New Fiat 500

Isn't this the cutest little car you've ever seen? Of course if your watch tv you have seen JLo driving one in the commercials.

Costco had this out front. Sticker price is $17,500.00! If I didn't already have a Prius I would certainly consider driving one.  I did think that perhaps after my daughter graduates from college that if she decided to move back to California that it would be a great little car for her. She drives an old Durango now, and I think that she has really gotten used to the weight and security of a heavier car, but 8 gallons per mile vs 30/38 should make anyone consider a change. Plus it is sooooo cute!

You can read more about the Fiat 500 HERE.

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LA County Fair 2017- DISCOUNTS!

This year's L.A. County Fair in Pomona: is September 1-24, 2017

Get in FREE:
1.Give blood: If you buy a ticket to get into the fair and then give blood for Cedars Sinai at the blood mobile by the Big Red Barn from 2 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 1, from noon to 6 p.m. on Sept. 4 or from 2 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 10, you’ll receive one ticket to return to the fair on the weekday (Wednesday through Friday) of your choice. The American Red Cross will also give one free weekday ticket to donors who come to the Sheraton Fairplex Hotel, 601 W. McKinley Ave. in Pomona, from 2 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 5.

2. Donate school supplies: Arrive between noon and 5 p.m.on Sept. 6, 13 or 20 for School Supply Wednesdays. Bring in five new, packaged school supplies to donate, and you’ll get afternoon admission for free. The fair is open until 10 p.m. Wednesdays.

3. Be a senior: Adults age 60 and older can get free admission from noon until 3 p.m. on Wednesdays (Sept. 6, 13 and 20). One per person and you must show ID. The fair is open until 10 p.m

4. Donate food: Get in free with a donation on Food Drive Thursdays from noon until 5 p.m. Sept. 7, 14 and 21 if you bring in five canned food items for the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and local charities. The fair is open until 11 p.m. on Thursdays.

5. Eat at King Taco: Buy one admission, get one free. Get a coupon from King Taco that’s good for two-for-one admission from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 17 only. The fair is open until 10 p.m. Sundays. to take advantage of This year's HOT DEAL!!!

Military Discount:  if you’re military, law enforcement, fire or a veteran, you can get in for just $2 from Sept. 6 through10.

Passbook to savings Booklet

LA County Fair Special Offers

Costco Savings - Just $59.99 for 4 adult tickets, 1 parking pass and 44 ride & game tickets. Rides & games require multiple tickets. Available in-stores and at Costco.com beginning August 16.

Vons & Albertson's Single Day Tickets - Visit any participating Vons or Albertsons store through Sept. 24 to purchase single-day admission tickets for just $12 for adults ages 13+ and $6 for ages 6-12. Purchase a $37 carnival ride wristband (purchase required; restrictions apply). Wed.-Fri., the wristband must be purchased at the carnival ticket booth and affixed around wrist before 9 p.m. The wristband is good until 11 p.m. and is non-transferable. Weekends & Labor Day, the wristband must be purchased at the carnival ticket booth and affixed around wrist by 4 p.m. The wristband is good until 7 p.m. and is non-transferable. 

Use the new Fairplex App to get around & for food, concerts and special offers! 

Have fun at the fair! Here are some previous posts that you may find helpful! You should also check with local grocery stores or pharmacies in your area.

You can also Buy Tickets Online Here.

FIFTY and THRIFTY: LA County Fair

FIFTY and THRIFTY: LA County Fair Update - COSTCO DISCOUNT

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LA County Fair Update - COSTCO DISCOUNT 2014

Costco is selling a LA COUNTY FAIR DISCOUNT CARD! For $59.99 you can buy a Pass valid for four any-day fair admission during the Fair Season (Aug 29-Sept 28, 2014). This pass includes:

• 4 Any-Day admission tickets valid Aug. 29-Sept. 28, 2014
• 44 Ride passes
• 1 General parking pass
• Children ages 5 and younger free

What an incredible BARGAIN!

Check the LA County Fair website  for all their specials & discount offers for fair admissions! They include Ralph's Anyday tickets for $11.00, Wells Fargo, T-Mobile, Toyota,  Metrolink and Metro offers!

Read my previous blogs about details and specials during the Fair

FIFTY and THRIFTY: LA County Fair
FIFTY and THRIFTY: LA County Fair - Ralph's Discount

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What's in Your Makeup Bag?

On most days I am either too lazy or too tired to put on makeup. Then later in the day if I catch my image I yell at myself (internally that is) and wonder who that tired, bland woman is. Let me clarify, I am not a heavy makeup wearer, but more a try-to-enhance-what-you-have kind of person. I love to go makeup free so I don't beat up my pores, but as I age I find that there are some things that just need a little extra help! Since most days I can't get up early enough to put makeup on at home, I have taken to carrying a small bag with me with some essentials to spruce up with at work.

