Put that shit down. You heard me. Yeah, you with that bottle of birthday cake flavored vodka. Put it down right now. You make me sick. Though, not as sick as you’re gonna make yourself when you down it all in one night and wake up the next day with a high-fructose-corn-syrup-induced hangover to end… Continue reading I Threw Some Fruit Into A Mason Jar With Vodka And Now All My Friends Think I’m A Fancy Mixologist
#CheapWeek: Krewella, UberEats, and a Cubs Game
5/11 – Cosi and Geja’s Cafe If you read last week’s #CheapWeek, You’ll know that I’ve been systematically trying the best salads the Loop has to offer for a future post. Today I went to Cosi and had their Baja salad for free! Blogging definitely has it’s perks. They sent me a few extra free… Continue reading #CheapWeek: Krewella, UberEats, and a Cubs Game
Stop Spending so Much Money Online Shopping
While most of this blog focuses on Chicago deals and happenings, I wanted to take a step back and focus on deals in general. Or rather, shopping. Of the online variety. If you think my deal-scouting abilities can be contained within just one city, I’m about to blow you away. Here’s my 5 step process… Continue reading Stop Spending so Much Money Online Shopping
I saved thousands of dollars by using Groupon Getaways
So far, I’ve purchased three Groupon Getaways. I’ve gone on two trips and have the third planned for this fall. I took my first leap of faith with Groupon Getaways in January 2014. Randomly messaging my best friend Nico (who wrote an awesome article about improv for Chicago Cheap Ass recently!), I said, “There’s a… Continue reading I saved thousands of dollars by using Groupon Getaways
#CheapWeek: 5/4 – 5/10
5/4 – BMA and Maggiano’s This week was a busy one for me, especially as far as professional development goes. On Monday, I attended the Business Marketing Association (BMA)’s event “An Afternoon with the Stars” at 1871. I love 1871, because it’s such a cool community of entrepreneurs and startups. Just being there makes me… Continue reading #CheapWeek: 5/4 – 5/10
#CheapWeek: 4/27 – 5/3
4/27 – NYC Bagel and Soupbox Monday’s are hard. I like to make them better with delicious food. So I started my day at NYC Bagel Deli with a savory bagel and a copious amount of cream cheese for under $3. Although I brought a lunch, I decided I was past due for a visit to… Continue reading #CheapWeek: 4/27 – 5/3
Henry’s Swing Club Gave Me Free Food When I Wrote a Haiku about Balls
My love obsession with DMK’s Restaurants started almost a year ago. Right before the Chicago Marathon, DMK started their own “sorta” marathon to capitalize on the buzz and to advertise the opening of their new location – Henry’s Swing Club. The “sorta” marathon started at DMK’s original location, DMK Burger Bar in Lakeview. The idea was… Continue reading Henry’s Swing Club Gave Me Free Food When I Wrote a Haiku about Balls
Cooking Tips For City Living: Sell All Your Possessions And Buy A Wok
I see you. I see you watching the Food Network on weeknights, laughing every time someone forgets an ingredient on Chopped. I hear you mutter to yourself “I could do better” in between bites of reheated Chinese take-out. I feel it when you roll your eyes at Rachel Ray, Alton Brown, and at Bobby Flay,… Continue reading Cooking Tips For City Living: Sell All Your Possessions And Buy A Wok
Skip The Clubs And Stock Your Own Damn Bar
Saturday night! Aw, yeah. The weather’s good, and you’re feeling fine. Have you lost weight? Man, those skinny jeans look really good on you. That’s a good choice. So where to tonight? Smart Bar? The Mid? The dive around the corner? The world is your oyster, let’s dig in. Sunday morning. Headaches. Waking up in… Continue reading Skip The Clubs And Stock Your Own Damn Bar
#CheapWeek: 4/19 – 4/26
Sometimes I do some pretty cool things that don’t necessarily warrant an entire blog post. So, moving forward, #CheapWeek will be a review of the fun things I did and ate in Chicago the previous week. This is your insider’s guide to how a real “Cheap Ass” lives. 4/19 – Chef Week Kickoff Party People – embrace the… Continue reading #CheapWeek: 4/19 – 4/26