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Giveaway :: Holiday Shopping Saving Tips with RetailMeNot.ca

written by Natalie Ho 2015.11.10

With Christmas holidays in under two months, I’m already prepping for my holiday shopping list. This year, we racked up a few BIG expenses, including our wedding, honeymoon, and also saving up for (hopefully) a near future kitchen renovation. With all that in mind, my goal this year is to reduce my holiday spending without compromising the quality of my shopping and entertaining plans. In Spring, I chatted about my savings journey with RetailMeNot.ca by utilizing some fantastic digital coupons offered by many retailers online. Since then, I’ve continued to scout many great deals and finds!

There is a misconception that couponing means saving $0.50 on frozen pizzas and and $2.00 off your next laundry detergent purchase. However, digital couponing can mean savings big dollars on your next luxury goods purchase or even your next holiday vacation.

I’m so thrilled to once again partner with RetailMeNot.ca to share some shopping tips and a $200 VISA gift card giveaway to help you exercise your couponing skills!

RetailMeNot Canada Giveaway Coupons Holiday

Here is some expert advice on Couponing Myths and creative ways to leverage coupons and promo codes from Sandra Hanna of Smart Cookie to help you save on your holiday shopping!

Myth 1: Couponing takes too much time

Couponing is not what it used to be. You don’t need piles of flyers, a colour-coded binder and five hours on a Sunday to save big money. Today, all you need is your smart phone and 15 seconds, and you can save instantly almost every time you make a purchase both online and in-store. In the time it takes to check in on your Instagram feed, you can save yourself some extra cash!

Myth 2: You can’t get a coupon on a premium item

Coupons and promo codes can be used for much more than toilet paper and toothpaste. Consumers are becoming savvy to promo codes and high-end retailers are listening, with brands like Club Monaco and Sephora offering discounts in this fashion. Using RetailMeNot.ca, we recently found a promo code for $10 off the entire order and free shipping for high-quality organic and natural items at Well.ca, which carries brands like Honest Company and Method. And if you’re looking for a unique homemade gift, don’t forget to search for a promo code before you buy from Etsy.

Myth 3: Doubling up on savings is against Canadian laws and regulations

Many people often think the sale price is the best price. False – certain retailers will allow you to stack your savings in Canada by adding promo codes or coupons on top of sale prices. Banana Republic is a great example – with frequent sales like 40 per cent off, you can save even more by stacking your savings with a promo code, giving you an extra 40 per cent off sale styles. Talk about a win, win! We recently found a promo code on RetailMeNot.ca for an extra 25 per cent off of sale items at Kate Spade as well.

Myth 4: Couponing isn’t worth the time invested

If you knew that a 15 second search for a coupon code each time you were able to make a purchase could add up to more than $1,500 at the end of the year, would you do it? Of course you would! In fact, RetailMeNot users report an average savings of $20 per transaction, which easily adds to big savings if you shop twice a week or more (who doesn’t)?  Look for deals on everything from free shipping to deep discounts.  The more purchases you make, the more you save!

Myth 5: Online shopping costs more in Canada than the in the U.S.

We’ve all been there – an item on a U.S. retail site seems costs less than on a Canadian site. Blame Canada? Not so fast! Once you factor in the exchange rate, duty, taxes and shipping, those supposed “savings” disappear quickly – meaning there has never been a better time to shop on Canadian-based sites. There are a ton of great Canadian retailers that ship from our home and native land, including Joe Fresh and Sears. Keep your eyes peeled for free shipping and sales, and you’ll be singing “Oh Canada” in no time!


Contest Details

One lucky reader will win a $200 VISA gift card to spend anywhere using coupons and savings found via RetailMeNot.ca.  Here is how you can win, enter the draw by using the WIDGET below. Contest is open from November 10, 2015 12:00 a.m. EST to November 25, 2015 12:00 a.m. EST. This contest is opened to Canadian Residents only, one winner will be selected to win a $200 CDN VISA gift card! Winner must provide a valid Canadian shipping address to receive prize.

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Disclosure: I am participating in the #SimpleSavings campaign with RetailMeNot.ca and have received special perks. Any opinions expressed in this post are my own.

