Frugal Indulgents

Little did I know what a pleasure I was in for when I sat down to read this book. Even if, God forbid, you get absolutely no helpful hints from this book, you will at least have dozens of laughs. I highly recommend sipping your favorite cocktail as you read this campy, yet practical guide to getting the most out of life when your finances are not quite in the shape you'd like them to be. I think it is absolutely wonderful that the authors have taken into consideration the true state of life for someone in their 20's in today's society (i.e. living arrangements for gays and lesbians, budgeting money for recreational drugs - not that the book condones drug use, mind you) The glossary is an absolute riot - check out "bouviessence". The truly remarkable thing about "Frugal Indulgents" is that these tips and helpful hints are actually possible to implement and not just merely intangible theories. If you don't find this book an absolutely charming delight, then there is definitely something terribly wrong with you!

Is your social life taking a bite out of your bank account? Do you have a great apartment, but no furnishings? Do you want all the good things in life, but can only afford to eat at your parents house?? Get this book!!! It will help!! This is a great book for those of us that are struggling for independance and a good time.

This book should be required reading for recent college graduates, and anyone with champagne tastes on a water budget. The voice is fabulous, funny, wry, witty, and thoroughly engaging. Some of the examples were enough to make me laugh out loud, but what's best about this read is that it's practical, too. There's real advice here on how to live the high life on a low income. I bought this book for all my friends who are graduating college, or struggling though the early years in the big city. It really made me feel better about being broke, and helped in transitioning to a grown-up life with style. Read this book, follow the author's sharp, smart advice, and live swankily ever after.

If there were a nobel prize for lifestyle excellence (there isn't one right?) one could easily imagine Kera Bolonik and Jennifer Griffin sharing this prestigous (though imaginary) honor. Their work spells out the best (and sometimes only) ways to cut a glamorously rakish swath (not unlike myself) through life without an excess of cash- This book is refreshing to say the least-With all of the rampant materialism in our culture it is nice to see a celebration of restraint and smarts with regard to everyday life- mr

Makes you laugh out loud while it teaches how to cultivate decadence and glamour with limited financial means! From cunning lingo to bargain-shopping and apartment-hunting tricks, Bolonik & Griffin serve up hilarious, high-flying tales of savvy urban living. How to: Turn every dollar you spend into free travel, vacation for free, live more on less money. Profiled, with full-page author photograph, in _Time Out New York_ cover story on "Cheap Tricks," July 3-10, 1997. The August 1997 _Cosmopolitan_ has three pages of Frugal Indulgent advice and a quiz on how skilled you are at living beyond your means. At $12.95, this book is the best entertainment or gift value you'll ever find.... EXPENSE THIS BOOK!