It has been quite a year for us here at PoorLittleRichGirls.com. We’ve met some wonderful people and had some unforgettable experiences. The best part of our work with the site has been how it has brought us closer, in a way, to the city of Chicago. It can be easy to fall into the routine of eating at the same restaurants, shopping at the same stores and hanging out at the same bars. We didn’t do that this year though. This year, we scoured the city and tried a little bit of everything (barley grass juice, anyone?) to bring you the best of Chicago for less. It was truly a pleasure for us and we thank all of our readers for a great 2008. 

Speaking of the New Year, have you made any plans yet? If not, this week we’ve got some great ideas for a big night out, a quiet night in and everything in between. If you’ve already got your P.O.A. in order, good for you! You can move along and read up on hot party looks or cheap and yummy hangover treats. No matter what the party dilemma, we’ve got you covered. (Your ex showed up to the party? We’ve got that too.)

I heard somewhere that how you spend New Year’s Eve is how you’ll spend the rest of that year. Not literally, but more of a foreshadowing of what the next year has in store for you. So, I say, party your PoorLittleButts off and ring in the new year in affordable style!

Lacey Brenly

Editor in Chief