Monthly Archive "November2008"
Black Friday Deals
I’m not shopping this year, but I won’t get in the way of those who are doing MINOR retail therapy. Click here for some some fashion hook ups. HAPPY THANKSGIVING, Fruga!
Product Review: The Peek
I’ve been asked to review the Peek, a new email device on the electronic scene. The peek is mainly for email, but it does have some texting ability. I tried out the device for longer than a week and here’s my report: The YAY: It’s adorable! I took it took an urban happy hour in [...]
Frugalista holding noon chat at washingtonpost.com *update*
*update* Here’s the chat! Good morning! For your lunch-time pleasure, I will host a noon chat today at washingtonpost.com to yap about the return of layaway. Click here for more info. xxoo,Natalie the frugalista P.S. It’s at noon EASTERN STANDARD TIME.
The Return of Layaway
Layaway was a rite of passage for many of our families back in the day. A South Florida writer recently wrote about the resurgence of the retail service. Today’s credit crisis makes it harder for people to use their credit cards to purchase items;however, layaway allows people to pay for an item over time. It’s [...]
Affordable Thanksgiving Dinner
Last year, the cost to feed a family of 10 for Thanksgiving ran about $42.26. I can only imagine meal prices going up for this Thanksgiving. However, here are some things you can do to cut down on the price: 1.Start shopping now with coupons for dairy and other staples needed for baking and cooking. [...]
“Frugalista” finalist for “Word of the Year”
Great NEWS! "Frugalista"is an Oxford University Press finalist for "Word of the Year 2008." This is AWESOME! Here’s what Oxford wrote: frugalista – person who leads a frugal lifestyle, but stays fashionable and healthy by swapping clothes, buying second-hand, growing own produce, etc. Teehee! Oxford even linked back to the blog! The only thing I [...]
Frugalista in CBS-4 Holiday Story
Happy Friday! I had a great time hanging out with reporter Sharrie Williams of CBS-4 yesterday. I met her in a parking lot of a mall and we chatted about ways not to spend money on holiday gifts. I had a ball. The photographer, Manel, was super helpful! Sharrie is as nice as she is [...]
Frugalista on CBS 4 at 5:30 p.m.
South Florida news flash! I’m going to be on Channel 4 at 5:30 p.m. giving tips on cheap holiday gifts. Please check me out if you are not stuck commuter traffic. xoxo,Natalie
Cheap Holiday gift tips
Black Friday be damned! Here are some gift sharing ideas for the holidays. Most of these ideas are centered around experiencing the company of a loved one. That’s what the holidays are about, right? Enjoy! Museums: Many people work long hours and never get a chance to check out new exhibits at museums. Most museums/art [...]
