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Title:

The Broke Diaries: Using Blogs And Twitter To Live Cheaply

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Organizer:
Nichelle Stephens, Keeping Nickels
Description:
The word, "recessionista" was just coined last year, but there are cheapskates who have been writing and sharing creative tips about how to live frugally for years. The panel will discuss how they scope out the best deals and tips to share with their readers. Panels will talk about the thrill of getting a good deal and/or just living better with less.
Questions
Answered:
  1. How to use twitter and blogs to find free stuff?
  2. How to live cheaply in a big city?
  3. Where to find coupons and discount code online?
  4. How to find free events, open bars, and free food?
  5. How to barter for services?
  6. How to get good stuff at a clothing swap?
  7. How to be both green and cheap?
  8. How to get to go to conferences for free?
  9. Where to find DIY tips to re-use or upcycle things you already own?
  10. How to eat on $20/week?
Level:
Beginner
Category:
Blogging, Community / Online Community, Content, Economic Concerns, Self-Help / Self-Improvement
Type:
Panel
Event:
Interactive 2010
Tony Bacigalupo
on 17/8/09
Sweet! Nichelle has been blogging great tips for years. Plus she's awesome!
Lauren Fairbanks
on 17/8/09
Great idea! And very timely.
T.A. Hines
on 17/8/09
Nichelle is a great speaker, and she's very qualified to lead this panel. She's been online forever, does financial administration stuff, blogs like a mad woman and knows a lot about using social media for good.
Twanna A. Hines
on 17/8/09
Test?
Twanna A. Hines
on 17/8/09
Okay, apparently, I have two SXSW logins. I wondered why it said "T.A. Hines" instead of "Twanna A Hines." Will use this one instead. Sorry for the multiple comments. :)
Babette Pepaj
on 18/8/09
Nichelle is fantastic! Can't wait for this..
dennis crowley
on 18/8/09
Will there be free cupcakes? :) (ps: both Nichelle and this panel will be great - I'll be there, cupcakes or not)
Matthew Caldecutt
on 18/8/09
Being able to attend this panel might be reason enough for me to leave the confines of NYC for Austin in 2010.
Seriously McMillan
on 19/8/09
Nichelle Stephens' panel will be a formidable addition to SXSWeek 2010! Break a leg, Nichelle!
Judy McGuire
on 20/8/09
Nichelle's tips regularly save me money. Can't wait to attend this panel.
Rachel Bussel
on 20/8/09
If anyone knows how to be an effective recessionista, it's blogger, clothing swapper and creatively thrifty Nichelle Stephens.
Barry Densmore
on 24/8/09
This will be popular!
Nichelle Stephens
on 24/8/09
Panelists to include

Lauren Fairbanks, Lifestyler Mag
Nina Smith, Queercents
Alex Ressi, Tweet What You Spend
Faith Dow
on 25/8/09
Nichelle, thanks for stopping by my panel submission. If anyone else wants to go check it out: it's 3198 on Black Female Bloggers & the Future of Media. $20/week for food - seriously?
Lindsey Johnson
on 3/9/09
Brilliant idea, Nichelle. This is topical, and you certainly are the expert in this space.

Look forward to attending.
janelle gunther
on 3/9/09
thumbs up!
Ngozi Odita
on 6/9/09
Ok so EVERYONE needs to attend this panel. I'm sure we could all use a tip or two on how to live economically. I definitely be front and center with a notepad taking notes.
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on 7/11/09
Love it! Look forward to seeing this in the mix of options when I arrive in Austin!
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