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8 money saving tips for grocery shopping in NYC.
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.
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.
Want to win an awesome tote bag made by a local New York artisan? Of course you do! First World Trash, run by Queens resident, Jenelle Marlbrough, has given us their awesome signature recycled tote bag (retail value: $40) to give out to one lucky reader.
Our signature bag is a true carry all. We’ve hauled groceries, books, sneakers, clothes, and laptops, it can handle anything. Seatbelt straps for strength and style. Folds fast for storage. Pop a few totes inside for a big shopping trip.
So you’ve tightened up your budget as much as possible. You use your club card at the grocery store, buy your morning joe at the local bodega instead of Starbucks, and take advantage of the myriad of free events around the city on a regular basis. But sometimes routine necessities, like toiletries, can easily add up during a trip to the drugstore.
The New York Foundation for the Arts is a cool organization based in NYC that exists to promote and assist artists in a myriad of ways, including helping them find jobs, workspaces, and other awesome things. But this Thursday, they’re hosting the holy-grail of starving artist events: a swap meet.
