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!

CheapWeek: Home Cookin’

If there was one theme to summarize this week for me, it would be: delicious food. This week was about an equal split between having awesome food out at restaurants, and spending time in my own kitchen, executing delicious recipes. 7/6 – #Foodiechats and #BetterBurgerProject at Frontier I’ve been lucky to become an active part of the… Continue reading CheapWeek: Home Cookin’

CheapWeek: Getting Involved

This week was action packed – guest TA-ing a class for General Assembly, Volunteering for Chicago Cares, and representing Zipcar in Pride! 6/22 – #BrandChat and Solar Charger Today was an interesting day for me. Let’s start with one of my favorite Twitter Chats – #Brandchat. It’s Wednesdays at 10am CST, and last week I… Continue reading CheapWeek: Getting Involved

CheapWeek: Barcocina, Breakroom Brewery and PIQNIQ

6/1 – CelebriTEA and Noodles & Company Last week I hit “CelebriTEA” status at Argo Tea. I’m kind of in love with the place, and they love their customers back with a pretty awesome loyalty program. After 25 visits, I’ve earned $1 off all purchases before 9am (perfect for right before work), a free birthday drink,… Continue reading CheapWeek: Barcocina, Breakroom Brewery and PIQNIQ

#CheapWeek – Remington’s, Blackhawks, and Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest

5/18 – #BikeLakeview and Zipcar @MaddyOsman Congrats, we’ve selected you as a #BikeLakeview prize winner! Email us at intern@lakeviewchamber.com for details. — Lakeview Chamber (@ThisIsLakeview) May 18, 2015 Today was a good day for freebies. After checking in to Kuma’s Corner using the hashtag “#BikeLakeview,” I won a $25 giftcard to any participating Lakeview Chamber… Continue reading #CheapWeek – Remington’s, Blackhawks, and Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest

#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

#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