Written
with attitude and humor, each city guide reveals secrets that even the
cheapest native would be shocked to learn. From the sophisticated to
the sophomoric, the obvious to the obscure, the books catalog the
endless opportunities for free goods and services, delighting skinflint
visitors and long-time residents alike such as:
$ - Free entrance to plays, concerts, films, comedy performances and television tapings $ - Free classes in everything from belly dancing to wine appreciation $ - Free guided walking tours $ - Free Dance classes and performances $ - Free food - Nothing tastes better! $ - Free Wine & Beer $ - Free haircuts, highlights and products at top salons $ - Free and ridiculously cheap manicures, facials and make-overs $ - Free kids activities, classes, and performances $ - Free entrance to almost any Museum $ - Free and low-cost health care, therapy, even free condoms! $ - Land a low-cost apartment in a luxury building--without paying a broker's fee $ - Plus full listings for libraries, art galleries, parades, recreation centers, free newspapers and magazines
And, now you can also be a Cheap Bastard™ no matter where
you live with The Cheap Bastard’s™ Guide to The Good House and Home.
The first Cheap Bastard™ lifestyle guidebook is a comprehensive
resource that will show you how to spend less, save more and live
better. Whether you are an apartment dweller with a sky-high rent, or a
homeowner left "house poor" after turning over a massive down payment,
this book reveals what the Cheap Bastard™ knows: how to beat the
system and be comfortable and stylish without spending a penny more
than you have to.
With the Cheap Bastard™ as a friend and guide, anyone can celebrate life on the cheap!