How to save on kitchen appliances

The best time to shop for Kitchen appliances is by Black Friday. Black Friday Deals are available each year in the last Friday of November, but many retailers will start this shopping event on Thursday. The sales can last until Monday, when your can get another round of deals for Cyber Monday, this time only online deals.

It is best to replace aging appliances before they break down, because you'll have more time to shop around, and get the best deal.

Also, if your want to sell the house, real-estate agents say new kitchen appliances can make a huge impression on prospective buyers.

For the lowest prices on appliances, Black Friday Shopping Event is the best, and if you’re able to wait, you'll get pretty good deals. Most stores will publish their Black Friday Ads starting in early November, and if you miss this deals, go online on Monday for the Cyber Monday Deals that usually bring greater sales on Appliances.



Before you step into the store, it’s best to identify features you want and the prices for the appliances you want to buy.

Don't choose models with unnecessary features, such as digital displays that can play streaming music, and also stainless steel appliances have bigger prices.

Pay attention and negotiate delivery and installation costs, as well as the haul away of your old appliance.

Choose retailers that will price match their competitors. Best Buy will price match brick-and-mortar competitors, as well as online stores including Amazon. Lowe’s and Home Depot, two of the biggest retailers for home improvement products, will give customers an extra 10% off if you find a better price at a competitor. Lowe's Appliances Sale Ad features discounts of up to 50% every week.

Choose appliances that feature EnergyStar certification, this appliances are eligible for rebates of $20 to $300.

If you’re buying more than one large appliance get the bundle offers, which could bring great savings.

Pay with your credit card, beacause some cards offer an extra year of coverage beyond the manufacturer warranty, so you might not need to pay an additional $100 to $200 for the extended warranty package.

How to prepare sushi and sashimi

Sashimi and sushi are the best known ways to serve raw fish. The word “sashimi” used to mean any sliced up food, including vegetables and tofu. The food is cut into bite-size pieces, either with the grain or against it, always with the aim of getting the best taste. Sashimi is cuisine made with knives.

Fish is cooked and prepared in many ways in Japan, but the ultimate eating experience is surely raw sushi and sashimi. If you are going to eat raw seafood, you will want to make sure it is safe to eat, and tasty too. That means choosing the right seafood and preparing it the right way.

Hand-molded sushi consists of two parts—an easy-to-handle clump of rice seasoned with vinegar, and a topping of raw or cooked seafood.



Choosing the fish, and preparation method
Larger fishs like tuna are generally good to eat raw. Tuna blood is rich in iron and its amino acids break down slowly.
Keep fish at about 0°C because the protein fibers are shorter than in meat.

Seafood suitable for sushi can be prepared in three ways: raw, sprinkled with salt, cooked by simmering or grilling.

Beef prices will go lower, and this is why


Beef and pork consumption have been on a steady decline in the US for the last decade, while chicken consumption has increased. In the past decade beef has become more expensive, and thus the consumption decreased with about 15% from 2006 to 2015.

But now the USDA anticipates a price decline thanks to feed prices which are dropping, and the drought, has eased up slightly, and the ranchers’ cost of raising cows is falling.



With cheaper imput prices, ranchers can raise more cows and send more beef out to the market, thus increasing the amount of beef on the market, which should lower the cost of beef by about 10 percent, the USDA predicts.

Los Angeles Stores with Discounts for Seniors

Many stores now offer senior discounts, and the starting age is 50, with most discounts offered for those over 60.


Albertson’s – 10% off first Wednesday of each month for those seniors age 55 or older

Fred Meyer - 10% off on first Tuesday of each month for those aged 55+

Banana Republic - 10 off for seniors age 50 or older

Hallmark – 10% off on a single day a week. The day vary by location

Michael’s - 10% off on every Tuesdays

Walgreens - 20% off once a month, for those aged 55 or older and with AARP card. For weekly sales your can check this week Walgreens Ad Savings

Avis - 25 off for AARP members, and 10% OFF for those aged 55 or older

Hertz - up to 25% off for AARP members Holiday Inn, and 10%-30% off for those aged 62 or older

National Rent-A-Car - 30% off for AARP members.

Hispanic Grocery Supermarkets in Los Angeles


California is the most populous US state, and with a large population of Hispanic origin. In Los Angeles, the biggest city in California you can find a large number of supermarkets that cater to the Latino community.

