New Year's Holiday Brings Savings

Kids Eat Free New Year’s Eve at Rush Street

With New Year’s Day falling on a Sunday this year, parents can indulge in restaurant fare without adding a kids meal to the tab. At in downtown Culver City, kids can eat for free from a special children’s menu on Sunday nights from 5 - 10 p.m. Remember, that goes for every Sunday – not just New Year’s.

Rush Street, 9546 Washington Blvd.; 310-837-9546

Home Fragrance on Sale at Pier 1 Imports

The party doesn’t have to stop now that Christmas and Hanukkah are behind us. After all, New Year’s Eve is just around the corner. To liven up the atmosphere, Pier 1 customers can take advantage of the store’s year-end clearance sale, which has select items such as home fragrance sets, marked down as much as 50 percent off the regular price. The candy cane and holiday forest home fragrance sets are now $8.38 each, down from $16.95.

Pier 1 Imports, 11140 Jefferson Blvd.; 310-390-8337

Enchanted Zone Balloon Bouquets Starting at $8.99 per Dozen

Thinking of throwing your own holiday shindig? Enchanted Zone on Washington Boulevard is a well-stocked party-rental store. Holiday revelers can order a dozen already-inflated plain latex balloons for $8.99 or a safari spray for $17.99. Prices rise for larger sizes. Keep in mind that a $50 minimum order is required.

Enchanted Zone, 10811 Washington Blvd., #104; 310-837-7898

Cupcake Savings at The Sensitive Baker

For hosts and hostesses who want to add fun food to the party menu, The Sensitive Baker is offering a half-dozen frosted cupcakes for $13.50. Cupcakes are available in chocolate, vanilla, red velvet or carrot, topped with non-dairy buttercream or cocoa-cream frosting. Individually priced at $3 each, customers can save $4.50 when they buy six.

The Sensitive Baker, 10836 ½ Washington Blvd.; 310-815-1800

Happy New You Sale at Sunglass Hut

Celebrating the idea that with each new year come second acts, Sunglass Hut is spotlighting its Happy New You Sale for those who would like to indulge in fashionable yet functional accessories. In addition to sunglasses that are already marked down, Sunglass Hut is offering an extra 50 percent off sale items. While some items can be found in stores, also check online, where a special code will unlock half-off savings.

Sunglass Hut, 6000 Sepulveda Blvd. (Westfield Culver City, Level 2); 310-391-5369

Laura Clark is Founder & Editor of L.A. Story.