YOU CAN WIN $99,999.99 FROM THE 99-CENTS ONLY STORES

Update  July 16, 2010  Pray for a late summer or a fall heat spell because you might win $99,999.99 if the high tempeature in downtown Los Angeles reaches 99-degrees on a special day this fall.  And on other days when the high temperature is 99-degrees you might win $99.99 or $999.99 from the 99-Cents Only Stores.  Watch our video report below for details and check their website www.99only.com for more info about the 99 Days of Summer and how a hot day can mean a hot jackpot.  You can enter this contest for free at participating 99-Cents Only Stores in Southern California, and that's most of them in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura and parts of San Diego Counties.  This certainly will be a hot contest and a heat wave in the fall could lead to the big steamy payoff of $99,999.99 which could get you about a hundred thousand items from the 99-Cents Only Stores or plenty of "dream money" to fund your wildest.  The heat is on and so is the countdown to the big day that will have you hoping for heat.

BEACH FUN STARTS AT THE 99-CENTS ONLY STORES

Update June 30, 2010  Start your beach fun at the 99-Cents Only Stores where you will find swim goggles for grownups at 99.99-cents and these retail for $7 elsewhere.  There are also mask and snorkel sets at only 99.99-cents that you'll find elsewhere for almost $8.  The kids will leave packaged beach toy sets packed with a car toy at only 99-cents that can cost $13 elsewhere.  There are all sorts of inflatable beach toys and tubes and beach animals at only 99.99-cents each and these can retail for up to $9.  There are Disney beach toys as well, and shovels and sifters for the sand -- and please remember to fill in the holes when you're finished at the beach.  This is also your place to get your beach lunches with hot dogs and buns and fresh fruits and vegetables.  And don't forget your barbecue supplies including bags of charcoal and everything is 99.99-cents.  And there are kids' bathing suits and flip-flops for kids and adults.  And don't forget your 99-Cents Only Beach Ball and now there are 99-Cents Only flying discs.  Watch our video report below.

JULY 4TH SAVINGS -- THE AMERICAN THING TO DO

Update June 18, 2010  You will save on July 4th party supplies at the 99-cents only stores where you can give yourself some financial independence with best buys for your table.   There are red, white and blue chip and dip platters just 99.99 cents, and red white and blue tumblers only 99.99 cents each.  July 4th serving bowls are only 99.99 cents.  And you will love the look of the star ice cube trays-- not only for this holiday, but when you celebrate your movie premier.  And a star tray also does double duty for this holiday and that Hollywood party.  You will also find patriotic door covers -- yep it covers your whole door.  There are food plates and desert plates -- each pack 99.99 cents.  And get in the mood with hats, decorations and more.  For your Fourth of July barbecue the 99-Cents Only Stores have all sorts of barbecue supplies including charcoal and tools.  I really loved the paper napkin weights with patriotic themes --  Freedom, Liberty and America.  These will go perfectly with flags for your table and flag weights for the helium-filled balloons which are only 99.99-cents each.  And now that your table is ready, let's shop for the barbecue.  The 99-Cents Only Stores have ketchup, mustard, mini watermelons, hot dogs and buns, and AMERICAN cheese.  You need dessert too.  There are red, white and blue ice pops.  Saving money is patriotic at the 99-Cents Only Stores.  Watch our video report below.

IT'S LUAU SEASON FOR BACKYARD FUN AND PARTIES

Update June 10, 2010  It's Luau season for backyard fun and parties and the 99-Cents Only Stores can make your luau a success with party essentials including decorations for you and the party area.  Set your table with luau cups and plates and table decorations, Hawaiian decorations and centerpieces, banners and signs and trinkets.  Dress yourself for that luau with flower leis, a flower bra (not kidding see our video below) and flower ornaments for your sandals.  And of course all of these quality decorations are only 99.99-cents.  Yes there are party Margarita glasses that will add to the decor and festivities.  And to serve your luau feast there is everything including barbecue supplies, charcoal, outdoor condiment containers, grilling tools, lighters, matches and more.  You'll show the true skills of a luau party planner while you save at the 99-Cents Only Stores for these essentials.   And here's an idea that true party planners already know about: buy extra luau supplies and decorations for the cold winter months when you can warm up your friends with an indoor luau party, and don't forget about luau and Hawaiian-themed costumes for Halloween.  They're all here at the 99-Cents Only Stores.

