“To feel the love of people whom we love is fire that feeds our life. But to feel affection that comes from those whom we do not know, from those unknown to us, who are watching over our sleep and solitude, over our dangers and our weaknesses, that is something still greater and more beautiful because it widens our boundaries of our being, and unites all living things.” ~Pablo Neruda

:: FROM THE BLOG::

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• Gourmet and Healthy Holiday Recipes: Don’t just suffer through another Thanksgiving only eating only the side veggies!  A healthy, vegetarian Thanksgiving as easy as reading the recipes on our blogs, putting on an apron (with heels if you feel naughty) and getting going!  Or just forward this blog to Mom, she knows what to do.
• Preggy Ladies: How To Usher In The Soul Of A Saint With Your Baby.
• The Holidays are time to sparkle! Check out these Dreamy Holiday Clutches.
• The Urban Vegan: Win a Gorgeous Cookbook & Recipes Galore!
• Perfect Holiday Gift RECIPE: Chocolate Almond Brittle
• Giving Old Duds New Life: How To Dye Your Clothes (Naturally – with food!)
• Dreamy Holiday Clutches

:: HOT ON OUR GLAMAZONIAN RADAR::

Before we give you the juicy scoop, may we remind you to please check out all our sweet pets for adoption at the end of every newsletter?  Thanks!

• Sir Roger Moore’s Campaign Proves Successful As Selfridges Drops Foie Gras.
• Gloves and Hats that get you extra warm with the use of cutely placed solar panels!
• Gorgeous Blue Eco-Suede Stella McCartney Boots on sale for under $200.
• Eva Mendes Tells Us Why She Is Fur-Free.
• Good Medicine: When to Say No to Your Doctor.
• Suzanne Somers takes on the Swine Flu Vaccination; “As Hot as Tickle Me Elmo.”
• Gross: Roadkill stuffed toys?  Ew.
• How to spot hidden travel fees.
• 300,000 animals we be “sacrificed” today in India.
• Dairyland Greyhound Racetrack in Kenosha, Wisconsin will be closing on December 31, 2009. 900 Greyhounds need to be adopted or they will be euthanized. Please help me get the word out; there are only 6 weeks to get this done. Contact Joanne Kehoe Operations Director P: 312.559.0887 Or Dairyland Race Track Adoption Center direct at (262) 612-8256.
• Comedy fans: “Yoda and Me” is a hilarious new comedy podcast on iTunes created and performed by GirlieGirl Army Boys, writer/performers David Hornsby (“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”) & Loren Tarquinio (“Free Radio”).  The podcast chronicles the lives of Bill and his new roommate, Yoda.  Get a peek inside Yoda’s world and discover what life is like being a twenty-five inch tall, green, character actor.   Subscribe and learn more here: www.yodaandme.com.
• Some Assembly Required: 4 Ways to Get Crafty and Give Unique Gifts.
• Demand the maximum penalty for this monster who threw his dog off a bridge FOR FUN.
• The New York Times discusses Going Vegetarian for Thanksgiving.
• Great black winter boots for under $20!
• Need an air mattress, crib, deep fryer (etc, etc) for the holidays but don’t want to buy?  Rent anything you need on zilok.com.
• Drilling holes in cats brains for a new lipgloss?  Yep, welcome to most animal experimentation.  See How You Can Help Animals Suffering in University of Utah Laboratories Now.
• Enter to win $500 from awesome online pet store Fetch.com.
• Pork Gumption: Hipsters bacon obsession.
• There is something incredibly sexy about this backless tank top… buy it now since it’s on serious sale and wear it on your winter vacation.
• Attorneys, law students, professors, and activists from around the world will convene at Harvard Law School for ALDF’s “Future of Animal Law” conference, April 9-11, 2010 in Massachusetts.  Sign up now.
• Win a huge holiday party for your family and all your friends from Patron.  Enter here.
• Free, or really, really cheap gifts for those on a budget.
• Healthy New Yorkers with no time to cook can now rejoice; Burritoville is back!
• The Los Angeles Times takes on raising a child in a vegetarian household.
• Glamour Magazine weighs in on how to hold a kind Thanksgiving.
• Liberals can now rejoice; HBO Renews Real Time With Bill Maher.
• Stella McCartney to Do Another Collection for GapKids.
• How garlic oil in your ears may help you have a more sound sleep.
• How to combat Seasonal Affective Disorder.
• Wishpot is an online service that lets you add anything you want to your wish list or registry, and notifies you when it goes on sale!
• Project Runway’s Ratings Dipped on Lifetime.
• The Transcontinental Disability Choir: Disabililty Chic? (Temporary) Disability in Lady Gaga’s “Paparazzi” video.
• Positively Green Becomes Latest Eco-Mag To Fold.
• New research states Pregnant women’s exposure to chemicals could “feminize” boys.
• This matte jersey dolman sleeve dress is available in a bunch of rich jewel shades, and for under $50, could really get you through some holiday season parties.
• 6 Artful Ways to Package Cookies as Gifts.
• Los Angeles ladies of color: love PETA and not afraid to get naked?  PETA is casting a serious animal lover for their yearly “State of the union undress.”  Details here.

