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posted by Evelyn Kanter

Grab these two daily deals before they disappear at 11:59 p.m. EDT today, May 24th –

All of us have shoeboxes filled with old photos, negatives, video tape and audio reels that need to be preserved.  I know I do.   Turn them into a current digital format with this [...]

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Super sale on Christofle silver table settings and gift items

Just in time for shopping for all those June wedding gifts, there’s a sale on super luxury Christofle silver flatware, holloware, porcelain, picture frames and other gift items, at prices up to 75% off retail.  Christofle products are sold in top shops including Nieman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s and Barneys.  The sale begins Saturday, May 7th [...]

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Best New NYC Travel Guidebook

Peaceful Places NYC travel guidebook by Evelyn Kanter for residents, visitors

It’s just what we all need after the stress of April 15th tax day we just survived.  Peaceful Places New York City is your guide to more than 100 of the most tranquil, serene spots in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island.  [...]

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NYC weekend planner: Brooklyn Flea market opens for season

Brooklyn Flea, the fabulous flea market, food market, fun market, opens for the season this weekend with a new schedule.  Take note all you fleaholics — New York City’s biggest and best Brooklyn flea market is on Saturdays in Fort Greene, and on Sundays in Williamsburg.  Starting Saturday, April 2nd, Brooklyn Flea is at [...]

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Get a Gift Card with Purchases at J&R

J&R is celebrating its 40th anniversary by giving customers a gift — a gift card, that is.  Through March 26th, you’ll get a gift card up to $50, to use yourself or gift as a gift to somebody else, for purchases of $100 or more.  The gift cards are for in-store purchases only, [...]

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Last Week for Barney’s Warehouse Sale

These are the final days for the biggest fashion sale of the season. The annual Barney’s Warehouse Sale, with 50% to 75% off top current designer fashions is  through Sunday, March 6th.   Hours are Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and weekdays  10 a.m. to 9 p.m.  The Barney’s Warehouse Sale is [...]

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Barbie and Ken Gift Set for $5 at Target

Barbie and Ken are celebrating Valentine’s Day at Target with a special love match — get both dolls for just $5.  The Barbie and Ken – Together Again Gift Set is a special promotion through February 20, 2011, at Target stores and online.  Barbie and Ken have had their ups and downs over the [...]

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Mink, Shearling, More on Sale

The rest of the year, The Fur Source is a wholesaler on West 29th Street, in the Manhattan fur district.  Through February 15th only, they are open to the public in midtown,  selling top quality furs, shearlings and leather at wholesale prices.  Mink, shearlings, rabbit and other warm and stylish coats, jackets, hats, [...]

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12 Days of Daily Deals at Starbucks

Starbucks is offering a different deal each day, through December 12th.  They are calling it the 12 Days of Sharing.  Sharing deals.  To participate, click on the daily deals on the Starbucks website, or text 29943 to get a daily deal sent to your mobile phone.  Today’s deal is a gift pack of coffee [...]

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Half Off Holiday Gifts for Children

Children have a natural love of music, and reading, and you can help awaken it with holiday gifts that inspire their creativity.  Here are two special offers for NYC on the Cheap followers:

Every issue of Cricket magazine is filled with surprises.  This award winning ere are puzzles, games, activities and more for children [...]

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NYC Holiday Crafts Fairs Support Local Artists

Snag one-of-a-kind gifts for friends, family and co-workers at one of the NYC holiday crafts fairs. You’ll be buying something unique, very likely created by a local NYC artist or craftsperson.  And remember, it’s always free to browse.

Columbus Circle Holiday Market –Daily, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., through December 24th, on the plaza [...]

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New Disney Store Opens in Times Square

The Disney people are shutting down Times Square for a two-hour celebration featuring Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Buzz Lightyear and other popular Disney characters.  It is to celebrate — and publicize — the opening of the newest and largest Disney Store in New York City, at 1540 Broadway.

Take the kids.  It should be [...]

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