Cheap MOVIE THEATERS

So many of my friends have a carload of children.  Going to the movies these days is costly, nothing like how it used to be.  Dinner and a movie is not even a cheap date now, it all adds up.  Did you know it does not have to be a fortune anymore for you and your family to enjoy a movie???

Some theaters may be cleaner, newer, fresher and less ghetto than others, but when your movie is $3 or less per person do you care so much!?

Redondo Beach Cinema 3 ticket price has gone up to $3.25
1509 Hawthorne Blvd
Redondo Beach, Ca 90278
310-371-4567

Woodbridge Movies 5 $2 per ticket, Tuesdays all $1
4626 Barranca Avenue
Irvine, Ca 92604
949-733-3795

Movies 7 $2 per ticket, $1 all day Tuesdays
15296 Rosecrans Avenue
La Mirada, Ca 90638
714-739-1009

xo Erin

Dental, Chiro, Eyes... Where do we go?

Every now and then I have people asking me if I have a recommendation for them for a Dentist or Chiropractor etc... Actually, YES I DO!  These are the places I go and I would love for you to go there too.  Leave a comment letting us know where you go and especially if you share any of my referrals!!!

Dentist

Dr. Cheryl Goldasich

3610 Lomita Blvd, Ste.,#203
Torrance, Ca 90505
310-373-9701

Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Frank Enriquez

23727 Hawthorne Blvd, Ste.,#4B
Torrance, Ca 90505
310-378-1283

Chiropractor
Dr. Mario Vargas
3122 Pacific Coast Highway
Torrance, Ca 90505
310-325-2467

Optometrist

South Bay Eye Clinic

Dr. Zen Ni Su

2245 W. Lomita Blvd
Lomita, Ca 90717
310-534-1873

Pedicures :)

COCO Nail and Spa

1806 S Pacific Coast Hwy
Redondo Beach, Ca 90277

Massage
Foot "Ralascology" (I am sure that is a typo and it should be Reflexology) $20/hr clothes on
22829 Hawthorne Blvd
Torrance Ca 90505
310-373-5218

Krause Holistic Health $39/hr clothes optional
730 S Pacific Coast Hwy #101
Redondo Beach, Ca 90277
310-540-3355

Hair Stylist
Janet Glazier
Appearance Salon
1401 PCH
Redondo Beach, Ca 90277
310-543-0466


xo
Erin

Donate your SHOES by Jan 31 for Haiti!

January 31st is the deadline to donate your shoes to Sport Chalet and have them delivered to those in need in Haiti.  They are collecting gently worn shoes to donate through Soles 4 Souls.

More info and locations can be found here

Old Navy $10 off $50 and entire store 30% off!

This weekend it has been told that Old Navy will be having a storewide 30% off sale.  The even better part is that this coupon will give you $10 off when you spend $50.  You can get about $70 worth of items for $40!  That is a great savings.  Click on the above link, print it out and take it in!  Don't forget you can also go to old navy weekly to win some coupons.

$10 off $30 at OSH (Orchard Supply Hardware)

For any of you needing to update something in your house or buy some plants, this is a pretty great coupon!  OSH has a $10 off a $30 purchase that is good until February 7th 2010.  Access and print out the coupon here.

The South Bay only has one location which is in Torrance.  It is at PCH and Anza in the Sprouts and Michael's parking lot.

4340 Pacific Coast Highway
Torrance CA 90505
310 375 3077

$1 OATMEAL TOMORROW @ Jamba Juice

Jamba Juice is having a special deal tomorrow on their Steel Cut Oatmeal (which I love).  Tomorrow, WEDNESDAY January 27, 2010, Oatmeal will be $1!!!  Don't forget to swing by tomorrow, that is a great price and a great way to start your day.

For more details go here for your $1 Oatmeal @ Jamba Juice

PS - This deal will also be going next wednesday Feb 3.
xo Erin

Order PINKBERRY ONLINE!

So by now my readers should already know that I love Frozen Yogurt and my FroYo craze started with Pinkberry.  I have been a groupie for awhile (which I recommend) and have gone to Pinkberry Groupie events with friends a few times now.  Today I got an email that you can now order Pinkberry ONLINE!  It is not available at all locations, but it is at our Hermosa Beach store.

Please go here for more information on this new program.

Always good on a rainy day right!

xo Erin

Natures Paradise Organics Coupon Code

They look good enough to eat!

Nature's Paradise Organics makes products that make me think of vacationing on a tropical island.  There is a great code right now to order on their site for 30% off your order AND right now half of the profits will be donated to Haiti Relief.

