The Frugal Foodies
Feeding an Empty Belly and Starving Mind
The Mission
A fully satiated life doesn’t need to break the bank. You can eat amazing food, travel to dream destinations, and grow as a person while keeping your savings account intact. From scoring cheap brunch in NYC to the best waterfalls in Queensland, Australia to free food for thought on the meaning of life, The Frugal Foodies is your go-to guide for it all!
Hi! I'm Katie!
I have an insatiable hunger for new ideas, exciting experiences, and outrageously delicious food. My life path has been anything but predictable. Since graduating from George Mason University in 2015, I’ve traveled the world as a professional dancer, hustled through the gig economy of New York City, have worked every odd job in the book. The Frugal Foodies is my outlet for sharing my adventures, and a chance to show that you can pursue your dreams, eat great food, and see the world on a shoestring budget. Enjoy!
Hi! I'm Katie!
I have an insatiable hunger for new ideas, exciting experiences, and outrageously delicious food. My life path has been anything but predictable. Since graduating from George Mason University in 2015, I’ve traveled the world as a professional dancer, hustled through the gig economy of New York City, have worked every odd job in the book. The Frugal Foodies is my outlet for sharing my adventures, and a chance to show that you can pursue your dreams, eat great food, and see the world on a shoestring budget. Enjoy!
Meet Jeremy!
The Man Behind the Lens
Jeremy is my partner in crime through all the culinary and cultural experiences. He is a skilled photographer and has worked in the tourism industry for a decade and counting. We met while working on a cruise ship in Asia in 2018, and have been experiencing the world together every since!
Meet Jeremy!
The Man Behind the Lens
Jeremy is my partner in crime through all the culinary and cultural experiences. He is a skilled photographer and has worked in the tourism industry for a decade and counting. We met while working on a cruise ship in Asia in 2018, and have been experiencing the world together every since!
The Blog!
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- Frugal Tips
- Fun Food Facts
- Gig Stories
- Gig Tips
- Gig World
- Home Cooked
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- Miscellaneous Adventures
- New Jersey Eats
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- New York Moment
- Restaurant Reviews
- Side Jobs
- Thought
- Travel
- Travel Tips
- Uncategorized
- USA Eats
- USA Travel
- Van Life
- Zaandam
If you want to be whisked away out of Manhattan, pay a visit to Chinatown. Chinese characters line the store fronts and …
Parades in New York are nothing short from epic. There’s live music, often from big name stars, decked out floats with wild …
Welcome to the second weekly rundown of my “Adventure in Gig World” series. I’ll be taking you through what it’s like to …
Finding gigs on Craigslist is like mining for gold. It takes time and you’ll find a whole lot of rocks and literal …
How far can $20 get you in the Big Apple? Pretty far! Click here for my epic foodie day in NYC for less than $20.
I’m documenting my experiences as a freelancer in the gig economy for the month of November. (Click HERE for the rundown of …
Welcome to the first weekly rundown of my “Adventure in Gig World” series. I’ll be taking you through what it’s like to …
There’s no subway system in the world like the one in New York City. It’s filthy, constantly under construction, and an adventure …
To kick things off for my Adventures in Gig World series, it seems fitting to share the story from one of my …
I am taking on the New York City gig economy, and you can come along for the rid! Find out why and how here.
The perfect doughnut is hot, soft, and slightly crunchy on the outside with a divine melt in your mouth texture. It shouldn’t …
Smiley’s Ice Cream serves up some of the freshest cow to cone ice cream you’ll find in the Shenandoah Valley. From salted …