Don't limit your museum-hopping to the Met. Most museums in NYC have a pay-what-you-wish night. One of my favorite cheap outings is to go to the Museum of the Moving Image, just 20 minutes or so outside of Manhattan, in Astoria, Queens. It's across the street from a Five Napkin Burger. You can eat cheaply off the happy hour menu, then from 7 - 9, wander the museum.
Other fave museums include The Morgan, The Whitney, The Asia Society, and The Rubin Museum of Art (the Rubin used to also include a film screening on Friday night). Even MoMA has a pay what you can night (though the line can get long).
One of my favorite food carts is the Wafels and Dinges cart. Best Belgium wafels ever - the Wafel of Massive Deliciousness (WMD) can be had for $7, and is sooo worth it.
For other free/cheap stuff to do in NYC (some really great) check out theskint(dot)com.
Very rarely do I shop at malls anymore. When I do it tends to be around the holidays buying gifts for others. But I usually shop online at places like Amazon or at stores like Target, Walmart, and specialty shops.
Yes, i do--but i'm in and out! Usually just to The Limited for work clothes, or Victorias Secret for the $7/25 sale. :) Instead I shop online, at outlet stores, or at discount stores like TJ Maxx.
The mall near me is in shambles. The better stores are Boston Store, American Eagle, VS, and Bath and Body Works. I usually do returns at the VS, but I buy online mostly. This weekend was the first time I was at my mall in over two months. It's sad how much online shopping can affect a mall with the same stores!
I still buy clothes at the mall. I know I can purchase a lot of the items online, but I still prefer to try them on to see how they fit. I guess I'm a bit "old-fashioned"!
I live in a rural area, so the local mall. about 20 miles from me, doesn't have anything more than Walmart( which I hate) a Gametop, Menard's and a Dollar store. Very slim picking. Need to go about 75 miles to find a 'real' mall. Few and far between trips, so I usually do online internet shopping and ordering.
With the price of gas, 75+ miles to shop for 'stuff' is not a good deal. Day trips are something more interesting and inspiring.
I still shop at my local mall and I love it! It's a great place to catch up with friends, a great afternoon/night out with family, and for me, it's a place I like to go unwind sometimes aka retail therapy. My main reason for shopping in a mall is so I can physically try on clothing/shoes before purchasing and I prefer to touch and feel the product that I'm looking to buy. If I need something, I like to be able to buy it and have it in my hands right then and there - online shopping is great, but you have to wait 5-7 business days to receive your item (sometimes longer) and 9 times out of 10 there are shipping fees. I'll always enjoy shopping in a mall and will continue to do so!
I do most of my shopping online these days except for big ticket items like cars, appliances and jewelry but even then I do my internet research first. I only hit the "mall" if I have time to spare (not often) and am looking for one specific item. My shopping trip is usually under 1/2 hour and I'm in and out with what I came to get. No impulse shopping for this guy. The dollar just doesn't go as far as it used to so now-a-days it's not a sin to be frugal. My favorite places to visit in person are thrift stores and outlet malls.
I have noticed that i don't go as often as when i was younger, but if it is clothing or shoes i will make an exception then from buying online. Also, if i have an awesome coupon and there are some great holiday deals i will check out the mall because its really nice to try the items you buy on. That way you don't have to worry about sending it back if it doesn't fit just right!
I go the mall occasionally, usually when my tween daughter has money burning a hole in her pocket. For myself, I usually go to Kohl's or Target. Sometimes Sears.
Very rarely do I still shop at the mall. I prefer to research what I'm looking for online and often find better deals after comparing stores than if I were to just go to the mall and make impulse purchases.
Don't limit your museum-hopping to the Met. Most museums in NYC have a pay-what-you-wish night. One of my favorite cheap outings is to go to the Museum of the Moving Image, just 20 minutes or so outside of Manhattan, in Astoria, Queens. It's across the street from a Five Napkin Burger. You can eat cheaply off the happy hour menu, then from 7 - 9, wander the museum.
Other fave museums include The Morgan, The Whitney, The Asia Society, and The Rubin Museum of Art (the Rubin used to also include a film screening on Friday night). Even MoMA has a pay what you can night (though the line can get long).
