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How to Achieve the “Tom Hanks Factor”
There’s a favorite memory amongst my friends Leyli, Marie and me– a memory about the three of us waiting on a subway platform, and being met by the putrid stinkeyes of a gaggle of stiletto-heeled, shiny-dressed bitches. They were all gussied up (likely for a night of rubbing up against
Stunner of the Month: Rad New Sunglasses Each Month for just $9!
Awhile ago I joined Stunner of the Month, a monthly sunglasses subscription service that was started by four friends in their Cole Valley attic.. Yeah, I didn’t know that kind of thing existed either.
Broke-Ass Kitchen: White Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Bark
Ahh the holidays. A special time of year for having internal melt-downs about how you’ll afford all of the presents you have to buy and wonder why the hell your parents had to give you so many damn siblings. Thankfully the struggling economy of recent years has made appreciating homemade
An Easy and Affordable Way to Help Out a Kick-Ass Non-Profit
San Francisco non-profit, BAYCAT (Bayview Hunters Point Center for Arts and Technology), is asking for your help this holiday season. Although, they would be grateful for your donation, they’re asking for a far more affordable type of support.
Successful Broke-Ass Mom Christmas Shopping
Can a Broke-Ass Mom get her Christmas shopping done with child in tow? That’s exactly what I’m wondering these days. In the past, I’ve been able to steal a few moments on my way to work or on my way home from work. However, now that I’m a SAHBAM (Stay-at-Home-Broke-Ass-Mom – I
Giftly Might be the Perfect Holiday Gift
My pals over at Giftly created unique Gift Ideas out of some of my favorite broke-ass spots, in both San Francisco and New York City.
Win a Season of Live Music Shows in San Francisco
Explore SF with Scoutmob. Experience SF music through Ticketfly, with a season pass to the best venues in the Bay Area. Join the ‘mob today for a chance to win $800 to spend at our favorite venues in town: The Independent, Rickshaw Stop, Brick & Mortar Music Hall, Hotel Utah, and more.
The Perks of Being a Bilingual Broke-Ass
I want to be bilingual, for a variety of reasons. Personally, I don’t like feeling like such an “ugly American” when rubbing elbows with the international crew that comes along with dating a well-traveled half-Brazilian. Being able to speak another language would make me seem more worldly in front