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Frugal Friday - Week In Review
3 hours ago by Michael Nolan @ frugalmania.com
In an effort to share the most frugal information possible in the shortest amount of time (yeah, I'm frugal with that too!), Fridays will henceforth be known as Frugal Fridays, and they will feature my Week in Review. Each week on Fridays here at...
Frugal Recipes: Simple Pasta Fagioli
18 hours ago by Michael Nolan @ frugalmania.com
A few years ago I found myself in a predicament. I had thawed too much ground beef and it was going to spoil if I didn't use it. While racking my brain to figure out something that I could make with what I had on hand, I realized that I had...
Farm Bill May Mean Cheaper Retail
Yesterday by Sally Andersen @ stylefix.net
It's not just rare, it's probably the first time ever that the two media networks that I keep up with - animal issues and fashion - are in agreement. The Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 is currently up for discussion - commonly referred...
Lucky Brand Goes Phallic
Yesterday by Sally Andersen @ stylefix.net
Um ... Lucky Brand? Was the phallic innuendo intentional in this e-mail ad?Click the ad shown here to head on over to the Lucky site and check out their new arrivals, which is what they were advertising here....
Nina Garcia to Continue Relationship with ELLE
Yesterday by Sally Andersen @ stylefix.net
Speculators (a.k.a. gossips) can lay their guesses, rumors, and lies to rest today over Nina Garcia and her relationship with ELLE magazine.It has just been announced that Madame Fashion Garcia has been named ELLE's editor-at-large, and that she...
Extra! Extra! May 15th FREE DEAL from McDonald's
Yesterday by Michael Nolan @ frugalmania.com
Here's an extra for you all, because it isn't often that restaurants give anything away!May 15th (today) only, participating McDonald's restaurants are giving away their Southern Style Chicken with the purchase of a medium or large drink. In the...
Gwen Stefani and Kelly Osbourne battle for a black and white frock
Yesterday by Rechelle Tolinero @ celebrityfashionwatch.com
It’s been quite a while since I last wrote an entry about celebrities somewhat thinking alike wearing the same frock (of course in a different time and place). So today would probably be the first post in this category this year. So who are...
Janet Jackson: To Fuchsia or Not To Fuchsia?
Yesterday by Rechelle Tolinero @ celebrityfashionwatch.com
When I brought you Janet Jackson’s ‘odd’ trousers, err… suit, I was at first hesitant if it could still take a ‘pity pass’. I mean you know, that’s Janet Jackson trying to look regal after all. However, when she attended at Alexander...
Whitney Wins America's Next Top Model
Yesterday by Sally Andersen @ stylefix.net
Whitney - yes as in the full figure model - won this season of America's Next Top Model.From left to right in this photo is the order the final three dropped: Fatima was out before the final runway; Anya was the last to be eliminated, after walking...
Gold Toe Socks® Keep Your Feet So Toasty Warm
Yesterday by Shelly @ shoeboxers.com
Gold Toe Socks® are made with the utmost material so that the sock itself not only last for a very long wear-time, they also are so cozy warm and keep tootsies from getting chilled.If your husband is anything like mine, you have a problem with him...
Reader's Hunt
Yesterday by Shelly @ shoeboxers.com
I recently had a Shoe Boxers reader (Dina) contact me and help her in the search for some long-lost shoes. The shoes in question were lost with some luggage on a flight and she has desperately been trying to find a replacement pair. Dina contacted...
Just One Question for J.Crew
Yesterday by Sally Andersen @ stylefix.net
Dear J.Crew:I'm impressed with the number of concepts that you have added lately - wedding dresses, yoga gear - but I just have question:Can you use this super cute, orange and white, doodled fabric to make me a dress? If not, could you just send me...
Who's Spokesmodeling for Whom?
48 hours ago by Sally Andersen @ stylefix.net
Who is posing for which company?All of these celebrity names have recently been snagged up by one of these fashion-based companies. Can you match the starring face with the campaign?The Players:1. Lindsay Lohan2. Tori Spelling and her 13-month-old...