FATHERS DAY ESSENTIALS AT THE 99-CENTS ONLY STORES.  YOU MUST SHOP HERE.

Update May 27, 2010  Let's be realistic: you don't want to waste your money and your Dad certainly doesn't want you to waste your money when it comes to Father's Day shopping and that's why you must shop at the 99-Cents Only Stores for those essential gifts for Dads.  In fact, the bargains were so great at the 99-Cents Only Store in Burbank that when I went there to prepare this report, I couldn't wait for Dad's Day and bought myself dress socks that I had to have.  These were name brand, designer dress socks at only 99.99-cents a pair and I've spent $10 for similar dress socks.  Don't kid yourself -- Dads need socks.  They always need socks.  And there are tees and boxer briefs for Dads too and these are also essentials that are only 99.99-cents.  Dad will be proud that you stretched your dollars -- even the dollars that Dad gave you as part of your allowance.  You will also find what I like to call "replica fragrances" and neckties at only 99.99-cents and these can sell for $11 or more.  There are frame sets -- two desk or table frames -- that I like to call two-fers and Dad will appreciate that you are getting two desk frames for 99.99-cents.  There are all sorts of Fathers Day gift items and decorations for parties and helium-filled party balloons, even Fathers Day gift pens that other stores are selling for $5 and up -- but they're all just 99.99-cents here.  And while you're shopping, stock up on those socks and boxer briefs and ties because they'll also come in handy for birthdays and the holidays.  Yes, you can even start your Christmas shopping now because socks and briefs and ties make great stocking stuffers as well as Dads Day gifts.  Watch our video report below.

AFTER SPENDING $100,000 OR MORE ON A COLLEGE EDUCATION, YOU NEED THE 99-CENTS ONLY STORES

Update May 27, 2010  I'm not kidding.  A four year college education can cost a hundred grand or more, so if you are planning a grand graduation party you should head over to the 99-Cents Only Stores for lots of graduation party supplies at 99.99-cents including decorations, invitations, and those all important thank you notes for the gifts you hope you'll be getting.  Yes, even for high school graduations you need the 99-Cents Only Stores so you can save money for those college bills.  Watch our new video below.  And for your final school or college assignment -- shop for that graduation party at the 99-Cents Only Stores.  You'll find party plates, dessert plates, napkins and cups all with a graduation theme.  There are also picture frames priced at only 99.99-cents to frame that graduation photo which cost a fortune to get!  And if you are going to graduation parties this year you will love the stylish gift card holders because every graduate needs a gift card to get ready for their next assignment in life.

MEMORIAL WEEKEND BARBECUE AND PARTY SUPPLIES

Update May 15, 2010  Start your summer outdoor fun at the 99-Cents Only Stores with all sorts of party supplies for Memorial Weekend, and barbecue supplies.  There are all the tools you'll need for the cookout, and party supplies include plates and cups and napkins all in a Patriotic theme for Memorial Day.  For the cooks there are plenty of tools including tools to clean the grill -- and these are a must.  Don't forget the matches and the lighters and the grilling products like charcoal and special flavor enhancers for grilling.  And for you party decorators there are all sorts of decorations including Flags, banners, ribbons, garland and party decor and hats and costumes to put your guests in the mood for the weekend and to start their summer fun.  Watch our new video below.

BUILD YOUR EARTHQUAKE KITS AT THE 99-CENTS ONLY STORES

Update April 21, 2010   Some companies will charge you a lot of money for a pre-packaged earthquake preparation kit.  But you can build your own kit and save a lot of money by buying the essentials at the 99-Cents Only Stores.  In fact, unlke those pre-packaged earthquake kits, you can put these "earthquake supplies" in your cupboards and work them into the rotation of your food and hardware supplies and replenish them as you use them.  The result will be that you will save money year round and be ready in case you need them for any emergency.

There are assortments of batteries and flashlights and bottled water and bandages and cold packs and hydrogen peroxide and rubbing alcohol -- and everything comes in a size that is discounted at only 99.99-cents.  You'll save here even if your're just buying bottled drinking water.  And you should always have extra 9-volt batteries on hand for your smoke detectors so you don't have to endure that beeping during sleep-- and you know exactly what I'm talking about.

