THINGS ARE NOT AS HAIRY AS THEY COULD BE. Want to see all kinds of exotic animals that come from the far corners of the earth? All you have to do is go to the Bronx. You’ll see African lions, Siberian tigers and grizzly bears. Oh my.
THE ATTRACTION: The Bronx Zoo.
THE DEAL: Pay-what-you-can on Wednesdays
(The zoo will most likely face huge budget cuts – so anything helps).
The Bronx Zoo
2300 Southern Boulevard
Bronx, NY
718.367.1010
COME TO PROSPECT PARK ON FRIDAY, IT’S FULL OF NEEDLES. Want a new hobby? Throw on your threads and head to Prospect Park for the free sewing club. They welcome all levels, and apparently, they’ll have you in stitches.
THE ATTRACTION:: Prospect Park Sewing Club.
THE DEAL: It’s free.
Prospect Park Sewing Club
Every Friday, 1-1:30
Prospect Park @ Lefferts Historic Hous
LET IT ALL OUT(OR IN) IN CHINATOWN. Wanna make what’s old in your wardrobe new again? Make some quick, inexpensive alterations. We love this place in Chinatown where you can get pants lengthened, skirts shortened, and just about anything repaired.
THE ATTRACTION: A tailor for a tight budget.
THE DEAL: Prices vary (around 5 bucks to shorten pants).
L.N.C. Custom Tailor
83 Baxter Street (below Canal)
New York, NY 10013
212.406.9527
IT’S ALL DOWNHILL FROM HERE. You don’t have to be a kid to enjoy a snow day — you just have to be out of work. Grab a trash bag or a cookie sheet, check out one of New York City’s best sledding hills, and scream like a little girl.
THE ATTRACTION:Sledding in NYC.
THE DEAL: It’s free (just grab a tray or a trash bag).
ARE YOU THAT IN LOVE WITH ROCK OF LOVE? These days, you have to save money whenever possible. Believe it or not, your cable company, phone company, gym and even your landlord might be willing to negotiate prices. Just call them, and ask what they can do for you – a lot of times, it works. Believe us, we’ve made a couple of these calls ourselves.
THE ATTRACTION:Save money $$.
THE DEAL:Negotiate costs anywhere you can.
