I was never a HUGE Hilary Swank fan and as a result didn’t really know much about her. Once in awhile I would see her in a movie and think, “Who is that girl? She’s really talented.” Some time ago when I saw her in the movie Million Dollar Baby with Clint Eastwood I was pretty impressed with Clint, the movie and Hilary so I started paying closer attention. What captured my attention as much as her acting ability was an article I saw on her in an In Style Magazine some time ago: … [Read more...]
Lindsay Lohan Cleans House & Jams with Jell-O
August 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Considering we are on a Jell-O kick this week, we just had to track down a celebrity associated with Jell-O and we found Lindsay Lohan, no less. Before she was famous, she was in a commercial with Bill Cosby, rapping about Jell-O Purple Grape and she sure looked like she was having fun! We have to admit it's a cute commercial but it wasn't that long along (1996) and it's amazing how famous (er, infamous) she's become! Lindsay may not be the most frugal of celebs, but she did try cleaning … [Read more...]
Even Angels Save! Interview with Jaclyn Smith
July 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Heavenly Savings! By: Jan Leasure, Super Saver It is very easy to think of celebrities as rolling around in $1,000 bills and using currency to light their fireplaces while the rest of us are dealing with unemployment, inflation, foreclosure and all of the things that go along with our current recession. However, in spite of what you read about celebrity excess, there are celebrities out there who appreciate and respect being frugal. This just goes along with the attitude that there are … [Read more...]
5 Money Saving Tips from Jaclyn Smith!
July 5, 2011 By 1 Comment
"My father always instilled in me the value of a dollar. I've tried to be wise and use good judgment, certainly not living beyond my means." When asked for her most important money-saving tips that she follows herself, Jaclyn said: 1. Re-think your wardrobe often, looking for new ways to extend it. (accessorize, add a scarf, mix & match!) 2. Eat at home. Eating in saves money and enhances family time. 3. Try to hand-wash. I hand-wash all my sweaters and lingerie. This … [Read more...]
Will Ferrell a Celebrity Saver
March 29, 2011 By 2 Comments
Will Ferrell may play dumb when it comes to movies and TV, but Will is an Eco-Savvy green machine when it comes to saving and the environment. Will sets a great example by driving a Toyota Prius doubling or tripling his gas mileage and saving big $$$ in the gas department. However, Will makes sure that his travel is even more gentle on the environment, he recently added an electric car to his garage! You go Will! … [Read more...]
Justin Bieber Growing Up Frugal
March 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I think that Justin Bieber--in spite of all of his new found fame and fortune - thinking that his Dad's spaghetti Bolognese is his favorite meal elects him to our Frugal Celebrity blogroll! Stay as down to earth as you are Justin! … [Read more...]
HALLE BERRY IS FRUGAL BY EXPERIENCE
January 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
One glimpse at the exquisite actress Halle Berry and it is easy to believe that she is a person without a care in the world. On the contrary, behind her gorgeous exterior is a woman who has gained strength via a road paved with two failed marriages. "I am pretty frugal," say the twice-divorced Oscar winner and new mom. "I save a lot because I'm always worried about when this trip is going to stop,” She says referring to her life of fame. “So I'm saving for that day so I can have a life … [Read more...]
Kourtney Kardashian Dishes Baby Talk
January 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Ten Free Baby Sites and Kardashian Chat, Who Could Ask for More?? Kardashians Free Baby Talk! What does it cost in the millennium to raise a child? MSN Money reports that the cost of raising a child through college (Community College) doesn’t come cheap. Be prepared to suck it up to the tune of $269,000 per child! However, don’t despair, there are lots of free things available to parents that will help save money and chip a few dollars off of that mind boggling tab. Babytalk.com … [Read more...]
Rebecca Romijin & Jerry O’Connell Save Gas!
December 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Actor/couple Rebecca Romijin and Jerry O'Connell go a giant step farther than celebs who go green by driving green cars. They ride bikes wherever they can whenever it is feasible. The sparkling couple who welcomed twins in 2009 save energy and stay healthy via two wheel transportation. If bike riding is what helped Rebecca get back her fab figure after several months of pregnancy bedrest, I will be jumpimg on my bike as soon as the Chicago snow melts! Their favorite mode of … [Read more...]
Mariel Hemingway Lives Green & Frugal
December 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Mariel Hemingway, one of my personal favorite celebrities who seems well grounded as a person not only touts living a simple basic life, but she goes a step further. She pointed out in a recent interview that, "if we raise our food locally, we reduce our transportation costs and emissions for what goes on our tables. So by eating less beef (especially meat raised from cattle far away), that reduces my carbon impact. Instead, I can buy foods from farmers that are local and who I can see … [Read more...]
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