As newcomers, you may have a tight budget to survive until you find a job to make living. Some newcomers (such as students) don’t have enough money to buy basic stuffs they want to start the life here. If this is the case, how do you start the new life in a simple way or how can you save money you brought from your country until you find a living.
Spending less and buying cheap stuff for your basic needs (not food) during your initial stage of here, will be the answer to this.You may need to buy some items (such as cooking utensils, bed or mattress, microwave, telephone, TV, winter cloths and other items) to start the life in the new place. There are number of ways you can find cheap stuff you need to start the life. Here are some of the places you can try for cheap products;
1. Dollarama
The company is Canada’s largest operator of “all-at-a-dollar” stores. Dollarama now has stores in every province of Canada, with Ontario having the most stores. All items are $1. Products you can buy are cleaning supplies, toys, gifts, healthcare products, kitchenware, School supplies, Stationary, Party Supplies, and Hardware.
Store locations in Saskatoon;
- 106C-810 Circle Dr E, Saskatoon, SK, S7K3T8, Tel: 651-1280
- 513 Nelson Rd, Saskatoon, SK, S7S1P4, Tel: 651-1265
- 3011 Clarence Ave S, Saskatoon, SK, S7T0B4, Tel: 382-2936
2. Dollarstore
This is another place you can buy stuff cheap. Name says all about it. Click here to find store locations and other information about Dollarstore.
3. XScargo
You can find the clearance, overstock, liquidation, refurbished products that mean the best buys for you. Check out their website for the products and prices.
4. Salvation Army Thrift Shop
You can buy lots of items you want from this place. It is really cheap. Check out their website for more details and store locations;
5. Garage Sales
A sale of used household belongings typically held outdoors or in a garage at the home of the seller. Garage sales are available normally during spring and summer months. It is fun to go garage sales. You can buy lots of good stuff. You can find garage sales’ locations using classified advertisements on local papers (Eg. Star Phoenix) or kijiji website.
6. Kijiji
Check out this website. You will be able to find lots of stuff you want.
If you have any question or suggestion, please contact me.
Dr. Sumith Priyashantha, Saskatoon, SK, Canada. E-mail: priyashantha@yahoo.com
