Author Archives: Lisette

About Lisette

I'm just a broke chick chasing her big city dreams.

Worth your money, pt. 2

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Lisette

Part of an ongoing series in which I name 3 items you SHOULD spend money on. Kind of like “Oprah’s Favorite Things”, but, you know, useful.

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Broke in NYC’s Guide to the July 4th Weekend!

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Lisette

Hello, comrades! Or, perhaps I should say, fellow patriots? Compatriots? …People? In case you live under a rock, this Sunday is the Fourth of July. You know, the day when us Americans decided we weren’t going to be pushed around … Continue reading →

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Help me, help my blog

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Lisette

Hey you! Yes, you! Thanks for reading my blog! I’ve only been around for a couple of weeks, but I want to thank my friends, family, and Internet strangers for reading, following, subscribing, and commenting on my posts! Your responses … Continue reading →

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Bow down to your bodega

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Lisette

If you’re really down and out on your luck financially, and you’re starving, look no further than across the street to satisfy your hungry. That’s right. Your friendly neighborhood bodega will save the day!

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Putting the wallet away

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Lisette

If you know me at all, you know I’m obsessed with Twitter. My co-workers like to joke that I “work in-between tweets”. (I’m not that bad… I swear!) But anyways, I love Twitter because I can aggregate everything I love … Continue reading →

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Worth your money, pt. 1

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Lisette

Part of an ongoing series in which I name 3 items you SHOULD spend money on. Kind of like “Oprah’s Favorite Things”, but, you know, useful.

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Networking will set you free (literally)

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Lisette

Despite conventional thinking, the truly creative and outgoing can score free experiences in New York City. I know what you’re thinking: How does one have an amazing and unique experience for no bones whatsoever? There are a few simple answers, … Continue reading →

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A girl’s gotta eat

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Lisette

In terms of basic survival, being able to eat probably ranks #1 on the list. Humans can live in all kinds of places, but food is non-negotiable. You don’t eat, you die. But I’ve come to realize that in New … Continue reading →

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Cash only? Are you kidding me?

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Lisette

New York is one of the biggest, craziest, wealthiest cities in the world. Everything happens here first; it’s kind of like that scene in The Devil Wears Prada. Meryl Streep’s terrifying fashion editor character explains how a trendsetting chartreuse blouse … Continue reading →

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Your Benjamin Franklins make me uneasy

Posted on June 20, 2010 by Lisette

The weird paradox of being broke in New York City: If you have money (like, a lot) I will be uncomfortable.

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