L.A. is known as a city of shopping, fashion, eating and schmoozing; it’s all people seem to do. However, that can tire even the best of shopping girls. Luckily, there’s the Getty Museum that takes us up and away from the city to give us a little culture. Created in trust by John Paul Getty with the goal of having a...
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People flock to Palisades Park, whether it’s to take an afternoon jog, push a baby-stroller or sit on a bench and watch the sun move across the sky (leave your bikes at home, girls – biking is prohibited). For me, it is the best cheap date: Buy a couple of deli sandwiches and some drinks, find a secluded spot and soak up...
read moreWhere does a knotty girl on a budget go? To The Massage Place, of course. Be warned that this isn’t a spa; no warm tea, steam room or robes. But if you’re short on time and money, you can’t beat their one-hour massage for $44. (If you’re really short on time or money, try their $34 1/2hr massage). And after...
read moreThree boxes of strawberries for $7, the largest chocolate croissant made by a French woman for $2, dried swags of rosemary for $1, old knives sharpened for $1 a piece, the most amazing flowers for $5 a bundle – these are just some of the delectable bargains that you can find at the famous twice weekly farmers market in Santa...
read moreThere are only two things that will get me up early on a Sunday morning – fire and the Santa Monica Outdoor Antique Market. Thank goodness the fire has never happened at that the market only comes every 4th Sunday. Heading out at 8am with cash in hand and a keen eye is worth it, however, as this market doesn’t...
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