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Want more deals like this?  Visit www.girliegirlarmy.com/cheapskates

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:: RECIPE OF THE WEEK ::

Moroccan Couscous with Saffron

Alicia Silverstone is a proud vegan (and beloved GirlieGirl) who loves food. This recipe is featured in her book, The Kind Diet. She writes, “I adore couscous, and this is a wonderful way to prepare it. Not only is it tasty, it looks gorgeous on a big serving plate as the centerpiece of a meal. You can complement it with a simple salad or let it be the beginning of a feast that includes soup, hummus, and veggies. This recipe serves six, but you can halve it or just make a big batch and keep leftovers in the fridge.”

Ingredients:

2 cups peeled butternut squash, cut into ¼”  to ½” cubes
2 cups yellow onion, large dice
1 ½  cups carrots, cut into ¼”  to½” cubes
1 ½  cups zucchini, cut into ¾” cubes
2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
fine sea salt
1 ½  tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 ½  cups vegetable broth
2 Tbs. vegan margarine
¼ tsp. ground cumin
½ tsp. saffron threads
1 ½ cups whole wheat couscous
2 scallions, white and green parts, chopped

Directions:

1. Place squash, onion, carrots, and zucchini on a baking sheet and toss with olive oil, 1 tsp.of salt, and 1 tsp. of pepper.
2. Roast for 25 - 30 minutes at 375 degrees, turning once with a spatula midway through.
3. While vegetables roast, bring vegetable broth to a boil in saucepan.
4. Remove pan from heat, and stir in margarine, remaining 1/2 tsp pepper, cumin, saffron, and salt to taste; cover pan and steep for 15 minutes.
5. Put roasted vegetables and their juices into a large bowl, and add couscous.
6. Bring vegetable broth back to a boil, and pour over couscous mixture all at once; cover tightly with a plate and allow to stand for 15 minutes.
7. Add scallions, toss couscous and vegetables with a fork, and serve.
8. Find this and more of Alicia Siverstone’s recipes in her new book, The Kind Diet!

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NEW YORK: NEW YORK: STUFF YOUR STOCKINGS WITH SEXY LINGERIE LINE, EBERJEY

Known for their trend-setting prints, innovative colors and super-soft fabrics that flatter and enhance a multitude of body types, eberjey will be holding their NY sample sale on December 3rd and 4th featuring must have pieces from their lingerie, swim and mini collections.   Drop by the Shoreham Hotel on  December 3rd and 4th, to catch your favorite camis, babydolls, thongs, briefs, PJ’s and swimwear at  up to 75 % OFF regular prices. THURSDAY  December 3rd –  8:30 A.M. to  7:00 P.M. FRIDAY  December 4th – 9:00 A.M. to  5:00 P.M. LOCATION: Shoreham Hotel Skylight Conference Room 33 West 55th Street  (between 5th and 6th Avenue) NEW YORK, NY 212-696-5393

