2019 Holiday Coupons

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Hello everyone,

Suddenly, the leaves have turned, and instead of iced coffee, I’m reaching for a spiced latte. This year has been busier than most with many ups and downs. I’ve been meaning to get back to this blog, but the days keep getting away from me. Today I managed to compile a 2019 Holiday Coupons round up and review my coupon/ rebate app savings so far this year. I was worried that vegan friendly coupons might become more rare with the bankruptcy of MamboSprouts, but luckily, it seems like companies are simply pushing them out through their own email lists. There are several rare or high value coupons right now – from Alpha Foods (a new favorite of mine) to tried and true Beyond Meat and Amy’s brand.

Additionally, I’ve been using Mylk Guys, the new online vegan grocery store, to order all the vegan “dairy” for my household. The shipping costs are honestly quite reasonable. The items come packed in sturdy cardboard, eco-friendly padding and dry ice. Mylk Guys carries everything from faux meat to cheese to health products or even sweets. Now I can order Primal Jerky, Uptons Chorizo, Just Egg, and Miyokos all at once! Fun fact – they have the largest selection of vegan cheeses in the United States. Get $10 off your first order by using my link!

As always, you can check out my top ways to save and other recent savings posts.

Here’s how much I’ve saved so far this year:
- Berrycart
  - 2019 to date – $3.50
  - 2018 total – $7.25
- CheckOut 51
  - 2019 to date – $39.00
  - 2018 total – $56.90
- CoinOut
  - 2019 to date – $14.67
- Dosh
  - 2019 to date – $21.97
  - 2018 total – $53.90
- Drop
  - 2019 to date – $70.00
  - 2018 total – $70.00
  - Get a $5 welcome bonus when you use my referral code – g0wex
- Fetch Rewards
  - 2019 to date – $13.00
  - 2018 total – $20.00
- Ibotta
  - 2019 to date – $220.41
  - 2018 total – $248.25
  - *If you sign up with my referral code, dlgmcji you can get a $10.00 welcome bonus.
    - Sign up at https://ibotta.com/r/dlgmcji
- ReceiptPal
  - 2019 to date – $45.00
  - 2018 total – $23.00
- Shopkick
  - 2019 to date – $15.50
  - 2018 total – $28.00 in Amazon.com gift cards

Check out my coupon round up below!

Cheers & happy saving!

Jocelyn

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Summer Savings

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Hello everyone!

This summer is flying by. It’s almost August! I’ve been on the road for personal and work travel, but I promise I’m going to have a plethora of exciting new posts soon. I’m working on a vegan round up for Prague, Salsburg, and Vienna. Plus, several new recipes!

For now, I’ve compiled a list of summer savings that I found this week. Brands include Annie’s, Skinny Pop, Silk, So Delicious, Sweet Earth Foods, Beyond Meat, Go Veggie, and so much more! I’ve also been reviewing my savings-to-date, and I’m doing really well. You can check out my top ways to save and other recent savings posts. Here’s how much I’ve saved so far this year:

Berrycart
- 2019 to date – $1.50
- 2018 total – $7.25
CheckOut 51
- 2019 to date – $1.25
- 2018 total – $56.90
CoinOut
- 2019 to date – $12.38
Dosh
- 2019 to date – $15.25
- 2018 total – $53.90
Drop
- 2019 to date – $40.00
- 2018 total – $70.00
- Get a $5 welcome bonus when you use my referral code – g0wex
Fetch Rewards
- 2019 to date – $6.75
- 2018 total – $20.00
Ibotta
- 2019 to date – $101.90
- 2018 total – $248.25
- *If you sign up with my referral code, dlgmcji you can get a $10.00 welcome bonus.
  - Sign up at https://ibotta.com/r/dlgmcji
ReceiptPal
- 2019 to date – $30.00
- 2018 total – $23.00
Shopkick
- 2019 to date – $12.50
- 2018 total – $28.00 in Amazon.com gift cards

Cheers and happy savings –

Jocelyn

PS – I’ve been loving Mylk Guys, the new online vegan grocery store with reasonable shipping costs. Mylk Guys carries everything from faux meat to cheese to health products or even sweets. Now I can order Primal Jerky, Uptons Chorizo, Just Egg, and Miyokos all at once! Fun fact – they have the largest selection of vegan cheeses in the United States. Get $10 off your first order by using my link!

