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Archive

Listed are the posts for March 2009.

25 Reasons Why Budget Travel Loves Philadelphia

One of my all-time favorite magazines is Budget Travel.  This month, they feature Philly in their “25 Things We Love About” section!  (Side note - when I went to Montreal, I did about 15 things on their list and had an amazing time).
If you think you know all there is to know about Philly, think [...]


Should’ve Seen It Coming…College Girl Posts Ad on Craigslist for Paper-Writer

I found this today on Craigslist: A College girl (I’m assuming Penn, Drexel or Temple) posted an ad on Craigslist for someone to write her History and English papers for her!  She seems serious, too.
I wonder if A: I would have thought to do that in College if Craigslist existed then, and B: Would I [...]


Craigslist Find: Antique Turkish Brass Shoe Shine Stand

How cool is this?  I think the picture speaks for itself!
You can find the Craigslist post here: Antique Turkish Shoe Shine Stand


Time to Clean: Second Annual Philly Spring Cleanup April 4th

On March 10th, Mayor Nutter announced that Philadelphia will be holding their second Spring Cleanup on April 4th.  Sign up for the event today before your desired location fills up.  I think this is an amazing idea and am so please with the mayor’s decision to turn this amazing idea into a yearly tradition. Check [...]


Spring Means: Cherry Blossom Time!

One thing I used to love about living in Brooklyn was the Cherry Blossom festival at the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens.  It was absolutely gorgeous!  Well, to my surprise, the Morris Arboretum also offers a similar festival in honor of the Japanese tradition of celebrating the beauty of the Cherry Blossom tree.
On March 28th and April [...]


Where to Buy SEPTA Tokens - You’d Be Surprised!

Do you ever find yourself walking down the street, a bus goes whizzing by and you think to yourself, man, I wish I had a bus token because I’d hop on that thing. No? Well, I think that all the time.  I just don’t feel like walking into the subway to buy some tokens.  Today, [...]


Craigslist Find: Portable Personal Sauna

If you are in the market for a portable personal sauna, then you’re in luck!  A person in Abington has listed one on Craigslist for $50.  The picture is priceless.  This would make a great gag gift for a friend or maybe a wedding present.  Just make sure to disinfect first…ewww!
Portable Personal Sauna