Monthly Archives: October 2010
What I learned this past year about fashion & clothes, frugally!
| October 31, 2010 | Posted by thefrugalvegan under Fashion |
As some of you already know, I started out my fashion venture about 1 1/2 years ago. I used to be a fashion victim and at best, a person who struggled to put her look together without looking as if she walked out of a mental institute or the back woods. To recap, I had…
Unemployed again: How I am making due.
| October 29, 2010 | Posted by thefrugalvegan under General Content & Rants |
Here I am, unemployed again. I love doing contract work because I do get some time off every now and again. The trouble is, finances get a little tighter. The good news, is that I have been preparing for this for awhile, so I am stocked up on house supplies and some food. I will…
Habanero Pepper Jelly
| October 27, 2010 | Posted by thefrugalvegan under Food Recipes, Gifts |
This is another gift that I will be giving for the holidays. YUM! Awesome with crackers or if your friends eat cheese, I heard it’s good with cheese AND crackers, especially Brie. This comes from Allrecipes.com HABANERO PEPPER JELLY 8 half pint canning jars with lids and rings 1 1/2 cups cider vinegar 6 1/2…
10 Healthy Alternatives for Halloween Treats
| October 25, 2010 | Posted by thefrugalvegan under Holidays |
Halloween is fast approaching. Although I don’t celebrate or give out goodies I do love to come up with some new ideas. Years ago I used to make goodie bags with various candies and trinkets. These days, I think kids are eating enough junk because parents aren’t monitoring their children’s diet as much. Child obesity…
Defending men
| October 22, 2010 | Posted by thefrugalvegan under General Content & Rants |
For those of you who like my blog for my left-wing progressive rants, you’ll love this post. I haven’t written one in a while. Lately, I’ve been surrounded by stories which revolve around tradition & gender roles. I wish more women were on board with me on some issues. I find myself defending men…
Frugality from Toronto #2
| October 21, 2010 | Posted by thefrugalvegan under Travel |
I’m still here enjoying my stay! I must report that the Zoya polish used for the manicure was terrible. The next day, half the nailpolish had come off and I wasn’t even doing much with my hands apart from usual daily things. So yes, stay away from that one! CHEAP & GOOD COFFEE If you…
Frugality from Toronto
| October 19, 2010 | Posted by thefrugalvegan under General Content & Rants, Shopping, Travel |
Sorry, I have been traveling again and not having much time to write posts. Frugally, this is an amazing trip. My partner’s company paid for me to fly up here and they pay for my food and lodging so most of my expenses are taken care of. YAY! Unfortunately, I am stuck in the middle…
Easy Creamy Broccoli Soup
| October 17, 2010 | Posted by thefrugalvegan under Family Dinners under $3, Food Recipes |
I just made this and it turned out great! A perfect lunch or dinner on a cool day. This is my own recipe. This serves about 4 people and cost me about $2 to make. 3 1/2- 4 cups chopped broccoli (I used mostly stems which I peeled) 1 medium potato (peeled and…
5 tips to curb impulse buying
| October 15, 2010 | Posted by thefrugalvegan under Shopping |
As a frugal gal, I love to receive emails from companies with discounts, coupons and sales. I also peruse weekly flyers for sales and discounts. Sure, that’s all wonderful but what if these emails and flyers lead me to buying more than what I need? For the most part, I am pretty good. However, I…
Make your own gel air freshener
| October 14, 2010 | Posted by thefrugalvegan under Cleaning, Crafts |
Here is a recipe to make your own gel freshener! You can buy vegetarian gelatin at your local health food store. Super easy! I am still in the midst of trying to make some odor neutralizing crystals and am going to be doing some experimenting. When I am done I will share it with you.…
