Tag Archives: economic crisis

Hot Outta The Oven: Soy-Glazed Chicken On A Recessionista’s Budget

TTBOctober 27, 2008 //

Hot foodie Teri Tsang Barrett knows her way around a kitchen—a graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education, she works as a Food Editor at Everyday With Rachael Ray in constant search of the perfect thin crust pizza. Here she unveils her favorite frisky recipes—good food that every ravenous gal can make in a pinch. Got a rumble in your belly for something you want her to cook up a recipe for? Email us at tips@thefrisky.com.

A good friend of mine who works in finance told me that every time she’s gone on vacation (or “holiday”, as she so elegantly refers to it as she now lives in the U.K.), a bank or major financial institution has collapsed. She’s about to go on vacation again, so in preparation for the financial apocalypse, I was challenged by Amelia to come up with five recipes for Frisky readers eatin’ on the cheap. Check out the full grocery list for all the recipes here. I tried to stick with an “under $10” budget* for each recipe, so set aside $50 and let me know if I was wrong. After the jump, the first recipe I’ve concocted… Keep reading »

A Very Important Message From Natalie Portman & Rashida Jones

Amelia McDonell-ParryOctober 20, 2008 //

Rashida Jones and Natalie Portman are the kind of chicks I would like to be best friends with. And this proves why — the answer to the current economic crisis? Puppies of course! Keep reading »

Tips From A Recessionista: How To Host A Kick-Ass Clothing Swap

Wendy AtterberryOctober 13, 2008 //

In my last column, when I gave five tips for staying chic for cheap during this economic crunch (and beyond), I promised to tell you everything you need to know for throwing a kick-ass clothing swap. Not only is a clothing swap a great excuse to organize your closets, get rid of stuff you no longer want, and gather a group of girlfriends for an afternoon or evening of cocktails and clothes, it’s also an opportunity to score some totally free new-to-you outfits and accessories. I mentioned in my last column that I found one of my favorite dresses — a vintage summer maxi dress — at a clothing swap a couple years ago, but I’ve also scored some cool jewelry, a couple silk vintage slips, a few purses, and once I even nabbed a pair of barely-worn Seven jeans that fit like a glove (for once, I was grateful for my curvy hips). Hey, one woman’s trash is another woman’s favorite pants, so after the jump, my top six tips for throwing a successful clothing swap… Keep reading »

Quickies!: Send A Cryptic & Snarky Message With A Custom E-Card

The FriskyOctober 9, 2008 //
  • It’s fun! [someecards.com]
  • Deciphering an abusive relationship can be difficult, especially if you’re on the outside looking in, so here are a few tips on how you can help. After all, October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. [Dear Sugar]
  • Did Angelina Jolie get a tummy tuck? [Popbytes]

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    As Budgets Tighten, Skin Sags

    SimchaOctober 4, 2008 //

    Every cloud has its silver lining and, in this case, that silver is going gray gracefully! The bottom isn’t just dropping out of the economy, in American’s cases, it’s spilling over pants proudly. Due to the falling economy, people are willing to let their skin sag rather than pay a plastic surgyeon to fix up their business. Tits, tummies, butts, and faces are going untucked, unsucked, and unenhanced. Across the country, some cosmetic docs have seen a 30% drop in their earnings. “With this latest fiasco [on Wall Street], many are probably down closer to 40 percent,” said Sacramento surgeon and president of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Patrick McMenamin. Sounds like America is going au natural! In these tough times, we’re all going to have to work with what we got. [MSNBC] Keep reading »

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