I’m just not good with coupons. Cutting them, saving them, remembering to use them. Last time I used a coupon was when I was a starving Bruin looking to take advantage of Ralphs double coupon special on a frozen pizza. However, the Thirsty? Deck Los Angeles 2008 may just have me resurrecting this thrifty pastime…
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Pond Skipping on the Cheap: United's New Year Worldwide Sale
This just in from Travelzoo: Get cheapie airfare from United Airlines from Los Angeles to hundreds of destinations across the globe. You have to book by January 10 and travel through March 6. Domestic deals include: – Los Angeles-San Jose … $50 each way – Los Angeles-Seattle … $83 each way – Los Angeles-Ft. Lauderdale…
Green Fairy at Home: Simple Absinthe Cocktails
Since my bro and I are up in NorCal staying with our parents, we are bored out of our minds. So I thought an interesting way to pass the time would be to get loaded off absinthe since I haven’t had a chance yet to explore the bars in our area, and staying in and…
The 24 Hours of LeMons: Endurance Race of POSs
Is it possible to build an endurance racecar for under $500, including its value, parts and labor? Judging from the 80+ participants at the 24 Hours of LeMons, this past weekend in Altamont, California, it is. What am I talking about and why doesn’t it have anything to do with L.A.? Because this event was…
Places I'll Never Show My Face in Again: American Airlines and Alamo Rent-a-Car
American Airlines How is it that with all the advancements in technology to make our lives as comfortable as possible, they still haven’t applied that science to airplanes? In fact it seems like airplanes are increasingly becoming the most uncomfortable way to travel out of the planes-trains-automobiles transportation triad. Case in point: my trip to…
Aloha, See Ya Next Week!
I’m off to Maui for a lonnnnng weekend so you won’t be hearing from me til next Tuesday or Wednesday. At least that’s what I’m aiming for. I’m still going to bring my laptop just in case I get separation anxiety, though. Baby steps. But the goal here is to not blog. You can catch…
Dear Caroline on Crack: Westside Dance Club Bday?
Hey Caroline, Looking to find a cool place to throw a little shindig for a friend’s birthday on a Friday, Saturday or even a Sunday. Somewhere in between Hollywood and the Westside (Venice or SM) would be great. Not too mellow or crazy — but dancing the night away isn’t a bad idea either. We’re…
Must Love Cookies: I Do! I Do!
My co-worker John has a friend, Annette, who used to bake him cookies to bring to work all the time. And oh. My. God. The best cookies EVER! She made these particularly scrumptious chocolate chip cookies that were moist and thick with oatmeal, pecans and melty chocolate chips. It always made my day whenever John…
Dear Caroline on Crack: 1st Date Restaurant?
Hiya Caroline, I’m writing because I have a first date tomorrow night, and I want it to be a good one. I’m looking for a moderately-priced restaurant (up to $25-30 per entree) in the Westwood/Brentwood/Century City area, because that’s where my date lives. Any ethnic cuisine is good (I was thinking maybe Persian food since…
Dear Caroline on Crack: Wedding Reception Venues?
Somehow, I stumbled upon C on C & yea!! I realized we’ve only just met, but I have this huge(ish) dilemma: Time to get married….I am a longtime LA/Downtown/Hollywood oldie, a little off my game this last year (moved from downtown to Pasadena a year ago), so your site has stirred my juices & renewed…
