Monthly Archive "February2009"
Frugalista on CNN at 9:15 a.m. on Saturday
Hola! Betty Nguyen and I are hanging out again this weekend on CNN. Please check me out at 9:15 a.m. Every weekend, I give Betty an update on how my No-Buy Month challenge is holding up. Please check me out!
The Frugalista on CBS-4
Yay! Recently I hung out with the charming and kind Jorge Estevez of WFOR. Estevez came over to the Frugalista pad to rap at me about No-Buy Month. Estevez and photojournalist Yuzeith Osorio didn't have time to hit the free happy hours with me afterward, but we still had fun! Check me out! Stay frugal!
McDonald’s quarter pounders for a quarter today!
When you buy a quarter pounder with cheese today, you can get a second one for $.25. Because of my No-Buy Month restriction, I can't get this. But, who am I to stop others from upping their caloric intake?
Michael Kors talks about recession fashion
The New York Times ran this video featuring fashion designer Michael Kors. The video shows The Project Runway judge discussing how people are shopping during the recession. Even though I'm not shopping this month, since launching Operation Frugalista, I'm a much more careful shopper. I bought some clothes last month and I made sure that [...]
Frugalista’s sick car
Good Monday! How are you? I'm better. I had a great start to the weekend. I got a free facial from Aveda, which was heavenly. As I was driving home, I noticed that that my car was making an awful screeching noise. I had had the noise for a while, but the mechanic said he [...]
CNN appearance date change
Greetings, Frugalistas! I will be on CNN at 7:20 a.m., est. on SUNDAY. The unfortunate plane crash near Buffalo deserves the attention, now. I will keep the families of the victims in my thoughts. Sincerely,Fruga
Free facial at Aveda this Friday and Saturday
Get a free mini-facial and masque for your skin type from Aveda Experience Centers this Friday and on Valentine's Day. It's takes 20 minutes for the "skin-care makeover." I'm intrigued.I've only had a facial once. In Miami: Aveda Experience Center at Aventura Mall19575 Biscayne Blvd. #893Aventura (305) 792-9792 Have you ever had a facial?
Affordable Valentine’s Day ideas
Yay! One of my favorite bloggers, Afrobella asked me to give her readers some tips for an affordable Valentine's Day. Please check out the link. She was featured in the Miami Herald today, discussing her V-Day plans with her husband. They are picking their OWN strawberries and will cover them with chocolate later. Steamy! On [...]
Free breakfast at Ikea
Hello Frugalistas! I see that Valentine's Day makes corporations fall in love! Free breakfast at Ikea until 10:30 a.m. from this Friday-Monday. One per customer, while supplies last. Not all Ikeas are participating, so double check! I haven't shopped at Ikea since college. One chair from that collection lasted. I guess I am a bad [...]
Free Cosmopolitans on Wednesday
On Wednesday, Miami.com is hosting an anniversary happy hour from 6:30 to 8 p.m.at Oceanaire Seafood Room, 900 S. Miami Ave, Suite 111, Brickell. Free Grey Goose L'Orange Cosmos. What's your favorite drink?