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120 comments

Marlene J 2015.11.10 - 11:18 am

Boots & winter coat
Makeup , Skincare

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Amelie V 2015.11.10 - 11:19 am

An iphone 6!

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Alex Conde 2015.11.10 - 12:20 pm

I really need some new business casual clothes to update my wardrobe.

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Kirsten M 2015.11.10 - 12:23 pm

Star Wars Legendary Yoda for my husband and i………i mean MY KIDS. It’s for my kids….. oops!

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Christine G. 2015.11.10 - 12:26 pm

A new watch!

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Lyubov Fridlyand 2015.11.21 - 11:58 am

Me too.

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joy 2015.11.10 - 12:36 pm

a winter coat! (and a happy health Christmas holiday filled with good memories!)

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Huguette E. 2015.11.10 - 1:31 pm

My own, my daughter home for Christmas. She’s away on business until Christmas Eve so I’m hoping there are no storms or flight delays.

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Glogirl 2015.11.10 - 1:50 pm

On my holiday wishlist is tea! I love tea and would like some new flavours.

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Emily C 2015.11.10 - 2:00 pm

New shoes and boots!

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Brenda Penton 2015.11.10 - 2:08 pm

I have a new pair of boots on my list

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Amy Heffernan 2015.11.10 - 2:09 pm

Some new perfume! 🙂 TY!

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Ira 2015.11.10 - 4:09 pm

I don’t really have a list, even a mental one. But one thing I’d love to get is a laptop.

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Tracy D 2015.11.10 - 4:18 pm

I need a new pair of winter boots!

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andrea amy 2015.11.10 - 4:53 pm

I want a stuffed snoopy

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Belinda McNabb 2015.11.10 - 7:29 pm

I would to get an ipad mini!

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heather sibley 2015.11.10 - 9:31 pm

New makeup from sephora and a new tattoo

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Jolie 2015.11.10 - 11:43 pm

Boots, makeup and a winter jacket.

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Tainan Lu 2015.11.11 - 1:09 am

iphone….

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Lisa bolduc 2015.11.11 - 2:11 am

Our vaccum sucks. .. I guess not literally. Lol. So I want a new one of those. Other than that, I am in a Declutter in the house mode this year so I don’t want much.

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Elizabeth R 2015.11.11 - 8:02 am

A new travel pillow for my upcoming holiday!

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Maggie C 2015.11.11 - 9:10 am

I would love a new winter bomber coat!

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Linda 2015.11.11 - 10:38 am

I would like to get a new winter coat for Christmas.

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Cheryl 2015.11.11 - 11:31 am

On my wish list is a new outfit

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nicolthepickle 2015.11.11 - 12:48 pm

A pair of Miz Mooz boots, and I want to host a party.

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David 2015.11.11 - 1:23 pm

a winter coat

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Juliee Fitze 2015.11.11 - 2:20 pm

Main thing on my list is spending time with the grandkids.

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Rajbinder Kaur 2015.11.11 - 3:04 pm

Most definitely a new pair of boots is on my list! cheers 🙂

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Misty 2015.11.11 - 3:21 pm

Warm and pretty winter boots for me pls!! Anyone have any suggestions!!??

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Holly O'Gorman 2015.11.11 - 3:41 pm

A steam mop and make up!

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Kristi R. 2015.11.11 - 3:59 pm

A handheld vac.

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Jonnie 2015.11.11 - 4:41 pm

I want a KitchenAid Stand Mixer this year

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Bailey Dexter 2015.11.11 - 4:53 pm

LOL A new ironing board! I know it sounds wrong but it is one of those things that you never go out and buy a new one! Oiling it doesn’t seem to work any-more!

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Lori Jackson 2015.11.11 - 5:18 pm

I am so simple! I want one of those magnifying mirrors! You know as you start to age random hairs appear and that magnifier would come in handy!

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Jackie M 2015.11.11 - 6:32 pm

I would love a new coat for winter! I love this purple Nobis one!

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Jenness M 2015.11.11 - 7:38 pm

I’d love a new winter coat!

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Aimee Robison 2015.11.11 - 8:49 pm

I have a lot of books on my wishlist this Christmas.