El Super
A growing supermarket chain that sells Latino food and has many grocery supermarkets in Los Angeles is El Super. The retailer opened its first store in 1997, and now has stores in California, Arizona and Nevada.
In Los Angeles you can shop at El Super 3 locations: 310 E. Florence Ave, 90003, 1301 E. Gage Ave, 90001, 1100 W. Slauson Ave, 90044; everyday from 7am to 11pm.
For the latest sales and specials you can check the Weekly El Super Ad Offers for Los Angeles stores.

Vallarta
Another supermarket chain that caters to the Latino community is Vallarta Supermarkets. Vallarta has two supermarkets in Los Angeles on 3425 Whittier Blvd., 90023, open Monday to Sunday from 7:00am to 10:00pm, and on 13940 Ramona Blvd, Baldwin Park, 91706, open Monday to Sunday from 6:30am to 11:00pm.
Many Vallarta stores can be found near the city in Bakersfield, Burbank, North Hollywood, Arleta, North Hills, Van Nuys, San Fernando, Sylmar.
Enjoy the Mexican Kitchen with traditional meals like tacos, burritos, soups, chiles rellenos, tamales, tortas, and enchiladas or roasted chicken, grilled beef, pork rinds, pork carnitas, rice and beans.

Superior Grocers
If you want to shop at Superior Grocers Los Angeles supermarkets, you can find them in:

10211 S. Avalon Blvd., Phone: (323) 241-6789, Hours 6AM - 10PM;
133 W. Avenue 45, Phone: (323) 223-3878, Hours 7AM - 10PM;
3600 Cesar E. Chavez Ave., Phone: (323) 269-1790, Hours 6AM - 10PM;
7316 S. Compton Ave., Phone: (323) 589-6411, Hours 6AM - 10PM;
5824 S. Vermont Ave., Phone: (323) 541-0107, Hours 7AM - 10PM;
8811 S. Western Ave., Phone: (323) 750-1575, Hours 7AM - 10PM;
2000 S. Central Ave., Phone: (323) 750-1575, Hours 7AM - 10PM;
3480 S. La Brea Ave., Phone: (323) 294-4309, Hours 7AM - 10PM.

Related: Grocery Supermarkets in Los Angeles

4th of July Sales Now On: What to hold off on for a Later Buy


While there are plenty of things worth buying during the 4th of July holiday, such as air conditioners, summer clothing, grills and patio gear, not everything that goes on sale now is best deal.

Some things are worth holding off for a later date when there is a better chance to score a better deal. Those things are:
Shoes
Yes, retailers usually drop prices on footwear during the 4th of July holiday, but unless you’re in a real need to buy shoes, better hold off until later into the summer, early into autumn when stores will be offering deeper discounts.
It’s recommended you wait especially if you want to purchase more expensive shoes because back-to-school deals that usually run from late July into August often feature significant savings. If that’s too long, be sure to wait at least until the week following Independence Day when shoe sales will be rolling out more aggressively than now.
Laptops
As with shoes, laptops and subsequently tablets will be sold with substantial price drops during back to school sales time. While there are retailers that put out offers for a range of laptops and tablets now, you won’t get best deals around this time.
The best you could do is snag a 10 to 15% off deal during this year’s holiday but waiting until mid to late July might get you bigger discounts and the chance to choose better priced laptops and tablets within a much larger selection. If possible, wait until even later, until the month of August if you want more aggressive discounts. Last year, retailers sold laptops with up to 70% off prices until later into August.
Denim clothing
Some of the clothing that makes up older inventory will be included in most promotions this Independence Day. And there are plenty of retailers that have already begun to advertise discounts and sell denim clothing cheaper than usual.
However, newer and newest jeans and denim collections will be offered at more convenient prices, again, during back to school sale events. Children’s clothing may be sold much cheaper from as early as August, but to score steepest discounts, adults are better off holding until the fall season.
TVs
TVs are just one of those things on which most people want to save as much as possible, especially when looking to buy the best and latest in home cinema tech, which tends to be pricey.
Prices may drop on TV sets during 4th of July, but because summer is generally not the time for good TV deals, if you can wait, then do so. The best time for getting best TV deals is during Black Friday and Super Bowl sales, both early in the year. That may be too long a wait for some people, so another option is purchasing around November, which is another time when retailers offer good prices on TVs and electronics.
Apple Devices
People often wait for big sale events to score deals on iPhones and Apple devices, and the 4th of July discounts might be encouraging. However, because Apple usually releases new products in the fall, there’s a much better chance to purchase Apple gear more conveniently around September.
Back to school deals, some of them already rolling, others just about, might offer lowered priced Apple devices, but your best bet is still buying in the fall.

