staycations

5 Thrifty Things: DIY Glamping Must-Haves

Melissa Massello — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 07:37:05 -0700

Since 2008, when The Resort at Paws Up in Montana gained popularity among city dwellers for its luxury tents, "glamping" (or the idea of glamorous camping) has become an international trend, fueled by the romantic notion of sleeping under the stars in style and the affordability of a camping adventure.

Shoestring Radio: Saving on Summer Vacations

Melissa Massello — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 11:33:50 -0700

Some of you might not know this, but back in 2009, Shoestring regularly appeared on a twice-weekly radio show hosted here in Boston on WNTN 1550 AM by our friends at Frugal Yankee.

$10 Dinners: Saag Paneer with Peas & Brown Rice

Melissa Massello — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 18:02:30 -0700

It's totally true what they say about New England: If you don't like the weather, wait 5 minutes. Sure, I've heard several other parts of the country lay claim to this motto in my travels over the years, as well, and between the nationwide heat wave last week and the historic nationwide cold snap this week, it does seem to be a common theme.

Secret Boston Sources for Cool Sh*t To Do

Melissa Massello — Wed, 25 May 2011 06:23:33 -0700

Last week, at the Green Girls' Night Out, our Swap.com intern, Christine, and her friends asked me how I find out about all these "secret" happenings in Boston.

Shoestring Travel: Washington DC on a Dime

Kaarin Moore — Wed, 18 May 2011 07:08:17 -0700

My country 'tis of free: cheap and free things to do in Washington, DC, courtesy of our new DC Editor, Kaarin Moore!

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Best Vintage & Secondhand Shopping in LA

Melissa Massello — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 10:32:08 -0800

Only in Los Angeles could you just as easily see, say, Reese Witherspoon wearing vintage on the red carpet as you could shop directly from the set of, say, Sweet Home Alabama.