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As most of us already know, New Years Eve in NYC can be a stress inducing, pocket draining event that can force even the most levelheaded of New Yorkers to flip out at the sight of 600 glittery eye-glassed visitors packed into a Q train car at 3am. So to ease up on at least one thing that you can control (expensive events), we’ve rounded up five free and cheap events all over NYC where you can ring in the new year with some cash still in your pocket.
Unless you studied real estate in college, signing a lease can be extremely overwhelming. There are so many new phrases and terms being thrown at you that you begin to wonder if your broker is even speaking English. Make sure you understand everything on your lease, because once you sign that paper you’re legally bound to what it says.
Not everyone celebrates the holidays with a lighted tree, caroling and obnoxious relatives. Sometimes it’s better to cull your own traditions. So spice up that movie and Chinese takeout with some of these fun events — all under $15 — that you can take advantage of later today. [More...]
What do you need in the world other than food and friends? One keeps you alive and one makes life worth living. Add a colorful splash – preferably in the form of bright green peas, fiery red paprika, and still-falling-snowflake white whipped cream – and you will be on top of the world.
Your credit card balance is increasing and your receipts are piling up because of the holidays. It’s the time of the year everyone expects to drop hundreds of dollars. But Coupons.com Household Savings Expert, Jeanette Pavini, is back with some holiday tips on when to save during the holidays and when it’s worth splurging.
It’s two days before Christmas. Have you finished your shopping? Don’t stress. There are plenty of last minute gifts that you can give to your family and friends without losing any money (or blood) in the Herald Square chaos. And no, you won’t see gift cards on this list.
It’s the holiday season again, and if you’re anything like us, you haven’t done a stitch of gift shopping. It’s okay, though. Laziness doesn’t always have to screw you over. We’ve rounded up some easy last minute (and cheap!) gifts that are purchased easily and quickly from your home computer or in the nearby area — but be ready to have that shipping expedited.
Cookies! Gifts! Santa! Lights! And stress. This week is one of the most stressful weeks of the year, so why don’t you treat yourself to a free sushi sandwich tasting at Bamboo 52. [More...]
The sushi restaurant, located at 52nd and 8th, is offering a free sampling of their Spicy Sushi Sandwich thsi Tuesday and Wednesday. The Spicy Sushi is made of spicy tuna, avocado and eel, sandwiched between toasted brad crumsb laced with sesame seed sand accompanied by spicy mayo in a scooped out lemon, topped off with American cheese. This intense sandwich usually goes for nearly $15, but you can give your tastebuds a free sample as a holiday gift this week.
Budget holiday gift guide from Mikey Rox
