Malibu For The Rest Of Us

This is for natives and tourists. There are many places to spend big bucks in Malibu however enjoy this beautiful town for an afternoon and spend less then $20 per person for a day vacation. The Adamson House Tour is a guided tour through the house which contains its original furnishings and is decorated with the renowned Malibu Potteries tile. Trained volunteer docents relate the history of the house, details of its architecture and furnishings…

Spice It Up

In a frenzy of spring cleaning, the Frugal Diva attacked her spice rack to see how long some of these little bottles had been living in the pantry. As it turns out, the rosemary had been hanging out there since the nineties.  I made a list, checked it twice, and promptly went into sticker shock at the market.  It was cheaper to follow the spice trail to India then to restock. Since I love to…

Father’s Day Shopping

June 16th will be here before you know it. Start now and take advantage of these great deals.  See what’s out there for all kinds of dads. Goldstar for Fun Dads – Look for discounted tickets for everything from plays to food tours of Chinatown to baseball tickets. Nordstroms Menswear sale starts on June 14 for Traditional Dad – Dress shirts and preppy casual for the Dad who likes to look pulled together…

5 Mobile Apps for Frugal Living

Thanks to Tara Wagner, The Frugal Diva learned quite a bit about money saving apps. Tara Wagner is a staff writer for TechBreach. She has worked from home for over a decade, and loves sharing news and advice with fellow telecommuting moms and dads. She’s fascinated by new tech and new ideas; and when she finds time to unplug, she enjoys long hikes in the mountains near her home. She lives in Denver…

How to Entertain in a Small Home

Six Simple Tips To Make The Most Of Your Space A guest post from Tara Wagner a staff writer for TechBreach. She has worked from home for over a decade, and loves sharing news and advice with fellow telecommuting moms and dads. She’s fascinated by new tech and new ideas; and when she finds time to unplug, she enjoys long hikes in the mountains near her home. She lives in Denver. If you…

DSW – Need I Say More

Shoes have many good qualities. They are loyal. Gain a few pounds and your jeans will turn on you.  However you have to gain a lot of weight to out grow your favorite pair of pumps.  They wait quietly at the back of the closet until that perfect occasion when only red heels with white polka dots will do.  And you can try on endless pairs without taking off your clothes. The best place to…