Are you feeling refreshed after getting an extra hour of sleep last night? Say what you want about Daylight Savings Time, but I think everyone enjoys getting an extra hour of sleep once in awhile! I’m not sure it makes up for the super early evenings though… So I’m spending this rainy, gray day planning for my week and reviewing finances. What fun! I also spent some time checking on current promotions for my favorite rebate apps and savings websites. Check out the fall perks and full November Savings below!

Right now Swagbucks has a great fall promotion for new members. Simply sign up with my referral link and earn 300 points (essentially $3.00) that you can turn into a variety of gift cards, even for Amazon!

Why not get paid to shop, answer questions, and watch videos?

Not to be outdone, Ebates is offering $10 cash back for new sign ups! Plus, Groupon just doubled their cash back on the site from 3% to 6%!

And, I am sooooooo excited that Hampton Creek’s Just Mayo is now being sold online via. Amazon.com. I was distraught when Target pulled these products earlier this year. I just orderly an embarrassing large amount of Just Mayo Light – it’s my favorite!

Alright, go get ready for holiday meals and gift giving while saving a buck or two! 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.

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

Beyond Meat

• $1.00 off any Beyond Meat item (exp. 11/3o/17)

Bob’s Red Mill

• $1.00 off any one Bob’s Red Mill product (Save more with Ibotta!)

Cool Savings

• $0.25 off any regular Bounty roll
• $0.50 off any one Bounty Basic
• $1.00 off any one House of Tsang Brand product
• $1.00 off any two Late July Tortilla Chip products (5.5oz or larger)
• $1.00 off any two Silk or So Delicious Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternatives
• $1.00 off any two Silk or So Delicious half gallons
• $1.00 off any four Uncle Ben’s products
• $1.00 off any one Suja Drinking Vinegar or Juice
• $5.00 off any one Vega drinking powder container (not pouch)

Coupons.com

• $0.25 off any one Bounty Basic
• $1.00 off any two Kettle brand chips
• $0.25 off any one Puffs product
• $1.00 off any two 3.4oz Glade candles
• $1.00 off any one Wholly Avocado brand product
• $1.00 off any one Truvia Sweetener product
• $1.00 off any three Keebler Ready Crusts
• $1.00 off any one Reynolds Parchment Paper with Smartgrid or Cookie Baking sheets
• $1.50 off any two Seeds of Change Organic food products

Follow Your Heart

• $1.00 off any Follow Your Heart product (exp.  12/31/2017)

Go Veggie

$1.00 off any Go Veggie product (exp. 12/31/2017)

 Visit hopster offers!

• $1.00, any one Sir Kensington’s Condiments product
• $1.00, any one Saffron Road product
• $1.50, any one Simply Organic spice
• $1.00, any one Frontier Co-op spice
• $1.00 off any one FlatOut product
• $1.00, one or $2.00 off any two Hillary’s Eat Well products
• $1.00, any one El Yucateco product

MamboSprouts

• $1.00, any ONE (1) So Delicious Dairy Free Item
• $1.00, any ONE (1) Tres Latin Pupusas (Any Flavor)
• $150, any ONE (1) RiceSelect Product (21 ounces or larger)
• $1.00, any ONE (1) Tom’s of Maine Product
• $1.00, any ONE (1) Suja Juice, 12 oz.
• $1.00, any ONe (1) Kite Hill Product
• $1.00, any TWO (2) Kettle Chips (4 oz or larger)
• $2,00, any THREE (3) Tasty Bite Products
• $2.00, any ONE (1) Enjoy Life Foods Product Over $3.00
• $2.00, any ONE (1) Enjoy Life product
• $1.00, any TWO (2) Frontier Co-op Spices or Seasonings
• $1.00, any ONE (1) Soyatoo or Viana item, excluding snack sausages

Sweet Earth 

• $1.00 off any Sweet Earth Natural Foods item, exp. 11/30/17 (Increase your savings with Berrycart!)
• Buy 1, Get 1 Free any Sweet Earth Natural Foods item, exp. 11/30/17 (Increase your savings with Berrycart!)

Tofurky

• $1.00 off any one Tofurky item

• $1.00, Nayosoya TofuBaked
• $1.00, Nayosoya Tofu, Noodles, Wraps
• $1.00, Saffron Road Baked Lentil crackers or Simmer Sauces
• $0.75, Saffron Road Baked Lentil chips
• $0.50, Saffron Road Crunchy Chick Peas
• $1.00, Sweet Earth Veggie Burger (combine with manufacturer coupon for even more savings!)
• $1.00, Sweet Earth Functional Burritos (combine with manufacturer coupon for even more savings!)
• $0.75, Hillary’s Eat Well Veggie Burgers
• $0.25, Hail Merry Macaroons
• $0.50, Beanfields Bean & Rice Chips

