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I got a BBQ!

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CF / March 13th, 2012 / No Comments

Brian and I used to have a little portable BBQ but it was stolen while we were living in good old East Vancouver. Since then, we’ve moved a few times and have not lived in a building with outdoor space. At our current location however, we have a HUGE balcony that’s just asking for a BBQ. I love BBQ’d foods. I’ve been searching for a BBQ for a few months now and conveniently,...

Posted in: Food and Grocery, Life Hacks Tagged with: craigslist app, free bbq, make your own BBQ cover

$100 grocery budget not enough for Vancouver area politician

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CF / January 26th, 2012 / 3 Comments

A local MLA in the local Greater Vancouver area, Jagrup Brar, has been blogging about surviving on the welfare allowance of $610 a month. It’s a publicity stunt of course – this man is a well paid public employee who unlike many welfare recipients, has no mental health issues and a loving family to return home to at the end of his adventure. While the blog is interesting for some of...

Posted in: Food and Grocery, Philosophy Tagged with: $100 grocery budget, Grocery budget, real life grocery budget, welfare budget

Real world motivation for your food budget

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CF / January 24th, 2012 / 2 Comments

We haven’t had a grocery post in a while so here’s a motivational piece for you reluctant food budgeters. For less than $25 dollars, I got enough food for over 15 meals, plus a few staples and snacks: instant noodles x5 $3.85 – cook using homemade stock, add bean sprouts and other veggies, and throw in leftover meat scraps for nutrition: 5 meals sushi roll $3.99 –...

Posted in: Food and Grocery Tagged with: Grocery budget, instant noodles, meal planning

5 Money Tips for College Students

Tips for College Students, money tips for college students, being thrifty in college, saving in college

CF / November 7th, 2011 / 1 Comment

Start an emergency fund Having an emergency fund is a must for anyone, but starting while you’re still in college gives you a good start. By keeping a bit of money in a savings account, you won’t have to go into debt for small, unexpected bills and you will have a nice starting point to build on for after you graduate. Photo Credit: Lawrence OP via Flickr Startingan emergency fund in college...

Posted in: Food and Grocery, Life Hacks, Minimalism and Frugality Tagged with: find stuff on craigslist, keeping food costs low, money tips for college students, starting an emergency fund