Dr. Fruegal offers his advice on poopy matters and the cheapster’s stand on the five-finger discount. Dear Sigmund, I poop. A lot. And by a lot, I mean at least three times a day. My doctor says this is healthy and normal for me, since I eat a lot of fiber, coffee and Mexican food. […]
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Friday Free Movies at 212 Pier Coffee Shop: One of my favorite java joints of the Westside hosts free screenings of your most beloved films every Friday night! Starting at 8:45 p.m., swing by to partake in some free popcorn-munching and movie-watching with fellow cinephiles. This week’s film is Guy Ritchie’s Snatch. 212 Pier | […]
Seamus the resourceful squirrel offers you tips on how to reuse stuff you would normally just toss into the garbage. -Patrick, who is a friend to all furry creatures as he is one himself, tipped Seamus to this nifty trick.
Amoeba Records also has a bunch of free MP3s, which are comprised from bands that have performed free in-store shows. Here’s a link where you can peruse their comprehensive selection. I found a couple of tracks from No Age, which you could put on a mix tape for your special cougar lady friend, or Bob […]
Cheapsters covers the 99 Cents Only Store Weddings By Jackie and Efrain Who hasn’t thought of getting married at an exotic locale, such as the Great Wall of China, or perhaps inside a turret of a elegant castle? Well, how about walking down an aisle of a 99 Cents Only Store to exchange your sacred […]
Indie rocksters Saint Motel will be headlining the bill for Spaceland’s Monday Night Residency. September is a big month for them as they’ll be releasing their debut EP “Forplay.” With theatrical performances where the stage has been transformed into forests and living rooms, checking out one of their shows this month is worth your while. […]
Do you own a bike and resign to stay home and cry when one of the tires is flat? Do you call your dad to come to the rescue when its chain starts to accumulate build-up? Well if that’s the case I know just the class for you. This Tuesday the REIs in Santa Monica, […]
Chicago Cheapster Dave on How Frugality is Liberating By Dave Fried Greetings Cheapsters! I was pretty excited when Jackie asked me to share some of my insights on the sixth sense that is cheapness. I never thought the way I lived had any kind of ethos, but looking back, I see a lot of patterns […]
All compass needles point to Equator Books in Venice for free coffee. On August 30th they’ll be opening their brand spanking new coffee shop, Equator Cafe, and are offering a sneak preview of their espresso drinks this Sunday. Swing by anytime from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. for some free java! In celebration of their […]
Everyday ways to reduce your electricity bill By Jackie A great way to save money is to cut down on what you spend on a continual basis such as your utility bills. I live alone and my water and electricity bill for my single apartment (with a full bedroom, full bath) is about $12/month. That’s […]
