Monthly Archive "September2009"
Disney on Ice Princess Classics Giveaway
Hello! So, I'm having another Disney on Ice giveway! I'm giving away two sets of four vouchers to the Princess Classics shows. The vouchers may be used for the fall shows at BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Fla. or AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami. Show Times for the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise: Thursday, September 17 [...]
Debit cards may cause overdraft fees
Yikes! I read this New York Times article that warns about the dangers of overdraft fees when using debit cards. All of these banks are making BANK off overdraft fees. How horrible. A lot of people are using debit cards, thinking that they are better than credit cards. At the end of the day, you [...]
Frugalista’s Fashion Week: Mariel Haenn (celeb stylist) interview
Yay! I was so excited when I got contacted by Mariel Haenn's peeps. Haenn is a celebrity stylist who is most noted for creating Rihanna's glam rock style. I'm a big Rih Rih fan. Haenn's styling skills transformed Rihanna from a jeans-and-sneakers teen to a sexy-and-edgy fashionista. I can't make it to fashion week in [...]
Fashion’s Night Out
Thursday night, fashionistas will frolic, mostly in New York, but also nationally at stores such as Neiman Marcus to celebrate Fashion Week and the industry. A lot of stores are staying open to 11 p.m. The fashion industry has been hit hard by the recession, so it's trying to revive it. I signed up for [...]
U.S. consumers cut debt by record amount!
OMG! I just read this article in the L.A. Times that says that Americans have slashed debt by a record $21.6 billion! Viva la Frugalista! That's the whole reason I got into the frugal living game. I wanted to slay my credit cards. I'm super excited about the news. It's a little sad that retail [...]
Free Yoga in September
September is Yoga Month and studios in America are offering a free week of the ancient practice! Namaste! Are you a yogini/yogi? What do you think about it? I've tried it several times and need to make it a practice. It's challenging and peaceful. Thanks, Tasha, for the tip!
Free Chick-fil-A, TODAY ONLY
Get a free chicken original sandwich today (Labor Day) from Chick-fil-A if you wear your favorite sports team logo. What is your favorite sports team? LET'S GO HEAT!
Is American health care like organized crime?
Check out this article from theroot.com associate editor Natalie Hopkinson detailing her experience with health care and a loved one. Hopkinson likens the American health care system to organized crime. One of her family members, Mary, forced a cancer surgery at a hospital so she could get the medical care she needed. I haven't really [...]
Fontainebleau offers free parking
Ok, so earlier this week, I ranted about Miami Spice and how my drink tipped my discount meal over my budget. So, I got a lovely note from a public relations professional at the Fontainebleau. She noted that I forgot to mention that the valet parking is free for all the restaurants at the resort [...]