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michelle matta 2015.11.11 - 9:01 pm

I guess Id say a new e-reader with a light embedded in it

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Kelly young 2015.11.11 - 9:24 pm

A new comforter from amazon is on my wish list

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Sabrina Tong 2015.11.11 - 9:27 pm

All I want for Christmas is a little solitude and a KitchenAid mixer would be nice 😀

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nicole 2015.11.11 - 9:50 pm

I would love an activity tracker

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Lee-Ann 2015.11.11 - 10:36 pm

Books – always books!

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kristine ewald 2015.11.11 - 11:16 pm

Boots

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Maryanne 2015.11.12 - 12:13 am

A toaster oven!

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Christine 2015.11.12 - 12:22 am

Would love a Soda Stream!

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Rebby 2015.11.12 - 3:10 am

I really need a new drapes!

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lori b 2015.11.12 - 3:20 am

i would like a really nice portable lap desk

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BlessedTA 2015.11.12 - 4:18 am

A car

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Pam 2015.11.12 - 6:58 am

I would like a new pair of Skecher, a black leather purse and a new scarf.

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lisa neutel 2015.11.12 - 7:11 am

i want some new brown knee high boots and a new winter jacket

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ann 2015.11.12 - 12:14 pm

books and tea

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Wendy hutton 2015.11.12 - 1:22 pm

on my wishlist is new boots a new coat

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Danielle 2015.11.12 - 3:43 pm

I would love some stuff from Sephora

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ivy pluchinsky 2015.11.12 - 4:29 pm

some really cool boots is on my wishlist

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SUMMER PLEWES 2015.11.12 - 4:38 pm

spa certificates!!

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Victoria Ess 2015.11.12 - 4:51 pm

A new winter jacket!

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Robyn Bellefleur 2015.11.12 - 6:25 pm

A new bathrobe.

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Darlene Schuller 2015.11.12 - 6:31 pm

I would love get the Kobo H20 I think it’s called.. it’s waterproof!

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maria 2015.11.12 - 8:14 pm

I would love a new purse.

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Tina L. 2015.11.12 - 9:07 pm

A new laptop.

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Sara Lima 2015.11.12 - 10:28 pm

I want a breadmaker, and one of those waterbottles with the juicer in it; so you can just put half a lemon in, pop the bottle on top, and you get citrus flavoured water. Totally awesome.

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Emilia 2015.11.12 - 11:35 pm

New linens for my bed

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Deanna Bolton 2015.11.12 - 11:44 pm

For my family and friends to be happy and healthy! 🙂

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Debbie S. 2015.11.13 - 1:16 am

I would love an electric fondue pot and an ipad.

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Travelbuds 2015.11.13 - 1:21 am

I need a new washing machine. Mine died a couple of months ago and I hate having to go to the laundrymat to do my washing.

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Nicole B 2015.11.13 - 11:57 am

Some new books. Can never have too many books!

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DarW 2015.11.13 - 12:11 pm

A new crockpot is on my wishlist!!

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Maria McLachlan 2015.11.13 - 1:23 pm

I need a new mid size pot with steamer, I’d like a new griddle pan as well

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angela m 2015.11.13 - 5:36 pm

A new bookshelf

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Amber Y 2015.11.13 - 6:33 pm

My wishlist this year is a roomba, a computer chair, a ceramic pie plate and lots and lots of chocolate!!

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Steph Bkn 2015.11.13 - 10:03 pm

A new coat or new boots are on my own list, I just want to make sure I’m warm this winter 🙂

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Crystal Porter 2015.11.14 - 11:55 am

A deep freeze, a new comforter set for the master bedroom…

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Karla Sceviour 2015.11.14 - 1:02 pm

I wish for new warm winter boots and coat!!

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Maria 2015.11.14 - 7:59 pm

New coat and boots

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Josh S 2015.11.14 - 9:19 pm

I have a new laptop on my list.

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Florence C 2015.11.14 - 9:41 pm

On my wish list is a new pair of winter boot and a new winter coat.

