Scrimping And Saving In Guelph

01/31/2023

01/02/2023

Write something down now! The earlier you start, the easier it will be.

New year, new...Budget!

Is your budget so 2022? The new year is a great opportunity to review your financial information and set up a budget that works for you and your new goals! 🎯

Check out our budget planner: https://itools-ioutils.fcac-acfc.gc.ca/BP-PB/budget-planner.

07/16/2022

Huge summer savings to be made at Once Upon a Child Guelph this Saturday and Sunday! (July 16th-17th) 🤩

🚨Your last chance to stock up on spring and summer clearance!

Bring your own reusable bag (ANY SIZE!) and fill it with as many red-lined clearance items you can fit for only $20/bag! 🛍

Shop early for the best selection. All sales final.

07/11/2022

Visit Once Upon a Child Guelph starting this Monday, July 11th to shop all specially marked summer clearance items for 90% off!! 🤩🤯

Huge summer savings you won’t want to miss! All sales final.

06/21/2022

Hot deal alert! If you're a Checkout 51 user, the deals are great this week. This one especially - earn $6.99 when you buy this frozen meal that sells for $6.27 at Walmart!

06/20/2022

06/08/2022

Wow! What a tremendous opportunity! Free education in a very needed field.

Early Childhood Education (Compressed) (C140)

06/08/2022

Let us help you condense your home videos and family favourites into digital formats! Convert VHS tapes to digital files with our Elgato converter, video capture software and a VCR. Not only will this conversion allow you to save space and share your home videos digitally, it will also help preserve those precious memories for years to come.

Book a time slot in our Makerspace at makerspace@guelphpl.ca or phone 519-829-4404 to learn more.

06/03/2022

Teaching kids about money doesn’t have to be stressful or hard – it can be done as a family! Get started with fun games and books, or simply by taking advantage of family activities to talk about money. http://ow.ly/sASk50GfkDh

05/23/2022

Sometimes called inflation's "sneaky cousin," shrinkflation is popping up on Canadian store shelves. As prices rise, manufacturers may change packaging sizes or put less product inside to maintain profits. Here's how to spot and try to avoid it.

05/22/2022

City-wide re-use event runs from 5 p.m. Friday to 7 p.m. Sunday

05/16/2022

The Guelph Tool Library is teaming up with Habitat for Humanity Guelph-Wellington and a variety of other community organizations for an event aimed at diverting a tonne of stuff from landfill. Here’s...

05/04/2022

Family first aid is really important during emergencies. Guelph Wellington Paramedic Services are hosting an in-person workshop tomorrow for families to teach you and your loved ones the basics of first aid, kids included! The event will be held at Victoria Road Recreation Centre from 7-9 p.m. Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/family-first-aid-tickets-323411160487

02/23/2022

The article about sticker changes has been removed because many comments had been political. This page is meant only to help families stretch their budgets!

02/22/2022

02/18/2022

02/13/2022

SPOTTED: SportChek at the mall has these 3 packs of adult masks for $.88! They come in two sizes and are super comfortable.

02/04/2022

Great idea!

Starting March 1, children age five to 12 can ride Guelph Transit for free using a fare card