5.
DSW Canada - Today & online only! $10 off $49, $30 off $99, or $60 off $199 on select styles with code: CYBER. Free shipping for all!(ends December 1, 2025)
Dynamite.ca – Save 30% off everything. (excluding dresses though.) Save an extra 40% off sale. (ends December 1, 2025)
Etsy– Support Small business with savings up to 60% off!
Fairweather- Save Up To 75% Off the Entire Store! Free Shipping Over $75.
Famous Footwear - Online exclusive: Take an extra 30% off with coupon code CYBERDEALS! (ends December 2, 2025)
Gap Canada – Save 50% off everything + Free shipping with the code SEND. 60% off really Big Deals! Extra 20% off your order with the code ADDON! (ends December 2, 2025)
Garage Clothing – Online only: Save an extra 40% off sale! My teen really likes their UltraFleece Straight Leg Sweatpants.
Golf Town - Cyber Monday deals are on! Save big on clubs, apparel, shoes, balls and more!
Gymboree - Save 60% off everything with the coupon code CYBER60! Plus free shipping on all orders with code FREESHIP. (ends December 5, 2024)
Hatley Canada – Save up to 50% off all items online at Hatley! (ends December 1, 2025)
Hello Fresh – New customers: Get up To 20 Free Meals + Free Shipping on first box + Free Sides for Life!
H&M Canada – Save up to 60% off everything for Cyber Monday! (ends December 1, 2025)
Indigo – Cyber Monday is on with savings up to 50% off on books, toys, gifts and more! (ends December 1, 2025)
Joe Fresh – Take 30% off everything online only at Joe Fresh! (ends December 1, 2025)
Keurig.ca – Black Friday sale: Save up to 50% off select coffee makers! Prices as low as $59.99!
Knix Canada - Black Friday starts now: Up to 60% Off Everything! (ends December 2, 2025)
Kt. by Knix - Biggest sale of the year! Save up to 60% off sitewide! (ends December 2, 2025)
La Senza - Save 50% off everything for Cyber Monday!
La Vie en Rose - Save 50% off almost everything + 2 for 1 on sale items online at La Vie En Rose!
Little Blue House – Save up to 50% off all items online at Little Blue House! (ends December 1, 2025)
Lululemon - Cyber Monday sale has dropped online at Lululemon! And it's good!!
Mabel’s Labels –Cyber Monday Sitewide Sale: 30% off with coupon code CYBER at checkout! (ends December 2, 2025)
Madewell - The Black Friday Event: Save 40% off your purchase with the coupon code LETSGO. (ends December 3, 2025, 11:59pm ET)
Mark’s – Cyber Days are on: save up to 60% + get free shipping online at Mark's! (ends December 3, 2025)
Mavi - Cyber Monday sale: Save up to 50% off + get an extra 10% off on orders of $250+! (ends December 1, 2025)
Merrell- Save up to 50% on hundreds of favourites. Save 25% off bestselling Moab styles!
Mountain Hardware – Save 20% off select styles during the Mountain Hardware holiday sale!
Mountain Warehouse - Save 50% off or more online at Mountain Warehouse! Plus, save an extra 10% off with coupon code AFFCACW10. (ends December 9, 2025)
Naturalizer – Save up to 60% off sitewide + get free shipping online at Naturalizer! (ends December 2, 2025)
Old Navy Canada – Cyber sale: 50 - 60% off everything online only at Old Navy Canada! (ends December 2, 2025) Today only, get $12 activewear for the family! (ends December 1)
PatPat- Cyber Monday almost everything 40 - 50% off!
Penningtons – Cyber Monday: save 40% off regular price styles + free shipping! (ends December 1, 2025)
Rakuten.ca– Shop 15% cash back when you shop through Rakuten first!
Reitmans– Cyber Monday: Save 40% off everything + get free shipping from Reitmans! (ends December 1, 2025)
RW&Co – Cyber Monday: Save 40% off regular priced items + get free shipping from RW&Co. (ends December 1, 2025)
Saje - Up to 40% off everything + free shipping. (ends December 1, 2025)
SAXX – Save 30% off sitewide + 40% off select styles! (ends December 1, 2025)
Sephora Canada - Cyber Monday: Save 30% off Ariana Grande fragrances, Youth to the People and First Aid Beauty. Plus, save up to 50% off select beauty from Sephora Canada.
Amazon Prime Days are coming! They are going to be GREAT for finding deals!
To take advantage of the deals, you have to be a Prime member. BUT! If you haven't been an Amazon Prime member recently, you may be eligible for a free 30 day trial!
In the mean time, here's how to get ready for Prime Day:
Make sure you’re a Prime member. The best deals will be Prime exclusives. (sign up for a free trial above!)
Make a list of things you're shopping for. Think of birthdays, Christmas, essentials you use every day, and even "want to have" items. This will help you to remember what you're shopping for and stay in control of your spending.
Add items to your Amazon cart that you are hoping go on sale. That way, if they drop in price, you can find them quickly.
Think you're pretty frugal? Love finding deals, stretching your dollars, and getting creative with how you save? Then you're going to love this.
