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14 Dec 2011

Benefit for Julie Michelle of ILiveHereSF.com

I got this from a friend of Julie Michelle. Not only is Julie is an amazing and incredibly talented photographer (we did this shoot together), she’s also one of the sweetest women I know. Plus she’s shot like 10 different Broke-Asses of the Week. Any help that could be sent here way would be incredible. Read below for the details:

Broke-Ass Stuart - Editor In Cheap 0
14 Dec 2011

Let’s Be Frank: Wieners Rule!

Why does everybody gotta hate on the wiener? Wieners seem to have gotten a bad reputation in the past – being only deemed worthy of being eaten at little kids’ parties and baseball games. Okay, that sounded really perverted…what I mean to say is that Let’s Be Frank has given

Heidi Smith - The Ultimate Scavenger 0
14 Dec 2011

Everything You Need to Know About Being a Leading Lady, You Can Learn from Queen Latifah

As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be in the spotlight.  The shiny hair, the outfits, the fake laughing while delicately holding a champagne flute… all these things spoke to me.  Unfortunately, I was born more of a Judy Greer than a Judy Garland.  What I

Carrie Laven - Pretty Penniless 0
13 Dec 2011

Broke-Ass Guide to Being Alone on Christmas

 Spending Christmas alone is nothing to be ashamed of. Flights are expensive, maybe you don’t have the money to fly to see your family. Maybe you hate your family. Perhaps you are Jewish. Don’t let other people feel sorry for you- Christmas by yourself is awesome. If you find yourself

Robin Hardwick - Cost-Conscious Connoisseur 0
12 Dec 2011

Win an Autographed Copy of Young, Broke and Beautiful and a Dirty Limerick!

I know you’ve heard a lot about my most recent book Young, Broke and Beautiful: Broke-Ass Stuart’s Guide to Living Cheaply. But maybe there are a few of you who (gasp!) haven’t gotten a copy yet. Well now is your chance! I’m giving out two autographed copies.

Broke-Ass Stuart - Editor In Cheap 0
12 Dec 2011

Spotlight on NoVa: the Painful Allure of Noe Valley

Padmapper, a nifty tool that’s basically a melding of Craigslist with Google Maps, comes in handy for those apartment searches with location, location in mind. And not only does it show you where your new home might be, it shows you where it sure isn’t. A vast, empty space lies

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09 Dec 2011

Popuphood Pops Up in Old Oakland

I love this idea. Two business owners in the great but not-well-frequented neighborhood in old Oakland arranged for retailers to temporarily set up retail space in unoccupied retail storefronts. The results? Popuphood, a chance for more development and foot traffic for Old Oakland and support for small, local business owners

Robin Hardwick - Cost-Conscious Connoisseur 0