Champagne Taste, Beer Money

Recessionista, whatever. I have been living on a tight budget for as long as I can remember. Along the way I have picked up a few tricks for living the high life without spending a ton (or anything if I can help it). A wise woman once said, "girls just want to have fun!" but in the world of designer handbags and $19 drinks that "fun" seems almost unobtainable to those of use barely making ends meet. Hello artists, musicians, teachers,  freelance writers, non-profit do gooders! Ladies with a great job but a strung out line of credit! Any one with champagne taste but beer money, this blog is for you!