Food & Drink

A Cheapster’s Guide to Grocery Shopping

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.

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Events | Music

A Cheapster’s Weekend: April 2 – 4

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 […]

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Advice

My One Cent with Sigmund Freugal

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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Art | Music | Uncategorized

A Cheapster’s Weekend

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 | […]

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Upcycling

Seamus Says…

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.

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Music

Free MP3s from Amoeba

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 […]

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Cheapster Heroes | Contests

Saying “I Do” for 99 Cents

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 […]

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Music

Free Shows at Spaceland in September – Saint Motel

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. […]

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Events

Free Bike Maintenance Workshops at REI

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, […]

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Advice

Freedom is Now Half Price!

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 […]

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