One of my favorite food carts is the Wafels and Dinges cart. Best Belgium wafels ever - the Wafel of Massive Deliciousness (WMD) can be had for $7, and is sooo worth it.
For other free/cheap stuff to do in NYC (some really great) check out theskint(dot)com.
I do! Although online shopping is convenient, sometimes it's nice to be able to try things on before purchasing.
Very rarely do I shop at malls anymore. When I do it tends to be around the holidays buying gifts for others. But I usually shop online at places like Amazon or at stores like Target, Walmart, and specialty shops.
Nope, the mall doesn't sell used items. And that's practically all I buy besides food.
Yes, i do--but i'm in and out! Usually just to The Limited for work clothes, or Victorias Secret for the $7/25 sale. :) Instead I shop online, at outlet stores, or at discount stores like TJ Maxx.
I shop at my local mall usually to buy gifts for the holidays for family & friends.
I rarely go into the mall anymore except once in a while to return something that I bought online.
I rarely shop the mall. I shop consignment, target, or online for best prices.
I haven't been to a mall in at least 20 years and don't intend on going any time soon.
The mall near me is in shambles. The better stores are Boston Store, American Eagle, VS, and Bath and Body Works. I usually do returns at the VS, but I buy online mostly. This weekend was the first time I was at my mall in over two months. It's sad how much online shopping can affect a mall with the same stores!
I don't shop at the local mall anymore - I do most of my shopping online and at the outlets!
No way, WIPZZ is by far much better.
I only go to the mall to go to Sephora! LOL!
I do all of my shopping online and avoid the crowds at the mall.
yes :)
I still buy clothes at the mall. I know I can purchase a lot of the items online, but I still prefer to try them on to see how they fit. I guess I'm a bit "old-fashioned"!
Local Mall?
I live in a rural area, so the local mall. about 20 miles from me, doesn't have anything more than Walmart( which I hate) a Gametop, Menard's and a Dollar store. Very slim picking. Need to go about 75 miles to find a 'real' mall. Few and far between trips, so I usually do online internet shopping and ordering.
With the price of gas, 75+ miles to shop for 'stuff' is not a good deal. Day trips are something more interesting and inspiring.
I still shop at my local mall and I love it! It's a great place to catch up with friends, a great afternoon/night out with family, and for me, it's a place I like to go unwind sometimes aka retail therapy. My main reason for shopping in a mall is so I can physically try on clothing/shoes before purchasing and I prefer to touch and feel the product that I'm looking to buy. If I need something, I like to be able to buy it and have it in my hands right then and there - online shopping is great, but you have to wait 5-7 business days to receive your item (sometimes longer) and 9 times out of 10 there are shipping fees. I'll always enjoy shopping in a mall and will continue to do so!
I do most of my shopping online these days except for big ticket items like cars, appliances and jewelry but even then I do my internet research first. I only hit the "mall" if I have time to spare (not often) and am looking for one specific item. My shopping trip is usually under 1/2 hour and I'm in and out with what I came to get. No impulse shopping for this guy. The dollar just doesn't go as far as it used to so now-a-days it's not a sin to be frugal. My favorite places to visit in person are thrift stores and outlet malls.
I have noticed that i don't go as often as when i was younger, but if it is clothing or shoes i will make an exception then from buying online. Also, if i have an awesome coupon and there are some great holiday deals i will check out the mall because its really nice to try the items you buy on. That way you don't have to worry about sending it back if it doesn't fit just right!
I go the mall occasionally, usually when my tween daughter has money burning a hole in her pocket. For myself, I usually go to Kohl's or Target. Sometimes Sears.
Very rarely do I still shop at the mall. I prefer to research what I'm looking for online and often find better deals after comparing stores than if I were to just go to the mall and make impulse purchases.
I usually shop there around Christmas and then about once a year with birthday money, but I'm not a big mall person.
I don't really shop at the mall that much now - usually online or at the specific store I want to go to. malls are depressing!
I don't shop at the mall a lot! I do most of my shopping at Target or Ross