If you live in New Jersey, this is an offer that is basically risk-free.  The 2010 Entertainment Coupon Book is now being liquidated at crazy prices — the lowest they’ll go this year.

You can buy two Entertainment Books for $5 each with $1 shipping and handling.

And if Shop Rite is your grocery store of choice, you’ll find $5 off coupons at the front of the book, basically making the rest of the book free.  Actually, if you get the book in time, you might be able to use a 2nd $5 ShopRite grocery coupon before the expiration date (the coupon valid thru dates are scheduled basically one per quarter throughout the year)

Just think: If you use just one more coupon in the book, you’re ahead of the game.

Some big discounts can be had in the book, such as $15 off Radio Shack or buy one get one ski lift tickets, or $7.50 AMC Lowes movie tickets, etc.

This last-ditch promotional discount is scheduled to end August 2nd, so go ahead and spend that 10 bucks today, you’ll be glad you did after your first couple of discounts.

How about a “field trip” to the museums?

Here’s a quick list of free admission deals to NYC Museums:

American Folk Art Museum
Free Admission on Fridays from 5:30 – 7:30 pm

Asia Society and Museum
Free Admission on Fridays from 6:00 – 9:00 pm

Brooklyn Botanical Garden
Free admission for Seniors on Fridays

Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Target Free Friday Family Jams from 5:00 to 7:30 pm from July 10 – August 28

Bronx Museum of the Arts
This contemporary art museum is open late on Wednesdays (from 12:00 noon – 9:00 pm), so
visitors can explore the exhibits for free.

International Center for Photography
Admission to the frequently changing exhibitions is available with your voluntary contribution
on Fridays from 5:00 – 8:00 pm

The Morgan Library
Admission is free on Fridays from 7:00 – 9:00 pm

Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
Free Admission on Target Fridays from 4:00 – 8:00 pm

Museum of the Moving Image
Free to gallery Fridays from 4:00 – 8:00 pm (does not include film screenings)

New York Historical Society
Free admission Fridays, 6-8 p.m. courtesy of American Express Company.

Noguchi Museum
First Friday of every month, Museum admission is pay what you wish

Whitney Museum of American Art
Pay what you wish on Fridays from 6:00 – 9:00 pm

South Street Seaport Museum
Third Friday of every month beginning July 17, 5:00 – 9:00 pm

Hey what about other days of the week? Check out this list of other free admission ticket days in NYC.