With all of California's concern for the environment, it might surprise you that we're not #1 in the nation in management of household waste. California's tough new laws took us from #5 last year to #2 this year, which is great, but today, we're talking about the stuff that should never reach a waste bin, be it blue, green or black. We're talking about hazardous waste and how you can make a difference by disposing of it properly.
Read MoreSkate your way into the holiday season! From New York City to Toronto, Moscow, Amsterdam and all over the Northern Hemisphere, ice skating is an iconic holiday activity. But those snowy climates are not alone, Los Angeles also gets into the spirit. From first-time gliders to experienced skaters, get out your scarves, hats, and gloves and visit these ice rinks for merrymaking, outdoor fun and holiday smiles.
Read MoreWhile we love supporting local businesses, we also love the Internet and all of the abundance it provides. Large and small companies have embraced nation-wide shipping to create a dedicated following with their unique products and collections that delight their customers. We are steadfast fans of these creators and want to share our favorites with you. Here are 11 amazing things to order from companies across the nation.
Read MoreThere are so many places to get cookies in Los Angeles, including Insomnia Cookies who will deliver warm cookies to you in the middle of the night. We buzzed around the Westside looking for great places with chefs who are dedicated to the art of making the best cookies to put in your Cookie Monster face.
Read MoreWe love a good hardware store. We're not talking about the big-box stores with people who barely know a wing nut from a molly bolt...we're talking about the small, locally-owned places where you meet neighbors and get real, knowledgeable, expert advice.
Read MoreThis Labor Day is going to be a very warm one and while we thoroughly enjoy grilling a beautiful hanger steak or tender shrimp while hanging out on the patio, it's going to be uncomfortable. So, this Labor Day, we're ordering barbecue from one of our favorite spots.
Read MoreAre you sober-curious? Our doctors give us plenty of reasons to quit drinking, but we now have a bunch more reasons: truly great nonalcoholic spirits. We can say goodbye to that Sunday morning headache and hello to keeping up our weekday healthy, active lifestyle every day.
Read MoreBuying new furniture can be very expensive, especially if you buy quality pieces built to last. The only problem with this furniture is that when they go out of style they don't wear out, just the material covering does. Fortunately, reupholstering is much more sustainable than throwing your couch in a landfill.
Read MoreWe love a good rooftop restaurant and since we live in Los Angeles, we feel like we have an obligation to our friends in less-than-fantastic climates to eat outdoors as often as possible. When dining al fresco also has a nice view, the experience becomes that much more special. With that in mind, we've compiled a list of some favorite places to eat al fresco on rooftops around L.A.'s Westside and Downtown.
Read MoreWhat do we do in our spare time that helps us do our jobs as real estate agents? When anyone asks us or any other agent that, we always have a little giggle because there is very little time to spare when you work as a real estate agent. Even when we are taking time out, we never stop thinking about real estate and how we can help our clients.
Read MoreWhen you've leveled up your cooking game, there comes a moment when you feel the need to level up on cookware and plates as well. Not wanting to pay wedding registry prices, we decided to take a look at restaurant supply stores that would let us in to shop. We found five spots not far away…
Read MoreIt's summer! Hooray! Let's go outdoors and have a picnic! Los Angeles is full of great parks, gardens, and beaches just waiting for us to visit for a relaxing day full of fun and food. We aren't at the level of Martha Stewart, but we do know how to plan and pack for a great day. Here are our recommendations...
Read MoreWhen you get an ice cream maker as a gift from your family, you know that it is actually a gift for them. A good friend of ours received such a gift and is now the proud owner of of a very nice Cuisinart® ice cream maker. Don't get it wrong--she's quite elated to have it so she can experiment with different flavors. In light of this lovely situation, we asked her to give our readers her recipes.
Read MoreVegan chefs are known to be very clever...the MacGyvers of food. While it's easy to be an omnivore, being vegan takes some thought and effort. So, what do you do when you want to do dinner with a mixed group of friends? Fine dining in Los Angeles has your vegan answer that will not disappoint the meat-eaters in the crowd.
Read MoreWe have been thinking about what happened to those brain cells that housed our high school French and Spanish lessons and decided that they could use some waking up. So, we started looking for places to re-learn what we've lost in these past xx years... Here's our list of language schools
Read Morege·o·cach·ing /ˈjēōˌkaSHiNG/ noun: geocaching The recreational activity of hunting for and finding a hidden object by means of GPS coordinates posted on a website. It's the world's largest treasure hunt! If you want to teach your kids (or your friends) how to read a map, the international game of Geocaching is a great way to do just that.
Read MoreThe speakeasy scene is alive and well here in L.A. Everyone likes to be in the know--to have a juicy secret, especially when it's mixed with gin. Here is our Westside list:
Read MoreWhile we love chasing down the freshest fruit, veg, bread, cheese, meat and seafood, keeping up with the farmers market scene feels like a never ending game of Pokemon Go. We love supporting local farmers and artisan food craftsmen. Plus, we love being able to get our knives sharpened while we shop.
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