Comments for Zannee's Blog at BargainsLA.com http://www.bargainsla.com/blog For all you bargain hunters, bargain shoppers, sales and sample sale shoppers. BargainsLA.com is your premiere guide to the best deals, bargains, sales and sample sales in Southern California and Los Angeles. Save 20%-90% on designer apparel, appliances, furniture, home improvement and more. Go shopping and never pay retail again! Zannee's Blog at BargainsLA.com is where bargain guru Suzanne O'Connor gets to vent. Enjoy and tell a friend. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 05:35:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 Comment on Summertime is Ice Coffee Time by Helen Nakawatase http://www.bargainsla.com/blog/2008/07/20/summertime-is-ice-coffee-time/#comment-9507 Helen Nakawatase Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:41:23 +0000 http://www.bargainsla.com/blog/?p=329#comment-9507 In regard to the many Starbucks closures, I was wondering where will their coffee making equipment, supplies, inventory, be sent to? Will it be auctioned, sold at deep discounts, or recycled into new Starbucks out of state? In regard to the many Starbucks closures, I was wondering where will their coffee making equipment, supplies, inventory, be sent to? Will it be auctioned, sold at deep discounts, or recycled into new Starbucks out of state?

]]> Comment on Coping Technique by pam munro http://www.bargainsla.com/blog/2008/04/02/coping-technique/#comment-9480 pam munro Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:56:08 +0000 http://www.bargainsla.com/blog/2008/04/02/coping-technique/#comment-9480 When we renovated our apartment, a friend used the formsby products to take the years of grime off of our vintage oak cabinets! When we renovated our apartment, a friend used the formsby products to take the years of grime off of our vintage oak cabinets!

]]> Comment on The Dumpster Diving Advantage by pam munro http://www.bargainsla.com/blog/2008/06/16/the-dumpster-diving-advantage/#comment-9479 pam munro Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:53:33 +0000 http://www.bargainsla.com/blog/?p=311#comment-9479 Oops - that's www.freecycle.com!!! Oops - that’s http://www.freecycle.com!!!

]]> Comment on The Dumpster Diving Advantage by pam munro http://www.bargainsla.com/blog/2008/06/16/the-dumpster-diving-advantage/#comment-9478 pam munro Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:53:12 +0000 http://www.bargainsla.com/blog/?p=311#comment-9478 P.S. if you feel guilty about abandoning good stuff - try to list it on www.freecyce.com or on craigslist la! P.S. if you feel guilty about abandoning good stuff - try to list it on http://www.freecyce.com or on craigslist la!

]]> Comment on The Dumpster Diving Advantage by pam munro http://www.bargainsla.com/blog/2008/06/16/the-dumpster-diving-advantage/#comment-9477 pam munro Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:51:31 +0000 http://www.bargainsla.com/blog/?p=311#comment-9477 Just put up a post on scavenging at www.myfrugallife.com/blog_pamphyila.html As I just snagged some good stuff around Coldwater Canyon. I don't get to Beverly HIlls much - but I always keep an eye out in my travels around the city. I got a wood/glass vintage showcase cabinet off the street off Western Ave. because a friend alerted me. And I told him to come over quick to get the vintage 50's dining room table that had been put out in the trash in my neighborhood! Another tip - at the old apt. complex where we used to live - it always was a good idea to check out the area near (& in) the trash containers at the end of the month - as that was when everyone moved out & a lot of good stuff ended up in the trash! I furnished our whole patio with outdoor furniture I gleaned that way. And I have outdoor chairs I schlepped back to the city to put outside my apt. - because if they "walked" I wouldn't worry about it, as they were gratis to begin with! Just put up a post on scavenging at http://www.myfrugallife.com/blog_pamphyila.html

As I just snagged some good stuff around Coldwater Canyon. I don’t get to Beverly HIlls much - but I always keep an eye out in my travels around the city. I got a wood/glass vintage showcase cabinet off the street off Western Ave. because a friend alerted me. And I told him to come over quick to get the vintage 50’s dining room table that had been put out in the trash in my neighborhood!

Another tip - at the old apt. complex where we used to live - it always was a good idea to check out the area near (& in) the trash containers at the end of the month - as that was when everyone moved out & a lot of good stuff ended up in the trash! I furnished our whole patio with outdoor furniture I gleaned that way. And I have outdoor chairs I schlepped back to the city to put outside my apt. - because if they “walked” I wouldn’t worry about it, as they were gratis to begin with!

]]> Comment on The Big Pounce by Sara B-W http://www.bargainsla.com/blog/2008/06/03/the-big-pounce/#comment-9473 Sara B-W Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:16:54 +0000 http://www.bargainsla.com/blog/?p=304#comment-9473 My niece pulled a similar stunt on my [then] brand-new sofa and spilled a puddle of peanut-butter and chocolate. Luckily I had gotten the sofa in microfibre suede and it actually wiped off with a wet cloth. I've had the sofa 3 years now and still no stains--microfibre really is as good as they say! My niece pulled a similar stunt on my [then] brand-new sofa and spilled a puddle of peanut-butter and chocolate. Luckily I had gotten the sofa in microfibre suede and it actually wiped off with a wet cloth. I’ve had the sofa 3 years now and still no stains–microfibre really is as good as they say!

