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12 Sep 2011

Dear Mr. Bill Collector, Screw You…

This is probably the worst aspect of being a broke-ass, being behind on bills. It’s not a huge leap in logic to assume that since you are broke, you are also neck deep in debt. Since you are broke, you probably don’t have much money to put towards the bills

Brandi Jarath - Miss Parsimony 0
12 Sep 2011

FREE “Made In Polaroid” Art Exhibit

Get your “high-low art” on with Phillips de Pury & Company at the Made in Polaroid exhibit running through Wednesday, September 13th. In an effort to vary your usual FREE museum routine, you can check out some contemporary art created by a generous smattering of famous people using the Polaroid

Tiara Francis - NY Know-it-all 0
10 Sep 2011

Broke-Ass Guide to Volunteering

Volunteering to better our cities and communities is something that many Broke-Asses want to do. Not only do we have the time due to unemployment or having time during the day because we work a service job, but we understand the divide between the haves and the have-nots. When you

Robin Hardwick - Cost-Conscious Connoisseur 0
10 Sep 2011

Cheap, Local and Original Mexican Food at Cholulita

Cholulita from appearance looks to be your average bodega, but for the people who know and for the curious, this is actually a great little restaurant with wonderful service and an accepting, laidback atmosphere. Often there are local Mexican guys going into the place for the imported Mexican sodas and

Bobby Rich - Affordable Aficionado 0
09 Sep 2011

Motown on Mondays at Madrone

Despite being on the hardest night of the week to roust yourself out of your cozy, crusty den of ramen and Reese’s Pieces, Madrone Art Bar’s weekly Motown on Mondays could easily become the gem of your week. It’s pretty self-explanatory: they play Motown, and they play it every Monday.

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09 Sep 2011

FREE Outdoor Fun at the Golden Gate Park Disc Golf Course

As a kid that grew up in Marin and went to college in Santa Cruz I have probably been exposed to more disc golf than most. In fact at one point in college I considered making a run at qualifying for the PDGA yes that does in fact stand for

Hugh Hunter - Economical Essayist 0
09 Sep 2011

Top Ten Broke-Ass Mom Toys

If you’re starting to empty your pants’ pockets, digging change out of the laundromat fund, and breaking open your piggy bank to buy your baby the latest and greatest toy in the hopes of keeping up with the Joneses cut the cord and stop.  Maybe you’ve noticed small yelps coming

Jennifer White - Mommy No Bucks 0

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