Frugal, with Children
53 hours ago by Michael Nolan @ frugalmania.com
We all know that being a parent can put a serious dent in the plans of even most dedicated frugal maniac, but Erinn at Parenting Children recently made a post on "The Cost of Babies" that was a real eye-opener for me. It made me think seriously...
Sex and the City World Premiere Fashion Face-Offs
05/13/2008 by Rechelle Tolinero @ celebrityfashionwatch.com
For Sex and the City fans out there, well, this is it! This is really is it. I’m sure you would be glad to know that even if the show’s not already shown on Direct TV, finally, the most awaited movie version has come!Unfortunately, despite...
`The Hills' Fake? Never!
05/13/2008 by Sally Andersen @ stylefix.net
I've never watched a single episode of MTV's The Hills, and only one of its predecessor Laguna Beach. I do see the occasional scene on E!'s The Soup with Joel McHale, but that's the extent of my viewing.Maybe my lack of knowledge of the show's...
Frugal and Delicious - The Japanese Art of Bento
05/13/2008 by Michael Nolan @ frugalmania.com
Author's Note: Wow, it seems as though I am on a food kick lately, but I just can't help myself. Food expenses account for one of the biggest dents in the average budget and I want you to save everywhere you can! This frugal tip has actually been...
I Envy Scarlett Johansson
05/12/2008 by Sally Andersen @ stylefix.net
I've never been more jealous in my life. It's not her gorgeous figure, soft yet stunning looks, or multiple money-making talents that cause me to envy Scarlett Johansson. I want to be Scarlett based on the things that happened to her last...
Simple Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
05/12/2008 by Michael Nolan @ frugalmania.com
A lot of people are intimidated by the idea of making their own salad dressing. This recipe illustrates well why so many restaurants use balsamic vinaigrette as their house dressing. It's simple to make with almost no prep time whatsoever and it...
Jenna Bush Wedding Look
05/12/2008 by Sally Andersen @ stylefix.net
It pisses me off to no avail when people bash a politician's child for the mere fact that they are a politician's child. That said, look how gorgeous Jenna Bush was at her wedding this Saturday, May 10. Word is the dress is by Oscar de la Renta. Her...
Attacking Convenience Foods
05/12/2008 by Michael Nolan @ frugalmania.com
One of the most common wastes of your shopping dollars covers a huge range of items that we call convenience foods. The truth is that these items are anything but convenient for your wallet, but thankfully they are all but entirely unnecessary....
Hollywood’s Fashionable New Moms
05/11/2008 by Rechelle Tolinero @ celebrityfashionwatch.com
This year has been a year of new-born celebrity babies in Hollywood. In fact, with the number of celebrity knock-ups, I’m starting to think this ‘thing’ seems to have become a trend. Anyway, since it’s Mothers’ Day, I thought of bringing...
Hermes Wants You to Have a *Free* Kelly Bag!
05/11/2008 by Sally Andersen @ stylefix.net
I know what you want. You want a custom Hermes Kelly bag for free, don't you? I know I sure do. And I also know how you can get it.On the Hermes Web site, you can choose from seven different designs or plain white to decorate yourself (or use as a...
Have some Frugal for Breakfast!
05/11/2008 by Michael Nolan @ frugalmania.com
Frugal – It isn’t just for breakfast anymore, but it is entirely possible to be frugal and eat a healthy breakfast at the same time. In fact, you will find that you feel better and are more productive if you do eat the first meal of the day in...
How to Personalize your Mother’s Day Gifts
05/10/2008 by Michael Nolan @ frugalmania.com
In honor of Mother’s Day (which is tomorrow in case you missed the memo), I wanted to offer you some money saving tips for wrapping that gift I know you’ve already bought. I mean…you have got her something already, right? If not, here’s an...