Living on the Cheap

NYC on the Cheap is a member of Living on the Cheap, a network of websites published by frugalistas, journalists and consumer advocates. Find practical advice on saving money on groceries, travel and shopping, plus tips from our experts on how to live the good life for less at Living on the Cheap.

Johnny Rockets dinner, discounted movie deal

Monday menus — For a limited time, Johnny Rockets is offering a discounted movie ticket to AMC and other theater chains with each qualifying meal and drink purchase. That includes the only Johnny Rockets location in Manhattan, at Third Avenue and 56th St. Thanks to sister site Living on the Cheap for alerting NYC [...]

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Daily deal: foldable water bottles in bright colors

For some outdoor activities when you don’t want to carry anything bulky, eco-friendly hard-sided water bottles don’t work.  That’s when I love soft-sided, foldable water bottles — they’re lighter and flatter, and much more sensible to the environment and your budget than throwaway water bottles. Exercise your inner cheapskate with this Saveology deal, and [...]

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Sample sale: Christofle silver, crystal, jewelry

Starting today:  Find the perfect gift for upcoming wedding season, graduation, or to pamper yourself at this special clearance sale of fine Cristofle silver and crystal up to 70% off retail. The sale includes place settings, porcelain and crystal gift items, frames and jewelry.  The sale is all this week, through Friday, May 18th, [...]

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NYC cheap eats: $59 steak or sushi dinner for two

Monday menus — If you are hungry for a restaurant bargain, take advantage of this dinner deal in Midtown — $59 for a three course steak or sushi dinner for two at Statler Grill.  The voucher deal from Groupon includes one appetizer, two entrees, two sides and coffee or tea.  Value up to $133.  [...]

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NYC on the Cheap iTunes/iPad/iTouch app

iPhone/iPad/iTouch app

Put New York City in the palm of your hand with the app version of NYC on the Cheap.  The 1.3 version contains more NYC cheap eats, more listings about NYC history, neighborhoods and how to get around, and more links to the Twitter and Facebook pages of the restaurants, museums [...]

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NYC free and cheap weekend: street fairs

This is the last weekend for the two-weekend Spring Crafts on Columbus, both Saturday and Sunday. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., local artists offer paintings, sculptures, jewelry and more, on Columbus Avenue between 77th and 81st Streets, along the back of the American Museum of Natural History on Columbus Avenue. Sponsored by the [...]

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Sample sale: Orla Kiely handbags, gifts 50% off

Get current season Orla Kiely handbags, accessories and other fashion items are half off retail at this multi-function sample sale/warehouse sale, through June 22nd.   At  Showroom Seven, 263 Eleventh Avenue, between 27th and 28th Streets, third floor.  Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m, and there’s a daily Happy Hour with free cocktails [...]

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NYC swing dance, lindy weekend May 11-13

BABBLE stands for Big Apple Balboa, Blues, Lindy Exchange, and what it means is a weekend of great dance events, indoors and outdoors in New York City, May 11th to 13th. Dance to the music of some of the best DJs in the buisness, and get free balboa, lindy, shim sham, swing and West [...]

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Musical tribute to Club Havana San Juan

The Harlem Jazz Shrines 2012 Festival has a musical tribute to Club Havana San Juan, the club that gave birth to modern salsa music, where musical artists including Frank Sinatra, Celia Cruz and  Tito Puente performed.   The musical tribute is Saturday, May 12th, at the Harlem Stage Gatehouse, 150 Convent Avenue, at 8 [...]

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Graduation invitations deal: 10 free or half-off order

Get ten free graduation invitations and announcements, or save 50% off your entire graduation order, with this Ink Garden special deal. Personalize your order from a large choice of attractive templates.

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Free admission to Queens, Brooklyn Botanical Garden

May 11th is National Public Gardens Day, and you can visit public gardens throughout the USA for FREE on Friday to celebrate, including the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and Queens Botanic Garden in NYC.  Click here to download the free coupon for entry — which is good for an entire group of friends or family.  [...]

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Drive smarter: ZipCar reduced rate membership deal

ZipCar membership dealDrive smarter — and cheaper — with a special ZipCar membership deal in NYC and other major citiesfrom Gilt City. Through Saturday May 12th, get a  special one-year membership for just $30, without the normal application fee.  You also get a $30 driving credit for pay-as-you-go access to ZipCar’s fleet of fuel efficient cars.  Or, you can opt for a $100 membership deal, which includes $150 worth of driving credit.  Zipcar membership includes FREE gas. Here’s what this deal from Gilt City gives you –

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