How and where to go for two weeks at the end of August? [more inside]
posted on May 12, 2008 - 9 answers

I'm a single 25 year old male staying in Singapore for a couple of days in June I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for cheap places to stay? [more inside]
posted on Apr 26, 2008 - 6 answers

Cheap, quality eats on the Vegas strip? [more inside]
posted on Apr 21, 2008 - 23 answers

I'm travelling to Chicago in a few months, what's the cheapest way to get from O'Hare to Springfield and back again? [more inside]
posted on Apr 4, 2008 - 5 answers

Stressed out. Haven't been on vacation for over a year. Need to get outta this town. Where can I bask in the sun on a budget without getting trapped on a resort? [more inside]
posted on Apr 3, 2008 - 4 answers

Cheap eats and good beer in Boston. I'm in Boston for a conference in mid-April, and I'm looking for cheap dinner options. I'll be downtown but I'm more than willing to travel the T for good, cheap food. Any recommendations for good beer are also welcome.
posted on Mar 27, 2008 - 32 answers

Suggestions for quiet, inexpensive (possibly used) laptops? [more inside]
posted on Mar 15, 2008 - 13 answers

Looking for dating ideas that meet three simple criteria: 1. Inexpensive. 2. In Boston/Camberville and T-accessible. 3. Doable in this weather. [more inside]
posted on Feb 25, 2008 - 18 answers

Are there any Chicago-area wedding/reception venues that don’t require you to use their caterer? [more inside]
posted on Feb 24, 2008 - 9 answers

What is the cheapest way to mail a single pencil to someone? I'm talking US domestic to US domestic address. An ideal solution wouldn't require a trip to the post office (although the first one I send probably would be through a desk clerk to make sure it's ok). I want something I could stick in my mail box as the need arises. Looking for suggestions for packaging material as well as postage. [more inside]
posted on Feb 12, 2008 - 22 answers

Going to San Francisco next week for a comic book convention...need some cheap things to do and cheap places to eat! [more inside]
posted on Feb 12, 2008 - 18 answers

What's the cheapest way to get a legit license for MS 2003 Server? [more inside]
posted on Feb 5, 2008 - 9 answers

Help me turn my living room into a romantic weekend getaway! [more inside]
posted on Feb 4, 2008 - 18 answers

Well, I did it. Due to most unfortunate circumstances, I flew on an airplane for the first time in 8 years. As awful as the reasons were, the entire world has been opened up to me and I am now extremely excited by my renewed ability to travel the skies, and seek advice. Much length follows. [more inside]
posted on Jan 16, 2008 - 27 answers

Help me figure out a budget and an example itinerary for a February trip to Spain or Greece! [more inside]
posted on Jan 14, 2008 - 6 answers

I'll be spending the next week in L.A. I'm from the Midwest, unremarkable smallish town with zero culinary culture. Help me find places to to eat during the trip, but they have to be quick/take-out places. [more inside]
posted on Jan 14, 2008 - 23 answers

I'm looking for the least expensive camcorder I can get my hands on. [more inside]
posted on Jan 11, 2008 - 11 answers

Cheapest prices, in the 5 boroughs of NYC, for Amy's frozen foods? Specifically, do you know any store where the Pockets are regularly less than $2.19, or the Tofu Lasagna is regularly less than $3.99? Those are best individual prices I've found (my freezer's too small for me to buy a case).
posted on Dec 22, 2007 - 4 answers

Los Angeles shopping filter: Is there a big toy store like FAO Schwartz in LA? Also where can I buy a working mechanical typewriter? [more inside]
posted on Dec 20, 2007 - 9 answers

What's a good cheap way to get a degree online? I've seen a lot of ads for doing so, but upon investigation they are extremely expensive. I'm not overly concerned about having a degree from a well-respected college, but I'd like to have a degree. [more inside]
posted on Dec 15, 2007 - 14 answers

What to do about moldy walls and a bad landlord. [more inside]
posted on Dec 15, 2007 - 6 answers

What cheap GPS to get for occasional driver in Canada? [more inside]
posted on Dec 9, 2007 - 7 answers

Best deals, patterns and otherwise for technical socks? (Cycling, Running, etc) [more inside]
posted on Dec 7, 2007 - 9 answers

I drive a 1999 Isuzu Vehicross. My tires are pretty bald; the two rear ones were patched recently, so I know it's time to replace them. The problem is, I'm poor. Scary poor. [more inside]
posted on Nov 26, 2007 - 16 answers

I want to great a food plan/way of eating with the following requirements: Paleo/carnivore (animals--esp. cow and pig, high fat in animal fat, fish, leafy greens) Once a month cooking (or twice) Cheap in NYC apartment (i.e. no deep freezer to buy whole animals) On the go (on average, four days out of week I only eat breakfast at home) [more inside]
posted on Nov 25, 2007 - 10 answers

Looking for a reliable and Windows laptop under $600. It will not travel much, so weight is not much of an issue. what are your best recommendations?
posted on Nov 25, 2007 - 6 answers

how can I keep my cell phone number cheaply while spending time abroad? [more inside]
posted on Nov 24, 2007 - 10 answers

I'd like to buy my dad a bargain-bin mp3 player for Christmas. [more inside]
posted on Nov 23, 2007 - 14 answers

