Tag "frugal"
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 [...]
Was Steve Jobs a Frugalisto?
I found an interesting video on youtube about Steve Jobs’ views on money. For a billionaire, he lived rather modestly. No servants, classic wardrobe (black turtlenecks) etc. I would say his tech contributions were rather fabulous! Yes, that was the understatement of the century. Anyway, I wanted to share his views on money to see [...]
Are Hermes and Louis Vuitton Flasks Frugal?
When I read a post about Hermes and Louis Vuitton flasks on The Purse Blog, I squealed with shock and glee. How cool! I think that LV has come out with every accessory known to man and woman, from iPad cases to dog carriers. Despite what’s sure to be a high price tag on these [...]
Frugalista on the Move: Books Are the Best
Hi, Frugs! I got some book events brewing in Florida, and I wanted to be sure to give you all the 411! You know I’m always pushing the book, The Frugalista Files: How One Woman Got Out of Debt Without Giving Up the Fabulous Life. In the book, tell my story about how I slayed [...]
Pizza Boxes as Art
Ok, I know I’ve done a few posts about people getting creative with re-using old materials like Starburst wrappers for prom dresses or $1,000 designer heels made with trash, but I think that a woman who has has designed beautiful pieces of wall art out of old pizza boxes is exceptional! Yes, pizza boxes! You [...]
Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Hello, Frugalistas! I trust you had an awesome weekend. I had a good one, so I can’t complain. So, I do some professional blogging (i.e. paid gig, so I must disclose!) for another site, smartshoppersunite.com and I did a Mother’s Day Gift Guide over there that I think you will enjoy. I’d love for you [...]
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, [...]
Review of Cheap Products
There's a new site on the world wide web, cheapism. It's a product review of cheap products. Here at The Frugalista Files, the word cheap is not in our vocabulary, but I wanted to shout out a growing blog. :) I say the blog is worth a click and a gander. The site does the heavy [...]
New coupon website
Coupon Sherpa, which is an iPhone application to find deals is now its own website. The Coupon Sherpa site offers up shopping codes and coupons for online shopping. A sherpa is a member of a Tibetan people known for providing support for mountain climbers in the Himalayas. On the site, you can find hook ups [...]
Disney World “Frugalista style”
Hello! We have a guest post today from Michelle Stepney, News Bureau Director for Disney Destinations, LLC. Stepney will talk to us about ways to visit Disney World as frugally as possible! The theme park has some "hook ups" going on this fall! DISNEY TIPS: Disney’s Magical Express – When guests bound for Disney owned-and-operated [...]
