30% off at Banana Republic.

Well, I cannot picture Betty Draper rocking the BR, but Mad Men has teamed up with Banana Republic to offer 30% off your purchase.  This great deal is only good at BR stores; It cannot be used online or at Factory Stores.  Gotta love Gap, Inc.  Big thanks to the Merryl :) Love you!

Click here for a printable coupon. 

Free Admission to Museums Across the Country on September 25!

Although all the Smithsonian museums are free in DC, many museums across the country charge quite a bit for admission.  On September 25, 2010, Smithsonian museums and its affiliates across the country are offering free admission to participating museums.  This applies to museums all over the place including museums in Beacon and New Paltz (I hope you're reading this E!)!  All you have to do is sign up online, and our friends at the Smithsonian Magazine will send you a ticket good for free admission for two people.

Click here to sign up.

Click here to find participating museums. 

Free Whataburger on August 3rd!

Whataburger is offering everyone who wears orange to their restaurant on August 3rd a FREE Whataburger! Just visit your local Whataburger on August 3rd between 5-8 pm and wear orange to get a FREE Whataburger! No coupon is required to receive your FREE burger.  


This is a Southern based Burger chain, so if you or someone who knows lives down South, make sure to hit it up!  


Click here to find a location near you.

Tax Free Shopping Days Across the US!

Although this Recessionista is based in New York, many of my favorite people live across the country or travel all over.  What better way to show your true Recessionista colors then to take advantage of these tax free shopping days in August!  Enjoy :)

1. Alabama: On Aug. 6-8, the following are exempt: clothing with a sales price of $100 or less per item; single purchases, with a sales price of $750 or less, of computers, computer software, school computer equipment; noncommercial purchases of school supplies, school art supplies and school instructional materials with sales price of $50 or less per item; noncommercial book purchases with sales price of $30 or less per book are exempt from tax. Does not include clothing accessories or protective or recreational equipment.
2. Connecticut: On Aug. 15-21, clothing and footwear costing less than $300 per item are exempt. Does not include accessories or athletic or protective clothing.
3. Florida: On Aug. 13-15, the following are exempt: books, clothing, wallets or bags (including handbags, backpacks, fanny packs and diaper bags) with a sales price of $50 or less per item; and school supplies with a sales price of $10 or less per item. Excludes briefcase, suitcases and other garment bags. Also does not apply to sales made within a theme park, entertainment complex, public lodging establishment or airport.
4. Illinois: On Aug. 6-15, footwear and clothing with a sales price of less than $100 per item and school supplies will be exempt.
5. Iowa: On Aug. 6-7, clothing and footwear with sales price of less than $100 per item are exempt. Does not include accessories, rentals, athletic or protective clothing.
6. Louisiana: On Aug. 6-7, the first $2,500 of sales price of noncommercial purchases (not leases) of items of tangible personal property (not vehicles or meals) is exempt. Does not apply to local taxes (may be allowed in St. Charles Parish).
7. Maryland: On Aug. 8-14, clothing and footwear with a taxable price of $100 or less per item will be exempt. Does not include accessories.
8. Mississippi: On July 30-31, clothing and footwear with sales price under $100 per item are exempt. Does not include accessories, rentals, skis, swim fins or skates.
9. Missouri: On Aug. 6-8, noncommercial purchases of clothing (but not accessories) with taxable value of $100 or less per item; school supplies up to $50 per purchase; computer software with taxable value of $350 or less; computers and computer peripherals up to $3,500 are exempt. Localities may opt out. If less than two percent of a retailer’s merchandise qualifies, the retailer must offer a refund of sales tax paid if the customer requests one, in lieu of the tax holiday.
10. New Mexico: On Aug. 6-8, footwear and clothing with sales price of less than $100 per item; school supplies; computers with sales price of $1,000 or less per item; and computer peripherals with sales price of $500 or less per item are exempt. Retailers are not required to participate. Does not include accessories, athletic or protective clothing.
11. North Carolina: On Aug. 6-8, clothing and school supplies with sales price of $100 or less per item; school instructional materials with sales price of $300 or less per item; sport/recreational equipment with sales price of $50 or less per item; computers with sales price of $3,500 or less; and computer supplies with sales price of $250 or less per item are exempt. Does not include clothing accessories or protective equipment.
12. Oklahoma: On Aug. 6-8, clothing and footwear with sales price of less than $100 are exempt. Does not include accessories, athletic or protective clothing or rentals.
13. South Carolina: On Aug. 6-8, clothing (but not rentals), clothing accessories, footwear, school supplies, computers, printers, printer supplies, computer software, bath wash clothes, bed linens, pillows, bath towels, shower curtains and bath rugs are exempt.
14. Tennessee: On Aug. 6-8, clothing (but not accessories), school supplies and school art supplies with sales price of $100 or less per item and computers with sales price of $1,500 or less per item are exempt.
15. Texas: On Aug. 20-22, clothing, footwear and school backpacks with sales price of less than $100 per item are exempt. Does not include accessories, athletic or protective clothing or rentals.
16. Virginia: On Aug. 6-8, clothing and footwear with a selling price of $100 or less per item; and school supplies with a selling price of $20 or less per item are exempt.

