Monthly Archive "September2008"
Are women fickle frugals?
This Associated Press article says that women are more likely to buy cheapie cough syrup or generic eggs than purchase bargain cosmetics or cut-rate food for their pets. Uh, yes. I’m one for frugality, but more like the "shop in moderation" variety. I still wear MAC make up, I just recycle old tubes so I [...]
Sin City feeling the pain of the bad economy
Casinos are getting crappy revenue in this soft economy. I never thought gambling would suffer. If that’s not recession proof, what is anymore? What are people doing for their bachelor and bachelorette parties?According to the NY Post article: Las Vegas and Atlantic City are suffering as they sit in the midst of a perfect storm. [...]
Discount on sneakers for registered voters
The Athlete’s Foot is giving registered voters a 20-percent discount through October 4. The Vote for Kicks campaign is hosted exclusively by the Plantation store, 3941 W. Broward Blvd. The store will support the campaign with onsite registration opportunities, voting machine demonstrations and a fall fashion show hosted by NiFlame Fashions. Customers who show their [...]
Ed McMahon raps in credit commercials
Watch out Lil’ Wayne! Capitalizing on being broke, television personality Ed McMahon is rapping in free credit report commercials. Get it, Ed! I know some starving actors or rappers may be miffed, but Ed’s been in the game a long time. A house in foreclosure and credit card bills can’t hold him back. Can Latrell [...]
Business suit you can clean in the shower
A shower suit is a business suit you can clean in the shower and it’s all the rage in Japan. The suit can be sprayed in a warm shower for three to four minutes and drip dries within a few hours at room temperature. If hung properly, no ironing is needed. Konaka, the Japanese company [...]
Free Jazmine Sullivan concert on South Beach, Thursday
Hot soul singer Jazmine Sullivan is performing for free Thursday at the Delano. Your fav Frugalista will be in the house. Get your name on the list. Here’s her notable song.
Free Cold Stone Creamery Ice Cream on Thursday
On Thursday, September 25th from 5 to 8 p.m., Cold Stone Creamery guests will be treated to a 3 oz. serving of two new flavors, Nutter Butter® and Marshmallow. To find out more about getting FREE ice cream or to find the Cold Stone Creamery location nearest you, log on to http://www.coldstonecreamery.com.
Packaged food sales up as the economy tanks
Talk about recession proof. The folks at Campbell’s Soup, Kellogg and Kraft are having a kick-butt year. Why? Folks are eating at home more and chowing down on canned soup and Ramen noodles. Call it The Frugalista effect. heheheh. From the article:Campbell Soup’s sales rose 13% in the most recent quarter, a phenomenon CEO Douglas [...]
How much time do you spend with your money?
Hello Frugalistas! Recently, I moderated a panel on "Dollars and Sense" at a National Coalition of 100 Black Women conference. One of the panelists suggested that we spend three hours per week on financial matters. At first, that seemed like a long time. Borderline obsessive. After I thought about it, it’s not. I took a [...]
