Monthly Archive "October2008"
Movement for credit card forgiveness
Consumer advocates and financial types are pushing to have large credit card debts reduced by as much as 40 percent for card holders. Consumers are defaulting on their credit card bills in staggering numbers. Americans have $900 billion in credit card debt. This proposal would be for those with crippling amounts of debt. The article [...]
Free cooking class today at Miami Beach Whole Foods
From 2 to 3 p.m. today a chef at the Whole Foods at 1020 Alton Rd., Miami Beach is hosting a fall cooking class. What are you cooking for fall?
Tips for cheap holiday travel (flight edition)
Mama McNeal put down her foot this year. I have to go home for Thanksgiving. My mother lives in Chicago. I do not. Determined to find an affordable flight, despite the increase in fares, I think I did ok with a roundtrip, non-stop ticket for $219 (taxes included.) Here are some of my tips for [...]
Garage-sale economy
The New York Times wrote about the garage-sale economy growing in America. With so many people losing their jobs and homes, people are constantly having garage sales. I’ve been to a few garage sales, but I need to do more purging of my clothes. Before the end of the year, I need to make a [...]
Free champagne or mojitos until midnight
There is a Latin Art/Dance party tonight at Pangaea nightclub at the Seminole Hard Rock, near Hollywood. Free champagne or mojitos until midnight. The bash is hosted by Cuban exile painter Carlos Luna. Luna is showing at the Museum of Art in Fort Lauderdale. The party is from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
No sex before wedding, win $10,000
Engaged couples here’s a deal for you! People living in the Atlanta area can win $10,000 toward their wedding if they abstain from sex before the ceremony. It’s a "Marriage for a Lifetime" contest run by a Georgia woman. As part of the requirements, the couple has to have premarital counseling. Oh yes, no alcohol [...]
Cosmetic surgery down as economy tanks
People are stepping away from the knife and cutting back on plastic surgery. I have noticed tons of specials on breast and liposuction procedures. My own dermatologist is running a juvederm and botox special. I secretly suspect that people were taking out second mortgages on their homes to pay for tummy tucks or breast enhancements. [...]
The Frugalista in the Philadelphia Inquirer
Yippee!! Philadelphia Inquirer fashion writer Elizabeth Wellington interviewed me for an article on "the istas." There is a whole crew of us (fashionistas, stylistas, urbanistas, frugalistas) and Elizabeth explores the meaning of "the ista." I say it means "bad chick." Teehee. Anyway, please read the article. I’m super happy with it. Are you an ista? [...]
Five ways to relieve stress
Good morning! With the unstable economy, a lot of Americans are having anxiety problems. I say we should find ways to manage our worries and alleviate stress. Here is what I do when I get super stressed: 1) Take long bath at night. I am a big fan of lavender scents. Lavender is great for [...]
Free cheese tasting at Miami Beach Whole Foods
Free Italian cheese tasting at Whole Foods on Tuesday, 4 to 6 p.m., 1020 Alton Rd., Miami Beach. Someone will teach you the art of picking the right cheese and wine combination. You know I’m in the house. See you there! What’s your favorite type of cheese?
