Finding happiness and trying new things on a budget.
On Friday's, I like to share ways I stay frugal and have fun. Today, I went to Central Park to see Ellie Goulding at 'Good Morning America'. GMA is a morning news show, that has a Summer Concert Series every Friday at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park for FREE. Here is the line up for… Continue reading Frugal Friday in Central Park with Ellie Goulding
King Spa & Sauna in Palisades Park, NJ is a Korean Spa open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. https://kingsaunanj.com/ It is a dry spa (no pool, just hot tubs in the locker room) but plenty of saunas both hot and cold to relax you. I purchased admission from Groupon for $75 for… Continue reading Nudity Plus Culture Shock: My First Korean Spa Experience
Politics aside, I saw the reviews on Michelle Obama's book 'Becoming' and wanted to check it out. The book is about her life, a coming of age story from humble beginnings to First Lady of the United States. I found her tales of childhood sweet and heart warming for she is a good story teller.… Continue reading Becoming: Book Review
Today's frugal Friday will involve a life hack. This life hack is a game changer in my smoothie game and a money saver when it comes to food waste. How many times have you thrown out bananas because they have gone bad? Why throw them out when you can freeze them to use in smoothies… Continue reading Frugal Friday: Banana Life Hack
Bike riding is a great way to spend a day in New York, especially when the bike rental is free, there is no car traffic and you have the NYC skyline for a back drop. Governors Island Governors Island is a small island only a $3 and 8 min ferry ride away NYC. This island… Continue reading Frugal Friday: Bike Riding on Governors Island
Spring cleaning is not the most fun thing to do on a Friday but it is very rewarding. Today I am staying frugal by staying in and Spring cleaning. Let's get to it. Purging The number one thing that you can do to make an impact and really see the fruits of your labor is… Continue reading Frugal Friday Spring Cleaning
I have collected a few cookbooks going to talk shows in New York City and shopping at thrift stores. Today's frugal Friday will involve staying at home and cooking dinner with a recipe from one of my cookbooks using stuff I already have at home. The Chew A Year Of Celebration My cookbook collection leans… Continue reading Frugal Friday Cooking with Cookbooks
I would like to share with you a frozen Mango margarita recipe. You will need: Tequila Triple Sec Frozen Mangos Lime Sour mix In a blender mix Tequila, Triple sec, sour mix or fresh lime juice, and frozen mangos. Blend. Add ice if needed. Garnish with a lime and add salt or sugar to the… Continue reading Cinco de Mayo Mango Margarita
The Intrepid Air and Sea Museum is offering Free Friday's once a month. An adult ticket to the Air Craft Carrier turned Museum is $33 so this is a huge savings. Entry starts at 5pm and you can check for upcoming dates here. https://m.intrepidmuseum.org/free-fridays Intrepid The Intrepid is a Navy Aircraft Carrier that has been… Continue reading Frugal Friday Intrepid Museum
I had the pleasure of listening to 'Where the Crawdads Sing' by Delia Owens on Audible. The book follows a young girl named Kya who was adandoned by her family and left to fend for herself in the swamps of North Carolina. I was not sure what to expect and as with most books it took… Continue reading ‘Where The Crawdads Sing’ *Book Review*