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EVERYWHERE: NEW DISCOVERY CHANNEL SHOW HELPING SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS

Do you own or know of a small business in need of renovation or construction help?  Whether it is a leaky roof, flood damaged floors, broken stairs or crumbling counters - if you deserve it, we want to help.. A new hour long docu-series will air on the Discovery Channel showing our construction team hard at work, restoring the damaged properties of hard working entrepreneurs struggling to push through during the recession.  Dog shelters, restaurants, tattoo parlors and skateboard or record shops… all businesses are welcome to apply. If your business is in need of a major fix-up or know of one that does, please contact Cara at renovationshow@gmail.com.  Tell us the name of your business, a brief description of the role it plays in the community and what needs to be fixed.  Please include your name and telephone number so we can follow up and hear more about your situation.

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NEW YORK: COUTURE DOG CLOTHING SAMPLE SALE

The HOWL-days are here again, and we’ve decided to help you pick out your pup’s presents! We’re having a sample sale in our showroom at 501 Seventh Avenue, suite 506, New York, NY, from December 1st through 3rd, 9:30 am to 6:30 pm. We’ll have an explosion of sweaters, jackets, tanks, carriers and more, so if you’re anywhere near New York City, please stop by for a visit. And if that weren’t good enough, our office-mates Thread Showroom, who represent many stylish lines of baby and children’s apparel and accessories, are going to participate as well! You have no excuse not to come out, and you should be able to get most of your holiday shopping finished in one stop. We look forward to seeing you! All sample sale items are FINAL SALE, and there will be absolutely no returns, refunds, or exchanges on sale merchandise. YOU WILL NOT BE ADMITTED IF YOU BRING YOUR DOG. PLEASE LEAVE YOUR PET AT HOME; DOGS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN OUR BUILDING, AND THERE WILL BE SMALL CHILDREN AND PATRONS WITH ALLERGIES ATTENDING THE SALE. Kwigy-bo Inc  http://kwigy-bo.com/

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NEW YORK: COOKIE PARTY

MooShoes is welcoming Isa Moskowitz and Terry Romero, authors of the new cookbook, Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar tonight, TUESDAY, NOV. 24th at 7PM at MooShoes in Manhattan (78 Orchard St, between Broome and Grand). Isa and Terry will be signing books and we’ll have snacks by Foodswings, cookies, and beverages. If you can’t make the event, this delectable cookbook is also available for purchase. MooShoes, Inc. | 78 Orchard Street | New York | NY | 10002

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NEW JERSEY: SUMMIT ANIMAL RESCUE ASSN IS HAVING A “SANTA’S HELPERS” GIFT WRAPPING EVENT TO HELP RAISE FUNDS FOR THEIR FOSTER ANIMALS AND RESCUE EFFORTS. December 11 and 12 from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm at The First Baptist Church located at 170 Elm Street Westfield NJ 07090.  This will also include a Bake Sale and  Last minute Gift Items available as well.  Volunteers are needed.  For more information and to see adoptable pets, please read about the event at www.sararescue.petfinder.com or email saracats.julia@gmail.com.  Contact phone is 908-578-4354

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NEW YORK: THE BEST GIRLIE PERSONAL TRAINER AND NUTRITIONIST

KENDRA and the Barefoot Tiger staff are the personal trainers we cannot live without. Nothing is more worth it than having your trainer come to you and they don’t only provide trainers, they have massage therapists, yogis, life coaches, and nutritionists all available to come to your CASA!   Feeling strapped? Partner sessions are the answer!  DISCOUNT ALERT: all new clients get 5% off their first package of 5 or more sessions. Mention Girlie Girl Army when contacting. info@barefoottiger.com (646) 5268445.