Use coupon Code: TWITTER at checkout for 30% off

xo
Erin

FREE BLIZZARD @ Dairy Queen!

BLIZZARDS! They have probably 40 or so flavor combinations.  mmm

YUM YUM, so bad yet so good.  Why not sign up and get your coupons for Buy 1 Get 1 Free Blizzards at Dairy Queen, you may want one after your Wilson Walk Wednesday.

Just go here and click on the blue advertisement for 6 Free Blizzards and submit your info.  Your Coupons will be mailed to you throughout the year.

Didn't know we had Dairy Queen in the South Bay??? Well we do!  Here are our South Bay locations

YUM YUM in my tum tum
xo
Erin

Redondo Beach Super Bowl 10k is back!

My friends and I participated in the Redondo Beach 10k last year and it was a lot of fun.  Some of our group ran the 10k and some walked the 5k which allowed us to finish about 30-45 minutes from another.  We had a lot of fun being a part of this event, watching the silly costumes go by and at the end of it all we walked around to all the booths signing up for fun places, getting samples of new nutritious yummies and some of the group participated in the FREE BEER garden that was hosted by Asahi and the Redondo Beach Rotary Club.

This even does take place on Super Bowl Sunday but you will have plenty of time after the run to get cleaned up and dressed in your best Football gear before the game and partying begins.  You even get a t-shirt!!! :)

Register now as February 7th is around the corner.
Register here

Happy run/jog/walk-ing
xo
Erin

E-WASTE RECYCLE Event in Redondo Beach (Jan 30-31)

This weekend the Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an E-Waste Recycling Event.  At this event they will be collecting many electronic items for proper disposal.  Please follow the link above for more information about what will accepted and not.

E-Waste Collection will be held at the South Bay Galleria near the Bank of America
1815 Hawthorne Blvd (Hawthorne and 182nd)
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Jan 30 and Jan 31
9am-4pm

Happy Recycling!
xo
Erin

FONDUE WOO HOO! Awesome Deal for MELTING POT Torrance

Ok this is by far my most favorite GROUPON offer ever.  I have been so happy thus far with the purchases  I have made with GROUPON and the money I have saved.  Today's GROUPON is only available for 10 more hours and it is for... MELTING POT!  When the Melting Pot opened in Torrance, not only did I interview to work there because I LOVE CHEESE AND CHOCOLATE, but I have visited on a few occasions.

If you have never been to the Melting Pot let me just say it is a world of SIN.  The GROUPON today is pay $25 and get $50 worth of FOOD AND DRINKS (Drinks are NEVER included in other promotions on other sites).  This means 2 people can go and get the Cheese for 2, side salad and Chocolate for 2 and probably have some for a drink also.  The Melting Pot is a super awesome place for a date, birthday or a Girls Night out.  (What woman does not love melted cheese and melted chocolate AND a Martini?)

I wish I could buy more than 1, however I can not wait to go use my GROUPON.  Happy Fondue to you!

The Melting Pot (across from the Barnes and Nobles at Del Amo Mall)
21525 Hawthorne Blvd
Torrance, CA 90503
310 316 7500

YUM YUM YUM
xo
Erin

Packing Peanuts... Where to recycle them :)

Many of us have been faced with the dilemma of receiving a package with those peanuts that fly all over the floor and make such a mess.  When the trash man comes you can guarantee one or two will be left behind.  Finally there are some answers to this problem (because many are styrofoam and are non recyclable).

The following locations in the South Bay are drop off points for your packing peanut predicament.  You may also look up other locations and more information at LooseFillPackaging.com

Lomita Mail Car
2017 W Lomita Blvd
IN A FREE STANDING BUILDING 
Lomita, CA  90717-1700
(310) 539-6245


Postal Boxes Etc.
17252 Hawthorne Blvd
Torrance, CA  90504-
(310) 318-7187


PostNet
217 Palos Verdes Blvd.
Redondo Beach, CA  90277
(310) 791-0360



xo
Erin

FREE 7 DAY PASS to YMCA

So I know this picture may not be appropriate, but it is creative...

Since we all seem to say this year we are going to get fit, I wanted to be sure you all knew that the YMCA offers a FREE 7 DAY Family Pass.  Go here to submit your info and print it out :)  Happy healthy days!

Here are the locations in or around the South Bay.

xo
Erin

FREE Kids Workshops

Considering how over the past couple of years many Art programs have been drastically reduced from the education system, it is awesome to find Companies that provide hands on workshops for your children to expand their creativity.  Here are a few opportunities and ideas for hands-on DIY crafts that your kids will enjoy.

