Monthly Archives: December 2010

New Years Eve: Skip the Jello Salad

New Year’s Eve, I can take it or leave it. My plan always revolves around who is in town & what kind of mood I am in. Earlier this week, a close friend from out-of-town came by and we had our usual chats and drinks at my house.  I definitely went overboard which I rarely do. Sadly,…

Must be Blogger Sweeps Week

Though I already have a healthy number of readers here, it has skyrocketed as of late. I find that when I write some controversial rants, I get the high ratings, almost like television and sweeps week. The recipes and crafts don’t seem to draw as many readers though I do know that many of you…

Why Being Labelled is Restrictive

I realize that this blog is called The Frugal Vegan, but I wanted to make a confession to all of you regarding my veganism. This is something I have been pondering and discussing with other people that I wish to share with you now.  Before I start this post, I want to mention that I…

New Year’s Resolutions

As you may know, I am not one for New Year’s resolutions, though I do believe in the betterment of oneself especially when it comes to self discovery. I would say that I work on myself and things throughout the year, not just in January for a few weeks, then let all hell break loose…

Cowards of the world

This is a post I wrote a few months ago but because of its nature I held off on posting it till now. Though i am currently not in a frustrated state of mind, I was when this was written. ——————————————- Have you noticed that many people are fearful of change and progression? This is…

No Brainer 5 minute Pancakes

Every Year we are very bored on Christmas day. Nothing is open, not even a restaurant! As I had no desire to cook for dinner, i decided to make a batch of my pancakes. They are so easy and filling. No Brainer pancakes 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup quick oatmeal 1 tsp baking soda Pinch…

Make Tags from Holiday Cards

I mentioned this before, but in case you are packing up last-minute gifts, here is a nice way to use up the holiday cards you have received. I received 3 cards in total and am cutting them up to make holiday tags for next year using those special zig-zag type scissors. I normally package the…

Warm Wishes for my readers

I am hoping most of you are relaxing right now and not running around like a bunch of wild geese buying junk and preparing things at the last minute. I am keeping warm by sitting on a heating pad on the couch and sitting in front of the wood stove sipping on herbal tea, listening…

More Last-Minute Quick Inexpensive or FREE Gift Ideas

I am really loving the $50 gift limit my partner and I set for ourselves. I wouldn’t say either of us are competitive by nature, but we’re both in full mode right now trying to make those gifts look cool and inventive.  Not spending REALLY makes you think and stretch your imagination. On the weekend…

Great Cheap & Free Ideas for those last minute gifts!

Here are a few relevant posts I wrote last year that some of you may have missed. This will help you get through this last week without spending much (or even at ALL) and which take little time. GOOD LUCK!jghny Filling that holiday stocking for free http://thefrugalvegan.wordpress.com/2009/11/06/filling-up-that-holiday-stocking-for-free/ Easy bath salt balls http://thefrugalvegan.wordpress.com/2009/12/07/bath-salt-balls-recipe-easy/ These take few…

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