CANADIAN OOT BAG info...where to shop!

[TealMarie]

Originally Posted by PuntaBride 

 

Anyone know if Canadians can use their costco membership in the states?

Yes you can, we do all the time!

[Sunshinybride]

Yes you can

Originally Posted by PuntaBride 

Anyone know if Canadians can use their costco membership in the states?

[triumphbliss]

Yes you can! I have done it a few times - no problems at all. You can also use your membership to fill up gas at the cheaper pumps while you're at the US Costco too
 

[TealMarie]

Originally Posted by triumphbliss 

 

Yes you can! I have done it a few times - no problems at all. You can also use your membership to fill up gas at the cheaper pumps while you're at the US Costco too

 

 

What we save by filling up on gas down there makes our trip worth it alone. We love going to the States, it saves us probably 40-50% on groceries.

[AtoZ]

This thread has given me some great ideas over the past few months and, even though my wedding is over a year away, I think I'm almost done shopping -- except for things with expiry dates, like Advil.

 

I spotted these items at Michaels this week. Most of it was in the $1.50 bins at the front of the store, near the registers, but there were also items in the bins near the back. I contemplated some other items, like eye masks, but managed to resist.

 

Waterproof cosmetic bag (holds 1 litre): $5 [for bridal party only]

Matching compact mirror: $3 [for bridal party only]

Manicure set: $1.50 

Flower bath bombs: $1.50

 

 

 

Initial luggage tags (come in different colours/patterns): $3 [for bridal party only]

 

 

Notebooks: $3.00 [for bridal party]

Magnetic notepads: $1.50

 

 

I've purchased sewing kits, playing cards and lint rollers from Dollar Tree, but considering they're items are usually $1.25, I've been "splurging" for the $1.50 bins at Michaels. I've also grabbed individual boxed playing card sets, seashell-shaped bath bombs and "vanilla sand" hand lotion from there so far.

[PuntaBride]

Originally Posted by AtoZ 

 

This thread has given me some great ideas over the past few months and, even though my wedding is over a year away, I think I'm almost done shopping -- except for things with expiry dates, like Advil.

 

I spotted these items at Michaels this week. Most of it was in the $1.50 bins at the front of the store, near the registers, but there were also items in the bins near the back. I contemplated some other items, like eye masks, but managed to resist.

 

Waterproof cosmetic bag (holds 1 litre): $5 [for bridal party only]

Matching compact mirror: $3 [for bridal party only]

Manicure set: $1.50 

Flower bath bombs: $1.50

 

 

 

Initial luggage tags (come in different colours/patterns): $3 [for bridal party only]

 

 

Notebooks: $3.00 [for bridal party]

Magnetic notepads: $1.50

 

 

I've purchased sewing kits, playing cards and lint rollers from Dollar Tree, but considering they're items are usually $1.25, I've been "splurging" for the $1.50 bins at Michaels. I've also grabbed individual boxed playing card sets, seashell-shaped bath bombs and "vanilla sand" hand lotion from there so far.

 

I got the luggage tags as well!  Such a great find!  I opted for the sleeping masks and the nail files that say relax and restore on them!  Thought they were cute!

[AtoZ]

I know what you mean, I spend far too much time lately browsing their aisles. Too many good ideas for little gifts!

[sillafeliz]

AtoZ....I JUST purchased those make-up bags for my bridesmaids today. Although they are cream and pink (my wedding colours)...I also got them the eye masks and matching manicure sets. I felt like I splurged on those for them, but they are worth it!

[Loreal30]

Alright ladies!

 

I am taking a trip to the U.S. this weekend to look for some OOT finds! I am going over in Sault Ste. Marie (so I'll be in Michigan). Does anyone know where I should look once in Michigan? I am willing to drive a bit (no more than 2 hours over the boarder). If anyone can be of any help, that would be great!

 

 

Thank you

[NSinyerd]

This thread is so great! I wish we had found this before we started our bags. Becuase I love everyone's entries so far here are ours so far.

 

So far in ours we have:

- A lofa (4 pack/ $1.25 from Dollar Giant in Calgary)

- Cloths pins (Huge pack for $1.25 from Dollar Giant)

- Tissue (8 pack/$1.25 from Dollar Giant)

- Safety Pins (Multi pack  for $1.25 from Dollar Giant)

- Hand Sani (3 pack/$1.25 from Dollar Giant)

- Mug with insertable section to personalize ($1.25 from Dollar Giant)

- Waterproof watch (Dollar store in England)

 

 

 

 

 

Since I first began I changed the guys colors from Yellow to Blue and removed the line under their names. The ladies cups are pink.

 

 

We put a picture of each guest on one side and then a photo of us from our engagement shoot. I'll post a better picture soon.

 

Items that we are still looking for good prices on:

- Travel size Aloe or if that fails sunscreen

- SPF Lipbalm

- Pepto or TUms

- Possibly Tylenol or Advil

- Notepads & Pens

- Likely other stuff will be added closer!

 

I just used Word to make the template. The lines are to guide me when cutting them out.