Travel
Why I Don’t Have a Travel Credit Card
So, I had a great weekend. I went to my college’s homecoming celebration and partied with some of my best friends. I think I’m still in recovery. So, I’ve recently enrolled in “Airline X’s” frequent flyer program. I’ve taken this airline no fewer than five times this year, including a trip to Amsterdam. I am [...]
Guest post: How I saved it!
Hi Frugs! This guest post is from a writer describing how he saved money on his car insurance! It’s part of my new series, “How I Saved It” at thefrugalista.com Enjoy! xo Natalie How I Saved It by Chris Stevens. As I’ve designated August “Get It Together” month, one major part of my budget I [...]
The Frugal Traveler: Dealing with a work wardrobe while traveling
Yay! I got interviewed by Myscha Theriault, co-author of 10,001 Ways to Live Large on a Small Budget. for an article on what to pack when traveling. Please check out the article. It may show up in your local newspaper. The article hit the newswire today! Three cheers for newspapers! What are your tips for [...]
Frugalista on Oprah Radio
Yippee! I’m going to be on The Derrick Ashong Experience at 1: 30 p.m. (est), Saturday. The Derrick Ashong Experience is a radio show that’s all about “socially meaningful media.” You all know, I have a twitter addiction. Remember, #dealchat is tonight at 8 p.m. (est). You love it, right? I’m all about having “the [...]
mint.com scares me!
Frugalistas, I need your strength, help and concern. I’m normally the person who my friends/blog peers turn to to talk about budgets, but today, I need to confess to you all! After years of doing my finances independently, I signed up to use budgeting website, mint.com. Using the site is like having a money nag, [...]
Frugalista on Blog Talk Radio
Good news! I’m going to be on blogger, The Jaded NYer’s, talk radio show tonight at 10 p.m. est. talking cold hard cash! I can not wait. Call-in Number: (718) 766-4011 It is always an honor when another blogger wants to highlight what you do on one of their platforms. The Jaded Nyer is a [...]
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 [...]
#dealchat round up!
Ok, if you are missing my weekly #dealchat on twitter, why is that? I’m not the kind of girl who likes to be alone! We have so much fun sharing ideas on the best techniques and deals around town. It’s even getting noticed. Journalist Chris Nelson who blogs on a Baltimore Sun site wrote a [...]
Best Frugal Blogs of 2010
Yippee! The fine and lovely women at Tucson on the Cheap named thefrugalista.com one of the “Best Frugal Blogs of 2010.” Yours truly got the nod in the “general category” which works well for me. I think the fine ladies at Tucson on the Cheap were a fan of Dine-In Week! Yay! Frugalista is a [...]
Toyota Discount
Hi Frugalistas! So Toyota is offering discounts on its cars, after discovering some of the vehicles had SERIOUSLY faulty designs. From the Business Week article: Toyota buyers can choose either a loan with no interest for as long as five years or a low-cost lease on models including Camry, Corolla, Matrix, Prius and Yaris cars, [...]
