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99¢ Only Stores - The Right Store... Now More Than Ever!

Seriously. This is my favorite store. Ever. It’s like going on a scavenger hunt each and every time I pick up a fancy purple hand basket. In fact, both times Kim called me the other week I was shopping at two different locations. I’m fortunate to live by some of the better and larger stores in LA, whether snagging something kitschy for a gift exchange… or getting fresh garlic and name-brand sundries. There are some gems, just check expiration dates!

Some of my favorite non-edible scores have been: a snifter warmer, Bill Cosby Picture Pages VHS, lavender epsom salt, and Airborne. Oh, and let’s not forget the original 90210 wrapping paper I scored many moons ago!

After babbling on about my passion for the Ninety-Nine, and how it has given a rebirth to the apron-clad bachelorette homemaker that lives inside me, I had to publicly declare my adoration. I’m sure you’ll be seeing my local budgeting pearls o’ wisdom aplenty here.

-Amy

Jun 29 2009

LA Reconnaissance (LA Recon) is an LA based scavenger hunt company, formed by Kimberly Olpin and Amy Trulock. Teams of 2-4 people solve challenging clues that lead them around LA neighborhoods where they must perform tasks and answer questions. They are fun, silly, and informative adventures which focus on discovering LA’s hidden treasures: historical, folklore, quirky, obscure, and occasionally off the beaten path.

LA Recon was started after Kim and Amy created a crazy adventure for their friends on the occasion of Kim’s 30th birthday. Both are Southern California natives who love to explore and find unique events and places. Kim decided she wanted to share some of her favorite discoveries with her friends, so together they created a day long adventure encompassing Hollywood and downtown LA. After a very successful Birthday hunt, they decided the plan more in different places around the city. Now they are opening their hunts to the public to show off the city they love.

Likewise, this blog will showcase our editorial picks for our favorite things in, around, and about Los Angeles.

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