December 4th is National Cookie Day. Celebrate with a chocolate chip cookie or several, generally regarded as the most popular cookie. Buy them fresh from the oven from one of NYC's bakeries, or bake your own, with this recipe that claims to be the world's best chococlate chip cookie recipe, from the New York Times. This one requires preparing the dough a day … [Read more...] about Celebrate National Cookie Day: Deals and a Recipe for Best Chocolate Chip Cookie
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Best NYC Holiday Windows: Saks Fifth Avenue
The theme of this year's Saks Fifth Avenue holiday windows is This is How We Celebrate, shining a light on the importance of spending time with loved ones and the different ways we celebrate. The six main windows showcase how people celebrate in iconic settings around New York City, each with a different scene bringing a quintessential New York moment to life: A musical … [Read more...] about Best NYC Holiday Windows: Saks Fifth Avenue
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree: Tickets Required for First Time
For the first time, visiting the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree will require timed tickets. The new guidelines are to control crowds and maintain social distancing. The iconic tree is being lighted at on Wednesday, Dec. 2. After that, it will be lit daily 6am to midnight through early January. It is open for 24 hours on Christmas, and on New Year’s Eve the … [Read more...] about Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree: Tickets Required for First Time
Best NYC Holiday Light Shows That Aren’t Free
'Tis the season to be jolly, and indulge in family-friendly activities you'll talk about for years. These holiday lights shows and joyful experiences are guaranteed to illuminate (pun intended) the family photo albums. Advance ticket purchases are required this year. Make them soonest, so you get the date and time most convenient for you, since access is reduced … [Read more...] about Best NYC Holiday Light Shows That Aren’t Free
Happy Thanksgiving 2020
Wishing a Happy Thanksgiving to NYC on the Cheap followers and to your families and friends. Stay safe and stay healthy. NYC Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving Day. Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is Virtual in 2020. Virtual Visits with Santa to Reserve Now National Chain Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving Day. Native American Recipes for … [Read more...] about Happy Thanksgiving 2020
Best FREE Holiday Light Shows in NYC
NYC is magical any time of year, especially at the holidays, when there are special FREE holiday light shows to dazzle us and entertain us, including some being live streamed for everybody around the world to enjoy. Here are best FREE holiday light shows in New York City in 2020. Maintain social distancing and dress warmly for the outdoor light shows. Try to avoid … [Read more...] about Best FREE Holiday Light Shows in NYC
Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremonies in NYC and Tri-State
It's the most wonderful time of the year - even this year when everything is different, including tree lighting ceremonies, which begin this week. Some are virtual - online instead of in person - others dropped entertainment that normally accompanies the festivities, and still others require registration to be admitted to the tree lighting area. Because this is not a … [Read more...] about Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremonies in NYC and Tri-State
Restaurant Chains Open Thanksgiving Day
If you don't want to cook and clean up for a crowd on Thanksgiving, head out to one of the national restaurant chains open and serving traditional turkey and fixings on Thanksgiving Day. Be sure to call your local restaurant in advance to confirm participation and pricing, and to find out if they are requiring reservations during this year of social distancing. At chains … [Read more...] about Restaurant Chains Open Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving To Go: Get Dinner Delivered in NYC & Metro Area
If you'd rather not cook, place your order now to get your Thanksgiving Dinner delivered from one of these top NYC catering services and restaurants, at prices that won't break the budget. We're also sharing two of their recipes, for pumpkin lasagna and butternut squash. Today is the last day for ordering at one of the dining services on our list, and all have an ordering … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving To Go: Get Dinner Delivered in NYC & Metro Area
Streaming Free: Native Film Festival Features 60+ Films
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian 20th annual Native Cinema Showcase offers FREE online screenings of more than 60 films by filmmakers representing 49 Native nations in North and South America, Asia and Europe. Native Cinema Showcase includes documentaries, music videos, kid-friendly shorts, films in Indigenous languages, conversations with filmmakers … [Read more...] about Streaming Free: Native Film Festival Features 60+ Films
