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Donate Blood, Get Cash

admin — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 23:27:11 +0000

There are many reasons to donate. Sweeten the deal by earning a little cash for doing it. This website offers a list of places that accept plasma.

Donate for a Discount

admin — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 23:22:13 +0000

Hey, you were going to throw it away anyway! Bring your used containers and gently used clothing items and receive discounts at the following stores.

Jillplatner.com – Bring in your old gold and receive a credit (market rate minus 5% handling fee) for new jewelry.
Kiehl’s – Trade empty Kiehl’s products for new products. (3 empties = a lip balm, 5 = travel collection, 10 = full-size product up to $25 value)
Wink NYC – Bring in a gently used dress and receive a $50 gift card toward something from the new Wink Collection
Soles4Souls – Drop off any pair of gently worn shoes at 68 Timberland retail locations in exchange for a 10% discount off of a new pair

Use Coupons

admin — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:02:48 +0000

Saving money is like earning money, so use as many coupons as you can! Here are some great coupons for NYC.

NY Post
Wow Coupons – we love this site!
City Guide NY – has great NYC attractions coupons
TicketsNow – save $25 on theater tickets
RetailMeNot.com – For online coupon codes
FatWallet.com
The Budget Fashionista – fashion coupons
Old Navy – fun game to find the coupon
8Coupons.com – Often has great coupons and good neighborhood search feature

Special Offers

admin — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:39:53 +0000

Saving money earns money. NYCGo.com has a list of tons of great specials in and around NYC. Save money at museums, on hotels, retail shopping, and tours in all boroughs.

Craigslist.org

admin — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 21:26:24 +0000

Check out the Gigs section of Craigslist.org for various non full-time work from modeling to Photo retouching to labor
Also check out the Wanted section
Barter your goods or services for some great stuff.

Excellent Website

admin — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 21:22:03 +0000

Boostyourincome.com by a full-time medical transcriptionist, Jacqueline who blogs about ways to increase your income (not a New York focus). This blog has comprehensive categories and has been around for quite a while.

A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned

admin — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:50:44 +0000

Check out this website dedicated to all things FREE in NYC. You can kayak, go to museums, drink beer, eat pizza, tour the boroughs, and find a new apartment all without any money! You can check out what’s free for kids, teenagers, seniors, and tourists. Have fun and save your money for rent and retirement.

Check out www.freeinnyc.net.