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Fall Brings Cool Family-Friendly Deals

Stock up for cooler weather with half-off sales at the mall.

Keep on reading for the hottest deals in town this week. 

50 percent Off Tops at Aeropostale

With football and (slightly) cooler weather already here, layering soon will be in order. To that end, Aeropostale is boasting a half-off sale on boys’ and girls’ tops. Choose from colorful T-shirts that sport “rah-rah” athletics spirit or flannels and hoodies that are also on sale. Prices start at $4.99.

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Aeropostale, 6000 Sepulveda Blvd. (Westfield Mall, Level 2); 310-390-0400

Lunch Box Specials at Leaf Organics

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Raw-food restaurant Leaf Organics on Washington Boulevard offers wraps, veggie burgers, quesadillas and, of course, salads that have organically grown raw ingredients. They also offer a variety of lunch-box specials, including a deal for restaurant-goers. The Five Lunch Special for $80 includes five days of lunches, in which customers can choose from any burger, wrap or salad, plus any detoxer probiotic drink. That comes out to $16 per day, down from up to $20 per day.

Leaf Organics, 11938 W. Washington Blvd.; 310-397-0700

$25 Cookie Package at Platine

Thinking about a special gift for a friend or relative—or maybe just looking to treat yourself? Platine Cookies has a deal that includes 18 cookies–your choice of chocolate chip, chocolate gingersnap, snickerdoodle, among others—for $25. If that’s not enough—don’t worry, no one’s judging—there are other packages with more cookies, as well as a brownie deal.

Platine Cookies, 10850 Washington Blvd.; 310-559-9933

Appetizers Under $5 at El Rincon Criollo

For residents looking to add some extra flavor to their lunch or dinner, Cuban restaurant El Rincon Criollo has wallet-friendly options to include with any main dish. Whether it’s a tamale served with banana chips or two ham-filled croquettes, appetizers are available for as little as $3.50. Soups and most salads are also available for prices under $5.

El Rincon Criollo, 4361 Sepulveda Blvd.; 310-391-4478

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