Tag: NYC
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Take a Walk
Walking around my neighborhood is the highlight of my day. I put on comfortable shoes, a mask, grab a coffee and head to the river for breathtaking views of New York City. My walk takes me about 15 minutes before I hit the cliff and have to walk down a bunch of stairs to get…
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Coney Island Summer
I would like to share with you one of my favorite places Coney Island, NY. It’s about a 40 minute subway ride from Midtown Manhattan. There’s a beach, boardwalk, iconic thrill rides and the place is filled with so much history and wonder it’s magical. Mermaid Parade This parade is held every year to celebrate…
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Frugal Friday in Central Park with Ellie Goulding
On Friday’s I like to share ways I stay frugal and have fun. Today 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 the…
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Frugal Friday: Bike Riding on Governors Island
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…
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Frugal Friday Intrepid Museum
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…
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Frugal Friday at the MoMA
I would like to feature a frugal Friday adventure. I live in Union City, NJ so most of my post will include places in the NY/NJ area. MoMA The MoMA is an art museum located in Midtown Manhattan. Admission is free every Friday from 4-8PM sponsored by UNIQLO. A regular priced adult ticket will set…
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The Play That Goes Wrong *Broadway Review*
This weekend on a friends recommendation I went to the Broadway play The Play that Goes Wrong at the beautiful Lyceum Theater on 45th Street in the heart of the theater district. Ticket cost is up to $199 for premium seating but we were able to get last minute tickets in the balcony for $30.…
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Neil Patrick Harris: Choose Your Own Biography *Book Review*
I finished this audiobook awhile ago and I loved it so much! I am a big fan of NPH. The man can do it all and he’s believable and entertaining. In my head we’d make the best of friends. I’d be in awe of him and he could always perform for me knowing I’d be…
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Celebrate Your Sexy Boudoir Photo Experience
I won a free photo shoot and one print with Create Your Sexy a boudoir photo company. I knew right off the bat that this wasn’t going to be a totally free experience. (Although, it could have been but I didn’t want to be a total cheapskate). I was hesitant to book an appointment not…
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What’s in Your Purse
Today’s purse is a backpack. I have been going into the city (N.Y.C.) to work PostMates so this bag works better than a purse. I bought this backpack at Century21. I saw it loved it, talked myself out of buying it because I didn’t need another bag, couldn’t stop thinking about it…went back and bought…
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