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Thanksgiving dinner

5 Tips for Hosting a Stress-Free Thanksgiving.

While the Thanksgiving holiday is a celebration of abundance, the joyful day spent gathering with loved ones also comes with distinct stressors.

Whether you’re staying in or traveling, preparing a meal, or picking up some takeout, CAA Rewards® is here to save you money and make your Thanksgiving as stress-free as possible.

1. What’s on the menu?

Planning your menu in advance offers the opportunity to eliminate last-minute complications, ultimately allowing for less time preparing and more time spent catching up with family and friends.

Build your menu with high quality grocery options. At BUGGY, Members receive FREE delivery ($5.99 savings) when you enter your CAA Membership number at checkout.

Go green with clean, locally sourced meat from CAA Rewards partner, truLOCAL. CAA Members get FREE meat with every regular box (four boneless skinless chicken breasts and 1lb of bacon)!

Looking for a tasty dessert? Members SAVE 15% on all regular priced items, when you present your CAA card at participating Marble Slab stores and online.

2. Inspire your inner chef.

Thanksgiving dinner

Make cooking fun this year when you invite friends and family to prepare with you. Everyone can get involved, even the kiddos!

Spice things up with Canada’s leading tableware, kitchenware and home decor brand, Stokes. Members can now SAVE an additional 5% on the total purchase amount on all online purchases at Stokes.

Don’t feel like doing the cooking? No problem, head out to Swiss Chalet for their famous rotisserie chicken. CAA Members GET 10% off when they order ahead – whether for pickup or delivery – through swisschalet.com, the Swiss Chalet Mobile App, or by phone.

3. Save on Top-Notch Decor.

Thanksgiving decor

Design your picture-perfect tabletop and give your home the ultimate decor to reflect the joyful occasion.

Shop Bouclair for this season’s home décor. Members SAVE an extra 5% off your total purchase. Offer is available in store and online.

Choose from hundreds of fabulous, festive arrangements when you take advantage of the limited time offer at Teleflora! Members SAVE 25% PLUS earn 5% in CAA Dollars when buying flowers from teleflora.com/caa until Oct. 11, 2021.

4. Treat your guests to a relaxing stay.

If you’re traveling for Thanksgiving or your family is coming to visit, book your stay at a hotel you can trust and save with CAA.

Compliment your travel needs and enjoy your stay at Best Western Resorts & Hotels. Members SAVE 5% to 15% and earn 10% bonus Best Western Rewards® points when booking AAA/CAA rates! *Limited time offer: CAA Members get a $20 Best Western gift card for each night you stay (limit five gift cards).

5. Entertainment to remember.

Outdoor activities for kids

Finding ways to entertain your family and guests doesn’t have to be challenging. Take the time to reconnect with friends and family this Thanksgiving and have some fun.

If your family likes puzzles and brainteasers, hit up Puzzle Master for some indoor fun. CAA Members EARN 10% in CAA Dollars when they shop online through the CAA eStore.

Looking to get some fresh air and take in the fall colours? Why not grab some hiking gear at SAIL and head outdoors. CAA Members EARN up to 5% in CAA Dollars when they shop online.


Whether you’re this year’s host or a member of the decorating committee, CAA Rewards is there to help you save and prepare for the perfect Thanksgiving - it’s just another way CAA is there for you!