Monthly Archives: November 2010
Maximizing your purchases
| November 30, 2010 | Posted by thefrugalvegan under Shopping |
I had to purchase something online for a gift. I have a process which I go through before doing this to make the most of my purchase. Here is what I do: *Go on Retailmenot.com to find a promotional code if available. *Log on to Ebates.com and shop through there to get cash back for…
Keeping Warm on a tight Budget
| November 29, 2010 | Posted by thefrugalvegan under Green Living |
Last night, I woke up in the middle of the night and crawled out of bed to get myself a glass of water, only to realize that my house was quite cold. This is normal, as we keep our thermostat at 15C (59F) all day and night. I was happy to crawl back into my very…
Foaming Fizzy Bath Melts
| November 28, 2010 | Posted by thefrugalvegan under Bath & Body Recipes, Crafts |
Recently I was in a store that sold these mini bath-bomb-looking things but they were half the size of a votive candle and you could see nice chunks of cocoa butter in there. They each sold for $6. When I looked at the ingredients, they were similar to bath bombs but they had added some…
How to avoid being seduced by good marketing
| November 26, 2010 | Posted by thefrugalvegan under General Content & Rants, Holidays, Shopping |
Have you noticed ALL the sales going on these days? Black Friday? Pre-Black Friday specials, early christmas deals…the list goes on and those marketing wizards have some pretty convincing campaigns out there. What to do amidst all the madness? Since I write this blog, I do get a lot of emails from various places advertising…
Little Updates
| November 26, 2010 | Posted by thefrugalvegan under General Content & Rants |
Lately, things have been a little tight financially, even though I am getting work contracts. The wage I am receiving isn’t as good, though I must say the jobs I am doing are becoming more and more prestigious. Certainly, with my current Curriculum Vitae I can get a good REAL job that pays very well.…
More Deal Saving Websites
| November 24, 2010 | Posted by thefrugalvegan under Freebies & Gift Cards, Gifts |
Not long ago I posted a list of websites where people from around North American cities can purchase daily deals at a discount (usually 50% and more!). I have since found two others to add to this list. Check daily as the deals change every 24hours and existing deals are only valid to purchase within…
Amazing Cookies Recipe – No wheat!
| November 23, 2010 | Posted by thefrugalvegan under Food Recipes, Gifts |
This recipe doesn’t have a name and comes from The Simple Dollar blog. It doesn’t have ANY flour. These are the most amazing, rich and chewiest cookies I’ve ever tasted! I decided to test out half the recipe to see if I will make them for gifts. If you have any cookie lovers on your…
The gift of giving to strangers
| November 21, 2010 | Posted by thefrugalvegan under Holidays, random acts of kindness |
As you have noticed, I have been writing ideas and recipes for gift giving, as most people will celebrate something next month. Although it’s lovely to give to those we love and care about, giving to strangers is an even better venture. Here are some things I do around this time of year, to help…
Super Simple Fudge for Gifts (non vegan)
| November 19, 2010 | Posted by thefrugalvegan under Food Recipes, Gifts |
This recipe is really easy and the fudge turns out nice and creamy. If you use better quality chips you’ll end up with a nicer fudge. Try Ghirardelli chocolate chips if you can find them for cheap or on sale. Feel free to play around with different types of chocolate chips (white, peanut butter…). Super…
Vegan Gingerbread Biscotti
| November 18, 2010 | Posted by thefrugalvegan under Food Recipes, Gifts |
You’ll notice a theme lately. I’ve been testing out recipes for gift giving. Some will be vegan and some won’t (sorry). Here is a recipe for vegan gingerbread biscotti. Apparently it comes from the Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar recipe book by Isa Chandra Moskowitz & Terry Hope Romero. These would make great gifts,…
