About

Madison on the Cheap is a member of the rapidly growing network more than 40 city-specific “On the Cheap” blogs. Each blog is independently owned and operated — and almost all of them are owned by women, most of whom have backgrounds in journalism.

Jennifer Maciejewski came up with the “Cities on the Cheap” concept in August 2008 when she started a blog to highlight metro-Atlanta’s freebies and deals: Atlanta on the Cheap. In early 2009, Maciejewski shared her idea on a networking site for professional writers and invited other writers to start “On the Cheap” blogs for their cities.

The journalists involved in the project have many years of experience, with bylines appearing in major newspapers and glossy national magazines. Additionally, many of the writers involved have high-level marketing and public relations experience. This combination of skills and experience, coupled with an exceptionally timely concept, make “On the Cheap” blogs a sure bet for success.

Madison on the Cheap was launched in July 2009 and is written, edited, and published by Nadine Goff. On occasion, she is assisted by the slightly geeky, often funny Izzy the Intern, who sometimes merits mentions on our Facebook page.