LAKESHORE - Fuzzy Felt Wallets.  Lakeshore has a craft every Saturday
Saturday January 23, 2010
11am-3pm
Ages 3 years and up
Lakeshore Learning Center and Outlet
2695 East Dominguez Street
Carson, Ca 90895
310 537-4778

Lowe's - Build & Grow
Lowe's has workshops on Saturdays that you must register to attend online.  There are 3 South Bay locations and it is FREE for your child to participate.

Home Depot Kids Workshops are the FIRST Saturday of each month from 9am-Noon and are for kids ages 5- 12.

Torrance Home Depot
24451 Crenshaw Blvd
Torrance, CA

San Pedro Home Depot
2115 N. Gaffey Street
San Pedro, CA 90731

Kids FLY FREE this 1/23/10 from Hawthorne Airport

I found this article on the Daily Breeze website and since I am such a fan of travel I found this to be a very cool opportunity.

Saturday January 23rd, the first 60 kids ages 8-17 who register, will get a free flight with weather permitting.  Click on the link at the Daily Breeze for more information.

Frames and Canvas at Aaron Brothers

This is the last week for the "Penny Sale" at Aaron Brothers.  The Penny Sale allows you to purchase any frame or canvas and get the second one for 1 PENNY.  For any artists or photographers out there this is a pretty good deal to get you set up for the year.  I am sure many of you had some great photos taken over the holidays, now you have no excused as to why you can not frame them.  The sale ends on January, 24th.

Local South Bay locations:

Torrance
2750 Pacific Coast Highway
Torrance, Ca 90505

Hermosa Beach
1559 Pacific Coast Highway
Hermosa Beach, Ca 90254

Manhattan Beach
5360 W Rosecrans Ave., Ste. #D
Manhattan Beach, CA 90250

Farmers Markets in the South Bay

Fruit Market, Radom, Poland 2007

I do not know about you, but I find something therapeutic and lovely about shopping at Farmers Markets.  Whenever I travel to other countries, one of my favorite things to do is to shop at local street markets in search of the freshest foods or the bizarre.  For about a year I also volunteered through the Grain Project to create and run a FM in Santa Ana.  When I am home I equally love the Farmers Markets to get my fresh and often organic produce. Lately I find myself rarely making it to the market anymore because I seem to miss when it is going on.  Well, rather then beat myself up for missing the Torrance Farmers Market I decided I should see when and where other local Farmers Markets take place.  Now I can shop at a Farmers Market almost everyday of the week!  (I am going to organize them by days of the week)

Sunday

Palos Verdes- Rolling Hills Farmers' Market
9am-1pm at the Peninsula Shopping Center
corner of Hawthorne Blvd and Silver Spur Road

Monday
N/A

Tuesday

Torrance
8am - 1pm at Wilson Park
corner of Crenshaw Blvd and Jefferson (between Sepulveda and Carson)

Manhattan Beach
12pm-4pm - 13th Street (between Valley Dr. and Morningside Dr.)

Wednesday

El Segundo Raw Inspirations
10am-2pm
760 S. Sepulveda Blvd
El Segundo, Ca 90245

Lawndale
2pm-7pm
147th Street and Hawthorne Blvd

Thursday

Redondo Beach
8am-1pm at Veterans Park at the Redondo Beach Pier
(near Torrance Blvd and Catalina Ave)

El Segundo
3pm-7pm at Pine Avenue and Main Street

Friday

San Pedro
9am-2pm in Old Town San Pedro
Mesa and 7th Street

Hermosa Beach
12pm-4pm
Valley Drive between 8th and 10th Streets

Saturday

Torrance

8am - 1pm at Wilson Park

corner of Crenshaw Blvd and Jefferson (between Sepulveda and Carson)

Hawthorne

9am - 1pm at Aviation Blvd and West 135th Street

"Whale Fiesta" at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium

The Cabrillo Marine Aquarium is having a party in honor of the gray whales migration along the Pacific.  There will be activities for the whole family, informational talks from experts, music and puppet shows.  Admission is FREE and will be from 10am-4pm on Sunday January 24th.

Whale Fiesta
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
3720 Stephen M White Drive
San Pedro, Ca 90731
310-548-7562

PIN UP Fashion Show next weekend

So many of my girlfriends and other ladies in the South Bay are big fans of Pin-Up fashion.  I saw this event for a  Pin-Up Fashion Show happening next weekend, January 24th, at the Warner Grand Theater in San Pedro and thought I would share.  This sounds like a fun and different way to spend a night out with the girls with the cocktail reception starting at 6pm and the show at 7pm.