Entertainment
Will Barter for Food!
Update time! Last week, I had a dilemma because my friend, Denise, was in town from New York and wanted to go for drinks on Monday. Because I’m doing No-Buy Month, I am not spending my cash on dining/drinking out. So I held a poll and a lot of people said I should have her [...]
A Frugalista No-Buy Month Dilemma!
Help! Help! I have a No-Buy Month dilemma. My good friend who moved to New York for a hot job is going to be in town on Monday and wants to go for drinks. We all know I’m the girl who doesn’t spend extra money in February, but I really want to see my friend, [...]
Free Lenny Kravitz Music Download
I got some free music downloads for you! First up is Lenny Kravitz’s Black And White Mix Tape. The second download is a mixtape honoring slain RUN DMC DJ Jam Master Jay! Today would be Jam Master Jay’s birthday. Don’t play them too loud at work, OK? I would hate for you to lose your [...]
Jay-Z and Warren Buffett’s Money Bromance
So last night, Jay-Z reopened his 40/40 Nightclub and super billionaire Warren Buffett showed up to the grand opening. I’m starting to think Jay-Z and Warren are having a bromance. Warren’s throwing up The Roc sign in photos. Jay-Z is appearing on Warren’s kiddie cartoon, Secret Millionaires Club. I know Warren is notoriously frugal and [...]
Kourtney Kardashian is an Extreme Couponer
I have to admit that I’ve been known to view Kardashian TV from time to time. Please don’t judge me! I recently caught up on Kourtney & Kim Take New York and noticed that Kourtney has taken up extreme couponing as a hobby. With Kourtney pregnant with her second kid, I think she may be [...]
Is Kanye West a Frugalisto?
So last night, Kanye West did an 86-tweet speech about starting a design company and needing talent. Mr. West wants to start a movement that will help creative types as well as kids. “DONDA is a design company which will galvanize amazing thinkers and put them in a creative space to bounce [their] dreams and [...]
Rihanna Takes Public Transportation
I always knew there was something special about that Rihanna. From the moment she dyed her hair black and sported that adorable bob, I’ve taken notice. I was so happy when I was able to book her stylist, Mariel Haenn for a guest blog here at TheFrugalista.com. So when I found out that Rihanna took [...]
Coupons and Dating
Hello! I promised to get you all the #dealchat transcript from last week on Coupon Etiquette. We had some really great tips in that Twitter conversation, but the most spirited part of the online chat dealt with coupons and dating. As I said in my WHUR radio interview on dating and coupons, I would rather [...]
Should You Recycle Your Relationships? What’s Your Number Edition!
Hey, there! You know I’m a big fan of the environment and saving our earth’s resources. I wonder if it could also apply in relationships? Is it O.K. to recycle your ex? You know, go back to someone you may have dated in the past. Reuse is the buzzword, nowadays. When I saw the trailer [...]
Money Management Tips for the Rich & Famous
Hello! I ran into this article in the Hollywood Reporter that interviewed the money managers of fabulous celebrities! From celebs asking for separate accounts for their mistresses to reminding their clients that their careers won’t last forever, these celeb fortune managers have their hands full. I know I’ve written about several celebs and athletes who [...]