Cartwheel by Target

• 30%, Method Power Dish Packs
• 30%, Whole Earth Sweetener
• 25%, Terra Sweet Potato Chips
• 25%, Cheerios
• 25%, Quaker Instant Oats Pumpkin Spice
• 25%, Starbucks Cold Brew
• 25%, Earth Balance Buttery Spreads
• 25%, Sabra Hummus
• 20%, Late July Tortilla Chips
• 20%, Pearls Speciality Olives
• 20%, JIF Peanut Powders
• 20%, 5 pack Kind Bars
• 15%, Pacific Organic Soups
• 10%, Mezzetta Peppers

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• $0.50, Frontera Gourmet Sauces
• $0.80, Frontera Gourmet Salsa
• $0.55, Kikkoman Stir Fry Sauces (save more with Cartwheel!)
• $1.00, Pearls Olives To Go (Target)
• $0.50, Cilantro-lime Rice-a-Roni
• $2.00, Truvia Sugar Blends
• $1.00, Nayosoya Tofu Dumplings

• Refrigerated/ Frozen:
  • $1.50, Ripple Dairy Free
  • $1.00, Silk Almond Creamer
  • $0.50, Pacific Almond Milk
  • $1.00, Pacific Oat Milk

• Pantry
  • $2.00, Truvia Sweeteners
  • $1.00, Puffins Cereal
  • $1.00, Multigrain Spoonfuls Cereal
  • $1.00, Bob’s Red Mills All-purpose Flour (Save more with a manufacturer coupon)
  • $1.00, Cholula hot sauce
  • $0.50, Tabasco hot sauce

Linkable

• Whole Foods Market 365 Everyday Value Soup, Buy one; Get 1 50% off, Rustic Vegetable

Savingstar

• $4.00, when you spend $12.00 on Enjoy Life Foods through December 23
• $5.00, when you spend $25.00 on GOYA through December 31
• $0.25, any GOYA low sodium beans through December 31
• $0.50, any GOYA rice mix through December 31
• $1.00, any three Old El Paso products through November 30
• $1.00, any two Annie’s products through November 30
• $0.50, any two Betty Crocker products through November 30

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Are you busy preparing for the long holiday weekend? If you’re like me, that means three trips to the grocery store to pick up all the items you keep forgetting and hours in the kitchen obsessing over which side salad to make for your guests. Well I’ve got a helping of 4th of July Party Ideas & Recipes ready to go. And the one thing I know I don’t have to worry about is which faux meat to grill.

My hands down, favorite veggie dog is the LightLife Jumbo Smart Dog. This slightly larger dog actually fits the length of traditional hot dog buns, and it has the perfect texture + taste combo. Try it topped with a little mustard, ketchup, red onion and vegan cheese.

It’s so good and without the guilt—it’sonly 100 calories with 3.5g of fat and 4g carbs, plus it has 13g of protein! Even better, they are vegan and non-GMO. Healthy and hot dogs don’t exactly go together like pb&j, but this veggie dog seems to do the trick!

These veggie dogs are especially good if you lightly char them on the grill. And I do mean lightly. If you let them go too long, they’ll blacken and get a little “rubbery.” However, if you cook them just long enough, it makes for the perfect summer snack! If it’s a rainy day youcan also use a griddle. As you head to the store this weekend, remember to pick some of these up. Right now you can save $2.00 off any two LightLife products through Mambo Sprouts.

Okay. So now you know which veggie dog to cook. What else? Well for me, I’ll probably whip up a creamy, vegan old-fashioned coleslaw or maybe opt for an asian-inspired slaw. Of course, I have to make my signature macaroni salad, and maybe a summer bean salad, too. Plus, you can’t forget dessert! Perhaps I’ll go with vegan Rice Krispie Treats or maybe some melty, satisfying s’mores if the weather is just right for a fire.

Tell me, what are you planning for your holiday weekend?

Cheers!

Jocelyn

* Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. Additionally, I received Light Life coupons for free products in return for my honest review. As always, all opinions are my own!

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If you’re like me the word “curry” triggers thoughts of rich, creamy coconut milk- based goodness or a nice Indian meal. If so, you’re missing out! 

For years, I too, was ignorant that there is yet another type of curry that should not be missed. It’s Japanese Curry! This style of curry is thick, indulgent and delicious! Simply put — it’s a must try. The base of the dish is more of a gravy than sauce so it’s certainly a splurge meal, but it’s worth it. 

The basic components include white or brown rice, the sauce, and a slew of steamed or sautéed vegetables. My partner was feeling particularly ambitious, so we added breaded eggplant to our dish. The result was an amazing meal meant to be enjoyed with friends. 

Give this recipe for vegan Japanese Curry with Fried Eggplant a try, and let me know what you think!

Cheers & happy eating!

