Travel, pancakes and fashion

The end of February finds us thinking about how far we want to go for a deal. There are bargains for traveling the world, discounts in your neighborhood and sales at your fingertips. Here’s a few good finds to get you started.
                                         

BIG ASSORTMENT
Ban.do has marked down 12,000 items up to 75 percent. Shop for jewelry, like a trendy pair of large hoop tassel earrings, apparel, activewear, drinkware, tech, bags and more. The sale is Sunday, Feb. 25, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the ban.do store, 1110 N. Beachwood Drive, 2nd Floor, Los Angeles or online at www.bando.com.

SPRING CLEANING
LF Stores is holding its annual Winter Blow Out Sale to make room for warm weather wear. Women’s fall and winter merchandise, such as tops, bottoms, sweaters, dresses, coats, boots, shoes and more, are reduced 60 percent. Shop in store at locations in Beverly Hills, El Segundo, Laguna Beach, Larchmont, Marina Del Rey and Venice or go to www.lfstores.com.

WINTER WOWS
If the Olympics inspired you to hit the snow, Ski and Snowboard Outlet may be a good place to start shopping. Its stores boast a wide selection of outdoor snow apparel for men, women and children, plus new and used skis, snowboards and accessories. You can find brands like North Face, Ripcurl, Tactic, Roxy, Head and Nordica at savings from 30-80 percent. Ski and Snowboard Outlet is in San Gabriel and Santa Ana or visit online at www.skiandsnowlc.com.

SERVING SMILES
Visit your local IHOP 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27, for one free short stack of original buttermilk pancakes and you’ll feel good twice. For every plate served, IHOP will make a donation to local children’s hospitals and health organizations with a goal of $5 million. You are invited to make a donation as well. Please note that the offer is dine-in only and no purchase is required. Hours may vary at some locations. Go to www.ihop.com.