Monthly Archive "April2010"
How far can $10 take you?
So, CNN.com has an awesome article on how far $10 can take you across the world. I know $10 doesn’t sound like a lot, but it’s more than nothing. In Connecticut, it will get you two submarine sandwiches. In Wisconsin, it will get you eight seed packets. In the Philippines, $10 will get you two [...]
Carnivore Cocktails
All of the rage about town are cocktails garnished with meat. Time magazine had an article about a Las Vegas eatery, Sirio Ristorante that has a vodka drink with beef bouillon for $14. Hmm, $14 for a protein and alcoholic beverage. In the pre-frugalista days, I spent more than that on a simple drink with [...]
Happy Tax Day
How are you? Yay, it’s Tax Day! I know it isn’t exactly a holiday, but in the frugal blogging world, corporations try to capitalize on it. Here are some Tax Day fashion deals and other hook ups from my sister-in-blogging, The Recessionista. Also, if you missed last night’s #dealchat on Twitter, check out the link [...]
Frugalista on BBC Radio
Hey, Lovebugs! I’m on BBC’s World Have Your Say Radio Show today at 1: 30 p.m. est. I was on the show last year talking about Tiger Woods’ drama. Well, today I’m talking to the world about whether Tiger should just stick to playing golf and quit talking about his personal life. Heehee. Well, I [...]
#dealchat: Computer Edition
Ok, so here is the link for last night’s Twitter #dealchat that I hosted. We had a debate on whether it’s better to buy the affordable personal computer or to save up for a Macintosh computer. Surprise, surprise, TEAM MAC won. I’m still a PC girl until I earn a bit more cash and then [...]
Spirit Airlines Charging Carry On Fee
Starting Aug. 1 Spirit will charge up to $45 each way for carry on items that have to be stored in the overhead bin. Purses and laptops are ok because they can slide underneath the seat. Are you serious? It’s over between me and Spirit Airlines. I’ve taken Spirit Airlines quite a few times, and [...]
Tax returns
This year middle-class families are getting bigger tax returns. The average tax refund has reached $3,036 this year, up $266. Hmm, my tax return was nowhere near that. Then again, I don’t have any dependents. Anyone want to let me borrow a kiddie? Here’s a calculator to help you get the most out of your [...]
#dealchat: Auto edtion
Thank you everyone for being patient with me this week. I’ve been a bit M.I.A. I have serious deadlines to meet. Next week will be better. At least I had an awesome #dealchat on Twitter last night. We chatted automobile deals, from car buying, leasing, insurance…We were all about the money, last night. I really [...]