Jocelyn

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

Prep Time: ~35 minutes; Yield: Serves 6

Ingredients:  

• 1 large eggplant
• 2 sweet potatoes, cut into chunks
• 2 large carrots, cut into chunks
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• ½ cup, flour
• ½ cup,  panko bread crumbs
• 1-2 tbs, extra virgin olive oil
• 2 vegan “eggs” (we used the Neat Egg)
• 1 block of Golden Curry per package instructions
• salt & pepper, to taste
• Optional:
  • 2 cups, steamed rice
  • fresh scallions, garnish

Directions:  

1. Slice the onion, carrot and sweet potatoes and reserve separately. Mince the garlic.
2. Heat 1-2 tbsps of olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Then add the onion and cook for 2 minutes.
   • Add the garlic and continue to sauté until the onion is tender, about a few more minutes.
   • Add carrot and stir-fry for a few minutes
3. Next, dissolve the blocks of Japanese curry roux in the sauté pan and slowly stir the ingredients together.
   • Put the pan lid on and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
   • Add the sweet potatoes and simmer until they are very tender (about 15 minutes).
     • With about 5 minutes left, add the frozen peas.
4. While this is simmering, slice the eggplant into ¼ in slices.
   • Pour about ½ cup of flour on a flat plate.
     • Add salt & pepper to taste.
   • Create your vegan egg mixture in a small, shallow bowl.
   • Pour panko crumbs onto another plate.
   • Pour frying oil into a small (~6 inch) frying pan and heat over medium temperature.
5. One-by-one take the eggplant slices and coat them in flour, then the “vegan egg” mixture, and finally panko breadcrumbs.
   • Shake off excess crumbs and place each slice into the frying oil.
   • Fry for 2 minutes on each side until the breading is a perfect, golden brown.
   • Take the fried slices and let them rest on the paper towels to cool.
   • Repeat.
6. Serve with rice.
7. Enjoy!

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I know we’ve all been there. A certain is in aroma in the air, and all of a sudden, in comes the grand idea to make a hearty Mexican meal. After a few minutes of mental conversation,  you decide you really want enchiladas, but you just don’t have the patience. Well, I’ve got the recipe for you!

Enchilada lasagna has all of the flavor and goodness of regular enchiladas but only 10% the hassle. I absolutely love this recipe because it’s simple. You sauté a few ingredients, you create layers, and you pop it in the oven. Simple! So simple in fact, it’s become one of my go to meals when I’m having company over. I’ve cooked this vegan meal for so many omnivores who are down right shocked that it is completely satisfying without any animal products.

Still not convinced? It tastes just as amazing, if not even better, as leftovers! Give it a try and let me know what you think.

Cheers & happy eating!

Jocelyn

Vegan Enchilada Lasagna

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Prep Time: ~15 minutes; Cook Time: ~30 minutes; Yield: Serves 6

Ingredients/ shopping list:

• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 jalepeno, minced (You can also use another pepper of choice! Sometimes I like to use serranos or poblanos instead.)
• 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 can black beans
• 1 can corn
• salt, to taste (fresh ground is best)
• pepper, to taste (fresh ground is best)
• 1+ cans enchilada sauce (Depending on how ‘saucy’ you like it. The tortillas will soak up some of the liquid.)
• ~12 six inch corn tortillas
• 1 bag daiya cheese (Use whatever flavor you like. I go for Chedder.)
• 1½ tsp cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• ¼ tsp cayenne
• Optional: Additional veggies like summer squash!
• Optional garnish: Cilantro.

Directions:

2. Chop your red and green peppers and onion. Drizzle some olive oil in a pan and sauté the veggies until they turn bright but still have a little crunch. Add in the minced jalapeño and garlic. Season with a little salt and pepper. Sauté another few minutes. (The veggies should be almost cooked, but not completely).

3. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Once cool, transfer to a large mixing bowl and combine with the can of black beans and corn. Toss all ingredients with the cumin, chili powder, and cayenne.

4. Get a 9×12 glass baking dish and your enchilada sauce. Spread the bottom and sides of the dish with sauce. Add a layer of tortillas completely covering the bottom of the pan. Top with half the veggie/bean filling and a third of the cheese. Add another layer of tortillas and completely cover with enchilada sauce. Repeat this process.

5. End with a final layer of tortillas smothered in the remaining cheese and sauce. Cover with tented aluminum foil (so the cheese doesn’t stick!)

6. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove the tented foil and bake ~5-10 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and the enchilada lasagna is nice and bubbly.

7. Remove from oven and let cool for at least 15 minutes so it ‘settles.’

Enjoy!

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I was in the middle of a Target run and recently had a cart stopping experience. I saw Thomas PIZZA BAGELS! And they happen to be vegan. Who doesn’t have fond memories of making pizza bagels in college? But now, the bagel is already preseasoned to get the pizza party started. Start your week off right with the perfect scrumptious lunch or late night snack!

Ingredients

• 1 Thomas Pizza Bagel
• ¼ cup pizza sauce (I used Muir Glenn’s)
• ¼ cup Daiya mozzerella cheese

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Place the two  halves of the pizza bagel on a baking sheet.
• Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the insides of the pizza bagel halves.
• Sprinkle with Daiya and whatever additional topping you like.
  • Try green peppers, onion, or basil!
• Cook for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted to your liking.
• Enjoy!

These are on shelves for a limited time only so go get some while they last!

Happy eating!

Jocelyn

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

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