I'll open my bag and dump out the contents, here's what I have inside:

• A tube of Garnier Nutrishioniste "Skin Renew" anti-puff eye roller (good stuff, I have the Olay anti-puff tube at home and believe me it feels good and works).
• A small travel version of ROC Retinol Correction Eye Cream which claims to visibly reduce wrinkles around the eyes, crow's feet, dark circles and puffiness (bring it on!)
• A travel container of Elizabeth Arden's ultra restorative ceramide capsules (says it helps strengthen skin's barrier against the visible signs of time-YES! When I run out it will be a huge splurge to replace).
• A tube of generic concealer to mask dark circles and dark spots on my skin. I also use it before my base to tone down redness in small areas.
• Currently I am using Covergirl's natureluxe liquid foundation. It goes on smoothly and quickly and has an sps of 10  (I like fast, uncomplicated makeup applications). coupon offer
• An inexpensive, self contained mineral powder with built in powder puff applicator and mirror (quick, easy and non messy for travel).
• Clinque #110 precious posy blush, (this was a splurge, but I love the color and it is lasting forever!)
• A cheap  eyebrow pencil for filling in the outer edges of my eyebrows that seem to be balding away, ughhh!
• Almay's crayon contour eyeliner pencil for lining my eyes (I love this product).
• A tube of Rimmel Lash Accelerator, both a mascara and lash treatment (I love how it goes on and separates my lashes and gives them length. They seem fuller). And look Zooey Deschanel is a model on their website, I didn't know that! Cute!!
• A tiny sample tube of Clinque's high impact mascara that I received for free. (still testing, no impression yet)
• An inexpensive lip lining pencil.
• And lastly a small bottle of Advil (never without headache relief!), a comb, a tooth flossing pick in a plastic wrapper (what?), a pearl baby barrette and a tiny suction cup (I have no clue).

I can honestly tell you that most of these makeup items were purchased with a coupon at Target. The specialty creams were purchased during specials at Costco (I'm in big trouble when they run out) and I buy generic whenever possible.

Rimmel and L'Oreal makeup coupons. Scan the personal care section. If you can't find them, enter your own zip code!

It doesn't always have to cost a lot to look nice!

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Catalina Express is still FREE on your Birthday!

FREE Catalina Express BIRTHDAY RIDE EXTENDED into 2015!


Due to overwhelming popularity, Catalina Express is extending its  FREE PASS to anyone who wants to go to Catalina on their birthday! Just pre-register online, then download and print your free birthday voucher.  You must bring valid ID to show your date of birth. Other restrictions apply. Here is a list of Avalon Activities!

If it's still available, buy a $100.00 gift card for the Catalina Express for $79.00 through Costco to take the cost of your ticket down even further. I would suggest calling to book so that they can answer any questions that you might have.

Check with AAA. If you have an auto club membership you can save additional money on your roundtrip transportation. Click here to print the required AAA coupon.

For additional discounts, keep checking with GROUPON in both the Orange County, San Diego and Los Angeles areas to see what discounts they are offering.

Catalina Express has frequent departures from San Pedro, Long Beach and Dana Point Harbors.  

Look at all of the fun stuff that you can do in Catalina. I have done the  "Zip Line Eco Tour" twice!  It's the only zip line in LA or Orange County and it provides a spectacular new view of the island. The Catalina Zip Line Eco Tour features five separate runs and drops a total of 440 feet while soaring you through Descanso Canyon toward the Pacific Ocean with heart-pounding speed. I booked my boat trip and zip tour at the same time through Catalina Express. That is the easiest way since they know both the boat schedule, tour capacity and spots left. Since I had already ordered my free voucher they took the reservation # from the ticket, but I still needed to bring it with me.

I know where I want to go on my Birthday! This offer is valid through December 31, 2015! Here is a list of additional Birthday Surprises available to you on Catalina. Use it! The offers are always changing, but include free things and discounts. When I went a second time I had a free lunch, a free ice cream cone and would have tried the rock wall for free if we could have found golf cart parking.(you can also get a golf cart discount).

You can even opt to upgrade your trip in either direction. I used mine in the Commodore Lounge on the trip back. You get priority boarding (like a fast pass at Disneyland) and it includes a beverage and snack. After enjoying a full day on the island, it was well worth it!

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Loving My Facebook Discounts!

I love the discounts that are showing up on facebook! It is now so much easier to feel "in the know" about bargains, and I am sure that there are a lot more out there that I don't even know about. Today I used my 50% off Old Navy outerwear coupon and bought a jacket with a hood for my daughter. Time will tell if she actually likes it, so it's a good thing that they have a 90 day return policy. Out the door for under $25.00!

I also went online to Costco and signed up for a free deodorant sample which will be mailed to me. Thanks again to the facebook posts! Refer back to my 10/25/10 post for those sites.

Some of these coupons require you to go to a manufacturer's website and sign up with your email. No worries, I have an account for just those kinds of emails.  If they  start to become overwhelming I will just unsubscribe!

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