Remember the time summer only started feeling like summer in the middle of August? Yeahhh. Well, here are some things that you can do to enjoy the first week of hot weather we’ve had since June:
I Scream You Scream—Toronto’s NOW magazine and Halifax’s The Coast list the top ice cream joints in each city. I say we spend the next couple weeks trying out each delicious creamery to escape the humidity. You down?
Fall Fashion Gone Frugal—Vancouverites, from Friday-Sunday, the Scotiabank Dance Center hosts Spend On Trend, and exhibition of Canada’s hottest independent designers and a wicked fashion show! Tickets are only $3 online and $5 at the door.Â
I’ve been trying my best to stay out of trouble (stores) but I’m partially failing. I’m sticking to the bargains though, I promise. I would never let you down!
Anyways, I’m going to do things a little differently today. Instead of giving you a list of things to do, I’m going to tell you how to look for sweet & cheap events in your area! Next week I’ll continue with the list but this week I’m turning you all into deal diggers and event seekers. SHAZAAM!
So here are the places to look for things to look forward to on the interwebs:
Camping is one of the cheapest vacations that you can go on, so, my friends and I went. It cost a heck of a lot less than going somewhere else for four days thats for sure. Â This video gives an insight to having a great time with your friends without spending a ton of cash. Â Check it out and let me know what you guys do to cut costs on your trips. Please give credit to the other actors, I had to pay them a heafty sum to act like my friends.
Gd’afternoon! I hope those of you who are in provinces that have a civic holiday are enjoying your long weekend. Everyone else: sucks to be you! Just kidding, you’ll get your chance to mock us.
Happy August! I like August, mainly because my birthday is on the 21st (yes, I will accept your presents, thank you for asking), oh and Virgin Festival is at the end of the month (or this weekend if you live in Alberta!).
So what’s keeping the cheapskate Canucks busy this week?
So, not only do we have a long-weekend coming up, (can I get a WOOHOO!?) we also have 60% off Via Rail tickets, some good cottaging weather in the forecast, and in Toronto, a garbage strike that is finally coming to an end! In other words it’s time to celebrate non?
With these kinds of weekends in the works, it becomes very easy to blow money. My Solution of the day: Splurge on a fun weekend, but when it comes to food on the go, just pick up some cheap and delicious Subway! Check out why…
September is a little over a month away but let’s not think about that. There’s still a lot of summer left to enjoy!
Here’s some fun cheapness to take advantage of this week:
Movie Night! —If you’re out east, head over to the Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk on the 31st for an outdoor screening of Harold And Maude. It’s shown on an inflatable screen, how cool is that! Admission is only $5.
Festival Of The Caribbean—Toronto’s 42nd Caribana festival is upon us this weekend. There will be a ton of free events, unique vendors and a really awesome parade. The festival brings over 1 million participants into the city making it a tried and true Toronto tradition.
This is going to be a busy week. Hopefully mister sun sticks around so we can enjoy it that much more!
Here’s what there is to look forward to this week:
Halifax Pride—Get your rainbow gear together because there are plenty of fabulous and frugal Pride events going on until the 26th. Free art shows, cheap concerts, drink deals, and a picnic, what more can you ask for?
Fancy-Free Fashion—I mentioned this event last week but may I remind you that Toronto is the new home to Frugal Fashion Week. Check out the thriftiest and trendiest fashion event of the summer!
I got several responses to my last post about the toilet paper wrap, including some replies online, which I’m not entirely surprised at. Any posts that include vivid details about bathroom activity and execution are bound to breed intrigue. Unfortunately, a week has passed and so far, no one has adopted the experiment. Check that; no one has reported doing the experiment and measuring the results, which doesn’t necessarily conclude that no one’s doing it. They may simply be too embarrassed. I know you’re out there! (more…)
So my whole two-week birthday festivities are over. It was pretty legitimate as the young folks say. It was topped off with a wonderful co-birthday party (once again, cheap and fun alternative to going out to a bar), my girlfriend taking me out to Jersey Boys (amazing show) and I’m going home to Nova Scotia in late August for two weeks. (more…)
rachel plan weekly meals and buy whatever you can in bulk,hands wash your clothes when ever you can and grow a garden or if you have a family member that has a garden ask if you can get some fresh veggies when there ready to come out
Derekp I think i’ve seen this somewhere before…but it’s not bad at all
Rath You have a decent blog here. I would encourage you to keep writing and posting as often as you are inspired to do so. In the long run, it will really pay off as more and more people will begin to visit, read and refer others. ProExtender
dawn Now that we have some nice hot weather…save using your dryer and hang your clothes out to dry..Get a clothesline and pins from the dollar store…watch out for the pigeons though….
lasierra great blog! I’m glad I finally found a decent blog that I liked. Just subscribed to the feed and looking forward to future updates.
Theresa Waste less food by taking more trips to the grocery store, but buy less. Plan fresh meals ahead, buy what you need when you need it. Also, frequent local markets for great deals!
