Los Angeles has always been a hub for independent creatives, but this past year has been challenging for small businesses. Many, including plant stores, gift shops and restaurants, have closed their ...

Merch, swag, loot. The suggestions here go by a bunch of different names, but the premise is the same: They’re things that, in essence, promote other things. Los Angeles, it turns out, has no shortage ...

Holiday shopping can be about so much more than just the act of giving a gift to a loved one, it can also give back, that’s the implicit message from a downtown LA non-profit that helps homeless women ...

Hey, want to head to the Mall? Fight traffic, hunt for parking, and wait in long lines at the stores? Neither did we. So MomsLA has chosen to support some local businesses that are making amazing, ...

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As Mother's Day approaches, gifts for mom this year could end up costing more for consumers amid President Donald Trump's tariffs. Julio Barocio and his wife Cinthya, owners of the Outlet Store in ...

In the spirit of recycling and saving money, shopping resale clothing shops and thrift stores is a great way to save money and reduce consumption. Whether you’re looking to refresh your closet with ...