]]> Comment on A Technologically Challenged Week by Mary http://www.bargainsla.com/blog/2008/06/11/a-technologically-challenged-week/#comment-9472 Mary Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:24:10 +0000 http://www.bargainsla.com/blog/?p=310#comment-9472 Just back in town from working 5 weeks in South Carolina and realizing I want to get my new MAC but remembering its MERCURY RETROGRADE. M.R. is somethng everyone needs to know about. It affects communicatioon, transportation, etc. Have a look at it on any astrology website. During this time one must NOT purchase any electrical devices, new cars, start new jobs or sign a contract for a new home/condo/etc. It sounds as if your new MAC may have been purchased during this time. Also the broken Blackberry may have been purchased during a previous M.R. but it may be that it just gave out during this M R period since MR concerns itself with communication among the other mentioned areas. Good Luck and thanks for all the wonderful info on this website! Just back in town from working 5 weeks in South Carolina and realizing I want to get my new MAC but remembering its MERCURY RETROGRADE. M.R. is somethng everyone needs to know about. It affects communicatioon, transportation, etc. Have a look at it on any astrology website. During this time one must NOT purchase any electrical devices, new cars, start new jobs or sign a contract for a new home/condo/etc. It sounds as if your new MAC may have been purchased during this time. Also the broken Blackberry may have been purchased during a previous M.R. but it may be that it just gave out during this M R period since MR concerns itself with communication among the other mentioned areas. Good Luck and thanks for all the wonderful info on this website!

]]> Comment on Comet vs. Ajax by Vegas Shopper http://www.bargainsla.com/blog/2008/06/04/comet-vs-ajax/#comment-9470 Vegas Shopper Mon, 09 Jun 2008 02:51:30 +0000 http://www.bargainsla.com/blog/?p=306#comment-9470 I've found a lot of the old standbys at dollar stores. My mother used Comet. Back then it worked as advertised - sprinkle it on the stained sink, hum a tune, then wipe off with a sponge. Ta da! I think the formula has changed. Spic n Span doesn't seem as good either. That was my grandmother's favorite for floors and walls. Barkeepers Friend? I’ve found a lot of the old standbys at dollar stores. My mother used Comet. Back then it worked as advertised - sprinkle it on the stained sink, hum a tune, then wipe off with a sponge. Ta da! I think the formula has changed. Spic n Span doesn’t seem as good either. That was my grandmother’s favorite for floors and walls.
Barkeepers Friend?

]]> Comment on Comet vs. Ajax by 91030Mom http://www.bargainsla.com/blog/2008/06/04/comet-vs-ajax/#comment-9468 91030Mom Fri, 06 Jun 2008 23:22:03 +0000 http://www.bargainsla.com/blog/?p=306#comment-9468 I really like Barkeepers Friend, that sucker works on just about EVERYTHING and leaves it white, W-H-I-T-E. It works especially well on scuff marks, you know, when you're cleaning a cookie sheet in the sink and it leaves those dark marks.It's not cheap though....but I love it. I will definitely try Ajax if I see it and compare the two! I really like Barkeepers Friend, that sucker works on just about EVERYTHING and leaves it white, W-H-I-T-E. It works especially well on scuff marks, you know, when you’re cleaning a cookie sheet in the sink and it leaves those dark marks.It’s not cheap though….but I love it.

I will definitely try Ajax if I see it and compare the two!

]]> Comment on Bad Behavior at the Iabella Fiore Sale by Suzanne http://www.bargainsla.com/blog/2008/05/05/bad-behavior-at-the-iabella-fiore-sale/#comment-9329 Suzanne Mon, 19 May 2008 20:22:43 +0000 http://www.bargainsla.com/blog/2008/05/05/bad-behavior-at-the-iabella-fiore-sale/#comment-9329 The funny thing was, up to the point that that woman picked on my daughter, the behavior, though aggressive was mostly well balanced. Women were hoarding bags they had grabbed which had a sense of unnecessary greediness to it. There had been no verbal sparring or rudeness... just a bit of greed. There was some good behavior too. Several taller women were actually helping those of us who are shorter grab items on the upper shelves etc. It wasn't all bad. It was that one woman, who by the way, was of white /anglo decent, who was so badly behaved. I suppose it only takes one, hyper focused, self obsessed individual to be obnoxious to quell the fun. BTW.... Someone should have said something to those women at the Theory Sale. A few choice words would have embarrassed them and perhaps a few words to management at the sale too. At the LF Warehouse Sale there is so much product and sales help that everyone is happy. Conversation are struck up, new friendships are formed. It's really nice to watch. Though everyone is out to grab a deal, there isn't that sense of dire, dog eat dog urgency. S. The funny thing was, up to the point that that woman picked on my daughter, the behavior, though aggressive was mostly well balanced. Women were hoarding bags they had grabbed which had a sense of unnecessary greediness to it. There had been no verbal sparring or rudeness… just a bit of greed.

There was some good behavior too. Several taller women were actually helping those of us who are shorter grab items on the upper shelves etc. It wasn’t all bad.
It was that one woman, who by the way, was of white /anglo decent, who was so badly behaved. I suppose it only takes one, hyper focused, self obsessed individual to be obnoxious to quell the fun.
BTW…. Someone should have said something to those women at the Theory Sale. A few choice words would have embarrassed them and perhaps a few words to management at the sale too.

At the LF Warehouse Sale there is so much product and sales help that everyone is happy. Conversation are struck up, new friendships are formed. It’s really nice to watch. Though everyone is out to grab a deal, there isn’t that sense of dire, dog eat dog urgency.
S.

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