Thriftism

Thinking about visiting New York City? The yellow taxi seems almost synonymous with NYC, but this can actually be one of the most expensive ways to get around the city. If you're from an area that has a bad track record with public transportation, you might be skiddish of trying out the subways and buses. I know I was. I didn't want to wait an hour to catch a train or then be stuck on a scary train. However, my perception of public transportation was completely wrong when it came to what was available in New York City. Trains and buses were reliable, on time, and incredibly easy to navigate. There are also some of the nicest people. In our town, there's very little chance someone would move over to allow a stranger to sit next to them on the bus. When we were on the subway, it was so packed, everyone moved over to let us sit and also helped us find our way. Still not convinced? Let's take a closer look at your travel options. Taxis La Guardia - Upper East Side...

Enjoy this rich, creamy chocolate mousse from the comfort of home! With only 4 ingredients, this super easy dessert can be whipped up anytime. While you can order a pre-made mousse anytime, this decadent dessert can cost upwards of $8 for a single serving. Why spend the money or the time traveling to the restaurant when you can transform your home into a 5 star restaurant anytime? Plus for $8, you can eat a lot more of this chocolaty goodness when it's homemade. What you'll need: 4 Egg Yolks (Keep the Egg Whites for another recipe - omelet, scrambled, a light version of mousse) 1/4 C Sugar 2.5 C Heaving Whipping Cream 1 Cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips Makes 16 Servings Separate the yolks from the egg whites. Use your favorite method or watch the video above for directions on how to separate. Beat egg yolks with electric mixer on high for ~ 3 minutes or until they begin to thicken. Slowly beat in sugar. Heat 1 C whipping cream over medium heat unti...

Summer is here, let the grilling commence! Not only does it seem that everything tastes better coming from the grill, it is also a great way to keep your home cooler reducing the need for air conditioning. Don't be fooled either by the commercials showing steak, burgers, and hotdogs being grilled. The grill is much more versatile than that, but we will start with an easy and delicious grilled potato recipe. Grilled Potatoes What you'll need: Potatoes (typically 1/person) Onions (1/3 ratio with potatoes) Garlic (1 Clove/Cup Potatoes) Butter/Margarine (1 Tbsp/Cup Potatoes) Lawry's Seasoning Salt (To Taste-Try not to overdo the salt) Tin Foil Cutting Board Knife Grill Hearty Appetite (or you could always have leftovers) Begin by chopping then onions and potatoes to bite size pieces Continue by laying out tin foil. Cut a piece long enough to hold everything you've cut up without bursting or create a few tinfoil packages. Then...

It's that time of the month... time to check in on goals you know? :) Have you been sticking with it or have your goals fallen by the wayside? Here's where we at Thriftism stand: Take 6 Courses Online (3 of 6) Teach English: Foundational Principals (Completed FEB 2016) Teach English: Theories of Second Language Acquisition (Completed MARCH 2016) Teach English: Lesson Design & Assessment (Completed MARCH 2016) Looking at taking a marketing class Install Kitchen Backsplash and Cabinet Pulls INSTALLED!!! We finally put our backsplash up in May. We have to grout one more section, but it looks pretty sweet. See the how-to videos below if you're looking to put up backsplash in your home.  We also put in all the cabinet pulls. It sure is nice to have a handle on the drawers. :)   Construct Captains Bedframe  The main frame and drawers have been constructed. Now we just have to add the facing and get drawer pulls. I'd say about 60% done. This...