There are sections set up for earthquake supplies in the stores but you will also be smart to stock up on canned tuna and canned salmon and pick up some gardening gloves which can come in handy after a quake.  At these prices you really can afford to have earthquake kits in your home, your work, and in your car.  Watch our video report below.

CINCO DE MAYO AND MOTHERS DAY DEALS

Update April 21, 2010   The 99-Cents Only Stores are packed with must-haves for your Cinco de Mayo fiesta and for Mothers Day gifts and parties.   

Let's start with your party on May 5th.  There are plenty of plates, cups, utensils and decorations to set your party's theme.  And lots of authentic Mexican food favorites include brand name Chipotle Sauces in mild, medium and hot varieties.  There are Picante Salsas, and refried beans and every container is priced at 99.99-cents.  Everything is always a fraction of the prices you will find at other stores.

For Mothers Day there are fancy gift bags at 79.99-cents and you can easily pack ten money-saving values in your gift bag for about $9.99 because these deals are all priced at 99.99-cents each.  You'll find bath salts and foot therapy kits for Mom, and scarves by Jones New York and other designers -- and every item is priced at only 99.99-cents.

What really impressed me were Jordache fragrances that smell like major designer and celebrity perfumes.  These Jordache perfume sprays are modeled after brands by Paris Hilton and Elizabeth Taylor White Diamonds, and Obsession and Eternity.  And these Jordache perfume sprays are priced at an incredible 99.99-cents each.  My advice is to stock up on these for gift items not only for Mom but also for birthdays and even for your own use.  Hey, you could even start getting these for your Christmas shopping.  And if you look closely you'll find replica fragrances for men also including "smell likes" for Ed Hardy and Hugo Boss.  In the "fashion world" these replicas are called "knock offs" but you just might want to call them "deals" and "bargains."  Basically you're getting about the same thing without the brand name and without the expensive packaging and marketing costs that the big brand name and celebrity merchandise have.  Watch our report below.

THIS IS WHERE SUMMER FUN AND BEACH PLAY STARTS

Update April 1, 2010  There are great deals at the 99-Cents Only Stores that make them the first stop for your summer and beach fun.  Stop in and you'll find everything from the sun screens that you must have to the beach toys that will keep the kids entertained to the sandals and bathing suits that the whole family needs.  There are also those classic 99-Cents Only blow up beach balls and kites and frisbees to keep the fun coming at the beach or even in your own backyard.

You really need the Coppertone sun screens for the face and other Coppertone sunscreen products that are only 99.99-cents each and you will recognize that other stores sell these Coppertone sun protection products for as much as $9.72.  There are also Coppertone lotions for kids and Banana Boat Kids Lotions.  The SPF levels go up to 70 on these products and you need them whether you're at the beach, or in your own backyard and just spending more time outside.

There is also Solar Sense Clear Zinc Spray at only 99.99-cents.

Dress up for summer beach fun with straw hats for men and women in various colors and styles at only 99.99-cents each and these are the same straw hats that others sell for up to $17.  And there are all sorts and styles of flip flops including flip flops that the kids will love with characters like The Simpsons, Curious George, Barbie and my favorite -- Marilyn Monroe flip flops.  If you collect Marilyn Monroe you need to add these flip flops to your collection.  The flip flops are always only 99.99-cents and these can retail for ten-dollars or more.

There are Mossimo swim clothes for ladies at only 99.99-cents and these can retail for $16.99 at other stores, and swimsuits for infants and lots of beach toys always at only 99.99-cents.  I like the sand sifters and sand molds and Disney beach toys all priced at 99.99-cents each.  There are even sets with a swim mask and goggles for only 99.99-cents.

And you'll have 99 tons of fun with the 99.99-cents Beach Balls and soft-edge frisbees.  Watch our video report below to see how the 99-cent beach ball bounces....

SAVVY PARTY PLANNERS FIND DEALS AT THE 99-CENTS ONLY STORES

Update March 29, 2010  You'll feel like a savvy, professional party planner when you shop for your birthday, wedding or baby party -- or for any party supplies -- at the 99-cents Only Stores.  You'll find quality party supplies including plates, cups, napkins, tablecloths, favors, decorations and more in popular colors and with popular themes too.  And yes, you'll find original manufacturer price tags on many of the packages that show you save 60% or more when you shop at the 99-Cents Only Stores.