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JulieLynne McCann 2015.11.14 - 11:25 pm

A fitbit

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em 2015.11.15 - 4:56 am

dresses, nikon camera, go pro remote and new boots

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Suzie M 2015.11.15 - 12:50 pm

new winter clothes are on my wish list, mostly a coat & boots

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Stephanie 2015.11.15 - 3:11 pm

An iPad and some new clothes is on my wish list!!!

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Cathy K 2015.11.15 - 4:29 pm

A Cute little table for the living room is on my wish list! Thanks for this chance to win!

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Jennifer Poirier 2015.11.15 - 4:47 pm

My own holiday wish list includes family time and a nice dinner!

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elaing8 2015.11.15 - 10:44 pm

On my wishlist is a winter coat and a laptop.

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HappyGoLuckyCA 2015.11.15 - 11:46 pm

A warm scarf and mittens!

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leana 2015.11.16 - 11:20 am

A new mixer!

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Sara Theissen 2015.11.16 - 11:57 am

I asked for a Minion character and some Nerium lol

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tanyab79 2015.11.16 - 2:18 pm

Ipad would be nice.

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Lisa Smith 2015.11.16 - 2:49 pm

I want new makeup brushes

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Theresa Black 2015.11.16 - 4:09 pm

I am keeping my fingers crossed for The Body Shop Avedent calendar.

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Patrick Siu 2015.11.16 - 7:17 pm

Id like to have shoes

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tracy k 2015.11.17 - 3:06 am

uggs!

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seham merzib 2015.11.17 - 5:35 am

a new phone

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Karen 2015.11.17 - 3:58 pm

would love a pair of new flats!

Thanks for the giveaway! 🙂

Karen

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Lisa McLain 2015.11.17 - 6:21 pm

I would love a new stainless steel garbage can for my kitchen !

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Jenny 2015.11.17 - 10:42 pm

A new dyson vacuum!

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Krista M 2015.11.18 - 8:59 am

I want an electric fireplace media centre!

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Dreena 2015.11.18 - 10:41 am

Some luxe bath products are on my list.
Cheers!

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Nicole 2015.11.18 - 9:10 pm

I’d love some equestrian style boots

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Nicole 2015.11.18 - 9:20 pm

Some equestrian style boots

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Olga 2015.11.19 - 8:50 am

New winter boots – my comfy old favourites gave up the ghost last winter 🙁

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angela september 2015.11.19 - 9:25 am

I could use a few more sweaters and a winter jacket 🙂

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Darlene Morrison 2015.11.19 - 10:51 am

It would be great to have a few more sweaters.

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Mandy 2015.11.20 - 4:38 am

I need a new tablet as my current one is old and lagging sooo badly.

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ginette4 2015.11.20 - 7:41 am

A Canon DSLR camera

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Meg A 2015.11.21 - 7:32 pm

I’d like to get an air purifier with ionizer to deal with my year round allergies, please.

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Sarah Jackson 2015.11.21 - 8:14 pm

I just wish to make christmas nice for my family

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Doris H 2015.11.21 - 9:11 pm

Winter jacket is on my wish list.

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shannon fowler 2015.11.21 - 11:45 pm

clothes and gift cards mainly

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Caroline 2015.11.22 - 5:07 pm

I’d love an ipad.

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Jenn C 2015.11.22 - 9:00 pm

I really need a New Winter Coat Boots and a Printer. Thanks for the Amazing Contests. This would certainly make the Holidays a little Brighter.

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Lisa A. 2015.11.22 - 9:17 pm

A new camera. 🙂

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Tammy Dalley 2015.11.22 - 9:34 pm

I want a new laptop

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Eldon 2015.11.22 - 11:50 pm

A new coat

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Julie Bolduc 2015.11.23 - 8:15 am

I am wanting some new pants

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Yuen C 2015.11.23 - 3:05 pm

I want a new camera

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Jana L. 2015.11.23 - 9:52 pm

a digital camera

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Cassie Fancy 2015.11.24 - 12:11 am

I would LOVE a fitbit

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Lushka Smith 2015.11.24 - 7:29 pm

An Actifryer

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Rhonda W G. 2015.11.24 - 8:18 pm

New winter boots!

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Valerie Mallette 2015.11.24 - 11:47 pm

A laptop, books, sweater, video games and chocolate is on my holiday wish list.

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