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Maximizing Scene Points When You Shop at Sobeys

Shopping smart at Sobeys can make a noticeable difference in your monthly budget—especially if you take full advantage of the Scene+ rewards program and plan your purchases strategically. With a few intentional habits, you can stretch your grocery dollars much further.

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Inexpensive Stocking Stuffer Ideas

If you’re like me, your favourite thing to do to prepare for Christmas is to stuff stockings. I love shopping for small items and then I wrap them individually before stuffing them in everyone’s stockings. Below are some stocking stuffer ideas that won’t break the bank.

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The Pros and Cons of Shopping at Thrift Stores

Shopping at second-hand stores, also referred to as thrift stores, can save you a lot of money. Especially these days with high inflation, your hard-earned money doesn’t go as far as it used to. Everyone is looking for ways to save money and provide for their family. Below is some food for thought – some pros and cons of shopping at thrift stores.

Pros of shopping at thrift stores:

It saves you money.

You can save a lot of money on items such as clothing, kitchenware, toys, DVDs, and much more. Most thrift stores sell donated items so they don’t have to charge sales tax. Where we live, sales tax is very high, so not having to pay sales tax saves us a lot of money.

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