While my co-worker Devin and I largely disagree on a number of things (i.e., the pros and cons of Grouponing, coupons, what color socks to appropriately wear to work), we both are lovers of reusing. Devin is more hardcore than I’ll ever be and isn’t in to buying eco-friendly stuff that is branded as such. […]
Author: Jackie Lam
Guest blogger Jeffery Cox on what to have in your arsenal in catastrophic scenarios.
Cheapsters is developing a crush of sorts for our new pals 2 Broke Geeks. The adorable duo, made up of Mia and Omar, have a YouTube series called Hey that’s on Netflix! (instant watch) where they post quirky, hilarious videos on their top picks on what to watch on Netflix Instant. Cleverly written and highly […]
Jackie the Cheapster on how frugality is really about finding a style and approach that works for you. Design your life, dudes and dudettes!
Cheapster Dan offers his expert knowledge for pickers just starting out. By Dan Dao I starting getting into swap meets and garage sales when I was a kid. Growing up Asian, being frugal was a way of life. For a while I was embarrassed of getting caught looking for deals in people’s homes and lawns […]
Advice columnist extraordinaire gives you his one cent on inexpensive lovemaking and whether or not to gym it. (Please note this month’s column is intended for a mature audience.) Sigmund, I very much enjoy the making sex with ladies, but I do not very much enjoy the expensive buying of condom in convenient store. They […]
Dave the cheapster reflects on staying true to cheapsterhood and gives some tips on dumpster diving. By Dave Fried So by the time this goes to “print,” I’ll have already turned 30 years old. Now that I’m 30, I have a message to many of you younger people out there. It just seems like a […]
How to wade through your muck of stuff and simplify.
Efrain and Jackie show you where the inexpensive groceries are at. The proliferation of cooking shows on cable television has sparked an renaissance of interest in cooking amongst men, myself included. This experience was soured when I endeavored to prepare a potato leek soup from scratch and tabulated an out- of-pocket cost of over $40.
Friday Free Screening of Amelie: 212 Cafe in Venice, which is one of my favorite bohemian java hangs on the Westside, is screening the beloved French romantic tale Amelie. It’s the story of a shy, lonely waitress who decides to change the lives of those around her for the better. The film stars Audrey Tatou […]
