Duchess of Downtown Tacoma

Lady Jacqueline has the week off so I'm filling in this week with your thrifty deals around town. There are so many ways to live like a Duchess on a paupers salary, I could write a whole book about it but here are a few of my favorites ways right now: Clara Spa & Salon  1506 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402 Connect on Facebook 253.682.2005 http://www.ClarasSpa.com Did you know that you could have a gym/spa membership at Clara for just $25 a month? Membership benefits include use of the Courtyard Marriott pool and gym plus spa amenities like the steam room and sanctuary plus a 20% discount on ALL spa service. This is the best kept secret in town!  This gym has recumbent bicycle, treadmills, elliptical machine, free weights and more. Great indoor pool and hot tub. Its not uncommon to have the whole place to yourself if you visit at the right time! But word of warning, don't get too crazy, there's a camera on you so any one near the front desk upstairs can...

Menu Item of the Day Carma Carmenere wine of Chile This is Jason Alexander, bartender and co-owner of The Villa Caffe & Imbibery. He says this is the good stuff. The Villa Caffe & Imbibery. 1328 Market Street, Tacoma, WA (253) 222-4184 http://www.thevillacaffe.com Connect on Facebook   Fashion Item of the Day  Team shirts, no one will ever say you're not a team player again. YOU'RE WELCOME. Broadway's Best Antiques 742 Broadway St, Tacoma WA Connect on Facebook Home Decor Item of the Day Zebra foot stool alert people. Can cute shoes be far away? I think not. Broadway's Best Antiques 742 Broadway St, Tacoma WA Connect on Facebook Move of the Day  Buying tickets to a show at the Pantages is always a good move. Pantages Theater 901 Broadway  Tacoma, WA 98402 (253) 591-5890 http://www.broadwaycenter.org/ Moment of Bliss  When its cold and rainy outside, you can walk, jog or bike inside if you're a member of...