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The Thoughts that Count; The Rewards that Matter

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NOTE: The following giveaway is open to residents of South/Central ON only.

“You are such a killjoy,” my husband sighs, closings his web browser. “You are the WORST person to shop for.”

What can I say? It’s true. Because I’m not a hearts and flowers kind of gal; romantic gestures are often lost on me, and even the most thoughtful gifts go over my head. I am a utilitarian, dammit, and I want a gift of USE.

I’ve explained this to my husband too many times to count. It all started back in 2005, when we celebrated our first Christmas together. My husband, who was my boyfriend at the time, gifted me with gourmet cooking lessons. I knew he had probably spent an arm and a leg on the thoughtful present, but all I could think of was the fact that the lessons would be over, and I’d have nothing tangible to show for it. So, I promptly exchanged the voucher for a cookware set from the brand’s private label, which we use to this day.

See? Functional. Timeless. Utilitarian. I am ALL about practical gifts.

So this Mother’s Day, I don’t expect a box of chocolates or a vase of flowers. Because frankly, my husband knows better – and he knows to teach the boys that mommy is not into the sentimental stuff. But what do I want? It’s simple.

I want a practical gift that gives me peace of mind when I’m out and about. I want to be offered exclusive discounts on my favourite dining and entertainment destinations all year round.  I want to save money and be rewarded at the stores I shop at most – because F is for flowers, but it is also for Ferragamo. And Ferregamo clutches do not wilt.

Now what if I told you I could have all three? It’s true – it’s part and parcel with a CAA Membership.

It’s the gift that keeps on giving – perfect for this practical mama! Here are some of the hot deals that CAA Members can take advantage of this spring:

Roots: Save 25% off everything, April 24-27th, 2014
Teavana: $10 off orders of $45 or more plus free shipping, May 11-13th, 2014
Toms: 15% off when you use code LOVEMOM at checkout, and 9% back in CAA dollars, May 1-7th, 2014
Naturalizer: 20% off all handbags and free shipping, April 24-30th, 2014
Bloomingdales: 25% off women’s clothing, April 24-27th, 2014
The Body Shop: Buy 3, Get 3 FREE, April 24-27th, 2014

BONUS: For every gift membership purchased, the person who buys the gift and the person who receives it both receive a gift with purchase: 2 FREE Trunk Organizers! 

Want to learn why a CAA Membership is the perfect gift for Mother’s Day? Join the #CAAchat on May 6th from Noon-1pm ET. And, here’s your chance to win a $500 Visa Gift Card, courtesy of CAA! Simply fill the form below with your qualifying entries. Good luck, and see you on the 6th!

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  3. I would spend it at East Side Marios for a nice family dinner then some at footlocker for my kids. :D Thanks.

  15. The link to the Estore is down.
    I would use this at a clothing or shoe store!
    Do we have to redeem it online as indicated in the question?

  21. I would first fuel up at Husky (there is a station practically across the street from me), head over to the nearest Payless for some shoes and a new handbag, head on down to the Tanger Outlets and maybe get a nice set of cookware (all my pots and pans are mix and match right now), would end up the day going to East Side Marios. And if there was anything left over, I would shop around the Walmart online store for the grandkids (toys etc). Now that would be a great day !

  24. I would buy my mom some flowers and a new outfit and take her out for brunch. Love my mom she’s amazing!

  26. My wife would love to use the gift card on any of the hotels (Sheraton, Best Western, Marriott, etc).

  29. Probably get a Dyson for my Mom. Her vacuum is older than I am. and I kinda don’t want to tell you how old I am :) jk.

  32. First I saw East side Mario’s and I thought we could go out for dinner. Then I saw the list of hotels and thought a weekend away in Niagara Falls would be nice. But then I saw Petro Canada and my practical side took over. I would spent it on gas. Depressing but true!!

  49. so many to chose from Id say canon estore I have been wanting a good camera for ever didnt win one so maybe fingers crossed

  56. I would use it at walmart. $500 at walmart can go a long way towards home decor for our new house as well as groceries.

  57. I can’t believe all the partners…Clinique, Roots, Benefit Cosmetics…I can’t decide!!

  77. i’d take the kids to medieval times and the lego store!
    then i would spend the rest at clinique for my wife that’s all she uses

  83. If I won the $500 Visa Gift Card, I would love to spend it at the CAA Rewards Partner Walmart! I would love to pick up a few things for the soon to be baby!

  84. Cineplex would be a major one lol… we could have so many family and/or date nights if we won

  87. I would definitely be spending some of it at the LEGO estore and the wife would like a new phone seeing as she lost her other one this winter! Thanks for the opportunity :)

  93. i’ll be spending on buying gifts mostly from walmart for my family as i’ll be away for a family vacation by the end of this year!!

  97. I would spend it at Walmart to stock up on Household essentials

  99. Would spend it on a night out at the Cirque du Soliel with the family!

  102. Would use it to surprise hubby with a late Anniversary weekend getaway since we weren’t able to celebrate properly because our little boy was hospitalized.
    THAN YOU FOR THE CHANCE!!

  106. Would put it toward my trip to Orlando in the Fall & spend it at Sheraton Hotels & Resorts.

  107. I’d start out at Payless ~ I’m six months pregnant now with our first little darling and my feet need some comfy but cute shoes in which I would finish up our nursery shopping (and diapers!) at Walmart! This would REALLY help us out right now ~ thanks for the opportunity!!!

  108. I am hoping and wishing and praying!!!! This is amazing and I could do so much!!