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3 Tips to Help You Choose The Perfect Pair of California-Ready Sunglasses

Amid record-high heatwaves affecting the country, California is experiencing some of the most notable temperatures. As per reports from just this past October, the West Coast is seeing temperatures so high that they’d still be considered significant even in the peak of summer.  In some part of California, temperatures have exceeded 117 degrees. This puts upwards of 30 million people under heat alerts. Similarly, UV radiation … Continue reading 3 Tips to Help You Choose The Perfect Pair of California-Ready Sunglasses

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Fall is Best of All 

It’s beginning to feel like fall, which in Southern California means temperatures in the mid-80s and sunny skies. But that’s no reason not to celebrate the season like they do in the small towns of Vermont, Connecticut, New Hampshire and Maine. After all, we have leaves changing color here, too, mostly from green to brown, but we’ll take it. With Halloween just around the corner, … Continue reading Fall is Best of All 

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The Ultimate Guide to Brunching in LA: From Rooftop Mimosas to Seaside Eggs Benedict

Los Angeles knows how to brunch. Whether you’re in the mood for sipping on mimosas with panoramic city views or indulging in eggs Benedict as the waves roll in, L.A. has no shortage of dreamy brunch spots. With an electric food scene, unmatched weather and Instagram-worthy locations, here’s your ultimate guide to L.A. brunching.  Little Dom’s A Los Feliz institution, Little Dom’s is the perfect … Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Brunching in LA: From Rooftop Mimosas to Seaside Eggs Benedict

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Get to know LA through its Food Festivals

There are no shortage of food festivals in Los Angeles and although costs to attend seem to have skyrocketed since the pandemic, these culinary events are a fun way to spend a day or evening mingling over exciting bites. Many festivals in LA often tout famous chefs who hand out their own dishes at these popular extravaganzas. Add in unlimited drinks, giveaways, and the chance … Continue reading Get to know LA through its Food Festivals

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October Surprise! A Trio of Shockingly Good Restaurants to Experience This Fall

Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed from Le Cordon Bleu Why the old English wedding adage to frame this piece? My dear parents will celebrate their 54th wedding anniversary mid-month, but to all those who have found wedded bliss in the month of October, I raise a glass to you (a Founding Father, no less). Cheers! Here are three eclectic local restaurants worthy of celebrating … Continue reading October Surprise! A Trio of Shockingly Good Restaurants to Experience This Fall

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Carmel brings a taste of Tel Aviv to Melrose

Inspired from famed Tel Aviv outdoor marketplace Shuk HaCarmel, Carmel Restaurant on Melrose in LA opened a few months ago in the former Village Idiot space. A place for all, this buzzy restaurant was packed on a weekday night bringing the same vibes from the past as it is a continued hotspot for dates, small groups, and good looking people. The place can get very … Continue reading Carmel brings a taste of Tel Aviv to Melrose

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Pair delicious views with your dinner in LaLaLand

This article Wine & Dine: Seven Los Angeles Restaurants Serving Up Spectacular Views was first published in Conejo Valley Lifestyle Magazine print (Pages 42- 46) in their Dining Issue (October 2024). Savor the dishes and views in photos here. It can be overwhelming to choose a restaurant in Los Angeles as there are so many incredible places to dine. Here are our latest favorite options … Continue reading Pair delicious views with your dinner in LaLaLand

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Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina elevates the seaside experience with a multi-million dollar transformation 

Arriving to a room dusted with rose petals and red shiny helium heart balloons floating from every angle of the bed brought flashbacks of a similar event my husband planned when we first started dating. Champagne is chilling on ice as the sunlight filters through the room overlooking San Diego’s Harbor Island Marina. We watch kayakers glide through the parked boats and an occasional yacht … Continue reading Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina elevates the seaside experience with a multi-million dollar transformation 

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LaLaScoop’s favorite new products that will enhance your life

We’ve come across some products lately that we think you might love too. Check out our favorite new discoveries that may improve your life – to help with a better night’s sleep, to help protect your eyes, and to help enhance your health and skin. Manta Pro Sleep Mask Our favorite new travel product is this comfy soft breathable sleep mask that has adjustable C-shaped … Continue reading LaLaScoop’s favorite new products that will enhance your life

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Explore Iceland on a Windstar Cruise circumnavigation – mother daughter trip report

The best way to explore Iceland is to circumnavigate the island on a Windstar Cruise. Learn more here. Iceland Highlights: The best way to travel with a parent is on a smaller luxury cruise like Windstar. Here’s why: Unpack your bags once. No need to lug suitcases from one destination to the next. If your parent has a bad leg or is slower moving in … Continue reading Explore Iceland on a Windstar Cruise circumnavigation – mother daughter trip report

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