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Smart Shopping Guide — How to Stretch your Dollars and Get More for your Money

by Tazim Damji

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Sometimes being disloyal can be a good thing The other day a frugal blogger friend of mine asked the question: “How many stores do you shop at for food?” I had to think about it for a second, before I answered “eight” — which is actually on the low side for me. Just as there is no shortage of good restaurants to eat at in Vancouver, there are also tons of places to buy groceries. From organic and discount chain stores that span city blocks or more, to corner ethnic grocery stores, Vancouver has ...

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Filed Under: Deals, Lifestyle Tagged With: thrifty, tips

Find your Fave Adidas Gear Using Promo Codes to Save Money

by Tazim Damji

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I don't know about you but seeing a new season's line of clothing, accessories, and footwear makes me itch to pick up a few new things to add to my wardrobe. But, as someone who doesn't have a huge budget for buying new things, I rely on finding the best deal possible and reducing my overall cost as much as I can. I have seen a few light jackets and outerwear items from Adidas that would fit well with things I already have. I really like the look of the Women's Cytins Padded Hooded Jacket since ...

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How to Score Free Glasses and Free Canucks Tickets for Christmas

by Tazim Damji

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At the beginning of the year, I wrote down one of my goals or intentions as being "take care of health stuff." My goal was to get on top of things like dentist visits for cleanings and check-ups, getting my eyes examined, and getting new prescription glasses. If you're anything like me, you've likely noticed that time has quietly slipped by and now that it's already December, it feels as though it's too late to reach my goals. Don't give up just yet! There's still time to book an eye ...

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Holiday Gift Idea: Custom Books

by Tazim Damji

(sponsored post) I love to share pictures with my friends and family online - but love to share them in a keepsake photo book much more. I've put together a few photo books from my travels and family visits for my parents over the years. If you're nervous about figuring out how to create your own photo book, don't be! ...

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Grocery Budget Tutor and a Grocery Challenge

by Tazim Damji

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We are celebrating the launch of Grocery Budget Tutor with a month-long back-to-school grocery challenge. The winner of the #grocerychallenge will receive $250 cash money! Who doesn't need a little more pocket change to start the school year? What I would do with an extra $250: stock up on "fancy" food ingredients so that I can make myself the most delicious lunches on work days. Also, I would stock up on some really amazing stationery for my home office! ...

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ModCloth Made the Cut Contest

by Tazim Damji

**This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. ModCloth is launching its second Make the Cut Contest of the year! Not familiar with Make the Cut? Well, it's a fashion design contest, and in this edition, they're giving contestants a template on which to create a print pattern for a scarf. The talented winner will have their design produced by and sold on ModCloth, plus they'll receive a $500 prize! But first, the top 10 ...

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Gazelle Wants to Pay You For Your Electronic Clutter

by Tazim Damji

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***This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.  Forget the coins under your cushions, how about finding dollars in your desk drawers? Last year's e-reader, the laptop with the old processor, the iPhone with the cracked screen... believe it or not, these things junking up your drawers and shelves are cash waiting to be collected. This spring, as you clean out the clutter, don't forget to trade in your old electronic devices ...

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Being Tazim Blog Vancouver Canada Lifestyle BlogI'm Tazim, a 40-year-old Vancouverite who is passionate about adventure, learning new things, and making connections. Content on Being Tazim ranges from smart ideas for plant-based cooking and baking to ways to enjoy life's experiences, to inspiration and information on attractions and travel destinations near and far. Read the full story here.

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