#nycfree

The NYC isn’t a cheap place - by any means. We scrape by everyday paying absurd rents for apartments the size of suburban closets. Yes, we live in the greatest city in the world, but we can still complain daily about how much money it takes to live here. So, with that, here are some things you can you do in this fabulous city without eating peanut butter for dinner every night (we’ve all been there).  

1. Apple Store SoHo - this place is NO joke. First off, it’s in the most amazing part of the city. Daily, they have many important celebs, writers, musicians, etc come in and speak - and you GOTTA check their event schedule daily. Randomly someone AMAZING will be there and you do not want to miss it. We’ve gone and seen Blake Lively, the cast of Fault in Our Stars, and Alan Rickman. Each event is absolutely amazing and all you need to do is RSVP. Like, seeing Blake Lively in person is pretty unreal to be completely honest. And for free? Done deal. apple.com/retail/soho/

2. Outdoor/Indoor Movies - there are SO many places (especially during the summer) that host free movie nights. Huckleberry Bar & Habana Outpost are two bars in BK that have amazing movie nights weekly. In terms of parks, Bryant Park, Riverside, Tompkins Square Park, Battery Park, Brooklyn Bridge Park, and many more all have movie nights. Bring some food & drink, and just enjoy the weather - you know? Why not. The great people over at Thrillist put this calendar for you: http://www.thrillist.com/events/new-york/nyc-outdoor-movie-calendar-2015-free-summer-film-screenings-new-york

3. Strand Book Store - this place is an absolute city gem. And similar to the Apple Store, they have TONS of amazing guests come in and speak. From cooks to actors, their talks are unreal. They also just have the most beautiful store to get lost in. If you havent been there, it’s really worth a walk around & get their website for the events!!

4. Treats. Okay, so we aren’t gonna give you advice on what to do without putting in our top three desserts under $5 in NYC. Here we go:

      1. Levain bakery cookies- If you haven’t had one of these bad boys and you’re living in the city, I suggest you drop every responsibility and get one. You won’t regret it. To sum it up, these are scone sized, half baked pieces of absolute heaven. You won’t regret getting any of the types - however, the chocolate chip walnut is a CLASSIC. 

     2.  Banana Pudding from Magnolia Bakery - Such a classic. SO UNBELIEVABLY good. Just pure pudding, nilla wafers, cream & bananas. Come, on. Need it.

3. Salty Pimp From Big Gay Ice Cream - just absolute perfection on a hot summer day. Am I right?? Everyone needs 5-10 of these a week during the summer. Beach body ready? Right. Maybe later. 

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