Where to find apartments in LA

Like in any city, renting or buying an apartment takes time for searching, but today you have websites which list homes for rent or sale, and you can easily check apartments online. Be carefull, many websites will charge you money, but there are some which offer free listings, and doesn't require a registration or payment for there services.

Some of the websites that list apartments for renting or sale:
Zumper
LARentFinders.com
Rent.com
Craigslist.org
Roommates.com
Mynewplace.com
Roomorama.com
AirBnB.com
Padmapper.com

Vechicle Registration in Los Angeles.


Want to move to Los Angeles? Here are some facts about owning and registering you car.

When you came in California with you own car you need to know that you have to register the car here. After ten days you'll be in violation of state laws, and can get fined if your car is unregistered here after ten days.

The vehicle registration fee is related to the value of your car, new cars pay more in registration fees. To speed up the registration of your car make an appointment with the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Before registration, the vehicle must undergo a smog inspection, not required for cars built before 1976. You'll find a lot of registered smog stations in LA, so it shouldn't be a problem to smog check your vehicle.

Like everywhere, to get a driver's license in California you need to pass an exam, after reading the California driver's handbook, and a vision test.

Where to go shopping for groceries in Los Angeles


What is setting apart the Los Angeles grocery supermarkets from the rest of the country is the fantastic selection of fresh produce, available year round, thanks to the California weather, and because California is a big producer of produce, dairy, meats.

In Los Angeles you can find hundreds of grocery stores and ethnic markets, for almost everyone. Lets view some of the most important grocery supermarkets in Los Angeles:

Ralphs
Ralphs has dozens of locations throughout Los Angeles. The stores are clean, well stocked with grocery items, many of them have a Pharmacy, and almost all have a Bank inside. To take advantage of many specials offered by Ralphs you have to be a club member, and the offers can be seen in the latest Ralphs Los Angeles Weekly Ad. The shopping card from Ralphs is free, and will get you lots of benefits, including lower prices on fuel.

Vallarta Market
You will find many Vallarta Markets stores in Los Angeles, mostly where there is a big concentrations of Hispanics. To get there best specials you don't need a shopping card, and the prices are lower, with very cheap produce. If your want to buy Mexican Food these is the place to shop, plus they have a Mexican Restaurant inside the store.

Walmart
Inside an Walmart store you'll find almost anything, and the prices are good.

Costco Warehouse
Costco is a membership store, and to be a member the fee is $55 per year. There store have great sales on almost everything, from groceries, produce, clothes, electronics to furniture. This store is great for families, because they sale in bulk.

Smart & Final
The stores offer great deals, for items brought in bulk. This is a discount store, the services are lower, and the products are stacked in boxes.

ALDI
The German grocery discount chain is expected to open the first stores in Los Angeles in 2016. They offer mostly branded products, at very low prices.

Food 4 Less
This is a discount store owned by Ralphs, with stores open mostly lower income areas. Food 4 Less products are stacked in boxes, and are very cheap. Like many grocery retailers, you can find the latest offers in the Food 4 Less Discount Groceries Ad.

Trader Joe's
This stores are preffered by actors, yuppies, and hipsters in Los Angeles. The retailer has many locations in LA, and the size is much lower than the average supermarket. They have great offers for organic products.

Vons
The retailer has a big presence throughout Los Angeles. The stores are up to date, and offer a great selection of products. Every week they offer great sales in the Vons Weekly Ad.

Pavilions
Like other supermarkets you'll need a shopping card to get the retailer best sales.

Whole Foods
This stores are for people that buy organic products, they have the largest selection of organic produce.

99 cents Only Store
On this stores you'll get very cheap prices for regular products.

Gelson's
This is an upscale grocery retailer, with large selections in the deli & bakery departments, and superior services.

El Super
Is a Hispanic grocery supermarket, which offers lower prices for produce and a large selection of Latino foods. They don't have to many location in Los Angeles.

In most stores you'll find major national brands, along with store-brand products. To get lower prices for you shopping trip use printable, digital or manufaturer coupons, and use the retailer shopping card.