30% off @ your favorite Gap, Inc. stores

Prix-Fix 3 course meal @ BR Guest restaurants until September 6th

NYC Restaurant Week officially ends this Sunday, July 25th but BR Guest Restaurant Group announced that Atlantic Grill, Blue Water Grill,Ocean Grill, Dos Caminos Meatpacking, and Dos Caminos Park are all extending their $24.07, 3-course prix-fixe Restaurant Week lunch menu Monday through Friday until September 6th!

Plus, Atlantic Grill is extending their $35, 3-course prix-fixe Restaurant Week dinner menu Sunday through Friday until September 6th...make your reservation today!

Click here to make a reservation.

$1 off @ Jamba Juice until 9/5/2010

Free cup of coffee with the purchase of breakfast @ Corner Bakery

$1 Popcorn or Soda @ AMC theaters on Sunday July 25!

'Like' AMC Theater on Facebook to print your coupon for any size drink or popcorn for only $1. This coupon is only good on Sunday, July 25, 2010.

Restaurant.com Gift Certificates

$5 Burgers @ Energy Kitchen

Free Bowling on August 7th!

This is an amazing deal! On August 7th, the Bowling Proprietors' Association of America wants you to bowl for free to help set a new world record. All you have to do is print out the coupon, and you, your friends and family can bowl for free! This is a great opportunity for us New Yorkers, because bowling here is ridiculously expensive.
Click here for coupon.
Click here to find a participating location near you!

Free Diet Coke!

For those of you who know me, you know that I love my Diet Coke and I love free refills. Well, our friends at Coca Cola, have a new Facebook application where you can send a free coke to one of your Facebook friends. Free Diet Coke is maybe the best gift ever! Click here.

30% off all sale merchandise at Lucy.

For all the the Yogi's out there, or just people who like cute comfy clothes, Lucy is offering 30% off all sale merchandise online. Click here.

After you buy your yoga gear, if you feel inspired to perfect your downward dog, sign up for a fabulous group or private yoga class with Allay Yoga. Click here for more information.

Free Smoothie @ McDonalds

Free Thai Cashew Chicken

Ok, it's Thai food, at a Chinese restaurant...but it's free, so do yourself a favor and print this coupon and eat some free Thai food!

15% off at American Apparel

Get 15% off Red White and Blue clothing at American Apparel from July 1 - July 5.

Applies to all items in the Online Store in the colors red, white, royal blue, lapis, navy and poppy. Enter promocode AAJULY4 at checkout.

This is huge because AA never has sales!

20% off at Sabon

Well, it's July, so that means that one of the Recessionista's favorites is having a birthday. She loves shopping, taking long baths, and amazing bath products! So if you want to make Sally's day, get her something from Sabon and save yourself some $$$$. Oh and if you want to beautify your home or office with some amazing faux painting, murals, color consulting, etc., contact Painted Pieces. Click here.