Hopefully, by now you’ve heard of e.l.f. Cosmetics. A few years ago a wise friend let me in on the secret of this great makeup brand that could completely revamp your goods for less than a Sunday brunch. E.l.f Cosmetics price point is likely it’s largest draw for the quality of product selling primarily at… Continue reading Why You Should Use e.l.f. Cosmetics
CheapWeek: Returning From Hiatus!
I’ve been lazy. I’ll admit it. I totally missed my CheapWeek update for the week of Lollapalooza – but can you blame me? I was partying from Friday – Sunday, then needed a day or two to recover. Then I had a week of work events and familial obligations immediately after. Whew! I’ve been busy. And… Continue reading CheapWeek: Returning From Hiatus!
Crunchy Cashew Thai Quinoa Salad with Ginger Peanut Dressing
Each Sunday I dread the idea of starting another work week and preparing the same boring food. I’d rather just go to Protein Bar and get a delicious salad, but that’s an easy way to quickly drain your bank account. When I came across this recipe on the Ambitious Kitchen (http://www.ambitiouskitchen.com) I was so thrilled… Continue reading Crunchy Cashew Thai Quinoa Salad with Ginger Peanut Dressing
Who Should Pay the Tab on the First Date?
A hotly contested subject with ChicagoCheapAss.com’s writers is: Who should pay the tab on the first date? The girl? The guy? And why? Take a look at both sides: Rob Johnson, representing a Male’s Opinion: The simple answer- its depends. On what? It depends on how familiar you are with the person you are meeting.… Continue reading Who Should Pay the Tab on the First Date?
Protein Bar gets Sweaty at Flywheel Chicago
Protein Bar is one of my favorite healthy fast-casual concept restaurants in Chicago. I love them so much that I featured them in my roundup article about where to get salads in the loop. I recently ran into Protein Bar’s Brand Manager Teddy at the Social Media Day event, who invited me to take a… Continue reading Protein Bar gets Sweaty at Flywheel Chicago
CheapWeek: Busy Week, Busy Weekend
7/20 – Farmer’s Fridge and Furious Spoon Today one of my favorite past freelance clients came to visit Social Media Beast. Farmer’s Fridge brought up some yummy salads – some I haven’t tried yet. The Southwest Salad was phenomenal. If you follow them on Facebook and Twitter, they tend to give coupons and freebies on… Continue reading CheapWeek: Busy Week, Busy Weekend
How to Gift Like a BOSS
So, if you’re like me, you realize at the last minute that an important occasion is about to happen for a friend or family member and you haven’t purchased a gift yet. Oftentimes, this can result in expensive first-class shipping costs and paying full price for something you could’ve gotten at a much better deal… Continue reading How to Gift Like a BOSS
CheapWeek: Cupid’s Undie Run
7/13 – Leftovers and Ramen Contest So I made a LOT of food over the weekend – primarily soups. I had some delicious Roasted Garlic and Tomato Soup and Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup to get through before leaving for Colorado on Thursday. It’s nice to have your meals almost completely planned out before the week even starts…… Continue reading CheapWeek: Cupid’s Undie Run
Faux Tanning For Dummies
For the last two months I’ve sacrificed my body to test multiple faux tanning products. I received many odd looks at my streaky skin and several comments from friends about my inconsistent skin color. It was all worth it to find the most effective faux tanning solution for any time of year. With my fair… Continue reading Faux Tanning For Dummies
GIVEAWAY: Best Chicago Tea Spots
I’m somewhat of an anomaly in our extremely caffeinated world. I HATE coffee. I don’t know what it is about the brew – I’m just not a fan. As such, I’ve adapted to 9-5 job life by pledging my allegiance to another popular caffeinated beverage: tea. Tea has a lot of awesome health benefits, but… Continue reading GIVEAWAY: Best Chicago Tea Spots