BGG Weekender

Until we can move to Europe and indulge in somewhere around (or above) 30 vacation days each year, we must learn to overly appreciate the two or three bones thrown to us (e.g. Labor Day) and the fou... more

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Lifestyles of the ‘Broke’ & Resourceful: We Fly Private, Do You?

We here at BGG tend towards the practical. We love to show you how to buy organic produce, shop at local boutiques, and get abs of steel -- all without crunching your credit card. Every so often, ho... more

Best of the Broke: July

Luckily for all of us, this July wasn’t just about fretting over the debt ceiling or fearing Car-meh-geddon.  This month, we brought you ways to beat the heat, such as a sunny, luxurious ... more

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BGG Weekender

Four-day work weeks are like puppies and babies and kittens and cocktails all rolled into one marvelous, truncated little thing, aren’t they? The fact that we have almost arrived at our next r... more

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Sunday MumDay

We mentioned yesterday that you're on your own if you haven't yet made
 Mother's Day plans.  Alas, we've decided to take pity on you, mainly 
because we're idiot... more

holidays, free activities, movie theaters, Mothers Day, BGG Stylist

Hump Day Happy Hour: 60-Minute Massage

If you know us at all, you know we're usually pretty pro-booze.  This week, however, we've been through the ringer and back and would love nothing more than to detox with an affordable ... more

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Free Fitness Classes at Lululemon

Yes, we know yoga is a bit trendy. And yes, we know we have free yoga session offers coming out of our ears. But as with apple martinis, one more never hurt anyone, right? Especially when that one m... more

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Take a Hike

Stuck in LA this weekend but dying to get away?  Assuming there is no forecast of rain, we suggest taking advantage of LA's geographical advantages and going on a long, relaxing (or exhaust... more

hikes, staycation, free activities