I created a Frugal Bingo Card to celebrate all the little things we do to save money—without sacrificing fun. Whether you're a coupon queen, a library lover, or someone who can whip up a full dinner from what's in the pantry, this bingo card is for you.
It’s packed with simple, relatable, and proudly frugal wins. Some are everyday habits, others might give you a new challenge to try. Either way, it’s a fun way to recognize just how resourceful you really are.
So grab the free printable, play along with friends or family, or even share your progress on social media. Let’s see how many squares you can check off—and who in your circle is the most frugal of them all.
Mother’s Day comes just once a year, so why not do all you can to make sure it's a special day? If you are worried about your budget being too tight to celebrate sufficiently, don’t worry! There are plenty of ways to enjoy a nice Mother’s Day without spending a dime. Look below at these 7 Mother’s Day gifts that don’t cost a cent, and see how you can celebrate Mom for free.
1. Give her the gift of time.
Don’t try to fit in time for Mom on Mother’s Day, make it a priority. Give Mom the gift of your time to enjoy the things she may want to do, such as go for a hike, watch a movie, or just spend time together around the dinner table.
2. Give her the gift of appreciation.
Show Mom you appreciate her by writing her a list of all of the things you love about her. Make a list of 20-25 things (even more is better!) that make her special. Use your best writing, put the list in an envelope, and gift it to her on Mother’s Day. She will keep it forever.
3. Give her the gift of rest.
Sometimes, Mom just needs a break. Give Mom a little time to herself on Mother’s Day. Quiet the house down and let Mom get a nap in. Or, give Mom some time to sleep in that morning. Even just an hour of quiet time will be much appreciated and make her feel like a million bucks.
4. Give her the gift of affection.
Moms love to hug and hold their babies! Take the time to hug your Mom, hold her hand, and truly connect with her. The older children get, the less often this happens, so take the time on Mother’s Day to get those hugs in.
5. Give her the gift of help.
Are there tasks around the house Mom needs help with? Start tackling those tasks. Do what you can to get these tasks done so Mom can take them off her plate. This will be a huge relief to her and she will no doubt love the help.
6. Give her the gift of truly being present.
Put cell phones and electronic devices away and be present on Mother’s Day. Let Mom know that she is your focus for the day and that nothing else is as important. We get so caught up in devices, this will be a refreshing change for her to see.
7. Give her the gift of patience.
Be patient with Mom today. Mother’s Day is about celebrating her and meeting her needs. Be patient with your own needs on this day and instead make the focus about her. Don’t let a limited budget keep you from showing Mom how special she is. Consider these 7 Mother’s Day gifts that don’t cost a cent, and see how even a frugal Mother’s Day can be a memorable one.
I'd love to hear your ideas or memories of celebrating Mother's Day! Let me know in the comments below!
Our family has done quite a few road trips over the years. It can be a fun way for us to see more of the world around us!
Because of this, I find myself googling road trip activities often. I love seeing what others think of bringing for their kids!
While we don't limit screen time on the road, I do find that the girls get tired of their devices quicker than expected. That's why I like to pick up some new activities before we hit the road (or airplane).
We're about to embark on another road trip this week so I've visited Dollarama and ordered a couple of things from Amazon.
This year we have a 9 year old and a 13 year old, so they are able to do activities on their own or together.
Want to see what I got?
Here are our Road Trip Activities:
Paper Character Kit from Dollarama
This one I bought for my nine year old, but I think if my 13 year old gets bored enough, she'll make one too! As far as I can tell without opening the package, it looks like we don't need glue to do this. I'll throw in a pack of markers too.
Pipe Cleaners from Dollarama
Such a weird thing, but both girls LOVE a new pack of pipe cleaners. The creations they make impress me every time! Keeps them entertained for quite a while too.
Spot What! book from Dollarama
This looks like a fun "I Spy" type of book. I found it online at Amazon.ca for $17.99 but I got it from Dollarama for $5.
Embroidery Kit from Dollarama
This is for my 13 year old. One of her dance teachers did an embroidery project with them before Christmas and she enjoyed it. I thought this could be something that she could pick up and put down as she pleases. Even at home.
Design a House Stickers from Amazon
I've seen these quite a few times on Instagram and thought my daughters would have fun with them too. Basically, the kit contains tiny stickers so they can design their own rooms in a house. The kit has four rooms to design.
My youngest loves making origami. So when I saw this book recommended by Everyday Reading, I knew I had to get it! They are brain twister origami puzzles. You have to fold the papers a certain way to solve the puzzle.
This was also bought a while ago, but I thought my oldest might enjoy having it in the car for this trip. Last road trip I bought some cheap baking sheets from Dollarama that I think will work great for containing any small spills.
What sort of activities do you like to bring along on road trips? Any of the things I listed interest you?
Road trips with kids can be a fun adventure, but let’s be honest, they can also come with endless "Are we there yet?" questions. Keeping kids entertained is key to a smooth and mostly stress-free journey. Whether you're heading out on a weekend getaway or a cross-country drive, I hope I've helped inspire you with the road trip activities that we're bringing along!
