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Consignment Clothing, Flowers and Free Storytelling
Consider free story time on the beautiful grounds of LACMA and discounted boutique shopping on up-and-coming Larchmont Avenue, north of Beverly Boulevard.
We are all watching our budgets these days. Whether shopping with coupons or looking for two-for-one deals, families are taking advantage of all sorts of offers and savings to help stretch our dollars.
This column will be dedicated to giving you five great local deals each week that will help your family’s bottom line. And since we do the scouting for you, you can save time, as well as money.
You are a big part of this column, so let us hear about the deals you have seen. Just add them to our comment box. Then come back each week to see what we have uncovered together.
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1. Tales, 7926 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles
- About: Tales features a giant jumping pillow, rock wall, costumes, karaoke, messy art, and rope fort suitable for a range of ages, as well as drop-off babysitting, classes and special events.
- Deal: $5 for the first visit and $40 for an unlimited monthly membership when you mention Patch.com
- Good through: March 31, 2011
2. Boone Children's Gallery, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles
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- About: Now open inside the Korean art galleries in the Hammer Building at LACMA, the Boone Children's Gallery is a place for kids and families to learn about brush painting and Korean art, according to the website.
- Deal: Free storytelling every Monday and Friday, 2pm at the Los Angeles County Museum
- Good through: Year round, tickets available at the box office
3. Blue Bird Kids, 652 North Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles
- About: This consignment shop located on the northernmost side of Larchmont provides plenty of kid-friendly options. Racks have been recently filled with the latest spring clothing items.
- Deal: 10 percent off children’s resale clothes, toys and furniture.
- Good through: March 31, 2011.
4. Floret Floral Design, 564 N. Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles
- About: The one-of-a-kind studio in Hancock Park offers custom-designed floral arrangements.
- Deal: 10 percent off floral design purchases.
- Good through: March 31, 2011.
5. thredUP, Online
- About: ThredUP.com is the latest and greatest when it comes to recycling gently used clothes and toys online. The only time you pay is when you’ve found a box of clothes you want – just $5 + shipping.
- Deal: Where moms swap kids’ clothing and toys online. $5 per box of preloved items, plus $10.95 for shipping
- Good through: Ongoing