Deals-and-Discounts

Garden Clippings: Here’s the Dirt on Holiday Gift Deals

Marla Hart

November 29, 2012

The holidays are here. I stand at Urban Outfitters shifting my weight while perusing sweaters for my nephews. Blue? Grey? Then suddenly the music makes me think I’m in North Korea. Bah-bye. Then there’s my mother-in-law who mostly likes cash. Cashmere, a robe, gloves—not so much! Read More...

Deal: Clean Water on Tap for 76 Cents a Day

Jennifer Caldwell

Oct 18, 2012

Having good clean water on hand is a must. Back in 2009, I was fed up with hauling gallons and 2.5 gallons of water home from the store. On top of that, it was difficult to rinse food without a… Read More...

Good Looks for a Good Price … A $10 Haircut for the Gents

Jennifer Caldwell

Oct 11, 2012

Last time I had my hair cut, I got one of those Groupons. I paid $30 and the regular price was $65. Pretty good deal, but then what? After the Groupon, if you want to go to the same place again, it’s… Read More...

Entertainment Deal: Pay What You Want at the Coeurage Theater Company

Jennifer Caldwell

Oct 08, 2012

“The world is too ugly. Beauty cannot exist.” So saith Rachel, the fourth grader who is mercilessly bullied because of her weight, in Sean Graney,s dark comedy, “The 4th Graders Present an Unnamed… Read More...

A People Deal: Help for the Down and Out in the ‘Biz’—Free of Charge

Jennifer Caldwell

Oct 04, 2012

These hard times have got at least one gal seriously in need of some cash flow. Yesterday, I went on down to a nifty outfit called The Actors Fund to attend a career assessment workshop. Upon… Read More...

$10 for 2 Tempranillos or $4 for 2 Mad Dogs—Your Choice

Jennifer Caldwell

Sep 28, 2012

A couple weeks ago, super booze dealer, Bev Mo, opened a new store at Beverly and La Cienega. This one’s got 8400 square feet of assorted wines, beers and spirits, along with a bevy of gourmet foods.… Read More...

California (S)Mart: Eight Awesome Garments + a Couple Pair of Earrings for $32!!

Jennifer Caldwell

Sep 24, 2012

Now that I’ve been there, I cannot comprehend how I’ve been living here in LA for so many years and never been to the California Mart. What a waste. I’ve never in my life seen such a conglomeration… Read More...

Surprise Deal!! A Jar of Oregano for 33 Cents at … Whole Foods??

Jennifer Caldwell

Sep 20, 2012

My friend Natascha keeps insisting there are good deals at that premium natural and organic supermarket monopoly - Whole Foods. There may well be calls for my arrest if I say this, but I’m going to… Read More...

Be a ‘Crib Colorist’ … Do Your Own Color the Right Way for Under $60

Jennifer Caldwell

Sep 17, 2012

Damn! Seems like every time I turn around It’s time to get my hair colored. I’m not the only one. This is a major expense for many women throughout the developed world. Well, maybe there was some pun… Read More...

Street Curb Robbery: LA’s Exorbitant Parking Fines

Jennifer Caldwell

Sep 13, 2012

I seem to be on a roll these days with getting the worst deals in town. Case in point: the $68 parking ticket I got from the City of Los Angeles. Hey, I’m all for money for the public good. It isn't… Read More...

BAD DEAL ALERT: Watch Out for the Fatty Burrito at the Azteca Truck

Jennifer Caldwell

Sep 11, 2012

Last Friday, after a strenuous hike, a friend and I were feeling pretty hungry so we hightailed it on over to the row of food trucks that line Wilshire Boulevard across from LACMA. Food trucks are in… Read More...

Alex’s Happy Dog Grooming Deal: A Nail Trim for an Easy Dog …$5

Jennifer Caldwell

Sep 06, 2012

Over at Alex’s Happy Dog Grooming, namesake Alex has been grooming dogs for twenty-two years. He’s been at his current location in the Mid-City area for three. Word has it that he is the original dog… Read More...

Here’s a Doosey of a Deal: A World of Art at the LA County Museum of Art … ABSOLUTELY FREE!

Jennifer Caldwell

Sep 03, 2012

One of my favorite places in the whole city is the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. A few days ago, I decided it was high time to spell out all the awesome deals on offer there. I’m not gonna lie, I… Read More...

Garment District Deal Bonanza!!

Jennifer Caldwell

Aug 30, 2012

Boy Howdy, the garment district in downtown Los Angeles is a deal and discount bonanza! I took a little trip down there today on the good ole MTA, which cost $3.00 round trip. While there, I stumbled… Read More...

A Piece of the People’s History: Hardcover Books for $2 – Paperbacks for $1

Jennifer Caldwell

Aug 27, 2012

The Southern California Library for Social Studies and Research is a great place to learn about the rich history of progressive movements in the city of Los Angeles. A non-profit entity, operating on… Read More...

Perfect Storm, Perfect Suit: Prada for $595

Jennifer Caldwell

Aug 23, 2012

Hot Tip: If you go to www.ArmaniWells.com you can print this coupon and use it for $100 off the already low prices on ultra high end men’s fashion! Today, I missed out on $328.00. I really needed… Read More...

Flappers’ Two Milk Minimum: Laughs for the Whole Family for $20

Jennifer Caldwell

Aug 20, 2012

This past Saturday, I headed into the heated hills of Burbank in search of a good deal for the family. To be specific, I was on a mission to try out some “family” comedy. Although I have no kiddos,… Read More...

Callender’s Happy Hour Deal: $6 Pizzas All Night Long!

Jennifer Caldwell

Aug 16, 2012

I have a friend who has one of those jobs where she always ends up putting in tons of OT. We kept trying to get together for happy hour and it was a real challenge if we really wanted to get a good… Read More...

LA Live … and Lunch … A Buck Fifty (that’s $1.50)

Jennifer Caldwell

Aug 13, 2012

It's 10:30 in the a.m. My cell phone rings -- it’s my friend, Natascha. “Remember Baz?Well, he bought these tickets to a wine tasting with sommeliers at the LA Food and Wine Festival. He can’t make… Read More...

The Public Library: LA’s Best Deal!

Jennifer Caldwell

Aug 09, 2012

LA’s public library is really such a darn good deal that I couldn’t stop thinking about it. So, I decided to make a series of videos called Gem of the City: The Los Angeles Public Library. Because of… Read More...

Black Dog Coffee: Real Roasted Turkey in Your Sandwich for $6.50

Jennifer Caldwell

Aug 06, 2012

Last night at Noche Cubana, I was a dancin’ fool. My YouTube lessons really paid off. I even started a Conga Line! It took a few go-rounds; but, in the end, my dance partner and I succeeded in… Read More...