Monthly Archive "July2009"
German brothels offering “flat-rate fee” for services
German brothels are offering flat-rate fees for their services because of the bad economy. The clients get to sleep with as many women as they want for one price. From the Telegraph article: The "flat-rate sex" promotions, which are based on all-you-can-eat restaurants, have been introduced by brothel owners in a bid to revive trade [...]
Salvation Army holds sale in South Florida
If you spend $25 or more in South Florida Salvation Army Family stores on Aug. 7 and 8, you will get a $5 coupon to spend in September. Parents may buy backpacks, school uniforms and jeans for back-to-school clothing. MIAMI/DADE STORES Store 1 90 NW 23 [...]
Beware of foreclosure rescue scams
The Federal Trade Commission is warning homeowners who are facing foreclosures to be wary of shady companies. There are rogue companies who are ripping off money from homeowners who defaulted on their mortgages. Here's a video you should watch if you are facing foreclosure or you know someone who is dealing with it. It features people [...]
Frugalista speaking at BlogHer today
Greetings, Frugalistas! I'm in Chicago for the BlogHer convention. This Frugalista is trying to get better at the blogging game. I want to bring you all the best! An awesome friend-in-blogging, The Broke Socialite, had an emergency so she's missing the convention. She was scheduled to speak but recommended me in her absence. Please stop [...]
Free Estee Lauder sample *TODAY ONLY*
From 5 to 9 p.m. today, Estee Lauder is giving away 10-day samples of its Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex. Check out your fine department stores such as Macy's, Nordstrom's or Dillard's to pick up the freebie. Do you use any night creams? Any suggestions? I'm going to get this sample. I'm intrigued!
Stephen Baldwin files for bankruptcy
Actor Stephen Baldwin filed for bankruptcy on Tuesday, saying that he owes $1.2 million in two mortgages, $70,000 in credit card debt and and $1 million in taxes. Do you think if he hadn't quit "I'm a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!" he'd be in a better financial situation?
Do the privileged pay?
So last week was Mercedes-Benz's Fashion Week Swim in Miami Beach. I got a call from a dear friend who used to work in the fashion industry to go to the kick off party. Super Yay! I threw on my Tommy Hilfiger halter maxi dress I bought on sale WITH a coupon from Macy's and [...]
Guest blog: How to save on bridal flowers
Hey, Frugalistas! Bridal flowers can easily run $700, which is no small number. I have a guest blog today from John Klingel, author of The Frugal Florist: Do-It-Yourself Flowers on a Budget. Klingel is rapping at us today about how to keep your wedding beautiful and affordable. Klingel is doing a $25 workshop at 2 p.m. [...]
Free Starbucks Ice Cream until Sunday
Add the Share a Pint of Starbucks Ice Cream application on Facebook and follow directions and you can send a friend (*cough* yourself *cough*) a free pint of ice cream. Starbucks is giving away 280,000 pints until Sunday. Have you tried Starbucks Ice Cream? Is it addictive? Thanks, Cheriss, for the tip!