What should we do in London between 5 - 11 pm this Saturday? We're going for the day to see Seduced at the Barbican and then we'll wander around some charity shops near Victoria or Pimlico until they close. So daytime is easy, but after that, we're at a bit of a loss. Our train leaves around 11pm. [more inside]
posted on Nov 22, 2007 - 19 answers

I'm looking for cheap, deep-in-the-ear earbuds for listening to audiobooks. The sound quality doesn't have to be great, because I won't use them to listen to music. I want cheap ones, because I inevitably break headphones, and I don't want to have to spend $100 every month. On the other hand, I'm willing to spend $20 a month if I have to. In-the-ear, because I don't want to keep my wife awake with "leaking" sound. [more inside]
posted on Nov 20, 2007 - 22 answers

It's my first time traveling alone! I'm spending 10-11 days in Spain, and I need some advice. How to meet people to share the experience with? How to book accommodations and train/airline tickets on the fly? [more inside]
posted on Nov 18, 2007 - 29 answers

Help point me towards the best laptop for taking into the backcountry... [more inside]
posted on Nov 13, 2007 - 2 answers

I have to be in Manhattan Dec 6th - Dec 9th. My flight is booked and my appointments are scheduled. I am flying solo. My plan was to stay in Manhattan, and goof off after my appointments. Unfortunately, every hotel in Manhattan for those days is $600+ a night. Ordinarily I can Priceline $150 and get bites, but even after a $250 bid, I got nothing on a 3 / 4 *. So......where should I stay and still be able to explore Manhattan without freezing my ass off?? I can be a bit of a snob and would prefer not to stay in something lower than 3*. Any secret Manhattan hotels that I can get into that are not sh*t holes? Brooklyn? New Jersey? Connecticut?
posted on Nov 6, 2007 - 21 answers

So, my TV just died and I'm wondering whether a TV-tuner card in the PC isn't the way to go to replace it... [more inside]
posted on Oct 31, 2007 - 9 answers

Would it be cheaper to get to Aarhus (Denmark) from Stockholm (Sweden) by budget air or by train? [more inside]
posted on Oct 25, 2007 - 10 answers

Surely I can buy 128 or 64mb SD cards for ridiculously low prices, now that they are so out of date. Right? [more inside]
posted on Oct 24, 2007 - 10 answers

I want to travel somewhere warm & relaxing over the Christmas holiday -- but not get hosed on the escalated rates in the process. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted on Oct 18, 2007 - 10 answers

I'd like to be Captain Kirk for halloween. Anyone on MeFi have any ideas/experience as to how to find/fashion/fake a gold Star Trek TOS shirt/tunic thingy for a halloween costume? I've got black pants, leather boots, and good hair, but I'm fairly broke, and need to come up with a convincing Kirk costume top without breaking the $20 mark. Also, I don't really know how to sew. I'm about 6'3, 50" chest, 42" waist Thoughts?
posted on Oct 15, 2007 - 15 answers

What's a good online source for Acai powder in bulk for cheap? [more inside]
posted on Oct 8, 2007 - 2 answers

Is it possible to find inexpensive housing in London? I'd like to spend six months to a year in London researching and writing a book. I have a very limited pension income, plus occasional unpredictable freelance writing assignments. I'm thinking shared housing, a room, a house-sitting arrangement is my only hope. Does anyone have experience or suggestions to share--including how to look for housing from the USA?
posted on Oct 5, 2007 - 7 answers

A client asked a bunch of extra work of me, which I did on good faith, and is now shafting me on extra payment. What are my options? [more inside]
posted on Sep 27, 2007 - 17 answers

I'm working on redecorating my apartment. Now, I'm a sucker for Bombay Company/Pier 1/World Market goods, but I'm saving my pennies for more important things. What are some inexpensive, do-it-yourself ways to give my apartment that "worldly," tastefully-exotic look? [more inside]
posted on Sep 24, 2007 - 13 answers

Flying to Jacksonville, Florida in March 2008 from Toronto. Where is the cheapest city to fly into in Florida? Also, when do airline seat sales tend to pop up? [more inside]
posted on Sep 23, 2007 - 12 answers

I'm on a (self-imposed) tight budget, but I don't want to compromise my quality of life. So I'm looking for the best strategies to get great deals on everything from computers to clothing to books. What are your recommendations? [more inside]
posted on Sep 7, 2007 - 43 answers

I need 10 or so baby dolls for a baby shower that all match. Where the heck can I get cheap baby dolls? [more inside]
posted on Sep 3, 2007 - 11 answers

In 6-8 weeks I will have accumulated some cash, about $5-6K. It's not much, but it is enough to survive 6 months without working while I write. 6 penniless months in Sydney, Australia. Where in the world should I go that will allow me to double that time? Triple? [more inside]
posted on Sep 2, 2007 - 19 answers

Could someone recommend options for very cheap website design for a Non-Profit/NGO? [more inside]
posted on Aug 28, 2007 - 6 answers

I'm looking for very inexpensive, inbound-only telephone service. Does such a thing exist? [more inside]
posted on Aug 24, 2007 - 10 answers

What's the cheapest way to get from Hong Kong to Nanjing, China? [more inside]
posted on Aug 12, 2007 - 6 answers

Affordable motorcycle service in Tallahassee; Just a dream? [more inside]
posted on Aug 9, 2007 - 4 answers