CANADIAN OOT BAG info...where to shop!

[beachbum21]

Lol! Thanks!

I thought about the sewing kits but didn't think they would get used so I'll have one, and maybe I'll put them in the BM & Parent bags but I really don't think everyone will use them. They are super cute though! I love the ones Tori got

Are you in Toronto? We have a BBW outlet here so everything in there is super cheap!! it's awesome!

Originally Posted by amjohnson 

Wow! I think you have all your bases covered! Great job! Where did you get your bikini bags? That is a great idea! I think I will hit BBW for the same stuff as you. I too am trying not to over do it.

 

I am having issues finding nice and cheap sewing kits, some at the dollar stores are too big! I am going to put them together myself with some cardstock like another DIY bride did.

I went to three different Michael's Stores and had no luck finding the sewing kits there.

 

 

[amjohnson]

Okay so here is the scoop on Drugstore.com order. I was going to place it, my order was 87.00 plus 5.40 duty and 28.00 shipping. My fiance was leery...said make sure it's a reliable site..so I checked for customer reviews and a lot came back negative..I would say 80% gave it 1 out of 5 stars. So given that it is hit and miss, I chose not to take the chance. Sorry, I was excited too..My fiance is gong to the states for a conference in Oct so will likely get him to get the shout to gos and a few other things.

 

I did find two Canadian sites that provide health and grocery items with free shipping in Canada. I may order vitamins and supplements in bulk from them as prices are good.

 

www.well.ca

canada only store

 

 

Originally Posted by luvmoo 

I tried putting in a 60.00 dollar order and it still wanted to charge me 27.00 for shipping.. so i don't think it is free shipping to Canada.. I read the shipping thing and it said for U.S only.  did any of you ladies actually finish the order and get free shipping?
 

 

 

[torilynnsmith]

I remember that too but I thought it had to do with including too many over the counter medications and people basically ODing themselves.  I am probably totally wrong.... I am sure my guests wont take all 6 of their peptos and 10 of their advils at once lol but who knows!!!!

 

I will check out the link you gave thanks  I have given pepto, rolaids and advil peptos song does go "nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach, diarrhea" Sooo I hope its true and then I think the bases are covered!!!!

Originally Posted by beachbum21 

Hi Tori!

I read somewhere in this thread a while ago that one of the brides asked the pharmacist about pepto and immodium or pepto and advil/tylenol, I can't remember what it was but I know for sure pepto was involved, anyways, something about the interaction between the two and she was encouraged NOT to include both. So that being said, I found this link to research the interactions: http://www.drugs.com/drug-interactions/ maybe just check with a pharmacist?  I think the two are similar but don't do the exact same thing, pepto should help with heartburn, whereas i'm not sure that immodium does.

 

Sorry, I don't think I answered your question! lol

 

 

Originally Posted by amjohnson 

Okay so here is the scoop on Drugstore.com order. I was going to place it, my order was 87.00 plus 5.40 duty and 28.00 shipping. My fiance was leery...said make sure it's a reliable site..so I checked for customer reviews and a lot came back negative..I would say 80% gave it 1 out of 5 stars. So given that it is hit and miss, I chose not to take the chance. Sorry, I was excited too..My fiance is gong to the states for a conference in Oct so will likely get him to get the shout to gos and a few other things.

 

I did find two Canadian sites that provide health and grocery items with free shipping in Canada. I may order vitamins and supplements in bulk from them as prices are good.

 

www.well.ca

canada only store

 

 

 

 

[torilynnsmith]

Totally forgot to comment on Am's post, but just wanted to thank her for updating us all!

[amjohnson]

No, I am in Edmonton but yes we have BBW outlets, the West Edmonton Mall store has the same prices as the outlets...I have been avoiding going though as I often get carried away!
 

Originally Posted by beachbum21 

Lol! Thanks!

I thought about the sewing kits but didn't think they would get used so I'll have one, and maybe I'll put them in the BM & Parent bags but I really don't think everyone will use them. They are super cute though! I love the ones Tori got

Are you in Toronto? We have a BBW outlet here so everything in there is super cheap!! it's awesome!

 

 

[Laurelyn]

How do you find out where the outlets are? I just tried to look it up and it keeps sending me right to there webpage that gives me nothing? 
 

Originally Posted by amjohnson 

No, I am in Edmonton but yes we have BBW outlets, the West Edmonton Mall store has the same prices as the outlets...I have been avoiding going though as I often get carried away!
 

 

 

[torilynnsmith]

Where is the Toronto outlet beachbum!?

[Jennybell1]

Hey Ladies,

 

So I was also one that would go crazy on all the OOT bag stuff but that was up until one fine day when I figured that I should probably see how many bags I am going to need to get everything down to Mexico.  Well after packing everything up I was at 8 bags ranging in size from large suitcases to large duffle bags on wheels. Now that does taken into consideration things like cake topper, programs and the odd little thing but mostly it is my OOT stuffers. However once I had 8 bags I realized that is when I had to stop.  I still have to pack for myself and FI and my son so we are probably looking at another 3 bags with our clothes and that doesnt even take care of my dress or flowers.  So a word of wisdom, start packing now to see where your at, bc the exra bag charges are going to add up really fast!!!

 

What I have so far for my OOT bags (for 36 people or 20 bags) :

Beach Bag

2 Travel mugs per bag

Pashmina

Beach kit ( sunscreen, sanitizer, body butter, bandaids, listerine strips, chap stick - all travel size)

Hangover kit (advil, pepto, immodium - travel sizr)

Lanyard with money/key holder

first aid kit

deck of cards

tissues

5 postcards with pen for each bag

36 starfish for place settings

tag body spray travel size

ipod dock - travel size - 4

room spray from Bath and body works

welcome book

wet bikini bag

Mexican translation form

tags for the bags

star fish wine stoppers...... there is probably more but I cant think of it off the top of my head. 

 

So make sure you stop and check the bag issue before you go crazy bc it adds up really fast.  Its like they say with your wedding dress....when you found yours, don't go looking anymore.  So if you have enough stuff, stop looking otherwise there will always be something out there that you will want. Good Luck

 

 

[amjohnson]

Hi Laurelyn,

I am not sure, it depends on your city. I know in Edmonton we have one bbw "outlet" in our outlet mall area but to be honest, the prices n deals are pretty comparable between regular stores and the outlet stores. I may pop by a mall store today and I will let you know how the prices are.
 

Originally Posted by Laurelyn 

How do you find out where the outlets are? I just tried to look it up and it keeps sending me right to there webpage that gives me nothing? 
 

 

 

[luvmoo]

dumb question.. or maybe it has just been a long day for me already... but... what is BBW??
 

Originally Posted by amjohnson 

Hi Laurelyn,

I am not sure, it depends on your city. I know in Edmonton we have one bbw "outlet" in our outlet mall area but to be honest, the prices n deals are pretty comparable between regular stores and the outlet stores. I may pop by a mall store today and I will let you know how the prices are.