Monthly Archive "February2009"
Welcome CNN viewers!
Hello Everyone! CNN just aired "The Day in the life of The Frugalista." If you are coming to my blog from CNN, welcome to the party! Thanks so much for watching. And to my regular readers, the fun is just beginning! Frugal and fabulous is the way to go! Sexy bank accounts are just as [...]
The No-Buy Month Countdown!
Yippee! Today and tomorrow, and then it's a wrap! I love No-Buy Month. Really, it's my thing. HOWEVER! Is it a crime to get a professional blow out? Is it a crime? I think not! Sorry, but my hair has had a bit of an attitude this week, and I want someone to whip it [...]
Free happy hour/barbecue on Friday
FreeMiamiEvents.com is holding a one-year anniversary party, Friday, at America's Backyard, 100 SW 3rd Ave., Fort Lauderdale. The party is between 4:30 and 9 p.m. and and you must say you are guests of freemiamievents.com.Free barbecue buffet and one top-shelf drink granted. Must be older than 21.
The Frugalista on CNN at 9:15 a.m., est. on Saturday
Hello! I hope you check me out on CNN on Saturday at 9:15 a.m., est. I spent my birthday hanging with Betty Nguyen in my natural habitat of South Florida. I was a little nervous having Betty in town to REALLY check out my No-Buy Month/Frugalista lifestyle, but I am looking forward to seeing my [...]
Free Art Exhibit at Nova Southeastern University
I had the pleasure ths month to check out an African art exhibit "Power Revealed" at Nova Southeastern University, near Fort Lauderdale.On, March 2 and March 16 from 2 to 3 p.m., you can get free guided tours. I took one and was transported to another place and time. If you can't make it for [...]
Filing taxes cheaply/ *Miami UPDATE*
Dealtaker.com has some discounts on TurboTax. You can file your federal taxes for free through the IRS website, Also, Miami offers free tax preparation for residents.The taxes are prepared by volunteers and IRS representatives and it’s like going to an accountant, except for free! While at the site, individuals can apply for a free cell [...]
Is Beyonce a Frugalista?
Uber-blogger Perez Hilton has dubbed Beyonce a frugalista. I have to agree. She's been a frugalista for a while. Her mother makes her clothes and used to do her hair. Most of the people who were instrumental in building her career were family members like her father and cousin, so I know they didn't charge [...]
Get a free sub sandwich!
Quiznos is on the freebie train! Get a free sub sandwich. Click here for more info! What's your favorite sub? Thanks Shelley for the tip!
Frugalista’s Birthday/ Free Pancakes!
Hello Everyone! Today is my birthday! Yay! I'm so excited! I'm spending it with the crew from CNN. Betty Nguyen is in town to check in on how I'm doing with No-Buy Month! Yikes. It's like having your family come to town to check on how you are living. We are in the final week [...]
Free jazz tonight at Museum of Art-Fort Lauderdale
WHO: Jazz artists Cindy Curtis & Company WHEN: *TODAY* Feb. 19, 5 – 8 p.m. WHERE: Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale One East Las Olas Boulevard at Andrews Avenue COST: FREE For more information, call the Museum at 954.525.5500, extension 236. What are your weekend plans?
