Update Continued

So Sunday we went to the states to finish up our shopping. We went to Kohls to each get an outfit for Christmas and also bought a vacuum. A Dyson to be exact. I love this vacuum! We have drooled over this magnificent piece of machinery for about 6 years and finally we bought one. Our current vacuum was over due to be replaced about a year ago and with installing carpet in 2 more rooms as part of our renovations we needed to buy a new one. I did forget about having to replace our vacuum until my husband brought it up when we did our budget. I cannot believe what this vacuum has sucked out of our carpets, its disgusting and amazing all at the same time. So of course I managed to get a fabulous deal here (keep in mind prices are American):

Dyson Vacuum (Reg. $449.99) Sale $427.49 - 15% off = $363.37
Boys Button Up Shirt (Reg. $26.00) Sale $15.60 - 15% off = $13.26
Mens Button Up Shirt (Reg. $32.00) Sale $3.20! - 15% off = $2.72 x 3 = $8.16
Mens Undershirt (Reg. $15.00) Sale $3.00 - 15% off = $2.55
Girls Dress with Matching Doll Dress (Reg. $48.00) Sale $28.80 - 15% off = $24.48
Womans Sweater (Reg. $40.00) Sale $17.99 - 15% off = $15.29

Tax 6% = $25.12

Kohl's Cash Redeemed $10.00

Total $443.72

$256.39 Saved!

Canadian Conversion = $481.04

Kohl's is fantastic! So then we went the mall in search of a Mom's Plan It Calendar for one of my Christmas presents and Target was the only store open. It actually worked out great for us because when we walked in they had this huge $1.00 stocking stuffer section so I told Blake to take the kids around the store and I will grab the stuffers here. I made out so great! And I even found a calender for $1.00!!! I was planning on paying about $20.00 at the mall so this was awesome. Blake was also super stoked as he found some cable he was looking for that you can hook up to the laptop & TV to watch movies for $14.99! We also shopped at Wal-Mart for a few groceries and had a yummy lunch at Chili's. It was a great day!

Tomorrow I will post our January 2010 budget.