We're all looking for stuff to do.

But when you're jaded and broke in San Francisco, it can be a struggle. What to do? Walk out on the street and hope you run into a "6 foot 7 inch Jew" who will freestyle rap 4 you (it's been known to happen)?

True cheapskates clip coupons -- we ain't too proud! And I found an online one today that some folks may appreciate:

$5 off the Wash & Fold Service

-OR-

a free Laundry Bag to hold your clothes

All this can be yours at Bernal Bubbles laundromat.

Personally, I'd go for the laundry bag. Not only is it free and reusable, but it'll save you from buying a dresser.

Those of you who are working people with kids know how difficult finding affordable, trustworthy, quality childcare is. In fact, it can be a major hassle: expensive, hard to find, and generally maddening.

The Associated Press reported today that it's "becoming cool to be frugal."

Well, I generally pay no attention to such trend pieces in the national press, but when the Cheap Bastard happens to agree with it, then that settles the matter!

The Cheap Bastard Show is a new acoustic music series at The Music Store on West Portal.
Now you can shop for a heavy metal record and listen to come live bluegrass at the sametime.

I'm reposting this from a mailing list that I'm on, so I truly hope I don't get sued (or worse, flamed).

Hey y'all...Me and my cheap ideas are on this website spin-off of Bay Area Backroads. Check out Karen's ancient, but still cheap, tips for some fun around town:

If you're a home or business owner, you ought to be spending more time thinking about your toilet.

It all makes sense: firefighters need money, we need ice cream.

In 2007 we posted about where you could get free light bulbs from Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E). Well, that offer was, as they say, for a limited time only, so I think you're out of luck.