You can throw a party for 12 for about $9.99 with a tablecloth, and for each guest a food plate and a dessert plate, a food napkin and a beverage napkin, and packs of cups, cutlery, streamers and balloons.  You could spend $30 elsewhere for this party set-up.

In addition to themed decorations and party goods, 99-Cents Only Stores have the perfect colors for any party including Pretty 'N Pink, Baby Blues, Rockin' Blues, Passion Pink, Sub-Lime, Lemonade, Pumpkin Orange and Candy Apple and you can mix and match these popular colors when you choose your plates, napkins, tablecloths, decorations and more.

You'll also find other party essentials including gift bags at only 79.99 cents, and at only 99.99 cents there are packs of hats and blowers and containers for favors, and something "baby boomers" might really appreciate -- long burning matches so you can light all of those candles, even if you are stopping at 29.

And for a little extra fun, you'll find those "miracle candles" that fire up again and again. 

With your savings you will be the perfect party planner and enjoy your party more.  Watch our video report below.

SHARE IN THE LUCK 'O THE IRISH ON ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARTY SUPPLIES AND MORE

Update March 2, 2010  Shop at the 99-Cents Only Stores for your St. Patrick's Day party supplies, costumes and more.  There are cups, plates, mug, decorations, balloons, costumes all priced at 99.99-cents and you'll love the selection, the quality and the savings.  Keep the green in your pockets as you shop for the wearing of the green.  Watch the video below.

SAVE A POT FULL OF MONEY WITH SPRING GARDENING AT 99-CENTS ONLY

Update February 23, 2010  The grass is always greener when you do your shopping for spring gardening at the 99-Cents Only Stores.  When I was at their Burbank store today, shoppers were grabbing large blooming live plants faster than store personnel could stock the display.  There are all kinds of gardening tools for 99.99-cents that could cost up to $7 elsewhere.  And you'll love the various pots and planters at 99.99-cents that have the original factory tags showing they should sell for $3.95.  Get an extra pair of gardening work gloves for your earthquake kit and yes, these are only 99.99-cents.  There are seeds and bulbs and seeding pots and organic grow soil and plant food spikes and all of them are a fraction of the price you will find elsewhere.  Watch the video report below.

DINNER FOR A FAMILY OF 4 FOR LESS THAN $9.99

Update February 9, 2010  Did you know that the 99-Cents Only Stores discount top brand foods that you will use every day including Kraft salad dressings, Dole salads, Prego pasta sauces and more top labels.  We put together a three course pasta dinner for a family of four shopping at the 99-Cents Only Stores and found that the ten items on the menu cost less than $9.99 and when we priced the same items in other supermarkets the total was about $30 more.  Watch the video report below.

FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

Update February 2, 2010  Yes, the 99-Cents Only Stores carry fresh fruits and vegetables at discounted prices.  You can pay half or even one third of what some supermarkets charge for the fresh foods you buy all the time.  Watch our new video below.

VALENTINE'S DAY SPECIALS

Update: January 26, 2010   You can get romantic in the recession for 99.99 cents.  The 99-Cents Only Stores are your Valentine Headquarters where you can buy great values for your sweetheart and say "I love you" while you save.  Among the special items are a chocolate rose at 99.99-cents that sells for $2.99 elsewhere, and a box of 15 Queen Anne chocolate covered cherries for 99.99-cents that you might pay $5 for elsewhere.  Get your mylar balloons and party supplies here.  There are Valentine glass picture frames that are about 90% off regular retail prices, and Valentine gift bags and gift wrap that are only a fraction of the original prices on the original tags and wrapping.  For a special Valentine get the chocolate and strawberry edible body paint and there is also a stencil kit set available that lets you paint the chocolate and strawberry flavors into designs that say "Love" and "Kiss Me" and you'll know what to do.  You'll also find at the 99-Cents Only Stores boxes of 32 Valentines that are perfect for school, even Valentine cards that have a small bottle of perfume.  Watch the video of Valentine specials below.