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Winter 2019 Coupons Round Up

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Hello everyone,

What better way to settle into the final long stretch of winter than with a Winter Vegan Coupons Round Up? While I found several high value or stackable coupons for vegan brand favorites like Daiya, Beyond Meat, Follow Your Heart, Go Veggie, Kikkoman and others, I do have some unfortunate news to share.

MamboSprouts went out of business near the end of 2018. MamboSprouts used to be my go to for organic, vegan coupons, and they never disappointed. From Kitehill to Fieldroast, their website contributed to a large portion of the ultra rare coupons I used to find. I’m hopeful that those companies will continue to provide coupons through their own websites or other third party vendors.

I also noticed that Hopster didn’t have any coupons available this week. It’s odd to me that vegan coupons are drying up, while we know the vegan population keeps getting bigger and bigger. Thankfully, rebate apps like Ibotta are always full of veg-friendly savings.

Cheers and happy savings –

Jocelyn

PS – As always, in case you missed them, check out my top ways to save and other recent savings posts.

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2018 Annual Savings Round Up

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Hello everyone,

Here we are. We’re facing the end of one year, and the start of the next. And admittedly, I have been MIA for quite some time. Two vacations, one promotion, a new kitten, and many other life obligations later, I’ve decided my hiatus was long enough. This year, I am setting out with my original goal for this blog—to have fun. I love sharing recipes and travel tips, but most of all, I really do love sharing my ways to save. And boy was 2018, a good year for savings! Check out my savings breakdown below!

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So all in all, I’m feeling pretty good about my savings this year. Over $800 in cash back/ Amazon gift cards, and I’m going to put my Chase points to use on my next vacation!

What are you saving for this year?

Cheers!

Jocelyn

* Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. As always, all opinions are my own!

Hungryroot: My Honest Review

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Hello everyone,

You may have noticed that I’ve been a bit MIA lately. Well, my partner went back to work, I received a promotion which carries longer hours, and we got a kitten. So life’s been a bit hectic to say the least. I decided to be realistic about my new normal, and I registered for a subscription meal service. I had no idea that a plant-based meal service existed, but luckily for me, it does! What follow is my honest review of Hungryroot.

All of Hungryroot’s products are “vegan, gluten-free, high in nutrients, fiber, and good fats, and low in sugar, sodium and calories.” Hungryroot offers two subscription levels. The smaller version is called the Starter Set which costs $69 + free shipping. This package includes three meals plus four sides, snacks or sweets, or more meals and less sides. Essentially each item has a cost value and Hungryroot’s system will track how much you have left as you pick your items. The larger version is called the the Good Life which is $99 + free shipping and includes 1-2 more meals. You can customize your box or let Hungryroot pick what goes inside. I’m picky so I like to customize mine.

Each recipe contains two servings, and they are a very hefty portions. The meal kits range from Pad Thai Fried Rice to Creamy Corn Cauliflower Risotto to Thai Coconut Vegetable Curry. The bases of the meals vary from “noodle” or “rice” to a soup base. The “rice” is usually made out of cauliflower or broccoli, and the noodles are derived from beats, kohlrabi, or squash. I was skeptical, but the texture is actually really good. And the sauces honestly make the meals. They are low calorie, but so incredibly flavorful. I don’t know how Hungryroot does it, but I’m hooked—especially the peanut sauce!

Interested in trying Hungryroot? Here’s $30 off your first order! I tried them, loved the meals, and I haven’t looked back.

The best part of Hungryroot for me is that these meals come almost ready to serve. Most recipes simply require a short period of sautéing, adding additional ingredient packets, and mixing with water or sauce. Extremely easy! Plus, all of the meals/ snacks are under 500 calories which is great. I occasionally add tofu or beans to meals which might lack protein, but I find that most of the meals are well-rounded and filling.

I’ve used Hungryroot for about two months, and I don’t see an end in sight. It’s so nice not to worry about dinner four nights each week. I can’t even imagine how I was functioning before I started using this service. So, what’s your take? Have you used a meal delivery service? If so, which one, and do you recommend it?

Cheers and happy eating!

Jocelyn