Advice

30 Dec 2011

Broke-Ass Mom Resolves

I’m not sure I believe in New Year’s Resolutions.  I feel like they are just an additional way to feel bad about yourself by the end of the year.  Then you can look back and say, “Shit, I said I was going to lose how many pounds, and I’m up

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28 Dec 2011

Broke-Ass Style 2012: How to Look Good When The World Ends

The holidays have officially passed, and New Year’s Eve is just a few days away.  You know what that means– it’s almost 2012.  2012– the year that The World As We Know It is supposed to end, according to the Mayan calendar.  2012– the year that we’ll apparently be punished

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27 Dec 2011

10 New Year’s Resolutions For Broke-Ass New Yorkers

What would be considered a Broke-Ass resolution, you ask? Well, here are ten I’ve come up with myself. 1. Watch The Sunrise At The Beach – When summertime comes back around, instead of heading back home, why don’t you stay at the beach and watch the sun rise? It’s one

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23 Dec 2011

Broke-Ass Mom Cheapskates Through the Holidays

I began this year’s shopping for my two-year-old by following my own advice:  buy only one or two great gifts for your toddler/baby because that’s all they need (if that considering the mounds of presents they’ve already received from their grandparents).  My husband and I decided what my two-year-old REALLY

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21 Dec 2011

How to Navigate Your Job’s Holiday Party Without Completely Embarrassing Yourself

I attended my office holiday party last week– at a bar, at 2pm, glad to leave work 3 hours early.  I work in a business casual environment, and– as I mentioned before– am not close friends with anyone in my office.  In fact, I’m 89% sure that they all think

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20 Dec 2011

The Broke-Ass Christmas Spirit

With less than a week before Christmas, I’m sitting at home and watching the animated version of  Dr. Suess’ “How The Grinch Stole Christmas”. If you know the story then you’re well aware that the Grinch goes on to steal all of the gifts from the residents of Whoville. Expecting

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16 Dec 2011

What does a Broke-Ass Mom want for the Holidays?

This is actually a harder question than it may seem.  Something about giving birth to another human being makes you not need or want as much.  Or at least that’s how it feels.  It’s hard to separate your needs and wants apart from your family’s.  But for everyone’s sanity you

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15 Dec 2011

The Live Local Card: Support Local Business While Getting Discounts

Have you heard about the Live Local Mission card yet? It’s pretty fucking badass and probably the perfect stocking stuffer for your favorite Missionite.

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