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Hello everybody! Welcome to Frugal Victoria -- a special welcome for those just visiting for the first time, thanks to the Times-Colonist article that ran August 5th.
We've already had some feedback -- including one reader who strongly disagrees that replacing a toilet is too challenging for DIY. What do you think?

Lots of questions this year because July 25th came and went with no Luminara in Beacon Hill Park. There will still be Luminara but rather than one single, central location, the celebration will be spread across the city in several neighbourhoods:

Here's a few projects that caught my eye this week:

Packing Tape Transfers -- this is good for any get together where votive holders (easily picked up at dollar stores) are going to be used.

Pop-up Halloween Prop -- if you want to scare/impress guests and trick-or-treaters, this pop-up may fit the bill nicely.

Are you a Twitter user? If so, please consider following @FrugalVictoria initially it will basically be mirroring the rss feed of this site but if I have time, it may grow.

 

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Join Empire Theatres Insider (requires address and other information to sign up) in order to print out daily deal coupons through the summer.

Examples include: one admission for $6.99; buy one general admission ticket, get one free; $2 off a combo. More at Empire Daily Deals of Summer.

The City of Victoria has created 4 self-guided heritage walks, highlighting distinct facets of our city's history. I saw the pamphlets at the Bay Centre customer service desk and looking through them I think it would be a fun way to spend a few hours with (older) kids or to show out-of-towners that we're not all tea and crumpets! From the Arts, Heritage & Culture Guide, Fall/Winter 2008: The Secrets Are Out! Four walks to choose from. These four upbeat, informative tours with easy-to-follow maps are a great way to explore Victoria.