This Week in Frugal: Micro-Hotels, Fall Soup and Essential Reads

Photo by QuintanaRoo

• In order to adapt to the new bargainista way of life and lure budget travelers, hoteliers have adopted a trend from our friends across the pond: The micro-hotel. For just $100, here are two Manhattan hotspots.


• This chunky soup hits the spot for fall evenings when all you have in the pantry are cans of beans and tomatoes.


• A mini magnetic board: a frugal craft that’s perfect for school photos, business cards, or other small ephemera. And you can easily swap out the fabric to fit the season.


• Eleven essential books that have found a permanent place on Trent’s bookshelf.


• Is there such a thing as a “frugal spender”? Some reflections on frugality, saving and our spending habits.


• Party-planning tip for kids: use those cute little single-serving playdough tubs as anchors for signs at parties.