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02 Nov 2011

DIY: Day of the Dead

One of the (many) reasons Halloween is the best holiday ever is that the fun continues into the Day of the Dead. Celebrated across two days, November 1 and 2 in connection with All Saints Day and All Souls Day, Day of the Dead is a holiday that pays respect

Amber Bouman - Crafty & Cashless 0
02 Nov 2011

Broke-Ass Style: 99 Cents Store Treasures That Will Transform You Into a Pop Diva

Last weekend, I spent my Halloween dressed as Selena (a costume which– thanks to procrastination and an extremely ill-timed thunder/snowstorm– turned out looking more like an alcoholic 90s-goth-chola in snow boots, but whatevs).  I’ve always had a special place in my kinky-cop-hat-and-bustier-wearing heart for that quick-stepping ranchera, and would probably

Carrie Laven - Pretty Penniless 0
01 Nov 2011

Broke-Ass Band Interview: The Northern Key (Thurs @ Brick & Mortar)

Nothing better than a double album release party featuring two rad Bay Area bands, all for only $5. Indie folk trio The Northern Key and Oakland indie pop favorite Ash Reiter both celebrate their new records this Thursday, November 3rd, at Brick & Mortar Music Hall. Presented by Different Fur

Chloe - Pennywise Reporter 0
01 Nov 2011

Just shut up and write already! – National Novel Writing Month

By reading this site, you likely are always looking for awesome ways to live your life, so you have a story that needs to be told. But maybe you never imagined writing a book, or never thought you could. Listen, if Snooki can “write” a book, so can you. It

Robin Hardwick - Cost-Conscious Connoisseur 0
31 Oct 2011

Win Tickets to Drink Me Magazine’s Mad Hatter Party and Grand Tasting

Drink Me Magazine is throwing a Mad Hatter Party and Grand Tasting this friday at 111 Minna (SF). It’s going to be a fantastic event with delicious booze tastings, circus performers and more surprises. Drink Me Magazine is a local magazine all about alcohol culture – be sure to come

Broke-Ass Stuart - Editor In Cheap 0
28 Oct 2011

Art for Avalos: An Art Auction to Benefit the Avalos for Mayor Campaign

I’ve already come out and personally endorsed John Avalos for Mayor of San Francisco. I really do believe this is the dude for our city. But even if you’re like, “Man, I don’t really give a fuck Stuart, just tell me where the cheap shit is” you should go to this anyways. Why? Because you’ll have the chance to bid on art by some amazing local artists. Plus you could win a date with Jane Kim…swoon!

Broke-Ass Stuart - Editor In Cheap 0
28 Oct 2011

Broke-Ass Mom “Me” Time

Every parent needs a break, and Broke-Ass Moms are no exception. The question is what to do, and where to go…well, and how much time do you have? I love fantasizing about a weekend away when I can sit on the beach in my bikini lookin’ fine (this is my

Jennifer White - Mommy No Bucks 0