Monthly Archive "April2009"
Frugalista on Twitter, Facebook, and NBC 4 in Washington, D.C.
Hello! I didn't know it, but found out that I was on NBC-4 in the Washington, D.C, area yesterday. The interview I did with the local Miami channel got picked up by the D.C. station. Yay ! Even though I don't live in that area, I still consider it a home. I graduated from Howard [...]
$.31 scoops from Baskin Robbins today
What's up, frugalistas?!! Baskin Robbins is hawking $.31 scoops at Baskin Robbins today from 5 to 10 p.m. What's your favorite flavor? I used to be a rainbow sherbet girl, but I need to branch out, right? I'm a little long in the tooth for that. Thank you, Corene, for the tip,
$7 manicures from Daily Candy, Thursday
Get a $7 manicure, $10 lashes, $20 blowouts and free champagne at Daily Candy's Polish & Prosecco Event on Thursday. The soiree is 6- 8 p.m. at the RikRak Salon, 1428 Brickell Ave., Miami., 305-371-5577. R.S.V.P. to miamievents@dailycandy.com. You have to be a subscriber to Daily Candy to get the hook ups. Thanks Jewel @ [...]
Miami Auction on Wednesday, preview today
On Wednesday, Rick Levin & Associates, Inc. is hosting an auction for the U.S. Treasury at VSE Auction Warehouse, 1173 NW 159th Dr. Registration for the auction begins at 8 a.m. and the auction starts an hour later. The public may preview the items today from 9 a.m. to noon at the VSE Auction Warehouse. [...]
The Frugalista Files named in Top 100 Financial Planning blogs!
Yay! I am super happy about this one. The Frugalista Files was named one of the Top 100 financial planning blogs by OnlineMBAGuide.net. I'm in the "living smart" category. Says Online MBA: The Frugalista Files: Natalie is a young woman who writes for “The Miami Herald” and the frugal side of fabulous. Learn how to [...]
Free KFC on Monday
The Colonel is serving up free Kentucky "Grilled" Chicken on Monday. Just stop by the restaurant to get the free bird. For more info, click here. BTW, try to ignore the people dancing and eating chicken legs on the website. So unbecoming. I mean, it's not like they can groove like Morris Day and The [...]
Free audio books from Barnes & Noble
Yay! Download nine free audio books from Barnes & Noble. Rejoice!!! Have a fun, free, frugal and fabulous Friday! XOXO, Frugalista Thanks Gio for the tip!
Want to save money? Don’t touch the merchandise
I think Time magazine hit a home run with this article. According to the Journal of Consumer Research, if touch you an item while shopping, you are more likely to buy it. I know for a fact that that's true. If I pick up a dress, inspect it and like it, well, the game is [...]
The Green Frugalista: How green are you?
Happy Earth Day! I want to know if you are green. Take this quiz and let me know!
The Green Frugalista: Green fashion
Earth Day is tomorrow, so I thought I'd share this slideshow that Fast Company prepared about green fashion. Bamboo wedding rings? Who knew? Have you worn any of the organic fashion lines? I know a lot of the big box stores are carrying green fashions. How are they working out? Do you prefer to just [...]
