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Doing it Yourself 20 Aug 2013 | 04:39 am
Around here, home projects often get put on the back burner. There are some things you only hire a contractor to do and some things we feel we could do ourselves, given the right instruction… or inspi...
Back to school 13 Aug 2013 | 03:17 am
The kid’s back in school. Gone are sleeping in till 8am. Gone is watching those cool late late shows and gone are our peaceful evenings. The National Retail Federation says that most of us will be sp...
It’s Back to School Prep Time 6 Aug 2013 | 02:12 am
This is the last week before school starts. There will be a lot of running around picking up supplies, getting refocused and reconnected at school. Over the years we’ve accumulated a lot of re-usable...
The New Urban Flea Market 30 Jul 2013 | 11:30 pm
I have always loved Flea Markets. When I was touring the country back in the 1980’s, in each city I would seek out a Flea Market for unique local bargains. At that time, Flea Markets were mostly compo...
Opportunistic Freebies 23 Jul 2013 | 12:40 am
I’ve been known on occasion to trash pick… dumpster dive and otherwise peruse for free used items. In the last 5 years, we have found a Kohler Memoirs Porcelain sink, wrought iron patio furniture, a ...
Sticker Shock 16 Jul 2013 | 03:06 am
Part of my job is being familiar with the product that is out in the market place. I periodically wonder through higher end boutiques, appliance, home improvement, better department and fine home furn...
The Art of Designer Resale Shopping 2 Jul 2013 | 09:43 pm
Whether you are a seasoned thrift store shopper or a Sample Sale junkie, shopping resale clothing boutiques is an art all it’s own. Better resale and consignment boutiques resell quality upscale clot...
Passion Re-ignited 27 Jun 2013 | 11:31 pm
For those of you who have been following BargainsLA since 1999, you may recall that when we started it, I was teaching dance at several universities and dance studios around Los Angeles. I slowly cut ...
Shanes Jewelry Service 24 Jun 2013 | 11:16 pm
I drove all the way across town to Shane’s Jewelry last week cause my engagement and wedding ring set was catching on everything. Since it’s the only fine jewelry I wear on a daily basis, I was gettin...
Weekend Bloopers 17 Jun 2013 | 11:48 pm
As adults we’re suppose to have learned how to be able to communicate effectively. Well, that didn’t happen as well as it should have this last weekend for a Fathers Day get together. First lesson…. ...
