Hot Tip of the Week

Thankfully, pregnancy only lasts 9 months, and you only have to wear maternity clothes for 5-6 months. So why buy upscale and pay too much?

Trendy discounter Forever 21 is now carrying maternity. You’ll find $8.80 leggings, $19.80 cardigans and more. You won’t find high end quality…. Just cool trendy fun stuff for those with a growing bump.

Hot Deal of the Week

The Junior Drake Outlet Store in Santa Monica is having a really cool promotion going on 7/12-7/25.
You get an additional 25% off if you bring in and donate (Downtown Women’s Center) an older/ slightly used handbag. Discounts here are already 50%-90% off retail. Now with a bit of closet cleaning you can get another 25% off…. So fab! Read More

Junior Drake Factory Outlet
700 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica 90401
310.395.6900
Tell ‘em BargainsLA sent ya!

Hot Pick of the Week

BargainsLA Pet Supply store fave, Red Barn always has stellar pricing on pet food and supplies. Natures Miracle is regularly down at $16 and they carry everything from tack to shavings, exotic pet foods to doghouses at savings of 15%-50% below retail. You’ll find feed and supplies for horses, dogs, cats, birds, chickens, pigeons, ducks, sheep, hamsters and ferrets from grocery store brands to premium brands.

If you’re a pet owner and buy here consistently, the savings really add up with savings in the hundreds of dollars in the long haul just on pet food for one cat or dog.
You’ll also get the distinct feeling that the folks here really know and care about your pets. Read More

Red Barn Feed and Saddlery has three locations:
18601 Oxnard St., Tarzana, CA 818.345.2510
8383 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 818.887.7388
10142 Balboa Blvd in Granada Hills, 818.832.0110

Hot OC Bargain Scoop of the Week

Crafters and DIY’s take note:
Tall Mouse Arts and Crafts has opened its first outlet store in the company’s 45-year history.

After the family-owned business closed its 37,000-square-foot Laguna Niguel store, they have now opened an outlet in Cerritos. The 13,000-square-foot outlet store stock includes manufacturer specials, promotions, specialty items, test products, overstocks, seconds and imperfect items. Savings run 10% - 80%.

Tall Mouse Outlet Store, 13233 E. South St., Cerritos 90703, 562.865.0800

Inside Scoop of the Week

"Xtreme Shoppers" are dedicated to bargain hunting!
A new study has identified a consumer segment dubbed the "Xtreme Shopper," who spends significant chunks of time and uses all available tools to hunt down the best deals on everything from big-screen TVs to baby food. About 31% of consumers fall into the category, says GfK Consumer, and Xtreme Shoppers show up across all ages and income levels. Via NRF Smart Brief 7/12, MediaPost Communications/Marketing Daily (7/9)

Luxury consumers are back but they're buying with a changed mindset, focused less on pricey cars and high-end trips and more on technology and lifestyle experiences that jibe with their personal goals, USA TODAY reports. Today's luxury shoppers also tend to be more bargain-oriented, spurring sales at flash fashion sites such as Gilt Groupe. "A lot of people feel like chumps if they pay full price," said Gilt Groupe CEO Susan Lyne. "When you get a deal on a luxury item, it makes you feel smart.” VIA NRF Smart Brief 7/12, USA TODAY (7/12)

Freebies of the Week

The Target Arts & Wonder Free Family Event, July 16-18, at a museum or performing arts institution near you. Bring your family and enjoy the arts with Target!

This weekend it’s:
CAAM: California African American Museum , Los Angeles
Target Free Arts Family Day, Sunday , 7/18, (11am to 5pm)

Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles
Saturday, Target Free Arts Family Day, 7/17 (11am to 8pm)
www.lacma.org

Plaza de la Raza Target Feria, Los Angeles
Target Arts & Wonder, Sunday 7/18 (noon to 6pm)
www.plazadelaraza.org

Shakespeare by the Sea, Los Angeles
Target Arts & Wonder, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 7/16- 7/18 (7 to 9pm)
www.shakespearebythesea.org

More info on nationwide Target Arts & Wonder Free Events

Kids Eat Free Summer Deal

Coco's and Carrows Summer Sizzling Freebie!
Kids Eat Free All Summer. Coco’s Bakery Restaurant and Carrows will serve up kids’ favorite foods—for free!—all summer long. Designed to give busy families quality time together without breaking the bank, Coco’s and Carrows’ “Kids Eat Free” dinner promotion runs now nightly, (4pm – closing) thru August 31 at participating restaurants.

Every kid’s entrée includes a choice of a side dish, like a salad, cinnamon apples, fruits or veggies, as well as a drink and a special Snoopy giveaway. Visit www.cocosbakery.com or www.carrows.com for more information.

FYI
Final Week of Bev Mo’s 5 cent wine sale. Buy one wine, get he second for 5 cents.

The Updates

Hot Sales...DWR Floor Sample sale, Kiki De Montparnasse sale, Armani Wells Mens boutique sale, R Chameleon, For Kids Only, Fluxus sale, Rugs & Carpets and more… 7/14/10

The Erge Outlet ...New in Latest Bargain Finds...07/13/10

My take on Rose Bowl Flea Market…Sunday’s Shenanigans... New in Zannees Blog ...7/12/10

La Belle Armoire ...New in Latest Bargain Finds...07/08/10

CoupReCoup...New in Cool Sites...07/7/10

Our Mac Died!... New in Zannees Blog...7/6/10

Red Balloon Warehouse Outlet ...New in Latest Bargain Finds...06/29/10

New Webisode posted on the lighting deals at Dale Tiffany Outlet Center...New in the Media section…06/28/10

OC Hair Deal... New in Zannees Blog...6/28/10

15DollarStore...New in Cool Sites...06/23/10

Adopt a Pet... New in Zannees Blog...6/22/10

4 Things You Shouldn’t Buy Used... New in Zannees Blog...6/21/10

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