5 of the Best Tea Rooms in LA

Afternoon tea is a luxury many people have never experienced. Around 80% of American households consume tea, but fewer have attended a formal event complete with signature blends and tasty snacks.  There are so many types of delicious teas with an array of health benefits. Tea can boost your metabolism and your immune system. While too much of it may produce unwanted side effects like … Continue reading 5 of the Best Tea Rooms in LA

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide 2022

Appreciate your lover or acknowledge someone you care about this Valentine’s Day with a fun and memorable gift. Valentine’s Day can be more than just romantic love – a month-long celebration of giving extending to your best gal pals. “Galentine’s Day” is also for your single gals, best gals, and gals who are like family. Get inspired with our LaLaScoop list of ways to show … Continue reading Valentine’s Day Gift Guide 2022

7 Tips If You’re New to Dating in LA

Any time you move to a new city, you might run into social challenges and a little bit of discomfort. This can be especially true if you’re looking to start dating wherever you end up. No matter who you are and what your type is, you can absolutely thrive and find your person in the City of Angels. Here’s how you can make the most … Continue reading 7 Tips If You’re New to Dating in LA

Don’t miss Mariposa, the Gold Rush Gateway to Yosemite

This article was first published on Parks & Points in December 2021. Read the full article on Parks & Points. This article was also published in three San Francisco Bay area newspapers – the East Bay Times, the San Jose Mercury News, and Marin Independent Journal. Yosemite National Park is the size of Rhode Island and pre-pandemic almost 5 million people flocked annually until measures … Continue reading Don’t miss Mariposa, the Gold Rush Gateway to Yosemite

New Year, New Wine – Wine for every price point

Sometimes it feels like with all our pandemic woes, a nice glass of wine will cure the day. Sometimes a nice bottle isn’t even enough but it sure is a start. As my friend said, “One bottle may not be enough! to cure some of our woes. All joking aside, once again as we slide into 2022, it feels easier to stay home with the … Continue reading New Year, New Wine – Wine for every price point

Get to know Miami through food

Arriving in Miami, Florida is almost like landing in a new country. With over 80 languages spoken throughout this cultural hub, English may not be the first language heard.  Located in southeast Florida, Miami offers some of the best food in the USA due to the Latin-Caribbean culture and its location on the Atlantic Ocean. Wander Little Havana and the blossoming Arts District Wynwood. Dine in … Continue reading Get to know Miami through food

SoCal Staycation at Westin Carlsbad Resort and Spa

Get to know Carlsbad  That signature yummy white tea scent that Westin pumps in all their hotels greeted and energized us upon arrival to the soaring Christmas tree lobby. The clean and refreshing fragrance with notes of cedar and vanilla even permeated our face masks. After passing the expansive outdoor pool and jacuzzi, we had checked in at the perfect time because soon after, the … Continue reading SoCal Staycation at Westin Carlsbad Resort and Spa

Feel renewed in Los Cabos at Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Golf and Spa Resort 

Not every Cabo resort is made the same (and we have stayed at many). What sets Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Golf and Spa Resort apart is its intimate location – an ideal spot for a romantic getaway or a close group of friends. Set at the tip of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula and about a 40-minute drive from the airport, the setting is an enchanting oasis of … Continue reading Feel renewed in Los Cabos at Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Golf and Spa Resort 

We(ed) The People! People’s DTLA Opens in Downtown

Beyond the obvious connection of a mutual focus on plant life, when you think about it, cannabis and Christmas really do go well together. Whether you’re looking for a good way to ride that holiday cheer, or need a solution to help chill out when surrounded by the stresses of shopping and family, it can help to take a page from that star “high” up … Continue reading We(ed) The People! People’s DTLA Opens in Downtown

LaLaScoop’s Holiday Gift Guide 2021

It’s that time of year again where you may feel compelled to buy extended family Christmas gifts or your office has you stuck in some Secret Santa gifting pool. It’s often challenging to figure out what to buy someone – especially that friend who has everything or a coworker you barely know. Here are some of our favorite finds from $5 to $100+ to spark your … Continue reading LaLaScoop’s Holiday Gift Guide 2021