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GothamChick Shopper Reboot

There are times when you get this bright idea, work hard to pull it together, then it loses steam because life takes you over.  Fortunately, I don't have much in this space so it's easy to deactivate previous posts and just start again.  And that's what I'm trying to do.

I want to be able to share bargains and tips and all things New York, without have to go through the hoops.  I want to show life as any ordinary person would live it -- and hopefully show you my world.  Don't you just love it when you stumble upon a gem of a product?  Or service that's above and beyond?  I know I am always happy to check out product reviews, or advertisements in the many magazines I never get to read when I do get the chance to browse their pages.  And yes, I do try some of those products when I feel like it.

But short of just letting you know about those sales, those products or places you would do well to go and visit -- more so here in New York -- I want to share the experience with you and tell my story.. or stories.

The truth of the matter is, I am a storyteller more than a shopper.  And there are so many stories to tell.  Like how you can walk the length and breadth of Fifth Avenue and have a dose of New York in a capsule tour.  Or what are those bagels that we always say you non-New Yorkers MUST try.  And what's with the hotdogs?  Of course, there's the New York Pizza -- and what is it that really distinguishes New York Cheesecake from the rest?  And fear not, the subway.

So I've trimmed down the posts and will rework the categories as they come.  A fresh start, it is.

[gothamchick]

Wanted to share this freebie alert from @loccitaneusa.. no purchase required but must register to get the free code and must be an instore visit. Plus 20% off on same day purchase.. love my samples! Sample pack will depend on your skin type. Link to register will be @gothamchickshopper ’s bio until Sept 15. Enjoy! #freebiealert #free #freesamples #loccitane #makeupremover #previouscream #immortelleresetserum #ilovefreebies #sharingthelove #freestuff #giftalert #gothamchick (at Grand Central Terminal) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnY-IySjtGQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1wuco58v6tfic

[travel-for-free]

Weekly Photo Challenge Attempt: (Almost but not quite) From Above from Pinay New Yorker by Pinay New Yorker on Flickr.

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Art Journal Every Day: Tears by Pinay New Yorker on Flickr.

[please-stay-perfect-blog]

Zentangle: Sending you a little sunshine in watercolor V.1 by Pinay New Yorker on Flickr.

[gothamchick]

I first met the #goldenkiwi during my visit to Sydney in 2017. My best fried @donnapinedajimeno and her husband, Kuya Ed, treated me to a smorgasbord of Aussie experiences which included fresh fruit at every meal. I never really liked the regular kiwi because it was tangy and I preferred sweet.. that is, until I met it’s golden sibling. I fell in love. Now, whenever I see it on the shelf, I can’t resist grabbing some. And when I scoop out it’s succulent golden treat, I’m transported back to those happy times with the Jimenos. It makes me want to come back and visit again. @isaiahtj_ @_pdlpj, so happy I found them @wholefoods ..#oz #oztreats #eatingmyfruit #gothamchicksays #gothamchickrecommends #atasteofoz #memoriesofoz #lessonsfrommytravels #gothamchick https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm6HbgvjLcd/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=y0cw0wcbix1o

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#GiftOf50: These gems found a new home yesterday.. spread the "happy" around.. #giftof50foryou #earrings #earcandy #gothamchick #gothamchicksays #madebygothamchick #journeytohappy

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#EarCandy for the day: cranberry freshwater heishi pearls stacked together and topped by a girly white round freshwater pearl -- in gold plated findings. This is one of my new faves.. Sometimes you want a pop of color to frame your face with some oomph! #gothamchick #handmade #jewelry #earrings #freshwaterpearls #heishifreshwaterpearls

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I’m the kind of New Yorker who will stop and take out her phone when there’s something worth taking a snap or a clip of. Like I say, I’m the perpetual tourist in New York. Happening on Park Avenue just outside of Grand Central. Catch it before it’s gone. If you haven’t seen my tiktok feed yet, I’m there as pinaynewyorker, Gothamchick and Mypostcardshoppe. #gothamchickrecommends #perpetualtouristinNewYork #mynewyork #mynyc #thingstodoinnewyork #midtownmanhattan #roamingNYC (at New York City, N.Y.) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd_X5VYuk2y/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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One thing I love about the weekends is how I can sleep in, take my time, and have a leisurely and sometimes decadent breakfast or even brunch. Thanks for the trip back home courtesy of my neighbor, @jillycious.nyc . Tried her Spanish bread both with (1) the regular and (2) cheese fillings.. just gives me the warm and fuzzies on this cold winter weekend. And today I thought I’d make some banana with semi sweet chocolate chips and almond slivers. (Perfect comfort food!). What did you have for breakfast? . #breakfastwithgothamchick #spanishbreadbyjillysciousnyc #bakedbyjilliciousnyc #bananachocolatechipsalmondpancakes #weekendbreakfasttreat #pancakebreakfast #breakfastporn #whatsforbreakfast #frommykitchen #gothamchickrecommends (at Oakland Gardens, New York) https://www.instagram.com/gothamchick/p/CYzMoaFuWqy/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Gothamchick will always be a carnivore at heart.. I love my steak, what can I say.. porterhouse for two ? @wolfgangssteakhouse — you had me at “porterhouse”..👌👌👌 #newyorkdining #diningInNYC #mynewyork #nyceats #steaklover #manhattan #wolfgangsteakhouse (at Wolfgang'S Steakhouse)

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Breakfast today was a special treat of Arroz Caldo and Tofu Liempo from Max Restaurant with mama. #foodporn #breakfastporn #maxRestaurant #maxs #filipino #philippines #manila #baclaran#gothamchick #gothamchickInManila #pinaynewyorker #filipina #pinoy #filipino (at Baclaran, Max's Restaurant)

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I had forgotten about my #PaperGarden of #doodledflowers until I stumbled upon them while cleaning up the other day. These #flowers are perfect for #spring #papercrafts. #crafts #craftproject #creating #personalart #embellishments #gothamhicksays #gothamchick #crafting

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#FreeformCrochet: #tryingsomethingnew #crochet #needlecraft #hookandyarn #nopattern #circles #spirals #crafts #crafting #gothamchick #workinprogress

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#Endings can be #NewBeginnings like the #changingOfTheSeasons #AutumnInNewYork #TheWeekendThatWas #fall #seasons #myny #mynyc #newyork #NewYorkCity #gothamchick #GothamChickSays #positivity #optimism #glassHalfFull