New York City Day Trip

View from High Line 

I haven't been to Manhattan in a really long time. The train ride is around an hour and fifty minutes to get in to the city from where I live. My friend and I decided to have a Mom's day out. We went the day before Mother's Day. 

It was my first time walking on the High Line. I think it's a much nicer walk then on the streets. There are flowers and pretty trees and fun things to take photos of.

View from the High Line

I love looking at all the interesting buildings in the city. You can see old and new architecture all through out Manhattan.

Inside Chelsea Market

We went to Chelsea Market for lunch. I've never been there before and must say I really enjoyed it. I liked the structure and decor on the inside of the building. There are many different places that offer food, coffee, and delicious bites to eat. 

Lunch at Chelsea Market

We had lunch at Friedman's. I should have taken a photo of my lunch. It was great. And so were the Peach Bellini's! I would definitely recommend Friedman's for lunch. 

We also hit Eataly, which was super busy. It offered a large Italian market, gelato, espresso, food, and wine.

Then we worked our way up to Times Square. I have to admit that Times Square is so busy that it gives me anxiety. If you have never been to NYC before, you need to go there for the experience. Next time around, I will be avoiding it. 

It was a lovely day out. You can never get enough city life. Do you live near a major city? Have you ever been to NYC? If so, what is one of your favorite things to do there?

Paycheck to Paycheck: Buying Fruits & Veggies

What have I learned living paycheck to paycheck. You have to be creative with budgeting. I'm not very good at budgeting. So I look for sales, coupons, and try new things.

When we are low on funds we can't always afford Organic fruits and veggies.  Of course, buy them Organic if you can afford it.

When fruits and veggies are in season you can get good deals. I get excited when I see an apple sale for 99 cents a pound.  That is a good price here in New York. It's also nice to see 2.99 for strawberries. Organic strawberries for around here are $5.99 per pound. 

We normally buy frozen veggies because they are a lot cheaper. I love fresh broccoli and asparagus. Look for Organic frozen fruits in your local grocery store. They would be great for making a smoothie.

Many people say buy in bulk or buy from your local farmer. When living paycheck to paycheck it can be hard to buy in bulk. We can't just drop a few hundred on co-ops. It helps to get a group of friends who might want to join with you. Believe me, I want to buy Organic veggies from my local farmer every week.

Dirty Dozen Reminder

Carrots are available year-round. Plus they can last up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator. They aren't too expensive and can go with many different types of meals. You can roast, saute, and puree them. I love my carrots sweet with some butter and brown sugar. I know, that does not sound healthy but it is sure tasty. 

What are your favorite fruits and veggies? Do you have any money saving tips that you would like to share?

Apparoo App of the Week: Manilla

APP NAME:

Manilla

DESCRIPTION:

Hey, whatever happened to this ‘paperless desk’ we were all supposed to have by now? The endless influx of bills can be overwhelming – and buried bills mean late fees (ahem). Manilla is a simple, secure and free way to de-clutter your desktop. It retrieves and organizes household bills, bank, credit card and healthcare accounts, travel rewards – even offline accounts like rent or babysitters. It reminds you when bills are due and files old statements so you don’t have to. So save a tree, reclaim your desk, and never pay a late fee again!  Download it here for free.

Manilla App

I think I need this app pronto.  I will be the first to admit that my organizational skills need a lot of improvement. We have lost mail in drawers or under piles of paper work before.  I like how this app can help me and remind me when bills are due.

Do you think Manilla can help you?  Let me know if you download it.

Apparoo App of the Week

Trying to find great apps for moms or kids can be hard with so many available. That's why I've partnered with Apparoo - the app discovery service for busy moms. Each week I'll be sharing the 'Apparoo App of the Week' with you. Very often they've negotiated to bring you great paid apps at heavily discounted rates and sometimes even free. I'm very excited about this and welcome your feedback on the apps you decide to install.

My son loves to play on the tablet and is always wanting more apps.  It is great when you find an app that is fun and educational.  

This week the app is Blinkbuggy.  I think the idea is wonderful.  Putting everything in one spot.  It is true, that time goes by fast.  The little ones grow up before you know it.  

APP NAME:

Blinkbuggy

DESCRIPTION:

How do we always find time to post super-adorable kid pictures on Facebook, but somehow never get that long-planned baby book done? Well, guilt-trip no more. Blinkbuggy is an online baby book that puts all your photos, milestones and funny stories in one place – and it’s as easy as a status update. You can keep it completely private, link to social media (it can even grab the photos you’ve already posted), or share with whomever you choose – great for grandparents! These precious years will disappear faster than that photo you posted last month, so don’t spend another moment procrastinating. Create an enduring – and endearing – album with Blinkbuggy online and in print!  Download it here!

Blinkbuggy App

Do you think this is an app you would use?

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